Ackley from Loughborough

Started by Betty Boo. Last reply by David11000 Jun 2. 53 Replies 0 Likes

Greetings to you all..I am new to this forum and this is my first post asking for much needed help in knocking down one of my brick walls..My Great Great Grandmother was born in Loughborough about 1830..Her name was Harriett Ackley and she died in…Continue

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Searching for Gibsons in the leicestershire area

Started by Nortje Pierre. Last reply by Nortje Pierre Feb 17. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Hi all, I am searching for my great grandfather who I believe may have been born in Leicestershire. He had a son named William Frank Gibson who was born in Mauritius in 1867. I think that my great grandfather was a military man who went out to…Continue

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Edward and Richard Merriman

Started by DanT Nov 15, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi,I am looking for any information for the father of Edward Merriman, b. 14-Feb-1713 in Rothland, (Rutland) county, d. 12-Mar-1745, m. Isabel Elizabeth Pelkenton on 12 Mar 1745 at Samford Baron St. Martin Northhampton, England. Elizabeth was born…Continue

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Sowden, Sodin, Soden of Hinckley

Started by sarah. Last reply by sarah Oct 16, 2012. 19 Replies 0 Likes

Hi All, I am seeking confirmation of John Sodin born Hinckley around 1797 or maybe 1794. I have him married in Bedworth, Warwickshire to Ann Haywood in 1837- a second wife. His son Joseph Sodin born 1835 was born to his first wife. Joseph Soden went…Continue

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Ethel May Gardner

Started by millorange. Last reply by millorange Sep 12, 2012. 24 Replies 0 Likes

Here is a mystery that I don't believe is solvable!!!According to Ethel's birth registration:BIRTH THE Ethel May – Fuller – mother’s maiden nameBirths Mar 1914 Barrow S. 7a 297 GARDNER Ethel M FullerGARDNER Ethel M Barrow upon Soar Leicestershire…Continue

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Old Pictures of Claybrooke Magna, Claybrooke Parva and Ullesthorpe, Leicestershire

Started by Weezie Aug 28, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes

If anyone has family connections or an interest in this area, there has been a group formed on FACEBOOK to which you can post pictures, memories or ask questions. It is called "Old Pictures of Claybrooke Magna, Claybrooke Parva and Ullesthorpe". You…Continue

Perkins and Benford Ancestors in SW Leicestershire

Started by Weezie. Last reply by sleath Apr 28, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

HI,Does anyone have ancestors from that part of Leicestershire? My family is from Claybrooke Magna/Parva, Ullesthorpe, Burbage and Hinckley. I have tracked the Benfords back to the late 1600's. I think they might have originated in Warwickshire as…Continue

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Briers, Knight, Jelley and Smeeton

Started by larzus. Last reply by larzus Apr 28, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes

 Hi,I have ancestors Robert BRIERS b 1819 in Narborough, Leicestershire to Robert BRIERS and Susannah KNIGHT.  Robert BRIERS senior is the son of Robert BRIERS and Ann. Susannah KNIGHT was born 1775 christened in Narborough, child of William KNIGHT…Continue

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Leicestershire Archives, Libraries and Registration Offices Information

Started by Just M Apr 30, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes

 Leicestershire Record Office The Records Office Long StreetWigston MagnaLeicesterLE18 2AHPhone: 0116 257 1080Fax: 0116 257 1120Website: Leicestershire Record Office University of…Continue