Stratford - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Canadian Stratford's

stratford1 — 2009-09-07 04:09:57Z

Hello
would love to access the information you have in the book from Brantford. Are you still contactable?
Caroline Stratford

Re: Stratfords in Canada

stratford1 — 2009-09-07 04:07:38Z

Hello
Hope this meddage finds you 9 years after your original post! I have just discovered the three brothers who you have mentioned. They are great uncles.
I guess I will wait to see if this message reached you
Caroline Stratford

Re: Stratford coat of arms

judith468 — 2009-08-26 11:33:10Z

The is birth registered for a Rose Sarah L Stratford in Lambeth - June Quarter 1906 - Vol 1d - page 291.
With this info you can get a copy of her birth certificate which will give you her parents names.

Re: stratfords of Aston Clinton, Wendover and Drayton Beauchamp

judith468 — 2009-08-26 09:55:56Z

I have as far as I know no connection to these Stratfords as my links are Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, but I do have some info on them. I have researched many branches so perhaps I can help

Re: Stratfords of Farmcote

bucksstratford — 2009-04-28 20:33:48Z

Hello I have been reading the Stratford message board and thought that you would like to hear my story. In the late 1970s Len Stratford got in touch with my Uncle with our family tree. I think that he must be the brother of the Gerald who is mentioned in the message boards. I have looked after the family tree information sent to us by Len all these years and am now trying to check and verify it. I would very much like to get back in touch with him. Can anyone help me?

Re: Stratford coat of arms

breakfree — 2009-03-20 08:19:34Z

If you know what Roses' parents names are a quick search of the 1901 census would hopefully tell you where her parents were born

cheers
Richard

Re: Stratford coat of arms

wakelarunen1 — 2009-03-20 01:14:48Z

Unfortunately, my grandparents and their siblings didn't know where their parents were born. We know that my grandma (Rose Sarah Lillian Stratford) was born in London in 1906. Other then that we aren't sure of anything but the dates.

Re: Stratford coat of arms

stevew142 — 2009-03-19 14:16:35Z

Hello,
Are you descended from the Stratford's of Farmcote, Gloucestershire?
Kim

Re: Stratford coat of arms

wakelarunen1 — 2009-03-19 04:37:44Z

Hi Kim,

My Stratfords left England and arrived in Canada in 1907. They settled in Ontario at that time. That was Charles Alfred Stratford & Charlotte Pearce Stratford.

Charles Alfred Stratford

wakelarunen1 — 2009-03-19 04:11:59Z

Charles Alfred Stratford (1850-1957) in England. He was married to Charlotte Pearce (1881-1926) also of England. They emigrated from England to Canada in 1907 when she was pregnant with Harriet Louise.

Their children are Violet, Florence Charlotte, Charles Alfred, Gordon Kerr, Rose Sarah Lillian (my grandmother), Harriet Louise, Albert Victor, Margaret Mae, and Thomas George.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Stratford

MariaMessenger18 — 2009-03-18 18:35:38Z

Hi Mary,
I should of looked at my tree before replying earlier...

Gt Gran was Sarah Ann b 1885

Parents were :-

Thomas b 1857 Stokenchurch
Mary Ann Munday b 1855 Stoke Rowe

Thomas Parents were:-

John Stratford b 23 March 1806 Stokenchurch
Ann Messenger b 7 Nov 1824 Stokenchurch 2nd Wife of John

So it looks like we may have a link with John and Ann's son Thomas..
I married an American Messenger so that's where our name is from.. Not linked to the Stokenchurch ones...
Mea

Re: Stratford

marycastle60 — 2009-03-18 18:16:38Z

HI Mea, I have had a look on my tree can't find Sarah. I have had quite a bit of help from other Stratfords who inform me that all the Stratfords from these areas were related. I have also noticed that your surname is Messenger. I have some Messengers on my tree. I have John Stratford B 1804 in Stokenchurch married to Elizabeth Parker of Stokenchurch. She must have died because he then married Ann Messenger B1826 in Stokenchurch. Let me know if any of the information is useful to you.
Best Wishes
Mary

