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Fonthill Bishop... Great Bedwyn
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FONTHILL GIFFORD VINCENTS - (Fonthill Gifford - Wiltshire)
Trying to find out more info on a William Vincent born ca.1810 in Fonthill Gifford
The details are as follows:
William Vincent(Head) Born 1810 Fonthill Gifford
Rebecca Vincent (Wife)
John Vincent (Son)Born 1835 Upton Scudamore
Frederick Vincent (Son)Born 1837 Crockerton,Wilts
James Vincent (Son)Born 1847 Crockerton,Wilts
William Vincent (Son)Born 1852 Warminster,Wilts
By 1861 the family were living in Warminster, UK.
Any info would be much appreciated!!
Cheers!
John
Family Surnames: Vincent
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Macey James - (Fonthill Gifford - Wiltshire)
James Macey was my Gt Grandmother's Father. He was an Agricultural Labourer from Fonthill Gifford. Born November 1813. Anyone else researching this family. I am looking for his wife Jane Stephenson (Stubbins) also.
Family Surnames: Macey/Stephenson
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Goodfellow - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Looking for any information on the Goodfellow family. Known - Francis married Diana(?) in 1799 known children are Grace, George & Moses. Grace married Thomas Biffin in 1836 & Moses married Joan/Jane Clark also in 1836 both came out to Australia on the "Woodbridge" in 1838
Family Surnames: Goodfellow Clark Biffin
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Another Goodfellow - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Aaron Goodfellow was born Fovant c.1791, his wife was named Mary and came from Teffont, Wilts. They had nine children born 1817 - 1835. The oldest son, John, married Dorcas Barter.
Family Surnames: Goodfellow Barter
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FUTCHER - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Any information please on the FUTCHER family of Fovant, particularly that of the families of Robert FUTCHER (1744-1821) and his son William FUTCHER (1784-1849). The FUTCHERS were Farmers, Maltsters and Corn Factors, and were related to the following families in the area:
GOODFELLOW, BRACHER, LANE, SHERE, SMITH, ROWDEN,
LEVER and BARNES.
Family Surnames: Futcher, Goodfellow, Bracher, Lane, Shere, Smith, Rowden, Lever, Barnes
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Newman family - Fovant - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Seeking information on the Newman family that lived in Levers Lane,Fovant in 1871 (info from 1871 Census). Head of family John Newman, wife Mary and children George, Henry and Mary. Mary Snr later married Robert Edwards in Fovant in 1875
Family Surnames: Newman
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Frank Coombs/Coombes born c1863 - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Frank moved to London between 1881 and 1890. He married Charlotte Mary Ann Jones during this time. They had two children, Madeline and Frank, both born in Chelsea. Would appreciate any information on him or his family. Would also love to be able to track down their marriage certificate as been unable to do so. Have checked all of Frank Coombs/Coombes marriages in Wiltshire so think they married in London. Any help or tips would be very much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Coombs/Coombes
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Garrett, Mills, Williams - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Looking for Ann Maria Garrett born 1816 Fovant. She married George Williams in 1838 in Wiltshire then they moved to Portsmouth. On their marriage cert is Charles Georges Mills as her father (maybe Stepfather). Can anyone help me.
Family Surnames: Garrett, Mills, Williams
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Read, Goodfellow - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Looking for John Read b1796, married Elizabeth Goodfellow. Had children Aaron,Thomas, James,Emma and Stephen. Anything on both John and Elizabeth before marriage.
Family Surnames: Read, Goodfellow
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Read - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Searching John Read of Fovant, b 1782 married Elizabeth Fitz of Dinton, b 1791. They Married in Dinton in 1817. Looking for baptism dates and parents.
Family Surnames: Read/Fitz
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Galton Family - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Hello, I am looking for information about the Galton family of Fovant. I have some details of the later generations, but really would love to find out about the family pre 1710. Richard Galton b.1710 married Elizabeth. Richard had a brother Thomas, b.1719, and maybe others? Richard is my ggggg Grandad.
If anyone can help, I would love to hear from you.
Many thanks
Liz
Family Surnames: Galton
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Read/Goodfellow - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
I am looking for John Read, born Fovant 1786, married to Elizabeth?(possibly Goodfellow). Children: Aaron, Thomas, James, John, Emma and Stephen. John and Elizabeth are my g-g-g-grandparents but I can't get back any further.
Family Surnames: Read/Goodfellow
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Galton Family - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Seeking ancestors of Richard and Ann Galton, married ca 1800 in Fovant. Their daughter Elizabeth married John Newbery in 1831 in Gosport, Hants. Have photos of Elizabeth and John which I'm willing to share along with my family history. Thanks, Lois
Family Surnames: Galton, Newbery, Jay, King
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Osman Martin - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
I have an ancestor Osman Martin who lived and died (d1740, SSG) in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset (SSG). He was married to Elizabeth (d1735, SSG). They had 3 children Osmond (1725-1840), John (b1731) and Mary (b1734).
