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Liz Brown, Australia
25-Jul-2008
Hi, message to Colin who said about his great x 6 grandfather being George Brown. This was also my great x grandfather. Please get in contact with me as I am trying to find living relatives
Kay Fisher, Sydney Australia
7-Jul-2008
Family history in Eaton Bray
Tony Pearce, Cople nr Cardington Beds
4-Jul-2008
Found your website recently.I am at the moment doing the history of Bedfordshire County Cricket Club 1897 to Recent over 1000 games and over 500 players.I have found lots of info and lots of photographs and an exhibition to take Sun 20-21st July when Beds play Cambs at Bedford Modern School Bedford some of the photos and info are your family of friendsI would love to meet interested friends.If you have any info please contact me REGARDS
karen connolly, england
26-Jun-2008
i would love for anyone to contact me if they have phoits or info about Turner family from Beds, Bucks or Roe or Osborn. i believe Bartholomew Tunrer was a vicar of the C of E but have no idea where.
thank you
brinklow, luton
11-Jun-2008
My maiden name is Brinklow and since I have lived in Luton I have found the all my fathers ancesters are from Eaton Bray and Totternhoe. I would like to know more about them my great grandfather was born in Eaton Bray but left when his parentes moved to London in 1861. His father Henry Brinklow was born in Totternhoe and was a Baker as was his father Jeffrey and older brother James. If anyone has any information about the bakers in these areas I would love to know more about them.
Christine Graham, Aldershot
6-Jun-2008
My 8 x Gt Grandmother was Elizabeth Empey born in 1642 in Holwell which then was in Bedfordshire
raymond orsborn, budgewoi australia
3-Jun-2008
family history looking for any information about jeffery OSBORNE and susannah Osborne nee MEAD son Enos born 1852 Eaton Bray.
Sheila,
1-Jun-2008
Just browsing the home of my brother-in-law's ancestors - Goodman, Wood, Brown & Mead.
John Morgan, Flitwick, Beds
23-May-2008
For Neil Morgan who is trying to trace his ancestors. The Morgan family it seems were quite large in the Eaton Bray, and Totternhoe areas some 175 years or so ago. From the information my son has obtained, the family seems to have moved from Totternhoe to Eton Bray, Dunstable and then to Luton, poss to do with the Hat trade for work. My son has an extensive family tree for the Morgans. Please contact me for further info and an invitation to view. Very interesting is a book written by we believe a second cousin 3 times removed?
Tricia Hedges,
16-May-2008
just visiting
don , india
15-May-2008
hi
Susan, Sweden
5-May-2008
The family: Alan, Eleanor, Ian and Tracy. Tracy married Gareth Robertson in 1987 in Eaton Bray and got 3 children (as far as I know). Let me know if you know them. please.
Susan, Sweden
5-May-2008
Hi! Iam from Sweden looking for the Handley family who lived here at 1986...before and after.
Rick Brincklow, Clearwater, Florida, U.S.
30-Apr-2008
I am doing some research on my family (Brincklow). I have traced back to John Brinklow born in Eaton Bray in 1614. This is from parrish records. If anyone has any information on the Brinklow family I would be very grateful.
clive munt, totternhoe
29-Apr-2008
hi just browsing
Tony Duke, I Eaton Park Eaton Bray
9-Apr-2008
Just thought I would complement you on the excellent presentation of this site.
I have been in village 20 years but only just discovered this site having always gone to the alternative one!!
Now I notice in the left hand column a Business Directory, so that is where I am going next.
Well done.
Tony
tony clayton, now in Langham Rutland
20-Mar-2008
I well remember weekends at Eaton Bray.One particular day Fillon from France came along with his well known CHAMPION gliderOn its first flight it went OOS (out of sight and was lost.He came back got out another one and promptly lost that as well.Ialso remember Howard Boyes in his shorts flying his R/C model waggling itself around the sky.
What wonderful days they were.I often wonder if the teenagers of this day have such god times.
