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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Sussex => Topic started by: vivi on Sunday 04 April 04 16:10 BST (UK)
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My fathers family came from Sussex and the Welsh borders. His mothers name was Rhoda Christmas, and his fathers name was Picknell. I know my grandmothers father was Master of Hounds, I'd like to find out how to pursue research into both families.
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Hi vivi
I am aware that there are several recorded instances of the surname Christmas / Chrismas in Hastings.
If you give me a few forenames and dates, then I will see what I can find for you
Chris in 1066Land
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Hi again
Member No: 4073 in the Guild of One-Name studies has a large data base of Christmas surnames with Variations; his details are:
Name: Mr Henry Christmas
Address: 32 Sandygate Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Post Code: SY2 6TF
Registered names: Christmas
With variants: Chrismas, Christmass, Christtmass, Christemasse, Chrysmas
E-mail: christmas@one-name.org
Family historians who are not members of the Guild may contact Guild members, who are under an obligation to answer all reply-paid enquiries which they receive.
In contacting a Guild member, you will probably find it most productive if you can ask specific questions rather than general ones and if you can provide specific information relating to your enquiry including full names, dates and locations about the family or families you are interested in.
If you write to him, please make sure you enclose a stamped self addressed envelope
Chris in 1066Land
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Hi,
My name is chrismas. My direct line has gone through Sussex since the 1600s. Which names/places are you looking at?
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Welcome to rootschat
vivi has not been on here since May 2004, not long after posting this request. In spite of replies to both of their posts they have not responded to either of them.
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Welcome to rootschat
vivi has not been on here since May 2004, not long after posting this request. In spite of replies to both of their posts they have not responded to either of them.
That's a shame. My Chrismas line is of the greatest interest to me. Maybe someone else will see it and be able to help/share information
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Realise this is a very old post but think this is the connection
1891. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:48QQ-PT2
1901. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XSNY-SC1
1911. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X7BL-64L
Frederick’s birth on GRO shows mmn spelt as Chrismas as does marriage entry 1885