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Spear Family - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Hi. Does anyone have any information on Eliza Emma Spear b.1854 in Beccles. I believe her parents may have been William Spear and Sarah Gibbons. If you have any information I would love to hear from you. Thanks
Family Surnames: Spear, Gibbons
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william bryan forward - (Beccles - Suffolk)
reasearching beccles history william bryan forward was the town clerk from 1915 to 1948 lived in waveney house died 1956 he was a solicitor in beccles anyone know of him his life family servants at the house 1920s what he did for beccles
Family Surnames: Forward
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Bertie Smith - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am seeking information about the families of Bertie Smith and Mary Ann Elizabeth Dowe (born Sept. 18, 1888), their son Bertie William Smith (my grandfather) was registered in the District of Wangford Sub-District Beccles. Any info. would be greatly appreciated.
Family Surnames: Smith, Dowe
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Miller - (Beccles - Suffolk)
William Miller, blacksmith, b1819 Lowestoft. Living with Caroline Kersey at Wash Lane and Ingate Street. Children Caroline, William, Mildred, Daniel, Lily, Nellie. Also grandchildren Herbert Kersey Miller and Carl Miller
Family Surnames: Miller Kersey
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White - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Barnard Chaston White born 1890 son of Charles and Ellen White (nee Chaston) was my Grand Mothers Brother. He served in the first world war,What happened to him after that?? I have photo's of him, one taken in Liverpool.Did he Marry if so who? where? and When? Any info would be appreciated.
Family Surnames: White
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burrows/gore - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am trying to find info on Emily Burrows b 1835 polstead beccles and married george gore in 1862 marylebone any info will be much appreciated
Maureen in Auatralia
Family Surnames: Burrows/Gore
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Hannah Goodchild - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Seeking ancestors of Hannah Goodchild who married Benjamin Baxter (1800-1871) in Beccles, she was the Beccles postmistress in 1823. I have the Baxter line back to 1775 but not Hannah's.
Family Surnames: Goodchild Baxter
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Barnard - (Beccles - Suffolk)
In 1853 Samuel Barnard full age Butcher married
Susan Chaston full age spinster.
Grooms father was Thomas Barnard.
Brides father was Robert Chaston.
Wittnesses were Thomas Barnard & Sarah Neave.
If anyone has any of the above in their research I would like very much to hear from them.
Family Surnames: Barnard, Chaston, Neave.
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Whitfield-King/Clow - (Beccles - Suffolk)
My Gt. Grandmother was Alice Adelaide King who married George CLOW approx 1890 they had 9 children, the eldest being Robert "Bob" who was an artist. There was also Ernest who was my grandfather born August 1895, Winnie born Amelia Winifred in 1896.Aunt Winnie my Gt. Aunt was a missionary who went to N.Zealand to live. There was Rose who met my grandfather unpon his return from Australia in 1956 and whom he had not seen since 1923, there was Cyril his brother and I think Stanley.I would love to hear from anyone that could help me with my family research. I believe that Ernest, my grandfather was the only one that immigrated to Australia. Hoping to hear from other family.
Family Surnames: Clow/Whitfield King
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DOUGLAS G F GARDINER - (Beccles - Suffolk)
LOOKING FOR DOUGLAS. BORN IN SUFFOLK AROUND 1917 MARRIED ELLEN ALICE GRACE KERR IN BRIXTON LONDON 29/6/1940 THEY HAD A SON ALAN JOHN IN 1944. DOUGLAS WAS IN THE CATERING CORPS DURING THE WAR. MARRIAGE BROKE DOWN..SUPPOSED BIGAMOUS MARRIAGE BY DOUGLAS. DIVORCED FINALLY FROM ELLEN IN 1960. ANY DETAILS PLEASE. THANKS YVE
Family Surnames: Gardiner
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Susannah Crickmay- Beccles - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I've been searching for birth details of Susannah Crickmay born approx. 1803 in Beccles. She MIGHT have been Bap. Caroline Susannah , and surname might be misspelt as Crickmer, Crickmore. ANY info on this family very, very welcome.She was a descendant of Redelpha and John Crickmay.
Family Surnames: Crickmay
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The White House. Pamela Jane Smith or Valerie Glassman. - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am looking for my dad's mum, she was previously known as Pamela Jane Smith, & gave birth to my dad 16th May 1945. My mum wrote to her in 1969 to say that my brother had been born & Valerie Glassman wrote back from 'The White House' Beccles, to say that the former Pamela Smith, would write back soon. She never did!
I would like to make contact with her, (or any relatives) just to thank her & say what a fabulous man, dad & grandad she brought into the world.
So if anyone knows the former Pamela Jane Smith or valerie Glassman, or who lived/worked at 'The White House', Beccles. could you please get in touch. Thankyou.
Family Surnames: Smith, Glassman.
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hopson - (Beccles - Suffolk)
i am looking for any information as to members of the hopson family as a relative was involved in the building of beccles church.
