Find YourSelf: Selfs in England

Do you have ancestors or relatives that you can't locate? This is where others can help you in your personal family history search as well as contribute information to the Self Family genealogy. Please direct your inquiry to Webmaster and provide the following information:

John Self married Mary Westgate in Carleton Rode, Norfolk, England in 1806. Their son John, born in 1808 and died about 1840, married Martha Long in 1827. The line the goes to John, b. 1829; Edwin, b. 1857; and Thomas Edwin, born 1888. Cousin Gordon would like to find his ancestors in Norfolk, England before 1806. Although there are links to Wiltshire, this line is a different branch of Selfs. If anyone can supply information, please contact Webmaster.

Arthur Ernest Self left Norfolk, England and came to the USA. His brother, Alfred Brasnett Self, then followed his brother, met him briefly in East Hampton on Long Island, and remained in the USA at least from July 1890 to August 1891. He then returned home to England. Arthur Self may also have gone back to England. He married Milly Torbell--on which continent is still uncertain--and had children Muriel, Gladys, Ernest Arthur, Phyllis, and Jack. If anyone is familiar with these names or could suggest sources to further research these two brothers, please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Bob would like to contact any Self genealogist who has a Norfolk, England connection. His Great Grandfather, George Harvey, was married first to Elizabeth Self, b. 1851-1878 and had three children, Jane Elizabeth, George Edward, and Mary Jane. George's sister, Charlotte, married Joseph Self, brother of Elizabeth (Self) Harvey. If you are connected to this family or researching the Selfs in Norfolk, England, please contact Webmaster.

Cousin George would like to find the ancestors of his grandmother, Lydia Annie Self. She was born in the county of Norfolk, sub-district of Fakenham, district of Walsingham on Sep. 11, 1892, to William Self and Harriet (Mitchell) Self. Lydia's birth certificate shows place of birth as Dunton RSD. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Ann is looking for the ancestry of William Self, dates unknown. He married Harriet Mitchell and had at least one child, Maud Ethel Self, born Jan. 5, 1885 in Morley St. Botolf. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Ruth would like to find more information on her gggrandfather, Walter John Self, b. 1834 in Norwich, Norfolk. He m. Dec. 23, 1869 at Christchurch, Haxton, Rosetta Lamb, b. 1837 in Yarmouth, Norfolk. Their children--all born in Shoreditch--were Benjamin Self (ggrandfather), b. June 30, 1872; John ("Jack") Self, b. 1871, and Walter Self, b. 1876, who had a son, Walter Benjamin Self, b. Oct. 1, 1905 in Hackney. Walter Benjamin Self had three children. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Martin would dearly like to trace connections to the following; Morris Thomas SELF born 20 January 1840 in Yoxford, Suffolk, Eng. In the 1881 census he was in Hove, Sussex. His father was William SELF born c.1814 in Wickham Market, Suffolk. William's father was Samuel SELF who married Sarah MORRIS(born Thetford, Norfolk). Samuel lived at 13 Middle Street, Wickham Market aged 72 in the 1851 census. Has anyone seen them anywhere or holding information on them? Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Ellen writes: I'm hoping that someone on your list might be able to help me trace a SELF relative in Suffolk, England. NAME of the SELF Relative: Wallis William SELF. COUNTY/PARISH: According to 1871 & 1881 census, Wallis was born in Palgrave, Suffolk. He is listed in the census of 1871 and 1881 as a nephew of my great-grandfather, Benjamin CLARKE of Palgrave. DATE OF BIRTH/MARRIAGE/DEATH: The census records indicate that Wallis would have been born around 1862. However, I have not been able to find his birth in the index of civil registrations. Wallis married Florence COBB in Palgrave in 1882. His marriage certificate states that his father's name was Wallis RASBINE. (Was he perhaps born out of wedlock to a woman whose surname was SELF?). At the time of the 1891 census, Wallis and his wife Florence were living in Palgrave, and had a daughter Florence. Wallis died in Palgrave at the age of 42 in 1904. That is literally all I know about Wallis William SELF. MY QUESTION: Although Wallis William SELF is listed as a nephew of my great-grandfather, I was not aware of any other SELFs in the family until I found Wallis. I have little information about my great-grandparents and thought tracing Wallis might lead me to another line of the family. Any information about Wallis and/or his family would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Webmaster and Cousin Ellen.

Cousin Tammy would like more information on the following entry from the London Examiner, dated March 13th 1808, page 176. It says Marriage: Lately at Bradford, aged 74, Mr. John Warman to Miss Jane Self aged 18. What family does Jane Self belong to, and can she be placed in a line that links to the Selfs in the United States as well? Please contact Webmaster.

Looking for any information on Mary Ann Self who married John Chapman, 1874, in Norwich, Norfolk, U.K. Have no info on Mary Ann's parents or siblings, but John & Mary Ann had a daughter, Ellen Edith May Chapman, born 1880 in Yarmouth, Norfolk. Please contact Webmaster and Cousin Alvina.

