Dear All, I'm not sure I agree with those who say the Merricks/Meyricks are very difficult to trace! There are still a few Merricks in Herefordshire - several families in Clehonger, Madley and Hereford City who I believe are related to me. I've been lucky enough to inherit my grandfather's and uncle's researches so perhaps I've found it easier than most. These are the Merricks I know about: Walter Meyrick m Martha Walter Merricke bap 1668 Aymestrey m Mary Pye 1704 Children: John (a sergeant in Sir Robert Rich's regiment of dragoons) b 1706 Elizabeth b 1705, Artimodorus (died young), Artimona, ARISTARCHUS Merrick b 1710, bap 1711 Thruxton, m 1 Mary Hullett m 2 Elizabeth Fennell. Aristarchus had the following children that I know of: JOHN (bap 1737), Arnold (moved to Cirencester), Aristarchus, William (lived at Thruxton, m Elizabeth, children William bap 1789, Judith 1794, Arnold 1801). John Merrick married Susanna Baker at Much Dewchurch in 1763 and they both lived until the 1820s, dying at the ages of 88 and 92. Their final home was Turner's House in Kingstone. They had six children who survived infancy: John (1764), James (1765), Richard (1773), Charlotte (b1775, married the Rev James Garbett), Ann (1768, married William Parry) and ARNOLD.(1769). Arnold married Margaret Baugh, who I believe may have been the daughter of William Baugh, the Kingstone village blacksmith. They had, as far as I can determine, three children: Thomas (1795), Charlotte (1790) and ARNOLD (1804). This Arnold was my great-great grandfather and in later years was known as Arnold Garbett Meyrick. This is all the information I have at the moment, although I think my grandfather did manage to trace more of John and Susanna Merrick's descendants so I'll look those up and add them to a later e-mail. I hope this may help someone - if any of the names look familiar, do get in touch! Best wishes Nicola Meyrick London > ============================== > BBCi at http://www.bbc.co.uk This e-mail (and any attachments) is confidential and may contain personal views which are not the views of the BBC unless specifically stated. If you have received it in error, please delete it from your system, do not use, copy or disclose the information in any way nor act in reliance on it and notify the sender immediately. Please note that the BBC monitors e-mails sent or received. Further communication will signify your consent to this.

Many thanks Gordon One out of two isn't bad Best wishes Terry On 27/8/02 9:19 pm, "gordon evans" <gordonwevans@btinternet.com> wrote: > Hello Terry > > This looks like your Mary GWATKIN's family :- > > 1841 Census Herefordshire > Prior Cottage, St Weonards > Walter GWATKIN, 49, ag lab > Sarah GWATKIN, 45 > Daniel GWATKIN, 20 > Mary GWATKIN, 15 > Jemima GWATKIN, 9 > Lucy GWATKIN, 6 > > No sign of a Thomas POWELL aged about 19, though. Nearest is a 16 year-old > apprentice tailor, seemingly living in lodgings at Hunger Hill. > > Regards > > Gordon Evans > Herefordshire

