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My granny Gladys Blanche Laughton was born in Chesterfield in 1897. She had five brothers and sisters, I think. She married a Brailsford and had five girls. I am looking to trace her father's side of the family - anyone can help?
thanks

Maria Luise <mollywarwick@yahoo.co.uk>
Chesterfield, Derbys UK - Monday, November 17, 2008 at 07:28:22 (EST)

Hi, I am trying to solve the great Laughton mystery from our family. My Great-Grandmother Kathleen Victoria Laughton was born to James and Mary Laughton in 1897. James was in the forces and she was born in Ireland while he was posted there but they settled in Devonport. Here she married William J Denton in 1915 and they had several children, the only one who survived being my Grandmother. Kathleen seems to have disappeared from the records around 1930 - my grandmother lived with her father and new family in Worcestershire and never really mentioned her mother. Anyone with connections to James Laughton (b. 1970 in Scotland) or her sisters Laura May (b 1898 in Weymouth) and Louise Maud (b. 1899 in Weymouth)who can help with general family history or specifically Kathleen I would love to hear from you.

Hazel Dunlop <hazelandjohnd@tiscali.co.uk>
Uk - Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 18:01:07 (EDT)

Attention: Helen Brown
I have the Laughton information you asked for, but the email address you have given is not valid. Please reply and leave another address. John Laughton was my great-grandfather and married Elizabeth, their son James was my great grandfather. Please get in touch!

Eileen Smith (nee Laughton) <wispas@intas.net.au>
Hobart, Tamania Australia - Wednesday, October 01, 2008 at 06:48:21 (EDT)

Vigga, Holm Laughtons. My great great great grandfather was John Laughton of Vigga, Holm on Orkney - married to Jane/Jean Spence. Their son David Laughton m Margaret Laughton was great great grandfather, then William m Annie Kirkness great grandfather. I come through the line of Annie Laughton Jr m John Arnold Petrie of Burray, Orkney. My father John Petrie is their eldest son. Think I might have found some long lost and distant relations. My father always knew we had family in Canada but wasn't sure how we got there !! Sue Petrie

Sue Petrie <petriesue@bp.com>
Aberdeen, Scotland - Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 08:25:29 (EDT)

Hi,
I was born a Laughton in Scunthorpe, England in 1975. My dad,s name is Phillip Eric Charles Laughton and he was born 30th December, 1953 in Gainsborough.My grandfather was Leslie Eric Laughton, born 30th December 1913 in Gainsborough. My grandfather married Gertrude Brocklesby on December 27th, 1937. They had three children including my dad. Dad's sister is Ruby and his brother is Michael. I'm looking to trace my family history, if anyone can help me, please email me. Our coat of arms is black with three golden crowns on the diagonal. There is a coat of arms that I have descibed in York Minster Catherdral

Marianne Mendonca <normanandmarianne@gmail.com>
Newborough, Vic Australia - Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 22:07:46 (EDT)

Hi all you other Laughtons out there! My Dad is Harry who had three sisters and came from the East End of London, Walthamstow and North London. I hear that we all share the 'good looks' gene!

frank Laughton <frank6000@hotmail.com>
radlett, herts uk - Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 08:40:15 (EDT)

Wow, Great to see that the laughton name is so strong. and to read the storys from my uncle Norm laughton. brings back alot of good times with the so Cal laughton`s. sure do miss you all. Little Pete

keith (Nick) Laughton <knlaughton@gmail.com>
seattle, wa USA - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 19:25:41 (EDT)

I am Lisa Laughton, with the married name Dupill. My dad was Herbert Laughton, and he was the son of Dugal Laughton of Westminster, Massachusetts. Dugal had three sons, Cameron, Earl and my dad, and one daughter, Shirley, and he raised his grandaughter, Elizabeth Ann, as his daughter. My cousin, Cameron's son, runs this website. I am just updating my details, as email addresses do change.

Lisa Laughton <Horsedancer44@yahoo.com>
Fitzwilliam, NH USA - Friday, July 11, 2008 at 10:05:33 (EDT)

Hoping to find parents and siblings of Esther Laughton who married on
10 Jul 1744, Jonathan Palmer of Rowley, MA. I do not have her birth
date, but Jonathan's is 1721/22, so I'm est. abt 1722. I have checked
"Early Settlers of Rowley, MA", Massachusetts Marriages, 1633-1850
(ancestry.com), Concord VR's, and "Hist. of Waitsfield, VT." She and
Jonathan had 5 ch.

Joan Norstedt <past-lane@roadrunner.com>
Oxnard, CA USA - Monday, June 23, 2008 at 10:20:38 (EDT)

The Laughtons of Stonesfield Oxfordshire, England.
I am descended from one of the many branches of the Stonesfield Laughtons & would love to hear from anyone
that is connected. Regards, Sharon Laughton.

Sharon Laughton <sharon.laughton@sky.com>
Orpington, kent UK - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 19:19:04 (EDT)

The Laughtons of Stonesfield Oxfordshire, England.
I am descended from one of the many branches of the Stonesfield Laughtons & would love to hear from anyone else that is connected. Regards, Sharon Laughton.

Sharon Laughton <sharon.laughton@sky.com>
Orpington, kent UK - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 19:17:38 (EDT)

The Laughtons of Stonesfield Oxfordshire, England.
I am descended from one of the many branches of the Stonesfield Laughtons & would love to hear from anyone else that is connected. Regards, Sharon Laughton.

Sharon Laughton <sharon.laughton@sky.com>
Orpington, kent UK - Monday, May 26, 2008 at 19:17:37 (EDT)

My dad is from St. Paul Minnesota. He had one sister, now deceased - Mary Alice Laughton Hanson - he has two sons, Michael and Todd and one grandson Jason Laughton, also deceased. With Jason's death the family name died. If anyone knows of Laughtons out of Minnesota, I'd like to hear from you.

Karel Jean Laughton Thurson <thatstrick2001@yahoo.com>
naples, fl USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 16:24:26 (EDT)

Hey Im a laughton from Newzealand, my uncle when on a trip to scotland and traced back all my family history etc... traced us back to the shetland islands if you want to know anymore email me and ill get info for you :)

Jesse Laughton <sk8r140@hotmail.com>
Christchurch, USA - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 05:21:05 (EDT)

I married Russell Laughton of Christchurch NZ (now residing in Wellington NZ), he is a lier and a cheat.

S Laughton <laughtonr@gmail.com>
Wellington, New Zealand - Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 08:50:17 (EDT)

Hey, I never realised how many Laughtons there were, my father is Philip Laughton and I ve always wondered about the Laughton history... My family are from London but I live in Spain.

Rachel Laughton <rachellaughton@hotmail.com>
Ewell, Surrey England - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 16:28:02 (EDT)

i wundr if all laughtons are related in some way


bye laughton familey

Garrett Laughton <Garrettnbr1@aol.com>
phinex, az USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 04:26:44 (EDT)

i wundr if all laughtons are related in some way


bye laughton familey

Garrett Laughton <Garrettnbr1@aol.com>
phinex, az USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 04:26:20 (EDT)

Hey, I'm Jennifer Laughton my father is Vincent thomas Laughton.And man I didnt kno how many laughtons there are lol but hello everyone ^^

Jennifer Laughton <ravenandcarlin@gmail.com>
columbus , ohio USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 19:45:43 (EDT)

hi Laughtons. My name is Andy Laughton, my father was Michael Laughton

andy laughton <andylaughton@msn.com>
wirral, great britain - Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 07:16:51 (EDT)

I am still trying to find a young lady named Tanya who was looking for her father Jack Laughton back in 2000.She did get intouch with my stepdad, Jack Laughton, his girlfriend told her no way related. But after a long talk with my stepdad he said there is a possibilty that she could be his daughter. At the time she was living in Calgary Alberta. I think her Mom is french, not sure. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Peggy Ife <pwasyk@yahoo.ca>
Hines Creek, AB Canada - Monday, February 25, 2008 at 14:49:01 (EST)

Hi just found this site. My grandfather was William John Laughton, also known as Jack Laughton. Lived in Oadby, Leicestershire uk, but was born in Newark uk. Beleive to have family in Canada and usa

Daryl Raglan Laughton <daryl.laughton@ihug.co.nz>
Auckland, New Zealand - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 20:27:12 (EST)

Seasons Greetings To All The Laughton Tribe.

Philip Laughton <phil@lacton.fsnet.co.uk>
Doncaster, UK - Friday, December 07, 2007 at 16:51:30 (EST)

Hi,we are researching our hotel guest book from the mid 19th Century and have an entry for a Miss Ellen Laughton of Ottawa, Canada for 17/5/1875.

We would love to know if there are relatives who have some information about her.

She stayed in the company of a Mr and Mrs Herbert Phillips and and a Miss Laughton of Manchester.

Unfortunately this is all I have to go on.

We would love to hear from you!

Tamsyn Champion <info@boscastle-wellington.com>
Boscastle, UK - Thursday, November 22, 2007 at 11:58:00 (EST)

Been a couple years since I posted to this site, but am still digging for my Laughton roots. My Laughton ancestors lived in NYC in the late 1790s, Richmond, VA during the civil war, and afterwards, NJ and MD. Feel free to contact me. Feel free to contact me....

Regards, Mike Laughton

Mike Laughton <mellaughton@hotmail.com>
MD USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 14:54:21 (EDT)

Jim Lawton - great/great grandfather/from Borroloola NT
Micheal Laughton - grandfather/from Utopia (Harts Range) NT
Alan R Laughton - father/from Alice Springs NT

Jim Lawton changed his surname to Laughton and was apparently called "captain blood" when traveling in and out of QLD and NT

Frank Laughton <frank.laughton@health.sa.gov.au>
Adelaide , SA Australia - Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 00:09:02 (EDT)

I am Annabel Jane Laughton, daughter of John David Laughton who was born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, UK in 1939. I have a brother, Jocelyn who is a neurobiologist. We all live in Geneva, Switzerland...I am happy to see we have a lot of relatives around the world!

Annabel Laughton <annabel.laughton@bluewin-ch>
Geneva, Switzerland - Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 17:26:45 (EDT)

Hi,
Well into family history with lots of info. My Great Grandmother was Elizabeth Laughton who was born in Egmanton. She married Edmund Bills who was also born in Egmanton. Would love to hear from anyone connected. My maiden name was Bills.

Sandra Sarll <sandysarll@btconnect.com>
arlesey, England - Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 05:27:26 (EDT)

Hi all,
I am an Australian Aboriginal, I was just surfing the net and stumbled across this site. My dad is Frank Robert Laughton who's father was Alan Laughton. We were originally Lawton's but changed to Laughton many years ago. Just thought I'd leave a comment you never know we could be long lost relative's.

Fantasia Laughton <laughtonfantasia@yahoo.com.au>
Darwin, NT AUSTRALIA - Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 01:34:19 (EDT)

Hi, I'm looking for Campbell Laughton who was in the UK and was living in London in 2001. He was from nr Dunedin NZ. I remember he had a brother back home called Hunter. We lost touch (and he lost his phone on a trip to Scotland) and would love to catch up with him again. He is about 30 years old by now. Any help appreciated.

Sam Hollingdale <sam.hollingdale@hotmail.com>
London, UK - Saturday, October 06, 2007 at 15:35:11 (EDT)

Hi Laughtons,Just found this site,My Grandmother is Jane Gorn Laughton born 1867.trying to find when she came to NZ and on what ship.She married Marmaduke Dove Wilson in Dunedin.She is buried in a halswell cemetry Ch.CH.Her brother John Laughton,buried at Taupo, came to NZ with his son, Rev John G Laughton.Any NZ Dunedin Laughtons that relate to Jane and Family may know some more about her,the Wilsons are welcome too.

Bernie Dwyer <bernie.dwyer007@gmail.com>
waiuku , new zealand - Tuesday, October 02, 2007 at 20:10:42 (EDT)

Time to update the LAUGHTON information that was posted here many years ago (see 4th post to board). Our Laughton clan dates back to the Orkney Islands and I have an extensive web site with all the details for those that are from that area. I tried to put the web site together so you can get to all the resources I used to make the LAUGHTON FAMILY TREE. I can not post the URL here but you can get to all my sites from my own DOT COM address, my name, no spaces DOT COM. Alternatively Search "richardlaughton" in Google and it comes up as the first item.

Richard Laughton <rlaughton@gmail.com>
Milton, Ontario Canada - Sunday, September 09, 2007 at 11:32:02 (EDT)

hi decided to come on laughton hopin i find a old freind frm yrs ago is names paul carr frm kirby he used to be on a scheme doin deacoration or gardenen nt to sure i met in black horse pb yrs ago he must be in his early forties ne he had dark hair hes g a brother who live in wales somerwere i would love to gt ck intouchto see hw he is he lived five mins away frm kirby shoppin centre over the rd fr a school and park think his rd was called westvale if any one nos him could u let me nopls my name is sylvia frm huyton thnx

sylvia sisson <x_sylvia_x_s_x@hotmail.co.uk>
huyton, united kingdom - Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 07:19:37 (EDT)

Hi all laughtons i am issac i am 12 years old and live in chch my dad is russell laughton his dad was john laughton my brother is jesse laughton and my sister is amber laughton and my dads mum is elizabeth laughton just stumbled across this site bye

Isaac Laughton <fordmannz@hotmail.com>
Christchurch, New Zealand - Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 01:26:24 (EDT)

I am looking for the descendants of William Richard Laughton who married Elsie Mary Farrow, who were living in Ontario around 1915-20. Does anyone have these in their lines, or have any information?
Thanks...Mike Dean

Michael Dean <michael.d.dean@btinternet.com>
North Yorkshire, England - Friday, August 03, 2007 at 16:56:30 (EDT)

Hi, my maiden name is LAUGHTON, and I was born in CANTERBURY, KENT, England. Mum is from Annesley Woodhouse and My dad is Wilf Laughton, from Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, to Charles and Savina Laughton. My grandfather Charles was orignally from Blaina, Wales and grandmother Savina (nee Rae) from Cumbria.

