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Pelham - Angmering
I am researching the family of Pelhams born in Angmering. I have Raymond b1921,his father Frederick Charles b 1885 married to Hilda Annie Akehurst,his father Charles b1854 married Harriett Fields, his father Charles b1817 married a Hannah(unknown),his father John b c1771 married a Hannah(unknown).
i have children from all these marriages and would love to hear from anyone who may share my interest in the family.
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Parsons - Angmering
I am researching the Parsons of Angmering and have Harry 1926, his parents Harry b1889 married to Florence Violet Oakley,his Parents David George b1861 married Annie Harriett Smart,his parents Thomas Parsons b1818 Cork Ireland married Sarah Biggs in Angmering in 1841.I believe Thomas' father may have been Charles b1788 and married to a Mary Berry but have hit a brick wall as I can't find a birth or marriage record for Thomas. I have siblings for all these Parsons so please feel free to get in touch for more information.
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Roberts - Angmering
Looking for Roberts family of Angmering. Mary thought to have married Richard Harris of Chertsey
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Butchers of Ecclesden Manor - Angmering
Walter Butcher lived at Ecclesden Manor from 1918 to 1951. There are two stone seats in the Square, Angmering, one remembering Walter's wife, Margaret, and the other remembering a Captain Francis Campbell Norbury ( who died in WW1)Both were put there by the British Legion in 1950. Does anyone know the connection between the Butchers and Capt Norbury ( who was a Housemaster at Oundle ) please ??
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Parsons/Olliver - Angmering
I am trying to find any information on Richard Parsons and Margaret Olliver who were married in Angmering in 1770. They were my Great Great Great Grandparents.
Phil
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Olliver - Angmering
I am researching the Olliver family from Angmering, ferring, littlehampton. Any help will be appreciated.
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Peter
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lost relies - Angmering
George Green marr Sarah Smith 1826 at Selsey had 6 children we know of. Husbands ggrandfather Joseph marr Eliza Munday 1853 children, George (grandfather),John,Charles,Sarah,Elizabeth,
Henrietta,Walter & Frederick.Trying to find relatives left over in England. faye Australia.
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Hammond - Angmering
Reseaching the Hammond family`s of Angmering.
My great grandfather William (b1853)married Sarah Jane ?, children Ernest.W,(b1879) Sarah and Fanny twins(b1880).Ernest.W(grandfather)married Lily Marsh(b1890)at Dulwich 1912.They had 2 children my father Ernest William(b1913)and Doris(b1918).My father married Lilian Florence Gulson 1935.3 boys Martin,Peter and Richard.
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Clevett - Angmering
I am researching my Clevett family who lived in Angmering and surrounding area.
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searching smith family - Angmering
searching for parents of john smith born 21/4/1806 in angmering
married to mary rose 14/4/1934 born in angmering 24/6/1806
iam not sure of johns parents names but i believe they maybe
william and elizabeth does anyone out there know who the parents
are for certain,love to hear from you
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before 1835 Budd & Wilson families near Angmering Sussex - Angmering
John Budd & his wife Elizabeth settled in Angmering around 1783.
Their children christened in the village up to 1801, included William Budd, Joseph Budd, James Budd, Elizabeth Budd, Frances Budd, Sarah Budd, Mark Budd and Richard Budd. Frances Wilson married in the Village in 1812. Mrs Elizabeth Budd was buried in Angmering on 10 september 1815, and her widowed husband John joined her in December 1835.
George Wilson of Lyminster the son of John Wilson & Martha Brockton married Sarah Cole in Angmering in 1793.
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William Lifford of Ansty - Ansty
Researching family name of Lifford. Main line Surrey based but the earliest entry I have tracked is a William Lifford who was known in the Parish Records as William of Ansty. It is therefore my thinking that he was born in or around Ansty in Sussex and moved to Surrey either as a single chap or following marriage. Be grateful for any help. His birth date would be 1700 to 1710.
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Leopard, Leppard - Ardingly
I have ancestors named LEOPARD at Ardingly from c1600 to c 1725 and am researching the name throughout Sussex.
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Combers/coombers Etc - Ardingly
I am researching my ancestors in ARDINGLY, LINDFIELD, CUCKFIELD and the surrounding areas - associated names are: BRIGDEN, COMBER/COOMBER, TULLY, GREENAWAY,HOLCOMBE,COX or BUDD,MARTIN,MEALE, WHITE, BURSTY and GATLAND - phew!
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Box/bookes Ardingly - Ardingly
I am researching my ancestors in ARDINGLY, LINDFIELD, BALCOMBE, WORTH AND ANY SURROUNDING AREAS IN WEST SUSSEX.
The following are some of the names who marrried into the BOX family, HARMAN, COMBER, BEARD, SIMMONDS OR SIMMONS, BACKSHALL. There are many more. Any help will be very much appreciated
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prevott/budgen - Ardingly
Has anyone information on the marriage between Ann Budgen and William Prevott about l825 please?
