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Somerset UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Gregory family - Exford, Somerset
Sylvester Gregory has a son called Richard bapt. 1748 in Exford, this is my line, have loads of info if you want to contact me

TAYLOR in Exford - Exford, Somerset
My Grandfather William John TAYLOR was born in Cloutsham, Luccombe 1890. He married Florence Mary WIDE 1919 in Exford. William John who was the son of George TAYLOR and Ellen (nee PERRY) was the Postman in Exford in 1920. He died in 1922 age 32 and his stone in the church yard reads "Duty Nobly Done". Also BALMOND and TIDBALD or TIDBOALD families 1750 - 1820.

Sylvester Gregory Exford - Exford, Somerset
Looking for Sylvester Gregory and families of Pulsford, Westcott, Galliford, Hawkwell, from Exford. Wooton Courtney, Brompton Regis and other local areas.

Webber Family, Lyncombe Somerset - Exford, Somerset
In 1859 John Webber gardener, Wed Jane Collett. His Father William Webber was a Baliff at the time of the wedding. I would welcome any details concerning William Webber. Thank you in anticipation.

Shopland Family - Exton, Somerset
From the mid 1600s the SHOPLAND surname has appeared in this village, the first recording believed about 1647. It is thought the some Shoplands moved out of Devon into Somerset during the 1600s and it is this subject which is being investigated. Anyitem about any Shoplands from any period would be appreciated

Tuckers in Backwell - Farleigh, Somerset
The 1881 UK census shows some TUCKERS in the parish of Backwell which is very close to Farleigh. My COLE/PHILLIPS ancestors lived there in the late 1800's early 1900's.

Parfitt family From Farmborough - Farmborough, Somerset
Anyone connected to my Parfitt family,are welcome to contact me and share family information.

Drury - Farmborough, Somerset
I am trying to track the children of William Drury (1813-1889) who were born in Farmborough and Publow. I am also interested in finding out about his father and grandfather who were living in the surrounding area.

parfitt family - Farmborough, Somerset
researching Martha parfitt's tree from Farmborough. would like to hear from other curious foxes

Somerset Families - Farmborough, Somerset
My Somerset ancestors include Edwards, Smith, Langford, Maggs, Simmon(d)s, Watts, Heal - all from Midsomer Norton, and the Parfitts from Farmborough, Beachams from Clutton. I would be glad to hear from any 'related' researcher, especially those with an interest in a combination of these families.

Wait/Waite family, Farmborough - Farmborough, Somerset
My father was born in Farmborough, Somerset. His father was Oliver James Waite born circa 1870. I think the family surname was Wait ('e' added mid 19th century) and came from Wiltshire previously. That is all I know. Would like further info if anyone can help please.

Flower Family Farmborough/Publow - Farmborough, Somerset
Looking for infomation on my GG Grandfather, George Flower and Family 1832-1916;BORN pUBLOW, FAMILY ALL BORN IN Farmborough

Kelson and Butler - Farmborough, Somerset
I am particularly interested in contacting anyone with links to the Kelsons of Farmborough.They inter-married with the Butlers in the 19th century.

William & Sarah Collins 1851 - Farmborough, Somerset
My great great grandfather William (24)appears in the 1851 census married to Sarah (23). They had a son William (then aged 2) who I beleive is my great grandfather.He ended up in the coal mines of South Wales.Any info.or confirmation please. Geoffrey

Parfitt,Parfect,Parfoot ect - Farmborough, Somerset
Searching Parfitt families all over.My Parfitt family started in Farmborough in circ1700.with Christopher Parfett.Christopher was married a second time and had a very large family of 15 children.His descendants are now scattered throughout the world. Have quite alot of information and would only be too willing to share. Pat

Collier Family Farrington Gurney, somerset - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
In 1829 Ann Collier married Isaac BATH in Farrington Gurney. They had 2 children there Sarah and jacob before going to Wales. Ann's father, William Collier lived until 1868. I'm interested in anyone with Collier connections in this village.

Sparks Family - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
I am interested in SPARKS, FILER and any other family links. I have William SPARKS married to Hipsibah SHEARN in 1807.I am his 3 times great-grand daughter.I know his descendants down to my own family but want to know about Elizabeth FILER, married to Thomas Sparks, and her family.She was born in Chelwood or Pensford. I am also looking for Richard Webber, the father of Charles Webber,from Taunton, and for details of Daniel Dawe, the father of Mary Jane Dawe,also from Taunton.

Adams in Farrington Gurney - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
My 5 G Grandfather John Adams married Elizabeth Kingman in Farrington Gurney on 8 April 1775. His father was John Adams who married Mary Norris in Emborough on 5 July 1742. Has anyone any information on these families or doing research on these names?

