Battle Genealogy

Information on Burford Jeakins

I am looking for information on Burford Jeakins, born about 1808 in Battle. married Sarah Harriet Mitchell 1831 in Hollington. She died at child birth in 1840. Burford abandoned his children right after her death and came to the USA. All 5 children were listed in the Battle Workhouse in 1841. Edward age 9, Burford … read more

11th June 2006

Donald Burford Jeakins
Family History of Wade

I am trying to trace my family tree and my father James William Wade has just informed me that he recalls his grandparents James Edward and Rose Wade living in cottages at Burnt House Farm in Battle or Ninfield. This would have been around the 1930s. They had family connections to Eastbourne and the Wade’s … read more

26th March 2006

Lesley Taylor (nee Wade)
Family History of Vidler

Sylvia Wallace: Sylvia, In the mid 50’s to early 1960’s I attended the Primary school at Broad Oak, Brede, on Udimore Road. Around 12 month’s ago an old mate of mine sent a school photo of us kids taking part in school play or pageant. Among the names he listed of the “cast” was a … read more

22nd March 2006

Robert Campbell
Family History

I am looking for any information on my ancestors, Mepham, Geer and Vidler. My mother was baptized in St. Mary’s. Any information would be greatly appreciated. … read more

5th March 2006

Sylvia Wallace
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Ancestors

Mary Lou Ellsworth: Hi I too am looking for information on ancestors who were in Battle around 1854, if you find any sources or suggestions for finding information could you pass them on, thanks David … read more

11th December 2005

David Stephenson
Maplesden Family History

My name is Maplesden and I know that some of my ancestors were born and lived in Battle in the 18th and 19th century. If anyone has any information relating to them could they please contact me. … read more

25th November 2004

Len Maplesden
Family History of Paine

My name is Colin Paine and I am travelling to Battle in late May from Australia. My Grandfather Richard Horace Paine and his family were born in Battle and I would like to catch up with any family members. … read more

3rd May 2004

Colin Paine
Veness Family History

Could any residents of Battle, or anyone who has been to Battle recently please send me their views on the town as a matter of urgency. … read more

25th June 2003

Sophie
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Miss Dynamite Says Hi

Hey! Just wondering, got a relative in Battle, Joe Constable, wanted to know if anyone knows him and if they could tell him that ‘Miss Dynamite says hi’ he’ll know what you mean! … read more

19th April 2003

Miss Dynamite
Family History of Holloway

Percy and Millicent Holloway lived at the Almonary, I think, during the early part of th 20th Century. Millicent died there in 1944. They had a daughter, Gwenyth who survived them. Did she live there and when did it stop being a private house? Any memories of the family would be of great interest to … read more

26th March 2003

Susan Collins