Liz
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Goulds at Lywood Farm. - Ardingly
Hello, Relatives of mine James and Mary GOULD (both born Somerset) are at Lywood Farm, Ardingly on the 1901 census. My uncle, Alfred George DIXON age 7 is living with them. James Gould is uncle to my grandmother Honor Georgina COLES. I have no knowledge of any of these people after 1901 and would love to hear from anyone who has! Or who has any details about Lywood Farm.
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Ardingly - Ardingly
I have a photo of a big house in Ardingly.
My father use to visit the house when he was a child(about 1920/1930)Can I put this photo onto this site.Maybe someone will have some idea,what it was or is.
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Maralyn
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Ardingly House - Ardingly
My mother also visited a big house in Ardingly. It was situated behind the Ardingly show ground. The owners of the house were the Killick family. This would have been around 1930. It may not be the same house. My mother said tha there was maids and servants. There is a public foot path beside the showground which you walked down and could reach the big house. I don't know if the house exsists today.
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Alfred Healey - Ardingly
My great uncle, Alfred Healey was a schoolmaster in Ardingly on the 1901 census. He went on to win a silver medal for hurdles in the 1906 Olympic GamesAlfred Healey
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Thomas Kimber - Ardingly
Any information regarding Thomas Kimber who had a daughter Elizabeth. She was christened in West Hoathly in 1831.
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Holman - Ardingly
Am desperately searching for information on the Holman family who were resident in Ardingly during the late 1800s. William (b.1860) and Alfred (b.1865)who lived in 4, Hapstead Cottage in 1881 and also John and Caroline Holman who lived in Street Lane in 1881 with their godson Edgar Cordingly.Do these places still exist? I would be very grateful for any information as I have come to a bit of a dead end with my search!
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Quaife, Carpenter - Ardingly
Looking for information regarding the parents of Walter Quaife (Quaif) born in Catsfield c. 1743 and Mary Carpenter also born in Catsfield c. 1737. They were married 21 March 1761 in Ardingly. I have details of their children. Can anybody help?
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Christening at Ardingly? - Ardingly
I am looking for information regarding my GGG-Grandmother ANN WELFEAR. I know she married my GGGgf WILLIAM GLOVER on 12/8/1839 at the parish church in Charlton (now London SE7), and that her father's name was THOMAS WELFARE and that she was born in Cuckfield, Sussex c1819. I have found a record of an ANN WELFARE being christened on 27/9/1819 at Lindfield And Ardingly, Sussex, England. This ANN has parents listed as THOMAS WELFARE and ZILPHA BUCHANAN. But is this the same ANN? Any help greatly appreciated.
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munnion - burberry - Ardingly
I am looking for relatives of Henry Munnion and Maria Burberry who were married in the 4th qrt 1877, in East Grinstead they had 6 children I know of 2 Ann 1878 to 1953 and Ernest 1880 to 1967. Henry was born in Ardingly 1850
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Hapstead House, Ardingly - Ardingly
I am looking for information about my great great grandfather, Thomas Potter, who lived at Hapstead House ( built 1887) in the 1880s and 1890s. I would be grateful to hear from anyone who knows anything about him and where he moved to after Hapstead House.
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wakehurst place, ardingly - Ardingly
Seeking info on our estranged aunt, Ivy Garnham, later Koziemski, who worked at the above house 1946, seemingly when it was owned by Sir Henry Price. Anyone know what happened to old staff records from that time ?
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Ardingly church/Roborough Family - Ardingly
Here lyeth the body of Revd Mr Stephen Roborough late rector of this parish,Rector from 1667 to 1723 , , He died aged 89.He is buried in the S.w.. chancel of the church. There are other Roborough /Rowberry Rovery burials at Ardingly church. As his Great x 8 grand-daughter I would like to learn more to build the bigger picture and look forward to some interesting replies. thanks Lindsey
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Albert Holman born circa 1869 - Ardingly
I am looking for the family of my great grandfather Albert Holman who married Kate Parratt in Cuckfield in 1894. Their children were Edwin Arthur Holman, Edith Maude Holman, Wilfred Holman, and another daughter who died whilst young. If anyone can help please get in touch. Many thanks Sue
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John Stevens - Ardingly
Does anyone know anything about the life of John Stephens/Stevens who had a second wife called Caroline Corke.
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Burt family -1700's - Ardingly
I am looking for the parents of a Rosamond BURT/BIRT who married a Thomas BEAN on 29 July 1795 in Bexhill. Rosamund later died in final quarter of 1872 in Hastings area.
I am wondering whether there is a christening record for her for Ardingly area (or anywhere in Sussex -it's an unusual name)? Were her parents William & Elizabeth or Sarah??? Who were her siblings? grandparents? ...If her parents were W & E or Sarah, I have burial dates for all three but no marriage or christening/birth dates. Would love any information at all. Thanks so much
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Harmers/harmans Ardingly - Arlington
JAMES HARMAN. Born 1753 EAST GRINSTEAD. Died 19 DEC 1802 ARDINGLY AGE 49. He was the son of GEORGE HARMAN
and ELIZABETH DUMSDAY.
