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Hall
- Barnsley
Researching the Hall family of Barnsley.Any connections 1800s wanted.
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Wells-Bridgeman
- Barnsley
Barnsley 1812 marriage William Wells & Sarah Bridgman
Grateful for any information about this couple, especially before marriage.
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griffin
- Barrow
Has anyone any information about Hannah Hazel Griffin who married a Frederick Langdon
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William Hall
- Barton
Looking for information about William Hall b.1842 Yanworth,Barton. I am trying to discover if he is the father of a distant relative, Isaac Hall.
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Egbert Arthur T Stock
- Barton
Trying to find info on Egbert Stock. Born 1898 and registered Barton Regis. He married and had a family, but his family can find no reference to his death. Can anyone help?
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Bush; Gunning; Sealy
- Beach
I am descended from the BUSH & GUNNING families of Beach, Bitton and surrounding area. Specifically George GUNNING b1802 Beach, married Mary BUSH b1810 Beach. Their daughter Sarah Ann GUNNING b1837 in Beach was my gt-gt-grandmother.
Interested in any info/connections.
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maysey/maisey artist
- Beckford
Thomas Maysey/Maisey born 1787 in Beckford, parents Thmas and Mary.
He became the President of the water colour society in London
and has many works of art in galleries. Married Sophia and lived in Beaumont Street, London. Any descendents of his
around or anyone researching him ? We inherited one of his works.
June.
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Nelmes
- Berkeley
Clara Jane Browning NELMES. DOB 2.11.1893. Place of Birth - Pitbrooke, Berkeley.
Mother - Mary Ann Nelmes
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Nelmes, Dimery, Pegler, Jones
- Berkeley
JOSEPH NELMES - Born ??. Married a Catherine ?? Died ??/ WILLIAM NELMES - Born approx 1833, Berkeley. Father - Joseph Nelmes. Married Eliza Dimery on 13.9.1855.
Died - 11.6.1902 / SARAH CATHERINE NELMES - Born, 17.11.1873 Wanswell, Berkeley. Father- William Nelmes, Mother - Eliza (nee Dimery) / EMMA JANE NELMES - Born 26.11.1864, Wanswell, Berkeley. Father - William Nelmes, Mother - Eliza (nee Dimery) / JOHN DIMERY NELMES - Born 5.6.1862, Wanswell, Berkeley. Father - William Nelmes, Mother -Eliza (Nee Dimery)/ MARTIN WILLIAM NELMES - Born Wanswell, Berkeley, 1857 Father - William Nelmes, Mother - Eliza (Nee Dimery) / MARY ANN NELMES - Born 22.9.1859 - Wanswell, Berkeley. Father - William Nelmes, Mother - Eliza (nee
Dimery) / KEZIA NELMES - Born 1880, Berkeley. Mother - Mary Ann Nelmes. / JOHN DIMERY - Born ?? Married a Sarah ?? Died ?? / ELIZA DIMERY - Born approx 1834, Berkeley. Father - John Dimery Married - William Nelmes on 13.9.1855 Died 22.2.1895 / JANE HARRIET PEGLER -Born Stinchcombe, Berkeley. Married John Dimery Nelmes 22.6.1891 / WILLIAM H JONES - Born Berkeley approx 1900 - Father - Henry Jones, Mother - Mary Ann (nee Nelmes). Sister Beatrice C Jones / BEATRICE C JONES - born Berkeley approx 1898 - Father, H...
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Summers
- Berkeley
I am looking for any information on the SUMMERS family of Berkeley and Ham in Gloucestershire. Daniel Summers was born abt. 1720 and had a son John. John Summers married a Mary Bradshaw and had a son Thomas who married Mary Hill 28th Oct. 1792 in Berkeley and they are known to have had three children, William, James and Charlotte.
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BARTON
- Berkeley
LOOKING FOR INFO ON WILLIAM BARTON BORN BERKELEY GLOS 1841 MOVED TO 12 COTTAGE,STOKE GIFFORD GLOS TO BE IN 1881 CENSUS.
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CHARLEY of Berkeley
- Berkeley
Researching Henry & Elizabeth CHARLEY 1799-1828
Issue: William 1799, Thomas 1804, James 1805, Caroline 1811, Sarah 1813, John 1814, Charles 1816, Eliza 1820, Richard 1821;
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Isaac WATTS 1839
- Berkeley
Does Isaac WATTS born Dec Qtr 1839 Upper Wick, Parish of Berkeley feature on your family tree? He is listed in 1841 census at age 1 year with family & 1851 census at age 11 years with family.Can anyone help me with 1861 census please? He is not listed with his family in Gloucestershire, but may be in Yorkshire as he married Mary SYKES (born 1847)of Moortop, Ackworth Yorkshire in 1863 in the Parish of Crofton, Yorkshire.
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Gard and Smith family
- Berkeley
Looking for any information on Elizabeth Emma Smith born abt 1887 in Berkerley RSD.to Henry Gard born 1885 in Torquay.Devon. Henry's parent was Thomas born abt 1855 to Rhoda 1865 known children Katie Henry Percy James and Edwin.
