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Harper Family from Misterton, Leicestershire, England

emmar2 — 30 Nov 2008 10:31:43 GMT

I am interested in hearing from anyone who has a connection to the Harper family from Misterton, Stoney Stanton or Poultney in Leicestershire from the 1880's.

Herriman Little Dalby

bjh1225 — 30 Nov 2008 3:16:46 GMT

I am researching the family of John Herriman who resided in Little Dalby, Somerby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. His wife may have been Elizabeth Hall bc 1799. The family is listed on the 1841 thru 1861 censuses. There are 2 death records for a John Herriman in Melton Mowbray: July-Sept 1862 or Sept 1870.
I believe that he was the father of Ann bc 1818, Mary bc 1820, Jane bc 1830, George bc 1832 and possibly Eliza bc 1839. On one census Eliza is listed as a 2 yr old dght and on the next she is listed as a 12 yr old gdght.

Was John Herriman's wife Elizabeth Hall? There is a marriage record for them on 30 March 1818. There is a christening record for a John Herriman on 24 Apr 1791 in Melton Mowbray. Can anyone tell me if this is the same couple on the Little Dalby censuses?

Thanks, Bettye

David Tomlin

annieock — 28 Nov 2008 2:35:31 GMT

Need help, Any info. on David Tomlin b. abt1796 Leics.and his parents, would be very helpful.Thanks, "annie"

Marriage Record info

bjh1225 — 28 Nov 2008 2:08:18 GMT

Henry Riley married Ann Herriman in Dec 1841 in Melton Mowbray. His father was John Riley and his mother was Ann Stafford. He was from the Owston area. I cannot find any data on Ann before their marriage.

Does anyone have access the the Melton Mowbray marriage records? I believe that their marriage record will give me the name of Ann Herriman's father.

Thanks, Bettye

Marriage Record info

bjh1225 — 27 Nov 2008 4:44:55 GMT

Thanks, Laura, for the Herriman info. Internet Explorer and Ancestry.com are not working properly tonight. I get a message that your message cannot be opened.

I will try again tomorrow to finish reading it.

Regards, Bettye in California USA

Draycott Family

Steve_Basterfield — 31 Oct 2007 4:47:58 GMT

I am looking for anyone researching the Draycott, Hickling and Sewell families connected with Leicestershire as follows:

William Draycott married Ann Glover Sewell on Sunday April 10th 1842. Went on to have the following children, Elizabeth Sewell Draycott 1843, John Thomas Sewell Draycott 1844, Sarah Anne Sewell Draycott 1850?

John Thomas Sewell Draycott went on to marry Anne Hickling on Monday May 11th 1874 and had the following children: William Edward, baby, John Thomas, Anne Hickling, Mabel, Emily Frances, Florence Mary, Frank Reginald, Helina Elizabeth and George Cyril.

If these names mean anything then please get in touch.

Steve Basterfield
Stourbridge
West Midlands
Researching Basterfields everywhere

Walter Harrison m Annie Cox

neilmclean5 — 16 Jun 2008 11:07:04 GMT

Are they any kind people who would help me concerning the ancestry of Walter Harrison (married Annie Cox)? Does anybody know anything of Gertrude Minnie Harrison - she died unmarried? Can anybody enlighten me please concerning Harold and Roy? They were all, originally, from Leicestershire.
Please contact me at neil.mclean5@googlemail.com

Watts in Leicester and Barrow upon Soar

alancgm33 — 23 Nov 2008 8:18:16 GMT

Seeking information on the descendants of the children of John Joseph Watts and Caroline Russell. John was born in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire about 1847 and Caroline was born in Great Easton about 1848. They married about September in Uppingham and had 7 children between 1872 and 1884. Amazingly all were still living at home with their parents on the 1901 census.
The children are Jane Elizabeth (b c1872 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, died I think in Leicester in 1907); Mary Daisy Hannah b c1873 in Leicester; Carrie Sophia b c1875 in Leicester; Elizabeth Georgiana b c1877 in Leicester; and the following all born in Barrow upon Soar - George Joseph in 1880, Florence in c1882 and Cecil Henry in c1884.
Is anybody researching this family? If I would like to make contact to exchange information as John Joseph is the great granduncle of my wife.
Many thanks
Alan

Samuel Lawrence b. Leicester

PamelaSutton522 — 6 May 2006 9:03:44 GMT

My Gt Gt grandfather Samuel Lawrence ( age 22) married Selina Berry (age 24) in Norwich in 1859. The cert states that her father is Richard Berry, and the witnesses were Richard, Ann and Alice Berry. Samuel is from Leicester. Do you have any connections with this family. So far I have found nothing in censes returns.

rowena needham - edith needham leicestershire

carolelauraliasi — 18 Nov 2008 7:25:50 GMT

hi i am looking for any info on rowena born 11/6/1890 to edith maria needham. who ernt on to marry alfred williamson.

Barwell War Memorial

RayMorris13 — 15 Jul 2002 9:47:20 GMT

I'm researching the history of the Barwell War Memorial and all the men named thereon. I would be delighted to hear from anyone who can contribute to the research

Morton, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire England

FionaParkin — 16 Nov 2008 8:55:22 GMT

I'm researching my Grandmother's Family. She was Florence Adah Morton born 1899 in Sharnford Leicestershire. She was the daughter of Adah Mary Morton and the son of the wealthy man she worked for (name unknown). Adah was the daughter of John Morton born 1857 in Market Bosworth and Sarah Jane Forryan. I believe John to be the son of Joseph Morton born about 1819 also in MarketBosworth and Mary Jane Lount of Hallaton. I think Josephs father was John.

