Grist Family - Hemington
I am interested in any details regarding the Grist Family who lived in Hemington in the 1690's through to 1800. My relative Diana Grist moved to Writhlington with her son William Grist. Any information would be welcome.

Rood family - Henley
I am trying to find out more about the Rood Family that live in Henley,nr High Ham Solomon who married Lucy Ann Meaker in 1824 and Solomon father

Coombes - Henstridge
I am interested in any information with regards to the family of Alfred and Mary Ann Lovell Hooper, who are buried in Henstridge cemetery. They had many children inc. John Edwin who married Emily Gosney, who also lived in Henstridge. Their sons: Percival George & Brindley William are also buried at Henstridge. Does anyone know this family?

George Alfred Coombes family - Henstridge
George Alfred Coombes, son of Alfred & Mary Ann Lovell Coombes, married Elizabeth Blizard at the Parish Church, Sherborne on 10/08/1886. GeorgeÕs profession was Butcher, and his residence was stated as Henstridge. I have not been able to find any more information on this family. Does anyone know any more?

Thomas James Hooper Coombes family - Henstridge
Thomas James Hooper Coombes, son of Alfred & Mary Ann Lovell Coombes, married Kate Burge at the Parish Church, Henstridge on 20/12/1894. ThomasÕs profession was Blacksmith, and his residence was stated as Henstridge. I have not been able to find out any more information on this family. Does anyone know any more?

Elizabeth Charlotte Coombes - Henstridge
Elizabeth Charlotte (aka Lizzie) Coombes, daughter of Alfred & Mary Ann Lovell Coombes. She was living in Henstridge with her parents at the time of the 1881 census (Pudding Hill). I donÕt know where she was living at the time of the 1891 census, but she was a witness at her brotherÕs wedding (Thomas JH Coombes) in Henstridge 1894. She married after this time and subsequently emigrated to the USA ? I have addresses in Waukegan SU and later Indiana (1922). I donÕt know her married name or anyother family details. Does anyone know any more?

John Hatcher - Henstridge
looking for baptism of John Hatcher born about 1824 and son of Stephen Hatcher. He was a carpenter and married a Henstridge girl, Sarah Clench. He died in 1860 in Stalbridge, Dorset aged 36.

DEWFALL family - Henstridge
Am interested to find out more about this unusual surname in this area particularly around C18y and C19y.

Bastable - Henstridge
has anybody got information on a richard bastable - born 1688 in henstridge

ford - Henstridge
hi I am trying to find out if my ancestors were related to hezekiah ford from somerset or hezekiah ford from wiltshire does any one know these two people please. Jean

Meatyard in Henstridge - Henstridge
Is anyone researching the descendants of Charles Meatyard whose family seems to have lived many generations in Henstridge? His sons were Alfred, Albert, Edwin(abt 1847), John and Charles. Thank you

HAMLYN, Elizabeth - Henstridge Ash
I am keen to find out more about Elizabeth HAMLYN, born 1827 in Henstridge Ash. She married William TERRELL in 1859 in Stoke sub Hamdon. Any further information on the Hamlyn family would be much appreciated.

Charles Hill - High Ham
I am interested in finding out more about a Charles Hill from High Ham who married a Mary Gent from Stoke St Grgory in S. St.G. parish church in 1817. Please can anyone help with more information about Charles or his family?

John Tucker Married Anne ? - High Ham
John Tucker Wife Anne Louise nee(?) baptised son John 20th June 1788 High Ham in Somerset. Family Tucker had farm called 'Henley Farm" Son John Married Charity Hill son1. George 1813 Son2 Robert 1817 Any further info about John Tucker senior Please Charity and Granson Walter John arrived Aust on Middlesex May 1841 Need more info on John and Anne Tucker Walter Jon my G>G>Granfather

Butt family - High Ham
Frederick Edgar Lewis Butt born West Ham 6/3/1898.Married Olive Lilian Hoare 22/6/1921 High Ham. Olive born 19/2/1894.

Harris Hoare Butt - High Ham
Edward Harris married sisters Elenor Mary Sophia and Bertha Alice Hoare, Also a cousin called Ann with whom he had children. Eleanor was born about 1882 and Bertha 1884. Anyone know any more?

thyer/ford - High Ham

BARNARD - High Ham - High Ham
I am interested in contacting any descendants of Cananuel BARNARD anywhere in the world. He was apparently the rector of the parish of Pitney and some of his descendants lived in High Ham.

