Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Harriet DORRINGTON

F, #18563, b. 1792

Father

Mother

Birth*

Harriet DORRINGTON was born in 1792 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 15 October 1792 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Census 1851*

She was aged 60 in the 1851 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Census 1841*

She was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

She was a Ag Labourer; Pauper.

Family

Children

Caroline DORRINGTON b. 1822²
John DORRINGTON b. 1825¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S16] 1851 Census.

Harry DORRINGTON

M, #1213, b. 1791, d. 1856

Father

Henry DORRINGTON b. circa 1747, d. 1793

Mother

Mary DOWDING b. 1752

Harry DORRINGTON|b. 1791\nd. 1856|p203.htm#i1213|Henry DORRINGTON|b. c 1747\nd. 1793|p203.htm#i8132|Mary DOWDING|b. 1752|p207.htm#i8133|||||||John DOWDING|b. 1733|p207.htm#i17874|Mary MORGAN|b. 1727|p504.htm#i18804|

Birth*

Harry DORRINGTON was born in 1791 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 8 April 1791 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah JEFFERIES, daughter of Charles JEFFERIES and Elizabeth LAPHAM, on 25 December 1812 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Wit: John CHARLTON.²

Marriage*

Harry DORRINGTON married Martha NEWTON, daughter of James NEWTON and Mary SCREEN, on 25 December 1820 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. Groom of Stourton.^3,4

Death*

Harry DORRINGTON died in 1856 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 5 June 1856 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1831*

He was present in the 1831 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; P.

Census 1821*

He was aged 30-40 in the 1821 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 61 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

He was aged 51 in the 1841 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Name Variation

He was also known as DODDINGTON. Also shown as DORRINTON in 1821 *transcripts* and DORRINGTON in 1831 *transcripts*. Shown as DORRINGTON in 1812 and 1820 weddings. Shown as DODDINGTON on 1841 and 1851 censuses.

Name Variation

He was also known as Henry. Baptised this way.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Occupation*

He was a Agricultural Labourer; Bricklayer's Labourer.

Family 1

Sarah JEFFERIES b. 1792, d. 1819

Marriage*

He married Sarah JEFFERIES, daughter of Charles JEFFERIES and Elizabeth LAPHAM, on 25 December 1812 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Wit: John CHARLTON.²

Children

William DORRINGTON b. 1813, d. 1823
Elizabeth DORRINGTON b. 1815

Family 2

Martha NEWTON b. 1786, d. 1864

Marriage*

Harry DORRINGTON married Martha NEWTON, daughter of James NEWTON and Mary SCREEN, on 25 December 1820 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. Groom of Stourton.^3,4

Child

Charles DORRINGTON b. 1824

Citations:

[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Wiltshire Baptisms (pre-1837)."
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."
[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.

Henry DORRINGTON

M, #8132, b. circa 1747, d. 1793

Birth*

Henry DORRINGTON was born circa 1747; There were DORRINGTONs in Mere since the 1580's but no sign of this person's baptism, in any denomination.

Marriage*

He married Mary DOWDING, daughter of John DOWDING and Mary MORGAN, on 12 January 1772 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. By banns. Bch. Spr. Botp. Wit: Mary MOORS, Ann PERMAN.¹

Death*

Henry DORRINGTON died in 1793 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 12 February 1793 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; NFI.²

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Name Variation

He was also known as Harry.

Family

Mary DOWDING b. 1752

Children

Matthias DORRINGTON b. 1772³
Sarah DORRINGTON b. 1774³
John DORRINGTON b. 1777³
Rachel DORRINGTON+ b. 1780³
William DORRINGTON b. 1786³
Harry DORRINGTON+ b. 1791, d. 1856

Citations:

[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.
[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Henry DORRINGTON

M, #8136, b. 1834, d. 1919

Father

John DORRINGTON b. 1801, d. 1869

Mother

Lydia SMITH b. 1804, d. 1886

Birth*

Henry DORRINGTON was born in 1834 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 October 1834 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Marriage*

He married Fanny LAPHAM, daughter of Charles LAPHAM and Ann VINCENT, on 24 May 1858 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 4th co 1ce rem + 5th co + 5th co 1ce rem 1858
May
24
Henry
Dorrington
23
Bch
Labourer
Kilmington
John
Dorrington
Labourer

