Calver - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: George Calver

carolinebedingham — 2011-05-17 16:44:08Z

Hi is your George originally from the Wortwell - waveney valley Calver's which are my family...Thanks Caroline

John William Calver

LHGoldberg — 2011-01-09 15:49:28Z

My name is Les Goldberg. I live in Maryland, USA. I am looking for information on my mother’s family – Calver. My great grandfather was John William Calver – born 1835 in Scotland and died in 1896 in Port Perry, Ontario - Canada. His father was Charles Calver born ~ 1803. I believe John’s mother was Mary Jobson born 1807.
Any information would be appreciated. You can reach me at lesgoldberg@cs.com

Calver Family - Essex

iancalver — 2010-08-26 21:51:07Z

I'm looking for any members of the Calver family in Essex. There are links to the surnames Rumble, Buswell, Passfield, Thurgood and Bunton, all in the Essex area.

My gUncle William Calver died aged 34. during his life he married Winifred who gave birth to a still born child named Barry. Following the death of William it seems she moved to the Isle of Wight where she died in 1993.

My Grandfather is Reginald S Calver who was the youngest of 13 children. My Grandmother was Kathleen Doheny who was born in Kilkenny, Ireland.

If anyone has any information i'd greatly appreciate it.

George Calver

cbhn101 — 2010-01-16 07:32:43Z

I'm looking for information on George Calver the astronomer from Ipswitch died in 1927.Hes my Great Grandfather and had a wife named Hannah.

Re: Calver - Great Barton & Fornham St Martin

galaventures — 2009-08-11 16:47:01Z

Steve, My Calvers were in Banham, Norfolk since at least 1735 (based on Parish records). There are numerous descendants of Robert Calver (1816, Banham) and Henry Calver (1848, Banham)now living in the US in Ohio, New Jersey, Washington DC and Massachusetts. I am very interested in learning more about the Calvers from Derbyshire who moved to Suffolk and tying the family history together.

Any and all info is of interest.
Barbara McDonald

Ellen (Nellie) May Calver

CaroleHarper57 — 2009-07-26 16:57:09Z

I am trying to find out about my great great aunt Ellen, b. 1891 in Mildenhall, Suffolk to Charles and Mary Calver. Mary (Dedman) died and Charles married Charlotte Thompson. When Charles died in 1901, Ellen and my grandmother, Alice Phoebe, were separated and sent to live with relatives. My grandmother went to live with an uncle in Burton on Trent, but I don't know what happened to Ellen. I would appreciate any information.

Carole Harper

Re: Calver - Great Barton & Fornham St Martin

ancest164 — 2009-02-06 11:18:45Z

Steve, thanks for replying to my message.

You can find out whether we share 19th century links at the LostCousins site - my 19th century Calver relatives have been entered there, and many of my Calver cousins are members. If there are any connections we'll be matched automatically.

I was interested to hear your story about the name having come from Derbyshire (there's a lovely photo of me posing in front of the village sign, so I hope it is true!). Whilst some of the books on surnames have linked the surname with the village I've never before seen an explanation of how it got from Derbyshire to Suffolk, and so have tended to go along with the alternative theory that it comes from the Suffolk word for a small hill on which cattle graze.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Peter

Re: Calver - Great Barton & Fornham St Martin

scalver1 — 2009-02-05 20:02:40Z

The Calver family is very extensive in Suffolk as you probably know. I have records for the area described, what names do you have for the 19th century.

You are also probably aware that we are descended from one family that moved to Suffolk in the 13th century from Derbyshire having taken their name from the village near Derbyshire
Best regards
Steve Calver.

Re: CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

onogiles — 2008-06-07 17:46:59Z

Many thanks for this information Kind regards Edwina

Re: CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

johnmannca — 2008-06-06 23:59:08Z

As far as I know, Lindsey was the only one of Charles' children to return to North America and he, with his entire family, settled in the Hamilton, Ontario area. According to burial records, my grandmother, Lottie, was the only daughter to marry. George and William both married but only William had children.His children are still in the Hamilton, Burlington area of Ontario.

