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Jeanes Tripp - Bleadon, Somerset
Looking for more information on Amelia Jeanes.
Thus far I have that she was married to Thomas Tripp (b 1786) on April 5th 1806 at Bleadon (both of this parish). Thomas and Amelia had the following children:
Robert (1814) Edward or Edwin (1815) Alfred (1817) Harriett (1820) Martha (1822) and Maryanne or Marianne (1825).
I am descended from Alfred.
I would like to know more about Amelia
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JONES of Canada Farm - Bleadon, Somerset
Aaron Jones moved to Canada Coombe Farm (Bleadon/Hutton) somewhere between 1881 and 1905 when his daughter Ada aged 32 married Frank Porter of Hutton in Hutton. Aaron and family lived in Bedminster and ran Spotted Cow on North St. They were members of St. Marys Church in Hutton.
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Farmer - Blue Anchor, Somerset
Anyone out there that may know what happened to a Francis Eli Farmer and his wife Emma Jane.They were staying at Marshwood Cottages Blue Anchor at least until 1918 and may ahve lived there until the 1940s.They had 3 children called Walter,Henry and Alice.Walter died 4th Nov 1918 in France.
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Lockyear Leslie John - Blue Anchor, Somerset
Leslie John Lockyear.Is there anyone out there who knows if there are any living relations of this person?He was born at Blue Anchor in 1928 and was the son of an Albert and Alice Mary Lockyear(maiden name Farmer).In later life he stayed in Dunster.On his death cert he is recorded as an electrician(retired).leslie died in 1997 and would have been a cousin of my Grandfather.His grandparents were a Francis Eli and Emma Jane Farmer(maiden name Gardiner)who stayed at Marshwood,Blue Anchor,Old Cleeve.Leslie also had a cousin called Evelyn May Male who stayed in the Washford/Old Cleeve area in the 1990's.Any help with this one would be appreciated thanks.
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STAC(E)Y family - Bradford-on-Tone, Somerset
I am looking for any information on the STACY family who lived in Bradford-on-Tone in Somerset. I have a James STACY & his sister Elizabeth and their father Richard. James was born about 1794 and his sister Elizabeth about 1809. Thier father Richard was an engineer and was dead by 1846. In 1835 James married Juliana GREEN in Raddington Somerset. They had 2 children: William & Juliana. They then went to live in Middlesex. James is shown in various census occupations as a gas enginner & a master brick maker and later as a gentleman. Juliana died in 1843 and in 1846 James married a Mary Ann SALTER & had 2 more children, Catherine & Elizabeth.
Deborah
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LANGFORD family - Bradford-on-Tone, Somerset
I am hoping to find some information on the many generations of the Langford family who were born, lived and died around Bradford and Hele. I have found a William Langford and his family in Bradford in the late 1500s, early 1600s, and my own line in the 1800s. My great-grandfather James Langford was christened in Bradford church in 1854. If anyone has connections with the Langfords and Bradford, I would love to hear from you.
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PRICE - Bradford-on-Tone, Somerset
Looking for info on the PRICE family who lived in the village & kept the village shop circa 1920. Believed to be my relatives Frank & Lilly PRICE. Any info gratefully received...Thanks
Roy
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James Pimm, Baker Of South Brent, Som.1863 - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Am looking for ancestors of James Pimm and his wife, parents of EMMA Pimm who was married in the Parish Church, South Brent, Somerset (now known as Brent Knoll) on Nov 17,1863 to Isaac PORTER born Oct 7 1836 at Taunton, Somerset. On the marriage cert. James's occupation is 'a baker'.
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Coles Birth Records - Brent Knoll, Somerset
I am looking for info regarding Walter Coles born approx 1872 and Henry George Coles born March 18, 1875 in South Brent or Brent Knoll, Somerset. Henry is my grandfather & I'm trying to find his parents names. If anyone can help, I would appreciateit.
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Chard - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Searching for any information about William Robert Chard who married Emily Jane Baker1875.
They lived Brent St . South Brent (Brent Knoll).
Emily was the daughter of Joseph Baker and Sarah Vincent, They also lived at Brent Knoll.
The Chards last known address was Brent Knoll, Highbridge, Bridgewater Somerset.
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Waddon - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Looking for information on Richard Slocombe Waddon born abt 1853 at Brent Knoll,his parents were James Waddon and Elizabeth Skinner Slocombe.
