Researcher: Juliette Coakes

I am interested in finding members of the Coakes family from the Bere Regis area, or Dorset generally. Also any information about a house called Hyde Lodge, again in Bere Regis.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Debbie Waller

COBB families of East Stoke extending back to Wool. Any information would be welcoming. Would love to extend my family to including living relatives.

Researcher: Keith Wood

Amos COBB, b.1824 near Lulworth, County Dorset. Married Harriet BRAND in 1852. She was born in 1836. The father of Amos COBB was Samuel COBB who was a school teacher. Amos COBB was a brickmaker and potter by trade. He left England in 1872 and settled in Andrew County, Missouri. His wife and brood of 9 children followed him to America in 1874. My grandfather Albert Henry COBB was born in 1867--in Queenstown; he died in 1857. Harriette Brand COBB was raised in the Catholic faith and was supposedly married at East Lulworth. Amos and Harriette Brand COBB later had their marriage solemnized in a Protestant Chapel.

Researcher: Ronald F.R. Smith

Mary born 1779 Canford Magna, s/o James Cobb and Mary Simes, married Thomas Pearce

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Anne Patten Oliver
Other Names: Patten

Robert COFFIN was from Stourpaine, Dorset. He arrived in Haystack, Newfoundland around 1830. Any info about Robert's parents and or siblings would be greatly appreciated.

Researcher: Graham Hart
Other Names: Lucas, Skinner, Brown, Dominey, Fancy, possibly Old, Damen, Sherring

In 1841,1851 the family were in Wareham. James LUCAS married Ann ??. Children were Annie(m Skinner), Charles (m a BEST) and Jane. There are three Marriages that match in Dorset and we think it is James Lucas of Nether Cerne marrying Ann OLD at Churhc Knowle. Our ANN is born in Charminster but we can't find her... We have a LOT of info on LUCAS' in the area from Dorchester to Purbeck. James and Ann's Daughter Annie married John Skinner from Organford. - BROWN, DOMINEY, and FANCY are all ancestors down this line. Any LUCAS information welcome. If I have to get every LUCAS line in DORSET to sort this out then I will.

Colborne

Researcher: Lynn Wheaton
Other Names:

descended from John Colborne age 49 in 1881 census born in Edmonsham and his son (my great-gandfather)Lot Colborne age 14 in 1881 census born in Horton.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Christine Colbourne
Other Names: Brickell Powell Wallbridge Shave Robbins Extance Huse

Seeking birth and ancestry of Benjamin Colbourne who married Sarah Tucker at Motcombe in 1728. Three generations of Colbournes lived at Motcombe/Shaftesbury in the C18.

Researcher: Lesli Langsmith
Other Names: White Belbin

I would like to find every COLBOURNE attached to Sturminster Newton, Dorset. I specifically looking for more information on William COLBOURNE, christened 9 Feb. 1717 Sturminster Newton and married Christian WHITE on 29 Sep. 1746 Sturminster Newton. Williams parents were William COLBOURNE, christened 3 Jan. 1692 Sturminster Newton and Mary BELBIN, christened 3 Nov. 1687 Sturminster Newton.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Thomas R Cole
Other Names: Forrest

Thomas COLE born Wimborne Minster 1767 son of Richard COLE and Sarah (FORREST). Sarah Forrest born about 1735 at Shapwick, Dorset

Researcher: Belinda & David Chard
Other Names: Bugden Chard

We have traced our family tree on the BUGDEN side back to WIILIAM BUGDEN who married MARTHA STAINER in 1806 Donhead St.Mary/St.Andrews if anyone can assist us in going back further...please email..>/p>

Likewise with another branch we have traced the COLE line back to WILLIAM COLE who married MARY FORRIST on July 7,1722 Wimborne Minister and with the CHARD line we know that at one stage part of the family were in the area of Bedminster (Llanwonno, Wales)..THOMAS and ANN CHARD..but Thomas's parents..or at least his mother..ANN CHARD.(maiden name not known was born in Bristol Sommerset in 1818

Researcher: Susan Snelgrove

Looking for parents/siblings of Elias COLE, born 1768 in Bridport, Dorset. He died 1839 in Crocker's Cove, Newfoundland.
Any information on Cole family of Bridport would be appreciated

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Sue Twyman

I am trying to find out about my maternal grand-parents.My grandmother was born to a HARRIET ROPER/PARKER...her mother was married twice. My grandmothers name was ROSE,but I do not know which maiden name she had.She would of been born about 1879.HARRIET ROPER/PARKER had a laundry in Weymouth. ROSE had a step-sister called Sissy who married a MAY,and lived at Portland. My grandmother ROSE PARKER/ROPER married JEREMIAH COLEMAN in Weymouth about 1896.Any information would be of great help...even about the laundry in Weymouth. Regards from New Zealand.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Caroline Gurney
Other Names: Mew

Looking for the baptism of Sarah MEW, married John COLES on 14 June 1761 at Cranborne, Dorset.

