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Aldbourne... All Cannings
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Liddiard Of Aldbourne, wilts. - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
Richard LIDDIARD (c1620-1686) m Martha
Edward LIDDIARD (1648-1731) m 1677 Elizabeth WILD
Thomas LIDDIARD (1683) m 1710 in Hungerford,Berks Catherine COMNER
Edward LIDDIARD (1711-1754) m 1739 Mary LONG2411 Edward LIDDIARD (1740-1813) m 1763 Martha COLLINS
Thomas LIDDIARD (1766-1838) m 1788 Sarah WARMAN nee PHILLIPS
Martha LIDDIARD 1795 m 1817 Thomas HAWKINS
Ellen Elizabeth HAWKINS 1865 m 1886 David FOSBURY
Family Surnames: Liddiard Wild Comner Long Collins Warman Phillips Liddiard Hawkins Fosbury
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Pizzie family from Aldbourne - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I am interested in anything about the Pizzie family from that area. I am just finding out that my ancestors originated from there. My Gt Gt Grandfather was called Thomas Pizzie born in aldbourne about 1869, my gt grandfather was William Thomas Pizzieborn Hungerford 1894 they must have moved to Lowestoft, Suffolk at some point because that is where my grandad and one of his cousins were born.
Family Surnames: Pizzie
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Everett family, Aldbourne and Chilton Foliat - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
William EVERETT b. 1670 m. Elizabeth, son John m. Sarah DEACON 20/9/1730. Their son John b. 1735 m. Martha. They had 2 sons (1) Stephen m. Maria GREGORY (Chilton Foliat)(2) John b. 1771 m. Mary PALMER Oct 1791. (2) John and Mary had 4 children, son James m. Mary JAMES 13/12/1827
Family Surnames: Everett, Deacon, Gregory, Palmer, James
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Hessey Family - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
Researching Charles Hessey (Hissey) b.c.1811 in Ramsbury who married Elizabeth Wherrill in Aldbourne on 13.10.1834. They had 7 children including Thomas b. 1846 in Aldbourne who married Elizabeth Bailey in 1867, they also had 7 children, Jane, Louisa, Sarah, Charles, Mary, William Thomas and Leonard - these siblings spread out over the Ramsbury, Reading, Hungerford and Kintbury areas.
Have more info to share and would be pleased to hear from anyone with a connection or more details
Family Surnames: Hessey, Bailey, Wherrill
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STOTTERS in Aldbourne/Baydon/Ramsbury - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
Researching into my Stotter history dating back to 1680s so far in the village of Aldbourne. Also hits in Ramsbury, Lambourne Woodlands,Baydon, Ramsbury. Marraiges into various families including GODDARD, KING, TITCOMB, MOOR, BARRET and others. Happy to share info.
Family Surnames: Stotter
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Double Death Mystery - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
Husband and wife William and Elizabeth Fowler were both buried in Aldbourne on 10th February 1837. They were both in their forties. Howcome they both died at the same time? Was there a contagious disease in Aldbourne at that time, or could they have perished in an accident? They died before the advent of death certificates so I dont know how to find out what happened to them
Family Surnames: Fowler
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Aldbourne and other villages - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I have the following families in detail in my research and am happy to exchange information. ALEXANDER, COX ,WITTS, NEWMAN, COXHEAD, WESTALL, PIZZIE
Beryl
Family Surnames: Alexander, Cox ,Witts, Newman, Coxhead, Westall, Pizzie
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Alexander's - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I think my ggg-grandad could have been one of John & Elizabeth(Harper) Alexander's children, as
cannot make any conection to The Alexander's in Essex where he married and died, plus he named his second daughter Elizabeth Harper Alexander. Any connection to those on the list.
Marion
Family Surnames: Alexander
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Archard/Orchard - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
William T Archard m. Amelia Pike in 1825.
William was b 1804 and Amelia 1806, can anyone tell me about there parents please.
Thank you.
Family Surnames: Archard/Orchard
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DEACON family - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I am looking for information on MAXIMILLIAN DEACON who married MARY WARD on 4th September 1743 in Aldbourne. If anyone knows any more about this couple, I would be so pleased to know.
