Looking for Ancestors?
Looking for Ancestors?
Since I started this web-site I have had many people who
are tracing their family trees contact me looking for people who lived in and around the
Littleport area. The Littleport Society already do a wonderful job of helping these people
and they can be contacted via their web-site at
http://littleportsociety.org.uk/
If you would like to add a request for information to this page then please e-mail me and I will post your request.
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Can you help these people?
From: Shane Strawson Email: Shane.strawson
(at) btinternet.com
Looking for any GARWOOD, POPE, ARMIGER, CLIFT, COOPER, GERMENEY, SCOTT or SWANN families
from Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and beyond. Please see my site for more
details
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Samantha Orton Email: mark.orton (at) tesco.net
I am desperately looking for information on William PAYNE and his wife Rachel nee BARNES
and their family from Sedge fen drove Southery. William was born in 1867 in Southery and
died 1935 in Feltwell his wife Rachel was born 1869 in Southery and died in 1943 in
Feltwell. We know that he was a farmer.
Also looking for information regarding George H GATHERCOLE born 1863 wife Alice E GATHERCOLE (nee PETERS) born 1862 and their children James, George Mansfield, Francis W, Mary Ann, William and John Alfred (my great Grandfather) born 1900 and married Ellen May PAYNE in 1919. Thanks to anyone who can help all information greatly appreciated.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Cath Pennington
Email: cath (at) cleaninglogs.co.uk
I am looking for information regarding the BURRIDGE family living in Littleport since at
least 1700. Some family members were named as rioters in the 1816 Littleport Riots. Also I
am looking for a connection to a Samuel Burridge who was given 14 years and was
transported on 21st Oct 1830 to Van Diemans Land. Vessle Red Rover. Peice HO 11/7. Place
of conviction was Cambridge. I would love to hear from anyone who is also researching the
BURRIDGE family from Littleport.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Barry Ennever Email: barry (at) ennever.com
I am trying to trace a SMITH family born in Littleport. Emma married John MIDLANE in 1872
and was born in Littleport approx 1851, her parents being Frederick SMITH & Eliza. I
can find them in the 1861 census in Hornsey, Mdx but I can’t find any trace of them
in 1851 or 1841 nor can I find a marriage of Fredk to Eliza. There were four children in
1861, Ean (?) b c1849, Emma b c1851, William b c1855 and George b c1857, all stated as
Littleport.
I assume their birth/marriage regns would have been at Ely but again the SMITH regns there don’t quite seem to tally with their ages in 1861. Any help will be greatly appreciated. You can find what I know of the Smiths/Midlanes etc at www.ennever.com . Thank you.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Norman Lucey Email: norman (at) lucey.net
I am looking for information on Thomas NUNN (born about 1795) from Littleport and his
family/ancestors. He married Elizabeth (surname unknown) and his offspring moved to
Welney. His son William NUNN from Wenley, Cambridgeshire/Norfolk was born in 1818 and died
around 1890 – he married Ann BOND at Stowe, Norfolk in 1839. Any information on this
family and possible links greatly appreciated. My family history website is at
http://www.lucey.net. Many thanks
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Rita Eustace [nee Brammer]
Email: rita.eustace (at) ntlworld.com
My Godmother was Dorothy NEWNAM, nee DADE and I know she emigrated to Melbourne
Australia in about 1950 or before. I would be most grateful for any information on her,
and indeed to hear from any relatives she may have. I believe she had a sister called
Fair(e)y, who subsequently went to America.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Heather Macdonald (NSW
Australia) Email: jhksd5 (at) bigpond.net.au
I am interested in the FRANCIS family of Littleport and all related surnames by marriage
including - BUTCHER, STANNARD, CLINGO, BOOTY, SHINGLES, EDWARDS, POPE & PEARS
I am descended from Jane FRANCIS, illegitmate d/o Isaiah FRANCIS & Ann KENT (a married woman who was living with Isaiah in Littleport on 1841 census as his housekeeper) born in 1840 Denver Norfolk. She is my 3xgrt g/mother. Jane FRANCIS married George ROSSINGTON in 1864 Newington St Mary Surrey before embarking for Australia soon after.
Isaiah was the son of William FRANCIS & Jane BUTCHER and was married twice (Alice STANNARD & Dinah JOHNSON, widow) before taking up with Ann.
Ann (according to her death certificate) was the wife of a William KENT and possibly the Ann CLARK who married a William KENT in Wimbotsham Norfolk 1835. Sadly, Ann died in 1843 Littleport.
It is possible that William FRANCIS was born in Kempsey Worcestershire to Samuel FRANCIS & Elizabeth MARKS who also had 2 other children born there then possibly moving to Littleport where other children were born.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Marjorie Email: marjorieearl (at) bigpond.net.au
EARL, STRAWSON, LAXTON and MEE families My G—g-g father, James EARL was born in 1835
at Butcher’s Hill Farm, Littleport. He immigrated to Australia in the 1850’s and
eventually established Butcher’s Hill Station in Queensland, Australia. I am related
to all the above Littleport families either by birth or marriage. Would love to correspond
with any descendents. Cheers,
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Robert Prinzen-Wood Email: rprinzen (at) bigpond.net.au
I am very interested in finding out about the EARL family .They were on Butchers Hill farm
until 1860. I am a descendent of James EARL,my great grandfather who came to Australia in
aprox 1860. His son, Edward , went on to become Mayor Of Cairns. He is famous as a pioneer
of Northern Australia. Are there any EARLs still in the Area who are related?