Calver Familly, likely Suffolk area

rpc19811 — 2008-04-13 23:57:59Z

Hi there am very new to this and am so starting from my geneeration and working back, there is very little know in my familly about our background so anything would be great.
My father Paul was an only child of Douglas CALVER and Vera (Daisy) CALVER who were from the Ipswich / Felixstowe area. I know Doug was one of many kids but really dont know anything else at this stage...anything would be a help

Thanks all

Rich Calver

Re: CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

johnmannca — 2008-02-14 18:01:23Z

Lindsey Calver is my ggrandfather and Henry George is my g uncle. Family legend says that Lindsey's entire family came at the same time including Carla and their 6 children, including my grandmother Lottie Maria. I cannot find any arrival records other than those for Lindsey and Henry George. A mystery.

Re: Calver family Wortwell/'Norfolk Suffolk areas

piers143 — 2007-05-14 17:03:50Z

Thank you for the offer. My Calvers seem to be centered around Essex.

My g g grandfather was Arthur Calver, born abt. 1843 in Colchester. He became a teacher in the West Ham area of London, living in Forest Gate and was also a big noise in the Masonic world.

His father was James Miller Calver, born abt. 1815, also in Colchester and was a carver and gilder.

James Miller Calver married Mary Ann Page 6th October 1836 at Holy Trinity, Colchester. The marriage certificate gives his father's name as James and his occupation as Publican.

He had 2 other sons, James William (b. abt 1839, also a carver and gilder) and Thomas (b. abt 1840, who became a printer).

If any of this rings bells with your other Calver contacts, please feel free to put them in touch and give them any information I have.

Regards,
Piers Forrest.

Re: Calver family Wortwell/'Norfolk Suffolk areas

caropott1 — 2007-05-14 16:35:03Z

Thanks Piers..

I have found this family to be my great grandfathers cousins etc..they all lived in the same street in adjacent houses.I f I can help you with any research as I have Calver contacts in a number of areas of the UK..

Regards
Caroline

Re: Calver family Wortwell/'Norfolk Suffolk areas

piers143 — 2007-05-13 21:17:27Z

It's only taken 3 years for a reply, but...

While looking for some other Calvers, I found the following entry in the England 1881 Census:

Name: James F. Calver
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1871
Relation: Son
Mother's name: Sarah
Gender: Male
Where born: Wortwell, Norfolk, England

Civil parish: Wortwell
County/Island: Norfolk
Country: England

Street address: Bungay Rd
[...]
Registration district: Depwade
Sub-registration district: Harleston
[...]
Household Members: Name Age
Elizabeth Calver 20
James F. Calver 10
Sarah Calver 34
Sarah Calver 18

I hope this helps.
Regards,
Piers Forrest

Re: CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

ycaso77 — 2007-05-11 19:00:10Z

If you need the England census info for Linsley and his family let me know.

Re: CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

onogiles — 2007-05-11 17:28:29Z

YOU ARE WONDERFUL THANK YOU SO MUCH .i HAVE THE FAMILY BACK HERE FROM 1881 ONWARDS. THE INFORMATION OF LYNDSEY CHARLES IS MARVELLOUS. MANY THANKS EDWINA

Re: CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

ycaso77 — 2007-05-11 16:41:02Z

earliest info I found was the 1881 England census

134 Wherstead Road St. Mary Stoke Ipswich Suffolk
Charles Calver b. 1840 Woodbridge,Suffolk d. 1901 Ipswich
Charlotte b. 1838 Upton, Norfolk
Lyndsey Charles b. 1868 Toronto,Canada
Nelson George b. 1869 Michigan,US
Arthur b. 1878 Ipswich, Suffolk
Wesley b. 1880 Ipswich, Suffolk

There's also an immigration record for Lyndsey Charles-

S.S. Cymric departed Liverpool 10 April 1912
arrived Portland, Maine U.S. 19 April 1912
Lyndsey Charles Calver b. 1868 Canadian
Henry George Calver son b. England
final destination Toronto, Canada

Seems they still had family or business interests in Toronto
Hope this helps.