Family Surnames: Deacon
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TOM HAWKINS ,The Square K.i.a. 1916 - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I have a copy of the GWR Magazine Oct 1917,in it are listed, with small photo,s, 51 men who had perished in the war who were GWR employees,one of these being Corporal TOM HAWKINS service number, 19283, 5th Btn Wilts Regiment Kia 28-7-1917.
TOM was a Boilermakers Helper in the Locomotive Works Swindon aged 25, the son of EMMA HAWKINS The Square Aldbourne,would a photocopy of the page be any good to anyone connected to this family,I have two uncles listed in it as well.
Family Surnames: Hawkins.
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Walker Family - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
My mother did a lot of research on the Walker family which I would be happy to share. My grandmother was Edith Annie Bull (nee Walker), and the first member of the Walker family was Rejoyce Walker, who moved to the village with four children.
Family Surnames: Walker
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Dunford/Smith - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
Looking for any info on William Dunford and his wife, Elizabeth Smith, both born in 1815 in Wiltshire. They went to New Zealand in 1850 with their children. One daughter, Martha, was born in 1842.
Family Surnames: Dunford, Smith
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WRIGHT - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I HAVE A WILLIAM WRIGHT IN THE FAR PART OF MY FAMILY TREE,HE MARRIED INTO THE CHAPMAN FAMILY OF SAWSTON CAMBRIDGESHIRE.MARRIED 1876 IN MILE END WORKED WITH HORSES AS A GROOM AT ALBERT HOUSE. MARRIED JANE CHAPMAN.HE WAS BORN IN FOXTON CAMBRIDESHIRE. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GRATEFULL,THANKS.
Family Surnames: Wright.
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Everett Stotter - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
I have Stotters in my tree and Everett,Smith,James,Palmer,Crips and Lawford in my daughter-in-laws.Would anyone like to share info?
Family Surnames: Everett,Stotter,Smith,James,Palmer,Crips,Lawford
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Aldbourne World War 1 - (Aldbourne - Wiltshire)
For the last 5+ years I have been researching the men from Aldbourne who served in WW1 with a view to writing a book. I already do talks and presentations locally on the subject. My research includes the casualties, survivors and even those who moved into the village at a later date. I am always on the lookout for more information and photos (in uniform, in later life or even as a child) so if you think you can help me, please drop me a line! Any help would be gratefully appreciated. Many thanks.
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Isaacs / Harrisson / Flemington Roper - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
Looking for husband of Harriette/Harriet Issacs shown in Salisbury St. Martin, Wiltshire in 1881 census. In 1881 Harriette was 56 and she was the head of the household, therefore, no husband. Living with her, was her daughter Jane E Isaacs age 21 &her son Walter J Isaacs age 2, also a son, Harry Isaacs age 19, and daughter Alice Isaacs age 14. The census also shows that Harriette Harrisson was born in Redlynch, Wiltshire.
Harriette/Harriet Isaacs death record indicates she died in 1889 in Alderbury.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Family Surnames: Isaacs, Flemington, Harrisson, Roper
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Cookman - Alderbury - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
My Great Aunt Gertrude Cookman was listed as born in Alderbury on the 2nd February 1875 but was Christened in St.Edmunds, Salisbury on the 24th February 1875. Was my Great Grandfather Henry Cookman(her father) a Village Policeman in Alderbury as hehad been in Tisbury & Berwick St.John?? Any information on the name Cookman would be appreciated
Family Surnames: Cookman
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Hatcher - Alderbury - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
I have researched back to Ezekiel Hatcher - a carter- born 18 Sep 1808 in Farley. He married Eliza Bungey in 1831 in Alderbury and had 10 children christened there, thus adding to the dynasties of Hatchers still there I believe!
Family Surnames: Hatcher - Alderbury
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HUNT - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
Looking for information on Charles HUNT. Married a Dorcas ? had a daughter Rachael born in Bremerton Dec 1872. Any information on this family would be appreciated
Family Surnames: Hunt
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Alderbury Local History - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
I am happy to help people with information about the people and places in Alderbury parish. Please remember that the Alderbury Registration District in the Births/Deaths/Marriages Indexes covers 23 parishes including Salisbury.
