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Perfitt
- Long Stratton
Looking for family of Sarah Elizabeth Perfitt, born in Long Stratton, Norfolk, in 1826/27, daughter of James Perfitt, bricklayer. Married William Neave in 1846.
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smith
- Long Stratton
robert william smith b.c. 1863 long stratton norfolf. father robert smith b.c.1831 long stratton. mother moria smith b.c.1824 aslacton, norfolk
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Rivett
- Long Stratton
Looking for Elizabeth Rivett b 1863 daughter of William and Harriet Rivett at Long Stratton
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Mary Gathergood
- Longham
Mary Gathergood was born about 1660 daughter of John & Mary Gathergood. She married Robert Stimpson on 30th June 1680 in Longham.I am interested in any information regarding the Gathergood families in Longham and the surrounding area
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Harmer Family
- Ludham
Looking for family of John Harmer and Hannah Grapes (married 1777)and son John born 1798 Tanks
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RICE family history - Ludham
- Ludham
I have traced my RICE family tree through Ludham in Norfolk (1800 - 1900) and Southrepps (c1550 - 1800). I'd love to share my findings with any distant cousins
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William Roger Harrison b. 1888
- Ludham
I am looking for information on a William Roger Harrison born December 22, 1888 in England. He came to the United States and settled in Toledo, Ohio where he owned a boat building company and marina. He married Anna Reudy in 1916 in Toledo. He died November 7, 1955. Any info would be appreciated. THANKS!
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Robert W. Harrison
- Ludham
I'm seeking information about the ancestry of my great-grandfather, Robert W. Harrison who immigrated to Toledo, Ohio in the late 1880s.
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Stephen Sissen village "bobby"
- Ludham
Would love to hear from anyone who knows anything about my great uncle "Stephen Sissen" who was village bobby in Ludham up to 1936. He had 2 sons and a daughter. Thanks in anticipation
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GEORGE and COLEMAN Families
- Ludham
Looking for info on families of Thomas George (1789-1878) and Burleigh COLEMAN. his contemporary. Married into GIBBS, BRITTON, SMITH families, also of Ludham. Thomas' son Robert stayed in the area when the rest of the family moved to the US.
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Bond Family
- Ludham
I am researching the Bond family that lived in Ludham from early 1800's - children of George & Anne Bond, Ludham Hall Common also James Garrett Bond and Royal Bond
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Betts
- Lyng
My 2x great grandfather James Love married Lucy Betts in 1861. There were quite a few Betts in the area. Lucy came from a large family and I do have quite a lot of info. Although 'my' family moved to Stockton on Tees in the 1870s I am interested in Betts that remained in the area.
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GUYMER
- Lyng
My Husband;s Grandmother was Elizabeth GUYMER born Lyng in 1870s
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Chaplin
- Lyng
Looking for any info aboout Chaplin family - William, Thomas born Lyng 1830s.
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Burton- Charlotte
- Lyng
Charlotte married Augustin Speakman at Lyng on 27.8.1823. I believe Her father was John.
Can anyone identify her father's birth place and date, and to whom he was married?
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Thomas Speakman
- Lyng
Married at Lyng to Elizabeth Cole c 1798, I am researching his parents and ancestors.
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Allcock & Ewen
- Marham
James ALLCOCK (son of Edmund) married Mrs Hannah EWEN Nov 20 1823, Marham. Seeking his birth, her first marriage and birth.
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John James Scarfe
- Marham
Searching for information and family of my grandfather. He was born 1860-1870 in Marham.Married to Lizzie Timms of Brize Norton. Served in the Metropolitan Police Force in London for 25 years.
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Thomas Taylor 1775
- Marham
I'm looking for any information relating to Thomas Taylor born 1775 in Marham. He later Moved to kings Lynn (St Margarets Parish) with his wife Jane. Please email me if you have information regarding the above family. Thanks Debbie
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Looking for parents
- Marham
Am looking for information on parents of Charlotte Rands b 1864 in Marham, Norfolk.
Also need same info for Robert Thomas Rands b 1861 same place. They are grandchildren of Ann Rands.
They are in same family as Eliz. and Ann Rands both born to Ann 20 years earlier. I can't find a son for Ann. Any help would be appreciated.
