Isaac Tullett (1810-1883) and Frances Wolven (1818-1871). My 3rd great-grand uncle and aunt. Isaac spent a lot of his life in trouble with the law… He was the son of Daniel Tullett and Ann Palmer and was baptised on 24 December 1810 at St Peter’s in Newdigate, Surrey. He married Frances or Fanny Wolven / […]
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Foster Biggs (1850-1916) and his removals business
Foster Biggs (1850-1916). My 2nd great-grand uncle. Foster Biggs was baptised on 8 December 1850 at St Mary’s Church in Rusper, Sussex, grew up in the village and then moved to Croydon with his step-father William Wheatland and mother Olive. His father by birth was Thomas Biggs, who died in 1856. By 1871 Foster was […]
Alfred Wheatland (1891-1976) and his life in New York
Alfred Wheatland (1891-1976). My great-grand uncle. Alfred Wheatland was baptised on 26 July 1891 at St Peter’s Church in Croydon to parents John Wheatland and Mary Coughlan. His birthdate is uncertain because he changed it over time, from 6 June 1889 with the Royal Navy to 6 June 1891. He grew up in Croydon but […]
Alice Mary Wheatland (1880-1958) and a naval disaster
Alice Mary Wheatland (1880-1958). My great-grand aunt. Alice Mary Wheatland was born on 7 December 1880 in Croydon, Surrey, to parents John Wheatland and Mary Coughlan. She was baptised on 31 January 1881 at St Peter’s Church in the town and grew up among her family in Selsdon Road. In 1888 and 1890 Alice is […]
John Wheatland (1876-1952) and the mystery of his marriage
John Wheatland (1876-1952), my great-grand uncle. Born on 6 March 1876 and baptised on 14 May that year at St Peter’s Church in Croydon, Surrey, John served in the Royal Navy and the Coastguard like so many of his ancestors and descendants. His parents were John Wheatland and Mary Coughlan. John Jnr grew up in […]