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Grantham Lodge
Researching my ancestors and saw that some of them lived at Grantham Lodge in Battle in 1939. Their names are Claudia A Nicolai (Ormond) and Henry Hopkinson Ormond. Hoping to come to England to do research on my family. Any info you may have will be much appreciated. … read more
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Veness Genetics
Having received assistance from this site, I would like to provide a definitive update on my VENESS research and make a request. Having taken an atDNA test, we now have definitive genetic proof that the Birmingham VENESS families are all descendants of the children of Elizabeth VENESS of Worcester and one John BACON of Osbournby, … read more
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Thomas Veness 1781 – 1840
According to my records Thomas married Mary Davis and she bore him 12 children. He seems to have had two sons named James one born 1805 – 1883, the other born 1817-1884. My dilemma is which one is the true son as both seem to be married to the same woman Mary Cramp. Can anyone … read more
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Contact
Anyone who lived in mountjoy from 1960 to 1964? … read more
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Wood Family
Darren, Can you give me your e=mail address please, lots of info to share. Thank you, Barbara … read more
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Viness & Variants
Been stuck for more than 30 years on my VINESS ancestry. Simply due to paucity of records, and the number of potential spelling variants. My 2xGGM Elizabeth VINESS was (allegedly) born in Birmingham, England, and her mother Ann Sophia VINESS likewise, although name density surveys suggest the name is most common in Worcestershire (as well … read more
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Charlotte Anne L Doyle nee Bodle
My Great Aunt Charlotte was a servant in The Kings Head, Mount Street, Battle during the 1881 census. She married James Thomas Doyle in 1881. Does anyone know where they lived after that and if the had children? Regards Tony Bodle … read more
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Writing Group
Writers Connect meets informally to read and discuss ongoing work, at private venues in Battle and Hastings. Newcomers welcome. … read more
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Battle in the 1980’s – Mount Street
Looking for some information for my mother from the 1980’s. Does anyone remember there being a furniture, interiors shop where the Battle Wool shop is now situated in Mount Street? The family who owned it / ran it was Derek? I have not been able to find ny photos of that vintage. Thank you, Joyce … read more
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Last in Battle in 1964
Wondering if anyone knew a Myrtle (Dolly) Martin who used to live in Battle? … 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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Battle Health Walk
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Abbey Green, Battle
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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