Smiths of Mitcham in Surrey

[vimira]

Chellin

Thanks for that - I knew about the Joseph & Aaron Mills families. My 3 x gt grandfather was born about 1816, don't know where, father Thomas. (See my earlier post). I am chasing up Mills families to see if there is any connection. There are a lot of travelling/gypsy Mills about all over the country, so it's quite difficult.

I have also heard that the Mills sometimes took the name of Smith & Cooper - so that makes it even more difficult

Thanks
Vivienne

[MitchamLyon]

New to this sort of thing, but by default involved now! Are you still missing details about the Smith's Penfold's & Lyon families.

By marriage I am connected to the Lyon Family of Mitcham on the side of Oliver & Phoebe's? grand-daughter. I have looked after his grave for the past 18 years, along with visiting other Lyon & Darke family. We do have a family picture which was taken when my wife was really young at a wedding, she is now 53.

Shot in the dark, are you Sid's daughter - Linda?

If I have got this totally wrong and have offended you in anyway I'm sorry.

[chellin2]

Hi there

Yes I am Sids daughter....how exciting, how are we related ? and have you any pics of my grandads grave.

[MitchamLyon]

Hi, I married Ollie & Vera's daughter Rosemary, who has an older brother Lennard, and can confirm lived in Sibford? road, up from the yard. Currently, my wife is unaware of this find, as my brother in law, by chance came across the string of details in Roots.

Since the death of Ollie a couple of years ago, we have not been back to the Mitcham crem, but will try this summer to go over and get a few pics.

Not sure how best to continue this, as it was a shot in the dark. After my brother in law, mentioned his find last week, and the posted picture of the chap riding towards the yard, was  recognised as the Gas Man! We sat down and worked out who you were likely to be.

Nick the son in law

[chellin2]

Oh this is so great.....thank your brother in law for spotting this.  So your wife must be my second cousin is that right.  I will private message you my email address and if you could send me yours we can carry on this conversation.  Very sad to hear Ollie has died xx

[shaver]

Hi there,
i have just come across this site  i also have direct connections as my g/g grandfather was William smith.
married to Emily Cooper.
I also would love to establish the connections of josiah and Alice and would love to hear fron u.
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Regards Chris Gillett

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[chellin2]

Hi Chris

Josiah and Alice are my GG Grandparents, their son Josiah was my g Grandfather and his daughter Phoebe was my nan.

Hope this helps you, how are you connected

Linda

[shaver]

josiah Smith (1935) m: Alice Lane (1836)  in 1858. they are my g/g grandparents if you have information please get in touch with me. i can be reached on Email (*)

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[shaver]

oh my connection is as follows :-
William Smith 1867 his son christopher, then his daughter mercy is my mother.