Rye Genealogy

Information on Alfred Monk

Jenn Mulligan: Hi Jenn, Just to let you know that I am researching the Monk family and I have some details regarding Alfred Monk who married Elizabeth Foster … read more

1st May 2006

Beryl Hooker
Family History of Foord

John Foord: Hi I am one of the NZ branch of the Foords, originating from Ninfield/Hailsham area in Sussex and departing for NZ in 1863. I have just started the searching process – Do you have any info from around that time that you would care to share with me? Kindest regards, Jason … read more

7th April 2006

Jason Foord
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Information on William Hunter

I am looking for any information on the following: William Hunter B Abt 1781 in Rye and died after 1851. Appears in 1841 census on Wishard in Rye as a 60yo carrier with wife Mary whom I believe to be Mary Humphrey d/o John Humphrey of New Romney, a brick layer. Mary Humphrey married Wm. … read more

22nd March 2006

William Hunter
Family History of Comport

Stella Stevens (nee Comport): Hello Stella I am one of the ‘Essex’ Comports (though I think my family are the only ‘Comports’ in the county!). We know about the concentration of Comports in Kent (including the Dickens connection), Sussex and Hampshire. What we are less clear about is whether there is a link. The research … read more

14th March 2006

Neil Comport
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Information on Ann Wilson

My great grandmother lived in Rye Harbour during the WW2 years. I do not know her date of birth, I do know she eventually ended up in Canada in the late 70’s. Her name was Ann Wilson and I am told she was well known around Rye Harbour. I’m trying to track down any information … read more

13th March 2006

Meghan King
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Information on Elizabeth Dale

My ancestor John Turk who died 1793 never married but had 2 sons by Elizabeth Dale who later married Robert Gurr. Does anyone know when Elizabeth died and where she is buried? … read more

3rd March 2006

Pamela Blake
Information on Thomas Ranger

My great great great grandad was THOMAS RANGER, who was a blacksmith in Rye in 1840, I would like to find some more information on his family, so if anyone can help it would be appreciated. Thanks … read more

27th February 2006

Norman Ranger
Information on John Addy

I am writing from NZ. Can anyone help! Have found a John Addy married in Rye in 1856. Is there anyone out there that knows of this family. … read more

26th February 2006

Anne Addy
Information on Charles Collins

I am trying to find info about my great grandfather, Thomas Charles Collins, who was born in Rye in 1841. He was a mariner and married Eliza Lewis in Pembrokeshire in 1863. They had a lot of children and lived in Briton Ferry, S.Wales. Any help would be greatly appreciated. … read more

22nd February 2006

Nicola Moran
Information on Thomas Gasson

I am trying to trace information regarding my ancestor Thomas Gasson who was born in 1780 in Rye. … read more

8th February 2006

Jacqueline Gasson
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