Ancester search - Rye
I am looking for proof of birth of my great great grandfather Thomas Whiteman in 1819/20 in Rye.

Cooper - Rye
Looking for any information on John Cooper,Blacksmith who lived and worked in Rye in 1840s-1895s. Any other family members. Children who married Chapman,Mills, Mittell

A Collins family from Rye - Rye
Looking for any information on Thomas Charles Collins and family.He was my greatgrandfather and was born in Rye in 1841,married Eliza Lewis from Pembrokeshire in 1863,and was a mariner.They then went to live in Briton Ferry,S.Wales and had a large family,some of whom went to the U.S.early 1900`s.

Spilsted of Rye, Ewhurst, Stone,Wittersham - Rye
Any information on the Spilste(a)d family would be appreciated

Howell - Rye
I am searching for any information on the Howell family in the Rye area. Samuel Richard Howell was born in 1842 in Rye and subsequently moved to Dover, Kent. I have some knowledge of the family when in the Dover area but know of a Frank Albert Howell who was a policeman in the Manchester area. Any information re Samuel especially his parents or siblings would be appreciated.

Jewhurst - Rye
Looking for information about Charlotte Jewhurst and family. Believe she married Fredrick Charles Beech about 1900.

Standens of Rye - Rye
Im looking for any information pertaining to the Standen Family.I have ancestors who were born there between 1812 and 1827. They were Henry, Isaac,John, William, Edward and Samuel. Anything will help.Regards Michelle

Atkins, George Huntley - Rye
Looking for correct spelling of George Atkins parents, William Atkins and Elizabeth Cruikshank?or derivative. He was born in Rye in 1844. Also any info on the name Atkins from the French Hugenot original.

Correct mother's name-Atkins - Rye
We have a copy of the birth registration from Hull for George Huntley Atkins born in Rye Susses in 1844. We cannot read the old english handwriting and it looks like Croonshank, or Carrochet etc. Anyone have any ideas of what this could be? I don't know how to get into cencus records for the early 1800's there to search these various names. Thank you

Sands family - Rye
My g.g.grandmother was Fanny Sands born 1860 in Rye. Siblings: Alfred b.1853, Emily b 1855, Frank b 1856 and William b.1865. Their parents were William b1821 at Rothfield, Sussex and Mary (Emery) b. 1821 Pembury Kent. Willam was a carpenter who sadly committed suicide in 1880. Any relations I would be interested to hear from.

WAIT FAMILY - Rye
Researching the WAIT family (non conformists) who lived in Rye in 1800's - they have spread across the world since then but I would be interested in anyone related

Stephen MONK - Rye
Seeking any information on Stephen Monk, coast guard, who is said to have been born in Rye in the 1780s and died in Watchet, Somerset in 1852.

Pope - Rye
I am looking for any information on an Edward Pope or William Edward Pope, father and son respectively who lived in Rye around the late 1800's. any information would be wonderful. I believe that they lived in Kings Street? Thanks Emma

Volkes/Voakes - Rye
My grandfathers family came from the Sussex area around Walburton but my great grandfather was from Rye. I cant track down any ancestors although I know they were a large family. Our family name is Volkes but it may have been changed slightly.

CROSSKEY - Rye Slaugham - Rye
Looking to find out more abt Fanny (Frances) CROSSKEY who seems to have come from Rye or possibly Slaugham. Born abt 1808....can anyone help at all - any connections? Sarah

Gnr Henry Booth KIA Arnhem 1944 - Rye
Looking for Next of Kin of Gunner Booth, je was the son of Mrs Bertha Booth

BRAZIER - Rye
I am looking for any information for the BRAZIER family. Henry BRAZIER was born and died in Rye 1802-1845 and married a Mary Munn FURBY. They had two sons Henry & Frederic. Henry died as an infant. There is a memorial plaque in Rye Parish Church. It is believed that Frederic lived at Old Place, Sandhurst Cross. I have seen quite a few BRAZIER graves in Rye Parish Churchyard but I am unable to link any to my family at present. Has anybody done research in this area?

Rye Sussex or Kent? - Rye
Researchers should note that the registration district of Rye Union (part of Rye) was in Kent and often shows up as Kent rather than Sussex. Don't know when it changed, but I have a marriage cert. dated 1851 clearly showing it as "Rye Union in the Counties of Sussex and Kent".

