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12 August 2008

Stuart Winter

Bramling Oast, Amsbury Farm

My family and I have recently moved into one of the Oasts on Amsbury Farm.

We have tried to find the history behind our new home but really can’t find anything of any real substance. Can anyone help!?

We would really like to have some pictures at each stage of its long (and I am sure fascinating) history/life.

Thanks

23 July 2008

Wayne Turner

wayne-julie@paradise.net.nz

Turner family

Greetings from Christchurch NZ.

Just wondering if anyone over there can help me trace some family I have found from Hunton. Nicholas Turner (1746-1835), Bricklayer was married to Sarah and they had six children, William, Mary, Nicholas, Sarah, Rebecca and Thomas all born between 1772 and 1784.

I have descended from Nicholas (1775-1853) but wondered if there were any Turners still in Hunton or if anyone has traced the Turner family tree further. Thanks in advance for any information I can obtain.

Wayne

2 July 2008

Stephen Foster

a.foster4@sky.com

Foster family

I am doing my family history and found Rebecca Foster born in Hunton abt.1817 to 1825.

Her Marriage shows her father as Lawrence Foster Labourer if any one has any information on either I would be very grateful as I am stuck

31 March 2008
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31 March 2008
From:
valerie.crafter@dsl.pipex.com

French Soiree

Event: Dancing to live Music with French food

Artist: Drohne – Trio specializing in Hurdy Gurdy and Bagpipe music (www.drohne.co.uk )

Date: Saturday 7 June 2008

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Grove Green Community Hall, Penhurst Close, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5BT

Price: �12 adult and under 12 �6, including buffet

Contact: Valerie- 01622 813115, Edith- 01622 765497, Congo Action- 01622 750979

Website: www.congoaction.co.uk

Congo Action (www.congoaction.co.uk) is a small Maidstone Charity aimed at helping children in a small area of Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children and families in a small area in the Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Our most recent achievement is the funding of a new school building for 350 pupils in the village of Muganzo. All the money from this event will be used to support this school, its teachers and its children. The overall aim is to enable the school to be self sustaining.

10 February 2008

From:
Karen@pattendens.co.uk

�

Researching Pattenden Worldwide

Hello, After 25 years of researching the name Pattenden, I have just come across a marriage in Hunton in 1954 where the bride’s address was ‘Pattenden Forstal of this parish’: I can see Forstal Lane on your map but do you know anyone who has heard of ‘Pattenden Forstal’ in Hunton or any connection to Pattenden.

I am familiar with Great and Little Pattenden in Marden and Pattenden Manor, Goudhurst, even Pattenden Gardens, East Peckham but I have not come across the name in Hunton before.

Karen Tayler nee Pattenden

22 November 2007

From:
Jacqui Frances

�

The Barn, West Street

I have just moved into The Barn, West Street, which I believe used to be part of the Gudgeon Farmhouse and was originally constructed around 1910.

I wondered if anyone remembers how it used to look, or even better, has any pictures of it, before it was converted only 16 years ago.

22 November 2007

From:
Linda Knight

�

Autumn Cottage, Grove Lane

My husband and I recently moved into Autumn Cottage in Grove Lane. I was advised that before the property was divided up, it used to be an old coaking inn in perhaps the 1700's, then various shops over the years.

Does any one have any historical information they could provide me with, or even better, some old photographs, this would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

Linda

28 October 2007

From:
Steve Newman

�

The Gudgeon / Price of Wales Pub

Hi I am aware that the Gudgeon Farmhouse was once The Prince of Wales Public House. My grandparents Alfred and Gertrude Newman were once the publicans of the pub sometime around 1970 to 1975 and I remember staying there as a young child looking after there dog ‘whiskey’ I would be grateful of any information or photo’s that you may have access to.

Steve Newman

12 September 2007

From:
Tom Hunton,

Tom.Hunton@ca.usda.gov

�

"Huntons" in Hunton

Hello. My name is Tom Hunton, I live in Bakersfield CA, USA and was wanting to know if there are any 'Huntons' that live in Hunton.

