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Descendants of Walter JEFFS & Annie GLOVER

mjwoolgar — 2013-03-10 21:54:57Z

I am seeking the descendants of Walter JEFFS born 30 Aug 1899 in St. Helen's, Lancs who married Annie GLOVER in 1920. Walter JEFFS and his family settled in the Worthing area of West Sussex around 1933 and they lived at 100 Sompting Road. Walter, Annie and their son Ronald emigrated aboard the “Largs Bay” for a voyage from Southampton to Sydney, Australia on 13 Nov 1947.

Walter & Annie JEFFS had three sons:

Norman - born 30 Oct 1918 who was killed in action in WW2 aboard HMS Hood on 24 May 1941;

Walter (Junior) - born 1921 who emigrated to Queensland, Australia aboard the ‘Oronsay’ from London on 22 Apr 1939 when he was aged 17. At that time, he was living at 20 Browning Road, Worthing. He subsequently lived at Dalrymple Heights, Mackay, Queensland. I believe that he married Ilma Anzac TRONSON between 1943 and 1949 and that the couple had a daur, Diane Norma JEFFS.

Ronald - born 18 Dec 1925 in St. Helen's also served in the Royal Navy in WW2, but aboard HMS Resource (Stoker 1st Class P/KX602613). After emigrating to Australia in 1947, he married Moira MUNRO on 4 Aug 1951 in Albert Street Methodist Church, Brisbane.

Walter JEFFS (Snr) and his wife Annie GLOVER died in 1981 and 1974 respectively in Bundaberg, Queensland.

If anyone has a link to any of the above, will they please contact me by E-mail to woolgar@one-name.org ?

Marion Woolgar

Re: JEFFS FAMILIES - ENGLAND - AUS and NZ

ngaireharris — 2013-02-28 07:31:26Z

Hi yes emmanual jeffs arrived nz on ballochmyle in 1874 with his wife ann son william , charles daugthers cathrine and my gt gt gt gt grandmother mary elizabeth my email n_harris@xtra.co.nz
Ngaire

Re: PLEASE HELP!

ricanne2012 — 2013-01-03 04:23:42Z

Just seen your message on board. My connection to Charles Jeffs/Charlie Wilkins is through Susannah Trehearn. If you have a look at my ancestry page (ricanne2012) you will find quite a bit og info on all the jeffs families. Hope to hear from you. Any help i can give ,let me know. My email is ricanne2012@hotmail.com.
Richard Trehearn Jones.

Re: jonas jeffs

andrewjod — 2012-10-26 07:04:01Z

Hi Carol, I have got to the same point but was thinking that the mother was probably a convict.Thanks. Jo

Re: jonas jeffs

carolelmer13 — 2012-10-25 08:27:47Z

Hi the only information i have on her mother is she was brought up by Mary Ann Shears the wife of John Piper there doesnt seem to be any details only that she was born before he was married and to an island woman the rumor has it but other than that not too sure. He had a lot of children to lots of mothers and that is when it gets tricky. There was a book i borrowed from the library and that had the childrens names and womens but that was not really much help and there is not a lot of records from Norfolk Island especially if you were an officer and did not want things known around the place. Not sure if this helps any more questions let me know. Carol

Re: jonas jeffs

LPhelpstead — 2012-10-25 08:27:19Z

Hello - I don't know anything about Sarah I'm afraid. I am a direct descendent of Jonas and his first wife in England. I'm looking for info on Jonas's Australian family. What do you have already on Jonas's background? I may be able to help in return for info on Sarah's family.
Regards
Linda

Re: jonas jeffs

andrewjod — 2012-10-25 05:05:36Z

Hi, I am also a direct descendant of Jonas Jeffs & Fanny Thrupp through Sarah Jane Jeffs. I would appreciate anything on Jonas Jeffs or Sarah Ann Piper. I am particularly looking for Sarah Ann Piper's mother.

Re: jonas jeffs

LPhelpstead — 2012-09-27 10:59:23Z

Hello - I replied to your email address. Did you get it? Mine is linda_jane@btinternet.com We must have a lot of research in common!

