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This page contains specially-written essays and articles on Attfield-related subjects, stories about different family branches, or biographies of interesting individuals. Articles can be downloaded in PDF format. Further articles will be added in due course.
- The Attfield surname, its origins and history: An essay by John Attfield presenting the evidence and some speculations.
- “Henry Atfeild the Elder” 1686(?)-1746: The family tree traces back to Henry Attfield born in 1722. But who was his father? This article examines the case.
- The Mystery of the Two Jameses: The original family tree compiled by Professor John Attfield contains a doubtful identification. This essay - based on newly-discovered documents as well as DNA evidence - investigates the facts and asks what really happened. NEW
- Henry Attfield, 18th Century Cricketer: Henry Attfield played cricket for Chertsey and Surrey from 1773 to 1789, but who was he? This article examines the evidence.
- Professor John Attfield, 1835-1911: An article describing the life and work of the most eminent Attfield of the Victorian era.
- The Attfield family of Bath: Description of this intriguing and well-connected branch descending from William Attfield, coal merchant. REVISED
- Attfield Brick Walls: A summary of current knowledge about the various Attfield family lines, presented at an Attfield gathering at Albury in May 2012. NEW
- William Akersten - An Extraordinary Man: By Harry Dutton, the life story of a New Zealand pioneer (1825-1905) with a close Attfield family connection.
- James Raglan Akersten - Photographer of New Zealand: An illustrated biography of William Akersten’s nephew, the photographer James Raglan Akersten (1855-1928), contributed by Harry Dutton with grateful acknowledgements.
- A personal memoir of Elsa Herkomer: Extracts from the book “Sow the Wind” by Peggy Larken describing Elsa, whose first husband was Donald Harvey Attfield.
If you have comments or feedback on any of the articles posted here, or would like to contribute an article to the site, please e-mail me at:
contact [at] familytree.john-attfield.com
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