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Suffolk / Re: Mills Family - Acton/Long Melford/Lavenham
« on: Thursday 13 July 23 20:19 BST (UK) »
Great idea Queenie! Thank you!
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Suffolk / Mills Family - Acton/Long Melford/Lavenham
« on: Thursday 13 July 23 20:04 BST (UK) »
Hi,
I have an ancestor James Mills b 1782 born, according to census, in Hull, Yorks. But seemed to live all his life in Acton, Suffolk. Can't find a birth record that fits.
All the trees I've seen give his parents as John Mills (b1754) and Ann Sterne - both from Lavenham. His birth would slot in nicely with their other children, all born Lavenham, but I just can't see why he was born in Hull. Is there actually any proof that his parents were John and Ann? He doesn't feature in John's children on Ray Long's Cosford Database - is that because he wasn't born in Lavenham?
Anyone know? All help gratefully received.
Melfordgal
I have an ancestor James Mills b 1782 born, according to census, in Hull, Yorks. But seemed to live all his life in Acton, Suffolk. Can't find a birth record that fits.
All the trees I've seen give his parents as John Mills (b1754) and Ann Sterne - both from Lavenham. His birth would slot in nicely with their other children, all born Lavenham, but I just can't see why he was born in Hull. Is there actually any proof that his parents were John and Ann? He doesn't feature in John's children on Ray Long's Cosford Database - is that because he wasn't born in Lavenham?
Anyone know? All help gratefully received.
Melfordgal
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Norfolk / Re: Hapton, Norfolk WW1
« on: Thursday 09 August 18 07:07 BST (UK) »
Hi,
Names that I managed to research but would love to find a photo of:
Fred JL Green, Geo H Groom, Wm Pye, John Sheldrake, Bertie Fish, John Barrett, Jms Anscomb, Fred Arnold, Frank Dye, Fred H Fuller, Wm J Haylett, Reg H Ludkin, Ed S Newstead, Clare Roberts, Ernest Shearing, Stan Shearing, Geo Whitham, Nat Wilkinson, Jesse Woolterton and Jms Wright, Hugh C Copeman (DSO, CMG),Frank H Goodrum, Fred Scrancher,
Names that I have been unable to find much military info: (especially where they served),
Sam Cornelius Brown (RAF?), Alf Harvey (7215 Roy. Light Marine Inf), Clare Roberts (T3/024008 RASC), Sid W Scrancher ( Norfolk & Beds/Herts), Geo H Sheldrake, Ernest Wilkinson (? RN), Ernest N Hurry (RN), Arthur J Meek , Ed J Rowe (?RASC).
They all have a Hapton connection, but weren’t necessarily born in Hapton. Any info gratefully received. Thank you
Names that I managed to research but would love to find a photo of:
Fred JL Green, Geo H Groom, Wm Pye, John Sheldrake, Bertie Fish, John Barrett, Jms Anscomb, Fred Arnold, Frank Dye, Fred H Fuller, Wm J Haylett, Reg H Ludkin, Ed S Newstead, Clare Roberts, Ernest Shearing, Stan Shearing, Geo Whitham, Nat Wilkinson, Jesse Woolterton and Jms Wright, Hugh C Copeman (DSO, CMG),Frank H Goodrum, Fred Scrancher,
Names that I have been unable to find much military info: (especially where they served),
Sam Cornelius Brown (RAF?), Alf Harvey (7215 Roy. Light Marine Inf), Clare Roberts (T3/024008 RASC), Sid W Scrancher ( Norfolk & Beds/Herts), Geo H Sheldrake, Ernest Wilkinson (? RN), Ernest N Hurry (RN), Arthur J Meek , Ed J Rowe (?RASC).
They all have a Hapton connection, but weren’t necessarily born in Hapton. Any info gratefully received. Thank you
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Norfolk / Hapton, Norfolk WW1
« on: Sunday 05 August 18 18:47 BST (UK) »
Hello,
I am currently researching the men remembered on the Hapton roll of honour. I would be very interested in any info, particularly photos. If you are connected in any way with Hapton, please get in touch. Thank you.
