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Strattons of Bedfordshire - Janice 05/01/2005 |
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| 24 May
2005 Hi there Janice, I too have Strattons in my family who came from Odell Bedfordshire. Joseph Stratton my Great Grandfather was married to Ann Pain att he Parish church in Odell in 1855. My great great grandfather was John Stratton. Joseph had a daughter Eliza (my grandmother. Please let me know if any of my strattons match up with yours as I am having one or two problems finding them on the censuses or anyhwhere else. Please e-mail me either way so I will know if we are connected. Looking forward to hearing from you. Pat. |
Family Research - ORFORD, BARRETT, RACE |
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| 13 May
2005 Hi!
I live in Australia and have traced some family back
to Biggleswade. The family name's are Orford, Barrett
and Race
Not sure if the Orford's are from Biggleswade or moved there. They all seemed to have moved to London area early 1800's. and then some came free or were sent as convicts, to Australia. Looking for any information or contacts who may be able to help or point me in the right direction. Yours sincerly, Loretta Orford |
Long Lost Friend |
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| 6 May
2005 I am looking for a family that owned a restaurant/pub called the Hare and the Hound a few years back. The name of the family was Davies. I believe the man's name was John and the wife's name was Mary. They have a son named John Brinley Davies and I am trying to locate him. He had 3 other siblings... 2 brothers and a sister. In 1967 thru 1969, this family resided in Issaquah, Washington USA. John Davies (the father) worked for The Boeing Company until he was laid off, then he returned to England where he opened up the Hare and the Hound restaurant. I knew John from Issaquah high school in approximately 1968. I would really like to contact him. It has been a dream of mine since we lost contact. If anyone can tell me anything about this family please e-mail me at Thank you so much, Linda Benedetti |
Mary & John Boles / Bowles |
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April 2005 Hi there My sister Julie and I are researching our family history and we believe that our great, great, great, great grandparents originate from the Biggleswade area. The only information that we have up to now is that their names were Mary and John Boles (pos Bowles) Mary was born about 1829 and John 1823 if anyone can provide us with some information or contacts we would appreciate it. Many Thanks |
Information please for family history - Parker Squire Race |
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April 2005 Hello, my first time visit. Great website! If anyone has information on my 4x grt.grandfather Robert PARKER b.1748 ,christened Biggleswade son of Robert PARKER and Ann RACE married Oct 1767 Clophill I would very much appreciate it. He married Ann SQUIRE 31.10.1767 Clophill,Beds and settled in Hitchin,Hertfordshire in Oct 1768 and had 6 children.His first son Robert married Ann CARTER 4.11.1792 St.Michaels.B.Stort and died 12.12.1848 Rye St. I have been unable to find on the 1841 any connection for him or any history for his parents/grandparents. Any information most welcome.Thankyou Please contact. |
Cole Family |
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April 2005 Anyone
with information on the Cole Family of Biggleswade
please e mail contact details to. |
Shirley Ottley |
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| 3 April
2005 Hi! |
Gurney Family |
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| 3 April
2005 Hi everyone I'm trying to trace descendants of George and Sarah Jane Gurney who were living in Biggleswade in 1901. They had at least one daughter, Gertrude, b. 1890 in Birmingham. George came from Biggleswade and Sarah (nee Crawley came from Eynesbury. Sarah was the sister of my gt grandfather. Please contact sheilalines@btopenworld.com 0118 943 1352 |
Please Someone? |
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March 2005 HI my name is BILL WILSON me and my brother COLIN lived in the town between 1960 to 1967 on the estate next to SMART & BROWN FACTORY were my dad worked we went to HOLME MEAD SCHOOL we as our friends all went to the SEA CADETS anyone who new us could you get in touch it would be great to hear from anyone or if some of our friends :- ZOE BUSHBY, ROBERT TAYLOR, SUSAN DEAN, KIETH RAINE. And many more we moved back to SUNDERLAND in 1967. THANK YOU. |
Can Someone Help? |
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| 8 March
2005 I am looking for some infomation, my name is BILLY WILSONI. I lived in the town from 1960- 1967. We lived on the estate next to SMART & BROWN as my father worked there, I went to HOLME MEAD SCHOOL it was brand new then. I and all my friends went to the SEA CADETS for 5 or 6 years before we moved back to SUNDERLAND the north east. IF ANY ONE REMEMBERS PLEASE CAN YOU E-MAIL ME SOME NAMES. I remember - Robert Taylor - Zoe Bushby - Brendar Watson - Keith Raine - Susan Dean. PLEASE THANK YOU. |
