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Hello just wondering if anybody knows where trelfa originated

M_trelfa45 — 2014-10-19 12:08:50Z

Im really interested in the origin of the surname trelfa but haven't come up lucky as to the origin or the meaning

Re: TRELFA

rptrelfa — 2014-03-07 17:31:33Z

As a kid, I was brought up with the idea that Trelfa was a Cornish name. There is, however, no evidence for this other than the rhyme "By Tre, Pol and Pen, you shall know the Cornish men". More recently I have seen evidence to suggest that the name is a corruption of Threlfall - a Norman arostocratic family.

Re: Samuel Trelfa 1791

klees59 — 2009-03-30 22:13:43Z

hi. i saw your post re trelfas. i too am looking for trelfa, goben and littler.

my granmother was elizabeth littler. her mother ann married william littler. ann was also married to david goben. ann's father was richard trelfa and her mother was isabella trelfa, late littlemore nee sant. she is related to the large sant family of middlewich.... from isaac sant and abel sant.

is this the line of family you are looking for? if so, contact me. i am from manchester

karel

Re: Samuel Trelfa 1791

SamanthaJCollins — 2008-03-29 17:17:17Z

I can see it's 4 years since you posted your message so unsure if you still read these. Anyway... I've just started researching my family and I have a Richard Trelfa born c. 1791 in Middlewich area of Cheshire. I know he later had children including a son Samuel (obviously not yours but I wonder if this was a family name?). Have you traced any further over the last 4 years? If so would love to hear from you to see if we can tie in our trees.

TRELFA

pinkhelen32 — 2007-06-28 09:39:47Z

Hi there as far as i know the name TRELFA originates from or is is classed as being MALTEESE.

Re: TRELFA from Derby

ivybridge — 2007-03-08 16:57:56Z

Hi, Do you know anything of an Ann Trelfa's parentage? I have an Ann born c 1823 in Sheffield, who married Aaron Frith 5 November 1852 in Derby. I have their marriage certificate which states that her father was John.

Regards

David

TRELFA from Derby

PaulGebhard1 — 2006-10-09 12:30:02Z

annah Trelfa

2004-12-21 00:21:27Z

I am doing some research for a friend and have linked to a Hannah Trelfa born in Weston on Trent in 1821 who married Daniel Mills from Armitage in 1841. Hannah's Father was a Thomas Trelfa who I think may have come from Cheshire.
Does any of this link with anyones research.

Re: Dave Trelfa message

alanfairhurst181 — 2004-02-17 22:35:25Z

Hi Rachel. I found this Christening in the BVRI 2, don't know if its any good to you:
TRELFA, Sarah Christening
Gender: Female
Christening Date: 18 Aug 1844 Recorded in: Derby, Derbyshire, England
Collection: St Werburgh
Mother: Elizabeth TRELFA
Source: FHL Film 1041167 Dates: 1843 - 1857
Hope it helps. It's the only one listed.

Re: Contact

alanfairhurst181 — 2004-02-17 22:20:42Z

Hi Dave. Nice to hear you originate from God's front garden, Crewe. Born and bred here, that's me. My third great grandfather was Samuel TRELFA, born about 1791 and married Allice GILL. Their daughter, (my second ggrandmother) was Elizabeth, born about 1814. Any connection?

Samuel Trelfa 1791

alanfairhurst181 — 2004-02-17 22:12:17Z

Hi. My TRELFA line starts with Samuel TRELFA born about 1791. Married Allice GILL born about 1791. They lived in Middlewich, Cheshire. They had four children, Elizabeth, Samuel, Ann & Fanny. Anyone connected?

Re: Trelfa

2004-01-31 22:55:58Z

I have heard several theories of how the name "Trelfa" came about. One idea is that it is a corruption of the french for metal cutter. Another is that it orriginated from the "Threlfall" name (an aristocratic family in Lancastershire). The theory I grew up with (and my favourite despite the lack of proof) is that it is Cornish: the rhyme "by Tre, Pol and Pen, you shall know the Cornish men" is the only evidence.