Re: Stratford

marycastle60 — 2009-03-18 17:43:22Z

HI, Mea, My mother was Patricia Stratford B 1929. My grandparents were Ernest Stratford B 1898 and Rosina Conquest B 1896. Ernest was born in West Wycombe. My great grandparents were John Stratford B 1855 and Hannah Ayres
B 1856. My great great grandparents were William Stratford
B 1823 and Sophia Ashby B 1824. My great great great grandparents were John Stratford B 1784 and Margaret Collins
B 1784. My great great great great grandparents were Thomas Stratford B 1752 and Mary Morris B 1752. If any of these are on your tree let me know. If not I have quite a bit of information on the Stratfords I will look for your Great grandmother on my tree. I will get back to you.
Best Wishes
Mary

Re: Stratford

MariaMessenger18 — 2009-03-18 16:04:48Z

Hi Mary,
My Gt Grandmother was Sarah Stratford born 1885 in Stokenchurch to Thomas and Ann Stratford..
Sarah married Charles Malsher.
Would love to hear more from you to see if we are related..
Mea

Stratford

marycastle60 — 2009-03-18 15:39:54Z

HI, I am interested in the Stratford family from around Stokenchurch, West Wycombe and Radnage in Buckinghamshire. I have quite a lot of information but would be interested to hear from anyone who has the same family.
Regards
Mary

stratfords of Aston Clinton, Wendover and Drayton Beauchamp

bucksstratford — 2009-03-14 21:26:05Z

Hi I am researching the Stratfords of Aston Clinton, Wendover and Drayton Beauchamp. Is there anyone else out there doing the same?

I would be very interested to hear from you

Re: Stratford coat of arms

stevew142 — 2009-03-10 15:15:11Z

Hello again Peter,
Gerald sent me two photos of the manor but I was not aware of an 18th century addition. It is a beautiful place!
Once when looking through "The Times" newpaper online, trying to find information on Farmcote Manor, I actually found it listed for sale I believe in the early 1920's. There was a photo of it. I was out of printer ink and sadly was not able to print the picture. Then when I went back later to find the same picture, I could not find it again! I hate when that happens! I remember the ad mentioning the Stratford family and how their coat of arms was on the building.
I am Ontario but my ancestors set sail from England in 1906 and landed in Quebec where they settled.
I have never met Gerald in person but from his e-mails he has quite a sense of humour!
Kim

Re: Stratford coat of arms

peterudale — 2009-03-09 15:27:49Z

Kim,

You are very welcome. We have been here for 15 years and still getting unpacked. We have seen Gerald from time to time - he certainly is a character!

Our goal is to try to work out what the house looked like before large parts of it fell into disrepair. According to Gerald this happened in 1734. We asked Gerald if he had come across any images but sadly he has not. I was hoping that some of the tithe maps might at least have an outline of its "footprint". We are going to spend some time in the Gloucester records office which apart from the many deeds and other documents has a good selection of historical books on the area.

As you are probably aware the current house has a 19th century addition. We think this was added in 1844 but again we do not have definitive evidence of this.

Are you in west or eastern Canada?

Regards,

Peter Udale

Re: STRATFORD (IRISH)

2006-09-30 03:42:21Z

I have found many Stratfords in Northern Ireland. Historically, they may have come from England to Ireland and vis versa. My family is connected to Robert & Jane Stratford from Co Cavan. They had 3 children, but no one named Mark.

Anna Stratford Wagner

kimprovencher — 2008-10-14 13:48:02Z

Looking for Info on Anna M. Stratford Wagner. Buried in Millbury, MA in Central Cemetery. All it says was that she died in 1920. Wondering if she is connected to the Stratford/Arbour Line from Waters St, Millbury, MA

Re: William Stratford/Eng

kempkeshirley — 2007-01-05 03:41:09Z

thanks for your note. This isn't the same William Stratford. Mine was born May 1889. I'm finding there are so many William Stratfords!

Elizabeth Stratford 1810 Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

slgianni — 2008-08-07 02:36:43Z

I just realized that my great great grandmother's maiden name was Stratford. I found her with her sister in a few censuses in Bedfordshire. It looks like they were born in Bristol.

Jane Stratford, born about 1805, unmarried
- died in 1872
Elizabeth Stratford, born about 1810
- married someone named White between the 1841 and 1851 census.
- had a child, Jane Elizabeth White, born July 18, 1845 in Bristol
- widowed in 1851 census, Bedfordshire
- may have died around 1872

Sandy (Sheldon) Gianni
near Buffalo, NY, USA

Re: fredrick Stratford

tinahol436 — 2006-09-08 07:44:21Z

Hi there, Fredrick and Louisa had a son harry who married Murtle who also had a son Kenneth Fredrick Stratford who married Shirley. They are my grandparents. I am currently doing a family tree for this and hope to also find more info going back to William Levi 1st and further back.

