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Mepham, Vidler, Geer
All of my Mum’s family were from Battle and the surrounding area. I would love to contact any members of the above named families to see if we have a connection. Also would love any old photos of the above. Thanks. Sylvia … read more
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Thomas Veness / Mary Davis Line
Would like to know if anyone has gone further back from Thomas Veness born 1781 who married Mary Davis born 1782 – Battle? Am from Australia and am connected on two of my lines to this ancestor – would love contact. … read more
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John Francis Reeves
Would any person have information on John Francis Reeves born 1805, son of John & Anne Reeves (a direct descendant). John Francis married Jane Ransom in Hollington,Sussex 1828. Emigrated to Australia in 1839 on the ship “Florist”. We are coming to the UK in April 2013 and would dearly like to follow up our family … read more
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Veness Marriage to Ada Ralph
Am trying to find the family of my great great Aunt. She was Ada Matilda Ralph and married Albert Veness They had I think at least six children: Ada, Clarence, Christopher, Clifford, Clarice and Iris. My Mum and Dad remember visiting Auty Clarice and Uncle Clifford (who was a blacksmith?) in the 1960’s… Looking for … read more
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Inskipp
Can anyone help me with the Inskipp family from Battle. My mother came from St Leonards but I recall there being graves in Battle churchyard for several Inskipp’s. We had many old documents at home relating to the Battle Poor Law or other alms and the Overseer was an Inskipp. My family gave them to … read more
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Resting Place of Mr Leslie (Les) Handford
I am looking for any Information on the burial place of my father, how I belived died in the early 70s and put to rest in Battle or just outside this area. Thanking you in advance for any help you might be able to give. … read more
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Jane Elizabeth Veness
Hi, my grandmother was Lily Elizabeth Thomas. Her mother was Jane Elizabeth Veness who was married to Charles Henry Thomas. I am looking for any information with respect to my grandmother and her immediate family and/or her parents and their families. No one here in Canada seems to know much about Grandma and her family. … read more
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Cox Family
I’m the paternal great-great grandson of James Cox (b.1799) living now in Los Angeles. James fled shortly after the Swing Riots (1832), changing his name to Baker before boarding the “ALICIA” to Philadelphia. I’m looking for other Cox Family members can shed light on James and his family. Email me at cb-AT-omsj-DOT-org. … read more
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Richard Thomas & Mary Beney
I am writing inquiring about Richard Thomas – born about 1680 of Battle, Sussex, England & Mary Beney – born abt 1680. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks again Lynn … read more
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Ancestry
Hello,I am emailing from Melbourne Australia. Myself and my siblings are researching our family history and recording it on ancestry.com We have so far reached back as far as the mid. 1600s when our ancestors came from Battle. The family name is Eldridge and include William(1545- 1648), John (1570 – 1666) and others. It’s a … read more
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Rush, Witt & Wilson
We are located in the heart of Battle High Street opposite the imposing Abbey, site of the 1066 Battle of … more
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Calling Gardeners
I have a lot of crocosmia on offer. If anyone is interested in collecting it from me, let me know. … more
Help Finding an Old Friend – Sue Tibbles
Hi everyone, I need some help getting a message to an old friend, Sue Tibbles (this was her maiden name). … more