Norman Goodman

Long Ashton, North Somerset (4.6 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I would much appreciate hearing from anyone who might have any knowledge of the Long Ashton Police Station in about 1900-1901. My grandfather was a young police constable and based there briefly at the time. I would like to learn something about the village at that time. Also, is there anyone who might know anything about local blacksmiths at the same period, especially associated with Bower Ashton. I am particularly interested in Mr Harris who, in the 1901 Census, is described as a "retired blacksmith". My grandfather was boarding with Mr and Mrs Harris at the time the Census weas taken. Thank you.

 

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Gayle Robinson

Bitton, South Gloucestershire (4.1 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

Read post on south glouc site but cant acess message~ re Joseph and hester Britton from Bitton 1800

 

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Elaine Rees

Publow, Bath and North East Somerset (2.0 miles away)

2 years ago.

 

I am looking for a family by the name of KING great grandparents married in Publow parish church 6/12/1840**Jane King 28 and Edward Gough 25. Witnesses James King and Rebecca Brady. If anyone has information on the King family it would be much appreciated.****Elaine

 

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Kathleen Starr

Knowle, Bristol City (2.0 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Looking for any information about Ivy Kathleen TANNER and Alfred MARSDEN who were married on 9/2/1918 at The Parish Church~ S.Martin~ Knowle~ Bristol. Ivy was a munitions worker living at 123 Somerset Road~ Knowle.**Alfred MARSDEN was a driver with an Australian Field Company of Engineers during WW1. He spent some time in France in a Traffic Control Diversion at the end of the war and for some time after up until October 1919. He then was transferred back to Australia and was demobbed. Alfred and Ivy's first son was born in February 1920 at Lismore~ N.S.W. I would like to know how they met and lived during the WW1.? Are there any good sources of historical information about ordinary people's lives during WW1? What was Ivy's life like before the war? Please send any information to 2008@dodo.com.au.

 

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andrew boucher

Leigh Woods, North Somerset (4.8 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I would like to find any information on John mycroft boucher who lived at Denegarth House church road in Leigh woods upto 1944~ also any informatio regarding his brother george who lived at Maybank leigh woods and his son Arthur roy who lived at lakehouse. and last of all their sister Edith Hannam (nee boucher) who lived in village~ famous tennis player. Trying to link a story relating to tble tnnis in 1902. any information on this family would be most welcome. Thankyou.

 

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Mary Fraser

Winford, North Somerset (4.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

The Salmon family were living in Winford in the early/mid 19th century so I am interested in sharing information with anyone looking at Salmon and associated families in the Winford area.

 

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• Mary Black
• Fishponds, Bristol City (5.1 miles away)
• 1 year ago.
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• Hi Mary, I am of the Salmon family, trying to trace back Daniel Salmon b. abt 1800. He married Sophia Willis of Stanton Wick which I think may be in the Winford area. If this is a line you are researching I would love to hear from you. Mary Salmon

Jula Myers

Long Ashton, Bristol City (4.9 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

I am a Canadian looking for information about my Aunt~ Phyllis Binding~ who was born in Long Ashton in 1909 (July~ Augsut~ or September). She died as a small child~before my grandparents moved to Canada in 1912. I would like to know the names of my great grandparents. My grandparents were Emily Broomfield and James Binding. Born in Bridgwater and Durston. Thank you for your help.

 

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Christine Lothian

Chelwood, Bath and North East Somerset (3.7 miles away)

3 years ago.

 

Researching my Great Great Grandfather David Laurie **Henderson....the information I have pertaining to this area is listed below.****In the 1841 census for the Bath area there was a David Laurie Henderson present at Chelwood Cottage~ Chelwood~ Clutton~ Somerset~ aged 9 years. The Royal College of Surgeons lists his father ( also named David ) as living in Chelwood in 1840. However~ this address is not that of Dr David Henderson...it was the home of a Vicar. The Vicar's name was Henry Edwin Chamberlain who was 35yrs old at the time. His wife~ Emily Chamberlain (maiden name Henderson - may have been David's sister)~ was also present at the time of the census~ as were Elizabeth Chamberlain - 1 yr old~ Clifford Drew - 12 yrs old~ Charlotte Hamling - 25 yrs old~ Ann Blinman - 13 yrs old. David's occupation was listed as "inmate"(orphan??)****I do have a pencil sketch of a church drawn by David in 1847 - he would have been 16 years of age it shows a church by a creek or river with a bell tower at one end.

 

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sandie coombs

Chew Magna, Bath and North East Somerset (3.5 miles away)

4 years ago.

