Stewart Taylor

Kings Lynn, Norfolk (3.8 miles away)

1 year ago.

 

Stewart Taylor
East Winch, Norfolk
1 month ago.
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I am doing some family research and looking for assistance.

I would think anyone with the last names of Thomas or Griggs living in the East Winch, Gaton, Lynn area are part of my family tree, and I would appreciate contact from you.

My Grandmother was Dorcas Sophia Thomas Born in Norfolk 1887/87 Died 1937/38.

My Great Grand Parents were Charles Thomas, Gardner, born 1838 at Westacre, Died about 1890.
He Married in 1876 at Freebridge Lynn,Annie Maria Griggs, Born 1851 at East Winch, Died 1937.
In 1881 they lived at 3 East Winch Road Bridge House, Westacre Norfolk.
In 1891 they lived at 40 Lynn Road East Winch.
Children - Elizabeth A. Born 1878, John G. Born 1880, Robert W. Born 1883, Dorcas Sophia ( my grandmother ) 1887, and Alfred J. Born 1889.

I have no further information about Charles Thomas's family - some info was he was a gardener for a Lord ?? and he died from phemonia after falling in water during a hunt and after the hunt went back to work gardening thence causing his demise about 1890.
My Great Great Grandparents on the Griggs side, were John Born about 1816 and Ann born 1819 with children James born 1845, Walter Born 1847, and Annie Maria ( my great grandmother ) born 1851. There may have been other siblings born after 1851.

My Great Great Great Grandparents on the Griggs side, may be William Born 1777 and Mary Born 1877 with children John, born about 1816 ( my great great grandfather ) and a brother Walter born about 1821, all Agriculture labourers.

My Great Great Great Great Grandfather would be John Griggs born at East Bridge, Freebridge Lynn in 1761 also an agriculture labourer.

If anyone in the East Winch / Gaton / King's Lynn area have any futher details about the Thomas / Griggs families or are possibly a relative I would be pleased to hear from you.

Regards

Stewart Taylor
London, Ontario
Canada
N6P 1W3
phone - 1- 519-203-0262
e-mail hairbyd@rogers.com

 

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Stewart Taylor

East Winch, Norfolk (2.2 miles away)

1 year ago.

 

I am doing some family research and looking for assistance.

I would think anyone with the last names of Thomas or Griggs living in the East Winch, Gaton, Lynn area are part of my family tree, and I would appreciate contact from you.

My Grandmother was Dorcas Sophia Thomas Born in Norfolk 1887/87 Died 1937/38.

My Great Grand Parents were Charles Thomas, Gardner, born 1838 at Westacre, Died about 1890.
He Married in 1876 at Freebridge Lynn,Annie Maria Griggs, Born 1851 at East Winch, Died 1937.
In 1881 they lived at 3 East Winch Road Bridge House, Westacre Norfolk.
In 1891 they lived at 40 Lynn Road East Winch.
Children - Elizabeth A. Born 1878, John G. Born 1880, Robert W. Born 1883, Dorcas Sophia ( my grandmother ) 1887, and Alfred J. Born 1889.

I have no further information about Charles Thomas's family - some info was he was a gardener for a Lord ?? and he died from phemonia after falling in water during a hunt and after the hunt went back to work gardening thence causing his demise about 1890.
My Great Great Grandparents on the Griggs side, were John Born about 1816 and Ann born 1819 with children James born 1845, Walter Born 1847, and Annie Maria ( my great grandmother ) born 1851. There may have been other siblings born after 1851.

My Great Great Great Grandparents on the Griggs side, may be William Born 1777 and Mary Born 1877 with children John, born about 1816 ( my great great grandfather ) and a brother Walter born about 1821, all Agriculture labourers.

My Great Great Great Great Grandfather would be John Griggs born at East Bridge, Freebridge Lynn in 1761 also an agriculture labourer.

If anyone in the East Winch / Gaton / King's Lynn area have any futher details about the Thomas / Griggs families or are possibly a relative I would be pleased to hear from you.

Regards

Stewart Taylor
London, Ontario
Canada
N6P 1W3
phone - 1- 519-203-0262
e-mail hairbyd@rogers.com

 

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Stewart Taylor

East Winch, Norfolk (2.2 miles away)

1 year ago.

 

I am doing some family research and looking for assistance.

