Battle Genealogy

Tracing Family

Looking for records or family of James Frederick Edward Wickham, married to Rose Eleanor Baker, had three children, twins James Frederick Wickham and Albert Edward Wickham, and a younger sister whom I know only as Miss W; all five arrived in NZ on “Tongariro” in 1913. Born in Battle. On leaving England surname changed from … read more

30th March 2010

Keith Fuller
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Frederick Russel(l)

Hi, I am trying to trace some family history of a Frederick Russel(l), not sure if it is spelt with one or two L’s. He apparently came from Battle in Sussex, might have been part of Prince Arthur of Connaught’s guards, who travelled to South Africa in November 1920, when Prinnce Arthur became Govenor General … read more

9th March 2010

Mike Smith
James Brett

Trying to find info on James Brett born around 1788 in Battle, he was a Sawyer by trade. Children born St.Leonards on Sea were Richard,Esther,James,Hannah,and John between 1838/1847,who did he marry as refused to name her on censuses 1841-1871 None of his children were birth registered. … read more

12th January 2010

Ann Turner
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Sewell’ Grocery Store

Does anyone have a photo of Hardwick Sewell’s grocery shop at 26 High Street, Battle early 1900’s or any information on his family: children Ellen, Frederick, Arthur and Geoffrey … read more

2nd November 2009

Glennis Sewell
Family history: Parker

I am looking for information on Charles Walling Parker born in Battle in 1810. If anyone has access to the baptism records for that period that would be great. … read more

24th September 2009

Simon Parker
Harbour / Coopers

I am loking for information about Harbour and Cooper families from 1700 todate. … read more

4th September 2009

Jerry Harbour-Cooper
Veness Family Name

My wife’s maiden name is Veness and she was born in Hailsham. Her family has roots in East Sussex, primarily Hayward’s Heath and Wartling (near Battle). Earliest known family dates back late 1800s. … read more

5th April 2009

Christopher Michel
Still Tracing the Eldridge Family Tree

I have a relation i am tracing called Arthur George Eldridge, b.1877 in bath. they had links to Cranbrook, Kent and Hastings, Sussex. his father was John Eldridge and mother was Millicent Chivers. … read more

26th March 2009

Graham Chivers
Selmes Family History

Hello Caroline I have Selmes in my family history the oldest Samuel Selmes b.1717then his Simon b.1745 who married Sara Aylward and had 4children Philadelphia 1778 Simon 1781 Solomon 1797 Sabina 1793 Sabina married John Elford and had … read more

19th March 2009

Yvonne G-Grant
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Harold Arthur Hutchinson

Hi, I’m searching for information on Harold Arthur Huthinson who may have been born in Battle in 1902. His wife’s name was Molly and they lived at 30 Valence Road, Lewes around 1937. Any information would be greatly appreciated. [reveal email] … read more

13th January 2009

Christina Burr