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Information on Kim and Peter Gillespie
I have traced my father who spent the last years of his life in Rye having returned to the area from Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon where he was a Tea Planter. His last address in Rye was 11, Landgate,in June 1961. The occupier of the premises there was a D.E. Valentine. While I am relieved … read more
17th March 2006

John Gillespie
Discussion
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
3
Genealogy
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
2
Genealogy
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
Genealogy
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
Genealogy
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
Genealogy
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
Genealogy
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
10
Genealogy
Looking for Steven Duffy
Seeking Steve Duffy Potter. Hello I am trying to make contact with Steve Duffy the potter. He used to live in Iden but I think has now moved to Appledore and hos phone numbers have changed. A contact would be gratefully received as I have purchased his work from him in the past and would … read more
3rd February 2006

Roger Smith
1
Discussion
Shop and Tea Room Search
I live in the Midlands so don’t get to visit Rye very often. I shall be paying a flying visit in a few days time and wondered if the shops and tea rooms are generally open on Sundays. I love Rye and wanted to show my parents around. Many thanks … read more
1st February 2006

Rachel Neville
Discussion