Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Martha WELLS

F, #16646, b. circa 1797

Birth*

Martha WELLS was born circa 1797.

Marriage*

She married Thomas LAPHAM, son of Joseph LAPHAM and Mary BAILEY, on 18 May 1820 at St John the Baptist, Horningsham, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Maiden BRADLEy. Bride otp. Both (S). By banns. Wit: John SUTTON (S), William BUSH (S).¹

Residence*

Martha WELLS lived at Horningsham.

Married Name

Her married name was LAPHAM.

Citations:

[S140] Transcript of the Marriages of 1754-1815, Horningsham transcribed by Lynda, courtesy of Frome Research Group.

Stephen WELLS

M, #13101, b. circa 1791

Birth*

Stephen WELLS was born circa 1791.

Marriage*

He married Mary WATTS on 11 August 1816 at Witham Friary, Somerset, England. 11 Aug 1816
Stephen
WELLS
(X) Bch of the psh
William CARPENTER
Banns
Mary
WATTS
(X) Sp of the psh
William BATTELL.¹

Residence*

Stephen WELLS lived at Witham Friary.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Family

Mary WATTS b. circa 1794

Child

Ann WELLS+ b. 1827

Citations:

[S67] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Witham Friary, 1695-1901 by Michael Sprackling at http://www.fromeresearch.org.uk/.

Susannah WELLSTEAD

F, #12467, b. circa 1762

Birth*

Susannah WELLSTEAD was born circa 1762.

Marriage*

She married William FOSTER on 10 May 1784 at St Cuthbert's, Wells, Somerset, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns.¹

Residence*

Susannah WELLSTEAD lived at Wells.

Married Name

Her married name was FOSTER.

Family

William FOSTER b. circa 1762

Child

Joseph FOSTER+ b. 1792

Citations:

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

(?) WELSH

M, #5053, b. before 1810

Birth*

(?) WELSH was born before 1810.

Census 1831*

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

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

(?) WELSH¹

M, #16198, b. 1729

Father

James WELSH¹ b. 1702

Mother

Martha MULLINS¹ b. circa 1702

(?) WELSH|b. 1729|p685.htm#i16198|James WELSH|b. 1702|p687.htm#i16195|Martha MULLINS|b. c 1702|p507.htm#i16196|John WELSH|b. c 1672|p687.htm#i16199|Alice (WELSH)|b. c 1672|p38.htm#i16200|||||||

Birth*

(?) WELSH was born in 1729 at Evercreech, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 15 February 1729 at Evercreech, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Evercreech.

Citations:

[S65] British Vital Records Index (BVRI) - Transcript of the Baptisms & Marriages of various parishes, 1577-1960.

Aaron WELSH

M, #7479, b. 1797

Father

Charles WELSH b. 1755

Mother

Ann WILLIAMS b. 1761

Aaron WELSH|b. 1797|p685.htm#i7479|Charles WELSH|b. 1755|p685.htm#i4878|Ann WILLIAMS|b. 1761|p704.htm#i4879|Richard WELSH|b. 1740|p689.htm#i8589||||John WILLIAMS|b. c 1731|p705.htm#i16694|Elizabeth WHITE|b. c 1735|p696.htm#i16696|

Birth*

Aaron WELSH was born in 1797 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 26 February 1797 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Note*

Other information; Wife Caroline, children Augusta and Frederick, as per 1851 census.

Occupation*

He was a Agricultural Labourer.

Census 1851*

He was aged 29 in the 1851 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Alfred WELSH¹

M, #16490, b. 1857

Father

Benjamin WELSH¹ b. 1810, d. 1892

Mother

Jane COWARD¹ b. 1820, d. 1861

Birth*

Alfred WELSH was born in 1857 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 19 April 1857 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Census 1871*

He was aged 14 in the 1871 census and lived at Silk House Row, Kilmington, Somerset, England, .

Occupation*

He was a Ag Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Census 1861*

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

Citations:

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

Alfred WELSH¹

M, #16493, b. 1847, d. 1851

Father

Benjamin WELSH¹ b. 1810, d. 1892

Mother

Jane COWARD¹ b. 1820, d. 1861

Birth*

Alfred WELSH was born in 1847 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Death*

He died in 1851 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 10 January 1851 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 3. Abode Kilmington. BW. [ie. son of Benjamin WELCH].¹

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.