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Ellen Gaboury Email: bjgaboury (at) sasktel.net
I am looking for any FURNESS family that is connected to Ferrell FURNESS who lived in
Littleport in 1934. He is the Grandfather to Ferrell Furness, whose father was George
FURNESS. George FURNESS married Elsie WARNER ( my great aunt). She died in Vermilion,
Alberta in 1929. Their second son Arthur FURNESS was born in Ely.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Bill Buck Email: billbuck (at)
cox.net
We are researching BARBER, WALKER, CRABB, ELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON in the Littleport area.
My wifes GGrandfather is William Jones Barber who married Ada Mary Walker
(2nd wife after Eliza Walker). I have already been in touch with the
littleport society and plan to join. Anyone else with information.
BARBER and WALKER is of most interest.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Pat Lawrence Email: p.lawrence983 (at)
btinternet.com
Desperately seeking John. I would be greatfull for any information about John GODDARD
(c1773) his son John (c1806) or any other descendants. John (1) is listed in the 1851
census as being a butcher and John (2) as a publican. In the 1851 Cambs Directory John (2)
is listed a a beer retailer. By the 1861 census John(2) is a butcher.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Jennifer Email: cjenny.19 (at) btinternet.com
I am looking for any BRITCHFORD family or SMART. I know I have an Uncle Percy BRITCHFORD
and an Aunty Silver SMART.
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Tracey Lea Email: firebreathingdragon (at) btopenworld.com
Am tracing my husbands family tree. His family are the HANDLEYS.His grandad was Harold
HANDLEY, then its moves on to samuel etc. Any info would be very grateful. Many thanks
Tracey
Request Added: Oct 2007
From: Linda Gifford Email: Witty4802 (at) aol.com
I am tracing my husbands ancestors. His great grandfather was George GIFFORD born 1843 in
Littleport. We know George's father was John. George immigrates to Richmond Virginia in
March 1865 at the end of the war of norther aggression (civil war 1861-april 1865) to a
city that was literally almost in ruins and the people were starving and the yankee was
occupying the city. For the life of me I can't see why George would want to come here in
these conditions.
I find him in the 1870 census here living with a family named HARTLEY who appears to also have been from England. In 1871 George marries a Sarah Ellen MARTIN, the daughter of Ablsolum MARTIN and Ellen Hart MARTIN who were both born in England.
Please is there anyone out there that can help me with this family? Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Joyce Gillett Newton Email: newtonjoyce (at) hotmail.com
GILLETTT, CRABB, MORRIS, WILKINSON, GYPSON, WILES & even GOTOBED is suppose to fit in
their somewhere. Searching for cousins, in-laws, etc. from Littleport, Upwell and so
forth. My gr gr Isaac GILLETT came to the U.S. in 1843. Thanks!
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Barb Frost Email: bfrost (at) mc.net
I'm trying to trace the AUDUS family.... Thomas AUDUS lived at Chain Farm off the Little
Ooze River at what was then Burnt Ash Fen. Thomas Aldis b.1718 and d.1820 supposedly
buried in Littleport. Any help would be appreciated!
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Ken Cornwell Email: kenneth.cornwell (at) homecall.co.uk
My mother's family the CHEVILL's come from Littleport. Much information has been obtained
but there is a gap between 1642 and 1777 after which the record is complete. Information
that I have is that a Thomas CHEVILL m Ann HAZZARD in 1642. There mention of an Ann
CHEVILL who was a widdow and died in Oct. 1699 Then a gap to 1777 when John CHEVILL m
Elizabeth GRAY in Oct 1777 He is my gggggrandfather. If anyone has any information
to fill in the gap or articles or photographs about the CHEVILL family I would be
delighted to hear from them
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Richard Simpson Email: SimpsRic (at) aol.com
I am looking for any information on a family called CONVINE who lived at Apes Hall Farm
near Littleport during WW2. Are there any Convines still living there? Thanks
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Helen Thorpe Email: Helen (at) babylon6.homeip.net
Joseph IRONS (abt. 1767-1844) of Littleport is my partner’s 5x great grandfather
(direct line Joseph (1809-1888). Can anyone help with identifying Joseph’s parents
and/or his wife Alice’s birth name? Any other information on the family would be
gratefully received. Likewise I would be more than happy to share the information that I
have on Joseph’s descendents with any interested parties.
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: kevin lomax Email: b1gkev (at) hotmail.com
I'm looking for any information on the SIZER family from Littleport. in particular, any
brothers or sisters of Dorothy May SIZER born 1903/4. Her fathers name was William and
mothers name was Louisa Sarah (nee BINGHAM).
Any info will be greatly appreciated
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Maureen Clark Email: maureenclark52 (at) hotmail.com
I am in Canada and I am trying to locate Karl Desmond "Des"
MARCHANT, who moved from Gosport Hants to Littleport in 1997 and was the licencee of the
Crown [Topper?] for approximately 2 years. He then, at some point, moved to Canada and I
am told that he may have moved back to England in 2004. I am hoping that you or
someone in Littleport will remember him and perhaps know where i might find him. I would
greatly appreciate it if you could help me locate him.
Thank you very much.
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Susan Bridges Email: Gentree3 (at) aol.com
I have traced my MILLS - BLOWS family to Littleport, Cambridgeshire, England in 1839 when
my great-great grandfather was born. His name was William MILLS and he was the son of
Clement/Clementina MILLS aka William MILLS in later census records, and Sarah BLOWS. Sarah
was the daughter of a John BLOWS. His siblings were George Mills, Elizabeth and a Susan
Mills. Susan may have died very young. William's grandparents were Richard and Catherine
MILLS. Any information would be very appreciated.