Re: jonas jeffs

carolelmer13 — 2012-09-26 05:05:42Z

Hi that is my jonas jeffs too he married Fanny Thrupp and she is a descendant of Captain Piper and i have tons of info on that family. My GGG was there son this is so exciting havent done any family tree for awhile and now not on ancestry as i did not renew my subscription not sure if you can reach me on email address or against rules let me know if you can. Carol

Re: jonas jeffs

LPhelpstead — 2012-09-25 16:28:16Z

I am a direct descendent of a Jonas Jeffs and Elizabeth Lambley [I think!] who married in Weston-sub-Edge, Gloucestershire, England in 1819. He, like your Jonas Jeffs, was sentenced to transportation for life after being found guilty of horse stealing. However, my Jonas married a Fanny Thrupp in Tasmania. Does this ring any bells with you? Jonas Jeffs is an unusual name!

Re: jeffs in worcestershire

AntonyMMM — 2012-06-20 06:59:22Z

Those names don't appear in my research - if there is a connection it will be way back.

I can put our Jeffs family in the Bicester area about 1670.

Re: jeffs in worcestershire

busrinks — 2012-06-19 09:41:05Z

do the names cedric, lorraine, ethel, irene , dennise, carol,
show up in your wife tree, and what is her first name
as she may show up in mine,

Re: jeffs in worcestershire

AntonyMMM — 2012-06-19 08:22:46Z

Then the 1915 marriage will be the correct one, and the marriage certificate would be your starting point to trace the generations back.

Re: jeffs in worcestershire

busrinks — 2012-06-19 08:05:07Z

my dads parents where named william and clara think my nans
surname was passey will check

Re: jeffs in worcestershire

AntonyMMM — 2012-06-19 06:52:16Z

What else do you know about your father - his parents names ?

There is a William A S Jeffs born Worcester in 1920 to parents William and Clara (Passey) who married in Worcester in 1915. If that is the right marriage, getting a copy of the marriage certificate will give their ages and father's names and should then allow you to track them back.

My wife's maternal ancestry is Jeffs - I have traced that line back through N Wales, Yorkshire,London, Hertfordshire and back to the Bicester area in the 17th C - so they moved about a bit.

Antony
Chalfont Research

jeffs in worcestershire

busrinks — 2012-06-18 22:41:09Z

i am trying to trace my family roots in worcestershire
and the midlands my dad was william jeffs born in worcester
uk in 1920

Re: JEFFS, Wm. Hy M. & BROWN, Minnie

mkc36 — 2012-05-16 02:58:24Z

I would like to exchange some info on the Brown/Spoor families. My Great Great Grandfather was Major John Brown
I have many dates of the nine Children of Thomas Brown and Anne Spoor of Newcastle Upon Tyne England.

jonas jeffs

cembfamily1 — 2012-03-27 05:38:58Z

trying to find out any information on jonas jeffs born approx. 1809 and sent to aust for life in married into piper family. want to find out about his family in england as i believe he was married before he was sent to aust.

Re: samuel jeffs b. 15 June 1823 Long Compton

em_jay1 — 2011-11-14 22:21:19Z

hi am very interested in chatting re: jeffs family. em.jay@xtra.co.nz

JEFFS Clive G - Vietnam Wall section 4W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-06-12 18:43:10Z

JEFFS Clive G - Vietnam Wall section 4W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 221,927 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Jeffs family history

elizabethjk9 — 2010-11-25 02:23:13Z

I am researching Jeffs of Abbotsley and Holme, Huntingdonshire, England. Looking for information on Priscilla Jeffs: Born 1868 Abbotsley, Huntingdonshire, England, Married to Arthur Seeney 1891 Pancras, London. They last lived in London in 1901.
Thank you,
Elizabeth

Re: Jeffs Clan

LindaLeeHole — 2010-05-22 17:40:56Z

Hi,
This is exactly the family I am trying to find more information on. I would love to exchange information with you. Please contact me direct by email at LHole@telus.net
Linda

Jeffs and Shingler

dijeffs1955 — 2010-04-14 02:44:15Z

Hi,
I am looking for info on Walter Jeffs b abt 1893 in Pendleton, Lancashire, England. Appears to have been married to Martha Shingler (1866-1898). Their children were George, Ernest,Walter, and Caroline or Carrie Jeffs. I am particularly looking for who George's parents were - I have his mother as Mary born 1843in Ashton Tarven, Cheshire, England. No record of the father though. Any other info on the family or antecedents would be greatly appreciated!

Di patdijeffs@skymesh.com.au

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

bcartist — 2010-03-22 09:10:52Z

I don't often look at these boards so I just came across your response. Thank you for sending this. Fortunately I was already able to find the sources you're referring to from ancestry.com and I have been able to expand a few generations back as shown below. William Jeffs is my 5th great grandfather through Thomas (b.1799), Joseph (b. 1821), and Thomas (b. 1847).

..... 1 William Jeffs B: Abt. 1773 in Preston-On-Stour, Gloucester, England, D: Jun 1852 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
..... + Elizabeth Hewins B: Abt. 1777 in Preston-On-Stour, Gloucester, England, D: Dec 1852 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
........... 2 Alice Jeffs B: 1798 in Preston-On-Stour, Gloucester, England
........... 2 Thomas Jeffs B: 1799 in Preston-On-Stour, Gloucester, England, D: 1886 in Grafton, Warwickshire, England
........... + Mary B: Abt. 1795 in Summerfield Aston, Gloucestershire, England, D: Bet. 1861–1871 in England
................. 3 Joseph Jeffs B: 1821 in Grafton, Warwickshire, England, D: Mar 1909 in Alcester, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, England
................. + Jane Standing B: 1815 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England, D: 1891 in Warwickshire, Worcestershire, England
....................... 4 William Jeffs B: 1841 in Exhall, Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 John Jeffs B: 1844 in Exhall, Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 James Jeffs B: 1850 in Grafton, Warwickshire, England
....................... + Maria Bayliss B: Abt. 1850 in Morton Baggott, Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 Thomas Jeffs B: 1847 in Exhall, Warwickshire, England, D: Aft. 1901 in England
....................... + Esther Elizabeth Pearson B: 02 Jan 1851 in Winchcomb, Gloucestershire, England, D: Bet. 1883–1901 in England
....................... 4 Mary Ann Jeffs B: 1856 in Grafton, Warwickshire, England, D: May 1952 in Forest Gate, London, England
....................... + Frederick John Berry B: 06 May 1858 in St Luke, London, England D: Aug 1937 in East Ham, London, England
....................... 4 Joseph Jeffs B: 1859 in Grafton, Warwickshire, England
................. 3 Elizabeth Jeffs B: 1825 in Warwickshire, England, D: Jun 1866 in Warwickshire, England
................. + Thomas Hall B: Abt. 1828 in Little Wolford, Warwickshire, England, D: Sep 1908 in Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 Harriet Emma Hall B: 04 May 1866 in Little Wolford, Warwickshire, England
....................... + John Keene B: 17 Feb 1867 in Chertsey, Surrey, England, D: 1930 in After 1928
....................... 4 Richard Hall B: Abt. 1860 in Little Wolford, Warwickshire, England, D: 02 Feb 1911 in Rainford, Lancashire, England.
....................... + Sarah Ann Hicks B: Abt. 1853 in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England
....................... 4 John Hall B: Abt. 1862 in Little Wolford, Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 Tom Hall B: Abt. 1856 in Little Wolford, Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 Mary Ann Hall B: Abt. 1858 in Little Wolford, Warwickshire, England
....................... 4 Edwin Hall B: 1854 in Wolford, Warwickshire, England
....................... + Ann French B: 1858 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, D: 1927
........... 2 Elizabeth Jeffs B: 1802 in Preston-On-Stour, Gloucester, England

Re: Jeffs family

carydavis53 — 2009-10-22 19:12:19Z

I was just rummaging through an antique shop in San Francisco and just happened to see it. It appears to be a sampler as I described but it has been a few years since I have been in that store.Being a genealogy buff I thought that this might prove to be an interesting family relic to someone. The name of the store, I believe, is Antiquarios and the phone number is(415) 621-6453. Good luck. Cary

Re: Jeffs family

Andrew_Jeffs — 2009-10-12 12:43:26Z

Hello,
I spotted your post on here regarding the item you picked up at an antique store - I am very interested as several generations of my Jeffs family all came from Byfield, although I have not yet found a Kezia Jeffs during my research. I am interested to know what the item is exactly, and how you managed to find out where Kezia Jeffs was born. My great great great grandfather is John Jeffs, born about 1796 in Byfield, but I do not have any info as yet on his spouse or siblings. I know your post is nearly 5 years old so I hope you are still contactable! Many thanks. Andy

Re: "Jeffs Families"

lunasheart — 2009-08-30 21:54:57Z

Your welcome, sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Re: "Jeffs Families"

frany06 — 2009-08-26 22:47:15Z

hello,
I'm not sure that i'm related to the william jeffs you mentioned...
my greatgrandfather died here in Chile (I should have said that, so sorry!) and, as far a I know, he wasn't a mormon (my grandfather and most of my dad's family is atheist).
I really apreciate your help , though.

Francisca Jeffs

Re: "Jeffs Families"

lunasheart — 2009-08-26 04:19:52Z

Hello Francisca,

If I am not mistaken your William Jeffs was the son of Richard Jeffs and Martha Walker. Richard and his family left Liverpool, England on April 22, 1862. They were passengers on a ship called "John J Boyd" and they arrived in New York City on June 4, 1862.

The first living child found born to Richard and Martha was William Walker Jeffs. Christened in Banbury, Oxfordshire England on Sept 2, 1824 and died Sept 17, 1862 md Emma Summers in 1851 Eydon, Northhamptonshire England.

William and Emma had the following children:

William b. 1852 d. 1853
James Arthur b. 5/17/1855 in Liverpool d. 2/6/1919 in USA md Lucinda Seely
Ephriam b. 1857 in Liverpool d. 9/25/1910 in USA
md Martha Jane Sabriskie
Emma Elizabeth b. 4/12/1859 in England d. 5/11/1938
Lorenzo b. 9/14/1862 crossing the plains near Fort Larimie, Wyoming d. 1921

If you go to the familysearch.org website which is the Morman genealogy website you can find everything there that is in my book.

I also have a picture of William and Emma I will forward it to asap.

Hope this helps you on your hunt.

Kimberly Rutledge

Re: "Jeffs Families"

heeeyfraan — 2009-08-24 21:21:09Z

hi!
my name is Fran, i'm from Chile and I would really like to know more about my father's side of the family. my greatgrandfather was William Jeffs, he came from liverpool and he was a furniture manufacturer. That's all i know... I hope you can help me on my research .

Francisca Jeffs

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

LynneMills111 — 2009-04-07 09:03:33Z

Thanks for the info Kimberley but my problem is that I do not know who the JEFFS is that I am looking for. And it is only a guess that a Jeffs is the father of my Elizabeth Agatha because of her surname being listed as Jeffs-Holtom on her birth certificate. No dad has been named. Her mum is definitely Temperance Ann Holtom who appears not to have married....although she had two, and perhaps three, children.

Cheers...

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

lunasheart — 2009-04-06 12:56:11Z

Hi

The only Thomas Jeffs that is listed was b. 7/19/1865 in Brimingham, Warwickshire, England and d. Jan 1893.

His father was William Jeffs Sr. son of Charles Jeffs and Sarah Atwood, md. Ellen Smith dau of Arnold Smith and Charlotte Blake.

William and Ellen had 8 children:

John William b. 10/9/1849 Horley, Oxfordshire, England, md. Amelia Bramwell; d. 7/8/1929

Fredrick Charles b. Apr 1851 Horley, Oxfordshire, England; d. Jun 1859

Lottie Charlotte b. 2/1/1853 Horley, Oxfordshire, England; md. Henry Simpson

Cathrine Rebecca b 4/9/1854 Horley, Oxfordshire, England; md. George Miller

William Henry b. 3/13/1858 Horley, Oxfordshire, England; md Rose Hannah Green; d. 8/2/1891

Oliver Arnold b. 5/10/1860 Banbury, Oxfordshire, England; md. Roberta Louisa Roberts; d. 1/28/1941

THOMAS b. 7/19/1865 Brimingham, Warwickshire, England; d. Jan 1893

Richard b. 6/13/1866 London, England; md Annie Frazer Cairns; d. 4/15/1926

Thats all it says about this Thomas. There is no name indexed for Temperance Ann Holton or Elizabeth Agatha Jeffs-Holtom.

Hope this helps. Let me know if this is your Thomas. Please.

Kimberly

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

LynneMills111 — 2009-04-06 06:22:26Z

Hi Kimberley

In your 'Jeffs' book, have you come across an English Jeffs from Warwickshire circa 1875 who had a daugther illegitimately. The mother of the child is Temperance Ann Holtom and the name of the child is Elizabeth Agatha Jeffs-Holtom, b.1876 at Leamington Priors..

This is a long-shot but I have been trying to find the father of Elizabeth for my family research. Elizabeth is my grandfathers mother.

Any info could be helpful...

Thank you..

Re: This belongs in the Jeffs family!

LisaGamber123 — 2008-12-16 15:47:17Z

Hi, I am trying to connect with someone in regards to the Jeffs family, I am Grandaughter to the Pennington Family in Hutchinson, KS. I am reconizing the names you are listing. We have tons of Jeffs family pictures that were left to the Pennington Family due to no one else would claim the information. The one son, from my understanding had been "disowned", and the family left him nothing. I will wait for your reply and then dig out the box(yes there is a lot) of pictures which have names and dates written on a lot of them dating back to the late 1800's if I am remembering correctly. Let me know if you know of any Jeffs Family ties in the Hutchinson, KS area.

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

vbalester — 2008-10-13 01:57:08Z

I have a Thomas Jeffs (maybe Juffes) in my tree born, I think, in 1791 and married to an Elizabeth Fielding (maybe Field). They had a daughter Caroline (probably also others, but I have traced back from Caroline's death certificate). Caroline married Thomas Padley and emigrated in 1852 to Australia. One of her children who died before they left was Thomas Juffes Padley. Do you have anything on this Thomas?

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

Mick — 2008-10-04 10:16:49Z

I had look on England Census on Ancestry.com for Thomas Jeffs and family.

Have located Thomas and members of his family from 1871 Census to 1901 Census. (He is listed as a Stonemason in all of them)
Look for a birth date of approx 1846 and a death date after 1901 for Thomas Jeffs. (census's gives a couple of locations in England where he was born)

No idea who his parents are.

His wife Esther Elizabeth Pierson may have died between 1889 and 1901 as Thomas is listed as a Widower in 1901 Census and their last known child Edward A. Jeffs was born abt. 1899.

PS I am slowly working on a name study of Jeffs around the world and would be interested in any new information you locate.

Re: Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

lunasheart — 2008-09-03 00:23:44Z

Hello
I have checked my book named "The Jeffs Families" written by L.D. Jeffs and published in 1973, and there is no mention of Thomas Jeffs born before 1958 or his wife Elizabeth Pierson. My books starts with

You might try looking for Thomas with a different spelling.

Dictionaries of surnames indicate probable spelling variations. The most predominent variations of Jeffs are Jeffes, Jeff, Jeffe.

Since many of the variations of the Jeffs surname is known to researchers more variations include but is not limited to the following: Jheffs, Jeffes, Jefes, Jeves, Geves, Geffes, Jelphs, Jevs.

Just a thought it is very common to have names change due to typos in census transcriptions or similar very honest events.

Board Administrator,
Kimberly Rutledge

Thomas Jeffs b. bef. 1858 England

bcartist — 2008-04-27 21:01:22Z

Looking for any info on Thomas Jeffs' ancestors and descendants.

