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Compton Bishop... Creech St Michael
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Brewery Farm - (Compton Bishop - Somerset)
Looking for address of Present Owner of Brewery Farm Compton Bishop. It may be a Bed and Breakfast. (was family home of W.Collings family prior to 1950)
Family Surnames: Collings
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VOWLES Compton Bishop - (Compton Bishop - Somerset)
Seeking any information on the Vowles family of Compton Bishop. Thomas Bennett VOWLES, b, abt 1807 in Compton Bishop was my ggrandfather. he married Emily BELL of Norton St Philip
Family Surnames: Vowles, Bell
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HOUSE family - (Compton Dando - Somerset)
Interested in hearing from anyone who has connections with the surname 'HOUSE' from Compton Dando or nearby villages such as Burnett.
My own ancestor George HOUSE born circa 1812 was an Ag. Lab. Married to Sarah Bowles, they had at least two children: Maria (b1849) and Richmond (b1853).
George may have had an older brother named Charles House (b c1806).
Family Surnames: House, Bowles
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MILITARY LINKS - (Compton Dando - Somerset)
Family hearsay says that RICHMOND HOUSE (b1853 Compton Dando)fought and was killed out in somewhere like Afghanistan. I suspect he probably joined the army between 1871 - 1881 as he's not listed anywhere on the 1881 UK census.
Can anyone with local knowledge / military knowledge tell me what regiment he may joined (1871 - 1881)and do you know which campaigns that particular regiment took part in?
Many thanks.
Family Surnames: House
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BROOKMAN, William - (Compton Dando - Somerset)
Looking for family of William, born 1798 in Compton Dando. He married Mary Ann MAGGS. Known son James was born 1836 in Saltford. Any information on this family would be welcomed.
Family Surnames: Brookman, Maggs
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Harvey - (Compton Dundon - Somerset)
George HARVEY was married to Emily Ann ROGERS in 1863 at Compton Dundon. He was the only living child of his mother's first marriage and was living in West Pennard in 1851,where her surname was GRIFFIN, any info welcome.
Family Surnames: Harvey Rogers Griffin
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Witcombe/House - (Compton Dundon - Somerset)
Looking for any information regarding the House's or witcombes of Compton Dundon and/or Frome. Particulary Frederick Archibald House and Henry House married to Maud.
Can anyone Help?
Family Surnames: Witcombe And House
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Rendall / Randall of Compton - (Compton Durville - Somerset)
I would be very grateful for any information on the birthplace of Mary Rendall,(born about 1843 )whose father was Giles Rendall - 'pattern maker', who married George Canterbury Read 26th Sept. 1864 in Chichister.All references to Mary's birthplace are given as Compton, Somerset on several censuses. Mary's mother was believed to be a glover so I think the area is correct. It is difficult when there are so many villages called Compton.
Family Surnames: Rendall, Randall, Rendals, Rendle
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Michael Weaver (Compton Martin) - (Compton Martin - Somerset)
Michael was born in Winford in 1840 and married Christianna Fear from Chew Magna in 1868. At his marriage and for a number of years thereafter he lived in Compton Martin, but I have been unable to find an address. Can anyone help?
Family Surnames: Weaver
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King, Budgett, Watts and Steeds families. - (Compton Martin - Somerset)
Looking for information about these families who lived in and around Compton Martin 18th - late 19th Century. They seem to have been closely connected by various marriages. The main Occupation was farming, but there were also a Master Carpenter/Builder, Edge Tool Maker, Sawyer, Tea Dealers, and Landlord of a White Horse Inn.
Family Surnames: King, Budgett, Watts, Steeds
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SPERRING John - (Compton Martin - Somerset)
I believe John Sperring (my gggrandfather) was born in this pretty village, about 1817. Parish registers are available in Taunton, but not the weekend we were there! He left to go into the marines, but any information gratefully received
Family Surnames: Sperring
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Mockeridge/Mockridge - (Compton Martin - Somerset)
I have now discovered that John was actually John Mockeridge. His parents were William Mockeridge and Martha Sperring, married in Blagdon in 1810. I don't know why he changed his name and I can't track down William after John's baptism. In the banns he was known as William Moggeridge. Once again, any information is always welcome
Family Surnames: Sperring/Mockeridge/Mockridge/Moggeridge
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Censuses 1841-1901 for entire village - (Compton Pauncefoot - Somerset)
Am compiling a family history of Foot's in Compton Pauncefoot; Ancestry has been traced back to this village where it seems several generations have resided, together with brothers / sisters' families. Foot's very much prevalent here, mostly as Ag Lab's.
