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ASHLEY
- Nether Langwith
LOOKING FOR CONNECTION WITH ASHLEY FAMILY BELIEVED AROUND LANGWITH SCARCLIFFE AREA SARAH ANN ASHLEY BROTHER ARTHUR ASHLEY
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Welfitts
- Nether Langwith
I have a very old photograph 1880- in my possession of a Colonel William Welfitts (Need)b 1806 - d 1889, married Letita Mary Hall.
I have learnt that they lived at Langwith Hall in 1840's.I am curious as to how this photo (enscribed) came into my late grandmother's possession. In fact it was actually in the family photo album, but during research have found no reason for it to be there. Can anyone help ?
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looking for wilsons in balderton
- New Balderton
Any wilsons from balderton - especially if related to John b 1815 and Maria b. 1816-nee Etherton and their 13 kids Elizabeth 1836, Christopher 1837, Joseph 1938, John 1839, ann, william, isaac, robert, mary ann, maria, sarah, and herriet.
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Nuttall / Ragg surnames
- New Basford
Sarah Nuttall b abt 1815 New Basford, Nott'shire to George (John?) and Ann Nuttall. Married Thomas Ragg at Old Basford on 24 July 1837. Emigrated to Australia pre1856
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SIMPKIN
- New Basford
Looking for relatives of Joseph Claude Simpkin, son of Albert Simpkin and Annie Gilbert, born approx 1896 who married Alice Rose Mary Harvey in 1921. They had 3 daughters, Alice Rose, Gladys M, and Doris N(Nora?).
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CLAYS of Nottingham
- New Basford
Here is my CLAY family tree.
JOHN born 1824 Hucknall Notts died 1894 he married SARAH REVILL (born 1831) 20th January 1851 at Parish Church of Bilsborough Notts. Their son THOMAS was born 4th March 1859 Bilsborough Notts, he married ELIZABETH DEXTER (born 1859 Codnor Derbys), their children were (1)OLINDER (born 1882 Strelley Notts) married SAMUEL HENRY NEWTON 26th May 1900 Nottingham. (2) ELIZABETH (born 1884 Nuttall Notts) married WILLIAM FOULKES.
(3)THOMAS (born 8th February 1887 Basford Notts) married LILIAN MAUDE CLEMENTS (born 23rd August 1885 Notts) 23rd February 1907 Nottingham, their children were WILFRED , DORIS LILIAN (born 11th July 1910 died 1918)Edna (born 18th July 1912 died 17th May 2003) married ARTHUR BLACKHAM 19th October 1940 Perth.
Would there be anyone researching this name? Ellen
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CHEETHAM / MARSH, Orston, Notts
- New Basford
JOHN CHEETHAM Married MARY MARSH Orston 1798.Children included William,Thomas,Mary, Elizabeth & my 2 x Gt. Grandmother Ann born 1811 who married Samuel James Woodhead. They settled in Basford.
John Senior had a Brother Thomas who married Hannah Plumb. She was the daughter of William & Elizabeth. John & Thomas' Father seems to be John, buried 1783 and Mother was Sarah Kettleborrow. There were also twins Richard & Mary 1772 and Sarah 1769 with Surname spelt Chetham.
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looking
- New Basford
father of thomas seymour and his father......
samuel/christopher/edward/albert/lead up to thomas/ starting with albert d 1984 all seymours born in basford or radford except albert b. in london
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FROST, TAYLOR, GRUNDY, EVANS, DUNN.
- New Brinsley
William Frost born 1814 marrid Edith. Children born to them were Martha, Elizabeth, Thomas Dunn Frost, Sarah, and Edith. Ann Dunn was listed as daughter-in-Law (although also listed as unmarried.) Info from 1851 census.One of their sons,Thomas Dunn Frost (born 1846) married Elizabeth, they had around 14 children between 1866 and 1889.(One of these was also called Thomas Dunn Frost, and he married Isabella Taylor.) One of Thomas & Elizabeth Frost's daughters, Victoria Alice (born c1888) was only known as Alice, and married Ernest Evans. On the 1901 census for Thomas & Elizabeths family, Sarah A Grundy born 1879 was visiting and Edith Taylor born 1898 was grandaughter.