Whorwell -Hammond Family - Rye
I am looking for any information on Thomas Whorewell bapt. 7 Mar 1740 in Rye. He married Hannah Hammond.

William Mills of Rye and St Leonards - Rye
Searching for information about my ggg grandfather William Mills. Born Woodchuch Kent in 1801,then lived in Rye where he and father James had an ironmonger's shop, then moved to St Leonards, Hastings where he was an auctioneer. Particularly want to establish date and place of death (between 1841 and 1851)

Scots Float Sluice Riot - Rye
Searching for details of the Scots Float Sluice Riot of 1830 and subsequent trial. Believe my ggg grandfather William Mills was one of those placed on trial and acquitted. Looking for proof.

Welsted - Rye
I am trying to trace the family of Mary Ann Welsted born C1821 in Rye. She married John Butler in 1840. I know from her marriage certificate that her father was John Welsted and he was deceased at the time of her marriage. Can anyone help further?

Lacey Family - Rye
Are there any members of the Lacey family, originally from Beckley, living in the area. I am interested in the family of Thomas Lacey 1830-1898 who married Martha Sharp(e) of Tenterden. Thomas died in Tenterden but I do not know where he is buried. Can anyone help?

Clark & Wait/Waite Families in Rye - Rye
Henry Clark, haberdasher, married Mary Clark on 1 May 1781. This couple were married in Dover, Kent tho' both were from Rye. Henry's parents are: Phillip, a seaman, married Mercy Wait/Waite on 13 Jan. 1754. Any information (or where to look) as to the parents of Mary Clark, Mercy Waite or Phillip Clark would be greatly appreciated.

Bayley family - Rye
My grandfather James Robert Bayley was born in Rye in 1872. Emigrated to Ladysmith South Africa. Married Amy Varcoe. Raised four daughters. Would like to know more about James's brothers/sisters and their descendants.

Tiltman family in Rye and district - Rye
I am a registered one name researcher, researching the Tiltman family from whom I am descended through two lines. I have a master index of all Tiltmans worldwide and am trying to link them. Any info on Tiltmans in the Rye area would be most helpful and perhaps I will be able to provide other informantion about Tiltman family ancestors in return. Best wishes Jackie

Moon Family - Rye
Looking for any information regarding the Moon families from this area. Also looking for any information regarding a school which was owned and headed by Bertha and her sister Dora Moon, in Rye.

Percy Coombs - Rye
Searching for relatives or descendants of Percy Coombs born 1893, most probally in the Rye area. His parents were Caroline & Thomas Coombs. They emmigrated to Canada,date unknown but are both buried in Vancouver.Canada. Percy is also buried in the same cemetary. Any snippets of information will gratefully welcombed. with thanks.

Bisenden - Rye Harbour
Am looking for any information on the family of William Bisenden born 11.8.1806 in Rye.

mary stanford lifeboat crew - Rye Harbour
my great grandfather went down on the above ship, his name was eldridge, am looking for the names of the other crew 1928

Iridge Court - Salehurst
Does anyone know if Iridge Court still stands? I believe it was the home of Sir John Wildegos and Grace Annesley in the 16c

Cheeseman, John - Salehurst
John CHEESEMAN, bap Ticehurst 11 Aug 1769, son of John and Sarah (CALLOWAY) CHEESEMAN, married Hannah(___) prob by 1799. They had the following children: 1. John bap Salehurst 4 Aug 1799, bur 17 Mar 1804. 2. Charity, bap Salehurst 7 Dec 1802, bur Salehurst 22 Jan 1804. 3. Mary bap Salehurst 15 Jan 1804, bur Salehurst 11 Feb 1804. 4. John bap Salehurst 3 Mar 1805. 5. Thomas b Salehurst 1 Mar 1809; bap Salehurst 9 Apr 1809. 6. Frances bap Salehurst 12 Oct 1806, mar Holy Trinity, Hollington 8 Jun 1828, John Howell, son of John and Sarah (PENNELS) HOWELL. 7. Eliza bap Salehurst 25 Oct 1807. Any additions or corrections to this family will be most welcome.

