While the site is being re-organised (see About page), the best way to find specific names is by using the search box in the right hand sidebar. This will pick up mentions on the various webpages, but you should also check the index to the Dallington history by Karen Bryant Mole, the full text of which can be viewed online on the Resources page, along with two publications by Roy Iremonger “Dallington A Village at War” and “Dallington’s Transported Convicts”. All of these contain information about many past Dallington residents.
I am transcribing and uploading the census returns for Dallington, collected every 10 years from 1841, to include key information about each household, age, occupation and date and place of birth. You can find completed listings on the Census Returns page. Eventually we hope to have a list of past residents for each house, based mainly on these returns and on earlier documents when these are available.
The site relies heavily on information shared by people researching their ancestors, so do please use the “Leave a Reply” box at the end of the Queries and Replies page to let us know what you have found out as well as any queries you may have.
Dallington History 
Rev. Hatten officiated at the wedding of my grandparents at Ashburnham parish church in June 1915. His signature on the marriage certificate reads “J. CLeP. Hatten Rector of Dallington”
Glad it’s helped you make contact with each other! I’m hoping to get some time this year to update and reorganise the materials to make it easier for people to use, so do let me know what you’d like to see hear
My 2x Great Grandfather was Reuben Baker, b1794 Dallington. Parents were Samuel Baker and Mary Edwards (Tree on kentweald.org). I’m keen to find links with Samuel and Mary. Reuben’s son Levi, b 1827 Warbleton lived in Gardner Street, Herstmonceux (Praise the Lord Cottage). He married Jane Page and later, Harriett Fulbrook. He was a carrier and farmer.
Margaret,
Reuben Baker was my 3x Great Grandfather. I’m in the line of Levi->George Levi->Evelyn Levi who moved to Canada. George Levi Baker and his wife Sarah Ann Brook are my Great Grandparents. Feel free to contact me at the address below. I’d love to learn more about my heritage and happy to share what I know.
kimcbaker (at) gmail (dot) com
Mitchell Family
Dear Susan,
Taking a quick look through the census returns I have spotted some of your family.
John Mitchell ,b.1806 married to Sarah. Son, George b.1836.
1861 census show George married to Mary and living at Newcastle Farm and their son, George being born in 1857. George and Mary remained in Dallington until their deaths and are now buried in St Giles Extension Church Yard (plot 47).The last entry for their son,George is in 1871 when he is living at “Forsters” aged 14 and is described as an “Ag Lab”.
Sorry about the delay in replying.
Regards,
Roy
From Bob Potter potteruk1234@btinternet.co.uk
Submitted on 2011/01/09 at 9:36 am | In reply to Kelly Mowat.
I had some knowledge of John Sangster and his death.
Contact me if you wish.
Dear Bob,
Apologies in the delay i have only just seen your comment, I would appreciate any information you have on John Sangster & his family.
Kind regards
Kelly Mowat
From Roy Iremonger royandsue01@btinternet.com
Submitted on 2010/11/13 at 11:52 am | In reply to Kelly Mowat.
Dear Kelly,
I just had quick walk around the church-yard and came across the grave of John Sangster which he appears to share wiyh his wife and her mother. I didn’t make a note of the details but I will send them if you need them. I will gladly e-mail a photograph of the grave if you would like it.
No other details at present. Regards, Roy
From Peter WHITEMAN on September 29, 2010 at 10:38 pm
I am researching my family tree and I noticed my grandfather James Whiteman was on the WW1 listing. My grandfather was married to Annie Mepham 27/09/1900 at St John’s Church Netherfield her father was Thomas Mepham a gamekeeper from Brightling Can’t find any living relative on the Mepham side
Can anybody help ?
Many Thanks Peter Whiteman
Reply received from Sandra Nichols/ wickham / whiteman
Hi Peter James Whiteman was my grandads Henry Whitemans brother