Hastings Forum

A few things familiar and some not so, lol. I would be interested to see any info you have on your grandfathers birth certificate, ref place of birth and his parents names, they will tell me quite a bit. It's possible that your grandfather was my fathers brother. Another pointer is your grandfathers...

UPDATE: second son of John Edward (Jack) King was Peter and he left for Australia late 60's, maybe early 70's. Jacks first wife who sadly passed was Tess (possibly short for Theresa). Thanks all readers.

Updates as I find them folks. Further to my last Jack was I believe married twice, his first wife Tess (possibly short for Theresa) sadly passed and they had sons Peter and Brian. Sons could or would be prob late 60's, early 70's now and from what I gather it was Peter who went off to Australia. If ...

I am trying to trace a King family with history in Hastings. In my case it is the sons and grandchildren of my Uncle John Henry King who was born in Belfast circa 1910, served in the Irish Guards during Second World War, was POW and thankfully on completion of his service went on to serve in I belie...

I too am trying to trace a King family with history in Hastings. In my case it is the sons and grandchildren of my Uncle John Henry King who was born in Belfast circa 1910, served in the Irish Guards during Second World War, was POW and thankfully on completion of his service went on to serve in I b...