My mom has done some research but has not gotten past the U.S. Anyway just wondering.

Tom Hunton

5 September 2007

From:
Cynthia Hunton Werner, chuntonw@earthlink.net

�

Hunton History

Where does the town Hunton get it's name? Who were the first settlers?

Thanks!

Cynthia Hunton Werner

Prospect, Kentucky, USA

2 September 2007

From:
Sue & Ian Pinks, IPPinks@aol.com

�

Barn Hill House

Hello,

We are Sue and Ian Pinks and are busy building the new house in Barn Hill. We just wanted to let you know that the oak frame of the house is being delivered (after a few hiccups) tomorrow, Monday 3rd September, and the construction of the wood frame will be taking place over the next 2 weeks. We are told by others that this is quite an exciting process to watch and would just like to say to anyone who is interested, please do take a look - but be aware of all the safety issues that are in place on site and that we cannot take any responsibility for your personal safety.

We are hoping to be able to move into the house in January/February - almost 2 years after we first saw the house. A long haul along the way, but we think it is worth the wait.

We have lived in St. Mary's Platt, near Borough Green, for 23 years and been very involved in our village and will be sad to leave, but we are looking forward to our move to Hunton and getting involved with the village activities in Hunton.

We look forward to meeting you before too long.

Sue & Ian.

16 March 2007
From:
greydolman@madasafish.com

�

We moved into Gudgeon Farmhouse (formerly the Prince of Wales pub) in West Street Hunton 2 yrs ago and are gently renovating it.

We would be fascinated to know some of it's history as we know almost nothing! There are 2 dates on the main part of the house - 1857 and 1875 with the initials "WG" - the rear part of the house would appear 16th/17th century but we have no idea whether it was the original farmhouse or perhaps just outbuildings.

If anybody could point us in the right direction we would be very grateful!

Thank you

Lisa Dolman

23 October 2006
From:
trevorgilbert123@btinternet.com

�

I'm currently tracing my family tree and need a little "local" help. According to the 1881 census my ancestor was the Innkeeper at the Bull Inn in Hunton. The Inn was close to Clapper House. Can anyone enlighten me to whether the building which was the Bull Inn still stands? I intend to visit Hunton soon but would be grateful for any advanced knowledge. Thanking you in anticipation

�

Trevor Gilbert

20 September 2006
From:
JEMCAREESSEX@aol.com

I am descended from the DUDDY family from HUNTON. I have been researching my family history for over 20 years. I have visited your beautiful village on two occasions to look at the church and the churchyard. My ancestor left the village in the mid 1800's�to live in Clerkenwell London and we then remained in that area.

�

I am about to start on a sociology dissertation and would like to use some of my research by comparing the two settings rural Hunton and urban London both in the 19th century and the 21st, using the DUDDY family history as the base. Although I have on numerous occasions visited the Maidstone Record Office and will do again, I am looking for a local historian who I could contact, to discuss the history in general terms. Possibly any descendants of the family still living in the area and anyone who was born in the village and still lives there to discuss the village as it is now, local farming, education, etc. In fact anyone who knows the area then and now.

�

I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

�

Elaine Green

20 September 2006
From:
Tricia Davies

I am researching my family history and find many of my family were born and lived in Hunton.
The name is Middleton and the people I have found are William Middleton, born around 1805 in Hunton, his wife Mary, and their children Bridget, who subsequently married an Edward Cheesman, and George, my Great Grandfather, born in 1853 and married to Elizabeth Mary Aldridge in 1876.�� Any further information would be very welcome.��
Thank you

10 July 2006
From:
S.Pearce@forge-environmental.co.uk

Hi, We bought a Black Labrador from someone in the village but have lost her details and we would like to send her an update.
She lived on the main street (I think) and had a Golden Labrador and Black labrador.
The litter they had had the KC name of Hunton our dog was Hunton Saphire.
If anyone knows who this person is could they pass on our e-mail address?
Many thanks

