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  • The Glee Singers in Westfield

    My dad was one of the Carey brothers in Westfield and I’ve been told that they were known as The Glee Singers. Does anybody know anything about them? It would have been in the early 1900s I think. My uncle Percy died in 1958 and in his obit it mentions that he was one of … read more

    Noreen Carey

  • Padghams

    Hi I am looking for anything to do with the family Padghams. I am back as far as William Padgham born circa 1648 in Westfield. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who can help take me further back or could find out some dates for me. Terri … read more

    Terri Richardson
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  • Resident 1900-14

    My Grandmother, Sarah Jane Johnson, with her children Beatrice Johnson and Wilfrid Johnson lived in Westfield in the early 1900’s, coming to Canada in 1914. I believe she worked for a Mr. Craig as a housekeeper. Any information would be greatly appreciated. … read more

    Gwen Terentiuk

  • Ancestor Offen / Offin

    Good day, I am trying to find more information about my ancestors: Edward Offen b.1788 Westfield m. 11/12/1811 to Harriet Pankhurst. Edward’s mother was Sarah Offin b.1770 in Westfield. His father is unknown and Edward also keeps his mother’s surname (so a small family scandal there!) Her father was Henry Offin b. 1735 Westfield. And … read more

    Offen Mark
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  • Transportation after Sheep Stealing in Westfield

    William Gain born about 1816 in Ore Sussex was sentenced to 10 years transportation at Lewes Assizes in Oct 1843. William had married Caroline Marchant in 1837 and they had 2 children: Henry and Harriett. William was on board “The Equestrian” which set sail for Van Diemen’s Land (now Tasmania) in Jan 1844. He died … read more

    Meg Gain
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  • Ancestors

    Grandfather Horace Baker left Westfield to immigrate to Vancouver, Canada 100 years ago. Father Herbert Baker visited in 1958. Brother Kenneth and I would like to visit relatives in 2008. Contact Douglas Baker,e-mail: [reveal email] … read more

    Douglas Baker
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  • Barham

    I’ve been researching my family history and discovered my great great great grandparents Edmund Barham who was married to Philadelphia Stunt. They lived at Doleham farm where he was the farmer. Their children were also farmers there and at Knights farm. If anyone has any information about them I would be grateful to hear from … read more

    Anonymous
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  • Name Search

    Good day to you! As you might tell from my surname, I am interested in whether or not there are any families with this name in the area or the origin of the town’s name. My family’s records were lost in a fire many years ago but I know that my grandfather, Arthur Belton Westfield, … read more

    Hal Westfield

  • John Alfred Playford

    John was born in Sedlescombe in 1895 … by 1934 he was recorded as an informant of his mothers death and was living in Sprays Cottage in Westfield. I’d like to find descendants of John’s and I’d like to know more about Sprays Cottage. Thank you in advance. … read more

    Deborah Playford
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  • Looking for Ancestors

    My wife’s grandmother was born in 1920, Eva May Eldridge, in Westfield, Sussex. I just wanted to check if anybody knew her family? Thanks. … read more

    Vicente Aleman
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