Cousin Julie writes: My great-grandmother Sarah (Sally) SELF was born in London, England around 1885 +/-10. She married a Thomas WOODLEY who was also born in London England. They had at least 7 children: Evelyn, Thomas b 1904 Eng., George, Frank, Reginald, Albert, and Violet. I am not sure if they were all born in England or not. They immigrated to Canada in the 1910-1925 time period. Sarah died in Toronto, ON in the late 1960's. Any information pertaining Sarah that you might have would be appreciated. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Doreen would like information re the ancestors of her gg grandfather Philip Self cabinet maker of Broad Street, Kings Lynn, Norfolk , England. Born 1817, Married Eliza. His son Richard B 1839 married Maria Black also B 1839. After he was widowed he married Susan Cozenz also a widow. They moved to Hull East Yorkshire and had a daughter Florence B Self 1875, Florence was my grandmother. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Susan writes: Frederick William SELF married to Martha ? Lived in Leiston England in 1891 . Children were : (no particular order) May Leila 21 May 1891 (my g/mother came to Canada in 1912) Percy Nellie Gladys Thanks for any help anyone can give . Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Jenny writes: I am researching Thomas Self(e) who was a butcher and was born in Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire. According to the family bible he was born 5th November 1798. He was transported to Tasmania as a convict on 9th March 1822 for stealing a pair of boots and spurs. I have found 3 candidates for his parents in the Wiltshire baptism records, but none of the dates fit very well. The first is James and Elizabeth Dawkins, the 2nd John and another Elizabeth and the 3rd William and Betty. It seems he left behind a daughter called Eliza, and married twice in Australia (both times to convict women). The first wife was Mary MacDonald and the 2nd to Mrs Elizabeth Capel (formerly Beardshawe or Beecher). I am descended from the second wife. If I can get in touch with anyone who may be related, I would be thrilled. Please contact Cousin Jenny and cc Webmaster.

Cousin Ivor writes: I am trying to find further details of my family tree and hope that you may be able to assist. My great-grandfather was James William SELF born circa 1830, he married Elizabeth Ribbands circa 1850. They had 6 children and around 1858 was the superintendent of the cemetery at Heigham. My grandfather James Joseph was born there 18-7-1858, married Tryphosa Lark WANGLER in 1879, they had 7 children. Later they moved to London where at Deptford in 1892 my father was born. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Sean writes: Any help appreciated for links with these - from the IOW, UK. c1850, GEORGE SELF, coastguard --- b 1877, ALFRED SELF, m FANNY ROGERS 1898 b 1879, MARY CHRISTIANA SELF, m GEORGE FREDERICK MEW maybe son GEORGE --- ALFRED was in the RN, possible died at sea in 1904 Children: b 1898, ALFRED GEORGE ST JOHN SELF/SEEF b 1899, ELSIE HELENA SELF b ?, EVA SELF. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Gary writes: Does anyone have a record of Susan SELF of South Lopham marrying a Job MUNFORD around 1873 in the Winfarthing , or surrounding area? Please contact Webmaster.

A Cousin writes: If any one can help outhere it would be a blessing to my mother. she has got as far as Robert Self born uknown but his son , Johannes Hendrik Wessel self born 1828 trying to find out who father and son married. history of the rest of the family ended when the son only had a daughter who married W. H. Hutton born 1856. (This may be New Zealand or England.) Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Hedley is looking for information on his Great grandmother, on his paternal line.... Henrietta Self born about 1839 in Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England. She was the daughter of Robert Self and Hannah [Robert born about 1797 Dickleburgh, Norfolk married Hannah about 1833.] Children of Robert/Hannah were: Georgina (b. about 1836), Henrietta (b. about 1839), Hephsiba (b. about 1840), Bartha (b. about 1843), Arthur (b. about 1845), Susan (b. about 1848) and Alfred (b. about 1850) Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Melvyn writes: I am trying to research the ancestors of my great grandfather Thomas Self born 1859 died 20th January 1936 in Tunstead, Norfolk, England. Thomas had several children May, Doris plus at least one other daughter who emigrated to Canada. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Rita is looking for the following Norfolk Selfs: Jeremiah Self (date unknown); Jeremiah Self, b. about 1839 in North Walsham and believed to have married, possibly in 1863, to Sarah Ann Davison, b. about 1841 in Swanton Abbott; Annie Marie Self, baptised Jan. 3, 1864 in Swanton Abbott and married Dec. 12, 1886 in Swanton Abbott to William Charles Giles, baptised May 20, 1866 in Scottow. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Pat is looking for relatives beyond his grandfather. His father, Frank Selfe, was the son of Frank Selfe who was killed in the First World War. His father's 2nd GG was French. This Selfe family comes from the area of Balsall Common/Hampton In Arden/Berkswell, Warwickshire. Please contact Webmaster.

