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    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] Quiet list
    2. Alan Barnard
    3. I was a member of this list some years ago Stan, and actually re-joined last week. I always figured, if you want an answer you have to ask the question, and I was surprised that the list was so quiet and not as I remembered it. My question seems to have awakened it. Alan British Columbia, Canada. At 03:42 AM 05/11/2011, you wrote: >I too subscribed during the last week - with the initial intention of >reading the mail to get a feel for the list ,and then perhaps put in a plea >for a little help - but given the close proximity of Halloween considered >inappropriate to ask "Is there anybody there?" > >Stan L. Langley - West Norfolk U.K. >Principal Interests; JICKLING; LANGLEY; RICHMOND; WAD(DE)LOW; W(H)ILLOCK. > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Alan Barnard" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 11:35 PM >Subject: [ENG-SOM] Quiet list > > > > Is there anybody out there? > > > > I joined the list last week and have not seen a message since. > > > > Alan

    11/05/2011 10:36:34
    1. [ENG-SOM] Harriet Amelia Millard
    2. Edie
    3. Hi Since the list was quiet, thought I might mention the above lady Harriet Amelia Millard born 1887 at Stogursey, Somerset, whose daughter my then husband and I met back early nineties, I think it was. Harriet was the daughter of Frederick Webber, whose wife I dont seem to have, but will try to get the census today. Frederick was the younger brother of our Tasmanian convict John Webber who was born 1803 in Stogursey, transorted for minor crimes in 1845, Frederick was baptised in November 1830 aged 10 so born 1820. Hard to know then whether he was younger brother to John or nephew. John had a brother Richard Webber whose baptism is not noted anywhere but he is on the convict record for John. As he was married in Stogursey and born there according to census records, Frederick may have been his child. Anyway, it is this Fredericks daughter whose photos I was given by friends of Harriets daughter Freda whom I met in England and then after she died was notified she had d! ied and whose friends we could meet on our next visit to the UK. This we did and we were given the photos as the beneficiaries thought family members shuld have them. No family was available as Freda and her husband were childless so we came home with some nice photos including Harriet and Walter Millard nee Webbers marraige photos and a photo of Harriet receiving flowers and a lovely plague from the Queen and I have her telegram from the Queen also. A lovely photo with Harriet and her daughter Freda. Not sure how many children Harriet and Walter had, but may find this out from the 1911 census tomorrow. I would love to do more of the English side of this Webbber family. The parents of John were Richard and Elizabeth Webber nee Tucker. Elizabeth was still alive aged 90 in the 1861 census, she died in 1863 at Stogursey. Richard reached 90 so longevity in this famiy. I did put this over before but no reply. the Tasmania family shared the same christian names used in the ! English family and also had large families. Edie Australia

    11/05/2011 05:09:48
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] Quiet list
    2. Stan Langley
    3. I too subscribed during the last week - with the initial intention of reading the mail to get a feel for the list ,and then perhaps put in a plea for a little help - but given the close proximity of Halloween considered inappropriate to ask "Is there anybody there?" Stan L. Langley - West Norfolk U.K. Principal Interests; JICKLING; LANGLEY; RICHMOND; WAD(DE)LOW; W(H)ILLOCK. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Barnard" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 11:35 PM Subject: [ENG-SOM] Quiet list > Is there anybody out there? > > I joined the list last week and have not seen a message since. > > Alan > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. We are a community of 7 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 3452 of my spam emails to date. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len The Professional version does not have this message

    11/05/2011 04:42:08
    1. [ENG-SOM] Quiet list
    2. Alan Barnard
    3. Is there anybody out there? I joined the list last week and have not seen a message since. Alan

    11/04/2011 10:35:39
    1. [ENG-SOM] Marriage of TOMLINSON to BLAKEMORE ( 1812 )
    2. >From Jackson's Oxford Journal ( Oxford, England ), Saturday, November 7, 1812; Issue 3106. MARRIED. John TOMLINSON , Esq., of Bristol, to Miss BLAKEMORE , daughter of the late Thomas BLAKEMORE , Esq., of West Bromwich.

    11/01/2011 09:34:17
    1. [ENG-SOM] Death of Sophia BARTLEY ( 1846 )
    2. >From The Morning Post ( London, England ), Tuesday, July 21, 1846; pg.8; Issue 22661. DIED. On the 18th inst., suddenly, at Bath, of an attack of epilepsy, aged 28, Sophia BARTLEY , the last remaining child of Mr. & Mrs. BARTLEY , of Woburn-square, and formerly of Covent-Garden Theatre.

