HOCHEE or GEORGE - Bristol
Any details re- the Hochee family, James Hochee a Surgeon in London & Emma whose daughter, Florence Emma Hochee born in Finchley in 1872 married John Clement GEORGE, born in Stoke Prior in 1846. They married on 3rd June 1919, Clement was 26 years older and subsequently died within 2 years of their marriage. They lived in the Clifton area of Bristol. Any info. on either would be appreciated.

Alsop - Bristol
Hello. my husband had been working on a house and found a flyer under the floorboards. It says Alsop & Son Complete House Furnishings. This shop is advertised as being in Broadmead and Lower Unions Street - the trams stop right outside!! Is there any Alsop's out there that know of relations who ran such a shop. I can send you a picture of this flyer. I don't know the date the shop was there but have asked a couple of local historians.

Cyril Rumsey/Bristol - Bristol
Looking for connections to Cyril Rumsey (born 1917) orinally from London and moved to bristol area where we believe he got married and had a family.

William Vaughan Jenkins - Bristol
Does anyone know anything about: William Vaughan Jenkins dob 23.07.1871 - father George Jenkins, mother Elizabeth Jenkins formerly Vaughan. The address was 14 Clifton Place Bristol in the sub district of Saint Philip and Jacob.

Richards, Joseph - Bristol
Children of Joseph Richards, born between 1848 and 1868 in Bristol - Frederick R., Samuel W., Arthur J., Emily A., Florence H., Ada M., Frank George, and Ernest. Any information about the future of these children will be gratefully received.

Ellen Green - Bristol
Trying to find information on Ellen Green who was born in Bristol about 1865. Ellen who went by the name of Nellie had a sister called Polly. Ellen/Nellie married Henry Hill of Cardiff where she died in 1947.

Watts Family - Bristol
Hello I am trying to trace my great grandfather George Watts b 1876 d1939 (painter and decorator, believed from Wiltshire) he married Albertina Philp (who had a sister Ada Blanche (married Frederick Cotter) believed to be from Lanteglos, Cornwall and born December 1874. They lived at 3 Clarence Place, Kingsdown Bristol c1915 and then Portland Cottage, Portland Place, Clifton, Bristol 8 and had four children, Sidney (my grandfather, who married Rose Bladwin) b1895, Lillian Blanche b c1901, George b1905? and Gladys Evelyn b1910. The son George had a son Brian Watts who I believe may still be living and in Bristol. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Garry

Turner Family in Bristol - Bristol
William and Esther Turner's daughter Edith was born in 1874. She was 7 years old in 1881 census when the family lived in St. Pauls. However she cannot be found in 1891 although only 17. The rest of the family were still living in London Road until 1918. Also searching for descendants of David Jesse Turner in Fishponds Road, Bristol.

Smith Redcliff William - Bristol
Born 1862 in Bristol. He married elizabeth Rundle in 1897 in Bristol. The son of Robert William and Elizabeth Selina Candy Smith.

Elizabeth Unk - Bristol
Elizabeth unk was born in Bristol Avon 1812c married William Knight. Has anyone any information about this person. Regards Carol

Parker - Bristol
Searching anyone connected to Walter, Ella and Henry Parker who were in the Muller Orphanage, Bristol for apx 10 years in the 1880's. Walter was alive in 1936 as he attended an aunt's funeral in Bexhill. Ella later lived in London and believed married Robert Robson in the vMedway area.

Robert Suxpitch Carter - Bristol
Looking for info of Robert Suxpitch Carter whose father was Thomas Carter & Charlotte Carter nee Whittle of East Budleigh 1826. Thomas & Charlotte had 13 children all of who survived? One of whom was Robert. Anybody else out there related to any of these children.

David Jesse Turner - Bristol
Searching for descendants of David Jesse Turner (born Sevenhampton) and his wife Clara (Eaves). Living in Fishponds around 1930s.

