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Louisa Allington - (Abthorpe - Northamptonshire)
Looking for Louisa Allington b1863c. She ran off to London to marry an older man James Mitchell b1849. Family legend has it that she once worked in Althorpe House. Perhaps the spellings over the years have transposed from Abthorpe. Any info on the Allington's would be appreciated. Thanks Jane
Family Surnames: Allington
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Snelsons of Abthorpe - (Abthorpe - Northamptonshire)
Researching the Snelson families of Abthorpe, descending from William Snelson b c1710. I'd be very interested if any knows anything of William's parentage, but I think this a brick wall for everyone.
Family Surnames: Snelson
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A Civil Parish - (Ailsworth - Northamptonshire)
Ailsworth or Ailesworth, as I was brought up to spell it, has no church. It has a Methodist chapel dating back to around 1860. My family worshiped there for nearly all of the 20th Century. As time has changed the village has changed its character.Gone are the days of cattle walking down the street to be grazed along the side of the Willow Row. Gone also,the great tithe barns that that dominated Main Street.
Ailsworth adjoins Castor, the two villages live in harmony but people born in Ailsworth are still proud of being different to those who were born in Castor. I was born in Ailesworth in 1946 in a house which had stood for around 200 years My family and many other families in both Castor and Ailesworth can trace their ancestors back for that same period of time. Many of us, of course, find we are inter- related. Many of our ancestors are there in the church yard lying side by side. The trouble with so many relations was that you didn't know if were related, especially when you was having a good moan about someone.
Ailsworth when I lived there was a "civil" parish in more ways than one.
Family Surnames: Taylor ,Griffin, Rowlatt
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Webb - (Alderton - Northamptonshire)
Looking for ancestors of Webb family who lived in the High Street, Father - Robert b1858, Mother - Elizabeth b1859, children John, Frederick, Annie & Clara. I believe Frederick had 12 children, looking for any survivors.
Family Surnames: Webb
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French family in Aldwincle - (Aldwincle - Northamptonshire)
I have recently started researching the "french" family. William was born 1835 and married Ann who was born 1837 in werrington. They had nine children, and lived in Aldwincle. Any information would be greatly recieved. Really dont have very much at the moment.
Family Surnames: French
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Parkins family - Aldwincle - (Aldwincle - Northamptonshire)
Daniel Parkins b.1790's married Elizabeth Everitt in 1813 in Luton. He was minister at the Baptist Church in Aldwincle from 1816-1838 approx. Is there any information in the Aldwincle area about this Parkins family? Chris.
Family Surnames: Parkins Everitt
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Thomas Norris - (Aldwincle - Northamptonshire)
Thomas Norris married Jane Davison-Thomas was born around 1770- probably to parents Thomas b 1727 and Thomasin Foscot b.1732.
Thomas b 1727 is my 4X great grandfather.His grandson William lived in Aldwinkle and worked as a shepherd and hopefully his grandad was also from Aldwinkle.
Family Surnames: Norris
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Carvill/ Carvell - (Arthingworth - Northamptonshire)
Looking for Carvill/Carvell family in Northants. William Carvill married Hariott Clarke 14th Feb 1831, Billesdon, Leics, they lived at Arthingworth. Daughter Eliza married John Hutchinson at Arthingworth 4th Jan 1866
Family Surnames: Carvell/ Carvill
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Fox family - (Arthingworth - Northamptonshire)
Robert Fox my G-G-Grandfather migrated to South Australia in 1836. His parents were Lazarus and Mary. Any further info on the family (esp earlier) would be welcomed with gratitude.
Family Surnames: Fox
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Hewes - (Arthingworth - Northamptonshire)
My G G grandmother and father, Charlotte and John Hewes. John was born in Arthingworth in 1799 and lived there all of his life. He was a school master, so I would be very keen to know if anyone has any knowledge of them or his ancestors, as I believe the family may originate from Northamptonshire.
