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Twells - Castle Donington

Paul_Rolfe — 2010-11-11 16:03:58Z

My Gt Grandfather was Joseph Twells born in Castle Donington (I believe) around 1871 and married Rosina Lane.

His father was Christopher Thomas Twells also born in Castle Donington (a convicted Cattle Stealer) he ended up in Birmingham and lived out his days as a bootmaker living with his two sons.

There seems to be a lot of Twells' living in and around CD (i.e Hemington, Shardlow) at some point they 'must' be related, just that I don't know how yet.

I think Joseph was killed in WW1 (at least a Joseph Twells from Leicestershire was) and until I get down to TNA in Kew, I am wondering if anyone out there has details of this line and how they connect to other Twells.

In particular Sarah Gearman (Christopher Twells wife). I found a census record of Sarah living with another family about the time her husband was locked up, and detailed as 'sister-in-law'. I would be interested to learn more about the Gearman's too if anone has knowledge

Many thanks
Paul

George Twell

Paul1969clark — 2010-02-01 09:44:45Z

My great grandfather was George Twell, born in 1887 in Lincoln, England and died in 1940. He married a Katherine Bird in 1919. On the marriage cerificate its states he was a waggoner (ex army), to date i have not been able to find his army records. What i am looking for, is that he does not appear on the 1911 census, from what i can see. Does anyone have any clues as to his whereabouts or any hints at why he would not appear on the census

JOHN TWELLS - Castle Donnington, LEIC

1991freeway — 2009-07-23 22:40:57Z

I have a John Twells b abt1813 and died bet 1841-1851 (not sure where. His wife's name was Mary unknown surname, they had a son John Jennings Twells b Q1 1840 registered Shardlow, he was a minister of the Wesleyan Church and married Lydia Hughes 1867 in LINCS.

Mary was living
1841-1871 - Borough Street, Castle Donnington
1881-1891 - Market Place, Castle Donnington.

Can anyone help with Marys surname where John died and buried.

Re: TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

Diane_Hicklin — 2009-03-07 18:42:36Z

Hi topdapa,
Do you know where your grandfather Charles Raymond Twells was born and when? - as to find out more about your european great grandfather we need to find out his name.
I have compiled a personal database of all Twells Births Marriages & Deaths from 1837 - 1983 in England and Wales that I can search for you if you can give me a name.
Best Wishes
Diane

Re: TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

topdapa — 2009-03-06 05:02:33Z

I am a Twells.
I was born on the tiny Island of St. Kitts.
My grandfather's name was Charles Raymond Twells and I think his father was from somehwere in europe.
Thats as much as I know

Bob Twells

ClaireRobinson19 — 2008-03-26 06:52:13Z

I beleive Thomas Duckworth in Leicestershire had a chaufeur called Bob Twells some time between 1859 and 1931 - Has anyone come across him?

Mary E. Twells of Jefferson Co KY

olclarke — 2008-03-07 22:25:06Z

Need parents & siblings for Mary & her husband Robert W. Stamper. They were b abt 1810. Their son H. W. ( need his name ) b abt 1838 marr Lizzie Munday 9 Dec 1868 in Essex Co Va. Need children for H. W. & Lizzie.
Ollie

Re: Twells of Nottinghamshire

Diane_Hicklin — 2006-09-04 14:43:24Z

Hi Sarah,

I have emailed you privately regarding Emma Ellen Twells

Kind Regards
Diane

Re: Twells of Nottinghamshire

2006-09-03 18:30:30Z

Diane

Does your information have any links to Emma Twells born 1856, daughter of Hubert?

Sarah

Re: Twells of Nottinghamshire

2006-03-11 13:01:08Z

I have emailed you regarding this family

Twells of Nottinghamshire

garrettrm — 2006-03-10 17:28:54Z

I am looking for information on ancestors of William Joseph Twells born 1886 Brancote. Moved to B. C. Canada 1912. 1901 Census shows him living in S. Wilford Nottinghamshire with Thomas & Sarah Ann Twells as well as 4 boys and 2 girls. It is the only link I have found. Thomas was born in Leicestershire June 1849. Any links would help.