 

I have been looking for an old photograph taken in 1937 at the Chew Magna **celebrations for the Coronation of King ## George (6th). It is of my **grandparents Mr and Mrs Simmons who had just moved into Norton Lane~ and were **dressed as gypsies in the carnival procession. I would be delighted to hear **from anybody who may have any information on this photograph. I can be **contacted on 01275 474329 Thank you. Sandra Coombs (nee Simmons)

 

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sandie coombs

Chew Magna, Bath and North East Somerset (3.5 miles away)

6 years ago.

 

I have been looking for an old photograph taken in 1937 at the Chew Magna **celebrations for the Coronation of King George (6th). It is of my **grandparents Mr and Mrs Simmons who had just moved into Norton Lane~ and were **dressed as gypsies in the carnival procession. I would be delighted to hear **from anybody who may have any information on this photograph. I can be **contacted on 01275 474329 Thank you. Sandra Coombs (nee Simmons)

 

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Louise Drake

Bedminster, Bristol City (3.6 miles away)

6 years ago.

 

Desperatly trying to find the ancestors of my husband. Looking for any info~ photos~ of John Alexander Drake born 1835circa in Bedminster~ Somerset. All I know is the name of his father was John Drake~ gentleman. Assuming there is some record of this family but is difficult to trace from here. Dont know if John A had any siblings but could be an Elizabeth. Does the name Studdy ring any bells. I guess any info on the Drakes from around 1830 would be appreciated if anyone knows anything or remembers please let me know~ we are desperate to trace back further.

 

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John&June Coulson 93494538

Upton Cheyney, South Gloucestershire (4.9 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

To UK Villages~ Having had the pleasure of logging on to your web in the past I would like once again to post a message~ It would be of a similor text to the first~ with perhaps coverage of both Somerset & Gloucester. Elderly couple at the moment living in Perth~ Western Australia seek 2 bedroom cottage or similor in rural area having lived in village situation in the past~ that being Clutton Village. Providing it is a rental property of a permanent nature my wife and I would agree to upkeep of same as part of rental agreement. Further info available on request. Regards~ John & June Coulson. Email johnelizabeth@bigpond.com

 

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David Newton (USA) 910-575-2279

Barrs Court, Bristol City (3.6 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

This Family meets annually the first weekend of August since 1926 at Boykin **Methodist Church in Marlboro County~ South Carolina. All descendants of GILES **NEWTON of Virginia are welcome. Anyone willing to help identify ancestors of **GILES NEWTON of Virginia will be welcomed.** Anyone who can add to the ancestry of this GILES NEWTON is invited to **contact David F. Newton~ current association historian~ at the e-mail address **listed or##****David F. Newton**1673 Northwind Dr. SW**Ocean Isle Beach~ NC 28469 (USA)**** I look forward to meeting new family and making new friends.****David**

 

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John&June Coulson 93494538

Upton Cheyney, South Gloucestershire (4.9 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

Elderly couple living in Perth~ Western Australia~ but** ** about to return to UK~ seek rented village accomodation~**** Older type property ~ [2 bedroom cottage or similor ].**** Would be willing to maintain upkeep of same as part of**** rental agreement providing rental was of a permanent**** nature.**** We are honest reliable adults bent on returning to the**** rural life of the West Country having lived in the village**** of CLUTTON for a good number of years.****** Further details can be forwarded on request.**** Thank You.**** JOHN & JUNE COULSON. **** Email johnelizabeth@bigpond.com********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

 

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David Newton (USA) 910-575-2279

Barrs Court, Bristol City (3.6 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

This Family meets annually the first weekend of August since 1926 at Boykin **Methodist Church in Marlboro County~ South Carolina. All descendants of GILES **NEWTON of Virginia are welcome. Anyone willing to help identify ancestors of **GILES NEWTON of Virginia will be welcomed.** Anyone who can add to the ancestry of this GILES NEWTON is invited to **contact David F. Newton~ current association historian~ at the e-mail address **listed or##****David F. Newton**1673 Northwind Dr. SW**Ocean Isle Beach~ NC 28469 (USA)**** I look forward to meeting new family and making new friends.****David**

 

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steve smith

Bristol, Bristol City (3.8 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

 

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Joy Morris

Bitton, South Gloucestershire (4.1 miles away)

7 years ago.

 

I am trying to trace my father's family. His father was Alexander Britton born **1883 to Alfred and Jane Britton. Alfred was born in Bitton and Jane was Jane **Hamilton born in Ireland. Alexander had an older brother Alfred and possibly **sisters. Alexnder was apprenticed to the Royal Navy around 1896 and served on **the HMS Cambrian we believe his brother Alfred went to Canada but do not know **if this is fact have photos of somone called Lucy and her 2 girls could be **Alexanders sister?

 

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