Cook/Cooke - High Ham
Does anyone have any info on Jane Cook/Cooke who married David Young c 1858 thank you

Everitt - High Ham
About 1910 Annie Everitt moved to High Ham as she worked for the new vicar who had come from the Birmingham area. I would be intrested in learning about that Vicar. Later in 1912 Annie married Ernest Richards and had 6 chidren: Edith, George Ernest, Vera Mary, Leslie Harry, Leslie and Phyllis Mary. Can you please help with any details on the family.

Rodd family from High Ham - High Ham
I believe that the Rodd family came from this area during the 19th century.They moved to Lambeth area of London and JAMES RODD,UNDERTAKER, was my late husbands Greatgrand Father.They lived at 4 Wyvil Street Lambeth

Sage - High Littleton
Looking for persons interested in the last name of Sage from the High Littleton area in Somerset. I have information on the family back to Richard Sage born 1694. Other areas of Somerset may apply to this family.

Brooks Of Kingswell - High Littleton
My great-great-great-grandfather, William Brooks was born somewhere in Somerset c1754. He married Mary Harris on September 5th 1782 in High Littleton with whom he had 11 children. After her death in 1803 he married Ann Symes (Sims) on April 17th 1813and fathered a further 9 children, in and out of wedlock. He died and was buried in High Littleton on 15th April 1845. Not surprisingly a number of his descendants still live in the area. However I have been unable to trace his exact birthplace or parents. I would welcome any assistance.

Pollett Of Somerset - High Littleton
I am researching the Pollett family and require information on John Pollett 1784-1855. He married Anne 1775-1856 and they had a son Frederick in 1825 when she was 46. I suspect he had an earlier wife and family but there lays my brick wall. Any info. appreciated

Green - High Littleton
Jane Green married George Dando on 21 Apr 1753 in High Littleton. They had George 1756, Simon 1758, Amy 1761 and Joana 1764. Although they lived in High Littleton, Paulton and other surrounding communities may apply to this family.

Vater - High Littleton
Ann Vater married George Dando 13 Oct 1777 in High Littleton. They had George 1778, Anne 1779, James 1782, John 1784, Simon 1787, Jane 1790, William 1792, Thomas 1794 and Jane 1798. Although they lived in High Littleton, many surrounding communities may apply to this family.

Hanney - High Littleton
Martha Hanney (or Hannay) married George Dando 18 Feb 1799 in Cameley. They had George born 1801 in High Littleton. Haven't found any other children to this point. Other areas than Cameley or High Littleton may apply to this family.

RAPPS of High Littleton - High Littleton
I am researching the Rapps family of High Littleton,Clutton & Farmbourgh. if you share an interest i would love to hear from you. Other names from this and surrounding area are. PERRY. PRIDDY. TIDCOMBE. BIGGS. CARTER. GAGE. CHIVERS. CRICK.& JAMES Regards Jenny R. Cardiff UK

Chard and Challenger - High Littleton
Researching the Chard and Challenger families of High Littleton and Clutton. Charles William Chard was a shoemaker and became a miner, when he and his family moved to Pontycymmer, near Bridgend, South Wales.

looking for info - High Littleton
looking for info about Fanny Evans or relations of. Fanny born High Littleton 26 August 1837 father John mother Sarah Vincent. Had son called Francis William born 8 Dec 1855 Winford

SLADE of High Littleton - High Littleton
My ancestors originate in High Littleton - John Slade married Charlotte Emery of Farrington Gurney 18/05/1837 - John died 1879? Charlotte 1890?- children John-Albert-Martin-Farnham-Elizabeth and Henry A

High Littleton in early 19th C. - High Littleton
My great great great great grandfather Giles Foster married Jane Carter in High Littleton in 1819. They lived in Hallatrow. He was an agricultural labourer and she later was a servant. Anyone have a history of the region in the early 19th Century? Update: I was told that Michael Browning had written a book on High Littleton and in contacting him I found more information on Giles than I could imagine as he was examined for Poor Relief and through that I have his life history!

SLADE - High Littleton
My g.g. grandmother Grace Slade was born 1810 in High Littleton, Somerset, Her father was Stephen Slade, Engineer.

Scobells of High Littleton - High Littleton
Through research of Poor Relief Examinations by Michael Browning, I have now found that my ancestor, Giles Foster, was a Hind or Bailiff for Doctor Scobell in High Littleton in c.1814-1817. Does anyone have any more information on the Scobells who were living at Hallatrow Cottage (also known as the Grange) at that time?

Jane Sage-High Littleton - High Littleton
Looking for info on Janes Sage, born in High Littleton about 1838; father, William Sage; Married James Walker in Kelloe Parish, Durham County Sept. 26, 1957. Any Info appreciated. John

Mark Flower - High Littleton
Looking for details of Mark Flower, born about 1770. He married Lucy Hilburd at Litton on 21 Feb 1792 and is shown in the parish register as "of the parish of High Littleton", but I can't find any trace of him there. Any details gratefully received.

