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Looking for Relf's in Iowa Mid 1800's

TEES1991 — 2012-02-20 03:00:53Z

Looking for ones connected to Relfs in Iowa mid 1800's. George Henry, William Joesph

RELF REUNION 15 APR 2012

colinrelf — 2012-02-04 00:07:07Z

Well people I am putting a reunion together for the decendants of GEORGE & HANNAH RELF of Wards River/Gloucester, Australia it's on SUNDAY the 15th April 2012 at the GLOUCESTER SHOWGROUND (you can find it on google maps)let me know if you are interested so that we can get a gauge on numbers. Also if you have anything that you may want to display on the day by all means bring it along the more the merrier,we are looking for as many of the old photos as possible.

Regards Colin Relf

Re: Relf's in AZ

Loriarelf1 — 2011-08-19 01:34:26Z

There are alot of Relf's on facebook

Re: Relf's in AZ

khughesny70 — 2011-04-01 03:31:03Z

Hi All,

I am coming late to this, but if anyone has any information on the Relf's - I would appreciate it. I'm Kevin Relf. My father was Jack Relf (born 1932, in Indianapolis?), son of Mary and George Relf, originally from Iowa (maybe was in Indiana too, as I was born in Indianapolis and I heard my father was too). My father's twin brother is Gene (married to Marcia) of Vinton Iowa. His other brother is Bill (married to Martha) of Phoenix AZ. Gladys and Vera are the sisters. If anyone from this branch of the family reads this, or knows the genealogy, let me know.

I currently live on Long Island NY but still have family in Indiana in addition to Relf family in Iowa and AZ.

Re: Arley Relfe family -- Grant County, Indiana

hollieccles — 2011-03-15 09:04:23Z

thank you! i had forgotten about g-aunt hazel! thanks!

Re: Arley Relfe family -- Grant County, Indiana

@@tcsmith@surewest.net — 2011-03-15 07:54:30Z

The information that I have is that Ozz married Grace on 13 June 1914. Hazel Bernice Refle was b. 8 Dec 1914 & d. 3 Oct 1953. She married Charles Henry Davis. Wayne Lester Relfe was b. 20 May 1917 & d. 26 May 1985. Mildred Marcie Relfe was b. 8 May 1918 & d. 26 Jan 1991.

See http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tcsmith/dl... for a photo and obit for Ozz.

Re: Arley Relfe family -- Grant County, Indiana

hollieccles — 2011-03-15 06:19:08Z

was wondering on the third generation of Dessie Lorene Relfe, it state that Arleys brother Ozz(my g-gf) having three children with Grace...only two child i know of...Wayne (gf) and Mildred...was there another child?

Re: relf / linton marriage

henrychowell4 — 2011-01-30 02:51:19Z

Where did these people live.

Re: AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR THOSES SEARCHING FOR THE RELF'S !!!!

henrychowell4 — 2011-01-30 02:49:43Z

I'm sorry but most of the Relf line has died out, no interacial marriages and a lack of issue in the marriages.
The Relf's did own hundreds of slaves over a sixty year span. Many took the Relf name. If there were liason's between the Relf's and african americans it would have to be done quickly as the Relfs were business people not planters and by the end of the Civil War most were dead.

Your best bet is that many freedmen had adopted the name. No harm in that. Unless you are alluding to some Relf's from northern Virginia or Maryland there is little likely hood of mixed marriages in this family. There just were no family members to marry anyone, mixed or not.

Re: RE; john linton rebecca relf

sinead20 — 2010-04-08 01:13:43Z

Hello cousin! I am a descendent of their son Benjamin & Jane Cowgill Linton.

Jean L. Linton
jeanlinton@rocketmail.com

Re: RE; john linton rebecca relf

LilaBaldwin — 2010-04-07 19:14:36Z

They were married in Wigton,,England. I am a descendant of their daughter Mary and Nehemiah Blackshaw.

Re: relf / linton marriage

LilaBaldwin — 2010-04-07 19:13:14Z

I sent a long e-mail. hope you got it. If not, please contact me and I will give you the info I have.

Re: relf / linton marriage

LilaBaldwin — 2010-04-07 19:13:02Z

I sent a long e-mail. hope you got it. If not, please contact me and I will give you the info I have.

Re: relf / linton marriage

LilaBaldwin — 2010-04-07 19:12:57Z

I sent a long e-mail. hope you got it. If not, please contact me and I will give you the info I have.