William Wood - Bristol
I am searching for information about the Wood family of Bristol. William Wood was born around 1836/37 in "St Philips Gloucester" but moved to London at some point before he was 25 and married London born Phoebe Duffield in 1858. He spent the rest of his life in London and they produced 10 children, Elizabeth, William, Edward, Emily, Susannah, Nancy, Charles, Florence, Frederick & Herbert. I have researched our London family a bit but don't know anything at all about the Bristol side (or even why William Wood moved to London). William Wood was a carpenter. Most of the present Wood family live in or around London or on the south coast. I would be very interested to hear from anyone with any information.

john dyer - Bristol
i am reseaching john dyer born 1818 in bristol he married eunice thomas in 1841 in brierly hill the family left england to australia 1848 john;s father john dyer and mother ann webley both born in england .please contact me with any info, as i am a living decendent in australia

THE BRIGHT /GLOVERFAMILY - Bristol
My 2xgreatgrandfather James Bright was an OUTDOOR CUSTOMS OFFICER in Bristol from about1840 to about 1885. He was born at Yarmouth on the I.O.W. in about 1804 and married Eliza Glover from Shipham in Somerset. They had at least 5 children. Elizabeth, James, Mary, William and Phoebe, the youngest who was my great grandmother. I believe Elizabeth did not marry but would be interested to hear from anyone who knows anything about James, William or Mary, or who has any knowledge about the parents and background of either of my great great grandparents.

Tilly, Raffill - Bristol
Looking for desacendants of Thomas Clifford Tilly b c 1831 and Frances Susanna Raffill b 1834.chn Tom Raffill Tilly b 1856, Anne Lavinia b 1858, Emily Frances Susanna b 1860 and Ada b 1866. Family lived Winterbourne and later Wells.

Timothy John Wright - Bristol
Timothy was born in Bristol in April 1947. His mother was Grace Wright. He was adopted by the Boyett family who subsequently migrated to Australia. Looking for Grace or her family.

Mabel Gosling, Bristol - Bristol
Information sought about Mabel Gosling. Born 1889 in Bristol area. She was a Red Cross nurse during WW1 then met and married a Canadian soldier, George Hiffernan. They returned to Dawson Creek, British Columbia shortly after the end of the war. Any information about Mabel, Bristol military hospitals or Red Cross nurses in that area would be most welcome

willetts and tandy bristol - Bristol
Looking for William Willetts b. Bristol m. Mary Tandy 1836 Later immigrated to N.Z. Who were their parents and were there brothers and sisters

Brice/Mitchell Family - Bristol
I am mainly looking for any information of Lilian Brice born in Birmingham. Her family came from Bristol, her father was William Brice born in Bristol and He married Sarah and they had a son William in Bristol before they moved to Birmingham. Williams father and mother were George and Eliza Brice, both from Bristol. Lilian's siblings were, William, Rosie and Alfred. Can anyone help me, any information will be helpful not matter how small. Thank you.

Edward James and family - Bristol
I a looking for information on my grandfathers family. Specifically his father's side as we know almost nothing. Edward James born circa 1870 married 3? times(unknown, Ethel Brown 1918, unknown). 4 children by Ethel (Edward 1918, Arthur Francis 1920, (Ethel) Mary 1921, Ronald (1924). Died approximately sometime in the 1930's. Any information would be much appreciated especially about date of death, 1st and 3rd wives and any children resulting from the marriages or step children in the case of the 3rd. Thank you

Tamlyn & Drew of Bristol - Bristol
4: Tamlyn & Drew of Bristol William Henry Tamlyn B:1812 P: Bristol Margaret Elizabeth Drew B:1812 P: Bristol Married D:not known P: not known Parents of William: not known Parents of Margaret: John / Elizabeth William & Margaret had 7 children and the ocupation of William in the census was that of bookseller. Have more information on family but still have blank spots to fill in. Any information would be helpful.

Henry VEALE - Bristol - Bristol
Information sought on Henry VEALE b abt 1778. Mason, possibly married to Harriett, dau Charlotte born abt 1829, marr Henry HABERFIELD

Singers Sewing Machine Co - Bristol
Can anyone help me find out where abouts the Singer company had an office/shop in Bristol back in the 1930's or where one can find out employee records for this company? Searching for Sidney 'Loftus' Philips who worked for them and was transferred to Salisbury shop as Manager in 1940's. Thanks

Tovey, Bristol - Bristol
Looking for information on Martha Jane Tovey, married about June 1860 to James Heber Denty.

