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Caroline Lancaster 22 Apr 2008		Tracing the Eldridge Family Tree Hello Janet Alfred Allen Eldridge was baptised at Battle parish church on 6 April 1856, son of Emery Eldridge and Emily (maiden name Wood). Emery and Emily married at Battle parish church on 9 September 1843. Emery Eldridge was baptised at Battle on 22 December 1822, son of Thomas Eldridge and Elizabeth (maiden name not known). My gr gr grandfather is Samuel Eldridge (bap Battle 22 February 1790), brother of your Thomas Eldridge (bap Battle 10 March 1780). They were sons of William Eldridge and Sarah Potter. So, we're distant cousins! I have lots of info on Eldridges at Battle so happy to help further. Kind regards Caroline

Mark Pearce 17 Apr 2008		Family History of Chrismas Hi Gareth, My grand parents were,Florence Chrismas and Frederick Gibbs. I am going to Battle in May (I leave next week) as part of a tour of the UK so will get photo's etc of buildings and the church in Crowhurst where they where married.

Janet Richards 16 Apr 2008		Tracing the Eldridge Family Tree Hi can anyone help My Father born in Hollington 1912 Arthur Eldridge. His brother Alfred Allen born 1915 Their Father Arthur Eldridge married Gertrude Wright 1912 His father was Alfred Allen any information would be of value to me Janet nee Eldridge

Sylvia Wallace 18 Mar 2008		Mepham and Vidler of Battle Hi Caroline: The names that you have found burials for are my Great-Great Grand-parents and my Great Grand-parents. George Lewis Mepham and Bertha Mepham are my Grand-parents. Thank you so much for obtaining this information for me. It was very kind of you. Cheers, Sylvia

Doug Burger 17 Mar 2008		Battle's Royal British Legion Hall Memorial Plaque I would like to thank Battle for the wonderful plaque honoring my Dad 1Lt C. D. Burger and his crew. anybody having more inofmation please contact me. Doug.Burger@ngc.com

Caron Argile 9 Mar 2008		Wanted: Another House for Rent! Hi we are a family of 5 and have returned to east sussex after 2 years in Australia. My son is at Crowhurst School. We need a 4 bedroom house, that will accomodate our furniture, will be arriving in a container ship any day now. My husband has a business in battle and we are currently in a holiday let. We are looking for long term rentals. Any surrounding areas are also helpful. My mobile is 07523218426 any help or leads would be much appreciated regards, Caron Argile

Caroline Lancaster 7 Mar 2008		Mepham and Vidler of Battle Hi Sylvia Here's what I found: George Vidler, age 66, painter, died 17 March 1883 buried 24 March grave ref: AK33. Harriet Vidler, widow 67, died 20 March 1893, buried 23 March. grave ref: AK33 Louis James Mepham, 68 labourer, died 18 March 1914 buried 21 March. grave ref: AF1a Matilda Mepham, 82 widow, died 18 February 1930, bur 24 Feb. grave ref: CF191 There was nothing for George Lewis Mepham or BerthaMepham. Details from a transcript of Battle Cemetery Records by RA and K Longley.* I hope this is useful. Kind regards Caroline *(Copies of the transcript can be purchased from the Hastings and Rother Family History Society).

Sylvia Wallace 5 Mar 2008		Mepham and Vidler of Battle Hi Caroline: I am interested in the names listed who are my grand-parents and great grand-parents: George Vidler born:1821 His wife:Harriet born:1826 Lewis James Mepham born 1846, died:about 1909 His wife:Matilda born: 1847,died about 1929 George Lewis Mepham born:1880, died about 1930 His wife: Bertha: born 1878 I really appreciate your offer and thank you so much, Cheers, Sylvia

Jeff Hobbs 2 Mar 2008		Veness Family History Hello Caroline Thank you very much for your help with this. I am going to pay them a visit in the next couple of weeks! All the best Jeff

Mary Kerr 28 Feb 2008		Searching for Margaret Sullivan nee Cooper Hi I am trying to find some information about Margaret Cooper who married to become Margaret Sullivan in Battle in the 1970's and went on to give birth to Kathleen Sullivan in 1975. There were 2 children from a previous marriage, Jean and Robert (Harrison). At the moment I believe she and her husband live in Ireland. Any info would be great. Thanks, Mary Kerr

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