If anyone has any connection to this family I would love to hear from them.

Fiona

Please help? =[

chantellepears — 15 Nov 2008 11:39:35 GMT

I have no idea if i'm doing this right.

I'm searching for a Stephen Morson, originally of Leicester (around the New Parks area?). I know that he'd be in his 50's around about now. He was told by a family member that he was no longer wanter - however, this was not the case =[
I'm trying to find him for my mum who was originally Gail Bradwell, buh then changed to Gail Hames. =] She's not been very well a lot in the past, and I wanted to do this for her as she's been through so much.

If anyone could help me, that would be great.

Walton On The wolds Leicestershire

topley123 — 4 Nov 2008 2:02:59 GMT

I'm going to visit Walton On The Wolds the end of this month.
My GGGG grandfather Edward Topley b Aug. 2, 1777 in Walton On The Wolds married Mary Preston from Sileby in Dec. 1805 and raised their 7 children in Walton On The Wolds. In the 1841 census I noticed "Place" names on the census form referred to North Part, East Part, South Part, West Part and Edward and his family were recorded living in "Middle Part". Can anyone tell me how do I find the Topley residence in Middle Part? Is there a boundary map or some document to define the different "parts" of Walton On The Wolds? Is there any churches or cemeteries there?

SMART family of SHEARSBY

polidor — 3 Apr 2008 9:23:51 GMT

Anyone researching the following family ?---

THOMAS SMART bc 1811 Shearsby , wife Elizabeth , Children George c 1837, John bc 1839, William bc 1841. All Shearsby

More children later but all born in Bedfordshire. Mary,Wright,Elizabeth.

Polidor

Toon Family

mjgilliver — 24 Jul 2002 7:26:33 GMT

I have recently started researching my husband's grandparents Herbert Toon born in Coalville, Leicestershire married to Edith A. Gilbert. Herbert died 19th Feb. 1970 aged 84 years and Edith April 11th 1974 aged 88 years.
At the time of their death they were living in Moira, Leicestershire, England.
I have little information about them but would love to hear from people who think they may be their ancestors.Thank you.
Marilyn

William Bowness

JohnBowness — 5 Nov 2008 11:10:20 GMT

My GGrandfather, William Bowness livd in Shepshed and was married to Elizabeth Bennett. On various censuses he was born around 1848 apparently in Loughborough. However, he does not appear to have been registered in the BMDs on the national register. Does anyone know of someone of that name being born/baptised in or around Loughborough around that time?
John Bowness.

james hawker b 1836 daventry northampton

sjh1966 — 4 Jul 2008 12:23:06 GMT

james married a sarah norman of oadby leicester have no date for marriage but if anyone has the above info plz get in touch with me plz

in 1881 they lived no 41 st saviours road leicester
chilren

albert
charlotte
james

thanks

hurst in yorkshire england

nigeaud — 25 Oct 2008 5:06:50 GMT

hi can any one help i am looking for john hurst born in Leicestershire abt 1801 he went too yorkshire and married ann grandage i would like to know his place of birth so i can track down his farther who will be from same area many thanks

birth certificate 1844 sub district of west leicester

sawotton — 15 Oct 2008 11:45:50 GMT

i have a birth certificate from the sub district of west liecester 1844 in the when & where born section the address says Ruding Street but there more written under rudding street that i cannot make out it looks to begin with an F with what looks like about 4 or 5 letters after it but it is very unclear, does anyone know could this be an area in leicester

Elizabeth Ackland

TreKid — 24 Oct 2008 12:14:53 GMT

Can anyone give me any information on Elizabeth Ackland born 1843 in Leicester? In the 1851 census she is living with her grandparents 'the Womersleys' in yeadon Yorks.
I cannot find anything on her between birth and 1951 census and would like to trace her parents and what happened to them

Brooks / Paul / Wagstaff-Dall

lkinship — 20 Oct 2008 5:40:57 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON RONALD HENRY THOMAS BROOKS MARRIED TO AUDREY RITA WAGSTAFF-DALL THE FAMILY EMMIGRATED TO ENGLAND, JANUARY 20, 1960.
They lived at 92 Brockenhurst Drive, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 2UB
Ronald Henry Thomas Brooks was born in Rohri, India May 3, 1917. His parents were Thomas Alfred Brooks married to Edith Anne Paul.
Audry Rita Wagstaff-Dall parents were Rowland Edmonstone Dall married Contance Martha Dall
If anyone has information on these families please contact me A.S.A.P.

ROBBINS, John & wife Hester

Patricia Robbins Long — 28 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

John (b ca 1590)& Hester (b ca 1592) ROBBINS of Leic. Co. had 6 sons...5 of whom are known. John, Nicholas, Thomas, Samuel emigrated to the American colonies by 1634-5. John, the son of John & Hester, settled in Wethersfield, CT. This is my line. Nicholas and Thomas went to Duxbury, Massachusettes. Samuel went to Salisbury and died there. It is his will that identifies father John, mother Hester, and Joseph (brother who stayed in England with his parents). I have a lot of info on this ROBBINS family that I will gladly share with anyone of this line.

Horrobin Family from Leiceastershire

horrobin — 10 Aug 2002 2:57:10 GMT

I am trying to trace the Horrobin Family Tree. My husbands grandfather came to Mansfield in Nottinghamshire with his brothers to work in the coal mines in the early 1900's. The family came from Ellistown in Leicestershire. Does anyone have any information about this branch of the Horrobin family?

