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With the change to the website address, I am - at least for the time being - changing access to this page.
As with the main Guest Book page, I'm more than happy to host a page of questions, searches, comments, whatever, but "open access" has been causing problems so please use this address to email me your requests, and I will paste them alongside, and deal with any responses.
If you decide NOT to include your address on the page (which I would advise), I will act as a postmaster for others to contact you through me.
I know that's a bit long-winded, and I'd prefer you to be able to contact each other direct, but misuse of the Internet may mean you prefer it this way.
I've pasted all the older entries on to a separate page so that there is a complete set. I know a number of the links are out of date, but there's nothing I can do unless people let me have up-to-date details. E-mail addresses are now all removed, as promised.
Happy hunting!
Steve Clarke
Enquiries and requests:
Pauline has not heard from Debbie Hedges since a request for contact at the back end of 2005
Perhaps Debbie could contact me again - admin@glemsford.org.uk - and I'll pass on any messages.
Andy Morley - email address provided - has added the following, which relates to the Pettit family:
With regard to the email below, my mother, June (Rosemary) Morley, nee Herrington of Herrington's Newsagents in Risbygate Street Bury St Edmunds took me to see her Grandfather's Coach-Building workshop in Bury three years ago. Now it's an is now an undertakers and I have photos if anyone's interested. Her mother was Dorothy Grace Pettit, daughter of Clement Pettit, who can be found in the 1901 Census and who owned various properties in Mustow Street Bury - I can supply details if required of a dozen or so Pettits who lived there as I just found them on the Internet. Dorothy, or 'Nanny Herrington' as I knew her, told me how she would go to the coach works to see her father, and how the workmen would paint gold rings on her finger. Those coaches had about 14 coats of paint, and some of the workmen died of lead poisoning from the constant exposure. Anyway, Clement was the son of James Pettit who came from Glemsford - village carpenters they were I believe. Interesting that doing a quick search, I found a carriage for sale on the Internet for £2,500.
I'm not particularly into this stuff myself - this information was just the result of being bored over Christmas and playing about with Google. But my mother I'm sure would be delighted to make the acquaintance of distant family members. She and my father (a 'furriner' from the East Midlands) still live in East Anglia.
One thing though - I have a table; a rough round oak one maybe three feet in diameter, which stands on a three-legged pedestal and which tilts. Interesting because the pedestal is octagonal, and with three legs, that presents the joiner who made it with an interesting geometrical problem. It's bound in iron under the table surface. Is there any way I can find out whether this table was made by a Glemsford Pettit, or whether it was something that my Grandfather, Walter Herrington, picked up at auction..?
Debra, who has given me her email address, Friday, November 4 2005
Hi
I'm looking for information about Mary Webb born 1818 in Glemsford.
I believe her parents to be John Webb & Sarah Browne.
She married Robert Mott in Cowlinge in 1839.
Any information on the above or what Glemsford was like then would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Deb
Pauline, who has given me her email address, Wednesday November 2 2005
Hi
This is a shot in the dark about a family association, not a blood relative, and I have only sketchy details.
My grandfather Walter Gartside, born 1887 in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, was sent to Glemsford during the 1914-18 war, I believe to do farm labouring. (Or, according to one family member, silk weaving because he was a weaver by trade.) This was because he was considered not medically fit enough to go to war. He lodged in Glemsford with a family by the name of Twinn - a widow whom he only knew as 'Mrs Twinn', but who was affectionately known by everyone in the local community as 'old Mrs Twinn'. She had 2 sons (one of whom was possibly called Jim)and had a smallholding which Walter helped with. My grandfather spoke of his time with Mrs Twinn and her family with great affection, how he was made welcome and treated like a son.
My late mother tried in vain to find this family before the days of the internet. know there are many Twinns in Glemsford and it doesn't help that I have no idea of Mrs Twinn's first name. One clue which might help indirectly is that Walter had a broad Yorkshire accent and would have 'stood out' in the area. I would really like to make contact with any descendents of this Mrs Twinn. Does anyone recognise this lady in their family history?
Thank you,
Pauline
martin sewell in martinsewell@martinsewell.co.uk at 20:23:03 Sunday October 16 2005
I am searching for information about the family of my great grandfather James Debenham born 30 dec 1846 his parents were James Debenhan and Eliza Clark who married on 1 Sept 1833. The family were all around Hartest/Glemsford area. Any help piecing together other family links would be appreciated and obviously I woudl reciprocate
Anon at 12:08:03 Wednesday September 28 2005
letters to minnie
beeton at 22:28:18 Thursday September 22 2005
Julie Peirson in Enfield, North London at 11:05:52 Sunday September 18 2005
Thanks Steve, I hope to visit the area some time, and its nice to know where to look for these things, much appreciated.
Enquiry regarding Churchgate Farm: at 13:17:56 Friday September 16 2005
The buildings of Churchgate farm certainly do exist. They no longer have any farmland attached (as far as I am aware). They stand immediately opposte Park Farm and the church. Steve Clarke
Julie Peirson in Enfield, North London at 00:25:42 Monday September 12 2005
Can you tell me, Does Churchgate Farm still exist ?
Esther Beale in (address available from Steve Clarke) at 00:22:37 Tuesday September 6 2005
Husband, Cyril John Beale, born 1920 in Glemsford, (I think)son of John Robert Beale (London) and Annie Mary (nee Game). Bob and Annie were married in 1918 in Sudbury district. Annie Mary daughter of Walter Game and Anna (nee Moore). Walter Game and brother Alfred Game, married sisters Priscilla and Anna Moore. Walter and Alfred's parents died early and they were brought up by Grandma Rice. Anna owned the Crown Inn in Glemsford. She emigrated to Australia with her daughter, Annie, and Bob (John Robert Beale) and their two sons, Cyril John (my late husband) and Frank Walter in 1928. Does anybody have any information about the Rice, Game or Moore families who may be connected? I am looking for D.O.B, marriages, deaths, etc primarily for immediate family history.
Theresa Whittemore in unique91737@yahoo.com at 19:13:40 Monday August 29 2005
My grandfather's name was Harry Suttle. He served in World War 1 in the Manchester Regiment as a Private. He was discharged due to ill health in 1916 from the army. I do know that his father was either ranked as a Sergeant Suttle serving in Punjab India, circa. l880. Harry had a common law wife Teresa Cowell - Unthank, they had two daughters Sheila Suttle born in April of 1928, and June Suttle, born approx. 1940 or 1941. Any and all info. would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
Les Pratt in lpratt@kol.co.nz at 11:56:03 Monday August 29 2005
Richard Kerrington, Dr Henry Stebbing
James Pettit in Colchester at 16:45:07 Friday August 26 2005
My Family come from Glemsford. The oldest I can find is Richard Pettit (1750 to 1840)married to Elizabeth Carey. They had two children, Richard Marchal and Charlotte. Richard Marchal married Hannah Hartley. They had 9 children. The oldest Richard married Maria Adams and I think I have found her grave in the churchyard. Later the son James who started a coachbuilding firm at Mustow Street in Bury St Edmunds appeared to be a trustee of the Garland Street Baptist Church so the is why I have doubts about Maria Adams grave. Maria is shown on the 1881 census as living at Tye Green. This also shows her as being born in 1818 but the grave I found says died 1906 aged 92 i.e. 1814. Still I suppose it could still be the correct grave. People often forgot their year of birth.The grave also says wife of Richard which fits. I am eager to find more members of the family, possible some still live in Glemsford. I have already checked out a Pettit living in Tye Green but it is not a relative. (Opposite end from the green)I have a disposable email address on which I can be contacted so if any spam comes in it does not matter as it isn't my main address and I can dump it a create a new one. It is fixcentral-pcs@yahoo.co.uk Thanks in advance for any help. By the way, I have seen the note further down by Derek Pettit, and we are in touch.
sheryl rush in stumpy@magic-cat.freeserve.co.uk at 20:21:38 Tuesday August 23 2005
hi i'm still looking for charles wordley from cavendish. he married susan herbert from stoke by nayland. they had four children. charles dad was called jerimiah but i can not find anything other than this so if any one has any info it would be gratefully accepted.
Sheila Hayward in fitzhay@btinternet.com at 16:03:38 Saturday August 20 2005
My ancestors were William Thompson and Sarah Hartley. I should be grateful for any information, please.
Nobs in pjnobs@hotmail,com at 15:04:36 Friday August 19 2005
Exists Nobs in the family history of Glemsford? and its eventual linking with the Nobs from Seedorf, Swiss
Robyn MIles in Mayland at 16:54:49 Tuesday August 16 2005
Trying to find who I am
Jean Langford in langfjea@hotmail.com at 12:56:35 Monday August 8 2005
Any Gridley family connections in 18th/19th centuries
M.Line in Yorkshire at 19:21:52 Wednesday July 27 2005
Brewster family of Devizes
Anon at 21:23:34 Sunday July 24 2005
Rose Sillet glemgirl@btinternet.com
Anon at 21:21:42 Sunday July 24 2005
Message for Rose Sillet I think I can help with information on the Suttle family. Please send your email to glemgirl@btinternet and I can forward it on.
