This list refers to people with a known connection to the Parishes of Chardstock, All Saints and Wambrook.

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1 BIRTHS AND CHRISTENINGS - INFORMATION ADDITIONAL TO THAT CONTAINED IN THE PARISH REGISTERS OF CHARDSTOCK. ST. ANDREW S, ALL SAINTS AND WAMBROOK CHURCHES This list refers to people with a known connection to the Parishes of Chardstock, All Saints and Wambrook. Unless recorded to the contrary, all dates shown are those of the birth of the person concerned. In September, 1752 Britain changed over from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar and at the same time the official start of the year was changed from 25th March to 1st January. This transcription records marriages between 1st January and 24th March in those years prior to 1752 as, for example, /2. The first year (1661) is the date under the Julian or Old Style calendar and the second (1662) that under the Gregorian or New Style calendar /2 Baptism at Thorncombe of James DABNY, the son of James Dabny of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of William STODLEY, the son of William & Anne Stodley of Chardstock /4 Baptism at Thorncombe of Hannah HAWKINS, the daughter of William Hawkins of Chardstock Sarah HORNE, singlewoman living in Chardstock, has given birth to a base born male child (name unknown). By a Bastardy Order dated Aron BLACKALLER [BACKALLER], Carpenter of Axminster, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon Heritage Centre Bastardy Order 2590A/PO59/ /8 Baptism at Thorncombe of Henery BOWDITCH, the son of Mr John Bowditch of Cherstoke [Chardstock] Baptism at Thorncombe of Samuel BOWDITCH, the son of Samuel Bowditch Gent of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Jane CARTER, the daughter of Thomas & Elizabeth Carter of Chardstock Elizabeth PAVEY said on Oath that on or about she was delivered of a female bastard child within the Parish of Chardstock and that Robert CLOUTER, labourer of North Curry, Somerset is the father. A warrant was then issued to apprehend Robert Clouter for him to appear before the next Quarter Sessions Source: Examination and Warrant to Apprehend both dated Devon

2 Heritage Centre reference 2590A/PO61/ Baptism at Thorncombe of Mary MITCHELL, the daughter of Salathiel Mitchell of Chardstock Mary DARE, singlewoman late of Lyme Regis, has lately given birth to a base born male child in the Parish of Chardstock. Robert CLAPP, Gentleman of Lyme Regis, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon Heritage Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO61/ Baptism at Upottery of Joseph GUPPY, base born son of Mary Guppy of Chardstock Birth of Mary SELWOOD, who later became the wife of Benjamin DENING Amy LOCK widow gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock on or about Joseph JEFFERY, Yeoman of Chard, Somerset is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO64/ Ann HARNER, singlewoman of Chardstock gave birth to a male bastard child born Chardstock John WHEADON the younger, cordwainer of Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO64/ Baptism at Combe St. Nicholas of John DUNSTER, the base born son of Sarah Dunster, singlewoman of Chardstock. John FRY of Membury is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO64/ Sarah PAVEY, singlewoman, gave birth to a male bastard child born Chardstock , Thomas MARKS als GOFF, blacksmith of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO64/ Baptism at Upottery of Leah DIMOND, daughter of William & Sarah Dimond of Chardstock Elizabeth PAVEY, singlewoman, gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock on or about John TUCKER, labourer of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO64/23

3 Susanna GILES, singlewoman gave birth to a male bastard child born Chardstock William MOORING, carpenter of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO65/ Ann DAW a legal Inhabitant of Chardstock has stated under Oath that she is very poor and not able to maintain a bastard child born 11 weeks previously at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. She now resides with her child in Chardstock. Source: Devon History Centre Maintenance Orders dated and , references 2590A/PO65/2 and PO65/ John Cox BENTLEY, son of John & Ann Bentley was born at Chappelcroft Bridget POWELL, singlewoman gave birth to a male bastard child born Chardstock George POWELL, labourer of Hawkchurch, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO65/ Hannah DAVEY, singlewoman gave birth to a male bastard child born Chardstock John HUTCHINGS, butcher of Ilminster, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO65/ Ann HORNER, singlewoman gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock Thomas STEVENS, limeburner of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO65/ Birth of William BENTLEY Birth of Robert BENTLEY at Tytherleigh Birth of Thomas BENTLEY Birth of Elizabeth PARRIS, who late became the wife of Robert Bentley Birth of James BENTLEY Sarah DOLLING, singlewoman, gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock Richard DEANE, Yeoman of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO66/6