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Holding
- Marham
Looking for members of Holding family, I was born in Marham in 1942, Father was Jack Holding, Mother Mildred, I would appreciate any information on the Holding family, thank you.
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thomas taylor
- Marham
am looking for any info regarding thomas taylor,he was born in 1775 in marham.any info would be great.
regards
jo
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Edwards Family
- Marsham
Anyone with links to this family, including Sir George Edwards, 1850-1933, please get in touch.
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Gall Family
- Marsham
Hi all
I'm researching my ancestors from norfolk, principally in Marsham/Aylsham/Trunch.They are Albert Edward Gall b1897 Crown Inn Trunch d1951
Thomas Edward Gall b1866 Brompton London was licensee crown Inn 1897 m Ann Blakeley 1892
William Gall b1838 Marsham d1897 Trunch Licensee Crown Inn 1890-1897 m Ruth Britton 1864
Edmund Gall b 1813?Marsham d1891 Aylsham m Sophia Oliver 1832
I'm especially looking for any more info on Edmund and Sophia or their other children apart from william who are
Edmund1835 James 1834 John 1841 Harriet 1844 George 1849
Many Thanks Mick
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Sir George Edwards
- Marsham
I am his grand-daughter,with information about him, and my sister has done further research.For more information,get in touch.SD
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Harold Hugh Goose (1906 - 1997)
- Marshland St James
Harold farmed Poplar Farm. Pupil of King Edward VII Grammar School, Kings Lynn, 1918 - 1922.
Marshland St James Parish Council 1935 - 1995.
Marshland R.D.C. 1958 - 1974. Mayor of Kings Lynn 1982 - 1983. Norfolk County Council 1973 - 1993.
Manager Marshland St. James Primary School 1950 - 1974.Organist Marshland St. James Church 1922 - 1939. Died 12 October 1997, Elm. Harold married Olive Grace Reeve 1938.
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Martham, Norfolk
- Martham
Researching the following surnmaes in Martham/Flegg area of Norfolk UK. G(U)YMER, PAINE, PIKE, ADAMS, LITTLEBOY, RUST, KERRISON, BULTITIUDE, MARGESON.
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linford family
- Martham
Looking for any members of Linford family,particularly Louisa Linford (born c1815), parents were Robert Linford and Elizabeth Brewer
Thanks
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HALFORD
- Martham
Does anyone know anything about the Halford family in Martham? Alfred HALFORD and his wife Mary Ann (ORFORD)lived there from around 1891-1916. They died there and had some children (including Ernest HALFORD)who I would like to trace forward. Alfred had a brother (John Brooks HALFORD) and a sister (Eliza nee RUST). They all originated from the London area and were children of John Fenn Halford and Frances Amelia Brooks.
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Griimer
- Martham
I am looking for Grimmer in Martham, Norfolk, England
Edward Grimmer married Judith Salmon in 1848 Tunstead, Norfolk, England
Edward was born between 1823 and 1829 in Martham, Norfolk, England.. Judith between 1818 and 1825 In Stalham, Norfolk, England
There children where:
Sarah Ann Grimmer born abt 1848 Martham
Hannah Grimmer born abt 1851 Martham
Mary A. Grimmer born abt 1852 Martham (Hannah and Mary maybe the same person)
William Grimmer born abt 1855 Martham
John Grimmer born abt 1857 Martham
Harriet Grimmer born abt 1859 Martham
John Grimmer married Mary Elizabeth Miller in 1883 in Flegg, Norfolk, England
There children where: All where born in Martham, Norflok, England
Ethel Elizabeth Grimmer abt 1883
Benjamin J. Grimmer abt 1886
William Henry Grimmer abt 1887
Edward Richard S. Grimmer abt 1889
Emily Margaret Grimmer abt 1892
Judith Florence M. Grimmer abt 1893
Alice M. Grimmer abt 1895
Walter Robert Grimmer abt 1897
My Grandmother was Emily Margaret Grimmer... and I'm not sure if this is her family... So any info at all would be great...
Thank you...
