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Offline Emily Searle

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Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« on: Tuesday 20 January 15 22:03 GMT (UK) »
Please can anyone help I am searching for any information on my family past and present.

My grandfather Thomas William Searle I believe born in 1909 on Mitcham Common with the fun fair.
He had a father also called Thomas Searle died June 1915
His father John Searle who died 9th December 1932 aged 82 (married to Eliza)
I believe John Searle had a daughter called Eva Gladys Rawlins (died 1980) married to Charles Henry Rawlins died 1961 aged 71.

I have been told my grandfather Thomas W Searle was forced to sell the land he owned in the 1930s and then settled.

But I am desperate to find out more about my families lifestyle and culture also any pictures or documents.

PLEASE IF YOU ARE A SEARLE OR A RAWLINS OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 21 March 15 22:38 GMT (UK) »
Hi my name Michelle benson nee Searle , may grandfather was Bert Searle son of Herbert Searle ( Bert ) he's father was john Searle , they came from Mitcham London ,not sure if it's the same family but sounds the same x

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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 21 March 15 23:12 GMT (UK) »
Hi wow!
Yes it sounds like the same family. Do you have any dates? Or further details . Especially or Bert? I have a picture of funfair ride which was owned by a very searle I am trying to find connection with my granddad?

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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 22 March 15 00:23 GMT (UK) »
Welcome to Rootschat both of you. Great if you've found a connection.

This looks like your grandfather's birth, Emily

Births Sep 1909   
 
SEARLE    Thomas William        Croydon    2a   325
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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 22 March 15 00:27 GMT (UK) »
Have you got his baptism?

 
Thomas William Searle
Baptism:   5 Jul 1909
Baptism Place:   St. Paul, Thornton Heath, Surrey, England
Father:   Thomas William Searle
Mother:   Elizabeth Caroline
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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #5 on: Sunday 22 March 15 00:48 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Emily Searle on Saturday 21 March 15 23:12 GMT (UK)
Hi wow!
Yes it sounds like the same family. Do you have any dates? Or further details . Especially or Bert? I have a picture of funfair ride which was owned by a very searle I am trying to find connection with my granddad?

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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #6 on: Sunday 22 March 15 00:51 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: Emily Searle on Saturday 21 March 15 23:12 GMT (UK)
Hi wow!
Yes it sounds like the same family. Do you have any dates? Or further details . Especially or Bert? I have a picture of funfair ride which was owned by a very searle I am trying to find connection with my granddad?
 

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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 24 May 15 17:02 BST (UK) »
Wow! so quick to find..just amazing. OK! My Grandmother was Elizabeth who married Thomas William Searle, they owned the site/field that the funfair was on. They had a son also named Thomas William Searle, he was my Uncle who married a Rene and lived in Merton. When Thomas died my grandmother Elizabeth married a James Sawyer. I have photos of the family in their old round gypsy caravan where they all lived in!! We must chat, it sounds as if its one of the same family.

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Re: Searle or Rawlins Mitcham Common Funfair
« Reply #8 on: Sunday 24 May 15 20:31 BST (UK) »
WOW!!!!
Thomas William Searle (the one who married Rene) was my grandfather! And your uncle???
He and Rene had 5 children- including another Thomas (Edward) Searle who is my uncle- and an Alan Searle who is my father! We all still live in Merton.

I am keen to find out what ride my grandfather owned??
I would really appreciate pictures as I am losing my travelling family history.
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