Tingey |
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| 8 March
2005 Hello He was at Lexington
and Concord, April 19th 1775, and Bunker Hill June
17th 1775, Charleston 1776, Brooklyn/Long Island
August 27th 1776. |
Shirley Ottley |
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| 3 March
2005 Still
no luck in finding Shirley Ottley. |
Shirley Ottley |
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February 2005 Hi! I am looking for an English woman that was working/visiting Oakland, California in 1968. We were both overseas operators for Pacific Bell. Her name then was Shirley Ottley (I may be misspelling her last name.) She introduced me to my then future husband . . . in fact, we still have her "chimney sweep" in our kitchen! The only information I have to go on is: 1- I think she married in England on August 29, 1970. I don't know the groom's name. 2 - Her wedding picture was taken by Kered Studios of Biggleswade and Bedford. Not much to go on, I know. But, if any of you could help me locate her, I would appreciate it. My name is Rose Mary, and my e-mail address is rmpoet@cox-internet.com. If you contact me, please use "Shirley" in the subject line so I won't delete the message in error. Thank you. |
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| 3 March
2005 Still
no luck in finding Shirley Ottley. |
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| 3 April
2005 Hi! |
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April 2005 I
am still looking for Shirley Ottley, nothing new
there. However, my email address has changed. It is
now: |
Shirley Ottley |
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February 2005 Hi! I am looking for an English woman that was working/visiting Oakland, California in 1968. We were both overseas operators for Pacific Bell. Her name then was Shirley Ottley (I may be misspelling her last name.) She introduced me to my then future husband . . . in fact, we still have her "chimney sweep" in our kitchen! The only information I have to go on is: 1- I think she married in England on August 29, 1970. I don't know the groom's name. 2 - Her wedding picture was taken by Kered Studios of Biggleswade and Bedford. Not much to go on, I know. But, if any of you could help me locate her, I would appreciate it. My name is Rose Mary, and my e-mail address is rmpoet@cox-internet.com. If you contact me, please use "Shirley" in the subject line so I won't delete the message in error. Thank you. |
Model Rail Exhibition |
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February 2005 Hello, |
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Bob, Always happy to publish information of local interest but can only do so when people tell us! This is a volunteer run site with no budget. |
Long Lost Brother |
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February 2005 Hi I was born in Biggleswade on March 11th 1960,christian names 'Keith Henry' the sibling of a 10 year old brother and a 2 year old sister. Our father was killed in a motorbike crash and I don't know what happened to our mother. If either my brother or sister (or their families) would like to get in touch I would be delighted to hear from them Peter Waters |
Camden House |
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February 2005 Could you post this request for info. on Camden House, Stratton Street, Biggleswade around 1840. It was owned by Robert Lindsell, Solicitor and was sold in 1840 to my ggg-grandfather William Chapman, Esq., Mr. Lindsell's archrival, apparently. I am looking for an old photo, or postcard of the place, or any other information. Thankyou, |
School Re-union |
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February 2005 School re-union for those leaving Rose Lane Secondary Modern School in 1963 - will be held at The Crown, Northill at 7.30 pm Sat. 18th June 2005. Contact is Ashley Atkinson and Ann Bailey on 01462 813375 - or aravec@aol.com Thanks - Ashley and Ann |
Biggleswade United FC |
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February 2005 I
would like to update the information regarding
Biggleswade United FC. We now have a fully up to date
website located at |
HUTCHINSON family |
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January 2005 I am trying to trace my ancestors who used to live in Everton Road, Potton from 1950's until? There were about 7 children and the father was a market gardener.I think his name was Albert or Bertie. I.Hutchinson |
Hine/Routledge marriage |
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January 2005 I am the great-grandaughter of Wm. Frederick Hine and Elizabeth Routledge. If anyone could send me any information about them I would greatly appreciate it as I have reached a deadend in tracing my ancestors. They were married in Biggleswade in 1878. Thanks so much. Cheryl Seabrook, Manitoulin Island, Ontario Canada. e-mail pirates@kanservu.ca |