Angela Mills <millzi@talktalk.net>
Whitstable, England - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 16:53:47 (EDT)

PS. I also know that the actor Charles Laughton is my fathers, Great Uncle, I do know he was from England, and that part of my hertiage is english. (I was wrong in the previous statment that my father was irish)

Glorya Laughton <glaughton@mail.une.edu>
Portsmouth, NH USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 15:19:54 (EDT)

Hello, I was born a Laughton, I have 2 younger brothers, my fatehr is Barry C. Laughton, with brothers Brian, Bruce and the late Jeff, and Kathy Dunham (former Laughton), His mother was Dorothy Laughton, who past away about 10 years ago. He husband my papsi past away early in 1983 when i was 6 months old. My father knows very little of our family history and it would be awesome to learn about where i come from.
Email me with any information about the Laughton's
email is glaughton@mail.une.edu
I do know that we came from Europe because my father is 100% Irish.

Glorya Laughton <glaughton@mail.une.edu>
Portsmouth, NH USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 15:11:28 (EDT)

Hi, I was born Laughton, my dad is Clarence Alan Laughton (better known as Alan and born 1938). His brothers and sisters: Nellie, Margaret, Sheila, Barbara, Heather, Susan, Penny, and brother Ricky. Father to all but the youngest 2 was Clarence Alan (also) - I know nothing about him, as I only met him when I was 5, and my dad didn't get on with him. I know of my cousins on the Laughton side, but I wouldn't know how to find out anything about my grandad and anymore of his family. If you know or think you are related to me please get in touch. My Grandad was living in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, and may have gone to live in Liverpool until he died.

Tanya Housham <houshandtanya@aol.com>
Lincolnshire, UK - Saturday, July 07, 2007 at 12:42:25 (EDT)

I have a painting by Mrs W.M. Laughton-Boreham of Poole, Dorset which is dated around 1936. There is also an address. Any information appreciated.

Val <va.s@virgin.net>
Wimborne, Dorset UK - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 13:59:11 (EDT)

Hello all you Laughtons. I am descended from James Laughton of Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, whose daughter Amy married James Howes of Stonesfield on 24 January 1838. She died in 1847 & James remarried Julia Farmer of Charlbury & raised a second family. I'd love to hear from anyone related to this family
Sue Gover

Sue Gover <supernova1954@yahoo.co.uk>
Stevenage, England - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 11:30:53 (EDT)

I am looking for any Laughtons who reside in the USA. My whole heritage consists of these families with the last names: Bailey, Barnett, Bjerkness, Hogg, Hutchingson, Isler, Klennert, Laughton, Luby, Parks, Parsons, Robinson, Roswell, Roubinek, Savage, Shafel, Sheldrup, Valley, Vukelich, and Zaffke. IF anyone knows any families with these last name in the United States please send me an email and I will be glad to respond back with information regarding to those families. I am doing a family geneology research and I have information for anyone who wants to know. Thank You and God Bless you all!

Theresa Bjerkness <TBjerknessSavage@yahoo.com>
Red Wing, MN USA - Friday, June 01, 2007 at 10:33:25 (EDT)

Hi there
I am actually an O'Shea, but I was lucky enough to marry a Laughton, Michael James Laughton in fact. He was born in East London, RSA (1 of 8 children) on 31 March 1955. As soon as I have more information to post, I will. We would really like to get in touch with other Laughtons out there.

Tracey Laughton <laughton@telkomsa.net>
Cape Town, W Cape R S A - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 08:07:17 (EDT)

Hi there
I am actually an O'Shea, but I was lucky enough to marry a Laughton, Michael Jame Laughton in fact. He was born in East London, RSA (1 of 8 children) on 31 March 1955. As soon as I have more information to post, I will. We would really like to get in touch with other Laughtons out there.

Tracey Laughton <laughton@telkomsa.net>
Cape Town, W Cape R S A - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 08:06:54 (EDT)

I am married to Michael James Laughton (born 31 March 1955 in East London, RSA). We aren't too clear on genealogy. Anyone who thinks they might be "related", please let us know.

Tracey Jane Laughton (nee O'Shea) <laughton@telkomsa.net>
CAPE TOWN, RSA - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 07:46:33 (EDT)

I am married to Michael James Laughton. We aren't too clear on genealogy. Anyone who thinks they might be "related", please let us know.

Tracey Jane Laughton (nee O'Shea) <laughton@telkomsa.net>
CAPE TOWN, RSA - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at 07:43:45 (EDT)

Hi all the Laughton's. I am Ryan Laughton from South Africa with wife Yolandi Rhona Laughton (a boer breed), Originally I am from Rhodesia (No, not Zimbabwe). I have 3 brother's namely Brett Robert Laughton, Pastor Lance Craig Laughton and Gary Shane Laughton who all currently reside in Johannesburg, South Africa. My father is Thomas Charles Laughton and mom is Dorothy Kay Laughton (previously Strachan). My grandfather was also a Thomas Charles Laughton from Durban, South Africa and prior the "England".
Latest generation of children between mine and my brothers are 4 boys and 3 girls currently. Youngest boy being my son Terence Troy Laughton of 2, youngest girl also being my daughter Bronwyn Kay Laughton of 4 years.
Will update shortly with more news of the Laughton bloodline above my grandfather.

Bye all and yes, I also Laugh a lot.
Bye

Ryan Troy Laughton <rlaughton@ananzi.co.za>
Bloemfontein, Free State RSA - Monday, May 28, 2007 at 18:26:36 (EDT)

I am the great grand daughter of william laughton son of John Laughton and Elsie McPherson,John Laughton son of John Laughton and Jessie or Janet Moss Born Holm & Paplay Orkney can anyone help with either John or Janet Laughton nee Moss I'm stuck,Janet was born 1805 but to whom I don't know and John Laughton I can't seem to get any further.Any help with this would be appreciated.

shirley smeaton <smeatonfamily@xtra.co.nz>
mosgiel, New Zealand - Monday, May 28, 2007 at 05:04:03 (EDT)

I am Susan Laughton, daughter of Cyril George Girdham Laughton and grand-daughter of John Hugh Inglis Laughton. Trying to contact Janet (Jan) Laughton who was my father's second wife. Jan left posting on this site on April 7th, 2006. Please email any information!!

Susan Laughton <susiel@attglobal.net>
Marlborough, Wiltshire UK - Monday, May 21, 2007 at 06:02:57 (EDT)

Steve laughton - of hull road in hessle. the laughton family

steve laughton <wink0011@hotmail.com>
Hessle /HUll, ENGLAND (UK) - Friday, May 11, 2007 at 18:44:28 (EDT)

My ggg grandfather was named Laughton Davis. I think he may have been named after a Laughton. His Mother may have been a Laughton. He was born in 1805 and SC and died in 1882 at MS. He married Mary McKenzie and later Mary Stewart. If you think you have a link, let me know...thanks.

Norm Davis <buzzdavis@webtv.net>
Goodwater, AL USA - Sunday, May 06, 2007 at 18:19:21 (EDT)

I'm looking for any relative of May Victoria Laughton born 1900 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England. Mother was Beatrice Proctor born 1884.

Peter Surgey <shelah.surgey@ntlworld.com>
Dunstable, England - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 12:04:25 (EDT)

I'm looking for any relative of May Victoria Laughton born 1900 in Barnsley. Mother was Beatrice Proctor born 1884.

Peter Surgey <shelah.surgey@ntlworld.com>
Dunstable, England - Thursday, May 03, 2007 at 12:03:50 (EDT)

Congratulations to the orignator of this site.

My name is Glenn Dana Laughton Priestley, born in Oxnard, California although my parents were both British & I was brought up in Blackpool, U.K.

My mum's maiden name is Betty Anne Priestley (81 yrs of age in 2007) & her father (my Grandfather) was Frederick Laughton who died in 1959(aged 69, and was brought up in Alderdale Hall, Droysden, Manchester. His Father (my GGrandfather was named George William & he & my Grandfather owned a Rubber business (believed to have been 'G.W. Laughton's'that produced the World's first Rubber Heal (which we still retain). The factory was in Vienna & they had Rubber Plantations in Malaysia. Unfortunately, the business colapsed shortly after the Second World War. THEY WERE VERY KEEN MANCHESTER UNITED SUPPORTERS. I was in possession of an item of jewellery that displayed a family crest until it was stolen in 2005 (Maroon, Cream & Pale Blue with a galleon) & I regret not finding the time to investigate further.

I have a cousin Michael Laughton living in Cheshire, U.K., an Aunt Phyllis Laughton (now Harding) living in Sidmouth, Devon, U.K. and several female cousins living between Manchester & Nottingham. When I have a little more time, I shall attempt to post some further information to the site.

I look forward to hearing from anybody who: -
a) feels like communicating.
b) can assist with any further details of our family tree.

e-mail address is glenn.priestley@blueyonder.co.uk

Cheers to all

Glenn Dana Laughton Priestley <glenn.priestley@blueyonder.co.uk>
Blackpool, U.K. - Sunday, April 08, 2007 at 14:42:28 (EDT)

Wow!! It's taken me 2 hours to read about all you Laughtons. There needs to be more input from Sydney, Australia!
I know my name is not Laughton BUT my husband's g.g.grandfather was John Laughton, the ship builder & carpenter who arrived in Australia in 1836 after jumping ship. He built boats on the lower Hawkesbury River, became a preacher, married a widower with 1 child and then had ten more!! So if all the rels keep the same history no wonder there are so many of you all over the world! So I need to go back over all your entries but I can remember maria from Sydney with rels in Windsor. They are our rels too! Today we visited Laughtondale near Wiseman's Ferry. John Laughton who was born in 1815 in the Orkneys Scotland, parents Peter Laughton and Isabella Brown are the branch I am interested in. I think 'GLCopro' said the Laughtons from the Orkneys go back 300yrs to Yorkshire? Anyone who can help me further? Keep up the great work! I have a picture of John Laughton if anyone is interested! Jodie.

Jodie Worboys <jodiejosephine@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Friday, April 06, 2007 at 08:27:00 (EDT)

I see some reference to the Laughtons of Renhold, Bedford, unfortunately it appears to be an old entry and there is no contact. I hope Dennis and Lorna, who referred to the Laughton/Renhold connection, see this (or anyone else who has a possible connection) and contact me. Jesse Laughton of Renhold married my gg aunt, Anne (Fanny) Buck. They had eight or nine children, nearly all of whom were born in Renhold before immigrating to Canada around 1882. Their children were Harland, Leah, Agnes, Fanny, Mary, Francis, Hilda and Alfred. There may also have been a Julia, but it is possible Julia is actually Hilda's middle name. Mary Laughton appears to have married one Thomas Sullivan and had two children, Jack and Hilda. Most of Jesse's and Anne's children were still living at home with their parents at the time of the 1901 Canadian census. Any help would be appreciated.

Ralph Buck <rgbuck@voyageur.ca>
Kenora, ON Canada - Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 03:21:06 (EDT)

I was looking for a Carla Laughton an old friend from school shes from Barnsley South Yorkshire England

. <loreleislover@mail.com>
south yorkshire, england - Friday, March 23, 2007 at 13:36:09 (EDT)

My Great Grandmother Helen Robertson Laughton (1885-1972) born in Leith, Scotland m Godfrey Humphreys. Her father Thomas Laughton (1858-1941) born in South Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland m Phebe Marshall McIntosh. Thomas' parents James Laughton m Jane Gunn. I don't really know much more info on these people and would appreciate help. If you know of these people and want decendants info I am happy to help you in return.
Happy Laughton researching eveyone!

Renee Rawlinson <butterfly_beth30@hotmail.com>
Perth, WA Australia - Monday, March 12, 2007 at 22:36:41 (EDT)

My name is Lawton which is a variation of Laughton. There are both spellings in my family tree which is mostly based around Staffordshire, Church Lawton and surrounding areas.

Hayley

Hayley <hayley_foord@yahoo.co.uk>
Cheshire, England - Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 15:13:39 (EST)

Looking for a laughton possibly arthur or alfred who married a gertrude lillian hack pre 1920. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Simon Laughton <s.laughton@btinternet.com>
Liverpool, uk - Monday, February 19, 2007 at 13:45:17 (EST)

My cousin found this website and thought I would be interested , unfortunately I only know my geneology ad far back as my Granpa who was Thomas Vernon Laughton, who married my Granma Irene. The only information I have on them is that they married in their 20's, both worked for the Royal Navy, lived in Malta for a while, then Rosyth in Scotland and finally settled in Norfolk England. My Dads name is John Richard Laughton... if anyone has any further information on my geneology can you please contact me, thank you.

Victoria Elizabeth Laughton <white_rose_kdy@hotmail.co.uk>
Dundee, Angus UK Scotland - Saturday, February 03, 2007 at 17:08:04 (EST)

Robert Girdham Laughton <robbie@dave.biz>
London, UK - Friday, February 02, 2007 at 14:24:32 (EST)

I am still looking for Tanya Laughton whom was looking for her father around 2000. At the time she was living in Calgary AB. I may have some info for her on who her father was. Any help to find her would be great.

