Grace SLATER
F, #8112, b. 1693, d. 1754
| Birth* | Grace SLATER was born in 1693; Posslby born in Enford (Comb), Wilts where she was living at the time of her marriage. |
| Marriage* | She married John HILL, son of Osmund HILL and Mellior COWARD, circa 25 June 1712. Possibly Enford? |
| Marriage License | Grace SLATER and John HILL obtained a marriage license on 23 June 1712; Groom bch, gentleman, of Mere, aged 26 yrs. Bride spr, of Enford (comb), aged 19 yrs. Wit" John SAMUEL, clerk of Market Lavington.1 |
| Death* | Grace SLATER died in 1754 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 5 March 1754 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Mrs Grace Hill.2 |
| Residence* | She lived at Enford, Mere and Stourton. |
| Married Name | Her married name was HILL. |
Family | John HILL b. 1686, d. 1754 |
| Marriage License | She and John HILL obtained a marriage license on 23 June 1712; Groom bch, gentleman, of Mere, aged 26 yrs. Bride spr, of Enford (comb), aged 19 yrs. Wit" John SAMUEL, clerk of Market Lavington.1 |
| Marriage* | Grace SLATER married John HILL, son of Osmund HILL and Mellior COWARD, circa 25 June 1712. Possibly Enford? |
| Children | |
Citations:
- [S36] Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds, transcribed by WFHS and downloaded from http://findmypast.com/.
- [S3] Transcript of the Burials of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian 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.
Ann SLATFORD
F, #13310, b. 1762
| Birth* | Ann SLATFORD was born in 1762 at Witham Friary, Somerset, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptised on 1 August 1762 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Witham Friary, Somerset, England.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James DREDGE, son of Robert DREDGE and Constant SLATFORD, on 9 May 1784 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Suspected consanguineous marriage. Groom's mother has same surname as bride. By banns. Groom of Marston. Wit: Hannah BROWN, Thomas ROLES.2 |
| Residence* | Ann SLATFORD lived at Witham Friary and Marston Bigot. |
| Married Name | Her married name was DREDGE. |
Citations:
- [S67] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Witham Friary, 1695-1901 by Michael Sprackling at http://www.fromeresearch.org.uk/.
- [S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
- [S121] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Marston Bigot, transcribed by Marilyn Symonds, Michael Sprackling and Yvonne Scrivener.
Constant SLATFORD
F, #15807, b. circa 1733
| Birth* | Constant SLATFORD was born circa 1733; A Constant SLATFORD was baptised in Witham Friary in 1716. Too early for this woman though. Maybe a relation? |
| Marriage* | She married Robert DREDGE, son of John DREDGE and Jane PALMER, on 12 October 1761 at St John the Baptist, Frome, Somerset, England. Marriage record gives bride's name as Christian SLATFORD of Marston. I believe that this is the same person as Constant. Wit: Wm MAYO, Wm AXE.1,2 |
| Residence* | Constant SLATFORD lived at Marston Bigot. |
| Name Variation | She was also known as Christian. Appears this way in marriage record, assuming that it is the same woman. |
| Married Name | Her married name was DREDGE. |
Frances SLATFORD
F, #16697, b. circa 1745
| Birth* | Frances SLATFORD was born circa 1745. |
| Marriage* | She married James NORMAN on 4 August 1782 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Witham Friary, Somerset, England. By banns. Botp. Bch. Spr. Both illit. Wit: George TAYLOR, Elizabeth GILBERT (X).1 |
| Residence* | Frances SLATFORD lived at Witham Friary. |
| Married Name | Her married name was NORMAN. |
Elizabeth J. SLOCOMBE
F, #7858, b. 1842
| Birth* | Elizabeth J. SLOCOMBE was born in 1842 at Hillfield, Dorset, England, . |
| Marriage* | She married Nathaniel WATTS in December 1864 at Taunton Reg Dist, Somerset, England.1 |
| Residence* | Elizabeth J. SLOCOMBE lived at Hillfield and Marshwood. |
| Married Name | Her married name was WATTS.1 |
Edward SLY
M, #3229, b. 1824
| Birth* | Edward SLY was born in 1824 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. |
| Census 1871* | He was aged 46 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Residence* | He lived at Gillingham; Stourton. |
| Occupation* | He was a Labourer in Woods (Temporary). |
George SLY
M, #14001, b. 1728
| Birth* | George SLY was born in 1728 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; A bit old for a first marriage. |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 28 August 1728 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Pitman FORWARD, daughter of Joan FORWARD, on 15 December 1768 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.2 |
| Death* | George SLY died; There were men named George SLY buried in Mere in 1797 and 1802, but there was no identifying information. |
| 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.
- [S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.
Jane SLY1
F, #19217, b. circa November 1792
| Birth* | Jane SLY was born circa November 1792 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 11 November 1792 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Residence* | She lived at Mere. |
| Poor Law* | Poor Law Records dated 8 September 1792 of Mere, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about Jane SLY: Unborn child of Martha SLY. Father not named. Bondsmen Philip SLY and Stephen SLY, yeomen of Mere.2 |
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.
