Have recently subscribed to this list in hopes of finding more about Richard UPTON of Ampthill (born abt 1794) On the Bedfordshire Surnames list, I found that Hugh Pitfield has an interest in UPTONs of Flitwick, which I believe is only a stones throw from Ampthill. However, my e-mail to Hugh was returned with fatal error. If anyone has an up-to-date address for him, or indeed, if you are subscribed to this list Hugh, I would be very grateful to be able to get in touch. Also, if anyone has info on UPTONs in the area, I would be glad to swap info. many thanks, Jan White (Glastonbury, Somerset)

Jan, My ancestors came from the same area, but the only Upton I have is the 1838 marriage of Sarah Upton to William Adams. And that's not much help, as it looks to be a second marriage for Sarah, so I'm not sure if Upton was here maiden name. I checked IGI, and while there were three Richard Upton born around the time, none was born exactly in 1794. There was also an earlier marriage in 1786 of a Richard and Sarah, but using a parent search I could find no children. I'd suggest you post some specific detail of what you know and see what the good people on the list can help with. They're a pretty clever lot. Peter in Sydney.

Hello Peter, Many thanks for your response. I will, as you advised, post details of the family I am searching for... I am seeking further info on the UPTON family of Ampthill - Richard UPTON born about 1794 and his parents whom I believe were John and Julia. I know Richard had moved to Middlesex before 1836 when he married, but I know nothing of his siblings, or parents origins. I would be very grateful to hear from anyone who can help with this family. Many thanks, Jan (Glastonbury, Somerset) > Jan, > > My ancestors came from the same area, but the only Upton I have is the > 1838 marriage of Sarah Upton to William Adams. And that's not much help, as > it looks to be a second marriage for Sarah, so I'm not sure if Upton was > here maiden name. > > I checked IGI, and while there were three Richard Upton born around the > time, none was born exactly in 1794. There was also an earlier marriage in > 1786 of a Richard and Sarah, but using a parent search I could find no > children. > > I'd suggest you post some specific detail of what you know and see what > the good people on the list can help with. They're a pretty clever lot. > > Peter in Sydney. > > > > > The List Guidelines > > http://bedfordrootsweb.blogspot.com/ > > The Bedfordshire Surnames List > > http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~hughw/bedford.html > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

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