Tony
Lynda Langford, Eaton Bray
19-Mar-2008
Hi all. Have lived in the village for nearly 30 years, residing at Vine Cottage, 109 High Street for 5 years. I have the old deeds for our cottage going back to 1850, however we are sure this house is older than that. Address used to be Vine Cottage, Moor End.
Some information of use for those interested in the Ashwell and Tearle families: In 1877 spinster Sarah Hedges left this cottage in her will to her niece Mary Hedges, who later married Amos Ashwell in 20 May 1884. He died in 1918.
In 1920 Mary Ashwell sold the cottage to Frederick Tearle, an egg and fruit dealer.
If anyone local has any further information about our cottage it would be very gratefully received. Also if anyone would like us to expand on the above information, we would do so gladly.
Lynda Langford (nee Lynda Coates)
lyndalangford@yahoo.co.uk
Jan, Wales
19-Mar-2008
Hi, found the site while trying to follow up my family tree. Have been tracing the Quarry family tree for years, mainly in Hertfordshire, but having drawn a blank there, have found possible links to Northall. Edlesborough, Stanbridge etc.
Liz Smith, Co.Cork
16-Mar-2008
just looking
Mark Puddefoot, Eccles, Kent
10-Mar-2008
Searching on internet .
family originated from this area 100 or more years ago.
Janet Ashton, Adelaide, South Australia
9-Mar-2008
I am researching the Fountain family who are related on my mother's side. They lived in the area for several generations and were involved in straw plaiting. Does anyone know of them- Jabez is a name that stands out, married to Louisa. Would love to hear of anyone with information. Thanks
Brian Harrison, Eaton Bray
3-Mar-2008
Just browsing.
Tony, Ontario
20-Feb-2008
Can anyone identify the location. A short drive from Eaton Bray. An iron bridge crosses a river. The river has steep, deep banks. The road (lane?) leads to a row of old cottages just beyond the far riverbank. This memory is from 1950 - it may be different now. Thanks.
Tony
shipshaper@hotmail.com
Robert Gurney, St Albans Hertfordshire
12-Feb-2008
My dad, George Gurney, wouldn't have a car! The Luton News van driver used to chauffeur him everywhere! It has only just dawned on me. In 1967/8 I came unexpectedly into some money and I actually gave him a car. He had had one in Italy which he found buried in the ground, a nice Italian job. He also drove a Jeep during the war. But he kept rejecting the Ford Popular I had bought him from Howe's Motors in Eaton Bray. He went round the block in it but handed back the keys saying there was too much traffic! In those days? Anyway, I can see now that he just liked being driven around. Perhaps he wasn't up for a light blue Ford Popular!
Bob
Tricia Hedges,
8-Feb-2008
Just visiting
Robert Gurney, St Albans
4-Feb-2008
Can anyone remember the airfield in or near Eaton Bray? Can you remember any anecdote or story about it?
I remember sitting on Totternhoe Knolls and watching biplanes doing loop-the-loop.
My father's uncle, Albert Gurney, lived at Moor End. His wife, "Aunt Flo", grew up in the Hope and Anchor.
Robert Gurney
St Albans
Sabina Nicholls, wellingborough
27-Jan-2008
Whoever was looking for sabina please don't hesitate to e-mail me.
Clare Finn, Daventry
21-Jan-2008
Ewart,
Many thanks for your reply below. I shall look at the website and the families. I have neglected my research of late but hopefully one day will pick it back up again!
I also am loving the new look website, fantastic!
Thank you
Clare
Jill Weston, Hundon, Suffolk
20-Jan-2008
I am researching my family history and know that my Great Grandfather was schoolmaster in Eaton Bray during sometime in 1890's till about 1910 give or take a few years. His children were born in Eaton Bray. His elder son died in the First World War in Arras France and is commemorated on Eaton Bray War Memorial as Frank Paddock. My Great-Grandfathers name was William Peters PADDOCK and his wife was Kate Louisa Paddock. Does anyone have any photos or info? I'd love to hear from you. Thank you.