Richard married Kate Baker 1879(She was born 1857at Brent Knoll.
Their Children were Maurice Clifford,Ralph Richard, Harold james,Olive Irene and Edgar Cecil.
I think his father may have been a rope and sack maker.
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photos - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Does anyone have photos of the village of Brent Knoll My baker family lived at 72 Brent St, from 1800 to 1880s as we are having a family reunion in Sept i would like some photos to put in my book.
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Henry Baker - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Looking for decendents of Henry Baker born 1852 Brent Knoll ,married Polly-----?born abt1856 they were married at St Michaels .
Henrys parents were Joseph Edward and Sarah.
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Brent Knoll Millier family - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Henry George Millier was born in Brent Knoll (South Brent) 18 Nov 1859. He later married Ada Emily Mitchell and moved first to Weston Super Mare and eventually to California, USA. I am looking for any family of Henry, parents or siblilngs.
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Hancock and Horner of Brent Knoll - Brent Knoll, Somerset
Looking for the family of Jasper Hancock who married Joan Horner in Somerset (Taunton or Winscombe) in 1704 and who had a 5 children or grandchildren in South Brent/Brent Knoll around 1730. Connections with Weston-super-Mare, Wedmore or Banwell possible. Any info appreciated.
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Click/chick/burnell/kidner - Bridgwater, Somerset
Searching for information on my ggrandfather Theodore Click born about 1854 in Bridgwater. His mother was Louise or Louisa Burnell. I have no information about his father who could have been named CHICK rather than CLICK.
I have informqation regarding descendants who now live in Canada and Australia.
Theodore became a blacksmith and migrated to South Wales where he worked in one or more collieries as a blacksmith.
He married Mary Ann Kidner who bore him at least four children.
If anyone has anyinformation regarding any of the above please contact me.
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John Shopland - Bridgwater, Somerset
Frederick John Prankard Shopland was descended from John Shopland believed born c 1824 Upton Somerset. John married Mary Ann Kidner at Bridgewater Somerset in 1851. John's father, William Shopland was believed born in Upton, but this is not yet established. Any information on any Shopland etc will be welcome
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Parsons - Bridgwater, Somerset
I am trying to trace Charles Parsons, 1877 presumably in Bridgwater. His wife was Ellen Louisa. They had a son William Charles, born 8.1.1898 in Bridgwater. William married Dorothy Louisa Lewis.
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Jenkins Of Bridgwater - Bridgwater, Somerset
Two brothers; William Jenkins b. 1784 d. 1863 & Joseph b. 1794 d. ? The former m. Betty? & had 3 sons, the latter was Professor of Music at Bath University. Has anyone any further info please?
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SAMSON/BAKER - Bridgwater, Somerset
Joseph Samson and Mary Ann Baker brough up 5 children in Bridgwater between 1827 to 1835.Joseph was a Marine Captain and was born in South Shields in 1795.Mary Ann`s parents were Thomas Baker and Mary Woodrow
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WOODROW/BAKER - Bridgwater, Somerset
Mary Woodrow married Thomas Baker in 1800 in Bridgewater.Dont know anything about Mary.They had 7 children born between 1802 to 1817 and were in the Bridgwater area.Thomas was a butcher.
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Manley - Bridgwater, Somerset
John & Jemima Manley 1829 marriage St Marys C hurch Bridgwater Labourer Jemima who? Robert Hunt Manley 1881 aged 17. Charles Hunt 1891 census son of Robert Hunt Manley?
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Hurford's Cross Rifle Inn - Bridgwater, Somerset
James Hurford + Mary (Davies) ran the cross Rifle Inn after he left the Royal Marines 1871-1881.Before this his sister-in-law ran it Elizabeth Davies, 1866-1869.Then Susan Rayman 1869-1871 (James mother maiden name was Raymond so maybe mis-spelt andanother relation)
Children:William James 1852,John Henry 1859 + Elizabeth Ellen 1858-1859,Clementina Mary Ann 1861 all born East Stonehouse,Devon then Frederick Richard 1866 + Eliza Ellen 1871 born in Bridgwater.There was meant to be 23 children in all.
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James SHEPHEARD - Bridgwater, Somerset
Father of (George) Henry Sheppard. Henry's naval records give his birth details as 1818, Bridgwater Somerset. His marriage certificate shows his father as James Shepheard.