Family Surnames: Hewes
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Joseph Wilson b1841 Arthingworth, Northampton - Bootmaker - (Arthingworth - Northamptonshire)
Looking for my great grandfather Joseph Wilson born Arthingworth 1841. His father was Thomas Wilson (bootmaker). 1871 census states Joseph was also a shoe/bootmaker in Northampton. He moved to London (Soho area) and carried on working as a shoemaker. Married Elizabeth Riches 07.10.1877 London (Westminster). Elizabeth born c1853, Paston, Norfolk. 1871 Census states she was domestic servant in North Walsham.
Family Surnames: Wilson
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Appletree - (Aston le Walls - Northamptonshire)
A tiny hamlet within the parish of Aston le Walls, lying on the Northants/Oxfordshire border.
Served by the parish church of St Leonards in Aston Le Walls. Primarily a small farming community, with a scattering of homes. Nearby villages include AstonLe Walls, Chipping Warden & Cropredy.
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Wilkins - Aston le Walls - (Aston le Walls - Northamptonshire)
I have a family bible from the late 1700s listing members of the Wilkins family, all born in Aston le Walls. I know they are ancestors of mine - possibly marrying into the Harris family but I'm finding it hard to make a link.
Family Surnames: Wilkins / Harris
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The Harris Clan - (Aston le Walls - Northamptonshire)
I am descended from the Harris clan of this village - specifically John Harris born 1808 who moved to Birmingham along with some of his brothers and cousins.
I only have information from the census so far. Has anyone been doing research on this lot?
Family Surnames: Harris
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Taylor - (Aston le Walls - Northamptonshire)
I am trying to find out something about Ronald Taylor who lived in Aston le Walls until his death in 1992. He had a sister (Known as Cissy) who lived in part of the same house, although she did not speak to her brother for many years. My great grandmother was Sarah Ann Taylor who was born in Broughton Northamptonshire in 1852. I would imagine she was the sister of Ronald's father. Sarah Ann married George French and lived in Farthinghoe,Northamptonshire, before moving to Birmingham. She was widowed in 1880 and remarried some time later. If anyone can help me uncover any information, I would be very grateful
Family Surnames: Taylor
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The Jeffcock Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
I am looking for descendants of William Henry Jeffcock, born 1853 and Emma born 1857. They are living in Aynho in 1901. They have 6 children, Margaret, 1885, Sarah, 1887, John, 1889, Gertrude, 1891, Walter, 1893, and Alfred, 1897. William Henry was aBrewer Journeyman.
Family Surnames: Jeffcock
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The Borton Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
Looking for any information on the Borton family. Have currently traced my ancestry back to Thomas Borton b.1873 (ggggg-grandfather), William Borton b.1805 (gggg-grandfather), Mark Borton b.1831 (ggg-grandfather) and Joseph Borton b.1859 (gg-grandfather) all born in Aynho.
Family Surnames: Borton
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The Dunn Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
Any information please on the Dunn's. My g.father was Frederick b. 1866/7 his father was James b. 1842/3 who married Emma Borton. Can anyone give me any further details?
Family Surnames: Dunn
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Dunn Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
Do you have the 1881 census information? James Dunn head 39 farm labourer, Emma wife 38 lacemaker, James son 14 farm labourer, Frederick son 12 scholar, Susanna dau 9, Henry son 7, Joseph son 4, Albert son 1 and Susannah Borton mother-in-law 77 formerly lacemaker. All born Aynho Northants. Susanna is a frequently ocurring Borton name but the two in my family tree are born 1807 and 1808 so don't know if either of these is the Susannah mentioned above.
Family Surnames: Dunn, Borton
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Dunn Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
1891 census: Emma Dunn (nee Borton) head widow 48, Albert son 11 scholar, Alice dau 8, Ellen dau 6.
Also James Dunn (son of James and Emma) head 24, Eleanor Mary wife 28, Oliver Joseph son 10.
Family Surnames: Dunn, Borton
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Dunn Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
1891 Census: Frederick Dunn (age 22, born Aynho) appears on this census as a Servant (Footman) for a family called Stevens residing at 15 Foxgrove Road, Becekenham, Kent.
