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BAILEY, HIGGINS, QUESTED, RANSLEY (Smuggling in Kent)

JohnAndrewHorton — 17 Apr 2005 9:22:40 GMT

Seeking any information on the families Bailey, Higgins, Quested and Ransley, especially in relation to the Aldington Gang, all transported to Tasmania, Australia for their smuggling activities in Kent. I'm happy to provide more information if you need it...

looking for 1/2 brother, mother from Kent

jogregory121 — 4 Oct 2008 9:35:30 GMT

I'm looking for my fathers 1/2 brother.
My Grandfather went to war & had a child to Edith Evans.
I have managed to get a birth Certificate for the child;

Anthony Gerald Gregory.Born 20th March 1945, Holbrook Belper R.D.

Mother: Edith Barbara Rose Evans a Teleprinter Operator, of Abbey Street, Faversham U.D. AT Oak Dene Kings Newton Shardlow R.D

Signature: E.B.R.Evans Mother, 13 Abbet Street, Faversham Kent.

I have been told that he was known by Gerald Gregory. Any help would be greatfull.
You would assume a mother with a long name would be easily to find but this isn't the case.I have paid for Salvation Army to help but I'm still awaiting a reply

William Green - Chatham, Kent

RachelMurray44 — 4 Oct 2008 11:45:32 GMT

Hi Everyone
If there is anyone out there who has access to any Kent Parish records I would much appeciate some help in tracking down a William Green born c.1855 his father was named James Green. He went on to marry a Mary Ellen Hindley in Farnworth, Lancashire 4th Jan 1887. I just cannot find any trace of him before this.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Rachel

Rebecca Venner

harrietcoote — 9 Jan 2002 2:37:58 GMT

Rebecca Venner born Beckenham Kent, abt 1803. Married Thomas Coote, nov 23 1823 Bromley. Witnesses at the marriage were Ann Venner and William Beckley. in 1851 Rebecca and Thomas were living at Croydon Road Bromley. he gives his occ as Job Master. Rebecca Coote nee Venner died West Wickham Nov 6 1858.Does this sound familiar to anyone.

wentworth's in chatham

dfoxton — 5 Oct 2008 9:16:08 GMT

im looking for info about the wentworth family in chatham if anyone can help me please? the names im interested in are sydney wentworth b. 1862 charles wentworth 1821 and on wards

many thanks

Family Research

f83enje2 — 27 Sep 2008 3:52:53 GMT

Am researching Fenton - Tong - Whitaker
Sheppey and Gillingham Kent.
Any assistance will be much apprecitaed
Cheers
John Fenton

James Henry HEALE Family: 1920s/30s Erith

Caroline — 8 Apr 2003 6:11:57 GMT

I am searching for information on a James Henry Heale who lived in Erith, Kent around 1920-1930. Other names associated with this family are Gwendoline, B.H., Jane and William David Heale. If anyone has any information that could help please contact me privately. The family was Irish in origin.

Mary.B.Norton 1851~1861 Census

doggett1818 — 7 Aug 2008 2:30:16 GMT

Hi

I am looking for a Mary.B.Norton aged 2/3 yrs on the 1851 census in Canterbury with her parents and siblings,also
on the 1861 census hopefully in the same area.

Many thanks in advance for any help..regards John

Horace W. Wallis B-August 6, 1869, Turnbridge Wells, Kent Co, England

JakeThorn — 2 Oct 2008 5:38:46 GMT

Below is a Biography written in 1927 about a son of my GGGrandfather, Horace Wallis & his wife Ann Clark, who were married in Frant, Sussex. Their son, Horace W. Wallis, was born in Turnbridge, England. The Bio says Sussex, but I have just discovered Turnbridge Wells is actually in Kent.So here it is that I look. At the bottom of the page is some new information reportedly on this Wallis family which I am trying to validate. I see on message boards that there are baptisims for another Horace Wallis with a wife Heneretta in Turnbridge Wells. So I am not sure where that will lead.
So, if anyone can help, I could sure use some.

1927 History of Monmonth and Warren County Illinois

P 544 WALLIS, HORACE W., one of the successful farmers of Swan Township, is also a well-known figure in the stock business of this locality. He was born near Turnbridge Wells, Sussex, England, August 6, 1869, a son of Horace and Ann (Clark) Wallis, who came too the United States in July, 1870, and settled in Berwick Township, Warren County, where for a year he worked on a farm owned by Thomas Mann. For the next ten years he was engaged in farming in Greenbush Township, and then bought fifteen acres of land, section 15, Swan Township, too which he added until he had fifty acres. Later he sold this and rented land, section 23, Swan Township, and lived on it for seven years. Once more he lived in Greenbush Township, but since 1895 he has lived in Warren County, Iowa.
He and his wife had the following children born too them: Horace W., who was the eldest, was elected supervisor of Swan Township in April 1925 by a majority of 115 votes; Sarah Ann, who died in infancy; Thomas, who died at the age of twenty-two years; Elizabeth, who is Mrs. William Gillett of Warren County, Iowa; Lora and Nora, Twins, of whom Lora married William Crooks of New Virginia, Iowa; and Nora is now the widow of Frank Chittenden, lives in Buffalo, Missouri; Iva, who died in infancy; Emma, who died February 5, 1927, was Mrs. Marion Davis, of Warren County, Iowa; Minnie , who is Mrs. James Alexander of Warren County, Iowa; and Eva, who married Dan Carkler.

Until he was twenty years of age Horace W. Wallis began working by the month, and continued too do this until his marriage, in 1893, after which he rented a farm in Fulton County for seven years. Subsequently he bought a farm in Swan Township, section 26, of 160 acres, and conducted it for a year, and then moved too Avon, Illinois, and was engaged in buying cattle and hogs for a year. For the next two years he lived in Swan Township, and then moved on his present farm of 160 acres, section 24, Swan Township, which he bought in 1915, later buying the adjoining 160 acres, and he is raising hogs and cattle and does general farming. Since 1921 he has been in partnership with Arthur Wingate in the stock buying and selling business.

On September 28, 1893, Mr. Wallis was married too Minnie Belle Patterson, born in Greenbush Township, July 12, 1875, a daughter of John and Jane (Simmons) Patterson, natives of Tennessee and Greenbush Township, and granddaughter of John and Jane (McCoppen) Patterson, of Tennessee, and James and Malinda (James) Simmons, he born in Warren County, Kentucky, and she in Greenbush Township. Mrs. Wallis was born in Warren County, and her family early settled in Greenbush Township.

