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From: siskolino#at#yahoo.de
Name: Peter Renoth
Message:
Hello there,
My name is Peter and I am from Germany. I have lost a friend in Woodbridge. Her name is Caroline. She is the daughter of a ??? (Churchman) I don't know the English word for this. Maybe you can help me to get in contact with her.
Thank you for your help
Peter
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Wednesday 12th of December 2007
Ashlei (email: ashlei_e@yahoo.com)
Woodbridge Connection: My Grandmother was born there.
Now located: USA
Message:
I am wondering if anyone can help me figure out where my Grandmother was born. She moved to the United States as a baby and we have little information about where she was born. We know something about "Pettistree" Lane or Road perhaps? Also there was somethign about "Rosemary" maybe a house name or something? Any information on either of those locations would be really appreciated. Thanks!
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Saturday 08th of December 2007
Debbie Cote (email: jcote#at#wi.rr.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Born in Ipswich, Nov. 17, 1954
Now located: 1020 Illinois St., Racine, WI 53405
Message:
Looking for info on my biological father. He was stationed in the Pharmacy at Bentwaters from around 1951 to 1955. My mom's name at the time was Mary A. Rush. I know that he as in the USAF and his superior was Paul F. Kratzch. Any infor would be helpful. Thanks. Debbie
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Thursday 29th of November 2007
Jemma Louise Kennett (email: jemma.kennett#at#hotmail.com)
Woodbridge Connection: I am looking for my half brother, Simon Kennett.
Now located: 4 Clifton St, Scarborough, North-Yorkshire
Message:
Hi there! I am looking for my half brother, Simon Kennett. Before my dad (John Kennett) met my mum he was married to someone called Sue and they lived in Woodbridge with their son Simon, until my father left them. I have never met my brother and would love to meet and get to know him.(I would also love for him to meet his niece and nephew) so if anyone has any information PLEASE PLEASE contact me.
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Thursday 08th of November 2007
David Furze (email: furzem#at#aol.com)
Woodbridge Connection: looking for a David B COOPER that lived in Hollesley also a Bill /William Hamblin of Sutton both are ex 2RTR members
Now located: 1Bournemead Winterbourne Steepleton Dorchester Dorset DT2 9LQ
Message:
Looking for a David B COOPER that lived in Hollesley also a Bill /William Hamblin of Sutton both are ex 2RTR members. If anybody knows of their whereabouts please contact at the above email address
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Friday 05th of October 2007
Pam (email: twogs#at#sktc.net)
Woodbridge Connection: Hi. My husband was stationed at Bentwaters AFB until Aug 1959
Now located: Kansas USA
Message:
We lived at Ufford and then Orford and I still have a lovely teapot I bought at a little shop in Woodbridge in early 1959 I had a still born son last name ZINDEL who died and was buried at Orford chuch on May 12th 1959. I never knew exactly where he was buried as at that time they sometimes put infants in with other people who were being buried at the same time or so I was told. I would very much like to find out if there is a way I could find out exactly where he is buried so I can have closure.
Also anyone out there remember us from that time era?
I came from Great Yarmouth, born and raised there. We rented a house called Laneside Ufford then rented a house that was in the village square in Orford with a goldfish pond and a big flagpole in the back yard. My brother used to live in Ipswich for many years. Please contact me at twogs#a#sktc.net if you have any !
news for me on the way to find out where my son is buried in the churchyard at Orford.
Thanks, Pam
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esday 28th of August 2007
Bill Black (email: billyblack53#a#yahoo.com)
Woodbridge Connection: assigned to 81st TFW from 1980-1984 also worked at NCO Club Now located: Lyons, Georgia USA
Message:
Trying to find friends who remember me from RAF Woodbridge/Bentwaters and clubs. Especially looking for June Williams who worked behind the bar at the NCO Club. Would love to hear from old friends whether military or British people I knew. I lived in Bawdsey and really loved the good times and friendly people there.
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Monday 27th of August 2007
Russell Stones (email: rstones#a#toucansurf.com)
Woodbridge Connection: none at all
Now located: New Forest Hampshire
Message:
Hello; Last sunday while I was at a car boot sale near Lymington, I found this old photograph. The people looked so happy in it I could not resist buying it.
The picture is of the Woodbridge Athletic FC on 27th June 1948.
Does anyone recognise themselves?
