Peters - Bexhill
Looking for any information on a George PETERS who married Mary WIMBORN in 1810 in Bexhill. Also Son George PETERS b. 1812 Bexhill who married Harriet ELDRIDGE in 1845 in Westfield.

Winborn and Fuller - Bexhill
I am looking for information on the ancestors of Frances Winborn and Henry Fuller. Frances Winborn was born March 23,1850 and died in 1935. Henry Fuller was born in 1847 and died December 26, 1927. They were married in 1868. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks.

SMITH: Thomas, William and John. St Leonard’s by the Sea / Bexhill - Bexhill
Looking to trace information / descendants of brothers William & Thomas Smith - father John. mother unknown. It is unknown if there are any other siblings. Thomas is the father of Ernest Smith b. 1849 at St Leonard’s on the Sea, to mother Harriet (nee Elphick/Elpic.) WILLIAM was born c. 1811/12 supposedly in the Bexhill area and married sometime between 1838 -1849/50 to CAROLINE (unknown) who was a “British Subject born in France” about 1820/21. In 1861 census they were living in Cobbs Hill, in the parish of Bexhill with their 5 children : Samuel - 11yrs old; Tom - 8yrs; Charles – 5yrs; Luther – 3 yrs; & baby Caroline – 8 mths. Their nephew, Ernest – 11yrs also resided with them (parents Thomas & Harriet being in Australia by this time). It is unknown if there were other later children. William’s occupation was listed as “Miller Loader”. It is thought that one or more of William’s children may have accompanied their cousin Ernest to Australia sometime in the early 1870’s for gold digging. Have been unable to locate a birth cert/record or marriage cert for William to date due to common names & unknown mother. Nothing is known of William’s descendents as yet, whether some/all stayed in Australia or if they came at all!! THOMAS was born c. 1815 also supposedly in Bexhill area. He married Harriet ELPHICK in 1849. At that time he was living in Bohemia Terrace, in the Parish of St Mary Magdalen (adjacent to St Leonard’s on the Sea). His occupation was listed as agricultural labourer on marriage cert & 1851 census. When Ernest was born, his parents were listed as living in a “cottage near Magdalen Tollgate, St Leonard’s on the Sea”. Any information on exactly where that tollgate was situated (street/ landmark?)would be appreciated. In the 1851 census, he was listed as living at 8 Bohemia Terrace, St Mary Magdalen with wife Harriet & son Ernest (1 yr old). They are thought to have left England sometime after the christening of Ernest in 1854 at Droitwich. Their next known English residence is the Alma Villas, St Mary in the Castle, (Hastings), after their return from Australia. They both died there -Thomas in 1886 & Harriet in 1882. Ernest remained in Australia & is my ggf, he is assumed to have been an only child but subsequently had 5 children of his own. Unable to find birth record/ cert for Thomas to date due to common names & unknown mother. Also unable to find information about Harriet Elphick – see entry under ELPHICK/ELPIC – Hooe / Hastings / Battle. JOHN SMITH is thought to have been born around mid 1780’s, possibly in the St Clements Parish or somewhere in the Hastings area. His occupation was listed as labourer on the marriage cert of Thomas in 1849 & his age is thought to be around late 50’s or early 60’s, given that Thomas was 34 yrs old at the time of his marriage. There is some suspicion that there may have been some military service – possibly in France / India – an old military medal and the strong tradition of military service in my family suggests this, but there is not enough other information to narrow down the possibilities of all the “John Smiths”!! Unable to pinpoint any birth / death /marriage records for John to date due to common names & unknown wife/mother.

phillip helferich - Bexhill
Looking for the birth of Phillip Helferich (Helfrich) , born 1815 at Bexhill on sea, Sussex or Newport, Isle of Wight. Phillip is the son of Johannes (John) Helferich from The Netherlands and Ann Moore from London. John served the army at Bexhill on Sea against Napoleon. Apr. 1810-1814.

