Bryant - Abbotsbury
I'm researching the Bryant family. I have William and John born towards the end of the 1700's to John BRYANT. Both sons became Yeoman after very humble beginnings in Abbotsbury. William married Jane PURCHASE from Swyre, and became the tenant farmer of Berwick Farm.

Bown - Abbotsbury
I'm researching Richard Bown or Bowne, parents unknown, who was born c. 1790 in Abbotsbury and married Ann Bailey of Bincombe, and lived there.

JAMES HONEYBUN, BAILIFF - Abbotsbury
Worked as a bailiff around 1835. Does anyone know where he was born, or who would have employed him.

MARY SPRAKE 1747 - Abbotsbury
please can anyone help find family of Mary SPRAKE born 1747 Abbotsbury she married Edward TREVETT 1768 in abbotsbury

STEEL - Abbotsbury
I am looking for any info on the Steel family. In particular, Susan Steel, Born Abbotsbury approx 1841, daughter of William and Mary Ann Steel. Susan married John Churchill of Milton Abbas in 1873 The census details gave William's place of birth as Abbotsbury and Mary Ann's as Puncknowle. Any help much appreciated. Thanks Sharon

ROGERS - PARSONS -DORCHESTER - Abbotsbury
James Rogers and his wife Elizabeth, nee Parsons, lived in the Dorchester area around 1796 and they had a son William who married Ursula Groves. I would like to find out the earlier family history.

Thomas Kellaway - Abbotsbury
Thomas Kellaway gave his birthplace as Abbotsbury, Dorchester when he joined the army in 1841 at 19, so born about 1822. I have his army career and some later census after retirement, but have been unable to find his roots in Dorset. He married a local girl, Mary, but I have no surname. Another Thomas Kellaway born same year goes right through census as a fisherman. If anyone is researching this family, knows of siblings, children, wife's family, I would be grateful to hear from them. Thank you, Ivy

Charles Churchill born Abbotsbury? - Abbotsbury
Hello, I am trying to find out where Charles Churchill came from, and went to after the death of his wife. On the 1861 census Charles wife Amelia and 1yr old daughter Amelia are all give as birthplace unknown. Thought they would know where there daughter was born. A Amelia Churchill is buried at Abbotsbury 1863 aged 27yrs old. A John Churchill was born 1863 parents given as Charles and Amelia Churchill nee Hall. There is no record of a marriage to a Charles and Amelia Hall but there is one to a Amelia Park in 1859 reg Dorchester. On the 1871 census John Churchill is living with John and Mary Coleman and Hannah Park Mother-in-law. If anyone can help or is reseaching any of these names I would be pleased to hear from them.

Cozens family 19th c - Abbotsbury
I am investigating the Cozens family starting with Samuel Cozens, born Stafford, 1801, and William Cozens born 1801 in Abbotsbury where he was a dairyman. The line continues with George Cozens, born 1822 and Robert Lionel Cozens, 1862 to 1952. Any info will be appreciated. Willing to share all findings. Thanks.

Hand, John - Affpuddle
John Hand born in Dorset, England mid 1870's, went to Cape Freels, Newfoundland around 1790. Died there 1824. Wife's name not known. Children: William born approx. 1798, John 1800, Mary 1805 & Silas 1813. My distant family continues to live in the Wesleyville area of NFLD and Toronto, Ontario. Hand changed to Hann around 1850. I found a John Hand born 1776) of Wm & Elizabeth (Betty or Betsy) (nee Symonds) Hand of Affpuddle, Dorset. John is the only child listed on the Latter Day Saints site, that doesn't have any death/burial info for this family. All of the other children have full info. This makes me believe that this John Hand could be the one. I think there isn't any death/burial info in England, because he left England and moved to Cape Freels, NFLD. I'm hoping this is my relative and the connection between England and Newfoundland. There is a James Spicknell of Cape Freels (1845) that came from Ringwood, Hampshire, England that married Mary Hand. If John Hand of Affpuddle is the link, than Mary (Hand) Spicknell, would be his granddaughter. My mother was a Hann at birth. St. Osmund, Melbury Osmond Church/Cemetery is mentioned often on the web for this particular Hand family. Other places in NFLD that Hand (Hanns) lived are: Cole Harbour & Greenspond, Bonne Bay, Pinchard's and Swain's Island. The men were builders (boat) and fishermen. So John could have come over on a fishing vessel. Cemetery records of Cape Freels shows their church would have been Church of England/Anglican or Methodist & Salvation Army.