Alice WELSH¹

F, #20461, b. 1810

Father

Benjamin WELSH¹ b. 1774

Mother

Elizabeth PIERCE¹ b. circa 1775

Alice WELSH|b. 1810|p685.htm#i20461|Benjamin WELSH|b. 1774|p685.htm#i16193|Elizabeth PIERCE|b. c 1775|p543.htm#i19175|Christopher WELSH|b. 1734\nd. 1811|p686.htm#i9340|Dinah CASE|b. 1740\nd. 1811|p123.htm#i9341|||||||

Birth*

Alice WELSH was born in 1810 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 28 April 1810 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.

Ann WELSH

F, #2153, b. 1797, d. 1863

Father

Joseph WELSH b. 1766, d. 1832

Mother

Jane WELSH b. 1769, d. 1799

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1797 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 19 February 1797 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Samuel EVERETT, son of John EVERETT and Sarah ROLES, on 11 May 1820 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: Joseph WELCH, William CASE (clerk).²

Death*

Ann WELSH died in 1863 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 25 September 1863 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 66 yrs.³

Census 1841*

She was aged 43 in the 1841 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1861*

She was aged 64 in the 1861 census and lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Married Name

Her married name was EVERETT.

Residence*

She lived at Norton Ferris, Kilmington.

Family

Samuel EVERETT b. 1796, d. 1876

Marriage*

She married Samuel EVERETT, son of John EVERETT and Sarah ROLES, on 11 May 1820 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: Joseph WELCH, William CASE (clerk).²

Children

Sarah EVERETT+ b. 1820, d. 1860
Thomas EVERETT b. 1823, d. 1849
Samuel EVERETT b. 1827, d. 1857
Joseph EVERETT b. 1830
William EVERETT b. 1832¹
Emma Ellen EVERETT b. 1843, d. 1861⁴

Citations:

[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm
[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[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.

Ann WELSH

F, #4898, b. 1811

Father

Richard WELSH b. 1783

Mother

Sarah FARTHING b. 1784

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1811 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 1 September 1811 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Zeals.

Ann WELSH¹

F, #9373, b. 1770

Father

James WELSH¹ b. 1734, d. 1811

Mother

Joanna SMART¹ b. 1737, d. 1825

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1770 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 14 October 1770 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Citations:

[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Ann WELSH

F, #9388, b. 1791, d. 1836

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1791.

Marriage*

She married William BOND, son of Abraham BOND and Sarah (BOND), on 27 November 1815 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: Joseph LUSH junior, William CASE (clerk).¹

Death*

Ann WELSH died in 1836 at Wincanton, Somerset, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 29 November 1836 at St Peter & St Paul, Wincanton, Somerset, England; Aged 45 yrs.²

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington and Wincanton.

Married Name

Her married name was BOND.

Family

William BOND b. 1791

Children

Elizabeth BOND b. 1817³
James BOND b. 1819³

Citations:

[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[S34] National Burial Index 2nd Edition (2004) by FFHS.
[S197] Baptisms of Wincanton, 1778-1841 photographed by Cathy Day, ANU and transcribed by a team from the Frome Research Group insert names when complete "unknown cd."

Ann WELSH

F, #10181, b. 1836

Father

Charles WELSH b. 1809

Mother

Hannah CARTER b. 1810

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1836 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

She was aged 14 in the 1851 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Ann WELSH¹

F, #16189, b. 1758, d. 1760

Father

Christopher WELSH¹ b. 1738, d. 1790

Mother

Mary PARFITT¹ b. 1736, d. 1772

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1758 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 8 October 1758 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

She died in 1760 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 10 April 1760 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Dau of Christopher.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.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

Ann WELSH¹

F, #16190, b. 1761

Father

Christopher WELSH¹ b. 1738, d. 1790

Mother

Mary PARFITT¹ b. 1736, d. 1772

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1761 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 23 January 1761 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.

