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Woodward In Dorsington
- Dorsington
Mary Woodward was born in 1849 and married William COLLINS in 1874. They had 6 children: John, Jane, Eliza, William, Thomas and Agnes.
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Marriage John Evens Ingles
- Dorsington
Married a Jane from Dorsington surname unknown possibly 1820s and again posibly in Dorsington. Jane was born circa 1800. John was born in Harvington Worcs on 31 Mar 1794. any info greatly appreciated.
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Mundy family
- Down Ampney
Looking for any details of the Mundy family from
Down Ampney in particular John Mundy born there 1833 I have the rest of John's tree if anyone wants.Thanks Peter L.
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Pinnigar - any spelling
- Down Ampney
Looking for the Pinnigar family from Down Ampney. Also the Bendall family who married into the Pinnigar family.
Lucy Bendall-Pinnigar was my Gt Gt Gt Grandmother
Can anyone help with this?
Many thanks
Anne
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Wheelers of Down Hatherley and Sandhurst
- Down Hatherley
I am searching for info on the Gloucester Wheelers, Emma, b1881 Rhoda b1893, married Henry Edward Bishop 05-04-1920, Benjamin b1889 married Ethel May Holder Sept 1910. Also Issac b1847 and Sarah Wheeler children Cathrine, married Alfred Dickinson 1902 Minnie, married Arthur Morris 1899 Emma, b1894 and Thomas Loveday Wheeler b1885
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a'Becketts of Down Hatherley
- Down Hatherley
Thomas Lewis Tripp born 1807, the son of John Tripp and Mary ( Nankivell ) married JULIA aBECKETT of Down Hatherley Gloucester, does anyone know of this family - getting desperate for help where are D-H parish records?
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Sloper family
- Doynton
Trying to trace parentage of George Sloper born Doynton 1811, married to Miriam Willcox from Pucklechurch.
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Amos Family
- Doynton
Looking for dr=etails of Gabriel Amos b 1837 and his father Thomas Amos b 1807. Thomas married Ann Shellard
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Snailum Family of Doynton
- Doynton
I am trying to find out more about my 2great grandmother, Rebecca Snailum (b abt1835), & her parents Joseph & Elizabeth. She married George Froud in Bath in 1862, and was living in Wiltshire in the 1901 census.
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Pyke
- Doynton
I'm interested in trying to find more information about the Pike/Pyke family of Doynton. The will of Robert Guy (dating from the 1650s) mentions a Walter Pyke and sons John, Walter, William and Thomas.
- David.
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Lewis Family
- Doynton
I am looking for relatives of William Lewis born in Doynton in 1827. I have his line descended from his son Robert T Lewis.Please conatct me for more information.
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TRACY family
- Doynton
I am interested in anything to do with the TRACY family who lived in the Doynton area in the 14th century. Also in Toddington.
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Smart family
- Doynton
Jane b. Doyton, married Thomas Smart. 1861 - 1891 census. Cannot find details of her family / their marriage. They set up home in Siston. Would much appreciate any details
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Shipp, Thomas and Joan
- Doynton
Trying to research these two ancestors, living at Doynton died about 1604, can't seem to get back beyond the Reformation, maybe fat Henry destroyed the records. any help greatly appreciated.
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Emily Trigg
- Drybrook
Emily is my paternal G Grandmother - she married a man called Frederick Weeks late 1870's- does anyone have any information regarding her family who I understand all came from the Forest of Dean
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Hall
- Dumbleton
I have traced my connections with the Hall family living in Dumbleton from about 1750 to the 1870s. The generations covered John Hall & Sarah, Joseph Hall and Mary Vale, David Hall & Rosanna Russell, then Mary Ann Hall who married John Hanks at Salford Priors in 1847. Any further information welcome.
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Grinnall
- Dumbleton
Any connections to the Grinnall line of Dumbleton, Gretton and Winchcombe wanted.
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Ludlow In Duntisbourne Abbots
- Duntisbourne Abbots
I am looking for any information on my gg-grandfather, William LUDLOW (b. c1820), who married Ann
Thomas in 1840. Ann already had a son, Isaac Josiah THOMAS (b. 1838) - this may have been William's son
or from a previous marriage (or no marriage!!). William & Ann then had sons - Devereux (c.1844), Alvin
(c.1847), Henry (c.1855), Orlando (c.1865) and daughters - Celia (c.1841), Sarah (c.1857), Tana (c.1859) &
Mina or Minna (c.1863). Devereux was my g-grandfather and he later movedto Cardiff. By 1871, Isaac, Celia,
Devereux & Alvin had left home and by 1881, only Orlando remained at home, by which time they had moved
to Bagendon. (Badgington). Any information would be appreciated. Thanks from Ruth in Adelaide, SouthAustralia.