Nicolls - Salehurst
Looking for info on the Nicolls family from Salehurst during the 1800's particually any connection to John George Nicolls or Gray Nicolls Cricket Bats

Weller - Salehurst
Francis Weller of Salehurst, Gent, married Ann ??? about 1663 and had Ann, Richard, another Ann, Elizabeth, Francis, Eleanor, Thomas, Mary, Priscilla, William, Susannah between 1664 and 1685. I am trying to establish whether Thomas Weller 1737-1807,sometime schoolaster of Mayfield, was a descendant, and thence descent to another Thomas who settled in Liverpool and was father of Bessy, Christina/Christiana and Anna. Charles Dickens fell in love with 'the beautiful Miss (Christina)Weller' and she married his best friend, while Anna married his brother Frederick Dickens.

William Phipps - Salehurst
Birth 28 April 1847 William Phipps son of James Phipps and Ann Phipps formerly York. Does anyone have any Phipps or York relatives from this area ? I would be interested in hearing from you.

GLYDE family - Salehurst
Are there any descendants of the Glyde family out there? I am interested in FRANCES GLYDE who was baptised in Salehurst in 1817. She moved to London and was married to Samuel Warren at St Luke's Church Shoreditch in 1837. She re-married a John Reaand died in Islington in 1874.

Weller/Groves - Salehurst
GEORGE WELLER (24, Blacksmith) (son of WILLIAM HENRY WELLER, Labourer) married MARTHA ANN GROVES (22) (Daughter of JOHN GROVES, Labourer) at the Parish Church of St Mary, Salehurst on 5th April 1890. Ther place of residence is given as "Canals, Salehurst". Can anyone enlighten me regarding this? Was/Is there a canal in Salehurst or is it a hamlet/local nickname/other? Any other info re: these families in Salehurst and district also sought. Ta :-)

Southwell - Salehurst
I am interested in hearing from anyone with an interest in the Southwell surname in Salehurst and surrounding areas.

BATEUP families of Salehurst - Salehurst
Contact sought with anyone researching this family name or any of its spelling variants. Especially interested in the families of males of this surname who married females with the surname of KING or SIMMS. Other known connected locations in Sussex are Robertsbridge & Ewhurst.

HILDERS CLIFF - Salehurst
Does anyone know the history of HILDER's CLIFF in Rye, East Sussex?

GORRICK - - Salehurst
Does anyone have information on the GORRICK or GORIQUE families? Isaac GORRICK was convicted in Exeter, Devon & sentenced to 7 years transportation to Australia for larceny in 1791.

Iridge Court, Salehurst - Salehurst
Wildgust, Wildigos, Wildegos, Wilgoose etc. anything similar or connections to Iridge Court graeful for info. Connected to Sir John Wildegos of 16 C. One was 12th Knight at Court of King James 1 also. Many members in Notts. Am direct descendant and trying to enlarge family tree. Back to 1609

Looking for - Salehurst
Looking for any descendents of John Saunders C 1835 wife Sarah nee Gilby with children Catherine 1872 Robertsbridge, Annie Elizabeth 1874 Robertsbridge, William J 1876Robertsbridge, Edith 1878 Salehurst, Benjamin 1880 Salehurst my grandfather amd Charles 1883 Ticehurst.

Salehurst - Salehurst
I am researching the Glyde family and have established that my great(x4)grandfather was born in the vilage in 1815. His parents were John and Charlotte. He lived until 1911 and died in Hastings. His name was Lawrence and that name and George were given to sons in subsequent generations. I have so far been unable to find the births of John or Charlotte. There were branches of the family in Hastings, Salehust and East Anglia. Lawrence and his sons were invloved in the gas,plumbing and building trades in the late 19th and early 20 C. (For any of those interested in Hastings politics the family are likely to have known the characters in the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists)

LAWRENCE - Salehurst
Looking for any information about the Lawrence family - they lived at 12 Northbridge Street per the 1901 census - seemed to have vanished after this - in particular Olive Lawrence who was 7 at the time, believed to be my Grandmother

Heathfield Family - Salehurst
Does any one have information on the Heathfields at Salehurst. William c.1796, Elizabeth c. 1804, William c. 1823 and John c. 1826 ??

Sayers - Sayers Common

Haybittle - Sayers Common

Banks - Seaford
I have ancestors from Seaford Sussex and the area. Also seeking a copy of book written by my ancestor BANKS "Seaford, Past and PResent".

Ades/Wynniatt - Seaford
Looking for info on the Ades/Wynniatt family who farmed in Seaford at the beginning of the 20C at Sutton Fields