Re: Relfs in Queensland

AngelaBakerNeeRelf — 2010-03-05 14:41:02Z

Hi Carmel sorry it's taken me so long to reply!It doesn't look as though your connection fits mine.
Our William Frederick was born 24.01.1855 at 2 Bowlinggreen Lane Dover Kent England his parents were Edward & Sarah Relf - I have his birth certificate. He was not married when he left for Australia.I have written down that info from Australia(can't remember where from) says that he was born 25.01.1856. My brother was searching the other day and found Bertha Olive Relf who married William Frederick Cramwell on 03.11.1909 at Plympton Methodist Church South Australia. The first names Bertha & Olive feature in our family but I can't find any more info. I think Plymton is near Adelaide where the Boat Garonne docked.
Thanks for getting back to me. Angela

Re: Relfs in Queensland

AngelaBakerNeeRelf — 2010-03-04 12:58:03Z

Hi Carmel - better late than never - sorry our William was not married when he left for Australia and he didn't have a brother Charles.
Have found out that our William left London on the ship Garonne arriving in either Adelaide, Port Phillip Bay or Sydney on 24.04.1878 but that's all.
Many thanks for replying
Angela

Re: Mary Ann Relf b abt 1840

colinrelf — 2010-02-24 05:29:35Z

Hi Sher

go to the web page The Weald it will help you a lot.

Colin

Re: To All The Relf's....especially Audrie

LeeRelf — 2010-02-14 00:20:52Z

My aunt Lori and i have an uncle named Walter. I will have to contact my father about this.

Re: Relf's in AZ

LeeRelf — 2010-02-13 15:49:50Z

Hi Aunt Lori,

I hope this message finds you well. I am Lelan Dewayne Relf, son of Herman Dewayne Relf, grandson of Herman Relf. Currently living near Baltimore, MD, raised in LA and AZ. Has anyone written a comprehensive history of the family yet? I would really like to pass this on to other Relfs and my children as well.

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

colinrelf — 2010-01-31 21:12:37Z

Hi Ryan

Thank's for doing this my email is colin@ozframes.com.au

Regards Colin

The Relf Family Tree

issy310 — 2010-01-31 06:30:12Z

Anyone that has any information on the Relf history.

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

ryandudley_1 — 2010-01-30 21:51:24Z

Hi Colin,

Let us know your email address and I shall send you a scan.

Regards,
Ryan

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

colinrelf — 2010-01-30 20:20:30Z

Hi Ryan
You say that you have copy is there any chance that you would give me a copy for my records?? It would bemuch appreciated.

Regards Colin Relf

Mary Ann Relf b abt 1840

scarter127 — 2010-01-19 04:11:40Z

I am trying to find out info on Mary Ann Relf b abt 1840 in Sussex.
I have her marriage cert to George Pennells in 1859 at Ticehurst.The spelling of her surname on this document is Relph. On the cert her father is listed as Henry Henty a labourer.
Researching Mary Ann I have found who I thought was her, but her parents are listed as George Relf and Lydia Hobden.
I am not completely convinced that I have the right parents for her, so was wandering if anyone can enlighten me.
Thankyou
Sher

Brian Relf

jenhearn1 — 2010-01-16 20:21:10Z

I am looking for Brian Terence Relf born 1933 in Faversham in Kent. He was the friend of a dear friend of mine and they have not been in contact for over 50 years.
He was last heard of as living in Bapchild near Sittingbourne, Kent.
Any info gratefully received.

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

ryandudley_1 — 2009-10-31 22:20:34Z

Hi Relf descendants,

I am not a Relf myself, however, I have a copy of my ancestors original marriage certificate and two entries below is the marriage for William Relf son of George and Hannah.

Details are:
FM4/9146
Newcastle Diocese Parish Registers
January 22nd 1873
At the house of Mr Relf, Wards River Port Stephens

William Relf, Bachelor, Australia, Farmer, 30 yrs, Wards River, George Relf (Farmer) & Hannah Fromings

Selina Hellm, Spinster, Germany,, 28 yrs, Wards River, Joseph Hellm (Farmer) & Barbara Melneidtt(?)

According to the Rites & Ceremonies of the United Church of England & Ireland by Archibald Shaw

Hope this helps someone.

Regards,
Ryan Dudley

Re: Relf Family

glualaarmstrong — 2009-08-20 15:09:09Z

I am searching the Barfoot family from Ticehurst, Sussex, England and find that John Barfoot 1780-1859 married a Hannah Relf who died in 1859. Also a younger brother of John, named William also married a Relf. Her name was Ann Relf 1777. Could these be relatives? I think John and Hannah had 10 children. William and Ann had 2 daughters. There seems to be some gaps in our information. Anything you can tell me would be appreciated.

