Llandenny Anstey Page Commenced

We have begun to map the pedigree of the Llandenny Ansteys of Monmouthshire, a sub-branch of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys of South Gloucestershire. We are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Llandenny Ansteys to this Anstey story project. Anybody with such inclination and expertise, please contact us at research@theansteystory.com. Gary

Cumberland, Iowa Anstey Page Commenced

We have begun to map the pedigree of the Cumberland, Iowa Ansteys of America, a sub-branch of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys of South Gloucestershire. We are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Cumberland, Iowa Ansteys to this Anstey story project. Anybody with such inclination and expertise, please contact us at research@theansteystory.com.Continue reading “Cumberland, Iowa Anstey Page Commenced”

Massena, Iowa Anstey Page Commenced

We have begun to map the pedigree of the Massena, Iowa Ansteys of America, a sub-branch of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys, headed by George James Anstey (b 1858 Llantrissent). We are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Massena, Iowa Ansteys to this Anstey story project. Anybody with such inclinationContinue reading “Massena, Iowa Anstey Page Commenced”

George and Annie Parliamentary Adventures 1924 and 1931

We have uploaded to the Anstey project website the detailed story of how George James Anstey and his wife Annie Anstey, both of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys, ran for Parliament in 1924 and 1931 respectively. The pdf document is entitled ‘George and Annie’s Parliamentary Adventures 1924 and 1931‘ and can also be found on George‘sContinue reading “George and Annie Parliamentary Adventures 1924 and 1931”

Grant, Wisconsin Anstey Page Commenced

We have begun to map the pedigree of the Grant, Wisconsin Ansteys of America, a sub-branch of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys, hence they form part of the South Gloucestershire Anstey pedigree. We are actively on the lookout for anybody who is willing to add their specialist knowledge of the Grant, Wisconsin Ansteys to this Anstey story project. Anybody withContinue reading “Grant, Wisconsin Anstey Page Commenced”

Ernest Charles Anstey World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour a biography of Ernest Charles Anstey of the Llandenny Anstey sub-branch of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys, who volunteered in 1915 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for active service with the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force (CEF), being assigned to the ‘Duke of Connaught’s Own 158th? (Overseas) Battalion‘. AnybodyContinue reading “Ernest Charles Anstey World War One Hero”

Letter from Tom Anstey to A. F. Anstey 20 February 1912

We have uploaded a letter sent by Anstey researcher Thomas John Anstey (Tom) on 20 February 1912 during his genealogical research to A. F. Anstey of the Birmingham Ansteys. The letter, as well as the others that we have uploaded, can be found in Tom’s Correspondence by clicking on the relevant gold envelope in the listing (the letter willContinue reading “Letter from Tom Anstey to A. F. Anstey 20 February 1912”

Thomas John Edmund Anstey World War One Hero

We have uploaded to the World War One Roll of Honour the war heroics of chief Anstey researcher Thomas John Edmund Anstey (Tom) of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys. Anybody who has information they would like to add to this biography, please contact us at research@theansteystory.com. Anybody who has researched their Anstey ancestors’ wartime heroics in World War One and wishes for theirContinue reading “Thomas John Edmund Anstey World War One Hero”

William Henry Anstey Second Boer War Hero

We have uploaded to the pre-World War One Conflicts and World War One Rolls of Honour a biography of William Henry Anstey of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys, who fought in the Second Boer War (1899-1902) and then settled there after the conflict ended, becoming a South Africa Anstey Pioneer. Anybody who has information they would like to add to thisContinue reading “William Henry Anstey Second Boer War Hero”

George James Anstey Second Boer War Hero

We have uploaded to the pre-World War One Conflicts Roll of Honour a biography of George James Anstey of the Stoke Gifford Ansteys, who fought in the Second Boer War (1899-1902). Anybody who has information they would like to add to this biography, please contact us at research@theansteystory.com. Anybody who has researched their Anstey ancestors’ wartime heroics in pre-World WarContinue reading “George James Anstey Second Boer War Hero”