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Dorset UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Pinney Family - Hamworthy
Richard Pinney, shipbuilder, born about 1804 Hamworthy married Mary Ann Adams, and in 1851 they were living at Lower Ham with their seven children Mary Elizabeth, Richard Edward, Thomas William, Frances Sarah, Susan Eliza, Julia Maria and Isabelle.

looking for margaret cartwright. - Hamworthy
I am tring to locate the family,of Margaret Janet Gladys Cartwright. nee; Bugg. Her husbands name is richard.I believe they either ran a shop or post office in Hamwothy. I know Richard was an ex petty officer in the royal navy.Have not seen her for quite a few years. If anyone has any information i would be very gratefull if you could contact me. Thankyou.

Sarah Stone - Hawkchurch
Sarah STONE d/o William STONE and Ann christened at Hawkchurch 30 January 1780. Sarah married Samuel HALLETT at Netherbury 15 March 1804.

hawkchurch - Hawkchurch
looking for relatives of thomas stoodley and mary nee white of hawkchurch Mary was the daug. of John and Elinor White nee Forsey

Lumbard - Hawkchurch
Has anyone got members of the several LUMBARD families who lived in the area around Hawkchurch from 1500 until c1810?

Huddy - Hawkchurch
The huddy family were residents on Tudhey. I would like any infomation about them

Seward - Hawkchurch
Hannah married John Huddy 1862 and they lived on Tudhey. I want to connect Hannah with the Sewards of Chardstock. Any help appreciated

Palfrey, - Hawkchurch
I would like help to find the whereabouts of a family of the name PALFREY who were living in this village circa 1760 but "disappearded" did they move to the Somerset area? any help would be appreciated

Stoodley - Hawkchurch
Does anyone have information pertaining to the marriage of William Stoodley(1688 -) to Anne ? (1689 -) married 1705

SAMSON's of HAWKCHURCH - Hawkchurch
Trying to find family history for the Samson family tree. GGGrandfather John was born (abt 1863) in Hawkchurch. GGGrandmother Alice was born in Thorncombe (abt 1858), they both moved to the Rhondda, where unfortunately John lost his life in a colliery incident (Dec 1898). There were children of this marriage, Edith May(died 6mths),William John (GGrandfather)Sarah Anne, and Alice. After the accident Alice Samson remarried and had a son, Albert. It is known that William John visited family members in Hawkchurch/Thorncombe. I would love to hear from anyone who may know anything about the Samsons in Devon/Dorset

Hawkchurch - Hawkchurch
I have information re:Lumbard & Stoodley

Hawkchurch - Hawkchurch
I am checking on the Lumbard- Stoodley connection from Hawkchurch in the 1850's

Loving - Hawkchurch
Charles LOVING 1862 Hawkchurch married Sarah Jane STANTON of Birdsmoorgate 1902. Having looked around the churchyard at Hawkchurch May 2004 I found only one Loving grave. From censuses it looks as if there was a fair number of them. What happened tothem please?

Thomas White-Elizabeth Way - Hawkchurch
I have a Charles Way m. Helena Board Stoodley. John Powell (1769) m.Elizabeth Stoodley John Powell(1798) m, Mary Trant William Powell(1792) m. Catherine Hoare Mary White(1766) m.(1807) Thomas Stoodley (1777) who is my g/g/g/grandfather

Newberry's of Hawkchurch - Hawkchurch
I have a George Newberry chr.1808 son of Samuel b 1779 & Mary b 1783 who I believe to be Mary Collyer married and/of Hawkchurch in 1804 . He was a Miller by trade. I would love to pinpoint their origins as it is indeed a "brickwall" to find this couple

Forsey / Hawkchurch - Hawkchurch
Matthew Forsey c1782 married Tamasin Stanton c1782-1874 and had John Forsey,b 1806, George Forsey, c1807, Joseph Forsey c 1816 and Robert Forsey c 1821. Was wondering if anyone had anything else on this family. Trying to find brothers of Matthew who may have moved on to Newfoundland or Australia. Kind regards,Annie

Collier/Collyer/ - Hawkchurch
Mary Collier married my Samuel Newberry in 1804 both born in HAWKCHURCH 1783 and 1779 respectively.I am looking for help with which Collier/Collyer family she is linked to as there were so many.

Matthews - Hawkchurch
Matthews born hawkschurch 1808 dorset

hawkchurch 1800 - Hawkchurch
LOOKING FOR MARTHA GUPPY OF HAWKCHURCH. SON ROBERT GUPPY B. 1822. ROBERT MOVED TO THORNCOMBE. TRAIL HAS DISAPPEARED FOR MARTHA IE. NO MARRIAGE/DEATH ETC. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED THANKS VALERIE

herrod? corns hay wood farm - Hawkchurch
Spent many a happy holiday here would like to find out more on the family.

