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Dr Thomas Calton - Collingham
My gr gr gr Grandfather was Dr Thomas Calton who headed the party of settlers sailing on the 'Albury' and dying at Algoa Bay, in 1820.
Can someone please tell me, was he actually born in North Collingham or was he just a practising surgeon there?
I need also to know who were his parents and where were they born?
Any info would be greatfully appreciated
Thank you
jen
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Richards & White in Colston Bassett & Hose - Colston Bassett
I am looking for evidence of the birth of John Richards b. 1832/4 in Colston Bassett & his marriage to Clara White b. 1837-8 in Green Hill, Leics. They may have married in Hose, where there 2 eldest children were born. Also, if anyone can help with info about Clara herself, as I can't find anything prior to 1861 census. Thanks.
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ROBINSON - Cossall
I am interested in the family of Joseph ROBINSON baptised 4 May 1789 Cossall NTT, son of Solomon and Hannah. Hannah may have been nee KERRY, baptised 4 Apr 1732 at Smalley DBY. Joseph's son, also Joseph, baptised 1817 at Cossall, is my direct ancestor: he married Emma nee FORD in Whitwick LEI in 1840, and I have several family connections to this family - HARLOW and MASSEY. Can anyone help a Colonial please? Shall be happy to share my research.
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Amos - Costock
Hello, I'm looking for information regarding Steve and Edith Amos who used to farm in Costock. They later moved to East Leake
Kind regards,
Stan
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Borrows/Burrows - Costock
Looking for details of John Borrows married at Costock to Anna Maria Woodroofe in 1776 and was a farmer from Stanton by Dale . His family were all born at Risley.
Any help please?
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Emmerson Noble Costock - Costock
John Emmerson married Mary Noble in Costock Nott 11 Nov 1757 then moved away fairly quickly. Mary was born & bred in Costock & her parents were Richard & Sarah but I don't know where John was born or who his parents were? Can anyone help??
thanx
Linda
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pre 1600 - Cotgrave
am researching my surname HOMFRAY/HOMFRAYE/HUMFREY and variations in the village and immediate surrounds of cotgrave but only pre 1640. i have various surnames the HOMFRAY'S married into.
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SCRIMSHAW. - Cotgrave
Researching the Scrimshaw family from Cotgrave / Radcliffe on Trent & surrounding area.
Would love to share information with fellow researchers.
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Holmes - Cotgrave
I am seekinG information on the HOLMES family. William was born in about 1800 and his son, William Henry in about 1841.
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Hoe of Cotgrave - Cotgrave
Ann Hoe (1798, dau. of Thomas and Martha, married William Shipman 1818) was my 3xg-grandmother. Would be interested to share with and learn from others descended from the Hoe family, esp. to fill in the gaps in my knowledge of Ann's ancestors.
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Hoe of Hose - Cotgrave
Hoe was closely linked to Hose in Leicestershire. Richard Hoe married Ann March. Son Robert Hoe b.1784 in Hose left for America, forming Smith, Hoe & Co; in N.Y, in 1805.In 1822 after Smith's death the company became R.Hoe manufacturing Printing presses.The family became very rich & important. Robert's sister Sarah,b. 1790 married Joseph Stevens in 1810 living in Wartnaby,Leics. Their daughter Martha b 1819 married William Freeston in 1838. Their daughter Elizabeth Freeston was Mrs Isaac Sleath of Grimston,Leicestershire, my great grandma'.
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Simpson - Cotgrave
My mother-in-law's family, Edna May m.Albert Wilson. A number of sisters inc. Lottie and Dot who remained in Cotgrave.
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Buxton - Cropwell Bishop
Looking for information on Robert Buxton born around 1750 but I'm not sure where. I know he married Mary from his childrens baptisms but I can't find a marriage. I know he died in 1827 and is buried at Cropwell Bishop. His daughter Alice married William Allroyd 21st January 1805 at Cropwell Bishop
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Stephen Elliott - Cropwell Bishop
I'm looking for any info on Stephen Elliott b abt 1700 died 01 jan 1729 in Cropwell Bishop,Notts,England,he married Elizabeth Fretsome on 17th dec 1726,she was born abt 1700 in Cropwell Bishop,has anyone any info on him,or his parents,thank you,hopefully this entry will stay added!
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Atchinson family - Cropwell Butler
Looking for information about the Atchinson family particularly Mary Ann Atchinson born 1846/7 possibly to William and Ellen(nee Asher) Atchinson.Did she have any siblings?
In 1871 married Sam Sansom at St Ann's church, Nottingham. Had one son, Edgar. Were there other children?
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CARVER - Cropwell Butler
Looking for descendents of Joseph & Hanna, nee Richardson, particularly Tom, born 1834, married "Hetty", moved to London.
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Brewster of Berry Hill Cropwell Butler - Cropwell Butler
i am doing research on my family tree and belive that my Great Grt Grt Grandparents John and Ann brewster lived in this area around 1850 - 60 , they had a few children , william being my family line any information would be greatfully recived. Many thanks.
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John Thurman b Cropwell Butler abt 1773 - Cropwell Butler
According to the 1851 census, John Thurman was born abt 1773 in Cropwell Butler. He later moved to Car Colston and married Elizabeth Girton in 1802. I have had no luck finding his birth details and would be grateful to receive information that anyone may have regarding him or his parents.
