Im trying to find some information about ancestors and possible living relatives. My father in law is John Gaffney. He has siblings, Peter, Adelheid and Ronald. Their parents were Ronald Albert Gaffney born 1923 and Adelheid Gertrude Berta Kleeman (originally from Germany) born 1928. I am specifically looking for further information regarding the Gaffney side of the family. Ronald and Heidi were married in Portsmouth and originally lived in West Ham, London before then moving to Aylesbury, Australia and then Cornwall. More specifically we are looking for information regarding Ronald's grandparents and siblings etc. Ronald's parents were Albert Edward Gaffney and Lilian (Lily) Ivy Maud Gaffney (nee Roskams). We are unaware of any information regarding Lily but know that Albert's mother may have been called Marie and he had a brother called Alfred John V Gaffney. Lilian's maiden name (Roskams) has been misspelled on some documents and has been written as Roskane. If anyone has any information regarding either this Gaffney or Roskams family then any help would be much appreciated. In the 1961 census Albert and his brother and mother were living with someone called Sarah A Webb (or Webber) and her son, also called Alfred) in London. Please let me know if you have any further information regarding either Albert or Lilian (Lily) and ther families etc. It is also believed that Lilian remarried many year later to a man withthe surname Jefferies/Jeffreys Thanks

I’m looking for details of my grandfather's ancestors. Frederick Thomas Carter was born in 1898 in or near Portsmouth, he married Emily Elizabeth Bryant in 1932 and died in 1981. I want to find out anything I can about his parents and about his siblings too.

The article was not the first time Richard had been mentioned in the local newspaper. Richard Palmer was born in 1942, and was one of the triplets born to Daisy & Stephen "Jack" Palmer (Elizabeth & Rosemarie were the other triplets). This was such a newsworthy event that The Portsmouth News ran an article which featured a photo of Daisy Palmer (nee Chandler) and the triplets accompanied by midwives wearing face masks. Daisy & Jack only discovered they were expecting triplets when Daisy was due to give birth. Instead of one baby, they got three; in those days there were no such thing as pre-natal scans or IVF! The family lived in Percy Road, an area bombed heavily during the war. Apparently, during an air raid, Daisy held these three little babies in her arms whilst shuffling down on her bottom, from the top of the house stairs to the very last step, to get them safely into the air raid shelter in the garden! Daisy was born in 1911, and if she were still alive this year would have been her 100th birthday.

The family story goes that these were the first triplets to be born in Portsmouth. The triplet's arrival coincided with a severe weather storm that affected most of Britain. The Palmer and Chandler families and the local community rallied around to ensure this trio of tots had enough clothing and food to keep them going. There are stories of them having to sleep in a chest of drawers as there was only one cot. At the time, Jack was employed by Portsmouth United Breweries as a draymen/driver. Records of the breweries wage accounts still exist, and I have managed to locate the accounts for 1942. Interestingly, just before the triplets were born, Jack had a pay increase of 10 shillings. I wonder if he went to his boss to negotiate a pay rise to help with his growing family. As well as the triplets, the couple had a daughter, Jean, and a son, John.

Joan has also been mentioned in the local newspaper. Joan was born in 1943, the eldest of 10 children born to proud parents William and Doris Cryer. When Joan was 16 years old, she and her siblings made the headlines in the local newspaper. Just before Christmas 1959, Joan and eight of her siblings were admitted to a Portsmouth hospital within 24 hours of each other. Patricia was the only sibling to escape hospitalisation.

Joan recalls being told off by the matron for listening to the radio and jiving with her sisters to songs by Elvis Presley & Cliff Richard. One of the children had to be drip fed, and recalls she was so hungry that she asked a nurse if she could have a biscuit "No. Not even a crumb" replied the nurse. Following the newspaper article, kind readers from near and far sent in many presents for the children. Some presents even arrived from America. Many people sent in sweets for the children, and at teatime the nurse would bring in a tray laden with sandwiches and sweeties. The nurse had to manoeuvre her way through a swing door, and as she announced "teatime" the door swung back and knocked the tray flying. The children were delighted and scrambled around on the floor collecting the sweeties. Luckily, they all recovered and made it home to Stratton Close in Portsea

Im seeking more information on Willim Willcox, born 1920 in Portsmouth. Parents were Arthur and Sarah Banks. Williams first marriage was to Winifred Daniels in 1946. His second marriage was to Edith Moremon in 1978. Hoping to connect to other family researchers. Thank you.

Looking for any descendants of Ernest E Davey, born about 1921 in Portsmouth. He married Alice Mabel Jones, born 1934 in Portsea. They marriied in 1967 in Portsmouth. When did they die and were there any chikldren

MARY Webb Does any-one know of the lady above. she married Royal Gibson in 1941 Bristol. She than appeared in Gosport. Met some-one by the name of Maguire. Do not know if they married. Had Shaun and Hazel. she died at Portsmouth hospital 1970 age 51 yrs. (there are two registrations under maguire and Gibson, both have the sane page and volume numbers. My friend is the half sister. They did not know about her. Sue was adopted. Sue is tring to find more out more

Im seeking any feedback/info re: ANTHONY (tony) COCKMAN BRN: 1945 PORTSMOUTH - MOTHERS NAME BROWN. I bellieve he may have other family links in WINCHESTER. I would greatly appreciate any help. Many Thanks

