Category Archives: Webb

In the last post I explored the theory that my great great grandfather George Webb might have been born in Wapping in 1844, the son of another George Webb. In this post, I want to set down what I’ve been … Continue reading →

In recent posts I’ve been trying to verify the origins of my great great grandfather George Webb – the father of my great grandfather, also George Webb (b. 1874). In the last post I explored the theory, which on the … Continue reading →

As I mentioned in an earlier post, there is some evidence pointing to my great great grandfather, house decorator George Webb, being the son of cooper John Webb. I’m still not absolutely convinced of this connection, but here’s a reminder … Continue reading →

Continuing with my efforts to trace the history of Joseph Webb, who shared a house with my great grandfather George Webb, in the hope of discovering the nature of their relationship, I have been exploring the background of Joseph’s father, … Continue reading →

I’m still trying to discover more about the ancestry of my great grandfather George Webb (b. 1874). In the last few posts I’ve established some facts about his immediate family, but I’ve found it difficult to push the story back … Continue reading →

Last week I received a comment on this blog from Patricia Tennent in Australia, who is a descendant of Alfred Webb, brother of the George Webb who I’m fairly convinced is my great grandfather (see these posts). Pat has sent … Continue reading →

Following on from the last post, I want to be absolutely sure that what I’ve written about the family of my great grandfather George Webb (b. 1874) is correct. I’ve drawn up this timeline of events, to convince myself that … Continue reading →

In my last post I established beyond reasonable doubt that my great grandfather George Webb was the son of house decorator George Webb (1844 – 1911) and his wife Elizabeth (1849 – 1910). In this post I want to record … Continue reading →

A message from Lynn Ayres in Canada, who is researching her husband’s Webb ancestors, has prompted me to revisit the family of my great grandfather George Webb. Also, the availability of new records at Ancestry has made it possible to … Continue reading →