Ewart Tearle, St Albans
20-Jan-2008
Dear Team
I wonder how far Clare Finn, below has progressed with her request?
Clare Finn, United Kingdom
11-Jan-2005
My nameslinked with Eaton Bray are
Tearle (Elizabeth married Richard Gaddesden on 16 oct 1757)
Janes (Hannah married George Tearle Leighton Buzzard 1852)
I am a serious researcher of the world-wide Tearle family and she can see my work at http://family.tearle.eu
If she would like to contact me, I can show her the story of Elizabeth Tearle and Richard Gaddesden as well as Hannah Janes and George Tearle, as well as show her their place on the Tearle Family Tree.
Regards
Ewart Tearle
John Bunting, Milford, Surrey, UK
3-Jan-2008
I remember having a week's holiday at Eaton Bray Model Sportsdrome, in 1948. The facilities were a bit primitive, but that didn't bother me much, aged 18.
As I remember it, the main building comprised a dormitory, workshop, store-rooms etc., and an office, looking out over the field, used by Mr D A Russell of the 'Aeromodeller' I think. I'm sure I remember some parts of one of his large models, possibly the Westland Lysander that was featured in the magazine, propped up against the wall in the office. Does anyone know if the building is still there, and if the site is still in use?
The whole project seemed to fold up after a few years, presumably because it proved less profitable than was hoped or expected.
Carrie Janes , Northcliffe - Eaton Bray
28-Dec-2007
Our black male cat has gone missing - he is black all over - very friendly - about 4 years old. If you see him or have any info please email me or contact on 07737379994. Thanks - we miss him so much and are so worried.
Joyce Celmins...Shury, Sun City AZ USA
20-Dec-2007
As a baby I lived at 49 Bower Lane Eaton Bray. My grandparents lived a few houses down. Have happy memories of summers spent there growing up in the 50s. My uncles name is on the WW2 memorial at the church. Eaton Bray has wonderful memories ..a beautiful English village.
David Cutler, Orlando FL
8-Dec-2007
Hi, My name is David Cutler and I now live in Florida USA, I moved to America 27 years ago and I was looking for anyone who I grow up with. I lived in Eaton Bray for many years and it’s been a long time since I have been home, but would like to come this year for charismas and would love to meet up with you. Please email me at, avested@aol.com , or fullmonty4u2@aol.com
Thanks, Dave
Ps. or call me at Orlando 407-952-6872.
Tricia Hedges,
5-Dec-2007
Looking for any Gurney contacts.
muriel, united kingdom
19-Nov-2007
who lived at doolttle mill in 1972,does anyone remember?
Roger Shury., Pennsylvania USA
13-Nov-2007
My parents & grandparents both lived in seperate cottages on Bower Lane.#7 of which I have the original rent book for dating back before WWII....Such a nice village Roger Shury.
Tricia Hedges, Bucks
4-Nov-2007
Hello again just looking
Gerald Bell, Newport, Essex
25-Oct-2007
My Great Grandfather John Varney was born on Eaton Bray around about 1840. I am trying to trace his parents and hope to visit the village to check the Church records.
Ted Erickson, Leavenworth , Kansas USA
20-Oct-2007
My mother's family, Eustace, came from your village. Some of the Eustace's stayed. Not sure if any are left? Hello from your silly american cousins! Write back please!
E Roberts, England
20-Oct-2007
Edlesborough is the best ever!!!!!!!! I live in edlesborough with my family!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this village!!!!!!!!
Gary D. Hansen, USA
16-Oct-2007
I really enjoyed seeing the pictures that are great reminders of past history and changes that have lead to your wonderful community today. If anyone has any information on any Smith 's that might be related to Thomas X. Smith born in 1828 in Eaton Bray or his wife Margaret Gurney, I would surely appreciate hearing from you. thanks.