Bexhill Lennards - Bexhill
I am looking for information about the Lennard Family. My Grandfather, Frank Lennard, rowed for Bexhill Sea Rowing Club. The Family seem to have moved from Catsfield around 1784.

lennard - Bexhill
alfred,son of william,lived gunters lane,bexhill,william was born bexhill pre 1800.married in hoo to a vitler 1813,1st son born 1814 william,married in hoo,then moved to ninfield,alfred had 13 children one of which was my grandmother,who was sent to hampstead london in service at the age of 13,

Harvey - Bexhill
Researching Frederick and Catherine Harvey and their family who lived at 55 Station Road, Bexhill at the time of the 1901 census. Can anyone help? Frederick was a retired army officer; his son, George, a solicitor.

BACON - BEXHILL - Bexhill
Would anyone know family of Ernest Henry Bacon deceased 1971, and his wife Kathleen. They lived 27 St.Peters Crescent Bexhill.

Hannah - Bexhill
Any information sought about the Hannah family, living in Bexhill in the 1950s onward. Thanks.

Truran - Bexhill
Richard Truran 1888-1963 (son of Richard and Alice Ann, nee Vine) was a boot and shoe maker/repairer at 39 Sackville Road, Bexhill, trading with a Mr Merritt, in Kelly's Directory for 1915. He married Selina Annie Booth in 1915. Does anyone have a connection? His death GRO ref in 1963 is for Epping.

Truran - Bexhill
Albert Frederick Truran 1885-1962 (son of Richard Truran and Alice Ann, nee Vine) was living at Newlands Cottages, Bexhill in 1901. He married Mary Amelia Richardson in 1909 (Ticehurst GRO ref) and they had Frederick William in 1912, Robert Charles in 1914 and Marjorie Alice in 1917. Is anyone researching this line of the Truran tree?

Taylor - Bexhill
I am living in Australia and am looking for any info on Lawrence Roland Taylor, born 1924 in Bexhill, Sussex. He may be able to offer some info on family links that may help me in my search of my English ancestors. I believe he stayed in England when my mother and her family came to Australia but where he may be now is a mystery. If anyone may be able to pass my enquiry onto him I would appreciate it immensley. Kind regards, Karen in Australia.

Wilkes - Bexhill
I'm looking for any information on Thomas Wilkes who moved to Bexhil from Stafford he married a Daisy Guest in 1963, is Daisy Guest out there somewhere.

Frank Morris - Bexhill
I am looking for any information on a Frank Morris, born Nov 6 1892 Haddocks Hill Bexhill England. He was age 8 in Bexhill Sussex, his Mothers' name was Annie, in 1901 she would've been 37 years of age, his Wife's name Hilda. I have additional information he lived at 5 Simpson Cottages (?)-of which I cannot find any information. This Frank Morris is my Great Grandfather whom was in WWI, repeatedly inured he was not allowed to go back into action (stubborn one he was) which rendered him in the Military Band upon which he composed and orchestrated marches for (Step Lively my favourite piece ~ we have his original scores) - and also played in front of the King. He later moved to Canada Manitoba and joined the NWMP as Drum major-he was the only one in history allowed to wear his original regalia from the Military as drum major in the NWMP (North West Mounted Police) now called RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police). If anyone has any more information about Frank Morris or family history, I would be delighted to hear from you! Thanks so much. Sheryl

THE PAGES, PAGES LODGE & PAGES COTTAGES - Bexhill
I am seeking any information on The Pages house, The Pages Lodge and the Pages Cottages which in 1878 were south of St Mark's Church and close to the London Brighton and South Coast railway line branch. I think my family of Pages may have been connected to these houses. They certainly were the only people to occupy the main house during the five census from 1851 to 1901. For the other four census the main house was unoccupied. Does anyone have any information on these buildings? Are they still there? If not what is there today. I'm Australian so haven't a hope at getting there to see. Thank you Ann.

WINBORN and variations of this name - Bexhill
I am interested in Winborns and variations of this name in Bexhill. My grandmother was a Winborn and I have taken the line back to the late 1600s to a William Winborn. I would like to hear from anyone who thinks they may have a connection.

Bexhill Beehive School - Bexhill
Does anyone have info on The Beehive School,Beehive Manor, Broad Oak Lane,Bexhill.Any pics or history.Its now a housing estate,but was in Broad Oak Lane area.Thank You.

