MICHEL; DEU; 1800-1950 I am researching all the names in the list below. They are all linked mainly by family documents I have in my own possession dating back to about the 1870s. But it is not always clear what some of the relationships are. Clearly, some of the names are very common in their own countries, so what I am looking for are some positive means of identifying the links between them. If anyone can help, I shall be most grateful. As far as I can tell, there are three separate and independent links between England and Germany. BACKES Saarbrucken, Germany BARKER Kent/North London/Sussex, England BARTOSZEK France/Germany BEHR Germany BOOTH Kent, England BRAHAM South-West London, England CAPEL Aylesbury, England DACEY Surrey, England DAHM Germany DAVIES England DROST Ostfriesland, Germany EGGER Westfalen, Germany FREHSDORF/FRESSDORF Hohenlimburg/Letmathe, Germany FRITH England GEISSLER England/Germany GOULD North-West London, England GREEN England GROLL Germany HALL Hackney/Islington, England KNYCHALLER Germany KURITZER Germany LALONDE England/Canada LUTH Germany MARMATZKE Germany MICHEL Germany MOORE England NICHOLLS Canterbury, England OETTERSHAGEN Hohenlimburg/Rheinland, Germany PAYNE Harrow, England/Australia PIEPER Germany REITH Germany RISBY Surrey, England RODEMACHER Germany SCHRADER Germany SCHUMACHER Germany SPAIN London, England STEIGER Germany SULBERG Hohenlimburg, Germany TIGGES Germany WOOD England Thank you, Eddie Hall "Eddie Hall" <eddie@halls66.freeserve.co.uk>

MARMATZKE; DEU; 1800-1950 I am researching all the names in the list below. They are all linked mainly by family documents I have in my own possession dating back to about the 1870s. But it is not always clear what some of the relationships are. Clearly, some of the names are very common in their own countries, so what I am looking for are some positive means of identifying the links between them. If anyone can help, I shall be most grateful. As far as I can tell, there are three separate and independent links between England and Germany. BACKES Saarbrucken, Germany BARKER Kent/North London/Sussex, England BARTOSZEK France/Germany BEHR Germany BOOTH Kent, England BRAHAM South-West London, England CAPEL Aylesbury, England DACEY Surrey, England DAHM Germany DAVIES England DROST Ostfriesland, Germany EGGER Westfalen, Germany FREHSDORF/FRESSDORF Hohenlimburg/Letmathe, Germany FRITH England GEISSLER England/Germany GOULD North-West London, England GREEN England GROLL Germany HALL Hackney/Islington, England KNYCHALLER Germany KURITZER Germany LALONDE England/Canada LUTH Germany MARMATZKE Germany MICHEL Germany MOORE England NICHOLLS Canterbury, England OETTERSHAGEN Hohenlimburg/Rheinland, Germany PAYNE Harrow, England/Australia PIEPER Germany REITH Germany RISBY Surrey, England RODEMACHER Germany SCHRADER Germany SCHUMACHER Germany SPAIN London, England STEIGER Germany SULBERG Hohenlimburg, Germany TIGGES Germany WOOD England Thank you, Eddie Hall "Eddie Hall" <eddie@halls66.freeserve.co.uk>

MITCHENER, Thomas; KEN,ENG; 1800-1900 Looking for information about this man and his family. TIA Tom Tom Mitchener <mitch@golden.net>

CASTALNOVO John Stanley Thomas; London,UK/Norfolk,UK/anywhere,UK; 1939-1999 Hello Webland If anyone out there should come across the surname CASTALNOVO, in particular John Stanley Thomas and/or his wife Hilda May. He was a gunner in the Royal Artillery No. 1770184 in WW2. His profession is listed as Hairdresser. His last known address: - The Dutch House, St. Austins Grove, Sheringham, Norfolk. It would be much appreciated if you would contact me at: - Michael42@tesco.net Kind regards "Michael Hart" <Michael43@tesco.net>