4 : Elizabeth LEE, singlewoman, gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock , Richard DRAYTON, Yeoman of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO66/ Birth of Elizabeth Mary Ann BENTLEY Hannah DAVY, singlewoman, gave birth to a male bastard child born Chardstock William LARCOMBE, labourer of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO66/ Elizabeth MITCHELL, singlewoman, gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock Richard DEAN, Yeoman of Membury, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO66/ Ann BOND, singlewoman, gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock Richard MARKS, Yeoman of Chardstock, is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO67/ Sarah PHILIPS, singlewoman, gave birth to a female bastard child born Chardstock John WINTER of Chardstock is named as the father of the child. Source: Devon History Centre Bastardy Order dated reference 2590A/PO67/ Baptism at Upottery of Charlotte COLES, the daughter of Henry & Martha Coles of Chardstock, Labourer Baptism at Upottery of Hannah COLES, the daughter of Henry & Martha Coles of Chardstock, Yeoman Baptism at Upottery of Elizabeth COLES, the daughter of Henry & Martha Coles of Chardstock, Yeoman Birth at Fordwater of John Cox BENTLEY, son of Robert & Elizabeth Baptism at Churchill, Dorset of William APSEY, born , the son of Isaac Apsey of Chardstock, Farmer, and Alice (daughter of William & Elizabeth Wyatt). Minister Moses Pearn. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no. 2

5 Baptism at Churchill, Dorset of John APSEY, born , the son of Isaac Apsey of Chardstock, Farmer, and Alice (daughter of William & Elizabeth Wyatt). Minister William Mason. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Birth of Thomas BENTLEY. Note: The Parish Register for Chardstock, St. Andrew s record him as being baptised on the same day Baptism at Churchill, Dorset of Esther KEETCH, born , the daughter of Samuel Keetch of Chardstock, Labourer, and Mary Ann (daughter of David & Joanna Wakely). Minister William Kinsman. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism of Elizabeth CHAPEL, born , the daughter of Thomas Chapel of Chardstock and Ann (daughter of Joseph & Sarah Seager). Minister William Kinsman. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Jane APSEY, born , the daughter of Isaac Apsey of Chardstock, Farmer, and Alice (daughter of William & Elizabeth Wyatt). Minister John Glass. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Susan Spiller HONIBON, born , the daughter of James Honibon of Chardstock, Farmer, and Eleanor (daughter of Christopher & Susan Spiller). Minister William Hill. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Birth of a son at Chardstock Vicarage, Dorset. to Mrs J C FANSHAWE. Source: Western Times Baptism at Churchill of William KEETCH, born , the son of Thomas Keetch of Chardstock, Cordwainer, and Sarah (daughter of James & Elizabeth White). Minister William Hill. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Birth of Henrietta BENTLEY Baptism at a preaching house in the Parish of Chardstock of Martha NORIS, born , the daughter of John Noris of Chardstock, Labourer, and Ann (daughter of Robert & Martha Somers). Minister William Conibear. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at a preaching house of Sarah Wakely KEETCH, born , the daughter of Samuel Keetch of Chardstock, Labourer, and Mary Ann (daughter of David & Joanna Wakely). Minister William Conibear. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at a preaching house of John SUMMERS, born , the son of Thomas Summers, of Chardstock, Labourer, and Elizabeth (daughter of

6 Thomas & Ann Forsey). Minister William Conibear. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill Chapel of Elizabeth KEETCH, born , the daughter of Thomas Keetch of Chardstock, Shoemaker, and Sarah (daughter of James & Elizabeth White). Minister John Adams. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of William SYMES, born , the son of Charles Symes of Chardstock, Tailor, and Ann (daughter of David & Joanna Wakely). Minster John Adams. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Sarah APSEY, born , the daughter of Isaac Apsey of Chardstock, Farmer, and Alice (daughter of William & Elizabeth Wyatt). Minister John Adams. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Jane CHAPLE, born , the daughter of Thomas Chaple of Chardstock, Cooper, and Ann (daughter of Joseph & Sarah Seager). Minister John Adams. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill Chapel, Chardstock of Mary Ann COLLINS, born , the daughter of William Collins of Stockland, Dorset, Shoemaker, and Mary Ann (daughter of John and Mary Hill). Minister John Kemeys. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Job Apsey KEETCH, born , the son of Thomas Keetch of Chardstock, Shoemaker, and Sarah (daughter of James & Elizabeth White). Minister John Kemeys. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Mary Ann KEETCH, born , the daughter of Samuel Keetch of Chardstock, Labourer, and Mary Ann (daughter of David & Joanna Wakely). Minister John Allen. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Robert APSEY, born , the son of Isaac Apsey of Chardstock, Farmer, and Alice (daughter of William & Elizabeth Wyatt). Minister John Allen. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Mary KEETCH, born , the daughter of Thomas Keetch of Chardstock, Cordwainer, and Sarah (daughter of James & Elizabeth White). Minister James Roberts. Note: Not entered in the register until August, Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Chardstock of James CHAPLE, born , the son of Thomas Chaple of Chardstock, Cooper, and Ann (daughter of Joseph & Sarah Segar). Minister James Roberts. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no. 62