Re: Twells in Heckington Lincolnshire

2005-12-22 11:47:32Z

contact my uncle who has written a book about the twells family of lincolnshire his email is twells9@tiscali.co.uk Tim

Re: Tudor and Twells

n1qqr — 2005-10-24 02:46:16Z

Hello Sarah,

Do you have any information on Henry Twells b: 1839 in Nottingham? He was married to Mary (b: 1839) and they had 4 children (Frederick b 1865, Ann b 1868, Ellen b 1875& William b 1880). Ann is my great grandmother. Thanks.

Re: Twells Family - Nottingham

2005-09-07 10:09:03Z

Thankyou Sarah. Crane andTwellswere married into Lane family.

Do you happen to know if your Twells were gypises by any chance

Edie

Re: Tudor and Twells

SarahOliver81 — 2005-09-06 22:03:36Z

Are there any Twells in particular in Nottingham that you are looking for?

Re: Twells Family - Nottingham

SarahOliver81 — 2005-09-06 21:59:00Z

I'm afraid I do not have enough information to be able to make a connection at present. I don't have the Crane's that you mention on my family tree but it does seem a coincidence. If I come across any further information that will be of interest to you I will let you know.

Regards
Sarah

Re: Twells in Heckington Lincolnshire

MarshJD — 2005-08-28 17:44:11Z

I believe that the term 'in law' was used in different circumstances to that used today and to support this theory, I have seen 'brother in law' used when referring to step brother for example. I think that Mr Thorpe could possibly be the brides step father. FreeBMD is updated monthly and there are still gaps.
Regards
Jackie

Researching Twells from Loughborough and Leicester...still looking for a link to other lines pre 1785.

Maria Twells c1779 who marr John Lane 1802 at South Collingham, Notts

2005-08-24 13:27:36Z

Hi I am looking for relations of Maria Twells who marr John Lane at South Collingham in 1802 going by name of Maria Twells, but another record says Milia Maria Twells, then finally after they move to Billingborough in lincoln to have family she is known as Amelia Lane. Before marr she had an illigitimate son John who take the name John Twell Lane. aT the time of his birth she is Meliscent at South Collingham.For first child after marr, my 2nd Gt Charles Lane 1803 she is known as Melicent then all others as Amelia Lane . Is any one connected please. I have no ide where she was born. There is a Millemariah Twells born at P{inchbeck in Linoln not sure if that is her. That father is edward, but e do not have any Edwards.
Thanks

Re: Twells Family - Nottingham

2005-08-24 13:06:01Z

Hi
I am looking for my 3rd gt Grandmothers birth c1779 she was 68 when she died at Billingborough Lincoln in 1847. Before marraige to John Lane she had a child John. She called herself meliscent Twells then. This was at South Collingham in Nottingham, not far from Newark. Two years later at Sout collingham she marries using Maria Twells on another record Milia Maria Twells, then after moving to Billingborough with John Lane she becomes Amelia lane. Interestingly my second gt their child Charles Lane married Mary Ann Crane daug of John and Lavinia Crane. Charles moved to Newark my gt Joseph Crane Lane has Radford as his birth place on his discharge papers from the 1st Royals. Any connection

Twells in Heckington Lincolnshire

nigel_porter4 — 2005-08-04 12:39:43Z

Hello,

I have reached a dead end with a branch of my family where the Twells are involved. I have a copy of a page of a Lincolnshire newspaper which I have dated to 1845 and it mentions the following marriage in Heckington ' Miss Sarah Porter was made Mrs Twells, after which the loving couple with their friends, retired to the house of Mr Thorpe, father in law of the bride'. I cannot find this marriage on FreeBMD, in local records, etc, but their is a Sarah Twells who died many years later, whose age fits. Also how can a Mr Thorpe be the father in law? Any answers greatfully received.

