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Norfolk UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Victor Jack Wilkinson - Kings Lynn
Seeking information on Victor Jack Wilkinson (born 25/1/1898, Norwich district, died April quarter 1979, King's Lynn area). Probably served in RAF and Royal Tank Corps (as private)in WWI. Son of John Wilkinson (grocer/draper) and Edith Julia. Resident at Runhall, Norfolk in 1901 and at Wymondham in 1911. Possible relative; keen to obtain information on VJ Wilkinson and contact any descendants.

Thurstons and Kirby Bedon - Kirby Bedon
I am researching the Thurston family and a number of them were born or died in Kirby Bedon. Benjamin Thurston going back to the mid 1750's lived there and most of his children were born there. The last connection to Kirby Bedon was the birth of myggrandfather Walter Norris Thurston there about 1838. Other of my Thurston ancestors were to be found in places such an Framingham Earl, Denton, Alburgh, Surlingham, Postwick.

Rev. Abraham Baker - Kirby Cane
Abraham Baker was rector of Kirby Cane, Chedgrave and Ditchingham from 1700-1751 he was born 1668 in Mileham. He married Margaret Pycroft born 1681 in Ditchingham, they married on 4 August 1705 in St. Andrew,Norwich. They are buried in the chancel ofKirby Cane church also buried there is Rev. Samuel Baker 20 April 1709 died 10 May 1787, son of Abraham and Margaret. He married Mary Worts born 1707 in Knapton died 5 January 1784 on 17 October 1733 in Hickling. Abraham and Margaret had 7 childrenonly two lived to adult hood, Samuel and his brother Charles born 7 February 1713 died 1793, he was a merchant in Ditchingham and married Catherine Clarke. I would like to find the parents of Abraham and am willing to share the information that I have. Charles's branch of the family lived in Bungay, Suffolk in the 1800's. Abraham was my husbands 6th great-grandfather.

Fisk - Kirby Cane
Looking for Ancestors of Job Fisk born c1785 Kirby Cane Norfolk ,Job died 1858 Ellingham Norfolk any help appreciated

Samuel Sancroft Baker - Knapton
Samuel Sancroft Baker 1791-1850 was churchwarden in Knapton, he lived at Knapton Hall and was master of Knapton Harriers. He married Elizabeth Perkins Boulter on 12 January 1813 in Ditchingham. She is buried in Knapton church he is in the churchyard.They had 1 son also Samuel Sancroft born 1820 married Susan Townsend Gisby and 2 daughters. Elizabeth Sancroft born 1814 married Col. Edward Baker. We have no details on Catherine Sancroft. Samuel born 1791 had a brother Joshua who married ElizabethBoulters sister Sarah Boulter born about 1787. I am looking for the parents of the Boulter sisters and for Catherine Sancroft Bakers birth and marriage, she possible married a man named Waddey or Woddey diffuclt to read on the tree we have.

Robinson of Knapton - Knapton
Distantly related to the Robinson family of Knapton Hall or Knapton House and looking for more information.

FOULBOURNE - Knapton
I would like some info about Agnes F. b.ab. 1506 in Knapton. Father, Thomas F.

Jarvis - Lakenham
Edward a corn miller in 1881

Dye Family - Lakenham
Descendants of James Dye & Lucy Lighton married Lakenham 9th January 1888

Rannacus/Runacres - Lakenham
Looking for family of Robert Curll and Lucy Rannacus/Runacres married Lakenham Norfolk in 1805.

Wandering Wasps! - Lakenham
My ancestors were in Lakenham, moved between there and London before finally settling in Leeds. Any information please?

St John's Church, Old Lakenham - Lakenham
I live opposite St John's Church in Old Lakenham. If anyone has ancestors buried there, I am happy to have a look at the gravestones and relay information.

Gaze/Whitaker Lammas - Lamas
John GAZE b. 1748 of Joseph and Elizabeth md. Elizabeth WHITAKER b. 1754 by Lic. in 1778. both are listed as being from Lammas. Neither Gaze nor Whitaker appear in the previous parish records. LOOKING FOR birth of John GAZE and Elizabeth WHITAKER. Known siblings of John are Joseph 1761 in Brumstead, Sarah 1754 in Brumstead, Elizabeth ?, Mary ? who married Charles Todd in Wymondham.

Rayner - Lamas
Rayner, John md. Ann? abt 1804 children born in Lamas Charlotte 1804 md?, George William 1806 md. Maria Futter, Mary Elizabeth 1810 md. James Gaze, John Benjamin 1811 md. Martha Payne, Marcia 1814 md?, John b. 1817 md.?. Any info finding parents of John and Ann and missing spouses of children appreciated. Thanks.