The following information was passed on to me. I am looking for any information on this family. Particularly Verifying that this Horace Wallis is the same Horace that marries Ann Clark 1868 in Frant, Sussex Co. That is my link that I need to validate.

Found the following in 1851:

Living at 29 Westons Cottge

Father - Abraham Wallis born 1818 in Wadhurst, Sussex
Mother - Sarah Wallis born 1820 in Rotherfield, Sussex
Son - James Wallis born 1841 in Wadhurst
Son - Horace Wallis born 1846 in Wadhurst
Son - Thomas Wallis born 1849 Wadhurst

Also
Jeremiah Wallis (Abraham's father) born 1776 in Wadhurst, Sussex

Taylor Family, Adams Well

Diâne Taylor — 29 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

William & Ann Taylor (nee May) immigrated to New Zealand in 1840 with their 5 sons. James, George, Henry, William and Frederick. Last known address was Adam's Well. Their only daughter Mary Ann Bowles immigrated to New Zealand with her husband Jesse Bowles in 1865. Mary & Jesse were married in Tudeley.

Bowles in 1851 Census

Karaka29211 — 2 Oct 2008 10:25:38 GMT

Looking for 1851 Census listing for John Bowles (a Mariner b1811 in Deal)and his wife Elizabeth (b1810)who were married in Eastry, Kent in Jan 1850. Not known to have had any children by census time. He may be away at sea so she could be on her own, other later times he was a coastal boatman. Later associated with Deal. He had left England with his family in 1858. Any help appreciated.

BOWLES of Ramsgate & Sandwich

masgrace — 20 Jan 2008 11:18:25 GMT

Looking to swap info. Current data can be reviewed at:
http://creativegraces.net/genindex/genhome.html

MILES or PHILLIPS in Greenwich, Deptford (Woolwich)

antmiles — 3 Oct 2008 4:34:02 GMT

Hello,

I was wondering if anybody is local to the Woolwich/Deptford area would it be possible to do a look-up on the Electoral Rolls for Edward Street, Deptford.

I'm interested in anyone with the surnames; MILES or PHILLIPS.

Many Thanks,

ant miles

Picture of a Hardy family

gmcgarvey43 — 2 Oct 2008 3:45:43 GMT

Found this picture in my Grandmothers things . I believe this Hardy family went to church with her . They are not related to me so I am hoping someone will claim it so I may send it to them. She lived in the City of St.Louis, MO. The names on back of Picture are Dixie, Nina Mae, Noland, Odessa and Nora Hardy. Very old picture, I am attaching a picture. Thanks Gwyn

LUMLEY, WESTOVER, PRITCHARD, DORSET; BOURNEMOUTH; LENHAM

Barbara J. Robinson — 28 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

From: Barbara J. Robinson, CBFK39D@prodigy.com

Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 14:36:38, -0500

Subject: England: Kent

I am trying to do some research on my 86 year old mother-in-laws father. She has given letters to me postmarked 1935/and other dates, stamps removed. Names in these letters connect to her father Thomas WESTOVER, b May 1872 Kent, England who removed to Canada sometime before his marriage in Milestone, Que Appelle, Sask., Canada 28 Sep 1904 to Jennie Townsley, b. St. Johns, Quebec, Canada.

Names in the letters from WW II time period and the 1935 letter. LUMLEY, WESTOVER, PRITCHARD. Locations mentioned, DOVER; Victoria, BC, Canada; GRAVESEND, Kent, Eng.; Bellingham, Washington, USA; DORSET; BOURNEMOUTH; LENHAM, Kent, said to be Thomas WESTOVER place of birth. Chigwell College, ESSEX; Dulwich College LONDON. Thank you for any suggestions/assistance. Barbara, in Portland, Oregon, USA

Edward BOYKIN Sr: bn 1650 Kent > North America

John W. Boykin — 16 Apr 2003 3:16:19 GMT

I am searching for any information on an Edward Boykin Sr. who was born in Kent in 1650. The surname may have changed upon arrival to America.

JOHN WARNER. born: 1811

Westone77 — 1 Oct 2008 12:23:09 GMT

Information sought on JOHN WARNER who was born in 1811 at Rotherhithe. He married 'a' Martha.
They had the following children.
George WARNER. (b)1837, Westminster.
Henry WARNER. (b)1840, Westminster.
William WARNER. (b)1842, Westminster.
Arthur WARNER. (b)1845, Westminster.
Charles WARNER. (b)1846, ???
Alfred WARNER. (b)1847, ???

Old Chatham Church, Kent

mabelharvey1 — 30 Sep 2008 10:20:12 GMT

Hi

I was hoping some body might be able to help me with locating where this church is/was as I have had no luck finding it.

I have tried googling and looking on the LDS family search site for mention of it but haven't had any luck.

I think that it is/was most likely located in either Chatham or Woolwich in Kent but not sure.

I have recently been given memoirs of a family member which states that quite a number of my ancestors were christened at this church so would really like to find records which either I could look up or that some body else has access to but to start with would just be happy to find out where the actual church is.

Any help appreciated

Mabel in Oz

HIGHSTED WATER WORKS, SITTINGBOURNE,KENT

sunset153 — 30 Sep 2008 9:25:56 GMT

Hi. I'm looking for info on the waterworks (also known as Sittingbourne Waterworks) during the late 1930's onwards.

My paternal g grandmother's 2nd husband was in charge there and they lived on site-Jane Eddy (born DAY, then GREEN) and William Eddy.

Thanks

pain kent

sipain1 — 29 Sep 2008 3:17:01 GMT

is their anyone from Dover Kent, name Thomas Pain 1822? or earlier who has in their family tree This person being a sea captain ON SHIP ELIZA in 1849 london to Port Adelaide SA AUstralia. This person retired on this voyage and stayed in Australia and married in 1850 in Adelaide. Can someone please help me please SANDRA

Researching SMITH from CHISLEHURST

ponies53 — 23 Apr 2008 7:52:38 GMT

Children etc of Philip Smith from 1800

Thomas Pain sea captain

sipain1 — 28 Sep 2008 2:18:29 GMT

As i am still looking for my ancester Thomas pain,born abt 1800s? Ihave now turned towards THOMAS PAIN sea captain, into Port Adelaide 1849 SHIP Eliza from London via Plymoth 23rd august 1849. My PAIN married in Adelaide 1850.----------Is there anyone from Kent that would have this man in their family trees, as this would have been his last trip from England as a sea captain, and began his new life as a Australian Settler. Marriage cert says born Dover Kent, would like his parents names as cannot find them and any brothers n sisters, also his correct age. Would any of his sea man papers state this HELP PLease

CHEESEMAN & BOOKER: 1800s Shoreham and Eynsford

heather0401 — 16 Feb 2004 6:07:03 GMT

I have a William Cheeseman (sometimes used Cheesman) b. Shoreham 1861. He married Mary Ann Blackbourn Booker in 1881. Mary was born in Eynsford in 1859.