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Jan Jones Email: jonesjm (at) acmnet.com.au
I am looking for Information on the marriage of Thomas JONES and Sarah BARBER. They had a
son Wenham Joshua JONES born 1859. I think they may have had more children before and
after 1859
Thanks, Jan Jones
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: victoria palmer Email: victorialouisepalmer (at) yahoo.co.uk
I am looking for anyone with the surname GOTOBED / GOODGE in they family history. My
familys I am looking for came from littleport. Thanks from Mrs Palmer in Hull
Request Added: Feb 2007
From: Pat Marvin Email: pjamesmarvin (at) peoplepc.com
My ancestors came from the Littleport Cambridgeshire area and also from the Bozeat,
Northamptonshire area. I would like to have some information and am willing to share
what I have. Some of the names are PADGETT. PADGET, PAGET, and PETTIT. thank you. Pat
Marvin
Request Added: July 2006
From: Mary Schulz Email: meemoooo (at) adelphia.net
I read the inquiry of Lindsay Holliman regarding Rowell family in Littleport on your
website. My great grandfather was John Stephen ROWELLl. He was born Dec 18, 1826 in
Littleport, married Susan COWARD. He died in Boone County, Nebraska, USA Sept 19, 1895.
His father, John ROWELL born abt 1811, married Rebecca PECK.They had a daughter Sarah and
a son, John Stephen ROWELLl. I am looking for information about ROWELL, COWARD, PECK, RACE
or BATES families. They lived in Isle of Ely, Littleport and Upwell, Norfolk. Sarah BANHAM
was witness at death of John ROWELLl. Was Sarah ROWELL's married name BANHAM? Any
information is greatly appreciated. Thanks Mary Schulz
Request Added: July 2006
From: Don Padget Email: padgetd (at) hotmail.com
I am descended from the daughter of one rioter who was hanged, John DENNIS, who was my
g.g.g.g.g. grandfather, according to our most distant parts of the family tree. I saw the
plaque in memory of the hanged when I was there in about 1977 and hope to go back. I still
have some relatives in the area. My grandfather Bernard PADGET came to Alberta Canada from
Littleport in about 1919-20 after his brother and they founded a small school in the
village of Tiger Lily, Alberta, Canada. They called the school "Littleport
school" and my father attended. The school is now closed with the children being
bused to the nearest town. If you too are related to the PADGETS, John DENNIS or would
like to leave an e-mail, please do so.
Request Added: July 2006
From: Elizabeth Ann Cheeseright
Email: lcheeseright (at) hotmail.com
Hi, I'm Elizabeth CHEESERIGHT, my great great great grandfather was Robert CHEESERIGHT,
I've been looking into my family tree and have found that most of the CHEESERIGHT line
were from Littleport! Can anyone tell me anything about Edwin Burgess CHEESERIGHT or any
of his children? Especially Harold Burgess CHEESERIGHT whose children were Gwendoline
CHEESERIGHT (married and moved to Auckland, NZ), Ian CHEESERIGHT or Irene CHEESERIGHT? Any
information would be great, and I'd love to just know about what my family did, and how
they fit into the littleport community throughout the years!!!
Request Added: July 2006
From: Liz Lyne Email: lizlyzard (at) yahoo.co.uk
I am researching The KEY and BUTCHER family of Littleport. My Grandmother was Clara KEY (
married G AVERY) daughter of David and Louisa (BUTCHER) KEY. Her sister was Maggie
THOMPSON late of the Ship at Brandon Creek and later Wisbech road. I live in Kent.
Request Added: July 2006
From: Daran Johnson Email:
www.stillsmilingpolitely (at) hotmail.com
Hi, I have researched my wife's family for a number of years now and have found one
particularly perplexing problem. Her Great Grandmother was Susan TITMARSH (born Littleport
1870 - married William James COATES 1870.) The couple, inexplicably married in Hackney
London on Christmas Eve 1889 ( I have the certificate) The couple moved to Sheffield and
had thre children one of whom was my wife's grandmother Florence. Unfortunately there are
two William COATES born in Littleport or environs at approximately the same time and i am
not sure whom is whom. Perhaps you could put me in contact with this information. I must
say that, though we have never been to Littleport we have become quite attatched to the
place. We wonder whether Camel Road, Globe Street are still there. We hope to visit when
our working lives allow. One further question. Has anyone heard of the surname GOTOBED? Is
it local? Daran Johnson, Barnsley
Request Added: July 2006
From: Len Copsey Email: len (at) yespoc.net
my grandfather William Edwin COPSEY was born in Littleport 22/07/1853, married Annie
Teresa NELSON 12/09/1853, i would like info on his ancesters please. Thanks to anyone who
can help.
Request Added: July 2006
From: Alan Rumble Email: alanrumble (at)
gmail.com
I wondered if your records have any information about the building of the Iron Bridge
circa 1873. I understand that my Great Grandfather, Edwin Latimer RUMBLE won a public
competition for the design of an Iron Bridge to be built across the Ouse. If you have any
information I should be very grateful. Alan Rumble
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Randy Email: Randyhlenoir (at) aol.com
I am looking for
information on the HARRISON family. This is as far back as I go:
John Harrison - of Cambridge
Richard Harrison- of Cambridge
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Andy Clarke Email: andy (at)
darnellslane.fsnet.co.uk
My Grand father .John Henry CLARKE or his family moved from Littleport to Ross - on - Wye
some time before 1895. He was a tailor. He died in the 1950'. I am interested to
know if there are any records of him. Thanks Andy
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Linsey Sadler Email: gs010y8046 (at)
blueyonder.co.uk
I am searching for any family of my fathers. His name was John R SADLER and he was born in
the Portsmouth area in 1924. He then moved to Scotland where he married my mother Georgina
BRAND .I have never known any of my fathers family apart from some contact through letters
with his brother and his wife Ted and Ivy.