Rose SILLETT in Brisband.Australia at 10:06:56 Sunday July 24 2005
Iam looking for information on my Grandfather,Willfred John SUTTLE,who married Ada Brown on Aug,4th 1924 at the Parish church of Glemsford. His father David Suttle,(mat maker) born 1863 his mother?????? His father i believe was John Suttle born 1831.married to Hannah Suttle born 1834 .I am new at this tracing family,but I think this is right. Wilfred Suttle had a sister who I think married a W.E.Harmer. Can anyone help me to find out what happened to the Suttle family. I believe they all at one time lived at Pump Lane,Glemsford in 1881?Also there was a brother who served in the army with Willfred in W.W.I.
Steve Clarke (whose page this is) at 17:23:23 Monday July 18 2005
Apologies again if anyone is expecting a reply from me. Other issues, like the first grandson, have happily intervened. I will get back when I get back (to normal).
Pam Saville in buzz_gert@xtra.co.nz at 03:50:38 Sunday July 17 2005
Looking for information about my gr/fathers family He was William Twitchet. He was a London policeman and emmigrated to NZ in the late 1940's early 50's
patricia yates in patriciayates@btinternet.com at 14:27:25 Saturday July 16 2005
My grandmother Francis Boggis was born in Bures,Essex around 1820 married Herbet Howard also from Bures in Edmonton, North London. I will try to find out more from my mother who is now 87 while I get the chance.
Bigg or Ellis in jennjones69@msn.com at 02:45:52 Thursday July 14 2005
looking for family of my grandfathers...his parents...there names...Emma Amelia (Bigg)Ellis...and James Henry Ellis.....they resided in Hackney London
Bigg in jennjones69@msn.com at 02:43:36 Thursday July 14 2005
looking for family of my great grandmother
linda boy in Sandy, Beds at 01:16:18 Thursday July 14 2005
Trying to prove which Jeremiah Ost was the father of George Ost born 1814 who married Charlotte Grice, had 2 daughters and 3 sons and died in Long Melford in 1860 (his son James is my great,great grandfather). Various records I've looked at tend to confuse Jeremiah, son of thomas ost/ann gridley born 1785; with jeremiah son of jeremiah ost /susan adams born 1773. Also, from where did Rose Kerrington get the lands and houses in Glemsford she left to Richard (one of her younger sons)in her will of 1583? Other land (in Rede?)left for use in her life by her husband Henry(in 1559), on her death was to go to their eldest son Robert& his heirs, & he didn't die until 1615.
Jacqui in jacquitunis@yahoo.co.uk at 06:45:49 Monday July 11 2005
Whitfields
jacqui in jacquitunis@yahoo.co.uk at 06:44:56 Monday July 11 2005
Family Tree
Steve Clarke: for Beryl in Rochdale at 14:04:16 Wednesday July 6 2005
Beryl: can you email me details of your Tom Brown? There is a fascinating connection beginning to develop between Glemsford and the North West! Best wishes.
Nikki Collman in nmcollman@aol.com at 23:38:26 Tuesday July 5 2005
Bigg family Long Melford - Samuel Bigg son of William & Elizabeth Bigg nee Mitchell. Samuel died in 1885 at Bridge Street Long Melford.
Beryl in rochdale at 19:38:24 Tuesday July 5 2005
grandparents, fathers name tom brown of rochdale, blowing room major in a cotton mill
Clif in Clif.jade@ntlworld.com at 09:47:10 Tuesday July 5 2005
The ancient Glemsford Surname of Tweed and if anybody has any link, connections or items of interest, I am especially interested in ' the Tweed Coat of Arms ' mentioned in a Will and matters to do with Stoke-by-Clare , the Tweeds held Manors there, and had land in Holborn Islington, Essex and Monmothshire, it seems they were copyhold tenants. I am in S E London. Thanks
Peter Goody in peter.goody1@btopenworld.com at 14:05:43 Saturday July 2 2005
Since starting my family journey from this website three years ago and still going, I have been helped by many.Today I learnt the amazingly helpful SMP must be Sue Plumb so now I can thank her properly.My Goody roots started in Castle Hedingham then to Tilbury-juxta-Clare and to Glemsford,circa 1835.Breaking down numerous brickwalls due to the number of illegitimate births{the Glemsford air}I encountered it would seem by 1881 census my relatives occupied a third of Egremont Street.So the family names are:- Goody, Hartley, Copsey, Suttle, Watkinson, Pryke, Brooks, Collar, Garwood and Mitchell all documented but after Glemsford and the 1881 census ? well I have started on the 1901 but the scattering had started.
Alan Bailey in yeliabstan@msn.com at 15:41:26 Monday June 27 2005
On behalf of my wife Pamela nee Cook,through Jones,Salter and also interested in any info on Humm. The last two surnames both from Glemsford. Also Gridley very loosely.I was hoping you may be able to put some flesh on the bones please.
Leigh Thomas in Australia at 15:12:55 Sunday June 26 2005
Clark(e) family: John Clark married Dinah (Diana) Jolly in 1805 and had about 8 children in the Glemsford Poslingford area. The children were Eliz. b.1807, Mary 1808, Hannah 1810, Elias 1812, William 1813, Abraham 1816, Ann and John abt 1819, who left for Australia and is my ancestor. Would like to trace the family further back or learn more about John and Dinah. Perhaps Steve we are distant cousins! Will send you my email address.
Christine Ives in ChristineIves609@hotmail.com at 22:45:15 Saturday June 25 2005
Seeking information on IVES family namely Charles born 13-11-1853 married Elizabeth Hammond from Cavendish on 1-11-1873. Son of James Ives born in Belchamp Walter 1805 and Hannah Brockwell born Cavendish 1809. Several children resulted. Charles occupation was cocoa fibre mat weaver and in 1881 census was living at Station Road, Long Melford. Other family names are Theobald, Deal and Catterwell.
david salter at 11:39:46 Monday June 20 2005
springett at 15:52:16 Sunday June 19 2005
John Amos in Plymouth (Hi, Linda!) at 16:37:48 Saturday June 18 2005
Any records. The Mayes sisters Susannah and Minnie of Glemsford married the Amos brothers Arthur and Henry of Great Henny around 1900. Arthur was my grandfather. Susannah died and Artur married again.
Nicola Davis nee Humm in Bristol at 15:09:57 Friday June 17 2005
Looking for records regarding the family of William Arthur Humm from Layer de le Haye. My great grandad would be his son, born around 1901
Clif in clif.jade@ntlworld.com at 20:32:40 Wednesday June 15 2005
Looking for anyone descended from the 'Tweeds of Glemsford, known surnames, Keddington, Bigg and Mann. Surname their descendents married include, Plume,Cawston,Gooch, Marsh, Wilkinson, Wright,Foreman, Rolfe, Miller, Edwards, Miles, Fenning, George, Austin, Causton,Watson, Boggis, Cross, Pratt, Day, Coe, - big, families - lots of marriages and children !!!.
Brian Chatters in brian@bchatters.freeserve.co.uk at 18:38:49 Wednesday June 15 2005
Does anyone have any information on Evelyn Younger who married Alfred Chatters at Long Melford in 1919. I beleive that she was illegitimate but I do not know the name of her mother. She was born in Melford in 1898 and living with her grandparents in the 1901 census. Alfred died in 1959 and I do not believe that there were any children. I have no records on the whereabouts of Evelyn after her marriage (no record of a second marriage or death). Alfred was my great-uncle from Glemsford.
Brian Chatters in brian@bchatters.freeserve.co.uk at 17:57:02 Wednesday June 15 2005
Does anyone have any information on the children of Henry James Andrews and Jane Chatters of Long Melford? James and Jane were not married but they had four children: Henry George (born 1889), Matilda (born 1892), Arthur (born 1894), and Ralph (born 1900). I've found birth records for the first three under the name "Chatters" but I've not found a birth or baptism for Ralph. I've found the family in the 1901 census but no records after that under the name "Chatters". I suspect that they adopted the surname "Andrews". I would like to know what became of them. Jane Chatters was the sister of my great-grandfather Charles Chatters from Glemsford.
Ken Howlett in ksfh85ggr@aol.com at 17:05:00 Monday June 13 2005
Gt. GT. Gt. Grandfather John Howlett on the 1841 & 1851 census at Pentlow Hall, Gardener, place of birth Glemsford about 1801. No trace after 1851. Has anyone seen any reference to him or a Howlett family in Glemsford?
Renee Richardson in dragonettes@hotmail.com at 18:32:47 Sunday June 12 2005
i was trying to find a young male born roughly 1873 and was accidentally killed in 1887, in ipswich / foxhall area the only trouble is i dont know his name or anything like that, so any help would be great...