Peggy Wasyk <pwasyk@yahoo.ca>
canada - Monday, January 01, 2007 at 12:06:03 (EST)

I am trying to find out about Richard Laughton, born 1805 and his family before and after as he is my Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Grand Dad! I know he married twice, a Ellen in Furophore in Bengal and a Jessie Lake in UK in 1863 and sired kids unti mid 70's !! He was a suregeon in the Honourable East India Company / Bengal Army and had the folowing kids

Agnes Maria Laughton, born 1834 in Bengal, India, who marrried a Arthur Bohun Beet. Mother was his first wife Anne Agnes Unknown (1st Wife) or Ellaine Elizabeth ?
Herbert Richard Laughton, b. Lewisham in 1864
Edith Jessie Laughton in 1866
Maria Emily Laughton 1870
Francis Edward Laughton, 1872, b Croydon UK
Beatrice Mary Laughton 1876, Croydon UK


Any help really appreciated. I know now how many Laughton's far and wide there are....Cool site. Good idea

jon Pratt <monkeyweasel71@hotmail.com>
Portsmouth, UK - Friday, December 22, 2006 at 09:57:07 (EST)

i am the great great great grand daughter of edward Laughton who married mary ann watt, they had a daughter elizabethwho married henry speary if anyone knows who edwards and marys parents are let me know thanks

kell <kellandrick@hotmail.com>
tx USA - Monday, December 11, 2006 at 16:40:01 (EST)

Hello, Im all the way over in England. I wonder just how many of you Laughton's are relatives? We mostly descend from North London and Hertfordshire, England. Hope you are all keeping well...

Tracy Laughton <tracy_laughton@msn.com>
Milton Keynes, Bucks England - Monday, November 20, 2006 at 09:17:05 (EST)

Hi, my name is Robert Laughton. My father's name is William Laughton born in Granum, Alberta, Canada. His father's name is Wilbur Laughton. My family is the last line of this Laughton lineage, as good fortune has it I have 2 boys Asher and Camdon. Just looking to see if there are any people that know more about my line prior to Wilbur.

Robert Laughton <bob.mel@telus.net>
Okotoks, alberta canada - Sunday, November 05, 2006 at 22:18:31 (EST)

Hi All

Just updating my email address. Feel free to get in touch.

Tim Laughton <timlaughton@skylinkmail.co.uk>
Sittingbourne, Kent UK - Wednesday, November 01, 2006 at 14:44:24 (EST)

Hello my name is Connie. I am the daughter of Patsy (Laughton) and Jerry Bjerkness. Sister of Theresa, Robbie and Tony. Mother of Mason Derosier.

Connie Bjerkness <Babygirl_56431@yahoo.com>
Brainerd, MN USA - Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 07:14:30 (EDT)

Have Laughtons in my family mostly from this county. Any link with other Laughtons researching in similar area most welcome. Info to swap if necessary.Also Canadian link.

Janet Young <cats@newsurf.net>
Nottinghamshire, England - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 12:37:48 (EDT)

Seaching for Ancestors of Alexander Laughton, born in Monroe County, Ohio on 1 MAR 1841. He died in Buffalo County, Nebraska on 20 JAN 1932. He is buried in Riverdale, Nebraska. His father was John Laughton, born in Scotland in 1803 (and died in Monroe County, Ohio in 1843). John Laughton was married to Mary A. Reed, born in 1810 in Maryland and died in 1877 in Vermilion Co., IL.

Other Children of John and Mary Laughton were two daughters, Elizabeth Laughton, born in 1837 (and later married to William McCoy) and died in Appanoose Co., IA in 1862.
and
Jane Laughton, born in 1839 (and later married to Mathew Cain)whose last known locale was Labette, KS.

Trying to find location of John Laughton's birth in Scotland and any information on parents.

Janet <dudderjanet@verizon.net>
USA - Monday, October 16, 2006 at 21:48:11 (EDT)

My Name is David Laughton-Clark

My Great Grandfather Was John G. Laughton. There is a number of New Zealand websites with info about him. this is one.

http://teaohou.natlib.govt.nz/teaohou/issue/Mao49TeA/c1.html

My Granfather James Laughton was his youngest son and the youngest child.

My Mother Michele Laughton is the forth of six children And I am her eldest and only child For more info on our branches of the Laughton Family please feel free to contact me at fujido@xtra.co.nz

David Laughton-Clark fujido@xtra.co.nz
New Zealand - Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 16:21:00 (PDT)

Entry removed by request of poster.


Centennial, CO USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 22:19:29 (EDT)

Hi, I am Justin Francis Laughton, born in Greymouth, New Zealand 1976, my father is James Moat Laughton, my grandfather is also James Laughton, my grandfather had traced our family tree to the Shetlands.

Justin Francis Laughton <justin.laughton@ausfuel.com.au>
Darwin, Northern Territory Australia - Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at 20:36:22 (EDT)

I am organising a body painting art exhibition in Johannesburg at an art gallery on 19 August 2006 to raise funds for a worthy charity. I am inviting any Laughton's that may be in South Africa at that time to attend, so should you be interested please contact me for further details. Further to this are there any other Laughton naturists in the world?

Regards.

Carrington Laughton

Carrington Laughton <crlcs@yebo.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 08:43:18 (EDT)

Hi
I am Helen Laughton - father John Richard Laughton, grandfather Edward (Ted) Richard(?) Laughton. From Birkenhead, Merseyside. I keep meaning to trace my family tree but dont seem to find time although I do work in the county Record Office. I didnt realise there were so many Laughtons as we are the only ones in North Wales!!! Feel free to get in touch> Regards Helen

Helen Anne Laughton <helendavison501@hotmail.com>
North Wales, UK - Thursday, July 06, 2006 at 07:08:01 (EDT)

Hello. I recently picked up a book of poetry printed 1814, with the signature of Edward Laughton in it. It also has the names, Swope, Roerty, and Lindsey in it. It was purchased in Lexington, Kentucky in 1815. I would be interested in selling this book called the romance of the forest, if anyone might be interested. There are many signatures, and if anyone would be interested in seeing pics, please e-mail me . If not, good luck in you research. Anthony.

Anthony Kubiak <marduk1066@sbcglobal.net>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 13:45:30 (EDT)

I am Eric Laughton. My father is Frank H. Laughton; my grandfather is Frank Laughton.

Eric Laughton <LTRIK@HOTMAIL.COM>
Lockport, NY USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 13:12:13 (EDT)

Hiya, i am Sarah Laughton. i had no idea how many Laughtons existed!!! My dad is Chris Laughton and his dad was Kenneth Laughton but i don't know any further back. i think it's really cool that there is a website under MY surname, no-one else in my class has!!! keep up the good work!

Sarah Laughton <ellalang@hotmail.co.uk>
London, England - Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 13:06:09 (EDT)

Hello to All. I have a somewhat strange request. I recently needed to get hold of my FULL birth certificate from the Sheffield Register Office (UK). I previously ever only had the short version. The Registrar informed me, after checking in the ledger, that on my date of birth, The 2nd August, 1951 there was also another entry of a birth. A Michael (same name) Laughton (same spelling) in the same borough ( S W Sheffield ). Now this of course maybe an incorrect entry, but it seems odd that someone with the same name and born on the same day in the same district registered at the same time. The Registrar was surprised at this entry and says that it is correct. The only difference is I have a middle name of Richard. Is there any Laughtons out there who can shed any light. It is a bit of a puzzle. Both my parents ( Richard Henry and Olive ) have passed away so there is no way of finding out from this end.And apart from my younger brother (David) I am not aware of any other close relativer bearing the Laughton surname. Thank you.

Mike Laughton <laughton59@aol.com>
sheffield, uk - Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 15:53:27 (EDT)

I have been trying to find my step-father, Richard William Laughton. He used to reside in Detroit, Michigan and married my mother, Doris Tang from Singapore. He was a navigator. Anyone who finds this name famiiar, please contact me.

Shirley Wong <sugarine21@yahoo.com.sg>
Singapore, Singapore - Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 03:02:01 (EDT)

my name is aMBER lAUGHTON, MY fATHER IS rUSSELL lAUGHTON. MY GREAT GRANDAD ON MY DADS SIDE WAS A ROYAL HORSEMAN FOR THE QUEEN IN ENGLAND, AND MY POPS DAD WAS A BAKER FROM THE SHETLAND ISLANDS.

amber laughton <bamboo_clover07@hotmail.com>
chch, New Zealand - Monday, April 24, 2006 at 00:49:54 (EDT)

There is a gravestone in the Baraka Mission Cemetery in Libreville Gabon for a Robert, son of William Laughtan who was from Scotland. I think the date is 1864. The writing is very hard to read--don't know if it is his birth or death year. He was likely working for traders in this area of Africa.

Mary Cloutier <marycloutier@yahoo.fr>
Libreville, Gabon - Friday, April 21, 2006 at 12:35:37 (EDT)

Hi, a Laughton living in UK, North East, son of Edwin Laughton. Feel free to frop an email if you notice some connection there. www.colinlaughton.co.uk

Colin Laughton <colinlaughton@gmail.com>
Whitburn, UK - Monday, April 17, 2006 at 12:23:34 (EDT)

Hi there, Laughtons. My Father Kevin has also made an entry on this page. I have a brother Stephen and a sister Joanne and of course mum (mom), Fran Laughton nee Kable. Would love to come over to visit some of the extended 'clan' one day.
Stu :)

Stuart Laughton <sjlaugh@tpg.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Sunday, April 09, 2006 at 07:51:10 (EDT)

i have a family tree, sir john laughton squire to sir john chandon flower of english chivalry poitiers 1300, i am widow of cyril goerge girdham laughton royal navy son of john hugh inglis laughton born india to indian army captain

janet laughton <janlaughton@gmail.com>
javea, spain - Friday, April 07, 2006 at 02:34:22 (EDT)

hi i am doing my nannas family tree and i am stuck i have her dads name william bower smith he was named after a william bower laughton his mum is called lily louisa beatrice smith (laughton)before marrige her dad was called joseph laughton and his wife was called ruth.a.laughton i know lily used to spend time at charles laughton the actors hotel in scarborough and that these people lived at 14 belgrave street briggate in leeds england and that a few of the men were butchers but i am stuck after that if anyone as any further information that could help me i would be very gratefull

joanne hendry <xxx_lil_miss_busty_xxx@yahoo.com>
leeds, england - Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 08:37:22 (EST)

doing family history if you are a laughton contact me.
Barry C Laughton, Jr.

Barry C, Laughton,Jr. <barrylgth@.yahoo.com>
Laconia, NH USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at 16:05:24 (EST)

My connection to the Laughton family is through the marriage in 1852 of John Palmer Laughton to Sarah Howell in Hoxton, England. Sarah was the sister of my great grandmother. Sarah and her husband went to Australia shortly after their marriage, as did two of her brothers. I have just tried to email Robert Laughton with this info, but his address must have changed. Does anybody know a current one?

Vaughan Everett <vaughan_everett@.btopenworld.com>
UK - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 16:40:48 (EST)

Hello family My name is ronald laughton jr. My father is ronald sr. and his father was Frank laughton. We moved to Georgia before I was a year old. Before that we lived in Maine on my father's dairy farm. It was passed to him by his father. It's nice to see we have such a large family. I live in Destin FLA now. If there is any Laughtons in this area please feel free to contact me at laughtonjr@.hotmail.com. It would be nice to find some near by family members. Thanks for everyone's input.

ronald gilbert laughton jr. <laughtonjr@.hotmail.com>
destin, fla USA - Monday, February 06, 2006 at 14:05:53 (EST)

I recently attended the formal closure of 61 Mech Bn Gp at the Army Battle School in Lohathla & having served in the unit it was a very emotional event marking the end of an era. Are there any other S.A. based (or ex-pat) Laughtons who served with 61 at any stage? I have some photos taken at the memorial service that are quite good. Thanks.

Carrington Laughton <crlcs@.yebo.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Monday, January 30, 2006 at 03:27:47 (EST)

I was born in brooklyn 1959 to a roger w. laughton and veronica audrey finn. I have a brother Gregg 2 years older. Roger passed in the 80's and i have no information. Roger eventually remarried a woman named rosemary. Thanks for any info you might have.

glenn james laughton <glaughton@.aol.com>
hampton bays, ny USA - Monday, January 16, 2006 at 18:59:40 (EST)

I am researching the family of Ellen BOND of Irchester, who was the daughter of Quintus BOND and Betsy Ann BAYES. Ellen married John LAUGHTON and had children Alfred Burrows, Doris Ellen, Reginald Thomas, Phyllis Ethel and Jack.

Also, Beatrice LAUGHTON of Irchester, daughter of Samuel & Mary (and sister of Sarah, Margaret, George, Samuel Eaton and Herbert) married Harry BOND, and she had children Ivy May, Edith Elizabeth and Charles Henry BOND.

As Irchester is not such a big place, I expect the 2 families I mentioned above are connected. I would love to hear from anybody connected to the Laughton family of Irchester.

Kerry Farmer <kerry@.austega.com>
Narraweena, NSW Australia - Monday, January 16, 2006 at 04:52:02 (EST)

Mike (mellaughton@.hotmail.com) talks about "a sea captain named James Laughton who starts appearing in NYC harbor records in the late 1790's" ... interesting coincidence as my gt gt grandfather was also a sea captain named James Laughton. His dates were 1777-1859; son of John Laughton and Margaret Fourbister; married Anne Potts. Their son, (Sir) John Knox Laughton became a famous British naval historian.

Christopher Carr Laughton <c@.laughton.co.uk>
Penzance, UK - Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 17:29:49 (EST)

I am related to the Laughtons from Crow Wing County Minnesota, USA. My mother is Patsy Laughton. Her father and mother are: Leonard and Irene Laughton. They had 6 children: Allen(Parsons), William, Rose(Isler), Susan(Vukelich), Patsy(Bjerkness), and Peggy(Roubinek). My grandfather worked in the Iron Ore mines in Crosby until he retired from mining. Allen had 3 chilren(1 boy, 2 girls), William had 2 children(1 boy, 1 girl), Rose had no children, Susan had 3 children(2 boys, 1 girl), Patsy had 5 children (3 boys, 2 girls), and Peggy had 3 children(2 boys, 1 girl). If anyone knows any information on this family in Crosby,(Crow Wing County),Minnesota. Please email me with more information.