Tricia Hedges, Bucks
8-Oct-2007
Just looking
Betty Jefferson, Luton Beds
22-Sep-2007
My Grandparents Lived in Bower Lane at the Bungalow for many years
Thomas and Mary Powell I still remember going to school there in the war years my parents lived for a time in school lane. Are there any photo's about of the Bungalow,
Thank you Betty Nee Jones
Maureen Marsden, United Kingdom
16-Sep-2007
My Grandparents kept The Five Bells back in approx. 1900 - 1910 and wonder if anybody has any information that I can collate as we are researching our family tree. My Mother who is now 97 was born in 1910 just after they moved from The Five Bells. My Grandfather was in the Metropolitan Police but I understand retired early due to ill-health. The family then moved to Dunstable. Maureen Marsden (Ampthill)
Karen Empey Harding, Idaho Falls Idaho, USA
5-Sep-2007
My Empey/Impey family came from that area. I am trying to find more info on my 4th and 5th great grandfathers and their spouses. Joseph Impey (1790-1796?-1856 and Elizabeth Kempson (1794-1854) and Joseph Impey about 1761 and Sara Mouse 1765? or 1786? and Thomas Miller about 1739 and his wife Elizabeth Mouse about 1743. I am stuck at this point and would like to know more about these people and what they did , how they lived and their children and siblings and any thing else I can. Thanks to all who can help me.
Paul Cain, North Yorks
9-Aug-2007
I was hoping to find a bit more about the White Horse as I was a regular visiter there in the 70s when George was still the landlord.
Tricia Hedges,
27-Jul-2007
If there are any Gurneys or Daniels I would love to hear from you.
Tricia Hedges,
25-Jul-2007
I am a descendant of Robert Gurney born in Eaton Bray about 1677 Does anyone have any idea, if this branch of the Gurneys was related to the Gurneys of Norfolkd and how. Or anything about them.
Tracey Bearton, England
24-Jul-2007
Eaton Bray football team 1953 - the goalie is Ken BEARTON not Bierton! He played for the Bray for many years both at football and cricket and was one of the architects of the cricket club's move to their own ground at Rye Gardens and chairman at his death in July 2000 - the post now held by his son Lee.
Merrilyn Callen, Australia
16-Jul-2007
Just returned from UK including ime spent at Eaton Bray and Edlesborough (loved the parish fair). I am interested in finding out what was on the land surrounded by the moat next to the ***he barn in High St. Edlesborough. Does anyone know the date of the dovecote which is still there?
Cynthia Bennett, England
15-Jul-2007
trying to find out about a doctors shop that was in eaton bray in 1851. my family ran it called Hedges.
jonn, stockport
8-Jul-2007
nice place must visit one day
phill hetherington , Isle of Wight
5-Jul-2007
I used to own the chequers pub 1983 till 1988. our names are phill/ val. we had a old enlish sheep dog. would like to trace any body who used to come in the pub then or befor. i remember the polish man. phill
Mike Stone, Australia
25-Jun-2007
Hi Eaton Bray, I used to live at 21 Moor End when Ted & Chris Stone (parents) used to own it. Ted Stone re-built the barns. How does it look now? Great to see Eaton Bray on the web, looks great!
Jim Boys, Near Pwllheli
12-Jun-2007
I well remember camping at Eaton Bray Model Sportsdrome and have one or two photographs of my father taken there. Dad, Howard Boys, was well known in aeromodelling circles and I'd be happy to pass on digital copies of pictures.
Paul Roberts, Camberley Surrey
9-Jun-2007
Just after the war Eaton Bray became a centre for flying model aircraft. I believe it was bought by 'The Aeromodeller'
Charlotte Easter, Utah, USA
8-Jun-2007
Just thought I would post some info about my current genealogical efforts. I have been building databases that include a lot of Eaton Bray families.
