Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Robert FORWARD

M, #16241, b. circa 1687

Birth*

Robert FORWARD was born circa 1687; Robert FORWARD married Mary FORWARD on 1 Jan 1699. This man perhaps?

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Child

Sarah FORWARD+ b. 1717

Sarah FORWARD

F, #9806, b. 1717

Father

Robert FORWARD b. circa 1687

Sarah FORWARD|b. 1717|p270.htm#i9806|Robert FORWARD|b. c 1687|p270.htm#i16241||||||||||||||||

Birth*

Sarah FORWARD was born in 1717 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; NBI and Mere Burials have the following:
22 Oct 1725 Sarah FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - widow
28 Oct 1726 Sarah FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - wife of Michael
23 Sep 1728 Sarah FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - widow twice (HISCOCK or FORWARD)
6 Feb 1729 Sarah FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - dau of John
10 Feb 1733 Sarah & Mary FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - daughters of Michael

So we can be fairly sure that the 1717 baptism is the correct one.

Baptism

She was baptised on 26 August 1717 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married William LOVE, son of George LOVE and Ann (LOVE), on 12 November 1752 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

Sarah FORWARD lived at Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was LOVE.²

Family 1

Child

Alice FORWARD+ b. 1739, d. 1767

Family 2

William LOVE b. 1721

Children

Sarah LOVE b. 1754
Elizabeth LOVE+ b. 1757

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.

Sarah Christina FORWARD

F, #4019, b. 25 March 1830

Father

Frederick FORWARD b. 1790, d. September 1872

Mother

Elizabeth DAVIS b. 1790, d. 1841

Sarah Christina FORWARD|b. 25 Mar 1830|p270.htm#i4019|Frederick FORWARD|b. 1790\nd. Sep 1872|p268.htm#i3930|Elizabeth DAVIS|b. 1790\nd. 1841|p189.htm#i3931|James FORWARD|b. 1753\nd. 1830|p268.htm#i7658|Jane (FORWARD)|b. c 1760|p14.htm#i17638|||||||

Birth*

Sarah Christina FORWARD was born on 25 March 1830 at Silton, Dorset, England; Birthplace assumed from that of siblings.

Baptism

She was baptized on 4 April 1830 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Bonham, Stourton, Somerset, England; Godmother Ann FARTHING.¹

Census 1841*

She was aged 11 in the 1841 census and lived at Stowell, Somerset, England.

Residence*

She lived at Silton and Stowell.

Citations:

[S27] Transcript of the Baptisms of St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Stourton, 1802-1866, transcribed by Chris & Penny Deverill.

Sidney James FORWARD

M, #4496, b. December 1851

Father

James FORWARD b. 28 November 1824

Mother

Sarah Court SWEETLAND¹ b. 1825

Sidney James FORWARD|b. Dec 1851|p270.htm#i4496|James FORWARD|b. 28 Nov 1824|p268.htm#i3970|Sarah Court SWEETLAND|b. 1825|p642.htm#i13703|Frederick FORWARD|b. 1790\nd. Sep 1872|p268.htm#i3930|Elizabeth DAVIS|b. 1790\nd. 1841|p189.htm#i3931|||||||

Birth*

Sidney James FORWARD was born in December 1851 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.^2,3

Marriage*

He married Lucy MATTHEWS, daughter of Stephen MATTHEWS and Martha PIKE, on 26 December 1878 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.⁴

Census 1881*

Sidney James FORWARD was aged 22 in the 1881 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1861*

He was aged 9 in the 1861 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Carpenter; Wheelwright.

Residence*

He lived at Zeals and Kilmington.

Family

Lucy MATTHEWS b. 1848

Children

Lucy Lillian FORWARD b. 1879
Leonard James FORWARD b. 1880
Ivan William FORWARD b. 31 Jul 1881⁵
Henry James FORWARD b. 20 Nov 1882⁵
Cora Maria FORWARD b. 24 Mar 1884⁵

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.
[S17] 1861 Census.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1851 Mere Reg Dist vol.8 p.413."
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S99] Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Zeals, 1848-1998, photographed by Cathy Day of ANU, transcribed by Yvonne Scrivener.

