My gr gr grandfather was suposed to have been born at Uplands farm near Wootton Surrey.1836 or 7.His parents John and Amelia LaMott Anderson.He apprenticed as a baker in Dorking and had to return to the farm to help his father.Left for America around 1854-6.I've found him Dubuque Iowa on the 1860…
Hello all Need some advice/ help I have traced back the Tyrrell line until 1804/05. I have a found a Daniel Tyrrell born in either 1805 or 1804. Different researchers differ. However both have Daniel married to an Anne Wood but the list of childen does not match. Daniel was born in Mortlake. …
The indexes, 1894-1932, are now available online at http://tinyurl.com/y8bnl2aScroll down to the bottom of the page to download indexes in PDF format.The registers are held at Surrey History Centre, Woking.
The Exploring Surrey’s Past website now contains a section on Woking Borough’s First World War memorials, with photographs of the memorials and a database of the men listed on them. The database includes information on rank, regiment, age, date of death and other family details. Go to:…
I have come across several wills that were proved in Surrey the late 1700's. Two have my special interest as they provide ongoing funds to one of my ancestors.William Brasier died and his will was proved in 1777. He made his brother-in-law the executor and in his will he gave all his property to…
Banstead Parish RegistersThe early Banstead Parish Registers can be found in an online book entitled: The Registers of Banstead, in the county of Surrey. 1547-1789.This book is available in its entirety at…
Not a geneaology site but contains lots of interesting and useful information about people and places in Surrey:http://www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/
This site contains some really interesting information about the village's history, as well as 1841-1901 census returns and a list of surname interests:http://www.bucklandsurrey.net/village_history.php
I haven't posted here before but thought I would jump in and post my Surrey families. These people are my maternal grandfather's family.Benjamin Haynes, born Dec 1, 1776 in in Surrey and married Anna Marie Wood of Middlesex. They was my ggg grandparents. I have info that goes back further but don't…
Hello,I am trying to find a birth for Albert Charles EVANS about 1869 - his army papers state that he was born at Lambeth.Thanks,Linda