Looking for information on a Dean williams born ystrad mynach south wales late 1960s parents graham williams and olwen williams was in portsmouth late 1980s when he joined the navy, in 1992 his father graham died he went to live for a while in west wales in a place called roche where the family had a spar shop and post office his mother died in 1994 in west wales he stayed in west wales for a short period but it is believed he returned to portsmouth. H e has a older brother called mark. I would be most grateful for any Info

Seeking information regarding John Henry Drew (born Torpoint, 1861) who served in the R.N. primarily as a Boatswain, from 1877 till 1919. Trying to find details of his service in Malta (1909 - 1912), where his wife Rose (m.s. Shorter, 1st marriage Gale) and step-daughter Lily joined him. Presently have his complete naval record, 1901 Census record in Portsmouth, marriage in Camberwell in 1934, and his wife's death in Portsmouth in 1968, followed by his in 1974. Information about Lily Gale, who appears to have married young (becoming White) and died young in Brighton, or of any other offspring appreciated.

Thomas was born in 1910 and married Emily in 1931 at Portsea. She was born in 1910. After Thomas died in 1945 Emily married Edward Armstrong. Emily died in Portsmouth in 1979. Is anyone else researching this family to share info

trying to find out what happened to William Thomas Light b approx 1947 I think in Southampton. He married Sarah Jane Walsh at St Mary's,Portsea on 23 Sept 1975 .They had one son William born in 1976 who died in 1981.Sarah re-married in 1988 to George James Green and certificate notes her as a "widow" living in Landport Street.Cannot find any trace of William's death on any search engine and young William's obituary states "son of the late William Light".Thank You.

Trying to find any more details on the marriage of William Green to Elizabeth Wood on 10th June 1977 at St Thomas,Portsmouth. Family search IGI has the record of just bride & groom but would be interested to know who their parents were if possible or any other information? Cannot request certificate as marriage was prior to compulsory registration in July 1987. Thank You.

i, have an old wedding photo that i found in some old post cards. I would like it to go to the family, but can not find them. Can you help? The address on the post cards (not the photo) is; Mrs A Spencer 15 King Edward Parade Morbury London no date. The other one is; S Spencer 33 Kingston Crescent Portsmouth 1968! I think the wedding belongs to one of these addresses.Will send you a copy in email, if you are interested. Thanks

I’m looking for information on the GRANTHAM family, 1960s Charles, Dennis, Robert, Robin , Colin, and I think Christopher, Colin Died in Germany whilst riding A motor bike, One of them , I think had a Fish Stall, on the point, Near the Camber Docks in Portsmouth but sold it off, I think there was also , Michel, Blinded in one eye by a Sailors shooting a pellet gun, and Duggie,And one more? I would like to find out how my Half brothers are doing ??, so if you know anything please let me know via this site! We lived in the Portsea Area of Portsmouth, Colin, Dennis, and I used to play with

Looking for the 1980s

Seeking details on docker Hughes who ran for local mp in the 80s

Please sort out years 70-90s we need far greater coverage to enjoy

Robert Wood was born in Darlington Durham UK in 1876, his parents were Robert and Annie. No middle names. No siblings that we can find. Robert was in the Royal Navy, Reg number 156321, we purchased his records. He was only 15 when he joined and eventually became Petty Officer 1st class. Robert married Maud Trew in 1897 in Portsea Hampshire. They had 2 son's Arthur Robert Wood (1901) and Lionel Charlie Wood (1902) but Maud died in 1903 leaving Robert with 2 young sons In July 1904 Robert married Emily Lucy Rose Vine (b 1876), also known as Emily Lucy Rose Canning, Emily Luch R Vine, Emily Jackman and Rose Wood. Emily was a widow, she had been married to Charlie Jackman who died at sea, aged 28 (b. 1875 d.1902) and she was left with 3 young children: Helen Emily Jackman (1897 - 1984) Robert Charlie Jackman (1899) Rose May Jackman (1900 - 1971) We would love to know more about these three children, but we cannot seem to find out if they married? Had children? Is there any decendants? Robert and Emily had 2 children together Leonard George Wood (1905 -1991) Leonard immigrated to Australia in 1922 with the Barwell Boys Farm apprenticeship scheme, he arrived on the Barrabool and later married Ivy Millicent Dawson in 1937. Ivy Ruby Wood (1910 -2003) did not marry as far as we know. They resided at Prince Albert Road Easteny, Portsmouth UK up until at least 1943 then by 1967 had moved to Cosham We are seeking more information - Robert Wood is my husbands Great Grandfather and has inherited Roberts Navy Medals, we'd love to find out more about him and everyone else in the family.

ooking for any information on GEORGE CARTER and his sister NORAH CARTER in 1964 to 1965, I know where they were living in the 1977 census it is before that I am looking for, in 1981 they were living with their older sister JESSIE TUCKER.GEORGE would have been about 4 years old and his sister NORAH about 8 years old. (they may have been living in the Portsea area).but not sure.

I am looking to find information on the parents of William Barnes who was born in 1961 in Portsmouth. On the 1977 Census he was serving in the Royal Navy on the Curaera.

From the 18?? to 1970s there was a public house in Twyford avenue Portsmouth called the friend in need, does anyone have pictures or any information of this establishment. on in the same area does anyone know about Garibaldi Street, rudmore?