Jeffrey Ellis

Barwell, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

1 year ago.

 

Barwell, in Leicestershire, being a moderate size village, you will find that it's almost inevitable that you will have another family living near you that you are related to. So, have you ever wanted to know what your family tree would look like, and who else would be on there with you?

With a bit of help from you, to start us off, that could be possible.

What were our Barwell folk doing for a living all those years ago, was it as a framework knitter, a gardener or a farm labourer. Where did they live, maybe, Mares Gap or Red Hall Lane, or was it in Brockey Lane.

Finding out all about my ancestors has been a fascinating journey. My great grandfather, who was a journeyman baker (who was more then an apprentice but not yet a master), moved their home from Barwell to Walsall, to Nailstone, then to Whitwick and then on to Arnold in Nottinghamshire, where my granddad was born, and then came back to Barwell. Wherever the work was the family had to travel to find it.
Then, there was my great grandmother, who travelled all the way from Abergavenny in Wales to Hinckley around 1900 to meet up with, and marry great granddad Edwin Ellis. What made her travel nearly 120 miles to a part of another country at 17 years of age? Was it the man or what was the reason, perhaps on that we may never find out.

So let us see if we can help you build your 'tree'. For us it is a hobby and a challenge, and we make no charge for helping you. We would ask that you give us as much information as you can about your near family, parents and grandparents names, where they were born and when.

What information we find is input into the Family Tree Maker program (or is it programme for us older folk) and we can then display it on the computer for you to see and then print it out for you.

 

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Maurice Hunt

Burton Hastings, Warwickshire (2.8 miles away)

1 year ago.

 

I would be interested to know if there are any Stafford family members still living in or near Burton Hastings. My Grt Grandfather Moved from B H to Polesworth in 1890's

 

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Dennis Carr

Barwell, Leicestershire (4.2 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

What a wonderful place to live?****Thank God I don't!******Witnesses~ including Pilkington's mother~ told the inquest in Leicestershire~ England~ that the single mother and her two children were repeatedly harassed in an ordeal that lasted more than a decade. The witnesses said a gang of "street kids~" some as young as 10~ tormented the family for simply "existing~" The Times of London said.**The gang members threw flour~ eggs and stones at the family's home in Barwell~ Leicestershire~ smashed windows and shouted obscenities~ the inquest heard. They shouted at Frankie to lift up her nightgown. They thrust fireworks through the family's letterbox. They urinated against the home's walls. When Frankie tried to go for a walk with her mother~ they followed her~ imitating her unusual gait.

 

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Christine Floyd

Willey, Warwickshire (4.0 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am trying to find out the name of the Landlord who changed the name of the public house in Willey to Sarah Mansfield. I believe he named it after his Grandmother who might be my Great Grandmother.

 

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• Richard Pettitt
• Crouch End, Greater London (82.2 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• Hi Christine. Did you ever find out the name of the landlord? Unfortunately I'm unable to help, but I am intrigued to know. I live in North London but I plan to visit the Sarah Mansfield pub this Saturday or Sunday on my way to/from Nottingham. I'm visiting a number of places across the UK that have unusual (often amusing) names, and I'd love to know more about the village of Willey and hear stories, old and new, from people who live there. I know a little about the origin of the name, and that Newnham Paddox Art Park is a nearby attraction, but that's about it. Can you help me? Or do you know anyone else that would? I'd be very grateful. Thanks, Richard Pettitt. Email: richjpet@hotmail.com

Michael Leedham

Frolesworth, Leicestershire (3.0 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am looking for any family connection to my G G Grandfather Stephen Leedham Polesworth. G G Grandmother Sarah Baxter Frolesworth. and one of their sons William Frederick Leedham my G Granfather~ born Ibstock 1836~ died in Nova Scotia 1863.

 

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Raymond Green

Claybrooke Magna, Leicestershire (2.3 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I reside in Arizona but have English ancestry from both sides of my family.**My mother's unmarried name was Claybrook (no e) and my father's mother was a direct descendent of William of Orange~ although I understand he was Dutch. During my years in the U.S. Air Force I been to many parts of the world~ but unfortunately not to England. Someday I hope to remedy that.

