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Crofton House, Titchfield. Does anyone know as not

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Kim from Sandhurst

Kim from Sandhurst Report 27 Apr 2005 20:33

Think my James Buddell worked there! after 3 years, this is my biggest break through, but can't find anything on this house. 1871 census, James Buddle, coachman ( his profession in 1858) was employed there, if it's him, then where do I go to confirm? Thanks Kim

Crista

Crista Report 27 Apr 2005 20:41

Kim, I Googled it and found some info. Use quotes around Crofton House. Search for 'Crofton House' Titchfield Crista

Kim from Sandhurst

Kim from Sandhurst Report 27 Apr 2005 21:40

Crista, I did that, but all I found were Estate Agents or parts of the house. am I looking in the wrong place? kim

Sharron

Sharron Report 27 Apr 2005 21:45

Kim,the name Buddle appears in the Sidlesham registers in the 19th century.I think one actually married into a branch of my family but I have not yet looked very deeply into it as it is a line I have not followed so it is not on my tree yet.

Kim from Sandhurst

Kim from Sandhurst Report 28 Apr 2005 21:34

Crista, Did 'Crofton House' not much more info so phoned Estate Agent and apparently the 'house' burnt to the ground in the '70s, Aw well! Sharon will email you direct Thanks to you both Kim x

Unknown

Unknown Report 28 Apr 2005 22:00

Kim When I am in our local Library tomorrow I will see what I can find. Crofton is quite a large area, so the Estate must have belonged to a notable family. Jim Saluting smartly but refraining from calling you Ma'am.

An Olde Crone

An Olde Crone Report 28 Apr 2005 22:08

Kim Just looked on A2A and they list one catalogue for Crofton House. The Estate papers are held by Northumberland Records Office - there are some restrictions, but the Estate papers seem to cover the time period you want. Good luck Marjorie

Kim from Sandhurst

Kim from Sandhurst Report 29 Apr 2005 20:46

Grampa Jim (Sir) You are a true Gentleman, you should be living here, can't for Harry to move here!! lol Thank you Marjorie Have checked that out, thanks, going to order as curiosity is getting the better of me. Kim x

Christopher

Christopher Report 9 Sep 2015 18:27

Did anyone find anything on Crofton House Titchfield as my family owned it and I would like to know more. Any photographs of the house or cottage/Lodge house.
I could help with some information and I have a photo in the late 1950's

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 9 Sep 2015 18:44

Sharron is still around - not sure if the other posters are. After all, the last time this thread was added to was in 2005.

One of the posts refers to Northumberland Record Office where the Estate papers were kept. That may the best place to start.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 9 Sep 2015 18:53

http://jsbookreader.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/crofton-house-titchfield.html

Has some pictures/photos.

If the site is still active, the author may be able to forward copies. Have you tried a Local record office/library?