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Family History
Gillingham Local History Society regret that it cannot undertake family history research. However, we are happy to hear about your enquiries just in case we can point you in the right direction.
We are happy to post your enquiries on this page. Please email us at davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk . Should you accompany your enquiry with a photo then please furnish as much detail as possible. Each enquiry should be headed in the following format - MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryName ...........................note that Name = the main family name you are interested in.
We will not divulge your email address, address or phone numbers to any respondents but will simply forward replies to you.
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From Doug Martin
I believe my 10th gt gf Robert Martin was born Gillingham 15??
His son Richard born 1590 and then there was a William and several Johns until my 3rd Gt Gf Silas b 1879
married a lady from Wincanton.
His grandson Alfred although born Stoneystoke married a lady from London which meant my father was also born in London
and married my mother from Essex and I was born in Suffolk.
I mention all this to you so you see my roots are Gillingham and I would like to learn more about the Martin lot from your
neck of the woods.
Here are the details -
With the help of my local Family History Society & the SDFHS I understand my 3rd Great Grandfather Silas Martin was baptised Gillingham 14.9.1789 (date in records show this as 14.9.1780 but believed to be an error as appears in the middle of records for 1789).
His siblings: Charlotte, Alice, Stephen, Anne, Edward, Michael, Henry & James. Silas married Dinah King from Wincanton.
His father John Martin b 1762 (siblings: William & Thomas) married Grace Hatch, Gillingham 15.6.1783.
To discover my ancestry before the dates mentioned I have consulted family trees on the Ancestry website. I have tried to check the details as far as possible but welcome any Martin family researchers to verify or add to the following:
My 5th Gt.Gf John Martin b.1783 (siblings Ann, Ann 2, William, Joan or Jean, Mary, James & Edward) married Allice Butt, Gillingham 12.1.1761.
My 6th Gt.Gf john Martin b1704 (siblings Jane, Elizabeth, Jane 2, Margaret, Mary, Francia) married Ann Lane, Gillingham 27.12.1730
My 7th Gt.Gf William Martin b1658 (siblings: Ann & Thomas) married Jane Humphrey, Gillingham 20.6.1689
My 8th Gt.Gf John Martin b1636 (siblings George, Joanna, Johannus, Margaret, Richard & Susannah) married ???
My 9th GtGf Richard Martin b 1590 (siblings John & unknown sister) married???
My 10th GtGf Robert Martin b 1565?? Married???
Also I would be obliged if anyone can go back further than Robert. Many thanks in advance for your help.
Can anyone help Doug?
Any replies should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryMARTIN_doug2011
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September 2011
From Barbara Broadway
Our family name is Broadway and we can trace a William Broadway back to 1655 in Motcombe. Also in Gillingham we have a Henry Broadway who built the first Methodist Chapel (now three houses) and he also has a memorial tablet on the wall in the new Methodist Chapel,
My husband Bill Broadway before his death 9 years ago did a one name study of the Broadway name and we discovered the first Broadways came from Postlip Hall, Winchcombe ,Glos. The story being that a Giles Broadway came to Gillinghan on instructions from King James to oversee the deforesting of the area. He also carried on with the growing of tobacco which he had also had started at Postlip, I have recently been to Postlip Hall where three generations of Broadways lived, Giles having to sell the Hall to pay his creditors but no information as to where he went or when he died.
I wonder if anyone can confirm any of this or someone who would be willing to research for me which I am quite willing to pay for.
Most of the family story is on the website
www.dorsetbay.plus.com
written by Stephen & Helen Jones, from the information they took from my husbands records, and which they subsequently passed over, on my behalf, to the Sherborne Research Centre of the Somerset and Dorset Family History Society - where it should be available for researchers to view.
Any replies should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryBROADWAY2011
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June 2011
From Del Adam
I am trying to locate the direct descendants of WILLIAM BULLEN and CAROLINE BULLEN of Lodbourn, Gillingham as I have something of sentimental value to return to the family.
They had a son, HENRY GEORGE BULLEN who was recorded as an unmarried 25 year old carpenter/cabinet maker, living with his parents, on the 1911 census.
In 1925, he was married but I don’t know his wife’s name or whether they had children. He had a sister (name unknown) who married a MR C. LANE and they had a son called MR F. LANE who was born prior to 1925. I have been unable to trace the Bullen and Lane families past this date.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryBULLEN_LANE2011
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January 2011
from Ted Sharpe who is researching the Stokes family
Tracing Stokes family in Newfoundland. Name often misspelled as Stokes, Stocks, Stockes .