A link suggests that Osman senior hailed from Fovant, Wiltshire and was probably bord before 1707. There is no reference and I've been unable to verify this. Can anyone help to clarifiy Osman senior's DOB, parents, and/or his wife's surname. (No record of marriage at SSG). Any help/hints gratefully received.
Family Surnames: Martin
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William Ellen and Dinah Bowles - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
William Ellen 1775-1808 married Dinah Bowles 1775-1804 in Shaftesbury in 1795. Dinah's father was called Henry and was from Fovant or Tisbury. I would appreciate any information on the Bowles family and any connection to those living in Gillingham. I have also found a Henry Bowles from Fovant getting married in 1744 to Elizabeth Marsham and again in 1755 to Ann Marshall (born 1720); is this Henry's father?
Family Surnames: Bowles, Ellen
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Fanny Jane Hardiman - (Fovant - Wiltshire)
Does anyone know what became of Fanny Jane Hardiman, (born 1863 in Fovant, Wiltshire), who married Albert Edward Aplin and moved to Southampton? I can't find any trace of her after 1891 when she was 28 years old.
Family Surnames: Hardiman, Aplin
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SMITH - Foxham, Bremhill - (Foxham - Wiltshire)
Shadrack Smith c1791, wife Alice. Known children: Jacob c.1817, Eliza c1815 (married William Hadrill of Kington St Michael). Would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of this family.
Family Surnames: Smith
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Morris, Harold b1894 - (Foxham - Wiltshire)
I'm looking for any information about Harold Morris, born in Foxham around 1894. His mother was called Louisa Morris and he was born out of wedlock. He married Bessie Rose Lovelock and had two daughters. Louisa's parents were James and Mary Morris.
Family Surnames: Morris, Lovelock
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Reeves, James and Sarah - (Foxham - Wiltshire)
James and Sarah (nee Gale) lived in Foxham and surrounding area. Ten children were baptised either at Christian Malford or Bremhill. I am researching George Reeves, the 10th child. Would be interested to hear from any other Reeves or Gale descendants.
Family Surnames: Reeves, Gale
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HOBBS MUDGE MOORE - (Froxfield - Wiltshire)
Looking for descendants of Charles Hobbs(c1798-1875) and Elizabeth Mudge(c1802-1851), approx 10 children, one was George Hobbs(1833-1902)married in 1851 Froxfield, Harriet MOORE(1831). Two children from this marriage, Fanny (1851-1910)died in Australia, and John (c1853-1898)
George remarried twice more in South Australia, Elizabeth McNilty in 1862, then 1876 Clara Gillies
Family Surnames: Hobbs Mudge Moore
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THATCHER - (Fugglestone St Peter - Wiltshire)
Any information please on the THATCHER family of Fugglestone St.Peter. They lived at "Cowslip Farm", probably now the site of the Army Headquarters, etc. Elizabeth Mansell LANE married Joseph THATCHER (Strand, London, 1878), and had known children James, Bertram, Madeline and Joseph - all baptised at BEMERTON.
Family Surnames: Thatcher, Lane
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BLAKE - Walter, Thomas BARHAM Elizabeth, Julia - (Fugglestone St Peter - Wiltshire)
My relatives, lived in Fugglestone St Peter for some while: Elizabeth BARHAM married Thomas Blake; her daughter Julia preceded the marriage. Quidhampton also named in some census entries. Julia later married Elijah Antony ELLEN. Elizabeth born 1838, Thomas b 1831; Julia b 1859; Walter b 1867, James BLAKE b 1860 (marriage of Thomas + Elizabeth was 1859)
Family Surnames: Blake, Barham, Ellen
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The Burts of Fugglestone - (Fugglestone St Peter - Wiltshire)
I am descended from Frances (Fanny) Burt born 1806 to Charles Burt (a carpenter) and Mary Arnold who lived in Bemerton/fugglestone from 1790 to around 1820. Charles died in 1838 in Barford St Martin. I believe he may hae come from Wimborne St Giles in Dorset but cannot trace him properly.
Frances later married George Oliver at Ibsley in Hampshire, who was the gamekeeper at Moyles court.
any help would be appreciated.
Family Surnames: Burt Arnold
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DOBSON/DOPSON - (Fyfield - Wiltshire)
Looking for information on parents of Nicholas DOBSON/DOPSON, who was born c.1795 in Fyfield. He married Esther or Hester HUNT in April 1816.
Also any info on any of Nicholas's siblings.
Nicholas was my 3 x gt g'father and am descended through his daughter, Mary, born Inkpen in abt 1829.
Family Surnames: Dobson
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Stagg family - (Fyfield - Wiltshire)
Looking for Stagg 18th and 19th Century in and around Fyfield, nr Milton Lilbourne, especially connections to John Stagg married to Hester Tucker June 1801, children Thomas, John, Elizabeth, Hester, Rebbeca, Thomas (2), George and William.