Family Surnames: Hopson
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Edmund Buckenham - (Beccles - Suffolk)
born c1870. Married to Norah Girling, five Children, Beatrice,Guy,Priscilla,Victoria and Edith. Farmer on Marlborough Farm, Beccles. Looking for any info for any of the above
Family Surnames: Buckenham
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Beccles Gaol - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I have discovered that my ggg grandfather, Josiah Jolly was sent to Beccles Gaol in 1830. Does anyone have any information about this gaol - I can't seem to find any information about it, thank you,
Family Surnames: Jolly
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ALDRED family of Beccles - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Lucy ALDRED was born in Beccles about 7th Sept 1781, and went on to marry James MORNEMENT in Wortham, Suffolk on 8th Oct 1801. Has anyone information on the ALDRED family?
Family Surnames: Aldred Mornement
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Lobban Ellwood - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am researching the Lobban family tree before and after John Lobban and Grace Ellwood. I have traced a detailed lineage from their sons Reginald John, and Donald. I also have information on John Lobban's parents, John Lobban and Mary Farquahar. I would be grateful for any more details regarding John and Grace's daughter, Claudine, twin with Clifford who died in the Great War.
Family Surnames: Lobban Ellwood
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Sarbutt/Stewart - (Beccles - Suffolk)
John Sarbutt and family had moved to Norwich by 1840 but were living back in Beccles (Common Lane) for the 1841 census. After that they were in Sheffield for 1851 census and eventually settled in Lincoln. I have never found records of either of his marriages which I believe would have taken place in this area. For a massive amount of history & persons information about Beccles please contact me.
Family Surnames: Sarbutt,Stewart,Steward
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Whaley John - born 1805 - (Beccles - Suffolk)
John Whaley was born in Beccles in 1805 and married Sarah Lake who was born abt 1807. They had 7 children, all born in Lambeth, Middlesex, being William Ellerby Whaley - 1834, Elizabeth Mary Lake Whaley - 1831, Thomas Michael Whaley - 1841, Alice Sarah Lake Whaley - 1838, Thos S M Whaley - 1842, Sarah Lake Whaley - 1839. I am interested in anything related to John Whaley - 1805, in particular, or to any of his children.
Family Surnames: Whaley, Lake
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Smith/Benns - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am trying to trace my ggrandfather John Smith, who was born in Beccles and married Ann Benns, they had several children, please can you help.
Family Surnames: Smith
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BARDWELL family - (Beccles - Suffolk)
My father was Frank Bardwell, b.1904 in London. His family roots were in Suffolk (his father was James Bardwell,b.1870 in Wangford, Suffolk). My father had an aunt and uncle who lived in Beccles that he was very fond of. I do not know if it was his aunt who was a Bardwell or his uncle. I do not know if this couple had any children. It is a "long shot" but if anyone can throw any light on this I would be so grateful.
Family Surnames: Bardwell
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Bardwell Family in Beccles - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am looking for details of the Bardwell Family in Beccles. In particular anything relating to Mrs Hannah Maria Bardwell, 4 Mickleburgh's Yard or Mickleburgh Road who celebrated 100yrs of age around 1933. She had been a resident of Beccles for 70 yrs although a native of Uggleshall. I have paper clips/photos of this grand old lady. Somehow she is linked to the Nickolls family. I suspect she was a sister to Charles Nickolls also born in Uggleshall.
Family Surnames: Bardwell
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WAUD Family - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Update on WAUD family connections traced to Wangford,Beccles,Suffolk number of births in the area and I am searching abt 1800
Family Surnames: Waud
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A. Darby - photographer - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I have a photo taken (very roughly) around 1910 by A. Darby, photographer, based at Smallgate Street, Beccles. Does anyone know if the records of this company were kept or archived anywhere? My photo is (most unfortunately) not named, but I would love to know the name of the subject. Many thanks for any help you can give.
Family Surnames: Darby
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John Arnup & Lucy Lord - (Beccles - Suffolk)
John Arnup and Lucy Lord were married at Beccles 2 November 1754. Their son, John was born there, but from 1756 t0 1764 their children were baptised at Ditchingham, Norfolk. They were probably born about 1730. Any information on where the parents were born would be very gratefully received as I live a long way from that part of the country.