    10/31/2011 12:47:17
    1. [ENG-SOM] THANKS! Clara Teresa Jane Williams Gooden
    2. Thanks everyone, you have given me several ideas of next steps to try. Help came from many places including British Columbia, Canada and New Zealand. Phil Bufton suggested I try the Gloucestershire FHS. SEVERAL suggestions were made about free bmd search of birth of Clara Teresa Jane Williams Gooden. a. The most promising came from multiple individuals: Evelyn, Nicola, Philip, Clive, Mal--Clara J. WILLIAMS, Cheltenham district, March quarter 1866, volume 6a, page 407. I did not know I could search just for Clara in Cheltenham in a specific time period on free bmd, so this idea from a couple of listers was a most helpful idea to use in the future. I think I will order this certificate first. --Nicola commented that Clara could have been adopted or illegitimate. --Marilyn commented that this entry could also explain the widowed Jane WILLIAMS with Clara on the 1851 census. --Clive suggested Clara may have been registered as a WILLIAMS and adopted the surname GOODDEN later. b. Jeff, Rhianon, and Liz suggested Clara GODDEN, Evesham district, March quarter 1865, volume 6c, page 364. Jeff commented that Cheltenham and Evesham are about 16 miles apart. c. Rhianon also suggested Clara Jane GOODEN, March quarter 1864, Bath district, volume 5c, page 740. d. Shirley suggested Clara WILLIAMS in Glouchester district, March quarter 1865, volume 6a, page 241. e. Clive suggested Clara Jane GREEN, also Cheltenham, volume 6a, page 380 as a remote or slim misspelling for Goodden. It appears Clara's father (as listed on her marriage certificate) Matthew GOODDEN may have had three wives: I. The first wife Hannah appears with Matthew on the 1851 census as I mentioned earlier. Hannah was 23 and born in Cornwall, England. a. Free bmd shows a possible marriage March quarter 1846 in Honiton district, Devonshire between a Matthew GOODDEN and a Hannay MUNDY. b. Clive found a death for a Hannah GOODDEN, June quarter 1862, in Northleach district. It is a short distance ESE of Cheltenham. This looks like a possible certificate to order. II. Wife number two, Ann, is still challenging and interesting. a. Because of ages, she cannot be the Hannah from 1851 census as that Hannah would be about 43. Also she was born a different place than the first wife Hannah. b. Ann GOODEN, on the 1871 census is age 24, born in Gloucestershire, England. Cannot read the place of her birth. c. Mathew GOODDEN, age 48 on the 1871 census is in a town prison in Nottinghamshire, England. d. Shirley wondered if Ann might be a daughter of the Jane Williams with Ann and Clara on the 1871 census. She did find an 1851 census with a Jane and John Williams and several children, including an Ann born in 1847. However she could not find a marriage between Matthew GOODDEN and an Ann WILLIAMS and wondered if they never married. e. Clive wondered in Ann in 1871 might be sister of Matthew who was looking after Clara while Matthew was absent. This would only work if Matthew was the eldest of the GOODDEN children and Ann was the youngest with 24 years between their births. III. Wife number three Harriet appears to be with Matthew the longest as she is found on at least two census records. a. On 1881 census Harriet is 43, born in Crasbury, Worcestershire, England. This came from indexed record as the image was very hard to read as I recall. b. The 1901 census has Harriet, age 64, born in Cradley, Worcestershire, England. Thank you Bernadette for sending an image of this census. Gerald indicated Matthew was indexed as Marthen on that census. c. John, who lives in Cradley, knows of no place called Crasbury in Worcestershire. Annette sent a number of images from newspapers in Bristol and London that explain the fraud Matthew GOODDEN was accused of and spent time in prison for. These ranged from 1847 to 1890, so it seems to be a persistent pattern in his life. These even mention other males in his family as well. Thanks again to everyone for all their help. Ruth Ann Tolman Baker in the United States ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 3000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4eaae2a82bb28b3bcb5st03vuc