I am currently researching the men remembered on the Hapton roll of honour. I would be very interested in any info, particularly photos. If you are connected in any way with Hapton, please get in touch. Thank you.
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Suffolk / Re: Lavenham, Suffolk
« on: Thursday 21 January 16 16:29 GMT (UK) »
Hi Steve B,
Sorry for the long delay but haven't been able to spend time on my family tree for ages. I just wanted to thank you for all your help with the Snells of Lavenham. You were absolutely right, I was on the wrong track! Have now adjusted the tree to include Sarah Ann Snell b1821, mother Susan Snell b 1797, daughter to Thomas Snell b 1762.
Sadly haven't been able to get any further with the family, so if you know of any one else on this line, I'd be happy to chat to them.
Thanks again,
Melfordgal!!
Sorry for the long delay but haven't been able to spend time on my family tree for ages. I just wanted to thank you for all your help with the Snells of Lavenham. You were absolutely right, I was on the wrong track! Have now adjusted the tree to include Sarah Ann Snell b1821, mother Susan Snell b 1797, daughter to Thomas Snell b 1762.
Sadly haven't been able to get any further with the family, so if you know of any one else on this line, I'd be happy to chat to them.
Thanks again,
Melfordgal!!
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Suffolk / Re: Lavenham, Suffolk
« on: Wednesday 06 May 15 22:04 BST (UK) »
Hi SteveB,
Thanks for all the info. Brilliant. Thanks also for trying to track down the lost ones. I've been trying for years, but still hoping someone, somewhere will shed some light.
Harry Edward Mills mother was Susan (Susannah) Mills b 1845, actually in Pentlow. His father (on birth certificate but not parish records), was Thomas Bird b 1847 LM although Susan & Thomas never married. Susan's father was Henry Mills, b 1814 Acton. His father James b 1782, was actually born in Hull, although all his siblings and parents were from Lavenham.
Let me know if you require any further info.
Thanks for your help,
Melfordgal.
Thanks for all the info. Brilliant. Thanks also for trying to track down the lost ones. I've been trying for years, but still hoping someone, somewhere will shed some light.
Harry Edward Mills mother was Susan (Susannah) Mills b 1845, actually in Pentlow. His father (on birth certificate but not parish records), was Thomas Bird b 1847 LM although Susan & Thomas never married. Susan's father was Henry Mills, b 1814 Acton. His father James b 1782, was actually born in Hull, although all his siblings and parents were from Lavenham.
Let me know if you require any further info.
Thanks for your help,
Melfordgal.
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Suffolk / Re: Looking for wife of John Nickerson, Barningham, please
« on: Sunday 03 May 15 18:26 BST (UK) »
Hello annes,
I've had a chance to review the census and I think I might be on the wrong track. John did have a brother James, b 1820 who in 1841 was living with his mother & father, whereas John, b 1815, in 1841 is living with his wife, so there must be a James & a John. John's wife Mary says she was born in Stanton, as does John.
Any ideas?
Melfordgal.
I've had a chance to review the census and I think I might be on the wrong track. John did have a brother James, b 1820 who in 1841 was living with his mother & father, whereas John, b 1815, in 1841 is living with his wife, so there must be a James & a John. John's wife Mary says she was born in Stanton, as does John.
Any ideas?
Melfordgal.
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Suffolk / Re: Looking for wife of John Nickerson, Barningham, please
« on: Sunday 03 May 15 15:30 BST (UK) »
Thats interesting annes!
I was not sure about the Norwich record.
I'm guessing perhaps he was christened James but known as John. I know Sophia was his mother. However, is it odd that a daughter Maria is baptised 2 years before the marriage? I've also got a son, George, b 1841??
Curious
Thanks for your help,
Melfordgal.
I was not sure about the Norwich record.
I'm guessing perhaps he was christened James but known as John. I know Sophia was his mother. However, is it odd that a daughter Maria is baptised 2 years before the marriage? I've also got a son, George, b 1841??
Curious
Thanks for your help,
Melfordgal.
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Suffolk / Re: Looking for wife of John Nickerson, Barningham, please
« on: Saturday 02 May 15 14:45 BST (UK) »
Thanks Maggsie, that's helpful.
Melfordgal.
Melfordgal.