Forum: One Name Studies

For anyone interested in the surname ORIEL, I have for over 35 years now researched this surname. Back in 1975B.C. (before computors) I indexed Civil Registration 1837 - 1975, and Wills 1858 - 1975 for the Oriel surname, from which it was clear that the surname is in 3 areas London, Wiltshire,...

This study is now just over 12 months old and I'm still looking! www. tribalpages.com/tribes/atherton182 Derek

Hi Everyone I am researching the Metcalfe name and am a member of The Metcalfe Society which I think is a member of the One Name Guild. If there is anyone else also researching this family name and its many variations of spelling and have knowledge of the Metcalfe DNA project would please...

I am researching the HUNTON family of Norwich, with its offshoots in Hartlepools and Kent

Whilst working on my own tree, I've accumulated vast amounts of data about my own BERRETT line - but also many other lines. I'm now in the process of trying to tie all the information together and my 'Odd Berrett' database has now become a fully-fledged One Name Study of BERRETT. Some of my own...

GILBERT from Illogan, Cornwall, England. I would like to hear from others researching this name. Regards Meggle:

I started collecting information on the name Brewerton, which is my maiden name, some years a go. A couple of years ago I put the information on to www. onenamedstudy.com and it has done well on that site. I recently started a Brewerton- family history group on face book which I use as a forum for...

I am researching the POTTER family that seem to have originated in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and eventually to Birmingham. They were predominately tailors until the 1840's. Please contact me for more information.

I am conducting a DNA study in an attempt to discover the ancestry of Hugh DRURY (1616-1689) who came to the United States from England in 1635, possibly under the name George Drewrie. If you are a male with the surname DRURY, know your lineage, and are willing to have your DNA tested, I would...

I have been doing for many years a one name study on my direct line BEARD, BERD of Gloucestershire. I now have many family trees not connectected my line.

I have been working on a one name study of the name Hender and would like to hear from anyone with any interests in this sirname. I would be willing to share or exchange information I have on this name.

Hi all, Just a quick note, I've registered my one name study of the surname Darlow with the Guild of One-Name Studies and am actively researching all instances of the name. The profile page can be viewed at www. one-name.org/profiles/darlow.html. If you have any records you'd like to contribute...

I have been conducting a One Name Study for WAGG, WEGG, WIGG & WIGGS since 1996 (not GOONS registered). My WEGG family line originated in Norfolk, and I have found the name interchangeable with WAGG. Expanding my research, there are also mistranscriptions of WIGG. So my databases include all 4...

I am researching Chesterman families everywhere. I have a one name study registered with the Guild of One-Name Studies. My own family centre on Reading, Berks, but I would appreciate any information on other Chesterman families in the UK and abroad.

I have been conducting a PICKWICK one name study for about 2 years. I am interested in PICKWICKs worldwide. I am trying to prove my theory that all PICKWICKs are descendants of a Moses PICKWICK, an orphan found in Wiltshire, England. I am registered with the GOONS. Some of my information...