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Re: tracing members of Upston family

krissypie — 2011-02-17 11:45:58Z

Hi, not sure if I am linked into this, however my name was Kristine Upston before marriage and my father is Russell Upston born 1957, his fathers name is Ray Upston Born around 1928 in England and then moved to New Zealand after marraige and a few kids then on to Australia in 1971.

Regards Kristine Watson

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krissypie — 2011-02-17 11:43:42Z

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2010-11-29 20:19:00Z

Hi Julie,

I think I may have responded to you on the BBC site too? Anyway, I have done quite a bit of research now, but unfortunately I am out of the country until mid Jan. I will be able to have a look at the research then, and let you know if there's any links. I'm wondering whether it is grandparents or great grandparents that were brother's or cosuins as the name is a coincidence. We have got back to 1860's. All in Birmingham, except Bill Upston did emigrate to Australia just before the second world war. He was my grandfather, Richard Upston's brother. My grandfather had two children, Gordon and Marion.

Best wishes,

Wendy

Re: tracing members of Upston family

juliethomas320 — 2010-08-26 14:23:18Z

hi just looking through the message board.
My Dad is called Richard Upston from Birmingham
and his father was also called Richard Upston born 1898
who had alot of family move to Australia?
Could you ask your sister how far back she was able to go?
thank you Julie

Re: tracing members of Upston family

juliethomas320 — 2010-08-26 14:17:59Z

Hi, my name is now julie thomas,
My dads name is Richard Upaston dob 26.06.1941 he has two brothers Bob and Ray Upston
There father was called Richard upston born 16/11/1898 and also known to be 1897? iam tracing what brothers and sisters he had ? i had also heard they had gone to Australia. Do you know If his father was also called richard? and what year he would of been born?
Thanks Julie

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2009-01-18 11:53:50Z

Hi Mick,

just wondering whether you've managed to find anything else out?

Best wishes,

Wendy

Re: tracing members of Upston family

Mick_Upston — 2008-03-09 10:23:28Z

Hi Wendy,
I too am looking for info. My grandfather(Richard Upston)left Birmingham when he was a child. I think his father, was also a Richard, may have been one of the brothers that left the UK to come to Australia as you described. I believe my great grandfather was killed in an accident not long after arriving. My grandfather passed away in his 60's over 20 years ago and my Father(another Richard) is alive and well at 62 years old.
I will have a chat to my father to try and get some more info.
Regards
Michael Upston

Re: Anita

Generalist — 2008-01-29 22:49:13Z

Anita, we were in touch a few years back and I would certainly like to update our various files. You can find me at stineway@bigpond.com.au
Regards, Christine

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2008-01-29 22:07:38Z

Hi,

Could you send me any of the information you have. Does it link in with anything I've noted on her at all?

Thanks,

Wendy

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2008-01-29 22:04:41Z

Hi,

I would be grateful if you wouldn't mind sharing some of your information with me, as I am still no further knowing who went to tasmania and how they link up in the UK.

Thanks,

Wendy

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2008-01-29 22:02:13Z

Hi Christine,

Just wondering if you've made any progress?

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2008-01-29 22:00:56Z

Hi Katrina,

I know it was a long time ago, but I've only just got around to going back on the site! it would be great if you could send any information your husband's sister has! I also know that Gordon born Sept 1926 and Marion Upston's born 1929 parents, Richard and Flora Upston lived in Birmingham in the UK. They lived briefly in Hendon, London when my mother was very young, marion. As far as i know Richard had four or five brothers, some or all went to Australia and tasmania. I think one of the brothers was called Bill. Richard died around the age of 42 from TB during the war. My mom, marion helped look after him when she was about 10/11 years of age. Does this this tie up with anything you have found? Gordon has two daughters, Gillian and Pam in their 50's. My sister is Lynne harvey, nee Jenkins form my dad's side, and also brother David Jenkins. We had another brother who died some years ago, Terence Jenkins. Gillian and Pam are our cousins.

It would be great to hear from you.

