Badman Moon Family - Holcombe
James Badman married Martha Moon in Holcombe in 1801. James was a not from this parish and I am trying to find out where he was from. They had 10 children: Ann, Elizabeth, Sophia, James, William, Henry, Mary, Martha, Joseph, Francis. Elizabeth born abt 1802 and Sophia born abt 1805 were not baptised in Holcombe. So, I am also looking for where they may have been baptised.

Gregory - Holcombe
Require any info re: Dinah Gregory (c1784-1871) for my family tree. All responses appreciated

PLUMMER - Holcombe
Joanna PLUMMER was born at Holcombe, Somerset. Her father, Samuel also came from here. Any links to these two would be welcome.

Hill Family - Holford
Looking for any relations of the following:- Alexander Hill married Sarah Burge on 18/9/1869 probably in Dunster. Children born in Holford, etc. are Henry Alexander born 1870; Hubert W. b 1871; Annie b 1873; Elizabeth b 1875; George b 1877; Ernest b 1880, and Alexander b 1885.

Norman - Holton
Henry Norman, father James, born c1835

Ashford - Holton - Holton
My mother's family originated from Holton, surname Ashford. Info on Kitty (nee Mary Nutt Laskey) born 1803 and her family

Charles ORAM b 1821/2 Hornblotton - Hornblotton
Charles ORAM b Hornblotton married Hannah Susannah PADFIELD b Kilmersdon at St James, Bath 8th Nov 1841. His father given as John ORAM and would like to know if this is the John ORAM living in 1841 at Alhampton, Ditcheat with 3 children, Mary 12 yrs, Sarah 8 yrs, and Ann 3yrs?. There was no mention of a wife but John was living with his Mother Mary age 70 Schoolmistress, Sisters Mary age 51 and Ann age 45 both unmarried and both Knitters.

GULLIFORD, RODD, HALLETT, HILLIAR - Horsington
Most people in Horsington seem to be related to each other in one way or the other! I am interested in the family of James Gulliford and his wife Elizabeth Rodd. Plus the Halletts (George and Thirza) (James and Amelia). Also interested in the descendants of Mark Hilliar/Hillier and Harriet Gulliford. Please get in touch if you have information regarding any of these people.

PARSONS/COOMBS SOMERSET - Horsington
Researching the Coombs family from Wincanton and the villages of North Cheriton, Horsington and Holton. The Coombs and Parsons intermingled through marriage over several generations. Keen to collaborate and share info.

MOSES PARSONS - Horsington
My paternal line goes back to Moses who died in 1805. My task is to find out where Moses was born. (I am descended from Thomas then George b 1828)

GODFREY of Horsington - Horsington
Emma Jane GODFREY was born at Horsington in 1841. Her parents were Edward GODFREY (b 1811 Horsington) and Ann SEARLE. On 1851 census lists as residents of Horsington; Edward GODFREY spouse Ann, daughter Emma. By the 1881 census Emma is married to Henry HORSEY of Wincanton and Ann appears to have passed away. There are two sons listed; Fritz GODFREY 18, and Elias GODFREY 12 Edward is listed as a widow and a Master Plasterer, age 70. Emma Jane and Henry had two sons Thomas Godfrey HORSEY b 1866 Wincanton and Birt HORSEY b 1879 Wincanton. They migrated to Australia in 1880 and pioneered the dairy industry in northern New South Wales and far north Queensland.

Ryall From Horsington - Horsington
Looking for the family of William, John & Thomes Ryall who moved to St John's, Newfoundland in the early 1800's. They were born in Horsington in the 1770's.Also I'm trying to make a connection with the Ryall family of Corton Denham. John from Corton Denham married Mary Ivany in Trinity, Trinity Bay Newfoundland in 1769. Cheers Don

Sarah Bracher - Horsington
Seeking info re Sarah Bracher. Daughter Amelia Elizabeth born 1822 in Horsigton,Somerset. Was my Great Great Grandmother. Sarah was unmarried but probable father James Sheppard as Amelia was bought up with his family and included in his Will.

Frederick M. Barnard - Horton
Am looking for the parents and ancestors of Frederick M. Barnard, b.1835, married Margaret Martha Tucker, b. 1847. They were landed farmers. Family of 10 children emigrated to US c. 1879. The Barnard family home was in Horton, Summersetshire (sic) according to notes by relatives who revisited it in 1928. Also would likr to know parents, and ancestors of wife Margaret Martha Tucker. Anna Maria Tucker, d. 1888 in Australia might have been Margaret Martha's aunt - would like to be able to establish this relatuonship. I have pictures of many family members from this era - small copies of formal portraits - but not identified and would like to be able to identify at least some of them.

name - Howley
Birth of Elizabeth Jane Hodge 25/2/1860. Parents Joseph Hodge & Sarah Jane Lock. Any info on relatives would be appreciated.

