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Flower Of Bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Help needed in finding parents of JOHN FLOWER born circa 1804 Bristol, England. He married MARTHA YORK Jan 28th 1828 at St Mary Redcliffe. He died in June 1855. John and Martha had 7 children - John, Elizabeth, Emily, Henry, George, Martha and Theodore.
Family Surnames: Flower
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Mariners All - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Isaac Reynolds, Edwin Henry Davis, Thomas Rees, Harry
Reynolds, were all Master Mariners in Bristol. They were also all related. Any further information about them would be welcome. Isaac was born in 1796, christened St.Michael, father William,mother Elizabeth Oliver formerly Partridge. Isaac married Elizabeth Davis, St.Michael, in 1818.
Family Surnames: Reynolds Rees Davis Oliver Partridge
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Evans - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
evans edward meredith. born in bristol in approx 1841.had moved to birmingham by the time of his marriage to hannah parker.fathers name also edward. who on the wedding certificate is down as gentleman.cannot find his birth. any help please.gratefully accepted.
Family Surnames: Evans
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Bristol 1739 - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
From Historical Manuscripts Commission 15th Report Appendix
Documents of the Rev. Sir T.H.G.Puleston of Worthingbury Rectory nr Wrexham
Page 319 - John Coddington to Francis Price
20th October 1739 at Bath - You have heard of a person called Sir. Ferdinando
Hicks, who shot himself at Bristol; he was the only subject of discourse here
for one week. he was a most abandoned young fellow, and swore to several that
day that he would sup with the Devil that night.
Family Surnames: Hicks
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Charles Henry Parker - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Looking for any information on Charles Henry Parker born Bristol 1862 father James Parker a labourer. Charles moved to Pontypool worked as a collier and married margaret Jenkins. Any info on his parents in Bristol would be much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Parker
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Harvey - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
George HARVEY bpt 26/01/1817 was married to Sarah JENKINS in Temple Bristol on the 19/05/1840 but was buried on 02/03/1843. His mother re-married and in 1851 his son George was living in West Pennard with his mother as GRIFFIN. Any info please
Family Surnames: Harvey Griffin
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Appleby, Bakers Of St James Parish - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Interested in links to families related to Wm Appleby born Kingston SOM c1803. A master-baker in Narrow Wine Street, and residence in Redcliff(e) married on 10 July 1825 at St James, Edey MORRIS (of St Augustine's parish). Witnesses: John Pearce Morris and Jane Legg.
Their son, William Frederick APPLEBY bapt. 1831 at St James, married Eliza BISHOP (dau. of John BISHOP, butcher resident Redcliff, Bristol) in 1848.
A dau Frances (Fanny) Elisabeth, bapt in 1834 at Holy Trinity Bristol, married a sea-captain Charles Edward ANGEL c1855 and family lived in Bedminster district.
A daughter (of Wm and Edey) Edey Maria APPLEBY married Frederick George BURDON of Westbury on Trym GLS in 1859.
Family Surnames: Appleby Morris Bishop Burdon Angel
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Louisa Helena Stock - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Searching for the family of Louisa Helena Stock,born in 1851 in St George Bristol.Family moved to Penclawdd, Gower, Swansea,where her Father Eli bought the Penclawdd Copper Works,in the 1860's.She married Reuben Martin Evans from Abercrave, Brecknock in 1876.Grateful for any help.
Family Surnames: Stock
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Dando/hill - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
George Dando married Susannah Hill 29 Jun 1823 in St Pauls Bristol. They had George 1824, Mary Ann 1826, Louisa 1828, Edward 1830. Susannah died 20 Jan 1833 Pensford and George remarried Maria Cox on 27 Feb 1833 at St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. George and Maria had Jesse 1833, Noah 1835, Lydia 1837, Jabez 1838, Charles 1840, Enoch 1848 and Aaron 1850.
My 2x g grandmother is Mary Ann Dando. She married Jesse Sage 25 Jan 1846 at St Thomas Dudley Staffordshire. Jesse was born 1821 in High Littleton. In June 1853, with two children Selena and William, they boarded the Princess Royal under contract to the Hudsons Bay Company to work in the coal mines in Nanaimo BC Canada. Their descendants still live in this area today. Any enquiries welcome. I have quite an extensive database.
Family Surnames: Parfitt Sage Dando Watts
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Barnes in Bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I am researching the name Barnes in Bristol and Surrounding area. I noticed another member was looking for parents of a Thomas Barnes born 1817 Randwick Gloucester moving to St Philip and Jacob Parish. I wondered if the Marriage of William Barnes and Hannah Turner at Holy Trinity Stapleton in 1820 may be the missing link.
regards
Kim
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Denning Family- Bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Interested in anyone researching surname DENNING from Bristol. Connections to
James DENNING b. abt 1755 died Bristol 1820 who married Elizabeth MORGAN Bristol St James May 28 1785.
Had 10 children, bwt. 1786-1805 all born Bristol.
Parishes associated with the family:
St James, St Paul, Philip and Jacob, Clifton.
RICE-ADAMS/ADAMS family originally from Buckfastleigh, Devon.
