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----- From: Joan Roberts To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:01 AM Subject: Bates Family I am researching my family history and my BATES ancestors were from Barford St Michael, my Grandmother Eliza Bates being born there in 1876. She was one of seven children , some of whose descendants are now known but if you descend from either of these sisters, Emily Bates who married John William KINGSTON 1907 or Mary Jane Bates who married Frederick CHILTON. 1901 census shows Mary Jane and Frederick Chilton living at 11 Grove St, Banbury with daughters Emily J. aged 3 years , Florence aged 2 years (died June 1901) and Edith L. aged 1 year. I look forward to hearing from you. Joan Roberts ----- Original Message ----- From: Teresa Clayton To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, January 21, 2008 4:59 AM Subject: Yvonne Smith & Andrew Britten Hello to all at banbury-cross, I lived in England back in 1978-1981, My name isTeresa - I was married at the time and his name wasJuke - He was stationed at Upper Heyford air base and we live at 94 Bankside, Banbury in a semi detached house. I was friends with Yvonne Smith who was married to Geoff, they had two kids Paul and Kirsty - I was divorced and remarried and move back to the U.S. I really would like to reunited with Yvonne Smith whom I believed got divorced herself. I lost all addresses and contact of her please help with my search. I also worked with a man named Andrew Britten (last name my not be spelled right) he was irish and lived in Bicester. We had alot of good times, and would love to hear from him. Teresa Clayton ----- Original Message ----- From: Denise Schau & Harry Lasell To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2008 3:30 PM Subject: Dave and Linda Head Dear Banbury-Cross Website, My husband, Harry Lasell, and I, Denise Schau, are looking for old friends, Dave and Linda Head. We were neighbors in Hanwell from 1987 - 1993 and have lost touch. They have 3 children, Rachel, Zoie, and Thomas. If you have any information, please pass or email or respond. We would love to get back in touch with them. Thanks, Denise Schau & Harry Lasell Saint Jacob Illinois ----- Original Message ----- From: Spencer. To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 1:28 AM Subject: Spencer Byles My father Johnny Byles lived in Banbury for many years around 1955 until 1985. I am his son and would like to know if anyone is still around who knew him. He was a popular business man in the town and ran The Grill in Oxford Rd and later The Majestic Casino Club. I know he supported sport in the town in particular 'Boxing' being a boxer himself once. I have many memories of the town as a young boy, went to Rynaby school in Dashwood road and later St Louise school Oxford Rd. Had lots of mates then that must all be pushing sixty plus bless 'em. Kind Regards Spencer Byles. PS: Regards the demolition of the cake shop in Parsons Street. I remember very clearly the day it happened and my father and I were really shocked along with many others. I feel this wonderful building would now be at the centre of Banbury's popular history if it had been properly protected. It was a unique and a great looking place straight out of Dickens. Many wonderful land marks were destroyed without any consideration for the history of Banbury at this time, the original heart of the place was just swept away within a few short years by the very people who were supposed to protect it. But than goodness for memories. Still love you Banbury but would probably not recognize you now. Spencer Byles ----- Original Message ----- From: Elaine To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 1:35 AM Subject: GRANT FAMILY I visited in Banbury with Grant relatives on my mother's side of the family. I have lost the names of those I visited with and would like to renew the relationship. They were the relatives of Thomas Grant (son of William Grant) who left Banbury in 1887 and immigrated to Canada. Would be pleased to hear from anyone who knows the family. I can be reached by e-mail at ejmccrorie@sasktel.net Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: Philippa Cain To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, September 10, 2007 5:58 PM Subject: Dumbletons of Banbury/Adderbury Hi there, my ancestors were the Dumbletons of Banbury/Adderbury and I am trying to sort out the English origins as they emigrated to New Zealand in the 1860s. The details I have are of Samuel Dumbleton (b. 1806) who married Harried Curtis in 1839, and their son Samuel Dumbleton who married Eliza Higgins. My daughters great gran was Eva Alice Dumbleton, born 1903 in Banbury, she married Reg Charley and moved to Coventry. I am researching my daughters tree for her. Also, my husband is descended from the Page family of Hornton, Oxon. If anyone has any information whatsoever, I would be delighted to hear from you. Philippa Cain Great Great Great Granddaughter! ----- Original Message ----- From: Barry Moyses To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2007 3:46 PM Subject: Sydney Moore + Lillian (Nee Moyses, B c1900) Dear Friends, Sydney was my uncle and I believe that he was the manager of a Banbury cinema, They had 3 children:- Joyce, Pamela and