I would think anyone with the last names of Thomas or Griggs living in the East Winch, Gaton, Lynn area are part of my family tree, and I would appreciate contact from you.

My Grandmother was Dorcas Sophia Thomas Born in Norfolk 1887/87 Died 1937/38.

My Great Grand Parents were Charles Thomas, Gardner, born 1838 at Westacre, Died about 1890.
He Married in 1876 at Freebridge Lynn,Annie Maria Griggs, Born 1851 at East Winch, Died 1937.
In 1881 they lived at 3 East Winch Road Bridge House, Westacre Norfolk.
In 1891 they lived at 40 Lynn Road East Winch.
Children - Elizabeth A. Born 1878, John G. Born 1880, Robert W. Born 1883, Dorcas Sophia ( my grandmother ) 1887, and Alfred J. Born 1889.

I have no further information about Charles Thomas's family - some info was he was a gardener for a Lord ?? and he died from phemonia after falling in water during a hunt and after the hunt went back to work gardening thence causing his demise about 1890.
My Great Great Grandparents on the Griggs side, were John Born about 1816 and Ann born 1819 with children James born 1845, Walter Born 1847, and Annie Maria ( my great grandmother ) born 1851. There may have been other siblings born after 1851.

My Great Great Great Grandparents on the Griggs side, may be William Born 1777 and Mary Born 1877 with children John, born about 1816 ( my great great grandfather ) and a brother Walter born about 1821, all Agriculture labourers.

My Great Great Great Great Grandfather would be John Griggs born at East Bridge, Freebridge Lynn in 1761 also an agriculture labourer.

If anyone in the East Winch / Gaton / King's Lynn area have any futher details about the Thomas / Griggs families or are possibly a relative I would be pleased to hear from you.

Regards

Stewart Taylor
London, Ontario
Canada
N6P 1W3
phone - 1- 519-203-0262
e-mail hairbyd@rogers.com

 

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Michele Phillips

Middleton, Norfolk (2.5 miles away)

1 year ago.

 

My Grandfather David Sporne was gamekeeper at Middleton Towers approx 1940-1952 his wife was Lucy does anyone have any photos or information about Middleton Towers or about my grandparents
Kind regards
Michele

 

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• David Emsley
• Middleton, Norfolk (2.5 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• My name is David Emsley. I am from Sporne stock. I was named after your grandfather who was a favourite brother of my grandmother. By chance I now live about 1 mile from Middleton Towers, where your grandfather worked. The gamekeepers cottage still exists. I am quite familiar with the Sporne family tree (Titchwell and Brancaster). Please email if you wish (david.emsley2@btinternet.com)

Michelle Politis

Pentney, Norfolk (4.5 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

Looking for the parents of Elizabeth Dewing born in 1825 Pentney and immigrated to Canada at age 11 with her parents. I believe her father was William Dewing and her mother????They would be my Great great great Grandparents and I would really like to be able to continue the line. Thank You!

 

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Linda Gayton

Gayton, Norfolk (2.9 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

USA Gaytons here. Could someone please direct me as to resource**links in England and possible local archives to help me in genealogy research? Most sincerely appreciated!****Linda Gayton

 

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HUGH SHERIDAN

West Lynn, Norfolk (4.3 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

Is LIN CAN still operating? I spent much of the heatwave summer of 1976 working in LIN CAN as an operative on pealine 4 - very sweaty work with steam and then cold water from condensation from the ceiling hitting your back~ after the girls had picked out the bad peas a hopper funnelled them into tins~ the lid was put on and the tins were diverted into huge colenders and we wheeled them up to a winch and lowered them into the retort where they were cooked~ the colender was put on a bogey like a skate board so we skated back to the line from the retorts - every now and again the machanism to seal the tin got gummed up and we'd get a break as we were not allowed fix the machine as that was a fitters job - our supervisor was a George Borwood~ I still have my blue cap somewhere.****We all stayed in a campsite between LIN CAN and Donald Cooks~ if we were on night shift~ it was too hot to sleep in our orange plastic tents bought in millets so we slept in the local church until the Vicar fired us out so we slept in the church yard plenty of shade under the trees. the ground was so dry that tent pegs could not get a grip.****We drank in a local pub cannot remember its name but there was a trade dispute with Norwich Breweries so the pub was only getting its winter allocation on a Thursday~ by Friday night the Carlsberg was gone and by Wednesday all we had to drink was bottled ale pale - ****We'd go into town on the ferry and drink in the Romer pub near a shopping centre~ pick up a takaway from rice bowl and have to walk all the way round home as we frequently missed the last bus.****One day George called us into the office to tell us that last pea had been harvested and we were let go.****I've never eaten a tinned pea since.****HUGH SHERIDAN**Sligo**Ireland.

