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21) Stainer 1900
May 08 |
This is something of a long shot.
I'm researching my mother's family, among others. Her mother's maiden name was Stainer, and her family were from, loosely, Norfolk. Maurice Stainer, my grandmother's father was, among other things, an itinerant photographer and Methodist lay preacher. The 1901 Census, for instance, has him on the Market Place at East Harling, living in a Caravan with his daughter Grace and son Stanley.
It is that son who has led me to your site, because an idle bout of Googling reveals Stanley's name on the Banham War Memorial, as recorded on http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Norfolk/Banham.html.
This is the first time Banham has featured in my researches: the family had connections with Diss, Eye, Downham Market and other places of note, but never previously Banham. We knew of Stanley's disappearance in the war, and the Arras Memorial, but of no memorial in this country.
So, my long shot is this: are there any other Banham records that might have reference to Maurice and/or his family? In particular, I have yet to find any photographs that may be tracked back to his wanderings.
Any help gratefully received!
Best wishes,
Steve Clarke
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20) Chambers mid 1800
April 08 |
Hi Paul,
Hope someone can help with my research.
I've been researching my family, the Chambers family, and have found that we have a lot of roots in New Buckenham. Names from the mid to late 1800's include William, John, Charles and Robert to name just a few. If anyone can help with any more information it would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in anticipation.
Mike Chambers, email: m.chambers603@ntlworld.com
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19) Palmer 1776
April 08 |
Hello Paul and Gavin (Message 15)
Was interested to see Gavin's message about the Palmer family in Old Buckenham, as I also have distant relations who lived there in the 18th and 19th centuries:
PALMER family 1: James Palmer born 1776 Kenninghall, 1841, 1851 and 1861 census at Old Buckenham, Church Green, retired farmer.
PALMER family 2: Edwin Palmer (son of above James Palmer) wife Frances (nee Drake) and son Ephraim James Palmer born 1838 Old Buckenham, 1841 census at Banham.
PALMER family 3: Jane Palmer (widow of above Ephraim James Palmer) 1881 census at Church Green, Old Buckenham with daughter Frances and son Ephraim, apprentice.
WELLS family: Frances Wells born 1786 and sister Sarah Wells born 1801 both at Kenninghall, were left farms at Banham and Winfarthing in their father Henry Well's will of 1841 (source: NOAH website). 1841 census Frances and Sarah are at Banham; 1851 census they are Annuitants, age 64 and 49, The Street, Winfathing.
THROWER family: Not much to go on here, but Mary Thrower baptised 20/05/1727 at Banham, (father John Thrower, mother Sarah Pryner) may have married my ancestor James Murton 10/10/1756 at North Lopham. The family later moved to Kenninghall and are related by marriage to the Palmer and Wells families.
Janice Murton
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18) Cordingley
March 08 |
Hi I came across your website and wished to ask if you could help me in locating my godparents graves, my name is Samantha Cordingley the daughter of Jim and Sue Cordingley, my parents used to live in Crown Way up the road from my godparents at No 2 Crown Way. They then brought the plot of land opposite the Kings Head pub and built the house "Burbank" of which they sold, they now live in Spain. I want to visit and put closure on childhood thoughts and memories. I know that its possable a lot to ask, I give the following information to try and help you locate this information. Lucy a shopkeeper owned the shop opposite the old fish and chip shop just up from my old school. The then headmaster was Mr Gurny and I was taught by Violet Rout, Grandma Rrout was down the lane just before the Mace shop not sure if any of this still exists. I didnt go to my uncles funeral as I was away and my parents didn't wish me to be upset and come home. I did get to go to my aunties funeral but its one of those moments where I have blocked yet another date to be able to tell you their daughter Ann has 2 sons one of which Marc who is blind and the other son is in the armed forces and I have no contact for her I dont have their sons details either.
My godparents were called Vic and Doris Woolston, my uncle was a vicar at Banham church and my aunt did quite a lot of flowers and meals on wheels.
I hope that this a possible request and hope to hear from you soon. I have plenty of stories and other things that might be of interest to your site I just wish I could remember the information I need but the pain was to great and I've blocked alot out.
Kindest regards
Samantha
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17) Bale, Trappit, Kerrison (1617)
Feb 08 |
Hi Paul I am hoping some knowledgeable Banham historian can help me with my family history. I wondering if Robert Bale b 1617 married Ann Trappit or John Bale b 1656 m Elizabeth Kerrison all born Banham or their relations were land owners in the area or if there are any historical records relating to them. Thanks
Regards Diana, surfcoast australia |
16) Archer (1812) Old Buckenham
Jan 08 |
Hi Paul, I am descended from the Archer family from Old Buckenham: William Archer born around 1812 and his son John born about 1836 (they moved to Dartford, Kent later where they were shopkeepers). Does anyone have any information about the Archers?