Derek. Joyce married David Cross having John, Michael and Linda. - I believe that Joyce and David are deceased. Pamela married Norman ? having Mark and Dawn. Derek married Margaret ? having Paul, Anne, John and Susan. Anne married Stephen Pulley having Mark and Christopher. Susan married Dennis Carter having Emma and James. I would be so pleased to hear from any of the above family or their friends as I lost touch shortly after WW2 during which time, I was evacuated with my Mother to the Aynho Arms public house adjacent to the Oxford Canal. Kind regards, Barry Moyses ----- Original Message ----- From: Gina Schwarz To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 6:35 AM Subject: Looking for Edmund Kirk and anyone else who knows me... Hi my name is Gina Schwarz - Iwas born in Banbury on February 9th 1965. My grandfather was Frank Whitmill and my grandmother Lizzie Whitmill. My mum was Beryl Schwarz and my dad Marvin Schwarz. They are all gone now but would love to hear from anyone who knew them. My brothers Gary and Lee, my parents and myself moved to USA in 1976. Also I am looking for Edmund Kirk - he went to Dashwood Road Dchool in 1975 so he is proberly about 42 now. I remember him so well and had such a crush on him and I would love to find him and see how he is. I know its been along time but after all these years I just can't seem to get him out of my head. I took a school picture of everyone when I left and still have that picture with Edmund in. Please - if anyone knows him or knows where he is please let me know I've been looking for him for 30 years now and it would be such a dream to know where my first crush is Thank you Gina Schwarz ----- Original Message ----- From: John Marlow To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:34 PM Subject: David Forman and his sister Sue My name is John Marlow, I am looking for information about David Forman and his sister Sue. I left Banbury in 1981 and lost touch. A few of us used to share a house in Deddington 1980 ish - I think he went off to teach in the Navy, I moved to Steeple Aston then Shropshire. His family used to run a pub in North Bar, I seem to remember it was attached to the old brewery. When he got married they moved to Mollington. John Marlow ----- Original Message ----- From: Gayna Farnworth To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 11:50 AM Subject: Mark Garrett known as Jasper Hi - I am looking for a gent - his name is Mark Garrett known as Jasper when we met in Magaluf in the 1990's. Why we didn't keep in contact I can't remember. Anyway if you could help me catch up with him i would be most grateful. He lived in Banbury and I hope he still does. If you can help in anyway please let me know . Thank you Gayna Farnworth Stoke-on-Trent ----- Original Message ----- From: Sarita Burdan To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:46 PM Subject: Friends from Banbury Baptist Church Centre Hi, my name is Sarita Burdan, I used to be Sarita Gunderson. I lived in Banbury from 1978 to 1982, on Reid Close, close to Warwick Rd. I used to go to Banbury Baptist Church Centre (now the People's Church) when Brian Butcher was the pastor there. I returned to the States and then returned back to UK under my present married name. I lived in the UK from 1986 to 1995 and had some contact with friends from Banbury during that time. I would love to connect back with Paul and Wendy Bevan, and their 3 kids Jonathan Catherine and David; with Anita and Harold Trump and their daughter Faith; with the family of Mike Stead; with Penny Beasley and her family, with Brian Butcher... or any one else who may remember me. Thank you and God bless, Sarita Burdan, Phoenix, Arizona ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Hope To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:27 AM Subject: Thomson/Gibson/Wright families Hi there I'm looking for any information whatsover on my mother and sister, last heard of in Banbury in 1969. My mother, Alexandra Anne Thomson, was born in Glasgow in 1939 and my sister, Fiona Angela Gibson, was born in Banbury in 1968. My mother married someone by the name of Wright in Banbury in 1969. I was moved to Scotland in 1968 to live with my father and haven't seen either since. Any information would be gratefully received. Thank you. Carol Hope ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve & Pippa To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:31 AM Subject: Dumbleton family research Hi there from New Zealand, my ancestors were the Dumbletons of Banbury/Adderbury and I am trying to sort out the English origins as they emigrated to New Zealand in the 1860s. The details I have are of Samuel Dumbleton (b. 1806) who married Harried Curtis in 1839, and their son Samuel Dumbleton who married Eliza Higgins. If anyone has any information whatsoever, I would be delighted to hear from you. Many thanks Regards Philippa Cain Great Great Great Granddaughter! ----- Original Message ----- From: Marianne Burns Hofferth To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 4:50 AM Subject: Marilyn Burt I had a pen pal in the early 60's who lived in Banbury. Her name was Marilyn Burt and my name was Marianne Burns from Brownsburg, Indiana USA. She first introduced me to the Beatles and said they were "fab." I will never