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Gloucestershire UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Marks / Moxham, Bristol & Glamorgan - Bristol
Looking for any information on Lucy Elizabeth Marks born about 1901, she had a daughter Dorothy Frances Marks, in Dec 1920 in Glamorgan, then married Arthur Moxham in Hammersmith London in 1923, I believe she married again, and moved to Bristol, where she died, in a nursing home. She had a daughter Marigold who was in the legal proffession. If anybody can remember a Lucy Elizabeth or Marigold, please contact me.

harris - Bristol
any info on ada harris b1891 alfred b1885 emily b1886 florence b 1879 rosina b 1882 perents were samual and sarah the chilren were born in bedford street bristol

Rogers - Bristol
seeking descendants of Joseph Rogers b. abt 1821 Norton Sent.Brevells gls lived in Norfolk Place St Phillip and Jacob out Gls, was an Haulier, mar Elizabeth ?children William, Elizabeth ,Ellen, James,Ann,any info however small appreciated.

Windsor (Hubert Francis) - Bristol
Looking for information on Hubert Francis Windsor or his mother Alice Godsell.

Sampson, Sanders - Bristol
I am researching the SAMPSON family...in particular Anthony Field Sampson, born c1833 in Bedminster, Bristol. His father James originated from DUNDRY, and mother Louisa from Blagden. His siblings were James, and Lucy. In 1854 Anthony married Jane Sanders (formerly PYNE) from Wellington. Anthony and Jane's children were James, Louisa, Florrie, Hector and Frederick. Anthony was a Mariner and the family moved to Hong Kong, where he was thought to have become a Harbour Master. Any information would be welcome. Many thanks.

Phillips, Stacy - Bristol
I am seeking information about my husband's family. His grt.grandfather was James Phillips F.C.S. Professor of Chemistry at Bristol Grammer School. He was involved in the illumination of the Clifton Suspension Bridge at its opening. James was married to Ada, formerly STACY. Their children were Philip, Miles, Cecilia, Margaret(Daisy), Robert (Wilf) Gertie and Edith Flora (Babs). James died in 1902. Any information about the family would be appreciated. Many thanks.

Handley family - Bristol 1690 - 1840 - Bristol
I am looking for relatives of the following Handley's living in the Bristol area most were (Cordwainers ) Boot and Shoe makers . John Handley b 1695 Bristol . John Handley b 1719 baptized at St. Phillip's Parish Church, married Catherine Humphreys 21 MAY 1758 . Thomas Handley b 1759 baptized at St. Phillip's Parish Church - Cordwainer living George Street married Ann(e) Glass at St. Phillip's . John Handley b 1785 baptized at St. Phillip's Parish Church. Corwainer had 3 wives Elizabeth White, Sarah Tyler , Mary Holmes , recieved Oath of Burgess 1830 . John Handley b 14 Feb 1808 Christened 28 July 1830 St. James, 30 October 1836: John Handley , 28, weds Elizabeth Harris of Henbury - Cordwainer moves to Stroud . Happy Hunting , Neil

Sgt D.W.R.Perryman Arnhem 1944 - Bristol
Looking for relatives of this Sergeant killed at Arnhem September 1944. He was married to Vera.G.Perryman and came from Kingswood Bristol

Weeks/Ingram - Bristol
Mary (Polly) Ingram married Seth Weeks, in the Parish Church of Horfield, Bristol in October 1894. Does anyone have any connection with this side of my family? Polly was my grandfather Albert's eldest sister.

Frederick Ingram/Matilda Wheeler - Bristol
Frederick John Ingram married Matilda Wheeler December 1892. They lived in Fishponds, Bristol. Can anyone help? Fred was my grandfather Albert''s brother, and they were born in Alveston.

Horsepond-Stratford-London - Bristol
Does anyone know the name of this area? Cannot pin it down to a particular street, or building. Some of the family were from 'Carpenter's Row', which must have been in the same district.

Matilda Wittin - Bristol
Born 1828, Father John Wittin, Whip Maker. She married Henry Warman Holmes

Lewis - Bristol
Looking for the family of a Samuel Lewis, born Bristol 1880.

W F Trump - Bristol
I'm trying to track down W F Trump of Bristol or area surrounding. If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated. I simply own a car he first bought in 1965and would love to find out some of it's history. Thanks in advance. Adam

Onesiphorus Norman - Bristol
looking for any information on Onesiphorus Norman of Bristol. Born possibly early 1700's. married to Sarah. Father of Richard.