Any Trott in Howley? - Howley
We are researching Trott/Tratt/Trotte families in Devon and Somerset and would be interested to hear of any Trott families in this area. Thank you.

Shopland Family - Huish Champflower
From the mid 1700s the SHOPLAND surname has appeared in this village. It is thought the some Shoplands moved out of Devon into Somerset during the 1600s and it is this subject which is being investigated. Any item about any Shoplands from any period would be appreciated

FARMER family of Huish Champflower - Huish Champflower
James FARMER married Sarah HARDMAN on 14 Dec 1758 at Huish Champflower. They were my 6G Grandparents - I'm descended from their son, James FARMER, who married Mary HOLE at Treborough in 1780.

Vickery-Huish Champflower - Huish Champflower
Wm. Vickery's daughter Jane born 1838 is my G/G mother,would like to share info with other relatives. Jane first married Jacob Luxton and then James Smith

Brookes / Shopland - Huish Champflower
I am researching a Benjamin and Mary Brookes from Huish Champflower. Benjamin bon 1810 and Mary b.1813 had several children: James, Ann, Mary, Hannah, Ellen, Sarah, Eliza, Henry. Benjamin died in 1859 and Mary re-married a James Shopland in 1863.

Shopland - Huish Champflower
My great grandfather James Shopland was born in Huish in c 1826 and I am trying to go back further or get his brothers and sisters. He moved to Wiveliscombe and married Sarah Poole I think. There are some Shoplands of the right era to be his parents who died in Huish and were from Clayhanger ....

Clayhanger - Huish Champflower
I am interested in Shopland who were born in Clayhanger and moved to Huish Champflower in the 1820s.

Richard or Mark SEAMAN - wheelwright - Huish Champflower
MARK SEAMAN (later calling himself RICHARD SEAMAN) was born in HUISH CHAMPFLOWER in about 1853. In 1871 he was in in BATHEALTON & by 1881 was lodging in ENGLISHCOMBE nr BATH. He was a wheelwright there until the 1920s. I am trying to find out if he was working in the WELLINGTON area in 1885/1886.

John Jeffery of Huish c.1790s - Huish Episcopi
An ancestor of mine, Giles Foster, worked for John Jeffery of Huish Episcopi as an Indoor Servant in Husbandry from c. March 1795 to Sept 1797. Does anyone have information on John?

Windmills in High Ham - Huish Episcopi
I am trying to find information regarding Windmills in the 1800's in High Ham, Huish Episcopi. In particular a Walter Wheller & his brother William owned a Windmill at Pibsbury which was built between 1797 & 1823. The second Windmill was at Paradise also in the parish of Huish Episcopi. Would be grateful for any photos & information.

harris/crossman - Huish Episcopi
anyone have any Harris or Crossman in the area

Butt Hoare Lewis - Huish Episcopi
Albert Hoare was born in Godmersham Kent 1857 died Huish Episcopi 24/03 1903 married Lucy Mary Sophia Whitaker 20/05/1882 High Ham (born1862 High Ham) died Huish Episcopi 27/11/1924.

Horsey - Huish Episcopi
I am trying to find ancestors of Eleanor Horsey. She was born about 1822 in Huish or possibly High Ham Somt. She died 7/4/1897 in Huish. She married James Whitaker in Bath 1852. I think her fathers name was James.

COX -- Huish Episcopi - Huish Episcopi
Researching COX family in Huish. Interested in any ancestry or descendants

Hodder - Huish Episcopi - Huish Episcopi
Seeking info on the family of William Hodder and Mary Tilley who were christened in the Huish Episcopi Church between 1817 and 1830. Have children's names but want info on William's family who may be:- father Eli Hodder, mother Joanna Sawtell, grandfather William Hodder, grandmother Ann Locke

HUNTLEY - Hungerford
I am trying to find details of the parents of Thomas Huntley born in Hungerford, Berkshire in 1810 and died in Exeter, Devon in 1883

John Foster of Huntspill c.1790s - Huntspill
My ancestor Giles Foster worked with his brother John Foster in Huntspill in c. 1797 does anyone have information on the village at that time?

Way and Hembry families - Huntspill
John Way b.c1791 married on 15.11.1817 at Huntspill Hannah Hembry b.c.1791. They had at least three children Eliza b.c1822 who married Geo. Cottle, Benjamin b.c1816 who married Mary Cotes and John b.c 1815. John snr and his sons were plasterers.The children later lived in Weston Super Mare. Does anyone have any further info.

Cridge/ Blackmore - Huntspill
looking for any details of Albert Cridge of Huntspill, a tile maker, who later moved to Bristol, then changed his family name to Blackmore and moved to Bridgerule, Devon.

Hurcott, Near Somerton. - Hurcott
Does anyone know any history about the hamlet of Hurcott? Do you have any information about an accident or death occuring here. We live in Hurcott and have a male ghost in our house and we are eager to find out who he could be.