I found this entry when looking for possible father of my relative Francis Stokes born 1811. a Charles Stocks was married in Newfoundland. Wondering if the name was Stokes back then or if you would be able to point me inthe right direction to find out more about this person.
Entry in St. Paul's Anglican Church registry harbour GRAce Newfoundland Marriage
11-Jan-1801; Charles STOCKS of the parish of Gillingham in the county of Dorset in Great Britain and Mary PEARCE of this harbour
I can find no other record of this couple . thank you T. Sharpe
Can anyone help?
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistorySTOCKS2011
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January 2011
From Sue Eldridge
Can you help? I have been trying to trace this person for ages but haven't found any reference to him - it would be great if I could discover the link between Samuel and John
My ancestors are the STACEY family of Dorset (Sherbourne) and Somerset. I am trying to discover information about John Stacey who was born in 1794 around Milborne Port. He enlisted in the Royal Artillery in 1812, fought in the battle of Waterloo and was discharged on medical grounds in 1838 - I cannot find any information about him after this date. I am keen to discover whether he was related to our Great great Grandfather, Samuel Stacey, who was born in 1827 and served as a soldier in South Africa and India - we have his medal. He retired to Milborne Port. His daughter Susan, who was born in Madras, lived in Bradford Abbas in 1861 and was a servant to the Rev. Powys of Sherbourne. She moved with the family to Shirley Derbyshire where she met my Great Grandfather.
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Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistorySTACEY2011
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January 2011
From Steven Hunt in Kent
My 3G Grandfather was Matthew HUNT who married Ann LADSON 1794 in Wolvercote, his son David HUNT married Eliza CARD 1829 in Gillingham. Their children were Sarah, Mary, Edward, Ann, Alfred, William and Henry (my G Grandfather).
I am hoping to discover any information about my 'cousins' the family of my 2GGrandfather's brother William HUNT who married Ellen VINCENT in 1868 in Gillingham and had 13 children; Annie, Bessie, Louisa, David, Sarah, Alfred, Harry, Charles, George, Beatrice, Lilly, Lucy and Florrie, all born at Ham Common between 1870 and 1893. In the 1911 census William and his son George both worked on the railway and lived at Spion Cottage, Ham with Lillie and Flossie. Surely some of William's descendants must be around Gillingham today. In fact on the Curious Fox Website in 2004 there was an enquiry for relatives of the family, but by the time I had discovered the most useful site, the person who made the enquiry seemed to have disappeared.
As the oldest living family member I am trying to piece together a comprehensive family history for the 30 or more children and grandchildren. Please, 'cousins' contact me if you wish, before all passes into oblivion. Thanks
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryHUNT2011
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December 2010
from John Scammell
I am seeking information about Francis SCAMMELL born 1816 in Gillingham. His wife was Ann SCAMMELL nee GALBRAITH from Orton. They got married in Australia. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistorySCAMMELLfrancis2010
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September 2010
from Pat Campbell, New Zealand
I am interested in the PHRIPP surname, especially William PHRIPP, born 1794 Gillingham, who had children to Mary COOK, but they never married. She was employed by him. Some of the COOK family retained the PHRIPP name, either in their Christian names or added to the COOK surname.
I am also interested in their son Stephen Henry COOK who moved to Putney Wandsworth, and opened a shop there, possibly in the 1880's.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryPHRIPP2010
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September 2010
From Brenda Chaplin of Frome
Brenda Chaplin and her cousins are on the trail of their family history and in particular the places where their grandparents lived. George and Ida LODGE lived at Bloomers Farm (Lawn), Gillingham - (their grandmother was so put out by the name she insisted it be called Forest Farm)
Whilst they think they left the Farm about 1927, they don’t know when they went there. Was it when grandfather returned fron the war or after that. They think that they then went to Colesbrook somewhere and afterwards to West Bourton into a council house.
Does anyone remember George and Ida LODGE and their house moves?
Does anyone remember the LODGE children - Irene Jane LODGE (born 18 November 1911), Elizabeth Phoebe LODGE (born 13 February 1913), Margaret Ida LODGE (born 17 April 1920).
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryLODGE2010
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September 2010
From David Dallman
David Dallman is seeking further information about the MEAD family of Gillingham
James Mead (1719 -1787)
Martin Mead (1774 – 1859) (died Sturminster Newton)
Can anyone help?
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryMEAD2010
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September 2010
From Jack Huff
I am looking for information on and descendants of a George CHAPPLE and his wife Mary RANDAL that married in Penselwood, but lived in Gillingham between 1760-1820. They had a son Joseph who lived to adulthood and a son George. We are sure they had other children besides these, but don't know who they are.
