Merle family of Congresbury (Feb 07 Green)
Has anyone knowledge of the Merle family who restored the Merle Chapel in St. Andrews Church, Congresbury? Who was Mary Merle and was she connected with the Norman and Richardson families who owned Iwood House ? Has anyone ever written a history of Congresbury ? Am also interested in Hester Richardson 1760 - 1794 who married first Mr Wilkins then John Tripp.I have been to the church and have photographs but need more detailed information Any help much appreciated

JohnRichardson Tripp (Jan 07 Green)
John Tripp 1760 - 1828 of Iwood House, Congresbury had, by his first wife, a son also John born 1790. John the younger was an attornney - at - law first in Bristol and then in South Wales I cannot find his date or place of death, his wife Rachel ( nee Rolley ) describes herself as a widow in 1841. Any help gratefully received

Iwood manor (Nov 06 Green)
Please, can anyone with Congresbury connections help me to find a picture of Iwood House / Manor as it was in the 19th Century ( or even to-day ) I am the one researching the Tripp / Dyer / Richardson / Nankivell families. Why did the Tripps leave in the early part of 19C ? - They went to Bristol and does anyone know more about Frances Lewis Tripp 1800 - 1827 she married John Dyer and died in Sicily. he had three marriages to a Miss Guest then Frances then a Miss / Mrs Guelder any clues at all gratefully received. John Dyer and John Tripp were wine merchants, the businesscame to an end in c1812.Again why ?

John Tripp of Congresbury (Jun 06 Green)
John Tripp a lawyer lived at Iwood House Congresbury . His dates are 1760-1828 He married twice. First to Hester Richardson Wilkins then to MARY NANKIVELL of Shirehampton Very anxious to sort out forebears and descendants. Can anyone help? Glad to share information

Plumley (May 06 Red)
I am looking for any PLUMLEY families in Congresbury.

Drissell (Feb 06 Red)
Hilda Drissell was born in Congresbury in 1900. Her parents were mary O'Gorman and Joseph Drissell. Her siblings were born in India and Yatton. Any information would be appreciated.

Daunton's of Congresbury. (Dec 05 Red)
Re: Orphan entry. Looking for information on Daunton's of Congresbury. I have some information on Emma, she is a relative. She appears in 1891 and 1881 Census. Perhaps we can exchange information. Have you information which can take the Hester/William line back further? Would be interested in that. Hope you see this message.

SAINSBURY of Congresbury (Dec 04 Red)
searching for any SAINSBURY information of Congresbury, Yatton or surrounding villages. Any help much appreciated.

Lidbury Of Congresbury (Dec 04 Red)
I am searching for any information, or references to LIDBURY of Congresbury, and Churchill. The family were there from 1840 until around 1956. Any help will be much appreciated.