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Quy in London & Essex (England)

padmin1 — 2012-03-03 02:05:02Z

I am looking for relatives of a Francis Quy (spelling of Quy unknown) who lived and worked in London, England. He was the father of my grandmother who was an illegitimate child, brought up in convents and never knew her father and only made contact with her mother later in life. My grandmother is 96 now, but in good health.

She didn't get much information, but her mother (Kate Hendle) said that her father was Francis Quy who was the Butler at 93 Lexham Gardens (house of the Busks), Kensington, London where Kate worked as a maid. They never married or lived together as far as we know.

The only feasible Francis Quy I can track down was born in Stepney, Limehouse, London 1881, possibly died in 1857. Father, John Quy (born in Gosfield Essex), Mother, Sarah Wingrove. John's father was also John born in Gosfield Essex.

I'd be very interested to hear from anyone who may have more information or may be a relative of a Francis Quy who worked in London. Please still contact me even if this post is a good few years old.

Many thanks,

Nick

Re: Emily Sophia Quy 1843-1917

myrayvonne — 2012-03-03 02:03:36Z

Hi. If you look at my family tree I have further info on Sophia Porters family as She is my 3rd Grand Great Aunt.

Re: Quy's in london

2011-05-23 17:01:33Z

I'm not sure but you could be the Paul Quy I am related to and just wanted to check if it was you so I could get your current email address! You'll recognise the name if it is you anyway!

Re: Quy's in Australia

2011-05-23 17:00:15Z

I still haven't worked out any connection with Wendy so I'm not sure!

My grandfather was Charles Edward Quy (b. 1920 d.2000)
His parents were Charles Henry Quy (b.1887 d. 1935) and Florence Emily Quy (.b1896 d.1983).

His grandparents were Charles Joseph Quy and Kathleen Judith Quy (don't have b. and d. dates for them though)

His father had two brothers (Matthew John Quy and Frederick George Quy) and one sister (Eileen Quy).

My grandfather had two brothers William Sydney Quy (b. 1922. d.1989) and Kevin John (b. 1933 d. 1994)

Thats about all I know! Let me know if you find any connection!

Re: Quy's in Australia

2011-05-23 16:59:58Z

My mother, Angela, says a Wendy Quy wrote to her some years back and was from Texas - is that you?? Mum is giving me some more info about my grandfather and his family so I will get back to you

Pronunciation

2011-05-23 16:59:36Z

I would also be interesting to know how you people pronounce our surname

We pronounce it as rhyming with 'Kwai' (as in Bridge over the River Kwai)

However study of the French language keeps making me think it should be pronounced as 'key'

I am not sure for how long or how many generations back we have pronounced the name like that but would be interesting to hear other interpretations!

Quy's in Australia

2011-05-23 16:56:26Z

There are a few of us in Sydney Australia - won't go too far back as I don't have all the details. Will start from my grandfather

Charles Quy (deceased) married Shirley Small
Children - Graham Quy (married Angela 1970)
- Susan Quy (married Maurice Irvine)

Children of Graham & Angela
Steven Charles Quy (born 1973) married Michelle Weller in 2001
Danielle Renee Quy (born 1975) marrying Nicholas Pfitzner in 2002

Children of Susan and Maurice
Sean Kevin Irvine (born 1988)
Ashleigh Kate Irvine born (1993?)

Re: Emily Sophia Quy 1843-1917

KDQ0317 — 2011-05-08 11:00:57Z

Hello my name is Kimberly Day Quy. I was wondering if we could help each other in finding out more about our surname Quy. I was born in Topeka Kansas.

Re: Elizabeth QUY of Cambs.

sylviablaydon134 — 2010-05-30 17:50:08Z

I believe Elizabeth and Sarah were the daughters of Simon Quy and Mary Blott.
Sarah was my 3 x gt. grandmother.

Re: Elizabeth QUY of Cambs.

Docwra — 2010-05-30 17:49:51Z

Thanks Sylvia, that's a lead to follow up. :)

Re: QUY in England

Did_U_Say_Quy — 2009-06-11 23:16:09Z

Hello,

There a few Quy families which we are still looking for the matching link. Do you have more info...first/middles names, DOB or anything that might help.