LINGHAMS OF EAST SUSSEX - Bexhill
I am researching the name LINGHAM in East Sussex. My greatgrandmother Elizabeth LINGHAM married Richad WINBORN in Bexhill in 1864. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has the name LINGHAM in their research, even if it is a middle name. The LINGHAMS moved around in East Sussex, living in Brede, Sedlescombe, Iden, Peasmarsh, Winchelsea, Hastings, Bexhill, Beckley and Hooe, and I have taken this family back to the late 1500s and have a lot of information to share.

Bexhill and Simpsons Cottages - Bexhill
I have some information about this location

Adams family Sackville Road, Bexhill - Bexhill
hello I have found some information about my great granmother Annie A Adams born 1879 married to Albert Moore in around 1900 they had many children Joseph(joey), Albert, Roland (rolly), Rosina (rose),Caroline (carr) Annie(Banji),Daisy & my granmother Vera (buckle), when they were first married they lived in 1901 with her mother Mary Adams and I beleive her step father William Adams with her step brothers and sisters in Sackville Road,Bexhill. I am trying to find out the maiden name of her mother Mary Adams she was born in Crowhurst in 1856. Any help would be fantastic. Tuula

Any HOOKER family - Bexhill
I am trying to trace ANY Hookers who originated in Plymouth in the late 1780's and their offspring who moved to the South East of England. John Hooker (b 1821 Devon) married Harriet Richard (b 1818 Plymouth) married Susannah then Ann George (b 1808 Plymouth) married Ann Clifton Matthew Edmund (b 1828 Plymouth) Henry (b 1834 Tonbridge) married Ann John (b 1841 Tonbridge) married Ann Burrfoot

Parker - Bexhill
Searching for Francis Parker who was born c1900 , probably in Sussex and possibly in the Bexhill & Hastings areas. He attended his aunt's funeral in Bexhill in 1936

Edmund Hammond - Bexhill
Does anyone have information on Edmund Hammond, born Bexhill 1811? He later Married Sarah Chapman, born 1812. They lived at Ellenden Farm, Hawkhurst, Kent and had four children - Sarah, Edmund, Mary Ann, and George. Many thanks, Nigel

stanbridge - Bexhill
Lived in salsbury rd bexhil in 1948 apprx edith may stanbridge was my granmother photo of 5 generations taken in rear garden icluded her father&grandfather any realitives out there? my great grandfather was a fisherman and moved to st pauls rd hastings

Samuel & Mary Maria Griffin - Bexhill , Sussex late 1890s / COASTGUARD - Bexhill
Is anyone descended from a coastguard named Samuel Griffin, born Devonport 1848 and died in Bexhill area in 1900 ? Widow's name was Mary Maria, nee Griffiths (also born Devonport 1848), living at Salisbury Road, Bexhill in 1901. Children born in Sussex : Amelia Elizabeth (Southwick 1877) ; Ada Mary (Fishersgate 1879); Ernest John (Fishersgate 1880) ; William James (Friston / Crowlink 1884); Albert Edward (Southwick 1886) ; Bessie Ethel (Southwick 1891).

ERNEST JOHN GRIFFIN (born Fishersgate) - Bexhill
Is anyone descended from Ernest John Griffin, born Fishersgate 1880, living at Salisbury Road, Bexhill in 1901 ? Father was a coastguard, brother William was in the navy.

ALBERT EDWARD GRIFFIN of Bexhill (born Southwick) - Bexhill
Is anyone descended from Albert Edward Griffin, born Southwick 1886 living at Salisbury Road, Bexhill in 1901 ? Father was a coastguard, brother William was in the navy.

ELPHICK/ELPIC, Harriet Bexhill/ Hooe / Battle - Bexhill
Looking to trace information on the family of HARRIET ELPHICK born c 1820/21, who married Thomas SMITH at St Mary in the Castle, (Hastings) in 1849. Marriage cert names father as CHARLES, occupation- labourer.(mother not stated).It is unknown if she had any siblings. A search of English census 1841 finds a Harriet Elphick – 20 yrs old- at the Chequers Inn, in the town of Battle. Right age & general area. On her 1849 marriage cert. Harriet’s age is given as 32 and in the 1851 census Harriet’s age is listed as 33yrs and her birthplace as Bexhill – so the “Battle” Harriet is probably our girl. However, looking for CHARLES ELPHICK in the Hastings general area has caused some angst. In Hooe, 1841 is a Charles Elphick(45yrs old), wife Jane & 6 children. His occupation is ag. labourer BUT he also has a daughter Harriet -11 yrs old!. Could there be 2 in the same family?? Can anyone researching Elphick clear this up or suggest another Charles Elphick. It may be possible that Harriet was in fact NOT born in Bexhill, but somewhere else like Droitwich, where her son ERNEST Smith was christened in 1854. Apparently Elphicks were not all that common.

