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| | ALAN | George | Blacksmith | 1853: George Alan, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1853 in Shepton-Beauchamp, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 18yrs, boarding with and apprentice with Henry Pester & family at Fore St, Othery. Contact Mike |
| | ALLEN | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1847: Samuel Allen, blacksmith. Born about 1847 in Stratton, Dorset. The 1881 UK census lists him as 34yrs, at North Wootton, Somerset, with wife Sarah 28yrs and daughter Rose Evelyn 11 months infant. Also listed is apprentice blacksmith Albert Dunford 18yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Dorset and Somerset. |
| | BAKER | Edwin | Blacksmith | 1828: Edwin Baker, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Middlezoy, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 43yrs, at Fore St, Othery with wife Mary. A. 40yrs (born Middlezoy). Children: Richard 16yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Mary.J. 15yrs; Frederick 13yrs; Ellen. M. 11yrs; Maria 10yrs; Emma.A. 7yrs; Lydia 5yrs. Contact Mike |
| | BAKER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1844: Henry Baker, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 67 Avon Street, Bat, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BAKER | Peter | Blacksmith | 1844: Peter Baker, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 48 Avon Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BAKER | William | Blacksmith | 1844 William Baker, blacksmith, farrier, living at 71 Avon Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. Details taken from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. I have no further information. |
| | BANFIELD | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Banfield, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 29 Ballance Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BATT | Robert | Blacksmith | 1807: Robert Batt, blacksmith. Born about 1807 Bristol, North Somerset, England. Descended from blacksmith Tobias Batt (son of Tobias Batt 1629) and was the last of the Batt family blacksmiths. in Barrow Gurney, Bristol, North Somerset. Listed in both Bristol & Somerset Indexes. Contact Beth by |
| | BATT | Tobias | Blacksmith | 1629: Tobias Batt. Blacksmith of Winford, Bristol, North Somerset, England. Tobias inherited his father William's sledge & hammer in 1629. This was the beginning of a family business. The last blacksmith in this Batt family was Robert Batt 1807-1844, in Barrow Gurney, Bristol, North Somerset. The Family then became cattle dealers or Veternarians. Listed in both Bristol & Somerset Indexes. Contact Beth by |
| | BINDING | John | Blacksmith | 1800: John Binding, blacksmith. Born 1800 in Stogursey, Somerset, England. John’s listed in the 1st Somerset Militia in 1825 as a blacksmith. Married Mary Aish and moved to Westminster in London around 1838. Died in London in 1857. Census records of 1841 and 1851 evidence his trade and address in New Peter Street. Listed in Blacksmiths of Somerset and Military Blacksmiths. Contact Darrell by |
| | BINDING | John | Blacksmith | 1865: John Binding, blacksmith. born 1865, in Watchet, Somerset, England. John married Helena Elvin in 1887 in Maldon, Essex. Listed as a blacksmith in 1891 UK census in Chelmorton, Derbyshire. John’s only child Harry died in Passchendaele, West Flanders, Belgium 1917. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Somerset and Derbyshire. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Henry Binding. Contact Ron by |
| | BINDING (BINDON) | Henry | Blacksmith | 1847: Henry Binding (aka Bindon), blacksmith. born 1847, in Watchet, Somerset, England and died in 1913 in Oxfordshire. The 1841 UK census lists Henry as 4yrs, at Watchet with parents John Binding 28yrs and mary 31yrs and brother William 3mths infant. Henry was stepson of master blacksmith John Saunders (see Blacksmiths of Somerset). Henry is recorded as in 1871-1901 UK Census. He travelled around England working as railway blacksmith. His sons became Railway tunnellers working on the London and NYC underground railways. Contact Ron by |
| | BISHOP | Luke | Blacksmith | 1827: Luke Bishop, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Yetminster, Dorset, England. The 1861 UK census lists Luke as 34yrs, wife Sophia 33yrs, living in Henstridge, Somerset. Children: Helen 9yrs; Matthew 5yrs; John 4yrs; William 2yrs. Lodger: Joseph Sparks 19yrs, unmarried (born 1842 blacksmith). He was the blacksmith in the village of Henstridge, Somerset. The 1891 census shows Luke aged 64yrs, still working as a blacksmith. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Dorset and Somerset. Contact great-great grandson Peter by. |
| | BLACKMORE | George | Blacksmith | 1822: George Blackmore,blacksmith. Born about 1822 in Taunton, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 39yrs, at Durston, Somerset with wife Charlotte, 40yrs ( born Creech St Michael, Somerset). See also 1871 census. Contact Mike by |
| | BLACKMORE | James | Blacksmith | 1795: James Blackmore, blacksmith. Born about 1795 in Pitminster, Somerset. The 1681 UK census lsits him as 66yrs, at Durston, Somerset with wife Jane, 65 yrs (born Durston). See also 1871 census. Contact Mike by |
| | BOYES | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Boyes, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Holloway, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BRAKE | David | Blacksmith | 1821: David Brake, blacksmith. In 1821 he was in Seavington St Michael, Somerset, England. Apprentice blacksmith: Robert Harris (listed in this index). To share information contact |
| | BREWER | William | Blacksmith | 1849: William Brewer, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1829, South Cutcombe,Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists William as 22yrs, apprentice to master blacksmith John Steer (Snr. born 1811) in Wiveliscombe, Somerset. |
| | BULL | George | Blacksmith | 1844: George Bull, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Weston, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CAMBRIDGE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Cambridge, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Upper Bristol Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CASWELL | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1800: Thomas Caswell, blacksmith. Born 1800-1801 in Chard, Somerset, England. In 1841 Thomas is 40yrs, living in Holditch, Thorncombe Parish, Devon with wife Mary 40yrs (born Chard). Children: William 8yrs; James 6yrs; Thomas 4yrs; Richard 2yrs. Lodger John Sawyer 20yrs. In 1851 Thomas is 51yrs, still in Holditch with wife Mary 52yrs (born Chard). Children: William 10yrs; James 16yrs; Thomas 14yrs; Richard 11yrs. Thomas is listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | CHARD | George | Blacksmith | 1695: George Chard, blacksmith, Longleat House, WMR Chilcompton, 3,29.7. 28 May 1695 (part). Mark of George Charde (bellows sign) and Wm Millwar[d/t] @ Copyright Marquess of Bath June 2006. To share information contact Ray by. |
| | CHILLCOTT | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Chillcott, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Dulverton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CLICK | Theodore James | Blacksmith | 1857: Theodore James Click, blacksmith. Born 6 November 1857, Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Mother: Louisa Click nee Burnell. Fathers givenname unknown. Wife: Mary Ann Kidner, married 1881, the daughter of Anthony Kidner, a shepherd of Broomfield, Somerset. Theodore worked as a blacksmith in both Somerset and Glamorgan. I have not been able to find when, where, and to whom he was apprenticed and only know that he left Somerset sometime between 1885 and 1890. Theodore James & Mary Ann's first two children were born in Somerset around the Puriton area and then about 1886-7 they went to the Rhondda where he become a colliery blacksmith. They had three more children. He remained here until he entered Bridgend Mental Hospital; from what I can gather, he was melancholic after the death of his wife (in 1908) and was finally admitted there some two or three years previous to his death on 26 August 1919, at Bridgend, Glamorgan. He is buried in the cemetery attached to the hospital. Contact great-great grandson Ray by. |
| | COFFIN | John | Blacksmith | 1817: John Coffin , blacksmith. Born 1817. Born: ?Somerset, England. He was a blacksmith from about 1837 until 1881. Wife: Mary Ann nee Willis, married 1844. Children: Jane Ann born 1845, Sarah born 1851,Mary Emma born 1856, James born 1858, Arthur Charles born 1868. Jane Ann was my great-grandmother. John Coffin was my great-great grandfather; he was a blacksmith in Holwell (which was part of Somerset until 1844 when it was switched to Dorset). John died 1882. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Dorset. Contact Isabel by. |
| | COOK | George | Blacksmith | 1816: George Cook, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1816 in Hinton St George, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 35yrs, living in Fore Street, Axminster, Devon with wife Ruth 35yrs (born Thorncomb, Dorset). Ruth is also a blacksmith. Children: Matilda 15yrs; Mary 12yrs; Jane 9yrs; Frank 6yrs; Ellen 3yrs. George is listed in Blacksmiths of Somerset and Devon. |
| | COURT | Henry | Blacksmith | 1800: Henry Court, blacksmith at Old Cleeve, Somerset, England (lived in Trowbridge House, Church Lane . Born in Luccombe. Flourished ca 1800 - 1830 (?). (No relation of mine, except maybe six or seven generations back). Contact Glyn by |