Hello Terry This looks like your Mary GWATKIN's family :- 1841 Census Herefordshire Prior Cottage, St Weonards Walter GWATKIN, 49, ag lab Sarah GWATKIN, 45 Daniel GWATKIN, 20 Mary GWATKIN, 15 Jemima GWATKIN, 9 Lucy GWATKIN, 6 No sign of a Thomas POWELL aged about 19, though. Nearest is a 16 year-old apprentice tailor, seemingly living in lodgings at Hunger Hill. Regards Gordon Evans Herefordshire ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry ap Hywel" <family@terry-ap-hywel.info> To: <ENG-HEREFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 8:42 PM Subject: [HEF] POWELL, GWATKIN - St Weonards > Hi all > > Is there sks who is going to Hereford records office who could do a look-up > for me on the 1841 census for St Weonards. > > I am looking for the following, both of whom were born in St Weonards and so > should be there in 1841 > > Thomas POWELL aged about 19 > (Father also Thomas POWELL) > > Mary GWATKIN aged about 14 > (Father Walter GWATKIN) > > I would be really grateful for any info about these two and who they were > living with in 1841 > > Diolch yn fawr/Thanks very much > > Terry ap Hywel > Caerphilly, Wales > www.terry-ap-hywel.info/family/ > Member - Glam, Mon, Hereford FHS > > Researching > > FURNELL Rhymney MON 19c > GWATKIN St Weonards HEF 18/19c > HUBBARD Norwich NFK 18/19c Liverpool LAN to Aston WAR 20c > JONES Troedyraur CGN 18c to Rhymney MON 19/20c > JONES Pembroke Dock PEM 19c > JORDAN/JORDEN STS 19c > LLOYD Sully GLA to Rhymney MON 19c > POWELL St Weonards HEF 18c to Blaina MON 20c via Llantrisant GLA > POWELL Pembroke Dock PEM 18c to Penarth GLA 20c > SKYRME Skenfrith MON 18/19c > WHISTANCE Cwmyoy HEF 18c to Ebbw Vale MON 19c > > > > > > ==== ENG-HEREFORD Mailing List ==== > . > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi leisters Is their SKS who can help? I am searching for the marriage of Edmund WARING & Jane ? On the 1851 census Mrs Jane Waring's birthplace quoted as Bodenham, Edmund was born in Hereford. Also searching for Jane ? & Edmund Waring baptism's and parent's. 1851 Census Cheltenham 18-51 (37) Edmunds Waring (Head) 78 years Labourer born Hereford Jane Edmund (wife) 76 years Bodenham. Many thanks, any help would be much appreciated. David Scott

Hello Gerald Thank you so much for your reply - it gives me a slightly different listing of the Card family, which I will now have to research further. I had an Emily Dukes Card baptized 7 Nov 1843 - she seems to have been Robert Michael's sister (he was born in Monmouth, we think, in 1834 or 35). Since he married Fanny Eleanor Morgan in 1855, it seems possible that there were other children before the 1858 birth of Hannah Maria but, from your information, it appears that this Emily Dukes Card was a sister (twin?) to Hannah Maria. Also you have some different place names. The Frederic William on your list is new to us, too. Gertrude Mary was my husband's grandmother. We attended the interment of the last of Clement John Card's children just last week. All of his family is buried in the beautiful Riverside Cemetery in Neepawa, Manitoba (Canada). Can the VR be searched on the net? It seems a good place for me to be looking. I am a transcriber for freeBMD - so I keep and eye on their listings - and I use familysearch a lot. When time permits, I visit my local LDS Family History Centre - but usually have to special order records to search. Hugh Wallis' website is an enormous help - but sometimes the dates or districts just aren't there. Thanks again - I think these LISTS are great and I have received some wonderful help and advice from feloow-researchers and "Listers". Regards Jan Jones Winnipeg

Hi Listers I am new to the Hereford list & this is my first posting. I have found that I have ancestors who were from Hereford, previously, my ancestors were from Monmouthshire. I am researching: Harriet WILLET/WILLETT c1824 Garway/St Weonards, Her. James WILLET <father of the above from Harriet's Marriage certificate> Elizabeth WILLET <witness of the above marriage> Maria WILLET/WILLETT c1800 Garway ? (mother? of the above Harriet) married in St Weonards, Her. Chr. in Garway.Her. Sarah WILLETT (mother of Maria, Garway, Her.?) Also from the other side of the Family, James JENKINS c1806 Whitchurch, Her. I have no earlier information about him or who his parents were.<He was married to Mary Ann Mathews in 1837, Skenfrith, Monmouthshire>. I was given the information that Harriet was born to Maria WILLET & then Maria WILLET (spinster) married John MORRIS, <8/11/1830, St Weonards, Her>, six years after the birth of Harriet. When Harriet WILLET (spinster) was married to John THOMAS 1/5/1843 in Monmouth, Mon, her father was given as James WILLET, Labourer & Elizabeth WILLET was a witness. Earlier than this I was given the information that Maria WILLETT (Harriet's mother) was the daughter of Sarah WILLETT (also no father mentioned) If anyone has any information about any of these people I would be very grateful, Kindest regards, Gill Cope, Perth, Western Australia.