Theresa Bjerkness <yourfriendforever2003@.yahoo.com>
Red Wing, MN USA - Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at 16:46:18 (EST)

I am looking for Tanya Laughton. She was looking for her father around 2000 and she was around 20 years old at the time and was living in Calgary Alberta. I have info on her who her father was.

Peggy <pwasyk@.yahoo.ca>
Revelstoke, BC Canada - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 19:23:19 (EST)

Awsome web page!!! Did we really get our name from a court jester? Cheers!

Andrew Laughton <drewlaughton5@.hotmail.com>
CA USA - Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 03:05:16 (EST)

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Andy Laughton? He worked with me for a short time in the 1980s at BBC Radio London. This was a local radio station serving Britain's capital. Andy worked with me on a programme called 'Hold the Front Page' - a weekly review of London's newspapers. He was a bright graduate and electronics boffin. After a short time he went to work in Ecuador and now seems to have disappeared. At least I can't find him on the Internet. Andy must be in his late 40s.

Roger George Clark <rgc@.clark910.freeserve.co.uk>
London, United Kingdom - Wednesday, November 09, 2005 at 17:02:21 (EST)

Hi! I'm looking for any Laughtons that live in MN. I'm related to the MN Laughtons and have a lot of the family tree laid out. If you could, please contact me so I can fill in any holes and I can share what info I have. Thanks!

Ryan Laughton <rakuda_chan@.yahoo.com>
Dayton, OH USA - Friday, October 07, 2005 at 00:13:57 (EDT)

HI!
I am looking a person by the name of Paul Laughton who used to be director of product development at Fox Video Games back in the 80s. Does anyone here know of any other Paul Laughton's besides the one who runs this website? I e-mailed Paul from laughton.com so hopefully he's the correct person, but if not I just thought I would post this message to see if anyone could help me locate any other Paul's. Thanks for any help, since this seemed to be the best place to post this and I'm really interested in talking to the Paul from Fox Video Games for a clasic video game website I run :)

Bryan Roppolo <brop99@.hotmail.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Friday, September 23, 2005 at 20:21:41 (EDT)

Anyone out there gotmaterial on how one got a divorce c.1825? Any relatives of Sewell Laughton reading this, please tell me anything you have, including where family bibles might be. I think I might be a ggggrandson through his first marriage, if there was one, to a woman who settled in Canada after they split up. If there was a non-marital relationship you have record of, I really do still want to know. (Someone sat on evidence that my gggrandfather, Sewell's possible son, was more or less the town drunk, for 6 months before she told me, b/c she thought I might be offended. I wasn't.)

Greg Laughton <glaughton@.niagarac.on.ca>
Welland, ON Canada - Monday, September 05, 2005 at 13:19:55 (EDT)

Hello,

I'm descended from Pheobe Hannah Laughton/Lawton, b. c. 1862 in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, England. She was the daughter of Sampson Laughton/Lawton who was born about 1826 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England and Phebe Cooper. Sampson's father was named Andrew Lawton/Lotton. If anyone has any info, please let me know. If anyone has access to parish records or other info from Staffordshire (for example on CD) and could check for me, that would be great.

Looking forward to learning more about my Lawton heritage.

Nick

Nicholas James Bridgewater <darth_,maul_8065@.yahoo.co.uk>
Manchester, UK - Friday, August 19, 2005 at 05:31:57 (EDT)

I am an adopted adult above my birth name my mother patricia ashworth married john parrish construction engineer in long beach in the 1970s before that sherman oaks hollywood

susan ashworth <bleauboy7@.yahoo.co.uk>
bradford, united kingdom - Monday, August 15, 2005 at 17:16:07 (EDT)

Hello,I have a Laughton ancestor.Do you know of Anne Laughton,born at Tupton Derbyshire,about 1820?She married Henry Rodgers,probably on 28 Mar. 1841 at Clowne.I cannot find her birth so any suggestions would be great,thanks a lot, Jean.

Jean Kerr <kentish_pomme@.yahoo.co.nz>
Invercargill, New Zealand - Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 23:20:42 (EDT)

Hi! Mike Laughton here again with updates. I can be reached at mellaughton@.hotmail.com.

I can trace my family back to a sea captain named James Laughton who starts appearing in NYC harbor records in the late 1790's. He's taken prisoner by an American privateer during the revolutionary war and is held in Norfolk Virginia until he posts bond. He's dead by April 1804. There a NYC court order declaring James dead and his wife Mary is to provide an inventory of James' possessions within 30 days.

James had 3 daughters and one son. There's a Mary who I am still trying to figure out. Ursarella, who married a James Nuttmann, Eliza, who married a Parkhurst and moved to Kentucky, and John who moved to Richmond, Virginia, had two wives and several children, some of which fought for the Confederacy in the civil war. Please contact me if you have any Laughton questions.

Regards...Mike Laughton

Mike Laughton <mellaughton>
USA - Friday, July 29, 2005 at 18:32:48 (EDT)

Just updating my contact details. My grandfather is Dugal Laughton, and my cousin runs this website.

Lisa E.Dupill <Epona44@.earthling.net>
Fitzwilliam, NH USA - Friday, July 22, 2005 at 10:56:12 (EDT)

question -- does anyone have the quote or the story of actor Charles' visit to UNC to give a speech at Chapel Hill -- in which he was overcome with tears on entering a courtyard garden filled with blooming jonquils (or such)? thank you.

Richard Owens <reowens@.mindspring.com>
GA USA - Monday, July 18, 2005 at 20:28:20 (EDT)

Re: above entry . St Albans is past Wisemans Ferry NSW Aust

Judy <jingot2@.bigpond.net.au>
Gosford, NSW Australia - Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 02:25:59 (EDT)

My friend Sandra Minett is the great-great granddaughter of David and Charlotte Laughton from Scotland who were married around 1840. David's name appears on a plark in a small church in St Albans. Her Dad is Robert Minett, Uncle is Ron Minett.

Judy <jingot2@.bigpond.net.au>
Gosford, NSW Australia - Sunday, July 03, 2005 at 02:20:19 (EDT)

Hey, everyone.
I'm Vincent Laughton and yes a Laughton.
For many years I have thought if there were any Laughton's
so I started searching the internet and found laughton.com and .org I'm planning a trip to schottland where my family come from.
I also have a book on us that I got from the libary.
We must have been at one time really famious to have towns, streets and even clubs named after us.
I will find out and let you know.

See you all next time.

VTLaughton London, Ohio USA - Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 18:46:54 (EDT)

Hey all, l slipped up last week, saying my grandfathers name was charles laughton when in fact it is Leslie. I was reading other people's stories and was researching Charles Laughton's movies at the time and wrote Charles' name instead. completely embarrassed, sure everyone will understand.

all the best in researching your families history

Regards,
Elissa

Elissa Laughton melbourne, vic australia - Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 09:03:15 (EDT)

I can't believe these Laughton Stories are still going. I wrote one on here when i was 17 years old....i am now 22 going on 23! If anyone is interested in Charles Laughton (Jack), or apart of that family tree, drop me an email as i have some information at home that some might find useful. Alan Laughton has also assisted with collecting the history, amazing really.

Let's keep the stories going

I also heard the name Laughton came from the joker's in England!!! Perhaps that is why i am always laughing :)

Ciao to all,

ELissa

Elissa Laughton <elissa.laughton@.gmail.com>
Melbourne, VIC Australia - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 09:10:03 (EDT)

I can't believe these Laughton Stories are still going. I wrote one on here when i was 17 years old....i am now 22 going on 23! If anyone is interested in Charles Laughton (Jack), or apart of that family tree, drop me an email as i have some information at home that some might find useful. Alan Laughton has also assisted with collecting the history, amazing really.

Let's keep the stories going

I also heard the name Laughton came from the joker's in England!!! Perhaps that is why i am always laughing :)

Ciao to all,

ELissa

Elissa Laughton <elissa.laughton@.gmail.com>
Melbourne, VIC Australia - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 09:09:14 (EDT)

hi i noticed ther was sum 1 else called brooke laughton, how cool!my family are all frm north yorkshire and im wonderin weather ne1 is ne relation!

Brooke Laughton <brookie_boo1991@.msn.com>
manchester, united kingdom - Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 12:50:20 (EDT)

Hi i am looking for a greg laughton from arizona, he's my uncle by marriage (lynn). I am just trying to reconnect with some of my family from out there!

renee <reneehahn@.hotmial.com>
warrensburg, mo USA - Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 15:58:31 (EDT)

Hey everyone, I'm Vincent Laughton and I just come up with an idea that I don't know if anyone's up to it or not.
But I thought for the last few years about bringing all of the Laughton's back to their home town in Scotland.
Which i can't remember the name of the town for the life of me.
Just e-mail me if you can about it and I'll tell you more.

Vincent Laughton <medievilworlds@.yahoo.com>
Columbus, Oh USA - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 01:00:04 (EDT)

Hi Tim

Edgar Laughton was my Great Grandfather. He wad married to Ethel Neal. He had nine brothers & sisters. His parents were Daniel Laughton & Elizabeth Harvey. Daniels parents were William Laughton & Mary Ann Brown.

Paul Laughton <kajopaky@.onetel.com>
Stevenage, UK - Thursday, March 03, 2005 at 03:46:12 (EST)

Grandfather (George Frederick ??)Laughton
Lived in York (UK) circa 1890 - 1940
Sons: Eric Laughton
George Freeston Laughton Born 1890
Basil Girdham Laughton
Dennis Laughton
Grandsons:Derrick Peter Girdham Laughton b1920
Partrick Girdham Laughton circa b1925
Christopher Michael Laughton b21.02.1933

C.M. (Mike) Laughton <mike.laughton@.ansbronze.com>
Harrogate, Yorkshire UK - Tuesday, December 28, 2004 at 08:52:18 (EST)

Hi Everyone,
Any Laughton out there with links back to John Laughton and Mary Coult, married November 1770 in Conisborough near Doncaster

Philip Laughton <airman859@.hotmail.com>
Doncaster, Yorkshire UK - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 12:13:00 (EDT)

Hi All

This is just to update my email address; I left my details about a year ago.
Cheers….

Tim Laughton <tim.laughtonsmail@.btinternet.com>
my Great grandfather was Edgar Laughton born around 1875(siblings: mabel, albert, ethel, minnie, and sydney..) born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. His parents were Daniel and Elizabeth Laughton...anyone related? lol (daniel's parents may have been James and Mary Jane Clark..?)

Em <peachykeen2787@.aol.com>
CT USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 18:40:21 (EDT)

To: James Laughton-Swanney
Is your Elizabeth Laughton the daughter of Thomas Laughton and Catherine Bews? If so, we are related. I am trying to locate any Laughton-Swanney relatives who might still be living in Scotland or even in Shapinsay. Maybe you can get in touch with me.

Susan Torres <susantorres@.earthlink.net>
Santa Fe, NM USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 18:59:36 (EDT)

My comments were entered in 2002. This is to update my e-mail address only. I can no longer be reaached via Skoline.

Dale G. Robinson <dale40@.earthlink.net>
Miami, FL USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 10:47:22 (EDT)

My name is Heather, and I am trying to figure out my family tree. My father is Donald Graham Laughton born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1946. My Grandfather is Lional Graham Laughton born in Ontario, Canada in 1909 (or so) and dies in 1978. He was married to Eliza Kidd Stewart and is buried in Winnipeg. Please help me. Thank you.

Heather <Holben@.hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 17:59:21 (EDT)

I am researching the Company Strattons based in Birminghamoperating in the fields of Jewellery and Decorative metalwork, and,in the field of Radio and Communications iunder the brand EDDYSTONE. The ownership o9f Strattons was with the LAUGHTON familly based around Henly in Arden Birmingham. Any assistance most welcome as I am writing the histotoy of EDDYSTONE RADIO and all the archives were damaged in WW2. Thank yoiu, Alan Ainslie, Farnham, Surrey, England. Tel 01252 782 932

Alan Ainslie <alan.ainslie@.lineone.net>
FARNHAM SURREY, UK - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 05:11:47 (EDT)

Further to my recent posting for information regarding my Chemistry colleague Philip Laughton and his wife Lorna Laughton, I forgot to mention that his family lived in SEVENOAKS in Kent, U.K.....if this is any help. Thanx.

Peter Taussig <petertaussig33@.hotmail.com>
London, U.K. - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 15:01:42 (EDT)

I am trying to trace my colleague from University, PHILIP LAUGHTON. He graduated from Cambridge University in 1972 with an Honours degree in Chemistry and did postgraduate work for 3 years in the University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry until 1975. He married shortly thereafter to Lorna and for some years worked as an Executive at Unilever U.K. for their food company Batchelors Peas in Sheffield (South Yorkshire). He lived in a district of Sheffield called Hunters' Bar. I haven't seen him since 1979 and would greatly like to trace him now to chat about old times.

Peter Taussig <petertaussig33@.hotmail.com>
London, U.K. - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 14:54:55 (EDT)

Has anyone got a Sarah Laughton Greig (Grieg??) in family lines? Wife of Thomas Greig, married in the 1840s I think, and I would appreciate anything you might have about her Laughton associations. Please e-mail me direct. She will be listed as daughter of James and Charlotte Laughton.