Thanks Lansey, Fife, Scotland
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Wayne L Parworth Email: wlee210 (at) yahoo.com
I'm researchig the BUTCHER family. In particular I'm searching for the relatives of
Eleanor (Ellen) and Mary BUTCHER.
Thanks in advance for your help. Wayne, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Catherine Atkinson Email: cattycatty (at)
tiscali.co.uk
I want to find out about my family tree. The surname is CLINGO. I've got a lead his name
was Charles he was born in Littleport, he was 37 in 1901 and he moved to the Cleveland
area to start a family. I need to find out his mam and dad names
Any info would be brilliant, thanks.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Jean WARTH Email: jean (at)
jwarth.wanadoo.co.uk
I am looking for any information on the WARTH family. Thomas WARTH born about 1783 in
Littleport, and Robert WARTH born about 1787 in Littleport, both moved to
Lincolnshire. I think that there parents where George and Penelope WARTH who married in
Littleport in about 1781, there was also 2 other sons William born about 1782 and Daniel
born about 1795. I think that the family moved to Littleport from other parts of
Cambridgeshire and from Littleport they moved to other parts of the country incluing
Lincolnshire. If anyone can help I would love to hear from you. The name is sometimes
spell WARF, WARFE, WHARF, WHARFE, WERTH WIRTH and somtimes they misread the spelling and
put WORTH.
If anyone can help me with any information I would be very pleased to hear from them.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Ed Sallis Email: Ed.Sallis (at)
highlands.ac.uk
My great, great grandfather was born in Littleport in 1824 and I would be interested in
knowing abut his family and ancestors.
His name was Ephraim SALLIS and was born in 1824 in Littleport and died in 1896 in Ely. He
married Jane Eleanor SCOTT.
Any information would be welcome. Thank you
Ed Sallis
Dr Edward Sallis
Principal & Chief Executive Highlands College, Jersey & Visiting Professor
University of Plymouth
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: John Davies Email: Jcadavies (at)
btinternet.com
My wifes g.g.g.g grandfather was born in Ely in 1832. Anyone related to him and still
living near there I would like to get in touch with.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Susan Beaupre Shaffer Email: sshaffer (at)
metalink.net
Looking for Levi FLETCHER and wife Hannah .They had 2 children that I know of Laura and I
think George or William. This would be Levi's second marriage. Levi was born abt 1850 in
Littleport came toWood County, Ohio married in 1880 had a my great-grandmother. His wife
died and he went back to Littleport. My great grandmother was raised by her mothers
parents, said that her step sibblings use to write to her. I would like to know when and
were Levi and his children died and who his children married. If there is any family left.
Thanks, Susan Beaupre Shaffer in Ohio
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Sandra Hargreaves Email: sahargreaves (at)
optusnet.com.au
My ancestors were Romanies who travelled the Fenlands as part of their annual wanderings.
They visited Littleport at regular intervals and I wonder if anyone has any information
about the visits of Romany families in general to the town during the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries. My ancestors were RAWLING(S) families and they were potters and
harness makers.
Many thanks, Sandra Hargreaves in Melbourne.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Ruth Parnell Email: R.Parnell (at)
btinternet.com
I am researching RUTTERFORD/FLACK family history, especially those who lived in Little
Downham 50 to 60 years ago.I would really appreciate it if you have any info you could
pass on to me.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Kennith Winters Email: ken (at) hooning.com
I am looking for any information on the WINTERS family. They lived at Caves Farm .
John WINTERS born in 1849, was my g.g.grandfather.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Lynne Hyde Email: kevynne (at)
xtra.co.nz
I have William HULL who married Margaret COFFIN in 1763.
After Williams death margaret HULL married Henry WOODBINE in 1771. William and Margaret
had at least one daughter, Margaret who married Thomas LEE in Littleport in 1784.
I would like to hear from others researching these names where my ancestors could fit into
their family tree.
Thanks, Lynne
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Wilma Power Email: PWpblossom (at)
aol.com
Tracing a Marriage between ; John CARTER to Anne NEWTON thought
they came from Downham but have also found them on the IGI in Littleport . A year in the
differences between there birth's.
So was wondering if anybody can tell me is JOHN CARTER who married Ann NEWTON in c1767
saying that they where also born in LITTLEPORT came from LITTLEPORT or DOWNHAM. There 1st
child Frances was Christened in Downham 6/9/1767.
Any info appreciated
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Cliver Gillett Email: Sidsensible (at) aol.com
Hi have just discoverd that my great great grandfather was born in Littleport about 1825
his name was William GILLETT I would be grateful for any information on said subject.
Request Added: Feb 2006
From: Sue Atkinson Email: sue (at) kinson.uk.com
I have traced my maternal great, great, great grandparents to a John and Susan GREEN
(Susannah? Nee GILLETT) living in Ecclesfield, Yorkshire in the 1871 Census. The
family history is that they walked up from Littleport Cambs for work in the coal
mines. My John GREEN, born abt 1809, would have been just 7 at the time of the
riots, but it is tempting to imagine John GREEN (listed as one of the rioters) as his
father/brother and the reason for their long march North. Anyone have any further
history of John GREEN the rioter?
