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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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Thomas Chatterton & Mary Ann Swaine
I am trying to fill in the blanks on my family genealogy it started with Thomas C & Mary Ann Swaine I think he was born 1748 in Leicestershire, Eng I do not know his parents’ names. Mary A Swaine was b1735 in Sussex From Edward Swaine & Mary Fairhall. I would be Grateful for … 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
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