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Beeley - Cuckney
John and Hellena BEELEY moved to Cuckney some time in the latter quarter of the 17th Century, they had a son John BEELEY who married Mary REVELL on the 16th July 1694. Their third son, Josiah was baptised in 1698 and in September of 1720 he marriedElizabeth SISSONS at Clowne, Derbys. Thier son Josiah was born in 1736 and in 1756 he married Mary Ann LOOMES and their son Josiah was born in 1760.
In September of 1790 Josiah married Mary Goucher, she died in 1791 and he then re-married Barbara (possibly ASHMORE). Josiah and Barbara had eight children and their second daughter, Ann, married John MILNER on the 19th March 1827. They subsequently moved to Worksop where John was a Master Tailor.
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Revell - Cuckney
I am looking for information on John Revell born in Cuckney or Langwith in 1796 and married Ann Lowe in 1815. They had two children, Elizabeth born 1822 and John born 1819.
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Keeton - Cuckney
Looking for Cuckney connections to John Keeton, born about 1814 in Cuckney. John married Martha (Taylor?) and had children Charles (1844) and John (1847). John's parents may have been John Keeton and Amanda Birch. I can't trace the Keetons back from this point. Any help is much appreciated.
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evans, annable - Cuckney
Looking for information on Richard Evans (1799-1874), a woodman of Norton Cuckney, Notts, and his wife Sarah Lydia Annable (Hannibel), of Holbeck Woodhouse. Her father may have been Joseph Annable (1767). Their children included Edward (woodman), Ann, Richard (gamekeeper) and Henry.
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Mary Brown - Darlton
Mary Brown was born in Darlton, is she related to Richard Brown born in Darlton but farming in Kettlethorpe, Lincs. His father was Samuel Brown, mother Mary Brewitt both from Darlton.
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WATSON - Dunham on Trent
Lewis Watson and Sarah Hilton married 1875 they had 8 children all born Dunham between 1817 to 1836.
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Post office, Dunham on Trent - Dunham on Trent
I am searching for information regarding my relatives who were postmaster and postmistress at Dunham on Trent, initially Richard Leach and then his daughter Annie Florence Leach (married name Gauntley).
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James Beat - Dunham on Trent
According to the 1901 Census James and Harriet (nee Griffiths)BEAT were residing with their family in Dunham. Harriet was born in 1867 Blakeney Hill Gloucester and I am trying to establish when and where they married. Any info most welcome. Ron
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Looking for John Osborne - Eakring
I'm am looking for a John Osborne, born around 1771(?) in Eakring, To a William & Anne Osborne!
can any one help? with any Information,etc.Thankyou.
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Slaney marriage/divorce - Eakring
Looking for evidence of marriage and/or divorce between Sarah Slaney (b Eakring 1825) and James Mason (b. Windlesham, Surrey 1834). Family living in Surrey in 1861. James and eldest child went to New Zealand in 1860s. Sarah and 3 of 4 children moved back to Eakring by 1871 to live with her father John and brother William.
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Chapman- Ellis - East Bridgford
Seeking information on Sarah Jane Chapman c1875 married George Ellis 1875,on the 1 August 1897 and had 11 children, or any of their decendants.
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NEWBOLD SPIVEY - East Drayton
My 3 ancestors there
Winifred NEWBOLD 1810 East Drayton,Notts.
John NEWBOLD bp 8 Sep 1776 East Drayton/Clarborough, Notts. farmer.
Elizabeth SPIVEY bp 1768 East Drayton m 1800 East Drayton, Notts.
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Belton in East Leake - East Leake
Joseph Belton was born on 30 Nov. 1806 in East Leake, the son of John and Elizabeth. Joseph is married about 1836 to a Sarah (LNU)from Woodhouse Eaves and their first child George is born abt 1838 in Ruddington. Second child Emma born abt August 1840in Loughborough is married to Enoch Blood on 26 Dec 1859 in Ruddington. By 1851 the Beltons are living in Ruddington.
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Haines - East Leake
My Haines family moved to East Leake from Thrussington . Associated with the White family . Then dispersed thro the whole of the U K
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Stevenson early 19th century - East Leake
Seeking information about the family of Anne Stevenson born East Leake about 1823, daughter of John Stevenson. One of her two grandfathers fought at Waterloo and was commended for valour. She married John Gascoign of Kingston on Soar at St Mary's in Nottingham on 26 Jan 1846 and lived in Kingston until her death there in 1883.
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East Leake - East Leake
Looking for information about the descendants of Robert Morris and Joane Webb m:12 July 1633
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Monk - East Leake
I am looking for information on William Monk b about 1800 in East leake area and his wife Ruth Marriott b in Sawley about 1800 they lived in East leake where at least three children born, John,Elizabeth and James moving to Wymeswold about 1834 where Jane and my GG grandfather William was born in 1841
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Wootton - East Leake
Trying to Trace John Wootton b. East Leake 1873 to William and Eliza nee Marshall of Bunny. They had a daughter Ada Wootton b 1895 who married Samuel Smith of Ibstock Leicestershire. Other children were Sarah, William, Eliza, Lil, Florence, Maud, Phyllis, Ethel and Leonard. In 1901 they lived The Green East Leake.
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