CALVER FAMILY MICHIGAN U.S.A.

onogiles — 2007-05-11 14:42:12Z

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON THE CALVER FAMILY.
CHARLES AND CHARLOTTE BOTH BORN IN ENGLAND.

THEY HAD A SON LINDSEY C BORN 1867 IN CANADA
THEN NELSON BORN MICHIGAN U.S.A. 1869

ANY HELP VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. EDWINA

CALVER/WILKINS

AWilkinsHa6714 — 2004-06-17 20:56:33Z

Unknown Calver married Thomas Wilkins 18Feb 1807. Trying to find out if this is a connection to my Wilkins Genealogy.
Don't know the first name of Ms Calver. Need help.
Thank-You,
Ann

Calver family Wortwell/'Norfolk Suffolk areas

caropott151 — 2004-03-07 12:07:10Z

Please contact with any details of above family.

Re: Calver Family

caropott199 — 2004-03-03 23:25:39Z

My grandfather was Robert Calver from Wortwell, married Vera Flatt .Do you have info...please contact.

Calver's from Bedfield Suffolk area

Noeleen_mann — 2004-02-10 02:06:55Z

I am looking for information on

Joseph Calver born 17?? who married Frances Chambers
they have one child that i know of Chrystal (christine) Plant Calver born 1808.
I think there must be more children i just have not found them.

would love to find out where the Plant came from as it is past down my family tree.

any information would be greatfully recived.

regards
Noeleen

Re: Calver Family

2004-02-05 21:06:30Z

Beverley,

My 4G-grandfather, James Smith, married Elizabeth Calver in Beccles in 1819. She came from Broome, Norfolk, according to the marriage record. That's the only information I have on her - there were no parents names on the record.

Any relation?

Calver Family

2004-02-04 08:27:58Z

Looking for any information regarding Calver family in Beccles, Ringsfield and surrounding areas. Also I have a lot of information regarding the Calver's from Halesworth, Wortwell. So I have been told, there were two brothers one settled in Ringsfield and the other in Halesworth and my husband is part of the Ringsfield side.

Any information appreciated.

Calver/Stangroom

L_Pidgen — 2003-06-28 12:56:09Z

I am looking for information on an Annie Amelia Stangroom. She married a Robert Brown (a sweet manufacturer) but we cannot find a wedding certificate. My Grandfather Bertie Oxley Brown was born 30th May 1913 and was her son. We have found his birth certificate where her surname is stated as 'CALVER' but my Grandfather always gave her maiden name as 'Stangroom' and we have found some of his brothers birth certficates where her name is listed as Stangroom. We have a death certficate for her: she died 19th Jan 1951 in Great Yarmouth.

Calver - Great Barton & Fornham St Martin

petercalver — 2003-05-12 18:23:08Z

I am interested in contacting anyone else who is researching the Calver family who lived near Bury St Edmunds during the 19th century (and earlier) in the parishes of Great Barton and Fornham St Martin. I also have some research into the Calver family of nearby Stanton and Pakenham, although I have yet to find any connection with my branch of the family. Thanks!

CALVER - DREW

2003-03-23 07:05:13Z

I am searching for the marriage of a William Calver and Selina Drew possibly in the mid 1800's in themiddlesex area. They had a son John born in Marylebone in 1860.

calver -john

2002-09-20 09:58:06Z

geraldine, please contct me at my e-mail address,
my john was actually born in Marylebone, but there could be a connection. There seems to be alot of John's whom were all related.
Yours Glynis

Re: CALVER - JOHN

dcalver1 — 2002-09-19 17:58:17Z

My grandfather was John Calver and he was born about then in Ipswich England.

CALVER - OF MARYLEBONE

gmcalver — 2002-05-13 06:04:53Z

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON THE SIBLINGS OF JOHN CALVER & MARTHA PERRY. ESPCIALLY LENA BORN 1882, DIED 1974 IN ENFIELD.

CALVER - JOHN

gmcalver — 2002-05-06 08:54:14Z

married a martha perry 1979
wishing to know parents and birthdate of john
born around 1859/60