Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Benjamin BEST

M, #20975, b. 16 May 1787, d. 3 July 1872

Birth*

Benjamin BEST was born on 16 May 1787 at Tisbury, Wiltshire, England.^1,2

Rebaptism

He was rebaptized on 4 April 1862 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, England; Sub conditione.

Marriage*

He married Maria (BEST).

Death*

Benjamin BEST died on 3 July 1872 at Downside, Somerset, England, at age 85.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 7 July 1872 at Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Somerset, England; Aged 84 yrs.

It's not clear from the records where the burial took place. It may have been Downside.¹

Residence*

He lived at Tisbury and Midsomer Norton.

Religion*

He was Originally an Anglican but converted to Catholicism when aged 75 yrs after living with his converted Catholic daughter and family.

Census 1861*

He was aged 76 in the 1861 census and lived at Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Invalid.

Family

Maria (BEST) b. circa 1790

Marriage*

He married Maria (BEST).

Child

Elizabeth BEST+ b. 1810

Citations:

[S251] Stratton-on-the-Fosse Catholic Chapel Transcripts of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1818-1915 by South Western Catholic History.
[S17] 1861 Census.

Elizabeth BEST

F, #4066, b. 1810

Father

Benjamin BEST b. 16 May 1787, d. 3 July 1872

Mother

Maria (BEST) b. circa 1790

Elizabeth BEST|b. 1810|p75.htm#i4066|Benjamin BEST|b. 16 May 1787\nd. 3 Jul 1872|p75.htm#i20975|Maria (BEST)|b. c 1790|p3.htm#i20976|||||||||||||

Birth*

Elizabeth BEST was born in 1810 at Tisbury, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 12 August 1810 at Tisbury, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Henry SHEPHERD, son of Martin Christopher SHEPHERD and Sarah INGS, in September 1837 at Register Office, Bath, Somerset, England.^2,3

Census 1861*

Elizabeth BEST was aged 50 in the 1861 census and lived at Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.

Religion*

She was Baptised as an Anglican but became a Catholic on her marriage to Henry SHEPHERD.

Married Name

Her married name was SHEPHERD.

Residence*

She lived at Tisbury, Stourton and Midsomer Norton.

Family

Henry SHEPHERD b. 18 January 1808, d. 1873

Marriage*

She married Henry SHEPHERD, son of Martin Christopher SHEPHERD and Sarah INGS, in September 1837 at Register Office, Bath, Somerset, England.^2,3

Children

Mary Agnes SHEPHERD b. 19 Aug 1840
Margaret SHEPHERD b. 1842⁴
Emily SHEPHERD b. 1843⁴
Clara Ann SHEPHERD b. 12 Aug 1846⁵
Winifred Hannah SHEPHERD b. 19 Apr 1852⁵

Citations:

[S65] British Vital Records Index (BVRI) - Transcript of the Baptisms & Marriages of various parishes, 1577-1960 "Source: FHL Film 1279432 Dates: 1793 - 1870."
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep qtr 1837 Bath Reg Dist vol.11 p.47."
[S120] Index to Births, Marriages & Deaths in Bath at http://www.bathbmd.org.uk/
[S17] 1861 Census.
[S251] Stratton-on-the-Fosse Catholic Chapel Transcripts of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1818-1915 by South Western Catholic History.

Elizabeth BETMAN

F, #1973, b. 1780

Birth*

Elizabeth BETMAN was born in 1780 at Not Known [sic].

Marriage*

She married Daniel FELTHAM, son of William FELTHAM and Mary EDWARDS, on 8 September 1835 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. Both of Bourton.¹

Census 1841*

Elizabeth BETMAN was aged 60 in the 1841 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

She was aged 70 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Married Name

Her married name was FELTHAM.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton.

Citations:

[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Marriages."

James Hilton BEVAN¹

M, #20470, b. 1839, d. March 1886

Birth*

James Hilton BEVAN was born in 1839 at Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth GAISFORD, daughter of Joseph GAISFORD and Ann LAWRENCE, in June 1863 at Elham Reg Dist, Kent, England.²

Death*

James Hilton BEVAN died in March 1886 at Hackney Reg Dist, Middlesex, England; Aged 47 yrs.³

Residence*

He lived at London.

Occupation*

He was a Order(?) Calculation(?) Dept G.P.O.

Census 1881*

He was aged 41 in the 1881 census and lived at Islington, London, Middlesex, England.