Sarah Jane Gillis 1844

sawotton — 15 Oct 2008 11:33:31 GMT

i have the birth certificate sarah was born in ruding street leicester 1844 father john gillis a confectioner mother elizabeth lord, in 1861 the parents are in retford nottingham, but there is no trace of sarah, in any other census,can anyone help please

ANTILL William from Mountsorrel

familyhistorian2000 — 11 Oct 2008 5:37:44 GMT

Wiliam/William ANTILL b.c.1821 Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
d. 1902 Christchurch, New Zealand.
William was Convicted at Leicester Quarter Sessions for 15 years and Transported from England on Convict Ship 'Palmyra' on 8th March 1846 from Plymouth to Hobart Town, Van Dieman's Land/Tasmania, together with 300 other convicts. He served his time and settled in New Zealand, becoming a well respected citizen in the local community.
Anyone else researching Antill's in Mountsorrel ?
His 2x GGrandaughter (my cousin) living in NZ would like to discover for what crime he was sentenced to transportation ?
Would anyone have access to Leicester Quarter Sessions papers at the Record Office ?
Any help much appreciated.
Regards,
Sandra Tongeman
(South Cheshire)

Richard Brutnell born c 1797 in Leicestershire

Yvonne Taylor — 22 Aug 2006 8:06:09 GMT

I have a Richard Brutnell, born c 1797 in Leicestershire who married Rebecca, who was from Kirby bellars. Can anyone tell me who his parents were please.

caroline thorogate family

kaneave2000 — 7 Oct 2008 2:06:30 GMT

i am lookinf for william ashby lived in stiffkey norfolk married elizabeth thorogate.please anyone contact me if you know of anything. they had several children including rose and bernard harold.

Susan Knight b Leicestershire abt 1816

dougcox57 — 17 Sep 2008 2:22:19 GMT

Can anyone help with info on this lady? I would like to identify her parents.I believe she married Charles Cox in Reading in 1842 and that she died in London in 1892. I cannot pin her down on 1841 census. HELP please!!!!

WILLIAM TUCKWOOD/ELIZABETH GRANGER

gwendolengray — 13 Sep 2008 9:22:36 GMT

Hifolks,I'm looking for the parents of William Tuckwood who married Elizabeth Granger 24 Nov 1803.Some say it was Isaac Tuckwood and Sarah Morley,born 14 Feb 1779 Willoughby,but there is a death in 1800 at Willoughby of William son of Isaac Tuckwood.If any one has got any info from anywhere,I would really like to know
Thanks

HAYMES / HAMES > USA

PJHGraham — 6 Jul 2005 11:28:05 GMT

Did your Leicestershire County Haymes,Hames, Haimes, Hamys ancestors emigrate to Virginia, USA in the 1600s? At least one branch ended up in Texas! Let's exchange information!

FREEMAN's pre 1871

fionachard — 8 Jan 2007 9:30:20 GMT

Hi can anyone help looking for info on Samuel Freeman born 1822 Married Sarah Newton born 1828 married in 1851 Somerby Leics
He was born in Lyddington, Rutland would like to find his parents, siblings.
Also anyone know how to trace Northumberland Fusiliers my great grandfather joined them, I've lost him between 1881 and 1902 his name is John Henry Freeman
Would be greatful for any help

hoton 1942

maryjanejohnston1 — 30 Sep 2008 7:39:17 GMT

hi

my grandfather died at loughborough hospital in 1942. he worked at monksa and sons and he lived at the hutts. can anyone give me any information on what monks and sons did and if the hutts were accomodation owned by them is there a local cemetery.

any information on any of the above would be really appreciated.

Gillis Leicester abt 1851

sawotton — 30 Sep 2008 2:30:39 GMT

i am looking to find information on Jane Gillis born abt 1851 in Leicester or any Gillis born in the area untill about 1900

WORMLEIGHTON family in Bitterswell, LEI

HHellar — 4 Mar 2007 11:13:39 GMT

Iv'e Traced my husband's family of Wormleighton to Bitterswell in Leicestershire,( 1799) but whene I asked both Google& Yahoo for an idea where it was & general information, all I got was fishing infro ! So can anyone fill me in about Bitterswell? And infro from some Wormleightons from over would even be better! Thanks Diane

Tilley / Asher / Barnett ( Kathleen)

lisa_hodgett — 29 Sep 2008 8:26:18 GMT

just wondering if there is anyone out there that could help me find a missing auntie before its to late. Kathleen Tilley born 1911ish married a man ASHER they there from the leictershire area (market harbough, uppingham,)she went on to have a few children by this man, but moved on to a Mr Barnett where she had a few more children one being my dad Martin Barnett, but there was a sister that went looking for kathleen we think her name was Christine. Kathleen died around about the 1980's not sure cant find any details. please help me lisa x

Bassettsof Leicester/Wales

lorrae2003 — 30 Aug 2008 10:39:32 GMT

Hi
I am searching for birth record of my g grandfather Charles Bassett.He was born abt 1845 in South Kilworth Leicester. He married Sarah Roberts in 1865 aged 22yrs at Christ Church,Pontblyddyn,Mold Flintshire and died in 1913. I would like to get a copy of his birth cert, but have searched the birth indexes a few years either side of the year but cannot find him anywhere. Anyone got any suggestions, any help would be very gratefully recieved.
Thanx Lorrae

Garners of Thrussington

Tim Garner — 8 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any relation of the above family name who may have information on the history of the Garners of Thrussington, Leicestershire