| | COX | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1844: Joseph Cox, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Henstride, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CREW | John | Blacksmith | 1770: John Crew, blacksmith. Born about 1770 in High Littleton, Somerset. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim (Massachusetts ) by |
| | CREW | John Horler | Blacksmith | 1825: John Horler Crew, blacksmith. Born 1825 in Radstock . Son of William Gould Crew born 1790. I believe John's father was Joseph CREW/CROW who married Mary GOULD in 1769 in High Littleton. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim by |
| | CREW | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Crew, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Henstride, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CREW | William Gould | Blacksmith | 1790: William Gould Crew, blacksmith. Born: 1790 in Radstock. Son of John Crew born 1770. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim by |
| | CREW | William James | Blacksmith | 1853: William James Crew, blacksmith. Born: 1853 in Radstock. Son of John Horler Crew born 1825. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim by |
| | CROSS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1817: Charles Cross, blacksmith. Born about 1817 in Shurlbeer, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 54yrs, at Road Side, Lyng with wife Eliza 55yrs (born Stoke St Gregory, Somerset). Contact Mike |
| | CROWE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Crowe, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Midsomer-Norton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | DART | John | Blacksmith | 1804: John Dart, blacksmith master. Born about 1804 in Winsford, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 47yrs, living in Landkey Village, Barnstaple, Devon with wife Harriet 39yrs (born Bishops Tawton, Devon). Children: Mary 13yrs, Michael 10yrs, Richard 6yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. You will find plenty of Dart’s in Devon. |
| | DAVIS | Alfred | Blacksmith | 1820: Alfred Davis, blacksmith. Born about 1820-21 in Middlezoy, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at Middlezoy with wife Ann 54yrs (born Middlezoy). Children listed: Frederick 21yrs, unmarried (stone mason); Anna 18yrs (ag.labourer); Henry 16yrs (ag.labourer); James 14yrs (ag.labourer); William 11 yrs (ag.labourer);. Granddaughter Kate Davis 1months infant. Contact Mike |
| | DAWE | William | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1832: William Dawe, blacksmith apprentice, farrier. Born about 1832 in Bickleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 19yrs, apprentice with master blacksmith James (born 1810) and Ann Lavers in Plympton, St Mary, Devon. In 1861 William is 29yrs, living in Wellington, Somerset with wife Eliza 30yrs (born West Buckland, Somerset). Children: William Marks 7yrs (wife’s son); Henrietta Dawe 2yrs and Emma.S. Dawe newborn infant. Lodger: ? H.H.Down 22yrs (blacksmith born 1839 Burlington, Somerset). William is listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | DEAN | Frederick | Blacksmith | 1856: Frederick Dean, blacksmith. Born about 1856 in Puckington, Somerset, England. The 1881 UK census lists him as 25yrs, living at Langport Rd, Langport, Somerset; with wife Sarah 26yrs and son Oscar 3yrs. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents blacksmith Thomas Dean (Born 1827) and Martha plus siblings. Contact Elizabeth by |
| | DEAN | Mark | Blacksmith | 1844: Mark Dean, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Clevedon, Somersetshire, England. |
| | DEAN | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1827: Thomas Dean, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Somerset. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, at 4 Hunt’s Court, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset; with wife Martha Dean 27yrs (born Taunton) and his sister E. Dean 18yrs, unmarried. Thomas was blacksmithing in Bishops Hull, Taunton 1851. In 1861 Thomas is 36yrs living in Puckington. Martha is 37yrs. Children listed: Anna 9yrs; Phoebe 7yrs; Frederick 5yrs; Herbert 4yrs; Georginana 2yrs; Rose 6months infant. Lodger: Hannah Trenchard 77yrs. 1871 finds Thomas aged 44yrs, living at Croft Cottage in Alla, Somerset. Martha 46yrs. Children: Frederick 15yrs (blacksmith); Herbert 14yrs (gardener); Rose Ann 10yrs; Eva Jane 7yrs; William. H. 5yrs. Thomas died in Alla ?1876. Contact Elizabeth by |
| | DENNIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1849: Charles Dennis, blacksmith journeyman . Born about 49 22yrs, Littleham, Devon, England. A Blacksmith Journeyman with Charlotte Heard nee Stanbury. 1881 & 1891 a Blacksmiths in in Frome Somerset (also listed in Blacksmiths of Devon Index). See Wheelwrights Index for his father John Dennis of Littleham Devon. Contact Hazel by.
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| | DIMENT / DYMENT | George | Blacksmith | 1820: George Diment or Dyment, blacksmith. Born 1820-1821 in Cossington, Somerset. On every census from 1841 to 1871 he is listed as a blacksmith. In 1881 he is listed as being in the Bridgewater Union Workhouse with some of his children. I have not discovered as yet why he was there. See also DYMENT. Contact George Diments g-g-grandson Mike by. |
| | DINHAM | Robert | Blacksmith | 1809: Robert Dinham , blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Staple Fitzpain, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lsits him as 62yrs, a widower, living at Croft's Way, Staple Fitzpain, Curland, Somerset with daughter Elizabeth 16yrs(a schoalr). In 1871 Robert is 72yrs, living at Lambslawn Cottage, Curland with daughter ElizAlso listed: Lucy Yard 14yrs(domestic). Contact Mike |
| | DUCKHAM | James | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1830: James Duckham, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1830 in Chard, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 20yrs, lodging with blacksmith William and Frances Priscott in Instow Town, Barnstaple, Devon. Listed in Blacksmiths of devon and Somerset. |
| | DUNFORD | Albert | Blacksmith | 1864: Albert Dunford, blacksmith. Born about 1864 in E. Pennard, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 7yrs, living with his family at 30 Newtown, West Pennard,Somerset. In 1881 he is 18yrs, lodging with and apprentice to Samuel Allen in North Wootton, Somerset. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents Charles & Rosanna Dunford and siblings. Contact Victoria by |
| | DUNFORD | Charles | Blacksmith | 1826: Charles Dunford, blacksmith. Born 1826 in Wanstrow, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs; living at 30 Newtown, West Pennard,Somerset with wife Rosanna nee Haimes 26yrs (born West Pennard). In 1861 Charles is 32yrs;Rosanna 34yrs. Children Frederick 9yrs and William 1 month infant. They are staying with Rosanna’s father John Haimes 75yrs(carpenter) and John’s granddaughter Eliza Ann Haimes 22yrs (nurse). 1871: Charles 44yrs, Rossanna 46yrs. Frederick 19yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); William 10yrs; Albert 7yrs (later a blacksmith). Contact Victoria by |
| | DUNFORD | Frederick | Blacksmith | 1851: Frederick Dunford, blacksmith. Born 1851 (after the census) in West Pennard the Cottage. The 1861 UK census lists him as 9yrs, living with his family at 30 Newtown, West Pennard,Somerset. In the 1871 census he is 19yrs, unmarried. 1881: Frederick is 28yrs, at 59 Talma Road, Brixton, London; wife Maria 33yrs (born Sussex). Children: Flora.E. 4yrs; Frederick.C. 3yrs; Arthur.E. 1yr infant. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents Charles & Rosanna Dunford and siblings. Contact Victoria by |
| | DYMENT / DIMENT | George | Blacksmith | 1820: George Diment or Dyment, blacksmith. Born 1820-1821 in Cossington, Somerset. On every census from 1841 to 1871 he is listed as a blacksmith. In 1881 he is listed as being in the Bridgewater Union Workhouse with some of his children. I have not discovered as yet why he was there. See also DIMENT. Contact George Diments g-g-grandson Mike by. |
| | EDBROOKE | George | Blacksmith | 1818: George Edbrook, master blacksmith, employs men. Born about 1818 in Old Cleeve, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK Census lists him as 20yrs living at Road Water, Old Cleeve Somerset with parents Nathaniel 70yrs & Jane 60yrs. Siblings:, Nathaniel 17yrs. Then in 1851 census he is 33yrs; employs 2 men; living at Washford, Old Cleeve Somerset with ?first wife Agnes 35yrs. Children: George 5yrs; Lavinia 4yrs; Rhoda 2yrs. Also listed is servant Hannah Edbrook 16yrs. 1861 census lists him as 43yrs, living at Washford with ?second wife Sarah 45yrs and mother Jane. 1861 daughter Rhoda 12yrs, is a boarding pupil at Ladies Semminary School, High Street. The 1871 census lists him as 53yrs, widower living at Washford Toll House, Old Cleeve Somerset; with daughter Rhoda 22yrs. Servant: Mary Frost 20yrs. George ran a blade mill, worked by a water wheel which was demolished in mid 1970’s. Temperance Hall Bilton the site, 1878. A sample of his work is the iron gate to the porch of Old Cleeve Church. Contact David by. |
| | EDBROOKE | Nathaniel (Jnr) | Blacksmith,Shopkeeper | 1822: Nathaniel Edbrook (Jnr), blacksmith master & shopkeeper. Born about 1822, Old Cleeve, Somerset. The 1841 census lists him as 17yrs living with parents and brother George (see entry for Nathaniel (Snr). In the 1851 census he is 28yrs still living with parents at Road Water, Old Cleeve. In 1861 he is 39yrs, Living in Road Water, Old Cleeve with wife Jane ?Venn 34yrs. Children: Adalene 7yrs, Harriott 5yrs, Mary 1 month infant. 1871: 49yrs old, with a machinists shop employing 1 man. Still at Road Water. Jane 45yrs, Adalene 17yrs,Harriett 15yrs, Mary 10yrs,Alice 2yrs. Contact David by.