I notice there are a lot of Bookers in Eynsford in 1881. Do these names ring a bell with anyone? I believe Williams parents were Alfred and Sarah Cheeseman, but could use some help with Mary.

Collison's in Kent pre 1768

collisong_1 — 26 Sep 2008 6:18:05 GMT

I have managed to trace my family tree back to JOHN COLLISON (brn 1768 Langley Kent Uk). He married ELIZABETH SAXTON (BRN 1766 Boughton Malherbe Kent) on 22nd Sep 1782 in Staplehurst Kent. I cann't find ether of their birth certificates or marriages certificate so I cann't trace thier parents so cann't go any futher back. can any one help please?

Researching BEALE & STANFORD in Kent

@@tony_sb@seatrout.demon.co.uk — 14 Dec 2004 5:00:06 GMT

Looking for BEALE family in KENT (maidstone & Biddenden), GLOUCESTERSHIRE, BERKSHIRE, SUFFOLK, ESSEX,
Looking for STANFORD family from KENT

Help Offered!

antmiles — 22 Sep 2008 4:06:07 GMT

Hi,

If anyone would like any help, I have access to the following:

Kent Parish Registers Vol. 3 & Vol. 4
E-Mail Contacts in relation to Surnames for Kent Family History Society

and also the following;

The Sussex Marriage Index (upto 1837)
Mid-Sussex Monumental Inscriptions (Covering 27 Graveyards)
National Burial Index

I also have Worldwide Ancestry access, excl. Family Trees.

edward elvey canterbury kent

sipain1 — 23 Sep 2008 12:02:20 GMT

HI am looking for my familiy members edwaward elvey1822,wife mary ellis 1822 both from Canterbury Kent, they had a son william Job Elvey convict to tas australia who was my 4 great grandfather, William married Mary Redmond. I am unable to continue with my tree without Edward and Marys Parents etc. Can someone help please Sandra

Collison's in Kent

jaciethomsen — 24 Sep 2008 6:37:26 GMT

Hello. I am trying to locate my 4th gr grandfather's parents. Thomas Collison was b 2 July 1807 in East Kent per his obit. It does not list his parents or where in East Kent he was born. He married Anne Dines, b July 1815 in East Kent. I am not sure if they married in England or in Oswego co., New York, USA. I would sure appreciate it if someone could please help. Thank you!

Interest in PETTIT(T) or PETTETT in Kent

Trevor_Bowden — 21 Apr 2006 4:38:44 GMT

My Grandmother Edith Emma b22/5/1891 wrote her Surname as Pettett. Researching my Family Tree into the early 1800's/late 1700's the Surname is written Pettitt or Pettit. My Family comes from Marden, Five Oak Green, Hunton and Linton all in Kent. If anyone thinks they may be related please get in touch.

edward elvey canterbury kent

sipain1 — 23 Sep 2008 12:02:16 GMT

ELVEY/IRONS family of Canterbury & Chilh

davidtaylor209 — 22 Jun 2001 10:04:18 GMT

Is there anybody researching the Elvey & Irons family in Canterbury & Chilham.
They were both involved in Music at the Cathedral late 17th & early 19th century & produced the famous Sir George Job Elvey composer & Master of Music at St Georges Chapel Windsor.

Regards

David Taylor

Photo Album

stellabob — 22 Sep 2008 9:58:34 GMT

Does anyone have a John Ikin (1863) born in W.Ashford, Kent and died there in 1927 in their family tree. I have an album with lots of family photos bought about 10 years ago at a car boot. Would love to find his family.

James Dixon Drayson

draysone1 — 21 Sep 2008 10:43:05 GMT

Glad to receive your note - I have the complete family of James Dixon which I suppose you have but not the succeeding generations. What do you need? Are you interested in the origin of the name Dixon? and how many generations do you have going back from the parents of James Dixon. By the way, the name Dixon has been carried on through Thomas Henry's family including the current generation. I also have info on some of the personal history of many of the individuals. I will add your info to Bertie & Alice Tumbers family to fill in some of my blanks. My husband had his DNA taken to establish a link with the Drayson Knowler family & we are still working on that one. Wish I could directly email. Cousin Susan & Elgin Drayson

John JARRETT and Mary HUNT. Tunbridge Wells, Kent 1816-1881

dfoster1196 — 21 Sep 2008 10:32:47 GMT

Hi,
Just posting my interests, just incase anyone out there has a connection....

1. John JARRETT (1)(1816-1881) was born in 1816 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.. He died in 1881 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.. John married Mary HUNT (1817-1901) on 1 Jan 1843 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. John and Mary had the following children:
i. John JARRETT was born in 1842 in T.Wells,
ii. Frances S.JARRETT b.in 1844,T.Wells; m.J.YEARNSLEY,
iii. Ruth JARRETT was born in 1846.
iv. Alice JARRETT b.1849, T.Wells; m.E.KENNARD.
v. Charlotte JARRETT b.1850, T.Wells; m.G.H.MARTIN
vi. Robert JARRETT, b.1853, T.Wells; m.F.MARTIN.
vii. Helen JARRETT, b.1857, T.Wells; m.G.VIDLER.
viii.Frederick JARRETT b.1860, T.Wells; m.J.FERRY.

Dawn

William WARNER: bn c1894, marr 1916 Gravesend

Joy — 19 Sep 2005 6:19:51 GMT

My main interest is gaining more information on the marriage of William Warner (b) c1894, Gravesend, who married Ada Pollard at Gravesend in 1916.

But I am also interested in the Warner family, who were first of Greenwich West, Kent. Then split to live in Grimsby; Milton, Gravesend; Forest Gate, West Ham and Ilford ,Essex.
Can anyone help ?

INGARFILL Surname: Knockholt > East London

val morris — 27 Apr 2003 8:49:19 GMT

Has anyone come across the above surnames or variants of the name INGARFILL in their family tree. My family come from the East End of London, but most of them born in Knockholt Kent.
Any information greatly appreciated.