MARSH Family from Marshfield, Wilts.
DUNN Family (20thC) - born Patricroft (see DUNN/HOBBS)
Family Surnames: Denning Or Riddle-Denning Morgan Coombes Thomas Bailey Mission Tanner-Bond Or Bond Adams Or Rice-Adams Knight Croker Honeychurch Marsh Richings Jones Dunn
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Dunn Family Late19thc-20thc - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Joesph DUNN b. Patricroft 1880 - appears on 1901 Census Bristol living with his wife Beatice DERRICK, b Bristol. Occ: Merchant Service.
His father William DUNN died in 1889, his mother Mary Jane (nee BROWN) b Salford 1853.
Looking for links to either DUNN or DERRICK
Family Surnames: Dunn, Brown , Derrick
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Powell family of Bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I'm searching for the family of Mary Powell b abt 1809 in Bristol who married Benjamin Hancock in Westbury-on-Trym in 1835. Mary's parents were Edward Powell and Mary Edkins. Edward's mother was an Ann, possibly Ann/Nancy Ricketts b abt 1766 in Gloucestershire. Any info at all would be much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Powell, Edkins, Ricketts
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Baker Clifton - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
George Willie Baker born Blagdon,sosmerset 1864 Married Mary Ann born Bristol c1862.Children born in Bristol: Edith Mary b1895. Gertrude Ellen b1896.Ella May b 1898 and Freddie date unkown.1901 census has George Willie as a railway engine driver.Living at Meyrick St.Berton Hill,Bristol East.
Family Surnames: Baker
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Grant - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Thomas Grant and his wife Mary Ann lived at 33 Barton Hill Road (Lower) in 1881. Their son Thomas John born in 1883 is my Grandfather and any information on the family including his younger brother Joseph would be appreciated.
This Thomas is the third, his Grandparents were Thomas and Sarah born Exeter, Devon but by 1851 were living in Barton Vale St Philips, Bristol.
Family Surnames: Grant
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Morris - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Interested in connections to family of John Pearce MORRIS and Edye MORRIS (nee COLLINS) of Bristol and Clifton who married at St John, Bedminster on 10 April 1796. Daughters Edey and also Mary bapt. 28 June 1807 at St Augustine-The-Less, Bristol, Glos. Other children, of John Pearce and Edye MORRIS, were bapt. at Clifton St Andrew include: John Pearce MORRIS 1798, James Pearce MORRIS 1799, Thomas Pearce MORRIS 1801, Richard Pearce MORRIS 1803, and Mary Elizabeth MORRIS 1813.
Dau. Edey Morris married at St James Bristol on 10 July 1825, a Wm Appleby. Witnesses were John Pearce Morris and Jane Legg.
Family Surnames: Morris
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Burden - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Interested in links to families related to Wm Appleby born Kingston near Bristol in 1803, a master-baker, married on 10 July 1825 at St James, an Edey MORRIS (of St Augustine's parish). Son, William Frederick APPLEBY bapt. 1831 at St James, married Eliza BISHOP (dau. of John BISHOP, butcher of Redcliff, Bristol) in 1848. Another son Frances born c1835 married an Emily. Youngest daughter Edey Maria APPLEBY married in 1859 Frederick George BURDON or BURDEN of Westbury on Trym GLS. Family there with 3 dau in 1881 census.
Family Surnames: Burden
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Schubert - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Charles Schubert married Elizabeth Luton may 1828.
Owned (1881 census)"Royal George"(1891 census now called)"Royal Charles" believed to be in Clifton,Bristol.Children William,Anton,Charles (my great grandfather who came to New Zealand)Henry,Robert (who went to Australia)Elizabeth,Anna,Hannah,Katherine,Thomas & James.
Any info on this family would be appreciated. Any info on the "Royal George/Charles" also most welcomed. Many thanks Diane
Family Surnames: Schubert/Luton/Pub In Clifton
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Johnson Vivian Tippett - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Johnson Vivian Tippett buried here on April 27th 1816 at Saint Augustine the Less. Husband of Susannah, father of William, John Vivian and Mary Ann Tippett.
Mary Ann Tippett married Charles Vivian her first cousin here on September 20th 1830 at Saint Philip & Jacob.
Family Surnames: Tippet / Vivian
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missen/buxton - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I am researching my family name.I beleave my grand mother married a Arthur Samual Buxton in St.George in 1925 and lived at 51 Sherborne St. in the same area.If anyone can help me with any info on this I will be very greatfull.
Family Surnames: Missen Buxton
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Baker Clements - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
GEORGE BAKER b 1864 at Blagdon,Somerset.Married MARY unknown.Children born Bristol:FRED, EDITH MARY b1895.GERTRUDE ELLEN 1896.ELLA MAY 1898.George's parents:RICHARD BAKER b1808 and ELIZA BAKER(maiden name also BAKER)b 1821.Also his sister EMMA b Blagdon 1845 married CHARLES CLEMENTS from TAUNTON.Children : HAROLD (HENRY)b Bristol 1872.LOUISA b Newport 1875,married ALBERT TOWNSEND.ERNEST b Newport,1876.FRANCIS ELLEN b Newport,1878,married ALFRED JAMES EDMUNDS.CHRISSIE BEATRICE b Bristol 1880 & FLORENCE b 1882,married GEORGE KEELEY.