Re: William Stratford/Eng

laura16220 — 2007-01-05 00:11:59Z

My great-granduncle was William Stratford (b. 27 Feb 1893 in Brighton, Sussex, England). He lived in Illinois for a while. His parents were Annie Maderson and William Stratford. He came to Canada with Dr. Barnardo's homes in 1904. Don't know if this is the same individual you seek.

Re: Stratfords Jersey.Channel Isles

laura16220 — 2007-01-04 23:53:56Z

Hello, my g-g-g-grandfather was Thomas Stratford had a sister named Mary Stratford. He was born in 1829 on St. Helier. Perhaps there is a connection.

Re: Stratfords of Deptford and Lambeth

laura16220 — 2006-12-21 04:02:30Z

My maternal great-grandmother (Annie Stratford McKenzie) was the daughter of Geofrey William Stratford and Annie Maderson. She came to Canada in 1899 with Dr. Barnardo's Homes.
I have been researching this family for many many years and have much information to share. I would love to discuss further.
Please contact me.

Re: Stratford coat of arms

peterudale — 2009-03-08 20:58:34Z

Hi,

I have nothing to do with the Stratford family, but I am the present incumbent of Great Farmcote Manor. We are doing some research on our house and would welcome any information that you may have put together.

I have meet Gerald several times, although he was quite unwell last time we saw him. He has given me several volumes on information about the Stratfords, much of which you may already have. If you are passing by you are welcome to call in.

Re: Stratford coat of arms

stevew142 — 2009-03-09 15:17:09Z

Hello Peter,
Nice to hear from you. Gerald had said you were the present owner of the Manor. Wonderful, and with so much history behind it!
I have not spoken to Gerald in a few years but most of my information comes from him except for my branch of the Stratford tree, which we both collaborated on as he did not even know of it's existence, that was in October of 2003.
I am in Canada, Gerald has said I am the only Canadian connection to the Stratfords as far as he knows.
I don't know when you purchased the Manor but I did come across a newspaper article in "The Times" regarding Great Farmcote Manor being for sale in 1974 and it was listed for 72,500 pounds and it was for sale with Bernard Thorpe and Partners of Winchcombe. It stated that Thomas Cromwell was reputed to have stayed there.
Kim

Re: Stratford coat of arms

stevew142 — 2008-11-12 19:52:52Z

Hello Paul,
Nice to hear from another descendant! I also descend from Walter Overbury Stratford and also from his son George. This George had John Eccleston Stratford who is a brother to Thomas. Is your Thomas called Thomas Overbury Stratford? Was he apprenticed to Matthew Boulton of Soho, Birmingham? I see his son William, and then William has George who married Sarah Dungworth, is this your tree?
Have you been in contact with Gerald Stratford who is the Heraldic Head of the Stratford family in England? Most of my information comes from him. All of his information has gone to the College of Arms in London.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Kim