If you any any information please contact Colleen
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CASTON/GASTON
- Berkeley
Is anyone doing research into these names in the Berkeley area of Gloucestershire in 19th century and later please?
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Bendall Seaborn
- Berkeley
I am seeking information on William Bendall (b Cam, Glos, in around 1833) and his wife Sarah Seaborn (b c1835).
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Webb
- Berkeley
Looking for Webb family living in Berkeley from 1810 to 1890
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Humphries Samuel /John
- Berkeley
Looking for the family of Samuel Humphries of Minchinhampton.Lived in Workhouse Lane late 1860's. Mother widow or maiden lady.
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CORNOCK - BARTLETT
- Berkeley
Looking for more information on Richard CORNOCK born about 1801 in Berkeley married Harriet BARTLETT of Hasfield, Gloucestershire. They had at least 3 children - Charles, Thomas and Richard.
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maning
- Berkeley
researching MANING hannah who married MERRETT william around 21/5/182 in Berkeley. One child (Jane) I know of, there could be others.
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George Davis, 1783
- Berkeley
I am researching George Davis who married Elizabeth Nichols, 31 Jul 1814 in Berkeley. I believe George was born in Slimbridge, the son of Thomas and Ann (Hale) Davis. Henry's occupation is listed as Blacksmith in the 1841 census. I have been unable to find any children of this couple.
I would like to compare notes with anyone researching this family.
Thanks,
James
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Garland, Exell, Ghostley
- Berkeley
Thomas Garland was christened on 19th April 1708 at Berkeley.
Thomas married an Edith Exell on 14th April 1741 at Berkeley. On the record it shows both parties to be from Berkeley.
Has anyone any information that they would be willing to share
Thomas and Edith had 3 children:
Thomas baptised 11th April 1746 at Berkeley
Winifritt baptised 1st March 1754 at Berkeley
Ann baptised 11th October 1750 at Berkeley
Edith Garland was buried 4th Feb 1755 at Berkeley her abode was shown as Berkeley
Thomas was buried on 15th July 1767 at Hill.
Thomas and EdithÂ’s Children.
Thomas
Ann
Winifritt married Joseph Ghostley on 28th February 1775 at Berkeley. He lived at Thornbury and she lived in Berkeley. Their witnesses were James Ghostley (his brother) and Jno Joyner.
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GROVES/SMITH
- Berkeley
Does anyone have any details on EMMA GROVES my great great grandmother who married JAMES SMITH.
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NELMES
- Berkeley
Looking for any information on Dora Beatrice Nelmes great grandmother, married Oliver Claud Smith in 1800's. Lived in Purton Nr Berkeley Gloucestershire. Need to find any relatives to her.
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knight/gazard/hancock
- Berkeley
Great great grandmother Susan Knight cir. 1869 parents George Knight and Mary Ann? (would like to know surname) cir. 1819. Also George's sister Ann Knight married my great great grandfather need to find hers and Georges parents (Ann died 1849 married my grandfather James Smith in (1837). Also great great great grandmother Hannah Gazard 1774-1862 any names of parents? Also great great great grandmother Elizabeth Hancock born before 1807 any name of parents? All lived near Berkeley Glos.
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skidmore/kilminster
- Berkeley
Great great grandad Edwin Skidmore 1848-1924 married Amelia ? need to find her family name. Also Edwin's father Caleb Skidmore he married Mary Anne? would like to find her surname, and also Caleb's mother and father. Great grandfather Thomas Kilminster only know his name no other details and who he married?
Any info would be appreciated, come to a dead end.
Thanks
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Family Dean, Deane
- Berkeley
My ancestor John Dean was born in Berkeley in 1766 and was the son of Daniel Dean born in Kings Stanley in 1735. If anyone has researched this line I would be pleased to hear from you.
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Irish strays
- Berkeley
Can anyone offer any info on Daniel Murphy with children Catherine and Jeremiah living in ALkington Berkeley in 1841 census. Listed as hawker. Was he widowed there? or did he arrive as ag lab or similar looking for a better life than Ireland could offer him. If so, would he have entered UK in Bristol or Swansea (hails from Bandon in Cork) Trying to trace his 2 children in subsequent censuses, Jeremiah and CAtherine. Have found Catherine in 1851 census in Thornbury but otherwise no luck and Jeremiah possibly in ALkington but not verified yet.
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John MORSE & Sarah WATTS
- Berkeley
Is anyone researching the above couple please? They married in Berkeley 30th June 1767. John's abode is given as Lydney, and Sarah came from Berkeley. There appear to be several children from this union, including a George Morse baptised 31st Jan 1775. I am trying to find out if this George is my ggg grandfather. Thanks for any help!
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Berry Hill
- Berry Hill
AMY WINTLE married to THOMAS TEAGUE in Mitchedean in 1818
She was the daughter of ANTHONY WINTLE(1757-1836) and SARAH WORGAN. She was born in 1798.
