CORYATES SCHOOL - Coryates, Dorset
In the early 1840s, Thirza Foss was the school mistress at the little school in Coryates. I believe it was part of British & Foreign Schools. Does any local historian know more about this school?

Bailey Family - Cranborne, Dorset
Is anyone researching the Bailey Family in Cranborne, particularly any of them previous to 1880?

Johnson m. Parker - Cranborne, Dorset
Looking for Johnson family. Daughter, Mary, born in Cranborne c. 1831 to John & Ann Johnson. Mary married George Parker when John was head gardener at Stratfield Saye estate of Duke of Wellington. Looking for more information early 1800's on the family and mother's maiden name.

harris/skeats - Cranborne, Dorset
my gt gt grandparents were henry alner harris and sarah skeats. they were married in cranborne church on august 3rd 1856.henry was a gardener at boveridge house around 1861. they all went to dublin shortly after that time. can anyone tell me anything about their parents, edward harris (labourer) and charles skeats (chimney sweep). i cannot find henrys birth either, i thinkhe was born around 1830s and sarah around 1837. any help and advice will be greatly appreciated.

harris/skeats/dobbin - Cranborne, Dorset
my gt gt grandparents were henry alner harris and sarah skeats. they were married in cranborne church on august 3rd 1856. Three children born in England (Charles, Edward, Henry). Two children were born in Santry, my grandmother Charlotte Louisa, and the other was Mary. Charlotte Louisa married Thomas Crawford Dobbin in Santry. My mother was one of their fourteen children. Any information, please.

Priest Prest Price - Cranborne, Dorset
Am seeking to make contact with members of the family of Henry Priest/Prest and Catherine Bungy who married in Cranborne in 1818.

Beale - Cranborne, Dorset
Any info on the Beales of Cranborne and Boveridge,

Jospeh Brewer born c1826 Edmonsham - Cranborne, Dorset
Hello Joseph Brewer baptised May 1826 at Edmonsham parents were William and Mary Brewer. Joseph married Elizabeth Emma Cutler at Cranborne 1847. Daughter Sarah Harriet known as Sarah was born 1849 she married Henry Loader 1873. If anyone has any connections would be pleased to hear from them. Rita

whitfield/thorne - Crendell, Dorset
My g/g/g/Grandparents Charles Whitfield and Rachel Thorne lived in Crendell. They married around 1828-1830 but havent been able to find when exactly.Rachels parents were William and Rachel.She was born in Edmondsham. According to the 1841 census Charles was not born in Dorset but where he came from is anyones guess.Does any of this seem familiar.

Holman Crewkerne - Dalwood Hill, Devon / Dorset
My Great Grandfather was Walter Holman born in 1825. His son Samuel was my Grandfather and he was born at Littlehampton around 1878 and died in London in 1952. He ran the York Hotel in Waterloo which continued to be run by my father Frederick Holman until about 1960. John

Amey Family - Dewlish, Dorset
My Great Grandfather was born here in 1857? William Amey Married Ann Gardner ?. Moved to Bromley Kent

Dewish - Dewlish, Dorset
Samuel James Samways lived there around 1906. I would be gratfull for any information please

Best/oborn - Dewlish, Dorset
thomas best and ann morgan oborn (or hoben) married at Dewlish 3 may 1802, but where were they born? And what happened to their son thomas, baptised 30 may 1803?

Caines - Dewlish, Dorset
I am looking for any info on the Caines family. Charles, wife Jane, children Louisa, Edith Mary, and Reuben, The children were all born at Dewlish. Also Edith Caines (granddaughter of Charles and Jane), who were her parents? She was born approx 1876.Does anyone have any idea of Jane's maiden name? Any info. no matter if it seems insignificant as I am STUCK. Does anyone know about the ghost that is supposed to haunt the bend known as Betsy Caines corner? is there any link between the corner andmy husband's family?????? Many thanks Sharon

Culter Family - Dewlish, Dorset
Hi I am looking for any relatives of John Cutler born abt 1851 in Dewlish. He was a carpenter and was married to Ellen Phillips. They had about 9 children. John's father was called Charles Cutler born abt 1811 in Dewlish and he was married to Fanny Christopher. Would love to hear from anyone related.

Cutler family - Dewlish, Dorset
Looking for nayone related to my Cutler family. John Cutler married Maria Vincent. Their child is Charles Cutler born abt 1812 married Fanny Christopher born bef jan 17 1817 from Cheselborne they had about 6 children. Their son John Charles was born abt 1862 was my great grandfather and was married to my great grandmother Ellen Phillips born Mar 1864 Dorchester. Would love to hear from anyone related.

VINCENT family - Dewlish, Dorset
I am trying to trace the family of Dinah Vincent, who was born c. 1841 at Dewlish. I would be very grateful if anyone has any information about the Vincents.

Vincents -Dewlish - Dewlish, Dorset
Looking for any details on Hannah Vincent who was born circa 1827 in Dewlish.She was married to Charles Roberts in 1854 and had Three children-Emanuel,Edith and Sidney.Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Riggs - Dewlish, Dorset
I am seeking any information on Harriet Riggs, who was born in about 1851 in Dewlish. She went on to marry Joseph Hillier.