Re: Stratford coat of arms

stevew142 — 2007-12-05 20:06:52Z

Hello,
Which branch of the family are you from?
Kim

Re: Stratford coat of arms

jmtaylor191 — 2007-12-05 11:52:00Z

I suspect it depends exactly what coat of arms you mean as I believe it was altered at times when a Stratford married an heiress of another family.. I believe Richard de Stratford was living in 1484 when the Arms of Stratford were exhibited in London at the College of Arms.
I have ancestry, some from a book and therefore unconfirmed, some confirmed by graves, family portraits etc as follows. Can you expand, confirm, correct any of it?
Working backwards through parents I think I have
Mary Stratford (-1735) mar William Collins
Robert Stratford (-1679) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, barrister mar Martha Stacey
John Stratford (-1658) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, barrister mar Blanche Rous
Ferdinando Stratford of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, mar Ursula Hereford
William Stratford (-1570) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire mar Ann Walwyn
John de Stratford of Farmcote and Guiting, (-1553) mar Margaret Howell
Richard de Stratford, alive 1484, of Farmcote and Hawling Glos, mar Frances Kirkeby
Robert de Stratford mar Attwood
John de Stratford mart Catherine Eyton
John de Stratford mar Elizabeth Stenmarsh
Henry de Stratford mar Margaret Loudham
John de Stratford mar Maud Ceely
Stephen de Stratford of Guiting Glos, mar Elizabeth Monhault
Archbishop John de Stratford (-23.8.1348) -connected with Farmcote Glos
Robert de Stratford (-1315) mar Isabella Haddon
William de Stratford (-1305) mar widow of Baron St Clare
Sir Edward de Stratford (-1289) mar Maud de Valencia
Sir Engehardt de Stratford (-1246) mar Marjorie de Romene
Sir William de Lupella mar Editha de Stratford
Sir Lodovic de Lupella (alive 1135-1160) mar Loderne Moliner
Sir John Fitzwilliam de Lupella (-1135) mar Ava de Coherfield
Sir William de Lupella (-1108) mar Aubri de la Greene
Sir Henry de Lupella (-1170) mar Maud de Ollerton
Sir Gualla de Lupella (?from Normandy) mar Allotta de Ewe
Ann: ammataylor@yahoo.co.uk

Re: Stratford ancestry

jmtaylor191 — 2007-12-05 11:44:43Z

Sandra - You seem to have a lot of Stratford family info - can you help with this branch at all.
Working backwards through parents I think I have
Mary Stratford (-1735) mar William Collins
Robert Stratford (-1679) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, barrister mar Martha Stacey
John Stratford (-1658) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, barrister mar Blanche Rous
Ferdinando Stratford of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, mar Ursula Hereford
William Stratford (-1570) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire mar Ann Walwyn
John de Stratford of Farmcote and Guiting, (-1553) mar Margaret Howell
Richard de Stratford, alive 1484, of Farmcote and Hawling Glos, mar Frances Kirkeby
Robert de Stratford mar Attwood
John de Stratford mart Catherine Eyton
John de Stratford mar Elizabeth Stenmarsh
Henry de Stratford mar Margaret Loudham
John de Stratford mar Maud Ceely
Stephen de Stratford of Guiting Glos, mar Elizabeth Monhault
Archbishop John de Stratford (-23.8.1348) -connected with Farmcote Glos
Robert de Stratford (-1315) mar Isabella Haddon
William de Stratford (-1305) mar widow of Baron St Clare
Sir Edward de Stratford (-1289) mar Maud de Valencia
Sir Engehardt de Stratford (-1246) mar Marjorie de Romene
Sir William de Lupella mar Editha de Stratford
Sir Lodovic de Lupella (alive 1135-1160) mar Loderne Moliner
Sir John Fitzwilliam de Lupella (-1135) mar Ava de Coherfield
Sir William de Lupella (-1108) mar Aubri de la Greene
Sir Henry de Lupella (-1170) mar Maud de Ollerton
Sir Gualla de Lupella (?from Normandy) mar Allotta de Ewe
Some of the above is from a book, unconfirmed, some confirmed by family portraits and tombstones
I have some details of siblings along the way also
Can you confirm or expand any of this? ammataylor@yahoo.co.uk

Re: STRATFORD (IRISH)

arcwell — 2008-11-12 22:07:33Z

[The following refers to the same Stratfords as in the earlier messages from VGLEPPING1 or gin--just a few more details, some of them recently discovered]

Robert STRATFORD (my grandfather Hugh ELLIOTT's half brother) emigrated to Beatrice,
Nebraska, from County Cavan, Ireland, with wife Jane BERTRAM and children Robert Henry, Mary Ann,
Thomas Frederick; also a child Joseph who died shortly after arriving in the United
States.

Robert Henry married Edna MILLER. They had children Robert Vinton and Richard
Gilmore.

Mary Ann married Seth W. JOHNSON. The 1920 census gives her children's names as Harry L., Carla M. and
the unlikely Gelmire L. An obituary for Seth gives the youngest child's name as Velmer.

Thomas Frederick (known as Fred) married Lucy REEDY. They had children Thelma,
Coral, and Kathleen. A California death record indicates that Thelma had the married name
McWHORTER.

Re: William Stratford - Obituary

Tirza_S — 2008-07-20 17:20:27Z

I have 15 William Stratfords that don't fir your time line. Most of them are from Essex in England. chic

Re: STRATFORD (IRISH)

simonstratford1 — 2006-09-28 15:36:12Z

I`m researching my family tree my surname is stratford but I`m english. However my Grandfather was born in Ireland and grew up there before moving to england. His name was mark frederick stratford. I don't know anything else about him.