Citations:

[S18] 1881 Census.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun qtr 1863 Elham Reg Dist vol.2a p.1228."
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1886 Hackney Reg Dist vol.1b p.331."

Charles Brook BICKNELL

M, #3628, b. 1826

Father

Henry BICKNELL b. 8 February 1796, d. 7 September 1865

Mother

Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL) b. 1795

Charles Brook BICKNELL|b. 1826|p75.htm#i3628|Henry BICKNELL|b. 8 Feb 1796\nd. 7 Sep 1865|p75.htm#i3629|Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL)|b. 1795|p3.htm#i3630|||||||||||||

Birth*

Charles Brook BICKNELL was born in 1826 at Christ Church, Blackfriars, Surrey, England, .¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 24 August 1826 at Christ Church, Southwark, London, Middlesex, England, .²

Census 1861*

He was aged 34 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 44 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Rector of Stourton.

Residence*

He lived at London; Stourton.

Citations:

[S24] 1871 Census.
[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.

Ellen Elizabeth BICKNELL¹

F, #11680, b. 1824

Father

Henry BICKNELL¹ b. 8 February 1796, d. 7 September 1865

Mother

Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL)¹ b. 1795

Ellen Elizabeth BICKNELL|b. 1824|p75.htm#i11680|Henry BICKNELL|b. 8 Feb 1796\nd. 7 Sep 1865|p75.htm#i3629|Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL)|b. 1795|p3.htm#i3630|||||||||||||

Birth*

Ellen Elizabeth BICKNELL was born in 1824 at Southwark, London, Middlesex, England, .¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 24 February 1824 at Christ Church, Southwark, London, Middlesex, England, .¹

Residence*

She lived at London.

Citations:

[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.

Henry BICKNELL

M, #3629, b. 8 February 1796, d. 7 September 1865

Birth*

Henry BICKNELL was born on 8 February 1796 at Lambeth, London, Surrey, England, .¹

Marriage*

He married Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL).

Death*

Henry BICKNELL died on 7 September 1865 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England, at age 69; Died aged 69 years 7 months.

Burial*

He was buried on 15 September 1865 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1861*

He was aged 65 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at London and Stourton.

Occupation*

He was a Solicitor.

Family

Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL) b. 1795

Marriage*

He married Eliza Lydia (BICKNELL).

Children

Ellen Elizabeth BICKNELL b. 1824²
Charles Brook BICKNELL b. 1826

Citations:

[S32] Index of monumental inscriptions in the Parish of Stourton, compiled by WFHS, 1992.
[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.

Henry BIDDISCOMBE

M, #7935, b. 1799

Birth*

Henry BIDDISCOMBE was born in 1799 at Hindon, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth LUSH on 16 February 1829 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. Groom of Fonthill Gifford, bride of Stourton. Witnesses John LUSH & Mary LUSH. Note that Dorset OPC has the bride of *Bourton*, not Stourton.^1,2

Residence*

Henry BIDDISCOMBE lived at Hindon; Fonthill Gifford; Fontmell.

Occupation*

He was a Mason.

Census 1851*

He was aged 51 in the 1851 census and lived at Smith Hole, Fontmell Magna, Dorset, England, .

Citations:

[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Dorset Marriages."
[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Marriages 1735-1837 transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy."

Martha BIDDISCOMBE

F, #10353, b. circa 1742

Birth*

Martha BIDDISCOMBE was born circa 1742.

Marriage*

She married Amos ANDREWS on 28 December 1764 at Castle Cary, Somerset, England. Amos Andrews of Wincanton, and Martha Biddiscombe, on 28 Dec 1764 at Castle Cary.¹

Residence*

Martha BIDDISCOMBE lived at Castle Cary and Penselwood.

Married Name

Her married name was ANDREWS.

Family

Amos ANDREWS b. circa 1740

Children

Amos ANDREWS b. 1765, d. 1800²
James ANDREWS b. 1767²

Citations:

[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."
[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.

Alfred Henry BIDDLE¹

M, #19197, b. 1870

Birth*

Alfred Henry BIDDLE was born in 1870 at Alveston, Gloucestershire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Augusta Jane EVIL, daughter of Elias EVIL and Anna COOMBS, in June 1903 at Thornbury Reg Dist, Gloucestershire, England. Probably Alveston.²

Residence*

Alfred Henry BIDDLE lived at Alveston.

Occupation*

He was a Farmer.

Census 1911*

He was aged 40 in the 1911 census and lived at Alveston, Gloucestershire, England.

