Genealogy Chat

Hi Lisa J There are no listings for Vaus in the areas of Godalming, Guildford, Dorking and surrounding areas. The Universal Directory 1791 consists of 5 volumes including descriptions of villages, details of their facilities and includes a list of residents with their trades, which does include the farmers, haybinders and labourers etc. Although again it covers mostly towns rather than the small villages such as Albury and does not seem to include all towns. I haven't studied these volumes myself comprehensively - and I must do that. Alison

Hi Alison, Many thanks for this offer of help. Please could you look for the families Sills and Horwood they come from Northchurch in Herts. Thank you OC&G

Thank you for offer Alison I am looking for the Winter familes from Puttenham and Godalming areas Margaret

OC and G Although Northchurch is right next to Berkhampsted there are no listings for Sills or Horwood there. However, under Hemel Hempstead which is about five miles away there is listed under Nobility and Gentry a Miss Horwood of Marlowes. Alison

Chris in Sussex You're welcome. There are a few Norris bods in Berkhampsted and Northchurch where I've just been searching. I wonder if they are connected to your line. Not sure how popular the name Norris is. Alison

Margaret No sign of any Winters in and around Godalming, Guildford and Farnham areas. Alison.

Alison, thanks for your offer , do you think you could look at Northaw ,Hertfordshire for Pope for me thanks Hazel

thank you Alison Margaret

Hi Alison Thank you for your kind offer. Could you have a look at the Herts 1839 for me? Any reference to the name Putnam/Puttnam in the Pitstone area. Thanks. Joan

Thanks Alison, At last something different to the usual ag. lab.!! I would be most grateful if you could also check the name Spencer I have two possible places for them Heath and Brickendon Herts. Thanks OC&G

Thanks for the kind offer Alison. Can you please look up a Thomas Bolton from Surrey, yob approx 1800. Thanks for your help, Carolyn.

Hazel There is no sign of any Popes around the North and South Mimms areas/Potters Bar areas and Cheshunt areas advertising. Alison

Hi Alison Thanks for the offer. Could you look in the surrey one to see if you can find a GEORGE SEARLES. He was a licenced victualler thankyou Sylvie

Hi hope you can help, my family come from Hertfordshire, i have a John Carter born 1832 in Hertford Hertfordshire, his father Henry Carter born 1806 in Hertofrd Hertfordshire, married Mary from Berkshire,his father Henry 1773 married Hannah Uncle in 1800. I would be grateful if you could find anything out such as brothers or sisters where they lived anything would be a help Thanks for your time Lynn

Alas, my ancestors arrived too late in Herts for the references, and so far I have none from Devon/Surry. However, the 'Universal' sounded good, so I googled for more info, and via Amazon found myself at this site: www.rod-neep.*co.uk/books/about/index.htm (remove the *) - sounds very interesting, I'll have to bookmark for another time. Would the Universal Directory include any Walkers at Eaton Socon in Bedfordshire, or is the town too small? Thanks

Thank you very much, Alison. I appreciate the time spent looking up the Vaus family and your description of the Directory. May I ask for another lookup, please, when you have time? In the Directory, would they have any Vaus' in Shipley, Sussex in 1791, please? All Vaus' mentioned will be 'mine'. Thank you in advance.

Joan of Arc (I hope your hives heal soon). Pitstone is now in Beds. The nearest towns are Tring and Berkhamsted. Tring Bakers: PUTNAM, Thomas, Frogmore End Corn Dealer PUTNAM, Thomas, Frogmore End Berkhamsted Boot and Shoe Makers PUTNAM, James, Grubs Lane Grocers and Dealers of Sundries PUTNAM, John, High Street. Alison.

Alison , many thanks for looking for me Hazelx

Alison, many thanks for trying. OC&G

OC and G Heath is in Beds. Brickenden is next to Hoddesdon but there are no Spencers listed under Hoddesdon. Brickenden is probably fairly remote, I know that Bayford is next door. Alison