Henry Burt born 1790 sought. - Dewlish, Dorset
One of my wife's ancestors is Henry Burt, apparently born 1790 Dewlish Dorset. This date and place is supported by every census entry till his death, but we can only find a Henry Burt born in 1780. The 10 extra years would make him 99 years old on his death, as well as conflicting with all census data. It is possible that he was: A- born not in Dewlish but elsewhere. We continue to test this but no hits so far; or B- born at a time when baptism entries attracted a fee (this fee applied in the years around 1790); or C- baptised in a non CE church. We struggle to identify which would be likely ones.

John Hillier - Dewlish, Dorset
I am looking for information about the WIFE of John Hillier (born Dewlish 15/8/1875, died Gloucester 1953). She was Lavinia Lane, and they married in Bristol in 1903. She MAY have been born in either Gloucestershire or Monmouthshire, but census searches have so far borne no fruit.

Coates - Dewlish - Dewlish, Dorset
Looking for info on my G G Grandfather, William Hall Coates born in Dewlish 1798. His parents were John Coates and Mary Hall, both from Ireland, although married in Cheselbourne in 1793. There were 3 other children that I know of, Charles Coates 1794 Charlotte Coates 1795 and Eliza Coates 1803 all born in Dewlish. I feel sure there were more between William Hall and Eliza. William Hall married Eliza Butler, Charles married Phillis Riggs, Charlotte married James Bartlett and Eliza married Richard Snelling. All stayed in Dorset apart from William Hall Coates who moved to Hampshire.

FOOTE - BARTLETT - Dewlish, Dorset
Looking for family/information about my ancestors, Charles E Foot(e), Married Charlotte Bartlett, Fa. James Bartlett & Mo. Charlotte ? Coates, Dewlish. Sailed to Australia on aboard "John Rennie" with 6 children. Landed Queensland, 1873. Eager to exchange information and help with searches here in Australia.

alner - Dewlish, Dorset
lookink for any info on the death of william elias alner between 1891-1901,he was born in dewlish around 1866, he was i beleave in the devonshire regt around 1897+ his wife was kate nee mitchell and they had a son george born in 1897 can anyone add to this

William Vincent family - Dewlish, Dorset
Wm B:@1800 in Dorsetshire. M: Harriette Pitt B:@ 1804. Both died in NY state USA @ 1890. Children: Wm. Sidney, Elizabeth, Joseph, Adam, and Emmanuel. son, Wm. S. M: Emily Coombs & Mary Coon or Corn. Many children my g,g,grandfather was Wm. Adelbert Vincent B: 1855, M: Fannie Adelia Miller. son, Wm. Earl Vincent B:1888 M: Nellie Evelyn Dickey (F: George Merton Dickey, M: Millie A. McNair or MacNair. My father was Meryle Lynne Vincent B:1911 in Perry, NY. I am interested in going back into my earlier roots in England, also any Scottish.

Mayor In Civil War - Dorchester, Dorset
An member of the family of Allambridge was Mayor of Dorchester during the Civil War - I am researching any mention of this name.

William Lill(miller?) - Dorchester, Dorset
His daughter Anne S Lill Was born in Fordington,Which was seperate from Dorchester in the 1841 census,in 1837.Searching for information about her mother,grandmother and father

Taylor Harry - Dorchester, Dorset
I am looking for any info on the Taylor family who lived in Dorchester and Fordington. They appeared on the 1881 census as living at Loud's Mill.In particular, Henry Taylor who was originally from Bruisyard, Saxmundham, Suffolk, his wife Caroline, from Axminster and their son Harry. Henry was Born in 1824, Caroline 1821. Any info much appreciated to further my family tree. Thanks

Logan.Thorn.Bishop - Dorchester, Dorset
Dr James Logan was born 1823 in Dorchester,Father Thomas,Mother Rebecca Bishop.James married Jane Thorn in 1852 in Portsmouth.They had 3 children born Kettering.James Clark Logan 1861.Herbert E Logan 1863.Agusta Sibil Thorn Logan born 1868

Stickland family - Dorchester, Dorset
Names: Stickland

Parish - Flinders - Dorchester, Dorset
I'm looking for information about James Parish who married Ellen Rebecca Flinders in Dorchester in the late 19th, early 20th century. Ellen's father was Joseph.

STYLE - Dorchester, Dorset
I am looking for any info on the STYLE family of Fordington, Dorset.I am particularly interested in Eleanor Style who married William Wellman at Fordington in 1805. her parents were Amos Style and Ann Terrell. Fordington was separate from Dorchester in the 1800s. I would be pleased to hear from anyone with info on this family. Thanks

BAKER - Dorchester, Dorset
I am looking for any info on the BAKER family of Fordington, Dorset. In particular, SARAH Born 1818 Fordington and her parents JOHN and ELIZABETH who were married at Bridport in 1815. Many thanks

BARTLETT - Dorchester, Dorset
I am looking for any info on the BARTLETT family of Fordington, Dorset. In particular CASSIA BARTLETT Born 1868 and her parents, father JOSEPH born 1828 Her mother's name is listed as Mrs. J.Bartlett. Joseph and spouse were married at Fordington in 1860. Any info would be much appreciated, thanks.

