I was very interested to read your postings, although none of you family names are connected to mine at present, my gt grandmother and her family came from St Osyth, living in Mill Street. The names connected to me are German(y), Cook, Gilbert, Pooley, Beales, and Gentry. I still have distant relations living there.
Do contact Phil Hendy of the historical society, i did, and she gave me some great information as she has access to the archives.
regards
elaine