Susan/nah Randall formerly Collis nee Chamberlain - Abbas Combe
Susan/nah lived at a village called Abbas at Templecombe is this same as Abbas Coombe? Please help solve family mystery - Susannah was originally born Susannah Chamberlain 1.10.1870 she had a son Ernest Edward Chamberlain b 20.5.1890 - then married Mr Edwin Eli Collis (Ernest Edward Chamberlain became Ernest Edward Collis - he married Violet Louisa Inwood nee Friar 14.7.1920) - had two more sons - Mr Edwin Eli Collis died and Susan/nah remarried Frederick Randall - What happened after that? Did she emigrate to Australia during WWI? Did she die many years later after having further children - any one related to her to help solve the mystery????????????

John Lyons - Abbas Combe
I am looking for ancestors of my great grandfather, John Lyons, who was born in 1821, joined the army, was sent to what is now Nova Scotia Canada and when he was discharged, given a grant of land in what is now the hamlet of Somerset, King's county, Nova Scotia. He married twice, the second wife Annie O. Illsley Lyons, was mother of my grandmother Lena Lyons Corey

William Meatyard - Abbas Combe
Searching for William Meatyard born c 1722 who married Catherine Naile in Abbas Combe 29 Jan 1760. They had 4 children. He later disappeared ! Any info gratefully received.

History of the Munday family - Abbas Combe
Im looking for any information on the Munday family from the 1800's till now My great grandfather was John Phillip Munday and he immigrated to Tasmania and was granted land there at a place called Elliott town if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated

Trott Or Trat - Aisholt
Tracing my TROTT or TRATT ancestors who were Thatchers in Aisholt from 1600. They moved to West Monkton 1710, and Creech St.Michael ca1770. My 2xggf Charles TROTT a Carpenter settled in Newington & Walworth, South London ca1820.

Charles Smey of Aller c.1790s - Aller
I have just found that an ancestor of mine, Giles Foster, was living with a Charles Smey (who he called his uncle) in Aller as an Indoor Servant in Husbandry from the summer of 1792 to March 1794 does anyone have any information on the Smeys and they may be related to the Fosters or Coombs/Coombes (Giles' mother Sarah's maiden name?)

harris, crossman - Aller
George Harris, b.1675 m Mary.

Joseph Shepherd of Aller 1870s - Aller
I am looking for the family of Joseph Shepherd born in Aller in Somerset around 1871. His father was a farmer called William. I have searched census returns in 1881 and found a Josiah Shepherd but cannot find Joseph. Can anyone help me to find Joseph?

william warner - Aller
looking at William Warner born 1552 in Aller - descendents went on to become Worners of Martock

MARRIOTT OR MERRIOTT - Aller
Edward Marriott (Merriott) b. Aller 1801. Occupation boatman. Wife Harriet. One son (John) became a Royal Marine

KENT - Blacksmiths of Allerford - Allerford
I am researching the Kent family of Allerford in the parish of Selworthy, Somerset. The family were blacksmiths and farriers and the business went back, I believe, 300 years. Sadly the old forge at Allerford, which was next to the Post Office, has been demolished, and the Kents have not worked as blacksmiths in the village since about 1970. At present I am trying to trace the wife of Robert KENT (1832-1907). Her name was Mary and she was born in Porlock,Somerset about 1834. She married Robert Kent about 1860 and they had 7 children Charlotte Fry, Thomas, John, Herbert, Mary Ann, Edward and Emlie Fry. Could her maiden name have been Fry? The name occurs as a second name in this and subsequent generations. Any help on tracing Mary and any other information on this branch of the KENT family would be appreciated.

Farriers of Exmoor - Allerford
I have info on last remaining farrier of Kent family. Private person but will be able to find some info.

Zebra Vincent/John Vincent (c.1809/1811 - Alvington
I am trying to trace members of the Vincent family who may have been born in Alvington. Any help would be appreciated.

1851 Census Ansford, Somerset - Ansford
I have a copy of the 1851 Census for Ansford, Somerset. I will do Look-ups.

Pearce James - Ansford
Looking for relatives or information regarding James Pearce 1806 (farmer) from Ansford.

TAYLOR John and Susannah - Ansford
I have not been able to find John and Susannah's marriage in Ansford or Castle Cary area. Their eldest child, Thomas, was baptised in Ansford 1/1/1775. Other children are Samuel 1776, John 1781 and William 1786. Any help will be appreciated.

Glove Factory - Ash
Does any-one know if there was a glove factory in Long Load or Ash Somerset in the 1830's. If so, would there be such a thing as a list of people who worked there. I am trying to trace my GGrand-Mother (Mary Ann Tucker who was born in Ash). Her employment from time to time was glove sewer.

