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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Sussex => Topic started by: WWL on Wednesday 02 November 11 16:59 GMT (UK)

Title: Robinson
Post by: WWL on Wednesday 02 November 11 16:59 GMT (UK)
I would like to contact any Robinson family from  the Westhampnett, Maudlin, Chichester area. My Grand mothers family name was Robinson from that area.
Title: Re: Robinson
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 02 November 11 17:21 GMT (UK)
Hi

As there were quite a lot of Robinsons in Sussex - it may be best if you include some names and details of which particular family you are connected to. 

This will enable anybody reading your post to establish if there is a connection

Please do not include the names of any living person
Title: Re: Robinson
Post by: WWL on Thursday 03 November 11 10:08 GMT (UK)
I don't know any Robinsons in the areas I listed. All I know is that my grand mothers name was Robinson and that I recall that she often mentioned Westhampnett. I have looked around the burial ground there and seen a few headstones with Robinson on them.
Title: Re: Robinson
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 03 November 11 10:13 GMT (UK)
But you have no idea whether there is any connection?  Robinson is a very common surname and from the info you have given - it would be impossible to make any connection

It's best to start with what you know - your grandmothers name - and then work backwards

Was Robinson her married name or her maiden name?  If her married name - what was her maiden name?

What was her christian name and when and where was she born?

What was your grandfathers name and when did they marry