1. Descendants of the Rollings of this parish from James Rawlins and Betsy Fowler born about 1730 & George Rollings (abt 1785) and Johannah Sear married 1805.
2. Descendants of Maximilian Sharratt (1729) and Mary through son Parry (1756) and grandson Maximilian Sharratt (1779) and wife Elizabeth Tavener.
3. Descendants of Henry Tavener of Leighton Buzzard (about 1630) which includes Osborne, Pratt of Totternhoe, Proctor, Sinfield of Tilsworth, Howard of Edlesborough and many others.
If any one has an unidentified possible member of one of these families, I would be happy to check my records. Or I would be happy to accept additional information.
Charlotte
Kate Currie, England
3-May-2007
So pleased to find an Eaton Bray website! My maiden name was Ashwell and many of my ancestors come from Eaton Bray. Is there a history society or anyone who can help with stories relating to the Ashwell family?
Carol Gomez, Delaware, USA
2-May-2007
I was born in England and brought to the States. Searching my family ancestry I found that my Great Grandfather, George Howard was born in Eaton Bray about 1869.
Helen Kirk, Andalucia,Spain
22-Apr-2007
I visited your site whilst researching an e book on quilting - looking for unusual quilts and quilts of importance to towns, cities and countries. - love the quilt with the village scenes
good luck to everyone involved
Helen
Brenda Cox, England
28-Mar-2007
March 2007. I am the new Co-ordinator for Project Linus for Bedford and North Bedfordshire. Please contact me if tou can help in any was, to make quilts for sick children being nursed anywahere in this area.
shayne gurney, Magrath, Alberta, Canada
20-Mar-2007
My great grand father William Gurney left England in 185. His father, John and sister Elizabth left England in 1855. Both ended up and died in Lehi, Utah, USA. Are these relatives of anybody. They came from Whipsnade, Bedford. and previous to that their ancestors came from the Tring, Wiginton area.
Pat Langley, Strood, Kent
19-Mar-2007
Is there anyone reading this who remember the tethered car track that used to be at Eaton Bray in the 1940's. I understand there were two, one inside and the other at the old aerodrome site.
Any photos would be much appreciated, we still run tethered cars at Old Warden in Bedfordshire.
Anyone remember Eaton Bray Model Sportsdrome which closed in May 1952
John Turpin, America
13-Mar-2007
Possibly my ancestors came from Eaton Bray. Someday I hope to prove that and possibly to visit.
Rachel, Hemel Hempstead
10-Mar-2007
My son and I are hoping to move to the village within the next month or so. The web site is wonderful and has helped me find out more about the village. We can't wait to be a part of the community!
david garside, Brisbane australia
25-Feb-2007
i am looking for a brian Piggott we used to play cowboys @ INDIANS TOGETHER WHEN WE WERE KIDS. he lived on high street Eatonbray 1 lived at number 96 high street wth a mr ras garrett who is now deadif any body can help that would be great.
John Adam, Cornwall
18-Feb-2007
Although I did not know the village well I was at Dunstable school with Richard & Roger Thorne and was interested to see their pictures in the cricket team.They have changed a bit since I knew them!
Colin Brown, Dunstable
11-Feb-2007
My six time Great Grandfather is George Brown born circ 1679 at Eaton Bray wheelwright and yeoman
Barbara Niemeyer Brodbeck, California
24-Jan-2007
I had a pen pal who lived on High St. in Eaton Bray in 1970. Her name is Jane Ruffet and I was just wondering how she is doing.
Tricia Hedges, Bucks
16-Jan-2007
Are there any Gurneys living in Eaton Bray at the present time does anyone know please,
Tricia Hedges, Bucks
13-Jan-2007
Just browsing to see whats happening.
david osborn, holmfirth huddersfield
22-Nov-2006
i would like to contact anyone who can help with imformation on the following.
William Osborn born 1870 Eatonbray.
Abel Osborn.
Harry Osborn.