Phillip Charles Barrett - Ash
Phillip Charles Barrett is the son of Edward Allen Barrett. Edward Allen formerly lived in Ash, Martock. Edward Allen was born in Leominster 1903 and died in Wincanton 1988. Any information would be gratefully received.

STEVENS and TALBOT - Ash Priors
George STEVENS, my 2 x great grandfather, married Jane TALBOT in Ash Priors in 1849. George was the son of James STEVENS and Betty ASH. Jane was the daughter of Thomas TALBOT and Nancy DYER.I should be pleased to hear from anyone else researching these families.

Ashelford - Ash Priors
My ancestor John Ashelford lived and died in Ash Priors along with wife Mary, son George and daughter Mary Ann until John's death in 1866.

BRYANT and FOURACRE - Ash Priors
In 1702 Thomas BRYANT married Ann HILL in Ash Priors. The following year Joseph FOURACRE married Mary MIDDLETON there. I should like to hear from anyone who is researching these families and their descendants.

BLACKMORE and FRUZE - Ash Priors
I am researching my Blackmore heritage & would appreciate any info or contact from anyone doing the same. William Blackmore born about 1725. Married Sarah Furze 1752. Sons Joseph 1753 & William 1756

Hurford Ash Priors - Ash Priors
Looking for information on John Hurford who lived in Ash Priors. He was at one time the butcher in Ash Priors and was buried there. Not sure of the maiden name of his wife Mary.

Davey family - Ash Priors
I am researching William Davey b. 1765, m. Ann Perry and had 9 children- most born in Ash Priors: Ann(b. 1797), William(b.1803-my relative), Robert(b.1805), Mary(b.1806), Thomas(b.1807), Sarah(b.1809), Susannah(b.1811), John(b.1813), James b.1815. Would like to contact anyone researching this family.

Ashbrittle - Ashbrittle
My ancestor James SNOW (son of WIlliam SNOW & Mary nee WILSON) was born at Ashbrittle Somerset & christened there on 19 July 1812.

Shoplands In Ashbrittle - Ashbrittle
From the mid 1700s the SHOPLAND surname has appeared in this village, although the first recording was about 1609. It is thought the some Shoplands moved out of Devon into Somerset during the 1600s and it is this subject which is being investigated.Any item about any Shoplands from any period would be appreciated

Cullifords - Ashbrittle
My ancestors were farmers and yeomen in Ashbrittle and Clayhanger. They lived at Hart's farm and Norman's farm in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Any further information about Cullifords in the area would be appreciated.

ASHBRITTLE ELIZABETH SNOW - Ashbrittle
One of my ancestors William Cude/Coode bap 6.4.1806 in Ashbrittle had a Son Mark Snow Cude baptised sep 1831 Mother Elizabeth. They had other children later and are on the 1851 census We are sure she must be Elizabeth Snow bap Ashbrittle Aug 1806 daughter of Mark & Mary Snow but we have been unable to find the marriage. It may be later than the birth of Mark as an earlier family search about twenty years ago gave the date as 1833 but we have no trace as to where they found that date. If anyonecan shed light on this we would much appreciate it. Jay

Thomas Goddard - Ashbrittle
Thomas born circa 1735 in Huntsham, baptised in Ashbrittle. Trying to find his parents names and places of birth.

Cude - Ashbrittle
Hayman/Heman Cude born Ashbrittle 1833. my ggg grandfather, records show he died 1855, but was buried by coroners order in 1856. has anyone out there any info as to where i can find why this was so.thank you

James Snow/Jane Elizabeth Hudson - Ashbrittle
I am looking for information on these two. Married in 1852. also looking for james first wife Sarah.

HOLD, James - Ashbrittle
I am looking for baptism of James HOLD in Ashbrittle in 1810 (Aug?). Does not seem to be in register for Ashbrittle but in all census he says he was born there. Want to find his parents. He married Dinah Knight in Churchstanton in 1837 & died there.

Elizabeth ? married Charles Goff approx 1855 - Ashbrittle
Elizabeth born in Ashbrittle according to censuses 1832/3/4. Just can't find the right Elizabeth in Ashbrittle records. She married Charles Goff and lived in Kentisbeare for the rest of her life. 1st child born in 1855 so presumably 1854 ish! Any help with her surname would be great - it's not Burston.

Thomas Squire - Ashbrittle
Looking for any info on Thomas born in Ashbrittle (according to 1891 census) possibly between 1845 and 1857,married Emily Gard from Exeter in Ashbrittle.I think his parents were Henry and Mary (formerly Nott),but unable to find anything definitive.

