Historical Research
Historical and Genealogical Research
This page gives details of areas of Paul's research of particular interest.
Paul's family tree with photos is available at: http://paulorton.myheritage.com. I have added photos of most people that I hold digitally, which I think brings the tree to life. Please have a look and let me know if you have any corrections or suggestions. I would particularly like to add any photos that you can send me. Note that I may well hold more information on individuals than is displayed on this tree as I am limited to 2500 people and the tree is based on the one I stopped using a few years ago.
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Orton Family:
HW Orton
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Herbert Woodford Orton's World War One service, which earned him a Military Cross and a 'Blighty' wound
Albert John Orton
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A brief biography of Albert John Orton, with details of his untimely end
James Orton
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James Orton, Master Builder, left a large number of houses to his children
Yes
What little information I have on the history of Broomfield Lodge, Broomhill, Sheffield
Coalport Close
Yes
What little information I have on the history of Coalport Close, Church Langley, Harlow
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Joe Orton
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The playwright Joe Orton's family tree and whether there are any connections to our tree
Hogley Family:
Marian Hogley's Disbelief
Yes
Marian Hogley questioning her beliefs in 1918
Stephen Enoch Hogley
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About my great-great grandfather and his paintings
John Hogley
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Why I believe John Hogley was from Kellington
Sandfords of Rhode Island
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The branch of the Sandford family that emigrated to Rhode Island
Sandfords and the Holmfirth Flood
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The Holmfirth Flood and how it affected the Sandford family
Kennedy Tew biography
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Some details on Kennedy's early life, his RNVR service in World War One, his athletic achievements and subsequent banking career.
Kennedy Tew phrenology
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A phrenonogical report on the young Kennedy Tew, before people discovered there was no point to it.
Thomas Tew the Pirate
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A brief biography of Thomas Tew, a wicked and ill-disposed person. I have been carrying out extensive research on him, for later publication.
Stevenson Orphanage
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The history of the Female Orphanage of Walthamstow, Elstree, Rickmansworth and Hampton, founded by Joseph Stevenson in 1855
Stevenson Orphanage- backup documents
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Stevensons and The Orchard
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HE Stevenson
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Henry Estoteville STevenson emigrated to Canada in 1887. This page tells his life story in his own words
Squires- Chinese Missionaries
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I hope to put some of the documents relating to Herbert Squire and Rosalie Tew here.
Richard Sidney Sadler
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Biographical details of my great great great uncle
Roberts Family:
Roberts- miners + quarrymen
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The Roberts had at least three generations of copper miners on the Parys Mountain, then working as quarrymen in Staffordshire
Anglesey family- places
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Photos from Annie Roberts's youth
Amlwch 1919
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Peace Day celebrations in the Amlwch area in 1919
Willie Rowlands
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Cuttings about Willie Rowlands from Kennedy and Annie Tew's scrapbook
David Evans
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Some biographical details about David Evans from Kennedy and Annie Tew's scrapbook
Rodgers Family:
Rodgers link to the World's Strongest Man
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Rodgers- Escape from German Hands
Published 7/4/9
The story of Robert Mace Rodgers and his escape from the Germans, returning to England in 1941