Ann WELSH¹

F, #16489, b. 1854

Father

Benjamin WELSH¹ b. 1810, d. 1892

Mother

Jane COWARD¹ b. 1820, d. 1861

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born in 1854 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 20 August 1854 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Census 1861*

She was aged 6 in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

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

Ann WELSH¹

F, #21687, b. circa 15 November 1816, d. circa 27 December 1816

Mother

Elizabeth WELSH¹ b. 1794

Ann WELSH|b. c 15 Nov 1816\nd. c 27 Dec 1816|p685.htm#i21687||||Elizabeth WELSH|b. 1794|p686.htm#i8559|||||||James WELSH|b. 1767\nd. 1847|p687.htm#i392|Elizabeth DOMAN|b. 1769|p199.htm#i463|

Birth*

Ann WELSH was born circa 15 November 1816 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 23 December 1816 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Death*

She died circa 27 December 1816 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 29 December 1816 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 6 weeks. Dau of EW.²

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm
[S11] Transcript of the Burials of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Ann Edwards WELSH

F, #5130, b. 1832, d. 1848

Father

Benjamin WELSH b. 1810, d. 1892

Mother

Elizabeth Harriet EDWARDS b. 1809, d. 1844

Birth*

Ann Edwards WELSH was born in 1832 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 15 December 1832 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Death*

She died in 1848 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 11 March 1848 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

She was aged 8 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton and Kilmington.

Benjamin WELSH

M, #4269, b. 1810, d. 1892

Father

Joseph WELSH b. 1766, d. 1832

Mother

Grace FLEETWOOD b. 1770, d. 1860

Birth*

Benjamin WELSH was born in 1810 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 September 1810 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth Harriet EDWARDS, daughter of Edward EDWARDS and Ann SMART, on 17 November 1831 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.²

Marriage*

Benjamin WELSH married Jane COWARD, daughter of John COWARD and Ann FELTHAM, on 27 October 1845 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1845
Oct
27
Benjamin
Welch
ofa
Wid
Shoemaker
Kilmington
Joseph
Welch
Shoemaker
Jane
Coward
ofa
Spr

Kilmington
John
Coward
Labourer

Yes
X
Henry
Hill

Elizabeth
Bennett

Banns.³

Death*

Benjamin WELSH died in 1892 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 11 February 1892 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 82 yrs. Abode Kilmington.⁴

Census 1871*

He was aged 61 in the 1871 census and lived at Silk House Row, Kilmington, Somerset, England, .

Census 1861*

He was aged 51 in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1891*

He was aged 82 in the 1891 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 71 in the 1881 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Shoemaker; Ag Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington and Stourton.

Census 1851*

He was aged 41 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1841*

He was aged 30 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of James WHITAKER and Susannah WELSH on 26 September 1831 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.⁵

Family 1

Elizabeth Harriet EDWARDS b. 1809, d. 1844

Marriage*

Benjamin WELSH married Elizabeth Harriet EDWARDS, daughter of Edward EDWARDS and Ann SMART, on 17 November 1831 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.²

Children

Ann Edwards WELSH b. 1832, d. 1848
Dinah WELSH b. 1834
Elizabeth WELSH b. 1835
George Edward WELSH b. 1837
Charlotte WELSH+ b. 1839, d. 30 Nov 1914
Joseph WELSH b. 1843, d. 1851⁶

Family 2

Jane COWARD b. 1820, d. 1861

Marriage*

Children

Alfred WELSH b. 1847, d. 1851⁴
John WELSH b. Jul 1848, d. Nov 1848⁶
John WELSH b. Jun 1850, d. 1862⁶
Henry WELSH b. 1852⁷
Ann WELSH b. 1854⁶
Alfred WELSH b. 1857⁶

Citations:

[S15] 1841 Census.
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, 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.
[S61] Transcript of the Marriages of Kilmington, 1582-1837 Somerset Marriages vol.14.
[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S17] 1861 Census.

Benjamin WELSH¹

M, #16193, b. 1774

Father

Christopher WELSH¹ b. 1734, d. 1811

Mother

Dinah CASE¹ b. 1740, d. 1811

Birth*

Benjamin WELSH was born in 1774 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 January 1774 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Rosetta HANNAM, daughter of Richard HANNAM and Ann STRONG, on 15 January 1795 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Kilmington. Bride otp. By banns. Wit: Henry DOWN, Rosetta COOK.²

Marriage*

Benjamin WELSH married Elizabeth PIERCE on 31 October 1796 at Westbury, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Groom widowed. By banns. Wit: James HOLLOWAY, James BALL.^3,4

Occupation*

Benjamin WELSH was a Shoemaker; Yeoman.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington and Mere.