- [S73] Bastardy Examinations of the parish of Mere, 1721-1821 transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU.
John SLY
M, #3230, b. 1827
| Birth* | John SLY was born in 1827 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. |
| Census 1871* | He was aged 43 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Residence* | He lived at Gillingham; Stourton. |
| Occupation* | He was a Labourer in Woods (Temporary). |
| Illness* | He was ill with Cripple in 1871. |
John SLY1
M, #14011, b. 1716, d. 1720
| Birth* | John SLY was born in 1716 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 27 November 1716 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Death* | He died in 1720 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 20 April 1720 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Son of Richard.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.
- [S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.
John SLY
M, #14012, b. circa 1669
| Birth* | John SLY was born circa 1669. |
| Residence* | He lived at Mere. |
Martha SLY
F, #17802, b. 1769, d. 1841
| Birth* | Martha SLY was born in 1769 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptised on 28 April 1769 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage* | She married John FORD, son of William FORD and Priscilla BIGGS, on 15 June 1796 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns. Wit: Stephen SLY, William COWARD (clerk).2 |
| Marriage* | Martha SLY married Edward FORD, son of William FORD and Priscilla BIGGS, on 22 September 1806 at Bathwick, Somerset, England. NFI.
I assume that they went to Somerset to marry as Martha was the widow of Edward's brother, which in the view of many clergy meant that the marriage was not valid.3,4 |
| Death* | Martha SLY died in 1841 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 30 September 1841 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 72 yrs.5 |
| Census 1841* | She was aged 70 in the 1841 census and lived at Southbrook, Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Note* | Other information; Had an illegitimate child when aged only 13 yrs. Later, lost her husband and two infants in the space of two months. |
| Residence* | She lived at Mere. |
| Poor Law* | Poor Law Records dated 8 September 1792 of Mere, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about Martha SLY: Unborn child of Martha SLY. Father not named. Bondsmen Philip SLY and Stephen SLY, yeomen of Mere. |
| Married Name | Her married name was FORD. |
Family 2 | John FORD b. 1772, d. 1801 |
| Marriage* | She married John FORD, son of William FORD and Priscilla BIGGS, on 15 June 1796 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns. Wit: Stephen SLY, William COWARD (clerk).2 |
| Children | |
Family 3 | Edward FORD b. 1777, d. 1853 |
| Marriage* | Martha SLY married Edward FORD, son of William FORD and Priscilla BIGGS, on 22 September 1806 at Bathwick, Somerset, England. NFI.
I assume that they went to Somerset to marry as Martha was the widow of Edward's brother, which in the view of many clergy meant that the marriage was not valid.3,4 |
| 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.
- [S222] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bathwick, transcribed by Tony Evans, Paula Fox and John Patrick.
- [S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."
- [S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
Mary SLY
F, #9456, b. 1771
| Birth* | Mary SLY was born in 1771 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptised on 11 October 1771 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James MAIDMENT, son of William MAIDMENT and Mary JUKES, on 15 June 1790 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.2 |
| Married Name | Her married name was MAIDMENT.2 |
Mary SLY1
F, #11939, b. 1767, d. November 1767
| Birth* | Mary SLY was born in 1767 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 5 November 1767 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Death* | She died in November 1767 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | She was buried on 11 November 1767 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Daughter of Philip.2,3 |
| 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.
- [S34] National Burial Index 2nd Edition (2004) by FFHS.
- [S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.
Mary SLY
F, #12139, b. 1781
| Birth* | Mary SLY was born in 1781 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptised on 28 November 1781 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James DORRINGTON, son of James DORRINGTON and Ann WHITE, on 3 May 1802 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.2 |
| Census 1841* | Mary SLY was aged 55 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1851* | She was aged 60 in the 1851 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Married Name | Her married name was DORRINGTON.2 |
| 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.
- [S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.
Philip SLY
M, #11938, b. 1731
| Birth* | Philip SLY was born in 1731 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 30 June 1731 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Jane STRONG on 23 November 1766 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By licence.2 |
| Marriage License | Philip SLY and Jane STRONG obtained a marriage license on 4 October 1766 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.3 |
| Occupation* | Philip SLY was a Yeoman. |
| Residence* | He lived at Mere. |
| (Witness) Will | He witnessed the will of William GREY on 2 April 1788 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.4 |
Family | Jane STRONG b. 1736, d. 1793 |
| Marriage License | Philip SLY and Jane STRONG obtained a marriage license on 4 October 1766 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.3 |
| Marriage* | Philip SLY married Jane STRONG on 23 November 1766 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By licence.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.
- [S36] Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds, transcribed by WFHS and downloaded from http://findmypast.com/.
- [S51] Will "Ref P5/1788/9 at WSRO."
Richard SLY1
M, #14003, b. 1769, d. 1771
| Birth* | Richard SLY was born in 1769 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 10 September 1769 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Death* | He died in 1771 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 18 March 1771 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Son of George.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.
- [S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.