Re: Relf Family

glualaarmstrong — 2009-08-20 15:06:16Z

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

colinrelf — 2009-04-27 22:19:45Z

Well I must apologise for selling a dud,the information that I was given is not correct and if I have caused any harm I am sorry for that.I spoke to the curator at the Australian Maritime Museum as he was the one who did the exploration on the Julia Ann he also had a list of passengers on that vessel and Martha's name was not present.But I still think that she left Australia about 1855 so we need to find inward bound passengers into San Francisco,if anything further comes to light I will post it up.

Regards Colin

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

irenemcquilty — 2009-04-24 10:47:39Z

Hi my name is Irene iam related to George and Hannah Relf from their son Evangelist who married Jane bugg X4's their granddaughter my mother comes from Gloucester her name is Maurean Relf if their is any thing that i can help with please contact me on my email irenemcq@live.com

Re: I cant believe this

irenemcquilty — 2009-04-24 10:31:06Z

Hi my name is Irene (Blake) McQuilty i live in Brisbane Queensland Australia my mother is a relf her ancestors immigrated from Burwash in England i can help you as much as i can my email address is irenemcq@live.com please email me anytime as so far i have got back the year 1595

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

DayJones54 — 2009-04-22 07:58:37Z

No, I am sorry that I don't have any photos of Martha or William. I look forward to learning more about her emigration to the U.S.

Day

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

heatherannmac — 2009-04-22 04:02:23Z

Hi

I'm not really related but I am researching on behalf of my friend & neighbour who is directly descended from Ann Relf d/o George & Hannah who m. Benjamin Green. His name is Lance Green and he is George & Hannah's 3xgrt g/son.

Lance is also related to Janice Morgan, another RELF etc researcher, whom you have probably heard of...I also know Janice and we usually help each other out with info etc

I am indirectly related to both Lance & Janice but through different lines.

Heather

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

colinrelf — 2009-04-22 03:39:21Z

Hello Day Jones

I will be happy to let know what I have, do you have any photos of Martha or William??

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

colinrelf — 2009-04-22 03:34:49Z

Hi Heather

Yes it is a shame that is not more outward bound lists avaliable but that is life. By the way what is your line in the family?

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

heatherannmac — 2009-04-22 00:44:35Z

Hi Colin

I would be interested in learning about the shipwreck etc off Tahiti of the boat Martha was on... personally i have been wondering if her name wasn't mentioned on the original manifest or her surname recorded incorrectly as she was only an employee to the family who emigrated...

it would be great if there were more outbound lists available here in australia!!!! or if we even knew the name of the family she was working for...

regards
Heather

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

DayJones54 — 2009-04-21 13:38:00Z

Dear Heather,

You may have seen my previous posts about Martha Relf. I am interested in any information you might have about her emigration to the U.S., purportedly as the nursemaid to a British/Australian couple who left Australia. Martha later married my ancestor George W. Todd in California in about 1862.

Best regards,

Day Jones

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

DayJones54 — 2009-04-21 13:34:13Z

Dear Colin,

This is the first I have heard about Martha Relf's ship being shipwrecked off Tahiti! 1855 would correspond to the time when she would have emigrated to California from Australia. Any further information you have about this fascinating historical anecdote would be gratefully received. Is this family lore or is there some documentation to support this story? Was her path from Australia back to the UK and then on to the US? Did she travel directly to the US from Australia? Was she, in fact, a nursemaid to a British/Australian family? What was her first port of call in the U.S.?

Best regards,

Day Jones

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

heatherannmac — 2009-04-21 06:35:03Z

Hi Irene

Hope this gets to you as i tried the email link and it bounced back...If anyone else wants to contact me personally about this Relf family please do so at heather.ann.mac@bigpond.com

regards
heather Macdonald

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

colinrelf — 2009-04-09 06:04:21Z

Hello I can't tell you the name of the boat off hand but I can tell that the boat that Martha was on was shipwrecked off Tahiti about 1855.If you want I will check this info.

Regards Colin

Re: To All The Relf's....especially Audrie

mRoQue71 — 2009-03-16 20:55:30Z

I don't know if we are related. My father's dad is Walter Roland. I know he did come from Arkansas. And worked on the L&N railroad. Does this sound familiar/

Re: I cant believe this

gotfayeth — 2008-10-07 00:47:40Z

You are not alone with thinking you had a weird last name, after being a Relf for 35yrs & African American people are suprised when I walk into an interview with such a name. For many years my granny was the only Relf listed in the phone book, then I remember seeing a Rhoda Relf, A. Relf, & V. Relf & now there are at least 5 Relf's listed in Chicago or neighboring suburbs.

Re: To All The Relf's....especially Audrie

mRoQue71 — 2008-10-07 00:39:51Z

My grand father's name was Walter Roland. His father name was Sam. Walter owned land in Tuskegee, Alabama. I wish I knew more, but my father was orphaned at a young age, and doesn't remember much. I hope I can find kin in you.