Seeking Baptismal Records for Henry and information on James
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Mitchell/Ross - Bridgwater, Somerset
Alfred Mitchell born in Bridgwater in 1816/1817. Parents believed to be Benjamin and Maria Mitchell. Alfred moved to London and married Ann Ross on 12 August 1839. Would love details of Benjamin and/or Maria. Roots believed to be in Scotland.
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Popham - Bridgwater, Somerset
Seeking Family of Lewis Popham born in Bridgwater. On George Popham & Clementina Mary Ann Hurford's marriage certificate (May 1882)George and his father ,Lewis were both builders.George was a widower and aged 37 in 1882.So born 1846/7
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Brewer-Warren - Bridgwater, Somerset
Seek information of Thomas Brewer and Elizabeth Warren. Married and moved to South Wales where Thomas employed in Rhymney Iron Works. Have information of family in Wales to interested parties
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Blackmore - Bridgwater, Somerset
looking for relatives Bridgwater /Taunton , Robin Blackmore dob 07/12/56 son of Mervyn Frederick John Blackmore whose father was John James Blackmore (Wembdon)married a Shapter.
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Turner Jepson - Bridgwater, Somerset
Looking for information on a brother - Born Malcolm Turner - Bridgwater 16 June 1932. Parents were Harold Turner & Dorothy Jepson. He was possibly adopted and would now have different surname.
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Jim Newell - Bridgwater, Somerset
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.
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St.Josephs Church---Boyland Family - Bridgwater, Somerset
At the early part of 1900,there was a choir at St Joseph's,and the Boyland Family played a large part in this,ie Mr&Mrs Boyland sang in the choir along with daughter Maggie,Daughter Winnie played the organ and also piano at parish social events.I am looking for information on this family,any help appreciated.
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Charles Joseph Shorney - Bridgwater, Somerset
I am interested in tracing any relatives of Charles Joseph Shorney (b.1889;Cannington)who died, aged 22yrs, on the Titanic & was my grandfather's uncle or cousin. His father, Austin Shorney (b.1855;Cannington)& immediate family lived in Herons Ghyll, Uckfield, E.Sussex at the time of his death in 1912. There are family connections with Weston-Super-Mare, Bridgewater & Cannington but I am in quite early stages of my research at the moment. Any info anyone might have would be gratefully received.
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Gilbert - Bridgwater, Somerset
Elizabeth Gilbert.. born around 1829..mariied in London to Thomas Cripps.She later had three sons James Samuel and Joseph. Iwould like to hear from anyone with further information please.
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bowley/plumridge/cassling - Bridgwater, Somerset
henry bowley married to 1st elizabeth cassling then later in 1901 mar to sarah no maiden name but her 1st married name was plumridge pesumably both there marriages ende with partners dying last known address all saint terrace bridgewater 1901 henry had brother edward living in st markslyncombe bath district 1901
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LOCK - Bridgwater, Somerset
looking for informatipn on My GG Grandfather Alfred Lock born 1854/56 Married a Rachel Stocker possibly 1874 presscot. Had sons Albert Ernest born 1879, Arthur 1879/80, Albert born 3/9/1903,
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WOOLCOTT family - Bridgwater, Somerset
Researching the WOOLCOTT family who moved to Bridgwater around 1875. My great great grandparents Thomas Henry WOOLCOTT and Elizabeth KERSLAKE married at St Johns Church in 1878. They had 8 children, Clara, Eva, Ellen, Kate, Thomas, Walter, Clifford and Leonard. The family are recorded on the 1881, 1891 and 1901 census as living in Bridgwater. Any information anyone has on this family would be gratefully appreciated.
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Bridgwater Wills - Bridgwater, Somerset
Looking for any information about my G.G.Grandfather Richard Wills(b.1824c.) and my G.Grandfather Richard Wills(b.1854c)or any other Wills from Bridgewater.
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worth family - Bridgwater, Somerset
hi im looking for my father raymond worth ,marion ,kate ,my gran mothers name is ALICE ,i know he has a brother but i dont know his name ,ive been told he has passed away but not knowing is the worst ive never known my family an i really want to fill this empty void in my life any of the worth family or if anyone knows any of the worth family please please contact me thanks ...christella
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