Sophia FORWARD¹

F, #11698, b. 13 September 1797, d. 1875

Father

Thomas FORWARD b. 1763, d. 1841

Mother

Elizabeth BUTTON b. 1762, d. 1800

Sophia FORWARD|b. 13 Sep 1797\nd. 1875|p270.htm#i11698|Thomas FORWARD|b. 1763\nd. 1841|p270.htm#i11700|Elizabeth BUTTON|b. 1762\nd. 1800|p114.htm#i21141|Thomas FORWARD|b. c 1733|p270.htm#i21142||||||||||

Birth*

Sophia FORWARD was born on 13 September 1797 at Bruton, Somerset, England.²

Baptism

She was baptised on 18 October 1797 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England.²

Birth

She was born in 1801 at Corton Denham, Somerset, England; In 1851 she gave her birthplace as "Corton, Wilts" and in 1861 it was "Corton Denham, Dorset". Corton Denham was in Somerset. I believe that she was wrong about her age and she was the daughter of Thomas born in 1797 in Bruton. Thomas is listed as her father on her marriage certificate. There was no record of a baptism for her in Corton Denham, or indeed of anyone surnamed FORWARD.¹

Marriage*

She married Thomas FORWARD, son of George FORWARD and Hannah VALLIS, on 24 November 1846 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1st cousins FBD 1846
Nov
24
Thomas
Forward
ofa
Wid
Shoemaker
Kilmington
George
Forward
Taylor

Sophia
Forward
ofa
Spr

Kilmington
Thomas
Forward
Shoemaker
Yes
X
Mary
Noake
X
Samuel
Howell

Banns.³

Death*

Sophia FORWARD died in 1875 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 19 May 1875 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 70 yrs.⁴

Census 1871*

She was aged 68 in the 1871 census and lived at Causeway, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1861*

She was aged 59 in the 1861 census and lived at Causeway, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Corton Denham, Kilmington and Mere.

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.
[S70] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bruton, 1580-1812.
[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.

Thomas FORWARD

M, #4013, b. 13 January 1829

Father

Frederick FORWARD b. 1790, d. September 1872

Mother

Elizabeth DAVIS b. 1790, d. 1841

Thomas FORWARD|b. 13 Jan 1829|p270.htm#i4013|Frederick FORWARD|b. 1790\nd. Sep 1872|p268.htm#i3930|Elizabeth DAVIS|b. 1790\nd. 1841|p189.htm#i3931|James FORWARD|b. 1753\nd. 1830|p268.htm#i7658|Jane (FORWARD)|b. c 1760|p14.htm#i17638|||||||

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born on 13 January 1829 at Silton, Dorset, England; Birthplace assumed from that of siblings.

Baptism

He was baptized on 17 January 1829 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Bonham, Stourton, Somerset, England.¹

Census 1841*

He was aged 13 in the 1841 census and lived at Stowell, Somerset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Silton and Stowell.

Citations:

[S27] Transcript of the Baptisms of St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Stourton, 1802-1866, transcribed by Chris & Penny Deverill.

Thomas FORWARD

M, #9633, b. 2 March 1794, d. March 1871

Father

George FORWARD b. 1770

Mother

Hannah VALLIS b. circa 1769

Thomas FORWARD|b. 2 Mar 1794\nd. Mar 1871|p270.htm#i9633|George FORWARD|b. 1770|p268.htm#i20639|Hannah VALLIS|b. c 1769|p674.htm#i20638|Thomas FORWARD|b. c 1733|p270.htm#i21142||||||||||

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born on 2 March 1794 at Bruton, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 25 March 1794 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England.²

Marriage*

He married Ann Barbara STONE, daughter of John STONE and Mary BARBER, on 14 May 1818 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. NFI.³

