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Humphries of Hatherop
- Hatherop
Ralph Humphries born C. 1750 Hatherop Glou. married Anne Matthewes 16 June 1771 place ? Glou. I only have one son Thomas bpt: 26 Jan 1776 place ? who married Mary Baggs 12 April 1803 Upper Swell Glou.To this marriage I have Richard b: C.1805 & Henry bpt: 23 Jan 1812 Stow on the Wold who married Sarah Dix 11 Oct 1834 Upper Slaughter. By 1839 the Humphries family migrated to Oberon N.S.W. Aust. Any information on the above would be most appreciated
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Crew family 1751c
- Hawkesbury
Does anyone have information on Nathanial Crew 1751c, his son Robert Crew 1775c, his son Daniel Crew 1803c and his son Daniel Crew 1837c. I have found a Daniel Crew in the 1851 census living in Hawkesbury that matches 1837 record.
Also looking for information on Wooton Under Edge's infamous highwayman William Crew born 1747 and hung in 1786.
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Carrington & James
- Hawkesbury
I am trying to trace the parents of John Carrington who Married Elizabeth James at Hawkesbury on 16th March 1802 and who had at least two sons William & Richard who married and settled in the village of Sapperton Glos. Any information please would be appreciated
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STINCHCOMBE FAMILY
- Hawkesbury
I am hoping to find if there are any STINCHCOMBEs from Hawkesbury area that might have married into the WALTER or NIPPRESS families round the early 1800's up to 1830 The possible name is Sarah.
Finding a connection would find my 3x gr. Grandmother and I would be very grateful.
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clacks
- Hawkesbury Upton
info wanted on any clacks, born in upton,hawkesbury,gloucestershire,anything no matter how small.
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WEBB
- Hawkesbury Upton
Looking for info on,LYDIA WEBB.b1856.
married to Albert Witchard,b1848.
Lydia`s parents may be,Thomas,Mary,
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Robinson
- Hawkesbury Upton
Anyone who is related or who can give any info on the Robinson family who were very prominent in the
Hawkesbury Upton area
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Hignell
- Henbury
Henbury Gloucestershire
Looking for family details by the name of Hignel and anything connected with the Old Crow Public House.
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webb
- Henbury
Does anyone have info. on Thomas Webb b.Stow on Wold 1819 & daughter Amy Webb born early 1860's in Cirencester? They were living in Henbury in 1881 census. Thos. was widower (listed as ag.labourer)& late wife might have been Jane.
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looking for all BWYE surnames
- Henbury
I am looking for all members of the Surname of BWYE who originate from the Bristol-Gloucester area, Westbury-on-Trym and Somerset,also any Bwye's from WALES.
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Barnes in Henbury
- Henbury
I am researching the name BARNES/BARNS in North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
I would like to hear from anyone that can make a connection to this family,
Marriages at Henbury
HENBURY St Marys
May 1627 Anthony Barnes & Edith DYER
18thSept 1654 John Barnes and Mary HAYNES
22nd Feb 1663 Mary Barnes and Richard POWELL
29 Jan 1681 Thomas Barnes & Catherine GREENFIELD
29th Nov 1696 Hannah Barnes and John HOPKINS
24th Dec 1704 Elizabeth Barnes and Anthony TAYLER
Extracts of Willat Bristol Record office
Will of Anthony Barnes of Henbury written1649
Wife Edith Sole Executrix
Son John
Daughter Elizabeth
Overseers of will trusted friends. John Harris and John Holly
Witnessed by Thos David John Harris William Harris
Extracts of Will held at Bristol record office
Alice Barnes written 20th may 1639 of Lawrence Weston Parish of Henbury Widow. Bequeath John & Edward Fishpoole to sons of Richard Fishpoole. Luce Fishpoole daughter in law Alice Fishpoole daughter in law. Son Thomas Fishpoole. 1639
BURIALS AT HENBURY
30 May 1639 Alice Barnes Widow ( See details of husband Nicholas under Clifton)and a burial of
a John Barnes 27th Dec 1662
EXTRACTS OF WILL John Barnes of Compton Greenfield in Henbury 3 Nov 1711 give to...
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John Croft of Henbury?
- Henbury
The IGI shows two entries for the mar of JOHN CROFT & HESTER LITTLETON on 28 Feb 1716, one at Huntley (recorded from the PR) & one at Henbury (submitted by a member). I believe Huntley is right as their children were bt at Minsterworth, but I've not traced JOHN CROFT. Wonder if he was of Henbury?
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BROOK, BROOKE
- Henbury
Johane Brooke, baptised 27 sept 1587 in henbury, daughter of Robert. Any other detail sof this family would be welcome.