Risca,Monmouthshire and totterdown,Bristol - Bristol
please can you help looking for information regarding Philip Charles Gibson,born aug 1870 believed to have a daughter in the Bristol area,Philip lived in Monmouthshire, Risca for a couple of years died 1942 in totterdown bristol any informstion would be very welcomed.

Seek Burgess, Hardwick ancestors - Bristol
Seeking info on parents of James Burgess, b.1812,(Westbury)and Ann Hardwick,b.1819(Bristol) married at Bristol,1840.

HENRY NOBLE - Bristol
Henry Noble br 1838. On 1861 census father James 1796, mother Elizabeth 1796. St Philip& St Jacob, Gloucestershire. By 1881 census Henry is living at Cripplegate with wife Eliza and two children. His occupation listed as Baker. My research interest is dau Elizabeth Sarah Rufus nee Noble 1858-1892,last add Hoxton,london

Hallin - Bristol
info on Hallins of bristol Thomas hallin born 1818.Farrier Royal marines.married Maria cordoroy in Portsmouth.Thomas died in Portsmouth.Any other Hallins still living in Bristol who could be connected?

Smith - looking for info. - Bristol
I am looking for information on some relatives that I believe came from Bristol. Their names are Donald and Ada Smith, these names I got from the back of a photograph. Their son is named William Smith (possibly a middle name of Daniel) and according to the Saint John, NB, Canadian census of 1911 William came to Saint John in 1897, he was born in 1872 and married an Ada Reid. I believe that Ada's parents were Mary (Boyd?) and Gideon (Andrew?).

Alfred Coles - Bristol
Alfred Coles, born 1811 at Shoreditch, London, son of James George and Elizabeth Coles, married Maria Hoy, nee Wallis, in 1843 at Bristol, had 2 children: Jane born 1845 and Elizabeth born 1848 at Clifton, Bristol. Widowed in 1848?, remarried to Sarah Timothy Jamieson, nee Fiford, born Portsea, in 1850 at Bristol, and had 2 further children: Emily born 1851 and Charles Alfred born 1855 at Clifton. Lived at 29 Conduit Place, Bristol in 1861; 112 Upper St Michaels Hill, Bristol in 1871. Moved from Bristol to Roath, Glamorganshire between 1871 and 1881; at 92 Elm Street, Roath in 1881 census. Alfred died at Roath in 1884, and Sarah died 1889. Would appreciate any further information.

Curtis from Bristol and Chewstoke - Bristol
Do you have any connection with the Curtis family from Bristol from 1800 - 1880? My Henry Curtis was born about 1804 in St Philips and St Jacobs Bristol Parish. He married Elizabeth Davis, and was the landlord of the Steam Engine Public House in Bristol in the 1850s and 1860s. They lived in Avon Street, and Gas Lane. Looking forward to hearing from you if you have any information on the above. Thanks

John Hill, Bristol - Bristol
John Hill was born 1813 [est] in Bristol.He was married to Jane Thomas in London in 1834 and they had two children, John and Elizabeth. He was residing in Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand in 1855. He was a Bootmaker in London and in N.Z. I would really like to know more about where he lived in Bristol, the names of his parents and any other relevant info.

Bristol and Cornwall - Bristol
Looking for links for the Pearce(Elizabeth White and Thomas May) family from Feock,Cornwall and the Sweet family from St George,Bristol. Frank Sweet,his father William and his father Samuel were all Shoe & Boot makers.Frank married Emily Barker Pearce.

Bristol and Cornwall - Bristol
Hello I am trying to trace my great grandmother Albertina Phelps (had a sister Blanche who married a Frederick Cotter) believed to be from Cornwall, UK and born December 1874. She lived at 3 Clarence Place, Kingsdown Bristol c1915 and then Portland Cottage, Portland Place, Clifton, Bristol 8 and had four children, Sidney (my grandfather) b1895, Lillian Blanche b c1901, George b? and Gladys Evelyn b1910. She married George Watts (maybe from Wiltshire). I can find no trace at in the UK census lists. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Garry

griffith family - Bristol
DANIEL GRIFFITH baptised 25/12/1803 ,st.john the baptist, bristol. parents BENJAMIN and ELIZABETH were there any other children of benjamin and liz ? any info on this family, daniel married in soho 1826