Marriage*

Thomas FORWARD married Sophia FORWARD, daughter of Thomas FORWARD and Elizabeth BUTTON, on 24 November 1846 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1st cousins FBD 1846
Nov
24
Thomas
Forward
ofa
Wid
Shoemaker
Kilmington
George
Forward
Taylor

Sophia
Forward
ofa
Spr

Kilmington
Thomas
Forward
Shoemaker
Yes
X
Mary
Noake
X
Samuel
Howell

Banns.⁴

Death*

Thomas FORWARD died in March 1871 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England; Aged 77 yrs.⁵

Census 1861*

He was aged 69 in the 1861 census and lived at Causeway, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Mere and Kilmington.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer; Shoemaker; Cordwainer.⁶

Family

Ann Barbara STONE b. 1792, d. 1822

Marriage*

He married Ann Barbara STONE, daughter of John STONE and Mary BARBER, on 14 May 1818 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. NFI.³

Child

George FORWARD b. 1822, d. 1822

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.
[S70] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bruton, 1580-1812.
[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1871 Mere Reg Dist vol.5a p.170."
[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Thomas FORWARD

M, #11539, b. circa 1777

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born circa 1777.

Marriage*

He married Emma READ on 27 June 1802 at Cucklington, Somerset, England. Groom of Zeals, Mere.¹

Residence*

Thomas FORWARD lived at Zeals, Mere.

Occupation*

He was a Baker.

Family

Emma READ b. circa 1780

Child

Mary FORWARD+ b. 1813

Citations:

[S151] Transcript of the Marriages of Cucklington, 1559-1836 by IHGS.

Thomas FORWARD

M, #11696, b. 1803, d. 1878

Father

George FORWARD b. circa 1767

Mother

Susannah COWARD b. circa 1770

Thomas FORWARD|b. 1803\nd. 1878|p270.htm#i11696|George FORWARD|b. c 1767|p268.htm#i11694|Susannah COWARD|b. c 1770|p164.htm#i11695|||||||||||||

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born in 1803 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 12 June 1803 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

He died in 1878 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 15 April 1878 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 74 yrs.²

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.
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.

Thomas FORWARD

M, #11700, b. 1763, d. 1841

Father

Thomas FORWARD b. circa 1733

Thomas FORWARD|b. 1763\nd. 1841|p270.htm#i11700|Thomas FORWARD|b. c 1733|p270.htm#i21142||||||||||||||||

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born in 1763 at Bruton, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 14 August 1763 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth BUTTON on 3 May 1795 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. NFI.¹

Death*

Thomas FORWARD died in 1841 at Bruton, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 14 February 1841 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England; Aged 80 yrs.²

Occupation*

He was a Shoemaker.

Residence*

He lived at Bruton.

Family

Elizabeth BUTTON b. 1762, d. 1800

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth BUTTON on 3 May 1795 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. NFI.¹

Child

Sophia FORWARD b. 13 Sep 1797, d. 1875

Citations:

[S70] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bruton, 1580-1812.
[S34] National Burial Index 2nd Edition (2004) by FFHS.

Thomas FORWARD

M, #14007, b. circa 1672

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born circa 1672.

Marriage*

He married Mary FOSTER on 5 December 1697 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Occupation*

Thomas FORWARD was a Weaver.

Residence*

He lived at Zeals and Mere.

Family

Mary FOSTER b. circa 1675

Child

Walter FORWARD+ b. 1716, d. 1808

Citations:

[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Thomas FORWARD

M, #21142, b. circa 1733

Birth*

Thomas FORWARD was born circa 1733.

Residence*

He lived at Bruton.