I am researching the name COLES in the parishes of Alderholt & Cranborne, Dorset in the 18th & 19th centuries and in the neighbouring Hampshire parish of Damerham. My earliest known COLES ancestor is Thomas COLES married Mary NIPPARD 20 April 1703, Damerham.

Website: Caroline Gurney's Family History

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Gerry Kingsbury

Am seeking information on the family of Kennard James KINGSBURY b.6 Apr 1812 @ Blandford, Eng. and d.24 May 1886 @Hempreston,Eng. He marr 6 July 1850 to Louisa Jacobs b.1830 @ Cranborn, Eng. and they had ten children; Thomas Kennard, Annie Louisa, Emma Abi, Mary Ann, Alice, James, Phoebe Louise, Jennith (Janet Ellen), Caroline, and Walter Jacob.

The son, James, was b.15 Dec 1862 @ Witchampton (Dorset) and marr Ellen Marie WHITING 13 July 1882 @ Christchurch, Southampton. They had a dau born in Jan 1883 in England and soon after they came to the US via Canada where a son was born in Oct 1884. He came to Rochester,NY in 1886 where he and his family set up residence. James and Ellen had four additional children; Frank b.1888, James b.1890, Abi Louisa b.1893 and Walter James b.1896 who is the father of my husband, Kenneth James.

Phoebe Louise, sister of James, marr 18 Nov 1881 to Charles Cull COLLINS at Christchurch, Southampton and was widowed in 1899. Phoebe and Charles had five children; Charles, Mabel, Walter, Alice and Nellie. Phoebe remained in England but two of her children, Walter and Alice did come to the US. Phoebe later remarried to Cecil KING and is buried in Torquay Cemetary.

Researcher: collins

Any information on the COLLINS family in or around Beaminster.Charles Collins b.1843 married Elizabeth ? had two children Samuel b.1863 & Annie b.1866 before moving to London. The 1881 cencus showed charles was a painter, 38yrs of age and so was his son then aged 18. Elizabeth would have been 39yrs

Researcher: Alistair George

Researching for a friend who was a Comben.The family came to Australia in 1853c The earliest record I have is A Bartholomew Comben m Jane Collins. A son Thomas Comben b 1803c m Ann Stone in 1828 in Portland. I believe they were quarryman in Dorset, as that was their occupations in Oz Any help appreciated. Alistair George Melbourne Australia

Researcher: mike collins
Other Names collins

Any info on collins family in & around Beaminster Dorset. any dates

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: patricia warr
Other Names: Noake

Elizabeth Collis born 1700 married William Noake at Holnest near Sherborne in 1723 had 8 children

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: David Slee

Portland family

Researcher: Matthew Comben

I am searching for any information about my family name Comben .I know that it is fairly rare and that it originated in Dorset. I live in London, as did the last two generations of my family.

Researcher: Alistair George

Researching for a friend who was a Comben.The family came to Australia in 1853c The earliest record I have is A Bartholomew Comben m Jane Collins. A son Thomas Comben b 1803c m Ann Stone in 1828 in Portland. I believe they were quarryman in Dorset, as that was their occupations in Oz Any help appreciated. Alistair George Melbourne Australia

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Colin Parker
Other Names: Warr

Lazarus WARR was married to a Susanna who died in 1775 .They lived at Tarrant Monkton.Lazarus disappeared from Tarrant Monkton as he was not burried there but they had children named Richard,James,Martha,Jenny and Susanna. Martha born 1759 married Robert COMPTON 3 March 1789.

ResearcherKarl Swartzel
Other Names: Dennis Dorset Fisher Cook Henry Halsey Hulsey

I am researching my DENNIS and COMPTONS family history.

I have a copy of an 1800's map of Middletown, NJ inscribed with the names of the land owners re: J. DENNIS, COMPTON, FISHER, LEONARD, ETC..

