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attempt to trace cousins

tom.wigan — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 01:31:51 GMT

Hi, can anyone on this site help me, please? I am building my family tree and attempting to trace two cousins, both from Horsham, both may be 60 plus years. They are the daughters of my aunt Alice (now deceased) who was my mother Lilian's sister, maiden name Carey. I believe her husband's name was Stanley Madgewick. Her daughters were named Celia and Cathy. Both will be married now. I believe Celia married a member of the RAF. My name is Tom, I live in Wigan, Lancashire and the last time I saw the girls would be around 1955 when I was in the Army at Maresfield Camp and visited them one weekend. I am aware that my aunt died from cardiac arrest a few years ago. It would be nice to hear from them again. If anyone knows either of them could they pass on this message, please? I have a small photograph with them on it taken at our maternal grandmothers house in Neville Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan.

The History and Antiquities of Horsham

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:00:48 GMT

Howard Dudley's book of 1836 contains the names of many local people, and not just the notable names of the wealthy. It could well be of use to those exploring their ancestry. The book is available online following Hidden Horsham's publication of it.

The text is searchable but, in time, the names will be listed alphabetically on a feature page

More information here

Descendants of Samuel and Barbara White & Samuel and Barbara Mitchell

Scott Stedman — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:47:07 GMT

I am looking for Descendants of Samuel and Barbara (nee Mitchell) White. Barbara above was the daughter of Samuel Mitchell and Barbara Voice. Barbara was born in 1818 at Cuckfield, Sussex, as had all of the above. Looking for any White, Mitchell or Voice families in the Cuckfield area.

Descendents of John and Sarah Stedman

Scott Stedman — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:37:49 GMT

I am looking for Descendants of John and Sarah (nee Longhurst)Stedman whose children were baptised across Ewhurst, Worplesdon, Cranleigh and Abinger from 1810 - 1830. James, son of above lived for a time at Felday, Holmbury St Mary C.1881.

ancestors from southwater

earthangel — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 17:34:31 GMT

searching for any information regarding Frederick Adkin he had a son William Frederick who married Fanny Voice their son Alexander William was my grandfather, residence was Causeway Southwater Horsham. I have managed to trace Fanny Voice and her relatives but have drawn a blank with the Adkin side of the family. My grandfather never knew his family due to him being moved to Nottingham when he was a child after his father died in 1899, we had many interesting conversations as i was growing up, he was a good family man who had many hobbies, shoemaking, gardening and carpentry strangely these trades are in his ancestry but he never knew. I intend to visit southwater next year to tread in my ancestors path so any information no matter how trivial would be so gratefully received. Regards....

Horsham Photographers 1860-1910

DotNetWebs — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:35:25 GMT

This is a fascinating directory of Horsham photographers of a time when photography was in it's infancy. It included many details of the photographers, their family and associates taken from the census's of the time. It also includes many examples of their work.

The photographs themselves give a glimpse into life in Horsham at that time. Many of the buildings in the photographs are recognisable and will be familiar to shoppers in Horsham today.

http://www.photohistory-sussex.co.uk/HORSHAMdirAK.htm

Thanks M for pointing out this link.

Horsham Fire Brigade during World War Two

DotNetWebs — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 21:27:16 GMT

A comprehensive record of the men and women, of Horsham’s Auxiliary and National Fire Service 1938 – 1945:

http://members.lycos.co.uk/EIPGAM/

Thanks M for suggesting this link