Rye in East Sussex Town Guide

Genealogy

Catt Ancestors

Aloha! My grandfather Lewis Catt, son of Alfred and Eliza Bourne, lived on Lion Street before emigrating to the US. I am looking for relatives and geneaological information. Mahalo (thanks) Colette Saorino Los Angeles, California, USA … read more

4th April 2012

Colette Saorino
Edward Tiltman and Emma Levitt

My Great Great Grandfather was Edward Tiltman, born 1858 in Rye, Sussex. He married Emma Levitt (born 1854 in Northiam) in Rye in 1877, and they had two daughters that I can find – Mary Ann Tiltman born 1880 Rye, and Elizabeth Caroline Tiltman born 1882 Rye. In 1891 both daughters were living at Children’s … read more

25th February 2012

Gill Hall
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F. “Peter” Kendall

I am looking for any info on a F. “Peter” Kendall who lived in Peasmarsh and was Hon Sec of the Rye Tennis Club in 1934. Any more info would be much appreciated. … read more

24th August 2011

Edward Kendall
Sonter Family

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

19th July 2011

Graham Sonter
Old Businesses

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

29th June 2011

Carol Fahey
For Brian Hatter

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

28th June 2011

Larry Hatter
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Genealogy of Chatterton & Swaine

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

23rd January 2011

Debra Cady
Family Tree: Walker / Brooman / Tooth / Tiltman

I am researching the above family trees, does anyone have these families in their trees, any info would be helpful. Thanks Carol … read more

30th November 2010

Carol Fahey
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Tiltman Family of London

My Tiltmans are all from London starting with Thomas b.about 1718 who married Mary Lowry in 1747 St Geo Mayfair. Does anyone else have a connection with the London mob? … read more

12th November 2010

Jackie Stringer
William Heatley 1891

I would like to contact Bill Heatley from Dallas Texas. I am Bill Heatley from Fl. … read more

25th October 2010

William Heatley