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Stretton - Eastbourne
William Stretton (1756) married Ann Jenner (1757) children, Ann, Mercy, William Sarah, Hurbett, Jane and John Stretton (1789) who married Ann Carpenter(1790, their children, Lucy, Caroline, William, Mary and Sarah Elizabeth Stretton(18260 Sarah had child Thomas Edmund Stretton who married Elizabeth Mary Parks
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Cole family - Eastbourne
any information on Charles Walter Cole (1878) and Caroline Stretton (1878, both born, married and died in Eastbourne would be appreciated.
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Scutt, Alfred - Eastbourne
I am trying to trace the parents of my great grandmother Alice Scutt, whose father was named Alfred Scutt. She was born in Eastbourne, Sussex. I can't find evidence of these names at all so anyone who has any connection with these two names I would love to hear from them.
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Bob Tolley - Eastbourne
I am looking for anyone who worked with my father about 1977 -1983 subcontracting for a company working out of the ordinance yard seaside eastbourne, they were working on council houses in eastbourne, any help please thanks
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Bond/Dunn - Eastbourne
I am looking for any info on my Grt grandparents.
John Bond b.1856 Wellington Somerset and Elizabeth Dunn b.1859/60 Eastbourne. I believe Elizabeths father was in the forces so moved around, she could possibly have had sisters born in Ireland and Malta?
Thanks
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Burials at Eastbourne - Eastbourne
I am trying to find the final resting place of Esther ( Ettie) Bridget Whitelock Surname could also be under Pears( maiden name )or Allsopp her partner at the time of her death . She lived in Eastbourne at least 18 months before she died at 31 Gertrude Street Chelsea London as a result of a burns accident . Would love to hear from anyone who can put me on the right track for cemeteries either for Chelsea or Eastbourne .Thanks .
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Holman/Caine - Eastbourne
I am looking for information on Samuel Holman married 1905 Pancras to Margaret Catherine Caine. Samuel was proprietor of Gildredge Hotel, Eastbourne and later York Hotel, Waterloo Road, Lambeth, London
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WADE/CHESSON FAMILY EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX - Eastbourne
My Grandparents were entered on the 1901 census aged 7 and 8yrs approx in Eastbourne. It is believed that the WADE family had shops, dairy, tobacconist in Eastbourne during and after that date. My Grandmother was DAISY CHESSON and my Grandfather EWARD HENRY WADE. As I say they both had family in that area at the time of the 1901 Census. Edward Henry was living in Fernlea Rd Eastbourne with siblings William, Winifred and George. Parents names James Wade and Rose Wade (nee possibly? BIBBY)
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Families of Eastbourne. - Eastbourne
I am looking for information about the BANNISTER family. All I know is that the family have been in Eastbourne, Sussex from 1900 onward and most likely before. They could also have been in the neighbouring town of Hastings. Also the family WOOD and LEE, who would have also been in the same area but maybe different dates. Please let me know if you have any information on them.
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MUGRIDGE, FOX AND WAYMARK families - Eastbourne
I am hoping to make contact with other like minded folks who are researching any of the surnames above. They were all from the Eastbourne area. Mildred Fox, Henry Mugridge and their offspring, as well as Mildred's parents John Fox and Mary Waymark.
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Purves - Eastbourne
Looking for information about the family of Alexander PURVES who died at Eastbourne in 1972. His wife was Dorothy Margaret Purves nee TUKE, her parents being Athol Sabben Tuke and his wife Augusta (sometimes known as "May")nee Sidney. Dorothy had a brother Alwyne Tuke and a sister Stella who married a man called Vinke. Alexander and Dorothy Purves had a son called Eric. I would be very interested to here from any descendants.
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Annie Oram/Horam/Sutton/Vine/Jones - Eastbourne
I am looking for any info on my Grandmother, Annie Oram born C1884. 1891 census shows her at 133 Cohens Lodging House, Seaside, Eastbourne,East Sussex,as a lodger aged 8yrs and place of birth as Birmingham. The Lodging House keeper was a Michael Sutton.In 1903 she married a George Vine, and on the marriage certificate listed her name as Annie Horam Sutton, and her father as Michael Sutton. in 1904 George and Annie lived at 13 Brightland Road, Old Town Eastbourne,this was where my father Thomas George Vine was born, another son was born in 1906 William Charles. In 1916 George Vine died serving his country, leaving Annie a widow. She was next found to be in Bexhill where she met and married an Earnest Jones and they moved to Blandford,Dorset, where she had another three daughters. She died in August 1944 and is buried in Blandford. Any information greatly appreciated.