Nigel

Bowyer Kidderminster, Philadelphia, PA & NJ

n1qqr — 2005-06-27 00:17:57Z

Hello - I am researching the Bowyer family of Kidderminster, Worcestershire and would like to communicate with others researching this family.
- Jayne Bailie

Tudor and Twells

n1qqr — 2005-06-27 00:14:41Z

I am hoping to connect with others researching the Tudor and Twells families of Nottingham and Philadelphia, PA.
-Jayne Bailie

Re: Twells Family - Nottingham

MarshJD — 2004-10-10 08:45:52Z

I have not yet found a link with my Loughborough Twells' to those in Nottingham but have quickly checked the 1881 census and found the following which could be your family:
They were living in High Street Long Eaton
William CRANE Head M Male 27 Lenton, Nottingham Lace Maker
Emma CRANE Wife M Female 25 Basford, Nottingham
Elizabeth A. CRANE Daur U Female 3 Nottingham
Rose CRANE Daur U Female 1 Long Eaton, Derby
Selina CRANE Sister In Law M Female 22 Radford, Nottingham
Alfred CRANE Nephew U Male 4 Radford, Nottingham, Scholar

Re: TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

cyntut4me99 — 2004-10-03 16:10:02Z

I didn't see anyone familiar but thanks for the info. Cynthia

Twells Family - Nottingham

2004-09-27 14:55:11Z

I am trying to find anyone who knows of Emma E Twells. She was born about 1855 and her father was Hubert Twells. She married William Crane in Radford, Nottingham in 1874. Would be grateful for any information relating to the rest of her family.

Re: relatives

2004-06-22 20:01:36Z

Nancy here is my e-mail address Tuckert35@hotmail.com

Re: relatives

2004-06-22 19:57:46Z

Nancy,my great grandfathers name was Joseph Twells.Please contact me. Thankyou.

Re: TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

MarshJD — 2004-06-10 21:05:44Z

Very interesting website, thanks for the information. I am struggling to research my ancestors any further back from John Twells in Loughborough but am hoping to link them into those families further away eventually.

New Genealogy Website

2004-06-10 15:38:26Z

Hello all,

I have just updated my Fathers 'Genealogy Website'

Please feel free to drop by if you have time.

The old address was www.latham.u-net.com

This site has now been updated and has moved to

www.latham-history.com

There is now lots more information regarding Latham, Twells, Harkin, McCauley and numerous other family members.

There is also a new forum which after you have registered, (completely free and no ads!) You are able to post questions and messages.

I hope at some point that if the forums become used and busy they will become a very usefull source of information for fellow genealogists !

There are currently only a few posts in the forums, but hopefully the more people that use them, the more useful they will become.

Thankyou for your time

Kind Regards

Ric Latham

Re: TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

2004-06-06 10:18:22Z

There are some Twells family members on my Fathers website www.latham-history.com

Not sure if they tie in to yours

Ric

Re: twells, nottinghamshire, england

2004-06-06 10:15:49Z

There are some Twells family members on my Fathers website www.latham-history.com

Not sure if they tie in to yours

Ric

Thomas Bott Twells

twellsharry — 2004-05-16 19:18:39Z

My Grandfather Thomas Bott Twells was born in Leicester in 1901. His father's name was Henry Twells (born 1860 in Leicester), his mother Clara (maiden name Bott, born in Leicester in 1866). He had 8 sisters Beatrice A, Edith, Clara, Ethel, Daisy, Sarah, Olive, & his only younger sister Lillian. He had 1 brother Harry. My grandfather moved to Canada in 1919 where he married my Grandmother Mary Theresa Haslam who was from Manchester. They moved to America in the 1950's. Looking for any one related to borrow money, just kidding, but still looking for any relations.

Re: Thomas Bott Twells

MarshJD — 2004-05-16 11:06:27Z

Brenda, I have sent you a reply to your e mail address because Thomas Bott Twells is the first cousin of my Gt grandmother and I would be delighted to share information.

