Battle Genealogy

Family History of Selmes

Will Tucker: Hello Will I am interested in the Selmes name too, and have some baptisms for Selmes at Brede noted from a transcript of the parish records. There’s a baptism on 26 May 1833 for a Mary Ann Selmes, daughter of James and Mary, and a marriage for James Selmes to Mary Ann Ford … read more

20th November 2006

C Edwards
Sweet Shop Information

George Ponten and wife Mary (polly) had a sweet shop in Battle in 1930’s -40’s. Any information as to where please. … read more

2nd November 2006

Daphne Alston
Earls of Battle

Are/were there Earls of Battle? Does anyone have any information, particularly from around the 1840’s – I would be very grateful for any details – also of residence(s), staff etc. (Researching family history) … read more

24th October 2006

Deborah Toft
Family History of Birchett

Burchett/Birchett. I am researching my family tree and have found a Rueben Birchett in the 1881 census and 1853 birth records, born in Battle. Can anyone place this family name? If it is my ancestor, he moved to Ireland (with Irish wife and son) and died there in 1922. Many thanks Elleesa … read more

20th October 2006

Elleesa Goodwin
Family History of Porter

Seeking to make contact with other Porter family genealogical researchers in Battle, East Sussex area. Family tradition states that Porters were from Battle, but all I’ve been able to ascertain so far is that ancestor Edward Porter was born circa 1790/91 in Sussex. IGI states Edward Porter married Sophia Pennells 11 Jan 1831 in Burwash. … read more

16th September 2006

Jenny Montague-Stephenson
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The Stone House

Carol Stead: Hello Carol The Stone House building still exists. It opened as the Battle Union Workhouse in 1834 and became a cottage hospital c1929. When I was still living in Battle (up to 1976) it was a hospital for geriatric patients but it closed in the early 1990s and after standing empty for a … read more

1st August 2006

C Edwards
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Family History of Chrismas

I am researching the ‘CHRISMAS’ family of Battle. If anyone is related to this family let me know, or if anyone can help me further my research all help would be appreciated. … read more

24th July 2006

Gareth Thomas
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Family History of Battle

I am researching the Battle Family Tree.I can start with John William Battle of Leicester can anyone help with his parents. … read more

23rd July 2006

Anonymous
Family History of Penfold

I am researching my family history. My mother, Nora Rose Penfold was born on the 28th May 1928 at Stone House, North Trade Road, Battle in Sussex.I believe this address to be The Battle Workhouse from 1835 to 1930 when the name was changed to Battle Public Assistance Institution from 1930 to 1938. I do … read more

22nd June 2006

Carol Stead
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Family History of Oliver

My maiden is Oliver, I was borne in Battle. There is a family tree that had been put together by Frank Oliver who lived at Flimwell (sorry the spelling may be wrong) he had a brother called George who lived at Battle. If any of his family have a copy. I would very much like … read more

18th June 2006

Esme Render