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Fernley Oldfield married Elizabeth Pheobe Bell 1909 - Gorleston-on-Sea
Looking for any information and the family of Fernley Alexander Oldfield born ? and Elizabeth Pheobe Bell born Gorleston 1882,they married in the district of Mutford,Suffolk Sept 1909,Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel Arthur Bell

TUCK - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am searching for information on Robert Tuck, born Gorleston, Suffolk, circa 1600; emigrated to the United States in 1635. Married a woman named Joanna--last name sought. Any information on this family would be welcome.

John Bately - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am looking for any information relating to Dr John Bately (1843 - 19?) or family.

PATIENCE (jan.'05) - Gorleston-on-Sea
My grandfather's family moved to Gorleston around 1904. Henry John Patience and his wife moved fron Lenwade, Norfolk. My father has vague memories that he may have been a butcher. Any help or clues much appreciated.

MOORE - Gorleston-on-Sea
Any details on the Moore family much appreciated. Members include Abraham (b.1826),Jospeh(b1860)& Claude (b.1885) - my grandfather

Bullocks of Gorleston - Emma Bullock - Gorleston-on-Sea
I have recently learnt of a Thomas Bullock, son of William and Eliza, probably Emma's brother! He is the Great Grandfather of my husband. Apparently Thomas immigrated to New Zealand and married Jessie Jones and on marrying changed the name to Bullick. All Bullicks in New Zealand are either my husbands immediate family, uncles or cousins. I will check out more dates and info.

Woods, Thomas Henry and Thomas James - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am trying to locate either of these men. Thomas Henry Woods was born between 1902 and 1907. He died mysteriously in 1949, his body found in the sea off of Great Yarmouth, inquest held on 17th June. He was decapitated and had been in the water for 6 months. I can't find his birth details. I am also looking for his father, Thomas James Woods who was born in Gorleston around 1879.

JAMES LING - RELIEVING OFFICER - Gorleston-on-Sea
Would like to contact anyone with details of the family of James Ling, b Worlingham who lived in High Street, Gorleston 1850-60 at least. We have a family connection with one of his daughters.

BRADNUM - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am researching my paternal family. I have a great deal of information through my father Edward Murrell (b.1912) who married Brenda Maplesden, my gf Edward Benjamin (b. 1891) who married Agness Murrell, my ggf Arthur (b. 1860) who married Jane Walter, my gggf Benjamin (b. 1831 ) who married Maria Chapman, my ggggf Joseph (b. 1800) who married Dinah Morley, my gggggf William (b. 1760) who married Mary Barber, my ggggggf John Jnr (b. 1716) who married Mary Large. Arthur moved to Lee in Kent where Edward Benjamin was born, my father was born in Peckham. Arthur and family before were from Gorleston area, Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. Look forward to exchanging info. Derek.

Hills of Gorleston - Gorleston-on-Sea
Hi, looking for other people researching the Hills family from Gorleston: Edward John Hills (b 1877) George Hills (b 1852) John Hills (b 1810)

Morgan of Gorleston - Gorleston-on-Sea
Looking for Thomas MORGAN and Rosa Dawdy's family who were born in Gorleston, namely; Nora 1886, Ernest, 1890 Henry 1888 and George 1891 and Thomas William 1894. Thomas was a skip owner.

Harding b. about 1874 - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am just beginning to trace my family tree - total novice. All of my elder realtives are now deceased, so too late to ask there! Maternal g.f. Henry Harding b. 1874 or thereabouts m. Ethel Gardner (or Gardener) b. Gorleston or Lowestoft - Ethel had sisters, Maud and Grace. If anyone comes across these in their searches then please get in touch.

Morgan at Gorleston - Gorleston-on-Sea
Researching "Morgan" 1880s in Gorleston.Norfolk fishing boat owners. The family of William Norris Morgan's, birthplace supposedly born in Middlesex London ? around 1856. Married in 1877 to Isabella Gardner then 1907 to a Clara Gage. Father was also William Morgan, Silkweaver, any help would be appreciated.

James Johnson of Gorleston c. 1758 - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am trying to find the parents of James Johnson who was born in Gorleston around 1758 and died there in 1846. He married Elizabeth Sherrington in 1785

edith gertrude downing b1873 - Gorleston-on-Sea
i am trying to trace my greatgrandmothers family. i know she was edith gertrude downing, registered at mutford suffolk, born 1873 died 1917 in middlesex london, believe her mother was sarah downing born 1834, in the 1891 census sarah was listed as a widow. they lived in gorleston norfolk and my greatgrandmother was married in gorleston i believe in 1903

Chinnery Family circa 1900 Gorleston - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am looking for details of Gertrude Chinnery who lived on Exmouth Terrace in Gorleston in the early 1900's. She had the daughters Helena (born 1909) and Dorothy and also another daughter. They moved from suffolk but im not sure when. Any details would be great.

