Jul 23rd, 2008 by Andy
I’ve added a new page of present day Funnell websites. It’s classed by forename initials. You can see it here. Just click on the letter and the list of sites will unroll.
If you are a Funnell, or have a Funnell related website, and would like to add it to the directory, just use the comments form or send me line via the Contact page. There is no charge, no ads, no hassle. A return link is appreciated but not required.
Jul 15th, 2008 by VivGardner
I recently came across this wonderful website and immediately entered the wood in search of a very rare species, my great grandmother, Birdie Mary Funnell. Birdie Mary married my great grandfather, Henry William Stagg, on 1st May 1880 at St Simon’s Church, Southsea. Their marriage certificate gives her age as 19, a spinster. Her father [...]
May 11th, 2008 by Andy
The Sussex Record Society (1) offers us a transcription of one of the earliest Funnell documents, a will. On the 16th of April 1553 (proved 29th April 1553), John Funnell of Grenley, Westham bequeathed his body to be buried in the Churchyard of Westham, a barrel of beer and as much bread as can be [...]
Mar 26th, 2008 by Andy
Whilst researching, I stumbled on this Internet book which describes rural Sussex life in Chiddingly in the early 1800s. Not surprisingly, Funnells are mentionned several times as in this passage I’ve extracted to whet your appetite. I found the book captivating and read it from end to end. Thomas Funnell can be found in the [...]
Mar 25th, 2008 by Andy
In the first half of the 19th century, the railways were pushing the industrial revolution into the farthest reaches of the country. Until then, timekeeping had been left to the skies. The necessity for trains to run on time forced England into the modern age and a unique time zone. The whole country became punctual [...]
Mar 27th, 2007 by Andy
Mildred Clarice Funnell was born in Honeyeye Falls, New York in 1901, daughter of Alfred Jennings Funnell and Louella Yates. Her father was born in East Varick soon after his parents arrived in New York from England. He was a Presbyterian Minister ordained in 1898. Chaplain with Ohio’s National Guard in 1916, he served in [...]
Feb 24th, 2007 by Andy
Martha Griffiths must have cursed the day she set eyes on a Funnell. Worse, she must have grown to hate our family name. Martha was only eighteen and already obliged to make commerce of her virtues, when in 1825 William Funnell stumbled across her path. Martha was plying her charms in the infamous Whitechapel area [...]
Feb 5th, 2007 by Andy
Was Mary Unstead’s name really Hokum? These are two questions asked by Christine Brookes who sent in an email to query research on the “Funnells from Chiddingly” tree. If anyone can confirm, infirm or comment, please do so using the comments form – click on “Comments” at the bottom of the article. Mary Harmer (person [...]
Feb 4th, 2007 by Andy
George Stephen Funnell served in the military, and was decorated for bravery. He joined the London police force [1] at the age of 26. Seven years later, he was still a constable, badge n° 261J, plodding the beat in the neighbourhood of Victoria Park. Shortly after one o’clock on the morning of Friday 22nd of [...]
Feb 3rd, 2007 by Andy
It seems we have a controversed ancestor in the person of William Funnell who gives his account of a round the world voyage in this text first published in 1707. Captain Dampier, who is mentionned in the text, came home later than William and his crew in a “prize” (ie. stolen) ship. Upon arrival, he [...]
Feb 2nd, 2007 by Andy
The other day I did a Google image search for Funnells. After scrolling through a few pages, looking at the odd Funnell squeezed in between pictures of Pippa, I started thinking they resembled each other. I don’t know much on genetics, DNA and all that but could it really be that after centuries of interbreeding, [...]
Feb 2nd, 2007 by Andy
Of course, I always knew it ! Us Funnells are of noble descent. At least… those of us from the UK (obviously, for the Aussies, it’s a different story, lol). How could it be otherwise? Our looks, physique, genetic traits… all indications of our thousand year family history taking us way back to times when [...]
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