Debbie Kennett

Female

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

What surnames are you interested in researching?
Cruwys, Cruse, Cruise, Crewes, Crews, Screws and Scruse as part of my one-name study. I am also researching the following surnames: Berryman, Bodger, Boundy, Couch, Eastmond, Dillon, Faithfull, Gough, Kennett, Pigg, Ratty, Rudd, Smart, Tidbury, Tout, Trask, Rattey, Westcott, Wiggins, Woolfenden, Wolfenden.
What countries and other locations are you interested in researching?
England, Devon, Somerset, Berkshire, Hampshire, London, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Middlesex, Canada, America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
What is your level of genealogy knowledge?
Advanced Family History Researcher
If you are a genealogy expert, what are your specialties?
One-name studies, DNA testing, research in Devon and Berkshire. I am the author of "DNA and Social Networking: A Guide to Genealogy in the Twenty-First Century" which was published by the History Press in November 2011.

Comment Wall:

  • Doris Wheeler

    Thank you, Debbie! I will follow your advice. (Guess I didn't explore enough:-()

    Best,
    Doris

    Jul 11, 2009

  • John Owen

    Debbie
    I signed up yesterday but I'm not showing in the list of members. Any idea what hass happened.

    John Owen
    owenjones at tpg dot com dot au

    Jul 11, 2009

  • Deborah Ann (Dorscher) Anderson

    OOPs sorry about that. I thought I was checking but must of over looked. I am very much interested in the Couch line. My Couch married into the Jahner line. But my mistake, yes I will delete that Couch and enter into your couch if that is ok.

    Jul 11, 2009

  • Randy C

    It seems that my Westcott's are descended from Stukely who according to what I have seen online emigrated to America from Somersetshire, England in the 1600's.

    By the way I lived in Cambrigeshire from 1980 to 1982, I sure miss it, but I imagine it has changed a lot since then.

    Jul 11, 2009

  • olwyn sherwin

    Hi Debbie,
    notice you also have Smart Where from please Mine are from Poplar London
    Olwyn

    Jul 12, 2009

  • Julie Hill

    One of my main names is SMART. my closest relatives are in Liverpool but they where originally from Angus, Scotland. I have them back till c1580 and Gilbert Smart. Are yours from North or South?

    Jul 12, 2009

  • John Owen

    Debbie
    I'm showing up on the page now. Thanks
    John Owen

    Jul 13, 2009

  • Tony Vigars

    Debbie,

    Thanks for your invite - have joined - Tony

    Jul 13, 2009

  • Jim Crews

    Hi Debbie,

    Doing well? No swine flu, I trust!

    My comrad Vic the Vicar is hanging out at Cambridge this week....hope he does not bring back the UK flu!!

    Would the idea be to "attract" Crewe surname cousins?? If so, a good idea! But, I don't know the process for setting up a site. I sent a note to a man involved in the Cheshire Historical Society---to ask for assistance in contacting some living Crewe persons---particularly males!

    I had two female Crewses from this site send me a friend invite, but no reply back from them?! One is in Canton, Georgia, just south of Blue Ridge---where I work with the hospice. The other---not sure where she lives. I thought that we might compare our family lines.

    Still looking for John's (1725) daddy! I wonder if my Crewe person came directly into the Charleston, SC, port? I am amazed at what has happened in two years--since I made my initial journey to Cruwys Morchard.

    I have friends in Shropshire now---a base for looking around the Cheshire area for Crewe cousins!!

    Jul 17, 2009

  • Barbara Lewis Mallyon

    Debbie,

    Thanks for all of your help.

    Best wishes
    Barbara Lewis Mallyon

    Jul 18, 2009

  • Vance Ormand Grey

    Hi Debbie, I am now set up in genealogywise. Incidentally, my Belcher and Taylor great grandparents on my mother's mother's side are from Berkshire (I know the Belchers are from Goosey). Does the Devon group include Berkshire? I'm sorry but I know little of England. Best wishes, Vance

    Jul 25, 2009

  • Lynn Anderson

    Hi Debbie,
    Devon is great but do you know of a Cornwall group?

    (My cardiologist says no more Devon cream... what a blow)

    Aug 21, 2009

  • Mark William Allison

    I am trying to find the link to my last name Allison, a decendant of Robson Cruse. His bible and some other items have been handed down to me. I have just discovered this site. Might you have anything on his childrens children?