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Verrall in Eastbourne - Eastbourne
Hello, I'm researching the Verrall family in Eastbourne and wonder if anyone else out there is doing the same. I'm happy to share research.
Cheers
Sas (in Australia)
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Ruth Eliza Stephens Abt 1837-1877 - Eastbourne
I am looking for information or relatives of Ruth E Stephens who was born in Eastbourne about 1837. She married James William Gee on 23 Dec 1857 at Lewisham, Kent. On the marriage certificate her father is John Stephens, a Wheelwright, and one of the witnesses was Alfie Stephens and the other Jane Elizabeth Shute. She died in 1877 in Woolwich.
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Dorothy Kent - Eastbourne
I am looking for Dorothy Kent who lived in Saffron Court in Eastbourne. I visited her in early 2000 and have lost touch. Any news of her whereabouts would be appreciated.
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J Wright & Son - Eastbourne
John THOROGOOD otherwise known as John WRIGHT established J Wright & Son with his son Hugh James THOROGOOD & son-in-law Ernest STREETER as partners. The firm was established by 1894 & manufactured baskets, trunks etc. John THOROGOOD/WRIGHT died in 1928 & it is thought the firm continued in business after his death. I'm interested in any information relating to both the firm & the THOROGOOD/WRIGHT & STREETER families.
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Sarah Raften - Eastbourne
Looking for details on Sarah Raften b1725c. She was married twice, her first husband was Benjamin Carter b1725 they married in 1751, the second when she was a widow to Thomas Thomas they married in 1758, both marriages were in Eastbourne. I am trying to find details of her parents and other members of her family.
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Siggs - Eastbourne
Any information on Siggs family. moved to Eastbourne in 1860's from Framfield, Sussex
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Dolly and Nelly nee Jones - Eastbourne
Looking for my great aunts Dolly and Nelly around 1977, they lived at 3 Telscombe Rd Eastbourne. They had relations in Eastbourne, London and Burton on Trent.
1901 census they were not shown,so I think they were born after then. They had a sister Daisy and brothers Basil,Conrad,Eric and Reginald
I don't even know when they died.
Hope someone can help
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John Bignell - Eastbourne
Looking for details about John Bignell, Born 1794, Eastbourne, Sussex. He traveled to U.S and married a Jane Spratt in New York.
Looking for details about his direct family, parents, siblings, etc.
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Bignell, Reed - Eastbourne
I am looking for information on a John Bignell, possible parents being George Bignell and Mary Reed of Eastbourne. John born around 1794. The following is the story I found in some old letters. Away back in the fore part of the eighteen hundreds a sturdy little boy whose love of the sea... (removed as the story was too long to be in an entry. Editor)
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Search from the Netherlands - Eastbourne
I'm searching for more information about my father and other relatives. Any information is welcome about:
Bernie (Bernard) Peplow Evans Birthday 04-09-1938 deceiced april 1991 in Brighton. At that time he was living in Lower Willingdon, near Eastbourne.
I'm also looking for info about my grandmother Jane Evans (maidenname Wilson) Birthday june about 1897. And my grandfather Edgar Job Evans who was a captain in the UK Army during world War 1.
Any information is welcome, also information how i can start my seach for my family. Thank you
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oxford womens circle - Eastbourne
Can anyone help me with tracking down the Oxford Womens Circle. I believe set up at St Elizabeths church Victoria Drive Old Town in the 1930's.
My Grandmother Maud Ada Bond who lived in Royal Sussex Crescent used to go there to meet her friends including a mrs Clutterbuck and Mrs Peirce I believe. Any info gratefully recieved.
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Sarah Avery - Eastbourne
Sarah Avery was born c. 1795, in Eastbourne, out of William and Sarah.
Baptised in 1797.
In 1815, she turns up marrying one Jacob Curtis, in Portsea, Hampshire. I have lots of the rest. I'd like to know more about what came before and shortly afterwards.
Thanks :-)
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Thomas Frederick Parks c1885 - Eastbourne
My grandmother Alice Naomi Cook nee Parks, born 1883, died 1961, had a brother Thomas Frederick Parks but no-one ever talked about him. He had a daughter Winnie and went off to join the navy possibly about 1912 - the date on the postcard is smudged. I believe he married Harriet Verrall. If anyone knows anything at all about this family I would love to know. Thanks.