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| | EDBROOKE | Nathaniel (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1771: Nathaniel Edbrook (Snr), blacksmith master. Born about 1771 in Luxborough, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK Census lists him as 70yrs living at Road Water, Old Cleeve Somerset with wife Jane 60yrs. Children: George 20yrs, Nathaniel 17yrs. Then in 1851 census he is 80yrs; living at same address; wife Jane 72yrs. Son Nathaniel ?28yrs(unclear) also a blacksmith. Servant: Eliza surname/age illegible. Contact David by. |
| | FIELD | Robert | Blacksmith | 1782: Robert Field, blacksmith. Born about 1782, Somerset. Robert married Mary Blagdon by Banns in Limington 24th May 1806. In the 1841 census Class: HO107; Piece: 958; Book: 4; Civil Parish: Limington; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 8; Page: 9 he was registered as a Smith living with his wife Mary and three of his nine children. His son Joseph (1809 - 1884) also became a blacksmith. Robert died 6th February 1846 in Limington, Somerset and was buried 15th February 1846 in Limington at age 64. His cause of death was delirium and tremors for ten days. His death certificate showed that his occupation had been |
| | FISHER | Octavius | Blacksmith | 1858: Octavius Fisher, blacksmith. Born 30 August 1858, in Wedmore, Somerset, England. Octavius marrried Martha Stone in Axbridge Registry Office on 2nd December 1880. He died 4 Feb 1922 and is buried in Wedmore Parish Church Churchyard. He was the village Blacksmith for many years as was his father Joseph and Grandfather Richard. Contact Kathleen by |
| | FLAHERTY | James | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1834: James Flaherty, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in Bath, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 17yrs, living at 7 Higher Balter Street, Plymout, Devon with parents Patrick & Margaret. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | FLOOD | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Flood, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 24 Milk Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FLOYD | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Floyd, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Porlock, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FORD | Abraham | Blacksmith | 1844: Abraham Ford, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Batheaston, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FORDE | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Forde, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Batheaston, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FRY | George | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1798: George Fry, blacksmith. Born about 1798 in Wellington, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 53yrs, living in Cottage, Appledore, Wellington with wife Ann 58yrs (born Burlescombe, devon) and nephew Radford 6yrs. Visitor: Jas. Sheene 73 yrs, widower. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | GARDNER | George | Blacksmith | 1838: George Gardner, blacksmith. Born about 1838 in North Petherton, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists George as 23yrs, living atCoombe, Creech St Michael, Soemrset. Contact Mike by |
| | GOULD | George | Blacksmith & Brightsmith | 1826: George Gould, blacksmith. Born 1826 in Bedminster, Bristol was a blacksmith in 1851 and a brightsmith in 1861. His father had been a solderer, part of the whitesmith trade. His brother William was also a whitesmith and eventually got a job with Brown Lennox in Pontypridd, Glam. His first assignment was to install gas in Lennox's house. In those days gas piping was quarter inch lead tubing, lead being another aspect of the whitesmith's trade. Later, William was listed in the census as a plumber. George is listed in the Blacksmiths of Somerset and the Whitesmiths Index. Contact Jeff by. |
| | GOVIER | Francis | Blacksmith | 1844: Francis Govier, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Dulverton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HANNEY | John | Blacksmith | 1813: John Hanney, blacksmith. Born about 1813, Christened August 1814 in Publow, Somerset, England. John Hanney married Elisa Ball (christened 1816 in Thornbury, Somerset) in Bristol Gloucestershire on 26 July1840. I have records of 9 children born between1841 and 1863. John Hanney and his family are listed on 1841, 1851, 1861, 1871, 1881 census for Publow. John died December 1894, record seen in local Clutton register. NOTE: John Hanney was the son of Stephen Hanney (butcher) Christened Pensford, Somerset 8 April 1777 and Elizabeth Unknown. His parents were: His grandparents were: Samuel Hanney and Ann Bullock, married 17 July 1769 in Publow Somerset. Contact Jan by |
| | HARDING | Isaac | Blacksmith | 1844: Isaac Harding, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Church Street, Ilchester, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1812: Charles Harris, blacksmith. Born 1812, Somerset, England and was a Blacksmith at Dinnington. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his brother Robert (born 1804) & other members of his family. Contact Ann by |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1829: Charles Harris, blacksmith of Allowenshay, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Robert (born 1804) & other members of his family. Contact Ann by |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1874: Charles James Herbert Brook Harris, blacksmith. Born 1874. Died 1943. Charles took over as Blacksmith at Allowenshay. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father George (born1831); his own son Kichener (1916-1988) & other members of his family. Charles was my Grandfather. I was brought up at Allowenshay and althougth he was dead before I was born the Blacksmith shop survived, and I have a photo of granddad by it. Contact Ann by |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1826: Charles Harris, blacksmith. Born about 1826 in Dinnington, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists Charles as 25yrs, living in Smallbridge, Axminster, Devon with wife Sarah 25yrs (born Marthall, Somerset). Children: Levinia 4yrs; Nancy 3yrs and Emma 1yr. In 1851 Charles is 36yrs, still living in Axminster. Census says he is married but Sarah not listed. Children: Emma 11yrs; Sarah 9yrs; Robert 8yrs; Caroline 6yrs; Thomas 4ys; Charles 4yrs; Daniel 2yrs. The 1861 densus lists Charles as 46yrs, living in Langport, Curry Rivell, Somerset. Wife Sarah 47yrs. Children: Emma 21yrs; Sarah 19yrs; Robert 18yrs ( a miller); Caroline 16yrs; Thos. Chas. 14yrs (a miller); Daniel 12yrs (plough boy); Mary Ellen 6yrs; Florence Ann 3yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | HARRIS | George | Blacksmith | 1831: George Harris, blacksmith of Allowensha, Somerset, England. Died 1886. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Robert (born1804) & other members of his family. Contact Ann by |
| | HARRIS | Kichener | Blacksmith | 1916: Kichener Harris, blacksmith. Born 1916. Died 1988. Kichener trained as a blacksmith and went to work at Stoke sub Norton. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Charles (born1874) & other members of his family. Contact Ann by |
| | HARRIS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1804: Robert Harris, blacksmith. Born about 1804 in Somerset and died 1845 Somerset. Robert was apprenticed to David Brake for 5 years in 1821 ( I have the indenture). Robert went as a blacksmith to Allowenshay. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for Robert’s brother Charles (Born 1812); plus Robert’s 2 sons Charles & George; & Robert’s grandson Charles James Herbert Brook Harris. Contact Ann by |
| | HARVEY | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Harvey, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Keynsham, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HASE | William | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1787: William Hase, blacksmith. Born about 1787 probably in Enmore, Somerset and married Rebecca Parfrey MILLARD in Bristol in 1819. They settled in Cross, near Axbridge, Somerset and on the christening of his children, on the 1841 and 1851 censuses and on his death certificate, in Weston-super-Mare in 1859, he is referred to as a Journeyman Blacksmith. Cross was a staging post on the Stage coach run between Bristol and Exeter and it is likely that he was involved in the day-to-day upkeep and repairs to the coach trade. The doubt about his actual birth date arises from the following information: 1841 census age given as 56yrs; 1851:age 74yrs; 1859: death certificate age given as 87yrs. Contact Pat by |
| | HAWKINS | Ann | Blacksmith | 1844: Ann Hawkins, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Combe Down, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HAYMAN | George | Blacksmith | 1850: George Hayman, blacksmith. Born 1850-1851 at Ruishton, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists George as 20yrs, living at Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory. Contact Mike by |
| | HEMBROW | Richard | Blacksmith | 1845: Richard Hembrow, blacksmith. Born about 1845 in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 26yrs, at Huntham, Stoke St Gregory, with wife Mary A, 24yrs (born North Curry,Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | HIGGINS | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Higgins, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Pensford, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HINE | Edwin | Blacksmith | 1850: Edwin Hine, blacksmith. Born 1850-1851 in Buckhorn Weston in Dorset, England. Edwin became a blacksmith in Cucklington Somerset in the 1870s until his death c 1905. Married twice, firstly to Martha Taylor d 1875 and then Mary Jane Ferris both from Chiselhampton. There was a total of 15 children. They lived in The Forge at Cucklington. Source 1881, 1891 and 1901 Censuses. See Blacksmiths of Somerset and Dorset for his father John Hine plus other family members. Contact Steve by |