7 Baptism at Churchill of Ann KEETCH, born , the daughter of Thomas Keetch of Chardstock, Cordwainer, and Sarah (daughter of James & Elizabeth White). Minister John Langdon. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Noah TURNER, born , the son of John Turner of Chardstock, Labourer, and Mary (daughter of James & Rebecca Aning). Minister John Brown Papp. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Joabella WHITE, born , the daughter of Richard White of Chardstock, Labourer, and Sarah (daughter of Joel & Joabella Diment). Minister John Brown Tapp. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Alice Jane WHITE, born , the daughter of Lawrence White of Chardstock, Blacksmith, and Sarah (daughter of George & Elizabeth Graham?). Minister John Brown Tapp. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Hardicanute EVANS, born , the son of John Evans of Chardstock, Shop Keeper, and Ann (daughter of John & Ann Forsey). Minister John Brown Tapp. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of William Thomas DIMENT, born , the son of William Diment of Chardstock, Blacksmith, and Alice (daughter of William & Hannah French). Minister John Brown Tapp. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Phebe KEETCH, born , the daughter of Samuel Keetch of Chardstock, Labourer, and Mary Ann (daughter of David & Joanna Wakely). Minister John Brown Tapp. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Churchill of Sarah White KEETCH, born , the daughter of Thomas KEETCH of Chardstock, Cordwainer, and Sarah (daughter of James & Elizabeth WHITE). Minister William Runnalls. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no John WYATT, the son of James Wyatt. Source: Indenture re Kitbridge House Baptism at Churchill of Ann NORRIS, born , the daughter of John Norris of Chardstock. Labourer, and Ann (daughter of Robert & Martha Sommers). Minister Francis Haycraft. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at the house of James Pering, Elizabeth Bentley PERING, born , the daughter of Phebe Pering of Chardstock (daughter of James & Elizabeth Pering). Minister Francis Haycraft. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no. 110

8 Baptism at Churchill of James WHITE, born , the son of Edward White of Chardstock, Labourer, and Sarah (daughter of Robert & Mary Hore). Minister Francis Haycraft. Source: Bible Christians, Crewkerne Circuit Register entry no Baptism at Hawkchurch of John ELLIOTT (born ), the son of John & Anne (nee Miller) Farmer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Harold EVANS (born ), the son of John & Anne (nee Forsey) Farmer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Hardicanute EVANS (born ), the son of John & Anne (nee Forsey) Farmer of Chardstock At the Vicarage, Chardstock, the lady of the Rev. Charles WOODCOCK of a daughter. Source: Chard Union Gazette Note: The same announcement appeared in the Somerset County Gazette for expect that the date of birth was printed as Baptism at Thorncombe of Emma ROWE, the daughter of John & Elizabeth Rowe, Yeoman, of Axe Farm, Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Anne APLIN (born ), the daughter of Thomas & Anne Aplin, Labourer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Henry James EVANS (born ), the son of John & Anne Evans, Farmer of Chardstock Robert WYATT, the son of James Wyatt. Source: Indenture re Kitbridge House Baptism at Hawkchurch of Sylvia WILLS (born ), the daughter of Lawrence & Isabella Wills, Yeoman of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Henrietta NEWBURY (born ), daughter of Andrew & Sarah Newbury, Basketmaker of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Harriet Anne EVANS (born ), the daughter of John & Anne Evans, Farmer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of James CLARKE (born ), the son of George & Anne Clarke, Shoemaker of Chardstock

9 Baptism at Hawkchurch of Robert APLIN (born ), the son of Thomas & Amy Aplin, Labourer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of John Charles CLARKE (born ), the son of James & Louisa Clarke, Labourer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Edwin WOODMAN (born ), the son of Edward & Elizabeth Woodman, Labourer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Henry STAPLES, the son of Ebenezer & Elizabeth Staples, Labourer of Chardstock Baptism at Hawkchurch of Sarah Palmer SEAWARD (born ), the daughter of Nathaniel & Hannah Seaward, Labourer of Chardstock Birth of Henrietta Elizabeth BROOM, daughter of John & Henrietta (nee Bentley) Birth at Chardstock of Mary Ann DIMON, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Dimon. Note: Surname also spelt DIMOND and DIMENT. Source: Abstract of Title relating to a dwelling at Cuckolds Pit later known as Christopher Cottage Birth at Chardstock of Eliza DIMON, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Dimon. Source: Abstract of Title relating to a dwelling at Cuckolds Pit later known as Christopher Cottage Baptism at Upottery of Thomas PARRIS, the son of Benjamin & Helena Bessie Parris of Chardstock At Chardstock, the wife of Police Constable SMALL, of a son. Source: Chard & Ilminster News At the New Inn, Wambrook, a son to the wife of Mr C PINNEY. Source: Chard & Ilminster News At Broom, Tytherleigh, a daughter to the wife of Mr W R BISHOP. Source: Chard & Ilminster News