    Aug 25, 2009

  • Mark William Allison

    i can send you a photo of the inside writing if you send me your e-mail addres unless there is another way to do it...

    Aug 26, 2009

  • Anthony Thomas Duke

    Hi Debbie,
    I am a new member...and am interested in my Irish roots...the families of Daly and Fitzgerald..and my English family name.. Duke.. (medieval spelling le Duc)...this looks like a great site you have here! all the best Anthony.

    Sep 16, 2009

  • Anthony Thomas Duke

    thank you very much Debbie...I'll check'em out.

    Sep 27, 2009

  • Rosemary Taylor

    Hi Debbie - Welcome to Pigg genealogy group. Have you Pigg DNA tests?

    Oct 6, 2009

  • Rosemary Taylor

    I can't test for Pigg DNA as it was my father's line, although I have living male cousins who could test. I am going to ask one to test, because so far I can't prove my Pigg line in America. I was hoping we could learn something about Pigg from those in England and world wide. I used to email a Pigg descendant in Australia.
    I have another line that came to Colonial America from Devon, and that family may have descendants there. I saw your interest in Devon DNA. I have not yet tested. Perhaps you could give me pointers, in choosing a group for MtDNA, and how far I really need to go back. I have a son to test in the Taylor group. Many of my lines appear to descend from English families.
    Thank you for making your comments.

    Oct 7, 2009

  • Rosemary Taylor

    Please view the comment directly below yours on My Page. There is information from a distant cousin on Brinson, who immigrated to America from Devon.

    Oct 7, 2009

  • john cruise

    thanks,yes im irish my family are from kilmainhamwood in co meath maybe decendants from the cruises from cruisetown which is in the same parish, i have been unable to trace my great- great grandparents as records didnt take place until 1867 i have a family tree which was given to me and has plenty of information on the cruises of ireland and my own family i would be happy to share if anyone is interested.john

    Nov 28, 2009

  • S. J. Cruse

    Hello
    when I signed up on the GW I listed on the Advanced Researcher. I think I was wrong. In 1990 I had a brain tumor removed follow by a stroke. Before that I could of signed up "Advanced" but I am still working my way back there! I am really enjoying the Genealogy Wise and all the groups it has to offer. I have been Deaf most of my life and joining anything with genealogy is still pretty much impossible with us. This has open many doors and I think you all. Thank you Debbie K. for your note for me. What is a gift?? suz

    Dec 18, 2009

  • S. J. Cruse

    Oh. Thank You for offer to help with Pennsylvania Cruse. All I really really know is that back to my GGGrandfather-who came to Ohio from PA-we are all from Miami County, Ohio. I have a bit of info on my GG's father and some iffy info on his father, all PA people. I also have some info on their wives' people. I would love to know whatever you can offer. Thanks! suz

    Dec 18, 2009

  • Randy Mallet

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
    Randy

    Jan 3, 2010

  • Shawn Borg

    Hello all , I am looking for a a person her name is Lily Coneybeare born in 1895 - died 1932, she was from Devonport Plymouth, Can anyone help me trace some relatives of her as she is mother of my grandfather but we have no information about her. Hope I find help here

    Mar 9, 2010

  • Shawn Borg

    Hello all , I am looking for a a person her name is Lily Coneybeare born in 1895 - died 1932, she was from Devonport Plymouth, Can anyone help me trace some relatives of her as she is mother of my grandfather but we have no information about her. Hope I find help hereDelete Comment

    Mar 9, 2010

  • john cruise

    hi debbie, i am sorry its taken so long to reply to your emails if you could send me on your home address i will forward on all my notes of the cruise family history and stories as its all on paper. ps sorry again

    Jun 13, 2010

  • Barbara Lewis Mallyon

    Hello Debbie,

     

    Betty Sims nee Tidbury, we are off this morning to her husband Bobs funeral, he was age 80 years, 6 years older than Betty.

     

    Hope all is well with you, long time no hear.

     

    Best wishes

    Barbara

    Feb 18, 2011

  • Colin Crews

    Dear Debbie,

    I'm sorry if this is not the best place for this but having seen the mails from Richie C. on January 23, 2010 at 2:17pm in Cruwys Genealogy (of which I'm not a member) regarding the Cruwys line I thought you'd both like to see the attached tree listing Cruwys and Pollard. I don't know its origin, it was sent to me my a researcher some years ago.

     

    With regards,

     

    Colin Crews

    York

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    Feb 20, 2011