Looking for the ancestry of Kate Helen Emma Self, b. Feb. 14, 1906 and d. Mar. 6, 1980. She m. John Row Howlett. She was a postmistress and insurance collector and lived in the area of Framlingham, Suffolk. She had two brothers in the Coldstream Guards during World War I, and one brother was a lay preacher. Please contact Webmaster.

Friend Steve writes: "We have a cross-stitch sampler done in 1784 by a Sarah Selfe at Ackworth School. We know tha Ackworth was a school for orphans, but know little else. Can you place her in a family tree?" He believes that Ackworth School is in London. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Carl writes: "My wife's great grandmother Violet Ellen was a Self (not sure of the spelling) and married a George Shorten in the Norwich area around 1915-1920. Sorry this is so inexact, but that is all I have to go on. Her mother's name is Pamela Violet." Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Penny is looking for her gggrandfather, Sir Robert Carr Selfe, Treasurer, Church of England. He m. Rosetta Priest. Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Sylvia writes: "I am looking for Isaac Self b. about 1849 at Hoxne, Suffolk who married Emma ? from Denham, Suffolk. Five children that I know of; Walter, Deborah, James, Sarah and Eveline. Evaline married William Scott in 1905." Please contact Webmaster.

I would like to know if anyone has information on an ancestor of mine. Her name is Helen (Helena) Self (née O Flaherty). Helen (Helena) was born in Co Wexford, Ireland, between 1861 & 1880 and was one of eight O Flaherty children, born to William O Flaherty & Dora Butler of Wexford Town. In 1905 Helen was in Bootle, Liverpool, acting as a godmother at her nephew's baptism. I assume that she remained in England, possibly in Liverpool. I have recently learned that Helen married a Self' and hope that someone can provide any more details.--Cousin Rachel. Please contact Webmaster.

NOVEMBER 19, 2007
From Cousin Martyn: "I have a connection by marriage to Virtue GINBEY (born Virtue SELF), who died in Columbus, Ohio in 1896. Her husband was William Edward Ginbey, who was born in England in January 1809. He was my great x3 grandfather - I am descended from Georgeanna Ginbey, a daughter from his first marriage to Dorothy BULL.

"After Dorothy died, William Edward Ginbey married Virtue Self in 1851. They had children Matilda Self Ginbey, Thomas Robert Self Ginbey, Edward Self Ginbey and Emma Self Ginbey in England and then emigrated on board the "Universe" from Liverpool, arriving at the port of New York on 24 March 1859. Their destination was Herkimer county, where William Edward's father James S. Ginbey had settled several years earlier. They had further children Elizabeth Ginbey, William Ginbey and Robert Ginbey in America. They later moved to Ohio, where William Edward pre-deceased Virtue, in 1884.

"Julie Walton and Jill Poloni have worked with me on this research, and between us we might be able to answer questions about Virtue or her husband. So these will be most welcome. My email address is martyn@yeofamily.net or you can email Jill at stagemanager21@yahoo.com.

"We would also be very interested to hear from anyone who has connections with Virtue or knows anything about her family. The record of her death gives her date of birth as 3 February 1834 and we assume this was in Norwich. Her parents were Thomas Self, a carpenter, and Matilda Lancaster. She had brothers Robert Self
(who with Georgeanna witnessed a marriage in 1853) and Thomas Self (who emigrated on the same ship as she did), so perhaps someone reading this knows of them."

Cousin Sidney writes: "I am searching for the birth of my great grandmother Ann Elizabeth Self circa 1855.She gave birth to my Grandfather Lewis Self at 2 Barking Road,Canning Town,West Ham,Essex on the 1^st.August 1870.The birth certificate does not give the name or occupation of the father.The mother’s occupation is given as Domestic Servant and her residence as the Union Workhouse Leytonstone{essex}.I presume she was an orphan.On 16 Feb.1873 she married Josah Bentley at the church of St.James the Great in the district of Bethnal Green,Middlesex.The marriage certificate gives her father’s name as William Self A witness at the marriage was Sarah Self.In the 1871 Census a Samuel Self was head of family living on St.James Rd..Bethnal Green.His wife’s name was Sarah and they had a daughter named Sarah.i believe Samuel was Ann Elizabeth’s uncle or great-uncle since his age is given as 70.In the 1881 Census,Josiah Bentley is head of family in West Ham,Essex,his wife is Annie, aged 26, and says she was born in Westminster. They have a son Lewis Bentley aged 10.However,when Lewis married in 1889 he used the surname Self.I can find no record of the birth of Ann Elizabeth Self in the London area circa 1855.Note that Samuel Self was born in Chiswick,Middlesex,about 1801." Please contact Webmaster.

Cousin Julia writes: "Trying to find any information on my gr gr gr grandfather Edwin Selfe, born ABT 1810 Bristol, England. His parents could have come from the Wiltshire area? He married my gr gr gr grandmother Jane Anne Mansel Cooper Shewen, 15th of April 1834, on Westbury-on Trym, Gloucester England. Looking to find who Edwin Selfes parents were." Please contact Cousin Julia and Webmaster.