Maule - High Littleton
Can anyone give any information on George Sydney Maule who married Olive Carter in High Littleton in the early 1900's or any information on the Maule fmaily

William Brooks and Ann Sims - High Littleton
William Brooks, who is a distant ancestor, was born somewhere in Somerset around 1755. It may have been Paulton, as he was described as a bachelor from Paulton when he married. However, he lived most of his life in nearby High Littleton and married firstly Mary Harris, who died, and secondly Ann Sims. He was buried at High Littleton on 15 April 1846. Ann Sims, who was born in Paulton in about 1788, lived on until 1855. I am trying to find details of the births and parents of both William and Ann. Any assistance would be very welcome.

Brimble, Clutton Workhouse - High Littleton
Looking for info about William, Samuel Brimble of High Littleton in the 18th and 19th century. Also info about the Clutton Workhouse and the regime there in the 19th century. Any other relevant info gratefully received.

William And Fanny Ridout, Somerset - Highbridge
Looking for parents of William b 1831 Glastonbury and Fanny b 1832 Pylle, they were in highbridge in 1881 with most of there children, Edwin was in Twerton

Poor Highbridge - Highbridge
From its humble beginings as a homestead by the bridge over the Brent river, to a strange little collection of almost ghost-like dwellings. This bridge is not the present iron construction from where many-a brave person has dived, but the one nearerto the junction of Market Street & Church Street. Can't see it? look hard and you will see the stone and brick remains of the Brent river's first bridge, now known as the River Brue of course. Closer examination may just reveal the site of the first sluice to be built on the river in an attempt to control the flow of water. Highbridge was a thriving market town and weekly meeting place for country folk; it boasted a wharf where many cargo boats loaded and off-loaded their wares before, during and after the two world wars. It also had a branchline railway crossing Church Street to Burnham where Steamer passengers were then transported to and from south coast ports on their way to the Channel Islands, goods trains plied at the wharf for the ship's cargoes. AND THEN it all stopped, just as though someone had pulled down the curtain on the last night of a theatrical production. Now the town seems to be becoming a ghost town, with its decrepid railway station, silted up river, and the l...

Highbridge - Highbridge
My maternal grandmother was born in Cardiff, her maiden was Power. The family lived in the Newport/Cardiff area in the 1860's onwards. I found that her father Frederick, who was a carriage painter & trimmer was born in Highbridge, Somerset, registered in the first quarter of 1846. He married a Hannah Lewis from Breconshire in 1866. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

John Nicholls - Highbridge
My great-grandfather was John Nicholls born 1823, Highbridge, Somerset. I cannot find his parents and would be grateful for any help.

Beale - Highbridge
William Abel Beale was my great grandfather, born 22/8/1870, his parents were Abel Beale and Emma (no maiden name). Any info appreciated

1838c Bethiah\Birbiah or Minnie BRYANT born - Highbridge
in 1868 BIRBIAH BRYANT married JOHN OWEN FISHER at kensington. In 1881 Paddington John was a Traveller and BETHIAH she said she was born in Highbridge around 1838. In 1901 Willesden John was a Toy Traveller and as MINNIE she said she was born in Highbridge around 1839. Their children were EMILY FISHER , AUGUSTUS FISHER and SUSAN FISHER.

Brooks - Highbridge
Further to my entry for Brooks/Redman (erroneously listed as coming from Sandhurst, Gloucestershire), I have discovered from the 1901 census that my gt.grandmother's full name was Rosina A Brooks (Redman). She was born c1877 in Highbridge, Somerset. As stated previously she had at least two brothers, William & Thomas, & was married to Thomas H Redman (my gt.grandfather). Can anyone help me get further back & find more details about her family please?

goodridge - Highbridge
i am trying to find my grandma,s parent,s, her name was edith blanche goodridge, thank you

Nicholls/bearcroft - Highbridge
Tracing relatives of Edgar Nicholls and Alice Bearcroft. Edgar was a master baker in Newport S Wales.

bird - Highbridge
any information on the Bird family in the Highbridge,Watchfield or Mark area please.All that is known as follows REG,GEORGE,WILLIAM,ARNOLD,CLARENCE,MARY AND ANNIE..ALL DECEASED EXCEPT MARY

Cattle Family - Hillfarrance
I am researching the Cattle family who lived in the Hillfarrance area in the 1800's. I am looking to see if there are any descendants of a Samuel Cattle (b.1821 & married to an Anna(sometimes referred to as Hannah) Loller in 1845 still living in the district.