Richard SLY
M, #14010, b. 1689, d. 1778
| Birth* | Richard SLY was born in 1689 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | He was baptised on 1 May 1689 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Death* | He died in 1778 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 12 December 1778 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 89 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.
- [S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.
Sarah SLY1
F, #13391, b. 1794
| Birth* | Sarah SLY was born in 1794 at Shepton Montague, Somerset, England.1 |
| Marriage* | She married James CROSS on 2 May 1814 at Cucklington, Somerset, England. Groom James Cross status – of Stoke Trister, – Bride Sarah Sly status – of –, – married on 02 May 1814 at parish Cucklington by Lic. Witnesses – Notes –.2 |
| Occupation* | Sarah SLY was a Farming 56 acres, employing 3 Labourers. |
| Residence* | She lived at Shepton Montague and Cucklington. |
| Census 1851* | She was aged 56 in the 1851 census and lived at Thoins Farm, Cucklington, Somerset, England, . |
| Married Name | Her married name was CROSS.1 |
Stephen SLY1
M, #17807, b. 1770
| Birth* | Stephen SLY was born in 1770 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 30 May 1770 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Residence* | He lived at Mere. |
| (Witness) Marriage | He witnessed the Marriage of John FORD and Martha SLY on 15 June 1796 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.2 |
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.
Mary SMALL1
F, #21644, b. 1729
| Birth* | Mary SMALL was born in 1729 at East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 15 June 1729 at St Mary the Virgin, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Residence* | She lived at East Knoyle. |
Melchizadek SMALL
M, #21643, b. circa 1715
| Birth* | Melchizadek SMALL was born circa 1715. |
| Marriage* | He married Ann MATTHEWS on 17 January 1729 at St Mary the Virgin, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. NFI.1 |
| Residence* | Melchizadek SMALL lived at East Knoyle. |
Citations:
- [S209] Marriages of East Knoyle, 1538-1837 from Phillimore's Wiltshire Marriages.
- [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.
Tabitha SMALL
F, #21637, b. 1745
| Birth* | Tabitha SMALL was born in 1745 at East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptised on 17 November 1745 at St Mary the Virgin, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Thomas RUDDOCK, son of Ralph RUDDOCK and Elizabeth (RUDDOCK), on 31 October 1768 at King Alfred's, Monkton Deverill, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Monkton Deverill. By banns. |
| Residence* | Tabitha SMALL lived at East Knoyle, Monkton Deverill and West Knoyle. |
| Married Name | Her married name was RUDDOCK. |
Abraham SMART
M, #1038, b. 1765, d. 1822
| Birth* | Abraham SMART was born in 1765 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 30 June 1765 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Marriage* | He married Sarah WILLIS, daughter of John WILLIS and Ann BRADDEN, on 12 August 1793 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Death* | Abraham SMART died in 1822 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 17 July 1822 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Residence* | He lived at Stourton. |
Citations:
- [S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
Abraham SMART
M, #1077, b. 1792, d. 1793
| Birth* | Abraham SMART was born in 1792 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 19 August 1792 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Death* | He died in 1793 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Burial* | He was buried on 29 September 1793 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
Albert E. SMART1
M, #14123, b. 1889
| Birth* | Albert E. SMART was born in 1889 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Residence* | He lived at Salisbury and Rockbourne. |
| Census 1891* | He was aged 2 in the 1891 census and lived at Rockbourne, Hampshire, England, . |
Citations:
- [S19] 1891 Census.
Albert William SMART
M, #3006, b. 1858
| Birth* | Albert William SMART was born in 1858 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | He was baptized on 17 October 1858 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1871* | He was aged 12 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1861* | He was aged 2 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Residence* | He lived at Stourton. |
Albertina SMART
F, #2047, b. 1842
| Birth* | Albertina SMART was born in 1842 at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 13 November 1842 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1851* | She was aged 8 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Residence* | She lived at Stourton. |
Albertina SMART
F, #5696, b. 1893
| Birth* | Albertina SMART was born in 1893 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 12 November 1893 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1901* | She was aged 7 in the 1901 census and lived at Stourton Lane, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Residence* | She lived at Stourton. |
Alice SMART
F, #2480, b. 1865, d. December 1934
| Birth* | Alice SMART was born in 1865 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Baptism | She was baptized on 14 May 1865 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Marriage* | She married Thomas BEALING, son of George BEALING and Mary MULLINS, on 10 March 1887 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.1 |
| Death* | Alice SMART died in December 1934 at Shaftesbury Reg Dist, Dorset, England; Aged 69 yrs [probably Milton].2 |
| Census 1871* | She was aged 6 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1881* | She was aged 16 in the 1881 census and lived at Stourton Lane, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. |
| Census 1891* | She was aged 25 in the 1891 census and lived at Milton, Gillingham, Dorset, England. |
| Married Name | Her married name was BEALING. |
| Occupation* | She was a Silk Worker. |
| Residence* | She lived at Stourton. |
Citations:
- [S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
- [S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1934 Shaftesbury Reg Dist vol.5a p.218."