Rayner Mariners

[Goorikidz]

Don't know if this is the correct place to put this post but hopefully someone can help me.  I am trying to find the records of my mariner ancestors who were all born in Essex.  I am seeking the ships they served on, and their marine history and hope someone can help.

George Rayner born 1790 and died 16 February 1867 in Essex was classed as a seaman on his death.
William Rayner, his son, born 27 April 1826 in Wivenhoe Essex died 22 November 1907 in Walthamstow. 
William’s Sons
George William Heath Rayner born 24 February 1855 in Wivenhoe Essex died 22 February 1905 as a result of an accident on the ship "LORERA". Think he was on the `Sunrise” in 1891 census.
William Clifford Rayner, was working on a ship which arrived in Melbourne, Australia `Elmgamite’ in 13 April 1891.
Harry Rayner born 8 April 1870 he went to sea with his father at the age of 12 in 1882.  He came to Australia, and was my grandfather, haven’t found when or what ship he arrived on in Australia.  He married in 1899 and occupation was a steward at the time.

Janette

[alley]

Hi janette

1861 census RG9/1101/5/3 wivenhoe

george m rayner 41 seaman b wivenhoe
betsy 35 b donningland?
thomas son (different surname looks like bostuck) 10 yaughtsmans son b wivenhoe
william ? bostuck? son  b same
kate emma bostuck dau 3

hope it helps

alan

[Goorikidz]

Alan
Thanks for the info on 1861 census.
It is definately mine, as George M. stands for George Miles Rayner.  Didn't know that they had boarders.
Does it give an address?

I would like to obtain the Maritime Records for him and the remainder of his male family.  Not sure if he had children but by

Many thanks
Janette

[casalguidi]

Hi Janette

Try the National Archives, Kew, London for Merchant Navy & Royal Navy records.  See their information leaflets for holdings in the getting started section

http://www.pro.gov.uk

Best wishes

Casalguidi

[Paulrayner]

Not sure if this is still active or if this is any use.....
1. I have a Miles Rayner ancestor- not sre when born about 1760 i'd guess. Miles isn't too common a name.
2. Lived at Weeley- a few miles from wivenhoe.
3. Our current family (since 1930 or so) have maritime connections.

Sorry can't help at all other than to point you Possibly at weeley.

[Goorikidz]

Paul,

My Rayners used Middle names when connected to the family.  Have not followed the George Miles Rayner of mine any further but will have to do so.  All my Rayners were mariners, even the ones who came to Australia.

Thanks
Janette