| | HINE | George | Blacksmith | 1860: George Hine, blacksmith. Born about 1860, Buckhorn Weston, Dorset, England. The 1881 UK census lists George as 21yrs, living at Bayford Street, Stoke Twister, Somerset with wife Mary Ellen 21yrs. George is listed in Kelly's Directory of Dorset, 1889. See Blacksmiths of Somerset and Dorset for George’s parents, brother’s and other family members. Contact Steve by |
| | HINE | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Hine, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Milborne Port, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HINE | William (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1798: William Hine (Snr), master blacksmith, employs son. Born about 1798, Poington, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 53yrs, living at Caundle Bishop, Dorset with wife Jane 53yrs (born Temple Coombe Somerset) and son William 24yrs, blacksmith (born Caundle Bishop). See Blacksmiths of Somerset and Dorset for William’s other sons and other family members. . Contact Steve by |
| | HIT | William | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1827: William Hit, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1827 in Bristol, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 24yrs, lodging in Castle St. Axminster, Devon with blacksmith Elias & Mary Belling and their daughter Mary 18yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | HITCHCOCK | Henry | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1825: Henry Hitchcock, blacksmith. Named as father of Henry Hitchcock(later Hitchen) in Baptism cert of 1825. Occupation blacksmith and located in High Street in Taunton, Somerset, England. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | HOCKEY | John | Blacksmith | 1790: John Hockey, blacksmith. Born about 1790 Rimpton, Somerset. Died: between 1851 and 1861. Married to Joanna who was born 1808/1810 in Portugal, although he was possibly married to another before Joanna. Known children John born 1829 Bristol, Elizabeth born 1830 Somerset, Thomas born 1838 Somerset, Charles born 1842 Bristol, Eliza born 1844 Bristol, Mary J born 1850 Castle Cary, Julia born 1852 Ansford, Somerset. Contact Sue by |
| | HODGE | Peter | Blacksmith | 1844: Peter Hodge, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Avon Cottage, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HORNE | Johh Steer | Blacksmith | 1865: John Steer Horne, blacksmith. Born 1865, Dulverton, Winsford, Somerset (see free UK BMDs December quarter, Vol: 5c Page: 382. Parents John Horne (born 1833, Exmore) a labourer and Jane 34yrs (born Selworthy). In the next house was a possible relation Elizabeth Horne 65yrs, widow and her granddaughter Jane Horne 4yrs. The 1891 census lists John as 25yrs, working and living at Dulverton, Somerset with wife Ann 34yrs (born Selworthy Somerset). Children: Ernest William 3yrs; Arthur John 1yr infant. Visitor: Elizabeth Cooksley, 29yrs, unmarried. The census for 1901 and 1911 show the family still in Dulverton. Photo available. Contact Shirley by |
| | HORWOOD | Robert | Blacksmith | 1844: Robert Horwood, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Porlock, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HUNT | William | Blacksmith | 1818: William Hunt, master blacksmith. Born 1818 South Molton, Devon, England and died before 1901. In 1841 he was blacksmith in Badger St Thurlbear, Somerset, England, still single. The 1851 census lists him as a master blacksmith in Fore St North Petherton with wife Hannah nee Franklin 1823-1909. Children: John 1844, Mary 1846, Sarah 1841, Frederick 1851, Emily 1855, Henry 1858, Julia 1860, Flora 1863 & Richard 1866. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. Contact Patricia by |
| | JENNINGS | William | Blacksmith | 1804: William Jennings, blacksmith. Born about 1804 in North Petherton,Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 57yrs, at Stoke St Gregory, Somerset with wife Hannah 50yrs (born Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | KEIRLE | John | Blacksmith | 1807: John Keirle, blacksmith. Born about 1807 in Othery, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 64yrs, a widower, at Rye Lane, Othery. Also listed: daughter Sarah Keirle 27yrs & Elizabeth.A. Keirle 6 months infant. Contact Mike |
| | KEIRLE | Mark | Blacksmith | 1842: Mark Keirle, blacksmith. Born about 1842 in Ottery,Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 29yrs,at Stoke St Gregory with wife Anna, 25yrs (born Stoke St Gregory, Somerset). Contact Mike |
| | KEIRLE | William | Blacksmith | 1789: William Keirle, blacksmith. On 25th June 1789 in an indenture signed a lease for a "ruinous" blacksmiths (now Laburnam Cottage) at Othery, Somerset, England. The building still retains evidence of smithing in the barn attached. Contact Andrew by |
| | KELLAND | Henry | Blacksmith | 1827: Henry Kelland, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Taunton,Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 44yrs,at Cutts Rd Stoke St Gregory,with wife Sarah,46yrs (born Taunto). Contact Mike byContact Mike |
| | KENT | John | Blacksmith | 1970: John Kent, blacksmith of Allerford, near Porlock (NOT the one near Taunton). Working till at least the 1970s, died quite recently. Dennis Corner, of Porlock, would know more about him. I have no other information. |
| | KERSLAKE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1875: Thomas Kerslake, blacksmith. Born about 1875 in Willeton Somerset. The 1911 UK census lists him as 37yrs, married for 8 years to Rosa Elizabeth also aged 36yrs, born Taunton Somerset. Lived in Washford 1920s to 1950s. His smithy was in Abbey Road, next to Bank House. I have no other information. |
| | LANE | Thomas (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1821: Thomas Lane (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1821 in Ilchester, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at West Street with parents. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his parents Thomas Lane (born 1795) and Mary plus siblings. 1851: Thomas is 30yrs; Mary Ann 31yrs and son William Henry 2yrs. In 1861 Thomas is 41yrs, an ag.labourer living at Cleaveland Place, Ilchester; with Mary 41yrs. Children: William 14yrs (ag.labourer); Sarah 9yrs; Joseph 6yrs. |
| | LANE | Thomas (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1795: Thomas Lane (Snr), blacksmith. Born 1795, Ilchester, Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at West Street with wife Mary 45yrs. Children listed : George 23yrs; Thomas 20yrs (blacksmith); John 15yrs; Henry 12yrs; Mary Ann 10yrs. Also listed Harriet Hostler 20yrs (not born in Somerset). The 1851 census has Thomas as 56yrs, at 48 Almshouse Street, Ilchester; Mary 55yrs. No others at address. In 1861 Mary is 66yrs, a widow. Contact Gwen by |
| | LANSLEY | David | Blacksmith | 1844: David Lansley, blacksmith, farrier. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 24 James Street, Bath. Also down as Farrier. Somersetshire, England |
| | LAWRENCE | Isaac (1) | Blacksmith | 1765: Isaac Lawrence (1), blacksmith. Born in Langport in 1765 and died in North Curry in 1816. Isaac was a blacksmith in Aller and was son of Robert Lawrence(1). Isaac married Jane Adams in Bridgwater in December 1789. He gave indentures to a Sam Parker in May 1795 but it doesnt say where the forge was. Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | Isaac (2) | Blacksmith | 1794: Isaac Lawrence (2, blacksmith. Born 1794, in Aller, Somerset, England. The 1861 UK census lists Isaac as 67yrs, living at Northend, Creech St Michael, Somerset; with wife Ann, 62yrs,(born Creech-SOM). Isaac’s father Robert Lawrence and Isaac’s son John Lawrence were both blacksmiths. Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | John | Blacksmith | 1801: John Lawrence, blacksmith. Born in Aller in 1801 and also died in North curry. Son of blacksmith Isaas Lawrence. John was married to Sarah Dinham in June 1830 in Thornfalcon. Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | Robert (1) | Blacksmith | 1702: Robert Lawrence (1), blacksmith. Born 1702 in Stocklinch Ottersey. Died in Stocklinch Ottersey and married Elizabeth Woodland in June 1729 I think was a smith too but have no docs to support it! Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | Robert (2) | Blacksmith | 1731: Robert Lawrence (2), blacksmith. Born 1731 in Stocklinch Ottersey. Died in North Curry in 1796 married firstly to Elizabeth Winter and after she died giving birth he then married her sister Joan Winter in 1764. He gave an apprenticeship to his step son Thomas Winter in November 1772. Contact Sian by |
| | MARTIN | Charles | Blacksmith | 1814: Charles Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 57yrs,at Tower End, Weston Zoyland with wife Caroline 52yrs (born Weston Zoyland). Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | James | Blacksmith | 1848: James Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1848 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 23yrs, at Tower Lane, Weston Zoyland with parents blacksmith William & Mary Martin plus brother Richard 17yrs (blacksmith). Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | Jonas | Blacksmith | 1811: Jonas Martin, blacksmith and carter. Born about 181, Edington, Somerset, England and died 1876. The 1841 UK census lists Jonas as 30yrs, with wife Mary 24yrs (born 1813, Catcott). They are living with Jonas’ parents James (60yrs an ag.labourer) and Betty(60yrs) in Polden Hill, Catcott, Somerset. In 1851 Jonas is 40yrs, living in catcall. Mary is 40yrs. Children: Mary Ann 9yrs; Anthony 8yrs; Charlotte 6yrs; Elizabeth 2yrs; Eliza 3mths infant. 1861: Jonas 51yrs, Mary 49yrs. Children listed: Mary Ann 19yrs; Charlotte 16yrs; Elizabeth1 3yrs; Eliza 10yrs; Caroline 8yrs; Robert 6yrs. 1871: Jonas 60yrs, Mary 58yrs, with son Robert 15yrs. Lodger Richard Pole 69yrs (labourer). still in Catcott. 1781: Mary 68yrs, widow. Living with son Robert 24yrs (blacksmith). Grandson Sydney Williams 12yrs. Lodgers: Richard Pole 80yrs,widower and Sidney Vale 59yrs. Contact John by