Re BRADSHAW surname

norma mcleod — 11 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

12.3.200
my name is norma mcleod and I live in Australia I am researching my grandfather BERT BRADSHAW 1891 he died in 1927 aged 36, he lived in Burbridge Leicester until 1920 and then moved to Alfreton, he had a blacksmith shop in Burbridge and is trade was a Blacksmith, he had a sister CLARA she emigrated to ontario canada her surname was I think SMITH he had a brother who also emigrated to canada his wife was ELIZABETH he had a sister ELSIE who died in the early 1980, he had a daughter CONSTANCE and his wife was called ALICE.
Regards Norma Sydney Australia

Joseph Clayton 1840s

Susan_Pettifar — 15 Sep 2008 5:54:25 GMT

On 1870 census he in Stafford with father Anthony born Ireland and Mother Elizabeth & sister Hariet. Then on 1871 census with wife Mary Hannah Bennett. 1981 with my GGM Elizabeth who married my GGF Samuel Beautiman in Australia, then they returned to Sunderland around 1898. On Josephs marriage cert in Fulham to Mary it says Father John Clayton, a Farmer. Her Father Robert Bennett a Carver & Gilder. It also says Joseph's occupation Carver Guilder. But on all other data it says he was a Surgeon or Dispensor or Medical Practitioner. So different Fathers and different profession

Kate Tuckwood nee Dyer 1892-1920

gwendolengray — 13 Sep 2008 9:08:05 GMT

Hi folks,has anyone got any info on my Grandmother Kate Tuckwood nee Dyer.She died when my dad was 11months old and I'm trying to find out who brought him up.She married William Graham Tuckwood and they lived in Sanvey Gate in Leicester.William re-married Jane,her sister in 1922 and they had a son Dennis.There was a mention of an ELSIE JOHNSON who lived at ELLISTOWN?
Thanks

RONALD LIGHT born circa 1885

Mary Dyson — 3 Feb 2003 5:40:05 GMT

Can anyone help me with details regarding a Ronald Light of Leicestershire. All I really know about him is that he was tried for the murder of somebody around 1919 (known as the Green Bicycle murder???") - this was in Leicestershire, UK. Any details received would be appreciated.

samuel boat

sjh1966 — 8 Sep 2008 10:57:34 GMT

looking for info on

samuel boat b 1785 countesthorpe leicester married a joanna flude?? 1807 st peters oadby leicester plz get in touch if you have any info

many thanks

Thomas Gilbert

Will_ONeill — 1 Sep 2008 3:57:55 GMT

Hello everyone

Im looking for any information on Th gilbert family

Thomas Gilbert
Born: abt 1786
Great Glenn, Leicestershire, England
Died: abt 1865
Great Glenn, Leicestershire, England

The ELKS Surname

jnsmith143 — 3 Sep 2008 7:13:56 GMT

Hi, is there anyone that can help me with with my quest for information as to the surname/family ELKS? I have traced a relation with this surname who hailed from Sussex........
Jane

POLLARD Family -- Birstall, Leicester, UK

thetree17 — 1 Sep 2008 3:27:38 GMT

Caroline
I am looking into my father-in-laws side of the family - name of Pollard. Although most of his side lived at Birstall may be they are linked to the Pollards in Anstey.
My father in law's name is Norman. His fathers name was Joseph and his mother was Elizabeth (nee Brant). Unfortunately, my father in law's memory isn't as good as it was and he can't remember what his granddad's first name was other than he was the station master at Birtsall. His grandma's name also escapes him as well. I do know that his father was also employed by the railway as a clark.

I do have further information if you think there is a link. I am new at this, you may be able to tell but if you can help it would be great.

Regards
Jean

adoption records

louquita — 2 Sep 2008 9:22:04 GMT

does anyone know where i can find an adoption record for my g.grandfather, john clarke. he was born in 1854 in leicester. not sure when he was adopted though. would appreciate some help. thanks.

ASHBY Leicestershire > USA 1700s

MaryWar — 1 Sep 2004 4:51:41 GMT

AM SEEKING INFORMATION ON AN ASHBY FAMILLY WHO MIGRATED TO THE USA FROM LEICESTERSHIRE IN 1700S. THANK YOU

Leason Billeston Leicestershire

Gaynor57 — 27 Aug 2008 7:22:52 GMT

I am trying to find information of my ancesters. Joseph Leason. Possibly living and working on a farm in Billeston Leicestershire around and after 1900. Joseph Leason and his family known to have worked has a farm hand after moving fron the derbyshire area. The names of other farm workers working at the same farm may also be useful.

Turnpost Farm - Wymeswold

John Matthews — 17 Aug 2004 6:10:55 GMT

Hi
I am looking for any information on the Turnpost farm in Wymeswold.. especially as regards by ancestors the Mills who used to lived there

regards

john matthews

Edith Hutton

elayine1701 — 16 Aug 2008 3:43:44 GMT

Hi there,

I am from Australia and looking for my greatgrandmother who was born in Melton, UK - I believe it is leicestershire?
I have only her birth date (21 Sept 1901) and the details of her travel to Australia in 1926. Her full name was Edith Emily Jessie Hutton and I am wondering if anyone can tell me anything about a Hutton family in Melton around 1900, or maybe someone knew her. She married Hector Mackenzie in Sydney in Sept 1926, I'm not sure if they knew each other before they travelled, they did arrive on different ships.
Also can anyone tell me if I order a birth cert. for her will it tell me details about her parents?
thanks for your help

Woodward Family of Ashby de la Zouch

Pete_Smee — 22 Aug 2008 6:05:47 GMT

Interested in any info on the Woodward Family who were in Wood Street in 1841 and their relationship with the Ison Family(s) between 1780 and 1841?
Possible Apprenticeship?