forget how right she was! Just wondering if we could make contact again. Thanks! Marianne Burns Hofferth ----- Original Message ----- From: Vicki To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: Ken Roberts Hello, I am trying to trace a Ken Roberts, born about 1940, who worked during the 1960's at a dance hall attached to the Winston's hotel/restaurant on the Oxford Road. He may have known my mother in law Linda Harvey, who was working in the restaurant about 1965. If anyone has any information about the dance hall or Winston's in general at that time, I'd be very glad to receive it. Someone told me that there was a roller skating rink there, so I'd love to know if that's true. Thank you very much, Vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: Mavis Wood To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 10:52 PM Subject: Tracing my father Jack Berry & Family My name is Mavis Wood, nee French. I was born in Babbury Hospital on 10th December 1944. My mother's name was Florence Daisy French who was evacuated to Hook Norton during WW2. I have never met my real father who was called Jack Berry. He was a married man who I believe already had children. During world war two he served as a supervisor in the Munitions factory where my mother also worked. The factory was originally the Alcan Aluminium factory. Jack Berry also served in the Home guard during the war. It is quite likely that he is no longer alive as he was several years older than my mother who died last year aged 82. I have never even seen a photo of my father. I would love to meet him if he is still alive and any half-brothers and sisters I may have. I am married with two children of my own and five grandchildren. If you have any information --- please let me know. Many thanks Mavis Wood ----- Original Message ----- From: Sarah Lansdown To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 3:44 PM Subject: Susan Lansdown I am tracing my family history. I have a cousin born June 2nd 1947 at 192 Warwick Road, Banbury named Susan Lansdown. Susan may have been fostered. If anyone has any information then please contact me. Sarah Lansdown ----- Original Message ----- From: Ursula Goodwin To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 5:10 PM Subject: Harris/Jaques family decendents Can any one in the Banbury area remember a Jewellery shop near to the Banbury Cross area, I remember coming to visit a Great Uncle Frank Harris or Jaques, at the time of our visit around 1947/49 and remember he had not long died and we met two daughters who's name I do not know. Perhaps out there are descendants. Franks mother was Jane Jaques nee Jones formerlly Harris born in Newbold on Stour, Worcs - the family lived in Oxford first in Friars Entry and later in Stanley Villa's. Frank had a sister Hagar, brothers Tom J, Cyril Lionel and a sister Ursula Jenney ( my grandma) who married Charles Walter Hill. I would be pleased if any one can be of help to me I can be e-mailed Looplinemail-search@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Ursula Goodwin ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Crook To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 3:42 AM Subject: Peter Dean Hello from New Zealand, Can anyone help me? I am trying to locate PETER DEAN who came to New Zealand in 1963 as a herd tester. Peter returned to the UK in 1966 or 67 and nothing more has been heard of him. I will be visiting England in June and would love to catch up with him and/or find out what happened to him. I know he came from Banbury but that’s all I know! Bill Crook ----- Original Message ----- From: Derek French To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 6:50 AM Subject: Plackett or French Hi, Are there any Placketts in Banbury who could be related to me? My GGG Grandad married Sarah Plackett at the begining of the 19th Century, so if your family tree has any French's in it please get in touch. Derek French ----- Original Message ----- From: Lee Blackmore To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 7:52 PM Subject: Coldicott or Caldecott family Hi, I came across this site today while trying to do some more research on the family tree. I am tracing the Coldicott or Caldecott family who lived in Neithrop in the 1870s. Census shows they lived in New Inn, Lower Cherwell? Neithrop. Thomas was born about 1810 and was a coal labourer and inn keeper, his wife was Mary. His son William was a publican at the Crown Inn Weston Lois at the end of the 19th century. If you have any connection or knowledge of the family or of the addresses it would be marvellous to hear about them. Best wishes Lee Blackmore ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 6:11 PM Subject: Taylor family from Deddington Hello, i am researching my family history and my 4x great grandparents came from Deddington. Their names were Joseph Taylor who was born around 1757 and Elenor Horne ( i have no information on eleanor whats-so-ever) they had 14 children and i would like to find out anything about their lives (i think they were ag. lab) and any other family details that would help me build up a picture of who they were. I am particularly interested in one of their sons' george born in 1794 and who married Hannah Norris who it seems came from London, to work in one of the