The Elsoms of Lincolnshire -
Jottings of the Rev. Isaac Elsom
Commenced July 17, 1922
Preface
This was typed by Mr. Frederick West (my grandfather) in February,
1961 from the original in the possession of Miss Eveline S. Elsom,
of "Stoneleigh", 47 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding.
To produce this html version, I have re-keyed the document
from the copy my Grandfather made.
Matthew West
January 2004
Introduction
The name 'Elsom' is by no means common. True, it is to be
met with in London, in Staffordshire, and in several other counties,
but comparatively speaking, the instances are rare. The name,
however, may be found somewhat frequently in Lincolnshire, and,
occasionally, just over the border. The compiler of these jottings
has come across the name at Wisbech, (Cambs.), and at Hull, and
Bridlington (Yorks.) and there are or have been Elsoms at Grimsby,
Brigg, Gainsboro, Lincoln, Sleaford, Helpringham, Boston, Donnington,
Wyberton and Cowbit. Also Clipsham in Rutland.
Addendum. In the Lincolnshire Free Press of June 5, 1923,
was an account of a cricket match between a team representing
Clipsham and another. In the Clipsham team were four players
bearing the name of Elsom!
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