Fanny
Lapham
20
Spr

Kilmington
Charles
Lapham
Labourer

X
X
William
Coward

Elizabeth
Coward

Banns.¹

Marriage*

Henry DORRINGTON married Elizabeth Ann WHITE in September 1883 at Barton Regis Reg Dist, Gloucestershire, England.²

Death*

Henry DORRINGTON died in 1919 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 25 January 1919 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 86 yrs.³

Census 1891*

He was aged 54 in the 1891 census and lived at Hinton Road, St George, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Census 1911*

He was aged 78 in the 1911 census and lived at The Drang, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1901*

He was aged 66 in the 1901 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 46 in the 1881 census and lived at Belton Road, St George, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington and Bristol.

Census 1841*

He was aged 6 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Farm Labourer; Gardener; Tanner.

Census 1851*

He was aged 17 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Family

Fanny LAPHAM b. September 1838, d. September 1872

Marriage*

Children

Citations:

[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep qtr 1883 Barton Regis Reg Dist vol.6a p.338."
[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.
[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S18] 1881 Census.

Henry DORRINGTON¹

M, #13917, b. 1832

Father

William DORRINGTON¹ b. 1790, d. March 1844

Mother

Ruth KIMBER¹ b. 1792, d. 1875

Henry DORRINGTON|b. 1832|p203.htm#i13917|William DORRINGTON|b. 1790\nd. Mar 1844|p205.htm#i9800|Ruth KIMBER|b. 1792\nd. 1875|p406.htm#i13913|Thomas DORRINGTON|b. 1757|p205.htm#i9131|Martha COWARD|b. 1765|p163.htm#i9132||||Elizabeth KIMBER|b. c 1770|p406.htm#i13920|

Birth*

Henry DORRINGTON was born in 1832 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 September 1832 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Census 1841*

He was aged 6 in the 1841 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Henry John DORRINGTON¹

M, #12021, b. 1872

Father

William DORRINGTON¹ b. 1831

Mother

Jane FARR¹ b. 1828

Birth*

Henry John DORRINGTON was born in 1872 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 9 May 1872 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Herbert A. DORRINGTON¹

M, #20505, b. 1868

Father

Henry DORRINGTON¹ b. 1834, d. 1919

Mother

Fanny LAPHAM¹ b. September 1838, d. September 1872

Birth*

Herbert A. DORRINGTON was born in 1868 at Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.¹

Occupation*

He was a Errand Boy.

Residence*

He lived at Bristol.

Census 1881*

He was aged 12 in the 1881 census and lived at Belton Road, St George, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Citations:

[S18] 1881 Census.

Isit DORRINGTON¹

F, #12168, b. 1842

Father

Edward DORRINGTON¹ b. 1814

Mother

Hannah DORRINGTON¹ b. 1815

Birth*

Isit DORRINGTON was born in 1842 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Religion*

She was Independent.

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington.

Census 1851*

She was aged 8 in the 1851 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.

James DORRINGTON

M, #8323, b. 1743

Father

John DORRINGTON b. 1721

Mother

Elizabeth COWARD b. circa 1719

James DORRINGTON|b. 1743|p203.htm#i8323|John DORRINGTON|b. 1721|p203.htm#i8131|Elizabeth COWARD|b. c 1719|p160.htm#i12160|John DORRINGTON|b. 1699|p203.htm#i9431|Elizabeth PURCHASE|b. 1701\nd. 1742|p554.htm#i9432|||||||

Birth*

James DORRINGTON was born in 1743 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 3 April 1743 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Ann WHITE, daughter of Robert WHITE and Mary DOWDING, on 24 November 1765 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.²

Note*

Other information; A child was baptised on 8 Sep 1765 ie. before ths man's wedding. Perhaps there was more than one James DORRINGTON having children at this time. It would account for the close birth spacing. One born 1738 and one born 1743.

Also, a James DORRINGTON (NFI) was buried in Mere on 3 May 1754.

Residence*

James DORRINGTON lived at Mere.