Johane married Thomas White in Quedgeley 17 Apr 1602.
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Williams in Henbury
- Henbury
Looking for any family commection from/to William Williams b1811 m Jane? b1811 at Henbury 1831 two children Lewis b1834 and Emma b1866
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Hobbs, William and Ann
- Henbury
William Hobbs was born in Porlock, Somerset circa 1806. Ann Jones was born in Taunton circa 1813. Known children are Elizabeth(1846), James William (1857). In 1881 the couple were living at 42 Lawrence Weston Rd. James is my g'mother Edith Batchelor's father. She married Edwin George Batchelor in Bristol. Would like to correspond with anyone with any info on this family.
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Eatwell Family
- Henbury
I have a Jordan Eatwell in Henbury at the end of the 1700's. He was married to Hannah, and they had at least 6 children. I want to know if he came from Hilmarton, Wiltshire. Has anybody any information please? Also about the big House at Henbury. Did they employ a lot of ag labs there at the turn of the century? Thanks for any help.
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PARTRIDGE, COX , LAMBERT
- Highleadon
I live in the US and my grandfather, Charles M. Cox, immigrated to America in the 1920's. I am searching for more info on his maternal grandfather, William Partridge, and further generations, if possible. William was born about 1825 supposedly in Highleadon. He was married to a Mary Ann, who may have been from West Dean. Their children: Elizabeth, Dick, Tom, Edith, Alice and Phoebe.
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Trotman
- Highnam
Looking for info on the Trotman family of Highnam. George married Harriet Shail here in 1894. They had 3 children, Ernest, Annie and Doris. For several years Harriet ran the village post office.
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EDGINTON, Hinton on the Green and Rous Lench
- Hinton on the Green
Charles EDGINTON was born at Hinton about 1794. He lived at ROUS LENCH in Worcestershire and appears to have married twice. Children are Samuel, John, Anne, Sarah and Kezia; also Lunis (Eunice?) Ruth and Lucy.
Surname is sometimes recorded as EDGINGTON and EGGINGTON. If you are related or have additional information, please get in touch.
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Horfield Barracks
- Horfield
Does anyone know the name of the Regiment stationed at Horfield Barracks in 1881 I'm looking for a Wood family stationed there at that time.
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Horsepool Village
- Horsepools
Looking for any information on the Village of Horsepool or the Horsepool family I am a desendant of a Richard Horsepool born about 1720 near Bingham, Nottingham, England
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Flower Horsepool Wilson
- Horsepools
I have John Flower married to Jane Horsepool nee Wilson 1749 at Bingham Northingham England with Richard b1751 d1758 and Isabella Flower b1755 Jane first husband was Richard Horsepool
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Parkhouse
- Horsley
I am interested in anyone with the surname Parkhouse born in Horsley, Gloucestershire 1820-1851.
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Hopkins Family
- Horsley
I'm looking for any information on the Hopkins family,particularly Clement Hopkins (my granddad) 1871 to 1965
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Risby Family, Horsley early 19th century
- Horsley
Andrew Frederick Risby was born to Isaac and Elizabeth Risby around 1815 in Horsley. He married Louisa Wells on 21st March 1838 in Horsley. They migrated to Australia living in Adelaide then northern Tasmania. Contact with descendants most welcome.
Kim in Tasmania
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Adams Family Horsley and Minchinhampton
- Horsley
Im looking for parents and siblings of Henry Adams born c1833 Horseley was living in Minchinhampton on 1871 census with wife Mary Amelia Ward and 2 sons 3daughters.Daughters born Watledge Gloucester.Any info welcome.Thanks
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The Malpas & Farmiloe Families
- Horsley
My Grandmother's Grandmother was Cinderella Farmiloe,shown on the 1851 census as a 46 year old Widow. Her former surname was Malpas. Any information on the Farmiloe or Malpas families, pre or post 1851 please
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thomas perry
- Horsley
I think i have found my grandfathers birth ,ie Thomas Perry, born 1824. horsley, christened 6 june 1824, i think his father was James, if anyone could shed any light on me learning any more about them i would be most gratefull, thank you
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Pride
- Horsley
I am interested in hearing from anyone with Pride from Horsley and surrounds.
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Sansom family from Gloucester
- Horsley
Looking for any information on the Sansom Family who lived in or around Minchinhampton, Avening and Horsley.