He married MARY BOX. Born 15 SEP 1754 ARDINGLY. Died 2 DEC 1812 ARDINGLY AGE 58. Children of JAMES HARMAN and
MARY BOX are:
1. JAMES HARMAN. Born 16 JUN 1776 ARDINGLY. Died 5 FEB 1849 ARDINGLY AGE 72.
2. MARY HARMAN. Born 2 FEB 1778 ARDINGLY.
3. SARAH HARMAN. Born 17 NOV 1779 ARDINGLY. Died 3 OCT 1781 ARDINGLY 22 MONTHS OLD.
4. WILLIAM HARMAN. Born 15 NOV 1781ARDINGLY.
5. JOHN HARMAN. Born 20 SEP 1785 ARDINGLY.
6. GEORGE HARMAN. Born 3 MAY 1787 ARDINGLY. Died 21 MAY 1807 ARDINGLY AGE 20.
7. ANN HARMAN. Born 12 MAR 1789 ARDINGLY.
8. RICHARD HARMAN. Born 11 JUN 1792 ARDINGLY. Died 17 APR 1803 ARDINGLY AGE 11.
9. THOMAS HARMAN. Born 19 AUG 1795 ARDINGLY. Died 18 FEB 1796 ARDINGLY.
Siblings of JAMES HARMAN
1. THOMAS HARMAN. Born 1753 . Died 30 JUL 1829 ROTHERFIELD.
2. SARAH HARMAN. Born 1741 EAST GRINSTEAD.
3. ELIZABETH HARMAN. Born 1745 .
4.ELIZABETH HARMAN. Born 1747 EAST GRINSTEAD. Died 31 MAY 1752 EAST GRINSTEAD AGE 5.
5. JOHN HARMAN. Born 1749 . Died 31 MAY 1752 EAST GRINSTEAD AGE 3.
6. WILLIAM HARMAN. Born 1751 EAST GRINSTEAD.
7. MARY HARMAN. Born 1755 .
ANY INFORMATION ON ABO...
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young-lambert-elphick - Arlington
Seeking information in regard to the families of the following: Sarah Ann Young, marrying John Lambert in Arlington in about 1840. Daughter Esther (b 1842) married Henry Elphick and lived in Eastbourne.
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packham - Arlington
looking for any information on the packham family who lived in arlington in abt 1833. any further info on henry (b.1833) and his father Thomas would be great.
thanks
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Wooller - Arlington
looking for info for Edward Wooller b1804 Wilmington/Arlington and his wife Sarah Wood b1814 Alciston.
Siblings to Edward that I know.
Thomas b1812 married Barbara Tutt,
Sarah b1816 married William Wenham,
Elizabeth b1819.
William b1823.
Charles b1829 Married Jane Piper,
I have no info on Sarah Wood.
I believe parents to Edward were Thomas Wooller
b1875 Wilmington and Lucy Vine b1783 Ringmer.
Also looking for info on any farmers of the Downs who may be connected with the Wooller family.
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Harwood Family - Arundel
The Harwoods lived in Arundel at least during in the period 1780-1881. Some left for Brighton spreading to Chichester, Adershot and in the case of my branch after marriage to Addlestone, Surrey. Please contact me as I am researching these families as part of my family tree.
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Looking for Henry Bennett - Arundel
Ancestors of Henry"Tappers"Bennett whose father Richard lived in Arundel in the 1830's. Henry (Harry)was a brewer and maltster, and he came to Australia in 1831, courtesy of the government. He learned to read and write and communicated with his father, Richard, who was working in Arundel in his 70's. The family did work at the gardens at the castle.
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Brazier Family - Arundel
I am trying to trace the family of James Brazier born 1780. He married Jane Webster Sanders in Arundel on 21/10/1794.Can anyone help with the Brazier family in the area?
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KING FAMILY - Arundel
RICHARD KING m. ANN BALL 1776 ARUNDEL
children
ELIZABETH b. 1777 m. JOHN GLOVER 1800 Singleton
CATHERINE b. 1778
JOHN b. 1779 m. ABIGAIL HEDGER 1800 ARUNDEL
RICHARD b.1781
GEORGE b. 1783 m. SARAH USHER 1807 ARUNDEL
CHARLES b. 1785 m. HARRIET GOACHER 1807 ARUNDEL
ROBERT b. 1788 m. ELIZA
Children of CAHRLES KING and HARRIET GOACHER
JOHN b. 1808 m. MARTHA CARLEY 1829 BRIGHTON
HARRIET b. 1812
GEORGE b. 1815 d. 1827
CATHERINE b. 1817 d. 1842
SARAH b. 1819
RICHARD b. 1825
ELIZABETH b. 1827
JAMES b. 1829 d. 1846
Two sons of JOHN KING and MARTHA CARLEY survived , CHARLES b. 1830 and JAMES b. 1832. In 1841 they were both in the Arundel workhouse, James immigrated to Australia, married Jane Johnson in 1853, raised a family and died in 1906 at New South Wales, Australia. Any interest in these families would be appreciated.
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challens of Arundel - Arundel
I am looking for the birth date of John Challen.He married Charlotte Hopkins in 1796 in Arundel.William Challen was his son, born 1793 who migrated to Australia in 1840.I am a descendant of the Challen Family.Can anyone help.
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