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).

Horwood, Baldwin - Dursley
I am interested in any information about people with these surnames who lived in the Dursley area in the 1800's

HANCOCK/LONGSTRETCH - Dursley
Any information on Abel HANCOCK who married Olive LONGSTRETCH 1813.

NICHOLS/LONGSTRETH - Dursley
Hester NICHOLS married to Joseph LONGSTRETH. She was born 1761 to Samuel NICHOLS and Susanna HITCHINS. Any info?

merrett - Dursley
details of birth of anne merrett born in dursley or wootton under edge round about 1834/5.Father william merrett or merritt

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Ellen Baglin - Dursley
Was 22 in 1851 Census.Uley/Dursley Does anyone have any information on Ellen or her family, please contact me.

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

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?

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

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

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?

The Thornhills of Gloucestershire - Dursley
Has anyone come across this surname in any history of Dursley? My great great grandfather was Adrian Newth Thornhill, born Dursley in 1821 d.London 1888, his parents were Charles Thornhill b. Bisley 1782 d.before 1848 and Elizabeth Newth b.Dursley c.1786 d.Dec 1852 Stroud. Any information on either the Thornhills or the Newths gratefully received.

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

EDWIN 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, Baptised in 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Newths of Dursley - Dursley
Has anyone heard of Adrian Newth and his association with the Tabernacle at Dursley? More information please as he is my direct ancestor, his daughter married Charles Thornhill. Who exactly was he and what was his occupation? Any ideas gratefully received.Adrian was born in c1754 in Dursley, married Sarah Watkins in 1777. His father was Caleb Newth. Does anyone know of a history on Dursley that is in print?

Ann Wood born c1790 Dursley - Dursley
Seeking information on Ann Wood born about 1790 in Dursley. She married Henry Phipps 6 June 1811 in Bristol & died in Birmingham 1879. According to the 1841 census, her father was Thomas Wood born c 1760: he died 9 June 1850. (Ann is not at home in the census but with her brother, James Wood born 1799.) I've found info on Thomas married to Betty Hitchins with several children - but not Ann. I'm pretty sure he is Ann's father as his death was certified by Amelia Phipps, wife of Henry & Ann's son, Henry. If anyone can shed any light on Ann, I'd be very grateful!

Caroline Povey - Dursley
Caroline Povey was born in Cheltenham in 1838 to Charles and Sarah Povey. She had many children before marrying Oswald Harrold. I would be interested to make contact with any of her relatives.

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

Greenway - Dymock
My Sadler ancestors lived at the Old Nailshop.0-1800-1880 Ann Sadler married John Watkins 1835

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.

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.

Drews Farm - Dymock/Dallimore Family - Dymock
I am looking for any information about Drews Farm in Dymock particularly if it still exists and any history. In the late 1700's it belonged to the Dallimore Family. Thanks!

John Watkins - Dymock
I am looking for more information regarding the family of John Watkins born in Much Marcle c1815, later married Sarah and had son Thomas born in Dymock in 1861. On 1871 Census he is at Moorend, Dymock, in 1881 Jink Robbin, Much Marcle & in 1891 Hall Wood, Much Marcle. If you have any further info please get in touch.

Hooper family, Dymock, Glo - Dymock
Looking for history of this family

watkins - Dymock
i am looking for watkins family who lived in dymock and redmarley....particularly Joseph.

shayle - Dymock
any information ref shayle family of the callow 1540 or shayles in this ledbury and much markle area would be much apprceated thank you in anticipation. . .

Vertigans and Hartland or Hill - Dymock
In Dymock, a "Jams" Vertigans married a Catharine Hartland in 10.7.1815, and had a son Edward. Separate information named the lady Catherine Hill, but this may be an error. Have Dymock folks any knowledge of them? Thanks B

catharine hartland - Dymock
Have Catharine Hartland and James Vertegans marrying Dymock 1815. Think this may be Catharina Hartland (born 1788) daughter of Robert Hartland and Deebe Weale married Dymock 1786.