De Burgh Cottages, Tower Hamlets, Dover

elsinorehs — 19 Sep 2008 8:16:42 GMT

Hello,
Has anyone a photograph of the above cottages?
Thanks,
Linda

Stehpen Marsh (Shrubshal Marsh) born approx 1813 -1817 help!

graemerowe3 — 19 Sep 2008 10:29:13 GMT

Hi Could any one help me STEPHEN SHRUBSHAL MARSH MARRIED A LADY CALLED MARY ANN MARSH born in DEAL KENT. i have then traced back to the 1841 Census. Stephen parents I think was also Stephen Marsh. Young stephen's occupation was a Smith it shows in 1841 they moved to woolwich kent. does any one have any more info on this family at all Thank you

Isaac Pollard (d) c1865

Westone77 — 17 Sep 2008 2:20:44 GMT

I am researching the surname Pollard.
And I would like help finding the full details of Isaac POLLARD, who came from Kent :-(
It may be possible that the family were out of Whitstable.
All I have is Isaac Pollard, died 1865, ???
He married a Maria ----------.
And they had the following children.
Elijah Pollard (b) c1825.
Berry Boulter Pollard (b) 18 December 1834, Whitstable.
Elisha Pollard (b) 1836.

Can anyone render any help?

CASELTON, CASSELTON & CASTLETON: 1700+ Kent

JohnYoung30 — 23 Sep 2003 3:07:37 GMT

Looking for any connections with the above names from 1700

CASTELTON & WALLER Family in Yalding

castelton — 21 Apr 2006 3:18:38 GMT

Hi , I found a connection in the general boards with jeff davis333@yahoo.com Mary Castelton married Samuel Waller in Yalding , That is my family direct line but this address comes back and not connected any more .Can I find jeff under anothe address please. I hope so! As we can help each other!
Jana

BOXLEY Mary Ann - St. Anne Soho, Westminster, London, England UK

marlin21945 — 18 Sep 2008 11:49:53 GMT

Mary Ann BOXLEY born 29 Oct 1786 St. Anne Soho, Westminster, London, England UK. married Abt. 1808 at St. Giles In the Field Cripplegate England UK.to William HOLMAN born 21 Sep 1781 Stoke Albany, Northampton, England UK
Parents Mary : Thomas BOXLEY and Jane ?
Parents William : Edward HOLMAN from Stoke and Elizabeth OGDAN from Belton Rutland County England UK.

Children of Mary & William all born St. Pancras London UK:
04 Jun 1811 George Boxley HOLMAN
1814 Ann Agnes HOLMAN
1815 Henry HOLMAN
1816 William Daniel HOLMAN

Help with English data would be greatly appreciated.

BOXLEY Mary Ann - St. Anne Soho, Westminster, London, England UK

marlin21945 — 18 Sep 2008 11:48:21 GMT

Richard Roberts / Deal, Kent England

JamesRoberts30378 — 18 Sep 2008 12:01:04 GMT

I believe I am a descendent of Richard Roberts, b. 1660. Can you tell me anything about him or his family?

Alexander MacBean 9 Nov 1756 Woolwich

rickbain311 — 15 Sep 2008 5:24:23 GMT

I was looking for an Alexander McBean born about 1756, problem was I was looking in Inverness, I found this one son of Forbes MacBean, and Anne Thomas? Just so happens I have a retranscribed copy of an old Family history stating that George Bain's father Alexander Bean had taken George to Woolwich when he was a boy and they had dropped the Mac while there? this would be around 1780's , This Alexander MacBean matches up for almost everything, also found a brother named William Frederick MacBean. Any help with this is greatly appreciated Thank you Name changed from Bean to Bain around 1830's in New Brunswick Canada

Colour Sergeant Frederick Edwards

Brithdir123 — 15 Sep 2008 8:14:48 GMT

I am looking for information on Frederick Edwards, a veteran soldier in the Royal Marines, rank Colour Sergeant, served 27 years. At the time of his marriage in 1952 he was residing in Chatham, Kent and still in the marines. By 1955, he was employed as a passenger guard on British Railways. I believe he died early 1990. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him.

Colour Sergeant Frederick Edwards

Brithdir123 — 15 Sep 2008 8:07:59 GMT

KENNETT - Whitstable Parish Registers Look up

michconn39 — 9 Sep 2008 3:02:19 GMT

Hi, I'm new to this board and I am researching my KENNETT family history. I have been trying to locate a baptism record for my 3x Great Grandfather, Stephen KENNETT. The only information I have is from the 1841 (Margate St. John) Census which states his age as 34, born in Whitstable, Kent. I also have a BT stating that he died in Margate St. John age 79 in 1880. Is there anyone who has access to the Whitstable Parish Registers who could look up my ancestor for me. I am not able to travel to Kent. Thank you.

Austin

JacquelynnSlater — 22 Jun 2003 5:30:53 GMT

Looking for family of Mabel Austin b. March 7, 1881, Betsham, Kent. Parents John Austin & Mary Willmoat. John & Mary wed Parish Horton Kirby, 1859.
Mabel's siblings Fanny (Ernest Brown), Charlotte ( Albert Fairclough) Minnie (Fred Hooker) , William (Lou), Nell (Bob Smith), Thomas (?), Emily ( Charles Young) & Polly
.
Mabel married John Fox, and went to Canada in 1914. Looking for relatives in England, for genealogy purposes. Any info much appreciated.

MAPLESDEN & TRICE Marriage: 1710 Little Chart

lindageraghty — 25 Apr 2003 12:11:21 GMT

Looking for John Maplesden who married Mary Trice
7th May 1710 in Little Chart, Kent and their children.

Can anyone help?

Many thanks
Linda

Donovans again

ScattyP — 14 Sep 2008 8:52:01 GMT

Resurrecting my Donovan mystery again. James Donovan aka Hines-Donovan known to be in Crayford Kent in 1889 when daughter Alice Maud was baptised. Mother Mary Anne Cowell.I am trying to locate James or Marys deaths or marriage.

If you have any connection to these two please contact.

Thomas Lee, Birling & Letitia ?, Luddesdown

lbuckle — 13 Sep 2008 10:35:41 GMT

I have hit a bit of a brick wall - I have Thomas Lee and his wife Letitia in the 1851/61/71 census with alot of children, including two sets of twins. My problem is in finding Letitia's maiden name - none of the online records for the births of their children note it - all I do know is that she was born in Luddesdown abt 1820.
Thomas and Letitia would have married in 1844, probably in the Malling district. I found an entry for Thomas Lee in the Sep qtr in Malling - there were 3 marriages on that page and the brides names were given as:
ACKHURST Jane
EDMONDS Ann Elizabeth
STUART Eliza
No Letitia............which I have considered could have been a pet name.........but their first daughter was named Letitia.
Their second and third children were twin girls and one, Emma, married Philip Fissenden - thats the line I'm following.
Can anyone help with this?