Gaze family - Lamas
Looking for information on the Gaze/Housego/Murrell families. Edward Gaze married Harriet Housego in Norwich in 1844 Harriet Housego was the daughter of Henry Housego & Jemima Taylor Jemiima Taylor was the daughter of James Taylor & Willoughby (Wylleby) Murrell

The Catton family - Lamas
In 1804 Jeremiah Catton married Sarah Cushion? at Lamas. He was the son of Thomas and Mary Pye, both of who's family came from the village. I would love to learn more about the family and whether any are buried in the churchyard.

Garrett Family - Langham
Seeking details of James Garrett, who married Mary Goderson on 19 April 1793, at Langham, and their children

Pomfrey in Langham 1861 - Langham
Robert Pomfrey, my great-great-grandfather, lived in Langham around 1861, and his son Edmund was married there - to Mary Timbers - in 1865. Robert and Edmund were tailors and moved to Lowestoft in 1871. Any info on these families greatly appreciated - and lots to offer.

Garretts at Langham Norfolk - Langham
Seaking any relatives of James and Ann (nee Stimpson)GARRETT, who lived in Langham in the early 1800`s and also any of their children

Curle/Clark of North Tuddenham/Langham/Warham - Langham
WILLIAM CURLE b.about 1794, married Mary (possibly Clark) in 1817 at the parish church in North Tuddenham. They were the parents of JOHN CURLE b. 1817 in Langham. 1851 census shows John's uncle John as being born in Wareham, so it's possible that William was also born there. John (1817) had moved to London by 1841 where he married ANN PLUMMER. Any information about this family, in particular the ancestors of William & Mary would be most welcome

Bickers - Langley Street

GRAY 1809- - Langley Street
Gray family - several generations, baptised in both Hardley Street and Langley.

PATIENCE - Lenwade
Henry George Patience married Susannah Chubbock Graves in 1871.Her father was the landlord of "The Bridge" public house. Their son, Henry John became landlord from 1904-1908. Any details of any aspect much appreciated.

Letheringsett - Letheringsett
Looking for information on a house called Waveney Hill circa 1951/2

Fox family - Letheringsett
Looking for any members of the Fox family. Earliest known Fox called Robert Fox, gardener born in about 1711. He died in 1804. His descendants remained in the village and surrounding area for many generations.

BULLOCK John c.1750, Letheringsett, Norfolk - Letheringsett
I am researching my GGGG Grandfather John Bullock who was born c. 1750 in Letheringsett, Norfolk and died 1803 in Letheringsett. John married Sarah Dennis b. 1750 (marriage date unknown) and Sarah Millington on 12 Nov 1799 in Letheringsett. John and Sarah Dennis had at least 11 children - James 1768, Dennis 1770, William 1772, Elizabeth 1775, Peter 1777, Peter 1779, Henry 1782, Mary 1783, John 1785, Benjamin 1787, John 1790. If you have any information on John Bullock and Sarah Dennis, I would love to hear from you.

william abel 1808 - Letton Green
william abel born 1808 in letton norfolk married mary page who i believe was born west bradenham norfolk, any info on mary please as they were my 3rd great grandparents

HALL - Letton Green
Mary Hall was born 1812 in Letton and married JAMES HEYHOE (born c.1816 in East Dereham). Does anyone have her in their tree?

GRAY - Limpenhoe
John Gray (1844-1917) and RUTH (1846-1908) late Barnes of Langham lived here and raised SAMUEL HENRY, FREDERICK BARNES, LEMUEL ROBERT, JEUEL JABEZ,WALTER RANDALL, RUTH E, JOHN WILLIAM, VIOLET JANE, and HARRY G. All sons except Lemuel moved to London, Jeuel (my grandfather) became shopkeeper and others joined police force. Violet married Mr Cook.

Mary Ann Hall Fowler - Limpenhoe - Limpenhoe
Does anyone have any information on Mary Ann Hall Fowler. She was born in Limpenhoe in 1843 and married Robert William Carr on the 25 December 1874. Her father was William Fowler b1818 in Limpenhoe and her mother was called Sarah, b 1820 in Reedham. She is the only child out of 6 to have Hall as part of her name. I am interested to know where the Hall came from. I am guessing it is from her Mothers side? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

Grimson Family - Lingwood
I am looking for parents, grandparents, brothers & sisters of Emma Grimson born 1850 Lingwood, registered Blofield, married Charles Bushell of Yarmouth. They were parents of Emma, Ellen,Alice(my Grandmother born Yarmouth 1880),Beatrice and Lily.

Spooner - Marriage - Lingwood
I am seeking info on William Spooner, born Hadleigh. Suffolk abt 1786 and married an Ann in Lingwood abt 1819. Then had a farm in Grimston.

