Hi, I am new to the list and researching the HOCKEY Family of Charlton Adam Somerset. WILLIAM HOCKEY was born 1806 Charlton Adam and his wife MARTHA WALTER born 1806 Charlton Adam..I am trying to ascertain the parents of both William HOCKEY and Martha WALTER(S).. Regards Kay P.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: saw28358 Surnames: Musselwhite, Musslewhite Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.som.general/12913/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I am seeking contact with descendants/researchers of the Musselwhite/Musslewhite family of Somerset. I am attempting to expand the 1962 history of the Musselwhite family, and would like to include your branch of the family. Please e-mail me directly at: sam.west.1@gmail.com Thanks. Sam West Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello All I have just re-joined the list. I live in Stourbridge West Midlands. My interest in Somerset is the HARDING family of Ilchester. I have: George HARDING c.1799 b. Ilchester, married Ann WATTS b. 1797 (Ireland ?). dau Elizabeth c.1825 and son George c.1830 both of Ilchester. George married Mary Ann DYER c.1830 of Longload they had 6 children, Albert, Thomas Walter, Herbert, Ellen, George, and Ella Jane, The 1881 census shows Albert c.1854 in Cardiff married to Elizabeth DOWNING their son Ernest Albert 1879 was my grandfather, there were 9 other children. Sidney, Alfred, Francis, Percy, Charles, Thomas, Richard, Laura, Clifford, (I have a photo of one of them in WW1 uniform but who). I have the census details 1841 to 1851 of George c.1799 and Ann Watts to 1861 And Albert c.1854, census 1861 to 1901. I have a limited amount of information on the DYER's and DOWNING's, but am seeking to expand my knowledge of the HARDING's. Thomas Walter married Francis E. Herbert married Mary Ann Ellen married Harry HAYWARD ( I have been in contact with a descendant) George married Rosina. Has anyone a similar interest ? This is rather a long introductory for which I must apologise. regards ken

G'day James A check of FreeBMD indicates that between September Q 1837 and December Quarte 1859 there were some 232 births in Someset with the surname DIBBLE. Have you checked any of those and maybe ordered a birth certificate of one of which you are sure. Birth certificates will usually proved the maiden name of the mother and this will give you a lead as to her identity. Hope this helps Ray Lewis Hazelmere Western Australia Western Australian Genealogical Society Member # 7692 Family Interests Listed at http://wags.org.au/mid/7692.htm James P Parsons wrote: > I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough,<snipped>

Ray Many thanks. I only buy certs for close rellies. This is only a twig on an outer branch of a tree in the forest. Just trying to do a bit of tidying up, as I dislike marriages without a second name. Thanks again Jim 2008/5/24 Ray Lewis <harveyjl@iinet.net.au>: > G'day James > > A check of FreeBMD indicates that between September Q 1837 and December > Quarte 1859 there were some 232 births in Someset with the surname > DIBBLE. Have you checked any of those and maybe ordered a birth > certificate of one of which you are sure. Birth certificates will > usually proved the maiden name of the mother and this will give you a > lead as to her identity. > > Hope this helps > > Ray Lewis > Hazelmere Western Australia > Western Australian Genealogical Society Member # 7692 > Family Interests Listed at http://wags.org.au/mid/7692.htm > > James P Parsons wrote: > > I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough,<snipped> > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Jim - http://www.payman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Over 15,000 Names in the forest - I have now found the W O O Ds and W O O D L A N Ds (and a B U S H) there are B I R Ds in the trees (including S P A R R O Ws) and Have P R I N C Es and K I N Gs but mostly Ag Labs - Happy Hunting Owner - Somerset Hundreds Groups (Contact Off List for Details) see also: http://www.fromeresearch.org.uk and http://www.opcdorset.com

Thanks Charani I will probably be there myself soon. Happy Hunting 2008/5/23 Charani <familyhunter@family-hunter.co.uk>: > James P Parsons wrote: > > I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough, married to a Mary of > Carhampton. > > > > They baptise 8 children in BICKNOLLER between 1834 and 1857. The > marriage > > has so far eluded me. > > > > Any ideas I can follow up, please? > > I'm not going to the record office again before the autumn, so can't > do you a look up until then. If you haven't found the answer in the > interim, I'll have a look at all three parishes - but you'll need to > remind me as I'll have been asleep a few dozen times in the interim! :)) > > -- > Charani (UK) > OPC for Walton, SOM > http://wsom-opc.org.uk > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Jim - http://www.payman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Over 15,000 Names in the forest - I have now found the W O O Ds and W O O D L A N Ds (and a B U S H) there are B I R Ds in the trees (including S P A R R O Ws) and Have P R I N C Es and K I N Gs but mostly Ag Labs - Happy Hunting Owner - Somerset Hundreds Groups (Contact Off List for Details) see also: http://www.fromeresearch.org.uk and http://www.opcdorset.com

