Marriages 1766 to 1812 [A full transcription from Parish registers has now been completed May 2013]

Entry 1 William LUCCUS otp & Rebecca MANUEL of the same were married by Banns 09-Oct 1766 by me C Twynihoe Vicar; both their marks; wit: Samuel Bayly and George Lester

Entry 2 John SWYER otp & Elizabeth ALLEN of the same were married by Licence 22-Dec-1766 by me C Twynihoe Vicar; both their signatures; wit: Joseph Bonnett and James Swyer

Entry 3 Tobias FANUM resident in this parish & Mary MORRIS of this parish were married by Banns 15-Jul 1767 by me Nathaniel Templeman (curate) both their marks; wit: George Lester and Brooks [Note:- side line entry in the original parish register made by the Rev Richard Grosvenor Bartelot ' The baptisms the Surname is FARNHAM']

Entry 4 Thomas JUSTINS of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Dinah CHAFFEY of this parish were married by Bbanns on 21-Jan 1768 by me Nathaniel Templeman (curate); his signature her mark; wit: George Chaffey & Batt Chaffey

[Note:- Dinah CHAFFEY (1748/50- ) was the 5th child from the marriage of Edward CHAFFEY (c1714-1778) of Fordington by his wife Joan. The witnesses were George CHAFFEY (1744-1786) and his brother Batt CHAFFEY (1749-1812) who were the 5th and 8th children of James CHAFFEY Senior (c.1711-1782) by his wife Elizabeth nee BATT. A removal order was issued against Dinah JUSTINS from Fordington to Sherborne on 8th Sep 1775].

Entry 5 Luke STYLE [STILE] otp & Elizabeth. HARRIS of the same parish were married by Banns 15-Feb-1768 by me Nathaniel Templeman (curate); both their marks; wit: George Lester and Ann Lester

Entry 6 William SLADE resident in this parish & Sarah SEAGER of this parish were married by banns 24-May-1768 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their marks; Wit: John Masters and Thomas Therrell

Entry 7 John CLARK otp & Virtue DEVIS of the same parish were married by banns 12-Jun-1768; by me Nathaniel Templeman (curate); both their marks; wit: John Bunn and ?

Entry 8 John ORCHARD resident in this parish & Elizabeth PEAS of the same place were married by Banns 17-Jun-1768; by me Nathaniel Templeman curate; both their marks; wit: John Painter and George Lester

Entry 9 John TULLIDGE of this parish & Deborah BEDLOE of ye same place were married by banns 17-Oct-1768; by me J Bancks Curate pro hac vice; both their signatures; wit: Benjamin Tullidge and Benjamin Rolls

Entry 10 Robert FILDEW now resident in this parish & Mary DILLER of the same place were married by banns 11-May 1769 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate; both their marks; wit: Thomas Arnold and George Lester

Entry 11 Edward GOLLOP of the parish of Came & Mary MASTERS of this parish were married by banns 01-Jun-1769 by me William Morland; both their signatures; wit: John Henning and George Lester

Entry 12 John COWARD otp & Dorothy BARTLET of the place were married by banns 03-July 1769 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate; his signature her mark; wit: John Bunn and George Lester

Entry 13 Esau GALTON resident in this parish & Eliztabeth CLARKE (of this parish) were married by banns 24-Sep-1769 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate; his signature her mark; wit: John Ingram and George Lester

Entry 14 William MATTHEWS otp & Mary WHITE of the same parish were married by banns 09-Nov-1769 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate; his signature her mark; wit: Leonard ? and George Lester

Entry 15 Thomas ADAMS otp & Ann DILLER of the same parish were married by banns 28-Dec-1769 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate; his signature her mark; wit: George Adams and George Lester

Entry 16 John HANSON of the parish of Abbotsbury in the County of Dorset bachelor & Sarah WINDSAR [WINDSOR] of this parish were married by licence14-Feb-1770 by me Richard Templeman his sig: her mark: wiT: George Lester & the mark of Sarah Far

Entry 17 John HARRIS otp & Ann SCADDING of the same parish were married by banns 18-Feb-1770 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks; wit: James Bonnett and George Lester

Entry 18 William ELLOTT a carpenter of Warminster in the County of Wilts & Mary CASHER a spinster of Fordington were married by licence on 19-Feb 1770 by me Nathaniel Templeman his mark her signature; wit: John Lovelace and Ann Lester

Entry 19 William FINDER resident in this parish & Mary CREASE of the same were married by Banns 22-July 1770 by me Richard Templeman; both thier signatures; wit: Robert Wilson and George Lester [BT's have Mary CREES but she signed as Mary CREASE]

Entry 20 John LESTER otp & Elizabeth TIZARD of the same parish were married by Banns 06-Nov-1770 by me Nathaniel Templeman his signature her mark; wit: George Lester and John Trim