What I have found out so far is these people were Ship Captains, fishermen, farmers, etc. whom migrated down the east coast from Mass. USA in the late 1600's. Some came from Rhode Island USA

Do you have any information you could share and I will be happy to do the same. MY DENNIS Ancestors were ship captains, brick makers, fishermen, farmers and Ministers.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Wayne D Burgess
Other Names: Bishop, Chamberlain, Chamberlaine, King, Notly

CHAMBERLAIN family history, relatives & related info. John Chamberlayne born Bockhampton Stinsford Parish 1749 married Hannah BISHOP born 1762 Fordington St. George. Eleanor COWARD born 1790 married John Chamberlaine born 1792 in Bockhampton. Coward family Robert, Henry, Robert & Robert born Stinsford in 1600's related families. Would like info on Stinsford Churchyard and family connections.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Myke Conway

Looking for the relatives of a Charles Conway who would have emigrated from England (probably the Port of Southampton) to the United States between 1890 through 1920 (guess).

Charles returned to Dorset for a visit around 1947'ish - while in England he received notification of the death of a relative in the USA.

Charles Conway was one of six children - decendants of the other children are attempting to compile a family tree.

If you know of decendants of Charles Conway - Please e-mail me at the address shown as soon as possible.

Researcher: Rob CONWAY

I am interested in finding out about these family names particularly from the early 1900s and earlier. These are my parents names and lived in Bradpole from 1904 - 1978 in my fathers case and from 1907 - 1987 in my mothers case. My mother's mother would have been born during 1860-1880 (guess) and died in 1955 (approx)

 Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: David Watkins
Other Names: Slade

William SLADE married Elisabeth COOK in 1824 at Broadwindsor DOR and they had the following children: Mary b.1829 Drimpton DOR; Lucy b.1831 Childhay DOR; Henry b.1833 Childhay DOR; Jane b.1836 Childhay DOR; James b.1839 Childhay DOR. Henry is his 2xGGrandfather and later moved to Aberavon in Wales and married Ann REES. He has not been able to obtain any further information on William and Elisabeth. Any help would be appreciated.

ResearcherKarl Swartzel
Other Names: Dennis Dorset Compton Fisher Henry Halsey Hulsey

I am researching my DENNIS and COMPTONS family history.

I have a copy of an 1800's map of Middletown, NJ inscribed with the names of the land owners re: J. DENNIS, COMPTON, FISHER, LEONARD, ETC..

What I have found out so far is these people were Ship Captains, fishermen, farmers, etc. whom migrated down the east coast from Mass. USA in the late 1600's. Some came from Rhode Island USA

Do you have any information you could share and I will be happy to do the same. MY DENNIS Ancestors were ship captains, brick makers, fishermen, farmers and Ministers.

Researcher: Yvette Adams
Other Names: Adams

My paternal grandfather Frederick Henry ADAMS was born at 22 Sherborne Lane, Lyne Regis, Dorsetshire on 10 October 1919.
My parents have his birth certifcate in their possession in Wellington, New Zealand. I am the one interested in the family tree tracing though and I am about to go overseas and plan to visit the area before the year is out.
If people want to contact me directly they can e-mail me on: yvetteadams@yahoo.com
The application number on the certificate is P.A.S.15690/54P
His fathers name was Frederick Henry Adams and his mother Violet Rhoda Adams, formerly COOK.
It is my understanding that Frederick Henry Adams was born in Taradale, New Zealand and was representing NZ in the UK in the first World War when he met Violet.
His rank or profession is listed as Coporal 2nd Canterbury Battalion New Zealand No 4683
My parents also have in their possession the marriage certificate of Frederick Henry Adams and Violet Rhoda Cook.
This application number is: P.A.S.15690/54.F.
In this document Violet's occupation is listed as a laundress.
Fredrick Henry Adams' father's name is given as Frederick Henry Adams also, whose profession was a carpenter. Documents I have found in New Zealand however lead me to believe that Frederick Henry's fathers name was in fact Frederick Charles Adams (according to ship records).
Violet's fathers name is given as William Cook, a general labourer and her mothers name Rhoda Cook.
The marriage took place on 5 August 1919 at the Registers Office at Axminster in the District of Axminster in the Counties of Devon and Dorset.
I would like to hear from anyone who

1) is a relative!
2) has any information related to my ancestors

It is very hard to gain such information from New Zealand.
Yours sincerely

YVette Adams

Researcher: Angela Cooke
Other Names COOK

I have just discovered that we should not have the e on the end of our name, having found a small scrap of paper which appears to be a baptismal record, it relates to: Leslie John COOK born 15.07.1907 Longfleet, Dorset. he had one brother Anthony who was killed in Dieppe WW11 3 sisters: Rosa the eldest married a farmer and moved to Braintree in Essex. Audrey, married Arthur Kingham in Amersham, Bucks. and Jean.......(not details known)... Their parents names as follows: John Leslie COOK & Bessie Blanche Both Leslie John and his father John Leslie were in the Royal Horse Artillery both reaching the rank of RSM This is all I know, if anything sounds familiar to your family tree please contact me. Thank you Angela Cooke