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| | MARTIN | Richard | Blacksmith | 1854: Richard Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1854 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, ENgland. The 1871 UK census lists him as 17yrs, at Tower Lane, Weston Zoyland with parents blacksmith William & Mary Martin plus brother James 23yrs (blacksmith. Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | Robert | Blacksmith | 1857: Robert Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1857, Catcott, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Shropshire for his father master blacksmith Jonas (born 1811) and mother Mary nee Jones plus other family members. In 1881, Robert is 24yrs, unmarried, living in Catcott with his mother Mary 68yrs, widow and nephew Sydney Williams 12yrs. Also two lodgers: Richard Pole 80yrs,widower and Sidney Vale 59yrs. Contact John by |
| | MARTIN | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1795: Samuel Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1795, in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 76yrs, a widower, at Turnpike Rd,Weston Zoyland. Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | William | Blacksmith | 1806: William Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1806 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Tower Lane, Weston Zoyland with wife Mary 56yrs (born Bawdrip, Somerset). Children: James 23yrs (blacksmith); Richard 17yrs. Contact Mike |
| | MASTERS | Jonathan | Blacksmith | 1844: Jonathan Masters, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Almshoe Street, Ilchester, Somersetshire, England. |
| | MAYNARD | Henry | Blacksmith | 1845: Henry Maynard, blacksmith. Born about 1845 in Broommfield, Somerset, England. The 1861 UK census lists Henry as 16yrs, living at Coombe, Creech St Michael, SOmerset. Contact Mike byContact Mike |
| | MEARS | William | Blacksmith - Master | 1849: William Mears, blacksmith. Born:4th July 1849 at Henton, nr. Wookey, Somerset, England. Wife: Mary Ann Hockey, married 3rd August 1874 at Emmanuels, Clifton Bristol. He was a blacksmith in Grienton and later (1894-1919)at 196 High St. Street, Somerset, Died 30th Jan 1922 in Somerset. His wife ran their grocery shop. Contact Daphne by |
| | MOON | Alfred | Blacksmith, iron worker, grocer | 1819: Alfred Moon, blacksmith. Born 29 Dec 1819. Chr: 6 Feb 1820 at Nunney, Somerset. Died: 18 Dec 1891 and buried 26 Dec 1891 at Nunney. Census 1841: 20yrs,in Nunney. 1851: aged 31yrs, blacksmith. 1861: aged 41yrs,foreman at Iron Mills,Coombe Mill in Nunney,Somerset. 1871: aged 51yrs, Foreman in Edge Tool Factory, Nunney. 1881: aged 61yrs, blacksmith in Nunney. 1891: aged 71yrs, grocer,residing Market Place in Nunney. Parents: Joshua (1794-1877) and Jane(nee Donch). Wife: married in Nunney on 21 Oct 1841 to Mary Russell born 1819 and died 14 Nov 1893. Contact Ann by |
| | MOON | George | Blacksmith | 1844: George Moon, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Wells Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | MOON | Joshua | Blacksmith & Druggist | 1794: Joshua Moon, blacksmith. Born 12 Nov 1794 at Coleford,Nunney, Somerset. Died: 13 April 1877 at Nunney,Somerset. Census 1841: aged 45yrs a 'smith' at Nunney. 1851: aged 54yrs, blacksmith living at Nunney Street,Nunney. 1861: aged 67yrs, blacksmith & druggist in Nunney. 1871: 76yrs, a retired blacksmith, married to second wife Sarah, living Church Street,Nunney. First wife Jane Donch born abt. 1791 and died before 1871. Parents: Peter (1770-1849) and Ann (nee Turner) died 1846. Contact Ann by |
| | MOORE | Hugh | Blacksmith | 1847: Hugh Moore, blacksmith. Born about 1847, Taunton, Somerset, England. In 1871 Hugh is 26yrs, unmarried, living at Taunton, with his family. The 1881 UK census lists Hugh as 34yrs, living at 30 Alfred St, Taunton St James, Somerset with wife Hannah 33yrs. Children: Edward 7yrs and Charles 2yrs. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his blacksmith father Thomas Moore and other family members. Contact Anne by |
| | MOORE | John | Blacksmith | 1850: John Moore, blacksmith. Born about 1850, Taunton, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his blacksmith father Thomas Moore, blacksmith brother Thomas Moore and other family members. Contact Anne by |
| | MOORE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1817: Thomas Moore, master blacksmith. Born about 1817, Taunton, Somerset, England. In 1861 Thimas is 44yrs, living at Great Court, Taunton with wife Joanna 45yrs (Born Devonport). Children: William 18yrs(blacksmith); Hugh 16yrs; Sarah 13yrs; John 11yrs ; Eliza 3yrs. In 1871 Thomas is 54yrs, living at 25 Earl Reache, Taunton with wife Joanna 55yrs. Children: Hugh 26yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Sarah 24yrs, unmarried; John 21yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Eliza 13yrs. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his sons William, Hugh and John. Contact Anne by |
| | MOORE | William | Blacksmith | 1843: William Moore, blacksmith. Born about 1843, Taunton, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his blacksmith father Thomas Moore, blacksmith brother Thomas Moore and other family members. Contact Anne by |
| | MULLARD | George | Blacksmith | 1812: George Mullard, blacksmith. Born about 1812 in Middlezoy, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 59yrs, living at Middlezoy with wife Lydia. J. 60yrs (born Reading, Berkshire). Contact Mike |
| | NORTH | Albion | Blacksmith | 1857: Albion North, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1857 in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 14yrs, at Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory. Contact Mike by |
| | NORTH | Daniel | Blacksmith | 1824: Daniel North, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Stoke St Gregory , Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 47yrs, at Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory, with wife Anna J 40yrs (born Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Charles | Blacksmith | 1820: Charles Parker, blacksmith. Born 1820-1821 in Lympsham, Somerset, England. Died: 1881. The parents: John and Mary parker. Charles was one of nine children. Charles and his wife Harriet had ten children. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. Contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | James | Blacksmith | 1811: James Parker, blacksmith. Born1811, Lympsham, Somerset, England. The 1851 census lists him as 40yrs, widower. Others listed: William 11yrs, Emily 8yrs, Emma 5yrs, Eliza 3yrs. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1773: John Parker, blacksmith. Born circa 1773, Lympsham, Somerset, England. Died: burial 1849 Lympsham. The 1841 Census Lympsham lists him as 65yrs; wife Mary 65yrs. Children: Ann 20yrs, Charles 15yrs, Robert 4yrs. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1797: John Parker, blacksmith. Born circa 1797, Lympsham, Somerset, England. The 1841 Census East Brent lists him as 40yrs; wife Hannah 50yrs. Others listed are John Parker 40yrs & Samuel Parker 15yrs (blacksmith in 1851 census). The family can be found in census 1851. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Parker, blacksmith. Born 1823, Lympsham, Somerset, England. 1850 directory, a Blacksmith in South Brent. The 1851 census lists john as 29yrs; wife Mary Ann 29yrs, son William Henry 6 months infant. Other children listed in later census. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1825: Samuel Parker, blacksmith. Born about 1825, East Brent, Somerset, England. The 1841 census lists his as 15yrs & the 1851 census for East Brent lists him as 26yrs a blacksmith. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for parents John (born circa 1797 & Hannah born about 1791) plus other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1779: Samuel Parker, blacksmith. Born 1799, Lympsham, Somerset, England. The 1851 census shows him at Mark Southwick Street aged 52yrs; wife Ann 52yrs. Daughters: Mary Ann 35yrs & Maria 16yrs. Son: Samuel 18yrs (blacksmith). See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1833: Samuel Parker, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Lympsham, Somerset, England. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for parents Samuel (born 1799) & Ann (born about 1799) plus other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | William | Blacksmith | 1802: William Parker, blacksmith. Born 1802, Lympsham, Somerset, England. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PEARCE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1848: Thomas Pearce, blacksmith. Born about 1848 in Weston, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 23yrs, unmarried, blacksmith journeyman, lodging in Eastham Essex with blacksmith journeyman George Balls and family. The 1881 census lists him as 33yrs, at High Street, Hornchurch, Essex with wife Louisa 32yrs. Children: Amelia.L. 6yrs; Ada.E. 4yrs; Henry.G. 2yrs. Visitor: Harriet.C.Clary, 34yrs married,cheesemonger’s wife. Thomas is listed in both Essex and Somerset Blacksmiths. |
| | PERRY | William | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1806: William Perry, blacksmith. Born about 1806 in Halse, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 45yrs, living in a Cottage near Red Ball, Wellington, Devon with wife Martha 4yrs (born Clayhidon, Devon). Children: Sarah Ann 11yrs, Robert 8yrs, Jane 6yrs, Mary 3yrs. Visitor: Temperence Coles 22yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Somerset and Devon. |