    10/28/2011 05:11:24
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] Birth and mother of Clara Teresa Jane Williams GOODDEN
    2. Philip Maddocks
    3. If you are certain on Cheltenham you can search on FreeBMD for first name. Have you considered Clara J Williams? Philip Maddocks ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 1:02 AM Subject: [ENG-SOM] Birth and mother of Clara Teresa Jane Williams GOODDEN > This family appears to have moved around a lot!! > > I have tried unsuccessfully to find the birth of Clara Teresa > Jane Williams GOODDEN on free BMD in order to send for a birth > certificate that would show name of her mother. Can you help? She was > born in 1865 or 1866 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. She > married James Charles GWATKIN in 1888 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, > Wales. I have a copy of BOTH her marriage certificate and her death > certificate. She died 29 January 1939 in Acton, Middlesex, England. One > of her sons was living there then. > > Believe her father to be Matthew GOODDEN who was born about 1828 > or earlier or later in Yeovil, Somersetshire, England. BUT it appears > from different census records and other records that he may have been > married more than once (at least three you can see below). Thus far I > have found only one possible marriage record. Not sure if all the items > shown below belong to Clara and her father Matthew. > > 1. Found a baptism (christening) record for a Matthew GOODDEN, baptized > 6 August 1830, Yeovil, Somersetshire, England. Parents Robert GOODDEN > and Jane. Looking at other records, he may not have been baptized the > year he was born. > > 2. Free BMD shows a marriage in March quarter 1846 in Honiton district, > Devonshire, England of a Matthew GOODDEN and a Hannah MUNDY. > > 3. The 1851 census for Cam, Gloucestershire, England, HO107, piece 1958, > folio 502, page 20, shows Matthew GOODDEN, age 28, occupation "leece of > tolls", with his wife Hannah and two young sons, one of who was born in > Devonshire, England. Hannah was 23, born in Cornwall, England. > > 4. The 1859 Azzies for Gloucestershire, 9 August 1859, as found on > ancestry.com, shows what appears to be Matthew GOODDEN, his father Robert > GOODDEN, and a relative William GOODDEN. William was fined but Robert > and Matthew were on their "recognizance to appear and hear judgement when > called upon". > > 4. Have not yet found Matthew GOODDEN on the 1861 census. > > 5. The 1871 census records are most interesting. > a. Tipton, Staffordshire, England, RG10, piece 2999, folio 76, page > 29, shows Clara Jane GOODEN, age 5, daughter, born in Cheltenham, > Gloucestershire, England, daughter. She is with Ann GOODEN, head of > household, age 24, a toll collector, born in Gloucestershire, England. > Also in the home is a widowed Jane WILLIAMS that I have yet to figure out > if she is related to Clara. > b. Nottinghamshire, England, RG10, piece 3514, folio 38, page 3, > shows in the town prison, Mathew GOODDEN, age 48, married, contractor for > tolls. > > 6. The 1881 shows her as Clara T. J. GOODDEN, at Abergavenny, > Monmouthshire, Wales, RG11, piece 5235, folio 83, page 1 as a daughter. > She is with Matthew GOODDEN, age 53, collector of tolls, and his wife > Harriet, age 43, born in Crasbury, Worcestershire, England. > > 7. The years 1890 and 1891 are again interesting. > a. On ancestry.com found on England and Wales, Criminal Records, in > Herefordshire, England, a Matthew GOODDEN, accused of forgery at common > law, convicted and sentenced for twelve calendar months to the common > gaol (jail), on 3 December 1890. > b. The 1891 census for Hereford, Herefordshire, England, RG12, > piece 2062, folio 60, page 8, shows Matthew GOODEN, age 69, a baker, in > prison. > c. Have not found 1891 census for married Clara and her husband > James Charles GWATKIN. They had a daughter born in 1891 in Abergavenny, > Monmouthshire, Wales. > > 8. Again 1901 has two possible records for Clara's father. > a. The 1901 census may show Matthew GOODDEN in Crickhowell, > Breconshire, Wales, age 78. I have not been able to see who is listed > with him, such as a wife. > b. Kelly's directory for 1901 shows Matthew GOODDEN at Llangrwyey, > South Wales, a toll-gate keeper. > > 9. It appears Matthew GOODDEN died in June quarter 1903, age 80, > Crickhowell district, Breconshire, Wales from free BMD. > > 10. The 1911 census shows Clara and James GWATKIN at Abergavenny, > Monmouthshire, Wales, > > RuthAnn Tolman Baker in the United States > ____________________________________________________________ > 51 Yr Old Woman Looks 25 > Mom Publishes Free Wrinkle Secret That Has Angered Doctors! > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4ea8a09ec91eac1a0fst03vuc > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    10/27/2011 01:48:19
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. Carolyn
    3. Thanks for your contribution Yvonne, This is exactly the type of information that I was seeking, it really does help me to plan what to do next. This forum is a great way to tap into the knowledge of others, and hopefully my questions and the answers I have received will help other Somerset 'newbies'. Thanks again Carolyn