Dianne Mott in ddblack@eftel.com at 10:29:00 Saturday June 11 2005
Trying to locate Charles David Mott born 13/10/1888 parents information. I know they went from Sth Aust. to Pt Fairy then to Griffith NSW. Do not have any family records. I beleive his fathers name was Alfred George.Also I belive his mothers name was Margaret Opitz?
kelli williams in cutelittleme@msn.com. at 06:25:50 Saturday June 11 2005
looking to contact family members eg grandparents, coucins, nephews, hopefully.
marshall in hazel_elmore @hotmail.com at 14:25:34 Thursday June 9 2005
George Walter Marshall (born Glemsford 10.11.1876) father Alfred Marshall b 3.4.1852 mother Emma Marshall b 1853 formerly Steed)parents were Joseph Lewis Marshale and Ann Twin(n.(had 10 children) My family moved to Tottenham for 1901 census and I assumed we were LOndoners.
julie peirson in Enfield, North London at 01:13:22 Monday June 6 2005
Does anyone have connectione with CHURCHGATE FARM, Glemsford, around the 1861 Census, would love to hear what your connection is, as my relation John Bigg, employed 6 men and 2 boys at the time on a 123 acre, would love to know if any of your rellies worked there, or were related.
Chapman in chipy56@hotmail.co.uk at 12:15:06 Sunday June 5 2005
Looking for Joseph Chapman Family from Braintree Essex
john murray in jj_murray@optusnet.com.au at 04:39:56 Sunday June 5 2005
to find my family history in the uk
andrews at 20:35:24 Wednesday June 1 2005
mike beale at 12:03:30 Tuesday May 31 2005
Steve Clarke in investigative mood, at 11:39:25 Thursday May 26 2005
For Glyn Playle:
The 1901 Census shows two Playle families in Glemsford - on Fair Green and Brook Street.
Also, Edith Playle features as a Pupil Teacher in the School between 1896 and 1898, until she failed the Queen's Scholarship exam to go to college, and left.
Polly Playle is also recorded as a pupil teacher in 1898 - she was 15 at the time of the 1901 Census!
Edith and Polly were sisters; their brother Wallace
is also recorded as a School teacher in the 1901 Census and in the School Log Books.
In 1891, the family lived on Silk Factory Yard, Brook Street. Their father, William Playle, was a "hair curler" in the horse hair industry.
GLYN PLAYLE in CHORLEY LANCASHIRE at 08:56:50 Thursday May 26 2005
PLAYLE FAMILY
Edward Byford in Cherry Valley,Ontario,Canada.tater444@hotmail.com at 13:41:50 Tuesday May 24 2005
Just looking into past relatives from my father's family.His name is James Byford,born in Canada 1936,and his father was from Glemsford.His name was Edward Byford,he had sisters named Blanche and Mae(not sure if the spelling is correct.I see in the Roll of honour a John Walter Byford,would this person be a relative of my grandfathers?
sami in samixdx2k5x@yahoo.co.uk at 18:41:01 Monday May 23 2005
very interesting site i was wondering if u know a george golding in your family history and when he was born as he might be the same one i am related to? thank you samantha davies
leshawna in leshawna_murrell@yahoo.com at 01:30:51 Saturday May 21 2005
I'm looking up my family history
leshawna murrell in leshawna_murrell@yahoo.com at 01:29:41 Saturday May 21 2005
John at 00:20:28 Friday May 20 2005
Very nice site. Will sure visit again. <a href
Bev O'Hara in Australia at 08:40:17 Saturday May 14 2005
Many thanks to Sue Plumb and Steve Clarke re Alfred Brown in 1841 Census. This now confirms he was obviously living with maternal grandparents as Lucy Brown nee Gridley had died and his father, Charles Brown and brother Robert Brown had gone to London for work.
Your help is very much appreciated.
Bev
Steve Clarke etc etc in the middle of nowhere at 23:21:02 Wednesday May 11 2005
In reply to Bev O'Hara whose email address I do not have,
but who placed a request here on 26 April 05,Sue Plumb has come up with this information from the 1841 Census.
Thanks Sue.
HO 107/1011/14 - Glemsford
Sch. 29, Page 10
Tye Green
GRIDLEY
Thomas, aged 45yrs - agricultural labourer
Ann, aged 50yrs
David, aged 20 or 30yrs - J. Tailor
Alfred BROWN, aged 5yrs.
doreen wood in kendorwd@ yahoo.com at 09:58:31 Tuesday May 10 2005
I Have a Charles Twinn from Glemford on my family tree .He was married to my 2x grandfathers sister Lavinia, was in Wiltshire at the time was a bell hanger. Also I see there are Gridleys ,my husbands family are from Essex and their grandfather was a ferryman called Gridley .My sister in law has no computor but I will on her address in essex to any one intrested. THANKS
mark watson in mw003e7600@blueyonder.co.uk at 18:19:41 Sunday May 8 2005
GRIDLEYS of glemsford also cutmore/oakley/crissell/brown/ost/mayes. the gridleys moved to glemsford from gt waldingfield/ lavenham and any info would be appreciated
Robert in robert.salisbury2@btinternet.com at 12:46:04 Saturday May 7 2005
Hi l am looking for any information on a William SMITH born c1793, William married Charlotte( don't know maiden name)c1825 and they had the following children all baptised in Stanstead, Susanna 1826,William 1830, Elijah and Charlotte 1833, Thomas 1837
humm at 12:53:46 Friday May 6 2005
Paul Compton in paulcompton@hotmail.co.uk at 12:17:40 Tuesday May 3 2005
Message for Chris Bentall regarding Thomas Allen. Presumably you know that he is recorded in the 1881 census as being a mat maker living at Phillips Chase Bradford Street Bocking. I stayed there for a short period during the war - say in 1940-41 - when my mother took me to Briantree to escape the blitz in Norwich. My connection with Thomas Allen is through my paternal grandmother (Alice Compton/Parmenter nee Bentall) who was the daughter of Mary M Bentall nee Allen in turn the daughter of Thomas Allen. I hope this message gets to you & is of interest.
Bianca in Bluebabe_rox@hotmail.com at 05:36:57 Monday May 2 2005
All about Alan Duff's family tree and pictures of his family
Ed & Martha Rutter in rutter@cowboy.net at 16:07:19 Sunday May 1 2005
RUTTER FAMILY IN MICHIGAN: In reply to whoever posted this message to this website: " moved to the United States, and located in Branch County, Michigan USA. ...I would love to hear from anyone with information on the RUTTER family." We are descendents of Nehamiah Hamilton RUTTER (1828-1866) who is buried at Branch Countu, Michigan beside his wife and infant son. Is this a link to your Rutter research?
Alison Powell in alison.powell@virgin.net at 15:13:19 Saturday April 30 2005
I have connections with the following names in Glemsford - Finch, Oakley, Page, Ford, Braybrooke, Glover, Strut and Merrills.
Chris Scott in christinescottrobinson@hotmail.com at 14:30:19 Saturday April 30 2005
I wonder if anyone can help me? William ELCOCK B:1813 at Glemsford to William Elcock C:1785 born Fobbing and Mary (?) born Glemsford. William and Mary were married at Gillingham Kent in 1812. By 1816 William, Mary and William Jnr had moved to Prittlewell Essex where a further three sons were born. In the IGI I have found a reference to a Glemsford Birth for a William Elcock 10 September 1813 and Christening 13 September 1813. Father William Elcock, Mother Mary MAXIM. I also found a reference to a Christening for Mary Maxim at Glemsford on the 3 February 1788. Father Joseph Maxim, Mother Ann (?) Then another for a Marriage at Glemsford for a Joseph Maxim to Hannah LEEKS on the 16 October 1781. Can anyone help me with any information that would either confirm or discount a connection between these three entries? Also if there are links...Any details for the Maxim and Leeks families? Thanking you in anticipation
shaun keith in Ca at 20:27:30 Wednesday April 27 2005
Steve Clarke (responsible for this whole affair) in search of further information at 16:40:34 Wednesday April 27 2005
In the 1901 Census, William Thompson, Tailor Clothier, aged 44, is listed as living on Fair Green with his wife Ellen (43, a Grocer and Baker).
Both have their birth place as Glemsford; no other family members were present.
The Really Useful Glemsford Archives are all in the CRO at Bury St Edmunds.
Bev O'Hara in Australia at 23:51:25 Tuesday April 26 2005
Does anyone have acces to the 1841 Census for Glemsford. I am searching for an Alfred Brown, the son of Charles Brown and Lucy Gridley. He was born in Glemsford on 3 February 1836. His mother Lucey died on 7 Aug 1839 and his father Charles had moved to London by 1841. I would like to know with whom Alfred was living in 1841. Many thanks for any assistance.
Sue Plumb has provided some information (11 May 05) - see the top of the page.
Jacki Foster at 10:16:58 Monday April 25 2005
Appears George Thompson's father was William - and the Draper and Tailor in Glemsford late 1800's was the Thompson family. Any further information on that might help.