| | PESTER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1833: Henry Pester, blacksmith. Born about 1833 in Roseash, Devon, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 38yrs, at Fore St, Othery with wife Elizabeth 33yrs (born High Ham, Somerset). Children: James 12yrs; Matthew 8yrs; Joseph 6yrs; Edith 10yrs; Emily 3yrs; Susan 1yr infant. Apprentince blacksmith & boarder George Alan 18yrs. Contact Mike |
| | PHIPPEN | Francis | Blacksmith | 1840: Francis Phippen, blacksmith. Born about 1840, Twerton, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists Francis as 1yr old living in Twerton with parents. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents, blacksmith Henry and Charlotte Phippen plus his sister Ann. In 1851 Francis is 12yrs, with his family at High Street Twerton. 1871 finds Francis 31yrs, in London, Kensington, St Peter Hammersmth. Wife Flora Maria 29yrs (born Bridgenorth Shropshire). Children: Henry William 5yrs; Francis Godfrey 3yrs 1881: Francis 41yrs, living at Fulham, 21 Hilmer st, London; Flora 39yrs. Children: Henry 15yrs; Francis.G. 13yrs; Louisa 10yrs; Alfred 8yrs; Frederick.G. 3yrs; Edward.V. 1yr infant. Francis, Flora migrated to Canada 1884. Listed in Blacksmiths of Somerset and Canada. Contact C.M. by . |
| | PHIPPEN | Henry | Blacksmith | 1811: Henry Phippen, blacksmith. Born about 1811, Somerset, England. Died: March quarter 1894, Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists Henry as 30yrs, living in Twerton, Somerset with wife Charlotte 30yrs (born Somerset). Children: Ann 8yrs; Francis 1yr. In 1851 Henry is 46yrs, in High Street Twerton; Charlotte 46yrs; Ann 17yrs; Francis 12yrs (became a blacksmith) and Martha 7yrs. 1871: Henry is 65yrs, now a labourer, living at Farmers Close, Twerton; Charlotte 64yrs and daughter Martha 26yrs, unmarried. Contact C.M. by . |
| | POOL | Edward | Blacksmith | 1800: Edward Pool, blacksmith. Born about 1800 in Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 71yrs, at Meare Green,Stoke St Gregory, with wife Eliza 52yrs (born Stoke St Gregory-SOM). Contact Mike by |
| | POOLE | Edward | Blacksmith | 1803: Edward Poole, blacksmith. Born about 1803 in Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 58yrs, at Mare Green-SOM, with wife Sarah 65yrs (born Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | PRIDDELL | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Priddell, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Clevedon, Somersetshire, England. |
| | PROBERT | William | Blacksmith, Coachsmith | 1806: William Probert, blacksmith, coachsmith, carriage spring maker. Born about 1785 in Bath, Somerset, England. At the approx age of 14 yrs William Probert took up Apprenticeship learning the trade of blacksmith in Islington Middlesex. In 1841 William was employed as a blacksmith. 1851: William is 45yrs, a coachsmith, wife Ann 44yrs, living in Gloucester Crescent, Islington, Middlesex. Children: John 17yrs (a costermonger); Emma 13yrs; Edward 7yrs; George 5yrs. 1861: a Carriage Spring Maker and in 1871 a coachsmith. William Died in April 1878. Listed in Blacksmiths of Somerset and Middlesex and Cartwrights Indexes. Contact John by |
| | PUGSLEY | William | Blacksmith | 1826: William Pugsley, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1826, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 15yrs, apprentice to master blacksmith John Steer (born 1811) in Tiverton, Dulverton, and Somerset. |
| | PYNE | Frederick | Blacksmith | 1809: Frederick Pyne, blacksmith. Born 1809 , Weston in Gordano., Somerset. Married Ann Atwell in 1832 and secondlyJane Bessant in 1837. Contact Jeremy by . |
| | PYNE | John | Blacksmith | 1835: John Pyne, blacksmith. Born 1835, Nailsea, Somerset,England. Moved to London and married Ann Cummins in Waterloo in 1853. Third generation blacksmith. Contact Jeremy by . |
| | PYNE | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1779: Joseph Pyne, blacksmith. Born circa 1779, working in Weston in Gordano in 1841, died before 1851. Wife Elizabeth. Father of at least five blacksmith sons. Contact Jeremy by . |
| | RICH | Carl Cook | Blacksmith | 1893: Carl Rich, blacksmith. Born about 1893, Willison, Somerset, England. The 1901 UK census lists carl as 8yrs, living St Decumans, Somerset with his family. In 1911 UK Carl is 18yrs, living at Tower Hill, Willison, with his family. I Believe this to be the same blacksmith who subsequently moved to Simondbath on Exmoor where he also kept a smallholding and raised a family. Contact Mark by. |
| | ROBBINS | Jonathan | Blacksmith | 1844: Jonathan Robbins, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as New Quay, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | ROGERS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Rogers, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Midsomer-Norton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | SANGDON | Mark | Blacksmith | 1804: Mark Sangdon, retired blacksmith. Born about 1804 in Somerset. The 1871 Ukc ensus lists him as 67yrs, living at Old Cleeve,Soemrset with wife Mary 62yrs. |
| | SAUNDERS | George | Blacksmith | 1833: George Saunders, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Bricknoller, Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists George as 7yrs with family. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents, master blacksmiths John Saunders and Mary, plus siblings. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | James | Blacksmith | 1832: James Saunders, blacksmith. Born about 1832, Bricknoller, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 9yrs with family. In 1851 James is 19yrs, a journeyman blacksmith lodging at Fore Street, Stoqursey, Somerset. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents, master blacksmiths John Saunders and Mary, plus siblings. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | Jesse | Blacksmith | 1850: Jesse Saunders, blacksmith Born 1850, Bicknoller, Somerset, England. He married Fanny Phillips in 1876 and had four daughters and two sons. Listed as abBlacksmith in UK census: 1871 in Bicknoller; 1881 in Linton, Herefordshire; 1891 in South Morton, Berkshire; and in 1901 in Walthamstow, Essex. Most likely became a railway blacksmith and travelled around England as the railways expanded throughout this period. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father, master blacksmith Jesse was son of John Saunders. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | John | Blacksmith | 1810: John Saunders, master blacksmith. Born 1810, Monksilver, Somerset, England and died in 1869 in Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists John as 30yrs, living at Southlinch.Bricknoller, Somerset; with wife Mary 25yrs. Children: James 9yrs; George 7yrs; Charles 3yrs, Anna 7mths infant. In 1851 John is 40yrs, still at Southlinch, Mary 38yrs. Children: George 18yrs (see Blacksmiths of Somerset); Charles 13yrs; Emma 10yrs; Sarah 8yrs; Harriet 5yrs; William 3yrs; Jesse 7mths infant boy. Lodger: Sarah Lee 86yrs, widow, pauper. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1798: Robert Saunders, blacksmith. Born about 1798 at Monksilver, Somerset, England. The census from 1841 to 1871 incl. show Robert living in Monksilver. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | SAVIER (SEVIER) | Thomas Burridge | Blacksmith | 1821: Thomas Burridge Sevier or Savier, a blacksmith in Weare, Somerset. The 1851 UK census lists him as 51yrs. In June that year he married Susannah Stevens. 1861 census: he and his family had moved to the Thornbury, Glos area, and by 1865 they had moved again to the Warmley area. Thomas died at some time between 1865 and 1871. The surname is rendered in some census records as Savier. Some of his sons went on to work as Wheelwrights. Indexed also under surname SAVIER. Contact Debbie by |
| | SLADE | James | Blacksmith | 1869: James Slade, blacksmith. Birth registered 4th Quarter, 1869, Somerset, England. Parents: Thomas and Eliza Slade (listed in this index). followed his father's trade as a blacksmith in Roadwater, although I have not yet traced him beyond the 1901 census. I believe he died (perhaps unmarried) around 1923. Contact David by. |
| | SLADE | James | Blacksmith | 1808: James Slade, blacksmith. Born around 1808 in Winsham Somerset, England. The last trace we have is in Monmouth St Bridgewater age 53yrs. According to the 1861 census he was married to Mary, his second wife who came from Spaxton. Contact David by . |
| | SLADE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1829: Thomas Slade, blacksmith. Baptised 15th November 1829 at Leighland Chapel, in the parish of Old Cleeve, Somerset, England. See 1851 census. He married Eliza Larcombe in the second quarter of 1858, and settled in his home village of Roadwater, a small hamlet within the Parish of Old Cleeve. In "The Book of Roadwater, Leighland and Treboroiugh" by Clare and Glyn Court (ISBN 1 841134 342 1), there are two pictures of Thomas, one outside his forge with his wife and son James, and one of him in his garden. He was very musical being cellist, band and choir master in the Bible Christian Chapel in Roadwater. His old forge in Roadwater is still standing, although converted into a private residence. Thomas died on Boxing Day 1907 at Roadwater and Eliza on April 21st 1907 and are buried together in Old Cleeve graveyard. See Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for their son James (born 1869). My mother's family were Slade's from Roadwater, although I have yet to find the link between her line and Thomas' family! There must be one there somewhere! Contact David by. |