William was my great grandfather wo moved up to barwick in elmet yorkshire with his brother harry ref 1901 census.if "Wendy england>" would contact me i think we maybe looking for the same people.
Thankyou David Osborn.
Bryan, England
5-Nov-2006
Can anybody tell me if Booth Place has had a previous name. I was told that the cottages where built about 1860ish but I can not find them on the 1881 census.
Pauline Jean Pomery - Hignell, Australia
11-Oct-2006
My grandparents were Trevor and K. Hignell (neeWesley). They lived at St. Mary,s Lodge, Edlesborough.
Their children were Trevor ( my father), William, Ronnie and Mavis.
I love your website and was great to see a picture of my auntie Mavis, Edlesborough's first girl guides. I'm in the process of doing a family tree. Anyone who knows my family, I would love to hear from you, PLEASE email me:pomery22@bigpond.net.au
regards Pauline.
Mr D J Grew,
19-Sep-2006
Researching my family history led me to Anna Frankham who became the wife of William E Wallace the Gardener. Would like to hear from any relatives that can further my research. Any information would be much appreciated.
Moses and Harriet Frankham were the parents of Anna to whom my wife is related.
John Hill,
19-Sep-2006
We are trying to Locate a picture of Archie Fossey a one armed golfer who lived "Greenlawns" The Rye around 1956 we have newspaper cutting dated around 17/3/1955-6 picture number is JB813
June Chorlton, Beds.
18-Sep-2006
Roy and I have shown the Pictures around and have found they have brought back wonderful memories of bygone days. Great!
Margaret Tobin, Newcastle upon Tyne
13-Sep-2006
My Mother Dorothy Tobin nee Saving lived in the village as I did when I was a child. My Nana lived in School Lane and my Uncle still lives there. I have loads of happy memories of Eaton Bray and have returned there several times
june dell (nee skingle), Wiltshire
10-Sep-2006
My message can be found in the Visitors Book re working in Thornes flour mill in the late 40's
Linda Cole, London
30-Aug-2006
I was born and bred in Eaton Bray and lived there until my early twenties, now in London; my parents moved from EB to Dunstable a couple of years ago and my brother Jonathan (Jonny) is now living in Vienna. Dunstable was orignally where my grandfaher had his business 'Charlie Cole Cycles'.
Really is a lovely village and I have many many great memories of my childhood there. Whenever I visit my parents I always try to spin by and have a look around and pop in to the church yard to visit my maternal grandparents - Bob and Amy Channing.
Paul Eyre, England
14-Aug-2006
Many a pint drunk in the Five Bells with John and Terry Cook,remember them well.Also Alan and Brian Puddefoot.The Herberts from School Lane (Bev Denise and Badger).Many of you "older ones " will also remember my dad Ken the painter and decorator.please feel free to email me,Paul.
Paul Eyre, England
14-Aug-2006
i am researching the maternal side of my family tree of which 3 generations come from Eaton Bray.i have however come across a problem.on the war memorial in the church yard there is a Mark Rollings.on going through censuses i found 2 marks both from eaton bray.one of them is my great uncle the other is no relation.both served in the Bedfordshire Regt but about 20 years apart.so can anyone help me cofirm or deny which one is mentioned on the war memorial.thanks.
Thomas Lungley, UK
13-Aug-2006
I lived in nearby Dagnall I knew all the Cook Family who had the Bakery.Val,Maureen,Terry,Robert(Now living in Norway)& John. In fact I married Val in Sept 2000
June Dell nee Skingle, England
8-Aug-2006
Worked in Thornes Flour Mill in the 40's then went to work in Betta Manufacturing until 1951. Knew Leen Piggott also remember the Thorne brothers Richard and Roger. Knew Roger more as more my age. Also remember an Alan Bates. Would like to hear from Leen
Brian Kavanagh , Australia
28-Jul-2006
Plan to be in UK soon researching my new English village mystery novel and Eaton Bray looks inviting I will try and visit. Cheers.