Family

Augusta Jane EVIL b. 1866

Child

Arthur John BIDDLE b. 1904¹

Citations:

[S224] 1911 Census beta version at http://betav3.1911census.co.uk/
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun qtr 1903 Thornbury Reg Dist vol.6a p.522."

Arthur John BIDDLE¹

M, #19198, b. 1904

Father

Alfred Henry BIDDLE¹ b. 1870

Mother

Augusta Jane EVIL¹ b. 1866

Arthur John BIDDLE|b. 1904|p75.htm#i19198|Alfred Henry BIDDLE|b. 1870|p75.htm#i19197|Augusta Jane EVIL|b. 1866|p237.htm#i2785|||||||Elias EVIL|b. 1831\nd. Dec 1870|p238.htm#i3515|Anna COOMBS|b. 1836\nd. 1910|p151.htm#i2784|

Birth*

Arthur John BIDDLE was born in 1904 at Alveston, Gloucestershire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Alveston.

Census 1911*

He was aged 7 in the 1911 census and lived at Dodsmoor, Alveston, Gloucestershire, England.

Citations:

[S224] 1911 Census beta version at http://betav3.1911census.co.uk/

Samuel BIFFIN¹

M, #14224, b. 1855

Father

William BIFFIN¹ b. 1824

Mother

Harriet MITCHELL¹ b. 1830, d. September 1870

Samuel BIFFIN|b. 1855|p75.htm#i14224|William BIFFIN|b. 1824|p75.htm#i14219|Harriet MITCHELL|b. 1830\nd. Sep 1870|p494.htm#i14222|||||||||||||

Birth*

Samuel BIFFIN was born in 1855 at Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England.¹

Occupation*

He was a Engine Turner.

Census 1871*

He was aged 15 in the 1871 census and lived at King Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1881*

He was aged 25 in the 1881 census and lived at Brougton Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1861*

He was aged 5 in the 1861 census and lived at Alma Place, Hempstead, Gloucestershire, England, .

Residence*

He lived at Tewkesbury, Hempstead and Melksham.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of Frank SMITH and Sarah Ann BIFFIN on 3 December 1892 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.²

Citations:

[S17] 1861 Census.
[S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Sarah Ann BIFFIN

F, #14218, b. December 1863, d. 1916

Father

William BIFFIN b. 1824

Mother

Harriet MITCHELL¹ b. 1830, d. September 1870

Sarah Ann BIFFIN|b. Dec 1863\nd. 1916|p75.htm#i14218|William BIFFIN|b. 1824|p75.htm#i14219|Harriet MITCHELL|b. 1830\nd. Sep 1870|p494.htm#i14222|||||||||||||

Birth*

Sarah Ann BIFFIN was born in December 1863 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.²

Marriage*

She married Frank SMITH, son of Elizabeth SMITH, on 3 December 1892 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1892
Dec
3
Frank
Smith
22
Bch
Labourer
Kilmington

Smith
Labourer

Sarah Anne
Biffin
23
Spr

Kilmington
William
Biffin
Engineer

Yes
Yes
Samuel
Biffin

Jane
Biffin

Banns.³

Death*

Sarah Ann BIFFIN died in 1916 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 3 February 1916 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 52 yrs.⁴

Occupation*

She was a General Domestic Servant; Cook.

Census 1881*

She was aged 17 in the 1881 census and lived at King Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1871*

She was aged 7 in the 1871 census and lived at King Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1891*

She was aged 26 in the 1891 census and lived at Church Farm, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Married Name

Her married name was SMITH.

Census 1901*

She was aged 37 in the 1901 census and lived at Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Residence*

She lived at Gloucester, Melksham and Kilmington.

Family

Frank SMITH b. September 1870

Marriage*

Children

William Frank SMITH b. 25 Sep 1893⁵
Eva Doris SMITH b. 17 Dec 1899⁵

Citations:

[S17] 1861 Census.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1863 Glocuester Reg Dist vol.6a p.259."
[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.
[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

William BIFFIN

M, #14219, b. 1824

Birth*

William BIFFIN was born in 1824 at Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, England, .

Marriage*

He married Harriet MITCHELL in March 1848 at Cheltenham Reg Dist, Gloucestershire, England, . Probably Twyning.¹

Census 1871*

William BIFFIN was aged 45 in the 1871 census and lived at King Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1851*

He was aged 15 in the 1851 census and lived at Rastile?, Kings Stanley, Gloucestershire, England, .

Residence*

He lived at Kings Stanley, Gloucetser and Hempstead.