| | SLADE | William? | Blacksmith | 1930: William(?unsure) Slade, blacksmith. Was the blacksmith at Roadwater in the 1930's, working in Tom's old smithy (see Thomas Salde, this index); but I do not know the relationship. Tom had nine brothers, so very likel William sprung from one of those. Contact David by. |
| | SMITH | Henry | Blacksmith | 1844: Henry Smith, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Midsomer-Norton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | SMITH | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Smith, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Pensford, Somersetshire, England. |
| | SPARKES | William Henry | Blacksmith | 1996: William Henry Sparkes, blacksmith at Minehead, Somerset, England. The 1911 Uk census lists William as 57yrs, living at 1 Middle Street, Minehead, Williton, Somerset with wife (of 29 years), Ellen aged 54yrs born barnstaple, Devon. Children: Fred 25yrs (blacksmith); Reginald 23yrs (mason); Ellen mary 19yrs (milliner); Ada Elizabeth 16yrs; Hubert Henry 13yrs. Two photos of him in my Minehead to Watchet (1996 and 2002). Contact Glyn by |
| | SPARKS | George | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1793: George Sparks, blacksmith. Born about 1793 in Kilton, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 45yrs, wife Maria 45yrs, living near Church, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset. Children: Mary Ann 15yrs; Samuel 14yrs; George 12yrs; Charles 10yrs; Mary Ann 8yrs; Sarah 6yrs; Joseph 2yrs (born 1839, listed here as a blacksmith). In 1851 George is 58yrs, Maria 58yrs, living in Haberfields Cottages, Bishops Hull. Children: George 21yrs; Charles 21yrs; Sarah 16yrs; Joseph 12yrs. Visitor Maria Jones 24yrs. In 1861 George is 68yrs, Maria 68yrs, living in Kilton, Somerset. No others listed. Subsequent generations were also trained in the trade. See blacksmiths of Somerset for son Joseph (born 1839). Contact Claire by |
| | SPARKS | Joseph | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1839: Joseph Sparks, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1839 in Bishops Hull, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists Joseph as 2yrs, living near Church, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset with his family. Parents George 45yrs (born 1793 blacksmith master) and Maria 45yrs. Siblings: Mary Ann 15yrs; Samuel 14yrs; George 12yrs; Charles 10yrs; Mary Ann 8yrs; Sarah 6yrs. In 1851 Joseph is 12yrs living with his family in Haberfields Cottages, Bishops Hull. The 1861 census lists Joseph as 22yrs, living in Bishops Hull with wife Harriett 23yrs (born Bishops Hull). No others listed. In 1871 Joseph is 32yrs and is now a warder. Harriet is 34yrs. Children: Frederick. J. 8yrs; Ellen. M. 6yrs; Bessie 4yrs; George. W. 1yr infant. Lodger: Henry Hill 22yrs (a wheelwright). Contact Claire by |
| | SPARKS | Joseph | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1842: Joseph Sparks, blacksmith. Born about 1842 in Sidbury, Dorset, England. The 1861 UK census lists Joseph as 19yrs, unmarried, living in Henstridge, Somerset. Lodging with Luke Bishop 34yrs (born 1827 blacksmith) and Sophia 33yrs and their children. Listed in Blacksmiths Dorset and Somerset. |
| | STEER | John | Blacksmith | 1811: John Steer (Snr), master blacksmith. Born about 1811, Bishops Nympton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 33yrs, living in Broughtup Town Ham Street - Tiverton, Dulverton, Somerset with wife (1) Agness (born Parracombe, Devon, 1806). Children: Kezia 8yrs; John 9yrs; Joseph 6yrs; Richard 4yrs; Lewis 2yrs; Mary 1yr Infant. Also listed William Pugsley, 15yrs, apprentice blacksmith. In 1851 John is 43yrs; Agnes is 49yrs. Living at Exford Cottages. Children: Kezia 18yrs; John (Jnr) 17yrs (blacksmith born 1834); Joseph 16yrs (blacksmith born 1835); Richard 14yrs (blacksmith born 1837); Lewis 12yrs (carpenter born 1839); Mary 11yrs; Elizabeth 8yrs. Thomas 7yrs and William 4yrs (born 1847). The 1861 census lists John as 53yrs, Agness 59yrs. Children: Richard 24yrs; Lewis 22yrs; Mary 21yrs; Elizabeth 18yrs; Thomas 17yrs (blacksmith born 1844); William 15yrs;. Granddaughter Alice Adams Steer 2yrs. 1871: John is 64yrs,Agness 70yrs. Chidlren: Richard 33yrs,unmarried; Elizabeth Bawden nee Steer 28yrs, her son John Bawden 3yrs. Other grandchildren of John Steer: John Lock 9yrs and Agnes Lock 6yrs. Apprentice blacksmith William Brewer 22yrs (born South Cutcombe,Somerset). 1881: John is 73yrs, retired living in Mill Close Cottages, Dulverton with wife (2) Mary 62yrs (born Knowstone, Devon) and grandson William Croker 10yrs. 1891: John is 88yrs, Mary is 73yrs. Daughter-in-law Jane Croker 39yrs. Boarder Bertie Thomas 4yrs (born 1887). See freebmd.org.uk for a death 1895, Jul-Aug-Sep at Dulverton, Vol: 5c Page 183. |
| | STEER | Richard (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1883: Richard Steer (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1883 and died 1958 in Exford, Somerset, England. The 1891 UK census lists Richard as 8yrs, living with his family in Exford, See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his parents Richard (Snr) born 1837 and Sarah Steer; plus siblings. 1901: Richard is 18yrs. 1911 Richard 28yrs, unmarried, is still living with his father (widowed) and siblings. Richard (Jnr) (1883-1958) is my grandfather who is buried in Exford Somerset. Contact Richard by |
| | STEER | Richard (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1837: Richard Steer (Snr), master blacksmith, employs 2 men. Born 1837, Bishops Nympton, Somerset, England and died 1915 in Exford, Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 4yrs, living with his family in Broughtup Town Ham Street - Tiverton, Dulverton, Somerset. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his parents John Steer (born1811) and Agness (born Parracombe, Devon, 1806). Siblings: Kezia 8yrs; John 9yrs; Joseph 6yrs; Lewis 2yrs; Mary 1yr Infant. Also listed William Pugsley, 15yrs, apprentice blacksmith. 1851; 1861 and 1871: Richard is still in Exford with his family, unmarried. In 1881: RIchard is 44yrs, living at Town Ham Water Cottage with wife Sarah nee Pope 30yrs (born Wotton Courtney, Somerset). Children: Alice 4yrs; Walter 2yrs, Herbert 2mths infant became a carpenter). John Lock 18yrs, servant smith. 1891: Richard 53yrs. Sarah 41yrs. Children: Alice 14yrs; Walter 12yrs; Herbert 10yrs; Richard (Jnr) 8yrs; Agnes 4yrs; Ella 2yrs. In 1901 Richard is 64yrs, living in Exford, Somerset. Sarah is 50yrs. Children: Walter 22yrs (blacksmith); Richard 18yrs (blacksmith); Agnes 14yrs; Ellen 12yrs. In 1911 Richard is 75yrs. Children living with him are Alice Steer 34yrs, unmarried (house keeper); Richard Steer 28yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Agnes Steer 24yrs, unmarried (dairy worker). Boarder Hugh Court 21yrs, unmarried (a kennel worker). Richard’s son also Richard (Jnr) (1883-1958) is my grandfather who is buried in Exford Somerset. Contact Richard by |
| | STEER | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Steer, blacksmith. Born about 1844, Exford, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas a 7yrs, living with his family at Exford. In 1861 Thomas is 17yrs still with his family. I can’t see him on census after this. |
| | STEER | Walter | Blacksmith | 1879: Walter Steer, blacksmith. Born about 1879, Exford, , Somerset, England. The 1891 UK census lists Walter as 12yrs, living with his family in Exford, See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his parents Richard (Snr) born 1837 and Sarah Steer; plus siblings. In 1901 Walter is 22yrs. In 1911 Walter is 32yrs, living in the village at Exford with wife Mary 32yrs (born Kings Brompton, Somerset). Children: Frederick 7yrs; Walter 5yrsEvelyn Mary 2yrs; Florence Ellice 1mth infant |
| | STEET | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Steet, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Dulverton , Somersetshire, England. |
| | STEVENS | Francis | Blacksmith | 1816: Francis Stevens, blacksmith. Born about 1816 in Creech St Michael, Somerset. The1861 UK census lists him as 45yrs,at Creech St Michael,SOM, with wife Mary, 41yrs (born Creech). 1871: Francis is 55yrs, Mary 57yrs, at same address Contact Mike by |
| | STEVENS | John | Blacksmith | 1827: John Stevens, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Creech St Michael, Somerset. The1861 UK census lists him as 34yrs,at Creech St Michael, Somerset, with wife Elizabeth, 25yrs (born West Monkton-SOM). 1871: John 46yrs,Elizabeth 33yrs,same address. Contact Mike by |
| | STONE | John | Blacksmith | 1817: John Stone, blacksmith. Born: in Bayford but his birth year varies between Census as born 1817 or 1821. The 1841 census lists him as 20yrs, living in Bayford with Stoke Trister, Somerset. Wife: Mary 20yrs (transcription error: says 28). They married 1839 Wincanton. 1851 Census, resident Stoke (Trister). 1861 resident Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire. There is a death of a John Stone aged 49yrs in 1868 at Tisbury, Wiltshire. Mary Stone is a widow in the 1871 Census. I will now need to access the Somerset Parish Records held in Taunton together with marriage certificate for John to Mary Lush. I have seen The Old Forge building in Bayford and other relevant buildings. Any guidance to discover more would be appreciated to help me research further back in time and hopefully find John Stone's parents and siblings. Contact Tracy by |
| | STONE | Thomas | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1808: Thomas Stone, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Churchstanton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 29yrs, living at Marsh Cottage, Yarcombe, Devon with wife Mary Ann 29yrs (born Devon). Children: Elizabeth Ann 5yrs; James 3yrs; John 1yr infant. Also listed is Benjamin Hitt 15yrs (born 1825 blacksmith) and William Bliss 30yrs (born 1811 blacksmith). In 1851 Thomas is 39yrs, Mary Ann 38yrs, living in Hard Wells Court, Taunton St James, Somerset. Children: Elizabeth1 5yrs; James 13yrs; John 11yrs; William 9yrs; Walter 6yrs; Abort 1yr infant. Listed in Balcksmiths of devon and Somerset. |