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HAINES - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
Robert HAINES (1832-1918) was son of Stephen HAINES (1796-1851) and Maria BUNGAY (1809-1883). Stephen and Maria who had married in 1826 had issue of Charles (1827), Martha (1829)who married James UPHILL, Edwin (1831), Stephen, (1832), Robert (1832), Ellen (1834) Maria (1835), Elizabeth (1837) who married George HOLLOWAY, Sarah (1840) Jacob (1844), Amelia (Millie) (1846)and Stephen (1848). Robert and brother Edwin together with cousins Thomas, James and William and their families as well as Ellen the cousins' youngest sister left in 1850, emigrating to South Australia, Australia. Over the next few months and years all of the family of Robert's Uncle Thomas (1789-1857) and Aunt Sophia nee WISE (1793-1854)emigrated to South Australia. Also Robert's Uncle Job HAINES (1802-1887) and his second wife Elizabeth nee DREDGE (1804-1878) and their family Emma (1833), Charles (1837), Ellen (18410 and Elizabeth also emigrated but settled in Melbourne Victoria, Australia.
Family Surnames: Haines Bungay Uphill Holloway Wise Dredge
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George Bentley Corbin - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
Found marriage between this George Bentley Corbin and maybe Maria Cooper or Emily Lucas in Alderbury in Dec 1878. This George may have connection with Ringwood Corbins and my family. Please contact.
Family Surnames: Cooper Lucas Corbin
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Thomas Arthur Bone - (Alderbury - Wiltshire)
born abt Jul 1918 and christened 11 Aug 1918 in Alderbury, Wiltshire, England.
Father's Name: Thomas Bone
Mother's Name: Agnes Mabel
Probably he died in Essex in 2003. I think this is my second cousin but there seems to be nothing in my known family history about him or what became of him after 1918. I would love to know the rest of his story and hear from any descendants.
Family Surnames: Bone Shilling
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Rivers - (Alderton - Wiltshire)
Seeking information on the RIVERS family. Dinah Rivers married William Andrews and is my Gt Gt Gt Gt Grandmother.
June
Family Surnames: Rivers
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All Cannings - (All Cannings - Wiltshire)
My Maslen & Hiscock families lived at All Cannings for over a hundred years. Would like to hear from anyone searching these names.Also from anyone whose families are connected to these names by marriage.
Family Surnames: Maslen Hiscock
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All Cannings - (All Cannings - Wiltshire)
Trying to find more info about Maslen, Page, Tasker,Cook, Giddens, Whitchel, Merrett, Bessant, Pricter & Pickett families.
Family Surnames: Maslen, Page, Tasker, Cook, Giddens, Whitchel, Merrett, Bessant, Pricter, Pickett
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KING AMOR BARROW COWDERY ELLERY GILLET HISCOCK MASLEN TILLY - (All Cannings - Wiltshire)
My ancestors there
Stephen KING 1626 All Cannings,Wilts.-1694 Bishops Cannings
Stephen KING (b c1603 Bishops Cannings-1664 All Cannings).
Agnes (b1597 Bishops Cannings-1681 All Cannings) his wife.
Other descendants there include
AMOR BARROW COWDERY ELLERY GILLET HISCOCK MASLEN TILLY
Family Surnames: Kingamor Barrow Cowdery Ellery Gillet Hiscock Maslen Tilly
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Sarah Miles - (All Cannings - Wiltshire)
looking for Sarah Miles born 1821 Married to William Newbury from Maiden Bradley Wiltshire. Had Daughter Mary Jane Newbury born 1861. Married to Thomas Coleman. Anyone help.
Family Surnames: Miles, Newbury ,Coleman.
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Maslen, Maslin, Masling in All Cannings - (All Cannings - Wiltshire)
I am looking for any information regarding Maslens in All Cannings and Wiltshire. I have been working with a copy of the All Cannings Parish Register from about 1578-1800, but there are many gaps in the information that provides. If anyone has information for around that time it would be very appreciated.
Family Surnames: Maslen, Maslin, Masling, Masklinge, Maslinge
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