Jackie Foster in jackiefoster@terryfoster.co.uk at 10:12:56 Monday April 25 2005
George Thompson my Great Grandfather was born in Glemsford - (very recent discovery) - but having great trouble tracing birth. Lots of Thompsons there but George, also known as Blace (yes Blace?) proving elusive. Want to visit soon - does Glemsford have archives locally.
Mary Bickford in kanemj@awesomenet.net at 19:48:15 Saturday April 23 2005
GAME FAMILY ENG > Michigan USA. Attention please, Rhonda in Austrailia, Andrew Clarke, and Christine Tyrrell - - - I am searching for information on James J. GAME, born about 1866 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. In 1892 he married Mary Ann CHAPMAN in Elham district, Kent, England. She was born about 1871 in Biddenden, Kent Co., England and died after 1922, daughter of Thomas Chapman and Jane Edmett. Mary Ann Chapman's eight siblings were all born in Biddenden, also, and I have names and birth dates for them; they were all born between 1865 - 1880. Now, the parents and all of the children EXCEPT for Mary Ann, moved to the United States, and located in Branch County, Michigan USA. Mary Ann stayed in England because she was married and I don't know what other reaseons. I have a lot of information about this CHAPMAN family, but hardly anything on the GAME union. Would love to exchange information with someone who is familiar with the JAMES J. GAME family. One of Mary Ann's brothers, James W. Chapman died February 1922, and in his obituary, it listed a sister Mrs. Mary Game who was living in Ipswich, England. We have found the 1901 census, ?hintlesham, East Sussex shows, Mary Game age 29 born Biddenden Kent Albert 8 b. Windsor, James 7 b. Norwich, then Charles 5, Herbert 3 and Eva 2 all b. Chattisham Suffolk. There is no husband listed. Please help me find information on these children, and I would really love to find a descendant of Jame & Mary Ann GAME, to share info and photos of the Chapman family after they moved to Michigan USA. Contact me please, if you can help ! Mary in the USA, state of TEXAS. kanemj@awesomenet.net
Mike Williams in Boonooroo Park, Qld, Australia .. mjw44@bigpond.com.au at 11:14:02 Monday April 18 2005
Researching John Humm born abt 1733 Glemsford Suffolk--married Elizabeth King abt 1756 Glemsford Suffolk---died unknown possibly 1806 Glemsford.... John is my 5th Great Grand father Would love to obtain copies of birth death marriage certificates or similiar for John, Elizabeth and children..
Robert Salisbury in robert.salisbury2@btinternet.com at 12:24:24 Sunday April 17 2005
I am looking for info on Thomas Shepard/Shepherd born c1821 son of Thomas & Ann nee Everid. Thomas married Susan Smith in 1848 and had the following children, all baptised/buried in Glemsford. Emily 1851, Thomas 1854, Jane 1856, Walter 1859, Susannah 1861. Thomas (born 1821) died in 1861 aged 39. Susan (thomas's wife) went on to marry my ggrandfather in 1865. Any help or guidance would be very much appreciated. Kind Regards, Robert Salisbury
Burroughs in mghearsum@hotmail.com at 15:49:57 Saturday April 16 2005
ANY FAMILY CONNECTIONS
derek pettit in derek.pettit@telco4u.net at 13:19:31 Sunday April 10 2005
I am related to Pettits who lived in glemsford other families connected by marriage are Gager,Adams, Hartley,Jarmin. Iwould be very grateful if anyone has any information I beleive my family were waggon builders in the village
Alan Fitzjohn in Devon, (formerly Herts.) at 11:25:14 Monday April 4 2005
I have traced my maternal G-G-grandfather to Rayleigh, Essex in 1861 Census. This states that he was 66 years and born in Glemsford, Suffolk in abt.1795. Are there any Church registers available for this period??
Mugu's changed to Mumu, but we'll still feel sorry for him, shall we?
He left one of his silly "messages" here, but I've wiped it, and I'll always wipe it.
S
THOMAS CONLAN at 14:43:42 Friday April 1 2005
TO NOW WERE MY FAMILY CAME FROM
Derek Wordley in djwordley@aol.com at 16:45:21 Saturday March 26 2005
I am researching my family tree. The WORDLEY family seem to have originated in Glemsford and Cavendish. If anyone has any information, I would be pleased to hear from them. I have quite a bit of information that I will be happy to share.
Madeleine Berks in m.berks@btopenworld.com at 17:00:24 Thursday March 24 2005
Hi. I would like to learn more about the Arnold family of Glemsford if possible please. I have three generations of 'Goldings' who all have 'Arnold' as a middle name. I am trying to a connection. Also, I know that in 1801 a George Golding married an Ann Arnold in London, but I don't know where she came from. Thank you for your time, Madeleine.
Ian Eldred in san.tah@post.com at 14:03:18 Sunday March 13 2005
I'm looking at a Frost/Eldred connection in the Glemsford/Stanstead area for the 17th Century. My ancestor John Eldred married an Elizabeth Frost in Glemsford in Sept 1615. I'm looking for any info on their children and parents. Unfortunately the Frosts of Glemsford were significant in early US migration and as a consequence there are a fair amount of "blurred" IGI entries. (Any non-genealogy mail to this email address are deleted automagically!). Thanks again to Mr Clarke for the web site, sadly no mention of Morris dancing I note! Thanks in advance, Ian Eldred - Western Australia
Graeme Purvis in graeme@purvishome.co.uk at 18:44:04 Friday March 11 2005
I was born in the North East of England and my search through a main branch of my mother's tree has led me to Glemsford in the late 1700s and early 1800's and the MACRO family. Does anyone know any details of this family or have any modern day links ? In particular Samuel Macro b1750, Samuel Macro b 1783, Mary Macro b 1806. Also, the MAXUM family whose daughter Elizabeth married the younger Samuel. Thanks for any help. Graeme
Jean Ashby in brian@ashby5635.freeserve.co.uk at 14:34:39 Tuesday March 1 2005
any record of Maria who married William Rootabt 1842my2x gt grandfatherthey were the Parents of William root who founded the halstead gazette.any information would be appreciated
NICHOLAS ROBERT HARTLEY MILLAR at 14:45:00 Friday February 25 2005
I AM CURRENTLY TRACING MY FAMILY TREE. MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS GALLANT JAMES HARTLEY AND WAS A WHEELWRIGHT IN THE VILLAGE OF GLEMSFORD.HE MOVED TO LONDON APPROX 1902 WITH HIS WIFE MARTHA EMMA FORMERLY PEARMAN.I WOULD LIKE TO MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BOTH FAMILIES.
tracey foulds in tracey.foulds@ntlworld.com at 09:13:09 Friday February 25 2005
information on brown's from glemsford also what the area was like then and now.they were george brown and susannah smith and they had about 11 children,arrementer,william,martha,alva,gershom,ethel,jacob,esau,olive they are the ones i have got at the moment,any info would be fantastic,im from derby so have'nt got easy access to glemsford.
mugu - deleted, again
Eileen Kelly, nee Bruty in Ballarat, Australia at 04:31:38 Monday February 14 2005
I am researching relatives of Harry Bruty, Harry left Stoke by Clare, England for Canada and settled at that location, At the same time, Harry's brother Alfred left England for Australia, Alfred is my Grandfather. I am compiling my family history and would like to hear from any Bruty's in Canada. Thankyou.
Veronica Albon Hawes in sophieh@canada.com at 03:27:29 Wednesday February 9 2005
Just checked the Foxearth site - lots of info on my family in the old papers. Thanks Steve for the link. Still looking for any info on George Albon who owned the Black Lion, died 19/03/1872 or any of his 5 children James, Mary-Ann, Sarah, John and Richard.
sheryl rush in stumpy@magic-cat.freeserve.co.uk at 21:58:24 Monday February 7 2005
hi i'm looking for any information on charles wordley from cavendish. he married susan herbert in 1880. if any one knows of any info please could you email me.
Steve Clarke, for Christine I just wiped the original request, by mistake!
Ellen Smith was 58 in 1901, not 53. My mistake.In 1891, she was already a widow, she was licensee of the Three Turns, living there with her sons Julian and Albert, and her mother Harriet Byford (85) and Janet Byford, listed as "servant", aged 14 and a barmaid!
The marriage is listed for 1868; Theodore's death was in 1882.
In 1871, Theordore and Ellen, with infant Albert, were resident with the Byford family, of Edward and Harriet, again in the Three Turns.
Edward was the Publican. Interestingly, the Three Turns, at the bottom of Skates Hill, is recorded in 1871 as being at "Towns End" - a logical name, but one that has fallen out of use.
There was a small mat making factory behind the Three Turns, which would account for Theodore's occupation. Theodore was born at Swaffham in Norfolk.
BRUTY at 18:03:42 Friday January 28 2005
Sue at 16:00:08 Friday January 28 2005
Following on from Peter Conlans request about the Ebeneezer Baptist chapel, does anyone know who holds the birth, marriage and death records for there. I can't seem to find out anywhere. If anyone knows I would be eternally grateful to hear from you.