Would also like to see any photos of the village, both past and present, and possibly detailed information regarding map of the village showing house numbers if possible, in order to cross-refer to census information.
I also wonder if the manor (castle) has its own employee register that can be made available? Any means of finding this out?
Since I have a comprehensive copy of all of the census records for the entire village, can also check out any other enquiries anyone should have on other residents of the time.
It is entirely possible that I come across marriages between Foot's and other persons of the village - however, much of this study has yet to be done...
Family Surnames: Foot
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Symes Family - (Compton Pauncefoot - Somerset)
Hi
I am really disappointed that I missed this reunion day. I am a decedent of the Symes family.
I would be very grateful for any info anyone has on the village or the families that lived there.
Family Surnames: Symes
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HARVEY - (Compton Pauncefoot - Somerset)
Looking for decendants (or ascendants)of William Harvey b1801 married Ruth Marshalsea in 1826 at St Mary's Whitelackington Somerset, on 26 Jan 1826 Reg No20. At some stage they moved to live and work in Compton Pauncefoot where my gggrandfather William Harvey was born 1840. Siblings were John b1826 Ann b1828 Nathaniel b1830 Mary Ann b1834 Susan b1836. records show that William b1801 died in 1850. Any info would be very welcome. Thanks
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Daunton - Congresbury - (Congresbury - Somerset)
Looking for information on Daunton's of Congresbury. In particular Emma Daunton, born 1836. Parents William Daunton and Hestor Windsor. Emma had four children prior to her marriage to George Hampton in 1873. Possible father to these children was Henry Poultney.
Family Surnames: Daunton, Windsor, Poultney, Hampton
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JohnRichardson Tripp - (Congresbury - Somerset)
John Tripp 1760 - 1828 of Iwood House, Congresbury had, by his first wife, a son also John born 1790.
John the younger was an attornney - at - law first in Bristol and then in South Wales I cannot find his date or place of death, his wife Rachel ( nee Rolley ) describes herself as a widow in 1841. Any help gratefully received
Family Surnames: Richardson Rolley
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Lidbury Of Congresbury - (Congresbury - Somerset)
I am searching for any information, or references to LIDBURY of Congresbury, and Churchill. The family were there from 1840 until around 1956. Any help will be much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Lidbury
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Daunton's of Congresbury. - (Congresbury - Somerset)
Re: Orphan entry. Looking for information on Daunton's of Congresbury.
I have some information on Emma, she is a relative. She appears in 1891 and 1881 Census. Perhaps we can exchange information. Have you information which can take the Hester/William line back further? Would be interested in that. Hope you see this message.
Family Surnames: Daunton
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Drissell - (Congresbury - Somerset)
Hilda Drissell was born in Congresbury in 1900. Her parents were mary O'Gorman and Joseph Drissell. Her siblings were born in India and Yatton. Any information would be appreciated.
Family Surnames: Drissell O'gorman
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John Tripp of Congresbury - (Congresbury - Somerset)
John Tripp a lawyer lived at Iwood House Congresbury . His dates are 1760-1828
He married twice.
First to Hester Richardson Wilkins then to MARY NANKIVELL of Shirehampton
Very anxious to sort out forebears and descendants. Can anyone help? Glad to share information
Family Surnames: Tripp Nankivell Townsend
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Iwood manor - (Congresbury - Somerset)
Please, can anyone with Congresbury connections help me to find a picture of Iwood House / Manor as it was in the 19th Century ( or even to-day ) I am the one researching the Tripp / Dyer / Richardson / Nankivell families. Why did the Tripps leave in the early part of 19C ? - They went to Bristol and does anyone know more about Frances Lewis Tripp 1800 - 1827 she married John Dyer and died in Sicily. he had three marriages to a Miss Guest then Frances then a Miss / Mrs Guelder any clues at all gratefully received. John Dyer and John Tripp were wine merchants, the businesscame to an end in c1812.Again why ?
Family Surnames: Tripp / Dyer
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Merle family of Congresbury - (Congresbury - Somerset)
Has anyone knowledge of the Merle family who restored the Merle Chapel in St. Andrews Church, Congresbury? Who was Mary Merle and was she connected with the Norman and Richardson families who owned Iwood House ?
Has anyone ever written a history of Congresbury ?
Am also interested in Hester Richardson 1760 - 1794 who married first Mr Wilkins then John Tripp.I have been to the church and have photographs but need more detailed information
Any help much appreciated
Family Surnames: Merle Chapel Congresbury
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Patience Day - (Congresbury - Somerset)
I am seeking further information on Patience Day & parents. From parish records I believe she was baptised in Congresbury in 1808 and her parents are Robert & Ann Day.