Membrey family of Hawkchurch/Whitchurch - Hawkchurch
William Membrey born about 1775-80.Parents were William & Elizabeth Membrey. William jr married Hannah Grainger 1801 Charmouth,Dorset and settled in Greenwich,kent. Any info greatfully received.

Relatives of James Dening and/or his two brothers - Hawkchurch
I have been told that my great-great grandfather, James Dening and his two brothers came to the US from Hawkchurch, England and setteled in northern New York state circa 1840. I am just beginning my research and would be appreciative of any help I can get. The name changed to Denning @1900 but I know the original spelling only had one 'n' attested to by his headstone at the Mixer Cemetary in Belleville, NY, USA.

Veryard family - Hawkchurch
Looking for information about the Veryard family. They were farmers in Hawkchurch in late 1700s. Benjamin Veryard married Betty (nee ?) and they had at least one child: Robert(b 1798)

Welch, Welsh, Collier - Hawkchurch
I am trying to discover information about my Great Great Grandfather Joseph Welch or Welsh.I do not know where he was born circ 1811. He married Jane Collier 13 March 1834 in Hawkchurch and the record states that he was of the parish. Any information would be very much appreciated

Se(a)rles of Hawkchurch - Hawkchurch
Louisa SE(A)RLE(born about 1846) of Hawkchurch married into my maternal family and I wonder whether anyone is researching this family.

White/ Stoodley - Hawkchurch
Am looking for informtion regarding the WHITES of Hawkchurch John WHITE Senior married Eleanor PHELPS 16 Jun 1766. his daughter Mary WHITE married Thomas Stoodley John White Senior married Hannah FORSEY 4 Sep 1782. John White Junior married Ann JESS 4 Sep 1788. Rufus White Senior married Elizabeth LEIGH 1 Jul 1812

Newberry - Hawkchurch
Still trying to locate the mysterious origin of Samuel Newberry said of Hawkchurch when he married there a Mary Collyer in 1804. They had 3 sons James ,George ,and William who resided in Thorncombe Uplyme Lyme Regis and Farway that I Know of. A Samuel died in 1837 Reg.Axminster If anyone can look at this V10 P8 maybe I can find him or rule him out!Help is appreciated

Upshall And Warr - Hazelbury Bryan
I am researching the Upshall and Warr families that lived in and around Hazelbury Bryan. Any information would be most welcome.

Yeatman - Hazelbury Bryan
Searching for dorset relatives of John Yeatman 1786-1852 buried Stoke Wake cemetery,married Maria Morgan or James Carter,married Ann House, had daughters,Priscilla,Sarah and Priscilla.Would like infromation on John Yeatman 1828-1904 who was married to Mary Ann Legg who died 1865, and John then married Priscilla Carter. He was my great grandfather.

spicer - Hazelbury Bryan

Ryall family in Dorset - Hazelbury Bryan
I am looking for families by the surname of Ryall, Meech, Durrant and Crocker particularily in Hazelbury Bryan, Lydlinch, Sherborne, Stock Gaylord and Buckland Newton in Dorset. Thanks.

Barnes, Card, Hawkins, Kiddle, Goodfellow - Hazelbury Bryan
I am looking for any information that somebody may have, relating to ancestors with any of the above surnames. To my knowledge they were in the Hazelbury Bryan area, at least until 1800 and probably much later. Any information would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

Frederick Elsworth - Hazelbury Bryan
Frederick Elsworth was baptised at Hazelbury Bryan on 30 July 1744 and his parents were John and Mary Elsworth. I would like to find John and Mary's marriage details but I can't find them in Hazelbury Bryan records. Presumably they were married elswhere. Has anybody any information about them ? Frederick married Elizabeth Belbin at Woolland on 14 January 1766. She was baptised at Woolland on 5 December 1746 and her parents were Richard and Mary Belbin.

Adelaide Loveless K House (kate) - Higher Ansty
Seeking detaild of parents of Adelaide Loveless K House (Kate) B. Ansty/Hilton c.1875

wambrook nr chard - Higher Wambrook
Hardicanute evans is my great grandfathers brother who went to cardiff with his father John. He married mary ann from wiltshire in clifton bristol.Help neededfor family to date.I have info back to 1700

Hilfield - BURT family - Hilfield
I am researching the Burt family in the 19th Century. Has anyone any knowledge of the location of GOOD HOPE INN which appears in Censuses and directories from 1841 to late 19th Century. Also where was RAMEDY/RAMADAY? Have visited last week but unable to find anything. Any help much appreciated.