hi Pamela, look like your Joseph? info from 1851 Herefordshire CD: TREHERNE John 56 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE Joseph 35 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE Caroline 27 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE Samuel 12 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE Margaretta 5 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE Caroline 3 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE John 1 Ledbury 1975 135a TREHERNE Sarah 57 Ledbury 1975 135b I have given all TREHERNE with the same area and page numbers. this is all the info I have, but maybe someone else can supply more info if you think it's the right one. Mair

Hi Could SKS do a look up for the following in the 1851 census. They were at Homend St, Ledbury in Dec 1851. Joseph Trehern caroline Trehern (Griffiths) Many thanks Pamela Researching (Pamela) STEPHENS-Devon/Cheltenham, DEMPSEY-Huddersfield, HIGGINSON-Hudds, FLETCHER-Bradford, SCAIFE/SKAIFE-Dacre, QUARMBY-Leeds, TREHERN-Hereford, MELLOR-Hudds (David) FORD(Leeds, Chorlton), CARRUTHERS-Leeds, SAWYER-Goole, COOPER-Congleton, GILES-Leeds. Look Ups - BVR2, 1881 Census. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.381 / Virus Database: 214 - Release Date: 02/08/2002

I wonder can someone see any PALLINER'S in the 1851 cenus for Herefordshire.? I have a John PALLINER as a witness at Eliza GOUGH's wedding to John BEAVAN in 1840 in Kilpeck. Thank you very much Regards Vicky HARDING New Zealand

Anyone come across these families. Thomas TOMLIENS married Nancy JENKINS mid 1780s. Later moved to Southwark, Surrey where more children were born. Ian Clapham

Seeking Birth or Christening dates (IGI Batch numbers would help) for the following: Hannah Maria(h) CARD, believed born in Shrewsbury, Salop, about 28 Aug 1858 - daughter of Robert Michael Card and Fanny Eleanor (Morgan) CARD. Gertrude Mary (or Maria) CARD, believed born in Ross, Hereford about 1862 - daughter of Robert Michael and Fanny Eleanor (Morgan) CARD. and their sisters and brothers: Fanny Eleanor Robert William Osmund Clement John Clara Louise - all thought to have been born in Lydbury North also Catherine CARD, born August 1872 in Newington,Southwark We have most of these names from the 1871 Census of Lydbury North, but don't have firm dates. Regards Janice Jones Winnipeg

John GOUGH, 1851 Census: GOUGH John 5 Pembridge 2492 382b GOUGH John 13 Ivington 1981 231b GOUGH John 15 Dymock 1960 287b GOUGH John 19 Brimfield 2040 70a GOUGH John 30 Llanwarne 1976 557a GOUGH John 33 Whitbourne 1980 401a GOUGH John 34 Llangarren 1976 461b GOUGH John 37 Ruardean 1976 350b GOUGH John 40 Hanley Wm 2040 218b GOUGH John 41 Dymock 1960 287b GOUGH John 45 Brimfield 2040 70a GOUGH John 55 Hentland 1976 527b GOUGH John 59 Llanwarne 1976 557a GOUGH John 61 Much Marcle 1975 423b GOUGH John 62 Kingstone 1978 369a GOUGH John 67 Linton 1980 374a GOUGH John 76 Canon Pyon 1979 367b GOUGH John 79 Leintwardine 1982 74b GOUGH John 2M Wellington 1977 463a GOUGH John J. 6W H.under Din. 1981 338b GOUGH John S. 8 Yarpole 1981 451a GOUGH John W. 18 Abbeydore 1978 500a GOUGH Jonathan E 59 St.Nicholas 1978 183b all the info I have. If any of the above is a match, maybe someone on the list could give further info. Mair