Greg Laughton <glaughton@.niagarac.on.ca>
Welland, ON Canada - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 09:11:56 (EDT)

We are also related somehow to charles laughton but havent really found out how. We live in Hessle just outside hull and are a large family. Take care

Andrew and Helen Laughton <princesslaughton@.hotmail.com>
hull, uk - Friday, April 09, 2004 at 14:25:44 (EDT)

I am the granddaughter of Catherine Craig (nee MCKissock) who is the cousin of Wilfred Laughton the actor, who went to USA/Canada as a young man. She lived most/all of her life in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland

Moira Benson <m.benson@.shu.ac.uk>
Sheffield, USA - Tuesday, April 06, 2004 at 08:24:52 (EDT)

Back again with some news for the Laughton's from the Orkney Islands - I did not know that I came from there but semi-retirement gives you time to learn all kinds of things. My Uncle Paul (Paul MacDonell Laughton, Ottawa CANADA) started the genealogy map some 20 years ago and I did not pay much attention, but now I have started to take his information to the web. If you are related to the Laughton's from Holm & Paplay in the Orkney's then you may want to look at our genealogy and other information on our new web site:

http://www.censol.ca/research/familytree/

I have found some specific e-mails from long lost relatives as far away as Australia, so I will contact you directly.

Also, if you follow this chain to George Van Wyck Laughton, M.C. and all that follow, then you may wish to visit the separate site on his exploits in the Battle of Arass (Vimy Ridge) found at:

http://www.censol.ca/research/greatwar/

Please reply to my e-mail address at rlaughton@.censol.ca or rlaughton@.sympatico.ca as I am on my wife's computer at this moment.

Richard Van Wyck Laughton
Milton Ontario CANADA

Richard Laughton <rlaughton@.sympatico.ca>
Milton, Ontario Canada - Monday, April 05, 2004 at 17:45:33 (EDT)

I have always wanted to trace my family back, I come from George Wesley Laughton, He was my great grandfather I know he was born in 1887 but I don't know where my grandfather never told me. My roots are from northern Minnesota as far as how we got there I don't know.....If anyone can help me on how to start to trace this back it would be great. boborino64@.hotmail.com is my e-mail feel free to drop me a line if you have info.....Thanks

Robert Laughton <boborino64@.hotmail.com>
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 14:57:04 (EST)

Originate from Plymouth, England, Born 1954. Message for Garth Laughton of Germany. Brother is Roger who may be Garth's father

Kevin Laughton <Lynn_laughton@.hotmail.com>
Plymouth, England - Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 18:17:58 (EST)

It would appear that we are the targets of fraudsters. I am by profession a fraud investigator and have recently received an e-mail from a KABIRU MUSA claiming to be a solicitor representing deceased family offering $ 10,5M for some stupid scheme. Ignore these idiots! There is no such thing as a quick buck, and if it sounds to good to be true. It is! Thank you

Carrington Laughton <crlcs@.yebo.co.za>
Johannesburg, South Africa - Friday, March 05, 2004 at 17:56:19 (EST)

My family has traced our ancestors back to Robert Laughton born 1513 in Leicester, Leicester, England. Wife name unknown but indicated that she was born 1519 in Leicester. They were married 1540 in Leicester. Thomas Laughton, son, was born between 1541-1544 in Charlton Kings, Gloucester, England. Does anyone have further info as to Robert and his wife? Thanks

Edwina Laughton Hardy <mtnmaple@.megalink.net>
Rumford, ME USA - Monday, February 23, 2004 at 19:04:09 (EST)

The pieces are beginning to fall into place. My father, Charles Malcolm Laughton, and his two Sisters, Mary and Elizabeth, died before I became interested in putting together a family history so I had to start from scratch.

Grandfather, Malcolm Laughton b September 18, 1866 Ontario. He was a Customs Agent for Canada and also a Census taker. He took his family to California after his retirement from in the hopes that the climate would be easier on my grandmother, Arabella Loring Laughton. She died in California and he returned to Sault Ste Marie, Canada. My father stayed behind in California.

GGrandfather, Malcolm Laughton b June 17, 1821 South Ronaldsay, Orkney. Married to Anne Liddle. Immigrated to Canada (date unknown). His siblings included
ann, Elizabeth, James, Mary, Samual and William

GGgrandfather Malcolm b July 6, 1790 Orkney Scotland

gggrandfather William Laughton. I do not have any information on him

Bruce Laughton <blaughn@.hotmail.com>
Bloomington, MN USA - Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 10:49:07 (EST)

Oops, my mistake........look like it was on this web site I saw Mike Laughton. I scrolled down further down and saw my posted from years ago.

Deborah Morrison <morrisondeborah@.hotmail.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, January 19, 2004 at 19:28:21 (EST)

Hi all! I am related to Mike Laughton, he's posted on this
board. I found Mike on the internet. For many years, my family has heard of him, but knew nothing. Then, one day I saw a Laughton family tree site he posted on ( not this one) and we've been contact ever since. So, those who are looking for lost relatives, I hope you find them as I found Mike. Walter P. Laughton, SR. was my grandfather.
Grandfather was born 1900, not sure where, but died at age 83 in West River, MD. He was in WWI, was told he lied about his age to get in. Worked as a postal worker. One of his favorite things was cake icing on bread. Sorry, I don't know much about his family, he didn't like to talk much about his family....probably issues that weren't resolved. When I was younger, I thought I was adopted. My mom took one look at my feet and said 'yep, you're one of us!' Big gap between the big toe and the other toes, she said that was a Laughton trait. Not sure if she was pulling my chain there. Be glad to here any of you!!!!

Deborah Morrison <morrisondeborah@.hotmail.com>
Baltimore, MD USA - Monday, January 19, 2004 at 19:20:09 (EST)

I was just wonderin if anyone had info about my grandfather, Walter Laughton. I think he decends from Lincolnshire area of UK, later moved to Mansfield are of Nottinghamshire.

Kathryn Laughton <katarama01@.yahoo.co.uk>
Uk - Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 06:55:01 (EST)

I am one of a few Laughton's in South Africa, we also have several immediate members of family in the UK. I have recently added a member to the family, namely Hannah, now aged 15 months. My mother, Beulah, has traced the family history back to the 1100's. Should anyone be interested please contact me.

Carrington Laughton <crlcs@.yebo.co.za>
Johanneburg, South Africa - Friday, January 09, 2004 at 00:40:25 (EST)

well i dont know about my family but i know that the family laughton is starting up in germany . because i have three boys so that is a start in germany

garth laughton <garthison>
berlin, germany - Wednesday, January 07, 2004 at 14:25:37 (EST)

well i dont know about my family but i knw that the family laughton is starting up in germany . because i have three boys so that is a start in germany

garth laughton <garthison>
berlin, germany - Wednesday, January 07, 2004 at 14:23:53 (EST)

My great grandmother was Ida Laughton, born Derbyshire around 1898. Sister of Muriel, said to be cousin of Charles Laughton the actor. She married and became Ida Bloor and moved to Doncaster.Died c.1995.I'd love to hear from anyone who thinks we may be related. I'll check the site for messages.Cheers.

Michelle Morgan
Doncaster, UK - Friday, November 28, 2003 at 04:20:15 (EST)

Hi Every body,
Some time ago a Janet L Laughton posted an enquiry regarding John Laughton and Mary Coult, who married in 1770, and their children. If you are out there please contact me, we may be from the same line.

Philip Laughton <phil@.lacton.fsnet.co.uk>
Doncaster, UK - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 11:49:15 (EST)

Any info on: my dad, Rick, worked at a club near Reno, Nevada, circa 1940 - 1950, called Laughton's Hot Springs. Thanks.

gloria benedetti <globene@.earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 17:35:35 (EST)

I have some newspaper articles from the eary 1900s regarding a Mrs Laughton living at Renhold.

John Wainwright <troioibn@.yahoo.co.uk>
USA - Friday, November 14, 2003 at 23:42:53 (EST)

Hello fellow family members.I am the son of Ronald Laughton Sr.and Ella Wintle.I am also the brother of Rachel,Rae-Shawna, and Rhonda Laughton.It's great to see all of these Laughton family members.Feel free to e-mail me.I don't know much of our history, But together we can hopefully all find the answers to the questions we have. Much love from this end.

Ronald G Laughton jr. < duecethird23@.yahoo.com>
dexter, ME USA - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 23:37:18 (EDT)

Anyone got anything on Sewell Laughton, who apparently married Mariah Parrish (maybe Parish) in the 1830s, and (i think) settled in Minnesota? I think I might be the offshoot of a prior marriage/relationship, as my gggrandfather was born about 1824. Sewell was born in the late 1790s. Any answer: email me directly. Thanks.

Greg Laughton <Glaughton@.niagarac.on.ca>
Fonthill,, ON Canada - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 15:09:01 (EDT)

I don´t know many things about the family Lauton, but my family´s mother has this name. My grandmother told us a story about a little boy maybe named Charles Laughton that came to Brazil by boat. If someone know others things about Lauton´s (or Laughton)family in South America please send me a e-mail. Thanks

Abgail <abgailgoncalves@.hotmail.com>
Hortolândia, SP Brasil - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 16:40:14 (EDT)

Looking fot Laughton's that may have come to Mainr from Canada. John and William

Joan Laughton <tigerjo@.comp3.net>
York, Me USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 04:48:41 (EDT)

Stumbled across this site by accident and found it extremely interesting.

I can only go back as far as my grandfather. My father, Geoffrey was born in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in 1929 and his father, Frank, somewhere in Derbyshire in 1903. Any further info on my line would be gratefully received.

Cheers to all Laughtons everywhere.

Tim Laughton

Tim Laughton <timlaughton@.blueyonder.co.uk>
Kidderminster, UK - Saturday, August 09, 2003 at 18:32:54 (EDT)

Wow, There sure is a lot of you isn't there.
I'm from new zealand and over here, Laughton is a very uncommon name so as you can imagine it's very surprising to type laughton into the search engine and find a whole lot more Laughtons.
If you have any information about us Laughtons, i would really appreciate it if you could e-mail me i find it really interesting.
Thanks.

Christina <chrissylaughton_22@.hotmail.com>
-, - New Zealand - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 00:02:22 (EDT)

Just touching base again with updated e-mail and contact info. Submitted pictures of Laughton-en-le-Morthen couple of years back. Originally, Orkney branch of the Laughton Clan.

George Laughton <george@.epsclub.co.uk>
Edinburgh, Scotland - Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 21:00:04 (EDT)

Hi There,
With so many Laughton researchers about can someone help with information on BARBARA LAUGHTON born c.1852 in Scotland.By 1877 she had moved to Linskill Street in North Shields, Northumberland. She married William Scott at the Presbyterian Church in Tynemouth on 6th January 1877. She was a widow by 1891 when she was a Grocer/Confectioner working on her own account in North King Street, Tynemouth. Her father was SAMUEL LAUGHTON, a Tailor. He was probably born in Scotland between 1820 and 1834. Barbara and William had a son WILLIAM LAUGHTON SCOTT, b.15th June 1879 in Tynemouth.

Charles Scott <Hi2scotts@.aol.com>
Ledbury, England - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 02:10:12 (EDT)

Trying to contact Kerrie Laughton but email address must have changed. I have information on William Laughton and Elizabeth Brodie from Orkney and David Laughton who immigrated to Australia in 1883.

Margaret Reynolds <les&marg@.xtra.co.nz>
Christchurch, New Zealand - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 06:30:57 (EDT)

Great site which I can't believe I just stumbled on. My father is James Laughton son of Andrew Laughton, grandson I am fairly sure of Andrew Laughton and Mary Cheyne Spence Mouat, Lerwick, Shetland Island. To Margaret Reynolds - I guess that means we are related although I would have to check on the lineage. Feel free to contact me as my father does have some information.

Hayley Laughton <dmunro@.xtra.co.nz>
Dunedin, New Zealand - Thursday, May 01, 2003 at 21:33:56 (EDT)

Hi Laughtons!
I didn't know there were so many of us. My name is Christina and I'm 12 years old and unlike most of you from New Zealand! It's amazing to see all of the Laughton's there are in the U.S.A. I live in a little town down here in NZ with my brothers and parents,apart from my fathers siblings and my grandparents, there is a very very very small number of Laughtons here, so we're trying to keep the name going, Everybody says What an unusaul and rare name an d where does that come from? I don't konow! Does anybody know any information about us laughtons so i can give them an answer!!!!!!

Christina Laughton <plaughton@.xtra.co.nz>
NZ - Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 03:38:12 (EDT)

Wow this site is cool, i never knew there were so meny Laughtons out there. There is a few of us up here in Canada but not to meny in my area near London ON. Canada

Josh Laughton <joshlaughton>
Appin, on Canada - Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 14:36:26 (EST)

Hello my name is Amber Laughton And My fathers name is Scott Laughton. He is 47 and his Fathers name is James Laughton. His Mothers name is Deanna Laughton. I know that my Dad's dad was in the Army and was in the Vietnam War. I don't know the actual family tree Because I'm only 14 and I live a ways away from my Grandma (Deanna) who lives in Ohio. My Grandfather(James Laughton) died of Agen Orange.I hope this information helps you to find out some information.