SMITH FAMITH - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
I have a THOMAS SMITH, b Farrington Gurney 1802. He was the son of William SMITH and ANN ?. THOMAS ma MARY VATER in 1825 at Bedminster. They had twelve children. AARON(1825-1898)M Amelia?. EDWIN(1827-?)m Ruth Ann BEE. PRISCILLA(1829-?)m William BANKS. SELINA(1831-?)m John CARTER. ALPHORD (1835-1901)m Mary Ann MEADOWS. ANN(1836-?) m ? ELLETT WILLIAM(1837-?) MARTHA(1840-?) ELIAS(1843-?) ELLEN(1845-?) m Robert HILLIER EMMA(1851-?)m Enoch B. TUTTON. RUTH(1853-?) I am looking for any information of this family. Most of the men were Carpenters, and allied trades in Somerset and Gloucestershire. The descendents of Alphord eventually ended up in Newport Wales. Shalom Phyllis

SMITH FAMILY - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
I have a THOMAS SMITH, b Farrington Gurney 1802. He was the son of William SMITH and ANN ?. THOMAS ma MARY VATER in 1825 at Bedminster. They had twelve children. AARON(1825-1898)M Amelia?. EDWIN(1827-?)m Ruth Ann BEE. PRISCILLA(1829-?)m William BANKS. SELINA(1831-?)m John CARTER. ALPHORD (1835-1901)m Mary Ann MEADOWS. ANN(1836-?) m ? ELLETT WILLIAM(1837-?) MARTHA(1840-?) ELIAS(1843-?) ELLEN(1845-?) m Robert HILLIER EMMA(1851-?)m Enoch B. TUTTON. RUTH(1853-?) I am looking for any information of this family. Most of the men were Carpenters, and allied trades in Somerset and Gloucestershire. The descendents of Alphord eventually ended up in Newport Wales. Shalom Phyllis

norris, Joseph - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
I seek parents of Joseph Norris, b 1825 in Farrington Gurney. He was father to William Reginald Norris, my grt grandfather. Joseph was at one time a Horse Flicker, Horse Man, General Labourer. William Reginald was born in Radstock.

Jacob Bettridge - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
Jacob Bettridge born 1858 Alderbury (Wilts). Married Christianna Elizabeth Williams (1879) and he died 1929 in Yate. His dwelling then was Westerleigh, Chipping Sodbury. They had family of Lewis Charles (born 1887 Farley, Wilts), Albert Lawrence and Arthur who was born in Bedminster, Bristol in 1885 and was a regular soldier in the army from 1904 'til 1928. Arthur married Kate Louisa Shearn from Farrington Gurney area in Somerset.

Charles England - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
Seeking information on Charles England bn Farringdon Gurney abt 1824 left and arrived at Lower Machen Monmouth before 1847. Collier by occupation. Father James Brickmaker as on wedding cert of Charles. No trace of James whatsoever.

Joseph Shearn - Farrington Gurney, Somerset
seeking information re. Joseph & wife Thirza & family, of which there were many, who lived at Farrington Gurney (on the 1881 census) and later on were living at Springfield Buildings, Old Mills, Paulton.

Samuel Whale - Felton, Somerset
Looking for any information about Samuel Whale b1784 Felton. Has anyone come across this name in the area.

fiddington - Fiddington, Somerset
looking for info on benjamin hawkins who married ann bowden april 1807 in the parish church

Greedy - Fitzhead, Somerset
I'm interested in any info re the Greedy family who moved to Cardiff approx 1881. Mary Ann was born approx 1850 and her brother ? William Henry C 1848 Many thanks

James Staple - Fitzhead, Somerset
James Staple Born Fitzhead Sommerset 1848 father George, mother Charlotte, Nee, Shorney . I have lost track of James after the 1861 census.Can anyone help.

Snell. Albert and Joseph - Fitzhead, Somerset
Albert(b 1853) and Joseph( b 1849) were both born in Fitzhead,Somerset. Their parents were James Snell and Ann Tucker. Is anyone researching these names as I need to know more about their grandfather William (b 1795) He married Mary - but Mary who? Can anyone help?

Stone of Fivehead - Fivehead, Somerset
Sarah Stone was the 11th child of John and Ann Stone of Fivehead and North Curry. She married a Wesleyan minister, John Sumner and their son Theodotus John Sumner emigrated and became a merchant in Melbourne Australia. We have the Wills of her mother and father and would be most interested in information about her siblings or her daughter Ruth.

John Corpe of Fivehead - Fivehead, Somerset
I have done a lot of research into the families of John and Mary Cozens both born 1759. I would like to have contact with any descendants anywhere in the world. Their son Joshua was my greatgrandfather.