Thomas Ashby born in Leicaster in 1367

Mike Martin — 1 Sep 2004 12:52:46 GMT

I am looking for information on Thomas Ashby born in Leicaster in 1367.

Brown & Wright

Fred Spuhler — 19 Oct 2001 6:41:50 GMT

Hello Browns & Wrights in Leicestershire:
I'm trying to find the names, birth dates marriage dates and death dates of George Brown and Mercy Wright. George was born in Leicestershire in 1643, Mercy was born the same place in 1658. They emigrated to America in 1679, settling in Bucks County Pennsylvania. George was given a patent for land by SIr Edmond (or Edmund) Andros, the Duek of York. George died in 1726. Mercy died ??. Can anyone help?

Kirby Muxloe Schools

paulandberylsiamese — 21 Jul 2008 3:06:27 GMT

Hello

Does anyone know if records exists of pupils who attended schools in Kirby Muxloe from about 1820 - 1950. The records office at Wigston say they don't have any records of this nature but do not say if any exist to there knowledge.
I will be travelling to Leicester to do some family research in September so it would be nice to be able to look at these records if they exist.

Thanks

Freedom of the City

reeve99 — 14 Aug 2008 3:52:15 GMT

Hi again everyone

Just wondering if anyone knew of anywhere I can get info on people who were given Freedom of the City of Leicester. My Great Grandfather Frederick Howard Burdett was apparently given the Freedom of the City in 1913. I have been onto the Leicester Council's website about people granted freedom and have emailed the relevant dept for some more info. It sounds very grand but as far as I can tell it wasn't - it was more of a tradespersons recognition. He was a Master Tailor apparently.

Anna

holmes

rosemaryjames101 — 22 Jul 2008 1:09:18 GMT

looking for decendents of sidney holmes, born little gransden cambridge, but married and moved to leicester, many thanks, rosemary

George William Sharp(e)

sharpesfamilytree — 3 Jun 2008 6:39:32 GMT

I am searching for My Grandad as above , on His army records He says He was born 1874 in Whitwick Leicestershire.
I can find no matches , His father was George Sharp(e)? a coalminer.G W Sharp married Ada White on dec 26 1902 in
Leicester , and lived there untill 1914 .Then they moved to Markfield Leicestershire untill His death may 1945,any help please

Bembridge

wendyspencer544 — 19 Jul 2008 9:20:04 GMT

Hi
My grandma was a bembridge she married George Edward Newton 1914, her father was Thomas, his father was Thomas & mother Tamar lived in Scardale Rd; Thomas's wife was Rose Hannah her father was Charles Meades.
I hope this links with anyone, if so please contact me.

Regards Wendy

Florence Ruth Piggin

bonorm1 — 25 Jul 2008 10:25:55 GMT

I am searching for my greataunt Florence Ruth Piggin (Jones) she married Harold Samuel Piggin April 15, 1914 in Hungarton. In 1918 they had Catherine Joan Piggin in Hungarton. This is the last information I have on them. Any help would be great.
Bonnie

THOMAS MOORE of Market Harborough

TerryBlackmore — 25 Jul 2008 8:54:49 GMT

Looking for the family descending from Thomas Moore of Market Harborough who died 25 February 1685/86. He married Elizabeth Wright of Sutton-Juxta-Broughton, Leicestershire date unknown. Particularily looking for his Children's marriages and families. One Son John became Bishop of Norwich, and later Ely. Bishop John Moore's family and descendants are known.
I can take this family back to 1120 and even further down some female lines.

Help needed with Leicestershire research!

Claire_Wallerstein — 30 May 2008 7:15:06 GMT

Hello Roots Webbers...

I wonder if anyone out there could help me? I am trying to locate pre-1837 birth/baptismal records for someone, and as I live in Madrid, this is quite hard for me to do myself. I would be of course happy to pay anyone who could do this for me.

I'll give you a few details. I'm trying to find details on a Thomas Wallerstein, who appears in only the 1841 census, working as blacksmith in Kirkby Mallory, Sparkenhoe.

I realise it's a bit of a long shot, but I'm hoping he was living then where he was born - and apparently Kirkby Mallory has only one church.

His age in the 1841 census is given as 35 (so he'd have been born around 1806).

Does anyone think they could help me with this? I would be SO grateful to anyone who could do this!

Best wishes, Claire Wallerstein.

Moreton Leicester

sandysmith700 — 11 Jul 2008 9:55:44 GMT

Anyone ever heard of Moreton in 1800's.

Thomas Mowbray m. 1973 or 1794, Leicester

Nancy Gelotti — 11 Jun 2006 12:36:12 GMT

Thomas Mowbray, ? b. late 1770's in Stanhope, Durham?
m. Sarah Elizabeth Fisher 10/27/1793 in Sileby and
Sarah Thorpe 04/03/1794 Saint Mary Leicester.
I need the ch. from both these unions to verify which mother my Sarah had. (Am hoping only one of them had a Sarah!!!!)
The Sarah I need was BP 03/31/1806 St. Margarets, Leicester and m. John Withers 12/15/1829 St Margarets.
Really need alot of help on this one!!! Thanks in advance!

William TUCKWOOD b.1806 Whillouby, LEI

michellewollaston — 8 Mar 2007 1:23:58 GMT

I am chasing info on William Tuckwood b1806 in Whillouby, Lei who married Eliza b1808 in Ruddington, Ntt. William had died before the 1881 census but Eliza was living in Burton-on-the-Wolds. If anyone has these people in their tree, I would appreciate further info, in particular, Eliza's maiden name.

