HOSKINS - Castle Cary
I AM TRYING TO TRACE THE HOSKINS FAMILY DATING BACK TO THE 1700 WHO LIVED IN CASTLE CARY. SILAS HOSKINS, JAMES HOSKINS, AARON HOSKINS, THOMAS HOSKINS. IF ANYBODY HAS ANY CONNECTION PLEASE GET IN TOUCH

Crocker Family Deaths - Castle Cary
Can anyone tell me if there was some kind of epidemic in Castle Cary around 1779 to 1782. Five members of the one Crocker family including the two parents died over this period Jonas Crocker,48 Edith Crocker,42 Rose Crocker,9 Sarah Crocker,8 William Crocker,6 months regards Rod

John Penny - Castle Cary
Born 1799 looking for baptism record.

Crockers still living in Castle Cary - Castle Cary
Are there any descendents of Jonathan Crocker and Ann Best, married about 1742, still living in Castle Cary or the surrounding districts? If so would they like to communicate with a distant cousin from Australia? if so contact me. Regards Rod

Barber Family - Castle Cary
I am looking for any information on the Barber Family. In the 1881 census I found James Barber born in Castle Cary abt 1847 and his occupation was a Horse Hair MF Dyer. He was married to Elizabeth born abt 1844 in Castle Cary. They had 4 children Elizabeth born abt 1867 in Castle Cary, James born abt 1869 in Castle Cary, Thomas born about 1873 in Castle Cary (my great great grandfather) and Rosina born about 1876 in Castle Cary. I would be grateful for any information anyone would like to share.

Paul Dome - Castle Cary
He is said to be the father of Thomas John Veryard born 1854 in Castle Cary. Has anyone any information on this

Silas Hill - Castle Cary
I am looking for any info on my G/G/Grandfather Silas Hill born about 1816 and married to Elizabeth Wines in 1834 in Ansford Church.I cant get any info on his parentage and would welcome any help. Thanks

Hoskins - Castle Cary
Thomas,Aaron,Thomas,Silas. Looking to go back further and meet other family members

Bulgin family - Castle Cary
I am seeking information about the Bulgin family who lived in and around Casle Cary from about 1750 for aprox 150 years. I have quite a lot of information but there are gaps so it is a bit dis-jointed. Any help appreciated.

George Henry Groves - Castle Cary
My Great Grandfather, George Henry Groves was born in Castle Cary abt 1868/70. He married Elizabeth Ann Tucker in 1898.(No father recorded on certificate) The only records I can find is:- George Groves aged 3 on 1871 census, grandson to Martha Cary. I know he went to Wales for a while as a coal miner before returning to get married at North Cadbury. His Mother may have been Jane Groves, daughter of George and Mary Groves. Can anyone help.

Durston Family Of Catcott - Catcott
Looking for connections with this family.

Durston family of Catcott - Catcott
Looking for wife of Albert Durston (b1845), mother of Emma (b1867)

Catcott Families - Catcott
Hooper -Durston- Grant -Perram/Perham -Jeanes. Researching above family names. Anyone reseaching same names glad of contact to exchange info.,

Watts family from Catcott - Catcott
I am researching GEORGE WATTS born abt 1805 , also I belive he married ? Chuches. Any info would be gratful ... Cheers Pat

Martin family Somerset - Catcott
I am looking for information regarding my great grandmother's family. Her name was Charlotte Elizabeth Martin and was born in Catcott about 1844 or 5. Her father, Jonas Martin, was a blacksmith, born in Edington in 1811 and married Mary Jones in 1840. They had sons Anthony and Robert and daughters Eliza, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Caroline and Charlotte. I think they are related to the Martins in Westzoiland. Charlotte married Robert Land and died in childbirth in 1884 leaving four small children. Anyone doing any research on this family? Thanks Lynda

Wookey/ Durston family from Catcott Somerset - Catcott
looking for references to the Wookey family of Catcott Somerset also Durston family, as they were related via Mary Ann Durston who married Lewis Wookey, son of James Wookey. Thankyou

Langford - Chaffcombe
Looking for LANGFORDs in the early 1800s. Robert Langford and Frances Little WILKINS had four daughters: Louisa, Sarah, Amelia, and Mary Ann. Frances was born in Chaffcombe, so LITTLE and WILKINS are other interesting surnames.

