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Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

AnneKMacK56 — 2010-09-18 01:08:42Z

Hello Mike

Are you still intersted in researching the Corfes. They are a very interesting family and I have quite a bit of information I am happy to share. My husband and you meet on the family tree a couple of generations back from Joseph but I have a fair bit of info on Joseph himself who seems to have been quite a character.

Anne

Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

AnneKMacK56 — 2010-09-18 01:05:20Z

Hi Barbatalice

I know it is a while since you posted this but if you are still interested and it helps any Charles Carteret Corfe had a brother, Herbert Henderson Corfe who was a coffee planter in Ceylon or Sri Lanka as it is now. His address has been given as Colombo which is not far from Galle where Emily left from. Seems likely to me that they met in Ceylon.

Anne

Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

barbatalice — 2010-01-10 08:13:49Z

I am researching Emily Hudson EVISON who married Charles Carteret CORFE in Melbourne, Aust in Dec 1874.
Emily is the younger sister of Joseph Spence EVISON, my husband's great grandfather, who died in Sydney in 1903.
I am interested in where and how Emily and Charles met - they both arrived in Melb in Dec 1874 and married the next day! Emily embarked for Aust in Port de Galle (Ceylon?). Charles came over from NZ. Does anyone know if they could have met in Ceylon?

barbatalice
barbatalice

Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

mikecorfe — 2009-10-12 09:31:38Z

I was researching Arthur Thomas Corfe and Elizabeth College, Guernsey when I came upon this site.

I am a great x 4 grandson of Joseph & Mary via Arthur Thomas, Rev Arthur Thomas, Charles Carteret, Arthur Cecil,and James Michael.

I was prompted to look into the family tree as Joan Hackworth, great niece of Bishop Charles John, (grandson of Arthur Thomas via Charles William - brother of Rev Arthur Thomas)tracked me down and inspired me to do some research.

On 1 November 2009 there will be a service at Westminster Abbey to commemorate the consecration of Charles John as the First Bishop of Korea in 1889.

I wonder if there might be any interest in attending this service and the buffet lunch afterwards? Closing date for applications is imminent so do get in touch with me soon if you think this might be of interest.

Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

bswshenfield — 2009-08-31 09:00:21Z

I came across your 2002 entry today!!
My Corfe ancesters are all London based, with John Corfe married to Elizabeth Coe. J born in Hackney 20.6.1768, d in Islington 4.8.1841. E d Islington 19.6.1851. J father was William but unable to trace any details of him. The line down from J is William b Hoxton 22.10.1797 to his son Thomas (my GGF) b1830, to Thomas Charles b1860 in Hampstead
TC moved to Brentwood Essex c1900 to open a furniture shop in Brentwood. My main problem is trying to trace the line pre-London. Does any of this link with you?
Brian Wright

Re: John Edward Corfe

rcorfe1 — 2009-01-14 16:08:19Z

Thanks Ann, I'm from Liverpool too :)

Re: John Edward Corfe

rcorfe1 — 2009-01-14 16:06:44Z

Hi Melissa

Thanks for this, but I think your JEC is a different one to mine!

R

Re: John Edward Corfe

rcorfe1 — 2009-01-14 16:05:21Z

Hi

Deidre definitely not a nun! Corfe twins were in Hale, but Denis worked in Frodsham - so possibly a link there.

R

Re: John Edward Corfe

2006-09-14 21:23:11Z

I have many pieces of Corfe genealogical history having researched many years ago. I may be able to help you but you may have to wait a while - say about ten days. Is the Deidre Corfe mentioned - a nun? Were the two other Corfes twins and residing in the Frodsham area? JMC

Re: Reply to Joann

2006-09-14 14:55:37Z

I have just been told you are looking for info on John Edward Corfe father of William Michael Corfe, John Denis Corfe and Deirdre Corfe. I did a great deal of genealogical research many years back and I have a feeling I have got information on them but it is buried in 'deep archives' in my loft. I will need to try to find it but am unable to for about ten days.

Am I right that Deidre was a Roman catholic nun possibly in a convent in the Norfolk area. Am I also correct in thinking that the William Michael and Denis were twins in the Frodsham area of Cheshire? It is many years since I dealt with these records so please don't take these factys as gospel. Regards Michael Corfe

Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

AnneKMacK56 — 2006-07-23 19:21:28Z

Are you still looking for Corfes. I have a fair number born in Salisbury in my husband's tree.