Family

Ann WHITE b. 1743, d. 1830

Children

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

James DORRINGTON

M, #12138, b. 1778

Father

James DORRINGTON b. 1743

Mother

Ann WHITE b. 1743, d. 1830

Birth*

James DORRINGTON was born in 1778 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 25 March 1778 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary SLY, daughter of George SLY and Mary Pitman FORWARD, on 3 May 1802 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.²

Census 1841*

James DORRINGTON was aged 60 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 73 in the 1851 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Mason.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Mary SLY b. 1781

Marriage*

He married Mary SLY, daughter of George SLY and Mary Pitman FORWARD, on 3 May 1802 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.²

Children

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

James DORRINGTON¹

M, #12159, b. 1768

Father

James DORRINGTON¹ b. 1743

Mother

Ann WHITE¹ b. 1743, d. 1830

Birth*

James DORRINGTON was born in 1768 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 November 1768 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

James DORRINGTON¹

M, #13916, b. 1829

Father

William DORRINGTON¹ b. 1790, d. March 1844

Mother

Ruth KIMBER¹ b. 1792, d. 1875

James DORRINGTON|b. 1829|p203.htm#i13916|William DORRINGTON|b. 1790\nd. Mar 1844|p205.htm#i9800|Ruth KIMBER|b. 1792\nd. 1875|p406.htm#i13913|Thomas DORRINGTON|b. 1757|p205.htm#i9131|Martha COWARD|b. 1765|p163.htm#i9132||||Elizabeth KIMBER|b. c 1770|p406.htm#i13920|

Birth*

James DORRINGTON was born in 1829 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 19 April 1829 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Census 1841*

He was aged 13 in the 1841 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Jane DORRINGTON¹

F, #12146, b. 1718

Father

John DORRINGTON¹ b. 1677

Mother

Ann GREY b. 1676

Jane DORRINGTON|b. 1718|p203.htm#i12146|John DORRINGTON|b. 1677|p203.htm#i9803|Ann GREY|b. 1676|p308.htm#i12153|Vaughan DORRINGTON|b. 1631|p205.htm#i12154|Elizabeth (DORRINGTON)|b. c 1647|p10.htm#i12155|Francis GREY|b. c 1640|p310.htm#i9851||||

Birth*

Jane DORRINGTON was born in 1718 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 12 December 1718 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Jane DORRINGTON

F, #12904, b. 26 January 1820

Father

Daniel DORRINGTON b. 1788

Mother

Mary (DORRINGTON) b. circa 1783

Jane DORRINGTON|b. 26 Jan 1820|p203.htm#i12904|Daniel DORRINGTON|b. 1788|p201.htm#i12908|Mary (DORRINGTON)|b. c 1783|p10.htm#i12909|Walter DORRINGTON|b. 1752|p205.htm#i16293|Ruth WHITE|b. 1752|p700.htm#i16292|||||||

Birth*

Jane DORRINGTON was born on 26 January 1820 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.^1,2

Baptism

She was baptised on 3 July 1820 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.²

Marriage*

She married Aaron MARKEY in March 1845 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England.³

Census 1851*

Jane DORRINGTON was aged 31 in the 1851 census and lived at Church Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Religion*

She was Baptised in the Independent Chapel. Her son Samuel was baptised in the Anglican church. She was married in the Anglican church.

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Name Variation

She was also known as DODDINGTON. Surname actually spelt this way on marriage record. Baptised as DORRINGTON.

Married Name

Her married name was MARKEY.

Family

Aaron MARKEY b. 1820

Marriage*

She married Aaron MARKEY in March 1845 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England.³

Children

Samuel MARKEY b. 1845, d. Jun 1867
Hannah MARKEY b. 1849¹

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1845 Mere Reg Dist vol.8 p.579."

Jane DORRINGTON¹

F, #13912, b. 1825

Father

William DORRINGTON b. 1790, d. March 1844

Mother

Ruth KIMBER b. 1792, d. 1875

Jane DORRINGTON|b. 1825|p203.htm#i13912|William DORRINGTON|b. 1790\nd. Mar 1844|p205.htm#i9800|Ruth KIMBER|b. 1792\nd. 1875|p406.htm#i13913|Thomas DORRINGTON|b. 1757|p205.htm#i9131|Martha COWARD|b. 1765|p163.htm#i9132||||Elizabeth KIMBER|b. c 1770|p406.htm#i13920|

Birth*

Jane DORRINGTON was born in 1825 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptised on 4 September 1825 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; It is assumed that this is the child who was known as Jane. Either there was a clerical error at her baptism, or her parents changed their mind.²

NoMarriage*

She and William FRICKER had a child together when they were not married; Double 5th cousins.