Biggleswade Gardening Club |
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January 2005 We have had to move the gardening club web site to a new isp. The web site address is now : http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/biggleswadegardening/ I would be grateful if you could change this on the appropriate part of the Biggleswade Town site. I have a few bits to finish but most of the 2005 programme is on the site ready to view. Thanks and best
regards |
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| Thanks for the update Liz. I will change the relevant sections. - Alan |
Accomodation Wanted |
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January 2005 Hi, I have 2 clients that would like to attend the vintage airshow on May 1, 2005. They will need accommodation for the night of May 1. Can you let me know of any hotels in the area and also if there is transportation available to get them to the airshow, hotel, etc. or would they need to rent a car. Thank you so much for your help. Jan Kenney Travel Consultant,
Navigant Vacations, 3610 N. Prince Village Pl., Ste.
140, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Sandon family |
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January 2005 Our
Sandon family has its roots in Biggleswade and
surrounds, England and was wondering if there are any
modern-day descendants living in Biggleswade. If so,
would love to hear from you. |
hrd/vincent - Update |
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January 2005 Hello there, Seasons greetings. I have an entry looking for info about my [cwl660]. I've received information that it was probably owned by a gentleman from Cople [not a million miles from Biggleswade] ,so I was on the right track] may I ad an update? - Believed to have been owned by a Mr Kenneth Tatman from Cople [later Great Barford]. He worked for W.H.Allans engineers of Bedford. Anyone remember him, the bike or Allans? |
John George HAMMOND |
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January 2005 I am doing some research into my mother's family. I understand that she had a brother, possibly born around 1920-1925. His name is (possibly known as Jack) and he was brought up in Highgate, London. My father seems to think that he may have lived in Biggleswade at some point. If anyone has information on this person, I would love to hear from you so that I can piece together my mother's family history. Thank you. |
STRATTON Family |
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January 2005 Can
anyone help I am tracing the STRATTONS of
Bedfordshire, Biggleswade, Eaton Socon and
surrounding area. I am doing quite well but have gaps
to fill, any contributions may enable me to complete
the family tree and eventually launch it as a
website. |
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| 24 May
2005 Hi there Janice, I too have Strattons in my family who came from Odell Bedfordshire. Joseph Stratton my Great Grandfather was married to Ann Pain att he Parish church in Odell in 1855. My great great grandfather was John Stratton. Joseph had a daughter Eliza (my grandmother. Please let me know if any of my strattons match up with yours as I am having one or two problems finding them on the censuses or anyhwhere else. Please e-mail me either way so I will know if we are connected. Looking forward to hearing from you. Pat. |
Arthur Johnson query. Family ABBOTT |
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January 2005 Hello. Found your message by accident, looking for family connections. I remember pea-picking (and eating!) in the area. My Grandmother and aunt lived in Tetworth in Gamlingay and I can remember as a very small child riding to fields on a 'wagon' to go Pea picking. Can remember having National Health bottles of watery and very sticky orange juice. My grandmother's name was Lily May Abbott (not sure if this was her real Christian name, but that's what people called her). She was married to Harry Abbott, who died in 1943. May be no connection at all, but would be interesting to know. Have a happy and peaceful new year. My email address is willowwong@yahoo.co.uk. Would love to hear from you. Tina Hurt |
Happy New Year |
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January 2005 Wishing you all a very happy New Year. Thanks for your contributions. Keep it up. Alan Dansey |
TINGEY family surname |
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December 2004 I have an email address for anyone researching this surname. I was a Tingey before marriage, my ancestors coming from East London Hackney and Bedfordshire and Yorkshire. My cousin Barbara Paris has a load of info regarding this surname. Her email address is bparis56@aol.com . |
John FRANCIS |