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: Stephen Tuck Email: stephen.tuck2 (at)
btopenworld.com
I am looking for information on GEORGE CAMBRIDGE TUCK (1866?-1949). His father THOMAS TUCK
born HARSTON 1828? Also GEORGE'S Wife PHOEBE COOPER (1866?-1948). Both buried in
Littleport. Also her parents JOHN & MARTHA COOPER (Both born 1833). Also CLIFT, COOPER
& from the LITTLE DOWNHAM Area PARSONS, BUTCHER, JORDAN, CHAPMAN. Thanks
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: Malcolm
Email: malcolm.O (at)
steeple77.freeserve.co.uk
Does anyone remember the David KIDD / Elizabeth MACROW family who lived around the
Littleport area around 1910 – 1930. Or Henry Arthur ORBELL who worked on the
Chiver’s Decoy Estate around 1918? Are you a descendant from Isaac TURNER who
married Sarah MACROW who together with their daughter Eliza lived in Littleport in
1901? These people are all my ancestors and I would welcome any information about
them - Malcolm
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: James Samuels Email: typhoid (at)
badacid.net
Looking for some background on the Families FRANCIS and GATHERCOLE. I have a Jacob
FRANCIS age 64 (at time of 1901 Census living in London) born at Littleport Cambridge and
a William GATHERCOLE (aged 44 at time of 1901 Census living in London) born at Littleport
Cambridge. Their subsequent respective son and daughter married. Any info appreciated.
Not sure if William GATHERCOLE married in Littleport to a "Mary" (supposedly of
French Origin - maiden name unknown) - born in Huntingdon. Likewise Jacob FRANCIS married
a "Hannah" (also born Littleport - maiden name unknown)
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: Richard Howlett Email:
owlinfens (at) hotmai.com
HOWLETT / HAWKINS
Any information on the above families living in Littleport up to early 1920's please.
My Grandfather, George HOWLETT born circa 1890, moved to Gorefield approximately 1922 with
wife Mary (who may have been Mary HAWKINS) and son Lawrence William HOWLETT. Mary had
a daughter from first marriage, Florence HAWKINS, George had brothers Joe and also
Lawrence William, possibly a sister, Hannah.
Any information to Richard Howlett
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: Wendie Perry Email:
Wendie.Perry (at) fsmail.net
I am trying to find a connection to Fredrick (Fred ) Osler. I believe was born in Southery
where he had at least two other brothers and a sister, Florence who was married to a
Charles Edwards around 1920/21. I recall Uncle Fred living in Littleport. Can any one
remember him. It would help my family tree. Thankyou, Wendie.
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: Iris scammellsEmail:
Iscammells (at) aol.com
I have been trying to find confirmation of the birth of Elizabeth BARRETT, my
great-grandmother, shown to have been born in Littleport on the 1891 and 190l census.
She married John KNIGHT on 15th March 1872 and was of "full age" in the
Parish of South Hackney.
From the age on the censuses which differ she would appear to have been born 1848/1851.
Any further details would be appreciated.
Request Added: Jan 2005
From: LindsayHolliman Email:
LindsayHolliman (at) aol.com
Looking for any HOWLETT or ROWELL in the Littleport area.
Request Added: Oct 2004
From: Ivan Green Email: bahaus2409
(at) msn.com
Iam in the process of trying to find some more information on my family
tree, I understand that part of my family lived and worked around Littleport
Littleport 23 march 1824
Thomas TAYLOR ( bach)( M) Martha GILLETT (SP) Witnesses:George Gillet, William Gillet
1851 census city?
Martha TAYLOR head widow, pauper wheelwright Esther (daughter) 7 yrs scholar. No (Bur)
Thomas? also no (Bapt) Esther?
Esther (M) Thomas GREEN 30th may 1868 aged 24
Looking for (Bur) Thomas TAYLOR (Bapt) Esther TAYLOR.
Many thanks Ivan green.
Request Added: Oct 2004
From: Caron Curtis Email:
caron.c.curtis (at) btinternet.com
I am researching Rebecca DENCH born 1807. I believe she had a brother Luke born
1803. The parents listed on a baptism index are Luke and Ann DENCH from Littleport. I have
no other information on them. I understand that Luke DENCH the father died 1835 aged 71
and Ann DENCH the mother died 1833 aged 66, so I cannot find them on the 1841 census. I
have found a burial entry for another Luke DENCH in 1802 Littleport, which may have been
an earlier son who died. Rebecca DENCH married a George GREEN in Leighton Buzzarrd in
1835, and lived in that area after that date, so I am looking for early information for
her. Any information would be greatfully received.
Request Added: July 2004
From: Kevin Scott Email:
kevin.j.scott (at) btopenworld.com
Does anyone have anything on the Turks Head in Station Road. We have
traced it back to a sale in 1784 when it was already a substantial Inn and tenement with
stables having been in the occupation of one Thomas ABBETT (carpenter of Littleport). He
married Anne CUTLACK 28 Nov 1756, buried her 7 Jan 1760 and married Elizabeth RAYNER 29
Apr the same year. We also have a long list of landlords from 1790 - 1970 full of local
Littleport names.
Request Added: July 2004
From: Terry Barcock Email:
terry.barcock (at) 153.co.uk
Looking for details of the family of Mrs Kate BEARCOCK of New Road,
Littleport who died about 1958. Thank you.
Request Added: July 2004
From: Dave Pettigrew Email:
dpettigrew (at) sasktel.net
Looking for some history on the SPARROW family.