Cox Ann nee Daw - Chaffcombe
trying to track down details of Ann Daw b. abt.1794 who was supposedly from Chaffcombe. Married Thomas Cox from West Coker in Oct 1820 at Merriott. Anne was widowed and returned to Chaffcombe pregnant with their fifth child,John.Betsey,Robert,William and Thomas, who died young ,were all born in Merriott.I have a fair amount of information on these children from Census' but little on Ann before her marriage.

Veriod - Chaffcombe
Looking for any information on the VERIOD family, who lived in Chaffcombe. Earliest record is 1812 (marriage between Mary Veriod and Arthur Hull) Latest ref for Chaffcombe is 1870 PR record for christening of Arthur William Vine Veriott. I have all the census info and some PR info, but would be interested in any other refs. Various family members lived around Chard until 1950s. Including Mary Ann Veriod died Forton Chard 1890 and John Veriod son of James and Patience lived in Chard until 1933

Whitmarsh - Chard
I'm looking for a jeweller named Edwin Whitmarsh. He had a girlfriend named Bessie Hussey who moved to South Wales in about 1909.

Hoskins - Chard
Several generations of HOSKINS family, from 1750's forwards. Living/born mainly in the Old Town area of Chard, also links with Crewkerne and Chardstock. Too many names to list here, please feel free to contact. Here are my earliest entries; Samuel Hoskins (born 1730's) married to Hannah ?Dyer, c1766; children include a John Hoskins born c1767 married Susanna FORSEY c1789, Chard; children John, Hannah, Susanna 1, James, Joseph, Ann, Susanna 2, Martha. John married Hannah VICKERY; Hannah Hoskins married Stephen HENLEY; James married Mary MARSH; Susanna 2 married Robert HENLEY.

Stoodley - Chard
James Stoodley m. Ann Manning in the 1840s. They had several children, one of which was Lily Stoodley b. 1882. She married John Cummings of Bridgwater in 1904. She had a sister Rose who went to live in Wales. Lily went to stay with her sister Rose in 1919 and whilst there gave birth of her only child Lilian. She later went to Birmingham to live. I am interested to hear from anyone researching the Stoodley family from Chard.

Emily May Case - Chard
Was Emily May Case (married 31 January 1899) the same person as the Emlie Ann Case born in Chard about 1876?

Henry John Sweetland 1892 - Chard
Hi, I am trying to trace my family tree, I wanted to know if my greatgrandfather Henry John Sweetland born in Chard Someset I believe in 1892 has any syblings other than Gladys, what his fathers parents were called and what year he married Rose Lilian Boulton from St Giles in Reading (I think he had a brother in reading). He and his wife died in 1973 in Headington Oxford. If anyone can help that would be fantastic!

Benjafield - Chard
I'm researching the family of my great great grandfather : James William Benjafield (born 1837). He married Mary Anne Derriman on 24 April 1862. I have records from various sources as living in Clarke's Row and of having a shop on the High Street. Does anyone else have them in their family tree or know anything about the shop and Clarkes Row?

down - Chard
Looking for my great grandmother Eliza Harriet Down, born Chard in approx 1845. Married Richard Staniland and ended up living in Sawley in Derbyshire.down

Diment in Chard 1881 - Chard
Any information relating to Robert and Sarah Diment (48 & 40 respectively in 1881) and Robert's brother Phares (45 in 1881) would be much aprreciated. They farmed at Chilson Farm. Nicholas Diment

Type Family In Chard - Chard
Looking for any information on the Type Family in Chard Somerset, Christopher was the local Blacksmith there from 1830 to around 1860's in the High Street

williams family - Chard
I am trying to trace Thomas Williams, born about l838/40, son of John Williams. In l86l Thomas was a Royal Marine, living in Devonport, married to Margaret nee Cloake, with two daughters, Mary and Emily. Would be grateful for any information, or if anyone could look the family up on the l84l?51 census please. Regards, Liz

J H Cox 69 Cambridge St 7 Mar 1919 - Chard
Looking for any ancestors of this person with whom a great uncle stayed before serving in France with Australian forces in WW1. Seeking any knowledge of contact with George Albert Alford

Baulch in Chard - Chard
Researching Baulch in Chard and neighbouring villages. 1700s-now.

Baulch in Chard connection - Chard
William HUISH, a cousin of mine, wed Mary Ann Baulch in Chard in 1831. I also have Baulch connections on another branch, these mainly in Langport.