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December 2004 I had visited Biggleswade in 2002 and befriended a lovely man by the name of John Francis. He is in his early 50's and I was wondering if he were still residing there? I seem to have lost touch with him after my move. Thank you |
Family names WREN and MANTLE |
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December 2004 In response to the lady Marilynn Mantle Blowers trying to find her family history. I am the nephew off JW and CC Wren who run the Wrens fish shop in Biggleswade. The business is still running albeit on a very small scale. Speaking to my mother, she thinks that her Grandfather may have been from Ware but is trying to find out and also his name. Please contact me |
LAWSON Family |
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December 2004 Hi, I have contacted the message board before with regard to my husband's family who we believe lived in Biggleswade during the 1950s with no luck. It now appears that my husband has a brother called Stephen G Lawson who we think may be in his 50s now. Does anyone remember him from school? Or could anyone give us any information on his current whereabouts? We are really keen on contacting him and would love some help. Thank you again Sheena lawson |
BLAND Family |
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December 2004 I am trying to trace the history of the Bland family living in and around Biggleswade/Langford.To date I have traced the family back to a Benjamin Bland born in Langford in 1794.If any one has any information please contact me via JIMBLAND@147chilternave.fsnet.co.uk. Thanks Jim Bland |
Missing Relative |
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December 2004 My
name is Kathleen McKenzie and I live in New Zealand.
I am researching my family tree and have had great
assistance from a new found cousin, Brenda Green who
lives in Biggleswade. The last contact I had from her
was in March this year, when she sent me a message
telling me she had some health problems. I
haven’t heard from her since, despite sending
her several emails over the last few months. Another
relative in Canada has also just emailed me asking if
I had heard from her as her emails had been returned. |
LAWSON |
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November 2004 I am trying to locate anyone that may have known my husbands father- George Albert Lawson who lived(we believe ) in Biggleswade in the 50`s. There is so much that we dont know about my husbands family and we would love to hear from anyone that may remember him and be able to tell us a little more of his past. Thank you, |
My hrd/vincent[1936] |
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November 2004 Hi there, My name is Danny Osborne from New Zealand. I'm searching for info on a 1936 hrd/vincent I own.would it be OK to put a ad on the message board? If so thank you very much. hrd/vincent.1936 reg no CWL660.believed to be owned by a person in the biggleswade area [poss sandy,mogerhanger] by the name of R Atkins/Atkinson. Does anyone remember this machine [1936-1995]?? any info or help please contact danny on 01727 764 605. All the best Dan Osborne |
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January 2005 Update:- Believed to have been owned by a Mr Kenneth Tatman from Cople [later Great Barford]. He worked for W.H.Allans engineers of Bedford. Anyone remember him, the bike or Allans? |
RYCRAFT |
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November 2004 Hello; Many thanks, Colin Rycraft |
Biggles FM |
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November 2004
BigglesFM will be back on a radio near you for two weeks from 11th December. We will be playing the Great Sounds of Yesterday & the Best of Today - 24 hours a day. You will find us on the usual frequency 87.9 (just left from Radio 2) Please feel free to
contact us beforehand with any requests/dedications,
local news or announcements. |
William Wright |
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November 2004 Hello, Mary Hall |
Miss Joan Hodds |
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November 2004 I
am tyring to locate an old and close friend from the
early 70's Miss Joan Hodds! She moved to Great
Yarmouth for a while where she worked and stayed with
some friends Peter & Linda Clarke of Arundel
Road. |
SABEY |
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November 2004 Hi |
Paul Chambers |
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November 2004 Looking for Paul Chambers, we were butchers together in the early 70’s, he married a local gal. He stabbed me the hand to the tune of SHAFT! I went in the army. We were working at the VG in Sandy. I lived in Swansholme Gardens in Sandy, he was from Biggleswade. Would like to get in touch, it’s been a few years now . . . he’s probably really old now, at least 50!! Ha ha. My home email is nwilkins@tampabay.rr.com and phone is 863-291-3356 or 863-248-1134. Now living in sunny Florida! USA |
Name query |