Dr. John Bately 1843-?1911 - Gorleston-on-Sea
John was apprenticed to George Thurlby, Pharmacist, before completing his studies as a G.P. and founding the Gorleston Cottage Hospital in 1889. I would like to know more of his family also. I am related to George T.

John Hales - Gorleston - Gorleston-on-Sea
Am looking for details on a John Hales or Hale born in Gorleston c1857. He was a bricklayer and moved to Lowestoft

Fishermen - Miller Family - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am seeking any information on the Miller Family of Fishermen who were living in Barking Essex in 1861, and moved to Gorleston between 1861-1871. In the 1871 census they were living at 187 Bulls Lane Gorleston. They then moved again between 1871 and 1881 and by the 1881 census were living in Grimsby. Names of particular interest are Benjamin (father and son), John Joseph, Margaret Catherine (nee Petrie) and Margaret Sophia. There may well also be other relatives, also fishermen from Barking.

SEEKING INFORMATION/CONTACTS - Gorleston-on-Sea
Hi, I am the gt. grand-daughter of John and Ellen Dalton who lived the latter part of their lives in Gorleston, some of the time in the lower end of Upper Cliff Road. I believe my Gt.Grandfather ended his days at the house on the corner of Lower Cliff Road and Lowestoft Road...does anyone have any information about them please...?

Denton & Woods Families - Gorleston-on-Sea
Keen to share information with anyone researching the Denton and Woods families in Gorleston, Suffolk.

Sidney - Gorleston-on-Sea
Looking for descendants of Charles Philip Algernon SIDNEY and his wife Mary who were living in Gorleston in 1901 at 99 Lawn Cliff Road. Their children about whom I know were Augusta b?1885 in Cardiff, Mary b ?1887 in King's Lynn, Charles b ?1888 in Plymouth, William b ?1888 in K Lynn and David b ?1896 in Swaffham. In 1891 this family were living in Gooderstone, Norfolk, where Charles's father the Rev Charles W H H Sidney was Vicar.

Elmer / Jay - Gorleston-on-Sea
James Elmer (born 1808 possibly Norwich) married Mary Ann Jay (born 1811 Gt Yarmouth) 14 Feb 1832 at St Nicholas Gt Yarmouth - family moved to Gorleston. His son James Thomas had 9 children with Mary Ann Woods.

Children of Joseph Rouse - Gorleston-on-Sea
Seeking further details on children of Joseph and Elizabeth Rouse, all born Gorleston. Sophia (b.1805) m. John Scott Angell, William Joseph (c.1807) m. Esther Womack, Mary Ann Elizabeth (b/d.1812) and George Henry Rouse (c.1814) m. Mary Ann Chapman. Have details to share on George Henry's family.

Gorleston Ancestors - Gorleston-on-Sea
I am researching my Gorleston Ancestors and I would be keen to exchange information with anybody who has a connection with or interest in the following family names - AUSTRIN, KING, DARBY, BALDRY, BEART.

Ficken/Garwood - Gorleston-on-Sea
My ancestor Mary Ann Ficken (born in Stepney area, London 1839)married a Charles Garwood in 1861 in Gorleston, Suffolk. They had four children, to my knowledge, Herbert b.1862, George b.1863, Kate b.1865 and and Gertrude b.1875. I would appreciate any information or descendants of this family. Janice

BLYTH / BELL - Gorleston-on-Sea
Robert Isaac Blyth born 1879(son of Isaac Blyth) married Bessie Maud Bell in 1903 Gorleston looking for any children Bessie is my great grandfathers sister thanks

WILLIAM BELL born 1878 /CHARLOTTE FLEMMING - Gorleston-on-Sea
Looking for children of this couple married 1901 GORLESTON Thank you

Eastoe / Easto - Gorleston-on-Sea
1911 shows John Eastoe as a publican. he was married to Mable. Would anybody know the name of the pub concerned. Or can someone suggest where a list of Gorleston licencees can be located. Thanks

Smith/Bridge/cutts - Gorleston-on-Sea
looking for info re.Adelaide Louisa my gt.grandmother born in Gorleston c.1864 married Henry Smith then Wharton Cutts

John GARNHAM b1581 Gosbeck - Gosbeck
Looking for details of wife.