George Taylor Mills- Mills lemonade - Bristol
I am looking for information about Geroge Taylor Mills who, I think, at one time owned the Mills lemonade factory near the Bristol tramway teminus . He was born in 1823 and married to Elizabett(?). The only census reference I can find to him is in the 1891 census when he is described as a retired mineral water manufacturer. My family is descended through his son Henry Mills, who was an 'articled water maker' Any information on the Mills family or the lemonade fatory would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Nicola

Angle/Rex - Bristol
Am looking for parents of jane Angle born 1822 Bristol, marr Charles Rex in 1840 of Dundry. Betty

Lyon - Bristol
James Lyon born in Jamaica 1790 lived in St.Pauls and Clifton 1818 to 1852. Married Frances Kemp b. London, daughter of Ebenezer Kemp b.Ravenshead Lanc's. The children were Samuel b.1818. Mary Elizabeth b.1821.I am interested to hear of any one else with these names in there tree. Only LDS info found so far, any clues?

Kemp - Bristol
Ebenezer Chapman Kemp b.1772. Daughter Anne Rice Kemp married Samuel John Lyon 1845 in Bristol. Anne Rice Kemp was born in 1821 in Calcutta. I would like to hear from anyone researching the family

William Andrews and Wife Mary - Bristol
Seeking information for William and Mary Andrews who resided in Redcross St Bristol in the early and mid 1800,s.They had 4 sons: William,Thomas,James and John.Are you related,if so,send a message. Regards. David.

Jefferies-Jeffries-Jefferys - Bristol
looking for any information on parents & or siblings of my g.g. grandfather James Benjamin Jefferies born Clifton Bristol 1832. Married g.g.grandmother at Bunderburg Qld Australia 1879. Faye

Okey Davies - Bristol
John Thomas Davies,was a Llanarthne, Carms. lad made good after he moved to London and became a licensed victualler. He married an Amelia Okey, b Bristol 1859 in St Pamcras, 1880. There was a Tom Okey at my grandfather Davies' funeral in 1963. Any Okeys or Davies of Llanarthne about?

Richard Luke Barry - Bristol
Hi,I'm looking for any information on Richard Luke Barry born 1826/28 Bristol to Richard and Jane (no maiden name known) he was sent to Western Australia as a convict, I'm not sure but I think I saw an address for him 15 Christmas St Bristol he was sent sentenced 1849 and arrived in W.A. 1851. Any info would be greatly accepted.

Charles Llewelyn Ivens - Bristol
Looking for connections with Charles Llewelyn Ivens born in Clifton,Bristol in 1854. He was vicar of Emmanuel Church, Leeds and married his wife, Alice Rayner, 21.09.1883. He was the son of Charles Fettiplace Ivens and Henrietta Louisa. He was living in the Bristol area at the 1861 and 1871 census records, in 1881 was living in Leeds and was the vicar of Emmanuel Church. In 1891 and 1901 he was living in Sowerby Bridge and was the vicar of Christ Church. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ann

Quin Family - Bristol
Looking for informatin on Hilda May Quin Lived in Hotwells Bristol DOB 1905

Chubb,Davis,Poulter - Bristol
My line-John Chubb(Dock Master-Bristol),had a daughter named Lydia.Lydia married Thos.Davis(Bristol),they had a daughter named Diana Chubb Davis.Diana Chubb Davis married Thomas Poulter(Poulter & Son Station.)They had a daughter,Lydia (b.1846),married Thomas JESSAP Hancock. My direct descendant is Lydia Hancock.Thomas was the son of Walter Brown Hancock,and Anne Jessap-children of Walter and Anne included Sarah(1832),Mary(1837),Walter Fisher Hancock (1837-1854),George (Oct.1839,d.10 weeks of age),(2nd)George(1841),Thomas Jessap(1843),Robert Millington Hancock(1850).Thomas Jessap disappeared @1900,and we've been looking for him,for many years.Have never found a trace of Thomas.Would love to hear from any of the descendants of Walter (Brown) and Anne (Jessap) Hancock.It's been a mystery,for so long,that any connections that I can make would be wonderful.Thanks.

ROOKE - Bristol
TRYING TO FIND RAYMOND ROOKE. HE MARRIED IN BRISTOL IN 1965. I THINK HE WAS IN THE FORCES. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.