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NICHOLS
- Martham
Jeremiah Nichols was my Gt Gt Grandfather born March 1842 in Martham, Norfolk. In the 1871 census for Caister, Jeremiah's wife is noted as married and a Fisherman's wife, however in the 1881 census she is widowed. I have been told that Jeremiah was the skipper of a boat and that he perished at sea during a freak storm. I should really like to find out whether this story is true and wondered if anyone can help me? Any links to any part of my tree would be of great interest. Jeremiah was married to Jane ((Steward) born April 1841 in Somerton)They were married 24 December 1863 Gt Yarmouth Parish Church. Her parents were William Steward (from Bacton) and Margarate ((Dove) from Hickling)). Jeremiah was the son of John Nichols (born February 1810 in Hemsby) and Sarah ((Littlewood) born circa 1810 in Rollesby). John was the illegitimate son of Sarah Nichols who was born September 1787 in Hemsby. Sarah was the Daughter of John Nickals (bap November 1757 Hemsby) and Mary Watson. John Nickals was the son of Edmond Nickles (born circa 1725 Hemsby) and Sarah. Edmond was the son of Henrey Nickels (bur. March 1778 Hemsby) and Susan.
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Grimmer
- Martham
My great great grandmother was Mary Anne Grimmer, born in Martham in 1835. Her father was Edward. And that's all I know about her and her family. If anone has any more information, I should like to hear from you.
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Hill,Smith,Holt
- Martham
Looking for Hill ancestors in Martham. Robert b circa 1801 and married to Jane Worts 25 May 1823 in Winterton.They had the following children:-Robert b 1827,married Elizabeth George, 1848. Samuel b 1823, Jane b 1834, James b 1838, married Ellen ?. Thomas b 1840, Married Georgiana Leath, then Elizabeth Smith(my G.G/Mother).
Also Samuel Smith b 1805, married Elizabeth Holt. They had the following children:- Phyllis b 1832, William b 1834, Henry b 1836, Sarah b 1838, Hannah b 1840, Mary b 1842, George b 1844, Phoebe b 1847, Elizabeth b 1850, James b 1853 & Robert b 1860.
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Newstead
- Matlaske
My grandfather William Robert Newstead lived in matlaske with his two bachelor uncles John and George. He was the illegitimate son of Mary Ann Newstead and was born in the Union Worhouse at West Beckham in 1864 - his mother died in 1865. He later married Anna Elizabeth Lambert, moved to Alby and finally to Hanworth Common where he worked as a gardener at Hanworth Hall. Any further information and links will be gratefully received.
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Thomas Whalebelly
- Mattishall
Thomas WHALEBELLY a woolcomber, lived in Mattishall certainly between 1716 and 1744. During these years he was widowed twice and baptised 10 children. With his third wife Pleasance DUNTHORNE whom he married in 1724 he had seven childen. she survivedhim by about 20 years. I am hoping to trace more of this family's descendants. JW 10.2002
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Parling
- Mattishall
Reasearching Parlings from Mattishall, Westgate, Brandon Parva, East Tuddenham and surrounding area. Any help unravelling the similarly named individuals would be most appreciated.
May be able to offer help with other Norfolk names.
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John Land
- Mattishall
I require any details of the Eke family of Yaxham Road circa: 1780- 1890
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Howard, Hardingham, Brunton
- Mattishall
Looking for descendants of James Howard and Amelia (formerly Hardingham). James was born in Mattishall in 1841/2. They had at least 11 children, one of them called William. He married Adelaide Brunton in 1885.They lived in East Dereham and had a very large number of children.Any possible connections would be appreciated.
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GUNTON
- Mattishall
Researching any connections to the GUNTON family from Mattishall.
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Carter, Rebekah
- Mattishall
Rebekah Carter born 1803, baptised Old Moor Chapel, Mattishall, parents John and Hannah. Rebekah married Frederick Augustus Skill in 1823. They lived in Swaffham, Norfolk from 1823 at least until 1830. They may also have lived in Yarmouth during the 1830s. They ended their lives in London. Two of their sons, Frederick John and Edward, were artists. Does anyone have any information about Rebekah's parents or siblings. One of her sisters, Elizabeth Rackham, lived in Norwich.
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Richmond Family
- Mattishall
I don't thik they lived in this village for long, but i would love to know.Daniel Richmond b 1826? Any info please.
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