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Somerset UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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greylake cafe - Greylake Fosse
Looking for any info on the families Jeffery, Westlake and Cavil (Cavill) connected to Othery, Langport, Spaxton. One of these owned the Greylake Cafe.

Webb - Gurney Slade
Looking for descendants, relatives of soldier William Thomas Webb, born Shepton Mallet 1846, married Teresa D'Avila 1891 in Agra India.

Churchill Family Midsomer Norton - Hallatrow
I am looking for info about the Churchill Family who were in Hallatrow, High Littleton, Somerset. John Churchill (blacksmith) was born in Midsomer Norton in the 1880s? Son Henry Churchill (coal miner)married Elizabeth? The family then move to Pontypool, during the mid 19C. Thank-you

POLE Faithful Francis, 1777-1848 - Halse
I am researching any connections to the POLE family from Halse.

Henstridge - Hambridge
I am researching Frederick William Ryall. According to census info born c1859 in Henstridge, Somerset

Lightfoot nee Ryall - Hambridge
I am researching Mary Gullis late Lightfoot formerly Ryall who married Henry Gullis. But there may be a Richardson connection, daughter, as shown on 1881 census.

England - Hambridge
Researching family history of Thomas England born about 1830 in Hambridge. He emigrated to Australia around 1849. Mother Susan, Father Thomas, brother James. Any information regarding this family would be appreciated.

Isaac and Sarah Lawrence - Hambridge
I am searching for details of Sarah's parents and her marriage. Isaac was born in Hambridge Somerset (and Sarah at Stone?)1851 they were living at Somerton. Any info welcome.

EASTMENT OF HARDINGTON MANDEVILLE - Hardington Mandeville
I would like to hear from anyone researching the surname of Eastment, from Hardington Mandeville. Regards. Jenny R. Cardiff UK

Joseph Guppy c1835 - Hardington Mandeville
searching for details of my great grandfather and the Guppy family who lived in this village in the early 1800s. He married Emily Hallett c1838 and they moved to Kentish Town in London where my grandmother Susan was born.

RENDELL YOUNG - Hardington Mandeville
Can you help to solve this mystery? My great grandfather Adam Thomas RENDELL (b.1846 North Perrott) married Ann YOUNG (b.1851 East Chinnock)in Hardington Mandeville on 15 Mar 1870.They had six children and were last recorded as living at White Vine Farm House, Hardington Mandeville in 1881.Sometime later, the family were dispersed and three of the youngest children went to live with their grandparents. Whatever the cause I have never been able to find records beyond the 1881 census for either Adam or his two eldest sons Albert Thomas (b.1871) and Arthur Young (b.1873). Similarly daughter Florence (b.1875) is unrecorded after the 1891 census. Does anyone have any knowledge of the subsequent history of these individuals? If you do then I would be extremely pleased to hear from you.

Guppy and Randle (all spellings) - Hardington Mandeville
I am trying to build up these families in Hardington Mandeville about 1800 and earlier. Any information would be welcome.

Abbott, Hardington Mandeville - Hardington Mandeville
looking for information on descendents of Samuel Abbott, Charles, Joseph and Georgina Abbott born to George Abbott and Sarah Saunders.

John Groves Hardington (Mandeville) - Hardington Mandeville
I'm interested in hearing for anyone who is researching the Groves family in this area. I am looking for records relating to John Groves who may have left this area in the early 1800s to go to Trinity Newfoundland.

Baker - Hardington Mandeville
Looking for info re. Geo Baker (b.1796) in Hardington Mandeville who had a son Walter (b.1829)who had a son Francis R. (b.1853 approx.) who had a son Walter (b.1883 approx.). Francis moved to south Wales in the 1880's and he was my great-great grandfather.

denty - Hardington Marsh
I am looking for info on my grt grt grandfather George Denty b1804 in Hardington Marsh. He married Ann and had 3 daughters (possibly more) Elizabeth, jane and Mary Jane(b1852).

