Smith

NEW LOCAL SEARCH - SMITH

From Barbara Cheeseman - I am looking for a George Smith Cheesman. In the 1861 & 1871 census he is living in London but his birth place is West Farleigh. He died before 1881, possibly 1877. I can't find any one definite in 1841 or 1851 anywhere in Kent. He was born about 1837 to 1839. I imagine having Smith as a Christian name, as did two of his sons, is a clue to his mother or grandmother's surname. There doesn't seem to be a Cheesman heading so I thought I'd try Smith instead!

If you can help please contact Barbara here.

Lorna would like to know if her own and her sisters names are in the christening books for West Farleigh. They were christened in 1940 & 1942. Her Grandmother was also buried in the churchyard. She is planning to visit in the summer. If you can help please contact Lorna here.

Reginald Smith was her father and her mother was called Winifred. Lorna and her sister Irene were born at Pembrey Hospital, Tunbridge Wells, and christened in West Farleigh Church. Her Nan, who is buried at the church was Mrs. Wilson and she lived with George Wilson. They both worked on the Days Farm, and her Nan lived there all her life. Lorna and her sisters and brother spent all their summer holidays on the Days Farm. Lorna would like to hear from anyone who remembers her or her family.

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