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Brice Petersen

Mariam Honeyfield married John Candy Goddard on July 20, 1858 in Gillingham Dorset England. John Goddard was born on Feb. 14, 1836. I'm looking for any information on them or any Honeyfield (Honeywell), or Goddard still in the area. The Honeyfiedls owned a store in Gillingham for a while (as well as land). If anyone knows anything about any of this, please contact me. Thanks!

Researcher: Denise McAvoy

Seeking information in respect of Matthew Coombes Chr. 19/6/1695,Marnhull, Dorset who married Mary Haines 18/3/1718, Marnhull, Dorset. Son John 2/3/1731, Iwerne Minster, Dorset married Christian Oxford on 9/8/1756 at Ashmore. Their son William 17/5/1767 Iwerne Minster married (1) Ann Dominey (2) Hannah Andrews on 3/2/1807, Iwerne Courtney.

Researcher: roslyn bicher

I am the g g grandaughter of Philip Coombes and Susannah Snook who sailed to Australia on the ship Victoria, Sept 1849,(Philip was a bricklayer/Susannah a laundress) Philip and Susannah had 9 children and settled in nsw ... would very much like to know if any family still in Dorset(Dorcestshire/Gillenghan)... my g grandparents were Henry Coombes & Margaret Nieland, Bernard O'Doherty & Sarah Carney, grandparents William Coombes & Margaret O'Doherty, William and Margaret had 5 children, Veronica/Balfour/Gladstone/Philip/Lloyd, I am Gladstone's (Mac) daughter Roslyn (Coombes) ...interested in finding out more about the family history and would appreciate any relevant info on the families and their part of England .. thank you, ros

Researcher: Marjorie Spicer

Daniel Bishop (my great-great-great-grandfather) was a carpenter, and was born in Dorsetshire in 1803, his father was John Bishop, a farmer. Daniel married Louisa Coombes in 1827, in St Marys Church, Stoke Abbott. Their first 6 children were all born in Stoke Abbott from 1828 - 1840, and in 1842 the whole family emigrated to New Zealand. I have details of their NZ lives, but would like to hear from anyone who may be able to help me with their earlier life in Dorset, and other possible family contacts of the Bishops. The Dorset Poll Book lists a John Bishop in Milborne, Dewlish, with a wife Ann, at about the right period. If anyone know more about these particular Bishops, I would love to hear from you. I would also dearly love to learn more about the Coombes family - it is likely that they were newcomers to the area, as Louisa was born in Spain. Under what circumstances I have no idea. Mr. Coombes was a tailor. Thank you in anticipation, Marjorie Spicer

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher Claire Smith-Burns
Website: Claire's Genealogy Quest

Seeking information on James COOMBS and Mary COOMBS; married c. 1772, England; Children all born in Maiden Newton, Dorset: Elizabeth; George, b. 1773; James; Catherine; Robert.

Researcher: Denise McAvoy

Seeking information in respect of Matthew Coombes Chr. 19/6/1695,Marnhull, Dorset who married Mary Haines 18/3/1718, Marnhull, Dorset. Son John 2/3/1731, Iwerne Minster, Dorset married Christian Oxford on 9/8/1756 at Ashmore. Their son William 17/5/1767 Iwerne Minster married (1) Ann Dominey (2) Hannah Andrews on 3/2/1807, Iwerne Courtney.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Robin Linn
Other Names: Dyke Lane Mills Whitemore Freke

Beaminster, Cattistock area, 1600 up.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Shelley Nelson
Other Names: Ashley

Looking for the earliest information, starting (late 14th century to 18th century)in both Wiltshire and Dorset. Interested in a man by the name of Benidict Ashley,Lord of Wiltshire Manor. Also about the Ashley Cooper connection.

Researcher: Ronald F.R. Smith
Other Names COOPER

Susannah born c1818 East Parley, married Mathew Vine

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: William Budden

I am researching John Budden (1709-1797) married to Mary Pinhorne (1706-1770) who lived in Canford. They had 4 sons and 2 daughters. John Budden (1739-1790) married Bridget Gillingham on 17 Jul 1769. Thomas Budden (1739-1819) married Bridget Trim on 14 Nov 1763. Joseph Budden (1741-1818) married Frances Gillingham on 11 Aug 1766. William Budden (1743-1830) married Ann Corbin on 24 Mar 1771. Mary Budden (1746-1747). Mary Budden (1748).