Sarah

29 May 2006
From:
theresawinter@blueyonder.co.uk

I am doing my family history and found that most of my ancestors came from Hunton. Is there anybody that might be able to tell me were I could find any information on the Winter family

Thank you

25 April 2006
From:
Sue Weller

Gardener's please note: A Charity Plant Sale takes place at The White House, Heath Road, West Farleigh THIS WEEKEND - Sunday 30 April and Monday 1 May in aid of The Old Folks Four Charity darts team working for Age Concern.

There will be load of plants (bedding, perennial and veggies) and gardening equipment. All at great prices. Fill your boots!!

Any donations of plants and or gardening items welcomed.

Telephone Sue on 01622 820083 for more info. Look forward to seeing you there!

14 February 2006
From:
David Wilkins
Pitstone
Buckinghamshire.

I wonder if there are still any HEMSLEY family members in the Hunton area?
My ancestor was Elizabeth HEMSLEY, born here around 1832. She married Henry DYER (probably) in North london (maybe)- by 1861 she was described as his wife, but I've not yet found any record of a marriage. They went on to have several children - Henry died in 1898 and she returned to Langley Kent (1901 Census) and died in Hollingbourne in 1908.
Any information/Family History contacts most welcome.

28 June
From: the Webmaster
webmaster@hunton.org.uk

A new resident moved into Hunton today. His name is Toby & you can see pictures of him here... Toby's page

