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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June 2010
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.
Sincerely,
Iris
Hartmann from Erfurt, Germany
Any replies to this should be emailed to
davidlloyd@gillinghammuseum.co.uk
quoting MuseumWebsiteFamilyHistoryTERRY2010
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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
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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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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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