Payne/Paine - Fivehead, Somerset
Looking for information for John Paine/Payne who married Mary White in 1773 in Fivehead. Not sure where they came from. John c1741 and Mary c1747 from death records in Fivehead. Have details of their children and descendants, but nothing on John and Mary.

Fivehead Cemetery - Fivehead, Somerset
I am researching the VICKERY family in Fivehead. In my local LDS family history center I looked at the burial register of Fivehead. A map of the churchyard showed a Vickery plot. I'm wondering if there is any way I could find out if any Vickery headstones remain there. Can anybody help?

durston, dunn, withers - Flax Bourton, Somerset
looking for families of durstons, dunns, withers

The Flewellens of Ford, Somerset - Ford, Somerset
John Flewellen, born in Old Cleeve in 1826 married Betsy Hobbs in Withycombe in 1852. In 1861 we find the family at 79 Church Street Wiveliscombe. They comprise :- John 33, Betsy 31, Amelia 7, Mary Ann 2, Richard Poole 29 a police constable and Charles Stennor 30 a tailor as is John. One daughter, Rosa Jane has already died less than a year old. By 1864 Mary has died but George Henry has been born. Sadly John dies in 1865 and the 1871 census shows Betsey Flewellin living in Ford. She is taking in washing, Robert is an erand boy and George is still at school. Amelia, who will later marry a King, must be out at work. What happened next? Did Betsy re-marry? The boys,later on, appear in Bristol.

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

Nuts Hole Farm - Forton, Somerset
Does anyone have any information, photos etc. about this property, and the Hoare family who were living there in 1881?

Freshford - Freshford, Somerset
Information on and photographs of the parishes of Hinton Charterhouse, Limpley Stoke, Freshford and some of Bradford upon Avon.

MORRIS - Freshford, Somerset
Hi, In Freshford, Somerset, England I am researching MORRIS beteen 1871-1880 + or - a few years. I would love to hear from anyone researching MORRIS in Freshford. Best regards, Ian

Freeman - Freshford, Somerset
I am interested to hear from anyone researching the Freeman family from Freshford. I have a Rebecca who first married a George Reynolds and then a William Isaac.Rebecca's father was a George born 1791,grandfather James born 1759 and ggrandfather Richard who married a Grace Allen

Byfields of Staple Hill - Freshford, Somerset
Seeking information on charles and Martha Byfields family, based for some years at Staples hill, Freshford. Charles died young (coachman by trade) but family would appear to have stayed in the area for many years after. Were they employed in service locally?

bardwell - Freshford, Somerset
hi i'm looking to know if anyone ever heard of a bardwell living in freshford about 1920. also if anyone knew of a andrew kavanagh that was with beatrice bardwell. thank you.

Searching For Chinnock - Frome, Somerset
Am looking for any information on my g.g. grandparents William Chinnock b. 1795 and Anna Maria Hawkins b. 1802. Maria said she and my g.grandfather James Chinnock b. April 6, 1841 were born in Frome. All I've found of William is he was born in Somerset. Any help is appreciated. Ron

Cuzner, cusner, collins - Frome, Somerset
Seeking any family Cuzners,Cusners from Frome,Somerset...mother Alice Jean nee Cuzner immigrated to Canada during war. Several siblings though I believe most of them now deceased. Hoping to locate their offspring. Her father, Cuzner was married twice...second wife Alice Collins.

Baker - Frome, Somerset
benjamin baker born 1840 became a civil engineer, knighted for his work.

Charles White - Frome, Somerset
Looking for any information on a Charles White he was born 1803, Frome, Somerset. He married a Rebecca who was also born 1809 in frome, Somerset. i know that they had 5 children but I can not find his parents or the marriage to Rebecca. If any one can help that would be great. Regards Jean I also do not know Rebecca's maiden name.

Gibbon Of Frome - Frome, Somerset
1773 in Bromham, Wilts saw a William Gibbons of Frome marry Sarah Gouldney.

Bridgemans in Frome - Frome, Somerset
Any information on Isaac or Abraham Bridgeman Isaac born arround 1790 Abraham born around 1820

Thomas Rogers 1699 ffrome - Frome, Somerset
I have an old religious book signed as above, plus Samuel Lovell (no date) plus John Attwood 1860. Brought to Ottawa Canada by John Attwood Keays or Keys, whose birthplace in England c1840 I seek. His parents were Charles and Sarah. Nancy F.

John LLoyd in Frome - Frome, Somerset
My great great grandmother was Caroline Lloyd, a pastry cook in Frome in 1881. She married a John Lloyd in Frome in 1841. I know of three children of this marriage; Albert, Walter and Kate(my gt grandmother) who married a Frederick Cottle from Radstock.I would appreciate any information about John LLoyd.


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