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October 2004 How
did it get such an unusual name as Biggleswade? |
Family history |
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October 2004 Could any one help me with research into my family history. My father Richard Roland John Hill was born in Biggleswade in 1949. His Grandmother and Grandfather used in live in Back street with their parents around 1901. Their names were Joseph Allen and Daisy Rose Leonard. Both were born in Biggleswade. I think Joseph parents were Joseph Snr and Elizabeth. Daisy Roses parents were Henry E and Lucy (nee Rook). Any information on these people would be appreciated. Thank you. |
Dave and Sandra Turner |
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October 2004 Dave
and Sandra Turner, at one time living in 72 Holme
Crescent, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Sandra (nee
Brown) worked in the Hawera, New Zealand telephone
exchange with Delma Wotton (nee Kelsen) between the
years 1959/61 and she returned to England on the ship
"Ruahine" soon after. We corresponded for a
few years after that but have lost contact now. |
JAKES Family |
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September 2004 Hello, I came across your
site on the internet and was hoping you may be able
to help me with my genealogy research of a branch of
my family that came from the Biggleswade area. |
Doll & Albert Abbott |
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September 2004 As a toddler during WW2 I went & stayed with my aunt & uncle. I came from Walthamstow & all I can remember was they lived in Biggleswade. As I was only about 2 years old I can't remember much but I do remember pea picking with my aunt & other people. I also remember a little blond girl there & I once saw a photo of the girl & myself together (both aged 2 or 3). My Aunts name was Doll Abbott & her husband was Albert, who I beleive worked in the area, that is why they moved to Biggleswade from W'stow. Albert was also an expert pianist. I have often thought about my time in your town & would be pleased if anyone can remember me or my Aunt & Uncle. They later moved to Letchworth & had a daughter Pauline, who I have lost contact with. Arthur Johnson |
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January 2005 Hello. Found your message by accident, looking for family connections. I remember pea-picking (and eating!) in the area. My Grandmother and aunt lived in Tetworth in Gamlingay and I can remember as a very small child riding to fields on a 'wagon' to go Pea picking. Can remember having National Health bottles of watery and very sticky orange juice. My grandmother's name was Lily May Abbott (not sure if this was her real Christian name, but that's what people called her). She was married to Harry Abbott, who died in 1943. May be no connection at all, but would be interesting to know. Have a happy and peaceful new year. My email address is willowwong@yahoo.co.uk. Would love to hear from you. Tina Hurt |
Stapletons and Braybrooks in East Bedfordshire( Bathsheba and beyond) |
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September 2004 Hello there. There have to be hundreds of Stapletons in the area of Shefford and Campton. I just wish to contact one with an interest in genealogy and who has Bathsheba Braybrooks, b 1811 in Hitchin, in their line. She married Thomas Stapleton b 1805 ( married where? when?) gave birth to two children William Waller S and Esther S (can't find any more) and then disappears off the face of the earth! Nothing on 1937online! Any info welcome. Please contact feganmt@aol.com. Best wishes, Mark. |
Old Strattonians |
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August 2004 Hullo
Alan, |
History of Biggleswade 50 years ago |
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August 2004 My
name is Stanley Yamashita. I am an American citizen
of Japanese ancestry who lived in Biggleswade 50
years ago. I was stationed at Wimpole Park with the
USAF near Royston, Herts from 1952 to 1956. I am
married to Margaret A .Fitton Yamashita who is from
Biggleswade. |
Open Garden |
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August 2004 OPEN
GARDEN - 8 CHAPEL STREET, DUNTON, NR BIGGLESWADE |
Tingey Family of Biggleswade - Message Number 2 |
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August 2004 Re-
James and Sarah Tingey of Biggleswade as posted
earlier. |
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December 2004 I have an email address for anyone researching this surname. I was a Tingey before marriage, my ancestors coming from East London Hackney and Bedfordshire and Yorkshire. My cousin Barbara Paris has a load of info regarding this surname. Her email address is bparis56@aol.com . |
Tingey Family of Biggleswade |
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August 2004 Would
anyone in Biggleswade have information on the TINGEY
family there. |