Ann Elizabeth Dombrain, Canterbury UK

JohnFerguson20 — 4 Sep 2002 9:09:56 GMT

I am looking for further information on this family.

Ann Eizabeth Dombrain, born 1821, Canterbury, England
Father: John Dombrain, occupation "gentleman"
Mother: Mary Ann Sharp

Ann married George Cook at Thannington (?) Kent, England in 1846.

She died in Melbourne, Australia, in 1876.

Any comment welcome.
thanks,
John Ferguson

GGGrandmother Sarah Ann MUNDAY born 1846 Biddenden

YolandaDean — 24 Dec 2004 6:49:41 GMT

I believe her father was George MUNDAY born abt 1801 at Biddenden. If I am correct, she had about 15 brothers and sisters. She was briefly married to an Albert Hills but became widowed and went on to marry Thomas GREENGROW. She definately had a brother Samuel MUNDAY b abt 1845, Biddenden, Kent. In the 1871 Census Sarah Ann Hills as a widow is recorded as being at her brother Samuel's home with his wife Elizabeth and his children George, John and Louisa Munday. Do any of these names sound familiar to you? I am stuck. There seems to be quite a few Munday's in the area!

I believe her bros and sisters were:

Emma, chr 28 Apr 1833 at Biddenden
George chr 28 Apr 1833 " "
Betsy chr 9 Oct 1836 " "
Thomas chr 7 Jan 1837 " "
John chr 27 Aug 1840 " "
Ann chr 27 Aug 1840 " "
Russell chr 27 Aug 1840 " "
William chr 4 Jan 1841 " "
Eliza chr 29 Jan 1843 " "
Samuel chr 19 Nov 1843 " "
David chr 13 Jul 1845 " "
(Sarah Ann chr 27 Sep 1846 at Biddenden)
Alfred chr 29 Oct 1848 at Biddenden
Albert chr 9 Feb 1851 " "
Moses chr 29 Aug 1852 " "
James b abt 1854, Biddenden Kent.

All of these names have made my mind boggle, and I have ducked tracing this line, but now I am eager to get to the roots and piece my Mundays' together! Can anyone help me! Pretty Please. email me at : yolanda_dean@hotmail.com. much appreciated. Merry Christmas to you all.

CARDEN, Hannah

Littleford2007 — 11 Sep 2008 10:19:13 GMT

Looking for more information on Hannah Mary Carden, b. 3 Oct 1821 in Romsey, Hampshire, England and d. May 1871 in Tonbridge Wells, Kent, England. She was married to Henry Brigden, b. abt 1823. They were married in 1847 in England and had nine children (I have all their info).

I have the 1861 and 1871 Census reports.

Her parents were John Carden, Jr. and Mary Ann Moody.

Would anyone have the date of death for her and where she's buried??

Any information would be greatly appreciated :)

Thank You!

Capt John Hall of Blackheath/Greenwich approx 1770/1850

douglascvernon — 12 Sep 2008 2:33:11 GMT

Seek any & all info (BMD,burial site) of above. Capt Hall was, in the last chapter of his career at sea, captain of merchant ship "Lady Blackwood" engaged in Bengal/Calcutta to Mexico/Chile trade from about 1820-1830. In December 1838 he was living in Home Cottage in Blackheath (now #18 Blackheath Park) an attractive Georgian house built in 1824. An extract from his ships log appears in Alexander Forbes book, History of Upper & Lower California, published in London, 1839. In 1840 "LadyBlackwood" was sold to the Campbell family in Sydney and she sailed as a whaler 'til about 1860 when, I believe, she was wrecked on the coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. If YOU know someone who is familiar with Greenwich area history please have them conact me. I live in California. douglascvernon@yahoo.com THANK YOU.

KENNETT and ANDREWS ancestors in Thanet, Kent

michconn39 — 9 Sep 2008 3:40:14 GMT

I am researching the KENNETT and ANDREWS families (Isle of Thanet) and I'm interested in hearing from anyone who is researching the same families.

amy laura b PRENTICE

den160 — 11 Sep 2008 8:32:04 GMT

Born Fulham Sept qtr 1877 . Looking for possible marriage after 1902 or whereabouts from this date.
Known to have been in Sevenoaks Kent 1901 (servant)
Parents were John Prentice and Louisa GOVE married 1848 Southwark.She was the youngest of 9 children mainly born Kensington.London.

Coastguards in Kent

MelPhillips79 — 10 Sep 2008 7:10:49 GMT

Hi I have been researching my ancestors and one in particular is Thomas Phillips (or Philips) from Cheltenham b. 1811 app. I have tracked him to Seasalter, Blean sometime around 1839 onwards for a bit and Whitstable. He is listed as being a Coast Guard. By 1871 he is a Greenwich Pensioner which I believe is Coast Guard related. I was wondering if anyone had any information about the Coast Guards about that time in particular in Kent and even any specific information relating to Thomas?

Many thanks
Melanie

1901 Census Look-Up Request

maskin55 — 10 Sep 2008 1:10:13 GMT

Hi,

Please may I request a 1901 census look-up for Gladys Cape born Woolwich, Kent in 1899 ?

Many thanks,
maskin

Osborn/Osborne

angiec19671 — 9 Sep 2008 11:35:01 GMT

Looking for Osborn....Solomon Osborn in Asheford Kent, died in 1810.....who was his wife? Anybody looking for the same person? His daughter was Sarah Osborn.

1891/1901 Census Look-Up Please

topaz00511 — 9 Sep 2008 11:47:21 GMT

Would somebody kindly look up the following person for me please:

Bertie William Cape born 1872/1873 Islington

Many thanks,

Kent BMD Query

akings02 — 30 Jul 2008 5:45:29 GMT

Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know how I would be best to find a death in Kent around the Strood area between 1918-1928. I'd like to find the death John Michael Sullivan also known as John George or George John Sullivan b.1858 in Kent.
I'm just not sure what's avaliable when I don't know the exact date of death, is there an index available to buy?
Thanks, Aileen.

Seeking Info re: "The Barracks" Northgate Canterbury (1881)

Christine Llewellin — 30 Nov 2003 7:41:39 GMT

Can anyone tell me, or point me in the right direction to find out the regiment that was based at "The Barracks" during the 1881 census, as my g-g-grandparents were there at that time. My g-g-grandfather was a Private soldier "William Hayden" and they had been in India during 1876 where my g-grandmother was born. I would be grateful for any help as we have so much info with this small but important bit missing.