Webbers of Bexhill - Bexhill
Percy Webster Webber (b1880), estate agent & mayor in Bexhill, wife Mamie (?). Their children, Trixie Webber married a Mr Morgan, and Doris Webber married Geoffrey Madeley. Percy's brother Harold Frederick Webber (b1882), estate agent, auctioneer, married Kathleen ?. Their children Enid Webber, Sheila Webber, Geoffrey Webber. Percy and Harold's brother Cecil was my grandfather, so I'd love to contact any of their descendants.

Lily Wellman - Bexhill
I'm looking for information on my great aunt, Lily Wellman, nee Gillham, who lived in Bexhill. Her husband was Frank. She was born in Framfield, Sussex in 1889. Does anyone know anything about the Wellman family? Were there any children of the marriage?

Whitelock 1885 - Bexhill - St Leonards - Bexhill
Hi, I am looking for information on my Grand Father Charles George Whitelock said to be born 14th Feb 1885. There is little known about his early life other then we know he went to Canada at the age of 8 before returning and joning the Royal Navy as a boy under training at Devonport at the age of 15, his birth place is recorded as Bethell-on-sea, Sussex but we know this was Bexhill. So far we have been unable to prove who his Mother or Father was other then George Whitelock deceased is written on his marraige certificate. We know there was a George Whitelock born about 1868 in Stainsby Street St Leonards and also his Father of the same name born 1844 Wakefield in Yorkshire which we have taken from the census but not sure if there is any link. We are pretty sure grandfather was illegitimate and had a half brother and two sisters who emergrated to Canada who had the surname of Spray. It would be nice to pin down an address or place in Bexhill. I would welcome any information or pointers. Kind Regards Richard

Highbury House School - Bexhill
St Leonards on Sea was active in 1890's,does it still exist? Do any records exist? I would be most grateful for any information.

Margaret Tew - Bexhill
I am looking for Margaret Tew who went to Greencroft school Bexhill in the 1930s. Her father, Col Charles Tew,worked in Hilliopolis in Egypt on the railways. She was married for a while to a Mr Crawford. Any info. welcomed.

Simpsons of Little Common/Bexhill - Bexhill
Does anyone have any information or photos of Frederick Ellwood Simpson (died Little Common 1987) or Edna 'Peggy' Simpson (died Bexhill 2005). These are relatives I didnt realise I had and would love to find out more about them....................please

Gander Family of Bexhill - Bexhill
I am interested in the Gander family at Bexhill, particularly descendants of Walter Gander (1823-1865) and his wife Emma Smith. Their surviving children were Anna Maria (b 1845), George Thomas (b 1847), Louis Henry (b 1849), Peter Newman (b 1851),and Walter (b 1860). Peter Gander had a carriers business in Bexhill (at Belle Hill and later at Station Road) until early 1900. Anna Maria and Louis Henry emigrated to USA.

Adams George and Elizabeth - Bexhill
Looking for any information on the marriage of George and Elizabeth (?Bean) on 12 Dec, 1832 in Bexhill. His family (Charles and mary) were from Catsfield. George and Elizabeth also had a son George (born about 1837) who went on to marry an Elizabeth Haddon. They migrated to New Zealand in about 1874. Any information most excitedly received. Thanks.

NELSON Frederick George Talmage 1939-40 death - Bexhill
I am hoping someone can help me find the date and place of my grandfather's death, having failed miserably with BMD index records. I know that he was living at The Corner House, Dorset Road, Bexhill-on-Sea from December 1939, and I believe he died between this date and June 1940 because his son, my father, told me he "couldn't come back" from BEF war-duty to be at the funeral. I have contacted Bexhill Cemetry but with no luck. Frederick George Talmage Nelson was born in Teheran, Persia on 07 Jun 1880, was married there and was a Bank Manager with the Imperial Bank of Persia from 1907 to 1930. After he left their service he seems to have fallen on hard times. He was married to a Kathleen Howard Cane who lived in Hove and Worthing, and she died in 1968. If anybody can help me track down any information, I would be most grateful.

