Hi Everyone Just to inform anyone that doesnt know I run the Essex surname list and if you would like an entry for the names you are researching then follow the link on my site.
Re: SAWARD « Reply #16 on: Thursday 04 November 04 20:40 GMT (UK) »
I am starting to research my familys history(Saward).I am directly descended from the branch of the family centred on South hanningfield. So far I have verified connections to my great great grandad born in 1824. I would appreciate any help or advice
I would be grateful for any Saward info you might come across.
As for the Smiths of Felsted (and Gt Leighs if you have any), let me know ancestor names and dates (approx or known). I will check my info and see if I have anything to help you or if our Smiths link up. My Smith line goes to 1798 in Felsted and then from 1809 is in Gt Leighs. I also have a "Spares" database with quite a few Smiths in it, so give me some names etc and I'll have a look.
If you should be searching Felsted burials I would be grateful for any Ann Smith buried after 1775 especially any info attached to the burial entry.
By the way I will be over in Essex in October and of course will visit the ERO! I intend to do some more work on Smith and Saward.
No doubt by now you have found Felsted a great breeding ground for Smiths, talk about coming out of the woodwork! especially William Smiths.