Possible to check occupancy for an address in Kent?

jr_jameson_au — 4 Sep 2008 1:47:31 GMT

I'm trying to determine who lived at 22 and 25 Maxim Road Crayford, over the years 1914 to 1940.

Are there electoral rolls that might help, and if so how do I access them? Anything else that might give a clue?

TIA ... John

P.S. being based in Sydney, I have access to quite a few Australian sources, and I'm more than happy to search these as a return favour if anyone is interested.

Miriam FROST, dau of Lord Edward LATTER (of Kent)

Katzby — 24 Mar 2003 9:14:58 GMT

Searching for information on Mariam Latter, daughter of Lord Edward Latter and family. Miriam marrid John D. Frost.

1851~1861 census

benbow500 — 2 Sep 2008 6:06:04 GMT

Hi

I am trying to find a Tryphena Chapman on the 1851 census aged 3 yrs with her parents in Crayford.Would also like to find her on the 1861 census and to see where her parents were born.

Many thanks in advance...john

William Watson

Mike Taylor — 1 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for decendants of William Watson and Francis Taylor. Frances was born in High Holden, Kent. I believe that William was also born in Kent. Frances was born to Stephen Taylor and Polhill Powell bef. Jun. 11,1837.

Frances & William were married in High Holden on May 23,1857 and later moved to Dover. They had two known children who were both born in Dover.

Frederick b.abt.1870
Horace b. abt. 1875

Rowland & Olive PEPPER (nee CHEESEMAN): 1920s Lydden

mandyshill1 — 4 Sep 2008 5:31:47 GMT

I am trying to trace any information on my Grt Grandparent Rowland and Olive (nee Cheeseman) Pepper. They lived in Lydden, Kent, UK in the 1920's. Rowland was a carpenter and master undertaker and they lived in Church Lane, Lydden. They had a daughter Stella (my grandmother) who was born 1924 Rowland died 3mths either side of her birth. I would grateful to anyone who can help me find out more about them. Thanks Mandy

albert andrew j bigg(s)

underseadiver — 29 Aug 2008 10:26:21 GMT

I am trying to track down any information on the above named gentleman, he lodged with my grandmother and her mother in colchester until he died, i have evidencethat shuggests his mother was called rosena may wigginton, and he was born in 1908 in sheepey kent, he served with the RASC in the second world war and iw ould be interested to hear from anyone who has information about him or who knew him.

Bexley same as Crayford?

jr_jameson_au — 3 Apr 2008 10:36:40 GMT

I have a birth registration where the location of birth is given as "14 South View Cottages, Bexley" and the residence of the mother is given as "14 South View Cottages, Crayford".

Can I safely assume the two locations are one and the same dwelling?

Thanks ... John

Street directory for Kent 1939

jr_jameson_au — 28 Aug 2008 2:31:32 GMT

Need a street look-up favour.

I have a 1939 death certificate for the Erith sub-district which gives the address as "25 Maxim Road, Bexley, Kent" and I'm not sure if this is the Maxim Road in Crayford or the Maxim Road in Erith :-(

Does sks have access to a street directory who could check that both streets existed in 1939? It looks as if the Maxim Road in Crayford has been swallowed up in recent times but may have still existed in 1939. And the Maxim Road in Erith today looks too short to have a number 25.

Many thanks ... John.

Harry & Catterina With Daughters Lilian & Florence, At 107 Windmill Lane, Deptford, Greenwich. 1901 Census

Bryn_R_H_Lewis — 28 Aug 2008 5:42:51 GMT

SEEKING DESCENDANTS OF THE KING FAMILY :- Harry & Catterina With Daughters Lilian & Florence, At 107 Windmill Lane, Deptford, Greenwich. 1901 Census

I am looking for any descendants of the following

There must be someone out there

Harry may have been my G/Grandfather's (David King) brother

1901 ref: RG13/525 Folio 20
Harry King Head 26 b Deptford, London...Stoker, railway
Catterina King Wife 25 b Finsbury, London
Lilian King Dau 2 b Deptford, London
Florence King Dau 1 b Deptford, London
107, Windmill Lane, Deptford St Paul London
Reg Dist: Greenwich

John H. & Rose A. Webb at 27 Trafalgar Grove, Greenwich - 1901 Census

Bryn_R_H_Lewis — 28 Aug 2008 5:41:26 GMT

SEEKING DESCENDANTS OF THE WEBB FAMILY - Maria R & Eliza Webb at 107 Roan Street, Greenwich - John H. & Rose A. Webb at 27 Trafalgar Grove, Greenwich - 1901 Census

Looking for info on family WEBB

Maria R (age 57) and daughter Eliza (aged 14) RG 13/536 Page 36 – St Paul, Greenwich
107 Roan Street, Greenwich

AND John H (age 26) & Rose A (age 28) RG13/539 Page 10 – St Alphage, Greenwich
27 Trafalgar Grove, Greenwich

Maria may have been my G Grandmother’s half sister
My G/Grandmother was Louisa Maria Webb – she married a David King - he died in 1912 – then she married a Mr Robins he died in 1918

Maria R & Eliza Webb at 107 Roan Street, Greenwich - 1901 Census

Bryn_R_H_Lewis — 28 Aug 2008 5:40:05 GMT

William John Davies (or Davis) born around 1832

MaggieGoodman90 — 28 Aug 2008 3:22:31 GMT

Married around 1850 to an Eliza.......
They had seven children.

Anyone know this family or have some clue?

Thank you.
Maggie

Goodwin, Goodban, Goodband Kent

nicolasaunders6 — 6 Jul 2007 8:10:01 GMT

Anybody who is researching any of these names in the Stone, dartford area of kent, Please contact me as i have some very interesting information and would be interested in hearing from anybody with further information for this family

nicola.saunders6@btopenworld.com

regards

Nicki

Norris Richard Ing/Edith Elizabeth Walker

Valerie Ing — 25 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Norris Richard Ing married Edith Elizabeth Walker at Dover Kent in 1890...children were Ethel, Arthur Norris, Daisy Olive, Leonard Henry (who married Benita Muriel Lockyer in Canterbury Kent on 28/8/1927)Doris May and Herbert John Lorraine...any help would be most welcome