Any information on these familes would be greatly appreciated.

Researcher: J. Harvey Freeman

Elizabeth SOPER married Henry CORBIN at Maiden Newton. Our great grandmother was Sarah Corbin who married John BRIDLE of Sydling St.Nicolas prior to 1847. Elizabeth SOPER CORBIN and William SOPER landed at Sydney Nova Scotia in June 1849. We suspect these aunt and uncle of Sarah Corbin (alias Bennett|)

Our great grandfather John BRIDLE of Sydling St.Nicolas had two brothers named Charles and Samuel, blacksmiths, who resided near Poole and Bournemouth. John Bridle was born c.1812, migrated to Canada 1850.

Researcher: Linda Collings Karn

Captain George A. CORBIN born ca 1807 in Dorset, possibly Blandford, had a younger brother named Henry, an older brother named John and at least one more brother named Thomas. The 4 brothers (and perhaps others), came to Canada specifically Newfoundland. George was the captain of a passenger ferry vessel. He married Phoebe McCoubrey in 1832 in St. John's.

Researcher: Thomas R Cole

Require info on the following at Wimborne Minster:
Ambrose CORBIN m Nov 30, 1673 to Ann MILLER.
Ambrose CORBIN m 1705 to Mary KERLEY (Kirby?).
Elizabeth CORBIN m Oct 17,1737 to William Hailey.

Researcher: Rob CONWAY

I am interested in finding out about these family names particularly from the early 1900s and earlier. These are my parents names and lived in Bradpole from 1904 - 1978 in my fathers case and from 1907 - 1987 in my mothers case. My mother's mother would have been born during 1860-1880 (guess) and died in 1955 (approx)

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: John Cornick

Looking for parents and relatives of Edwin (b.1820), Reubin (b.1823), and Frederick (b. 1831) in the Parish of Allington, (Bridport), Dorset. Emigrated to Newfoundland around 1852. Dates of marriages and baptisms of any children.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: William H. Courtney

My great grandfather was born in Wareham 19 Jun 1803. Died 18 Mar 1886. Married Hannah GOVER 24 Jun 1830. My grandfather was born in Wareham on 5 Nov 1840 and died on Bestwall Farm in Wareham on 9 Mar 1912. He married Ann Louisa HOLLOWAY on 2 Sep 1876.All are listed in the 1881 census for Wareham, East Stoke, RG 11/2100. My father was the 1 year old James. In the 1891 census the list includes four more children but James was omitted. He was taken by his mother to Long Island, New York to live with his uncle James Holloway at about eight years of age. Any information about the family would be greatly appreciated.

William H. Courtney
117 Huntington Court
Grass Valley, CA 95845

Researcher: Chris House

My Courtney ancestors came from Sydling St Nicholas and Charminster, mid Dorset.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Frank D. Croft

Searching for ancestors of William COX b.Wool 1818 m. Martha KELLAWAY b. Dorchester 1827. Marriage in Wareham Mar 1 1847

Researcher: Peter John Cox

Trying to trace record of John COX b1742 d24/3/1827. A sailmaker, married Milbrough Smeetham 15/3/1787 lived in Weymouth or Melcombe Regis.Their children Richard, Maltida, Elizabeth.

Oldest son Richard b12/1/1800 married Maltida Pavey 3/4/1846. Their children Richard Pavey, Milbro, Matilda, Ann, John (Master Mariner,went to New Zealand), Elizabeth, Charles and Alfred(Master Mariner).

Alfred married Elizabeth Rhoades, their children John (Master mariner setled in South Africa), Milbro, Benjamin and one other died at 16. Elizabeth Rhoades' mother was Rosa Golby.

I have some dates on the above but not much else. My grandfather maintained that the early family history involved privateers!? Any info much appreciated.

ResearcherGlenn Cox
Other Names: Nineham Senneck

Any info on our families from from within Dorset and the surrounding area's would be useful.
Thanks

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: JohnCrabbe

I am carrying out a world-wide One-Name study of the Crab(b)(e) families and would be interested to hear from anyone with connections in any area. I am a member (#629) of The Guild Of One-Name Studies. I have a considerable amount of Dorset data on these families - the Bridport / Loders area has one of the highest concentrations of Crabb(e)s in Britain and would be delighted to exchange information with any other interested researchers. Please look at my Crabbe webpage as well.