TAYLOR - Dorchester, Dorset
I am looking for any info on the following people. Samuel Taylor,wife Susan and their children, William,Henry,Lydia,David,Eliza,George,Emma,Sarah and Mary Ann. They were living at Winterborne Monkton in 1841 as a family. I have not been able to trace many of them since then. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Woodward Frizzell - Dorchester, Dorset
John Woodward b 1856 Dorchester m 1878 Ruth Frizzell b 1852 Milton Abbas. Their children were all born in Branksome Dorset, Bessie J b 1880, Ethel B b 1884, Horace b 1893. Seeking any connection.

Amor in Dorchester & Fordington - Dorchester, Dorset
Researching the Amor families of Dorchester and Fordington. Joseph & Sarah Amor (nee Hiron) of Dorchester had 9 Children. Mary Ann b.1813, Charles b.1814, Sarah b.1817, Rebecca b.1819, Joseph b.1822, George b. 1826, William b.1829, Edwin b.1831 and Charlotte b. 1833. Other names of interest are Hounsell, House, Lodge, Walters, and Childs. Richard & Hannah Amor (nee Rendall?) are thought to have had five children. Ann Edwards b.1817, Charles b. 1819, Joseph b.1821, Alfred b.1823, and Frederick b.1827. Other names of interest are Bartlett, Lathey, Hackett and Puckett. Any info would be much appreciated, thanks.

Payne Squebb - Dorchester, Dorset
My ggrandfather, Robert Payne was born in Dorchester in 1848 His father was John Payne and his mother was Betsy Squebb Any information on this family?

CHARLES -MAYO - Dorchester, Dorset
Dorcas Mayo b.1844 Upwey (Wynon) married Henry Charles b.1842. Their children were: Fred. Wm b.4.11.1869, Ida Mary b.1878,. Blanch Emma b.1874, Bessy Maud (Jesse)b.1876, Ethel Mary b.1880 Henry b.1884. They lived at Bell Street, St. Marys from 1871 to 1891 at least. Henry Charles was a book binder.

Search Sameul Fenton - Dorchester, Dorset
Search for Samuel Fenton. Can anybody help me with a link to Samuel Fenton (gt gt gt grandfather). His occupation was Inn Keeper c1838 in the County of Dorset or Wiltshire. The only firm details I have of him are on his daughter Elizabeth’s (gt gt grandmother) wedding certificate. Elizabeth married George Fox in Minterne Magna Parish Church in October 1838. According to the 1851 census Elizabeth was born ABT 1818 in Salisbury Wiltshire. Thank you for any help you can give me.

WARREN/CHURCHILL FAMILY- DORCHESTER - Dorchester, Dorset
Mary Warren lived in Dorchester in 1789. She had three children Mary,John and George b.1789. She was almost certainly not married and her sons later used Churchill as their surname.

Riggs Churchill - Dorchester, Dorset
Henry Thomas Riggs married Louisa Churchill in 1883. They had a son John william George b1889 at King Street Fordington Dorchester I think that there was another son and a daughter. any information would be welcome.

Warren - Dorchester, Dorset
Have Warren family in and around Dorchester 1800-present

ELLIOTT, DOUGLAS - Dorchester, Dorset
I'm trying to find more information on Douglas Elliott who was born 10th Feb 1896 and believed to have had a grocery shop and post office in the FORDINGTON area of Dorchester around 1946. Son of William Elliott who was born at Broad Oak in 1868 and Ann Pocock. Douglas married Lilian Louisa Parker at Yeovil in 1912 daughter of Thomas, a horse trainer who had died by the time of their marriage. Information on DOUGLAS's two siblings REGINALD b.1894 and GLADYS b.1897 would also be welcome

Jane Allen - Dorchester, Dorset
Jane Allen had a daughter Jane chr 6/1/1757 at Holy Trinity. No father recorded. Info sought on parents of mother

satchell family research - Dorchester, Dorset
looking for any info on my gggranmother, ann elizabeth satchell born 1831 to edward satchell and elizabeth (nee hurst). married stephen williams in 1853 and was in mornington victoria aust. about 1860.

edwards - Dorchester, Dorset
i seek information on my great grandfather william edwards born dorchester 1824, the son of thomas edwards,both had farming connections. william married harriet miles in stratfield turgis hampshire.

descendants of Jesse Meader - Dorchester, Dorset
I am searching for any descendants of Jesse Meader born 1855 in Blandford Dorset, married to Ellen Snelling

Robert Ridout Harvey - Dorchester, Dorset
Born c 1772; married Susannah (Williams?) from Blandford. Children include John R, Henry F, Maria, Robert R. Any other details gratefully received.

Brenda- Lee Hopkins - Dorchester, Dorset
My names Ella-Louise jones Im lookin 4 brendalee she has 2 brothers sandy(26yr) george(25). Been searching 4 ages 4 u. Ur mum is leslie (floss). Plz contact me.