 

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HUGH SHERIDAN

West Lynn, Norfolk (4.3 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

Is LIN CAN still operating? I spent much of the heatwave summer of 1976 working in LIN CAN as an operative on pealine 4 - very sweaty work with steam and then cold water from condensation from the ceiling hitting your back~ after the girls had picked out the bad peas a hopper funnelled them into tins~ the lid was put on and the tins were diverted into huge colenders and we wheeled them up to a winch and lowered them into the retort where they were cooked~ the colender was put on a bogey like a skate board so we skated back to the line from the retorts - every now and again the machanism to seal the tin got gummed up and we'd get a break as we were not allowed fix the machine as that was a fitters job - our supervisor was a George Borwood~ I still have my blue cap somewhere.****We all stayed in a campsite between LIN CAN and Donald Cooks~ if we were on night shift~ it was too hot to sleep in our orange plastic tents bought in millets so we slept in the local church until the Vicar fired us out so we slept in the church yard plenty of shade under the trees. the ground was so dry that tent pegs could not get a grip.****We drank in a local pub cannot remember its name but there was a trade dispute with Norwich Breweries so the pub was only getting its winter allocation on a Thursday~ by Friday night the Carlsberg was gone and by Wednesday all we had to drink was bottled ale pale - ****We'd go into town on the ferry and drink in the Romer pub near a shopping centre~ pick up a takaway from rice bowl and have to walk all the way round home as we frequently missed the last bus.****One day George called us into the office to tell us that last pea had been harvested and we were let go.****I've never eaten a tinned pea since.****HUGH SHERIDAN**Sligo**Ireland.

 

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elizabeth Browning

Grimston, Norfolk (3.0 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

My grandmother~ Elizabeth Smith~ born in East Winch or Grimston in 1878/9. Her parents## Claxton Smith and Alice.( no maiden name) In 1891 census Claxton b. 1851 and Alice b 1853. He is described as a wheelright/carpenter.They lived at 58~Queens Head~ Grimston. Both were born in Grimston.Claxton died in 1897. Elizabeth married Francis Edward Upton Robins~ brewer~ in Southampton 1904.Claxton is described on marriage cert as timber merchant~ deceased.**I would appreciate any information about this family.

 

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Peter Laws

East Winch, Norfolk (2.2 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

My GREAT GRAND FATHER WAS BORN IN EAST WINCH NORFOLK IN 1843 ??. HIS NAME WAS JAMES LAWS.**HAS ANYONE GOT ANY INFO ON THIS SURNAME. THANK YOU

 

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• Harold Bennington
• Ormesby, Cleveland (141.9 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• I have info on the Laws family in Norfolk, particularly Litcham. If of interest I will be happy to supply details if you would kindly provide your e.mail address. Regards, Harold Bennington

Denise Farquhar

Castle Rising, Norfolk (3.3 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for information on the Bennington family in Norfolk from Castle Rising & Emneth or surrounding areas in 1700's.

 

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• Harold Bennington
• Ormesby, Cleveland (141.9 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• Hello Denise, Sorry to be slow in replying but my computer decided not to switch on so I've been held up somewhat. I am a member of Ancestry but am having difficulty in locating your tree, can you give me a lead please? Best Wishes, Harry

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• Denise Farquhar
• Castle Rising, Norfolk (3.3 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• Thanks Harold, that would be great, but I am reluctant to put my email address in such a public domain!
  
  Do you use any of the ancestry/genealogy sites?
  
  I am on genesreunited & ancestry.com - that allows for private messages where we can swap email addresses in private.
  
  I Look forward to hearing from you
  Kind regards
  Denise
  Perth, Western Australia

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• Harold Bennington
• Ormesby, Cleveland (141.9 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• I appreciate that your note was dated 2 years ago & may not now be relevant but I have info on the Bennington Families of Emneth & Castle Rising. Happy to supply details in receipt of your e.mail address. Regards, Harold Bennington