JOHN HOARE'S FAMILY HISTORY

Useful links to related family history sites

Updated 10 Mar 2023

Useful Family History sites

Brighton Fishing Museum
This little museum earned its right to a link in the early days of this site, when the curator built up an archive of newspaper articles, which held no less than 47 references to the name Cheesman. Unfortunately after he left the archive (on the main drive of an early Mac cumputer)  languished. It was eventually moved, and I haven't managed to gain access or even find out where it is now. If it anyone finds it I will share the information here!

The museum is still running, with plenty of exhibits of a general fishing nature, and worth a visit.

Marlipins Museum, Shoreham-by Sea
On the other hand, the Marlipins museum in nearby Shoreham contains all sorts of fascinating exhibits, including two models of ships which were owned by the Cheesman family!

Please check the website before visiting as opening times are limited.

Brighton History
Awell sourced site carrying a large amount of material. Scroll down to Cheesman then follow the links for more detail

Church Plans Online
I am much saddened.The Lambeth Palace Library, the record office for the history of the Church of England, made available plans for Parish Churches which included the work of my Cheesman relatives. The name has been bought by a completely different company. I will see if I can recapture some of the information.

East Sussex Records Office
There are separate Records Offices for East and West Sussex. At the time of writing the family history research facilities for Brighton and East Sussex are on the move. Follow the link for the latest information.

Guild of One-Name Studies
Click through to find contact information for groups studying specific names, including the 'Cheesman' group. (Includes Cheeseman). Since I last visited this page the Cheesman study seems to have been withdrawn. I owe a debt of thanks to the gentleman who used to run it, who gave me a lot of information on the phone. He helped me greatly.

Julie's Sussex Page
More Cheesman references, plus background information and useful links

The Regency Town House, Brighton
I haven't visited for about twenty years. I guess they still hold an extensive library in print form. I don't know if their online archive still includes a downloadable transcript of an 1836 book 'Brighton As It Is' containing much useful background information

Sussex Family History Group
If you are researching family history in Sussex you should be a member!

The National Trust - Southwell Workhouse
Background information on the restoration of Southwell Workhouse, Nottinghamshire. This workhouse is similar to the one my family built in Brighton, and when I visited I found the tour deeply moving, especially in view of my family's involvement.

West Sussex Records Office
If it isn't at Lewes, it's probably here! Situated in Chichester.

The Workhouse
This is an excellent website covering all aspects of the workhouse around the UK. The page for the Brighton workhouse built by the Cheesman family has grown into a very substantial resource.

I would be glad to add more links, on a reciprocal basis. If you would like your site linked here, please contact me