Residence*

Jane DORRINGTON lived at Mere.

Census 1861*

She was aged 33 in the 1861 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

She was aged 15 in the 1841 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Name Variation

She was also known as Mary Ann. Baptised this way. Seems to have been called Jane though.

Census 1871*

She was aged 45 in the 1871 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

She was a Silk Throwster; Flax Dresser; Factory Labourer.

Family

William FRICKER b. 1823

NoMarriage*

She and William FRICKER had a child together when they were not married; Double 5th cousins.

Child

Elizabeth DORRINGTON+ b. 1865¹

Citations:

[S24] 1871 Census.
[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

John DORRINGTON

M, #4004, b. 1801, d. 1869

Father

Thomas Hill DORRINGTON b. 1784, d. June 1863

Mother

Sarah (DORRINGTON) b. circa 1770

John DORRINGTON|b. 1801\nd. 1869|p203.htm#i4004|Thomas Hill DORRINGTON|b. 1784\nd. Jun 1863|p205.htm#i5949|Sarah (DORRINGTON)|b. c 1770|p10.htm#i5950|John DORRINGTON|b. 1750\nd. 1811|p203.htm#i6613|Martha HILL|b. 1755\nd. 1831|p355.htm#i6614|||||||

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1801 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 1 November 1801 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Marriage*

He married Lydia SMITH, daughter of Charles SMITH and Maria LAPHAM, on 13 November 1826 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Wit: George GATEHOUSE.¹

Death*

John DORRINGTON died in 1869 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 19 January 1869 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 68 yrs.²

Census 1851*

He was aged 49 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Note*

Other information; Note that the father's name is only given as "T" (as were some others on that page of the baptism regster). So it is possible that Thomas Hill DORRINGTON was not the father of John DORRINGTON baptised in 1801.

Census 1861*

He was aged 59 in the 1861 census and lived at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton; Kilmington.

Census 1841*

He was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of Joshua SMITH and Mary Ann COWARD on 27 November 1838 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.³

(Witness) Marriage

John DORRINGTON witnessed the Marriage of John BIRD and Jane BISHOP on 10 March 1839 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.³

Family

Lydia SMITH b. 1804, d. 1886

Marriage*

John DORRINGTON married Lydia SMITH, daughter of Charles SMITH and Maria LAPHAM, on 13 November 1826 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Wit: George GATEHOUSE.¹

Children

Maria DORRINGTON+ b. 1827, d. 1873
Emma DORRINGTON+ b. 1829
William DORRINGTON+ b. 1831
Henry DORRINGTON+ b. 1834, d. 1919
Charles DORRINGTON b. Jul 1840

Citations:

[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.
[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John DORRINGTON

M, #6613, b. 1750, d. 1811

Father

John DORRINGTON b. 1721

Mother

Elizabeth COWARD b. circa 1719

John DORRINGTON|b. 1750\nd. 1811|p203.htm#i6613|John DORRINGTON|b. 1721|p203.htm#i8131|Elizabeth COWARD|b. c 1719|p160.htm#i12160|John DORRINGTON|b. 1699|p203.htm#i9431|Elizabeth PURCHASE|b. 1701\nd. 1742|p554.htm#i9432|||||||

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1750 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 20 April 1750 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha HILL on 7 May 1781 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Neither of the witnesses is identified other than by name, and there are alternative candidates on the databases. Allocation made on the basis of being closest in age to the bride and groom.²

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for John DORRINGTON and Martha HILL were published on 8 April 1781 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Also 15 Apr 1781.

Death*

John DORRINGTON died in 1811 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 8 May 1811 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 62 yrs.³

Residence*

He lived at Mere and Kilmington.

Name Variation

He was also known as DODDINGTON. The marriage record has his surname spelt DODDINGTON, but in Stourton this seems to have been interchangeable with DORRINGTON, so he is recorded that way here for consistency. Described as 'of Mere' at his wedding.

