Hello, Listers I'm looking to make contact with anyone interested in the Dear family in the Isle of Wight. I have:- 1. Rev William Dear 1. James Dear 1805-90 1. Maurice Dear 1807-1887 1. Richard Edward Dear 1809-80 1. Clement Dear 1811-1899 m 1. Francis Sarah WAY 2. Louisa Chessell 2. Clement Francis Dear 1853-1905 2. Fanny Way Dear b1855 2. Maurice Dear b1856 m Rosina Saunders 3. Maurice Hilton 3.Arthur 2. Henry Dear 1858-1905 m Olivia 3. Dorothy 3. Winifred 3. Olivia Way 3. Marian Frances 3. Henrietta 2. James Richard Dear b1871 1. Elizabeth Dear b1815 1. Henry Dear b1819 I've learned that the Dears were pillars of the Congregational Church and ran a small chain of grocers and wine merchants on the island. Please feel free to get in touch if you think our interests may overlap. Tony Bishop