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12 August 2008 Stuart Winter bramlingoast@gmail.com	Bramling Oast, Amsbury Farm My family and I have recently moved into one of the Oasts on Amsbury Farm. We have tried to find the history behind our new home but really can’t find anything of any real substance. Can anyone help!? We would really like to have some pictures at each stage of its long (and I am sure fascinating) history/life. Thanks
23 July 2008 Wayne Turner wayne-julie@paradise.net.nz	Turner family Greetings from Christchurch NZ. Just wondering if anyone over there can help me trace some family I have found from Hunton. Nicholas Turner (1746-1835), Bricklayer was married to Sarah and they had six children, William, Mary, Nicholas, Sarah, Rebecca and Thomas all born between 1772 and 1784. I have descended from Nicholas (1775-1853) but wondered if there were any Turners still in Hunton or if anyone has traced the Turner family tree further. Thanks in advance for any information I can obtain. Wayne
2 July 2008 Stephen Foster a.foster4@sky.com	Foster family I am doing my family history and found Rebecca Foster born in Hunton abt.1817 to 1825. Her Marriage shows her father as Lawrence Foster Labourer if any one has any information on either I would be very grateful as I am stuck
31 March 2008 www.kentkeylink.co.uk	Kent Key Link Kent KeyLink Ltd, a partnership with Kent Police, provides a vital service to help keep both businesses and homes throughout the County of Kent safe. We maintain a database so that, in the unfortunate event that your premises are found to be insecure or damaged, quick action can be taken to effect repairs and make them secure again in no time at all. For your convenience we offer the option of either paying online via credit or debit card, or raising an invoice for offline payment. Kent KeyLink is a 24 hour all-year-round service which ensures that help is at hand when you most need it. Registration costs just �25.00 plus VAT for Businesses and �20.00 incl of VAT for residential per annum. In return you will receive an efficient and effective service. As soon as the emergency services are notified of an incident at your premises, the Police call centre will call your nearest key holder and your preferred service provider or tradespeople to make the necessary repairs. This is a new concept in which Kent is leading the way, and any profits will be used to fund crime prevention initiatives in communities throughout Kent.
31 March 2008 From: valerie.crafter@dsl.pipex.com	French Soiree Event: Dancing to live Music with French food Artist: Drohne – Trio specializing in Hurdy Gurdy and Bagpipe music (www.drohne.co.uk ) Date: Saturday 7 June 2008 Time: 7.30pm Venue: Grove Green Community Hall, Penhurst Close, Weavering, Maidstone ME14 5BT Price: �12 adult and under 12 �6, including buffet Contact: Valerie- 01622 813115, Edith- 01622 765497, Congo Action- 01622 750979 Website: www.congoaction.co.uk Congo Action (www.congoaction.co.uk) is a small Maidstone Charity aimed at helping children in a small area of Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is dedicated to improving the wellbeing of children and families in a small area in the Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Our most recent achievement is the funding of a new school building for 350 pupils in the village of Muganzo. All the money from this event will be used to support this school, its teachers and its children. The overall aim is to enable the school to be self sustaining.
10 February 2008 From: Karen@pattendens.co.uk	� Researching Pattenden Worldwide Hello, After 25 years of researching the name Pattenden, I have just come across a marriage in Hunton in 1954 where the bride’s address was ‘Pattenden Forstal of this parish’: I can see Forstal Lane on your map but do you know anyone who has heard of ‘Pattenden Forstal’ in Hunton or any connection to Pattenden. I am familiar with Great and Little Pattenden in Marden and Pattenden Manor, Goudhurst, even Pattenden Gardens, East Peckham but I have not come across the name in Hunton before. Karen Tayler nee Pattenden
22 November 2007 From: Jacqui Frances	� The Barn, West Street I have just moved into The Barn, West Street, which I believe used to be part of the Gudgeon Farmhouse and was originally constructed around 1910. I wondered if anyone remembers how it used to look, or even better, has any pictures of it, before it was converted only 16 years ago.
22 November 2007 From: Linda Knight	� Autumn Cottage, Grove Lane My husband and I recently moved into Autumn Cottage in Grove Lane. I was advised that before the property was divided up, it used to be an old coaking inn in perhaps the 1700's, then various shops over the years. Does any one have any historical information they could provide me with, or even better, some old photographs, this would be very much appreciated. Thanks Linda
28 October 2007 From: Steve Newman	� The Gudgeon / Price of Wales Pub Hi I am aware that the Gudgeon Farmhouse was once The Prince of Wales Public House. My grandparents Alfred and Gertrude Newman were once the publicans of the pub sometime around 1970 to 1975 and I remember staying there as a young child looking after there dog ‘whiskey’ I would be grateful of any information or photo’s that you may have access to. Steve Newman
12 September 2007 From: Tom Hunton, Tom.Hunton@ca.usda.gov	� "Huntons" in Hunton Hello. My name is Tom Hunton, I live in Bakersfield CA, USA and was wanting to know if there are any 'Huntons' that live in Hunton. My mom has done some research but has not gotten past the U.S. Anyway just wondering. Tom Hunton