Elisha Sansom has been a problem to find
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Sparks
- Horsley
We are descendants of the Sparks family of the Kingscote, Horsley and Minchinhampton area and are researching that family up to around 1850. They lived in Minchinhampton from about 1842 to 1980. We are trying to trace George Sparks, plumber and glazier of Horsley in the 1830s (father of Benjamin Daniel Sparks of the same trade, 1816-1858), and to see if it was he who was appointed Overseer of the Poor in Horsley in 1833. We have the document of appointment. We also have a document Power of Attorney 1786 granted by a George Sparks of Southwark to his Brother Benjamin, Yeoman of Kingscote.
Robert and Brian
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ELLIOTT/EVANS
- Horsley
i'm interested in hearing from people researching the Elliott and Evans family from Horsley.
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Dancey-Pride
- Horsley
i'm interested in hearing from people researching the Dancey-Pride family from Horsley. At present have Thomas Emanuel Dancey m. Charlotte Pride, dob around 1831.
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Rudkin family
- Horsley
Looking for info on Sarah Katherine Noel Rudkin b 1882 in Horsley, Gloucestershire. Her father was Reverand Messing Rudkin b 1846 in Exton, Rutland. Any info would be appreciated.
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Farmilo
- Horsley
Looking for connection to farmilo Family.David and Job left England in 1839,and come to Australia the other brothers stayed behind .There was Lewin, George also a sister.Can any one help with the spouses of these people.
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Hudson family of Horsley
- Horsley
Hello, I'm interested in the Hudson family of Horsley Gloucestershire. My ancestor Samuel Partridge Hudson came from this location - he was born c.1784 and was married there but died in Sydney NSW - he married a Mary Dyer also from the same area. He had two children Alfred and Enos and Samuel's parents were Joseph Hudson and Ann. Would love to swap and share info. with other descendants.
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TEAKLE Susannah b. 1778, Horsley, Glos
- Horsley
I am researching the Teakle family from Horsley, Gloucestershire. Susannah was born 1778 in Horsley, Glos and married Charles Hawkins on 1 August 1803 in Horsley. Glos. Susannah's parents were Robert Teakle who married Mary Oatridge from Horsley. I have no dates for the parents and no more information and would love to hear from anybody who might have Susannah on their tree.
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Born but where ?
- Horsley
Looking for Isaac HARVEY , all I can find is his marriage on 29th June 1773 to Jane Gregory in Horsley Parish Church ,a James Harvey was a witness . Cannot trace Isaac's birth on the GLS IGI can anyone please help me find him ?
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Army Pensioner 1817
- Horsley
Richard Thomas Harvey was retired from the British Army in 1817 ,having fought at Waterloo , he was one of the sons of Isaac and Jane Gregory . It is thought that Richard died in 1845 at St Chloe Amberley . Does anyone have any other information about Richard or his family please .
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Caroline Paulina Haines
- Horsley
Caroline Haines born Horsley October 1807, father Thomas mother Caroline Paulina?? Transpsorted for 7 years from Portsmouth to Sydney Australia 1833 on "Buffalo". Looking for links in Horsley
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JACOB HARRISON b. 1804 Glos Horsley
- Horsley
Jacob Harrison was born 1804 in Gloucestershire, possibly Horsley and married Sarah Hawkins b 1804 from Horsley, Glos. They had at least 9 children -Johannah Clarke 1829, George Clarke 1831, Louisa 1834, Samuel Clarke 1835, Eliza Clarke 1836, Arthur Clarke 1838, Joseph 1841, Edwin 1845, Daniel 1847. Jacob died in 1856, and I can find no details of his parents or family. If you know anything at all about Jacob and Sarah, I would love to hear from you as I have come to a standstill on this couple.
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Harding
- Horsley
Looking for Harding descendants of Henry Harding,born Shaftesbury Dorset 1806 and Mary Shipton, born Horsley 1814.
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Gainey - Adams
- Horsley
Looking for information on a Samuel Gainey born 1676 in Horsley who married a Elizabeth Adams born 1680 he is my 6th Great-Grandfather, any information would be a great help.
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JOHN HODGES and family
- Horsley
Looking for any information about this family who lived in the Horsley-Minchinhampton area. As a 17 year old, JOHN HODGES emigrated to NSW with his brother/half brother Charles in 1839. They were both described as a "native of Horsley" and seem to have spent their early lives in these 2 villages. While I can not find any listing of John's birth, I know his paternal grandfather Robert Hodges was born in Horsley August 1744; his mother ESTHER HODGES (nee JONES) was bapt. in Horsley April 1792, buried in Horsley April 1837; and his father, RICHARD HODGES, is shown on the 1851 census as a widower living in the Rockness district of Horsley. ANY information would be greatly appreciated.
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