Beccy, Shaun and Calum Haydon, Eaton Bray
18-Jul-2006
We bid a fond farewell to all our friends and acquaintances we shall be leaving when we make our move to Herefordshire in July.
We have a great many happy memories of life in Eaton Bray. It's been fun living here...so much going on, the carnival, the beer festival (congratulations to all those involved in this years!), history talks and walks, pantomimes, open gardens, school events.....We are lucky to live in a village with such a strong community. Please continue to support these events and more.
It's down to the hard work of volunteers and if people don't offer their help, these things won't happen! If you think you have something to offer to the community, then get in touch with someone and 'do your bit'...It's very rewarding!
Take care
Beccy, Shaun and Calum Haydon.
megan O'Connell, Norfolk
15-Jul-2006
My son and daughter in law [Graham and Sally] live in Eaton Bray and have three beautiful children,[ being their grandma I would say that!!]Jasmine, Morgan and Leila.Morgan plays football for a local team and the family were involved with the school, although they have moved to a Leighton Buzzaed School,they loved the 'little' school and were sad to leave, all the children were christened in the church, Jasmine took up riding at a local riding School, and Leila gymnastics also locally, they belong to Scouts and guide's and many other activities, There is so much going on in this quiet little village, many exciting things to do for children and grown ups in Eaton Bray,the family have made a lot of friends there, and the garden is often full of laughing children and their parents,
I think that Eaton Bray is a wonderful place to grow up in, and I am sure that their memories of their childhood will be golden.
Richard Monagan, Studham
10-Jul-2006
Cat now found!!!
Richard Monaghan, Studham
7-Jul-2006
Lost Cat
Just moved from Eaton Bray to Studham a week ago. Unfortunately our cat has decided to go missing and is possibly on its way home to Booth Place in Eaton Bray. "Monty " is a white and black male cat and has distinktive markings. If spotted please call Richard on 07813529468.... Thanks.
June Dell (nee Skingle), Trowbridge Wiltshire
17-Jun-2006
I worked at Thornes Flour Mill in 1948 and the Betta Mfg further up the road in 1949/1951. Had a friend called Leen Piggott also wonder if Roger and Richard Thorne are still living in the area. Perhaps someone will remember me when I was a teenager.
Wendy, England
15-Jun-2006
I am trying to trace any info on abel osborne born 1827 mary ann his wife there children Harry born 1865,Jesse 1868 and William 1870 they were from Eaton Bray lived at Ordinary Farm later at The Green I have a few photos but know little
Sam Jardim, Cheshire, UK
26-May-2006
I am tracing my family tree and a lot of my ancestors originated from Eaton Bray. My 5x great grandad William Gurney was a blacksmith and postmaster here in the 1800's. One branch of the family moved to USA in the 1850's. If any one has any information please contact me!!
Liz, Australia
12-May-2006
My greatx7 grandfather was George Brown, a yeoman/wheelwright born around 1680 from Eaton Bray. He lived at Chiltern View Farm. I would be grateful if anyone has any more info about the Farm; its history, occupants etc.
Also, my great x 4 grandfather, Sam Brown, was proprietor of the Five Bells pub. Does anyone have any info on the history and occupants of the pub?
Sam was a blacksmith and his descendents were also blacksmiths in the village. Anymore info appreciated.
Kin
Robert Gurney,
28-Apr-2006
My book Luton Poems, Verulamium Press, 2005 has a poem in it on Eaton Bray. Does anyone have any information on William Gurney, blacksmith in Eaton Bray at the beginning of the 20th century.
Robert Gurney
robertegurney@aol.com
Beverley, England
18-Apr-2006
I have just come back from visiting Eaton Bray and Edlesborough, both homes to my Impey ancestors. I'd like to get in touch with anybody who has Impey's in their family tree.
Richard Cunliffe, Eaton Bray, UK
10-Apr-2006
Moved to Eaton Bray last year, settling in nicley. People are very friendly.