Website: Crabbe Family Pages

Researcher: Andrew Beale

SOUTH DORSET FROM WEYMOUTH TO LULWORTH AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Dorset Surnames Index

ResearcherCathy
Other Names: Oxford Goulding Golding Purchase

Have extensive info on above names in Newfoundland.
Seeking:
ancestry of Harry OXFORD, Shapwick, 1770s.
Birth of David GOLDING/GOULDING about 1765-1785,Dorset/Wilts area.
Birth of Arthur CRABB about 1800-1815,Dorset?
Birth of John PURCHASE about 1815, Dorset?

Researcher: Eric Dawes

I am trying to trace one of my ancestors Caleb Crabb. He married a Mary Tucker on 15 January 1786 and I am descended through his daughter Ann, Bapt. 16 March 1790, who married William Hallett. Their son Levi married a Mary Crabb on 22 July 1851 at Askerswell. I have traced a line back from Mary Crabb, but am wondering whether Ann Crabb and Mary Crabb are related somewhere in the past. Can anybody help?

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Richard Ashby
Other Names: Gollop/Gallop/Gallup< Brushett

Researching John Gallop, son of John and Mary (Crabbe); born ca. 1590, married Jan 19,1617; St. Mary's Bridport, Dorsetshire England to Christobel Brushett. Trying to verify via records

Researcher: Robert Marsh
Other Names: Marsh Jefford Hyde

Seeking ancestors (and descendants) of Charles MARSH (b.22 May 1838, Bradpole, Bridport, son of Elias MARSH and Mary Ann JEFFORD) and Leah HYDE (b.2 Nov 1838 at nearby Loders, dau. of John HYDE and Ann CRABB).

Their children were Florence E., Frances L., Matthew Charles (my g.grandfather), Ellen E., Fred J., Ada L., Sarah Kate, Lilian, Isabella, Mabel Laura, Alfred John, Thomas E., Ernest R. and Ella.

Anyone connect?

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Pam Golding
Other Names: Crane Rossiter Old Miller Biddlecombe Tanswell

Researching paternal family, Crane in Dorset since before 1600. Related to various Dorset families in farming communities, Child Okeford, Buckland Newton, Poole, Piddletrenthide, Lytchett Matravers. Direct male line almost extinct, but some of us still around and living locally.

Happy to exchange information, trees. My line Methodist since c1830 at Lytchett, my father was a builder in Longfleet, as were two preceding generations.

Will answer all, best wishes,

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: GlendaJean TREMEWAN
Other Names Crawford

Looking for Crawford's from Puddleton who immigrated to Ontario,Canada in mid 1800's. GlendaJean Tremewan Sarasota, Florida, USA

Researcher: Stewart Creech

Have some info on Virginia and NC Creech lineage. Looking for ancestors of Richard Creech first tracable from UK approx 1623. Dorset very possible.

Dorset Surnames Index

ResearcherPaula Anders
Other Names: Spencer Parris Mealley

Could you be my English cousin? If so, I would like to hear from you. I am seeking descendants of Barnard Spencer and Flora (nee Meech) Spencer of Marshwood Parish, Dorset. (married 1839) There were several children including my gg grandmother Emma Spencer (m. Charles Barnes in Dorset). Complete list of children: Elizabeth Ann (b. around 1842, m. Parris), Edwin (b. ca. 1844), Henry John (b. ca. 1846), Eliza Jane (b. ca. 1849 d. in US), George (b. 1852, private in 1st Life Guards d. 1872), Emma (b. 1853 d. 1941 in US), Sarah A. (b. ca. 1856 m. Mealley? Zealley? Nealley?), Barnard Eli (b. ca. 1858), and Emily (b. ca. 1863 m. Creed, last known address -as of 1911- was Surletts Farm, Seaborough, Nr. Crewkerne). If you happen to be an ancestor of any of these children, I would love to hear from you, share information, and get to know you. Thank you!