Ashcott, Somerset. - Ashcott
Ashcott and surrounding villages, Shapwick, Mark and Westhay. Trying to trace references to Collins family. Especially Edwin George b.1855, brothers William and Theopoulis, sister Eliza and their parents Thomas and Mary nee. Yard. Peat Merchants, Landlord of Griffins Head Inn and Oakhill Brewery and Railway.

Ashcott, Somerset. - Ashcott
William J COLLINS b.1850 at Shapwick, married Elizabeth Ann STONE b.1847 on 21.7.1878 at Ashcott. William passed away 27.2.26 aged 76 and Elizabeth on 14.4.1940 aged 93. Both buried at Ashcott. William was brother to my Great Grandfather Edwin George COLLINS b.@1855 christened 1856 at Mark, Somerset. Anyone with any more COLLINS family details please get in touch. Thanks.

George E Somers - Ashcott
I am looking for George E Somers born Ashcott, Somerset1854 son of Emanual Somers born 1826 and wife Hannah.

Edwin George COLLINS and Emma WARMAN. - Ashcott Corner
In our search for our Somerset COLLINS family history we have found a marriage certificate between Edwin George COLLINS and Emma WARMAN. Edwin George COLLINS was my Great Grandfather from Ashcott and Emma was from Walton nearby. Would be pleased to hear from any WARMAN's who can link to Emma from Walton as there is more to this story of their marriage than we presently know. Thankyou.

boon married in Ashill somerset - Ashill
hi looking for information on ANNA BOON married to WILLIAM WIMBRIDGE in ASHILL SOMERSET in 1782 any info would be great thanks Maz

goodwin married in ashill - Ashill
hi am looking for more information if possible for Martha Goodwin. i know she was born in Ashill Somerset about 1729 married in Ashill in 1749 to Francis Wimbridge. would love to know more about the Goodwin family hope to hear all the best maz

Mear of Ashill - Ashill
Can anyone help with the Mears.My G Grandfather was Charles Mear born in Ashill about1860,I should like details of this family if anyone has anylinks. I am also researching Bartlett,Grabham,and many more.Thanks.

Keitch - Ashill - Ashill
I am look for any information regarding John Isaac Keitch. He married Emely Matelda Collins in 1876 but I cannot find him in any of the census returns. His brother was Albert Keitch b1858 - John was presumably born sometime around then.

BISHOP, PORTER - Ashill - Ashill
I am descended from John BISHOP and Sarah PORTER, married 1713 in Ashill. Does anyone have information on the BISHOP or PORTER families?

Ashington - Ashington
Hello i am looking for information on the name Ashington and its origins.

Fear - Ashwick
I am researching the Fear family from Ashwick. I am descended from James Fear (b. 1755) who married Hannah Selway in Ashwick in 1774. Names which crop up in connection to this branch of the family include Turner, Trippick, Watts and Norman.

Pearce in Ashwick - Ashwick
I am researching the name PEARCE(Pierce)from Ashwick. My forebear married a HARDWICK c.1760

Randall family - Ashwick
I am looking for descendents of John Randall who was born in Ashwick circa 1803, he married Rachel Chapman on 4 May 1820 in Shepton Mallet,they 11 children all baptised in Ashwick: John b.03/04/1821,James b.27/08/1823,Gabriel b.15/12/1827,Henry b.15/12/1827,James b.21/06/1829,David b.16/12/1830,Matilda b.17/7/1832,Alfred b.16/06/1835 d.08/01/1839,Elizabeth bapt 7/04/1839,William bapt 04/03/1840. My great great grandfather is Henry who moved to Caerphilly circa 1840, John is also recorded on the 1881 census for Wales as a widower living with Elizabeth Vowles widow aged 45 also of Ashwick.

Lovell family - Ashwick
I'm looking for information about the family of James and Sophia Lovell b.c. 1840. James (coalminer)was born at Ashwick along with his children Theodore, Frank and Lizzie. Sophia (nee Chivers) b. Stoke St Michael. Older son James Ernest b. 1867 in Nettlebridge. any help you can give me very gratefully received!

Cluards - Ashwick
Any information on Richard Cluard b12 Nov 1809 and christened 5 Dec 1809 or William Cluard b18 Jan 1807 and christened 15 Feb 1807. Parents John Cluard and Eleanor ?

Lovell/Fear - Ashwick
I am descended from Samuel Fear (b.1792 d.1847) and Susannah Lovell (b.1793 )who lived in the Nettlebridge area (Ashwick). I have found out quite a bit about the Fear's and I would be greatly interested in any information concerning the Lovell's!