Churchill Hannam House Squibb White - Hilton

Drake from Hilton Dorset - Hilton
Thomas Drake born 1773 lived a Harefoot Lane Hilton married to Ann Peach in 1796. Had children Ben, Fanny, Sarah, George, Charles, Diania, Daniel Thomas & John. Charles was my GGG G/father, he married Frances Paddock in 1829 and had the following children Elizabeth, Eliza, Ann, Stephen, Jane, Thomas, Eliza, Louisa & Lucy. Stephen was my GG G/father he married Mary Ann Myall in 1866 and had Annie Jane, Fanny, Charles R, Henry J And Albert E. Annie Jane is my Great G/mother. She came to Australia on the Jelunga in 1891 and married George Barnett from Cheshire. I would love to hear from anyone connected to these families.

Caines Family - Hilton
Please can anyone help me? I am looking for info on CHARLES CAINES BORN 1834 believed to be born at Hilton and his wife Jane who was from Cheselbourne,she was born in 1826. I would like to know Jane's maiden name, also any info on their children, Edith Mary, Reuben and James. On the 1881 census there is an entry for Edith Caines who was born in 1876 and she was Charles and Jane's granddaughter. I would like to know who her parents were.

Mr and Mrs Simpson - Hilton
I'm looking for Mr and Mrs Simpson who lived in Smithy's Cottage, Hilton. As far as I know they moved to Portugal. They were great friends of me but unfortunately I lost their address because of circumstances.

House - Hilton
Am trying to find a maiden name for an Elizabeth who married a Thomas(Tom)House around 1860 Hilton

Squibb - Hilton
I am trying to find the father of Harriet (1885) and Tryphena (1892) Squibb. Their mother was Martha Squibb (1866), all of Hilton. I am also trying to find the surname of Martha's grandmother Jane (1797) of Wimborne St. Giles. She was married to George Squibb of Hilton.

Drake Kenney Hambro - Hilton
Looking for info re my Great Grandmother Sarah Ann Drake Born abt 1852 who Left Hilton in April 1873 for Canada(Bible presentation to Sarah A. Drake by the Baron Hambro on her leaving Hilton for Canada April 1873). She married James Kenney in Ontario Canada? and lived in Wentworth County Ontario according to the 1881 Census. They moved to the city of Hamilton where they raised 11 children (two of whom died at an early age). My Grandfather Charles M. Kenney was born in 1876. Would appreciate finding any info re her Family and how she immigrated to Canda

Hillier Chapman (b1790 Dorset) - Hilton
I am seeking information on either John Hillier or his wife Marjory Chapman. Both were born around 1790, and they lived in the vicinity of Hilton or Cheselbourne.

Squibb Morse -Hilton - Hilton
i am looking for info on Joseph Squibb born 1762 Hilton married Susannah Morse in 1789 also Hilton. They had Sarah 1792,James 1789,Susannah 1790. Sarah married Charles Bussellin 1813. I have no more info on Joseph or his parents or Susannah Morse. any help?

Rowland, Hinton St Mary - Hinton St Mary
Interested in all Rowlands from this vicinity. They were resident there for several centuries.

Belbin, Hinton St Mary - Hinton St Mary
Interested in all Belbins pre 1800 from this vicinity. They were resident there for several centuries.

DEWFALL DEVOL - Hinton St Mary
William married Elizabeth Wigmore 1761 but I do not know if they were baptised in Hinton. Has anyone come across these names? Any help would be appreciated.

percy and warr - Hinton St Mary
i'am trying to trace my mothers family back my mother was gertrude helen percy born 11/10/1896 and her sister florence elizebeth percy born 1892 my grandfather was william elias percy born 03/06/1866 died 17/12/1922 my grandmother was alice warr born 11/06/1866 died 21/12/1944 my great grandfather was george warr born 1839 my great grandmother was ann warr born 1836 died 02/03/1902 buried in hinton st mary church yard my other great grand parents came from child okeford blandford james percy born 1836 died 12/12/1913 at poyton chester while visiting one of hie children charlotte percy born 1836 died 06/05/1901 chide okeford dorset their was a william james fox who died 21/01/1944 buried at milland churchyard hampshire his wife mary jane fox nee warr died about three years later and buried with husband there. were seven in the warr family - mary jane - alice (my grandmother)-frank - fanny - elizabeth - christopher john - albert george also known as alban george.

PERCY - HEARN - Hinton St Mary
LOOKING FOR NEWS OF MY AUNTY FLORENCE ELIZABETH PERCY BORN 1892, WHO MARRIED ALBERT HEARN AROUND 1914? THEY HAD THREE CHILDREN HARRY, JOHN AND SYBIL, SYBIL MARRIED A RAF OFFICER AND HAD TWO CHILDREN, SO I'M TOLD. HARRY HEARN WAS SOUTHERN JUNIOR CHAMPION AT 120 METRE HURDLES, HE WON HIS MATCH AGAINST NORWAY IN 1938? AT THAT TIME THEY LIVED AT THE MOSS HALL TAVERN NORTH FINCHLEY LONDON N.


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