Skeet's of Gosbeck - Gosbeck
William Skete appears in Gosbeck about 1718 with his wife Judith (Judy). They have 3 children William,Thomas,Judeth & a daughter SARAH BORN IN Ashbocking in 1722 William marries Susanna Hurshome and has a daughter Mary in Hemingstone

SCOTT family Suffolk - Gosbeck
I seek information on any SCOTT families in Suffolk but in particular those of the following:- James SCOTT bn Ashbocking, Suffolk 1791 and lived in Gosbeck with his wife Ann........ George SCOTT bn Gosbeck 1817 married Matilda and had 10 children. Any information gratefully received.

Colby - Gosbeck
Searching for details of the Colby family. Robert Colby served in the Royal Artillery during the latter half of the 19th Century

Living near Gosbeck - looking for my ancestors - Gosbeck
I am living in Feltwell, Norfolk and plan to visit Gosbeck soon to look for Garnhams in the 1500's. Would appreciate any tips on how to proceed as I have only lived in England for 90 days so far. Looking for Mary ? wife of Fenn Garnham, b. 1614 and her parentage - also Looking for Alice? wife of James Garnham, b. 1588 and her parentage - also Looking for parentage of James Garnham, b. 1588

Gosbeck-Ribbans - Gosbeck
I am looking for any entries for Ribbans/Revans/etc that may be in the Gosbeck registers. Samuel Ribbans possibly baptised there about 1650-1670 as he married in Claydon in 1714 & is listed as being from Gosbeck. Also looking for the bapt. of James Ribbans about 1720 believed to be the son Samuel. If any one has access to these registers I would appreciate a lookup Alan

george family - Great Ashfield
Interested in the GEORGE family. Originally from Bacton believe that some became farmers in Ashfield area.

ELMER Family - Great Ashfield
Hi. I'm keen to learn more of the ELMER family who lived in and around Great Ashfield from the 1690s to the 1800s - according to the Tithe Map in the Chrush, at Rookery Farm for a time. All information gratefully received.

Matthews - Great Ashfield
I am looking for information on the Matthews family, who were farm labourers at Great Ashfield. I have all the descendants from John Matthews b. Ashfield 1791 and wife Elizabeth b. Bury St. Edmunds 1796 and hope to go back further. In the 1851 census, they lived at Church Cottage, Great Ashfield. Does anyone have information on this address?

PAWSEY/FAKES - Great Barton
Interested in info on Pawseys resident in Great Barton 1767 on.Martha Pawsey married James Fakes in 1859 and remained in the village.Have Pawsey family tree to date from earlier when fled from France in 1500's.

Pawsey Great Barton - Great Barton
Looking for information on William Pawsey born 1886+/- 2yrs born Great Barton

Banyards - Great Bealings
I am seeking information about the family of John Banyard who was born in Great Bealings in 1829. He later moved to Lincoln and then to Grimsby. He may have had a brother George who lived in Lincoln in 1881.

Skinner Lucock - Great Bealings
I am seeking information about my great-great-great grandfather, John Skinner, born in Suffolk around 1788. He married Mary Lucock (b 27 July 1790 in Orford) on 2 February 1819 in Great Bealings, Suffolk. They had two children, Marian (b1819) and my great-great grandfather William David Skinner (b 1821) in Sutton or Stutton.

mallett - Great Bealings
I am seeking information about Mary Ann Mallett born about 1827 in Great Bealings. Father Thomas a shopkeeper then labourer. Anything would be helpful.

Wood Walcot - Great Blakenham
Robert Wood bc1766 d 1830, married Eliza Walcot c 1790, she died 1809 both buried Gt Blakenham churchyard. Wanting actual date/place marriage and any info of both sets parents. Family history says her father a Bishop but Lambeth Palace have no recordof him. Any ideas please?

Pack - Great Blakenham
Sarah Pack b 1814 gt Blakenham parents Thomas Pack b about 1786 blakenham and Mary Race Any info greatefully recieved Regards Jo

Hazelwood - Great Bradley
Hazelwood family in Great Bradley, Suffolk. Through the 1700's and 1800's.

Webb - Great Bradley

king family of bradley suffolk - Great Bradley
looking for any info on a william king born in bradley 1857..i.e his parents & where they lived in bradley....all I know of him is that he ended up wandsworth in 1880s...he married and had 2 daughters...any other info would be very helpfull...

Solomon Webb & Family - Great Bradley
I am looking for descendants of Solomon Webb born in Great Bradley abt.1854. Son of George Webb & Hannah Scotcher. He Married Rhoda Martha Stearn (nee Shorter) in 1884. they had 14 children (1911 census). Elizabeth, Annie Louisa, Florence, Solomon Richard, George Samuel, Annie Violet, Rose Emma, Bertha Fanny, Diana, Laura & Lilly are the names i know. Solomon was also married to a Mary Ann Jolly and I believe that they may also have had at least two children, Charles and Hannah. It would be great to hear from anybody who is descended from them or has any information about them. Thank you.


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