Family

Martha HILL b. 1755, d. 1831

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for John DORRINGTON and Martha HILL were published on 8 April 1781 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Also 15 Apr 1781.

Marriage*

John DORRINGTON married Martha HILL on 7 May 1781 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Neither of the witnesses is identified other than by name, and there are alternative candidates on the databases. Allocation made on the basis of being closest in age to the bride and groom.²

Children

Harriet DORRINGTON b. 1782
Thomas Hill DORRINGTON+ b. 1784, d. Jun 1863
Mary DORRINGTON+ b. 1786, d. 1849
Elizabeth DORRINGTON b. 1788, d. 1799
John DORRINGTON b. 1790
Ann DORRINGTON+ b. 1793, d. 1877
Sarah DORRINGTON b. 1795
Martha DORRINGTON b. 1797, d. 1797
Sarah DORRINGTON+ b. 1798, d. 1868
Elizabeth DORRINGTON+ b. 1800
Martha DORRINGTON+ b. 1803

Citations:

[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Wiltshire Baptisms (pre-1837)."
[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S11] Transcript of the Burials of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

John DORRINGTON

M, #8123, b. 1790

Father

John DORRINGTON b. 1750, d. 1811

Mother

Martha HILL b. 1755, d. 1831

John DORRINGTON|b. 1790|p203.htm#i8123|John DORRINGTON|b. 1750\nd. 1811|p203.htm#i6613|Martha HILL|b. 1755\nd. 1831|p355.htm#i6614|John DORRINGTON|b. 1721|p203.htm#i8131|Elizabeth COWARD|b. c 1719|p160.htm#i12160|||||||

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1790 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 14 November 1790 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

John DORRINGTON

M, #8131, b. 1721

Father

John DORRINGTON¹ b. 1699

Mother

Elizabeth PURCHASE b. 1701, d. 1742

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1721 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 1 February 1721 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth COWARD on 16 May 1741 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

John DORRINGTON lived at Mere.

Family

Elizabeth COWARD b. circa 1719

Children

Rose DORRINGTON b. 1741, d. 1741¹
James DORRINGTON+ b. 1743
John DORRINGTON+ b. 1750, d. 1811
Martin DORRINGTON+ b. 1753, d. 1825
Rose DORRINGTON b. 1756¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

John DORRINGTON¹

M, #9431, b. 1699

Father

John DORRINGTON b. 1677

Mother

Ann GREY b. 1676

John DORRINGTON|b. 1699|p203.htm#i9431|John DORRINGTON|b. 1677|p203.htm#i9803|Ann GREY|b. 1676|p308.htm#i12153|Vaughan DORRINGTON|b. 1631|p205.htm#i12154|Elizabeth (DORRINGTON)|b. c 1647|p10.htm#i12155|Francis GREY|b. c 1640|p310.htm#i9851||||

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1699 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 November 1699 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Father poor.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth PURCHASE, daughter of Nathan PURCHASE and Mary (STONE), on 5 January 1720 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere. Bride's surname originally written as FORD, then erased and replaced with PURCHASE.²

Residence*

John DORRINGTON lived at Mere.

Family 1

Elizabeth PURCHASE b. 1701, d. 1742

Children

Family 2

Child

Elizabeth DORRINGTON+ b. 1724

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

John DORRINGTON

M, #9803, b. 1677

Father

Vaughan DORRINGTON b. 1631

Mother

Elizabeth (DORRINGTON) b. circa 1647

John DORRINGTON|b. 1677|p203.htm#i9803|Vaughan DORRINGTON|b. 1631|p205.htm#i12154|Elizabeth (DORRINGTON)|b. c 1647|p10.htm#i12155|William DORRINGTON|b. c 1601|p205.htm#i20291||||||||||

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1677 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 25 January 1677 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Ann GREY, daughter of Francis GREY, on 27 December 1698 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. NFI.²

Residence*

John DORRINGTON lived at Mere.

