Hello, Thank you for your reply. I am a descendant of Jacob Jeakins born 1809 Great Staughton. His father was Thomas Jeakins born ? 1786 Bedfordshire. Thomas was in the Bedford Workhouse in 1841 according to the 1841 census. He is an Ag Lab. I have found so far three siblings for Jacob - John Jeffery, Christopher and Matilda all born in Great Staughton.
If you have any info of any of the above I would be very greatful. I have a photo of the house my great grandfather lived in with his family prior to leaving Little Staughton. His name was also Christopher and he was the village Blacksmith. Why he left such a beautiful village to go to the slums of Hull (where I was born) I do not know.
Thank you for your reply to my request.
Best Wishes Linda.