Goodsell and Cornford family and spouses from Kent area

KarenKozak27 — 26 Aug 2008 4:36:31 GMT

Am looking for any information on the Goodsell family
George Goodsell s/o of William Goodsell was born April 15 1859 Nonington Kent died 1926 in Toronto Canada. He married Jane Emily Cornford d/o William Cornford Sarah Millgate on May 27 1882. Jane was born June 13 1862 Birchington Kent.
died 1925 Toronto Ontario Canada.
there children are as follows- Rose Goodsell born 1883 in Throwley Kent- married Frederick Hammond.
Beatrice Goodsell born 1884 Milton-next-Sittingbourne Kent, married Edward Plewis there son Edward Stanley born 1901 Allhallows Kent, married Florence Parry in Australia, they had a son William Edward Plewis born in 1940 Australia.
Bessie Plewis born in Allhallows (Stoke)Kent married Arthur Shearman.
Edna Plewis born 1913 Allhallows.
William George Goodsell born 1885 Milton-next-Sittingbourne and died 1922 married Elizabeth Hardcastle on July 1909
Olive Goodsell born 1887 Milton next Sittingbourne and died 1926 Salt Lake city Utah, married William George Doe in 1909 in Brigham City Utah.
Ralph Goodsell born 1889 Elmley Sheppey Kent and died May 1964 married Alice Pope in 1912
Margaret Goodsell born 1891 Brents Faversham and died 1949 Toronto Ontairo, she married James Begley in 1912 in Toronto and had 2 children James and Hattie Begley ( James and Margaret were my great Aunt and Uncle).
Lillian Goodsell born 1893 Milton next sittingbourne and died 1981 she married Alfred Brown in 1916.
Charles Goodsell born Nov 1897 Bobbing Kent died 1963 married Dorothy Shepard 1925.
Gwendolyn Goodsell born 1899 Milton next sittingbourne died 1919 she married Floyd Mathers in 1916.
Ruby Goodsell born 1901 in Rochester Allhallows, married Floyd Mathers in 1919 and she died in 1983 in Orilla Ontairo, Canada.
Any help or more information on this family and even new family would be appricated. thanks Karen

ROBSINSON in Chatham Kent

novocastrian1961 — 17 Aug 2008 6:55:08 GMT

I am currently researching a family line for a potential historical documentary for BBC TV but have hit something of a barrier and am hoping someone might be able to help.

I am trying to trace living descendants of EDWARD GEORGE ROBINSON. He was a master mariner, born Sunderland 1834, died Sunderland 1931.
One of his family lines leads to Kent.

His youngest child GEORGE ROBINSON, was born in Sunderland 1871. He married Alice Herring on 01/11/1890. They had 3 children.
MARGARET ROBINSON was born in 1891 in Sunderland but died the following year.
GEORGE ROBINSON was born in 1895 in Sunderland and
ALICE ROBINSON was born in 1898 in Chatham, Kent.

According to the 1901 Census and Alice’s birth certificate it seems GEORGE ROBINSON was a shipwright and had taken work at the Royal Naval Dockyard in Chatham. I can find no records after 1901. The local council archive says the electoral registers around that period have not survived.
The Dockyard informs me most of the records for this period have also not been kept.

I seem to have run out of options and ideas so if anyone can help I would be very grateful.

Chris Jackson

ARSCOTT

pclimenson — 14 Aug 2004 9:19:52 GMT

Searching for Edwin ARSCOTT of Aylesford, Kent in 1850's circa.

GRIFFITHS of Whitstable, Kent

kit_withers — 24 Aug 2008 12:44:33 GMT

Hi folks

I have put my GRIFFITHS family of Whitstable, Kent up at
http://www.geocities.com/kitwnz/griffiths/griffiths.html

It connects to
http://www.geocities.com/kitwnz/iddenden/iddenden.html
and
http://www.geocities.com/kitwnz/lawson/lawson.html

Suggestions appreciated

Kit WITHERS in NZ kitw"att"slingshot.co.nz

Chatham Naval Memorial

Hetshepsuit — 24 Aug 2008 10:38:49 GMT

Hello. I am looking for volunteers to take some photographs of particular names noted at the Chatham Naval Memorial in Kent, England.

In particular, I am looking for the following:
Able Seaman Victor John Clews (unk-29 Jun 1940), Royal Navy,
Note: C/SSX 21474 (I have no idea what that means), Plot 35 1.

Although this particular name is a shot in the dark for me regarding my own family history, I am also interested in engaging the interest of others who might be willing to take photographs and submit them to findagrave.com. Normally, within the US, that is, volunteers living near particular cemeteries would accept requests to visit the cemetery and snap photos of requested gravesites, tombstones, etc. I, myself, visit cemeteries when I travel to assist with this effort. However, for the sites listed outside the US there is no such system.

If you are interested, please visit findagrave.com for more information. If there is a similary preservatory site for England's cemeteries, i would greatly appreciate knowing.

http://www.findagrave.com

Many thanks!

1861 Census~Laura Horton

benbow500 — 23 Aug 2008 7:55:54 GMT

Hello all

I would like to find a Laura Horton aged about 2/3 yrs in
Loose nr maidstone with her parents and siblings if any.

Many thanks for any info in return....john

Paddicks from Kent

Janice_Hoover — 12 Jan 2003 7:48:35 GMT

William Paddick married Philadelphia (surname unknown) possibly around 1792 as a daughter Sarah was born in Burghfield. Other children born Kent include Maria, Peter, Harriett, Henry, James, Timothy. Henry and James migrated to South Australia before 1841. I am searching for info on William's children left in England and information on the mother Philadelphia. Did some migrate to USA? Henry married Maria Craddock Nov 1933. Looking for her parents.

BLISS family in Kent - Rochester look-up request.

cispt2 — 2 Aug 2008 4:27:53 GMT

My BLISS line in Australia began with George BLISS, born in Rochester, KENT around 1819. I'm not sure exactly how large the town is, but if anyone has baptism registers for Rochester his baptism record would be greatly appreciated.

He was tried/sentenced at theKent Quarter Sessions on 3 January 1839, given a life sentence. He'd previously spent 2 months in gaol.

I'd be pleased to hear from anyone else working on the BLISS family in Kent.

Webster Bennett & Brotheridge

sheaha — 7 Jul 2008 6:44:31 GMT

Looking for information about parents of Maryanne Bennett, born 1830, Kent England and married Thomas Shirley 1 July 1849 in London England.

Her father is Charles Webster Bennett (Grocer) and mother is Jane Brotheridge. They were married 11 Feb 1827 in Shoreditch London. I'm looking for information of siblings to Mary Ann and possible birth dates/information of Charles or Jane.

Any information would be helpful...

