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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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House
- Hilton
Am trying to find a maiden name for an Elizabeth who married a Thomas(Tom)House around 1860 Hilton
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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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Charles Hoddinott
- Hinton St Mary
Charles Hoddinott born 1815 to 1891 married to Elizabeth Hatcher. Children included Mary Ann, John, Louisa, Job, George, James, Ann, Thomas and William Henry. Have extensive researches - will be pleased to hear from anyone connected.
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PERRETT
- Holnest
any information about Isaac Perrett(Perrat) married Susannah Miller 1790 children Stephen,Mary Ann,Ann,Robert,William and George.
Also John Perrett married Thamsin E!! IN 1595
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James Harris KING (1808-1892)
- Holt
James Alonzo? Harris KING b 1808 Holt, Wimbourne, Dorset. Travelled or transported? to OZ. Married Harriet BAYLEY b 1809 Sussex . Their daughter, Ellenor KING married gr grandfather James BROOK. Any info welcome. Kay
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Burton
- Holwell
My G Grandmother Emma Burton, was born in Holwell in 1855, and married Anthony Mitchell in 1875 in Holwell Parish Church. Her father was John Burton a Horse Dealer.
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Arnull connections
- Holwell
William Arnull married to a Phobe ? in Holwell had a daughter Frances Mary Arnull. Does anyone have this family in their family tree? please What happened to them.Where did they come from originally. Thanks Margaret
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John ANTELL
- Holwell
Looking for info on above, father of Robert Antell,b.1837,Holwell. John described as farmer when son married.
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Hook Mill / Factory
- Hook
I have a family interest in Hook Mill and Factory, just North of the village of Chardstock. My APSEY ancestors have been associated with this establishment over the centuries and I'd like to compare notes with anyone with a similar interest.
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Crabb / Russell
- Hooke
William CRABB christened at Beaminster 11 May 1760, s/o William CRABB and Elizabeth COX married Frances RUSSELL at Hooke 18 November 1787. 2 children located so far, Elizabeth christened Cattistock 9 January 1791 and Frances christened at Hooke 20 November 1796.
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churchill/lawrence
- Hooke
Looking for information on my g grandfather Samuel Churchill b. 1860 Crewkerne, publican of the Paulet Arms, Hooke. (Kelly's Directory 1915). Wife Elizabeth Lawrence b. 1864 Fordington. particularly interested in old photographs.
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Are you Related
- Hooke
searching for relatives of Alice Jane Norris Born 22 Nov 1873 Hooke Dorset and Edward Rushden married c 1910 Christchurch Dorset
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Orman & Prince Families
- Horton
William Orman c1732 was baptised in Horton, Dorset & married Elizabeth Prince in Gussage All Saints in 1771. The family the moved to Fawley, Hampshire (why?). They are my 5x grandparents so any information would be welcomed.
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ATKINS
- Horton
Any information please on the ATKINS family of Stanbridge Mill, Horton, Dorset. The family were there for several generations: William ATKINS (1779-1854), his son James ATKINS (1808-1861), his grandson John Arnold ATKINS (1846-1909.
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LANE
- Horton
Any Information please on James LANE (1782-1855), farmer of Horton, Dorset, & his wife Jane nee STEVENS (1785-1865). They had one son, James (1811-1849).
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Atkins
- Horton
I have a large amount of info about William Atkins born 1743, married in Long Bredy Dorset, died 1835 buried in Clanfield Hants
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Ann Sophia Long
- Horton
I am trying to find details of my great grandmother, Anne Sophia Long, who was born in Horton and died between 1871 and 1881 in London. She married Thomas Inseal from Herefordshire.
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Treves in Horton
- Horton
I am searching for any information about Elizabeth Treves who married my ancestor James Hart in Horton on 4 Aug 1793, or any information about Treves in the general area. Thank you.