Thanks very much,
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15) Palmer (1807-1873) in Old Buckenham
Nov 07
See reply 19
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Paul, It was interesting to read the reference on your website to property owned by Edward Palmer (1807-1873) (see topic 3 below) in Old Buckenham. He was the brother of my 3g grandmother Ann Palmer (1813-1864). I have him living at Hill House, Old Buckenham in 1871. He appears to have inherited a farm from his father Edward Palmer (1780-1838), and also and had a brother Robert (b 1810). Edward (b1780) may have been the son of Edward Palmer and Susannah Spalding who married in Old Buckenham in 1773.
It's also interesting that your website mentions Edward mortgaging property to Bertha Elizabeth Clowes in 1871. She was the sister of the New Buckenham solicitor Arthur Talent Clowes and his son Edward Norris Clowes, who appear to have handled a lot of conveyancing for the Palmer family up to the 1870's.
My information comes from will's, family letters and internet research, but I live in Cumbria and have never visited the village. I would be very interested in any details you might have on the family from your local knowledge.
Best regards, Gavin Ranson gavinr@eastman.com (copy and paste into mail programme)
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14) Beales & Pierce 1770s
Sept 07 |
Is there any street maps of Banham around the 1770's. My GREAT GREAT GREAT Grandfather was born 1771 in Banham, Norfolk. His name was William Beales (Bale) wife Amy Pierce (Persea). He was a pig butcher in Banham so I assume he lived in town. If you can help, please let me know. Thanks Marie Brant mariebrant@sympatico.ca (copy and paste into mail programme)
His son James is my connection of Beales.
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13) Georgge Worby and Rebekah Quantrill 1799/1806
Aug 07 |
I'm looking for the ancestors of:
George Worby (parents believed to be Henry Warby and Elizabeth Bolden) Of Banham, born: 1799 Baptised June 15, 1800, died: March 20, 1871. Buried: St. Johns Churchyard, Brookbury, Quebec, Canada
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Rebekah Quantrill (parents believed to be Joseph Quantrill and Ann?) of Old Buckenham b:December 29, 1806 d.Sept 13,1856. Buried: St. Johns Churchyard, Brookbury, Quebec, Canada
Marriage date 22 November 1825. Left for Canada on the vessel Indemity in 1836.
Thanks to anyone who can help.
Stacey Yeggy (anlashokna@yahoo.com - copy and paste into mail programme)
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12) George Baldry 1806
Mar 07 |
My great, great, great, great grandfather was George Baldry who was born in Banham in 1806. By 1828 it seems he had moved away from Banham and had married Ann Woollard in Kirtling, Newmarket and by the 1851 census was living in Cambridge. I'm desperately trying to track down who George's parents were, if he had any other siblings and how long did they live in Banham? I did find a website on Norfolk mills, a reference is made about a George Baldry a miller auctioning in July 1806 at The Lion, Banham - his Mill located in Banham with 6 acres of land and cottages http://www.norfolkmills.co.uk/Windmills/banham-postmill.html . Could this be my George Baldry's father?
I would really appreciate it if anyone has any ideas, suggestions or information about the mill or the Baldry's.
With thanks
Justine Whitney, Maidstone, Kent (justdicki@tiscali.co.uk)
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11) John Abra Great Green, Banham 1821
Feb 07 |
I'm looking into my family history, (Abra), and have gone back as far as John Abra from Banham (born 1821).
The later census' had John's address as Great Green, Banham. I can't find anything further back than John though.
Does anyone know exactly where Great Green would have been? I have been through Banham once, and I seem to remember a large village green, would it be around this?
I would appreciate any help
Thanks
Dean Abra, Sheerness, Kent
d.abra@tesco.net
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10) Kemps 1893
Jan 07 |
I'm researching John Hooker Barker who married Mary Gooderham who lived in Banham ...their daughter Mary bc 1860 married James Arther Kemp in 1893 at Banham ...was wondering if any descendants may still in the district , I know there are 2-3 families of Kemps in the district still.
Other children of John and Mary are...Harry,Charlotte and Sarah all born between 1860- 1874 in Banham..