larger houses' maybe? They married in Bodicote in 1820. All but 2 of George and Hannahs' decendents emigrated to NSW between 1840-1850 and apparently now 10% of NSW come from the Taylor family of Deddington!!!!!!! If anyone could help in any way I would be really grateful. Thank you very much - Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Cushenan To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: Jocelyn Foster Hi - I'm trying to locate Jocelyn Foster who worked at Mattessons Walls in Banbury in the 1990s. I know she lived in Talbot Close... I'm living in Melbourne Australia Cheers Richard Cushenan ----- Original Message ----- From: David To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 8:09 PM Subject: Sean D'Holland Hi Everyone This is brief and simple. Does anyone know the current whereabouts of Sean D'Holland? Used to run Job Club type courses in Banbury back in about 93-95. Tall guy, Kiwi, used to race bikes. Anyway we lost touch (obviously) and to date attempts to locate the man have drawn blanks. If you can help out, do please email me. Many thanks, David ----- Original Message ----- From: Kim To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 3:52 PM Subject: Bloxham 1975-1979 Hi, My name is Kim Troutman and I lived in Bloxham from 1975 - 1979. My father was in the U.S. Air Force and we moved to Central New York, which is where I still live. I'm looking to find some old friends who lived in Bloxham. They are: Julie or Hylton Millward, Kate Matyear, Sally Crawford, Mark (Bernie) Taylor and Nick Cox. I was in contact with Bernie a few years ago, but the email account that I had for him became inactive. He told me that Julie had been married (which I did know) and that she had 3 or 4 boys (one set of twins) and her last name was something like Heywood. They would all be in their early to mid-40's now. If you have any information, please email me Thank you. Kim ----- Original Message ----- From: Yvonne Davies To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 7:48 PM Subject: Martin Ascott Hi - my nephew Martin Ascott has been missing for well over a year - he has loads of freinds in Banbury mostly in Bretch Hill. If any one knows where he is please tell him we nead to know he is ok. Thanks Yvonne Davies ----- Original Message ----- From: Jemma. To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2006 3:52 PM Subject: Jim or James Gentles My name is Jemma Gentles, my date of birth is Feb 5th 1989. I'm trying to find my Dad. His name is Jim or James Gentles and we lived in Feriston Banbury with my Mum Shirley in the early 1990s. Dad left when i was very small. He used to run a Disco called "Omega Discos" in the Banbury area. I'm sure some people will remember him. All i can remember about him is that he was very tall. He would be in his late fourties now. He also worked somewhere on the Southam Rd that used to make circuit boards or something. I know he moved to Yeovil in Somerset in the 1990s but then the trail goes cold. I have heard rumours that he is also in Spain. If any ex-pats know him or anyone else can offer any help or any leads, I would love to hear from them. I would really like to find my Dad, its my 18th birthday next February i would love him to be there for the party. "Dad,if your out there,get in touch with me please, I've missed you". Love you lots. Jemma. ----- Original Message ----- From: Derek French To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 9:02 PM Subject: The French Family Hi, I am looking for anybody who thinks they may be related to me. I have traced my family history back to the late 17th century but have so far not found any living relatives in & around Banbury. My ancestors came mainly from Neithrop & Grimsbury & were mostly agricultural workers. If anyone has any information or think they may be related,please contact me. Thanks Derek French ----- Original Message ----- From: Eva & Michael Thompson To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 1:22 PM Subject: Paul / Terry Rogers Hi - my wife Eva is Desperate to find Paul - Inderstand could now be calling himelf Terry, she has not had any contact with her son for 17 years (1989). If anyone in the Banbury area knows him, or his whereabouts, my Wife will be very grateful to hear, we are not getting any younger so would like to find him Eva & Michael Thompson ----- Original Message ----- From: Joyce Gleason Futrell To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 5:38 AM Subject: Swalcliffe and Gleason I am looking for a family that moved to Swalcliffe in the early 80's from Old Parr Close Road in Banbury and might still be there. The mother and father's names are Keith and Pauline and they have 2 children, Danny and Allison. Danny and Allison are between 32 and 39 years old now.I don't have a last name because when I left Banbury in 1980, I was only 10 years old. Keith worked for British Telecom. Also - My father was stationed at R.A.F. Upper Heyford in 1978 and retired from there in the 80's. His name is Dorian Gleason. I am looking for any of the people that used to know him. He now lives in South Carolina, USA. He used to fly and it would be nice if I could get him back in contact with some of his old friends. Joyce Gleason Futrell ----- Original Message ----- From: Tony Swift