Re: Thomas Bott Twells

lopezbl1 — 2004-05-03 17:53:23Z

I am Brenda Lee Twells, only daughter of Thomas Henry (Harry) Twells & Margret Mae Hale and granddaughter of Thomas Bott Twells & Mary Teresa Haslam. Niece of William Edward Twells and Gordon Thomas Twells... Please get in touch...

TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

MarshJD — 2004-04-19 17:06:31Z

I have traced my TWELLS ancestors back to John and Elizabeth who married at Loughborough on 3 January 1809. The family moved to Leicester after 1851 and I have linked to my tree, most of those in the 19th century census's who lived in Leicester. If you have any Leicester or Loughborough TWELLS' in your family history, I would be delighted to hear from you.

Re: TWELLS surname from Leicester and Loughborough, England

cyntut99 — 2004-04-04 01:19:57Z

Hello,
My 3rd great grandmother, Frances Hicks, married a man by the name of Thomas Twells in 1845 St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. I recently received a photo of him. On the back it said Castle Covington, Leicester Shire, England. He was born about 1803 and died 12 July 1876. I have no idea when he imagrated to Canada. If anyone knows more about him I would love to hear from them.

Re: twells, nottinghamshire, england

nigel403 — 2003-12-31 21:42:36Z

My grandfather was Thomas Twells born 1891 in Newark, Notts. The only information I have is that his father was a George Twells who possibly married a Hannah from Mabelthorpe. He had an older brother Edward and a younger sister Ellen. Apart from the fact that it is not a common name the names George, Edward and Thomas also occur in your list. I imagine there is a not too distant connection.

Re: Thomas Bott Twells

2003-09-20 18:46:28Z

Thomas Bott Twells turned out to be connected to me which was very exciting. I have amassed a quite large Twells tree but except for Harry, who posted the first message, I have not traced any away from Leicester. My earliest ancestor (so far) was John who was born 1785 in Loughborough and died there. He had many children, some moved to Leicester (city) and this included John born 1816 , my 3 x gt grandfather. There are many descendants that I have not yet traced forwards so one of these may I have moved to Coventry but I have no information on this.

Re: Thomas Bott Twells

2003-09-10 13:49:04Z

I do not know if I am any relation to Henry Twells Bott. I am the grandaughter of Henriette and Henry Twells of Coventry. I know very little about my grandparents except that my grandfather died in approx 1926 of sleeping sickness leaving a widow and four sons Albert, Henry(Harry) Leonard and Alfred (my father) who is still alive. If this is any relation I would love to know more.

Re: Thomas Bott Twells

2003-02-09 01:05:46Z

I believe that your Henry Twells born 1860 who married Clara Bott is the son of John Twells who married Sarah. This John who I think was born about 1816 is my direct ancestor. Clay tobacco pipe making appears as an occupation in many decendants.

Mary Sarah Twells Can>WI 1847-?

cyntut99 — 2002-03-24 15:52:47Z

I am looking or the daughters of Frances Hicks and Thomas Twells. Their names are Mary b. 1847 and Sarah b. 1849 in Ontario Canada.The family moved to Pepin WI about 1853. The two girls were on the Pepin 1860 census but disappeared after that. Thomas' probate mentioned two married children but not by name. Any help would be appreciated. Will be happy to exchange family information.

twells, nottinghamshire, england

mariesmith1972 — 2001-07-01 10:34:46Z

Would like any information regarding to Thomas Twells and descendents from Southwell and Halam Nottinghamshire, around 1800 onwards. Thomas Twells married Hannah Maria Fisher circa 1850, they had 13 children, Georgina, Thomas, William Henry, Robert, Emma, Evelina, Edward, George, Herbert, Addy, Hannah Maria, Edith Charlotte (my gt grandmother) and Eliza(she went to Canada).
Need help please!!!

relatives

2001-03-24 06:36:24Z

looking for relatives grandparents Marie and Joseph twells just like to communicate over the net

Bruce Twells

2000-09-17 07:18:44Z

Looking for Bruce Twells formerly from Michigan, possibly living in northern CA. Married to Marg and was in the AF in late 60's early 70's. Any oneknow his where abouts?