Family

Children

Thomas FORWARD+ b. 1763, d. 1841
George FORWARD+ b. 1770

Unity FORWARD

F, #4708, b. 1751

Father

William FORWARD b. 1723

Mother

Elizabeth GLOVER b. circa 1721

Unity FORWARD|b. 1751|p270.htm#i4708|William FORWARD|b. 1723|p270.htm#i8780|Elizabeth GLOVER|b. c 1721|p289.htm#i10574|William FORWARD|b. 1688|p270.htm#i8849||||||||||

Birth*

Unity FORWARD was born in 1751 at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 16 January 1751 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; FORWARD, UNITY
Parents: WILLIAM OF BOURTON,
Baptised: 16 JAN 1750/1, MERE.¹

Marriage*

She married William RUTLEY, son of Gesper RUTLEY and Ann CLEEVES, on 17 May 1772 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a bch of Gillingham; bride a spr.²

Marriage*

Unity FORWARD married William PARFITT, son of William PARFITT and Rachel HOST, on 9 May 1785 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a sojourner in Mere; bride a widow.²

Residence*

Unity FORWARD lived at Zeals.

Married Name

Her married name was PARFITT.

Married Name

Her married name was RUTLEY.

Family 1

William RUTLEY b. 1745, d. 1779

Marriage*

She married William RUTLEY, son of Gesper RUTLEY and Ann CLEEVES, on 17 May 1772 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a bch of Gillingham; bride a spr.²

Children

George RUTLEY b. 1773
William RUTLEY+ b. 1774, d. Jan 1845
Jenny RUTLEY+ b. 1777
Ann RUTLEY+ b. 1778

Family 2

Child

Mary RUTLEY b. 1784

Family 3

William PARFITT b. 1741, d. 1818

Marriage*

Unity FORWARD married William PARFITT, son of William PARFITT and Rachel HOST, on 9 May 1785 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a sojourner in Mere; bride a widow.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.

Walter FORWARD¹

M, #14006, b. 1716, d. 1808

Father

Thomas FORWARD b. circa 1672

Mother

Mary FOSTER b. circa 1675

Walter FORWARD|b. 1716\nd. 1808|p270.htm#i14006|Thomas FORWARD|b. c 1672|p270.htm#i14007|Mary FOSTER|b. c 1675|p270.htm#i20003|||||||||||||

Birth*

Walter FORWARD was born in 1716 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 28 April 1716 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Virtue CHARLTON on 22 October 1739 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp.²

Death*

Walter FORWARD died in 1808 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 1 October 1808 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 92 yrs.³

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Virtue CHARLTON b. circa 1717, d. 1794

Children

John FORWARD b. 1740, d. 1741¹
James FORWARD+ b. 1753, d. 1830¹

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.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

Walter Henry FORWARD¹

M, #13708, b. 1869

Father

James FORWARD¹ b. 28 November 1824

Mother

Sarah Court SWEETLAND¹ b. 1825

Walter Henry FORWARD|b. 1869|p270.htm#i13708|James FORWARD|b. 28 Nov 1824|p268.htm#i3970|Sarah Court SWEETLAND|b. 1825|p642.htm#i13703|Frederick FORWARD|b. 1790\nd. Sep 1872|p268.htm#i3930|Elizabeth DAVIS|b. 1790\nd. 1841|p189.htm#i3931|||||||

Birth*

Walter Henry FORWARD was born in 1869 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 18 July 1869 at St Martin's, Zeals, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Zeals.

Citations:

[S99] Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Zeals, 1848-1998, photographed by Cathy Day of ANU, transcribed by Yvonne Scrivener.

William FORWARD

M, #8780, b. 1723

Father

William FORWARD b. 1688

William FORWARD|b. 1723|p270.htm#i8780|William FORWARD|b. 1688|p270.htm#i8849||||Robert FORWARD|b. c 1658|p269.htm#i16239|Jean SHEPHERD|b. c 1659|p593.htm#i16240|||||||

Birth*

William FORWARD was born in 1723 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 29 October 1723 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth GLOVER on 6 January 1743 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

William FORWARD lived at Mere.