Janet Many thanks 2008/5/23 Janet Cridland <janetcridland@blueyonder.co.uk>: > James P Parsons wrote: > > I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough, married to a Mary of > > Carhampton. They baptise 8 children in BICKNOLLER between 1834 and 1857. > > The marriage > > has so far eluded me. > Any ideas I can follow up, please? > > There is a marriage of George DIBBLE and Mary WINTER 25 March 1834 at St > Mary the Virgin, Stogumber - about 2 miles from Bicknoller. > > Also, a baptism at St John the Baptist, Carhampton of Mary WINTER 19 April > 1812, born 29 March 1812, daughter of John and Sarah. > > Any use to you? > > Jan > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- Jim - http://www.payman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Over 15,000 Names in the forest - I have now found the W O O Ds and W O O D L A N Ds (and a B U S H) there are B I R Ds in the trees (including S P A R R O Ws) and Have P R I N C Es and K I N Gs but mostly Ag Labs - Happy Hunting Owner - Somerset Hundreds Groups (Contact Off List for Details) see also: http://www.fromeresearch.org.uk and http://www.opcdorset.com

Good Morning all, Well, that was quick! I envisaged possibly several days before these websites coming back online. However, one thing its shown me, is the need to enlarge the font size, now that I only have a 14 inch monitor. That will take a lot longer, but it will happen at sometime. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis White To: eng-somerset@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2008 1:10 AM Subject: [ENG-SOM] Websites offline Hello All, Due to the fact that my website host is transferring all the websites from servers in the USA to a brand new one here in the UK, www.genealogicalbranchlines.com and www.kilmersdon-radstock.org.uk are temporarily offline. Apparently, there are power-cut in that part of the USA. My host is working hard to rectify the situation, but has to wait for the power to stabilize. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Dennis ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hello All, Due to the fact that my website host is transferring all the websites from servers in the USA to a brand new one here in the UK, www.genealogicalbranchlines.com and www.kilmersdon-radstock.org.uk are temporarily offline. Apparently, there are power-cut in that part of the USA. My host is working hard to rectify the situation, but has to wait for the power to stabilize. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Dennis

Hi there Trying for the family above - this time for Eliza's parents. Eliza Lewis nee Fry died just after her 4th child was born and I'm trying to find out a little more about her. Bath BMD website has some Fry deaths which may or may not be family and I wonder if someone can tell me where I might look next? Would it be possible to assume Eliza's parents would be abt 20 years old when she was born (abt 1810 as she was 28 yrs at death in 1838), that would make the ones I have possibilities Have checked Free BMD as well and have come up with the: 1 death in June q of Ann Fry, aged 51 at Batheaston sub-district 2 death in Mar q 1842 of James Fry, aged 51 at Batheaston 3 death in June q of a James Fry, Batheaston The ages and sub districts have come from Bath BMD which is a really interesting and helpful site, the quarters from Free BMD. There are also 3 James' in 1839/40 and the Bath BMD site has a James dying 1839 aged 81 - possibly another family member. Question - other than ordering the death certificates is there any way I can find out any more about these people? Using registers guess I could but these are post registration Any suggestions will be very gratefully listened to!! Cheers and thanks Meegan in sunny and cool Darwin, Australia

James P Parsons wrote: > I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough, married to a Mary of > Carhampton. They baptise 8 children in BICKNOLLER between 1834 and 1857. > The marriage > has so far eluded me. Any ideas I can follow up, please? There is a marriage of George DIBBLE and Mary WINTER 25 March 1834 at St Mary the Virgin, Stogumber - about 2 miles from Bicknoller. Also, a baptism at St John the Baptist, Carhampton of Mary WINTER 19 April 1812, born 29 March 1812, daughter of John and Sarah. Any use to you? Jan

Does anyone have any information about George GODFREY, abt 1650, North Petherton and wife Joan WATERMAN, abt 1650, North Petherton, who married 11 Jul 1673? Their daughter Ann married John BEAKE in 1703. Helen Mueller, USA -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 1786 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len

James P Parsons wrote: > I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough, married to a Mary of Carhampton. > > They baptise 8 children in BICKNOLLER between 1834 and 1857. The marriage > has so far eluded me. > > Any ideas I can follow up, please? I'm not going to the record office again before the autumn, so can't do you a look up until then. If you haven't found the answer in the interim, I'll have a look at all three parishes - but you'll need to remind me as I'll have been asleep a few dozen times in the interim! :)) -- Charani (UK) OPC for Walton, SOM http://wsom-opc.org.uk