1 Thomas Jeffs b: Bef. 1858 d: Abt. 1878
. +Elizabeth Pierson b: Bef. 1858 d: Aft. 1878
........... 2 Millicent Mary Jeffs b: 1878 d: 1939 Residence: 1936 London, England
............... +Robert Henry Wilson d: Bef. 1936 in England Residence: 1936 London, England
......................... 3 Mary "Bessie" Wilson Residence: 1947 Grays, Essex, England
............................. +Alf Turner
......................... 3 Bob Wilson b: 1903 d: 1982
............................. +Evelyn Waite d: 1982
......................... 3 Helen Wilson b: 18 Jan 1907 in Essex, England d: 12 Nov 1994 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
............................. +Gordon Stephen Daughtry b: 18 Aug 1909 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada d: 26 Jun 1996 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada m: 20 Jun 1936 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
......................... 3 Thomas Wilson b: 1909 d: 1963 aka: Tom
............................. +Florence Haxell
......................... 3 Rhoda Wilson b: 04 Sep 1911 in Orsett or Tilbury, Essex, England d: Feb 1986 in Thurrock, Essex, England
............................. +Wallace Lavis d: Bet. 1940 - 1947
......................... 3 Daniel Wilson b: Sep 1914 in Orsett, Essex, England
............................. +Dora ?
........... 2 Rhoda Jeffs
............... +Bert Kelson Residence: Ramsgate?
......................... 3 Bert Kelson d: 1978
......................... 3 Sid Kelson d: 1975
............................. +Ethel ? d: 1988
........... 2 Beatrice Jeffs b: 1875 in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England d: 1968 Arrival: 1910
............... +Charles Foad b: Jun 1885 in Ramsgate, Kent, England Arrival in Canada: 1910 Occupation: 1901 Carpenter Residence: 1911 Ontario
......................... 3 Beatrice Foad b: 1897 d: 1971 Arrival in Canada: 1910 Residence: 1911 Ontario
............................. +George R. Smith b: 1892 d: 1958 Residence: 1936 22 Glen Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
......................... 3 Charles Thomas Foad b: 03 Jul 1897 in Ramsgate, Kent, England d: 1974 Occupation: 1916 Clerk Residence: Ontario, Canada
............................. +Cynthia Sabina Garry b: Jan 1906 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada m: 01 Nov 1924 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
......................... 3 Frank Foad b: Jun 1902 in England Residence: 1911 Ontario
............................. +Doris ?
........... 2 Amy Jeffs
............... +Unknown Parnell
......................... 3 John Parnell
......................... 3 Ken Parnell
............................. +Joan ?

Re: JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

baxterjeffs — 2008-03-08 07:38:08Z

Much appreciated Rob! You've listed a couple of my direct descendants (william, Mary plus their baby Blanche Alice) - I now know where to start my visit. Can't thank you enough - cheers! B Jeffs

Re: JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

lunasheart — 2008-03-02 20:57:26Z

Sorry I have no info with that name. The only Robert Jeffs that shows in the book with no middle name was born in 1736. Try the LDS website.

www.familysearch.org

Kimberly

Re: JEFFS FAMILIES - ENGLAND - AUS and NZ

bettyfrankcombe — 2008-03-02 05:22:31Z

DO YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON HANNAH JEFFS MARR JOHN WINCOTT TUBB AT LOXLEY WSHIRE 1837
CHEERS
BETTY

Re: JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

mahlonjudy2 — 2008-02-17 02:35:33Z

Kim, my name is Judy Geffs Turner, my granddad was Robert Chase Geffs/Jeffs. I have a record that his father was Anna (sounds like a mothers name). Do you have any records of this info...? Would love to hear from you.