Re: To All The Relf's....especially Audrie

gotfayeth — 2008-10-07 00:32:22Z

I don't have anymore information to add but I do have a uncle named Micheal Anthony Relf. It's strange when I come across Relf's in Chicago & someone ask if we're related. There is a young lady Vernita Relf that I went to highschool with never saw her, and my history teacher used to always tell me your cousin is in my class after you. I have been asked several time were we related. When I was pregnant with my son who is now 12 I think we both went to the same doctor office & the nurse said, "your cousin just left". Then when I worked at the TCF bank a gentlemen asked me about the same young women & asked if I had a cousin or relative that was a principal of some school on Vincennes, & I used to work at WAMU & same young lady had a good friend who asked if we were related. Well I have talked to a Relf who worked for Ameritech (ATT) & US Cellular (Andrea Relf) & when I'm at Bally's I'm no longer the only N. Relf so I have to show ID. This is funny but for some reason my 4 letter last name is the most difficult name for people to prenounce. Good luck in finding what your looking for Anthony.

Re: To All The Relf's....especially Audrie

gotfayeth — 2008-10-06 23:28:47Z

Roland, is my Grandfather's last name he was from Arkansas Marta are you my cousin also? James Roland he passed away in 1994. Very tall brown-skinned, thin and handsome guy.

Re: To All The Relf's....especially Audrie

gotfayeth — 2008-10-06 23:14:45Z

I am a Chicago native born & raised. My grandmother was from Birhmingham, Alabama. Relf is her married name & she was married to a Johnnie Relf. I actually have a picture of him when he was younger. I know there are a few Relf's in Chicago that very well be my family but my grandmother didn't keep in touch with her husbands family after she moved to Chicago. She said he had either brothers or uncles here but I wouldn't know them unless I saw the las name. What I do know if someone actually took the time to do the reasearch the Relf's in Chicago, which it's not that many we're probably related. I have come in contact or worked with a few Relf's but never met them faced to face wouldn't mind meeting them. It's a strange & odd last name I'm usually the only Relf listed anywhere but I come in contact with my cousin A. Relf, N. Relf & V. Relf (lol). Only Relf in Chicago that I know is my blood relative is B. Relf but thats her married name. Cousins invite me to the family picnic! (lol)

Re: George Relf and Hannah Fromings

irenemcquilty — 2008-07-18 06:55:20Z

hi my name is irene mcquilty my mother maurean blake(relf) is the decendant of martha's brother evangelist (ben) and we are trying to research about relf history could you please email me back ireneheather1@optusnet.com.au thankyou

Re: RELF of Brightling, Burwash and Hooe, Sussex

richardsonianjl — 2007-11-09 20:27:31Z

I've had a quick look at the IGI, and although there is the marriage of a Thomas Nash and a Frances Buss at Etchingham, it didn't take place until 1760, only ten years before Thomas Relf married Margaret Nash. So, perhaps they were siblings, not father and daughter. The Marchant tree you mentioned might help.

I suspect the Relf website got it right about Thomas Relf Senior's origins, despite the age/date query. I don't suppose he was from far away. I wonder how long ago the website information was put together. I think some of those parishes must be missing from the IGI. One of these days, I'll have to see if there are any relevant wills.

Things do start to become a bit cloudy in the 18th century, don't they, especially for ancestors who didn't make it to the 1841 census. And when they start moving across one or two, or more, parish boundaries the difficulties really begin. Relf wasn't a rare enough name in that area, so I guess we'll going to have to wait and see what emerges.

Bye for now,

Ian

Re: RELF of Brightling, Burwash and Hooe, Sussex

Lesleyshiner — 2007-11-08 21:29:44Z

Some of this is guesswork, but I'm reasonably sure I have the right info. Margaret Nash's parents were Thomas Nash and Frances. After Thomas Relf died in 1788, Margaret remarried, to John Marchant (1735-1798) although I don't have any more info on John, I think there is a Marchant tree available.

On Thomas Relf's side, apart from his death date of 1788, I have no 'older' information. As I said, Frances married Joseph Relf, and I have his line back to his grandparents William Relf, d1799 and Elizabeth (1716-1763), but this info I got from the Relf site so you probably have that already. With most of my tree, I've found it very hard once you get as far back as the 1700s but I keep trying!!

Lesley

Re: RELF of Brightling, Burwash and Hooe, Sussex

richardsonianjl — 2007-11-08 11:09:57Z

How much do you know about the Relfs, Lesley? How far have you managed to get back?

Ian