    10/26/2011 01:00:32
    1. [ENG-SOM] Birth and mother of Clara Teresa Jane Williams GOODDEN
    2. This family appears to have moved around a lot!! I have tried unsuccessfully to find the birth of Clara Teresa Jane Williams GOODDEN on free BMD in order to send for a birth certificate that would show name of her mother. Can you help? She was born in 1865 or 1866 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. She married James Charles GWATKIN in 1888 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. I have a copy of BOTH her marriage certificate and her death certificate. She died 29 January 1939 in Acton, Middlesex, England. One of her sons was living there then. Believe her father to be Matthew GOODDEN who was born about 1828 or earlier or later in Yeovil, Somersetshire, England. BUT it appears from different census records and other records that he may have been married more than once (at least three you can see below). Thus far I have found only one possible marriage record. Not sure if all the items shown below belong to Clara and her father Matthew. 1. Found a baptism (christening) record for a Matthew GOODDEN, baptized 6 August 1830, Yeovil, Somersetshire, England. Parents Robert GOODDEN and Jane. Looking at other records, he may not have been baptized the year he was born. 2. Free BMD shows a marriage in March quarter 1846 in Honiton district, Devonshire, England of a Matthew GOODDEN and a Hannah MUNDY. 3. The 1851 census for Cam, Gloucestershire, England, HO107, piece 1958, folio 502, page 20, shows Matthew GOODDEN, age 28, occupation "leece of tolls", with his wife Hannah and two young sons, one of who was born in Devonshire, England. Hannah was 23, born in Cornwall, England. 4. The 1859 Azzies for Gloucestershire, 9 August 1859, as found on ancestry.com, shows what appears to be Matthew GOODDEN, his father Robert GOODDEN, and a relative William GOODDEN. William was fined but Robert and Matthew were on their "recognizance to appear and hear judgement when called upon". 4. Have not yet found Matthew GOODDEN on the 1861 census. 5. The 1871 census records are most interesting. a. Tipton, Staffordshire, England, RG10, piece 2999, folio 76, page 29, shows Clara Jane GOODEN, age 5, daughter, born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, daughter. She is with Ann GOODEN, head of household, age 24, a toll collector, born in Gloucestershire, England. Also in the home is a widowed Jane WILLIAMS that I have yet to figure out if she is related to Clara. b. Nottinghamshire, England, RG10, piece 3514, folio 38, page 3, shows in the town prison, Mathew GOODDEN, age 48, married, contractor for tolls. 6. The 1881 shows her as Clara T. J. GOODDEN, at Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, RG11, piece 5235, folio 83, page 1 as a daughter. She is with Matthew GOODDEN, age 53, collector of tolls, and his wife Harriet, age 43, born in Crasbury, Worcestershire, England. 7. The years 1890 and 1891 are again interesting. a. On ancestry.com found on England and Wales, Criminal Records, in Herefordshire, England, a Matthew GOODDEN, accused of forgery at common law, convicted and sentenced for twelve calendar months to the common gaol (jail), on 3 December 1890. b. The 1891 census for Hereford, Herefordshire, England, RG12, piece 2062, folio 60, page 8, shows Matthew GOODEN, age 69, a baker, in prison. c. Have not found 1891 census for married Clara and her husband James Charles GWATKIN. They had a daughter born in 1891 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. 8. Again 1901 has two possible records for Clara's father. a. The 1901 census may show Matthew GOODDEN in Crickhowell, Breconshire, Wales, age 78. I have not been able to see who is listed with him, such as a wife. b. Kelly's directory for 1901 shows Matthew GOODDEN at Llangrwyey, South Wales, a toll-gate keeper. 9. It appears Matthew GOODDEN died in June quarter 1903, age 80, Crickhowell district, Breconshire, Wales from free BMD. 10. The 1911 census shows Clara and James GWATKIN at Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales, RuthAnn Tolman Baker in the United States ____________________________________________________________ 51 Yr Old Woman Looks 25 Mom Publishes Free Wrinkle Secret That Has Angered Doctors! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4ea8a09ec91eac1a0fst03vuc