Searching for Hope and Trump in Bristol - Bristol
Hello, I am searching for some information on my ancestor's families. My relatives Noah Hope and Eliza Trump got married in St. James Parish in Bristol in 1845. All I know is the Noah's parents were Thomas Hope and Mary Hope and Eliza's father was Samuel Hope. They we 24 or 25 in 1845. Anyone have any information on these people? If so, I would love to hear from you. Thanks, Katie

Sproat Family of Bristol - Bristol
I am researching my family history on my mothers side and would like any assistance that you can provide. The parents were Thomas and Eliza Sproat (nee Powell)the children are: William or Willie db 1881 (actually born in Shirehampton) Harry db 1885 (actually born in Shirehampton) Thomas db 1889 Bristol Beatrice (Nellie) db 1890 Bristol Herbert db 1893 Bristol Mary db unknown Bristol Alice db unknown Bristol

John Whiting Bristol - Bristol
John Whiting born around 1770 Married Hannah Norton 1815 St Paul,s Had son Frederick 1818 St Philip & Jacob who Married Sarah Crisp 1838 Bristol Want to find out about them and Parents Thanks Lesley

Royal Fort home of theTripp /Dyer families. - Bristol
Can anyone help? In 1816 an attorney-at-law JOHN TRIPP sold Iwood House in Congresbury and moved with his family to Royal Fort in Bristol. Where and what is Royal Fort ? I have been told that it is now part of Bristol University campus. It seems an odd move. John Tripp had a large family including Dyer nephews and nieces he had adopted when they were orphaned in 1800. Was Royal Fort a house, or apartments as we should now call them ? Why was it so called ? Does anyone have a history of it ? Any help at all much appreciated

Pyle/Green - Bristol
Searching for any info regarding a John Pyle who married an Esther Green in Bristol 1816

John Dyer, Eleanor Ingram - Bristol
I am seeking info on a John Dyer and Eleanor Ingram who were married at St Augustines the Less, Bristol in 1800. They had a daughter Eleanor Ingram Dyer who was born in 1801 in Bristol. Eleanor Ingram Dyer was married to John Collins in 1823 at St Matthews, Bethnal Green.I would be grateful for any info on any of the above. Thanks.

Ackland/Beach/Dinnis in Bristol 1700s - 1800s - Bristol
I am searching for William Ackland married to Susannah who died before 1838. He was a brewer. I only know of one son, James born Bristol 1807 who was a stationer/printer in Bristol. He married 1) Frances Beach (2 Martha Dinnis and died 1875.

Joseph Wilks transported - Bristol
On the evening of 19th November 1830 someone broke into the dwelling house of Henry Marley (currier and shopkeeper) of Ann Street in the Parish of St. Philip & St. Jacob (County Somerset/Gloucester. Joseph Wilkes appeared in Court at Gloucester on 30th March 1831 charged with the house-breaking. He was sentenced to death however his mother Mary Ann had a firm belief in her son’s innocence she engaged the services of Francis Nixon a solicitor of Bristol in the hope of preventing the death sentence being carried out. Many letters were exchanged and finally Joseph Wilks sentence was commuted to transportation to Van Diemens Land for life A list of transportees from Gloucestershire to Australia during the period 1783-1842 list Joseph Wilkes as a 17 year old youth in 1831 (i.e. born 1814), from the parish of St. Philip & St. Jacob in Bristol. He had a brother William thought to have been born 1817. I can find no trace of Joseph or his mother Mary Ann a bonnet maker prior to his court appearance. Does anyone have a suggestion?

elsmore/richardson - Bristol
I am trying to trace details of the marriage of John Davenport Elsmore to Lucy Richardson. They were both born in Birmingham but appeared to have married in Bristol in 1873. can anyone provide any further details.

William Hill at Battle of Quebec ? - Bristol
Who can help me with a name change situation. My ancestor William Berg/Burg/Burge was said to have changed his surname to Hill so that he could fight with the British army in Quebec Canada ???? This was around 1690 - 1760. I think he came from Bristol as my gggrandfather John (?Thomas) Hill gave Bristol as his birthplace in the 1851 census. Jenny

Thomas Stone and Ann Withers - Bristol
Seeking more information about the lives of these two, or of their families and also of descendants living in uk, or elsewhere. They migrated to Australia shortly after their marriage in the 1820s (I think). Thomas was a son of Thomas who I think may have been involved in a brass foundry near Bristol

Hicks Brothers in Bristol - Bristol
I am looking for the decendants of William b1899,Harold b1903,and George b1905 Hicks sons of William Hicks b1864 and Gertrude Emily Hicks b1874(nee Wheatcroft) living in Bristol in 1910? until 1967?

dyer-florence allan - Bristol
looking to find family history -Apparently florence came to australia on holiday with parents,fell in love with Danial patrick obrian,who was a police officer,her parents disowned her and returned to england,hoping to find out there names..etc.help.