Steve Clarke - "web master" at 17:55:47 Tuesday January 25 2005
For Peter Conlan: Tom Brown (qv) wrote a pamphlet for the LHS on the subject. I have a copy somewhere. I'll look it up.
Peter Conlan in peterconlan@compuserve.com at 15:16:50 Tuesday January 25 2005
Hello everyone. This is a long shot. I am a Baptist historian and am seeking information regarding the old Glemsford Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, now a private home. Can anyone steer me in the right direction to discover something of it's history? Does anyone have any details, pictures, ephemera themselves? Many thanks, Peter Conlan
John Kerry in jkerry58@msn.com at 21:16:00 Tuesday January 18 2005
Hi everyone! I would like to know if anyone has any information on the connection between the Oakes family of Nowton Court and the Glemsford estate. My great grandfather was John Henry Oakes born around 1837 in Glemsford and I casnnot find any other Oakes in the village. Suffolk Record Office website mentions that the Oakes family of bankers owned the "Glemsford estate". Any leads would be gratefully received thanks John
D. H. (email address withheld by request) at 21:10:36 Tuesday January 11 2005
Would like information on any Stockin /Stocking family that may be buried in Glemsford Church Cemetery. Also..Just read Peasant Revolts of 1381 by Dobson..found it fascinating. On another line: can someone lead me to a source for Manor Records for Suffolk? Thanks so much. I am researching following familynames:Stocking, Ives, Reed, Simpson, Spencer, Ford,Perkins, Gilbert, Griffin, Williams, Standish and many others..who emmigrated to USA late 1600s and on... Deb
Robyn Miles in boxfarm@optusnet.com.au at 08:31:23 Tuesday January 11 2005
History of George Miell alias Maslen and his wife Christina Minty, married All Cannings 20 or 30 March 1836 emigrated to South Australia in 1854 with 11 children, some already there. Especially interested in his mother, Hester Miell (Wadworth) and his father George Maslen, both of All Cannings.
Robyn Miles in boxfarm@optusnet.com.au at 08:25:40 Tuesday January 11 2005
Searching for history regarding Edward Ebenezer Mott and his wife Mary Ann (Miles) who moved to WA late 1800's early 1900's. Had lived in Lillimur near Kaniva in Victoria.
Vic in Northants at 14:44:40 Sunday January 9 2005
Any Atkinsons
Julie Peirson at 12:34:59 Sunday January 9 2005
Researching names of MANN & BIGG, Daniel Mann born 18th Oct 1758 at Glemsford married Elizabeth Sadler from Waltham le Willows, their children were all born at Glemsford, they were...Elizabeth b.1785 married Charles Bigg 1810/Daniel b.1782/Sarah b.1786 married Sidney Eldred 1806/Frederick b. 1789/William Sadler b.1792 married Rebecca Bigg 1816/George Leonard b.1794 married Maria Bigg 1815/Deborah b.1795/Maria b.1797/ and Thomas b. 1783 married Constantia Ann Bigg 1806/...Thomas is my line but would be interested to know if anyone knows anything about this family, its interesting that a lot of them married into the Bigg family, Thank You
Gillian Lamb (nee Ford) in gilll@btinternet.com at 17:10:42 Friday January 7 2005
I am searching for information about the Ford family who moved from Cavendish to Glemsford, probably in the 1860s.My Ggrandmothers maiden name was Mallyon (or Malyon). She had a son, Felix Mallyon, who married the girl next door, Emma Copsley, in 1887. She had 4 other sons....George Ford (my grandfather), Walter (who married Ester Brown and became the postmaster) and William and Harry both of whom I am unable to trace. Where did they go?
Deb Rohde in rohde11@bigpond.net.au at 06:00:26 Friday December 31 2004
My ancestor Mary Webb was born in 1818 in Glemsford. She married Robert Mott in 1839 in Cowlinge. I'm trying to find info about their parents/siblings.Mary's parents were John Webb (a carpenter). Robert's parents were James Mott (a butcher) and Mary Ann (surname unknown). Can you help me at all. I live in Australia.
Andrew Clarke in F&DLHS at 18:55:15 Tuesday December 21 2004
For Rhonda. I'm so pleased you read our Foxearth (F&DLHS) site. William's move to Faversham explains why we couldn't find him in the list of Transportees. The surname is an unusual one. There are no Humms left in Glemsford or Faversham. Most Humms live in Colchester (85 of them), so they must have originally moved out to Suffolk from there. It is a very East-Anglian name, even now. Likewise the Game family, who originally came from Ipswich and the Glemsford/Sudbury area, I believe. Best of luck with the researches!
Rhonda in Sydney, Australia at 10:55:33 Monday December 20 2004
For Andrew Clarke: Thank you for the interesting information. I had found that information on William Humm and John Humm in Newspaper extracts at the Foxearth site. My William Humm born about 1798 in Suffolk (from his Australian death certificate). He had a brother James born 1808 in Glemsford. William married Eleanor Game on 25th November 1828 in Glemsford, he had two children by her. However he may had been married previously to ? and may have had 3 children. (this from conflicting information in his convict record). At some stage he moved to Kent where his son George was born in 1829 in Faversham. He was convicted at the Kent Quarter Sessions on 6 Jan 1835 for stealing 5 bushels of applies. Transported to VDL on Aurora. I am intrigued as to who looked after his son. Did he return to Suffolk to family with his mother? George eventually married in Kent, came to Australia in 1853, buys land, goes to Michigan and has children there, then comes to Australian to stay in 1860. I am also interested in the Michigan connection. On doing searches on the IGI in Michigan a lot of Glemsford folk come up.
Denis Oakley at 12:51:15 Friday December 17 2004
For Andrew Clarke. Thank you for the info. The book is currently out of print. A tremendous amount of work went into the writing of this book. Suffolk County Library has five copies.
Brian Chatters in brian@bchatters.freeserve.co.uk at 11:42:13 Thursday December 16 2004
This email is directed at Denis Oakley and anyone else who can help. I'm interested in the Oakleys of Glemsford. My grandmother was Gertrude Joanne Oakley who was born in 1887, the illegitimate daughter of Elizabeth Oakley. Elizabeth was the daughter of Benjamin Oakley and she married Arthur Brown in 1887. Please email to make contact
Andrew Clarke in F&DLHS at 19:38:04 Tuesday December 14 2004
'Transportees from Suffolk to Australia 1787-1867' was published by Seven Sparrows Publishing in 2000 by Garry Deeks, Richard Deeks' son. The address of Severn Sparrows Publishing is given as... Seven Sparrows Publishing The Old Manse, Laxfield Road, Fressingfield, Eye, Suffolk IP91 5PX when it originally came out it cost £7.99. I'd like another copy myself as the one I use is borrowed. It is really indespensible for anyone doing research on Suffolk Transportees. It was a colossal piece of work which took Richard Deeks a huge effort to compile. As a matter of interest, Dorothy Deeks has reprinted Richard's 'Glorious Glemsford' which is another essential item.
Denis Oakley in Denmead , Hants at 17:52:18 Tuesday December 14 2004
Sorry about the one sent a few minutes ago! It sent itself before I was ready. Did Richard Deeks write one, or two books on transportation? My booklet which he gave me is " Those transported from Glemsford to Australia 1787 -1868". I got the impression that he was working on a wider ranging book. This booklet is presumably still copyright, which would be held by Richard's heirs and sucessors. Is the booklet about Glemsford still available? If not to whom should I apply to be able to make copies of parts of the booklet, to give to another researcher on some of the families concerned. I would not want to infringe their copyright. James Oakley was undoubtedly one of my Glemsford Oakleys, but I have not been able to pin down which one. Other members of my Glemsford family are also mentioned in the book. These are Abraham Brewster, and Charles Brewster. Someone came back from Australia as I have a tollgate token dated 1865 from a tollgate in Hobart, found in the Croft area of Glemsford.
Denis Oakley at 17:41:41 Tuesday December 14 2004
Andrew Clarke in Pentlow F&DLHS at 22:29:10 Monday December 13 2004
In reading Rhonda's note on November 30th and November 8th, I was intrigued to read of William Humm's arrival in Australia in 1835. John Humm of Glemsford also ended up in Australia. In January 23rd 1828. I can't find anything about William Humm committing a crime. In July 15th 1835, -Samuel Seeley was committed to Bury gaol, charged with stealing a great coat from William Humm at Glemsford. If it was the same chap he couldn't have got to Australia in the same year. I can't find his name at the right place in in Richard Deeks' masterpiece "Transportees from Suffolk to Australia 1787-1867" either. James Oakley and John Humm of Glemsford were committed to Bury gaol on their own confessions of having stolen two horses, two saddles and two bridles from the stables of the Rev E.D.Butts of Glemsford and the property of Henry Craven Esq. At the Suffolk Assizes the death sentence was pronounced with recomendations of transportation to the colonies for life. At the beginning of May 1828, he was removed from Bury gaol to the Leviatham hulk at Portsmouth. he sailed on the 'Lord Melville' on the 14th November 1828 together with 168 other convicts to New South Wales and arrived on 3rd of May 1829. John Humm had been in trouble before, it would seem; firstly for assaulting John Mansfield, gamekeeper to Earl Howe at Cavendish, whereupon he was sentenced to be imprisoned until he gave surety of 40 pounds. Secondly, in February 1823 when he and Isaac Goody were charged with stealing six bushels of wheat in the chaff from the barn of Sidney Eldred at Glemsford.