Re: Trelfa

2003-06-18 08:20:38Z

I am researching the family name Trelfa,

My Grand mother was Sarah (Known as Sally) Trelfa. Born 1899/1900
The only Sarah Trelfa to fit in the 1901 Cences is Joseph and Edith Trelfa, 1 child. Sarah age 2 (Father Salt Boiler.)
This fits with 1881 Census Samuel and Ann Trelfa, 3 Children, Joseph, Nathaniel And another Sarah (Father Salt Boiler)
Also in the 1881 census ther is a Mary Trelfa (W), With son living at home Frederick Also Salt Worker (Could be Mother and Brother of Joseph?)
I am not putting this down as fact, but will confirm as I try to get both certs and the 1891 census plus other records.

As ther are only 13 Families in the 1901. Some are more than likley to be from the same family pre 1901. I was wondering if any of the names linked with any out there doing same?

I have sent for the Marrage Cert of my grandmother, as I want to doublecheck her Age before I send for the Birth. If they do, I don't mind sharing copies of what I get, or info that I get.

Thanks Ron
Perth, Western Australia

Trelfa

2003-06-14 12:43:05Z

I have just this week discovered that I am am TRELFA. I have already got back to gg gps and will post asap. I was just wondering if anyone out there knew the origin of the name?

Trelfa

dinahpascal3xs — 2003-03-05 16:30:31Z

I was interested in your message about William Henry Heasom Trelfa. My grandfather was William Henry Heasom. I am not familiar with the Trelfa surname. But I thought the coincidence was remarkable. William Henry Heasom was born in 1871 in Brookville, IN. His parents came from Germany. I can't see any connection but the name similarity is striking, especially since Heasom is an uncommon name in the US Have you ever heard where the name came from in your family?

Dinah

Didn't know there was so many

2002-12-27 14:49:32Z

Be intersted in any information regarding the name.

Re: Contact

2002-12-03 14:23:25Z

I would love what ever info you have on the Trelfa line. Email me and i we see what i can do for you.
Jodi

Re: Contact

2002-12-03 13:41:55Z

I have quite a bit of history on the Trelfa's so send me an email and I'll see if I can help you out!

Rachael :)

Re: Contact

2002-12-03 13:40:36Z

I have managed to trace the Trelfa's back to 1837, then I'm stuck - this was the Derby lot of Trelfa's so I started to 'do' the Cheshire lot of Trelfa's and have found loads but can't find the link between the Cheshire lot and the Derby lot.....could we hook up via email and see if we can help each other out?

Rachael :)

Re: Hey

2002-12-03 13:37:44Z

You have got to be kidding haven't you?? I have tracked down zillions of Trelfa's...all way back in history! I can't find the link to my family though! Have you been doing the old family tree? I f so, email me and I'll tell you what info I've got and see if you can fill in any gaps!

Rachael

Hey

2002-11-29 00:06:57Z

I'm a trelfa, too.....! Not many of us out there, are there?

Re: Dave Trelfa message

2002-11-27 15:02:43Z

Hi I have been tracing my family tree and have found links with Derby. I have got as far back as a George Trelfa born 1837, married to Phebe. But then I am stuck I can't find his parents - any links with you and your family?

Re: William Henry Heasom Trelfa

2002-11-27 14:58:13Z

I have been trying to trace my family tree and have found that they lived in Derby for ages...I have got as far back as a George Trelfa who married a lady called Phebe. This George was born in 1837 and I am stuck....do you have this same link with George, if so, do you know who his parents are?

Re: Dave Trelfa message

2001-10-03 16:51:46Z

Dave,
I have been unable to get through to your E-Mail address for some reason I will try again tomorrow
Stuart

Re: Dave Trelfa message

2001-10-02 16:27:39Z

Thankyou for replying Stuart. Please send information by email if possible or let me have contact details. My email address is trelfas@bridgwater.ac.uk I'll let you have my version of the family tree once I've made the links. Regards Steve

Re: Contact

2001-10-02 15:04:16Z

Hi Dave,
Well youv'e made contact with another Trelfa. My cousin Jane are researching our family history. We are back to 2x great grandfather from Yew Tree farm in Wimboldsley. If you fancy a chat or any info drop us a line on my E-Mail

Re: Dave Trelfa message

2001-10-02 14:54:24Z

Hi Steven, I am a Cheshire Trelfa the family goes back as far as I have traced to Wimboldsley, Minshull Vernon et-al I would be happy to give you all the info that I have
Regards,
Stuart