Cheers, Ali

Re: QUY in England

sandyprints — 2009-06-11 23:16:04Z

My grandfather was a Quy and lived in Rainham through the 2nd war. He drove lorries and before that horse and carts.

Re: QUY in England

philquy — 2009-06-11 23:15:56Z

It is a good story if nothing else and could be based on the truth. There were certainly Quys in England before then. The village of Quy in Cambridgeshire was recorded in the Doomsday book, thats about 950 years ago. However there were also Quys in France. Some French people that I have met expected me to be French not English. One Quy was married into the French nobility and the last Controller of French Overseas Territories or some similar title. One of William the Conqueror's knight's was Simon de Coie (another old variation of Quy) which I understand was based on the person's character; coy / quiet / thoughtful.

All interesting snippets around the Quy family story.

Best regards,
Phil.

Re: QUY in England

philquy — 2009-06-11 23:15:39Z

I am on Facebook too, contact me there.

There are at least three living members of the family called "Phil Quy".

Re: QUY in England

Did_U_Say_Quy — 2009-06-11 23:13:53Z

Hi Phil,

My Quy family is currently over from England and we were just talking about my uncle knowing of a Phil Quy....unsure if u are one and the same.

I am not a current member of this site, please contact me via Facebook and I will be happy to provide you will updates of my side of the Quy family.

Cheers,

Ali Quy Holdsworth

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

philquy — 2009-06-11 23:13:03Z

Hi Wendy,

I am not sure if you have a copy of this photograph of our former family home at Finch Farm (previously known as Finches & Maules Farm) in Pagglesham, Essex.

Best wishes,
Phil Quy.

Re: Quy's in Australia

bernadettesasssen — 2009-06-11 23:10:31Z

Dear Danielle, My name is Bernadette Sassen nee Quy. My father was your Uncle Bill who died in 1989 in Dubbo. He was married to Mary Linnane who has also since died .I have an adopted brother Gerard who lives in albury but he is not very well and we have not seen one another in some time. I have been married for nearly thirty years to Ray and we have three grown children. Angela who is 24, Luke who is 22 and Andrew who will be 21 soon.

yours sincerely Bernadette

Re: Quy's in Australia

TasGenes — 2009-04-22 10:14:41Z

Hi Bernadette, my mother's aunt was named Mary Linnane. I am wondering if your Mary might have been my g-aunt. My Mary's parents were John Linnane and Honora Blanch Stevens.
Regards, Sharon

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

valerie_quy — 2008-12-30 12:53:46Z

Hello Michael. I look into this site every now and then and when I read your message this time the names were familiar to me. My father-in-law is the son of James Quy (b1890) and Elizabeth Sanger (b1896). James was the brother of Alec, your g g grandfather. Therefore it would appear that Albert Christopher was the cousin of my father-in-law(Bernard Quy)and you must be some sort of cousin to my husband, Michael! William and Ann had many children as you may know. Apparently after James and Elizabeth married (1912) they had little to do with the rest of the family although they all lived nearby in Barking, Essex. If you have any other information do please let me know.
Regards Val

Re: QUY in England

valerie_quy — 2008-10-08 16:11:25Z

I married into the Quy family. As far as I can find out they all came from Barking. My father-in-law says that he was told as a child that his family descended from a French pirate who sailed up Barking Creek (it flows into the River Thames) and settled there around 1700. Good story or fact? I can't find any connection but perhaps I haven't looked in the right place. Any information will be gladly received.

Re: QUY in England

philquy — 2008-10-01 00:56:02Z

The Quy family that I am a part of came from Essex and London. I would be happy to share details of my family tree with you and any other Quy / Quye / etc that is researching their family line.

Best regards,
Phil Quy.