    10/26/2011 12:02:27
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. Carolyn
    3. Hi Tony, My, you were quick off the mark! thanks so much, but I don't think that is the right marriage, as the baptisms I have found state the mother's maiden name as Prater/Preter/Preater. Willing to keep an open mind though and I will explore all possibilities. Thanks again. Carolyn

    10/26/2011 11:31:41
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. Yvonne Scrivener
    3. And my apologies for misnaming you in my response, Carolyn. Yvonne -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carolyn Thanks for your contribution Yvonne, This is exactly the type of information that I was seeking, it really does help me to plan what to do next. This forum is a great way to tap into the knowledge of others, and hopefully my questions and the answers I have received will help other Somerset 'newbies'. Thanks again Carolyn

    10/26/2011 11:17:28
    1. [ENG-SOM] From Somerset to Wales - the 1911 Census
    2. Jon's FH
    3. Hi everyone, Ancestry has now uploaded the fully searchable 1911 census of Wales. By simply entering "Somerset" in the keyword field, there were over 42,500 results. As many of our families moved from Somerset to Wales, there is a good chance that they will be found on the Welsh 1911 census. Kind regards, Jon

    10/26/2011 11:03:08
    1. [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. carogene
    3. As a new member to this list, may I ask for your help with this family please, they emigrated to Australia in 1855, although I have all their records there, I am struggling to find their origins in Somerset. The 1841 census has them living at Barton Place in Lidcombe and Widcombe. James Witcombe 35 a carpenter Mary A 35 William 10 Edwin 9 John 7. The 1851 shows them living in Finsbury, Islington, London. James Witcombe 46 carpenter born in Downham Sset. (born about 1804) Mary Ann 46 born in Goucester, GLC. (born abt 1804) (Her maiden name was one of the following: Prater, Preter or Preater.) Edwin 18 carpenter born in Downham Sset. (born abt 1832) John 16 painter born in Shepton Mallet. (born abt 1834) Matilda 9 born in Bath. (born in 1840) As this is my first foray into Somerset research, I have a few questions please, apart from LDS films, are there any of the relative parish records available online? I have found a few baptisms and burials in the Bath PR's online, but I would really like to see the originals if possible. Also the marriage of James Witcombe and Mary Ann. Another question, I cannot find a place named Downham, could this be Downhead which is close to Shepton Mallet. Many thanks for any help you can give me. Carolyn in New Zealand.

    10/26/2011 10:44:22
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. Yvonne Scrivener
    3. Hi Caroline, As far as I am aware, there are no Somerset registers available online, just transcripts. For these, you need to check out Ian Sage's website, which has a listing of where you will find online parish register transcriptions for Somerset: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ian.sage/PR/pr_index.html Some of us have fiche of parish registers in a range of parishes across Somerset, and will check entries for you. If you wish to purchase your own fiche of parish registers, they are available from the Somerset Heritage Centre: http://www1.somerset.gov.uk/archives/ If owning the fiche is your preference, you can save the postage and handling costs, plus the fee for placing an order, by signing up as a transcriber for Somerset FreeREG (contact the SOM Coord) - you then only pay the £2.50 per fiche that the SHC charges. http://www.freereg.org.uk/parishes/som/frontpage.shtml Yvonne Scrivener (Frome Area Assistant to Somersert FreeREG) Canberra ACT Australia -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of carogene As this is my first foray into Somerset research, I have a few questions please, apart from LDS films, are there any of the relative parish records available online? I have found a few baptisms and burials in the Bath PR's online, but I would really like to see the originals if possible.