Family Surnames: Baker Clements
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Jean Margaret Richards - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I would like to know the whereabouts of this lady, born c1929 in either Plymouth or Bristol, last heard she was in Harrow-on-the-Hill in the 1980s. I am her second cousin, and have written a life of her brother Ernest James Richards (aka Jim Adams,born 1924 & kia 1944, RAFVR). I would like her to have a copy.
Family Surnames: Richards, Adams
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Jay/Joy Family - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
George Jay/Joy & Hannah: In 1841 resided at "The Batch" Lawrence Hill,Bristol with son James. Another son: Samuel Jay/Joy (my Gt Gt Grandfather), m Eliza Stone 14th February 1831 Parish of Bitton (2nd wife Anne). Would be pleased to hear from fellow descendants.
Family Surnames: Jay/Joy
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TOMLINSON/SAMSON - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Capt John Tomlinson married Jane Samson in Bristol 1854 they had 7 children born in Cliffton/Bristol/Bedminster.John was harbour master after he stopped sailing and was awarded a gold cromometer by the US President for rescuing sailors in a wreck.Ifyou are decendents of the family there is a massive data base.Or if you have any further informatiom to share I would be greatfull
Family Surnames: Tomlinson/Samson
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Cottrell Pearce - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
William Cottrell b 1859 in Bristol d 8th oct 1939.Married Emma Pearce b 1863 St Columb Minor,Cornwall.Children: William Charles b1887 married Gertrude Smith.Mabel b 1889.Reginald John b1890.Joseph Henry b1892.Sarah Jane b 1894.Thomas b1896.FrederickDonald b1900.Edward James b1902 & Florence Alexandra b1902.
Family Surnames: Cottrell Pearce
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Martha Cole born about 1619 in Bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Seeking information on place of birth, parentage, children, death date of Martha Cole, believed to have been born about 1619 in Bristol. Married John Knight on 9 April 1640 in Bristol, St. Augustine's, England. Possible mother of George Knight (b.1641 unknown where, died 9 Ocotber 1671 in Portsmouth, NH, USA).
Family Surnames: Cole, Knight
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jennett bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Hi. looking for any information on the jennett family bristol, my husbands family, this was a large family youngest son jack born 1916 ish. mothers name elizabeth nee osbourn information quite sketchy any help appreciated
Family Surnames: Jennett
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Ernest William May - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I am trying to find out anything about my grandfather his name was Ernest William May last heard living in Bristol at Elton Road in 1918 he was a privat in the Worcester regiment no36872 he was married to my grandmother Elsie may Bussel. My motherhis Daughter was born on 2/11/1918 at Brynland ave U D my mother never knew her father and since her death I have been trying to peice my family together any help would be appricated
Family Surnames: May
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THE PITT FAMILY - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER BEATRICE EDITH PITT WAS BORN IN BRISTOL IN 1883. HER FATHER WILLIAM WAS A SOLICITOR SHE HAD TWO SISTERS; EMILY AND MURIEL AND A BROTHER CALLED WILLIAM. BEATRICE MARRIED WILLIAM THOMAS MELLOWS IN 1907. ANY HELP MUCH APPRECIATED.
Family Surnames: Pitt
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Cox Robert, Bristol - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Robert Cox was born 1835 in Bristol. His parents were Robert Cox (Storeman) and Mary Cox(nee Jones). Robert married Hester Lewis Ellison. Children were Hester Amery Cox, born 1860 and Robert Cox, born 1862. Both were born in Australia.
Family Surnames: Cox, Ellison, Jones
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seeking information - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
my grandfather edward hewitt married ellen garland around 1889,lived in kingswood bristol. I know my hewitt relatives but do not know the garland side. Would be pleased if anyone could help me.I think ellen had a brother or sister who lived in court rd kingswood .
Family Surnames: Hewitt - Garland
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knigton - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I am DM Knighton d.o.b 1964, son of clifton kirkland & glenys may knighton of bristol.
mothers madien name jones,deceased brother robert.
fathers parents were mark gould & doris knighton again of bristol both deceased.uncles names are mike knighton.brian knighton,
unable to trace any further of the tree.any help will bean advantage.
Family Surnames: Knighton
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TURNER - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
Frederick James TURNER, born 1860 at Bristol was later (1880s- 1900) a butcher at 232 Cheltenham Road. He married Ellen JAMES c1884? had 5 children, then married Edith Matilda MASTERS c1904 prior to emigrating to New Zealand. Any relatives researching?
Family Surnames: Turner, James, Masters
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COOKSEY - (Bristol - Gloucestershire, Avon, Bristol)
I am trying to find the baptism of Daniel COOKSEY. According to the 1851 census Daniel was born in Bristol and was 50yo. If anyone is searching for baptisms in Bristol, and comes accross that of Daniel son of John and Susannah COOKSEY (m Pip & Jay, 1802) I would be most interested in hearing about it. I've been searching for years.
Thanks in advance, Ian
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