BLACKMORES in HUTTON - Hutton
Can anyone help with my 3rd great grandfather James BLACKMORE (b Hutton 1835) son of John BLACKMORE (b 1795 Bishops Lydiard) and Ann BARTHOLOMEW (b 1804 Norton Fitzwarren). He left Hutton shortly after his marriage - but I believe the brothers and sisters William (b 1828), Henry (b1830) George (b1832), Elizabeth(b1837), Betsy (b1839), Jane (b1841), Eliza (b1844) and Calvin (b1848) remained

PALMER - Hutton
PALMER family in Hutton and Bleadon, Somerset throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

Edwards family Hutton 1841 - Hutton
looking for the Edwards family in Hutton Somerset in the 1841 census or parish records, Isaac and Hester Edwards had a son Jacob who was born about 1835

May Whittle - Hutton
I'm looking for details of May Whittle, who had a son in Janary 1945. My guess is that she would have been born 1915-1925

Reverend Hains - Hutton
I'm looking for details of Reverend Hains, who adopted a son David around 1955

Hands or Handy - Hutton
George Hands or Handy was b.c1766 and married Mary and they had a grandson Geo. Cottle b.c1825.They are on the 1841 and 1851 census.

Kidner - Hutton
Researching the Kidner Family of Hutton, originally from North Petherton.

Porters of Hutton - Hutton
Interested in the date of this wedding in Hutton at St. Mary's. It would have to be while Rev. Rose was vicar there. Early 1900 perhaps. Here is the article-- Hutton Dated ? Wedding. - There was a large congregation at St. Mary's church on Easter Tuesday to witness the nuptials of Mr. Frank Porter, only son of Mr James Porter, of this parish, and Miss Ada Jones, youngest daughter of Mr. Aaron Jones of Canada Farm, Bleadon. The service was fully choral and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. F. Rose (vicar), the Hymns 350 and 351 being sung. The bride- who was given away by her brother, Mr. J. H. Jones - was attired in a costume of pale blue material and a biscuit colour chiffon hat. She carried a handsome shower bouquet the gift of the bridegroom, and was attended by Misses Mattie and Lucy Jones (cousins of the bride) as bridesmaids, who wore white silk costumes and hats en suite, and carried shower bouquets the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. A Slade (cousin of the bridegroom) acted as best man. During the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for London for the honeymoon, amidst the hearty good wishes of their many friends, merry peals being also rung from the belfry. The flowers were supplied by Mr. W. Brooks, Whitecross Nurseries, Weston-super-Mare, and the equipages by Mr. R. J. Dart, Grove Model Mews, Weston-super-Mare.

OSBORN/TURNER - Ilchester
John Osborn , a farmer , married Mary Turner c1800 . Children James c1803 Ilchester and Mary c1805 somewhere? .James married Mary Worneak at Churlingford Devon and migrated to Australia . Mary Married Robert Payne 1827 at St. Mary`s Ilchester and operated the Hotel until 1841when both died . Children were sent to Melbourne Australia and youngest Mary went to America . Laurie

Brocks of Ilchester - Ilchester
Seeking information re family of Charles and Annie Brock who were living in Ilchester c.1950

PAYNE, WALTER(S) - Ilchester
I'm at a historical dead end with the 1825 marriage of John WALTER (or WALTERS) and Elizabeth Harris PAYNE at Ilchester, Somerset, England. Looking for anything of a genealogical nature to further identify this couple who emmigrated to Canada (probably between 1829 and 1835).

g.g/parents search - Ilchester
Looking for any details of marriage between James Goff b.1844 Stockland Devon to Ellen Nudge? b. 1844 Ilchester Somerset. 1871 resided 45 Ilchester Rd with Louisa, Grace Augusta, and Roseata. 1881 they lived in Church St. and had Charles, James, Matilda(g.ma) Minnie. James died and family moved to Rhondda in Wales. Can't find entry for either birth or marriage for James or Ellen.

Fudge Ilchester - Ilchester
Anyone have any info on Jemima or Ellen Fudge from Ilchester Somerset. Ellen was born about 1842/44 and married James Goff. My g/mother's b.cert had her name has Nudge but I think it was Fudge!! They lived in Church St in 1881. Her mother Jemima Fudge lived at The Barton.

John Harvey - Ilchester
I am researching the family of John Harvey born abt 1816 Ilchester. I know that his fathers name was John. John (1816) later moved to Frome Somerset and married Lucy Bond. Any information would be appreciated

IRELAND Family - Ilchester
George IRELAND married 20th May 1802 at Ilchester to Ann WHITTLE. I have details of a number of children born to them, among whom was my great great grandfather, Robert IRELAND, bapt. 22nd Oct. 1803. Robert moved northwards to Butleigh, where in 1826 he married Marianne MOGG of Street. See my entry for IRELAND of Butleigh and Street. KJI