Re: Quy's in Australia

philquy — 2008-07-28 03:22:07Z

William Quy married Charlotte Wiseman in 1832. Around that time some of the family were travelling between England and Australia. Whilst checking Quy family details I found references to our relatives (Charles Wiseman (1811 - 1873) returning to Sydney Australia in 1839. He had already been to Sydney as an ordinary seaman on the 'Wellington' sometime between 1829 and 1831. He married Ann Eliza Price (1840 - 1914) (Annie) there in St John's Church Parramatta on 02 March 1840, Soon after he became a captain again, probably in August 1840. In January 1841 they lived at Willow Tree Cottage, Pitt Street, Sydney. In 1850 he was involved in establishment of the Grafton Steam Navigation Company and went back to England to obtain a vessel. This was a three masted paddle steamer built by John Laird & Co. of Birkenhead, completed in December 1851 and named "Clarence". Ship details; 212 tons, 150 feet long, cost 13,000 pounds. Upon arrival in Sydney the ship was sold for 30,000 pounds. During his time in England in 1850 he visited his aunts in Paglesham, Essex.

Charles returned to England and had another ship built in 1853. This ship was named Colloroy, and also sold upon arrival in Sydney. Charles returned to England and had another paddle steamer built in 1854. This ship was two masted and named Grafton. During his time in England in 1854 he visited Fred Wiseman in Paglesham, Essex, and arranged for the new family home to be built. It is now called Buckland House.

Another relative Samuel Wiseman (1815 - 1836) was also involved with shipping inAustralian coastal waters. In January 1836 he was on the 'Norval' from Launceston in 'Van Dieman's Land' (Tasmania) bound for Port Philip Bay during a gale in the Bass Strait. The ship put into Western Port to ride the storm out and Samuel was amongst a landing party sent out. However the boat the landing party were in capsized, Samuel Wiseman and all others but one were drowned. Only Mr. Toms was rescued.

Charles' brother Henry Wiseman (1813 - 1850), also sailed in Australian waters. He is recorded as having been in hospital in Sydney in 1839.

For more details read "Paglesham Natives" by Mark & Rosemary Roberts.

Quye in New York City vicinity ~ 1850's

rosecolorsunset — 2007-11-21 17:57:36Z

Came across surname Quye in New York Vicinity, 1850's, for anyone with connections.

Re: QUY in England

Did_U_Say_Quy — 2007-03-05 00:15:14Z

Hi,

I am a Quy living in Australia and have traced back to John Morley Quy (1833)who had 6 children to two wives.

This Quy Family is all from London however I am finding the next generation may have moved there for work.

Any Quy information would be handy...cheers,

Emily Sophia Quy 1843-1917

witherscj1 — 2007-01-08 18:35:04Z

I am just starting my family history research. My great grandmother was Emily Sophia Quy who married Henry Hunt in Hackney, UK on 27.10.1868. My information is very sketchy, but they certainly arrived in Kansas, USA about 1870/71 and they had a homestead somewhere southwest of Formosa. I wondered if anyone with the surname Quy could put her in context for me as apart from her father' name (James Day Quy) and her mother's name (which I think was Sophia Porter) I can't find any other information about her e.g. siblings, although she I know gave birth to my grandfather, Frederick George Hunt in about 1878. Would love to hear from you! Caroline

Email address change

2006-11-13 22:05:15Z

Quy

Elizabeth QUY of Cambs.

Docwra — 2006-06-30 00:38:40Z

I have a marriage of a William DOCWRA and Elizabeth QUY at Bassingbourn [PR] on 16-Oct 1793 Witnesses were shown as James Deller & Sarah Quy.

Does anyone connect to either Elizabeth or Sarah, or know who their parents may have been?

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Cheers,
Anne,
Board Admin

Re: Quy's in Australia

2005-08-09 01:04:13Z

Hi Danielle,

A short message to let you know of another site that lists Quy family members. Suggest that you checkout genesreunited . com. It is a newish site and a spin off from friendsreunited . com. I have only had a quick look at it but there are dozens of Quy entries.

Best wishes,
Phil.

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

martinparker193 — 2005-08-01 23:49:26Z

Hi!