Steve Clarke - for Jayne Bennet at 16:43:07 Monday December 13 2004
Thanks so much for the update, Jayne. It's good to know you've at least solved the puzzle, even in such unpleasant circumstances.
As a general note for anybody interested, the Foxearth Local History Society - just downhill in E**ex - has an excellent website with plenty of Glemsford interest, including a search engine and lots of newspaper extracts.
The entry by Andrew Clarke (no relation, promise), above, bears out this point.
Highly recommended even if I am envious: http://www.foxearth.org.uk/
.Jayne Bennet in Litlington Herts at 15:37:42 Monday December 13 2004
Hello Steve, Further to my search for the place of Horace Claydons' accident, I have been sent a copy of the newspaper article detailing the inquiry. As you can imagine quite emotional... The place is clearly named as The Mill Hill Farm. The Baldock Brothers were providing steam machinery and labourers for the harvest. All the men listed are from Haverhill except a Mr Peacock. As I read it the accident was a result of Horace, employed as 'cook boy'giving a drink to one of the crew on the steam plough. As the man got off Horace took his place. A case of added excitement for a 15 yr old boy no doubt. It clearly states how all the men did everything they could after the fall and that no blame is placed at any of them. I wonder if any member of the village in their 90s would recall this? It was reported in the Norwich and Bury Free press. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy 2005 Regards
Sandra Farrimond in sandra@farrimond.fsworld.co.uk at 12:02:57 Saturday December 11 2004
My Grandfather's name was Thomas Victor Craske. He had a brother Reginald. They would probably both have been born late 1890's. I believe they, or their family may have originated from Glemsford. I would appreciate any information you could give. Thanks.
Karen Morgan in info@outsiderproduction.com at 18:42:19 Wednesday December 8 2004
I request for any information anyone might have about an American resident of the village, in the 1960's, by the name of David Lampe. Thank you Karen
John Kerry in jkerry58@msn.com at 15:26:49 Wednesday December 8 2004
My great grandfather was called John Henry Oakes and in several censuses he gives his birthplace as Glemsford, although by then he had moved to Buckinghamshire. He would have been born in 1837 but just before the registration period started. I keep drawing blanks with him - there'snothing in the Mormon site. Does anyone have any leads on this please? I see there were Oakleys in the village and interestingly, having lost both parents when she was a small child, my grandmother his daughter wrongly gave her name as Oakley when she married. Probably a red herring but I dont know.
Graham Twinn in graham.twinn@ntlworld.com at 14:58:48 Tuesday December 7 2004
I have just seen that two people, Rebecca Twinn and Debbie Hedges, are interested in the Twinn family from Glemsford.The family seem to have originated in Cambridgeshire. I have done quite a bit of research on the family which I am willing to pass on.
Rhonda in Australia at 11:03:17 Tuesday November 30 2004
mmigration to Australia and Michigan USA: I have ancestors from Glemsford and hoping for some information on any organised immigration scheme from Glemsford or Suffolk in 1850/60s to Victoria Australia and Michigan USA. Any clues? Also see my other post on Humm and Game families. Many thanks
Richard Holden in richard.holden@ukgateway.net at 16:56:38 Monday November 29 2004
I am researching my paternal grandmother’s family who hail from Glemsford. My great great grandfather was Charles Adams born in 1842 (do not have year of death) in Glemsford, who married Susan (unsure of maiden name) who was born in 1840, again in Glemsford. They lived at Church Gate at the time of the 1881 census (could this be Churchgate Farm?) – my great great grandfather was a mat weaver and the sexton; this tallys with Churchgate farm which was (is?) adjacent to St Mary’s Church. Charles and Susan Adams had 6 children at the 1881 census date – Walter Frank born 1867 (my great grandfather) known as Frank; Mary Anne born 1869; William W born 1874; Jane born 1876; Kate born 1878 and Oscar E S born 1879. All the children were born in Glemsford. Walter Frank left Glemsford by the time of the 1901 census – when he was living in Hampstead with his wife Louisa and their 6 children. The children were Walter O born 1895; Florence (Flossie) L born 1896; Archibald J born 1897; Frederick H born 1899; Mabel (my Grandmother) and Evelyn (Evie). All the children were born in Hampstead or St Pancras and all have passed away apart from the youngest Evie. Walter Frank was a hansom cab driver in. My father remembers taking Flossie to Glemsford on her 80th birthday (1976) where she met with her cousin Olive who was married to a Scotsman called Jock. So I am interested in filling any of the gaps in the information above and locating new information available on ancestors who preceded Charles Adams, my great great grandfather; whether he had any more children after Oscar E S in 1879; Charles’s siblings if any and who of the Adams, if anyone, stayed in Glemsford after 1901. I know this is a lot to ask but any info would be gratefully received – I am not looking to make contact with anyone merely wishing to complete a picture.
Brian Murrell Parker in BPa1431605@aol.com at 12:10:49 Sunday November 28 2004
My son Nick has given our general interest in recent e-mail to your excellent site.A reply to Kip Wright who asked about Brabrook family.An ancestor of mine,Abraham Murrell b.1697@Glemsford married an Elizabeth Brabrook in 1724 @ Glemsford Abraham d.1736@Glemsford. Elizabeth's marriage to Adam Wright could be her second marriage or there may have been two Elizabeth B.s probably related.
Nick Parker in nick@nparker.fsbusiness.co.uk at 21:08:21 Thursday November 25 2004
Hi There is an Amy Lavoie listed as looking for information on the Merrill family (amongst others) - grandmother was a Murrell - my father has traced her family (originally Merrill) back to 1525 - Most of the family, through to the 18th century, were from Glemsford. If she wants to email I can give more info. Great site Regards Nick Parker
John Porter in John@amber-valley.demon.co.uk at 00:49:31 Thursday November 25 2004
Hi ..... Having had my few pounds worth of the 1901 census I am half convinced that my family lived in Glemsford. My Grandfather was William Porter (aged 7 in 1901) and he lived with his Grandparents, William and Anna (born in Glemsford in 1841) in Hunts Hill (they are presumably my Great Great Grandparents). I'm not yet sure of my Great Grandparents but I'd hazard a guess that they are Thomas and Sarah, listed as living in Fye Green (would that be Tye Green?) There seem to be a links back to Halstead, Long Melford then Porters moving to Kensington, back to Halstead, Ballingdon and Great Malvern. I have not as yet proceeded with any other form of research and have no definite proof that any of the above are in fact my relatives but for the fact that my Grandmother claimed that my Grandfather came from the Shimpling area. Obviously I need to find out more but if anyone has come across anything relating to the name Porter then I'd be obliged if they would contact me. I was particularly interested in the page on this site relating to those who were gave their lives in battle. My Grandfather was severely injured in WW1, a terrible head wound that left him blind in one eye and only partially sighted in the other. That he survived was a miracle. Thanks ... John Porter .... now living in Derbyshire having been born and raised in Bury St.Edmunds.
Lisa Young in Australia (email address removed by request) at 16:01:47 Saturday November 20 2004
I am trying to find out family history information who lived in Glemsford in the early 1900's. Great Grandmother: Sarah Ann Deury (only info known) Great Grandfather: Charles Elliston (only info known) Parents of: Maud Elsie Elliston: Born 16/10/1906 Glemsford Christened: 23/11/1906 at St Mary Glemsford Suffolk England and Ada Olive Elliston: Born 11/5/1908 Glemsford Suffolk England Christened: 06/5/1908 St Mary Glemsford Suffolk England If any one has any information or suggested sources where I could further research information relating to these relatives, I would appreciate it if you could drop me a line via Steve Clarke Many thanks and I love your website, it has provided a precious portal for me to begin to understand the origins of my family. Lisa Young Perth Western Australia 20/11/04
Rhonda in Sydney, Australia at 11:58:44 Tuesday November 9 2004
Looking for HUMM, GAME, FILMER:- Thank you for this interesting site. Sorry we missed your village when visiting Suffolk in October this year. Darn. However, I have found since that I have ancestors William Humm (transported to Australia in 1835) George Humm his son, Eleanor Filmer his first wife and Ellen Game his daughter in law. Anyone have any interest in this family? Seems there are a lot of Humms in the Suffolk area. Cheers
Roy Cochrane in roy@cochranefamily.co.uk at 16:34:10 Monday November 8 2004
Can Keith Playle of Vancouver please contact me - I have a lot of information relevant to your search. I have a large collection of data on the Playles of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.
