This family history website is based initially upon our two primary families, the main branches of which are Kohlbrenner, Kosty, Lowe and Tompson and then their immediate families.

View Mary's main branch HERE
And Mick's HERE


This is the product of over 25 years research during which time we have had invaluable help from the following (in no particular order).. Sue Loach, Jackie Goodwin, Jennifer Strawbridge, Sue Perks, Kingsley Tompson (rip), David Brown, Barry Helliwell, Chris Lowe, David McCarthy, Teresa Brusa, Stuart Morey, Lauren Bavin

Adding more info for the Lowes

Latest update:- 12 Feb 2026

SMALL DISCLAIMER:- Whilst we make every effort to ensure that information posted here is 100% accurate, we are not infallable so if you have any amendments or additions, included much wanted photographs, please use the contact deatails on the info pages...


12 Feb 2026 ANNIVERSARIES

Born on this day:-
. THOMAS BOAM 1829
Died this day
. JAMES KOSTY 1985
. ROSE BRONSON 1998
. WILLIAM LOWE 1917
. HENRY SCHADT 1994

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

1866 FREDERICK MITCHELL & CLARA MARTIN
1849 THOMAS BOAM & MARY WILSON