Baker - Bristol
Baker family looking for information on Joseph Baker born in Bristol 1768. Married Elizabeth Weyermann in 1797. Joseph served in the navy and died in 1817 at Presteigne, Radnor.

Hannah and Joel Langdon Lewis - Bristol
Hi Im looking for any information on Joel Langdon Lewis married to Hannah Highman Bailey in Bristol and they had about 13 children. Some of the names were Robert William Thomas Lewis (my great great grandfather), Hannah Lavinia Lewis, Madilda Lewis, Amelia Lewis, Harriet Lewis, albert Lewis, Edward Lewis, Walter Lewis & Joel Langdon Lewis. They lived in Bristol and a few of the children were born in West Harptree and Clifton between 1847 -1865. My grandfather Robert married Emily Abbott in 1880 Shorditch, London. He had 13 children (12 girls and 1 boy also called Robert). Please feel free to contact me if you recognise any of this information. Cheryl

WIDGERY FAMILY - Bristol
Iam looking for the family of John Widgery b.c1816 Bristol m. caroline lowb. c 1820 3 known children Emily,Frederick,William emigrated to NZ c. 1860s.

WALKER - Bristol
I am looking for any connection to Thomas Walker b.1840 Bristol. Believed to have emigrated to N.Z. in 1860s with family members m Emily Caroline Widgery in NZ. Thought to both have come out on same ship.

ADA VEAL - CLIFTON- BRISTOL - Bristol
I am looking for my greatmother ADA VEAL she was born in the Clifton area. She married CHARLES NICHOLLS in 1884 at the Bristol registry office. They had ll children in all 5 were born in the Bristol Area. Which is where they living in 1891 census. 1 in Weston Super Mare and 5 were born in London. Where they were living in the 1901 census. If anyone has any information about ADA VEAL I would be very grateful.

CHARLES NICHOLLS-THORNBURY BRISTOL - Bristol
I am looking for my great grandfather CHARLES NICHOLLS he was born in 1863 in THORNBURY, BRISTOL according to the 1891 & 1901 census. I have not been able to find him on any other census or find a birth record for him. He married ADA VEAL at Bristol Registry Office on the 24th August 1884. They had 5 children when they lived in Bristol, 1 in Weston Super Mare and another 5 when they moved to London. I have found a CHARLES NICHOLLS in the 1881 census in a "Boys Home" 8 Broad Plain St Pauls & St Jacob OUT, Bristol, but I am unable to find out anything about the Boys Home. If anyone can Please help me with any information on Charles Nicholls or the Boys Home I would be very grateful.

Looking for John Reynolds of Bristol - Bristol
Looking for John Reynolds that married Elizabeth MOssom (daughter of Rev David Mossom). Below is her tombstone. She was born about 1722 - 1724 St. Peter's Parish Church, New Kent County, VA. HERE Lies interred the Body of ELIZABETH, wife of Mr JOHN REYNOLDS, of the City of Briftol Marriner, & Daughter of the Revd Mr DAVID MOSSOM Rector of this Parifh, She Departed this Life December the 24th 1754 Aged 30 years

Hawkins Bristol UK - Bristol
Looking for information on George Hawkins b. 1822 Bristol parents Joseph (occ. sailor) and Caroline. Emigrated to Australia and married Margaret Sheehy in Jan 1857 Ballarat Victoria. Was previously married and had 4 children by this marriage. Any info on the first marriage or George's parents appreciated.

Henry Crease/Creese - Bristol
Looking for any information on Henry Crease/Creese in Bristol.Wife Eliza and daughter Mary Ann who was baptised at St. Philip and St. Jacob 1835.Henry was a farrier and at this time is down as living at the Dings.Had died by 1841 as wife and child are in the Forest of Dean and Eliza was a widow.Would appreciate any information any one might have.

Palmer - Bristol
Looking for Laura Rose Palmer (nee Loxley) who married William Palmer 1896 GRO Bedminster. 1901 census shows them with 2 children, Winifred & Reginald in Bedminster area.

LOXLEY - Bristol
LOXLEY: Looking for details of Jessie Loxley born 1879 in Castlebar, Eire. On 1901 census he is shown living with sister, Rose Palmer in Bedminster.

bristol - Bristol
looking for any tyler born 1800-1900 born and lived in frenchay, stapleton, bristol and surrounding areas


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