Anne Lindsay in France at 14:28:08 Monday November 1 2004
Reading the Glemsford Roll of Honour I came across the name of Robert Garwood ( died 1917), resident of Glemsford but born in Stanstead ( yes Stephen that place again!) who was the son of James and Eliza Garwood. My grandfather Robert Brett Smith was the son of Thomas Brett Smith and Emily Garwood (b.17/03/1846 d.04/04/1885 in Stanstead). She was the daughter of William Garwood and Bathsheba Ive. Does anyone have any info to keep me going until I can visit this lovely area which I discovered for the first time this year? Thank you for any help.
Richard Espenhahn in erespmail-family1@yahoo.co.uk at 11:51:07 Monday November 1 2004
The 1901 census lists Charles Beeton, living in Shoeburyness, age 42, born Suffolk, Glemsford. Does anyone have information about Charles?
Denis Oakley at 08:45:37 Sunday October 31 2004
Re Steve's note abput the Brewsters. In 1901 Jemima would have been aged 70. I think she was the only Jemima Brewster who lived in Glemsford.
Steve Clarke for Lynda Morris at 09:53:58 Thursday October 28 2004
That'll be David and Sarah Brewster, living on Bells Lane at the time of the 1901 Census,with 5 children, including Laura, a silk winder. Jemima, a widow, was living just up the road. Possibly the right one, given the ages.
Lynda Morris in lmorris823@aol.com at 18:40:11 Wednesday October 27 2004
Researching the Brewster family from Glemsford. Paternal grandmother was Laura Brewster, her parents were David Brewster and Sarah Gridley. David's parents were Samuel Brewster and Jemima Brown. I have info. if anyone is interested. Are there any of this family still in glemsford?
Jayne Bennet in Litlington Herts at 12:29:54 Wednesday October 27 2004
Hi Steve Thank you so much for the information, and all your time and effort. I may try and source the original article...I have 'ordered'a copy of Horaces' death certificate which may have more detail.Regards
Debbie Hedges in Ipswich at 20:12:19 Monday October 25 2004
Researching the Twinn family. I have managed to get back to 1798 but there are a few gaps! My GGGrandfather was James Wallace Twinn. Does anyone have any information on the Twinns' of Glemsford/Pentlow
Steve Clarke - for Jayne Bennet at 10:01:29 Monday October 25 2004
I should have added:
the Census (1901) shows a Mill House on the Glem (its obvious position) just to the west of Cranmore Lane, on one of the fascinating "old roads" across the parish.
Might that be a possibility? I've been trying to locate one or two places from the 1901 Census.
"Broom Farm", for instance, my usual contacts in the village had not heard of, but, looking for your Field Farm, and what do I find?
- Broom Farm is there, large as life on the 1904 (?) map: that's near the Mill too, by the way. The message, I suppose, is don't despair - it's there somewhere!
Steve Clarke - for Jayne Bennet at 09:53:36 Monday October 25 2004
Jayne:
I've been looking at the large scale maps of Glemsford for the late 19th/early 20th Century.
"Mill Hill Farm" is clearly marked as that, so a name change doesn't seem likely.
There is also a "Mill Farm" near Cranmore Green on the very edge of Glemsford, between Stanstead and Melford,
"West Mill" by the station, and "Hill Farm" on Duff's Hill.
Mill Lane doesn't appear on the census for 1901 - that doesn't prove anything, of course, but it may be an indicator of a Lane by a Mill known by that name by the locals.
People today certainly talk about "Mill Hill" as an area, not just a farm. Intriguing stuff. Keep us informed. I'll keep looking. Best Wishes.
smith in glemsford at 19:24:53 Saturday October 23 2004
Denis Oakley (address removed by request - available via Steve Clarke) at 11:52:43 Saturday October 23 2004
All OAKLEY families of Glemsford. My line goes back to Romanus who married Mary Allen in 1624. My Father was the first member of my family not to have been buried in the Glemsford Parish churchyard. Trying to find out where Romanus came from. Also cannot find marriage of THomas Oakley to Mary Merrills (or Crick) in about 1722. Other family of immediate interest is BREWSTER, my paternal Grandmother being Harriett d/o Samuel and Jemima (née BROWN). As a matter of interest my Father had 91 first cousins in Glemsford!
Hague at 11:47:37 Saturday October 23 2004
Family History Looking for Alfred Piper in 1881 census.
Jayne Bennet in Litlington Herts at 11:21:46 Saturday October 23 2004
Does anyone have any recollections of a Field Farm in Mill Lane in the early 1920s? This address is taken from a newspaper article following the inquest into my great uncles' accidental death in the village. I have now visited Glemsford and spoke to some of the villagers who were extremely helpful and told me of a Mill Hill farm...I wonder if this is the same place re-named? The Baldock brothers had come up from Haverhill (they had traction engines)to undertake harvest work, I believe, and Horace was working for them. There was a man called Benjamin Cooper driving one of the engines and I think he was from Helions Bumpstead or the surrounding area. I don't have an e-mail address, so unfortunately I can only rely on weekly visits to my library to check webwsites. If anyone is able to help, please leave any details for me. I have tried to contact the History Society, but the number given to me by Glemsford Tourist Information Office is incorrect. I would appreciate any help as this is part of an extensive research into my family history over the past 14 months. Regards
jayne bennet at 11:06:37 Saturday October 23 2004
Jayne Bennet at 10:34:36 Saturday October 23 2004
Steve: Thanks for the reply...wasn't my intention to offend! Regards
Steve Clarke - "web master" in stephen.clarke@ukonline.co.uk at 15:38:50 Friday October 22 2004
For Jayne Bennett: Jayne, I'm not ignoring your requests, but I have no email address to reply to. Could you email it to me at the address on this page? Thanks
Laura Taylor in Worcester (England) at 21:09:35 Thursday October 21 2004
mott at 12:44:59 Thursday October 21 2004
Chris Braybrook in angelface@clear.net.nz at 02:29:33 Wednesday October 20 2004
I am looking for any family members that are related to the Braybrook (e) clan of generations. So far I have had an email from a decendant from UK with connections to William Isaac Braybrook b. 1853, but as I am researching the Braybrook family tree I need more family members to come forward with information.
Claydon in paulclaydon1@al.com at 17:58:52 Sunday October 17 2004
Family History
cussen at 09:21:39 Monday October 11 2004
anncestors
Richold at 13:14:30 Sunday October 10 2004
ANNE LINDSAY in FRANCE at 17:22:19 Friday October 8 2004
My grandparents Robert Brett Smith and Harriet Ince were married in Stanstead (a suburb of Glemsford ?!)and worked at Stanstead Hall, lived at Spring Hall Farm before moving to Chislehurst in Kent. Bob and his father were seemingly well-known bellringers in the area. Can anyone help to find any traces of them and their exploits in bellringing? Thank you
JAYNE BENNET in LITLINGTON at 11:03:54 Friday October 8 2004
STEPHEN, WOULD YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON MY EARLIER ENTRIES OR CAN YOU SUGGEST ANY CONTACTS FOR ME TO PURSUE PLEASE...? REGARDS
Steve Clarke - "web master" in stephen.clarke@ukonline.co.uk at 12:35:54 Wednesday October 6 2004
I have recently completed a transcription of the 1901 Census for Glemsford. It shows 4 Byford families in the village: a farmer on Skates Hill, a farm labourer on Hunts Hill, a "cocoanut matting weaver" in Chequers Lane and a "Cocoanut Manufacturer and Shopkeeper" on Brook St (very close to Chequers Lane). Altogether 16 residents shared the surname and all the male Byfords show Glemsford as their birthplace.
Meredith in Toronto, Ontario - inertiagrace@yahoo.com at 18:11:07 Tuesday October 5 2004
Hello there, I was informed last night that my grandfather, Ronald Byford, originally from Glemsford, had past away. He was in his 91st year. I'm sure he was the last of his family to live. If you have any information on the Byford family or on Chequers lane, please, caould you let me know? Thank you so much!
JAYNE BENNET in LITLINGTON at 18:06:45 Wednesday September 29 2004
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON FIELD FARM OF THE 1920S ...? DOES IT STILL EXIST? WOULD LIKE TO RECIEVE ANY INFO VIA THIS SITE REGARDS
Keith Playle in Vancouver at 17:56:04 Tuesday September 28 2004
I am researching Charles William Playle, born 1874, Glemsford. I would like to confirm he was my grandfather. He was a tram conductor in Southend, married to Laura Ann Staines and had two sons, Leslie and possibly Cyril or Cecil. I would appreciate any knowledge about Charles.
Jayne Bennet in Herts at 14:47:53 Saturday September 25 2004
I have found an article relating to the death of Horace Claydon at Field Farm Mill Hill whilst working for Baldock bros. and a statement from Benjamin Cooper on the accident. Does anyone remember this incident in 1923..? please leave a message on this site for me to contact you. regards.