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ABEL at Duntisbourne
- Duntisbourne Abbots
Tracing family of James ABEL, born Duntisbourne 1814, moved to Hucclecote, Gloucester. married Ann COOK at Gloucester in 1839. Please contact me if you are connected.
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Gibbins
- Dursley
Looking for family details on William Gibbins who married Mary Watkins first child born 1796
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Prosser / Smith
- Dursley
Looking for information on John PROSSER - a shoe maker who married an Emma/Emily SMITH in Dursley sometime in the 1840's. They had a son called John born in March 1847 and at this time the family were living in May Lane.
Emma/Emily and John (jnr) have moved to Dudley by the time of the 1861 Census but there is no trace of John (the father).
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Horwood, Baldwin
- Dursley
I am interested in any information about people with these surnames who lived in the Dursley area in the 1800's
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NICHOLS/LONGSTRETH
- Dursley
Hester NICHOLS married to Joseph LONGSTRETH. She was born 1761 to Samuel NICHOLS and Susanna HITCHINS. Any info?
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merrett
- Dursley
details of birth of anne merrett born in dursley or wootton under edge round about 1834/5.Father william merrett or merritt
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THOMAS WOOD b.abt. 1807
- Dursley
THOMAS WOOD b.abt. 1807 Dursley married to CHARLOTTE HILL chr. 21/6/1807 Dursley, m. 26/8/1834 Dursley. I am looking for the parents of Thomas. Charlotte's mum was possibly Hariet Hill who later married Samuel Brown on 11 Jun 1818 Dursley. I am also researching ELIJAH HILL b. 1810 Dursley, who married Susan and had two sons. Elijah was sent to Australia for stealing coals and he married Ann Pitt there, also a convict, and they had children. My research into Elijah is to see if there is a connection between him and Charlotte. Any help with the above much appreciated
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Elijah HILL
- Dursley
I am researching the family of Elijah HILL(Christened 1810 Dursley) who was transported to Tasmania in 1833 for stealing coals. He left behind a wife, Susan, and two small children. In Australia he married a convict, Ann Pitt, and had more children. Hoping to make contact with relatives of his two sons left behind in Dursley.
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Pepworth
- Dursley
Two members of my Pepworth family emigrated to Australia sometime around 1920 Sarah Elizabeth Pepworth b.1872 (known as Bess) maybe lived in the Melbourne area Reginald Stuart Pepworth b.1894 in Dursley emigrated around 1920 with his wife Valma and daughter Betty Constance Valma died in 1926 in Freemantle but I would love to know what happened to Reginald and Betty. Any information would be very gratefully received.
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Bloodworth
- Dursley
Seeking information of the family tree of David Bloodworth a mason. Later, I believe, he moved to Cheltenham. His daughter, Caroline Keturah, married my g.g. grandfather, George Scott in East Teignmouth, Devon in 1845. George and Caroline were my g.g. grandparents. On 1881 Census Caroline stated that she had been born in Dursley, Glos. Peter
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James Bryant
- Dursley
My great,great,great grandfather James Bryant, from Frome, married a Sarah ? from Wootton under Edge and they had a son named James Bryant born circa 1820 in Dursley. I am looking for the wedding of this couple. They were pastry cooks and confectioners.
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Ellen Baglin
- Dursley
Was 22 in 1851 Census.Uley/Dursley
Does anyone have any information on Ellen or her family, please contact me.
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clarke
- Dursley
if any body got any infomation on hannah clarke , she was b. 1692 then she m. joseph jennings from warwick in 1717 at st.marys warwick.
regards
sid
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Hancock
- Dursley
I am researching SIDNEY and EMMA HANCOCK both b in Dursley around 1828/30. They had 14 children. They are on the 1851 - 1891 census records - has anyone any info please?