VELVICK: pre 1827 Tenterden Area

Bev Velvick Zuerlein — 6 Oct 2003 3:41:59 GMT

Researching the VELVICK family which had much history
in the Tenterden, Kent area. My line imigrated to the USA
in 1827. Have much American research and would love to
share with other Velvicks...so far all seem to be related.

Andrew Shrubsall MARTIN: bn 1869 Kent > 1908 Canada

june — 6 Sep 2003 9:19:15 GMT

Looking for relatives. Born in Kent in 1869. Came to Canada 1908. Wife Fanny Bartlett (born in Ireland)

Hedges/Boswell ancestry Chatham/Rochester

joycecampbell118 — 16 Mar 2007 2:24:53 GMT

Grandfather Henry Hedges, sometimes known as Carter-Hedges,
married Margaret Boswell. Unable to find her birth certificate? Henry might of been in Maidstone prison.Both born in 1892?

Sarah Marsh Born 1800/1 Kent

juliageenie — 17 Aug 2008 7:19:48 GMT

I am looking for information on Sarah Marsh born 1800/1801 Barham/Wingham. She was married to William Bailey, they had a son John c1824 married Jane Shepherd 1846 - Son William
B1848 married Charlotte Ann Jordan 1870. Their son Ernest Robert Bailey B1885 was my grandfather. They all come from the Kent area. I am trying to find out anything I can on Sarah and William, any help would be appreciated
regards
Julia Deane

Theophila NEWSON: married 1847 Greenwich

HARRYROBERTS60 — 17 Oct 2006 11:19:28 GMT

THEOPHILA NEWSON WAS MARRIED AT GREENWICH IN THE JULY-SEPTEMBER QT. OF 1847 VOL. NUMBER V PAGE NUMBER 329. WHO DID SHE MARRY ?

Richard &Sarah Harlow & son James

MOHara6261 — 27 Jun 2001 3:03:45 GMT

Richard & Sarah (Martin) Harlow are my GGG Grandparents. Descending as follows:
Richard Harlow b. June 8, 1802 England
m. Sarah Martin b. July 11, 1804 England

James Harlow b. August 1, 1828 Kent
m. Gratia (Gracie) Campbell b.? d. 1873
Married in Ithaca, Gratiot Co., Michigan

Harry Harlow b. March 27, 1868 Gratiot Co.?
m. Vianna Richardson b. July 3, 1875 Gratiot Co.
Married October 29, 1891

Marjorie Marie Harlow b. October 12, 1911 Gratiot Co.
m. Earl Russell Thum b. April 12, 1911 Gratiot Co.
Married April 12, 1931

Would appreciate more info on Richard, Sarah & James. I have the other children of Richard & Sarah & a history from James on down and can share it with all that respond. Thanks! Michelle

Petts/ Garwood family history

allisonpetts — 17 Aug 2008 3:22:32 GMT

Hello!

I'm looking for any information on Petts and Garwood families located in the Ramsgate/Thanet area.

I know that this is a very broad topic, but I am trying to search back as far as possible, so any information would be very helpful.

Thank you!

RICE

teddybear441 — 25 Jul 2008 7:58:25 GMT

I am trying to round out the family of Samuel Rice, B 16.4.1841 M Eleanor Russell B 10.9.1845 Dover Kent, His father was John & Mother Mary Jackson Their daughter Annie was my husbands Grandmother she left Liverpool with her husband & family & went to Australia around 1912. this is all I have I cannot find their fam, also would like to know parents of John & Mary if possible.

Marriage in Episcopal Church at Canterbury and Births in Woolwich.

JDJames89 — 18 Aug 2008 1:04:35 GMT

Hey everyone, I'm trying to find more information on a set of my ancestors that, according to one of their daughters' obituaries, were married Oct 14, 1807 in the Episcopal Church at Canterbury. The couple was Thomas Mooney (from county Derry, Ireland) and Mary Care (who was most likely a local). They had four children in Kent: Ann (Mooney) Gustav, Charlotte Mooney, Thomas Mooney Jr. and Elizabeth (Mooney) Malott. Thomas and Charlotte died in infancy. Ann was born August 2, 1808 in Woolwich, Kent, England and Elizabeth was born Novemebr 9, 1810 in Woolwich, Kent, England. If anyone could help me out with any information or records on these people (I think church records would be most helpful), I would be extrememely thankful.

BEF

tabbzter — 14 Aug 2008 6:43:40 GMT

I have found a branch of my family tree,where all the dob's are preceded by BEF.

Can anyone please help me as to what this refers to ?

Many thanks

SERCHING HARDEN FAMILY FROM KENT?

ONY44 — 13 Aug 2008 5:43:41 GMT

Hi, does anyone have any information on the HARDEN family, mainly from Kent. We know some were born on SHEPPEY, some in MEDWAY, KENT and others from ESSEX.
Any information would be much appreciated thanks.

Ony

CONSTSABLE/CRUIKSHANK

volim — 15 Aug 2008 12:25:02 GMT

Hello there

I wonder if some kind soul would be able to look up marriage in parish records for me please.

My maternal great-grandfather's sister was Elizabeth Cruikshank and she was born in the March qtr. 1847 in Sevenoaks.

She married William Constable in the December quarter 1871 in Sevenoaks, but by the 1881 census she is shown as a widow and living with her children Laura (born about 1865 before her marriage to William), William James, Alice, Alfred and Ellen and her mother Ann Cruikshank, at 158 High Street, Sevenoaks.

I have all of the information about my Cruikshank family but am having difficulty finding out where William Constable was born, or who his father/parents were.

The only reference I can find that might fit the bill is a William Constable serving as 3rd engineer on the Alalaga Vessel in Freshwater, Isle of Wight.

Does anyone have access to parish records who could look up the marriage for me and let me know the name of William's father. Elizabeth's father was William Cruikshank, who will show as "deceased". on the marriage document as William Cruikshank died in the June qtr. 1870 in Sevenoaks and presumably is buried there.

I live in West Yorkshire so I'm unable to search parish records and, as a pensioner, sending for searches and certificates can be very costly. Any help at all would be very much appreciated.

I would be very pleased to solve this mystery so that I can fill in the details, as all I have at the moment is his name.

Thank you for taking the time to read my message.

Brenda.

Researching SILK Family in Thanet (1800s)

Penny Humphries — 17 Mar 2003 6:56:10 GMT

Charles Silk believed son of James Silk and Sarah (nee Hollands) born 1793 died 1870 landlord of Wheatsheaf Tavern in St Peters in 1820-30s . Searching for any details about James and Sarah or Charles' siblings. Or Charles children Emma 1820, John ?1815, Maria, Charles and James William