To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: Bodicote I am in the process of compiling my family tree. I have traced a set of my great-grandparents, John and Sarah A White, to Bodicote. John White was born in Radstone, Northants in 1839 whilst Sarah A White is recorded as having been born in Bodicote in 1842. These details have been extracted from the 1881 census. After marrying (presumably in Bodicote) and setting up home in Bodicote three of their children were born there. I believe my great-grandfather was a farm bailiff. The family eventually moved to Aston, Birmingham in the early 1870s due to lack of work locally. A further four children were subsequently born, the youngest of which was my grandmother. I would like to track down the parish records etc which hopefully will contain details of Sarah White's birth (and her parents), their marriage and a record of the birth of their children. Any help in tracking down the parish records etc would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give me. Tony Swift ----- Original Message ----- From: Angie To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 6:14 AM Subject: Kevin Gilkes My name is Angela Jones I used to live at Nethercote which is a hamlet just out side of Banbury. I am hoping to track down a friend called Kevin Gilkes (hope that is correct spelling). He used to live in Edward Street and worked at the cattle market. I used to walk the cows down the road with him on my way to catch the school bus. His farther is called Ted and he had a bother called Ian. Please if you know them and can pass info on or better still let them know about me that would be great. I am now in Australia. Thanks Angie ----- Original Message ----- From: Mark Morley To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 11:37 AM Subject: 'Waterworks House' Banbury On the 2nd September 1939, my farther Ronald (Ron) Morley, and his brother Bill (aged 11 and 12) were evacuated from the East end of London, to Banbury, and both were taken in by Mr & Mrs Webb, and their son Billy, who lived at 'Waterworks House' next to the river Cherwell. Billy would have been about 15 then, and my farther is trying to trace Billy, or any information about the Webbs, and their fate. Please contact Mark, Ron's son , with any information of Billy's whereabouts, or with any pictures you may have of Waterworks House, past or present. With many thanks Mark Morley ----- Original Message ----- From: Maureen Horne To: Raine Hilson Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 11:15 AM Subject: Re: Sole family Dear Raine I received a response from Canada yesterday to which I immediately replied. This evening I have received a response from a very thrilled distant relative. Thank you for your assistance. I am hopeful of further responses from other descendants of my great great grandparents. Kind regards Maureen ----- Original Message ----- From: Maureen Horne To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 12:53 PM Subject: Sole Family I am seeking information about the Sole family of Banbury. Winifred Sole was born in Banbury on 2.8.1856. She had one younger sister, Adelaide Ursula, as well as two younger brothers, Alban and Charles James. Her father, John Sole (1810-1876) had previously been married and had several children, including Fr Samuel Sole who was parish priest of Chipping Norton for 40 years until 1921. Her mother, Anne (nee Coleman, 1823-1890) had a son, Louis, and daughter, Helena from her first marriage to J. Cox. I would appreciate any information about the Sole family and other relations by marriage. Maureen Horne I am also seeking information about horse dealing in Banbury in the 18th and early 19th centuries. I understand that my ancestors George Horwood Purser from Hanwell and John Lyons from Ireland were involved in the trade. I also understand that other relatives may have been publicans (White Horse Inn) and involved in the coachbuilding industry (J.N. Sole Coachbuilders). Any information would be valued. Maureen Horne ----- Original Message ----- From: Sue Stevens To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 4:55 PM Subject: Jean Margaret Gough I am trying to find out about my mother's background. My mum was christened Jean Margaret Gough and was born 17 June 1935 in Bath, Somerset. Her biological mother's name was Florence May Gough and she lived at 192 Warwick Road, Banbury. My mother was adopted by Arthur John Greenman and Ivy Greenman also of Warwick Road, at 11 months old. I am after any information on my mother's background for my own personal satisfaction. If anyone can help me, please email me. I am also interested in hearing from anyone in the area that knows me. I have already caught up with one other. Many thanks Sue Stevens ----- Original Message ----- From: Cheryl Keyte To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Locating Josie Wiseman, please help! Hello, my name is Cheryl Keyte, I am trying to find an old friend called Josie (Wiseman?). Last known address was in Rowley Regis 2 to 4 years ago., but has moved "back" to the Banbury area. I received a Christmas letter off her every year, but she has forgotten to include her new address!!. Any help in locating her would be greatly appretiated. Yours Cheryl Keyte. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mrs Marie Robinson To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:04 PM Subject: Hayward Family Hello there - I have just come across your site which i think is brilliant very well done and congratulations. I was born in Banbury and lived there till 1988 where I got married to the forces and I have just spotted, of all people, one of my nephews, which was a surprise and I am looking to find old school mates from Wykham Hall School Banbury School then in the 1980s and it would be great to see if i can catch up with them all or some. Love Marie Robinson (nee Walton) ----- Original Message ----- From: Bronwyn Fraley To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 4:03 PM Subject: Hayward Family Can you possibly help I am trying to track down any members of the Hayward familly, in particualr Worthy Hayward. 1901 census was living at the Three Horse Shoes, Neithrop. Does this still exist? Others in the family were William and Ernest. My name is Bronwyn Fraley, my ancestors were Moss and Sealey, and the Sealeys married into the Hayward family Many thanks Bronwyn Fraley ----- Original Message ----- From: Pauline To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 6:35 PM Subject: Elaine Thompson I am trying to find a good friend of mine. her name is Elaine Thompson, she used to live on Bretch Hill with her mum dad and two sisters {Janet and Diana}. I used to go to Broughton Hall {1973-1975} and I have been in the USA for the past 15 yrs. I met my husband at RAF Upper Heyford and have been happily married for 23yrs with have 6 great girls. One of my daughters still lives in BanBury {Anne Tate and son Alec Finch} so if you know them say hi for me. My mother and father still live on Lidsy Rd, Pat and John Kuhne with my brouther Norman. If you know any one please let me know thanks...Pauline ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Porter To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:53 PM Subject: Joanna Morse I am looking for Joanna Morse who lived and worked in Banbury. I understand that she got married recently so her surname has probably changed. If anyone knows of her or has her contact details could you please let me know as i want to get in touch. Thanks Ian Porter ----- Original Message ----- From: Brett W. Miller To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 10:17 PM Subject: Lindon Emery Hi, I lost a friend in the early '80s. I know this is a long time to try to find a friend, but I've been trying for some time. He used to live in Colorado Springs, CO on Peterson Road and I lived on Knot Wood Drive. We went to the same school together and then I moved to California. Then I heard he moved to Banbury Oxfordshire, England. He lived at this address in 1979 and haven't heard from him since. I have his past letter. This is the only recent letter I have of him. If anyone knows what happended to my best friend (Lindon Emery) has a sister by the name of Vanessa. Last time I saw him, he just got out of the hospital due to a dog-bite in the face... Ripped his tongue almost out. I know 25 years is a long time, but maybe someone here might know where the family lives or the people. If anyone reads these things, please pass this along and perhaps I might get lucky and get re-united with a lost past friend. I just turned 40 year old and am writing from Baraboo, WI - USA. Thought is would be a good birthday present to talk to him again after all these years. Sincerely, Brett W. Miller ----- Original Message ----- From: Lisa McHale To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 1:18 PM Subject: Jim and Mandy Boulton My husband and I (David and Lisa McHale), lived in Banbury from 1985-1988. We purchased a terraced home--14 Talbot Close and lived next door to the most delightful couple, Jim and Mandy Boulton. I would love to contact them again. Thank you! Lisa McHale ----- Original Message ----- From: Adrian To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 8:49 PM Subject: Carol Ann O'Connor - nee Tucker I have just come across your site, well impessed ! I am looking to contact Carol AnnTucker and Alan O Connor. Can any one help - .they were in Banbury in 1966. Adrian ----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon Ferguson To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 2:54 AM Subject: Cox Family - My great-grandmother with the last name COX was born in Balscote UK and moved to Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island Ontario Canada with her three children Kathleen, Arthur & Sidney. I understand she was widowed and I do not know her first name. I am looking for a birth record of my grandmother Kathleen Ferguson she would have been born around 1920. Sharon Ferguson Sudbury Ontario Canada . ----- Original Message ----- From: Glenise To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 2:49 PM Subject: Orsborn Family - Sometime ago i wrote to you asking anyone for information on Orsborn family, in particular Sarah Susanna Orsborn. I am pleased to say that i have now traced her - she married a David Thomas Hyam b1844 in 1861 and together they had 8 children....... David Thomas b1868..Ellen Elizabeth b1869..George Osborn b1872.. Edward b1873..Eliza b1877..Lucy b1878.. Alice b1879. I am now looking for anyone who has or knows