Hawkins - Callow Farm 1881 - Dymock
Looking for descendants of Charles and Louisa Hawkins born 1826/7. Children Louisa Stephens,Charles Howard,George Arthur and I am great granddaughter of Florence Mary born 1863. Believe one or more of the sons emigrated to U.S.A.

Reynolds, Dymock - Dymock
Is anyone aware of the Reynolds family, Edward and Alice, who were in Dymock at the time of the 1901 Census please?

Dymock Family Name - Dymock
Am trying to find my roots here.If anyone knows the name of a William James Dymock whom I was told came over from England with his mother & father. They settled in Canada & moved to Penn. State where him & is wife had 5 children. One of them is my father: Donald Francis Dymock.

Wilkins Dymock - Dymock
Looking for family of Titus and Harriet Wilkins (nee Underwood) from Bromsberrow area of Dymock.

Bayliss - Dymock
John BAYLISS married Ann WHITE 7 Feb. 1837 at Dymock. Variant: Baylis

Pearson/Mogridge - Dymock
Looking for marriage for John Pearson/Sarah (Ann) Mogridge around 1836/37. They lived in Bromsberrow Heath & their thirteen children were baptised in Dymock.Also looking for death of Sarah prior to 1881 census.

Hodges - Dymock
I am looking to make contact with anyone else reasearching the Hodges families of Dymock. I have my line back to the start of the parish records right up to my ancestor William Hodges(b1837)- son of John Hodges (b1802) and Hannah - left the village and moved to Stoke Lacy in Herefordshire. I also have my family up to the present day. I am looking to fill in a few gaps and to add to my knowledge of Dymock. I have a copy of the book "Dymock down the ages", but there is only a passing reference to the Hodges.

Orphan entry re Morgan, Hodges, Winters - Dymock
I have a Harriet Hodges bc1850 in Dymock, youngest daughter of John Hodges and Hannah. She is on the 1871 census in Dymock, but not the 1881. Maybe she is the one referred to in the orphan entry.

SPARROW - Dymock
Looking for information on the Sparrow family of Dymock and in particular on Paul Sparrow, bapt Dymock 1782, died Battersea, Surrey, 1866.

PUCKMORE - Dymock
Seeking to contact anyone with links to the Puckmore family who lived in the Dymock / Bromsberrow / Pauntley area in the 16th & 17th centuries. Briefly, John Puckmore m 2 Nov 1647 at Pauntley had six children (all bap at Pauntley): Joanne 1643, William 1643/44, William 1644/45, John 1647, Edward 1650, Richard 1654. Edward (d 1722 at Dymock) had five children: Anne 1680, Joane 1681 (m Thomas Vaughan), Anne 1683, John 1687, Anne 1689/90 - all bap at Dymock except the first Anne, bap Pauntley (m John Hankins). John m (1) Elizabeth Winiatt at Dymock 1720 but she d 28 May 1731 and he then m (2) Anne Powel at Dymock on 15 May 1734. They had four children, all bap at Dymock: Mary 1736 (m John Hankins 1777), John 1739/40 (m Lydia Mason 1766), Elizabeth 1743/4 (m Richard Reading 1776), James 1746/7. John and Lydia had six children: Mary 1767, Lydia 1769, John 1771, James 1773, William 1776, James 1778 (first four at Dymock, last two at Bromsberrow). James m Mary Hill 1805 - for their children, see PUCKMORE entry under Stroud.

Dymock linked to Depnock (or Depmock) - Dymock
Trying to find out if a place named Depnock (or Depmock) is referring to Dymock, Gloucester. The only reference found for Depnock refers to a Roman road in Gloucester - "Lintridge near Depnock." There are numerous references to Dymock in that same source which implies that Depnock is a distinct place but I've also seen a location named Lintridge very close to Dymock. Looking for the birthplace of William or Thomas Norris later of Barnsley in late 1500's. Any help is greatly appreciated.