Morton or Moreton in or near Marlesford

[MidwinterSun]

Hi - I'm new, so this is my first post 

I'd be very interested to know of any records relating to Mrs Moreton or Morton, and her two sons who lived at (I believe, but could be wrong) Willow(s) Farm in Marlesford during WWII.  My mum's family lodged with the Moretons or lived on the farm during the war, but I haven't yet found any record of the Mortons, so can't confirm the exact location of the farm. Mum told me there was an airfield "at the bottom of the garden", which might narrow it down, but isn't conclusive. It also implies that mum's family were living in a farm cottage, since if it's Willow Farm at Marlesford, the airfield is very close, but maybe not close enough to the main house to say that.

I have some photos of harvesting at the farm and of someone who might be Mrs Morton; happy to pass on copies to anyone interested.

Thanks for any help.

[The Yokel]

Hi MidwinterSun.

Welcome to RootsChat

Can't help with the family.

But there is a place called The Willows in Buttons Road Marlesford and not far away there is Parham airfield.

yokel

[MidwinterSun]

Yes, that's the one top of my list of possibilities    I'm puzzled as to why I can't find the family or farm on records, though. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

C

Hi MidwinterSun.

Welcome to RootsChat

Can't help with the family.

But there is a place called The Willows in Buttons Road Marlesford and not far away there is Parham airfield.

yokel

[KGarrad]

From 1939 National Register:

William Morton, Robert P Morton and Helen T Morton
The Willows Farm, Marlesford, Stratford St Andrew, Blyth Rural District, Suffolk

Helen born 1878
William born 1905
Robert P born 1906

[harrywrag]

hi midwintersun,
                         not sure if this is of any help but st.andrews church marlesford there is a gravestone there to a helen thompson morton you can get details at www.gravestonephotos.com also request free photo that may have more details it states death 1952 hope this may be of help

[MidwinterSun]

!! That's perfect, thank you!  I believe the other son's name was Bob. I'm not sure if I'm allowed t post a picture, but have some lovely ones which are probably of him or Bill, Mrs M  and the farm as it was. Also some taken on the airbase. 

Lovely to be able to confirm the address, thanks again!

C

From 1939 National Register:

William Morton and Helen T Morton
The Willows Farm, Marlesford, Stratford St Andrew, Blyth Rural District, Suffolk

[MidwinterSun]

This is really helpful, thank you! 

From 1939 National Register:

William Morton, Robert P Morton and Helen T Morton
The Willows Farm, Marlesford, Stratford St Andrew, Blyth Rural District, Suffolk

Helen born 1878
William born 1905
Robert P born 1906

[MidwinterSun]

Great, thanks!  I'll definitely pay a visit there as soon as I can.

C

hi midwintersun,
                         not sure if this is of any help but st.andrews church marlesford there is a gravestone there to a helen thompson morton you can get details at www.gravestonephotos.com also request free photo that may have more details it states death 1952 hope this may be of help

[Paco]

Grave reference GPR ref. 191820.
Regards.