Entry 21 Nathaniel SPARKS of the Parish of Fordington & Martha CHAFFEY of the same place were married by licence 20-Nov-1770 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures; wit: ? Chaffey and George Lester

[Note:- Nathaniel Sparks (c1714-1779) was the son of William Sparks (1665-1741/2) Fellmonger of Fordington (follow link for more information about his family). This is Nathaniel Sparks 2nd marriage. His 1st marriage was to Elizabeth MITCHELL whom he married at FStG Church on 08-Feb 1741/2. Martha CHAFFEY was the eldest daughter of Edward CHAFFEY Junior (c.1714-1778) by his wife Joan and had been baptised All Saints church Dorchester 18th Dec 1740. Nathaniel & Martha had two children:-

(1) James SPARKS who was baptised at St Georges Church Fordington on 17th Sep 1771. He is mentioned in his uncle Benjamin SPARKES Will dated  8th Nov 1782 which states "Nephew James Sparks £5 for him to be placed out an apprentice when he reaches age of 14" Benjamin did not die until 1793 but there is little doubt that his uncle paid for his apprenticeship to George ELLIOTT in Dorchester a taylor by trade on 21st Oct 1784.

(2) Nathaniel SPARKS bap 13th Apr 1775 who died an infant and was buried at Fordington on 14th Aug 1775.

Nathaniel SPARKS Senior died intestate and was buried in the graveyard at St Georges Church on 12 Oct 1779. His widow and relict Martha was granted Administration of his estate on 22nd Dec 1779. She later remarried to William NORRIS at St Georges Church in Dorchester on 23rd Nov 1783 and was later buried as Martha NORRIS at FStG on 22nd Jan 1815 aged 75 years
]

Entry 22 Edward ADAMS otp & Elizabeth WARREN of the same place were married by banns 10-Dec-1770 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks; wit: Thomas Adams & George Lester

Entry 23 William WOODROW of Honiton in ye County of Devon & Susanna GARRETT of Fordington were married by Licence on 21-Jan 1771 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks wit: Edward Bly and George Lester

Entry 24 Thomas BRIDGE of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Elizabeth NORSTON of this parish were married 17-Feb-1771 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks wit: Wm Hodder and George Lester

Entry 25 John CONWAY of the parish of Overshot [i.e. Evershot] & Rebecca STYLE [STILE] of this parish were married by banns 20-May-1771 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures [she signed as Rekah Sile] wit: John Morgan and Mary Coombs [Note:- Rebecca STYLE was the 4th child from the marriage of William STYLE to Edith BARTLETT at FSt G church on 29th July 1741]

Entry 26 Charles DART of this parish & Ann READ of the same parish were married by banns 30-May-1771 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures wit: Mary Coombs and John Lucas

[Note:- Charles DART (d.1802) He appears as a witness at the wedding of Samuel Garland and Ann Casher at Fordington on 26th Oct 1795 and in the land tax returns for Fordington as the occupier of meadow land owned by William Clavill in returns from 1797 to 1800. He and his wife had the following children (1) Ann Dart bap F 16th Feb 1772 (2) Charles Dart bap F 15th Jan 1775 (3) Elizabeth Dart bap F 5th April 1778 (4) Mary Dart bap F 27th Aug 1780 (5) Martha Nightingale Dart bap F 14th Dec 1783 (6) Sarah Dart bap F 3rd Oct 1784 (7) Maria Dart buried at Fordington on 26th Dec 1787 (8) Maria Dart bap F 26th Dec 1792 (9) Joseph Dart bap F 6th Jan 1799. Joseph married Ann ALLEN at Fordington 1st Nov 1819. He was probably the Joseph DART a Carpenter who was charged with rioting 8th Jan 1821 when he said he was married with no children and aged 26? Charles Dart senior was buried at F on 20 Jan 1802 and Ann at F aged 76 on 4th Mar 1827]

Entry 27 George LESTER otp & Elizabeth BELLMAN of the same place were married by Banns on 08-Oct-1771 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures wit: Nathaniel Sparks & George Lester

Entry 28 John FOSTER otp & Sarah LUCAS of the same place were married by Banns 12-Dec-1771 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks wit: Thomas Bedloe & George Lester [Note:- children:- (1) Samuel bap FStG 16th Aug 1772 (2) Sarah bap FStG 30 Jan 1774 (3) Sarah bap FStG 15 Jan 1778 (4) Mary bap FStG 5 Apr 1779 (5) John bap FStG 30 Jun 1782 (6) Elizabeth bap FStG 30 Jun 1782 ]

Entry 29 Leonard WINZAR otp a widower & Mary WARREN a spinster of the same place were married in this church by Licence with consent of her guarian on 26-May 1772 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses John Kenn and Ann Lester