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oxley
- New Eastwood
i am desperate to find the living relatives of albert ernest john oxley,died in st,frances hospital notts,on the 5th of nov 1966 aged 66ish.know of a possible son terry or terrance.any info greatly welcomed,i am his grt niece vicky.daughter of mary.
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E.J.Gooding
- New Ollerton
Can anybody help I am looking for E.J.Gooding she was living in New Ollerton in April 1950.
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Please help find Marianski family
- New Ollerton
I am looking for my family. My uncle immigrated before/during the Second World War to UK and married with English. They had a son who immigrated to USA. I have only one letter came from W.Marianski, address 55 Dovecroft, New Ollerton, Newark, NOTTS. Anobody has info about Marianskifamily, please help.
Thanks in advance
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Sharp(e)
- Newark-on-Trent
Loking for info on 3rd ggrandparents Edward Sharp(e) and Mary ? I think they were married roundabout 1825 in Newark. My 2nd ggrandmother Frances was born there about 1826. She married William Walker 19th July 1852 at Nottingham. Edward and Mary had 6 other children, Emma (abt 1829), William (abt 1831), Edward (abt 1832), James (abt 1835), Francis (abt 1837) and David (abt 1841). Any info thankfully recieved as I have hit a brick wall with this one.
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Gabbitas
- Newark-on-Trent
Frederick Gabbitas b.cir 1833 Newark, Notts married Mary? b.cir 1842 Newark, Notts, had the following children George, Edward, Sarah A, Emma, Frederick, Emily. Moved to sheffield Yorkshire, cir 1867. Any information welcome.
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Holmes
- Newark-on-Trent
Information wanted on William Henry Holmes (born about 1840), wife Christiana (nee Clarke)(born about 1838), daughters Frances (born about 1865), Elizabeth (1875), Christiana (1878) and Clara (1880), sons William Henry (1868), George (1871), and Thomas (1872). Can you help?
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FERN/FEARN/LILLY
- Newark-on-Trent
James Fern born Newark in 1820 ,Father John mother Hannah Lilly.James married Elizabeth ? approx 1845 .Have been unable to find Elizabeth`s single name.The Fern family were Fishmongers and there first son James was born in Hull the other 4 were bornin Lincoln
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Ancestors
- Newark-on-Trent
Looking for information re Robert Fern/Fearn sentenced Liverpool 20th Jan 1818 to 7 yrs Australia. Resided Derbyshire and was a cotton spinner by trade
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Family History
- Newark-on-Trent
looking for any information abour Clara Aldridge who died in 1893 aged 26yrs her husband then left for the USA and left behind a daughter Charoltte Louise who was left with a family called the Marchents. He was a rag and bone man in Newark any information about any of these names?
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ANN CHECKLEY
- Newark-on-Trent
Great granny Ann Checkley married William Spalding abt 1862. The census records state that Annie was born in Brighton but there is no record of marriage or birth and the family always thought she came from Newark. The Spaldings came from Waddingham, Lincs. Any info on the Checkleys would be appreciated, or indeed the Spaldings. William's mother and father were called John and Ann but thus far I cannot find any record of them other than an old letter from an aunt who is now dead.