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Tuesday 21st of August 2007
Leo (email: leowoodbridge#a#hotmail.com)
Woodbridge Connection: share the name
Now located: letchworth hertfordshire, england
Message:
share the name just wondering what the chances are that it derived from this place in suffolk and if there was prehaps a way of finding out. also is it unusual to have the name woodbridge if it doesn't derive from woodbridge in suffolk? thanks
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Friday 20th of July 2007
From: joshcable69#a#gmail.com
Name: Joshua Cable
Message:
I have lost a black leather wallet, not much cash, but a provisional driving
license ect, identification should be in the wallet if it is found. The last time i had the wallet on me was at rendlesham sports centre, unfortunatly they have had nothing handed in.
Update 30th of September 2007:
"Just to inform you that the wallet has been found! with all its contents, thank you very much for your help!
Josh Cable"
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Sunday 15th of July 2007
Frank C. Newbell (email: fcnewbell#a#bellsouth.net)
Woodbridge Connection: I worked with an Englishman from Woodbridge at RAF Bentwaters Radio Repair Shop in the late 60s. He used to raise budgies and played the piano at a pub. His name was Chris Fisk and I would like to contact him.
Now located: 1116 Fairways, Lebanon, TN. 37087-2262, USA
Message:
Would like to contact Chris Fisk.
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Sunday 15th of July 2007
jean (email: larterjean52#a#msn.com)
Woodbridge Connection: My grandmother and her family lived in Woodbridge for many years. She was Kathleen Larter and lived in the building which is now the library. Her daughter and son-in-law and grandaughter also lived there. My aunt Kitty as we called her was blind and my uncle was Gene Parr their daughter was Valerie Parr. It would be great to hear from anyone how knew them. I also had some aunts but cannot remember their names except on had a son Robert (his mum was inez, just remembered, not sure about spelling). My dad was Denis Larter and he was married to Joyce. I cannot remember the name of the road where we lived. I know my oldest brother John took me out on a bus when I was small without my mums permission and he got us lost. A lady found us and I was crying my eyes out but fortunately we were found he he
Now located: Lowestoft, we moved here when I was small
Message:
I used to visit my family regularly and go to Salvation Army hall with my cousin and go for walks donw to the river and we played a lot together. I remember she could play the piano and my mum told me she was at a private school. One of my cousins and I have been back to reminice sometimes.
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Sunday 15th of July 2007
Geoff Gooding (email: geoff#a#bevlee.karoo.co.uk) Woodbridge Connection: My father,(b.1893) grandfather, gt. g.f., etc. were all born in Woodbridge.
Now located: Beverley, East Yorkshire
Message:
I visited Woodbridge many times pre and post-war with my parents and it holds many happy memories for me. I am coming again, Aug.9-14. We visited my Aunt Ada and uncle Fred (Hunt) who lived in the very old houses opposite the Angel in Theatre Street. These were demolished to make way for the public toilets. I have tried before to find any existing photographs of these lovely old cottages - my uncle Fred mentioned that they had some connection with French P.o.W.s during the Napoleonic Wars. They had gas lighting, very low doorways and floors and ceilings at every conceivable angle! Has anyone knowledge of any photographs taken prior to demoltion?
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Wednesday 11th of July 2007
Stanley T Brown "Scouser" (email: stanleytbrown#a#hotmail.co.uk)
Woodbridge Connection: Having spent four years two at No 1 station road Melton next to the fish and chip shop, and two years with Mr and Mrs Carr at the Seckford Arms pub Seckford St.
I had worked at Woodbridge and Bentwater air base for a while
But worked at Gayfer's at Dobbs Lane Kesgrave for the rest of my time from 1958 -late 1961 approx
Now located: 59 Chesterfield Road Eastham Wirral Merseyside CH62 8DX
Message:
Hi to any body who remembers me. I will be visiting Woodbridge on the 4th of August for two to four days and would like to meet you once again after almost 50 years and have a coke and a scone in Bills or Clarke's cafe ?
Please call 07718 417285 looking forward to see you
Stan.. the scouser!!
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Friday 06th of July 2007
David Edwards (email: deriverside1118#a#btinternet.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Believe maternal Grandmother originated from Woodbridge and would like to trace roots
Now located: Shalford Essex
Message:
Am looking for any information on F.A.Baker (Fish Merchant & Licenced Dealer in Game) "The Castle" Woodbridge. Telephone in May 1934 as 117
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Wednesday 13th of June 2007
Roni Frey (email: ronifrey-@-shaw.ca)
Woodbridge Connection: My grandfather 4X removed lived in Woodbridge in Crown place.
Now located: Victoria BC Canada
Message:
My grandfather 4X removed was Jeremiah Read, Master Mariner, aged 62, born in Sheerness, Kent. From the 1881 census, he was living in Woodbridge Suffolk on Crown Place.