I was just wondering if you know if stratford is a popular name over there? I can't seem to find anything, everything points to stratford in england.

Re: Stratfords of Deptford and Lambeth

MooNep — 2006-12-08 02:07:38Z

My maternal great-grandfather, William Stratford, was born in Lambeth, about 1863.

I'm just beginning serious geneological studies so I haven't gotten much further than that, at present.

He settled down in the Wandsworth area, raised a family and saw two of his children immigrate to the US and Canada.

Feel free to contact me if this rings any bells.

All the best to you.

F Stratford Butcher's of Evesham Worcs.uk

martinrclements — 2008-10-30 18:58:37Z

We are trying to find out anything about F.STRATFORD who owned a butchers shop at the bottom of Bridge street Evesham around 1920-1930. This shop is now the Heart Foundation Charity Shop,my grandfather worked there as a master butcher, but that is all we know, any information or photographs would be most exciting to see.
Thank you.

Re: Stratford ancestry

paulkennedy3 — 2008-11-06 10:56:51Z

Hi there. I am also descended from the Stratfords of Gloucestershire - I have also got information on them dating back to the 1300s and our Arch Bishop of Canterbury. However, my info is only from secondary data - I would be interested to know if you have viewed any of the info first hand? A lot of the info is contradictory and I'm desparately trying to clarify it! I would of course be happy to share with you the info I have - much of which is on the Sheffield branch of the family.

Re: Stratford coat of arms

paulkennedy3 — 2008-11-06 10:53:26Z

Hello there - I've just spotted your message about the Stratfords. I am descended from the Stratfords of Farmcote - via Walter Overbury Stratford, his son George, his son Thomas, his son William and his son George - who brought the family to Sheffield. Just let me know if you'd like me to share the info I have on them - I do have quite a lot, although if you've got them back to the 1300s you've probably got as much, if not more, than me. I've got them back to John Stratford who was Arch Bishop of Canterbury - although only via secondary sources. Not had time to visit Gloucestershire Archives yet!

Re: Stratford of Buckinghamshire, England.

Christina4brown — 2006-10-28 00:00:10Z

My grandfather is a stratford though it was changed from Srtatfold when they moved from England to Australia. I don't know what part of England they came from, the names i have are William Stratfold b: 1806 married Ann Green in 1826they had Henry Stratfold (which changed when he moved to australia) b: 1827 married Elizabeth Atkins b: 1827 they both died in Australia. I don't know if this helps. I hope so.

Regards
Christina

Re: STRATFORD (IRISH)

ElizabethSharp81 — 2008-08-31 17:00:38Z

Hi Judith,

Have just found your message regarding Irish Stratfords and would be most interested to hear what you have on the Protestant side of the family. Our Stratfords were Church of Ireland and my Great Grandfather Joseph was born circa 1850 in Cavan. His parents Thomas Stratford and Mary Ferguson lived in Scrabby. Looking forward with interest to your reply. Many thanks.
Liz

James Stratford 1806 Tring Herts

JennifGaye — 2006-12-12 18:31:34Z

I am looking for information on this ancestor. He was an agricultural labourer in 1841 living in Tring with his wife Susannah, a straw plaiter, and his two sons Thomas born c1829 and John born c1834.