PRINCE Family Haselbury - Haselbury Plucknett
Any information on James Prince & Elizabeth Bryant married 10 March, 1851 in Haselbury Plucknett and/or their children Frances, Caroline, James, Henry (my G-Grandfather), George and Thomas. Thanks

bryants of somerset - Haselbury Plucknett
I am looking for any family connected to frederick bryant born in poyntington,his father samuel came from hazelbury plucknett,the following names are linked:alfred,lily,george,elizabeth,parents arundell and samuel,fredericks family are wife charlotte,children:lily,george,edwin,william and ernest.

Baker Family - Haselbury Plucknett
Iam looking for the family of THOMAS BAKER(b c1801) & HANNAH BAKER(nee DENTY) (b c1793)who were born and lived in the village

Bedgood, Bidgood, Furzer - Haselbury Plucknett
I am researching the Bedgood /Bidgood family from this area. John Bedgood married Harriet Sheckel there in the early 1800's and probably most of their 13 chn would have been born there. One daughter, Jane married Isaac Furzer in Yeovil in 1840. Any info relating to this family name would be appreciated. Kath

Haselbury Plucknett Trades - Haselbury Plucknett
I'm presently in the process of purchasing a house ('Cranford' North Street, Haselbury Plucknett.) Part of the building is an old shop; despite my efforts I can't find out what the shop sold or who ran it! Any help would be welcome. Many thanks.

PADAMORE - Haselbury Plucknett
I am searching for connections between Thomas Padamore, who married a Taylor in 1621, and Aron Padamore, b 1621, in Haselbury Plucknett, and 1679, and Aaron Padamore, d 1727, who married Mary, d 1728, in Merriott.

Chick / Dean family - Haselbury Plucknett
Seeking information on Family of Barnard Dean b abt 1828 grocer.Wife Jane Had children Charles, Fanny, Nancy( my great grandmother)Edwin, Mary, Alfred, Elizabeth,Caroline. Later link to Chick family from Kingstone, Somerset- but what was the connection?

Hastings Heath ? - Hastings
I am looking to find a place or location called or once called Hastings Heath, any information would be gratefully received. Thank you.

Catt - Kliskey - Hastings
Seeking information about Jim Catt and his wife, Rose, nee Kliskey. Believed to have lived in Perth Road, Hastings, but not sure which Hastings! If you have any information, please contact me.

Family & Genealogy - Havyatt
Family tree and relatives of Edith Dunkerton born at Havyatt around the 1880's. Any information welcomed.

Seeking Voyseys in Heathfield - Heathfield
I am interested mainly in any Voyseys who lived there in 18th and 19th centuries

Towells family - Heathfield
I am looking for information on the Towells family from Heathfield. My g/g/grandfather William Towells was born there in 1803.He married Harriet Harcombe from Ash Priors and then moved to Bristol.

Bodger - Heathfield
I am trying to find out why George Bodger was born in Taunton Union in 1899. His mother was called Jane and she was born in Heathfield, Taunton

Towells - Heathfield
In the parish register for St. John the Baptist church, Heathfield, Somerset, there was a marriage between a John Towells and Sarah Colsworthy. There were two dates, 5/12/1796 and 21/12/1802. There is a baptism for William Towells, 24/4/1803. Also a Jam (could be James) Towells, baptised 29/6/1806. Does anyone have information on this family? Regards Irene

Pugsley - Heathfield
I'm looking for any information on Mary Pugsley Bapt 29.61806 St John the Baptist Church Heathfield Somerset. She married Zachariah Wells (a paper maker) in Bishops Lydeard 2.5.1825 Mary dies 19.9.1877 Lyng Norfolk.

hemington somerset - Hemington
sisters phoebe mattick 1815-1906 and mary mattick b.1816 born hemington married jacob rich and george rich. are they in your family?

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.


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