Matthews Fairground Family.

[nelwild]

Hello,

I believe the Matthews im searching for are almost certainly from the Matthews fairground family.I have a book called Fairfield Folk which gives a lot of info on some of the family members,and the family names and locations make it seem beyond a coincidence to me.

Is there anyone with a more detailed knowledge of their family tree who might be able to help me make a connection,

Many thanks,Nel.

[lolmac3]

Hi Nel

I have been doing the Matthews family tree for 12 years now and have over 2000 people on it.

Let me know what info you want and I will let you know the answers 

Lorraine

[hillmatthews]

hi, my great, great grandfather was W. Matthews and he used to own a carousel, which a king had a ride on and he royal appointed the ride.

[lolmac3]

I know  Matthews family tree now has 10,000 people on it, so if you want to know anything let me know

Lorraine

[Grace Matthews]

Does anyone have any info on James Matthews, Travelling Photographer married to Charlotte Ridley?  Ridley family were circus showmen (John & Selina Ridley)  I have info on Ridley family but very little on Matthews.  I know my Matthews family were not originally fairground people and are not related to the Matthews family in Fairfield Folk. James Matthews (son of James Matthews) originated from London, possibly Lambeth or Bethnal Green and he died in Bristol in 1916.  I am unable to find the mother of James or his birth certificate.  Any help much appreciated

[Riku Matthews]

hi
ive got that book as well and when my granddad was alive me and him looked at it a lot and he could point out family members such as dad and such but his father sold all the rides off after the war but i would love to know more if u find any thing  my granddad name was Edward Eric Matthews if its any use
Riku Matthews

[lolmac3]

Hi Riku

Do you know your Grandad's birthdate as I have about 16 Edward Matthews?

Many thanks

Lorraine

[Riku Matthews]

Hi Riku

Do you know your Grandad's birthdate as I have about 16 Edward Matthews?

Many thanks

Lorraine

hi lorraine
he was born on 27 february  1930 at canning town,newham (east london)
and passed away 19 august 2014 in suffolk near ipswich i would like to be ableto give his fathers and mothers name but im unable to tell you because my granddad ran away and even my dad doesnt know 
riku

[Jumpingjacktim]

I am a Matthews and we were fairground people