Family Surnames: Stagg
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Blake Family - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Am reasearching the BLAKE family from Great Bedwyn, especially 1800-1900. The Blakes married into the HAWKINS, VIVASH and BARTHOLOMEW families.
Family Surnames: Blake Hawkins Vivash Bartholomew
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Eastman Family - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Interested in links to the Eastman family of Gt Bedwyn,1735-1900 . Includes links to ANNETTS,BARTHOLOMEW,CHOULES,DAVIS,KINGSTONE,
SKITTRALL,STROUD,VIVASH.
Family Surnames: Eastman Bartholomew Davis Choules Skittrall
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John Choules - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
i am researching the name john choules, he was my great great grandfather he was born in great bedwyn in 1825 what i am trying to find is the name of his mother, his father was charles choules i have searched all the igi records with no luck at all hope you can help.
a.davies
Family Surnames: Choules
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William Powell B 1764 M Sarah Jackson - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Please can anyone help with the parents and/ or siblings of this couple, who m abt 1787- 90 in Gt. Bedwyn? (There is also an entry on the IGI for them marrying on 14/8/1796 in Canterbury Cathedral, but why I don't know!) Their first child Charity waschr 31/8/1791 and m John CROSBY of Burbage. Thanks.
Family Surnames: Powell Jackson Crosby
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Bartholomew Family - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Please help - I am trying to confirm the parents of John Barthlomew, who married Frances Hawkins on 27/03/1799 at Great Bedwyn. I believe that he was born around 1770. It would be lovely to hear from anyone who is able to confirm this information for me.
Family Surnames: Bartholomew
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COXHEAD - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
anyone out there with info on FREDERICK COXHEAD (b.2/1/1864.d.april 1902)married SARAH ANN DAVIS in Great Bedwyn 16/10/1884. all help gratefully received with thanks
Family Surnames: Coxhead , Davis
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COXHEAD - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Any info on WILLIAM THOMAS COXHEAD b. oct 1886 d.aug 1955 m. Dorothy Harriett Sarah TOWNSEND (late LOCKEY ) any help gratefully received Thanks
Family Surnames: Coxhead Townsend
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GOODMAN - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Researching the Goodman family, members of which lived in Great Bedwyn, Crofton, Little Bedwyn and Hungerford during mid and late 19th century. Oldest link I have is my great great grandfather Charles Goodman, born 1844 in Crofton. He married Sarah (maiden name unknown, born Great Bedwyn 1847). Grateful for any information, however insignificant it might seem.
Family Surnames: Goodman
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Jackman's - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Searching for Jackman's living in Great Bedwyn and a possible relationship to Daniel Jackman b. 1800. Father was William Jackman b. 1773. Family name back to Nether Wallop 1657
Family Surnames: Jackman
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WATERS - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
My Great, Great Grandfather was Sergeant Timothy Waters, born 5 August 1837 in Gt Bedwyn Wiltshire. He was in the Wilts Militia, wounded in the Ashanti war and awarded the CGM.
He lived at 9 Cheap Street, Gt Bedwyn. His father was James Waters, carter for W Potter. He was born 8 March 1806. His sister was Ann born March 1839 and his brother was Thomas born 17 October 1835.
There are many branches to this tree and I would like to hear from any surviving relatives or people who can assist me further.
Family Surnames: Waters
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Arthur Maurice Hatter - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
My father Arthur Maurice Hatter was Born in Great Bedwyn 1909, he had family that lived in the high street, I think number 47, he had a sister who lived in Little Bedwyn and her name was Bertha, I belive he has family buried in the church at Great Bedwyn and as a lad he played in the copse over the canal, I really know nothing of his family and would like to know more, his father and mother although my grandparents are unknown to me as are his brothers, if you have any info on this family please contact me, I would be very grateful.
Family Surnames: Hatter
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Samuel Jones - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Looking for any information on Samuel Jones and his wife Mary and their son, also Samuel, who was born 1735 in Great Bedwyn. Does anyone know where they were before or after this date?
Family Surnames: Jones
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Mason-Bedwyn - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
Aaron, David, Thomas and Hannah Mason were born in Little Bedwyn in the 1780s-90s.
looking for the parents of same.
There was an Aaron Mason born in G.Bedwyn in 1754, married Betty Viveash in 1781; looking for a connection.
Family Surnames: Mason
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Richard Bartholomew born 1769 - (Great Bedwyn - Wiltshire)
I would like any information on Richard Bartholomew born 1769 and in 1841 was living with Harriet and William Cope and family in Great Bedwin. Was he the father of Harriet and was Harriet the sister of Joseph Bartholomew born 1806 and living in the same street in Bedwyn? Was Richard related to Joseph Bartholomew of Brook street born 1761 father of Henry Bartholomew of the same address? Very interested to know please give any info possible as I have exhausted the Censuses
Family Surnames: Bartholomew
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