We are also looking for information on John OBORN and his wife Ann DAVIDGE who lived in Gillingham between 1750-1820. The OBORN family were also somehow related to the OBORN family of Wincanton.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryCHAPPLE_OBORN2010
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September 2010
From Glynice Smith of New Barnet
I visited the Museum for the first time on Monday, 6th September and discovered a photograph taken in front of a Supermarine Seafire at Henstridge Royal Naval Air Station HMS Dipper. According to the writing underneath one of the men is a "Alan FRY". I have checked with my Aunt, and my Uncle was definitely in the Air Cadets when he lived in Gillingham with my grandparents (Francis) Charles and Maud FRY.
Charles was a tailor and could be seen in the window of Shephards, the tailors. My grandparents lived at "Penlee", Bay Road, Bay. I understand from talking to local residents that my step grandmother Nora had lived at the right end house before she moved to Sturminster Newton. Also, the row of houses had been owned by Shephards.
My grandfather (b. 06/09/1890 Poole m.19/03/1916 Poole d. 25/09/1957 Gillingham )
was a mystery to me and I do not even know what he looked like. I would appreciate anything you can tell me about Shephards and whether there is anything written about them or photos of their staff. Any clues would be wonderful.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryFRY2010
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August 2010
From Peter Hull of New Zealand.
Peter would be interested to hear from any relatives he has in the Gillingham area. His grandfather, Francis Albert Hull, was in the navy most of his life and emigrated to N.Z. around 1945. He was born 1883, His parents were James and Sarah. He had brothers William, Henry and George.
One of Francis' brothers, William John Hull born 1880, had 2 sons - Arthur and George .
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryHULL2010
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July 2010
From Arlene
Searching for any information on the Phillip A. TUCKER family who appear in the 1901 Manston Dorset Census but originate from Gillingham. Phillip was 40 in the census and his wife Sarah was 39. Three of their children listed were born in Gillingham: Arthur H., Harold and Sarah. In particular, I'm interested in finding Sarah TUCKER's maiden name. Thank you for any help you can give.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryTUCKER2010....................................................................................................................................................
June 2010
From Iris Hartmann of Erfurt, Germany
I am searching for my cousin, Derek TERRY, living in Gillingham. He must be about 65 years old and has three daughters. His mother was Laura TERRY and they used to live in Wimborne, Dorset, when he was born. His father, my uncle, was Horst ROCHA from Frankfurt, Germany.
If there were any opportunity to find him, I would be very glad.
I contact you from Germany and have already tried a lot, but I was not successful.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryTERRY2010.................................................................................................................................................................... .
April 2010 From Patricia Cassells
I am currently researching my family history and would welcome any
information about John KENDALL who was a jeweller and watchmaker at
the end of the 19th century -early 20th. His father Richard is recorded
as a general dealer in1871 census.
John KENDALL was born in Wells Somerset in1862. He was married to Emily BURDEN and his parents were Richard and Susan KENDALL and they had a general store in Gillingham. John was a jeweller and watchmaker for the turn of the century and the next 2 decades.
If you can point me in the right direction - photos etc I would be very appreciative.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryKENDALL2010
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April 2010
From Sandra Harrison
I am interested in finding out anything about John and Lucy LODDER (maiden name GRAY) who married in Aug. 1818. I know they were born about 1791 and that they had a son John who went to London and become a policeman. They also had a daughter Amelia and I am especially interested in her, John senior and Lucy.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryLODDER2010
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April 2010
From Sue Bishop
I was very interested to see the painting by Constable of Perns/Parhams Mill as I have traced members of my family back to that mill.
The first actual confirmation I have of that being their abode is a baptism record 13.7.1828 giving Father George COX miller Perns Mill.
I was disappointed to discover that the mill painted by Constable burned down in 1825, to be replaced by 'a bright brick modern improved patent monster.'
Later I find the family's address given as Silton Mill, at least 1851-1900.
Could anyone tell me:
- I know they were at Perns Mill on 16.9.1832 (baptism). In 1841 they are in Bourton North enumeration district. In 1851 they are at Silton Mill. Is Silton Mill a new name for Perns mill, or is it a different place?
- Does anyone know who was the miller at Perns Mill when Constable visited (1823)?
- Is Waterloo Mill, Silton, another mill close by? I have connections there too (1851). I know this sold at auction last year.
Any info on Perns/Parhams Mill, Silton Mill, Waterloo Mill and mills in Bourton gratefully received.