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Thomas R Cole
Other Names: Bridport/Burport/Burpot Hunt

George CREW baptized Okeford Fitzpaine 1786 son of Joseph CREW and Susannah (BRIDPORT) of Sturminster Newton. Also a Robert (Robin or Robert Jr) born in Dorset about 1798. Robert's father died young in Dorset from the effects of a snake bite and the widow CREW re married to a man named HUNT most likely at Buckhorn Weston.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: David Rose
Other Names: Rose Wills Mabey

Would like any info on any of these names, I have local history of my immediate family, but would like to see if I can search further I have only asked immediate family for a sort of tree, any more would be great

The actual family Rose is I found came from Somerset and the Wills family married a Rose

Dorset Surnames Index

Critchfield

Researcher: Pamela Boyer Porter
Other Names: Legg Fudge

Seeking info on Elias FUDGE, born 1817, Corscombe, Dorset, died after 1891, Occupation Tailor. He was baptised in the Parish of Corscombe 2 March 1817, son of Sarah Fudge, abode Corscombe, single woman, ceremony performed by Minister. Married Isabel LEGG, b. 1816 in Isle of ? or Evershot, Dorset, died after 1891. Had these children: Fredric, Ann S. (married CRITCHFIELD), Robert C., Joseph, Richard (married Jane CURTIS and emigrated to United States abt 1880), Elias, Cornelius John, Charles.

Elias also had a sister, Caroline FUDGE, b. 1833 in Corscombe. Will share info with anyone researching these lines.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Margaret GALES (nee CROCKER)
Other Names: Greening

William CROCKER married Ann Blanche GREENING abt 1915 in Dorchester, Dorset. Any information pre that date would be appreciated.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: John Symonds
Other Names: Symonds Burgess Joyner

Thomas SYMONDS and Elizabeth BURGES married Wareham October 1788
George CROSS, Kate JOYNER of Winterborne Whitchurch 1850's

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: bob Hatcher
Other Names: Hatcher Burt Russell Ayscoughe Hussey

researching any /all of the names in DORSET from 1500 to the modern day but primarily the HATCHER family.

Website: The English Hatcher home page
Dorset Surnames Index

Crumpler

Researcher: Kevin Crumpler
Other Names:

Deatils of the CRUMPLER family from the early 1500's in Almer being sought. Of particular interest is the linking of the UK CRUMPLER's to the USA, where there is a town named after the family in North Carolina

Website: UK CRUMPLER FAMILY
Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Ray Rates
Other Names: Furber Haydon

seeking information on FURBER pre 1830 Purbeck area Framton Church Knoll yeoman farmers.
HAYDON pre 1830 Maiden Newton Plasteres Tilers
CULL Purbeck area pre 1830 minor gentry

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Ken Clark
Other Names Culliford

My great Grandfather Joseph Clark, his wife Emily Ann (Nee Culliford and known as Ann) and two children Namely William Culliver and Emily emigrated to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) in 1841 aboard the Barque "Arab" arriving in Launceston Mar 31st. 1842. Emigration Records show that they came from Dorsetshire. William was born about 1838 and Emily 15 Feb 1840. In Tasmania they had a further 10 children and there are about 8 generations of descendants. I would appreciate any information on them prior to their departure from Dorsetshire and would love to contact other descendants.

Researcher: Barbara Milligan

I am looking for any information on the TROWBRIDGE (Thomas born Feb 1864) or CURTIS (Walter George born Oct 9, 1902) families from Poole Dorset. I have just started searching and hope someone else can help me out. There may still be Trowbridges living in Poole at this time. My grandmother is Kathleen Maude Trowbridge Born Mar 30 1904. I believe she lived at 27 Market Street and had either 3 or 4 brothers. She came to Canada alone and her family stayed in Poole. Please E-Mail me at barbara.milligan@sympatico.ca or I can be reached by mail at R.R.#2, Hwy 17 North, Heyden, Ontario, Canada P6A 5K7

Researcher: Pamela Boyer Porter

Need info on Charles CURTIS, b. 1814, South Perrott, Dorset, died abt 1885 Williamsville, Wayne County, Missouri, USA. Occupation Farmer. Possibly the son of Roger CURTIS? Married abt 1840 Jane WHETHAM near Corscombe. Jane b. abt 1823 in Bothenhampton, Dorset. Listed in 1851 Dorset census, had these children: Mary Ann, age 10, born South Perrott, Dorset; Maria, age 6, born in South Perrott, Dorset; Elizabeth, age 2, born in Beaminster, Dorset; Emma, age 1 month, born in Corscombe, Dorset. Emma married Richard FUDGE and they emigrated to United States with Charles & Jane CURTIS. Will gladly share with anyone researching these names.

