Alex Platts

Farm Town, Leicestershire (5.0 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am searching my family tree and get stuck on this gentleman Mr William Platts~ wife was Elizabeth Mann. We can only find his mother~ Mary Smith~ his father is documented as John King. **William took the Smith surname and the King surname but married as a Platts. Was he addopted~ illegitamate. **He was an Iron Puddler and had 10 children. Can anyone shed any light on the real name of his father?**Would love to "nail" this one as it would open the floodgates as to my true ancestry. He was born in Coleorton

 

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Sylvia Taylor

Market Bosworth, Leicestershire (4.4 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

My Grandfather John William Tyler~ born 1893 came from Ibstock. He was a champion cyclist who was killed on his bike in 1923 when he was returning home from Coalville. I have a newspaper article about his death but no identification re the Newspaper. My Great Grandfather had a shop in 5 High Street Ibstock he sold bicycles etc. I believe his name was John also. My grandfather was in the Coldstream guards from 1915 to 1916. My Mother and her siblings were also born in Ibstock and their registration was at Market Bosworth. Any information would help in my research.

 

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David Bale

Heather, Leicestershire (1.7 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Seeking information regarding - The Cooper Family - from Heather - my direct family line Please.****George 1869 - married to - Sarah Ann Cowley ( Grandmother )****Alice 1887****Mary 1889****George 1902****Rose 1905 / Esther 1908 / Lilian 1911 ( Mother )****Any details or contact information greatly valued and appreciated.****Thank You****David

 

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Cretia Olsen

Barlestone, Leicestershire (4.3 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Am wondering how to find which Nightall is buried in the Barlestone Parish Church Yard..On the internet it said there was a Nightall buried there but not who it is nor when they were buried there..** Is there an access to those records somewhere?**Thanks SKS..

 

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Brian Pullin

Swepstone, Leicestershire (0.8 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I have traced my ancestors back to John Pullin (christened in Mancetter 1750)who married Ann Thompson in Baddesley Ensor in 1780. His Parents were John Pullin from Swepstone & Catharina (nee Norris). Married in 1745 in Mancetter. I believe his grangparents were John Pullin (or possibly spelt Pullyn)~ born in Swepstone in 1710.**Does anyone have any more information please?

 

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• Brian Pullin
• Frome, Somerset (106.7 miles away)
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• I have now confirmed that John Pullyn, born in 1685 & married in 1710 at Swepstone church to Anne Barre, was my 6* great grandfather. His 8 children were baptized in the church & 4 of them were buried in the churchyard. His parents were Richard & Elizabeth, but I have not been able to trace their origins or any birth, marriage or burial information or dates. Can anyone help please?

Joanne James

Farm Town, Leicestershire (5.0 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Further to my previous posting regarding William Thompson - who worked as a Game Keeper in Cole Orton. I have checked the previous pages of the 1841 census and note that many of the residents lived in Farm Town. Does anyone know of a large estate there abouts?****Many thanks - any information really appreciated

 

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Mary Garner

Odstone, Leicestershire (1.8 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for descendants of Thomas Congrave who was living at Parsonage House~ Odstone in 1871~ working as shepherd.

 

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Jessie Seven

Hugglescote, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Would Ann Finch McNeal please email me about the Finch Family in the Hugglescote and Donnington areas. Thank you.

 

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Jessie Seven

Coalville, Leicestershire (4.8 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

I will be in the Coalville area August 10 and 11 and would like to meet **descendants of Henry Finch married to Ann Dowell in the early 1800's. The **family lived in the Hugglescote~ Donnington area for many years. Henry's son **was my great grandfather. Thank you .

 

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john black

Ellistown, Leicestershire (3.9 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

I was born and bred in Ellistown~ leaving in 1959. I have now retired and am looking to make a historical record for my own use~ of the area say from 1940. I am finding it VERY difficult to make contact with the Ellistown residents. I am basically looking for any old photographs of Ellistown (and would even like to talk to anyone (say 75-80 who has any recollections of the War etc. - Can anyone help ???

 

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Jessie Seven

Hugglescote, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

8 years ago.

 

I am looking for Finch Relatives in the Donnington and Hugglescote areas. John Finch. born in 1822 or Joseph Finch born~ 1828 or their sisters~ Elizabeth~ Mary~ Emilia~ and Sarah. My Great Grandfather~ Henry Finch was their brother and came to the states in 1846 or 1856. I plan to visit the area this summer and would dearly love to meet some descendants. Thanks for helping.

 

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Jessie Seven

Hugglescote, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

8 years ago.

 

I am looking for descendants of Henry and Ann (Dowell or Dewell) Finch. Henry was baptized in 1790~ married to Ann about 1813. He had a large family and one child~ Henry Finch born in 1820 was my great grandfather. He came to the US. in 1856. I am going to visit the area this summer and would love to meet any relatives. Thank you so much.

 

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Jessie Seven

Hugglescote, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

8 years ago.

 

I so want to meet any descendants of my great grandfather~ Henry Finch~ who was born in the Donnington and Hugglescote areas. He was born in 1820 and the son of Henry and Ann (Dowell or Dewell) Finch. I am coming to the area this summer. Please help me if you can. Thanks.

 

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Jessie Seven

Hugglescote, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

8 years ago.

 

I know that my great grandfather was from the Hugglescote and Donnington area before coming to the US about 1850. I plan to visit the area this summer and would appreciate any information of relatives of Henry Finch. He had a brother Joseph who married Sarah Bevins## He had a sister~ Elizabeth who married William Johnson## another brother~John who married Kitty. Would love to meet any decendants. Thank you for any help.

 

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Jessie Seven

Hugglescote, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

8 years ago.

 

Am looking for family in the Hugglescote or Donnington areas. Looking for descendants of Joseph Finch born in 1825 married to Sarah Bevins. Thanks.

 

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