Dear List, My ancestor Margaret MEREDITH and her sister Sophia were baptized in Brilley Parish Church in 1822. Their sister Mary followed in 1825. Their parents were James MEREDITH, a labourer and later a farmer, and Mary (maiden surname unknown). I have found no trace of the marriage of James and Mary Meredith or any baptisms of other children. The marriage of James Meredith (Gent.) to Mary Jones in Clifford in 1817 has been discounted leaving no alternative. 'My' Mary was born in Abbey Dore in about 1778 (according to the 1851 census). I have found a marriage of a James Meredith to a Mary Cox in 1812 in Monnington-on-Wye which is between Brilley and Abbey Dore. This couple baptized a son James in Monnington the same year. Margaret Meredith (bap. 1822) was first married in Eardisley in August 1841 to a Richard POWIS. Could her father have been of the Eardisley Merediths that include a James baptized in 1780? That James had children including a William (married in Eardisley in 1842) a! nd an Ann Meredith. Any possible pieces of information, no matter how insignificant they may seem, would be much appreciated, especially the whereabouts of the family in the census of June 1841 and any suggestions as to the whereabouts of the marriage entry and James and Mary's origins. Best wishes James

>Dear Terry, I haven't got the full census at home but I have a little note about this family of GWATKINS in St Weonards hopefully it might help: Census 1841 St Weonards William SEBORNE Head 33 Ann SEBORNE wife 35 Mary Ann " 12 Thomas " 9 William " 4 Eliza " 7 months John GWATKINS 11 William GWATKIN 3 and in Garway Hill the next parish on was Thomas GWATKINS 35 Mary " sorry didnt note her age. and also in Garway Hill there was a : Thomas POWELL 21 Mason Eliza POWELL 25 1841 was a terrible census to look at so hard to read.1851 is much better. Here in 1851 is a John SKYRME head Mar 73 Tailor Vowchurch Mary SKYRME wife Mar 71 Tailor Blakmere John SEABORNE grandson U 19 Tailor Vowchurch Mary SEABOURNE grandson 9 scholar Vowchurch Regards Vicky HARDING PS I just broke down a wall today I have my Eliza GOUGH's father (Eliza born aprox1824 in St Weonards ) He was John GOUGH. Any one seen a John GOUGH in 1851 census? >Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 20:42:06 +0100 >From: Terry ap Hywel <family@terry-ap-hywel.info> >Subject: [HEF] POWELL, GWATKIN - St Weonards >Hi all >I am looking for the following, both of whom were born in St Weonards and so >should be there in 1841 >Thomas POWELL aged about 19 >(Father also Thomas POWELL) >Mary GWATKIN aged about 14 >(Father Walter GWATKIN)

I have recently joined this list and see that there has been some correspondence regarding the above family name. My 5 X Great Grandparents were JOSEPH STINTON and ANN MEYRICK both of the parish of Collington and marrried there in 1750. Their daughter ELIZABETH married THOMAS HILL in 1780 also at Collington. I would be pleased to hear from anyone interested in my ancestors but unfortunately at this time this is the only information I have. Margaret Felthouse Perth Western Australia.