    10/26/2011 10:04:29
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. TonyM
    3. Hi Carolyn, County Somerset Place Walcot Church St Swithins RegisterNumber MarriageDate 19 Feb 1829 GroomForename James GroomSurname WITCOMBE GroomAge GroomParish GroomCondition Bachelor GroomOccupation GroomAbode BrideForename Mary Ann BrideSurname PREATER BrideAge BrideParish BrideCondition Spinster BrideOccupation BrideAbode GroomFatherForename GroomFatherSurname GroomFatherOccupation BrideFatherForename BrideFatherSurname BrideFatherOccupation WitnessOneForename WitnessOneSurname WitnessTwoForename WitnessTwoSurname Notes FileNumber 15181 This one certainly fits the bill:-) but sadly no real details! Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 3:31:41 PM, you wrote: > Hi Tony, > My, you were quick off the mark! thanks so much, but I don't think that is > the right marriage, as the baptisms I have found state the mother's maiden > name as Prater/Preter/Preater. > Willing to keep an open mind though and I will explore all possibilities. > Thanks again. > Carolyn -- Regards, TonyM mailto:[email protected]

    10/26/2011 09:46:41
    1. Re: [ENG-SOM] WITCOMBE family
    2. TonyM
    3. Hi Carolyn, Hope this is of some interest: County Somerset Place Lyncombe and Widcombe Church St Mark RegisterNumber MarriageDate 05 Sep 1824 GroomForename James GroomSurname WITCOMBE GroomAge GroomParish Lyncombe and Widcombe GroomCondition Widower GroomOccupation GroomAbode BrideForename Ann BrideSurname RUGG BrideAge BrideParish Lyncombe and Widcombe BrideCondition Widow BrideOccupation BrideAbode GroomFatherForename GroomFatherSurname GroomFatherOccupation BrideFatherForename BrideFatherSurname BrideFatherOccupation WitnessOneForename James WitnessOneSurname BURT WitnessTwoForename Fanny WitnessTwoSurname SMITH Notes banns; solemnized at St James, Bath; her mark FileNumber 5644 It appears that this got right to work with a family judging by the birth date of the first born :-) Regards, Tony List Administrator Bright, Victoria Wednesday, October 26, 2011, 2:44:22 PM, you wrote: > As a new member to this list, may I ask for your help with this family > please, they emigrated to Australia in 1855, although I have all their > records there, I am struggling to find their origins in Somerset. > The 1841 census has them living at Barton Place in Lidcombe and Widcombe. > James Witcombe 35 a carpenter > Mary A 35 > William 10 > Edwin 9 > John 7. > The 1851 shows them living in Finsbury, Islington, London. > James Witcombe 46 carpenter born in Downham Sset. (born about 1804) > Mary Ann 46 born in Goucester, GLC. (born abt 1804) > (Her maiden name was one of the following: Prater, Preter or Preater.) > Edwin 18 carpenter born in Downham Sset. (born abt 1832) > John 16 painter born in Shepton Mallet. (born abt 1834) > Matilda 9 born in Bath. (born in 1840) > As this is my first foray into Somerset research, I have a few > questions please, apart from LDS films, are there any of the relative > parish records available online? > I have found a few baptisms and burials in the Bath PR's online, but I > would really like to see the originals if possible. Also the marriage > of James Witcombe and Mary Ann. > Another question, I cannot find a place named Downham, could this be > Downhead which is close to Shepton Mallet. > Many thanks for any help you can give me. > Carolyn > in New Zealand. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- Regards, TonyM mailto:[email protected]

    10/26/2011 09:16:46
    1. [ENG-SOM] More updates to web site
    2. Martin Southwood
    3. Evening all, www.wsom.org.uk has now got West Monkton Marriages from 1710 to 1812. More to follow, Cheers, Martin Southwood

    10/25/2011 01:04:30
    1. [ENG-SOM] Fw: Mary Ann Bird
    2. Lucille Thomas
    3. Sorry, I sent this to the wrong list. Regards, Lucille -----Original Message----- From: Lucille Thomas Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2011 10:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ENG-SOM] Mary Ann Bird Hi List, I am trying to find information about Mary Ann Bird who was born approx. 1812. Mary Ann married John Thomas 21 Oct 1873, St Brunswick, Canada. On the census records she is listed as a native of Canada and he from England. Any help would be very welcome. Kind regards, Lucille ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

    10/16/2011 04:37:45
    1. [ENG-SOM] Mary Ann Bird
    2. Lucille Thomas
    3. Hi List, I am trying to find information about Mary Ann Bird who was born approx. 1812. Mary Ann married John Thomas 21 Oct 1873, St Brunswick, Canada. On the census records she is listed as a native of Canada and he from England. Any help would be very welcome. Kind regards, Lucille

    10/16/2011 04:33:08