Hastings Connections (Mar 09 Red)
Yes, indeed, William Hastings was father to Robert Hastings, Rector of East Keal, Lincolnshire Church. Hastings were a fine family that had been in GB since the Norman Invasion. Some of them were related to William the Conqueror. Indeed, the name "Hastings" was first given to Robert d'Hastings, son of Ralph d' Venoix, of Normandy, one of the victorious conquerors during the Battle of Hastings, 1066 AD. Incidently, at the Anglican Church in East Keal, the Rector was Robert Hastings, circa 1600 AD. In the stained glass, the little lions with their tongues sticking out indicate fierceness. Probably a Norman Invasion thing.

Robert Hastings, Rector of East Keal 1600s (Mar 09 Red)
Looking for verification of William Hastings, 1578-1661 as father of Robert Hastings, Rector of East Keal Church, born 1614, died 1689, both b & d in East Keal.

Ellerbys (Aug 08 Red)
My family (Ellerby) came from East Keal (and Spilsby) and I think there is some recent housing in the village called Ellerby Court so I presume some family connection remains. Any information about the family would be gratefully received Thanks

History of East Keal (Aug 06 Red)
I'm hoping that someone will have a copy of the following book for sale. "East Keal: The story of a village from prehistory to the present" (or very similar title) by Kit Lawie and Michael Richardson. I have been told that some of my ancestors (Overtons and Elleys) are shown in the book. Here's hoping for a positive response, thanks.

East Keal (Mar 05 Red)
I'm looking for information about Henry Smalley (c1796),from East Keal? His wife was Jane Goodwin.