Family

Elizabeth GLOVER b. circa 1721

Children

Unity FORWARD+ b. 1751
William FORWARD b. 1764¹
Giles FORWARD b. 1772¹

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.

William FORWARD

M, #8849, b. 1688

Father

Robert FORWARD b. circa 1658

Mother

Jean SHEPHERD b. circa 1659

William FORWARD|b. 1688|p270.htm#i8849|Robert FORWARD|b. c 1658|p269.htm#i16239|Jean SHEPHERD|b. c 1659|p593.htm#i16240|||||||||||||

Birth*

William FORWARD was born in 1688 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 2 September 1688 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Note*

Other information; NBI and Mere Burials have:
18 Dec 1673 William FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - NFI
13 Jun 1684 William FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - s/o Susan, widow
12 Feb 1699 William FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - alms
5 Jul 1704 William FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - s/o William
2 Apr 1707 William FORWARD Wilts Mere, St Michael - s/o Joseph

Mere Marriages has:
31 Dec 1702 William FORWARD & Mary JOUPE, both of Mere
12 May 1722 William FORWARD & Mary VINCENT, of Mere
3 May 1723 William FORWARD & Frances VINING
2 Feb 1732 William FORWARD & Ann CLARK, both of Mere

So the Ann (or Amy) buried in 1734 was the last one.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Children

Jane FORWARD+ b. 1716, d. 1791
William FORWARD+ b. 1723
Ann FORWARD b. 1730, d. 1731¹

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.

William FORWARD¹

M, #10573, b. 1764

Father

William FORWARD¹ b. 1723

Mother

Elizabeth GLOVER b. circa 1721

William FORWARD|b. 1764|p270.htm#i10573|William FORWARD|b. 1723|p270.htm#i8780|Elizabeth GLOVER|b. c 1721|p289.htm#i10574|William FORWARD|b. 1688|p270.htm#i8849||||||||||

Birth*

William FORWARD was born in 1764 at Bourton, Dorset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 22 February 1764 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Father: William of East Bourton, GIllingham.¹

Residence*

He lived at Bourton, Gillingham.

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.

William FORWARD¹

M, #13707, b. 1866

Father

James FORWARD¹ b. 28 November 1824

Mother

Sarah Court SWEETLAND¹ b. 1825

William FORWARD|b. 1866|p270.htm#i13707|James FORWARD|b. 28 Nov 1824|p268.htm#i3970|Sarah Court SWEETLAND|b. 1825|p642.htm#i13703|Frederick FORWARD|b. 1790\nd. Sep 1872|p268.htm#i3930|Elizabeth DAVIS|b. 1790\nd. 1841|p189.htm#i3931|||||||

Birth*

William FORWARD was born in 1866 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 15 February 1866 at St Martin's, Zeals, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Zeals.

Citations:

[S99] Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Zeals, 1848-1998, photographed by Cathy Day of ANU, transcribed by Yvonne Scrivener.

William FORWARD¹

M, #16784, b. 1805

Birth*

William FORWARD was born in 1805 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 17 March 1805 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; S/o William.¹

Occupation*

He was a Manager of Silk Factory.

Religion*

He was Baptised as an Anglican but had his children baptised in the Independent Chapel in Boar Street.

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.

William FORWARD

M, #16786, b. circa 1677

Birth*

William FORWARD was born circa 1677; There are a few candidates for this man.

Marriage*

He married Mary JUPE on 31 December 1702 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.¹

Residence*

William FORWARD lived at Mere.

Family

Mary JUPE b. circa 1680

Child

Mr Giles FORWARD+ b. 1706, d. 1757

Citations:

[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

William FORWARD

M, #18932, b. circa 1714

Birth*

William FORWARD was born circa 1714.

Marriage*

He married Ann (FORWARD).

Residence*

William FORWARD lived at Mere and presumably Bourton.

