Rye Genealogy

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
Rye Surname

My maiden name is Rye, and I live in Little Rock, Arkansas. Can anyone tell me where Rye, England got its name? Can you direct me to a Website that gives history of Rye? Rye is not a common family name in the United States. Thanks for your info you can provide! … read more

31st July 2003

Wanda Perry Rye
Family History of Venner

I’m searching for any information on Frank Venner I understand he has passed on. He lived at Rye for many years. … read more

27th May 2003

John Quaife
In Search of Lost Relative

I am trying to locate my sister and I only have her phone number with no reply which I have found out is for Rye. My sister’s maiden name is Brenda Standen she has a son who will be now about 20 she may have now got married but do not know any more than … read more

20th March 2003

Denise Benn
1861/91 Census

The 1891 census showed “Leaside” or “Seaside” as an address in the Broomhill area does anyone recognise this? Also in 1861 I have Rye-Horing by Sea does this mean anything to any local historians? Many thanks Syd Pawley … read more

9th February 2003

Sydney Pawley
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History of Broomhill

In the Census of 1861 my ancestors are shown under Broomhill and their place of birth is given as “Horing of Rye” does this mean anything to anybody? Thanks. … read more

25th September 2002

Sydney Pawley
Burnham / Wood Information

Can anyone give me information on George Burnham who I understand was a Mayor of Rye also his wife who was a member of the Wood family of Playden. Thank you. … read more

4th April 2002

Sydney Pawley
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Rothwell History

I’m looking to trace Roger Rothwell, born in 1911 in Eridge, Rye. He was a secondary school teacher. Subject: French. He is/was married to Daisy, and has two children, Timothy & Gillian. If anyone was taught by him or knows his children, or him, could you please contact me. My father in law was his … read more

17th September 2001

Natasha Cashman
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Hartshorne History

I visited Rye a few weeks ago and was interested to see an old house somewhere in the centre of the town called Hartshorne House. As I am researching my family name of Hartshorne, I would be interested to know anything you can tell me of it’s history. … read more

4th July 2001

Brenda Wilson
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