Researcher: Susan Nielsen

Henry/Harry CURTIS was born 5 Jul 1856 in Swanage, Dorset, England. He moved to Ontario, Canada and married Eliza Jane BLEVINS on 1 Nov 1882. Henry's father was George CURTIS, who was born 1822/24 in Ulwell, Dorset and married Rosanna in 1843/1849 and he died 4 Sep 1884 in Studland, Dorset. Their children were: Joseph (b.1849-Studland, d.1910), Maria C. (b. before 1850-Studland), Ellen Jane (b.1854-Studland, married Charles HARDY, died before 1902 Bournemouth, Eng.), Henry..., Frank (b. 1859-Swanage, married Alice May MARKS, d. 1902), Martha (b. 1861,chr.Swanage, married Edward Joseph CUSSANS, d.1949). As a young man George worked on Godlingston Farm. Rosanna's name may have been CHURCHILL either as a maiden name or from a previous marriage. George's parents were: William CURTIS (b. 1796-Corfe Castle, Dorset, married 1823-Swanage, d. before 1861) and Maria CURTIS (b. 1798-Studland). William and Maria's children: Joanna (1821), George..., Fanny (1829), Thomas (1832), John (1835/36), Mary (1839/40), and Ellen (1844). Maria's parents were Henry CURTIS (b.1774-1833) and Joanna. Their children: Maria..., Thomas (1799), Henry (1802), Joanna (1803/04), Sarah (1807). Henry's parents were John CURTIS (1743-1800) and Elizabeth. Their children: Henry..., John (1777), William (b.1782, md. Ann HIBBS/WINFRITH), Joseph (1785), Sarah (b. 1787), Ann (b.1790), Mary (1792). John's parents were Henry CURTIS (b. 1712) and Sussanah. Their children: John... and Henry CURTIS (b. 1734-Church Knowle, Dorset and married Elizabeth TATCHELL)
I'm very interested in finding any more information on any of these people.

Researcher: Sandy Curtis Jacobs

Looking for any CURTIS's in the Stalbridge,Dorset and surrounding areas. Also looking for information on any of the surnames that have married into my CURTIS line from Stalbridge, they are: AISH, ANDREWS, BATH, DUFFETT, FEZARD, HARRIS, HEDDITCH, HUTCHINGS, LEMON, SCARD, TALBOT, TITE, WATTS, WEBBER, AND WOODROW. Willing to share information.

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Joanne Curme

Earliest are found late 1500's in Cerne Abbas, Bridport, Alton Pancras.
Associated surnames: Braffet, (Four)Acres. Now in US, Australia, Canada, other places.

Researcher: A S Vick
Other Names: Braffett

These family names are of Poole being Uncles & Aunts to me, Birthdates in 1800's

Dorset Surnames Index

Researcher: Susan Nielsen
Other Names: Curtis Hardy Churchill Tatchell Hibbs

Henry/Harry CURTIS was born 5 Jul 1856 in Swanage, Dorset, England. He moved to Ontario, Canada and married Eliza Jane BLEVINS on 1 Nov 1882. Henry's father was George CURTIS, who was born 1822/24 in Ulwell, Dorset and married Rosanna in 1843/1849 and he died 4 Sep 1884 in Studland, Dorset. Their children were: Joseph (b.1849-Studland, d.1910), Maria C. (b. before 1850-Studland), Ellen Jane (b.1854-Studland, married Charles HARDY, died before 1902 Bournemouth, Eng.), Henry..., Frank (b. 1859-Swanage, married Alice May MARKS, d. 1902), Martha (b. 1861,chr.Swanage, married Edward Joseph CUSSANS, d.1949). As a young man George worked on Godlingston Farm. Rosanna's name may have been CHURCHILL either as a maiden name or from a previous marriage. George's parents were: William CURTIS (b. 1796-Corfe Castle, Dorset, married 1823-Swanage, d. before 1861) and Maria CURTIS (b. 1798-Studland). William and Maria's children: Joanna (1821), George..., Fanny (1829), Thomas (1832), John (1835/36), Mary (1839/40), and Ellen (1844). Maria's parents were Henry CURTIS (b.1774-1833) and Joanna. Their children: Maria..., Thomas (1799), Henry (1802), Joanna (1803/04), Sarah (1807). Henry's parents were John CURTIS (1743-1800) and Elizabeth. Their children: Henry..., John (1777), William (b.1782, md. Ann HIBBS/WINFRITH), Joseph (1785), Sarah (b. 1787), Ann (b.1790), Mary (1792). John's parents were Henry CURTIS (b. 1712) and Sussanah. Their children: John... and Henry CURTIS (b. 1734-Church Knowle, Dorset and married Elizabeth TATCHELL)
I'm very interested in finding any more information on any of these people.