Request Added: May 2004
From: Bill & Karen Iselin Email: iselin
(at) impulsedata.net
Looking for information of "Francis WALKER" (circa 1813-1872)
from Littleport, married Sarah (WOODBINE) 1820-1875 of Littleport. 1st child Mary
(b 1841, Littleport) Married John COX of Harston. 2nd child Robert WALKER b 1844,
married Mary Ann PALMER of Prickwillow. Any help would be appreciated. Bill
and Karen, Arizona, US
Request Added: May 2004
From: Theresa Marsden Email: marsdent
(at) ntlworld.com
I am tracing my brother-in -laws family tree and am stuck with George
HARRINGTON born 1862 in Littleport. I know he married Elizabeth HOWLETT b 1870 in Exning.
From the information I have they married in Sudbury in 1887. Children were Robert 1885,
Hannah 1889, John 1890, Arthur Frederick 1895, Mary Elizabeth 1897 and possibly
George 1891, Dorothy 1893.Any information on George or his wife would be welcome.
Request Added: May 2004
From: Leta Olsen Email: tex440 (at)
nts-online.net
Some time ago I requested info about James SIMPSON born in Littleport. I
continue to search for some of his family in England hoping to learn more about my great
great grandparents. Who can I contact to inquire about a will that was suppose to
have mentioned my great grandfather, James Simpson as well as his siblings. Thanks
for your past help and future help. Leta
Request Added: May 2004
From: Ken Chilvers Email: kenmave
(at) ntlworld.com
I have wedding certificate of William CHILVERS and Elizabeth KNIGHTS in
1848 in the parish of Littleport. Are these the same couple who were born in Norfolk,
married in Littleport, then went back to Norfolk.
Request Added: March 2004
From: Alan HARWOOD Email: aharwood
(at) prodigy.net
Looking for infomation on William HARWOOD who married Mary BUTCHER in
Littleport in 1798. He was born about 1773 per is burial records. He was the
"father" of the Littleport HARWOODs (to the best of my knowledge).Posted by Alan
HARWOOD, member of the Littleport Society and the Camb. Fam. Hist. Soc., from California
Request Added: March 2004
From: Julie Cousins Email:
Juliecousins37 (at) aol.com
FINCHAM, COUSINS, KING LAWS families Littleport 1900 onwards.
I am tracing our family trees could anybody
help me with any of the above names
Request Added: March 2004
From: Brian Sibley Email: sibley01 (at) hotmail.com
I am researching the Surname SIBLEY, and any information provided would be
great, Thanks.
Request Added: March 2004
From: Pat Davis Email: patfamily37 (at)
hotmail.com
I am tracing my family roots and have found that my ancestor Joseph LEE BARNES was born in
Littleport around 1822. The name 'Lee' seems to have had some significance to the
Barnes family, as most family members were given this as a middle name. I've no idea why.
Request Added: January 2004
From: Wilma Power Email: PWpblossom (at)
aol.com
I'm intreasted in LOFTS from Littleport also Little Downham Sarah Lofts
born Littleport 23/jan/1848 father Philip Lofts Mother Susan GILLETT can anybody help me.
Request Added: November 2003
From: Kim Fretwell Email: richardlindsey (at)
btinternet.com
Looking for information for family history research - WILDING / KENT / OSBORNE who
originate from Littleport. G.grandfather William Wilding and G.grandmother Alice Kent -
Alice shown on 1901 census living at Till House, Chain Farm, Littleport (age 3). GG
grandmother Alice Kent (nee Osborne) apparently lived until she was 105, died late 1960s.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Request Added: September 2003
From: Enrico Giacani Email: rick (at) enrico.co.uk
Hi I was just wondering if anyone has any info on a
Robert BELLl born ~ 1845 Littleport, Cambs. He was my great great granddad who moved from
there to Saltfleetby St Peter in Lincolnshire. He went on to have a son George Bell my
great granddad in 1872(Louth). His son Robert Bell (1898-2003) my granddad moved to Selby
as a farmer where the Bell family reside today.Any information or links to the Bell family
tree from Littleport would be greatly appreciated.
Request Added: June 2003
From: Dorene Stevenson Virginia Beach VA Email: spinnerbaits
(at) cox.net
Trying to find info on Henry and Sarah Hand CHAPMAN from Littleport. Would like
to know who his parents and children were. Both were born about 1798. Some of
the children were, Wilson Henry, Oliver Henry, George H., Daniel, Hudson Henry
Chapman. I am a decendant of George H and have been trying to find any info on
him. They appear in KS in mid 1850's. George had children William 1850, Henry
abt 1852, Daniel abt 1855 and Matilda abt 1858. His children may have been born in
Manchester. Oliver Henry's son may have been a professor at Cambridge
University.
Request Added: May 2003
From: Dana Bacon Majernik Email: majerdm
(at) att.net
I recently found ancestor records from the Bramford, Suffolk region for William BACON and
Elizabeth GILDERSLEEVE. The records stated in 1639 William was of late located in Wood
Fen. The internet pointed to Wood Fen being located in Littleport. Any information about
these two people, their children, or other relatives would be appreciated. Thank you
Request Added: May 2003
From: Jackie Mieras Grand Rapids, Michigan USA Email:
jackie (at) iserv.net
My greatfrandfather Samuel WATSON emigrated from Littleport with his brother Clifton
22-11-1850.. His parents were John and Julia white Watson. His siblings were
John, baptized 1819, Susannah baptized Feb 1803, and Mary baptized Dec 1828. I have
a copy of the Manorial Court Records which show that a John Watson was innkeeper of the
GLOBE. this John died ca 1790. There are also William, John, and Steven
Watsons. The Watsons were on the Fleet Jury. William was married to Sarah
Smith. A CHEESERIGHT daughter married a Watson. I found the family on the 1880
census in Littleport. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
Jackie Mieras
Request Added: Apr 2003
From: Chris Skeates Email: CSKEATES (at)
tycoelectronics.com
I am looking for any information on the PITCHER family from Littleport, William and Hannah
Pithcher are shown in the 1841 census in Littleport with their son William aged 9 months.