Anne

Re: John Edward Corfe

smithpeter9 — 2006-07-15 11:26:37Z

To Mellissa in Aussie i am your late fathers cousin and I lived with John Edward corfe. I was with him when he died. Your uncle george says you have moved , please send e-mail if you can.

Peter Smith

Corfe/Corff/Korff etc.. in Pennsylvania

schleplock_1 — 2006-01-29 08:24:46Z

Looking for any info on the Corfe/Corff/Korff etc.. in PA. My grandfathers birth cert. says his mothers name was Agnes Korff and she was also born in PA. Any one with help? I have a photo with him and someone, I have no idea who she is? I have been searching for years. Please help. schleplock@msn.com. My name is Sonya. Thanks for any help.

Re: Looking for relatives

sarahcorfe — 2005-03-08 15:27:15Z

Hiya,

How have you got on with the Corfe name??

I think Percy is my dad's uncle.

Other brothers and sisters would then be Arthur Thomas (known as Tom)and Annie.... I cannt think of the rest right now... Let me know if this is any good to you and I'll try and find out some more from my nan.

Re: corfe

2004-10-29 00:02:56Z

Hi Joan,
Herbert Corfe b. 1853, marr.(1879 in Kensington) Mary Ann Waite b. 1854 Paddington. They had 5 children - Arthur (b. 1880), Lillian (b. 1882), Florence (b. 1883), Edith (b. 1884) and Thomas Charles (b 1890) and all were born in Acton/Willesden/Kensington area. Thomas was my wife's grandfather and he married Lucy Dora Holley. They had three children all accounted for within our family tree. However, we do not know much about Thomas' brother and sisters.

Re: corfe

jallson — 2004-10-28 22:09:05Z

Hi Michael

The originator, Maureen Brooks, is my first cousin once removed, but I would be interested in your info since I've not found a link between the Kensington Corfes and my Corfes who have been traced back to Shoreditch around 1769.

Joan

Re: corfe

michaeljrawnsley — 2004-10-27 12:40:34Z

Hi Hilary, I have traced the Corfe's back to 1853 in the Kensington area of London, my wife's mother's maiden name. If you are still looking for London connections I'd be happy to review further.

Re: CORFE - DAVIES - organist at Salisbury Cathedral

2003-11-29 05:49:43Z

Hi,

My ggg grandparents were Joseph Corfe and Margaret Hazelhurst. They had a son Joseph born c 1825 in Bidson, Cheshire who married Ellen Pinnington around 1850. They had a son James Pinnington Corfe in 1870 who is my g g grandfather. Joseph snr had a brother Thomas who married a Mary Davies. She was born c1789 and died c1881. Do these Corfe's and Davies fit your tree.

Thanks

Jenny in Australia

Re: Looking for relatives

2003-07-24 22:57:35Z

Thanks for the reply.
Sue

Re: Looking for relatives

2003-07-23 00:29:43Z

Percy was my great grandfather I don't have much on him right now waiting for info from an aunt of mine pictures and whatnot

Re: Looking for relatives

suegiven — 2003-07-15 11:45:14Z

Hi,
I am helping a friend research her Corfe family from England. she knows very little, but they came from the Liverpool/cheshire area in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Do you know anything at all about Percy Gilbert Corfe. Thanks Sue
Australia

Looking for relatives

2003-02-13 07:25:58Z

I am looking for anyone who would now something about a Percy Gilbert Corfe. He and his wife immagrated to Canada in ninteen twenty three just after my Grandfather was born. I have been looking for information for my family who knows nothing about our history in England. So I was hoping that someone could give me an idea of how to find out about them. Thanx

Looking for relatives

2003-02-13 07:25:56Z

Looking for relatives

2003-02-13 07:25:52Z

Looking for relatives

2003-02-13 07:25:30Z

Re: corfe

maureenbrooks15 — 2003-02-08 03:59:35Z

Hi. My mothers maiden name was Corfe but lived in bristol. i know she was born in london. Her name was lilian, she had many brothers and sisters. They at one time lived in Weston Super Mare, where I believe Frederick and my grandparents are buried in Ashcombe cemetary. I have some family history if you think it will be of interest.

Re: corfe

2002-12-12 20:14:17Z

Maureen.

All our research goes back to John Corfe born in 1768, we have a Fredrick Ernest Corfe (1896-1922) the son of Athur Corfe b.1858, the son of George Corfe (1827-1876) the son of William Corfe 1797-1878 who was the son of John Corfe. Does this fit any of your family research, if not we may have information thatcan join up some of questions. Our e-mail address is martin.corfe1@btopenworld.com.