Family

Elizabeth PIERCE b. circa 1775

Children

Mary Ann WELSH b. 1798⁵
William WELSH Senr+ b. 1800
Joseph WELSH b. 1802⁵
Elizabeth WELSH b. 1805⁵
Christopher WELSH b. 1808⁵
Alice WELSH b. 1810⁵
Robert WELSH b. 1812⁵
Benjamin WELSH b. 1815⁵
Mary WELSH b. 1818⁵
Dinah WELSH b. 1820⁵

Citations:

[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 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.
[S230] FreeREG parish register transcriptions at http://www.freereg.org.uk/.
[S65] British Vital Records Index (BVRI) - Transcript of the Baptisms & Marriages of various parishes, 1577-1960 "Source: FHL Film 1239308 Dates: 1754 - 1906."
[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.

Benjamin WELSH¹

M, #20462, b. 1815

Father

Benjamin WELSH¹ b. 1774

Mother

Elizabeth PIERCE¹ b. circa 1775

Benjamin WELSH|b. 1815|p685.htm#i20462|Benjamin WELSH|b. 1774|p685.htm#i16193|Elizabeth PIERCE|b. c 1775|p543.htm#i19175|Christopher WELSH|b. 1734\nd. 1811|p686.htm#i9340|Dinah CASE|b. 1740\nd. 1811|p123.htm#i9341|||||||

Birth*

Benjamin WELSH was born in 1815 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 18 May 1815 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.

Benjamin WELSH¹

M, #22024, b. 1799

Father

Joseph WELSH¹ b. 1766, d. 1832

Mother

Jane WELSH¹ b. 1769, d. 1799

Birth*

Benjamin WELSH was born in 1799 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 12 January 1799 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Bridget WELSH¹

F, #9375, b. 1779

Father

James WELSH¹ b. 1734, d. 1811

Mother

Joanna SMART¹ b. 1737, d. 1825

Birth*

Bridget WELSH was born in 1779 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 9 May 1779 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Citations:

[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Caroline Charlotte WELSH

F, #5075, b. 1829, d. 1847

Father

Reuben WELSH b. 1786, d. 1854

Mother

Delitia CHILD b. 1793, d. 1866

Birth*

Caroline Charlotte WELSH was born in 1829 at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 15 March 1829 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Death*

She died in 1847 at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 14 September 1847 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Bourton.

Charles WELSH

M, #4877, b. 1809

Father

Charles WELSH b. 1755

Mother

Ann WILLIAMS b. 1761

Charles WELSH|b. 1809|p685.htm#i4877|Charles WELSH|b. 1755|p685.htm#i4878|Ann WILLIAMS|b. 1761|p704.htm#i4879|Richard WELSH|b. 1740|p689.htm#i8589||||John WILLIAMS|b. c 1731|p705.htm#i16694|Elizabeth WHITE|b. c 1735|p696.htm#i16696|

Birth*

Charles WELSH was born in 1809 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 25 December 1809 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Hannah CARTER, daughter of Joseph CARTER and Priscilla (CARTER), on 4 November 1833 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1833 Nov 4 Charles Welch Bch Mere Hannah Carter Spr Mere Yes X Joseph Carter Ann Welch X Banns.¹

Note*

Other information; If his parents, Charles and Ann, are the same as the ones having children in Mere from 1782 to 1800, then there is a very long distance between first and last children. However, I have no evidence of another couple called Charles and Ann WELSH having children in this area.

Census 1851*

Charles WELSH was aged 42 in the 1851 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Zeals.

Name Variation

He was also known as WELCH. Baptised as WELCH.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Family

Hannah CARTER b. 1810

Marriage*

Children

Jane WELSH b. 1834
George WELSH b. 19 Oct 1835, d. c 22 Oct 1835
Ann WELSH b. 1836
Mary WELSH b. 1840
George WELSH b. 1845
Charles WELSH b. 1848
Joseph WELSH b. Feb 1851

Citations:

[S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Charles WELSH

M, #4878, b. 1755

Father

Richard WELSH b. 1740

Charles WELSH|b. 1755|p685.htm#i4878|Richard WELSH|b. 1740|p689.htm#i8589||||Richard WELSH|b. 1712|p689.htm#i9345|Margaret (WELSH)|b. c 1708|p38.htm#i9346|||||||

Birth*

Charles WELSH was born in 1755 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 13 April 1755 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Ann WILLIAMS, daughter of John WILLIAMS and Elizabeth WHITE, on 6 June 1781 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. By banns. Wit: Mary WILLIAMS, Walter ALFORD.²

Residence*

Charles WELSH lived at Zeals.