JAYNE BENNET in Litlington Herts at 16:21:06 Friday September 24 2004
I am researching my family history based in and around Haverhill and Sturmer. My maternal grandmothers brother HORACE WILLIAM CLAYDON was tragically killed in a farming accident in 1923 aged just 15 years old. His grave stone in Haverhill cemetry lists the place of death as Glemsford. I would love to come to visit the village for some closure. If anyone remembers this incident or heard the story please contact me via this site. Regards
salter in golding way at 14:51:47 Thursday September 23 2004
JAYNE BENNET in Litlington Herts at 10:45:51 Thursday September 23 2004
I am researching my family history and my Grandmothers brother HORACE CLAYDON was "accidently killed" in a farming accident in 1923 aged 15. The details on his grave stone has lead me to Glemsford.He was from Haverhill and his parents were called William and Louisa Claydon. Does anyone have any idea of the farm...or know of this accident? I would be grateful for any leads...
Sarah Brown in thatcherhouse@btinternet.com at 15:39:46 Tuesday August 31 2004
Searching for more information on my family connection's in Glemsford my GGG Grandfather in the 1800's was William Brown married to Mary A Brown both born in Glemsford, any info would be great
jukes in carl@jukes.fsworld.co.uk at 13:54:03 Monday August 30 2004
family history. Family from Birmingham, Warwickshire. Have traced back to my gt, gt, gt grandfather William Jukes b B'ham 1828 maried Ann Lucy, b1828 in about 1846.
jukes in worcester at 13:51:41 Monday August 30 2004
family history
Anon in Australia at 10:43:21 Monday August 30 2004
Ardley family tree
Caroline in caroline@cponline.fsnet.co.uk at 12:09:41 Friday August 27 2004
My grandfather was a WORDLEY, and the family originated from Glemsford. If anyone has any information on this family to assist in my family research - I'd be really grateful if you could contact me.
D.H. in dsoderhan@hotmail.com at 12:26:32 Wednesday August 11 2004
George Stocking, b. Suffolk, Glemsford perhaps, b. 1582..died 1683 in Hartford, Ct. ..also lived in Bury St. Edmunds I think....emmigrated to HArtford, Ct. around 1634. I think there are Stocking family buried in Glemsford? Would like information on the Stocking /Stocking family.
Eric Rose in ericrose@clara.co.uk at 17:02:31 Thursday July 29 2004
In the 1790's Lydia.... from Glemsford married William Rose from Cockfield - any help would be appreciated.Thank you
Andy Hart in Devizes, Wiltshire at 13:29:10 Tuesday July 27 2004
My 4x Great Grandparents Henry SMITH and Elizabeth BRIDGE married in Glemsford on 17th September 1810. I have very little information about these two families and would love to hear from anyone with further info. Andrewrhart@hotmail.com
chesney at 23:52:28 Sunday July 25 2004
relative
Les Pratt in lpratt@paradise.net.nz at 10:27:29 Friday July 23 2004
Looking for ancestry of my ancestors: Dr Henry Stebbing 1687(John Stebbing- Mary ?) He married c 1713 Sarah CAMELL Her father Robert CAMELL..mother MARY KERRINGTON of GLEMSFORD Mary's father Rev. Richard KERRINGTON of GLEMSFORD.
emma goody in Haverhill emmalouisegoody@hotmail.com at 18:17:06 Saturday July 17 2004
Searching family history of the name goody. I've drawn a blank at my granparents Joyce and Ernie fron south ockenden.
Les Pratt in lpratt@paradise.net.nz at 12:09:35 Friday July 2 2004
Looking for my early ancestry connections with the Kerrington family c 1580 to 1660.
Dawn Mundy in dbmundy@kc.rr.com at 14:53:50 Thursday July 1 2004
I'm tracing my husband's family and stumbled on the mention of John Mundy (Mundes) at Glemsford Church. Does anyone have an American connection for the Mundys? The earliest Mundy we have on record is Samuel Mundy (Munday) born 1740 in Albemarle County, Virginia. We suspect English roots for the family, but haven't been able to connect the dots. Any help would be appreciated.Thank you.
Veronica Albon Hawes in (address removed by request) at 01:52:26 Sunday June 27 2004
Veronica Albon Hawes, from Ontario, Canada, traced my father's family back to George Albon who owned the Black Lion. He died on 19/03/1872. Don't know his birth date. He married Mary Sadler on 26/06/1829 in Glemsford and they had 5 children, James, Mary-Ann, Sarah, John and Richard. We are descendents of James, born 11/06/1837. Mary-Ann married Frederick Beeton and Sarah married David Scott and Richard married Mary Beeton. We don't know who John married. Looking for any further info on the family line of Albon and Sadler. Thank you so very much. Contact can be made through Steve Clarke for the moment.
Peter Goody in Norwich at 12:10:42 Friday June 18 2004
Further research has placed a generation of my family in Tilbury-juxte-Clare,as Millers. Then to Glemsford as Matweavers.Their family married and lived in Church Gate , Tye Green and Egremont Street.More info available if requested
Richold in anne.taylor40@btinternet.com at 15:56:12 Sunday June 6 2004
Trying to trace Richold family connections and how my part of the family relates to the Suffolk Richolds.
Peter Goody in peter.goody1@btopenworld.com at 09:58:57 Thursday May 27 2004
My Goody's came from Tilbury to Glemsford cica 1846.I have tracked 50+ to present day. Any further help on Goody/Hartley(Bildeston)appreciated. I can help others from my research if requested.
cooperj at 12:02:56 Wednesday May 19 2004
1901 census ..i have found mr ben j rouse aged 23.born glemsford resident at 1 drayson mews kensington..hope this helps someone
cooperj at 12:02:14 Wednesday May 19 2004
1901 census ..i have found mr ben j rouse aged 23.born glemsford resident at 1 drayson mews kensington..hope this helps someone
Keith Risby in krisby@btopenworld.com at 13:24:34 Sunday May 16 2004
Ardley Family Tree
Charley Sandage in cvs@mvtel.net at 20:16:38 Thursday May 13 2004
Sandage surname
redman in hitchin at 20:38:54 Thursday May 6 2004
family
Liz Baker in liz_baker@blueyonder.co.uk at 20:34:50 Friday April 16 2004
Susan Bruty RE: Bruty Family History. I have been doing a study of the Bruty family going back to 1523. Will be glad to give any help.
Arnaud RUTTER in (PARIS - FRANCE) caroetarno@libertysurf.fr at 15:25:46 Wednesday April 14 2004
Good Website! Hello from France!! I'm french, and i've just found that my ancestors come from this area. I would love to hear from anyone with information on the RUTTER family. Thank you very much!!!
Rebecca Twinn in Kent at 16:46:09 Tuesday April 20 2004
To search for family members, find the origin of my family name.
david goody in dgoody@embrex.com at 13:28:46 Thursday April 15 2004
construction of family tree
Sharon Nemer in Wrightwood,Ca. at 02:23:15 Tuesday April 13 2004
William Scott married to Clemence from Glemsford. Born abt.1450. Son Richard(William) of Boxsted Co, Suffolk. This Richard not married to Agnes.This Richard is the father of Richard the clothier b. abt 1500 father of Ann. She is wife of John Frost.
MSturges at 18:00:20 Sunday April 11 2004
Family history
Gerry Deal in Wootton Beds at 09:37:56 Sunday April 11 2004
Nice to find a good local website. My ancestors come from this area and I would love to hear from anyone with knowledge of the DEAL, STAMMERS or ARGENT families, present or past. Details of these families can be found at www.gdeal.freeserve.co.uk
Sue Coulter in bingham@kooee.com.au at 05:11:59 Sunday April 11 2004
Rose Gardner c 11/10/1607 Glemsford,parents Thomas & Ruth. Married Henry Makin 21/10/1634 Long Melford. Children:Ann 1636,Ruth 1638,Martha 1640,Rose 1642, Henry 1645 & Richard 1647. Thomas & Ruths children:? Richard, Ruth, Thomas, Martha, John, Rose, Edrus(Edward?), George, Mary, Ambrose,Elizabeth. Anyone else interested in these names?
Michael Cheeseman, Perth, Western Australia: Tuesday April 6 2004
Mary WEBB, daughter of John WEBB and Sarah BROWN baptised 1 March 1818 at Glemsford, Suffolk. John WEBB could have been a carpenter.
Mary was my 4x great grandmother
Mary, married Robert MOTT about 1839-45 - place unknown.
They had two children I know of born in the UK
Walter Mott born c 1845
Rosetta Mott born c 1848
The Mott family arrived in South Australia in 1851 on board the "Reliance"
Rosetta died on the journey. Mary renamed their next child Rosetta.
Robert MOTT's father could be James Mott and was a butcher.
Seeking any details on John Webb, his marriage to Sarah Brown and other children.
Sarah's parents and siblings. Any Brown or Webb family still in Glemsford?
Michael is contactable at his e-mail address: forever_fossicking@bigpond.com
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