Edward Bolton Russell d. June 2000 - Bexhill
Edward Russell died at Bewxill Hospital in June 2000, but where are his remains? Have tried locally without much success anyone have any ideas. elizabeth.

Maloney Rees Rhys Family - Bexhill
Trying to find descendents of Ruth Maloney (maiden name) who lived in Bexhill. Her brother was Leslie Patrick Maloney who was married to Blodwyn Rees. We know that she married Frank ? and lived in Bexhill between 1951 and 1961. Also any information on Blodwyn (Bubbles) Maloney would be appreciated.

Adams, Bean, Burt-Birt, Cramp - Bexhill
Trying to find information about Elizabeth BEAN probably baptised about 5 July, 1807 in Bexhill and married to George ADAMS on 12 Dec, 1832 in Bexhill. I do not have death dates or places for either of them. I don't have death date or place for either of his parents (Charles ADAMs born about 1760 in Catsfield and married to Mary CRAMP on 14 April, 1784 in Bexhill. MC born about 1766 in ?) or Elizabeth BEAN's parents Thomas (born about 1760 ?where) and married to Rosamund (Rose) BIRT/BURT on 29 July, 1795 in Bexhill. Would love information about Thomas BEAN's parents or Birt parents. Thank-you.

Prior Mary -1700's - Bexhill
Mary PRIOR was born about 1739. On 2 Feb, 1754 she married Joseph CRAMP in Battle. He died in 1811 in Bexhill. Does anyone have information on her DOB/baptism, date of death (and place)? Any information on her parents, grandparents...? All help excitedly received!

Jury family - 1600's - Bexhill
Samuel JURY was born about 1652 in Bexhill and later married a Mildred XXXX (born about 1654). Would love details of their BMD. Their daughter, Hannah was born about 1678 in Bexhill and later married William CRAMP 29 Jan, 1694/5 in Crowhurst. Would love more details about Hannah including date of death (?Bexhill or Crowhurst). Also any details about her parents and their parents... Thank-you in advance.

George & Elizabeth ADAMS 1841, 51, 71 censes - Bexhill
Looking for this couple. Found the 1861 census but would love the earlier two. George was born in 1809 in Catsfield. Elizabeth about 1807 in Bexhill. Were they alive in 1871...census?If not, then I have an approx. death date. Thanks so much for any help.

Thomas & Rosamund (Rose) BEAN 1841 census - Bexhill
Looking for this couple in the 1841 census. I believe that Thomas died in 1850. He was born about 1760 (?Sussex -don't assume it). Not sure when Rosamund was born but prob. about 1775 (they were married in 1795) or when/where she died. If she isn't in this census, she may have died earlier. If she is in the 1841 could you please check 1851 ...until we have a decade that she died in? Thank-you so much.

Arthur Baker - Billingshurst
I am interested in the family of Arthur Baker and Elizabeth Chantler m.1793 in Billingshurst. Their four children were Rhuben, James, Elizabeth and David.

William Stepney - Billingshurst
Born in Billingshurst in 1834 I am interested in information about his parents and siblings

GRAVETT + Variant - Billingshurst
Interested in anyone with info regards the surname Gravett and its variants at any time.

Venn - Billingshurst
Great grand mother Mildred VENN born in 1851 - parents Joseph and Jane nee NEATE had married in Dorking in 1848.

Israel Harding VC - Billingshurst
I have a piece of paper with handwritten information of Israel implying that he was related in some way.I know he was born at Portsmouth in 1834 and died at Silkstead House, Billingshurst 22 May 1917. His VC was won at sea and there are seafaring connections via my grandfather & great grandfather. I would love to know what the connection is.

Gatton/Haler: Billingshurst - Billingshurst
I would be grateful for any information on Jane Gatton and Richard Haler (b. abt 1580), who married in June 1602, in St Mary's parish Church, Billingshurst