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Cmdr Frank Claret, O.B.E. – memorabilia in Rye
I am trying to track down several lots of memorabilia about Commander Frank Claret that were sold at auction in Rye in 2001 or 2002. The lots were described in publicity as: “The story of Commander Frank Claret told in photographs, ship reports, newspaper clippings, telegraphs, letters and ships papers reflecting the eventful life of a ... read more
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Our name is Rye!
My husband’s family are descended from Hubert de Rie, one of William the Conqueror’s men. Are there any other Ryes here? My husband’s most recent (20thC) family originated from Staple, Kent. However, there are Ryes as far afield as the US and fairly scattered around the UK. ... read more
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Samuel Gill of Rye
Such a Big Story Ref a clock making family. I have a Mahogany Long Case Clock. Signed S Gill Rye. It is a workshop clock dated March 7th 1810. However the works are by Robert Apps of Battle. Possibly Samuels Father = Daniel, had it made for his son. upon taking over the family business. ... read more
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Hill House Hospital
I had a sister, Janet Mary Sherwin, who passed away aged 16 on the 26th April 1960 at Hill House Hospital. It was thought she may have been buried at a nearby church but the only one I can find is Playden Church but I have no way of verifying this. Can anyone help? ... read more
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Sherwood Family
Hi. I am not sure if I posted this before, sometimes it is difficult to get things through from the USA.I am Stephen john sherwood son of the late Stephen Charles Sherwood wh was born in Rye. I have a few memories as a small child of visiting his brother Frank also known as Uncle ... read more
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Tiltman Family Tree
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
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Catt Family
Aloha! ISO my grandfather’s family. His parents Alfred Edwin Catt, mother Eliza Bourne. Alfred had a blacksmith shop on Lion St. They emigrated to Denver, Colorado USA late 1800’s. Thanks in advance! ... read more
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John Comport
I am looking for any information about John Comport – he was born in 1786 and lived in Northiam – he died in 1848. He appears to have been born in Kent. I wonder why he came to Northiam. He was a Unitarian I think. ... read more
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Donovans of Rye
From James Williams. I am related to Sarah Mahala Donovan who was born in Rye in 1852. I posted a request for any information on the DONOVANS about 4 years ago and monitored the Message Board fo several months with no results. However a week ago I checked the Message Board again and was surprised ... read more
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Alfred Tiltman
Alf Tiltman of Newhaven was my uncle who died 10 years ago. I have some large photos of his grandfather who I believe was also Alfred of Rye these I think are around 1900.If any body is interested let me know. Nick Winder ... read more
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Cmdr Frank Claret, O.B.E. - memorabilia in Rye
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