Also I'd be pleased to hear from anyone researching the families of George COX, miller b.1806 Bourton and his wife Martha BURT b. Gillingham 1804.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryCOX2010
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March 2010
From Jill Boatswain, New Zealand
I am researching the Gillingham name. My Great Great Grandma was Ann Elisa Gillingham. I am also researching the Boatswain name which came from Dorset.
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREAT
Ann Elisa GILLINGHAM appears on all birth records I have checked for my grandpa's family, (11 children) although they have BOATSWAIN as their surname only her name is on all of them. I have traced through the census' on the internet, and found them in census records I can ascertain she was born 1848. It has been very frustrating search but I have her husbands name as Thomas BOATSWAIN and my granddad is 1 of 11, not 1 of 4 as I was told, so it is very mysterious. My research says Eliza was born in Portesham or Portisham in 1848, also confirmed on census records.
I got this information from the Gillingham Family Project website. http://gillinghamfamilyproject.wikidot.com/
I have not been able to trace marriage details, but assume they were married in the 19th century. When I looked on the internet for marriage records, it stated that the records I wanted were destroyed when Dorset was bombed in the war. But I still Look.
I am in New Zealand.
I was led to believe that there were only three children, my grandpa and his sisters who came to NZ, but now find there are 7 others that were never mentioned. I realize how long it takes to sort, having to know the county and the parish is a big job, since they are not all in the same parish. Out here in NZ all registers are centralized .
What happened to the rest of the family in England after 1912? I can name all the children dobs, as I have traced all of them through Census records. Is she on your tree? Do you know what happened to her children?
I have a large paper family tree which is from England, my line is completely missing, above my Grandpa so I search, I have always wondered why Grand dad left Dorset and came all this way round the world to settle in NZ, leaving his parents and all those brothers and sisters in England, I was only ever told he came here to farm, as he could not be a farm owner in England.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryGILLINGHAM/BOATSWAIN2010
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January 2010
from Stan Greene
I am searching for the "GREENE family" history. Some of my past family may be buried in a cemetery near your church. Would this be true?
The name GREENE has been changed several times. At one time it was spelled Grene...the name I am looking for is Richard Grene "of Stanford Ryvera" born about 1527 and died about may 03, 1608 in Bowridge Hall, Gillingham, county Dorset, England. He married Joan Converse.
They are, according to information I have, are buried in the family cemetery of Saint Mary the Virgin Parish Church Cemetery. Other info is of 1545 Richard Grene, appears in the Rolls of the Exchequer. The GREENE family was a branch of the " de la DOUCHE " family and at one time were the largest land owners of England. Gibbon, the historian, said that they had the most royal blood and the most strain of blood in all Europe.
Any info you have or point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryGREENE2010
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November 2009
From Jean Allen
I am researching my great grandmother's family of BUTLERs, who lived in Gillingham. She was Sarah Ann daughter of Frederick b 1835 and either Sarah ? or Hannah EDWARDS b 1836, and who later married Charles MAGGS in London. Her brothers and sisters were: Fred b 1859 Yeovil, John b 1860 and Emma Jane b 1865. She and Sarah Ann were both baptised in 1865 - could they be twins?? Frederick died in 1913 in London, and says he was a master blacksmith.
His parents were John Butler b 1806 in Gillingham, d 8.9.1859 and Sarah LAMBERT b 1799 Marnhull and married 7.8.1828 in Gillingham and had Elizabeth b 1830 who married into the READ family, Edwin b 1831 who married Anne WAKE in Yeovil in 1856 and John b 1860 who as far as I know was unmarried. The family had a smallholding at Madjeston.
I am unable to find BUTLERs in Gillingham before John Butler and therefore suspect they arrived in Gillingham from elsewhere - but where?
I would be delighted to hear from anybody else researching BUTLERs or who can tell me anything about them or the families they married into.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryBUTLER2009
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July 2009 From June Newman, Buckinghamshire
My
Grandmother's Family descend from Ann SPEARING born about 1713 to
David
and Mary SPEARING of Gillingham. Ann married John MEADE of West
Knoyle
at Gillingham on 5th January 1730.
Any
information on the SPEARING family in this period would be much appreciated.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistorySPEARING2009..................................................................................................................................
June 2009 From Melinda Lightsey-Ford
I am
looking for information on Mary HISKINS
born, 27 December 1793, died 14 January 1876 in Pauling, Mississippi, United
States.
She
married Andrew J READ, born 5
January 1791, died 29 March 1875, in Spaulding, Mississippi, United States.