I am trying to find the marriage of William and Hannah. There is also a Robot Pitcher and
Pheoby his wife, these could be the parents of William who married Hannah. Any information
on the Pitcher family would be appreciated. Regards Chris.
Request Added: Feb 2003
From: Richard West Email:GBOB (at)
compuserve.com
I am looking for ROSANNA WEST her birth/ baptismal details, and her parents and their
birth and marrige details.I believe she was born at Littleport circa 1821 and then by 1841
had moved to Burley-in-Wharfedale West Yorkshire
Request Added: Dec 2002
From: Leta Olsen Email: tex440 (at)
nts-online.net
I am searching for the family of my great grandfather, James SIMPSON. His death
certificate says he was born 25th July 1827 in Littleport, Isle of Ely, England. He
came to America as a single man of about 17 around 1850. He died in Kansas, USA. He
had a sister Elizabeth and a brother Charles. Otherwise, I know nothing. Thanks, Leta.
Request Added: Nov 2002
From: Sylvia Wacker Email: sylviabell46
(at) bigpond.com
There seems to have been BELL's in Littleport for a very long time. I am looking for info'
on a Great Aunt called Angelina BELL. She was the daughter of Charles and Edith BELL(nee
CARMAN) and was born in 1875. I have found her on the 1881 census living in Ely at the age
of 6. I can find no other info about her anywhere.
Request Added: Oct 2002
From: Chris Email: chris (at) level50.fsnet.co.uk
Looking for any connections to my deceased father, Arthur Robert Ernest CHALLIS born
circa 1903. He had brothers also. His father was a policeman
Request Added: Oct 2002
From: Valerie Dixon Email: pollyhall49 (at)
hotmail.com
My great grandmother Sarah DUTTON, daughter of Richard and Emma DUTTON was born in
Littleport, Ely about 1850-1852. The family were from Wickhambrook, Suffolk and she
was the only child out of five born there. She and her brothers and sisters were all
baptized back in the family village of Wickhambrook. Does anyone have any connection
with the DUTTON family? I am trying to find out the connection with Littleport,
Ely. Thanks for any help.
Request Added: Sep 2002
From: Chris Email: chrisray39 (at) hotmail.com
My grandfather, Herbert RAY, was born in Brandon Bank in the parish of Littleport in
1886. His father was John WESLEY RAY and his mother's maiden name was RUTERFORD. I'm
looking for any information that might lead my serach for ancestors forward.
Request Added: July 2002
From: karen ritchie Email: kritchie (at)
suffolk4x4.freeserve.co.uk
I am trying to trace family roots, I know my grandmother Ann LEE came from the Littleport
area. Also Beatrice Lee an aunt, and an uncle Ernest Lee. Any information welcome.
Request Added: July 2002
From: Paul Luddington Email: PAULLUDDINGTON
(at) aol.com
I am looking for any information on the LUDDINGTON family, from and around Littleport. I
know that there were a lot of Luddingtons around in the 1800s, but all information from
any time would be greatfully received.
Also any information on an Audley House, in Littleport, possibly a family home, would be great.
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Steve Irons Email: sirons12 (at)
hotmail.com
"I am looking for any information regarding the IRONS surname. This is the earliest
part of the story as we know it. Any information before this time would be excellent. I am
aware of the Australian side being a part of that line (Turner directly) but am unaware of
the other two brothers that remained in England, or the family before that.
In the early 1800's Joseph and his wife Alice reared a family of 4 sons. They lived in
Littleport Cambridgeshire. Joseph was born about 1767 and died at Littleport in 1844.
Their sons Joseph, born about 1807, Turner born 1812, Henry born 1816 and John born 1819.
In the late 1840's two of the sons left Britain to settle in the colony of Sth Aust. John
& his wife Eliza arrived at Adelaide in 1848 aboard the "Harpley". The
following year Turner and Ann arrived aboard the "Indian" with their six
children."
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Janice Webb Email: janwebb (at)
talk21.com
I'm researching the STRAWSON family history. Do you have any ancestors or living relatives
from Lincolnshire? I live in Grantham, which is a few miles from the village of Stroxton
(pronounced Strawson), from which all Strawsons are supposed to have come!!
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Heather Etteridge Email: H.Etteridge
(at) btinternet.com
My family connections are mainly in Norfolk but I have wandered over to your list in the
hope of finding information about a Rebecca born ca 1797in Littleport, Ely (according to
the census). She married a John STEBBINGS from around the area of Aslacton, Norfolk. I am
wondering if anyone has this Rebecca in their tree. Does anyone please have access to the
Littleport parish records to see if the marriage between John STEBBINGS and Rebecca took
place there - their (first?) child Mary born ca 1821 was also born in Littleport. I think
by 1824 the family had moved from Littleport to Norfolk. In 1841 (according to the census
of that year) they were living in New Buckenham, Norfolk. Can anyone help please? Many
thanks
I have already put Heather in touch with the Littleport Society but can anyone else help?
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Jamie Lee Email: jamie.lee (at)
england.com
Whilst looking for my family tree it was mentioned that a member of my family was involved
in the riots. Curiosity brought me to your site and I not only found 'JOHN LEE' but the
complete events.