Jeffery - Chard
Looking for connections to an Emily Jeffery born around 1866,later married in London possibly to a George Elliott,around 1890.

Type blacksmith - Chard
My gt gt grandmother was Mary Type, daughter of Christopher Type, blacksmith in Chard.

Lee family of Chard - Chard
A prolific family in the 19th century, many working in lace industry, many descended from two brothers from Membury, Devon. Would like to hear from anybody connected.

Thomas Gould - Chard
I am looking for information on Thomas Gould, who I believe was a butcher in/around Chard. I believe he was born circa 1780, and had a son Abraham born 1807. I believe he married Joan Aplin in 1805. Any help would be most appreciated.

William H. Aplin - Chard
Looking for descendants of William Aplin, born 1855 in Chard, Somerset, married to Lily nee Love. He worked as a mechanical engineer and lived in London.

Spurril's in Chard - Chard
Looking for info on my GG Grandfather John Spurrill was born Aug 31 1809 in Chard, Somerset. The spelling of the name is suspect as John was illiterate and his name could have been many variations of the spelling of Spurrill

Horn Farm, Forton, Chard - Chard
Does anyone have a photograph or illustration of Horn Farm, please? It has now been demolished, I do not know when.

BATTEN/BATTON - Chard
Does anyone please have information about Hannah Batten who gives her place of birth as Chard on the 1881 census. She was born about 1800 and married William Buckland in Bath in 1825. Her father may have been George Batten. Many thanks.

Cooke in Chard - Chard
Looking for any info on Robert Cooke b. c1811 in Chard, he married a Dorothy Williams and they had a son Robert b. 1848 Hants.

William Brown - Chard
Seeking information on William Brown, born in Chard @1828. Married a Melvina from Exeter, father of George 1852, Richard 1854, Sarah 1860, John Frederick 1864 and Elizabeth 1868. Moved to Torquay by 1861

Mitchell family of Chard - Chard
I am trying to find further information regarding the Mitchell family of Chard. Francis Mitchell (dob about 1816) was a Wine and Spirit Merchant and resided at Holyrood Street. His wife was named Susan and children were William, Ann, Francis, Sophia, John and George. This family were resident in the 1881 census. Can anyone supply any further information please?

James Cornelius (b.Chard c1800) - Chard
I am seeking any information about my Great Great Great Grandfather, who I believe to be James Cornelius, born in Chard in about 1800. I believe his son to be James Cornelius (Born c1837) who moved to Sidbury, Devon.

Henry Ashton - Chard
Henry Ashton b 1820 Chard/Ashill and married (maybe twice) Sarah Ellen Paine 1851 Brentford, Middx Was he also married to Sarah Newberry Gough 1943 Chard. Was he a bigamist? Maggie

William and Sarah Harris 1841 - Chard
I am trying to find a maiden name for Sarah Harris, who was living at Forton, Chard, at the time of the 1841 census. She was born in around 1801 and was married to William Harris (born c 1796). Their children were John (b1826), Mary (b1832), Thomas (b1834) and Robert (b1840). Dates are approximate.

Gosling Family of Chard, Axminster, Lyme Regis or Bridport - Chard
John Gosling, Elizabeth née Stembridge, and their children Mary, Elizabeth and William, left Chard in about 1848-50, emigrated to Jersey in the Channel Islands, and starting in a small way, gradually built a flourishing business in the carriage trade. Mary marr. George William Bailey, Elizabeth marr. Robert Cox then James Stembridge & William marr. Sarah Hodder. My grandfather, William Robert Gosling returned to London, England 1899-1900, marrying Mary Ann Maud Mitchell and lived here for the rest of his life, dying in 1946. I know all the main events of their lives since 1851 but cannot seem to get any reliable information pre-1822. Can anyone help me?

Urban Harvey - Chard
looking for any details on my great grandfather urban married florence. lived in the pound chard somerset. any information?

William Harris (born c1796) - Chard
I would be grateful to anyone who could give me information about William Harris who was born c1796 and was living in Forton nr. Chard in 1841 with his wife Sarah and their children John, Mary, Thomas and Robert.

Joseph and Betty Cornelius - Chard
I would be grateful for any information on Joseph Cornelius (born c1773 in Chard) and his wife (who MAY have been Betty Halfyard from Awliscombe, Devon).