Baptised
on 1 February 1791 in Gillingham, Dorset, England.
He was a
metal smith, and made coins, I believe.
Looking
for information on his parents, also Andrew J Read, wife was Unity.
They
moved to the United States and settled in the Mississippi area.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryHISKINS2009
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May 2009 From Sharon McLean
Seeking
family histories, pictures and information regarding Joseph CAVE and Dinah
HILLIAR – both descendants and ancestors.
Thank you.
I
have researched the family and have the names of children and births.
Seeking
deeper information of lives and stories if available.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryCAVE2009
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February 2009
From Julie Palethorpe in Cloncurry North West Queensland Australia.
I am doing some Family History Research on behalf of Mrs. Valerie O'Hara (nee English), who also lives here in Cloncurry Qld Aust.
Her Great Grandfather was a Christopher ENGLISH b. 1854 in Folke, his parents were a John ENGLISH b. 1811 in Caundle Bishop Dorset and a Maryann or Mary Ann TOOGOOD of Gillingham Dorset. Mary Ann TOOGOOD was born on the 15.11.1815 in Gillingham to a Henry TOOGOOD and Ann.
John ENGLISH died in 1863 and is buried in the Folke Cemetery and Maryann ENGLISH then married James CROCKER b. 1811 in Corfe Castle.
I have found a death for Henry buried in the St.Lawrence Church Cemetery Folke. But have been unable to find where Henry TOOGOOD was born and to whom, and who was the his wife Ann listed on Maryann's Baptism. I would be ever so grateful, for any information or leads to my be able to help me. I look forward to any information.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryTOOGOOD2009
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June 2008
From Sylvia Jopson
Currently researching the STACEY Families, of Gillingham, Motcombe, Shaftesbury and Stour Provost, who were Yeoman in the Manor of Gillingham, spanning from 1600 -1925.
I would be very interested to hear from anyone who could supply more information relating to these families and their descendants. Especially interested in learning which Farms and Lands they owned or tenanted, and the way in which the Manor and Forest was administrated.
Also looking for a connection (if any) between the John STACEY (wife Allise) of Stour Provost Will made 1670's, his children John, Robert, William, and William STACEY of Motcombe born approx 1640.
Any help or ideas would be much appreciated.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistorySTACEY2008
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May 2008
from Michele Lancaster of Berkshire
I am descended from the HOSKINS family who lived in Gillingham during the late 1700s to early 1800s. I have traced my particular family to James HOSKINS, who married Martha MULLENS in 1780. James was born in around 1755, possibly in Silton.
I would be interested to hear from anyone else who is a descendent of this family.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryHOSKINS2008
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May 2008
from David Clifton
I am researching my maternal grandfather and his family. He was Charles Samuel GRAY who was born on 2 October 1900 in Gillingham. he left the area around 1922, became a sailmaker and joined the Royal Navy. I understand his father was Charles Edwin GRAY born about 1870 and believed to have married Kate KING born Shaftesbury 1876. At the time of Charles Samuel's birth his father is noted as an Insurance Agent. The previous generation was possibly William and Elizabeth GRAY born around the 1830s.
I have addresses of Bay Lane, Gas House Lane, Turners Lane, Stock and Milton. Some I have found others not.
Any information regarding the above would be greatly appreciated. Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryGRAY2008
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March 2008
from Dan Burke, Brisbane
I am seeking information about Walter SCAMMELL born 1856 died 7 June 1891 in Gillingham. His wife was Eliza SCAMMELL nee LLOYD. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistorySCAMMELL2008
Update: Dan has received a response with the Lloyd connection but would be pleased to hear from any local members of the SCAMMELL family
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February 2008
From Joy Farms, nee Jefford, formerly of Gillingham, now living in Durham City.
I'm researching the family history of my father, who died on 3rd March 1951 when I was only 7 years old, and who is buried in Gillingham Cemetery. His name was Robert Henry JEFFORD, known as BOB, and he worked at Hayden's Grocers in The Square. During WW2 he served in the Home Guard, possibly as a Sergeant. He had a son, Patrick Bryan (my half-brother, 12 years older than me) who attended Gillingham Grammar School before joining the Army at the age of 16. Bryan died in 1996 in Australia. I believe he and my Dad may have lived at Penselwood before coming to Gillingham. I've never known how he met my mother (who died in 2004) whose maiden name was Joyce Mary Webb, known as Joy.
I would love to hear from anyone who may remember Bob Jefford; in particular anyone who may know what brought him to Gillingham and where he was before that.
Any replies to this should be emailed to davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryJEFFORD2008
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