Anthony's father WILLIAM WINTLE Carterspiece 1727-1789
William's father GEORGE WINTLE Joyford 1688-1732
Thomas & Amy's children
ELIZABETH TEAGUE baptised 17th February 1820 at Berry Hill. She married JAMES HAWKINS (coal miner) in Dec Quarter 1844. In 1881 census living at Top Lonk West Dean both aged 60. Amy was also living with them.
ANNE TEAGUE baptised 18th July 1827 at Berry Hill. I know nothing about her.
GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER
GEORGE TEAGUE baptised 9th March 1824 died 27th October 1860 aged 37 years married HARRIET ASTON (baptised 1825 died 19th March 1914, her Fathers nameis JOHN ASTON) on 1st June 1846 at the Church of Christ Church, Berry Hill. They are buried together with their son James at Christ Church
Children
JAMES TEAGUE born 1847 died 8th April 1865 aged 18 years
HANNAH TEAGUE born 1849, I know nothing abouther
GREAT GRANDFATHER
TOM TEAGUE born in Christchurch Parish on 21st March 1857 married ELIZABETH MOUNTAIN (born Wakefield) on 24th April 1880 in the parish of Outwood in Yorkshire He was 23 and she was 21 yrs
Children
All born in Wakefield as El...
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Townsend - Bibury, Glouc
- Bibury
Harriet(Ellen)Townsend(1859-1948) born in Bibury Glouc. Married Alfred Brace(1867-) in 1891, in Bibury. Moved to Llanelly, lived and worked in Penyfai on the Buckley Estate (1901 Census).
Looking for any background on Harriets sibling/parents
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Gardiner
- Bibury
Iam descended from William and Ann Gardiner who lived in Bibury from the 1840s onwards. There son Stephen Henry Gardiner my greatgrandfather was born there and married Marrianne Belcher the daughter of the draper whose other children were Olivia, Lancelot and Boswell Belcher. Any information about these families would be appreciated
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Walter Davis
- Bibury
I am looking for any decendants of Walter Davis who lived in Bibury in the last century. Born in 1899 he originated from Oaksey Wilts. My connection with him is, his parents were my great grand parents. I cannot find out much information about them from my close relatives so I am looking further afield for info.
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GUNNER
- Bishop's Cleeve
Father Joseph Gunner -1803
Mother - Elizabeth
Daughter - Charlotte - 1834
Daughter - Maria - 1836
Son - William - 1841
Looking for any information on these ancestors - Maria married Charles A. Kilbey 1854 in Paddington Middlesex
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Jackson Family of Bishop's Cleeve
- Bishop's Cleeve
U.S. cousin (from son Thomas who married Elizabeth Kitchen and emigrated to America)looking for descendents of Thomas Jackson and Elizabeth Hobbs from Bishop's Cleeve who may still living in England.
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Descendents of the Warder family
- Bishop's Norton
I am looking for any LiVING DESCENDENTS, of the Warder's that lived in these areas, Gloucestershire. Tewkesbury, and Worcestershire.
and Herfordshire. My grandfather, William Warder, was born at kings Norton.
Any information would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you,
Vivian
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Matthews, Hobbs, Powell
- Bishopston
Searching for the descendants of my grandmother Edith Hobbs/Batchelor's sister Ivy Gifford Hobbs. Ivy married Francis Matthews in 1932. Their son Jeffrey married Brenda Powell at Bishopston in 1962. Would like to be contacted by anyone with knowledge of this family.
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Herbert Family At Ellcomb, Bisley
- Bisley
In 1842, George Herbert of Ellcomb, in parish of Bisley,son of George, married Mary Bowns of Stroud Hill, daughter of Henry. Have information on many of their descendants, but not on George's ancestors. Any connections sought, and more information onEllcomb would help the search.
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Parsonage Of Bisley 1585
- Bisley
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 3
Page 104
No 179 William Lyngarde and William Haynes (ordinary servants) to the Queen
Petition for a lease in reversion of the parsonage of Bisley Gloucestershire ? Note by Valentine Dale that the Queen grants thepetition dated July 1585.
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edgeworth
- Bisley
Hi I am trying to trace the edgeworth family I know we originated from BISLEY AND BIDBURY can anybody help me
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Thomas King
- Bisley
Thomas King b. 1875 Bisley. Looking for any records of death of Marriage. He married Hannah ??? Had son Nathaniel b.1828 Bisley. Charles b 1824 And Mary Ann b.1831 Thomas is my 5x gt grandad would love any information about him he was a agriculturallabourer in 1851 census Charles was a shoemaker.
Thomas b1875 Bisley
Nathaniel b 1828 Bisley
Felix b 1853 Bisley
Walter James b 24/12 1883 Rodborough d 16/8/1917
Harold b 20/01/09 Leeds
Harold b 31/03/33 Leeds
ME Elaine b 24/12/62 Leeds
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Richard brunsdon (jane and Eliza soles)
- Bisley
Have researched Richard brunsdon and his 2 wives! wonder if anyone one could give me all the dates of his children, as get different numbers of them! 8,9,10 eleven children?I know 7 definates.does anyone know his brothers and sisters. any informationgratefully received.
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