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December 2004 I have an email address for anyone researching this surname. I was a Tingey before marriage, my ancestors coming from East London Hackney and Bedfordshire and Yorkshire. My cousin Barbara Paris has a load of info regarding this surname. Her email address is bparis56@aol.com . |
Parish Register Lookup |
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August 2004 Good
Morning, |
Accident? |
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August 2004 Did anyone working for a builders, William J Bushby Limited between the years 1963 to 1970 ever have an accident and make a claim against them? Please contact: Frances.Robinson@btinternet.com Thanks very much Fran Robinson |
Stratton Upper 1987 - 1993 |
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2004 Hi
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Mini & Youth Rugby in Biggleswade |
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| 17 July
2004 Please could you update our "bit" on the web site (Biggleswade Mini Rugby) Biggleswade Rugby Club Mini section welcome players, both boys and girls from the age on 6 up to 12 years old. We meet on Sunday mornings at 10am the Rugby Club, starting in the first week of September. Mini Rugby is a highly successful introduction to the sport, starting at U7s with tag rugby and gradually introducing new skills as the players progress. In 2005 we celebrate thirty years of mini rugby at Langford Road. You could be part of that success! We have RFU qualified coaches and very active Youth, Senior and Vets teams. For more information contact Martin Harwood 01462 811242 or Richard Kendall 01767 312831 or visit www.biggyminis.co.uk |
Bygone Biggleswade |
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| 16 July
2004 Bygone
Biggleswade - The History Society has decided to
publish volume three of "Bygone
Biggleswade" in time for Christmas. Wartime
Biggleswade is the main theme. We need to have it
ready for printing by the end of September and
urgently require more photographs. If you have photos
of interest between 1910 and 1950 that we can copy,
please telephone David Parker 01767 222342 or E-Mail david.j.parker@ntlworld.com. Ken Page |
Maythorne |
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| 11 July
2004 I am trying to get information on a company Called Maythorne and Sons who were carriage/coach builders and operated between 1842 and 1932 from Fox's Yard in Sun Street. My interest in this company stems from the fact I have purchased a very grand sociable carriage made by the Maythorne company from an elderly gentleman from Hull who advised me the carriage was made for the 9th Duke of Bedford. I canot find a date on the carriage but was wondering if there was any company records or photographs about from which I can perhaps establish the facts and origins of the carriage. The man I purchased it from bought it in 1968 and was given the information from the previous owner. I have e-mailed the Head of Antiquities at Woburn Abbey to see if they can also help. I would be very grateful for any help or information you can give me. I have now transported the coach to my home in Northern Ireland. |
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Trying to find......... |
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| 9 July
2004 I
am trying to find people who remember a firm called
William J Bushby who were on Kempston Road. If you
worked there or know anyone else that did, please
make contact. Please use this e-mail Frances.Robinson@btinternet.com |
Tingey Family Search |
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| 9 July
2004 My
name is William Tingey and I live in Leduc, Alberta,
Canada. My family came to Canada from England in mid
1800's. After the death of my father I was going
through some old phots and came across one from what
appears to be a seminary in the area in 1881. I know
my family came from near there and was wondering id
anyone can assist. My great Grandfather was William
Henry TINGEY and he came to Canada with his brother
James. |
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December 2004 I have an email address for anyone researching this surname. I was a Tingey before marriage, my ancestors coming from East London Hackney and Bedfordshire and Yorkshire. My cousin Barbara Paris has a load of info regarding this surname. Her email address is bparis56@aol.com . |
Boutell and others in Biggleswade in the 1800's |
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| 8 July
2004 This
is my first visit to this message board and am
delighted by the interest of so many, to make it
work. |
Kestrels Archery Club |
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| 8 July
2004 Kestrels
Archery Club of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire have now
got a new Website, please could you add us to the
clubs link page on your website. |
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