The SCUTT family - Affpuddle
Researching the Scutt family from Affpuddle Dorset. Have info that am willing to share

Alderholt - Alderholt
Iwould like to hear from any one who is researching the Lane family that lived about Alderholt, the The people I am really interested in fact about are George Lane, and the Brewers George and Mairia who fostered Alfred Lane b orn 1847 Middlesex and later adopted Thomas Lane born 1865 Cripplestyle

John Mouland Alderholt - Alderholt
Seeking information on John Mouland b abt 1804 Fordingbridge married (1) Sophia Foster (2) Sarah Mills, descendants Henry Mouland b1837 Alderholt married Fanny Damon, Isaac Mouland b1833 Alderholt married Sarah Hennen.

daggens road - Alderholt
looking for mary who married william goff and had sons percival and frederick, percy was my ggrandfather and trying to trace line back further.

Ackerman - Allington
looking for jacob ackerman 1680 allington or his father

Tuckers Of Fulbrooks , Allington And Formerly Bridport - Allington
I am researching the Tucker family of Bridport. Richard Tucker b1756, son of John Tucker of Bridport, married Mary Palmer of North Perrot.They had several children one of which was Richard Tucker b.1802/1803. Another was William Cleeves Tucker. Richard was a borough magistrate, town councillor and mayor in 1851. He and William ran a twine and net business, Richard Tucker and Sons. He was married to Jane Draper Buncombe and they produced about 15 children. The children were all christened in Bridport or Allington. Any additional information welcome, particularly other descendants. Am seeking to take research back further.

Hounsell Long - Allington
Any information On Martha Hounsell born 1835 and Josiah Long born c 1830 Parents maybe William and Elizabeth Long

Information on Hall Family Living Lichfield, Staffordshire - Allington
Susan Hall was married before, 1st Husband was Talbot, maiden name Travers, born Netherbury, Dorset, 1842 - died 10A Portland Place - Allington - Dorset- 21 Dec 1891 - husband John Hall - Retired Army Pensioner, children John Thomas born Colchester 1871, Emma Louisa born 1874, Muttra, India, George Charles born 1875, born Muttra, India, Herbert Henry Born 1879 at Rawalpindi, India, & Beatrice Helena Born Bridport - 1884 - Dorset. Father & 2 Daughters returned to Lichfield, Staffordshire, and he died in 1913, son John Thomas at his bedside. What has happened to Herbert Henry. Family spent 7 years in India. 1911 Census John aged 71 & Emma Louisa aged 36 & Beatrice Helena aged 25 unmarried shown at Lichfield Stattordshire, Father caretaker of The Guild Hall and is living in a 6 roomed house. No mention of Herbert Henry Hall. John Thomas now Married wife Maud Mary born Plymouth, Devon 1877. Would be interested in recieving information on the Hall's in this locality. George

Richards Yeatman - Allington
Henry Richards and Sarah Yeatman, both born 1785, married 8 Oct 1807 Bridport,Dorset. I know of 2 chn, Keziah b.1817 and Solomon George b.1822. Mentioned in the 1841 census .Solomon emigrated to Australia in 1857. We have info on Solomon's Oz family. Would much appreciate info on his life and family in Allington, Dorset.

Manuel family - Almer
Thomas MANUEL m Jane THORNER in Punchknowle on 12/4/1790. They are recorded as "both of this parish" but I cannot find earlier entries for Thomas. Did he come from Almer?