about the Simms family. Thomas Simms born approx <1844> he was a farmer, one of his daughters Frances aged 23years married George William Orsborn aged 20 years in 1867. Information on Fawdry family would be most welcome too. Simms came from Banbury Ambrosden area and so did the Orsborn's I am also interested in the Hall family from Oxfordshire Area in particular A William Orsborn (e) Married Ann Hall In 1788 Hook Norton The name ORSBORN was also spelt OSBORN OSBORNE ORSBORNE Many Thanks Glenise :-) . ----- Original Message ----- From: Lee To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 2:44 PM Subject: Friswell Scrapyard behind the train station near Merton Street Hi - I'm looking for some infomation on the old scrap yard in Banbury. My late grandad Jack Walton worked there for many years, running the place, but have not seen him for 10 years after he left Banbury. He passed away 3 years ago and my nan does not like to talk about it - so I was looking for some help. If anybody has some infomation on him or the scrap yard please contact me. Many thanks Lee ----- Original Message ----- From: Beverley Harris To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 4:15 PM Subject: Kilby Family Hi - I'm trying to find some information on 20 Market Place, Banbury. My great grandparents Albert and Alice Kilby (and their children Albert & Hilda) used to be the innkeepers there in 1901. Please can anyone tell me if it's still a pub or is it now being used for something else? I would really love a photo if anyone has one they could e-mail. Many thanks, Beverley Harris Also Does anyone remember Sydney & Hilda Harris of 32 Kings Road Banbury or their daughter Patricia Jean Harris (born in 1931?) I know Patricia and the other children went to Dashwood school. Please contact me if any names ring a bell or you remember any of the Harris family. Thank you & best wishes, Bev ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeremy Finch To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 4:45 PM Subject: Trying to locate I am trying to contact Linda (Robinson?), Jackie and any others who worked at the Red Lion in Adderbury in 1992/3 when Country Style Inns briefly took over there - when an Irishman - Pat Henry - was the manager / Landlord for a short period of time, and then Michael Mortimer took over. If you know of anyone - please ask them to drop me an email: jeremy.finch@cannons.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Egil Fagerland. To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 8:50 AM Subject: School Friends Hi.My name is Egil Fagerland. I moved to Norway in 1964-65. I am looking for old school frends. I went to Dashwood Road School from 1960 to 1964. Some old frends,at that time was James Venworth and Richard Pickering. I hope that some one can send me a e-mail. We ware 45 pupils in my class..The headmaster was D.J Procter. and I think we had Mr.L.W.Gibbs as Teacher. I miss Banbury. Best regards Egil Fagerland. ----- Original Message ----- From: David Lean To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 9:17 PM Subject: Searching for Wallace I have recently been told that a Carla (wallace) is trying to contact me. I used to go to Wykham Hall school with her mother Diane Wallace back in the 70s. Her farther Derrek used to be the steward of the labour club in Banbury.The last time i saw carla and her mum was about 18 years ago. If anybody can help or knows of carla or her mum could you please give them my E mail address as i would like to get in touch with them. Many thanks. Dave (aka Scooby) ----- Original Message ----- From: Davina C Mendez To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 2:32 PM Subject: Davina Roscoe - Trying to find old mates In the year 1994 I moved to United States (Texas) and before that I lived in West Adderbury Near Banbury England..I'm looking for my old friends who I use to hang out with, we went to the same School Warriner in Bloxham, and some off us went to the same Primary School called Christopher Rawlins in Adderbury. Some off there names are Polly Hammond, (now that she's married her last name is Smith). Vicki Harvey, (she got married also dont know the last name now). Her sister Bridgett Harvey, Zoe bourne, there are many others... If you remember me please write me, my mail address is mdmendez99@walmart.com I would really be happy if anyone who knows these people, could you pass on the message that their old freind is looking for them. I will be looking forward to some emails from you all. My name back then was Davina Roscoe but now has changed to Mendez I am now married and have children, contact me if you know me. Davina C Mendez ----- Original Message ----- From: David Maxwell To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 5:10 AM Subject: Trying to find old mates I hope you can help. I lived in Banbury in the early 90s. I am trying to track some old mates. Darrell Kattenhorn - Nick Handley - Dave Croxford & Dave English Any help would be greatly appreciated. I miss Banbury & the U.K. Thank you, David Maxwell ----- Original Message ----- From: Amanda Hemings To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 6:40 PM Subject: The Boss Family I am looking for any information on the Boss Family. My Granddad was born in Banbury in 1919. His dad