Greetings listers
I would like you all to welcome new member Linda Collie
from Hadleigh, Suffolk.
Linda is researching Alfred Thomas Chant who married in 1898
father being William Chant a Mason. Mother being Jane as listed
in the 1881 Census. Father William not present possibly away
working or deceased.
Two other siblings in the 1881 Census born circa 1867 and 1870.
Alfred probably had a brother William Chant.
Linda is yet to obtain either a birth certificate or baptisms for Alfred and
his siblings. Linda thinks Alfred descends from George
Chant who married Ann Hallett. This is only a guess at this stage
and Linda plans to visit Somerset RO in early July to search for
more information.
If anyone has any advice or information that can assist Linda
I am sure she would appreciate it. Linda may like to add other
info that may assist us help her trace her line which she hopes connects to
one of the better known research lines back to either
Robert of West Chinnock 1700 or William Chant b circa 1563.
regards
Michael Cheeseman