LECORE / LECOUR; Spitalfields LND,ENG; 1750-1850 I have traced my family back to Spitalfields in the 1790s, but am having difficulty getting further back from Jacob Lecour (born??) married 1791 in Spitalfields Christ Church. There is one entry for the Lecore family in the 1851 Census, but I am sure there were other families in East London at the time of the census. If you have any information or ideas for research, do let me know (guy.lecore@wanadoo.fr) "Lecore" <Catherine.Lecore@wanadoo.fr>

WIGMORE John; London, ENG; 1690-1740 2000, Febr 27 Hello Great Britain, We, Ria and Paul Stuifzand Wigmore from Katwijk Holland, are looking for a connection to ancestors of my wife in Great Britain. In 1739 Aug 12, arrives in Rotterdam, John Wigmore, 42 Years ,born from London, and his wife Ann Devis, 46 years, born from Weschester (we suppose Winchester) with a child William 41/2 years. From notarial papers we know John is a boatswain in 1758 on the sloop "The John and Mary" with the captain Thomas Wigmore. The same Thomas is captain of the sloop "Friends Goodwill" in 1747. Presumably the both are relatives. We would like to contact anyone knowing something of these Wigmores or anyone who could suggest how to do further research because making a start is difficult for us from Holland. Ria and Paul Stuifzand P.Stuifzand@inter.nl.net

WIGMORE John; London, ENG; 1690-1740 2000, Febr 28 Hello Great Britain, We, Ria and Paul Stuifzand -Wigmore from Katwijk Holland, are looking for a connection to ancestors of my wife in Great Britain. In 1739 Aug 12, arrives in Rotterdam, John Wigmore, 42 Years ,born from London, and his wife Ann Devis, 46 years, born from Weschester (we suppose Winchester) with a child William 41/2 years. From notarial papers we know John is a boatswain in 1758 on the sloop "The John and Mary" with the captain Thomas Wigmore. The same Thomas is captain of the sloop "Friends Goodwill" in 1747. Presumably the both are relatives. We would like to contact anyone knowing something of these Wigmores or anyone who could suggest how to do further research because making a start is difficult for us from Holland. Ria and Paul Stuifzand P.Stuifzand@inter.nl.net

HEGAN / HAGAN / GRAY; Belfast, IRL/USA; 1810- I have traced back to my g.g.grandfather Robert Hegan who died 14.11.1881 at Little Brunswick Street, Belfast, a winding master (previously clerk). Can anybody help me to trace further back, and/or obtain further details of their children, brothers, sisters etc? Robert was born about 1817, place unknown. He married Mary Jane Gray who was born about 1828, place unknown, and died 26.11.1891 at 10 Little Brunswick Street, Belfast. She must have been quite young when she married, place again unknown. Children so far identified are as follows: Mary Hegan, b. c. 1846 place unknown. m. Charles Morgan 27.11.1863 at St Anne's, Belfast. 5 children (2 of whom died in infancy), all traced. She d. 1.8.1874 Little Victoria Street Belfast. Margaret Hegan (Maggie), b. c. 1852 place unknown, spinster d. Claremont St Belfast 1.7.1908 Thomas Hegan, Carpenter b. c. 1857 place unknown, m. 1. Sarah Cunningham 2. Rachel Strain. 7 girls, all identified, and twin boys died pre-5 NOT identified. Thomas d. 22.6.1920 at Cromwell Road, Belfast. James Hegan, b. c. 1860? place unknown. Last known to be at 22 Zetland St. Belfast 15.11.1881. May have gone to USA (see below). Emma Hegan, identified from vague memory of very young niece. Maybe wrong generation, or family. William Hegan, Bookbinder, b. c. 1862 place unknown, bachelor, d. 12.11.1934 at Claremont St. Belfast. (Previous addresses known.) Robert Hegan, Tobacconist, b. c. 1863 place unknown, bachelor, d. 17.1.1925 Claremont St, Belfast Eliza Jane Hegan, "Lady of private means", b. 21.5.1864 Harmony Place, Belfast, spinster, d. 20.2.1837 Claremont St, Belfast. At least one other! A male Hegan went to the USA after 1895. This may have been James. Whoever he was he had 3 daughters, born in Belfast about 1885-95 named Maud, Isabel and Ruby. Maud probably stayed in Belfast, and may have died in Rogan Street? Isabel and Ruby possibly married in the US, spouses unknown. Isabel may have had 2 boys, one called Horace who may have fought in 1st War (or more likely 2nd?). Ruby may have had 2 girls. No further detail known. Mary Jane Gray was illiterate, but clearly a matriarchal figure, registering several family births and deaths, signing with an X as HAGAN to add confusion to my quest! Her husband Robert was sure about his name, as was eldest daughter Mary when she married (but the register entry is clearly written "Hagan" despite her signing Hegan), and all the other children. Of the identified children only Thomas had a large family, and as all his surviving children were girls the name died with him. No living Hegans have yet been identified. Thomas's descendents are now spread from Miami to Amsterdam, via Panama, Sumatra and the Virgin Islands. I am really interested in the pre-1880 period, but other descendents would be most grateful to hear more of any other branches that have become detached over the years. PLEASE can anybody provide any specific information, or clues? Chris Morgan "Christopher Morgan" <ChrisMorgan@evnet.co.uk>