Name Variation

He was also known as WELCH.

Family

Ann WILLIAMS b. 1761

Children

Susannah WELSH b. 1781
Richard WELSH+ b. 1783
Reuben WELSH+ b. 1786, d. 1854
Joseph WELSH b. 1789
George WELSH+ b. 1792
Mary WELSH b. 1794
Aaron WELSH b. 1797
Isaac WELSH b. 1800
Charles WELSH+ b. 1809

Citations:

[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Charles WELSH

M, #7474, b. 1800, d. 1872

Father

James WELSH b. 1767, d. 1847

Mother

Elizabeth DOMAN b. 1769

Birth*

Charles WELSH was born in 1800 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Birthplace from censuses.

Baptism

He was baptized on 12 October 1800 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Marriage*

He married Harriet COOMBS, daughter of John COOMBS and Elizabeth TARGET, on 27 November 1826 at St Mary's, Reading, Berkshire, England.¹

Death*

Charles WELSH died in 1872 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 3 June 1872 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 72 yrs. Abode Kilmington.²

Census 1851*

He was aged 47 in the 1851 census and lived at Ealing, London, Middlesex, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 79 [sic] in the 1871 census and lived at Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Family

Harriet COOMBS b. 1805

Marriage*

He married Harriet COOMBS, daughter of John COOMBS and Elizabeth TARGET, on 27 November 1826 at St Mary's, Reading, Berkshire, England.¹

Child

Sarah WELSH b. 1827³

Citations:

[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/ "M018472."
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
[S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Charles WELSH

M, #10183, b. 1848

Father

Charles WELSH b. 1809

Mother

Hannah CARTER b. 1810

Birth*

Charles WELSH was born in 1848 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 2 in the 1851 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Charlotte WELSH

F, #602, b. 1839, d. 30 November 1914

Father

Benjamin WELSH b. 1810, d. 1892

Mother

Elizabeth Harriet EDWARDS b. 1809, d. 1844

Birth*

Charlotte WELSH was born in 1839 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

She married George LAPHAM, son of Thomas LAPHAM and Martha EARLE, on 21 December 1871 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1871
Dec
21
George
Lapham
29
Bch
Labourer
Kilmington
Thomas
Lapham
Labourer

Charlotte
Welch
32
Spr

Kilmington
Benjamin
Welch
Labourer

X
X
William
Burfitt

Ellen
Whitaker

Banns.^1,2

Death*

Charlotte WELSH died on 30 November 1914 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; In the Kilmington Churchyard is a grave with the following inscriptions : In ever loving memory of George Lapham Who died August 5 1901 Aged 59 Also Charlotte Dearly beloved wife of the above Who died Nov 40 1914 aged 75 In loving memory of Emma Kate Lapham Died 4th June 1968 Aged 87 years Also Helena Mabel Lapham Died 27th Aug 1968 Aged 84 years.

Burial*

She was buried on 5 December 1914 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 75 yrs.³

Census 1871*

She was aged 31 in the 1871 census and lived at Silk House Row, Kilmington, Somerset, England, .

Census 1851*

She was aged 11 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1901*

She was aged 61 in the 1901 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1891*

She was aged 51 in the 1891 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1841*

She was aged 2 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

She was a House Servant.

Married Name

Her married name was LAPHAM.

Census 1861*

She was aged 21 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Kilmington; Stourton.

Family

George LAPHAM b. 1843, d. 5 August 1901

Marriage*

Children

Alice LAPHAM+ b. 1871, d. 1940
Albert Joe LAPHAM b. 1873, d. 13 Sep 1930
Elizabeth Martha LAPHAM+ b. 1875, d. 1938
Walter LAPHAM b. 1876, d. 1 Jan 1953
Louisa Mary LAPHAM b. 1877
Thomas LAPHAM b. 1879
Emma Kate LAPHAM b. 6 May 1881, d. 4 Jun 1968
Helena Mabel LAPHAM b. 2 Nov 1883, d. 27 Aug 1968

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/ "Dec qtr 1871 Mere Reg Dist vol.5a p.497."
[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.