Thanks
Michelle- Aus

Dickens/dickins

charlotteselby43 — 6 Dec 2007 1:53:03 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may have these people in their tree.

HENRY DICKENS b abt 1840 loughborough leics, married ELIZABETH SELBY the 19 aug, 1860 lough,leics.ELIZABETH was b the 29 dec, 1839(not sure who her parents were)I am hoping her parents were THOMAS SELBY C oct, 1799 rempstone,notts and ALICE PRICE c 28 sept, 1800 gotham. ELIZABETH DICKENS (nee SELBY) died the 17 sept, 1896.

children:

1. JOHN HENRY DICKENS b 1859 lough,leics, died 1942 st-giles sheldon warks
2.ANN JANE DICKENS b 29 march, 1861 lough,leics
3.ELIZABETH ANNE or ALICE DICKENS b 1863 whissendine rutland
4.THOMAS WILLIAM DICKENS b 29 oct, 1865 whissendine rutland
5.EMMA DICKENS b 1868 burton bandalls,leics
6.CLARA DICKENS b 1870 same
7.SUSAN DICKENS b 1872 same
8.FLORA DICKENS b 1876 same

HENRY DICKENS(their father) parents were HENRY DICKENS c 1807 lough,leics and ANN BRAND or BORAND c 1807 lough,leics

thank you

Fitzgerald Family after 1955

KarenBurdue — 5 Jul 2008 9:51:48 GMT

At various times after 1955, the Fitzgerald family originally from County Waterford, Ireland lived at Donnington.

Any related to this particular branch of Fitzgerald's?

Thank you.

Harris of Leicester, also Oldershaw, Gilbert, Reffins, Raffyns, Riffin, Breedon, Cook, Cank, Swann, Dalby, Dennis, Crosby, Stephens

James Harris — 31 Dec 2004 5:52:40 GMT

I have been researching my family history since 1965 and have amassed a considerable amount of information relating to the HARRIS family of Leicester and descendants.

My families occupations were BOATMEN, FRAMEWORK KNITTERS, LABOURERS and CARTERS a humble stock !

I have many pedigrees which I am sure will be of interest to someone who is researching the same families.

I would therefore be very happy to hear from anyone researching the above names or occupations with a view to exchange information. This will be easy to do as my pedigrees are computerised using Family Tree Maker.

I look forward to a favourable response.

James.

Shop in Hinckley

sarzx_1 — 20 May 2008 6:11:38 GMT

I am trying to find out what a shop in Hinckley was called before it became the funeral parlour. I have looked on the internet but no luck. The shop was owned by daisy atkin, possible in the early 1960's (as my mum remembers going there when she was little). It is located on the corner of Upper Bond Street and Well Lane in Hinckley. We think that the shop had a link with a brewer. Can anybody help? We don't think the photo is the actual shop....

george pickering

philippa82 — 1 Jul 2008 10:43:06 GMT

My great grandfather George Pickering 1867 and great great grandfather 1844 both living in Loughborough both died march 1901.Did they die together in an accident or does anybody know how they died. They were father and son. Thanks

Business in Hinckley, Leicestershire

sarzx_1 — 28 Jun 2008 6:58:22 GMT

Where would I find information about a business (shop) in Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK?

Ragards
Sarah x

CHEATLE

bedge2 — 16 Apr 2005 2:41:36 GMT

Is anyone searching CHEATLE's out there?

TAYLOR's from Leicester

wtblossom141 — 12 Feb 2007 9:54:53 GMT

Thomas George Taylor was born in Stoney Stanton, Leicester
in ( 1866 ). Parents: JAMES Taylor & Lucy (Young) Taylor. James worked as Carpenter and Joiner.
1881 Census Dwelling: 39 East Street
Leicester St Margaret, Leicester,England

Thomas worked as Quarry Worker. He marriade Dianah (Bray) Taylor : 1888 at Hinckley Leicester, England.

- CHILDREN- Place of Birth: Stoney Stanton,Leicester,Eng

Charles Taylor : 1889
Russell William Taylor: 1890
Georgina Taylor: 1894
Mark Taylor: 1896
George Taylor: 1897
Winnefred Taylor: 1899- died at the age of 25?
Thomas Taylor: 1900
Clarence Taylor: 1901
Violet May (Jones) Taylor: 1902

Dwelling: 21 Long street
Stoney Stanton, Leicester, England

Thanks Wendy

William G Robbins

jjsmith47731 — 27 May 2003 9:21:26 GMT

We've started a new family site for the Robbins in Canada. Our ancestors are William G Robbins, Brantford, Ontario. His parents are Herbert & Eliza Robbins, immigrated from England and died in Brantford, Ontario. If you have any info to share it would be appreciated. E-mail me and I will send you an invitation to the site. Thanks.

TATOM/TATUM

Carolyn Scherr — 9 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Abel/Able TATOM born 1642 in Leicestershire County. He is thought to be the father of John TATOM of Virginia, USA.

Abel TATOM immigrated to the United States before 1667, as he was listed as a witness in a lawsuit in York County, Virginia, USA in 1667.

Thanks for any help you can offer.