Family Surnames: Arnup, Lord
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boat builders - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Please can anybody help me find boatbuilders in the name of Say or Webb in the late 1700's early 1800's. My Aunt is in Australia and her memory is failing so can anybody else please help. Janet
Family Surnames: Say And Webb
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Daniel Hill - (Beccles - Suffolk)
I am trying to find information about Daniel Hill, born 1784, one of his sons Charles Hill became a baptist minister in Stoke Ash. , Three of Charles Hill's sons moved to the then Cape Colony. Any info on Daniel would be appreciated because we have come to a halt with our family tree. I wish to visit Suffolk next May to search for further connections. Thanks
Family Surnames: Hill
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Charles Edward Jarman - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Charles Edward Jarman was born in 1859 in Beccles, Suffolk, England, son of Robert Jarman and Ellen Harriet ( Eliza) Crickmay . In September 1882 he married in Adelaide, Australia, after a three day whirlwind romance, but the remaining descendants have no knowledge of what ship or yacht he travelled on to Australia. What we do know is that he was listed on the 1861, 1871 Census in Suffolk, and 1881, he was staying at "The Nine Pins" pub at 3 Thompson Lane, St Giles, Cambridge. England. So he had to have travelled within the next twelve months. In 1882, he was listed as a blacksmith, and the word from the Australian descendants is that his wife had said he was an 'Artisan', which seems to line up with blacksmith. I have checked in Australia all available passenger lists to South Australia and zero results, and nothing seems available for 1882. It is also possible that he came out privately on a yacht or even possibly as a crewman. . Was a passport required to travel in 1882 ?. If so, can checks be made that would indicate which ship?. Is there an outbound passenger list from England? Looking for some assistance.
Peter
Family Surnames: Jarman, Crickmay
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Greaves Family - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Eliza ? born 1854 in Beccles married James charles Goldon Greaves 1872 any information on her surname would be appreciated. Also any information on Earnest Greaves b 1881 and Evelina his sister I beleive he kept a shop in the town around 1910
Family Surnames: Greaves
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Wyatt and Bull - (Beccles - Suffolk)
Robert Wyatt born about 1730, married Avis Bull at Beccles 2 October 1752. They were both buried there. Can anybody point me in the direction of their parents. Many thanks for any help.
Family Surnames: Wyatt, Bull
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Juby - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
Details wanted of the Juby family who lived in Bedfield, Laxfield or surrounding areas.
Family Surnames: Juby
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Samuel Taylor - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
I am trying to confirm the parentage and baptism date of Samuel Taylor born Bedfield in about 1796. He married Susan Haward in Bruisyard. They later moved to Dorset.
Family Surnames: Taylor
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Crisp - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
I am looking for info on william crisp and his wife Mary Ann (maden name Hayward / Haywaid)
living in Bedfield 1851 two sons fredrick and octavius By 1871 octavius was living caerphilly south wales
Family Surnames: Crisp
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Curtis family - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
I have an ancestor John Taylor who married Kerenhappuch Curtis in October 1815 in Bedfield. I cannot find any information for either of them and am particularly interested in finding out more about kerenhappuch Curtis. Has anybody got any information of the Curtis family?
Family Surnames: Curtis, Taylor
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STAMMERS - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
Looking for ancestors of John STammers, born abt 1814 and his daughter Susan Stammers, born abt 1856 possibly in Bedfield, Suffolk. Susan Stammers married Charles BALLAM
Family Surnames: Stammers
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Elliott and Pemberton - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
I'm interested in these families. Robert Elliott b.c. 1795 (son of George Elliott?) Robert married Elizabeth Pemberton (b. Monk Soham 1793) in 1819; he was a carpenter to trade. I have him in the census records, and would like to follow up on his children, Benjamin (1816), Caroline (1822), William (1923) and Eleanor (1830). Also interested in taking the family back a further generation.
Family Surnames: Elliott, Pemberton
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James Juby, 1800 - 1879 - (Bedfield - Suffolk)
This gentleman was my 3 x great grandfather, and I have considerable information on his descendants, always ready to learn more about the Juby family. My grandmother was Blanche Juby, and I was born in Ipswich in 1942. Meg
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CLARK(E) William & Mary, William & Susan pre-1800 - (Bedingfield - Suffolk)
- Bedingfield and Kenton, Suffolk - These Clark(e)s were registered in Bedingfield Parish Register (BPR) in the 1700s, though they lived in nearby Kenton. One William of Kenton who died 1799 aged 89 was buried at Bedingfield. I'm looking for his birth date and place in/around 1710. The family names of the wives of three William Cs in the 1700s were given in BPR : Blomfield and Gostling and Cooke. Can you help with extending our knowledge of the above? That would be much appreciated. So many Williams and Marys !
Family Surnames: Clark(E), Blomfield, Gostling, Cooke
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Johnson/Barker - (Bedingfield - Suffolk)
My grandfather John Johnson,was born at Bedingfield Hall in 1908 his family had owned and farmed at the Hall for some generations. His Grandfather was John Barker Johnson(1816-1893) a physician and member of the Royal College of Surgeons. He married 3 times, Betsy Cupper, Anna Maria Mumford (widow nee Mudd)and Emma Edwards (daughter of George and Emily Edwards of Flemmings Hall). JBJ's parents were John Johnson (1788-1856)and Mary Ann Barker(1794-1877). All 3 are buried at Southolt.
Family Surnames: Johnson, Barker, Mudd, Cupper, Edwards
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