Many thanks
John Cannon, 23 McNaughton Drive, Gawler, Tasmania Australia 7315. Email: gawler23@hotmail.com
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9) Thirza Baker
Jan 07 |
While browsing the Nottingham workhouse site, I discovered a Banham stray on the 1881 census which may be of some interest to a local.Thirza Baker unmarried aged 63, a dressmaker place of birth Banham.
This was pure chance, as we have only recently moved from near Nottingham to Kenninghall.
MF
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8) St. Michael School, 1700s
Dec 06 |
Hi Paul: Thank you for posting my other questions in the forum. I've been able to at least narrow the property down to a certain area with the help of the residents of OB. I do have something else to ask that may be a bit easier. I'm looking for the school that my very great grandfather was the schoolmaster back in the 1700s called St. Michael. Does anyone happen to know a) Does it still exist? or b) Where was it located?
Thank You,
Sincerely,
Mat Gedge, Tampa FL USA
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7) William Barham born 1782 (con)
Nov 06 |
William Barham born 1782 was married to Elizabeth Folger on 30th September 1804 in Banham parish church. Elizabeth died in 1825 aged 45. Any information on either parents or her death would be helpful. |
6) William Barham born 1782
Nov 06 |
I am researching the Barham family of Banham and have hit a brick wall.
David Barham born 1818 married Mary Moore Dec 1840 at Banham Parish Church. He was the son of William Barham born 1782 but who was his Mother??. William was a widower in 1841 census. Any info however small would be appreciated.
Di Barham
Email barhan159@aol.com
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5) Mary Ann Leach b. 1837 in Old Buckenham
Sept 06 |
Dear Paul.
We are tracing our family, we don't have alot to go on, but we are looking for anything related to a Mary Ann Leach b. 1837 in Old Buckenham. Perhaps you could post this on your board to see if anyone else is connected to the Leaches/Leeches.
Many Thanks
Sally (daisyandbell@hotmail.com) |
4) Gilbert Family Enquiry
Sept 06 |
Hi Paul. I'm trying to find out about my ancestors who lived in Banham. I've traced my direct line back to Robert Gilbert who was around in 1849 at his son's wedding. This is not the Robert Gilbert who built the composite mill, but the next generation down. My current task is to track down Robert snrs will, in the hope of discovering the 2 Robert's relationship to each other.
I'd like to know if anyone has any information on the Gilbert family. Are there any records or transcriptions held locally (eg Monumental inscriptions of the churchyard)? What was the local newspaper between 1800 and 1900? If anyone can help, my e-mail address is anna-may@ringmer.info I'd be really pleased to hear from you.
Thank you, Paul, for taking the trouble to produce such an interesting, crisp website which has given me an idea of what Banham is like today. Anna-May Bridger
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3) Old Buck Street Names (part 2)
August 06 |
I did find some additional information that I'm not sure would help but I do know that the property in question was sold to Edward Palmer (see topic 15), who mortgaged it in 1871, then the mortgage was assigned to Bertha Elizabeth Clowes in 1885. re Beales Family tree: There was a Henry Beales that worked closely with my Great Great Great Grandfather in the construction business back in the 1800s.
Mat Gedge, August 06, Tampa, FL USA - mgedge@earthlink.net
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2) Beales Family Tree
August 06 |
Hi Paul: I will be in the Banham area Sep 24, 25, & 26th, 2006 researching the William Beales and Amy Pierce family. They had 3 sons John (1804); James (1806-1879); and Samuel (1808), all born in Banham. My connection is to James who was my grt, grt grandfather on my mother's side. If there is any family directly related, still living in the area, I would be pleased to meet them.
Even if there is no family connections in Banham, I am very much looking forward to seeing the village for myself. Ilene Terry
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1) Old Buck Street Names
August 06 |
Dear Paul:
Great site by the way! We accessed it quite often when we made our trip over there and found it quite helpful! Thanks!
I have a question that you or someone might be able to help me with. One of the reasons I came to Old Buck was to research my ancestors that lived there from the 1700s to present. I recently came across some information about the property they owned and was wondering if someone could tell me where it may be. I can't find it on any maps anywhere so it was probably renamed.
The letter reads:
"Deeds of two enclosures on Wraggs or Dragg Way one of Greengate Way (also called Further West Crofts, Great West Crofts and Bramble Field, near Broom Hill Field Lane."
If it is possible to post it or forward it to someone that knows the history of the area it would be a great help to me. I'd love to be able to come back and actually know where the property was. We all had quite an enjoyable time!
Thank You
Mat Gedge, Tampa, FL USA - mgedge@earthlink.net
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