FOWKES in Castle Donnington-Leicestershire

familyinfo101 — 12 Jun 2008 9:27:18 GMT

I am looking for info on James G Fowkes, Born about 1960. Parents(I think) Joseph born 1837, and Mary Born 1834(both are ?). Married about 1885 to Sarah Jane?. Their children Winifred, Edith, Francis, Alice, James w. (all bron in England)
James' brother's William-1859? George 1863? Fred 1870? Samuel 1877, John 1875?
James G immigrated in 1888. Sarah jane travelled back to England and returned to Philadlephia , August 1904.Any help would be helpful. Edith Fowkes(was my Grandmother who died in 1926 giving birth to her second son Henery)

Thank you, Thank you

Horace Frank Ball & Beatrice Louise Bryan

harvonne — 16 Apr 2008 10:51:06 GMT

I am looking for descendants or information on
Horace Frank Ball & Beatrice Louise Bryan. Believe to
have been of North West Leicester. UK.
Parent's of Walter Horace, Archie b. 21-5-1908,
Emily, died in infancy, Thomas b.11-11-1913.
They are the G. Grandparent's of my children any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,
Y.Ball. Australia.

HULL Family, Leicestershire

John Hull — 4 Mar 2004 7:49:05 GMT

I am researching my HULL ancestors from Leicestershire including (but not limited to !) Mountsorrel, Barrow on Soar, Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves, Quorn, Sileby, Shepshed, Swithland, Whitwick, Anstey, Markfield, Leicester and Loughborough together with links to Watford, Streatham, Pimlico and St Pancras London and also Lincolnshire & Yorkshire.

Would be pleased to exchange information with anyone with similar interests.

Ann Hale

melissahancock_1 — 12 Jun 2008 6:03:00 GMT

Hi,

I would very much like to contact Ann Hale, who put an entry on Freebmd relating to Emma Burton, who married Joseph Taylor on 25 December 1865.

My mother was a Burton before she married, and her grandfather was Walter Burton, and his father was Henry Burton, who was Emma Burton's brother.

Ann Hale said she could be contacted via the rootsweb leicestershire website.

Melissa Hancock

Jones Queensbury Lodge

SeanOConnell500 — 10 Jun 2008 6:42:19 GMT

Mary Jones b. 4 march 1823 at Queensbury Lodge where ever that is. Married George Henry Smith, b.9 nov 1827 Burton Joyce Cum Bulcote, Nottinghamshire. Their daughter Lucy Mary Smith was born 11 feb 1854 in Marlebone, London. She married Peter Jenkins b.22 feb 1844 of Thornhill, Perthshire and emmigrated to New Zealand.
Where is Queensbury Lodge and are there any more Jones there?

SMITH

sandysmith700 — 8 Jun 2008 3:46:45 GMT

I know this is a long shot, but am looking for PAMELA SMITH b July 16th 1942. She has a brother Raymond and a brother John. Where are you Pam?

Burton Family in Coventry

melissahancock_1 — 8 Jun 2008 1:12:15 GMT

Hi

I am very interested in hearing from anyone who is related to Thomas and Elizabeth Burton and their children, Mary (b) about 1834, William (b) about 1836, Henry (b) about 1838/39,
Emma (b) about 1846, and Thomas (b) about 1848. They lived in Well Street, Coventry.

Henry Burton was my mother's great grandfather, and was married to Charlotte and they had Emma (b) 15 January 1862, Henry (b) 1863, Charlotte (b) 14 January 1868, Catherine (Kate) (b) 11 May 1870, Arthur (b) 20 December 1873 and Walter (b) 11 December 1878, and he was my mother's grandfather. They lived in White Friar Street in Coventry.

I am also very interested in contacting an 'Annemag', who posted a postem on the FreeBMD website against a Emma Burton who married a Joseph Taylor on 26 December 1865 at St Peter's in Hillfields in Coventry.

Melissa Hancock

Richard Bamford

bparr5457 — 30 May 2008 6:49:14 GMT

Looking for gggrandfather Richard Bamford dob abt 1821-1825 in England. Migrated to United States in 1848 Ship Metoka. Married a Rebecca who was born in PA. No last name. I'm stumped. I have family in New Jersey and on to Ct. Would appreciated any help locating his info in England. I do have someone from Yorkshire. Any help would be appreciated.

Surname - BLAND

Karen Short — 30 Sep 2001 6:42:23 GMT

I am researching the surname Bland in Leicester especially the Aylstone area. I am looking for the family of FREDERICK THOMAS BLAND. His fathers name was Thomas William but I would like to find out his mothers name. Any information on this surname would be much appreciated.
Regards
Karen.

Thomas White-Wythe County Virginia

GaryJohnson40 — 27 May 2008 3:40:27 GMT

I am searching for a Thomas White born around 1780-1790 who's son Creed Fulton White b 1835 was my gr-gr-grandfather. Thomas' wife was named Nancy and I heard the last name may be Lavender but not sure. In the 1840 Census they had I think 10 children, but I can't find them in the 1850 census so Im thinking Thomas and Nancy died prior to that. I am searching for any information that anyone might have on this individual.

Tether, Teather, Penfold

barbndaveg — 23 May 2008 5:00:42 GMT

I'm trying to find a birth record for Beryl Enid Tether or Teather, later Penfold. Born 24th December,between 1928 and 1931 probably leicester area. Mother's maiden name possibly Wilding.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks

Barb

Hinckley

Steviebantam — 23 May 2008 5:38:37 GMT

Hi,
Is it possible for someone to take a photo of 35 Castle Street, Hinckley? There's a blue plaque on this building dedicated to Charlotte Mary Brame (nee Law).
Also is it possible for someone to take a photo of her grave, i don't know the plot but it's at Ashby Road Cemetery.
Thanks in advance

Email direct:steviebantam@talktalk.net

Shields

Agnes636 — 1 May 2005 8:05:31 GMT

Can anyone oblidge with a 1891 census lookup for John Shields of Donnington Park, Leicester. He was born 1857 Stewarton, Ayrshire and moved to Isley Walton. I'm looking for family and occupation. Many thanks if anyone can help.