Family

Ann GREY b. 1676

Children

John DORRINGTON+ b. 1699
Thomas DORRINGTON+ b. 1701
Elizabeth DORRINGTON+ b. 1703, d. 1754¹
Ann DORRINGTON b. 1705¹
Martha DORRINGTON b. 1707¹
William DORRINGTON b. 1708¹
Walter DORRINGTON+ b. 1716¹
Jane DORRINGTON b. 1718¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

John DORRINGTON¹

M, #12019, b. January 1861

Father

William DORRINGTON¹ b. 1831

Mother

Jane FARR¹ b. 1828

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in January 1861 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 26 May 1861 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Census 1861*

He was aged 3 mo in the 1861 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Citations:

[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John DORRINGTON¹

M, #18564, b. 1825

Mother

Harriet DORRINGTON¹ b. 1792

John DORRINGTON|b. 1825|p203.htm#i18564||||Harriet DORRINGTON|b. 1792|p203.htm#i18563|||||||Thomas DORRINGTON|b. 1757|p205.htm#i9131|Martha COWARD|b. 1765|p163.htm#i9132|

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1825 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 January 1825 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Occupation*

He was a Ag Labourer.

Census 1841*

He was aged 15 in the 1841 census and lived at Clay Knap, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

John DORRINGTON¹

M, #18802, b. 1777

Father

Henry DORRINGTON¹ b. circa 1747, d. 1793

Mother

Mary DOWDING¹ b. 1752

John DORRINGTON|b. 1777|p203.htm#i18802|Henry DORRINGTON|b. c 1747\nd. 1793|p203.htm#i8132|Mary DOWDING|b. 1752|p207.htm#i8133|||||||John DOWDING|b. 1733|p207.htm#i17874|Mary MORGAN|b. 1727|p504.htm#i18804|

Birth*

John DORRINGTON was born in 1777 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 January 1777 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

John C. DORRINGTON¹

M, #20050, b. 1859

Father

Henry DORRINGTON¹ b. 1834, d. 1919

Mother

Fanny LAPHAM¹ b. September 1838, d. September 1872

Birth*

John C. DORRINGTON was born in 1859 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 March 1859 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Occupation*

He was a Tanner.

Census 1881*

He was aged 22 in the 1881 census and lived at Belton Road, St George, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington and Bristol.

Citations:

[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John Henry DORRINGTON

M, #8130, b. May 1812

Father

William ALFORD b. 1792, d. 1865

Mother

Ann DORRINGTON b. 1793, d. 1877

John Henry DORRINGTON|b. May 1812|p203.htm#i8130|William ALFORD|b. 1792\nd. 1865|p45.htm#i9129|Ann DORRINGTON|b. 1793\nd. 1877|p201.htm#i8124||||Sarah ALFORD|b. 1767|p45.htm#i9133|John DORRINGTON|b. 1750\nd. 1811|p203.htm#i6613|Martha HILL|b. 1755\nd. 1831|p355.htm#i6614|

Birth*

John Henry DORRINGTON was born in May 1812 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 30 August 1812 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Name Variation

He was also known as ALFORD. This version not seen.

John Stewart DORRINGTON¹

M, #12521, b. 5 June 1857

Father

Edward DORRINGTON¹ b. 1814

Mother

Hannah DORRINGTON¹ b. 1815

Birth*

John Stewart DORRINGTON was born on 5 June 1857 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 May 1859 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

Kate Hannah DORRINGTON¹

F, #12522, b. 23 February 1859

Father

Edward DORRINGTON¹ b. 1814

Mother

Hannah DORRINGTON¹ b. 1815

Birth*

Kate Hannah DORRINGTON was born on 23 February 1859 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 29 May 1859 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

Lavinia Ann DORRINGTON¹

F, #20075, b. 1867

Father

Henry DORRINGTON¹ b. 1834, d. 1919

Mother

Fanny LAPHAM¹ b. September 1838, d. September 1872

Birth*

Lavinia Ann DORRINGTON was born in 1867 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 24 February 1867 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Lydia DORRINGTON¹

F, #18558, b. 1820

Mother

Mary DORRINGTON¹ b. 1795, d. November 1829

Lydia DORRINGTON|b. 1820|p203.htm#i18558||||Mary DORRINGTON|b. 1795\nd. Nov 1829|p204.htm#i12149|||||||Thomas DORRINGTON|b. 1757|p205.htm#i9131|Martha COWARD|b. 1765|p163.htm#i9132|

Birth*

Lydia DORRINGTON was born in 1820 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 9 January 1820 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.