Occupation*

He was a Engineer; Turner.

Census 1861*

He was aged 36 in the 1861 census and lived at Alma Place, Hempstead, Gloucestershire, England, .

Family

Harriet MITCHELL b. 1830, d. September 1870

Marriage*

He married Harriet MITCHELL in March 1848 at Cheltenham Reg Dist, Gloucestershire, England, . Probably Twyning.¹

Children

William BIFFIN b. 1852²
Samuel BIFFIN b. 1855²
Sarah Ann BIFFIN+ b. Dec 1863, d. 1916

Citations:

[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1848 Cheltenham Reg Dist vol.11 p.208."
[S17] 1861 Census.

William BIFFIN¹

M, #14223, b. 1852

Father

William BIFFIN¹ b. 1824

Mother

Harriet MITCHELL¹ b. 1830, d. September 1870

William BIFFIN|b. 1852|p75.htm#i14223|William BIFFIN|b. 1824|p75.htm#i14219|Harriet MITCHELL|b. 1830\nd. Sep 1870|p494.htm#i14222|||||||||||||

Birth*

William BIFFIN was born in 1852 at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.¹

Census 1871*

He was aged 17 in the 1871 census and lived at King Street, Melksham, Wiltshire, England, .

Residence*

He lived at Gloucetser and Hempstead.

Census 1861*

He was aged 8 in the 1861 census and lived at Alma Place, Hempstead, Gloucestershire, England, .

Citations:

[S17] 1861 Census.

Anna Louisa BIGGIN

F, #17298, b. 20 January 1852, d. 1894

Father

William BIGGIN¹ b. 1828

Mother

Frances SMITH b. 16 October 1820

Birth*

Anna Louisa BIGGIN was born on 20 January 1852 at Silton, Dorset, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 28 October 1854 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Baptised on same day as two siblings.

Marriage*

She married Arthur REEVES, son of Thomas REEVES and Ann (REEVES), in March 1875 at Blandford Reg Dist, Dorset, England.²

Death*

Anna Louisa BIGGIN died in 1894 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

She was buried on 30 October 1894 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 42 yrs.³

Occupation*

She was a Dairywoman.

Note*

Other information; Not with her parents in 1861.

Religion*

She was Baptised as an Indepdent but had her children baptised as Anglicans.

Census 1871*

She was aged 19 in the 1871 census and lived at Charnage, Chaddenwyck, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Married Name

Her married name was REEVES.

Residence*

She lived at Silton, Mere and Kilmington.

Census 1881*

She was aged 29 in the 1881 census and lived at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Family

Arthur REEVES b. 1841, d. 1913

Marriage*

She married Arthur REEVES, son of Thomas REEVES and Ann (REEVES), in March 1875 at Blandford Reg Dist, Dorset, England.²

Children

Frances Ellen REEVES+ b. 21 Feb 1881, d. 1938⁴
William Arthur REEVES+ b. 27 Jul 1883, d. 1940⁴
Edward Ernest REEVES b. 3 Jun 1885⁴

Citations:

[S24] 1871 Census.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1875 Blandford Reg Dist vol.5a p.369."
[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.

Edward BIGGIN¹

M, #17325, b. 26 November 1853

Father

William BIGGIN¹ b. 1828

Mother

Frances SMITH¹ b. 16 October 1820

Birth*

Edward BIGGIN was born on 26 November 1853 at Silton, Dorset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 28 October 1854 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Baptised on same day as two siblings.¹

Religion*

He was Independent.

Residence*

He lived at Silton and West Knoyle.

Census 1861*

He was aged 7 in the 1861 census and lived at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

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

John BIGGIN

M, #17326, b. circa 1798

Birth*

John BIGGIN was born circa 1798.

Marriage*

He married Anna CARD, daughter of Edward CARD and Sarah READ, on 28 March 1825 at St Nicholas', Silton, Dorset, England. Groom of Wincanton.¹

Occupation*

John BIGGIN was a Farmer.

Residence*

He lived at Silton.

Family

Anna CARD b. 1801

Child

William BIGGIN+ b. 1828

Citations:

[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Silton Marriages transcribed by Terry Pine."