Looking forward to the Beer Festival in June!
Jane Dennison, Australia
7-Apr-2006
i lived in eaton bray in mid 80's best times of my life wish i could catch up with some great old friends eg; clive, tracy, emma, micheal(parents owned pub)if you know anyone please let me know love jane.ps lived on cantaloop way
Lesley Treacher, England
25-Mar-2006
I used to live at Totternhoe Road Eaton Bray from 1966 to 1973. Have moved several times since then. I think Mary Mayne would remember me. She Rhoda and I used to be friends. I've become a quilter since then, although still just a beginner.
Michael Baker, Australia
20-Mar-2006
As a schoolboy I lived at 21 Moor End from 1943 to 1948. From 1943 to 1946 I went to the Old School and then to Dunstable Grammar School. My father was emloyed at the Heather Works(which burnt down in 1946) opposite the old Mill Wheel. It was very interesting to see the old photographs.
Janice Schaub, USA
20-Feb-2006
Does anyone know of Maureen and Johnny Jones. They used to live on Downside in Dunstable but someone told me they lived in Eaton Bray. Would love to get in touch with Maureeen
Janice Hines (now Schaub)
Susan Brown, England
13-Feb-2006
my family and i have recently traced the impey/empey family back to the area and are currently looking at parish records for more information
Alvin E. Harris III, USA
13-Dec-2005
The following is taken from a journal of my Great Great Great Grandfather by the name of Thomas X. Harris.
"Grandfather Gurney, was a blacksmith by trade, also postmaster of the village in which he lived, Eaton Bray, (Bedfordshire), England. He was the father of 10 children, 4 sons & 6 daughters. He lived to be over (80) eighty years of age, tall and very straight.
Grandmother Gurney (maiden name Hannah Sears), was born in the same place. She died at the age of fifty years."
Neil Morgan, Scotland
2-Dec-2005
I believe my Great-grandfather lived in Eaton Bray. His name was Absalom Morgan and he was an Agricultural Labourer, I have a photo but any other info would be welcome
Clare Finn, United Kingdom
11-Jan-2005
Hi I'm currently studying my family tree and am looking for anybody that has an interest in family history and could help me.
My nameslinked with Eaton Bray are
Tearle (Elizabeth married Richard Gaddesden on 16 oct 1757)
Janes (Hannah married George Tearle Leighton Buzzard 1852)
Also links to Brandham, Cox.
ANy help or links to websites appreciated.
Clare Finn
Ian Mould, UK
19-Dec-2004
I grew up in EB but now loive in Bedford . Mothers family go back generations . Anybody with research or descendants of Charles Newman , Sabina Nicholls , Alfred Nicholls , Elizabeth Hall William Newman or Anne Ruffet please contact me .
Sue Mepham, UK
19-Dec-2004
My great uncle was Charles Rogers of Church Farm, Eaton Bray. He and his wife Annie (nee Payne), both from Ivinghoe, had 10 children in 1901: Esther Edith, Nellie, Ewart Gladstone, Eva, Arnott Charles, Alec Noel, Constance Annie, Alice Maria, William Vernon and Christopher Henry. I would like to hear from any descendants of the Rogers family.
Stephen Griffiths, England
11-Nov-2004
Hi I'm a local lad. Well if you call Leighton Buzzard local then I'm local. My fiance lives in Eaton Bray. Before I met her I past through Eaton Bray a few times and I didn't give it much thought. I just thought it was your ordinary, run of the mill small, village. I've been together with my fiance for 3 years and I've found out that although it is indeed small, Eaton Bray is not ordinary or run of the mall. It has character and there is always something going on. I love this village
Keith I. Faulkner, USA
25-Oct-2004
Visited Eaton Bray this past July (2004). My grandmother was born in Eaton Bray in 1891 (Chapman). Enjoyed everything about my visit. Thanks Eaton Bray. Keith Ives Faulkner
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