Patience married Thomas Ford in the 1830's (place unknown) but by the 1841 census they were living in Churchill, Somerset. The last census record I can find for her is 1871. Date of death N/K
Any information would be appreciated - Thank you
Family Surnames: Day
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Taplin - (Corston - Somerset)
My g/g/grandfather was the innkeeper of The Kings Arms at Corston on the 1881 census. His name was Robert Taplin, he was born in Milton, Somerset in 1822. He married Jane Howard, born East Brent, Somerset in 1824. Their children were, William, Oliver(my g/grandfather, Robert,Alfred,Walter and Ada.Looking for information on any of the family
Family Surnames: Taplin
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Britton - (Corston - Somerset)
Would like to contact anyone researching the Britton family in Corston, particularly John born abt 1808.
Family Surnames: Britton
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George Philip Simpson - (Corston - Somerset)
Searching for information about Rev George Philip Simpson b 1795, possibly Hackney London, m Frances Olive had three daughters, Mary, Frances, Margaret.
Vicar of Corston 1843-1861. Chaplin to Lord Colchester. Died 1861.
Brother of David James Simpson (Naval Officer) and Rev William West Simpson (went to Australia)
nephew of Lt Col John Ward London.
Family Surnames: Simpson, Olive, Ward.
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James Allen - (Corston - Somerset)
Looking for info on ancestors/descendants of James Allen born around 1812 in Corston - parents James and Ann Allen. He married Harriet John in 25 Dec 1832 in Corston and moved to Bedminster in the 1840s. See my web site for more info. on some of their descendants.
Family Surnames: Allen, John
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dollins in cothelstone and kingston - (Cothelstone - Somerset)
looking for info on the dollins family -lots born in cothelstone and kingston. ok back to 1881 and then nothing but a big fat gap until 1861-so cannot know for sure is direct line although lots of francis' and selinas. the francis that was born in combe florey (to another francis and betty dollins) in 1815 seems to be same as 1851 man married to an elizabeth, living in cothelstone, farmer of 20 acres at -looks like- 'cooks' (?).
anyone able to fill in any gaps as would like to find link between that francis and francis who was 33 in 1881 (possibly his son?)
Family Surnames: Dollins
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Hurrell Family - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
Trying to trace my husbands gggrandparents. His ggrandfather William was the Headmaster of the National School in Creech St Michael c. 1901. He was born in Devonport, Devon in 1864 and married Florence b 1871 and they had two children Winifred b 1893 and Harold known as Timothy born in 1894. Any information would be appreciated.
Family Surnames: Hurrell
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Ellen House Born 1830~ In Creech - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
Trying to establish the mother of Ellen House, born in Creech circa 1830. Father was Richard House, maltster of Coombe Mill, Coombe, West Monkton and her mother's first name was Elizabeth..but what was her maiden name? No help from Creech registers and none found for West Monkton so far.
Family Surnames: House
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Creech St Michael - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
In 1881 Henry GARDNER and his wife Emma Sophia (ROSE) lived at Creech St Michael with their family where Henry was employed as the manager at the paper mill. This couple had married at the Holy Trinity Church, Bristol, and were both born in Bitton.Looking for any links to these two people.
Family Surnames: Gardner Rose
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Down family - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
William Down was employed by Creech St Michael paper mill in 1881. His wife was named Sarah, and they had three children altogether, one named Elizabeth J., and one named Frank. Some time after 1881 it is believed Frank, wife and children walked over to Kent where he worked in another paper mill. It is unknown why they all moved from one side of the country to the other. Researching the reason why Frank may have moved, and also the parents of both Frank and his wife Sarah.
Family Surnames: Down
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Gosling - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
I am interested in finding out more about Samuel Gosling 1823- 1892 Butcher of Thorn Falcoln near Creech. He had two sons Tom and Peter, both butchers.
Samuel married Ellen Ralls who was the 5th of 14 children whose parents were Charles and Mary Webber Ralls.
Family Surnames: Gosling
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Memorial Cards - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
I have Memorial Cards for Dykes 1899 burried in Creech
Perris 1892 and another Perris 1889 also buried in Creech
Likewise Searle 1892 in Creech
And Pendry 1902 in Ruishton
A wedding cake card for Perryman & Gully 1904
Family Surnames: Perris Searle Pendry Perrymman Gully
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Ellen House in Creech 1830 - (Creech St Michael - Somerset)
Ellen's mother was Elizabeth Meade daughter of Robert Meade and his wife Sarah(?White), born in Bishops Lydeard.I am trying to learn more; visited St Mary the Virgin church in B. Lydeard but gained no further info.
Family Surnames: Meade White
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