William BIGGIN¹

M, #17321, b. 1828

Father

John BIGGIN b. circa 1798

Mother

Anna CARD b. 1801

William BIGGIN|b. 1828|p75.htm#i17321|John BIGGIN|b. c 1798|p75.htm#i17326|Anna CARD|b. 1801|p115.htm#i8095|||||||Edward CARD|b. 1782|p116.htm#i8100|Sarah READ|b. c 1778|p560.htm#i8101|

Birth*

William BIGGIN was born in 1828 at Silton, Dorset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 10 February 1828 at St Nicholas', Silton, Dorset, England.²

Marriage*

He married Frances SMITH, daughter of William SMITH and Susannah SHEPHERD.

Marriage*

William BIGGIN married Amelia EVERETT in March 1860 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England. Presumably at the Independent Chapel in Mere, as a Registrar Attended.^3,4

Census 1861*

William BIGGIN was aged 33 in the 1861 census and lived at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 23 in the 1851 census and lived at Silton, Dorset, England.

Religion*

He was Baptised as an Anglican but had his children baptised as Independents.

Census 1871*

He was aged 43 in the 1871 census and lived at Charnage, Chaddenwyck, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Dairyman.

Residence*

He lived at Silton, West Knoyle and Mere.

Family

Frances SMITH b. 16 October 1820

Marriage*

He married Frances SMITH, daughter of William SMITH and Susannah SHEPHERD.

Children

William John BIGGIN b. 28 Jun 1850¹
Anna Louisa BIGGIN+ b. 20 Jan 1852, d. 1894¹
Edward BIGGIN b. 26 Nov 1853⁵

Citations:

[S24] 1871 Census.
[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Silton Baptisms transcribed by Terry Pine."
[S249] WiltshireBMD at http://www.wiltshirebmd.org.uk/ "Wiltshire Marriage indexes for the years: 1860
Surname Forename(s) Surname Forename(s) Church / Register Office Registers At Reference
BIGGIN William EVERETT Amelia Mere Register Office or Registrar Attended History Centre MER_RO/1/103.
"
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1860 Mere Reg Dist vol.5a p.323."
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

William John BIGGIN¹

M, #17322, b. 28 June 1850

Father

William BIGGIN¹ b. 1828

Mother

Frances SMITH b. 16 October 1820

Birth*

William John BIGGIN was born on 28 June 1850 at Silton, Dorset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 28 October 1854 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Baptised on same day as two siblings.²

Census 1861*

He was aged 10 in the 1861 census and lived at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 8 mo. In the 1851 census and lived at Silton, Dorset, England.

Religion*

He was Independent.

Census 1871*

He was aged 20 in the 1871 census and lived at Charnage, Chaddenwyck, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Dairyman.

Residence*

He lived at Silton and Mere.

Citations:

[S24] 1871 Census.
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

Ann BIGGS

F, #3766, b. May 1860, d. July 1861

Father

John BIGGS b. 12 March 1837, d. 1891

Mother

Elizabeth MARKEY b. 1840, d. June 1931

Birth*

Ann BIGGS was born in May 1860 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 20 May 1860 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Death*

She died in July 1861 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England, at age 1; Died aged 14 months.

Burial*

She was buried on 21 July 1861 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1861*

She was aged 11mo in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton.

Ann BIGGS

F, #7152, b. circa 1736

Birth*

Ann BIGGS was born circa 1736.

Marriage*

She married William HOWELL on 6 February 1763 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. By licence.¹

Residence*

Ann BIGGS lived at Bruton and Stourton.

Married Name

Her married name was HOWELL.

Family

William HOWELL b. circa 1733

Child

Robert Griffin HOWELL b. 1765

Citations:

[S70] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bruton, 1580-1812.

Ann BIGGS¹

F, #14356, b. 1805

Father

John BIGGS¹ b. 1786

Mother

Mary HORN¹ b. circa 1776

Ann BIGGS|b. 1805|p75.htm#i14356|John BIGGS|b. 1786|p76.htm#i14354|Mary HORN|b. c 1776|p370.htm#i14355|Christopher BIGGS|b. c 1756|p76.htm#i14357|Grace BIGGS|b. c 1756|p76.htm#i14358|||||||

Birth*

Ann BIGGS was born in 1805 at Potterne, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 23 September 1805 at Potterne, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Potterne.

Citations:

[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/ "Extracted record."

Annie Maud BIGGS

F, #1431, b. 1882

Father

Isaac BIGGS b. 1849, d. 1926

Mother

Emma Jane ARNOLD b. 1846, d. 1930

Birth*

Annie Maud BIGGS was born in 1882 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 14 May 1882 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1901*

She was aged 18 in the 1901 census and lived at High Street, Stourton, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1891*

She was aged 9 in the 1891 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton.