Judy

Re: Abraham or Issac Jeffs / to USA from England 1855

mahlonjudy2 — 2008-02-17 02:25:35Z

you seem to be a walth of knowledge, I hope you can help me find where we fit into the Geffs family. My grandfather was Robert Chase Geffs, on the 1910 US Federal Census it says he was born in New York about 1890. It says his father was Anna Geffs (sounds like a mothers name) but that is what the record shows. do you know anything about this side. Judy Geffs Turner

Re: Abraham or Issac Jeffs / to USA from England 1855

mahlonjudy2 — 2008-02-17 02:18:22Z

would like to get info on the Geffs family from Ireland/England/UK or whereever.

Judy Geffs Turner

Re: Abraham or Issac Jeffs / to USA from England 1855

eydonlass — 2008-02-12 10:21:56Z

Hello there
I just noted your family connection to Eydon and wondered whether I could be of any help? I am secretary of the Eydon Historical Research Group so we have access to a lot of information, plus I live in the village so I can always get you a few local snaps. We have just set up a new website at www.eydonhistoricalresearchgroup.org which may be of interest to you. If you have any documents or photos relating to Eydon they may be of great help to us, so I would really appreciate a copy. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards, Alison

Re: JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

lunasheart — 2007-12-11 21:02:56Z

Yes Rob, I too hope it helps someone. Are you a Jeffs descendant? If so I amy be able to help you out. I am in possession of a book with over 1000 pages written by LD Jeffs in 1973 only 300 copies printed. I am very lucky to have it.

It is full of genealogy and from all the family trees I have seen this is by far the best done providing computers were not available to him.

If you need anything looked up, just let me know.

Kimberly Rutledge

Re: JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

soreofhing — 2007-12-11 14:29:11Z

Pleased to help Kimberley
Just a few details of the Jeffs tombs that I scribbled down whilst in the churchyard on that blustery day as it began to rain:

William d.9 Jul.1893 aged 46.
Harriet, his wife, d.29 Mar.1928, aged 81.
George, infant son of George Henry MOSELEY & Martha Jane JEFFS, d.1 Jan.1907, aged 5 days.
George H.M. JEFFS d.29 Mar.1943 aged 68.
Martha Jane, his wife d.24 Mar.1956, aged 82.
Martha Helen JEFFS d.31 May 1991, aged 77.

Mary wife of William JEFFS, d.1 Apr.1881, aged 26.
Blanche Alice, daughter of above William and Mary JEFFS, d.10 Apr.1878, aged 2.
Above named William JEFFS d.17 Feb.1899, aged 4.
Herbert husband of Martha WRIGHT d.8 Jul.1943, aged 68.
Martha WRIGHT wife of above d.8 Dec.1962, aged 81.
Also Thomas Henry WRIGHT d.26 Mar.1982.

There were quite a few other JEFFS tombs but as it isn't my primary interest I didn't note them down.
Incidentally there is a pleasant churchwarden called Ann who was very helpful and she showed us their well kept, extensive burial records and grave location sketches.
Hope this helps someone.
Rob in Mexico

Re: JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

lunasheart — 2007-12-10 18:18:52Z

Rob,
Thank you very much!

Kimberly Rutledge
Descendant of James Arthur Jeffs

JEFFS in Delamere, Cheshire

soreofhing — 2007-12-09 01:24:07Z

Just in case anyone is interested, I just returned from a memorable holiday in England and found my g.g.grandfather's headstone in St. Peter's churchyard (James Young), Delamere, Cheshire and I noticed there were lots of legible headstones to JEFFS people in that churchyard. Loads of them.
best regards and good hunting
Rob in Mexico

Re: Huntingdon/Northampton Jeffs

lunasheart — 2007-11-27 22:29:18Z

Hi Nick

I have a book with over 1000 pages of JEFFS. If you need anyinfo let me know. The book is titled "The Jeffs Families" by C.D. JEFFS, printed in 1973 only 300 copies were printed.
The highlighted families in the book are as follows:

Richard JEFFS and Martha WALKER (My line)
George JEFFS and Jane KIMBER
Joseph JEFFS and Matilda BATEMAN
Job JEFFS and Elizabeth YARDLEY
William Yemm JEFFS and Mary Ann HATCHARD
and Alice WARD
and Elizabeth Ann WILDING HAMER
William JEFFS Sr. and Ellen SMITH

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