was Mark and his mum was Lilly/Lillian. If anyone can help - please get in touch. Amanda Hemings ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat(ricia) Weaver To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 11:26 AM Subject: Jan Andrzejewski Jan lived in Banbury for a number of years, prior to his premature death from a cycle accident c.1999. I am his first cousin. He came originally from Bicester, where his mother and younger brother still live. I visit from time to time. I know that Jan was well liked and had friends in the Banbury area. I am wondering if any of those friends can help me. I am trying to trace his older sister, Suzanne. I know she was very close to him, but didn't keep in touch with the rest of her family. Does anyone have any idea how I can get in touch with her, or where she is? Her father died in March 2004, she may not know. If anything should happen to her Mum, her brother Roman would need the support of a caring relative - and I know she has always cared for him very much. Any information would be appreciated, and treated in strictest confidence, and not passed on without her permission. Many thanks - Pat(ricia) Weaver ----- Original Message ----- From: David Cooper To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 5:31 AM Subject: Maison Rose I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford from 1981-1983. I spent a lot of time in Banbury and I met Pauline Bayliss. She lived in Bretch Hill, and has 2 daughters; Lisa and Becky. I lost contact with Pauline about 10 years ago. The last letter I sent was returned. I would really like to hear from Pauline and the girls. Any help would be greatly appreciated! David Cooper Pennsylvania, USA ----- Original Message ----- From: Jess Ibrom To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 11:36 Subject: Maison Rose Do any older residents remember a salon called Maison Rose in Banbury? It was owned by a Len/Leon Rose/Rosenthal and his wife Pearl in the 1930-1940 period. I have several photos of him i would be happy to send to any grandchildren. I can be reached on cathogs2000@yahoo.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Julie Blakemore To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 6:58 PM Subject: Childhood in Adderbury Remembered - Julie Blakemore My family and I have recently returned to England after 23 years in South Africa. I read the e mail from Di Jones on your excellent site today and remembered some of the names she mentioned including her own. I also went to Christopher Rawlings Primary and was taught by Mr Marlow (the best teacher ever). I then went to Stanbridge Hall and remember Glynnis Gilkes, Denise Mackenzie Steven Wright, Mike Woodward. From Christopher Rawlings days does anyone know of Ian Hickling (my first love at 8yrs). Di do you remember the little pony Sally? If anyone still remembers those carefree days please contact us. Oh I just thought - does anyone remember Miss Jolly our female head? Julie Blakemore ----- Original Message ----- From: Stuart J S Davis To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 6:35 PM Subject: Farms in Grimsbury in Banbury in & around the 1940's - 1960's I wonder if anyone can help us please, My wife & I live in Longworth Close, in the Grimsbury area of Banbury, on 27th/28th of November this year, at about 2.00am in the morning, we were suddenly aware of a presence in our flat, my wife looked up and in the doorway of our bedroom, she saw the head & shoulders of a male in his 40's, his face was long and he had dark straggly shoulder length hair and he looked like he was wearing a white shirt/smock(?), and the expression on his face was extremely unfriendly and we both felt that he intended us harm, we were only aware of him for about a couple of minutes and then he disappeared. Tonight, as I am disabled, I was aware of someone dancing/crouching round our car & once my wife had got me inside the block of flats, and had gone to the car to get the shopping, I was aware of the same face suddenly pop up & down from behind the hedge opposite the door, also last night again around about 2.00am in the morning, I was suddenly woken by a hand across both my mouth & nose, stopping me breathing and was unable to either breathe or speak for a couple of minutes. We have been told that there was possibly a farm on this land were the flats are built and certainly the male we saw dated from about the 1940's to 1960's. If anyone can help us in confirming either of these facts, please could they e-mail me in the first instance: Many thanks Stuart J S Davis ----- Original Message ----- From: Catherine Firestone-Bousquet To: info@banbury-cross.co.uk Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 3:43 AM Subject: Claxton Family I am looking for anyone from the Claxton family that lived in Banbury in the early ‘60s. I was adopted in 1961 by American stationed at Upper Heyford. I was told that my birth mother’s name was Leslie Claxton and that she lived in Banbury. She was from a large family. I think some of the family has moved to Australia and Leslie might have married and moved to the U.S. I really would like information about family health matters and general information. Thanks, Catherine Firestone-Bousquet |
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