Thanks for the reply.

Martin

Re: John Edward Corfe

botters1 — 2002-11-25 10:36:32Z

Rachel, My Name is Melissa Bottrill nee ( Highcock ) John Edward Corfe is my gg grandfather . I only have dates at the moment. Born 1859 died oct 1948 aged 89 years.He had a daughter called Mary born 1886 died jan 1949 aged 63 years ( 1 year after her father passed ) How I am related to this , is she Married Peter Highcock my g grandfather.if you want more info. Email me. :)

Re: CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

2002-09-01 22:35:10Z

I would be interested to know if you have any information of Corfes living in Melbourne, in the Collingwood area in the years 1860-- 1920.

Thanks

CORFE SALISBURY-GUERNSEY-BRISTOL-LONDON-CEYLON-NEW ZEALAND-AUSTRALIA

2002-06-23 05:45:43Z

IF you know your Corfe was in ANY of these places, chances are they are part of the info I have collected.

I seemed to acquire info relevant to descendants of Joseph and Mary Bernard CORFE and found a couple of friendly living descendants along the way too. Now have LOTS of info, and even a photo of Charles Carteret CORFE, born Guernsey, Channel Islands, keen cricketer, mathematician and school principal. He was a son of Arthur Thomas Corfe and wife Margaret Maingay who were at Elizabeth College, Gsy for many years, before returning to Salisbury.

would be delighted to share the info, and add some to totally finish off my CURTOYS family tree.

CORFE - DAVIES - organist at Salisbury Cathedral

bushnook1 — 2002-04-10 23:36:39Z

I have some information on this family and willing to share. My research is Frances' Davies grandparents the CURTOYS family.

corfe

healthvisitor — 2002-03-31 14:03:33Z

we are researching for London Corfe's. Common christain names are George, William. Georgina Mary-Ann. Living in the east of London, Shadwell, Hackey, Islington Shoreditch. Common trades are dress maKers, french polishers, clickers, is any one else looking please contact us.

corfe castle

@@jedwards@cboss.com — 2002-01-09 16:02:18Z

Dear Rachel, my name is joann elizabeth corfee i am trying to search corfee name but am having a hard time . I came across the corfee castle which is in the village of corfe back into the 975. iam woundering if when the people came here from england with all the diferent accents if our name was really corfe my fathers name was edgar his father the same his mothers name was elizabeth booth, my grandfather name was john his wife was milinda miller, let me know if you can be of any help.
thanks
JoAnn corfee-Edwards

Corfe castle

@@jedwards@cboss.com — 2002-01-09 16:02:18Z

Rachael i emailed you yesterday i was having trouble when i sent it i dont know if you received it or not, i live in canfield , ohio in usa . the address for corfe castle is www.thedorsetpage.com/locations/place/c350.htm let me know if you receive this . talk to you again joann

Corfe

@@jedwards@cboss.com — 2002-01-09 16:02:18Z

Hi rachel , i live in canfield , Ohio in the usa , where do you live? you may find corfe castle under www.thedorset.com/locations/c350.htm Hope this helps you . Corfee is a had name for me to trace just new at , i have started my search with family tree maker. How about you? Hope to hear from you soon. wish i could be of more help. You must have some royality in your back round . my father always said we were related to a duke . i just laughed it off, i should have checked more into it i thought he was kidding . talk to you later
JoAnn Corfee Edwards

Corfe

@@jedwards@cboss.com — 2002-01-09 16:02:18Z

Re: John Edward Corfe

2001-11-18 22:19:06Z

Most of the Corfes seem to be around the Wirral area of Cheshire. Also Liverpool, just a short boat trip across the Mersey. Have you looked there?

Regards,

Ann Sadler

Thanks

2000-11-03 00:53:13Z

Thanks for that - I did get your mail yesterday, just far too busy at work to reply! Sorry

Reply to Joann

2000-11-01 01:05:57Z

Joann

Not really sure whether there is any tie between Corfee and Corfe but I am sure that there must be somewhere. If I do find anything which links them I will let you know. Corfe Castle must have some link to the family history but I don't know where, that is part of what I am trying to trace. Many thanks again for your message. Where are you?

John Edward Corfe

2000-10-19 06:04:14Z

If anyone knows anything about John Edward Corfe father of William Michael Corfe, John Denis Corfe and Deirdre Corfe and their forebears could you let me know.