Wendy jenkins

Re: tracing members of Upston family

j7penguin — 2008-01-29 22:00:52Z

Re: tracing members of Upston family

mikerandall18 — 2008-01-20 19:45:07Z

Dear Lyne,
I am researching the Upston/ Upstone family for a friend and have information leading from about 1838 -1900. This branch of the family originated in Gloucestershire, later moving to London and inolved a workhouse!
Any use?
Mike

Re: tracing members of Upston family

mikerandall18 — 2008-01-20 19:43:49Z

Re: tracing members of Upston family

ANITA_PENNICOTT — 2005-04-08 13:07:16Z

Christine. I have notice your query on the Upston's. George Upston and Eliza Pinner were my GG Grand parents, their son George Married Sarah Ann Davis, their Daughter Pearl married Walter Sturzaker, their daughter Rita married Richard Nettlefold and they had me (Anita). Where do you fit into this line? I have some information on this family from when they came to Tasmania. Regards Anita Pennicott Please contact me

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2004-04-20 18:05:08Z

Hi Kristine,

A bit late in the day I realise, but I hadn't checked this website for a long time, and din't expect a response, so i was surprised when I came across your reply! Not sure if you are still in th UK! Anyway, did you manage to trace any further details about the Upstons? I know there are also some in Tasmania. Unfortunately, my uncle can't remember a great deal about who is who. Richard, was his father, and he had a brother, who went out to Australia just after the war. He didn't have children, but there were also their aunts, so my uncle's great aunts who went out. I'll try and get their names agian. Sory it sounds so vague. Does this connect up with anything you've got? It would be nice to hear from you again.

Wendy

Re: tracing members of Upston family

lynnefreeman — 2003-07-14 15:56:16Z

I am doing a one name study on the surnames UPSTON and UPSTONE, the names come from my fathers side of the family. Any info would be appreciated. Lynne

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2003-06-17 07:55:58Z

Hi

My great grandfather was Richard Ernest Upston born around 1861 (aged 27 at date of marriage - March 1888). Father's name Edward - farmer from Warwickshire. Richard Ernest - clerk - married Alice Jane Thompson at St Mary Magdelen Southwark Surrey - London. Lived in Peckham and Camberwell.

I have found a family Edward and Harriet Maria Davis at 9 Cornbury Road Deptford St Paul Kent on the 1881 census - but am not sure whether this was my grandfather's parents as the Richard here was aged 17 - born around 1864

Can you confirm or add anything to this line please.......

BFN

Jan

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2002-05-18 07:45:26Z

Hi,

I am travelling to Europe soon and I thought I'd try to trace some of the family history before and see what I can find out. I actually dont know that much about my family history, what information would you need first?

Kristine.

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2002-03-11 03:08:04Z

Could someone contact me regarding Tasmanian Upstons please?

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2002-02-25 12:49:45Z

I am interested in your Upstons. I have a George Upston m. Eliza Pinner in 1891. They were my g.grandparents and I have little on this side of our family

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2002-02-25 11:56:08Z

I have a George Upston who married Eliza Pinner (George was possibly from Deloraine area) George & Eliza's daughter Emma b. 1869 married James David Tucker 22 Aug 1891(son of George Tucker and Martha Davey of Deloraine/Longford) in Emu Bay (Burnie) James and Emma were my great grandparents. They had 11 chn. and lived in Wynyard. More at stineway@bigpond.com.au

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2002-01-19 10:43:58Z

dear wendy i was looking through this site, i think my husband tony may be related. his fathers name was mervyn (mick) edward upston his fathers name was george upston who lived at reedy marsh deloraine tasmania. my husbands sister has traced their family tree do not know how far back she has got. if you would like some infomation please e mail.

Re: tracing members of Upston family

2001-07-13 12:57:08Z

Dear Wendy
I am also researching Upston's. Our family came from Attleborough, Norfolk.
Charles Upston married Sarah Page, they had five or six children. Charles and one child died in England. The children's name i have are Elenor, George, William, Sarah, Maryann,.
Charles died 3 Feb 1847 at Attleborough. Sarah remarried to her cousin William Page and imigrated to Australia, arriving in Tasmania 1 July 1857.
If you can help it would be great.

Anita

tracing members of Upston family

2001-06-13 14:38:06Z

My mother is Marion Flora Upston, born 12-6-29 and her brother Gordon Upston, aged 75 were brought up in the Midlands, UK. Thier father was Richard Upston. He had brothers who left for Australia around 1900's-i think! the family has completely lost touch with relatives in Australia, although I understand there are probably grand and great grand children by now. I can provide more info if needed. We would all like to trace our other relatives, partly out of curiosity and partly to see if any friendship could ensue. Please e-mail me at the above address.

Wendy