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Hi, does anyone have anybody in their family called Kesterton, I am looking for information about this family in Lingfield, Surrey.  I have a Sarah Kesterton born 1810 who married John Payne, born 1807 of Lingfield.  They married about 1837, although haven't found exact date. 

In 1851 census they have an Ann Kesterton, presumably mother living with them described as a Pauper.  I can find nothing further about the Kesterton's and would be grateful for any information.

Thank you  kerryb

The most interesting occupation in my family tree so far which seems to be made up of Agricultural Labourers and Brickmakers is Chicken Fatteners.  Maybe I shouldn't actually admit to it!

For those who don't know a machine was invented in Heathfield, Sussex in 19th century that chickens were fitted to and food crammed by tube until they were fat enough to be sent by train to London for the ovens!  My Great Grandfather was one of the first farmers to take part in this illustrious career!

Kerry

I'm looking for information that anybody might have on my 2 x gr grandfather William Henry Baldwin.  I think he was born 1856 in Shoreditch to another William Henry Baldwin (no further details for him). 

I do know that William (jnr) married a Jane Elizabeth Turner on 30 Sept 1883 at Shoreditch.  According to 1881 and 1901 census they had 7 children, Henry James 1886, Frederick Charles 1889, Herbert 1892, Reuben Leonard 1893 (my Gr grandfather) and his twin Sidney George, Alfred 1894 and Victoria 1900. 

By 1890 the family moved to Hackney and William worked as a Warehouse man in a Tea Warehouse presumably on the Thames. 

If anybody has any information about William or his father I would be extremely grateful.  Thank you.