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Title: 'Laurence' family history
Post by: Steven Keith on Wednesday 24 October 07 19:51 BST (UK)

I am researching the Laurence family history in Bedford from 1900.
If anybody has any information regarding the surname 'Laurence' from around the Bedfordshire/ Hertfordshire area i would be very interested.

Title: Re: 'Laurence' family history
Post by: janan on Thursday 01 November 07 21:25 GMT (UK)

Hi Steven
Welcome to Rootschat :D
In 1901 there are only 9 Laurence/Lawrence in Bedford, all but one is in Bedford St Paul - do you already have their details?
Jan ;)

Title: Re: 'Laurence' family history
Post by: cathymcc on Friday 02 November 07 20:39 GMT (UK)

Hello Steven,

There are lots of places to get your research kick started...

1891 census is online - google ''freecen''

Look at the free BMD too

Try the Beds Archives on-line search engine [do a name search] @  http://blars adlibsoft.com/form.html

cathy

Title: Re: 'Laurence' family history
Post by: Steven Keith on Tuesday 06 November 07 13:51 GMT (UK)

Hi Thank you for your information.
I have leads that direct me to the Portsmouth and Huntingdon area now instead of Bedford.
Thanks once again

Title: Re: 'Laurence' family history
Post by: #Louise# on Wednesday 12 December 07 15:13 GMT (UK)

Hi Steven,

My Lawrence branch is from Northamptonshire (Rushden, Higham Ferrers) and Huntingdonshire but originated in Bedfordshire.  From memory, they were in Bedfordshire in the mid 1800's.

Let me know if you would like me to cross-reference any specific names.  However, my response may not be swift!  My family history is currently inhabiting various different places in my house and all needs pulling together!  ;D

Good luck with your search  :)