Genealogy

We are the London / Essex branch of the family. We have just spent a lovely week in Rye, retracing our family footsteps. I am great granddaughter of Cara Tiltman, daughter of Edward Tiltman – born 1858. Ive traced the family tree back to 1520. If anyone has any information or photographs relating to the ... read more

Hi, I’ve just found this site by accident trying to build a family tree. My father was James William Tiltman b.30.11.1905. His father was John William Tiltman who married Matilda Osborne. Am I part of your side of the family? ... read more

I am researching the history of the Smith family in Rye. William Smith (b. 1716) and his wife, Elleoner, had a son named Jeremiah Smith (b. 19 October 1734, d. 1760). He later moved to South Carolina where his son, also Jeremiah Smith (b.1755, d. 1827), was born. I am trying to find out who ... read more

I trace my family tree back through the Bayleys of Rye in the 19thC who were mariners. I have quite a bit of info on the family but seek more. Can anybody help? ... read more

I am tracing my family history. An ancestor of mine Robert Saunter was the church warden of St Marys Church around 1780’s. Died 1849. Wife Frances Frigger. ... read more

A few months ago, whilst searching my family tree, I came across a list of business in Rye in the 1800’s, some of my family were on this list. I cannot find the site it was on, has anyone got any ideas. I am researching Walkers / Hull / Dive. They lived Rope Walks, if ... read more

Hi Brain – I’m Larry Hatter, dad was Bruce, and grandad had the sweet shop down the Mint. Have a photo of your dad when he won the bike races at Rye. He and my great uncle Horace were good mates. Do you have an email I could have. I have done a family tree ... read more

I am a distant relative of Thomas Chatterton & Mary Ann Swaine. They got married in Rye, Sussex, England in about 1766. They are my GGGGGGrandfather & Mother. If anyone can tell me more about their life, please email me. ... read more

Iam researching the above family trees, does anyone have these families in their trees, any info would be helpful. thanks carol ... read more

I am trying to fill in the blanks on my family genealogy it startd with Thomas C & Mary Ann Swaine Ithink he was born 1748 in Leicestershire, Eng I do not know hsi parents names.Mary A Swaine was b1735 in Sessex From Eward Swaine &Mary Fairhall. I would be Gratful for any inof anyone ... read more