Arthur James Stephenson (Nov 08 Red)
Born 1907 immigrated to Australia 1923 (My Grandfather). Born in Chigwell, mother Alice may have remarried Surname EDGAR. Father unknown. Any information on History. Lived in or near Great Windsor Park. Golf caddy Windsor Castle.

The Grange County Secondary School (Revised Sep 08 Red)
I am trying to trace a relative who taught at this school in the 1960's. His name was Miles Walton, and would have been in his mid to late 30's. Originally from Sunderland Co Durham. Any information would be appreciated. thanks, Paul Walton.

Chigwell, ESSEX (Jun 08 Green)
Greatgrandfather George Perry born Gravel Lane Chigwell 1843, father ostler, moved to East London and worked as horsekeeper, ostler, coachman, married Margaret Maria Hole (born Chelsea 1843) died Bethnal Green. Any connections? Traced Perry family Ship Lane, Burnham on Crouch, father ostler, son Jonas oyster dredger, may be connected. Any info please contact me - thanks.

John Blair (Oct 07 Red)
I am looking for any information on John Blair. I believe he was born in Scotland and somehow ended up in Chigwell. Aparently he served in the Boer War, he married Eliza Flack in 1905 and had a daughter Jessie Louisa Blair in 1905. He worked as an Asylum Attendant at Claybury Mental Hospital and lived in Manor cottages and Henwood Side. He died in the 1930s. Can anyone give me any further information.

MACKNEY and BARTON (May 06 Green)
Is there anyone out there with any connection or information on MACKNEY family. Mary MACKNEY married William BARTON in 1829. Thomas MACKNEY married Jane BARTON in 1825. Both marriages took place at Woodford. The families lived Chigwell/Woodford/Woodford Bridge. I am a descendant of Mary and William and would love to hear from anyone who can shed some light on the MACKNEY family. Thanks

John the Baptist Home. (Jan 06 Red)
Does anyone have any knowledge of the above named home for boys? I am thinking about the 1911 period of time. Was it an opthalmic school?

HIGH ROAD INSTITUTE FOR GIRLS (Mar 05 Red)
This institute was in existence in 1881. Has anyone any information about it. Was it equivalent to borstal for boys?