MAHER Michael J.; MA,USA; c. 1880 Seeking any info on Michael Maher. Born 1851 to Phillip and Hannah (Connors)Maher. Immirgrated to USA pre-1880 from [I believe] Co. Tipperary. Married in1880 at age 29 in Marlborough Ma. to Ellen (Leary) Maher, originaly from Hopkington Ma. Her parents were Michael and Ellen (McCarty) Leary. They had at least 4 children, Phillip, Michael, John,and a female given name unknown later to become Sister Marie De La Salle Maher of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. "Tongmeter" <coastal@networktel.net>

THOMASON, Austin; Lancashire, ENG; 1940 Austin THOMASON was born on Back Brook Street, Chorlton-upn-Medlockin, Lancashire, England on 17 Dec 1840. He came to America in 1856 at the age of 15. His parents are Abraham born 1805 & Mary (PICKERING) THOMASON born in 1815. If this should fit into your family, We should compare notes.   Thank you.      Bob Hewitt     Hollidaysburg, Pa., USA ranhewitt@webtv.net

BARRY, J. Dean; Altoona, PA,USA; 1889-1947 J. Dean BARRY was born in 1889 in Altoona, Pa. He died 20 Jan 1947 in Altoona. He married Mabel THATCHER on 9 Dec 1910. They had a son, Richard Paul BARRY b 13 Apr 1918 d 5 Mar 1985. J. Dean's parents were William E. & Elizabeth BARRY. If you have info on this family, please respond.   Thank you. Bob Hewitt   Hollidaysburg, Pa,USA ranhewitt@webtv.net

AULTMAN, Daniel S.; Scottdale, PA,USA; c. 1850 Daniel S. AULTMAN was born in Scottdale Pa. about 1850. He was the son of Jacob & Rebecca (DOBLER) AULTMAN. Daniel married Alice __________. They had a son Roy Lewis AULTMAN, born 10 Feb 1886 & died 13 Jun 1929 in Altoona, Pa. Roy also had a brother Claire. If this should fit into your family tree, I would like to exchange notes. Thank you. Bob Hewitt     Hollidaysburg, Pa,USA ranhewitt@webtv.net

ALBERS, Wm.; Canton, OH,USA; c. 1900 William Albers married Hanna May HELLER. She was born 5 Jul 1896. They had two sons, Ed & Oscar and lived in Canton, Ohio. If you have any information on this family, I would like to exchange notes.   Thank you. Bob Hewitt   Hollidaysburg, Pa,USA ranhewitt@webtv.net

