Rye Genealogy

Family History of Woolley

I am trying to trace my ancestors – WOOLLEY – who resided in Rye at the beginning of the 18th century. JESSE WOOLLEY who was a “sailor” had a family of five in the 1830s called Elizabeth Ann, Susan, Jesse, William and Susanah (twins). Their mother was called Sarah Ann Roberts. They all resided in Pump Street … read more

17th February 2005

Judith Hughes
Family History of Turk / Dale

An ancestor of John Turk is buried just inside the door of St Michael’s Church Playden. John had 2 sons Thomas and William by Elisabeth Dale. Both boys were illigitimate but John left them his estate. Unfortunately William died before inheriting. It is believed that Thomas gambled his inheritance away and then ran a pub … read more

1st February 2005

Pamela Blake
Cedric Hodgson

Hi. My Grandfather was a local artist in Rye in early 1900’s and I am trying to trace any of his work. His name was Cedric Hodgson who sometimes signed ‘Baron of Rye’ and later changed the family name to Baron. Also, does anyone remember my father Peter (Hodgson or Baron) Can anyone help please? … read more

22nd January 2005

Lynda Tuckwell
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Family History

Greetings from New Zealand. I am researching my family tree, and I am seeking any family of Mrs Annie Norton, formerly Noone, nee Davenport who was living in St Leonards on Sea in 1928. Thank you. … read more

30th May 2004

Glenys Petry
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Hilder’s Cliff

Can anyone tell me: 1. the origin of the name ‘Hilder’s Cliff’ (nr the Landgate in Rye) and 2. whether ‘Hilder’ was ever used as a forename or a surname. Thank you … read more

10th May 2004

John Pelham
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Arthur Granville Bradley

I am interested in the author Arthur Granville Bradley, who lived in Rye in the early 1900s in a) Red Cottage and b) West Watch. Would anyone know if these houses still exist, and if so where they may be located? I would also be very grateful for any other information about him. Thanks and … read more

8th April 2004

Chris Syer
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Mr Sims

There is or was a Mr Sims that lived at the top of Dumbwoman’s Lane Udimore, but at one time he lived in Rye where he was care taker at the school that was in Ferry Road. Can anyone help? … read more

25th March 2004

Dennis Cutting
Family History of Tiltman

Is there anyone in Rye who is related to the Tiltman family that lived at 5 Traders Passage in 1901? William Tiltman was the head of the household and was my Great Grandfather – his son Thomas Tiltman aged 8 in 1901 was my Grandfather. Would be grateful to hear from anyone who might have … read more

2nd February 2004

Simon Tiltman
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Family History of Breeds

Linda Breeds: I hope you contacted my Mum at 26 Udimore Road I’m sure she would get one of the Breeds family to show you around. Sorry I can’t I have lived in Sydney, Australia since 1981. This message will arrive too late to help but I just read your message on the message board. … read more

8th December 2003

Julian Breeds
Family History of Pain

Researching family of George and Catherine Pain, both born in Rye circa 1878. Had 9 children. Also, son George who married Elizabeth (Pain) in Rye in 1825. Family were glaziers and plumbers and lived on Red Lion Street. All of the above buried in St Mary’s churchyard. Like to contact other researchers of this family. … read more

14th September 2003

Carolyn