Poor Law*

Poor Law Records dated 2 June 1753 of Mere, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about William FORWARD: James COWARD, s/o William & Ann, aged 8 yrs, removed from Mere to Bourton.¹

Family

Ann (FORWARD) b. circa 1714

Child

James FORWARD b. 1744

Citations:

[S235] Wiltshire Removal Orders transcribed by WFHS and available on http://www.findmypast.com "WSRO ref: 438/42."

Ann FOSTER

F, #4955, b. 1815

Father

Joseph FOSTER b. 1792

Mother

Sarah GREEN b. 1783

Birth*

Ann FOSTER was born in 1815 at Wells, Somerset, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 16 July 1815 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton.

Henry FOSTER

M, #4945, b. 1814

Father

Joseph FOSTER b. 1792

Mother

Sarah GREEN b. 1783

Birth*

Henry FOSTER was born in 1814 at Wells, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 February 1814 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Wells.

Citations:

[S29] Baptisms of Stourton, 1801-1872, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Joseph FOSTER

M, #3834, b. 1792

Father

William FOSTER b. circa 1762

Mother

Susannah WELLSTEAD b. circa 1762

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Birth*

Joseph FOSTER was born in 1792 at Wells, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 23 October 1792 at Wells, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah GREEN, daughter of Elias GREEN and Ann SMART, on 21 May 1812 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Bch. Spr. Groom of High Street, Wells. Bride otp. Other wit: John PENNY.²

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for Joseph FOSTER and Sarah GREEN were published on 5 April 1812 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England; And 12 & 19. Groom of City of Wells. Bride otp.³

Residence*

Joseph FOSTER lived at Wells.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Family

Sarah GREEN b. 1783

Children

Henry FOSTER b. 1814
Ann FOSTER b. 1815

Citations:

[S186] IGI (LDS-Submitted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S64] Banns of Stourton, 1753-1812 transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU.

Mary FOSTER

F, #20003, b. circa 1675

Birth*

Mary FOSTER was born circa 1675.

Marriage*

She married Thomas FORWARD on 5 December 1697 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Residence*

Mary FOSTER lived at Zeals and Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was FORWARD.¹

Family

Thomas FORWARD b. circa 1672

Child

Walter FORWARD+ b. 1716, d. 1808

Citations:

[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

William FOSTER

M, #12466, b. circa 1762

Birth*

William FOSTER was born circa 1762.

Marriage*

He married Susannah WELLSTEAD on 10 May 1784 at St Cuthbert's, Wells, Somerset, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns.¹

Residence*

William FOSTER lived at Wells.

Family

Susannah WELLSTEAD b. circa 1762

Child

Joseph FOSTER+ b. 1792

Citations:

[S232] Website http://www.findmypast.com.

(?) FOWLER

M, #17453, b. circa 1730, d. before 1767

Birth*

(?) FOWLER was born circa 1730.

Marriage*

He married Mary (FOWLER).

Death*

(?) FOWLER died before 1767.

Reuben FOWLER

M, #9816, b. 1819

Father

Robert FOWLER b. circa 1789

Mother

Jane (FOWLER) b. circa 1789

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Birth*

Reuben FOWLER was born in 1819 at Semley, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 1 August 1819 at Semley, Wiltshire, England; 1-Aug 1819 ; Reuben ; Son of ; Robert ; Jane ; Fowler ; Semley ; Labourer.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary Ann YETMAN, daughter of William YETMAN and Mary (YETMAN).

Residence*

Reuben FOWLER lived at Semley and Sedgehill.

Occupation*

He was a Mason.

Census 1851*

He was aged 31 in the 1851 census and lived at White Marsh, Sedgehill, Wiltshire, England, .

Citations:

[S127] Transcript of Semley Parish Registers at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~engwopcp/semley/

Robert FOWLER

M, #13452, b. circa 1789

Birth*

Robert FOWLER was born circa 1789.

Marriage*

He married Jane (FOWLER).

Occupation*

Robert FOWLER was a Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Semley.

Family

Jane (FOWLER) b. circa 1789

Child

Reuben FOWLER b. 1819