Thanks
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Truswell
- Newark-on-Trent
I am researching the Truswell family of Newark and South Clifon, Nottinghamshire particularly my ggggrandfather Absalom (b. South Clifton, 1826) and his son Joseph (b. Newark 1853). Joseph married Emma Dobson (b. 1855 Leeds) and they had my ggrandmother Annie (b. 1880 Leeds). The family then returned to Newark. Anyone else researching this line please get in touch, I have info on the family going back to the late 1700s. Thanks
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South Muskham
- Newark-on-Trent
William Burgin, my ggg-grandfather was living at Rat Barn House in South Muskham near Newark in 1881 census. Would like to hear from anyone with info about this house or area. Many thanks
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John Reavil c. 1804 & William Reavil b.1789
- Newark-on-Trent
) John Reavil (Dec 05)
Looking for descendants of John Reavil b. 1804 in Barnham Norfolk the son of William Reavil of Newark in Notts. Both father and son were soldiers and ended up as Chelsea Pensioners in Wollwich in Kent in the 1840 -1870s. Both were described as swarthy and sallow on soldiers records. Very interested in the origins of the name. Any connection with French Huguenots or and earlier French connection via the lace trade? I have copies of soldiers documents for relations.
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CUTTS
- Newark-on-Trent
my 3xgreat-grandmother Maria Cutts was born 1824 in Newark. Her parents were William Cutts and Jane Brelsford. Any information about the family will be gratefully received. Thanks
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Ball
- Newark-on-Trent
Looking for information regarding Bertie Augustus Ball who married anna corroway/conway in 1922 - she had 3 chidren and died 1931. Bertie remarried to Enid Godfrey in 1932 and had a further 4 children. They lived in and around Balderton.
Also seeking relatives of James Lynch and Eva Cook. James looked after the horses at Staunton Grange around 1920 - they had 5 children.
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Grandmother
- Newark-on-Trent
Emily Hopper (born 25-may 1883,I believe Spittlegate, Grantham,) Married Allen Brown and went to Heanor. Her father was William Hopper married Sarah Ann GASH, (born 1844) they also had Edward/Kate/Charles/William/Gertrude (Edward was born 1861 married I believe a a POlly Green and had George/Elsie/Doris
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Florrie wellbourne
- Newark-on-Trent
I am searching for relations of Florrie Wellbourne daughter of Richard Wellbourne and Gertrude Hopper, other offspring were Gladys/ Albert/ Adela. (Florrie went to live in Australia). Gertrude would be my Grandmother's sister Emily (born Grantham 1883), who went to Heanor to marry in 1909
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Joynes
- Newark-on-Trent
I am looking for the parents of William Joynes born 1705 in Nottingham I think his father was Richard Joynes and Elizabeth but I can not find any wedding
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Fenton
- Newark-on-Trent
Henry Fenton b 1852. Chimney Sweep. I am interested in any information about this family. Possibly 3 marriages, possibly 12 children. Can anyone help?
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Bertha Shelbourne
- Newark-on-Trent
I believe Kate Hopper (my granny sister, Emily, born 1883, Grantham) married a shelbourne, and had a daughter Bertha,{I do not have any other knowledge}. Can anybody help me out please?
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Edward hopper
- Newark-on-Trent
Brother of my granny Emily (born 1882), I believe married a Polly Green and had George also, Elsie, and Doris, can anybody help out?
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Clara Broon
- Newark-on-Trent
Married a Mr Sherbourne, Children were Arthur, Annie, Gladys, Phyllis, Marjorie, and Joyce. I know these somehow are part of my family tree relations. My mother was Ivy Brown daughter of Emily (nee Hopper) from Newark. Can anybody help me out?
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Eliza Broon
- Newark-on-Trent
Married a Mr Sherbourne, they had 2 children Adeline (died aged 28), and Albert (died of a war wound aged about 28years), when Eliza died I believe a Kate married her husband. I know from notes left me that somehow they are related to our family tree, but how/ Can anybody help me out.
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eato family
- Newark-on-Trent
Loooking for information on the Eato family.Elizabeth was born Langford in 1814, parents Richard and Christiana.Elizabeth married John Woodcock and lived in Mansfield
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Blatherwick from Newark
- Newark-on-Trent
My grandmother's uncle, Benjamin Lowsley married Eliza Blatherwick in Newark on 25/12/1877. Benjamin came from Hull, Eliza was born in Newark. She was 20 when they married. Her father was Thomas Blatherwick, a boatman. One of the witnesses at the marriage was Elizabeth Blatherwick. I'm interested in tracking anyone from Eliza's family.