Since the record indicates that he was in his 60's I believe that he may have died in Woodbridge and have descendants living there.
If anyone has information about him or his descendants, I would be very interested.
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Monday 7th of May 2007
Janice O'Niel (email: jmko-@-charter.net]
Woodbridge Connection: Yoxford police station, 1980
Now located: USA
Message:
Dear Sir.
My name is Janice O'Niel (nee Keeble).I happened to come across the Suffolk site and was excited. I was born in the house that was the "Police Station" in 1934. My father was the policeman at that time. His name was William Keeble. My dad, mum, sister Jennifer and I lived there for about three years then my dad got stationed to Lowestoft. I live in the USA now but was back in England in 1980. Went to Yoxford to see if I could remember where the house was and there it was. I wonder who lives there now, if it has changed very much in the last 27 yrs. I would be interested to know. If you have time and can give ne any info. I would appreciate it .
Thanks so much
Janice O'NIEL.
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Saturday 28th of April 2007
Mark Palmer (email: mpalmer.663-@-btinternet.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Local - Looking for Bentwaters/Woodbridge USAF serviceman
Now located: Grange Farm
Message:
Long shot but... Looking for a Brent Strickland, Msgt 81st between 1970 & 1980 ish. Wondered How he and the family were. Arizona I think. Great Memories of a 14 year old spending a day on the base. Still got the A10 shell!
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Sunday 22nd of April 2007
Tony Large (email: anthonylarge-@-hotmail.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Maternal grandfather was a Grainger and born in Woodbridge. A cousin once removed lived in Conach Road until recently.
Now located: Downham, Essex
Message:
Family history interest in name Barkway, 1881 census records them living in The Royal William Inn, Theartre Street. Any knowledge of Inn or family name would be appreciated. I have a reference to the town jail, was this under town hall in Market square?
Look forward to any response.
Tony Large
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Subject: La Patisserie, Cumberland street
Name: Vicky
Message:
Hi there! I would just like to inform you that I, Vicky Breeze-Lamb, sold La Patisserie in Cumberland Street in Febuary to Mr and Mrs Cook, after 13 years!! I would like to wish them the best of luck for the future!
I am still making patisserie and enjoying a more relaxing life.
Regards
Vicky
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Subject: Tide Mills Exhibition
From: claudia.silveira(at)cm-seixal.pt
Name: Claudia Silveira
Message:
Dear Sir,
The touring exhibition “Tide Mills of Western Europe”, supported by the European Commission trough its Culture 2000 Programme, is now visiting The Pozo del Cachón Tide Mill in Galicia, Spain. This exhibition is being presented for over a year and had already more than 8 000 visitors in such places as La Vicomté-sur-Rance (France), Lepe and Isla Cristina (Spain), Kruibeke (Belgium), Castro Marim (Algarve – Portugal), Nantes (France), Totton (United Kingdom), Essex (United Kingdom), Carew (Wales, United Kingdom) and London (United Kingdom). More information is available at the website www.moinhosdemare-europa.org.
This site is at your disposal to spread information about other activities related with tide mills.
Kind regards
Cláudia Silveira
Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal
Portugal
Contacts: 00 351 210 976 112 or claudia.silveira(at)cm-seixal.pt
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Monday 02nd of April 2007
Joe Wommack (email: enfrwommack@aol.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Was at Bentwaters 62-66
Now located: 2330 Peterson Rd ,Lakeland,Fl 33812-3222
Message:
B/W the best base I was ever stationed on,the English are so easy to like they are good people.WE lived near Sax.(Kelsale-cum-Carlton) area.Went back in May of 06 to London,Wow,what a change! Time moves on ,no matter how far you look back.WE still miss England to this day.
So, English, we say to you, thanks for making our time with you a very good one, many thanks.
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Thursday 22nd of March 2007
Sylvia nee Shephard (email: sylvia.worth#a#btopenworld.com)
Woodbridge Connection: My great grandmother Sarah LEVETT was born in Woodbridge in 1828.
Message:
Sarah married my great grandfather James Diaper in 1855 in London. He was a seaman but I can't trace his parents or where he was born. Sarah's parents were William (a Mariner) and Elizabeth King. I would be interested for any information anyone has. Sarah was baptised in St Mary's church.
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Thursday 22nd of March 2007
Name: Ian Harrison (email:
ianhcatmoon#a#hotmail.com)
Woodbridge Connection: See below
Message:
My grandparents lived in Briarwood House until their evacuation in 1940. The house, I think then became an officers' mess for the duration of the war, was then returned to my family in 1945/6 and was then sold some years later together with land that was developed - Briarwood Rd?