Amber Laughton <Raymanks@.juno.com>
Kittery, Me USA - Saturday, March 08, 2003 at 12:32:49 (EST)

My father is Arthur, his father was James, his grandfather,John was born in England. John was the son of William and Jarre Laughton born at Epworth in Lincolnshire, rth,Lincolnshire,England rth,Lincolnshire,England on Dec, 12, 1842. Married Sarah Ann Clark ar Thorn in Yorkshire, England. Immigrated to this country in 1869. Descendants still reside in south central Il

Jeff Laughton <lawtnfarm194@.hotmail.com>
Clay City , Illinois USA - Saturday, March 01, 2003 at 13:36:52 (EST)

My father is Arthur, his father was James, his grandfather,John was born in England. John was the son of William and Jarre Laughton born at Epworth in Lincolnshire, rth,Lincolnshire,England rth,Lincolnshire,England on Dec, 12, 1842. Married Sarah Ann Clark ar Thorn in Yorkshire, England. Immigrated to this country in 1869. Descendants still reside in south central Il

Jeff Laughton <lawtnfarm194@.hotmail.com>
Clay City , Illinois USA - Saturday, March 01, 2003 at 13:36:47 (EST)

Hi.. my dad's name is Scott Allen Laughton. I'm not sure where he came from but his dad was in the Army or Navy.. I'm not sure.

Kristal Laughton <sweetgurl14775@.juno.com>
ME USA - Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at 10:27:26 (EST)

All i know is that my family originated in York, England, near a lake. One of my ancestors name was John of Laughton. If anyone has any information about the Laughtons originating in York, please feel free to contact me.
Many Thanks
Megan

Megan Laughton <i_am_the_cat_queen@.hotmail.com>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 00:02:43 (EST)

I a researching Francis and Matilda Laughton who came from Wheeling, West Virginia to Gunnison, Colorado. Matilda died in 1883.

Kathy <Kvickr@.yahoo.com>
USA - Saturday, February 01, 2003 at 17:09:50 (EST)

The only info I have is my great-great grandmother Charlotte Laughton born in England May 1853. Family owned cotton mills. Looking for further info or connections.

Karen <kdunaway@.telus.net>
Victoria, Canada - Friday, November 29, 2002 at 01:53:45 (EST)

I never knew there were so many of us Laughtons. I was surprised when I discovered one in N.C. and shocked when I discovered this webb.

Charles F.Laughton <Piplaugh@.aol.com>
Hollywood, Fl USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 21:26:11 (EST)

My brother, Norm Laughton, Sun City, AZ, wrote some time ago--I was liivng in Cupertino, CA at the time--now in Huntington Beach. I have a husband, Dennis, and a son, Kevin Laughton Cunningham. My parents were Herbert and Gladys Nichols Laughton--I had 7 brothers and one sister. Our grandparents came from the Orkney Islands, Scotland.

Dorothy Laughton Cunningham <dendot8@.aol.com>
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Monday, November 04, 2002 at 03:44:04 (EST)

Hi! Mike Laughton here, born and raised in the Washington, DC & Maryland area. I've researched my family tree for some time and have the folling info to offer. If you can tie your family into this, please contact me.

My father is Harry R Laughton, in Maryland

My grandfather was Harry R Laughton, of Mt Ranier, MD. He was the oldest of 5 boys (Harry, Arthur, Walter, Leroy, and Forrest) and 2 girls (Flora and Fannie)

My great grandfather was Edward Forrest Laughton. He lived in Mt Ranier, MD. Edward was married to Ida Estelle Marsh. Edward a brother Walter Judson Laughton, who lived in NJ. Walter married a Maggie Bornheimer and had 3 kids: John B. Laughton, Catherine Laughton, and Addie Laughton.

My gg grandfather was Lyman Judson Laughton, of Ricnmond, VA, and after the civil war, in NJ. He was a Confederate soldier in the 12th Virginia Infantry along with his brother John Edward Laughton, JR. There were other brothers and sisters in this family, to include Eliza Hercelia Laughton, James Crane Laughton, and Charles P. Laughton.

My ggg grandfather was John Edward Laughton, SR, born in NJ but moved to Richmond, VA after marrying Catherine Roberts. Catherine dies after giving birth to my gg grandad. After a while, John remarried, to a Sarah Ann Cook. All are buried in Shockoe Hill cemetary in Richmond. Only Sarah has a headstone.

My gggg grandad was James Laughton, a merchant sea captain who starts appearing in NYC harbor records about 1791. He was married to Mary Delzell. They had 4 children; Uzzarella (Nuttman), Eliza (Parkhurst), John Laughton, and Marie.

That is my family tree in a nutshell.

other e-mail addresses to reach me at
michael.laughton@.minneapolis.af.mil
mlaughton@.prodigy.net

Regards and best wishes to all Laughtons

Mike Laughton <michaellaughton@.hotmail.com>
Newport, MN USA - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 12:44:07 (EDT)

JOHN E. LAUGHTON OF RICHMOND AND GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA was my ggg grandfather. He married my ggg grandmother, Catharine D. Roberts, in NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, in 1826. They made their home in Richmond. I am trying to trace his ancestry. If you are descended from John or either of his two wives, I may be able to help you. I am a Virginian immigrant to Florida, so don't let my address fool you. Best wishes to all of Laughton blood!

Dale G. Robinson <dale1@.skoline.com>
Miami, FL USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 11:54:28 (EDT)

My mothers maiden name was Geraldine Mary Laughton born 1944 her father was James Alfred Laughton born about 1916 and his father was Charles Laughton born about 1878
my mother was born in Bristol England as was her father so we believe not sure about Charles
Anyone out there connected to us

Paula Waymark <stardreamer9232@.aol.com>
dover, england - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 07:41:07 (EDT)

Hi all
I am amazed to see that there are so many of us out there!
Best wishes to all Laughtons!!

Tim Laughton <tim.laughton@.btinternet.com>
Maidstone, Kent UK - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 18:18:53 (EDT)

Grandmother's maiden name is Laughton. Have found a link with Ruth Nelson, who I have found posted on two websites. The email address is no longer valid. Grandmother's name is Catherine Laughton. Her two sisters were Dorothy and Gertrude Laughton. Their father was Leroy Laughton. Leroy's parents were Estelle and Edward Forrest Laughton. They were from the Mt. Rainier MD area.

Catherine van Wyhe <vanwyhe111@.msn.com>
Gretna, VA USA - Wednesday, July 03, 2002 at 16:53:22 (EDT)

I am a Bedford Laughton and trace my ggg Thomas L, born 1851, in Renhold Beds. Unable to trace any further, and would greatly any further fascinating details

nick laughton <nick@.laughton86.freeserve.co.uk>
ixworth, suffolk UK - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 08:01:46 (EDT)

A few Laughton names in my family have come to mind. If they click with anyone would you please E.mail me
Thomas Laughton Sr-Thomas Laughton Jr.-James W. Laughton-Emma Hannah Walker-Happy Hestrep and Armine Walker Laughton
My family originated in Sheffield, England. Thank-You

Connie Laughton Campbell <concam@.aol.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 21:13:57 (EDT)

My name is Beverley Jensen (nee Nixon). I am the daughter of Shirley Dawn Nixon (nee Field), who is the daughter of Florence Eva Laughton, who was the daughter of George Robert Laughton who emigrated to South Africa, from England, at the turn of the century, settling in Cape Town. George's children were Florence Eva, Frank, Stanley, Ernie and the Twins Harold and Norman. They started a business in Sea Point Cape Town called G.R. Laughton & CO. A Hardware store. I am busy researching my family tree and would appreciate it if you could make contact with me if you feel that we are of the same family and we can share information.

Beverley Jensen <bev@.africansoul.net>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 17:43:25 (EDT)

I am looking for decendants of my father Ronald Mouat Laughton (his father Mouat Laughton). He lived in the South Island of NZ. I want to go back as far as our correct coat of arms. Please help!

Ronald Anthony <nzinfo@.xtra.co.nz>
Auckland, NZ - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 06:26:08 (EST)

I've changed my email address. Still looking for information about my Scottish, but probably not Ornkey ancestors. My grandfather's name was Dugal Laughton, and he came to Massachusetts from Scotland, born in the late 19th or early 20th century somewhere near Glasgow. Dugal is such an odd name I thought that anyone who'd come across it might remember. I'll look at my dad's birth certificate forfor information. Feel free to contact me.

Lisa Laughton-Dupill <epona44@.journalist.com>
Fitchburg, Ma. USA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 18:13:59 (EST)

Just thought I'd leave my name here to say I've visited the site. Best wishes to all Laughtons around the world.

Frank Laughton <franklaughton@.hotmail.com>
Hebburn, Tyne & Wear England - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 18:27:43 (EST)

Greetings from California's wine country. I've heard from 2 other family members - 1 in Australia and 1 in New Zealand. Am hunting for any descendents of Andrew Laughton and Isabella Craigie Laughton - married 1852 in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. They had 8 children = John (1852), James (1854), Andrew (1858), Ann (1859), David Brotchie (1861, William Matches (1963, Robert Lennie (1965), and Charles Smith (1869). My late husband was William Muir Laughton Jr. He was the grandson of William Matches. Hope to hear from someone. By the way, if you live in the western U.S. aren't you tired of your name being pronounced "Laffton"?

Mary Frances Laughton <mflaughton@.aol.com>
Napa, CA USA - Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 16:21:51 (EST)

AM LOOKING FOR INFOMATION ON MY LATE FATHER FREDERICK,NEUBERT,LAUGHTON. BORN IN LINCOLN 1916 DIED APPROX 1965.
HE HAD TWO BROTHERS GEORGE AND LEN.

GARY LAUGHTON <GARY@.LAUGHTONG.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
DUFFTOWN, SCOTLAND - Saturday, March 09, 2002 at 09:57:46 (EST)

I have carreid out much research into the village of Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Inter alia, I have made a list of all the gravestones in the churchyard of All Saints Church, Renhold. There are many Laughtons buried there and if anybody wants a copy of the MIs, just let me know and I will email them to you

Regards

Rob Gaskell

Rob Gaskell <ro.gaskell@.ntlworld.com>
Renhold, UK - Wednesday, March 06, 2002 at 12:35:56 (EST)

HI, I'm Stephanie My greatgrand father is Author Laughton. I have an English backgrond and all I know, if anyone can please email me and tell me more about this name and if i have anyother family members.

Stephanie Laughton <blinkgurl805@.aol.com>
philadelphia, pa USA - Friday, March 01, 2002 at 17:51:40 (EST)

I am looking for decendants of Albert and Jenny Hutchins Laughton. Most are living in the Crow Wing County Minnesota area. Jenny Hutchins Laughton would be my great-great-great Aunt. They had six children, Lucy Laughton Woolsey 1877 to 1956, Georgia Evelena Laughton Stowe 1878-1968, Willis Laughton 1880 died around 1885, Edgar S. Laughton 1881-1975, George W.Laughton 1886-1987 and William Linza Laughton 1888-1959. Lucy's family moved to Idaho and WA, the rest stayed in MN - Crosby, Brainerd, Hibbing, and Remer areas.

Gretchen Carey <gretchenkm3@.aol.com>
Tacoma, WA USA - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 18:50:13 (PST)

I am researching my gg grandfather, Thomas Laughton b abt 1839 in Dublin and migtated to Melbourne around 1856.
Father Nicholas Mother Lydia Mary Moran.
Brother Nicholas married to Amelia.
Thomas Laughton married Mary Anne Pierce of Longford, Tas in Aug 1868, They had two children, Thomas who moved to Queensland and Mary Lydia, my grandmother.
Thomas Laughton settled in the Gippsland Lakes area around 1875, building the Lakes Entrance Hotel and later Kalimna Hotel.He moved to Sydney in 1915 and passed away in that year. I am interested in any relatives of this branch of the Laughton family.

John Laughton Craig <jcraig@.bellcommodities,com.au>
East Balmain, NSW Australia - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 18:54:00 (PST)

My dad is the Richard Laughton posted on this page with the laughton@.pollutech.com email address
I am one of his triplet daughters who he was referring to.

Jennifer Laughton <jenlaughton@.Hotmail.com>
Milton, ON CANADA - Thursday, January 31, 2002 at 22:24:55 (PST)

Hi I never knew there where so many of use
Just wanted to say my family originated in Irchester Northants,I moved to Finedon in the same county when i married
I have twin daughters Emma & Jessica Laughton and my wifes name is Jackie
Sadly I have no boys to Carry the name on so when my daughters marry that ends my family line in the name
But we still go on.
Laughtons not lawtons as so many spell it

Richard Laughton <maxwellswaltzers@.hotmail.com>
northampton, uk - Thursday, January 17, 2002 at 15:31:55 (PST)

For Amelia Campbell - we share the same ggggrandmother- Sarah Laughton daughter of Smith Laughton of Lincolnshire- I tried your e-mail but it bounced.
We are looking for LAUGHTON pre 1800

Jean Ross <rosskj@.ihug.co.nz>
Taumarunui, NZ - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 23:04:31 (PST)


I am a great great grandson of John Dingle Taylor, born February 25,
1845 at Devonshire England died January 5, 1917 at Glenboro Manitoba
Canada the son of Richard Taylor and Eliza Dingle and John Dingle's wife
Rebecca Laughton Shipley (my great great grandmother born 1851 Upper
Canada (Ontario today) and died early 1930's Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Her
parents were William Shipley born 1808 Yorkshire England and died December
11, 1865 at Mitchell Ontario and Hannah Laughton born 1807 Lincolnshire
England and died February 15, 1865. also at Mitchell Ontario. I have
them being April 28, 1830 at Owston, Lincolnshire England but not
definitely sure on this date or place.
I have Hannah as be christened June 13, 1807 at Ferry, Owston, Lincolnshire England. Hannah was the daughter
of James Laughton and Sarah Fisher. Does any of this history or names
connect with what you are working on? T. James (Jim) Latimer -----

T James Latimer <yearite@.bcinternet.net>
England - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 21:37:53 (PST)

Still looking for Laughton connections in the East End of London. See my web site www.geocities.com/barrymlaughton/index.html
Regards
Barry Laughton

Barry Laughton <BarryMLaughton@.AOL.COM>
Fakenham, UK - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 00:43:24 (PST)

The Information Book has been modified. Entries are now automatically added to the book at the time you make the entry.