[Note:- Leonard WINZAR (bur.1780) was previously married to Catherine nee SEAL (bur.1764) whom he married at FStG on 1st Jan 1746 - they had 5 children baptised at Fordington between 1748 and 1760. They had a daughter Anne WINZOR baptised at FStG on 3rd Nov 1772 before Mary WINZAR nee WARREN (bur.1772) died, probably from complications at birth, and was buried at Fordington on 26th Nov 1772. Leonard was buried at FstG on 17th Nov 1780

Entry 30 William SHITTLER of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Elizabeth FOY otp were married by Banns on 21-Jun-1772 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate his signature her mark wit: Samuel Pitfield and George Lester

Entry 30 [Note:- clerical error number repeated] William BELDEN otp & Elizabeth HYNE of the same place were married on 26-July-1772 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate his signature her mark wit: Mary Coombs & George Lester [Note:- BT's have William BELLMAN, RGB has BELBEN, Parish register curate has written BELDEN but signature is BELBEN]

Entry 31 Joseph BARTLET of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Elizabeth LESTER otp were married 28-July-1772 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate his signature her mark wit: George Lester and Maren Fever

[Note:- See comments made against the marriage of Joseph BARTLETT to Mary JACOB at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 10th Oct 1748 who I think there is a strong possibility of being his parents, even though we cannot locate a baptism. Joseph BARTLETT (1749/50?-1804) was buried at FStG on 15th Jan 1804. Children from this marriage :-

(1) Mary Jacob Bartlett ( 1773- ) bap FStG 22 July 1773 Thought to have married simply as Mary BARTLETT to John BURT at FStG on 7th July 1794.
(2) Margaret Bartlett (1774- ) bap FStG 20 Sep 1774
(3) Joseph Baptlett (1776-1777) bap FStG 28 Jan 1776 and buried there 22nd Oct 1777
(4) Johanna Bartlett (1777- ) bap FStG 15 Sep 1777
(5) Joseph Bartlett (1779- ) bap FStG 7 Mar 1779
(6) Elizabeth Bartlett (1783- ) bap 15 Jan 1783

Entry 32 John NORMAN otp & Rebecca ADAMS otp were married by licence 01 Oct 1772 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate both their marks; wit: The mark of William Adams and George Lester

Entry 33 Robert MANDEN [RGB has MUNDEN signature is MANSEN or MANBEN] otp & Elizabeth GRAY of the same place were married by banns 01-Jan 1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate both their signatures; wit: The mark of Elizabeth Channing and George Lester

Entry 34 James HARDY of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Ann LESTER otp were married by Banns 07-Jan-1773 by me Thomas Bryer both their signatures; wit: George Lester & Thomas Therrell

Entry 35 William DAVIS of the parish of Cheselborn [i.e. Cheselbourne] & Mary COOMBS otp were married by licence 11 Jan 1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate both their signatures; wit: John Morgan and George Lester

Entry 36 James ARNOLD of the parish of Piddltown and Fanny BEDLOW of this parish were married by Banns 11th Jan 1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate his signature her mark; wit: Moses Bedloe and George Lester

Entry 37 Samuel BUTT of the parish of St Peters' in Dorchester & Sarah SEAGER otp were married by licence 15 May 1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their marks; wit: Richard Brooks & Thomas Bedloe

Entry 38 Robert POUNCEY [POUNCY] of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Rebecca INGRAM otp were married by Banns on 22-May-1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; wit: the mark of Edward Syms and George Lester

[File note on original PR 'Visitation held at Fordington Sep: 8 1773]

Entry 39 William PERRY resident in this parish & Elizabeth OTTILER of the same place were married by Banns 10-Oct-1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; wit: Joseph Bartlett and George Lester

Entry 40 John ANDREWS a widower of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Lydia HELLARD otp a spinster were married by licence 19-Oct-1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; wit: John Brown & George Lester

Entry 41 Edward FOY otp & Elizabeth DENNIS of the same place were married by Banns 24-Dec-1773 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their marks wit: John Masters & George Lester

Entry 42 John ELLIS otp & Anne LEGG of the same place were married by banns 19-Jan 1774 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their signatures; wit: Samuel Legg and George Lester

Entry 43 John LUCAS otp & Susannah TIZARD resident in this parish were married by banns 21-Mar-1774 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; wit: George Stile and George Lester

Entry 44 Samuel SEVERN of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester of the 11th Regt of Dragoons & Susannah CURTIS were married by Licence 19-Jul 1774 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark wit: John Downing & george Lester [Note:- BT's have date of July 11th ]

Entry 45 William VALLENCE of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Rebecca PARKER otp were married by Banns 04-Jun 1775 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their marks; wit: The mark of George Guppy and George Lester

Entry 46 Robert HURST junior of Knighton & Elizabeth BUSHROD otp were married by licence 15-Jun-1775 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; wit: Thomas Woolfry and Ann Hardey