I believe that Ann Emma Parker (my GGG Aunt) married a William Quy in 1873 in Barking. She was also known by the surname Simmons/Simmonds/Simmans, as her mother remarried/ "hooked up with" William Joseph Simmans (etc) after the death of her husband.

According to census returns, Ann and William had at least 10 children - William, Alec, Eliza, Walter, Ada, Beatrice, Christopher, James, Ethel and Albert.

Could this be the same Quy's as yours? I am trying to confirm my theory that the Parker/Simmans families were linked - any info you have on the origins of the Ann (married William Quy) would be very helpful!

martin

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

martinparker193 — 2005-05-24 00:59:45Z

I believe i am a distant cousin of the quys of barking. my ggg grandmother was eliza ann parker (married william parker, nee godfrey), who I think remarried william simmonds (1832).
Her children seem to have used the both simmonds and parker surnames over time, hence my confusion! can anyone help?

Sarah Quy

RKlas — 2004-06-30 11:37:02Z

Sarah Quy is my gggg grandmother. She was born on the 5/8/1802 in Henham Essex England. She married Thomas Nottage Jnr and moved to Australia. Im trying to find out about more of her family.

Rachel

Re: QUY in England

barhamm — 2003-11-17 18:33:38Z

My gg grandfather was David Quy who came from Essex he married a Esther who died 1872 at the age 33 they moved from Essex to kent. My g Grandmother Ellen married John Holloway

Quy's

sylviablaydon — 2003-11-17 18:33:25Z

The only Quy I have is Simon Quy who married Mary Blott (b.1748) 12.10.1771 at Litlington, Cambs. If ever you come across them, will you let me know please?

QUY

2003-11-17 18:33:14Z

Sorry Sylvia, nothing on your QUY's. Will
add to my database if you have no objection.
Do you have any other clues? Can you add to
my db?

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

2003-11-17 18:32:30Z

Hi, my QUys also came from Barking, the furthest back I can go is John QUYE b 1801, married Sarah Hanchett.
I was in contact with Paula STILL a few years ago but have lost touch. My grandfather was John Edward QUY who was a foundling so not really a QUY, but was brought up by William QUY b 1831 in Barking. We must have a link somewhere
brenda

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

philandannequy — 2003-11-17 18:32:03Z

Wendy,

I do not have much information about my Great Grand Father Sydney John Quy's travels. I believe that he was 'Grand Superintendant' or some similar title when he was killed in an accident at Greenwich Naval College in 1915. He may possibly have been resident in that College but that is a guess and would need to be checked.

Other than knowing that the family moved from Essex into London I cannot advise any other relevant details at the moment.

Regards,
Phil.

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

2003-11-17 18:31:46Z

Phil: I received both messages that you have posted for me. We are definitely distant cousins. This is the most informative information that I have received. Do you know where your Great Grandfather lived when he left Essex? I have been told that my grandfathers parents died and left the farm in Pagelshum (sp?) to the children but they all decided to leave. My grandfater was the only one to remain at the age of 14. Due to his young age, he eventually went his own way.
Your Grand-Uncle is upstairs right now making a spot of tea with a pinch of whiskey! I would love to know more and maybe we can find other distant relatives. Please keep in touch!
Wendy

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

philandannequy — 2003-11-17 18:30:14Z

Wendy,

I think that we might share the family tree. From the details that I have:

Charles Guyon Quy was born in 1883. His brother Sydney John Quy (b1877-d1915) was my Great Grandfather and is buried at Greenwich.
Their father, my Great Great Grandfather was Thomas Quy (b1841-d1906) and mother Ellen Smith (b1845-d1903).
Thomas' parents were William Slack Quy (b1792-d1856) and Charlotte Wiseman (b1811-d1875).
William's parents were James Quy (b1765-d1841) and Rachel Gosling (b?-d1803).
James' parents were William Quy (b?-d1805) and Sarah Turner (b?-d1805).

I have not got any proven links earlier than this.

Regards,
Phil.