SPRATLING; USA; 1700-1999 Hello, > >I have been researching the Spratling families across the world for a year >now mainly focussing on England and Australia. I will now be focussing on >tying up loose ends in the UK and fully researching the USA. There is a large Spratling community and heritage in the USA. I have a >geneological database of over 5000 Spratlings and their relations. To give >you an example of my work so far I have three main trees in England going >back to the 1700s from the present day and all the Australian Spratlings >have been traced back to their english ancestors. I have many english >families emigrating to the USA too in the 1700s. > >Famous Spratlings have been William Phillip Spratling of Mexican Silver >fame, a John Spratling who was one of the first to invetigate the infamous >Jack The Ripper Case in London England, and a family of Spratlings >(although it was spelt Sprackling in the 1600s) who are buried in >Canterbury Cathedral in Kent England. Huw Spratling is a famous composer in >the UK. > >I am very interested in receiving any information regarding the >Spratling Family - of course all information will be kept confidential. Any >information you can send me on brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents and >ancestors - I would be very greatful to receive. If you can provide >dates and locations of events that would be brilliant. This information >will of course remain confidential. > >I, of course, would be very willing to supply any information from my >database to you if I can connect you to the Spratling Families I have >connected so far. So queries are welcome to. > >I do hope to hear from you soon. Please feel free to email me and I will >treat these in confidence. > >Best Regards > kelvens@aol.com (KelvenS)

FREDRICKSON, Celia; OR,USA; 1950- Išm trying to find a relative who emigrated to the US. His last name must have been Fredrickson, Fredrikson or Fredriksson. He died in typhoid fewer, probably around the turn of the century. Back in 1950 I visited a then old (around 60) lady (a daughter to the person I am looking for), Celia Fredrickson, in Salem, Oregon. She lived in 1875 Highway Avenue. In a letter to my brother in 1955 she wrote that she had two brothers and one sister, living in Portland, Oregon. The brothers names were George and Henry (Fredrickson). The sisters name were Myrtle. Kurt Fredriksson (e-mail: fredrikssonk@acm.org ) "Kurt Fredriksson" <kurt.fredriksson@ieee.org>

ESCHBORN; DEU; 1650-2000 Hallo, wer hat Informationen zur Familie Eschborn? Der Name ist selten. Ich vermute, dass alle heute noch existierenden Eschborn-Familien urspruenglich aus Oberursel. Von den in Oberursel, Niederwalluf, Oberwalluf, Raunheim, Heidesheim, Hochheim und Bamberg vorkommenden Eschborn-Familien weiss ich dass bestimmt. Norbert Michel Hello, who has information to the family Eschborn? The name is rare. I assume that all today still existing Eschborn families originally from Oberursel. >From the Eschborn families occurring in Oberursel, Niederwalluf, Oberwalluf, Raunheim, Heidesheim, Hochheim and Bamberg white I that determines. Norbert Michel "Norbert Michel" <michel-walluf@t-online.de>

YOXALL; CHS,ENG; 1650-1750 YOXALL; CHS,ENG;1650-1750 I am interested in making contact with anyone who is researching the YOXALLs of Cheshire. Particular interest is 1650 to 1750. I am also interested in contacting relatives of Sir Harry Waldo Yoxall and his daughter Lindsay , who will be in the USA. -- Peter Byford "Peter Byford" <pgb@bcs.org.uk>

PIPE; SFK,ENG; 1750-1850 I have traced the PIPE family back to Little Glenham in Suffolk. William,and his wife Sophia, ran a Tailor's business. They had 5 children. William was born circa 1788 i Glenham (1851 census). We believe we now have links taking our line back to the mid-1400s The family moved to East London so after 1850. Any information about William's birth or the Tailor's business would be helpful. I would also be interested in contacting anyone tracing the PIPE family, or who might be related to my PIPES in Forest Gate, East London (descended from Bob or Ray PIPE perhaps. -- Peter Byford "Peter Byford" <pgb@bcs.org.uk>

NOBBS; IOW,ENG; 1700-1900 NOBBS FAMILY IN ISLE OF WIGHT We are researching for my wife's ancestors who lived in the Isle of Wight. We have some information but would welcome contact with others reasearching that name. -- Peter Byford "Peter Byford" <pgb@bcs.org.uk>

SCOTCHER; ESS,ENG; 1650-1750 SCOTCHER; ESS,ENG;1650-1750 I am looking for the birth of JAMES SCOTCHER. He was married to Anne (we think) and had two children (at least) MARY and JOHN whowere born in HADSTOCK,ESSEX in 1711 and 1727 respectively. Any information about SCOTCHERs of ESSEX would be welcome. They lived at Hadstock, Stock and Havering-Atte-Bower as well as other places. -- Peter Byford "Peter Byford" <pgb@bcs.org.uk>