Perrott Hurford - Bristol
All I have on Peter Perrott was he married Clementina Hurford 21st Dec 1846 at the Parish Church,St John Baptist,Bristol. Clementina was from Queen Camel, Somerset,born 1824.They were both of offial age at time of marriage.Peter was a mason and his father George was a blacksmith.Wittnesses Samuel Collis + William Bucknall, Samuel signed with his mark.

WASON - Bristol
Can anyone with local knowledge help ? Thomas Wason born in Bristol in 1810 described himself as a 'Retired Merchant 'in 1871 Census. Does anyone know of this Bristol family ? I think must be connected Wason, Hood and Co. Cotton Merchants

St. Michael's Church, Bristol - Bristol
Two daughters of John Tripp Frances and Mary are said to have been married on the same day- 23 June 1820 at St. Michael's Church, Bristol. Frances was aged 20 and her sister Mary was 16. Frances married her cousin John Dyer a widower aged 36 and her sister married a lawyer Thomas Townsend aged 44. This strikes me as a bit odd what were Mary's parents thinking of ? ! She was left a widow two years later with one infant son. Frances died in 1827, it is thought in child bed. Can anyone tell me whether the Parish records of St. Michael's still exist and if so, where I might find them? Help much appreciated

Couch in Bedminster about 1770 - Bristol
John Couch, a bootmaker, married Mary Webber in 1796 in Bedminster, Bristol. They had at least one son, Charles William Couch who was also a bootmaker. He married Susannah Green in 1817 and then moved to Islington. I am interest in finding more about the Couch, Webber and Green families.

Jarrett - Bristol
I am trying to find more info on my Gt.Gt.Grandfather James Alfred Jarrett who was born in 1811 in the Temple parish of Bristol. His father William Jarrett was born in Brecon in 1762. I will be pleased to hear from anyone who has knowledge of the Bristol Jarretts. Thank you.

William Lowe/Bath/Bristol - Bristol
I am trying to find out more about William R Lowe who was born in Bath 1803 but moved to Bristol. He was a manufacturer of plaster. He married a lady called Ann and had several children including Benjamin, F.G. and Elizabeth who were all born in Bristol. The family later moved to Lambeth, London where William worked as a French Polisher. I am trying to find out about William's parents but have not been able to find them in the 1841 census. I cannot find his birth details or his marriage to Ann. Anyone who knows Lowes in either Bath or Bristol, please contact me to see if there is a connection.

fleet airarm ww2 - Bristol
i am looking for anyone who knew frederick wollacott(woolacott) born in bristol 1920, he joined the fleet airarm, in 1939-1946, the fleet air arm cannot find any details, we dont have a service no.its his service during ww2 we are looking for, we know he served in Nairobi, and became a petty officer, and prob was a fitter or machanic. gill

CANNING - Bristol
I am researching the Canning family who lived in the Redcliffe area in C19th. James Canning b. 1812 approx. married to Hannah Thorn b. 1821, parents of James Canning b. 1849 (m. Emily Bessant b. 1849). I would be interested in hearing from anyone with further information about this family. ( I have details from 1841 census onwards.Would particularly like info on ancestors before this date & siblings of James Canning b. 1812.)

JOHNS - Bristol
I am researching the Johns family who lived in the Kingsdown area of Bristol in C19th - James Johns (b. 1818) m Catherine Waldron (1824), their son Thomas Johns (b. 1857) m Emily Howells (b. 1866) & descendants. Have info from 1841 census onwards but interested in any other information - particularly pre 1841.

WILLIAMS - Bristol
I am researching the Williams family (believed to have moved to Kingswood from Wales to work in Coal Mines). Originally lived Hanham Road area, before establishing building business in Redfield. George Williams (b. 1831) married to Charlotte (b. 1831), parents of Samuel (b. 1851) m. Joanna Lewis (b. 1850), grandparents of George Williams (b. 1879) m. Sarah Robins. Interested in any information about earlier Williams ancestors.

Giles from Bristol - Bristol
My Great Grandfather Peter Samuel Giles was born 1828 in Bristol. His parents were James Giles and Mary Thomas. Peter married Sarah Havey born 1827 from Fowey Cornwall.Peter and Sarah immigrated to Australia in 1855.I am looking for more information and links to our family. We also have links to Ernest Giles (explorer) parents William Giles & Jane Elizabeth Powell all from Bristol.