Paul Laughton <paul@.laughton.com>
San Jose, CA USA - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 08:00:30 (PST)


Email = forme@.direct.ca
Name = Pollye
Thomas Laughton married Emma Walker and Had Mary Elizabeth Laughton Nov.24, 1866 who Married Walter Hill Middleton and had
William, Harry, Albert and Pollie(Feb.9 1903) moved to Canada about 1906 ,Pollie married Dan Hamilton had Shirley and she had me. So ever heard of
any of them? There may be other brothers and sisters in each generation but these are all I know.

Email = rwise@.visionplanning.net
Name = Bob Wise
I am looking for an old high school friend. Dave Laughton lived in Los Gatos, CA and went to Leigh High School. His folks are Barry and Kay. He has a brother named Paul and a sister named Sue. They moved to Fresno in the early 70's. Any help would be appreciated. Bob Wise

Email = snozaboga@.hotmail.com
Name =
hello everyone!!!!!! i thought that laughton was a rare name! i was fooled! well when i looked at this page, i was so surprised when i saw my grand father in here! that was heaps cool!!!!!!! well if you want to write to me, please do!

Email = Laughton59@.aol.com
Name = Mike Laughton
Well, how are you all ! There is a lot of you out there. Mike Laughton born Sheffield 1951. Brother David, born N.E. Derbyshire 1954. Father. Richard Henry (Harry) 1921 (now deceased). G Father.  James.GG Father. Richard. Any of this mean anything to anyone ? Am I the nearest Laughton to be living near to Laughton-en-le Morthen, South Yorks ?  Can anyone fill me in on family tree ? (especially any good bits !!!) Hope to hear from you .    Thank you

mail = k.hatton@.ecosse.net
Name = Keith Hatton
I am searching for information concerning a Mr Laughton who was connected with (either as owner or partner)Masson Mill between Cromford and Matlock Bath in Derbyshire, England during the early part of this century. Apparently he left with his family for Manchester sometime after 1920 after a downturn in the cotton market. I am researching for a book concerning Matlock Bath between the wars and later. Apparently, Mr Laughton, who lived opposite the mill, was both a business man and a philanthropist. Any information (about his philanthropic activities mainly)would be appreciated.Many thanks.

Email = plaughton2@.netscapeonline.co.uk
Name = Peter Laughton of Widnes
Hi, Just another Laughton letting you all know that there is another branch in Widnes,Cheshire, who originate from Yorkshire,(posibly from Laughton en le Morthen 1800 or so)

Email = dlaughton@.myrealbox.com
Name = Donell Laughton
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  Origin of my first name comes from Colonel John MacDonell, a distant ancestor who led the second charge up Queenston Hieghts after General Brock was killed.  Didn't quite realize there were so many of us laughtons kicking about.  Anyway, regards from the Great White North.

Email = lisadupill@.excite.com
Name = Lisa Laughton-Dupill
Today I was looking for a good place to get a Union Jack. I typed in a search for just that phrase and came up with a British American news site.
There, somewhere, I found a link for coats of arms. While looking for MacLaren, I found Laughton, my maiden name.  How delightful to be greeted with a green dragon! I've always been a big dragon fan.    Having been raised to believe my family name was Scottish, imagine my surprise to find the name may be English. The little bit of success I've had looking for the coat of arms in Scottish geneology books indicated the name means "A field for growing leeks."   My father's name is Herbert Henry Laughton, born in Massachusetts, USA in 1924, his father's name is Dugal Laughton, and he was born in either Glasgow or Edinburg, Scotland, although I do not know the year.   If I get more info from paperwork, I'll make it available.   Thanks for the British history lesson. Anybody know where I can buy a
proper Union Jack?

mail = Sheltrader@.aol.com
Name = Shelley (Combs) Trader
I am looking for an old friend, his name is Scott Allen Laughton.  Last time I had talked to him he was living in Maine.  I know his fathers name was James Laughton.  HE has brothers named James, and Dennis.  His Mother may live in Hebron Ohio, and Scott himself did as a teenager.  Also I know he was in the military ( navy).  I am looking for either an email address, or any other Info you can help me with.

Email = gone_walkabout50@.hotmail.com
Name = David Laughton-en-le Morthen
Just like to say hello to all the other laughtons out there!

Email = annalaughton@.hotmail.com
Name = Anna Laughton
Another Laughton! I live in the uk, (Berkshire). Daughter of Simon and Monica, Grandaughter of Alan and Joy. I was amazed to find a site dedicated to us that like to differ in spelling. No Lawton's here! If anyone wants to get in touch....maybe a long lost relative.....then feel free. I'm kinda bored, so it'd be good to here from you!

Email = ljllambert@.aol
Name = Loma Jean Laughton Lambert
My grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Laughton, born 8/17/1894, died 8/28/1967. His father was Bennie Laughton. I know that my great grandfather changed his name from Loflin to Laughton sometime between 1885 and 1894. On the 1885 Florida Census Bennie Loflin was a ward of a family named Haskell living in Portland, Florida. I know that he had one sister. Has anyone ever heard of the name of Loflin?

Email = rayc.collins@.btinternet
Name = Ray Collins
Am trying to find out information on a Euphemia Laughton Brown c21 July 1833 Stromness. Father William Brown mother Betty Esson. Possibly a Grandmother who was a Laughton. Have traced GGGGrandmother to be a Euphemia Lorton Brown born Scotland on Census and had a daughter in 1854 in E. London. From Scotsorigins only possible is above. Does anybody have a tree that shows her or if the family left the Orkneys before 1854.

mail = boborino64@.hotmail.com
Name = Robert Laughton
Hi my name is Robert Laughton I've always wanted to research my family name I Live in Minnesota I would be interested in exchanging information please feel free to e-mail me

Email =
Name = Mrs. Carl M. Vining
My husband's great-grandmother was Elizabeth Laughton, born in South Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland.  A great site for any Laughton relative is www.cursiter.com/Laughton.txt  which gives the International Genealogical Index for Laughton births in Orkney.  Warning, it is 70 pages.  But you could read it, if not download it.

Email = morgan_god@.bolt.com
Name = morgan laughton
hello how are u im probably not realated we just got the same last name

Email = laughton46.freeserve.co.uk
Name = Eddie laughton
I would like to know if there is a tartan that the Laughton's could wear, seeing as there are so many Laughtons in Scotland.Thanks.

Email = RLgymnut@.juno.com
Name = Robert E. Laughton
It was a great pleasure to know that are so many Laughton's. I am currently looking for my dad Leonard Allen Laughton.

Email = Trevor.Laughton@.za.unisys.com
Name = Trevor George Laughton
 I live in Cape Town, South Africa, part of the G.R Laughton clan.  My Father was Frank and Mother was Marion Bain who was born in Perth, Australia 1903.
I am married to Patricia (Pat) and we have two children, Anita and Richard. Greetings to all the Laughtons, feel free to drop me a line, I am also into computers.

Email = denness@.ntlworld.com
Name = Ian Denness
Just found the site in passing. My paternal grandmother was Emily Laughton. She died when I was very young, so I know very little of her. I believe that she came from Lutterworth in Leicestershire, and was said to be in some way related to the actor, Charles Laughton.

Email = XAPBI@.AOL.COM
Name =
I would like to inquire as to the nature of the name Laughton.  I have a English or Irish family name which was changed when we immigrated from Ireland to Canada.  The name is now Longthon but the orriginal name sounded very different.  Some in my family think the name was orriginally Leekto (spelled phoneticly) - is there connection between that name and  Laughton? Thank you for your time. Please respond.

Email = silaughton@.hotmail.com
Name = Simon Laughton
Question or comment = Love the site. I was messing about and came across it. My Aunts are currently trying to complete our family tree,
if you can help feel free to email me. We are the Laughton's of Stonesfield, oxfordshire. Our Name origin stated that "Laughton" ment "enclosed farm"
Any help would be greatly recieved. Thank you

Email = meze@.clear.net.nz
Name = Amelia Campbell

Hello!  This is a Campbell invading the web page..
HOWEVER my great great great grandmother was a Sarah Laughton.

I'm trying to find out more about her Lincolnshire roots.  Here is all the
information I have:

THOMAS LAUGHTON (ggggg grandfather)
born: 1770
married: Elizabeth
children:
  Margaret, b 1795, in Aby and Belleau, Lincolnshire
  Kezia, b 1797, ditto
  Smith, b 1799, ditto
  Eliza, b 1801, ditto
  Robert, b 1802, ditto
  Maria, b 1804, ditto
  Stephen, b 1807, ditto
  Mariann, b 1808, ditto
died: Lincolnshire

SMITH LAUGHTON (gggg grandfather)
born: 1799, in Aby and Belleau, Lincolnshire
married: Elizabeth King, 1819, Lincolnshire
children:
  Alice, b 1824, Louth, Lincolnshire
  Joseph, b 1821, South Ormsby, Lincolnshire
  Sarah, b 1824, Mavis Enderby, Lincolnshire
  Anne, b 1826, ditto
  Susan, b ?
  Maria, b ?
died: Lincolnshire

The Sarah listed above is my ggg grandmother who immigrated to NZ with her
husband Francis Harrison in 1859.

Can you make a connections?
If so, I'd love to hear from you.

Regards
  Amelia Campbell
  Wellington, New Zealand
 
 


Email = pateacher@.home.com
Name = Priscilla Laughton
I am a Laughton from a farming community in Southern
Illinois.  My grandfather was James Laughton and my father was John A. Laughton.  He had two brothers, Fred and Arthur. I now live in South Orange County, California.  My married name is Hutton. I was pretty amazed to find so many Laughtons listed on this website.  Are there any other Priscilla Laughtons out there?  I have a brother, TJ (Thomas James) who still lives in Illinois.  My daughter is named Esther and she changed her middle name to Laughton, just because she liked the
sound of it.  Are there any other Esthers out there?  My grandmother Laughton had records dating back to the our ancestors who came on a shipfrom England.  Otherwise, I know little about my heritage, but would loveto learn.

Email = bruce.laughton@.ntlworld.com
Name = Bruce Laughton
Hi to all Laughtons.  Found this page while surfing! My dad is Michael Laughton(ex army), his father was Eric Laughton(ex raf)married to Gertrude(both deceased). Would like to hear from possible relatives to trace family tree!

Email = Claug17@.aol.com
Name = Chris Laughton
Hi My name is Chris Laughton I live in Norwalk, Ct with my wife and three children. Somehow i stumbled across your website and I was shocked. We are the only family in our town with the last name Laughton. I find it pretty amazing that we have relatives in CA. Please write back when you get a chance.

Email = Lilteapot420@.Hotmail.com
Name = Crystal Beth Laughton
Wuz Up? I thought that my family of laughtons were he only ones!! I dont know where all my ansestors came from but right now we  all live in MINNESOTA. My grandpa is George Laughton, known as  shog to many indians around here because it means big as a tree I have one uncle, David laughton, 4 aunts, Sib, sylvia, cathy  elain, And my father is dale laughton. I dont know if I am related to any of you, but it would be fun to know.

Email = rlaughton@.impaq.com.au
Name = Robert Laughton
I am Robert Laughton Melbourne Australia Can trace back to Enderby Laughton Chemist from Wiebech England - his son John Palmer Laughton born "Berris" East Sussex or Suffolk England emigrated we think to Western Australia - Any info would be gladly received.

Email = jan.cox@.ntlworld.com
Name = Janet Cox
My late mothers maiden name was Jessie Laughton. she was the daughter of Horace and Sarah Laughton of Northampton England. She was the sister of James, Clifford,Kathleen and Margery. She used to tell me of the times she visited Renhold in Bedfordshire but who she visited, I am unsure. If any of these names mean anything to you please contact me.Hope that this helps.

Email = mflaughton@.aol.com
Name = Mary Frances Laughton
Am only a Laughton by marriage but would like to find out more for my offsprings' sakes.  Late husband was William Muir Laughton, Jr. Live in Napa CA - heart of the wine country.  Would love to "correspond" with other Laughtons.

Email = peter-brown@.bigpond.com
Name = Helen Brown
Does anyone have any knowledge of John Laughton, who married Elizabeth unknown in Hobart in c1827? They had one son registered. He was James Laughton, born c1826.(These date could well be inverted).

Email = damista@.iafrica.com
Name = Jean Adams(nee  Laughton)

Email = mblaughton@.yahoomail.com
Name = Michael Bryan Laughton
I want to know information on the laughton family

Email = RLAUGHTON@.HOTMAIL.COM
Name = RACHEL LAUGHTON
Hi there, I have been looking into the Laughton a bit from  time to time.  I'm in Florida, but I was born in Bangor, Maine. My father is Ronald Laughton, his father was Frank Laughton.  I know there are many of the Laughton family still in Maine but I am afraid I have completely lost touch.  I hope to visit the area soon.  I know my father is up there each summer.  I hope to make it up there for one of the Laughton reunions. It's good to learn more about my heritage.  I thank you all..

Email = sumwal@.winco.net
Name = Todd Walter
I am searching for the parents of Harriet O. Laughton. She married Daniel T. Boynton in late 1700's, possibly in Augusta, Kennebec Co., Maine. She died in Fort Wayne,Indiana.

Email = Emily14x@.hotmail.com
Name = Emily Laughton
 Hi,I am a Laughton and have just discovered this website! It is really great to see how many other Laughton's there are, although most ofyou are in America! I wonder if we are related to any of you...