Do you have any infomation on the house, its occupants and its history?
(I will also research at Suffolk Record Office, Ipswich)
Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Ian Harrison
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Thursday 22nd of March 2007
Stephanie Dallenger (email: kiwicd781#a#yahoo.com)
Woodbridge Connection: My Husband is related to John Dallenger who in 1871 lived at Throughfare Woodbridge
Now located: New Zealand
Message: Can anyone help with family history
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Tuesday 27th of February 2007
Barbara Tobin (email: barbaratobin#a#btinternet.com)
Woodbridge Connection: My mother was born in Woodbridge
Now located: Northamptonshire
Message: On the 1901 census my maternal Grandfather, William Philip Steel born 1882 is shown as living at Valley Farm, Melton employed as a Stockman. I would like to find out if Valley Farm still exists. On the 1891 census he was living in Lawyers Lane in Melton.
Can anybody help me with any information on either of these addresses.
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Friday 23rd of February 2007
BUTTERS (email: djcanepa#a#optusnet.com.au)
Woodbridge Connection: My 3x great grandfathers were born in Woodbridge.
Now located: Australia.
Message: Is there anyone left living in Woodbridge with the surname of BUTTERS, my great grandfather went to london to work in the mid 1800s but I cannot now find any up to date connection with Woodbridge here.
It seems they were all born around Castle Street and my 3x grt grandfather was living in Sun Lane when he died in 1906, he was a retired shoemaker, he had his wife Charlotte (Gunn) living with him at the time and one of their sons Robert who was a tailor by trade but seems he never married. Charlotte died in her 80s.
Other names connected with the BUTTERS family in Woodbridge are, HART, GUNN, SHERWOOD.
It would be great to know if anyone in Woodbridge has a BUTTERS connection,
Thanks, Josephine.
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
Subject: Woodbridge photos
From: kincerappraisals#a#tds.net
Name: Jim Kincer
Message:
My mother and father met in Woodbridge while my father was in the air force (early 50s). My mother was born and raised there. They left for the States in '54 adn have not been back since. i would love a nice photo of "The Cherry Tree". This is where they met. also, any others from the 50s.
Thanks.
Jim.
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Monday 19th of February 2007
Phil Cable (email: PhilCable#a#msn.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Relative that came to Canada between 1825-1832
Message: Looking for any information about a Gasper Cable born in 1804 he is a relative of mine that I've been researching
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Monday 29th of January 2007
Ruth Bolger (email: ruth#a#meritplastics.co.uk)
Woodbridge Connection: I was born there and grew up within 20 mile radius
Now located: Diss, Norfolk
Message: Hi I was born in a maternity unit in Melton/Woodbridge Area I would love to know if the place still exists or even what it was called. I was born in early 70's and I'm guessing it no longer exists. Also does anyone have any ideas how I would find out what time I was born?
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Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 10:21 PM
Subject: old postmaster woodbridge post office
From: rufflesjo#a#hotmail.com
Name: john ruffles
Message:
looking for a mrs.howard possible auntie,and uncle jim,used to be the old postman in woodbridge not certain of dates poss 1920-1950 related to my mother miss ivy barton.who lived on manor farm framlingham from 1920-1946 with my great grandfather fred rosier. can anyone help please. thankyou
j ruffles.
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 9:45 PM
Subject: info on framlingham
From: rufflesjo#a#hotmail.com
Name: john ruffles
Message:
I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON RELATIVES FROM MANOR FARM FRAM AND OLD POST OFFICE IN WOODBRIDGE. FROM 1920 TO 2007 IS THERE ANYONE WHO I CAN CONTACT ON THESE SUBJECTS THANKYOU FOR YOUR HELP
J RUFFLES.
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Monday 15th of January 2007
Roslyn and Ann (email: amyjoy#a#bigpond.com)
Woodbridge Connection: Looking for descendants of JOHN AND MARTHA BRIGHTON (BRIGHTEN) mid 1790s, had 2 sons in Royal Artillery (George & Henry) and our ancestor Clarke who was convict, shipped to Australia 1845.
Now located: Devonport, Tasmanian, Australia
Message: We would love to hear from any descendants - Brightons lived in Brewers Lane in 1841 off Cumberland Street
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Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 9:15 AM
From: pgardiner#a#xtra.co.nz
Name: P GARDINER
Message:
Am trying to trace a family of the late Mrs Doris M Kilburn. I understand she had 2 daughters. Address I have is Dirok (Name of property), Woodbridge, Suffolk. Mrs Kilburn's late husband was a Tea Plantation Manager in Assam around 1911.