Annie Tracy BIGGS

F, #4495, b. 1878

Father

Charles Hamblin BIGGS b. 1827

Mother

Jane GILES b. 1853

Birth*

Annie Tracy BIGGS was born in 1878 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 9 June 1878 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

She was aged 3 in the 1881 census and lived at Hole Lane, Sutton Mandeville, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton.

Arthur BIGGS¹

M, #11388, b. 1895

Father

Frederick BIGGS b. 1864

Arthur BIGGS|b. 1895|p75.htm#i11388|Frederick BIGGS|b. 1864|p76.htm#i2854||||John BIGGS|b. 12 Mar 1837\nd. 1891|p76.htm#i2242|Elizabeth MARKEY|b. 1840\nd. Jun 1931|p457.htm#i1952|||||||

Birth*

Arthur BIGGS was born in 1895 at Stourton, Somerset, England, .¹

Note*

Other information; This boy is listed as the grandson of Elizabeth BIGGS (nee MARKEY). He is allocated as the son of Frederick since Ann died in infancy, Christopher's wife had died before 1895 and he had not yet re-married, and William was only 17 years old at the time of Arthur's birth. This allocation may need to be reviewed.

Census 1901*

He was aged 5 in the 1901 census and lived at Castle Orchard, Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England.

Citations:

[S28] 1901 Census.

Beatrice A. BIGGS

F, #3376, b. 1881

Father

Christopher BIGGS b. 1861

Mother

Mary Jane MANSFIELD b. 1856, d. June 1887

Birth*

Beatrice A. BIGGS was born in 1881 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Census 1891*

She was aged 9 in the 1891 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Stourton.

Bertram Isaac BIGGS

M, #5677, b. 1891

Father

Isaac BIGGS b. 1849, d. 1926

Mother

Emma Jane ARNOLD b. 1846, d. 1930

Birth*

Bertram Isaac BIGGS was born in 1891 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 19 July 1891 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1911*

He was aged 19 in the 1911 census and lived at High Street, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Farm Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Census 1901*

He was aged 9 in the 1901 census and lived at High Street, Stourton, Wiltshire, England, .

Charles Hamblin BIGGS

M, #2235, b. 1827

Father

Christopher BIGGS b. 1806, d. 1861

Mother

Sarah HAMBLIN b. 1804, d. 1867

Birth*

Charles Hamblin BIGGS was born in 1827 at Easterton, Market Lavington, Wiltshire, England, ; Birthplace given as Wickfont in 1851 and Shute, Wiltshire in 1881.

Marriage*

He married Jane GILES, daughter of Richard GILES and Maria SHERMAN, on 15 January 1878 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 15 Jan 1878
Charles Hamblin BIGGS
45
bch
Bailiff
Stourton
Christopher BIGGS
Bailiff

Jane GILES
25
spr

Stourton
Richard GILES
Labourer.¹

Census 1861*

Charles Hamblin BIGGS was aged 33 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 46 in the 1881 census and lived at Sutton Mandeville, Wiltshire, England, .

Note*

Other information; Was this child born illegitimately? According to the census, he was born before his parents were married.

Occupation*

He was a Farm Labourer; Groom; Bailiff; Gardener Domestic Servant.

Residence*

He lived at Easterton and Stourton.

Census 1851*

He was aged 23 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Jane GILES b. 1853

Marriage*

Child

Annie Tracy BIGGS b. 1878

Citations:

[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Christian BIGGS

F, #17461, b. 1706

Father

Richard BIGGS b. circa 1675, d. 1730

Mother

Elizabeth SWEET b. circa 1678

Christian BIGGS|b. 1706|p75.htm#i17461|Richard BIGGS|b. c 1675\nd. 1730|p76.htm#i15328|Elizabeth SWEET|b. c 1678|p642.htm#i15329|||||||||||||

Birth*

Christian BIGGS was born in 1706 at Bruton, Somerset, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 29 December 1706 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Nicholas SWETMAN on 16 November 1731 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England. Groom of Wincanton; bride of Bruton.¹

Residence*

Christian BIGGS lived at Bruton and Wincanton.

Married Name

Her married name was SWETMAN.

Family

Nicholas SWETMAN b. circa 1713

Children

Richard SWETMAN b. 1736²
Benjamin SWETMAN+ b. 1743, d. 1812

Citations:

[S70] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages and Burials of Bruton, 1580-1812.
[S83] Transcript of the parish records in West Country of Somerset: http://www.westcountrygenealogy.com/ses/horsington/