5 September 2007 From: Cynthia Hunton Werner, chuntonw@earthlink.net	� Hunton History Where does the town Hunton get it's name? Who were the first settlers? Thanks! Cynthia Hunton Werner Prospect, Kentucky, USA
2 September 2007 From: Sue & Ian Pinks, IPPinks@aol.com	� Barn Hill House Hello, We are Sue and Ian Pinks and are busy building the new house in Barn Hill. We just wanted to let you know that the oak frame of the house is being delivered (after a few hiccups) tomorrow, Monday 3rd September, and the construction of the wood frame will be taking place over the next 2 weeks. We are told by others that this is quite an exciting process to watch and would just like to say to anyone who is interested, please do take a look - but be aware of all the safety issues that are in place on site and that we cannot take any responsibility for your personal safety. We are hoping to be able to move into the house in January/February - almost 2 years after we first saw the house. A long haul along the way, but we think it is worth the wait. We have lived in St. Mary's Platt, near Borough Green, for 23 years and been very involved in our village and will be sad to leave, but we are looking forward to our move to Hunton and getting involved with the village activities in Hunton. We look forward to meeting you before too long. Sue & Ian.
16 March 2007 From: greydolman@madasafish.com	� We moved into Gudgeon Farmhouse (formerly the Prince of Wales pub) in West Street Hunton 2 yrs ago and are gently renovating it. We would be fascinated to know some of it's history as we know almost nothing! There are 2 dates on the main part of the house - 1857 and 1875 with the initials "WG" - the rear part of the house would appear 16th/17th century but we have no idea whether it was the original farmhouse or perhaps just outbuildings. If anybody could point us in the right direction we would be very grateful! Thank you Lisa Dolman
23 October 2006 From: trevorgilbert123@btinternet.com	� I'm currently tracing my family tree and need a little "local" help. According to the 1881 census my ancestor was the Innkeeper at the Bull Inn in Hunton. The Inn was close to Clapper House. Can anyone enlighten me to whether the building which was the Bull Inn still stands? I intend to visit Hunton soon but would be grateful for any advanced knowledge. Thanking you in anticipation � Trevor Gilbert
20 September 2006 From: JEMCAREESSEX@aol.com	I am descended from the DUDDY family from HUNTON. I have been researching my family history for over 20 years. I have visited your beautiful village on two occasions to look at the church and the churchyard. My ancestor left the village in the mid 1800's�to live in Clerkenwell London and we then remained in that area. � I am about to start on a sociology dissertation and would like to use some of my research by comparing the two settings rural Hunton and urban London both in the 19th century and the 21st, using the DUDDY family history as the base. Although I have on numerous occasions visited the Maidstone Record Office and will do again, I am looking for a local historian who I could contact, to discuss the history in general terms. Possibly any descendants of the family still living in the area and anyone who was born in the village and still lives there to discuss the village as it is now, local farming, education, etc. In fact anyone who knows the area then and now. � I would appreciate any help. Thanks. � Elaine Green
20 September 2006 From: Tricia Davies	I am researching my family history and find many of my family were born and lived in Hunton. The name is Middleton and the people I have found are William Middleton, born around 1805 in Hunton, his wife Mary, and their children Bridget, who subsequently married an Edward Cheesman, and George, my Great Grandfather, born in 1853 and married to Elizabeth Mary Aldridge in 1876.�� Any further information would be very welcome.�� Thank you
10 July 2006 From: S.Pearce@forge-environmental.co.uk	Hi, We bought a Black Labrador from someone in the village but have lost her details and we would like to send her an update. She lived on the main street (I think) and had a Golden Labrador and Black labrador. The litter they had had the KC name of Hunton our dog was Hunton Saphire. If anyone knows who this person is could they pass on our e-mail address? Many thanks Sarah
29 May 2006 From: theresawinter@blueyonder.co.uk	Hi I am doing my family history and found that most of my ancestors came from Hunton. Is there anybody that might be able to tell me were I could find any information on the Winter family Thank you
25 April 2006 From: Sue Weller	Gardener's please note: A Charity Plant Sale takes place at The White House, Heath Road, West Farleigh THIS WEEKEND - Sunday 30 April and Monday 1 May in aid of The Old Folks Four Charity darts team working for Age Concern. There will be load of plants (bedding, perennial and veggies) and gardening equipment. All at great prices. Fill your boots!! Any donations of plants and or gardening items welcomed. Telephone Sue on 01622 820083 for more info. Look forward to seeing you there!
14 February 2006 From: David Wilkins Pitstone Buckinghamshire.	I wonder if there are still any HEMSLEY family members in the Hunton area? My ancestor was Elizabeth HEMSLEY, born here around 1832. She married Henry DYER (probably) in North london (maybe)- by 1861 she was described as his wife, but I've not yet found any record of a marriage. They went on to have several children - Henry died in 1898 and she returned to Langley Kent (1901 Census) and died in Hollingbourne in 1908. Any information/Family History contacts most welcome.
28 June From: the Webmaster webmaster@hunton.org.uk	A new resident moved into Hunton today. His name is Toby & you can see pictures of him here... Toby's page