Try Mendip Hospital in your search, you will find a book by Susan Marshall that may be the one mentioned. However, there are quite a few references for the hospital so you take your pick. hope this helps Valerie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jenny Davis" <jenny.davis@zen.co.uk> To: <eng-somerset@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 3:23 AM Subject: Re: [ENG-SOM] Mendip hospital > Hi Pauline, > > This may not be very helpful, unless you happen to live somewhere close. > > About five years ago, with an hour or so 'to kill' whilst waiting for > transport, I ventured into the public library at Wells to see what I could > discover about "The Somerset And Bath Lunatic Asylum", later to be known > as > "The Mendip Hospital". The librarian was able to take me to the > appropriate > shelf where I found a delightful little book [about 120 pages roughly A5 > size] written by a lady whose father, or perhaps grandfather, worked at > the > hospital. The author wrote of her childhood memories of the social life at > the hospital; events such as the Christmas plays which the hospital staff > put-on for the inmates. I have vague recollections of some of the rules > which applied to the staff, such as requiring permission from the hospital > management before getting married (else lose their job). For someone such > as > yourself I'm sure it would make fascinating reading. The sad part is, I > made > no notes at the time and now have no chance of giving you a reference for > the book, short of revisiting the library. My quick dip into Google just > now > didn't provide me any reminders. > > Regards, > Jenny > > > -----Original Message----- > From: eng-somerset-bounces@rootsweb.com > [mailto:eng-somerset-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Pauline Sieler > Sent: 23 May 2008 08:51 > To: ENG-SOMERSET@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ENG-SOM] Mendip hospital > > My great grandfather Francis Cook b 1838 was an attendant at the Mendip > Hospital during his lifetime > > Does anyone know anything about the hospital or any records tat they mat > have please? > > Many thanks > > Pauline > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ENG-SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I have a George DIBBLE of West Bagborough, married to a Mary of Carhampton. They baptise 8 children in BICKNOLLER between 1834 and 1857. The marriage has so far eluded me. Any ideas I can follow up, please? -- Jim - http://www.payman.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk Over 15,000 Names in the forest - I have now found the W O O Ds and W O O D L A N Ds (and a B U S H) there are B I R Ds in the trees (including S P A R R O Ws) and Have P R I N C Es and K I N Gs but mostly Ag Labs - Happy Hunting Owner - Somerset Hundreds Groups (Contact Off List for Details) see also: http://www.fromeresearch.org.uk and http://www.opcdorset.com

Evening all, Whatever Orange have done, http://wsomparreg.mysite.orange.co.uk appears to be back to normal and recently transcribed parishes such as Exford, etc., can now be viewed again. Cheers, Martin Southwood

Pauline Sieler wrote: > My great grandfather Francis Cook b 1838 was an attendant at the Mendip > Hospital during his lifetime > > Does anyone know anything about the hospital or any records tat they mat > have please? > > Many thanks > > Pauline There is quite a lot of information on Google, including information on a book written about it. Google Books also has quite a few references. Anne South Australia

Many thanks to all who answered my query about the Mendip Hospital Many thanks Pauline

Hi everyone, I'm new to this list, though I've been on other Rootsweb lists for some time. I'm in Bedfordshire, so popping over to Somerset isn't very easy. I'm pursuing my ggggrandfather Jeremiah Hayes. I know he and his wife Elizabeth were in Starcross, Devon in the early 1820s, and that his name appears on his son Arthur James Hayes' marriage certificate in 1845 along with his occupation which is given as "Steward", but very little else. The only marriage of a Jeremiah Hayes to an Elizabeth that I have been able to find within a plausible time frame took place in Walcot. On 14 Nov. 1803, Jeremiah Hayes married Elizabeth Broad at Walcot St Swithin's. Sadly, the record gives absolutely nothing else! Does anybody know anything about this couple? I can't find any baptisms under the name of Hayes in the years following this marriage in Walcot. Did they stay in the area? Were they even born in the area? The family clearly moved around quite a bit over the generations, as Arthur James, Jeremiah's son turns up in the 1841 census in the Forest of Dean living with a James Broad who might be his uncle...? However, I cannot find any trace of Jeremiah in any census, even though he would appear to have been still living in 1845 when his son married as he is not given as "deceased" on the marriage cert. Any crumbs of information would be very gratefully received! Regards, Sian.

Also found some hospital records at the National Archives that may be of help at: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/hospitalrecords/details.asp?id=481&page=37 Ann ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pauline Sieler" <pauline.sieler@btopenworld.com> To: <ENG-SOMERSET@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 3:50 AM Subject: [ENG-SOM] Mendip hospital > My great grandfather Francis Cook b 1838 was an attendant at the Mendip > Hospital during his lifetime > > Does anyone know anything about the hospital or any records tat they mat > have please? > > Many thanks > > Pauline > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-SOMERSET-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >