James Cornelius (b.Chard c1800) - Chard, Somerset
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, Somerset
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, Somerset
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, Somerset
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, Somerset
looking for any details on my great grandfather urban married florence. lived in the pound chard somerset. any information?

William Harris (born c1796) - Chard, Somerset
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, Somerset
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).

DAVIS - Chard, Somerset
Would like to know more about the parents of John Davis born in Chard in 1828 and married Emma Lear from Langport. They had two children Elizabeth Ann and Jane and moved to Bristol.

ALBERT MAYES - Chard, Somerset
My fathers brother Albert appears to have married in chard in the early 60s, my dad Leonard and his brother Arthur were trainee butchers during the war and evacuated to chard. I would welcome any news of the family line in the area. Thanks

Guppy Family - Chard, Somerset
Hi, I am researching Justinian & Elizabeth Guppy who lived in Chard. I am related through their youngest daughter Mary born 1829 in Chard, Somerset. I believe Mary may have had brothers and sisters - possibilities are Isaac, William & Jesse. I would like to hear from anyone researching the Guppy family.

Fooks - Chard, Somerset
I am interested in any information on the Fooks family who are registered in early census as from East street Chard. I am particularly interested in any information regarding Nellie Fooks, born 1884.

Board Robert 1794. Chard. - Chard, Somerset
I am looking for anyone researching the Board Family from this area ,as I am trying to find out if the IGI for Robert Board born to John and Betty Board was my G.G.Grandfather or not. The date given is 27/04/1794. John is given a born abt,1762. and Betty abt 1766 both of Chard. My Robert went eventually to Luppitt in Devon via Buckland St Mary but as I can find no trace of hin there I believe him to have been working there as a blacksmith prior to going to Luppitt and marrying Elizabeth Symons. If anyone can guide me I would be very grateful. Molly,

James Edwards - Chard, Somerset
James Edwards born Chard 1799 married Mary born Salisbury - would love to know more about his descendants. he seems to have moved to yeovil and can be found in some of the early censuses. Clare

James Ford - Chard, Somerset
My ggg/father James was born (1803) and worked in Chard as a joiner/carpenter. He moved to Sneinton Notts later. Was married to Phillis (maybe second wife). His son George was born in Chard 1835, worked as a lace maker. Later married Elizabeth Howard and lived in Sneinton Notts working as lacemaker. Seeking any information on James and family. Baz

Re - James Ford - Chard, Somerset
It seems that Phillis Beck was in fact James 2nd wife. George, her son, later became George Ford born Chard about 1835. Any nfo on Beck family? How do we access parish records for Chard?

First Names: Helen & Orpha - both from Chard - mystery!!! - Chard, Somerset
Hi, I recently discovered that my Gt.Grandfather, Francis Hancock, born Fen Ditton Cambridge c.1865, appears as husband to both a HELEN, born Chard Somerset c.1861, and then to an ORPHA born Chard Somerset c. 1860 Chard. Somerset!! Now this maybe complete fluke, but to find 2 woman born in Chard Somerset at that time amazes me... Cannot find marriages to EITHER. There is more info that makes me think these 2 women may be related, but too much to put on here. ANYONE shed light on this, I'd be verrrrry grateful. Thanks Ange

Kezia Hammett or Hemmett - Chard, Somerset
We believe she was born in Chard 1836 and married William? Hammett. In 1881 Census she was living in Queens Road, Paddington. Had a son Sydney We are trying to trace back to James Hammett of Tolpuddle (one of the Tolpuddle Martyrs)

james macey - Chard, Somerset
born in chard circa 1874 moved to ferndale in glamorgan date not known to work in the colliery. married margaret and had 3 children at the time of the 1901 census. any information regarding the family in chard would be appreciated

Diana maud cox - Chard, Somerset
Diana's family lived in chard, she attended Warwick university and worked for the world service before becoming an actress. I worked with her at Gwent Theatre in Abergavenny and we think she moved to Hong kong and then maybe spain, some 20 years ago to teach english as a foreign language. we think she had a brother - we think her father was called Freddie.

Brown Harbour - Chard, Somerset

fowler in chard - Chard, Somerset
I am looking for info on William Fowler of Chard somerset. he married Ann preston and had 6 children one of which was Ephriam. I'd be grrateful for any help thanks

Maria Bidgood - Chard, Somerset
Maria Bidgood circa 1813 married to George Hooper Help needed please

Norris and Morgan - Chard, Somerset
I would like to know more about these two families- my earliest Morgan ancestor so far is William, who married a Betty and had sons George (bpt 1807, married Elizabeth Trump in 1828) and William (bpt 1800). My earliest Norris ancestor is James who married Betty Trot in 1789, and I descend through their son Aaron (1801). I have found out quite abit about them and their families, and am happy to share what I have so far, and find out more if possible.

Hopewell - Godfrey - Chard, Somerset
Seeking James Hopewell father of George Hopewell (b 1813) who married Caroline Godfrey (b 1842) about 3 Nov 1837 in Chard. Links with Loughborough Leics. Later links with Nottingham and Topsham Devon.

Live & Let Live Hotel 1930-40's FRANKLIN - Chard, Somerset
Am looking for information (especially photograph) of the Live & Let Live Hotel/Pub/Inn, Chard, Somerset where my late grandparents were the licensees at the end of the 1930's into early 1940's. Their name was FRANKLIN (George & Gertrude).

Seward - Chard, Somerset
Any details on the above family in the Chard area would be welcome. Have got back to 1748 (John Long Seward) but believe further info. may be at Membury?.

Chard Independent Chapel - Chard, Somerset
My husband's great great grandparents were married in the Independent Chapel, Chard in 1858. Does anyone know where it was located and/or if it is still standing?

Macdonald - Chard, Somerset
Looking for children of my Mum,s brother Bob,I think first wife was Isabel,Bob at one time drove coaches, children were Jeannette,and I think Victor Iam really struggling with this side of the family and would appreciate any help Regards Val

Sanger- Hare and Hounds Inn - Charlcombe, Somerset
I am interested in hearing from anyone with information on the Sanger family who operated the 'Hare and Hounds Inn' during the mid-1800's.

Royal School for Daughters of Officers - Charlcombe, Somerset
Does anyone have any details on this school?Looking for parents or relations of Matilda Hurford born 1863/64 in Plymouth.Was a scholar age 17 on 1881 census at 'Royal School for Daughters of Officers' Lansdow,Charlcombe,Somerset.

Perry - Charlcombe, Somerset
I would be interested in hearing from anyone who is researching the Perry family especially Joseph Perry who married Martha Sendall. I have not been able to find his baptism from around 1750

CRISP - Charlcombe, Somerset
In 1851 Census, John CRISP, farmer, was living on his farm, "Charlcomb Field Farm", with his daughter Ann and son Samuel. Possibly this is the father of my great-great-grandmother Jane Crisp who married John WEST in Bath in 1841. Searching for descendents of this John CRISP. Quite possibly this Samuel CRISP is the same as the farmer of Primrose Hill, west of Charlcombe, in the 1871-1901 Censuses. Sound familiar to anyone?

Easton, Eston - Charlinch, Somerset
I would like to swap information with anyone researching the Easton or Eston (or similar) from Charlinch. 17th cent.

Cox - Charlton, Somerset
I'm looking for the parents of Eliza Cox, born 1869 in Charlton, Musgrave, Somerset. Married Jerimiah Marsh aka James Marsh. any help would be very much appreciated.

Ashford - Charlton Adam, Somerset
Looking for Thomas Ashford circa 1780 lived Charlton Adam but not born there

Olivia Lindsell - Charlton Adam, Somerset
Olivia Lindsell nee Gould,died 8.12.1925,buried in the parish of Charlton Adam,Somerset.Olivia was the wife of Walter Lindsell and mother to George William Lindsell.Any info on this family,would be very much appreciated.

little - Charlton Adam, Somerset
Looking for any info on the Joseph Little who between 1796-1868 was a blacksmith. His children William Mary John Edwin Thomas Walter.

Cannon family - Charlton Adam, Somerset
Looking for any information on Mary Ann (Marianne) Cannon who was born in Charlton Adam around 1805. Mary married John Best from Kingsbury Episcopi but returned to Charlton Adam running an inn with her sister Esther Creed before her death. Any information on the family gratefully received.

gaylards - Charlton Adam, Somerset
looking for details of my great grandparents who ran the fox and hound inn in charlton mackrell or charlton adam they were william charles gaylard and bessie gaylard nee manley. they moved to honiton devon wher my gg died abt 1946. need info about bessie when she died and if she did in fact die in honiton abt 1964 when she was 90 years old pleasecan someone help i have hit a brick wall thankyou

John Brine - Charlton Horethorne, Somerset

rose penfold - Charlton Horethorne, Somerset
looking forinformation on rose penfold a romany born 1890-1900 who was married to reginald hill who was a travelling horse dealer in the south of england. any information on romany families from the south of england welcome. val

Vining Family - Charlton Horethorne, Somerset
Looking for info on Vinings ascended or descended from James Vining b Charlton about 1710, married Elizabeth LLewellyn 1741

Edwards at Charlton Mackrell - Charlton Mackrel, Somerset
I am interested in Stephen Edwards and his second wife Fanny Maria Hann nee Dyer. They married at Somerton 1899 and when the 1901 census was taken they were living at Ilchester Rd Charlton Mackrell. Would like to hear from any desc.

little - Charlton Mackrell, Somerset
looking for info on any of the little family.

Yvonne Fathers - Charlton Mackrell, Somerset
Does anyone know of Yvonne Fathers (maiden name)? She is now around 69 or 70 but was living with her family in Charlton Mackerell when she was about 19 years old in 1956.

Moger family - Charlton Musgrove, Somerset
Wanting to find any connections to the Moger family in Charlton Musgrove, Shepton Montague or vicinity, past or present!! Please get in touch.

Elizabeth MICHELL born 1806 - Charlton Musgrove, Somerset
Looking for family connections to Elizabeth MICHELL who was born at Charlton Musgrove in 1806. She married James HORSEY b 1801 Maperton. They lived in Wincanton where James was a 'Cooper' by trade and had ten children from 1826 to 1844. Elizabeth died at Wincanton in 1865.

The Red Lion/The Smithy Landlords - Charlton Musgrove, Somerset
Hello, A strange request I know but has anyone any information on the names or dates of landlords who owned the The Red Lion or later called The Smithy in Charlton Musgrove Somerset. Thank you for reading Regards Veronica

The SAINT family - Charterhouse, Somerset
Direct descendant of mine, Benjamin Saint, born approx 1831 in Charterhouse Ville or Villa . In 1841 Census living with father Henry, mother Hannah and brother Thomas. Any further information will be very welcome.

Star - Cheddar - Cheddar, Somerset
Star family of Cheddar consisting of Thomas Clark Star, Thomas Clark Flower Star, George Henry Star and numerous others proven family line to mid 1800s. Lived on Cliff Street and also in Draycott.