Re: Stratford coat of arms

anntayl0r — 2007-12-05 22:47:32Z

Kim, I think I have replied to you by email but here it is again..
Working backwards through parents I think I am descended from
Mary Stratford (-1735) mar William Collins
Robert Stratford (-1679) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, barrister mar Martha Stacey
John Stratford (-1658) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, barrister mar Blanche Rous
Ferdinando Stratford of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire, mar Ursula Hereford
William Stratford (-1570) of Wythall Walford, Herefordshire mar Ann Walwyn
John de Stratford of Farmcote and Guiting, (-1553) mar Margaret Howell
Richard de Stratford, alive 1484, of Farmcote and Hawling Glos, mar Frances Kirkeby
Robert de Stratford mar Attwood
John de Stratford mart Catherine Eyton
John de Stratford mar Elizabeth Stenmarsh
Henry de Stratford mar Margaret Loudham
John de Stratford mar Maud Ceely
Stephen de Stratford of Guiting Glos, mar Elizabeth Monhault
Archbishop John de Stratford (-23.8.1348) -connected with Farmcote Glos
Robert de Stratford (-1315) mar Isabella Haddon
William de Stratford (-1305) mar widow of Baron St Clare
Sir Edward de Stratford (-1289) mar Maud de Valencia
Sir Engehardt de Stratford (-1246) mar Marjorie de Romene
Sir William de Lupella mar Editha de Stratford
Sir Lodovic de Lupella (alive 1135-1160) mar Loderne Moliner
Sir John Fitzwilliam de Lupella (-1135) mar Ava de Coherfield
Sir William de Lupella (-1108) mar Aubri de la Greene
Sir Henry de Lupella (-1170) mar Maud de Ollerton
Sir Gualla de Lupella (?from Normandy) mar Allotta de Ewe
Some of the above is from a book, unconfirmed, some confirmed by family portraits and tombstones
I have some details of siblings along the way also
If you can confirm or expand or correct any of this do let me know ammataylor@yahoo.co.uk

Re: STRATFORD - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND

kerryciesiolka — 2007-02-18 07:46:06Z

Hi Tina,

My home email is johnc21@optusnet.com.au feel free to contact me if you would like i did extract all Stratford/old from there when i did the film I do have it all on file .

Kerry C

Re: fredrick Stratford

wmeads001 — 2008-11-28 13:47:18Z

Hi Peter.

I hope this gets to you.

It is a very long time since we spoke.

I saw this post which you did in 2000 and it suggests you have a lot of info on your Mother family already. I would be interested in any info you have on your Mothers Ancestors as this part of my family tree is quite bare.

You can email me at family dot meads dot co dot nz

Or you can leave a message on my site which you can visit at ft.meads.co.nz

Warren Meads

Re: STRATFORD - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND

lizandtrev — 2008-02-25 12:21:39Z

Hi Tina,
I have been asked by the husband of a cousin to give you his mail address. He has done a lot of research on the Collet and Stratfold families and is willing to share. If you contact me directly I will give you the address. My home email is: lizandtrev@norfolk.nf

Liz.

Re: STRATFORD (IRISH)

VGLEPPING1 — 2006-08-13 23:37:05Z

Judy,
Txs so much for your swift response. If I understand your message correctly, you are not related to the Beatrice, NE Stratfords (Robt & Jane) is that correct? Do you know the names, details of the Co Cavan Stratfords that you mentioned? No Watsons/Elliotts/Gillespies in your tree, correct? My Elliott/Watson relatives were all members of the Church of Ireland then Episcopal in US...so I imagine the same would go for Stratford "kin" perhaps. Ginny

Re: Anna Stratford Wagner

ShuShuMo — 2008-10-14 19:46:43Z

Hi Kim,

I can definitely help you on this. I am almost certain that we are somehow cousins. Please email me at my personal address so that we can compare notes. scgenealogy@charter.net

Thanks!

William Stratford - Obituary

ShuShuMo — 2008-03-03 21:23:21Z

Worcester Daily Telegram, Wednesday, April 8, 1903:

STRATFORD - In Shrewsbury, April 7, William Stratford, aged 86 years, 6 months and 23 days.

If you are working on this family line, please contact me.

Re: STRATFORD - BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND

tinadawson13 — 2007-02-17 09:29:25Z

Hi
I am one of the products of the Potsgrove Stratfolds...
A Martha Stratfold married a Charles Broughall at Woburn Bedfordshire in 1828 and I decend from their long and complex line.
Marthas father was John Collett Stratfold 1751 Potsgrove he married a Martha Gamby.. Presently I am trying to find out all I can about this group.. The middle name Collett appears to have been passed down through the years, But it seems to start with Johns generation. His father was Robert Stratfold 1711 who I believe was born at Bierton Bucks... As well as John Collett Stratfold, he also had sons Richard Collet 1753 and William Collett 1758..
As far as I can tell Robert 1711 married an Elizabeth Smith... But if anyone can shed light on this Collett link I'd love to know more..
Infact any help from anyone regarding the Stratfolds and their links would be greatly appreciated.. Mine seem to have strayed off to Potsgrove and linking them with others in the area is a little difficult.
Kind regards
Tina