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Brisley or Brissenden and Shoesmith Ancestry
Any information on Brisley, Shoesmith or Huggett family ancestors from Peasmarsh or Tenterden would be appreciated please. My 3rd gt grandfather, Henry Brisley (various spelling) born about 1786 Tenterden, Kent. Baptised 2 july 1786 Ruckinge, Kent. Occupation according to his son William Henry’s baptism was a gamekeeper. Died about aug 1824 Peasmarsh, Sussex. Buried as … read more
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Janet Hopkins
I became friends with Chris and Janet in Shirley, when Chris was a curate. I recently found some photos of Janet on their wedding day, wearing the dress I made for her. I would like to get in touch but have no address, please can someone help? … read more
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Southenden
My grans name was Maud Southenden, she originally came from Peasmarsh. Has anyone any information about her family from around the turn of the 20th century, and before, my dads family have told me that there are smugglers in her history. She married a Charles Revell from the Sittingbourne / Faversham area. Thank you. … read more
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Stink
Let us all say a big thank you to the farmers who have filled our hoses with the stink of …. and prevented us from enjoying our gardens and eating outside on these last beautiful days of summer. Roll on Brexit and smaller and smaller subsidies. … read more
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Looking for Sam Schuchter (nee Bennett)
I went to Primary school with Sam, we were best buddies but went to different secondary schools. We lost contact. I have been looking for her for over 20 years. I believe her and family lived in Peasmarsh. She has a brother called Christopher. They had a dog called Shipley. I was Kate Till am … read more
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Sharwood
Hi does anyone remember my relative William Sharwood who lived in some Woodcutters Cottages in Peasmarsh up until the 1970s? I am trying to trace my mothers family William would be my mothers Uncle. Or if anyone has information regarding the Sharwood family Thankyou. June HARRISON NEE Braime. Mother’s name Peggy Sharwood. … read more
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Bates Ancestors
I’m descended from Fairhall Bates (1734-1817) and Mary (Butler) Bates (1745 – 1774) Fairhall was baptized in Sandhurst and married Mary Butler in 1765. They lived in Peasemarsh and were farmers. Mary is buried in Peasemarsh. I’m wondering where I could obtain more information? Thanks for your help. … read more
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Granny Smith (Maria Ann Sherwood)
Hi to all that read my post. My name is Phillip Newton. I live in Australia and I am a descendent of Granny Smith. I have been doing family history for years and am hungry for lots more information. If anyone reading this can help with any info at all it would be greatly appreciated. … read more
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War Memorial
I am a member of the History Group from the joint villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold in Oxfordshire (was Berkshire in WW1) We are just starting a project on our war dead of WW1 and one of the casualties named on our memorial and in St Michaels Church Aston Tirrold, is Lance Corporal … read more
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The Farthings Open Day
Hi, can anyone help me? When is, if they have one, The Farthings open day? … read more
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Brisley or Brissenden and Shoesmith Ancestry
Any information on Brisley, Shoesmith or Huggett family ancestors from Peasmarsh or Tenterden would be appreciated please. My 3rd gt … more
Janet Hopkins
I became friends with Chris and Janet in Shirley, when Chris was a curate. I recently found some photos of … more