 

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Miss Williams

Primethorpe, Leicestershire (4.5 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for relatives of William Church from primethorpe (b. 1968) who was my great grandfather and any knowledge of Bag Farm~ broughton Astley

 

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Karyn Wairoa

Sketchley, Leicestershire (2.3 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

HI! I am tracing my family tree. I have a gr grandad born in Sketchley in abt 1850~ named Albert James Roberts but known as James. He migrated to NZ in 1870~ married and had 2 children~ one being my g/dad. I am hoping someone can tell me more of his family. If he has any rellies in Sketchley~ please email me. Love to hear from you.**Cheers**Karyn

 

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Karyn Wairoa

Sketchley, Leicestershire (2.3 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

i! I am looking for my great grandfathers family. His name is Albert James Roberts. I do not know of his birth year. He migrated to NZ abt 1870~ born in Sketchley. I do not know his parents names. I have been searching in the BDM's but to no avail. He married in NZ~ don't know my g/gma's name at all and they had 2 sons. Albert Henry born 1897 and Andy~ don't know his birth year. Albert Henry is my g/dad. I am trying to trace his family and they seem to elude me.**Hope someone can help me please.**Regards**Karyn

 

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Bruce Kingsley

Withybrook, Warwickshire (3.8 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for a living relative ~Eileen Kingsley~ Keith Foxon in Withybrook

 

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Jayne Coleman

Sapcote, Leicestershire (2.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for information on Weston family that lived in Sapcote - John Weston was the local policeman. Also on Methodists in the area.****Jayne Coleman

 

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Barrie Tew

Bulkington, Warwickshire (4.4 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Can anyone please help me. My G.Grandfather~ John Tew (1823) was born in Bulkington~ I am at present~ building a family tree~ and I am trying to find any information on his parents~ i.e. John Tew ( 1796) his wife was Catherine Barras (1800 )most avenues that I have tried~ I have drawn a blank~ I would appreciate off anyone any information at all~ no matter how small.

 

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Barrie Tew

Bulkington, Warwickshire (4.4 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

At present~ I am in the process of building my family tree~ My G.G.Grandparents come from the Shilton area of Warwickshire~ My G.G.Granfathers name was John Tew.b. (1796) and My G.G.Grandmothers maiden name was Catherine Barras.b.1800~ we believe that they had 6 children~ one of which is my G.Grandfather~ Their son~ John Tew.b.(1823) his wife My G.Grandmother her maiden name was Sarah Orton.b.(1821. I would appreciate any information regarding this enquiry~ no matter how small.**** Regards**** Barrie W.Tew.

 

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Barrie Tew

Bulkington, Warwickshire (4.4 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

I am trying to find any information regarding my ancesters who originate from the Shilton/Foleshill areas~ starting with John Tew (1796) wwho married Catherine Barras~ these are my G.G.Granparents~ then there is John Tew (1823) who married Sarah Orton ( 1821) she also comes from Shilton these are my G.Grandparents~ and then there is my Grandparents~ John Tew ( 1854) who married Elizabeth Purshall~ (1858) Between them there was probabley about 14 siblings~ and was wondering if there was a possability if any of them settled down in the area~ I would appreciate if anyone could let me have any information~ on the TEW'S

 

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Barrie Tew

Bulkington, Warwickshire (4.4 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

I am at present trying to establish my family tree~ my ancesters from G.Grandparents originate from the Silton/Foleshill area~ I would welcome any information on my past family's~ If possible I would like any information on John Tew(1796) who married Catherine Barras~ or John Tew (1823) who married Sarah Orton(1821) she is also from the Shilton area~ They had 10 children~ so over the years~ (I'm Just wishing now) That any of my past relatives~ remained inthe area~I would welcome any information that may be available~ Thank You.

 

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mark seal

Sapcote, Leicestershire (2.9 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

left sapcote when 15 nice to keep looking at it

 

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jenny brundell

Hinckley, Leicestershire (3.2 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

I am looking for information or an email adress for my father Raymond **Measures.

 

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jenny brundell

Hinckley, Leicestershire (3.2 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

I am looking for information or an email adress for my father Raymond **Measures.

 

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jenny brundell

Hinckley, Leicestershire (3.2 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

looking for information on my father~ my mother and him separated before i was born then I moved to canada when I was a child. His name is Raymond Measures & my brothers name is Wayne Measures. Iwould greatly appreiciate a email adress or other information.

 

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pam curran

Burbage, Leicestershire (1.6 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

am trying to find if a cottage called "apple mead "is still in existance in burbage. this cottage belong to my mother years ago. if someone knows could they let me know and if there is a photgraph of it that would be even better.

 

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Michael Burns

Bulkington, Warwickshire (4.4 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

Is anyone interested in forming a local history group for Bulkington? I live **in Las Vegas now~ so I would not be able to attend regular meetings. I think **that the local history needs to researched and documented

 

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