THE BARTLETT FAMILY - Almer
William Bartlett married Elizabeth Knight in Almer on 25 Apr 1786. No Bartletts or Knights were baptized in the village before this date; does anyone know where they moved from? The family stayed around the village until the 1860s and William Jnr and his family of ten children lived at Millers Farm in Morden. Any news of these?

MANUEL FAMILY - Almer
THOMAS MANUEL married MARY MEW/NEW IN 1817. Son ELIJAH (Born c 1827, died 1860) married MARY COAKES 1852, daughter of MERRICK COAKES AND ELIZABETH STICKLEY. Grandson EDWIN MANUEL (Born 1852, died 1924) married LUCRETIA LAMBERT (daughter of WILLIAM LAMBERT AND ELIZABETH MOORE of Wimborne). All around Almer, Winterborne Zelston, Morden areas. All information welcome.

Crumpler Family - Almer
Does anyone have any information on the above family, I have in my tree a John Crumpler born about 1610 in Almer, he married in 1639 to a Julia(n) Squibbe at Winterborne Kingston. They had one son also John born about 1640 died 1723. It is down this family that eventually married a a Stickland who in turn married a Howe that I am descended. Would be glad to hear from anyone. Margaret

Alton Pancras - Alton Pancras
I beleive my g g grandparents married in Alton Pancras. George Denty m Ann Gillingham 5.5.1830. George was from Hardington Mandeville and Ann was from Great Toller. I am trying to find out why they would have married in Alton Pancras. Any info gratefully accepted.

Samways Family - Alton Pancras
My Samways family of Puddletown moved to Alton Pancras in mid 1600's then on to Piddletrenthide in late 1700's, Bradford Peveral in early 1800's and ended in Fordington by 1840. I hold large amounts of the Family data from John Samways circa 1565 in Puddletown up to the present day but would still appreciate further information on the family.

Lovelace - Alton Pancras
Several generations of family Lovelace lived in Alton Pancras from 1713 to 1874, but we cannot find any earlier than Emanuel (DT Jeremiah) Lovelace who married Ann Vincent on 6 April 1713. Any earlier information would be really interesting.

Hawkins - Alton Pancras
John and Harriet Susan (nee Whittle). Harriet died in Alton Pancras 1846 but all children had been born around the Wool area. 2nd marriage - John to Mary Ann (nee Gibbons) Hawkins. They were in Alton Pancras from around 1849 and had children Mary Ann, William, John Christopher, James Christopher, Mary and Frederick Henry. George died in Alton Pancras in 1870. John was in London by 1881, married, but with brother Frederick Henry. James Christopher went to Salisbury with his widoed mother by 1881. Any information on these people would be well received.

Rachael Henvell - Arne
She was born in Arne during 1779 or 1781.Would appreciate any information about her family in Arne.

Marsh - Arne
looking for family of Elizabeth Marsh born 1868 who married Jonathan Dorey in 1903 at Arne sadly died 1904

Croombes Family - Arne
The Croombes family have lived in Dorset/Arne/Kimmeridge for generations. If there are any Croombes out there or anyone knows any information could they please get in touch. Thanks.

Hiscock - Ashmore
farmer

Taylor of Ashmore Dorset - Ashmore
I am researching the Taylor family of Ashmore Dorset(also Fry,Rideout and Davidge of the same village.)Any information would be much appreciated.

Prout Family - Askerswell
John PROUT of Litton Cheney married Iszate FOLLETT at Askerwell on 14 May 1702. I have substantial tree to date all in Dorset. Litton Cheney is main village where they settled. Maiden names of ladies incude TUCKER, WHITTLE, FRY, SYMES, BARTLETT, GALE, FRAMPTON and villages incude Puncknowle, Long Bredy, and Loders

TRAVERS - Askerswell
Joseph TRAVERS born in Askerswell c 1790 married Christian (?) described as "of Powerstock". Does anyone have any info about this couple?