Rowland - Lingwood
My Rowland family lived Lingwood, Strumpshaw, Blofield area for 500+ years. If your family came from this area I would like to hear from you.

Lingwood - Lingwood
Looking for anyone with information on the Rowland family from Lingwood and nearby area. We've gone back as far as 1704.

thirkettle - Lingwood
Looking for information or descendents of Roseanna Thirkettle born 1845 Lingwood, Norfolk, and William Bedingfield born 1842 Suffolk. They married at Norwich, Norfolk in 1866. Children were - William, Herbert, Rosa Maria, Mary Alice, Kate, Frances, Hariet, John, George.

Accidental Death - Lingwood
In 1841 Charles Darby was accidentally killed as a result of falling from a horse. He working for the Jeremiah Burroughes of Lingwood House. Can anybody help with more information.

Blofield Lingwood Burlingham - Lingwood
The Rowland family living in this area; some moved to South Hylton Durham. Any information welcome.

Hilton/Hylton Lingwood, Burlingham, Strumpshaw - Lingwood
I have traced my Hylton family back to c1540 through these villages and have bmd's and wills relating to my ancesters and some of their siblings, happy to share any info

Laws - Litcham
I am researching the LAWS family in Mid-Norfolk. Many of them seem to have lived in Litcham from the late 1700s. I would welcome any detailed information regarding LAWS family members in Litcham, especially: James (married Ann BONE), Austin (marriedMary Ann WARNES), Henry (married Susannah BISHOP), Frederick (married Harriet Eliza HAMMOND), and Francis Frederick (married Eliza FANTHORPE).

Laws of Norfolk - Litcham
I am researching the Laws of Norfolk especially in litcham. If you have any details please mail me

Seaman in Litcham - Litcham
Looking for Daniel Seaman, father of Maria Lucy Seaman born 1857 Litcham. Maria Lucy Seaman married Henry Middleage in 1879 Mitford Norfolk. Any info on Seamans in Litcham, Weasenham, East Lexham gratefully received.

Litcham Norfolk - Litcham
There is a Charles Walker born 1835 in Litcham Norfolk, registered on the 1851 census. Mother was Sarah b.1799, had siblings Matthew b.1853, Ann b.1856 and Henry b.1845. Charles appears on the 1881 (if I have the right one) as a painter and decorator, with a wife Ann b.1839, and children Frederick b.1868 Norfolk and Henry again as 46 y.o. I am looking for a Charles Walker b.1834 ?or thereabouts in Norfolk who married a Mary Ann Mack b.1834 (or thereabouts in Middlesex) whose mother was Caroline Mack b.1798 in Ireland. (original name unknown) possible Sullivan. in the 1871 census there is a Charles Walker with wife Mary (nee Mack) and mother in low Caroline Mack and Ellen Collins b.1819 Ireland listed as cousin. It records children Charles Jeremiahb.1862, Kate Walker b.1865, and Jane Walker b.1868. Does anyone know who married a Charles Walker Jul-Sep.East London, Middlesex lc 32.

PYGALL - Little Barningham
Am working on family history and the family came from Little Barningham. I have researched back but would like to find the father of Samuel Robert Pygall born 8 October 1882 Mother was Susanna but no father mentioned. Susanna went on to marry Philip Allcock

Cushions - Little Barningham
Searching for Cushions through the northern Norfolk area.

Newstead Family - Little Barningham
Benjamin Newstead married Sarah Starling in about 1784. Later he married Barbara Cushion in 1801 and then Sarah Gray in 1827. Any information about his parents would be very welcome.

FISH family - Little Barningham
William Fish, born about 1791, married Elizabeth Gray 1816 in Little Barningham (Barningham Parva). He was living at Barningham Parva at time of 1841 census. He might have been born in Sheringham. Any information about possible parents very welcome.

NORFOLK - Little Cressingham
my Grandfather Frederick George married Georgina Rice at Shipdham, I would like to know anything about the Harrod family I have only my father and his brothers and sisters and his father and motherIwould like to get back just abit futher

Grummett-Pierce familes - Little Dunham
I,m looking for information on the familes of my great great grandparents,Grummett and Pierce from Little Dunham,Norfolk.I live in Ontario,Canada. Thank you,Doug

William Hey bapt circa 1777 - Little Dunham
Searching for baptism of William Hey. The 1851 census OF L Dunham says he was born in L Dunham and aged 73 a carpoenter, but his baptism not found there. He married in the parish Elizabeth Frances in 1796, and they had 12 children!

Hubbard/Hey - Little Dunham
Richard Hubbard married Francis Spicer around 1800. Children Harriot, Charlotte, Christiana, Una, Mary and George, who married Sophia Hey. Any information regarding this family lineage would be appreciated.


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