Thanks - any information will be appreciated.
Lesley
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Harmston
- Newark-on-Trent
My mother Edith Harmston was born in Newark, Nottinghamshire. She was an okly child but did have cousins living in the same area. She would have been born btween 1910 and 1920.
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McAllister/Spick
- Newark-on-Trent
i am looking for any relatives of Daisy 1896 and Donald 1898 McAllister descended from Herbert 1875 and Gertrude Spick 1875
any help appreciated
Sylvia
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Toders Barkby road shop newark
- Newark-on-Trent
looking for infomation on the Toder family who had 3 shops on Barkby Road and previously in the town market place, selling earthenware and later china and glass. last I heard of them is at Mablethorpe Hall as wine and spirit dealers.
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Mann family
- Newark-on-Trent
I am reseaching My great uncle Frederick william mann who died in an air raid in 1941 also his wife Evelyn Ruby Mann later re married a marston, any information would be a great help
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Paul & Anna Newton & family
- Newark-on-Trent
Hi. Paul Newton (born 1803 at Leicester) married Anna Simpson (born Leek, Staffordshire about 1812) in 1833 at Grantham, Lincs. They had 2 children, Anna Simpson Newton B1835 at Newark & Paul B1838 both at Newark.
Anna S.N. married William Morley in 1853, they later lived in Yorkshire, at Sheffield & then Beverley. They had 4 children Benjamin B1854, Hannah B1856, Frederic B1858 & Charles B1861.
Paul jnr. went to India with army, married Hannah Ingram in 1865. They had 11 children born in India, Amy, Rosa, Alice, Helena, Henry, Jessie, Isabel, Catherine, Lila, & Minnie. Their youngest Frank was born 1893 - they came to Australia in 1891.
Rosa & Henry stayed in England, the other girls all came to Queensland, Australia too. Prior to that though the family came back to Nottinghamshire in the 18880s when Paul retired from the army.
Rosa married Richard Timson in 1891 & they had 5 children, Lila, Richard, Isabella, Mabel & Robert.
Henry married Eva Woodford & they had 4 children Claude Leslie, Ella, Frank & Constance Beryl.
I would like to hear from anybody interested in any of these families.
Regards - Val, Australia
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Crampton Family
- Newark-on-Trent
Any Cramptons from Upton, Bingham, Mansfield, Lenton,Nottm St. Mary or Laxton from or before 1626 on will be greatly appreciated.
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TAYLOR/PORTER/JENKINSON/WHITE/FORTUNE/STEEL
- Newark-on-Trent
My TAYLOR family originate from East Retford. William TAYLOR married Mary PORTER in Newark in 1811. They owned the Royal Oak Inn and Brewery in Stodman Street together with other Inns and properties in Newark. One of their daughter's married into the WHITE grocery family, another into GROCOCK family and yet another married into the notorious JENKINSON family of East Retford. Son John was the local Chemist and I believe the building still stands in the square. I would love to hear from anyone researching the same families together with STEEL and FORTUNE researchers.
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Marshall family
- Newark-on-Trent
I am looking for information about Edward Marshall, born 1784 in Newark on Trent and who married Anne Goodbarne. He put his occupation as musician on his son Edward's marriage certificate. Has anyone any information about this family, Edward was my 3x grandfather. Thank you.
Helen
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TODER
- Newark-on-Trent
various spellings. Information needed about Bartholomew TODER who lived in Newark in 1700s. Anything welcome.
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wigglesworth
- Newark-on-Trent
thomas wigglesworth and elizabeth Holcroft had a family in Balderton in the early 1600`s. Am trying to locate where Thomas was born.
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BENSTEAD FAMILY
- Newark-on-Trent
Looking for any descendants of John Benstead, a blacksmith. Moved to Jarrow and worked in the shipyards, 1910 emigrated to Canada with two daughters. Need to know what happened to other members of the family.
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