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James Webb
- Dursley
I am looking for any info re James Webb born 1844 in Dursley or Wooton Under Edge. I have found his family after 1871 but nothing certain prior to that. Looking for his parents, alsohis death after1891poss in Stroud. Thanks
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Charles Webb
- Dursley
I am looking for info re Charles Webb b1871 Stroud. He married Blanch? around 1895 and had 3 children Elsie, Walter and George. Blanch died and Charles came to Sheffield S.Yorks before 1917 with Ellen Louisa Felton nee Eldridge who he later married. I am trying to trace the three children. Any info welcome
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mary ann denley
- Dursley
I am trying to verify that the Mary Ann Denley who married Matthew Fourro in Poplar, London, in 1872, is the same Mary Ann Denley recorded as born in Dursley in 1846. Family tradition claims that she was Welsh, and from Newport, which is nearby (but across the channel in Wales of course). Does anyone know whether these facts are compatible?
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stickworker
- Dursley
Does anyone Know what a stickworker is or was? This occupation has appeared twice in my family tree and I have no idea at all. I imagine it was quite a lowly job as most stickworkers appear to be women.1895ish. Thanks Anita
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EDWIN GEORGE WYNN EVANS b.1870 Lydbrook according to Census
- Dursley
I am looking for any relatives of Edwin Evans born 1869/70 who was on census in 1881 living with his grandparents Evan & Margaret Evans in Lydbrook, He was baptised Edwin George Wynn Evans at Lydbrook, Glos. 21 Dec, 1870. He had moved on by the 1891 census, if he is in your tree, I would love to hear from you.
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denley fourro
- Dursley
Thanks to all those cousins of various degrees who have put me onto the book by John Barnes "A Clearing in the Valley", which gives a good (and humorous) explanation and account of the Denley-Fourro marriage.
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LORD family of Dursley/ Slimbridge
- Dursley
Looking for links to any Lord family researchers.
I have John LORD born 1765 Dursley who became a soldier and settled eventually in Sunderland ,Durham. Because of his job his children were born all over the country: George 1798 Ashford, Kent, William unknown, Elizabeth 1804 Colchester, Essex,John 1806, Hull, Yorkshire, Sophia 1810 Scotland, Mary Ann 1816 Sunderland.
Think I have linked the family to James LORD & Elizabeth BENDALL (John possibly being their son) would like to confirm or disprove this.
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William Jackson
- Dursley
Looking for information re: family of William JACKSON who served in Royal Navy as a stoker during World War I. His daughter was named Evelyn irene May (b. 1914). His wife was Elsie Ellen Westmacott.
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thomas butcher
- Dursley
Looking for Thomas Butcher born in Dursley.Married Anne Gertrude Williams in Temple Michel Longford Ireland in 1844. Served in the military in India.Known children George Vance, Mary and possibly Fredrick
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Randall of Dursley
- Dursley
Daniel RANDALL was born 1800 in Dursley and became a blacksmith. He was son of James RANDALL and Olive DAY. Sarah WALE (or WALL) was born 1796 in Dursley, daughter of William WALE or WALL, a builder, and Mary STOCKWELL. Daniel and Sarah married in 1819 in Bristol. I know they had Eliza (b 1824 Dursley) and Maria (b 1826 Dursley). Sarah, Eliza and Maria came to Australia. I'm looking for information regarding (a) how many children did Daniel and Sarah have and (b) what happened to Daniel. Thank you.
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Webb Family
- Dursley
Looking for information on Mabel Webb born 1896, who married Wilfred Bristow (of High Wycombe) at The Tabernacle, Dursley on 18 May 1918.
Mabel was a munitions worker and resided at The Willows, long Street, Dursley.
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Wynniatt Of Dymock
- Dymock
looking for any wynniatt family connections with the Dymock area throughout history. Understand it can be traced back for many hundreds of years. Can anyone help with any information
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Greenway
- Dymock
My Sadler ancestors lived at the Old Nailshop.0-1800-1880 Ann Sadler married John Watkins 1835
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Grundy
- Dymock
Family and connections of Joseph or Thomas. Family came from Staunton/Dymock area of Gloucestershire to Fownhope area in Herefordshire early 19th century.
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Winter/morgan (dymock)
- Dymock
Is there anyone local to Dymock that may possibly have ANY information on my ancestors in DYMOCK. In particular THOMAS MORGAN b.1800 who married ELIZABETH WINTER in 1820 or any info. on THOMAS WINTER b.1849 who married HARRIET HODGES in 1871. Both buried in DONNINGTON church. When I visited the grave had been attended to so there must be some living relatives in Gloucester area.
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