Re: Dave Trelfa message

2001-09-27 13:50:03Z

Hello Dave, I'm attempting to link up the various branches of the Trelfa family tree. My family is from the Derby area and probably connects with the Middlewich trelfas somewhere around the mid 1800s. Happy to chat if you want to send an email, or to hear from any other Trelfas. Regards Steve

Re: Contact

2001-09-26 22:22:04Z

Hi Dave

Thank you for getting in touch heres a bit of family history my mum and dad are no longer with us and there is 7 of us including myself but there is also alot of cousins too and family in america called jon and jodi my family where born in cheshire.
Myself and Steve are trying to get a family reunion together for next year if you would be interested in meeting us all.
This is my e-mail lslyshr@aol.com so you can e-mail strate to me hope to hear from you soon.

Lesley

Re: Contact

2001-09-25 21:52:11Z

Alright there Lesley....

Well, nice to finally hear from another trelfa. So far the only trelfa's I've heard of is myself, my dad and sister, a trelfa in America and yourself. On a quick BT search it claims there's supposed to be about 60 Trelfas in the UK alone????

So, quick history..... Basically I was born in north england (Crewe to be exact) and spent a bit of my childhood in cheshire. My mun and dad were also born cheshire way and according to my dad there is a wood in cheshire called Trelfa wood (such fame and glory). Since those dayz my family moved to the midlands where I grew up and now only my dad is still in the midlands, with my sister in wales and myself down in sunny old plymouth.

Sorry about that, bit of dull life history but there you go. So far only 23 years of it so can ramble on too much So, to what extent do you know of the Trelfa's effect on the world? Hopefully in a few years we'll of reached Oz (if I ever get there) but until then America is the best I can do. Where are you? Got a quick life summary?

Thanks for replying, it's nice to hear from new people, especially those who if you go back to the dawn of time you are hopefully linked with..........

I hope to hear from you again

Dave

Re: Contact

2001-09-22 19:24:50Z

Hi my name is Lesley Sharples my maiden name was Trelfa myself and other siblings are trying to contact others of the clan it would be nice to hear from you

Contact

2001-02-01 15:47:37Z

Hello there... I seem to be the first Trelfa in Plymouth!!! Just thought I'd drop a note to see if any other of the Trelfa Clan is out there and fancies a chat... keep me posted!!

Re: William Henry Heasom Trelfa

TGANDY — 2001-06-27 04:20:28Z

Just in case my E-mail didn't make it after the second time sending; I would love to GEDCOM you my information. Please contact me at my E-mail address. tgandy@oldwiz.net

William Henry Heasom Trelfa

TGANDY — 2001-06-27 04:17:33Z

He is my great grandfather. His family immigrated to Canada from England in the early 1800's. They lived near Detroit for a while and then moved to Alpena, Michigan. I have some Trelfa information I would love to share with you.

John Trelfa Sr.

jjtreefrog — 2001-12-19 13:58:08Z

I am looking for the parents of John Trelfa Sr. He was born in England some time around
1734 or 1635. And date of death was June 21 1816. Thanks.
JJtreefrog@yahoo.com

Re: Contact

jjtreefrog — 2001-12-19 13:58:08Z

I am a Trelfa in the USA and have been doing some reseach myself on the Trelfa line. If you would like to swap info just email me and i could send you what i have. I also have some pictures of Trelfa grave sites in Alpena, Michigan, USA If you are at all interested.
Jodi

Re: Contact

jjtreefrog — 2001-12-19 13:58:08Z

Hi dave i am a Trelfa from the states and am wondering if you might know our Trelfa family. Our grandfather does alot of traveling in the UK. If you'd like to chat email me and i will give you more info on our family.
Jodi
jjtreefrog@yahoo.com

Re: William Henry Heasom Trelfa

StevenTrelfa — 2001-06-25 09:52:12Z

Please email any Trelfa info. you have. I've only just started to put together the family tree and have recently become aware of the Canadian branch of the family. I live in Somerset, England, but my family has been in the Derby area for several generations and must be descended from the Trelfas who moved to the Stateses/Canada in the 1800s. I'll try and find the link with William Henry Heasom Trelfa from this end. Regards Steve