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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Suffolk => Topic started by: nutty_mummy on Wednesday 29 August 12 20:05 BST (UK)
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Hi All,
I am interested in the following surnames in Suffolk and would love to hear of anyone else with similar names;
Coleman (Lowestoft, 2 differing families though!!)
Garwood
Liffen
Meekings
Pain
Chilvers
Thanks! :)
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I have an John Isaac Chilvers marrying a Clara Louisa Coleman in Lowestoft in 1890. Is that of interest?
Richard Chilvers.
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I'm at present stuck on my Family Tree. I'm a South London Liffen, and I've got as far back as my Grandfather.Sadly, I've lost my father now but a few years ago when i mentioned that the Liffen name was common in Norfolk (we have a holiday home at Hemsby) he commented" All i know is that the Liffens had to leave Norfolk in a hurry". He had been told that by someone in the family as a child.My Grandfather was born in South London in 1894 so it was before then.I know that sounds very sinister but I've come to a halt on the tree and maybe someone in this thread might be able to offer some advice.I would so very much like to establish some roots in Norfolk if possible.
Thanks in anticipation.
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Hello South London Liffen welcome to Rootschat Suffolk
FreeBMD records the birth of a Frederick William LIFFEN in the Greenwich Registration District Jul/Aug/Sep Qtr 1894 Ref: 1d/1003
Also a James LIFFEN Sep Qtr 1894 St Olave (Southwark) Ref: 1d 2_8
Are either of these him? If so a look at the 1901 CR might reveal his parents if not a copy of the birth certificate will give you a lot of info, inc his mothers maiden name.
If this is not him what was his name?
K
ps. Free BMD also records a birth of a Frederick William LIFFEN in Greenwich RD in 1875. Lots of LIFFEN's around Yarmouth, Norfolk area.
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hi all
just been looking at newspaper arcives on FindMyPast and the name of LIFFEN crops up a lot not only for Norfolk but Suffolk and Essex as well seems some liffens were fishermen at Lowestoft as well as the nefarious liffens in all 3 counties as well as some good law abiding folk as well .
yours
trevor
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Suffolk Burial Index records Liffen burials in Lowestoft back as far as 1740.
K
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You need to give us some specifics. How far back have you got, where have you become stuck?
Annette
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See
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=655896.msg5019672#msg5019672
for the south London Liffens
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Hi
Just seen your surname on this site and am really interested how far you have got. My name is sarah liffen and my father and grandparents came from south London. If i can shed any light to your search for past family let me know. I can give you the names of my father and grandfather if you like
regards Sarah
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Hello Sarah
I would be very interested to know the names of your father and grandfather.
Definitely certain that GGF was Frederick Liffen, b1894 d1951.
Then I believe his father was Frederick Liffen . Born 1860 to 1938. Lots of Fredericks make it confusing although members on Rootschat have helped me. Have a search for "southlondon Liffen" I haven't been on the tree for a while though.
Does this help?
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Hello Sarah,
I am new to Rootschat too, but not to LEFFEN/LIFFEN research. I did try to send an private message but that probably did not get through because you have only made one post so far. Have been in touch with Henry (london liffen) and hope to talk to him by phone soon. Would very much like to know where you fit into the south London families.
Regards,
John
Researching: LEFFEN, LIFFEN, LIFFIN etc. south London and worldwide.
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HI, i am researching James Chilvers. James was the seventh child of nine born to James Chlivers & Elizabeth Chilvers (nee Jarred) Christened on the 11th November 1783 in the small village of Kelsale.
His father James Chilvers was born 1740 in Westall Suffolk England and married Elizabeth Jarred or Garrod in 11/11/1763. I know that James was convicted of a crime and transported to new south wales. What I am seeking is information prior to his transportation in 1814. Maybe the family may also be researching an would like to know about his life in Australia. He is my 3 x great grandfather.
My name is Beverley Robinson.
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I wonder if amyone is still active in this thread? I am back on after some years away.
Henry Liffen
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I have been researching Paine, pain, payne for several years and now have direct line ancestors from Lowestoft in 1988 to Mendham, Suffolk in 1696. All along the river Waveney. Are you looking for any of these?
I am trying to get back to Thomas Paine (weaver in Wrentham) and his son Thomas Paine who sailed to Cape Cod in the early 1500s (pre Mayflower) with the assistance of a Great Yarmouth merchant called Paine.