Email = cmlmusic@.hotmail.com
Name = Carole Laughton
Hey all the Laughton's! I was wondering how many Laughton's live in North Carolina (like me) or Virginia...My grandparents and my deceased great-grandparents live in Beaufort, NC but i live in Elizabeth City. Anyway, i'm 12 years old and just curious...as you might say! ;)

Email = brookelaughton@.redshift.com
Name = Andy Laughton
Very impressive web page, I don't know if we are realated but your the closest Laughton's that I know of around here rather than my own family.  We live in Salinas, my grandfather came from Big Bear to the Salinas valley with his family.

Email = Annefletch@.aol.com
Name = Anne Fletcher (nee Laughton)
I am amazed at the number of Laughton's around the world. My family come from Nottinghamshire, mainly Egmanton and Walesby. There aren't too many of us there that I know of. I think the homepage and information exchange is brilliant and have informed a relative of mine who lives in Canada of it.

Email = dpnajl@.hesil.karoo.co.uk
Name = derek laughton
Hi all my name is derek laughton 40 years of age my father is alec and my grandfather was albert my dad told me that albert was charles the actors cousin, dont know if he was pulling my leg, would very interested in finding out if this is true or where I  could find any info

Email = carlandjulia@.peoplepc.com
Name = Julia Van De Car
Hi! I've been trying to trace my roots for years, and never thought that my dad, who was registered as David Laughton Gordon-Lennox at birth, could have had a father called David Laughton, until someone suggested the possibility to me today! Does anyone know of any Scottish Laughtons in South Africa around 1920 - 1930?

Email = Annefletch@.aol.com
Name = Anne Fletcher nee Laughton
My family originates from villages such as Egmanton, East Markham, Walesby and Eakring in north Nottinghamshire, I never knew there were so many Laughtons around the world. My sister Heather and I have been tracing our family for a number of  years and have found we have direct relatives in Vancouver, Canada. What fascinates me is the amazing number of Anne Laughtons. It would seem that a family tradition used to be to add the mothers maiden name as the middle christian name for the eldest child ie. John Gale Laughton whose mother was  Anne Gale.

Email = calaughton@.yahoo.com
Name = Christopher Alfred Laughton

MORE INSIGHTS INTO THE ORIGINS OF THE LAUGHTON NAME

I am an English Laughton born and bred, but now living down under in the
land of the 2000 Olympics.  I liked to think that I came from an enclosure,
settlement or town (Olde English - tun) where everyone laughed a lot and
was full of the joys of life (laugh-tun).

My first forays into seeking enlightenment came from a perusal of Reaney
& Wilson's 1991 edition of "A dictionary of English surnames" and Hanks
& Hodges 1995 "A dictionary of surnames".  The former gave names only,
the latter a meaning, for both LAUGHTON and LAWTON, though I was
most interested in the former and thought the two possibly unrelated.  Then
I came across Paul Laughton's website - WOW, fantastic!  In which Paul
states that "In Olde English, laughton means "town by the lake", but
without an explanation of why that is so!  Browsed the website and up
comes Alan Laughton's contribution from Corel Family Tree ver1, in
which an example is given of a Laughton family who lived in the village of
Lawton in Cheshire/Herefordshire, which as the "Dictionary of surnames"
confirms is derived from Olde English hlaw tun, meaning a settlement
 (tun) on a hill (hlaw).  So there does seem to be a connection between the
 two spellings, though the earliest quoted date is for a Philip de Lauton of
 1281.  Then Newbold's wonderful review of the village of Laughton en le
 Morthen, (www.j31.co.uk/laughton.htm) takes us back to 870 A.D. and
 again makes a possible connection between the Laughton's name and the
 Saxon for Lawton, with a fort on the top of a prominent hill next to
 Laughton Church, but no mention of a lake.  Naomi Laughton gives us a
 delightful historical walking tour map of the village in Paul Laughton's
 website, which I shall certainly go on a pilgrimage to on my next visit to
 the motherland.

So what was 'laugh-ton' derived from in Saxon times?  My dictionary
 enquiries gave under the Laughton entry (Reaney & Wilson, 1991), the
 names William de Lactone 1185 (Templars); Walter de Laughton 1327;
 Thomas Laughton 1541; and others, the first two showing the change from
 Olde English of the Anglo-Saxons to Middle English influenced by
 Norman French.  Hanks & Hodges (1995) state that Laughton is a
 habitation name derived from Olde English leac (leek) and tun
 (enclosure).  The compound word was used in the extended sense of a herb
 garden and later a kitchen garden.  "Laughton near Folkingham in
 Lincolnshire, however, was probably named as loc-tun enclosed farm".
 Olde English loc meaning a lock or fastening.  Are these speculations or
 with Paul's 'town by the lake' do they have real justification?  And what
 about all those other variant spellings given to us by Alan from the Corel
 Family - Loton, Lorton, Lotton, Loughmane, Loughton, Lawtons,
 Laughton, Lowton, Lawton, Loughmant, Loughmend, Loughman,
 Loughmand, Loughment, Loughmyn, Loughmen, Loughmint, Loughmynd
 and Loughmind?


Email = calaughton@.yahoo.com
Name = Christopher Alfred Laughton
Fantastic.  What a great contribution to understanding the family, and the interest there is in our roots.  I'm down under in Aussie, soaking up the Olympic Games right now, which brings the world family together in peace and harmony.  But I was  born in England.  My brother still resides there and is researching
our stream of the family. My own interest wandered into the origin(s) of the name and I came up with a different version again in the 'Dictionary of English
surnames' combined with the 'Dictionary of surnames'. The former under the heading 'Laughton' gave names only starting with William de Lactone (Templars, 1185) followed by Walter de Laughton (1347); and others of more recent vintage.  That could very well agree with your interpretation of the name as Town by the lake, but  in the second dictionary it gave an explanation from the Olde English from 'tun' meaning enclosure, settlement and now town plus 'leac' meaning the vegetable 'leek', hence a vegetable garden.  Must say I prefer the lake idea.  I can accept Lawton as from Olde English hlaw = hill and tun = town, very sensible place to locate a settlement, and I certainly prefer a lake to a vegetable! Love to get your comments on the latter, as I am giving another talk on the subject at the next Toastmasters International Speech Competition - quite light hearted, but also inspirational! Keep up the great work. Chris L

Email = bill@.nexicom.net
Name = William.C.(Bill) Currier
Grew up with the Laughton family in the Midwood street and Gerrard st area of Simms Cross, played "tick and pass"   on a Sunday afternoon with all the lads from Midwood street- Travis St and Gerrard st, we loved to get the Laughtons on our side my nephew Andrew Currier played for Widnes, his father, HARRY or Aj  as he was known played fullback for St Helens. Once a Simms Cross Lad, always a Simms Cross LadI believ that the old stomping grounds are now knocked down; but they cant knock down the Memories....... Bill

Email = dandpl@.hotmail.com
Name = Laughton
David, brother, Michael, Father, Arthur Felix, Mother sylvia Patricia,Paternal grandparents William and ? Essex and london family origins, grandfater William possibly adopted. I am david born 1952 just starting on this journey, any info please

Email = frank.laughton@.virgin.net
Name = Frank Laughton
Greetings all Laughtons My name is Frank Laughton, born in London , England in 1950 HOWEVER I know that my surname was changed to Laughton only a generation before so there you go!

Email = fiddygnome@.zfree.co.nz
Name = Brendon Laughton
Hello Laughton's. I'm just starting out on my search and would love any information on my Grandfather Eric Laughton who lived in Owaka or Motueaka in the South Island of New Zealand.  Any information on Laughtons entering New Zealand would be great. I live in Christchurch, New Zealand and would love to hear from anyone who could help.

Email = tony,mendes@.ntlworld.com
Name = kim laughton
my dad is edward laughton from chesterfield..my grandad is wilfred laughton..his dad is george dunk laughton married to eliza laughton

Email = brooke@.redshift.com
Name = Brooke Laughton
Hello~ My name is Brooke Laughton.  I live in Salinas, CA.  I was just wondering if I was one of the Laughtons that you are apart of?  My dad is Bill Laughton and my grandfather is  George Laughton.  If this sounds familiar let me know. Thanks, Brooke

Email = peterst-kerrie@.powerup.com.au
Name = Kerrie Laughton
Seeking any information on William Laughton born c1825 Scotland married Elizabeth Brodie 1849 in Orkney Scotland. Also David Laughton who migrated to Australia before 1886.

Email = troioi@.brunet.bn
Name = John Wainwright
Trying to find information on Sgt George Laughton, 7th Beds Regiment. He was killed on 1 July 1916 leading his men in to action. He was son of Edwin and Fanny Laughton of 1 King Edward Road, Goldington, Bedford, England. Any family out there? I have info that may be of interest. You may be able to help me with info for a book. Thanks. John.

Email = aarwon@.shoal.net.au
Name = Eileen Laughton Smith
Attention all with Orkney Islands ancestors!!!! Have you clicked on to "www.cursiter.com" ?   If not, try it - you click onto the Laughton name and you will have hundreds of Laughton names, dates and locations.  Rather than use valuable Internet time, I copied to disc and browsed at my leisure.  If you have success in what you are seeking, I would be pleased to hear about it. Good luck!

Email = aarwon@.shoal.net.au
Name = Eileen Laughton Smith
Dear Paul, Have just been browsing the laughton.com pages and am amazed to see the growing number of laughtons 'popping up! My message is also posted there,
thankyou.  However, as it is all so interesting, it would be just great if each person could type in (preferably bold letters), where he/she is living - some have done this, but others it is not possible to tell just from the e-mail address.  It just makes it more interesting to know the town and country the notice is from.  I think it is a good idea to keep checking this site, as if there isn't a family link today, there could be, tomorrow. Someone asked if the name had ever been mispronounced -
frequently and often is my answer!   "Laffton" or "Larffton" is the most frequent I've had, and I have also found my Orkney ancestor's marriage record in Wales was spelt "Loughton". I think a lot depended upon how well educated the clerks were who filled in the forms. Anyway, the site fulfills a great need for all of us who thought we had an unusual name! ..Wonder what I'll get if I type "Smith" in my search engine?  (probably a headache!)

Email = Rslaughton@.Btinternet.com
Name = Colin Laughton
Any Laughtons with Holm, Orkney connnections, please get in touch.

Email = barrylaughton@.lineone.net
Name = Barry Laughton
Greetings to all Laughtons I am Barry Laughton, living in Norfolk UK. The farthest that I know of my family tree is my gggrandfather John Laughton m. Eliza Wade daughter of General Wade (General being a name rather than a title). My ggrandfather was named John General b. in Poplar London UK 1856. He married Sarah
Madden. They had a number of children one named John General m. Emily Maud Buck, believed to have emigrated to Australia Also believe that a member
of the family went to New Zealand, that's about enough for now.                        Barry Laughton

Email = GlenLaughton@.hotmail.com
Name = Glen Laughton

Question or comment = Hi All!  I have a previous message listed back a few years ago and thought I'd  list my updated address.  I've relocated from Seattle, WA own to Walnut Creek, California and am enjoying the sunshine.  I am into computers and have worn several hats in Information Technology including being a manager.  I recently accepted a position as a  technical trainer and am looking forward to this change of pace.  Contact me if you'll be in the San Francisco Bay area.  Thanks.

Glen Matthew Laughton son of Edward Ben Laughton son of Ben Edward Laughton son of Herbert "Pappy" Laughton


Email =
Name = Jesse Laughton
Hi my name is Jesse I am 9 years old. The city I live in is hamilton. The country I live in is New Zealand.

Email = russell_laughton@.hotmail.com
Name = Russell Laughton

Hi all,  was scanning through previous e-mails and didn't come across any obvious connections to my Grandfather - Magnus James Laughton, from Lerwick hetland Islands. He and his wife moved to New Zealand where I live currently. Any connection ?


Email = karale@.golden.net
Name = Karen (nee) Laughton

Wow, Look at all these Laughtons! I'm currently living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. My immediate family lives in Mississauga and Etobicoke, Ontario. Our ancestors came from Great Britian.


Email = David Laughton <dlaughton@.usa.net>
Name = David Laughton          paul@.laughton.com

A Laughton adventure

Hi, Paul! I wanted to let you know that I named my company WILMO and secured the domain name WILMO.NET (it was about the last 5-letter combination
available). There's nothing very interesting at www.wilmo.net yet.

I still own LAUGHTON.ORG and will probably use it for personal stuff, sort of an evil twin to your page, but I haven't actually activated the domain
yet. For now I'm still putting all my fun pages on my old ISP site - http://users.erols.com/dlaughton - and I've posted a full report on my recent adventures in Africa.  Most of my time there was devoted to business, and I purposely omitted a lot of information that is inappropriate to this personal page; however, you may want to know what some of the abreviations mean:

KLI:  Kenya Leadership Institute
ICEG:  International Council for Economic Growth
ASEGRA:  a non-Laughton family; anything marked "for ASEGRA only" will have no meaning to people outside the ASEGRA circle.

Feel free to tell other Laughtons about the page if you find it amusing.

David


Email = COLLMAC@.webtv.net
Name = Colleen MacCabe

I am trying to establish the existence of one Frank Laughton, circa 1875, in the State of Pennsylvania.  I have found a John Laughton in the Beaver County tax records, but everything seems to end there. Can someone help?


Email = aarwon@.shoal.net.au
Name = Eileen Laughton Smith

Good site - do you have any information on the Laughtons of Scotland, i.e. the Orkney Islands?  This is where my great-great-grandfather John was born in 1793.  He was a master mariner and came to Australia in early 1800's.  There was also a son of his, Thomas, who joined the Hudson Bay Co. in the later 1800s, and was never heard from again. I live in Nowra, NSW, Austrlia, but was born in Tasmania where Capt. John Laughton settled.  I like cats, t