| | STRADLING | James | Blacksmith | 1875: James Stradling, blacksmith. Born about 1875, Rockwell Green, Somerset, England. The 1891 UK census lists him as 16yrs, living in Westford RockwellGreen with his parents John Stradling (wollen factory worker) and Mary nee Warren. Siblings: Elizabeth 24yrs; Frederick 20yrs (carpenter); Edward 18yrs (wollen factory worker); William 10yrs. In 1901 James is 27yrs, unmarried, boarding with widow Ann Bennett Smith71yrs in Church Street, Dunster. 1911: James is listed as 37yrs, address: The Ball Dunster, Somerset; with wife Ella Grace 33yrs (daughter of John & Mary.J. May born Woolfardis Worthy, Devon) and daughter Gertrude May Stradling 1yr infant (born Hartland, Devon). Contact Daphne by |
| | TALBOT | Herbert Edward | Blacksmith,Farrier | 1877: Herbert Edward Talbot, blacksmith, farrier. Born about 1877 in Weston, Somerset, England. Died aged 80yrs, Hounslow, Middlesex. In 1901 Herbert is 24yrs, at 17 Priory Street; St pancreas, London with wife Edith 22yrs (born Islington, London) and daughter Edith 3 months infant. 1911:no address given, Herbert. E. is 33yrs, Edith 32yrs. Children: Edith 11yrs; James 8yrs; Thomas 5yrs; Ellen 2yrs. See farriers Index. I have several beautiful images to share and I’m hoping someone can help find apprenticeship records for me. Contact Yvonne by |
| | THOMAS | William | Blacksmith | 1843: William Thomas, blacksmith. Born about 1843, Creech, Creech St Michael, Somerset, England. The 1861 UK census lists Williama s 18yrs, at Coombe, Somerset. Contact Mike by |
| | THORNE | John | Blacksmith | 1910: John Thorne, blacksmith. Born ? Bury, Kingsbrompto, Somerset, England. Worked 1910 - 1960 (probably). Was also organist for Bury Bible Christian (later Methodist) Chapel. I met him once. Contact Glyn by |
| | THRESHER | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Thresher, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Henrietta Buildings, Bath, Somersetshire, England. I have no other information. |
| | TRUMP | Matthew | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1808: Matthew Trump, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Northway, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists 43yrs, living at Castle Hill, Wellington, Devon with wife Dorothy 39yrs (born Hemyock, Devon). Daughters: Ann 5yrs, Mary 11mths infant. Blacksmith: Francis Chilcott 20yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | TUCKER | Charles (Jnr) | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1839: Charles Tucker (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1839, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 12yrs, living in Meddon Street (Back Entrance to Ring of Bells) Bideford, Devon. Parents Charles 40yrs (born 1811 blacksmith see Devon Index ) and Prudence 47yrs. Sisters: Eliza 10yrs, Elizabeth 8yrs, Martha 2yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | TUCKER | Thomas | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1869: Thomas Tucker, blacksmith, wheelwright. Born 1869 in Somerset, England. Thomas married Katherine Brennan in 1900 at Nambour Qld Aus. They had 4 sons Thomas who died as a baby, Robert, Walter & Stanley. Thomas's blacksmith shop was on the corner of Currie St, Nambour, He also had a shop in Eumundi. Thomas & Katherine are buried in Old Nambour Cemetery. Listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and Somerset plus the Wheelwrights Index. Contact Karen by |
| | TYLEY | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1844: Joseph Tyley, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Clevedon, Somersetshire, England. I have no other information. |
| | TYPE | Christopher | Blacksmith | 1783: Christopher Type, blacksmith. Born about 1783 in Chard Boro, Chard, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists Christopher as 68yrs, wife Susan 64yrs, living in High Street, Chard Boro. Son Joseph 23yrs (born 1828 blacksmith) and daughter in law Mary 24yrs. See familysearch.org for a death of a Christopher Type, in Chard Oct-Nov-Dec 1864 Vol: 5c Page 334, line 26. I can’t see them in 1841 or any other census. See Whitesmiths Index for other Type family member. |
| | TYPE | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1828: Joseph Type, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Chard, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 23yrs, wife Mary 24yrs, living in High Street, Chard Boro with Joseph’s parents: Christopher Type 68yrs (born 1783 blacksmith) and Susan 64yrs. I can’t see them in 1841 or any other census. See Whitesmiths Index for other Type family member. |
| | VERNACOMBE | William | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1791: William Verncombe, blacksmith. Born about 1791 in Taunton, Somerset. The 1851 UK census lists William as 60yrs, living at Masl Pit, Taunton, Devon with wife Susannah 47yrs (born Churchstanton, Devon). Children: Thomas 15yrs (blacksmith), Jane 12yrs, John 9yrs, Francis 6yrs, James 2yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | WARRY | Francis | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1810: Francis Warry, blacksmith. Born about 1810, in Hinton St George, Somerset, England. A fourth generation blacksmith. Francis's first wife, Louise Edmonds, died in 1846 leaving him with 4 children under 8, and several years later he married Anne Horwood. The family emigrated to New South Wales on board the "Kate" and the Index to Assisted Immigrants to NSW shows them as follows: WARRY: Francis 44, Anne 32, Sarah 16, Joseph 14, Grace 11, Francis 9, Ann 2, Alma, infant. The family arrived in Sydney on 4 December 1855 and settled first at Emu Plains, NSW where Francis worked as a blacksmith. They later moved to the gold mining town of Hargraves and descendants of some of the children of Francis' first marriage to Louisa Edmonds still live in Australia today. In 1860 Francis was Licensee of the Louisa Hotel, Louisa Creek near Mudgee, NSW where he died in 1866. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his parents Henry (born 1670) and Louie. Francis is listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and Somerset. Contact Patricia by |
| | WARRY | Gaius Edward | Blacksmith | 1856: Gaius Edward Warry, blacksmith. Born Jan-Feb-Mar quarter 1856, Chad, Somerset, England. See freebmds.co.uk Vol: 5c Page: 537. Gaius immigrated to South Africa where he met and married Maria Dingley, in Stanger, South Africa 17th March 1886. My Grandmother was his daughter. Maria died during childbirth, possibly around 1911 and apparently in Bulawayo, Rhodesia. He later married Emily Lott (nee Dove). Gaius is listed in Blacksmiths of Somerset and South Africa. Note: there is another blacksmiths named WARRY listed in the Blacksmiths of Australia and Somerset. Contact Sheena by |
| | WARRY | Henry | Blacksmith | 1670: Henry Warry, blacksmith. Born in May 1670, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset and died 27 September 1768 at Cricket Malherbie, Somerset. He married Sarah Cox 28 January 1722 at Chaffcombe, Somerset. Their sons Henry and Robert were also blacksmiths. Contact Patricia by |
| | WARRY | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1840: Joseph Edmonds Warry, blacksmith. Born about 1840-1841, Somerset, England. Son of blacksmith Francis Warry and his first wife Louise Edmonds. The family emigrated to New South Wales on board the "Kate" and the Index to Assisted Immigrants to NSW shows them as follows: WARRY: Francis 44, Anne 32, Sarah 16, Joseph 14, Grace 11, Francis 9, Ann 2, Alma, infant. The family arrived in Sydney on 4 December 1855 and settled first at Emu Plains. Joseph continued the family profession working as a blacksmith, and was living in Gulgong in 1872. Joseph died in Palmerston, Northern Territory, in 1885. Joseph is listed in Blacksmiths of Australia and Somerset as is his father Francis Warry and other family members. Contact Patricia by |
| | WESTCOMBE | John | Blacksmith | 1801: John Westcombe, blacksmith. Born about 1801 in Doddington CAM. The 1861 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at Coombe, Creech St Michael, Somerset with wife Hannah 61yrs (born Creech). Contact Mike by |
| | WESTCOMBE | Richard | Blacksmith | 1829: Richard Westcomb, blacksmith. Born about 1829 in North Petherton, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 32yrs, at Charlton, Creech St Michael, Somerset with wife Mary 35yrs (born West Monkton, Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | WINTER | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Winter, blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Milborne Port, Somersetshire, England. |
| | WOOD | Charles Frederick | Blacksmith, Farrier | 1887: Charles Frederick Wood, blacksmith, farrier. Born about 1887, Dalwood, Devonshire, England. The 1891 UK census lists Charles as 4yrs old, living at Tuck’s Cottage, Dalwood with parents Richard (a thatcher) 34yrs and Jane Ann 34yrs. Siblings: Thomas Richard Wood 14yrs; Melina Alice Wood 11yrs; William Henry Wood 8yrs; Eva Lucy Wood 2yrs. In 1901 Charles is 14yrs, living at Silver Street, Kilmington, Devon with parents Richard and Rosa plus siblings Eva 12yrs ; Reginald 9yrs. Visitors Mary Summers (sister) 42yrs married and Mercy Summers (niece) 25yrs. In 1911 Charles is 24yrs, living at 4 Wellington Terrace, Cambridge Street, Chard, Somerset; with wife Ellen 24yrs (nee Burgess, born Colyton, Devon). Children: William Charles 1yr infant. Charles was my grandfather and was a blacksmith at Chard Junction, Somerset for many years. He died about 1969. I am tracing my descendants and would appreciate any help your visitors can offer. Thank you. Contact Adrian by
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