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Ellis/Martin descendants - Eastbourne areas - Eastbourne
I'm trying to trace family members of the Ellis family who were living in the Eastbourne area around 1890 (maybe before)onwards?
All I have so far is the following:
John Ellis - born London about 1869 - Dairyman
Sarah Kate Ellis (nee Martin) - born Ninfield/Wartling, Sussex about 1873
John Sydney Spencer Ellis - born Eastbourne about 1892
Adina Dorothy May Ellis - born Eastbourne about 1893
Charles Augustus Ellis - born Eastbourne around 1895
There address in 1891 was 1 Princess Alice Terrace, Eastbourne?
In 1901 their address was: 1 Jubilee Terrace, Eastbourne?
This family are related to my father
Many thanks
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Davis & Clarke - Eastbourne
Looking for information on Frederick Davis born July 1st,1908 district of Eastbourne, county Sussex. Father: Frederick Charles Davis Mother: Ruth Amelia (formerly Clarke)
Frederick Davis mother Ruth Amelia Clark. Father Charles Clarke, Mother Caroline Clarke (formerly Townsend)
Regards
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Tapner - Eastergate
I am interested in anyone with the surname Tapner born in Eastergate, Sussex pre 1828.
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GREEN - Eastergate
WILLIAM GREEN C1862
ARTHUR CHARLES GREEN C1891 - FEB 1954
AGNES LILLIAN GWENDOLINE GREEN 7/11/1912
ROY
GRACE
HILDA
CYRIL
VESTA
SYLVIA C 1927
ANY INFORMATION WELCOME
THANKYOU SANDRA
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LESTER - Eastergate
FREDERICK THOMAS LESTER C1868 WIFE BESSIE? WALDERTON SX CHILDREN FREDERICA KATE LESTER C1891- 1973 WED ARTHUR CHARLES GREEN 1911 DISTRICT OF WESTHAMPNETT, INTERSTED IN ANY INFO ON ALL SIBLINGS WERE ALGERNONC1893 - 1950 WED VENICE DEAN ,VICTORIA, CHARLEY, RUBY MAUDE, VIOLET VICTORIA 1900-1978
WILLIAM JOHN 1903 - 1951 THINK HE WED LUCY STEVENS
HAVE SOME INFO BUT IF ANYONE CAN HELP WITH MORE.
THANKYOU SANDRA
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Summers - Ebernoe
I'm looking for anyone that has a connection or information on William Summers 1799-1878 (huntsman)married in 1830 Harriet Rebecca Dever 1808-1877. They had 6 children.
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Summers - Ebernoe
Edwin Summers was the landlord of the Stag Inn in Balls Cross in Eberhoe parish in December 1903 when his daughter Violet Summers(1886 -1949) married Jesse Baker (1874-1957). Does anyone have more information about Edwin Summers?
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james hopcroft - Eckington Corner
I am looking for information about James Hopcroft, born 1845 in Eckington. Is there anyone out there who may have information about James or his family?
Thanks
J
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Edburton - Edburton
Looking for descendants of Peter Payne Purdew and Naomi Ridley Purdew shown living in Edburton on 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 census
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JOHN CUTTRESS - Edburton
Seeking information on the ancestors & descendants of John Cuttress b. circa 1722 m. Susannah Baldy/Baldey 4 Aug. 1746 in St. Andrews Church, Edburton. Their children were Charles, John, George, Barbara & Susannah all born between 1746-1755. My maternal great-grandmother Ann Septima Cuttress b. Dec. 1838 Fulking, m. Benjamin Jesse Baldey 6 Feb. 1858 in St. Andrews Church, Edburton & she lived for over 80 years in 'Septima Cottage' in Fulking.
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MILLS - Elsted
Patience married John WALLDER in 1778. She was daughter of Thomas and Patience nee SCOTT, he was the son of John ansd Sarah nee POCOCK and was born in Earnley.
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gorringe - Eridge Green
Looking for information on the Gorringe family in Eridge. My great grandmother was Alice May Gorringe born in 1844 in Eridge has anyone any information about this family? She married Thomas Taylor in 1870 and lived in Herefordshire returning to have a lot of her children at Frimley
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