Family Surnames: Dunn
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DUNN FAMILY - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
I have noticed a few of you are interested in the Dunns! I am a descendent of Thomas and Temperance Dunn, would love to share information
Rebecca
Family Surnames: Dunn
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Rev George Edward Willes 1844 - 1901 - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
Rev George Edward Willes Born Lichfield 16th August 1844, Died Eton district, 8th September 1901. Matriculated Trinity, Cambridge. Married Brackley 29th July 1869 Laura Harriet Stratton (born Newbury or Turweston, 21st May 1848; died Burnham, Bucks 30th January 1916). 10 recorded children, of whom the earlier ones were born in the early 1870s while he was incumbent of Aynho, which is why I ended up entering him under this location. (Children born subsequently to this couple later in the same decade were born when their father was incumbent minister at Epsom, Surrey.)
Family Surnames: Stratton Willes
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Borton Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
I have traced my ancestry back to Matthew Borton b.1833 Aynho, Herbert (Thomas) Borton b.1876 Oxford and my father Herbert Matthew Borton b.1901 Oxford. I have certain information suggesting Matthew's father was a William Borton b.Aynho but there appears to be more than one born in the village in the date range 1791 to 1804. One candidate married a Sarah Baldwin b.1797 and potentially a large family was produced which may have included Matthew. Grateful if anyone could help me clarify the right William or any alternative ideas on Matthew's parentage.
Family Surnames: Borton, Baldwin
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Robbins Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
William Robbins born c 1818 died 1884, agricultural labourer born Aynho, Northants. Wife Elizabeth born c 1823 Clifton, Oxfordshire died 1890. Children: Elizabeth c 1854, Frederick c 1857, Sarah Ann 1859 all born Aynho.
Family Surnames: Robbins Greene
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French (Woodwards, Homer) Aynho - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
My ancestor George French (born ca 1798, Northants) lived at Aynho at least from his first (?) marriage 22 Apr 1822 to Rachel Woodwards (children Thomas, Jane, Charlotte) to the end of his second marriage to Mary Homer (children: George, Robert, William, John, Mary). He emigrated to Canada in 1842; wife Mary died on the voyage. Jane (m. Thomas Hickman) and perhaps Charlotte stayed in England. Any connection to the little tribe of Frenches in the area?
Family Surnames: French Woodwards Homer
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Eli Ford, born in Aynho in 1833 - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
I am searching for Eli Ford who was born in England, 30 Dec 1833. He came to Canada some time in 1851. There is an Eli Ford, born 1833 in Aynho in the 1851 British Census. He does not appear in any further British Census although the rest of his family does. His father is Joseph, b. 1803, siblings Sarah b. 1832, George b. 1836, Hannah b. 1839, Mary b. 1841. Mother not living in 1851. Can anyone confirm that this Eli emigrated to Canada?
Family Surnames: Ford
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Borton Family - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
Re my earlier Mar05 request - a contact thru Curious Fox has resolved my query and I now know my ggg grandfather was William Borton b.1795 in Aynho who married (date not known) Sarah b.1797 in nearby Cropredy Oxon. I now need to trace William's parentage, can anyone help please?
Family Surnames: Borton
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Bortons in Aynho - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
My family tree shows an extensive population of Bortons in Aynho from the 15th century to the 19th century. Are there still any Bortons living in the village please and if so do they have any geanaology to share. I am particularly interetsd in establishing the parents of my ggggggg John Borton b1693 (married to Margaret). Thanks
Family Surnames: Borton
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Bortons in Aynho - (Aynho - Northamptonshire)
Researching family name of Borton appears to take me north to Aynho. Henry Borton married to Martha both from Northamptonshire as stated in 1851 census and this is my ggg grandfather. Son is Thomas born in London in 1818 and a daughter, Sarah born 1833. All living in London in 1851. Any help very much appreciated
Family Surnames: Borton
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