Taverner in Dadlington

sarzx_1 — 14 May 2008 11:25:58 GMT

Looking for any info on:-

John G Taverner, Born 1863 in Dadlington, Market Bosworth. Worked as a servant (Gardener) @ Hinckley Road, Nuneaton for the Day Family around 1881.
Married Sarah (unknown) Born 1865 in Ratcliffe Culey, Leics. Lived together at The Green in Dadlington.

Had the following children:
Clara Taverner - Born 1890 Died 1902
Daisy Taverner - Born Mar 1898/buried in Hinckley Leics
Frederick Taverner - Born 1900
Kate Taverner - Born Sept 1888
Sarah Taverner - Born 1896
Thomas Taverner - Born 1893
Elizabeth Taverner - Born 1884. Worked as a servant in Peckleton aged 17....servant of Abell Family @ 7 Tooley Park.
John Taverner - Born 1886. Worked as a servant in Peckleton aged 15....servant of Abell Family @ 7 Tooley Park.
William Taverner - Born 1886

Family History names: Gibbins, Annie Sutton, Willey

Henry Street — 24 Jul 2004 7:33:34 GMT

Late of 73 New Bridge Street Leicester? circa 1880.Any information please?
Many thanks
Phil Street

howkins narborough

sjh1966 — 20 Aug 2007 9:18:23 GMT

hi im desendant of fred howkins b 1876 parents william and ann hubbard would like to hear from anyone who have the same info as this

sarah

Rees in Hinckley Leicestershire

sarzx_1 — 2 May 2008 9:38:52 GMT

I am researching my grandparents, John Stanley Rees (3 March 1921 - 23 April 1974) who married Alice Atkin (24 Nov 1922 - 04 Feb 1984), and lived on the house on the corner of Rugby Road/Granville Road. Year of marriage unknown but I do know that they were married at St Mary's church in Hinckley. I am also interested in both of their parents but I have no information whatsoever, other than Alice's mum was called Daisy Atkin and owned a small newsagents/shop in Upper Bond Street (apparently where the funeral directors is now). Any information would be great!!

Dennis Neal, son of Sidney : Leics.

quidditchseeker — 14 May 2008 2:12:27 GMT

Am trying to find any info on Dennis Neal, who was born in Leicestershire, possibly during the 1930's.
His father's name was Sid (Sidney/Sydney)

Dennis served in the army for a while, and speaks German fluently. He worked on farms in Humberstone Village area during the 60's and possibly early 70's. He worked with my uncle Patrick Bassford.

Would love any info on him or my family.

claybrook transcripts etc please

maz1966 — 11 May 2008 8:36:14 GMT

Hi
i was wondering if anyone had or knew of anyone with Claybrook transcripts that would be willing to do the following lookup please

could anyone tell me if there are many Smarts married around c 1760/5
I have a Susannah Smart born 1765 Claybrook but she married in Warwickshire.
any help would be great
thanks for you time
Marian

Cinemas in Hinckley

sarzx_1 — 10 May 2008 9:53:46 GMT

I have found out today that my Grandad, John Stanley Rees (Born 1921 - died 1974), worked in 3 difference cinemas within Hinckley...The Danilo, The Gaumont and The Regent as a projectionist. It would be great if anyone knows of anyone who possibly worked alongside him? I would love to know if anybody has any old photos

Yates, White, Ward in Leicester

DavidYatesAus — 18 Apr 2008 10:56:00 GMT

Thomas Yates (b Tamworth, Staffordshire, my G.G.G.grandfather) married Ann White in All Saints, Leicester 6/1/1815. They had about 10 children including Thomas who married Caroline Ward 17/7/1848.

I'm looking for details of Thomas and Ann and of the later whereabouts/details of members of Thomas/Ann Yates family (James b12/11/1815, Ann b22/6/1822, William b23/11/1826, Mary b 18/3/1829 and Joseph b3/7/1831) and of Caroline Yates nee Ward,
Any help greatly appreciated.Thanks folks.

Dave
Australia

Charles west of Loughborough

brownwest45 — 5 May 2008 1:21:17 GMT

Does anyone have information or this name in there tree.

Charles West born 1809 at All Saints, Loughborough, married Phoebe Hull in 1835 at All Saints, Phoebe died 1891, Charles died 1893 both in Loughborough.

They are my Great Great Great Grandparents, and so far can find very little othe rthan normal census details, trying to find details on there life, and also there parents.

BIRD OF MANSFIELD /LEICESTERSHIRE

patmoore12345 — 1 May 2008 1:42:16 GMT

ANYONE OUT THERE RELATION TO ADAM BIRD [1894] WHOS FATHER WAS JOHN BIRD MOTHER MARY FOX

Ettenborough, Obituary needed

sKeas — 3 May 2008 4:18:19 GMT

Louis Napoleon Bonaparte Ettenborough born in Caldwell, New Jersey on 6 May 1849 died in Spokane 8 Nov 1935. Louis built the first Hotel "James" in Wilbur Washington and Farmed several acres near by. Since he was Pioneer of Wilbur I am certain a nice Obituary exists. I sure would like it for my files. Louis was my Gr Grandfather. Louis, Adaline and two of his sons and a daughter Allie Vivian Oberkerk are all buried in the Wilbur Cemetery with real nice headstone. Please help me.

Wright Family of Bringhurst, Leicestershire

christineashuk — 14 Feb 2002 9:00:31 GMT

Has anyone have any information on the Wright Family originating from Bringhurst.

Have some, but need to verify what I have at present.

Thanks
Christine