Darby - Askerswell
I have a memorial card for Victor Darby son of Richard and Anna Darby of Bank Cottage Askerswell which reads as follows 'In loving memory of Victor Darby killed in action in France December 23rd 1916, aged 24 years'

Samuel Symes - Askerswell - Askerswell
I am looking for information about my great grandfather, Samuel Symes, who was married to Mary Gill. My grandfather was born there his name was Alfred Henry Symes and his birthdate was November 3, 1871. Any information would be appreciated. Mary died in childbirth I believe. Samuel Symes remarried.

Bow families - Batcombe
Researching ALL Bow families from Dorset, esp. Zaccheus Bow and mary Short. Peter

Glovers - Batcombe
I'm interested to know why so many young women were listed as glovers in the 1881 census for Batcombe?

Crabb / Cox - Beaminster
William CRABB of Netherbury married Elizabeth COX at Beaminster 30 December 1748. Elizabeth was born in Beaminster about 1727. The 6 children of the marriage located were all christened in Beaminster: Ann (1750), Mary (1755), William (1760), Joseph (1762), Sarah (1764) and Thomas (1767). My direct line is through William (refer CRABB / RUSSELL in Hooke)

Family Of John Bedgood C. 1700 - Beaminster
John BEDGOOD m(1). Elizabeth, children: John chr 1699, Elizabeth chr 1700 m. George NOSSITER, John chr 1702 m. Joane BARRATT or BARRETT, ? child died infancy. m(2). ?, children: Richard chr. 1709, Elizabeth chr.1713, Joan chr.1716 m(1).Richard KEECH m(2) George HALLET, Humphrey chr. 1718 m. Elizabeth DENT. This is part of my own line.

Library And Reading Room - Beaminster
From Cassells Gazetteer c1896 Beaminster W Dorset : 1891 Population : 1,915 - Has an institute for working men with a reading room and library maintained by subscription.

Lost Legg? - Beaminster
Job LEGG to be precise. My mother-in-law was Flossie LEGG who came from several generations of LEGGs who lived in Buriton, Hants. The name can be traced back to Job LEGG b c.1801 if the age on his death certificate is reliable. Only other informationfrom 1841 census is that he was born out of Hampshire. From IGI it seems that most Job LEGGs hail from Dorset, several in Beaminster, so is anyone missing him from their tree? Would also be interested to hear from anyone who has their Job LEGG as that would eliminate him from inquiries!

Charles Clark - Beaminster
Charles Clark married Louisa Legg in Netherbury Dorset on 12 Nov 1879. At the time Charles is listed as being a Labourer and living in Netherbury but later joined the navy. In the 1881 census Louisa Clark was still in Netherbury but Charles was notwith her. I am seeking his birth date and parents names and any other information about him

Samuel Stone - Beaminster
Samuel Stone (1819, married Hannah (1840), had 2 sons, Samuel (1859) and Edwin James (1867), Hannah born Morcombelake, the others Beaminster. Edwin went on to marry and have 6 children, died 1905. Does anyone have anything they could add? Thank you in anticipation.

Henry MARSH - Beaminster
Searching for family of Henry Marsh married Mary (?). James Henry Marsh was their child who moved to USA in 1840s.

Bugler - Beaminster - Beaminster
I am looking for details on John Bugler who married Jane Travers in 1888. They were both from Beaminster. If I can find out when John was born then I can work out which one he is from the census returns.

Weaver - Beaminster - Beaminster
Ernest gilchrist weaver(1893)beaminster siblings William, Constance, Gertrude, Florence parents William henry Weaver married Martha Gerrard 1879 Beaminster licensee of the New Inn Beaminster. Son of ernest moved to Australia 1961

Stone - Beaminster
Searching for any details on a Richard Stone and his wife Esther. Circa 1800. They had a son Richard 22 09 1802. Anything would be great. David

Withers - Beaminster
I am trying gain some information on distant relatives. Sarah Withers was my great great grandmother,she is buried in Uralla NSW and her father's name is George Withers and mother's name Hannah Lodge. Any information would be helpful.

john dyke b1843 - Beaminster
I am looking for any descendants, and information on my great great grandfather and his family,especially his wife's maiden name;she was Susan ?b1848 Thorncombe.