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Dominey
- Horton
I am looking for information about my ancestor Elizabeth Dominey or her family. She married my ancestor Thomas Hart on 10 Feb 1766 in Horton and lived there for the rest of her life. I have found a few other Dominey names in the area, and would be glad to share.
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Looking for Tubbs
- Horton
Looking for any information regarding the Tubbs family who lived at Woodlands/Horton in the 1850's approx. David Tubbs was born in Woodland and moved to Fair Oak Hants around this time. Any information would be appreciated.
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Tubbs/Mann
- Horton Common
Looking for Sarah Tubbs born c1774 who married John Mann at Moor Crichel church,Dorset in 1800. Sarah died in 1839 and in the 1841 census of Witchampton John Mann is living in the same property as Ann Tubbs. Anyone else researching the Tubbs or Mann's ?
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Hayward
- Horton Heath
I am looking for any information regarding the Hayward family from Horton Heath
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Elsworth and Belbin
- Ibberton
Frederick Elsworth and Betty Belbin were married 14 Jan. 1766 in Ibberton. I believe he would be my great, great, great, grandfather. They are generation number three on my family tree.
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HAYWARD/Shroton
- Iwerne Courtney
My great grand mother was Maria Hayward, her father was Eli Hayward b.1827( now Haywood.) He moved to Kegworth in Leics, does anyone know who he married?
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Warehams In Shroton
- Iwerne Courtney
Walter Wareham (1865 to 1945 buried Charlton near Shaftesbury), father George Wareham married Jane Russell (1825 to ?), father James Small and mother Susannah Wareham (1804 to ?) spinster, father of Susannah was Robert Wareham (1775 to 1849) marriedMary Hayward, father Benjamin Wareham (1727 to 1802) married Mary Hiscock and father Jonathon Wareham (born about 1690-1700) wife Ann. All lived in Shroton (Iwerne Courtney).
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Warehams in Shroton
- Iwerne Courtney
Walter Wareham was my Grandfather one of his sons was George Frederick Wareham Born 3rd May 1912,he married Emily Sarah King they had two children
Audrey Rose and myshelf Kenneth John
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Wareham/Shroton
- Iwerne Courtney
My Great Grandfather was Harry Edward Wareham (born Shroton, but moved to Bournemouth). His parents were William Wareham (born Child Okeford) and Mary Read (born Piddle Hinton). William's parents were James Wareham (born Shroton) and Jane Foyle.
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Templeman/James/Major/Vine/Seymour
- Iwerne Courtney
My Grandfather was born and lived in the Old School House in Iwerne Courtney/Shroton Born in 1876 Cornelius Templeman to Sarah Elizabeth nee Major and Charles Henry Seymour Templeman, they left there in 1883 to live in Battersea. The family is also linked the James and Seymours. Any info from anyone or would you like more of my info?
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Jonathan Wareham
- Iwerne Courtney
My GtGtGt Grandfather was Jonathan Wareham (born Iwerne Courtney 1796), he married Hesther Vanner (born 1798 Iwerne Courtney). Their children were: Thomas, Dinah, George, Maria, George and John. If anyone has any information I would be very pleased to hear from them.
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Hesther Vanner
- Iwerne Courtney
Can anyone help with information on Hesther Vanner? She was born 1798 in Iwerne Courtney. She married Jonathan Wareham (born 1796). Their children were Thomas, Dinah, George, Maria, George and John. Any info please.
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Hiscock / Cossen
- Iwerne Minster
William HISCOCK s/o Lazarus HISCOCK and Elizabeth KING christened Gillingham, Dorset 6 January 1779 married Hannah COSSEN, born about 1784 at Margaret Marsh. William and Hannah married at Iwerne Minster 3 May 1803. Seven children located so far, apart from Edward all were christened at Stour Provost. Edward (Margaret Marsh 1807); Robert (1809); Susanna (1812); Martha (1814); Hannah (1816); Arthur (1818); Mary Ann (1822)
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