Re: Quy from Barking, Essex

WendyQuy — 2003-11-17 18:29:24Z

My father, Dennis Charles Quy lived in Barkingside. My grandfather is Charles Guyon Quy and Grandmother was Kate Selina Floyd. I know that my grandfather was raised in a town called Pagelshum (I may have spelling incorrect). He had 10 older brothers and sisters and his parents died when he was 14 years old. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated.

Quy from Barking, Essex

2003-11-17 18:28:52Z

hello charlie,my grand father was albert christopher quy born 9/7/1917,father alec george quy mother alice emily wise.his father
william quy+mother ann.my grand mother tessa
quy formerly simmons is still alive,all came from barking essex.would be grateful for any info. cheers MICHAEL

QUY

charlie447 — 2003-11-17 18:27:34Z

Brenda, nothing on the QUY names you
mention. If you wish to let me have
your e-mail address I will attach a
copy of my QUY database.
At one time I was in touch wit Brenda
QUY who was researching in the Essex/
East London area. Was this you?
Regards
Charlie

Quy

2003-11-17 18:26:59Z

yes it was me
email Brenda.Watson@btinternet.com

Quy in England

sylviablaydon — 2003-11-17 18:25:58Z

Hi Charlie, I have Sarah Quy who married John Cullip 1797 at Bassingbourn, Cambs., they were my gt. gt. gt. grandparents, Sarah's father was Simeon Quy and her mother, Mary Blott. That's all I know about them, have you come across them?
Sylvia.

John Edward QUY

2003-11-17 18:25:30Z

My grandfather was John Edward QUY who was drowned in the river Thames in 1935. I have details of his adoptive father William who lived in East Ham.

There is a village QUYE in Cambs
brenda

QUY

charlie447 — 2003-11-17 18:25:06Z

Nice to hear from you, Sylvia. Regret to
say that I have nothing in Cambs. Most
of what I have is in Essex and area and
covers QUY and similar names. A search of
my database does not show BLOTT either.
If there is any way I can help you please
let me know.

QUY in England

charlie447 — 2003-11-17 18:24:22Z

I have a small database of QUY in England.
Will search for anyone interested.
I am seeking additional entries for QUY in
any part of the world
Charlie Bones
ceebon@magma.ca

Re: Sarah Quy

philandannequy — 2003-11-17 18:23:39Z

Rachel,

I do not have a definate link for you but can suggest a few ideas. My family are also from Essex, have links with Totham with my 5xGreat Grand Father being William Quy. He married Sarah Turner who is the earliest Sarah Quy in my proven family records. They both died in 1805. They had seven children the first of which was named Sarah, born 1758. One of her brothers was Thomas Quy, b1763-d1849. he married Anne Wade, b1765-d1841, perhaps they had children but I have not got any record of this. My family line is via another of her brothers, James Quy b1765-d1841 and his wife Rachel who died in 1803. There were another three brothers but as all were named William I guess that the first two died very young. There was also a sister Ann b1761.Perhaps your family is descended from one of these Quys, other than that I cannot help at the moment as I am working away from home and do not have all my reference materials with me.

The name Sarah Quy has continued to be used by the family with my daughter being Sarah Helen Quy b1972. Another Sarah in the family was my Great Aunt Sarah Wiseman Quy b1872-d1958.

It may be of interest to note that in the male line William, Philip and Thomas are frequent names.

Hoping that the above is of interest,

Yours truly,
Phil (Philip William) Quy.

PS. I noted an e-mail address for a Danielle Quy in Australia on another genealogy site which may also provide leads if she wants to follow this up, ( D.Quy@unsw.edu.au ).

Re:Sarah Quy

RachelKlas — 2003-11-17 18:22:13Z

Sarah Quy

2003-11-17 18:21:42Z

Rachel I left a name out in my last message
Sarah Maria Christened 5 Nov 1830.
Henham Independent Church

Sarah Quy

2003-11-17 18:21:32Z

Hi Rachel
I don't know if this helps but Thomas/Sarah
belonged to the Henham Independent church
they had a son and daughter
Mary Quy christened 16 Nov 1832 and
John Quy born 12 Oct 1835