Can anyone help me, please. I am interested in Hucks Farm, Yarsop as I believe my ancestor Samuel Hancorn lived there from 1749 - 1776. He may have owned the farm or leased it. Any info would be very much appreciated. If anyone has access to the Hereford R.O. perhaps they could look in the index for any documents, etc. Ros. HANCORN ONE NAME STUDY - SEE WEBSITE: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~roseana/hancorne.htm

Hi folks! If anyone has access to the 1871 Census for Ledbury, I'd be greatful for a look-up for the following family: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1881 Census Place: LEDBURY, HEREFORD, ENGLAND PRO Ref: RG11 - Piece: 2582 - Folio: 73 - Page: 49 Dwelling: COTTAGES, BYE STREET COX EDWARD Head M 36 General Labourer GLS Tewkesbury COX LOUISA Wife M 34 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX THOMAS Son U 14 Labourer HEF Ledbury COX ANNE Daughter U 11 Scholar HEF Ledbury COX ROSANNAH Daughter U 08 Scholar HEF Ledbury COX THOMAS Son U 03 Scholar HEF Ledbury COX CAROLINE Daughter U 01 ---------- HEF Ledbury ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1891 Census Place: LEDBURY, HEREFORD, ENGLAND PRO Ref: RG12 - Piece: 2052/1 Folio: 07A - Dwelling: 46 HOMEND ST, LEDBURY COX THOMAS Head M 24 Agric. Labourer HEF Ledbury COX ELIZABETH Wife M 23 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX ANNIE Daughter U 03 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX THOMAS Son U 02 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX FLORENCE Daughter U 1or2m ---------- HEF Ledbury Folio: 18A - Dwelling: THE PLOUGH INN, 187 HOMEND ST [Working for Eliza Howard] COX ROSE Servant U 20 Domestic Servant HEF Ledbury Folio: 42B - Dwelling: not known COX EDWARD ---- - 46 ---------- GLS Tewkesbury COX LOUISA ---- - 43 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX WILLIAM ---- - 14 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX NELLIE ---- - 11 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX EDITH ---- - 06 ---------- HEF Ledbury COX EMILY ---- - 9m ---------- HEF Ledbury ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Herefordshire interests: BAKER, BIRT (BERT, BIRD, BURT) & COX, of Ledbury, Colwall, Eastnor & surrounds. x Kate.

Ron, The Merrick Clan is the most awkward to trace, i have very little information on the family. There are a lot of Merricks in Herefordshire, i havent come across any in Ledbury yet, if i do i will let you know. Keith.

Hi all Is there sks who is going to Hereford records office who could do a look-up for me on the 1841 census for St Weonards. I am looking for the following, both of whom were born in St Weonards and so should be there in 1841 Thomas POWELL aged about 19 (Father also Thomas POWELL) Mary GWATKIN aged about 14 (Father Walter GWATKIN) I would be really grateful for any info about these two and who they were living with in 1841 Diolch yn fawr/Thanks very much Terry ap Hywel Caerphilly, Wales www.terry-ap-hywel.info/family/ Member - Glam, Mon, Hereford FHS Researching FURNELL Rhymney MON 19c GWATKIN St Weonards HEF 18/19c HUBBARD Norwich NFK 18/19c Liverpool LAN to Aston WAR 20c JONES Troedyraur CGN 18c to Rhymney MON 19/20c JONES Pembroke Dock PEM 19c JORDAN/JORDEN STS 19c LLOYD Sully GLA to Rhymney MON 19c POWELL St Weonards HEF 18c to Blaina MON 20c via Llantrisant GLA POWELL Pembroke Dock PEM 18c to Penarth GLA 20c SKYRME Skenfrith MON 18/19c WHISTANCE Cwmyoy HEF 18c to Ebbw Vale MON 19c

Do you have a GOMERY or GUM(M)ERY in your family tree? Did you see one the other day when you were searching the parish registers, or was it in the directory? If the answer to either question is yes, or even maybe, then I'd love to hear about it as I'm collecting all and any information about these surnames and their variants - and I need help :-) Looking forward to hearing from you all. Best regards, Linda Hansen Always interested in ANY occurrences of GOMERY/GOMMERY/GOMRY and GUMERY/GUMMERY/GUMRY GOM(M)ERY/GUM(M)ERY One Name Study (GOONS #3034) Email: gomery@one-name.org http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gomery