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Philip Haddock Email: phil (at)
philhadd.freeserve.co.uk
I have just discovered that my wife's g.g.g.Grandfather was ISAAC HARLEY, one of the
Littleport rioters who was hung.
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Dorothy Email: PE2342 (at) excite.com
My family originated from Littleport and would love to hear from any BENTONS or JAMES.
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Martin Strawson Email: straw (at)
tinyonline.co.uk
Please contact me with any information on the STRAWSON surname, i.e. where it comes from
etc...
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Maxine Phillips Email: maxinephillips
(at) talk21.com
Calling in from Cheshire. My husband's family came from the area around 1850 - surnames
include LAXTON and EARL.
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Sarah A. Harley - O'Hearn Email: sarah
(at) ecinet.net
We just recieved a part of a family tree from Mr. Bruce Frost (Littleport Society) and I
wanted to see some of the area where my family is from. It is beautiful land. Some day I
will be coming over to see this and go to the church where my family is put to rest.
Sarah A. HARLEY - O'HEARN Hartland Wisconsin U S A
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: David Butcher Email: taconic (at)
optushome.com.au
I was originally a Littleportian (born in Littleport, actually a nursing home in Ely) in
1948 - and christened in St George's) before migrating to Oz at the age of 4. My father
was the local plod in Littleport and our ancestral family have lived in your village for
at least 150 years. I am currently researching my family history and would appreciate any
assistance anyone could provide.Can anyone assist - I have some records back to around
1830 (the first census) but nothing prior to that. Family names are BUTCHER and PETTITT.
Many thanks David Butcher
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Susan (Washington) Marshall Email: Gibbysue
(at) aol.com
We are decended from Elizabeth WARD and John Thomas WASHINGTON who left Littleport for
Dunkirk, NY, around the turn of the century. Their son, Joseph, was my grandfather and
Kenneth, my father. We visited Littleport in March, 1999 and chatted with Mr. Cox? he told
us he thought there were still some Washington's and Ward's in the area. Does anyone know
any possible relatives? We also found that the Washington cottage on Mill Pit Furlong was
torn down in the 70's. We'd love to know where on the road it was located....does anyone
know? Could it have belonged to the old steps we saw in the grass?! We would appreciate
any information anyone might have!
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Ian McDougall - Austrailia Email: bigdaddy
(at) picknowl.com.au
Also looking for CUTLACK family decendents from Littleport area.
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Pat Burrows Email: pat.burrows (at)
ntlworld.com
My Father 's family came from Littleport, Horace PETTITT married Lottie Francis/BUTCHER
(my father is now 82 and is very vague about his family). He thinks there is some
connection with the HARLEY family from Littleport and also some links to the Littleport
Riots - can anyone help? Pat
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Tracey Brindle Email: thebrindles (at)
talk21.com
I'm related to the PETTITT and HARLEY families. I have recently moved to Littleport and I
am trying to trace Littleport ancestors. My great grandmother was Louisa Pettitt who lived
in Church Street (now Church Lane) in 1871...Does anyone know if the house
exists?...Louisa was the neice of Issac Harley (born in the early 1840s). Can anyone who's
interested in these too family names e-mailed me please. Any assistance with tracing my
family routes will be gratefully received. P.S. If you have difficulties e-mailing me,
please try adding .co.uk instead of .com
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Maxine Email: maxine.phillips (at)
talk21.com
Can anyone help with information on Butcher's Hill Farm, Littleport - relatives farmed
there in 1830's prior to leaving for Oz. Is the farm still standing or is there a book
somehwere that may have a photograph of it in?
Request Added: Before July 2002
From: Anne Singleton Email: sianvon (at)
hotmail.com
Hello, My name is Anne and I have discovered ancestors born in Littleport. The family name
was DEWEY and I am interested in any info. Also additional names of DANN and THULBOURNE. I
live in the southwest of Sydney, Australia
Request Added: Jan 2001
From: Kevin & Debbie Hall Email: timberline
(at) webhart.net
We live in the Ottawa Valley of Ontario, Canada, and are trying to gather family history
of my wifes' side. Her great grandparents, Alexander and Elizabeth WILLINGHAM (nee SYMPER)
had the Crown Inn in Sutton-in-the-Isle or the surrounding areas back in the late 1890s
before coming to Canada. We wondered if there were any of those names still in the area.
Alexander was also a cabinet-maker and coffin builder.
Request Added: Before Jan 2001
From: Garry Lee Email: grlee1 (at) msn.com
Great web site.Just researching my family found out they lived on ely road in the 1870s.
Glad to see the photos of the area. Family names are LEE, REED, CLARK and WARNER. I live
in the USA hope to visit soon.
Request Added: Before Jan 2001
From: Suzanne Email: Nanasmt (at)
aol.com
My friend Donna is researching 4th great grandparents. Frederick CLACK and Susan
HALL married December 22, 1841 in Littleport. Four children--Ann,1843, Rebecca 1846, Eliza
1849, Frederick 1852. All born in Littleport. Emigrated to Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S
about 1853. Last child Harlow born there 1854. Any information would be appreciated.
Thankyou.
Request Added: Before Jan 2001
From: Dorothy MacLellan in Ontario Canada Email: bigmac (at) reach.net
Researching the surname FARRANT in Littleport. My GreatGrandfather John Farrant was born
in Littleport in 1839. He was the son of John FARRANT and Elizabeth SADLER. John (senior)
was born in Ely 1799/1800 and was a blacksmith by trade. Elizabeth was born in Streatham
1798/1799. While in Littleport, they lived on Globe and Wellington Streets. They moved to
London between 1851 and 1861. Any information on either FARRANT or SADLER greatly
appreciated.
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