Entry 47 Abraham MOORS otp & Jenny UPWARD of Candle Purse were married by licence 16-Sep-1775 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; his signature her mark; wit: William Upward and David Ash

Entry 48 Joseph KEATES [KEATS] otp & Elizabeth BRINE of the same parish were married by Banns 21-Jan 1776 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their marks; wit: Thomas Brine and George Lester

[Note:- Children from this marriage:-
(1) Sally Keates bap FStG 13th Mar 1777
(2) James Keats bap FStG 25th June 1781
(3) Ann Keats bap FSTG 28th Jan 1795. She married to James WINZOR at St Georges Church in Fordington on 1st April 1811. Link to an account of the Life of Ann Winzor nee Keats [1794c - 1873] Heroine of the Battle of Waterloo]

Entry 49 John OAKLEY of the parish of Melcomb Regis in the County of Dorset & Rebecca JUSTINS of Fordington were married by licence 28-Apr-1776 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their signatures; wit: John Holmes & James Oakley

Entry [left blank] Robert PROWSE otp & Sarah SAMWAYS of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester were married by banns 26-May-1776 by me William Glazier curate pro hac vice; both their signatures wit: John prowse and George Lester

Entry 50 Charles PITFIELD otp & Ann THORN of the same parish were married by banns 25-Aug-1776 by me Nathaniel Templeman Curate; both their signatures; wit: Thomas Roberts and George Lester [Note:- Charles PITFIELD (1750-1804) was the 3rd son of Charles PITFIELD (1723-1801) by his wife Mary BISHOP (1722-1794). Ann was the only child of George THORN and his wife Barbara nee Roberts and she was baptised at Fordington on 29th March 1751. Charles who was literate served in the Militia for 3 years having volunteered to serve in the place of Richard Hunt a Gentleman of All Saints Parish in Dorchester on 20th May 1776. The Militia list bears his signature. He was buried at Fordington on 24th Jan 1804. No known issue]

Entry 51 Thomas LEAN otp & Christian PARKER both resident in this parish were married by Banns 26-Jan 1777 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses the mark of Thomas Seale and George Lester

Entry 52 James DART of this parish & Mary CHRISTOPHER of this same parish were married by banns on 26-Jan-1777 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses George Frampton and George Lester [Also listed in Banns Register]

Entry 53 Joseph JENNINGS of the parish of Higher Litchet, but resident in this parish, & Susannah LOYD widow of ye parish were married by Banns 22-Sep-1777 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses George Lester & the mark of Sarah Spicer
Also see Banns Register:- Banns of Marriage between Joseph JENNINGS and Susannah LOYD were read on 22nd and 29th December and 5th January but omitted from the register but added out of order in 1777 with a note to say raed in 1776 [presumably 1776 and 1777? ] .

{Note:- Susannah JENNINGS was buried at FStG Church on 14th May 1790. Children from this marriage:-
(1) John Jennings (1778- 1819) bap FStG 19th Feb 1778. John JENNINGS died at the age of 42 and his funeral paid for by the Overseers of the Poor for Fordington Parish.
(2) Sarah Jennings (1781-1781) bap FStG 11th March 1781 and buried there 13th June 1781
(3) Elizabeth Jennings (1782- ?) bap FStG 3rd Nov 1782

Entry 54 Edward VALLENCE otp & Anne VINCENT of the same place were married by Banns 10-Nov-1777 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses George Lester & Richard Lockett

Entry 55 Stephen LAURENCE [LAWRENCE] otp & Hannah MASTERS of the same parish were married by Banns 29-Dec-1777 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses William Galpin & George Lester

Entry 56 James CROKER of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Mary STYLE [STILE] otp were married by licence 15-Jan-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses Thomas Bedloe and George Lester [Note:- Mary STYLE was the 3rd child from the marriage of William STYLE to Edith BARTLETT at FSt G church on 29th July 1741]

Entry 57 Benjamin FACEY otp & Mary ASH of the same parish were married by licence 05-Mar-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman his signature her mark witnesses Thomas Bishop and George Lester

Entry 58 Thomas WARD of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Catharine SEALL otp were married by banns 05-Jun-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman his signature her mark witnesses William Seall & George Lester

Entry 59 Reuben MASTERS otp & Rachel MEADWAY of West Lulworth were married by Banns 13-Apr-1788 by me Nathaniel Templeman; both their signatures; witnesses John Masters and George Lester

Entry 60 George FREAK otp & Mary SQUIBB of the same parish were married by banns 05-May-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman; both their signatures; witnesses John White and W Sparks

Entry 61 Benjamin MULLET otp & Mary WOODFORD of All Saints' in Dorchester were married by Banns 22-Jun-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman; his signature her mark; witnesses William Cave and George Lester

Entry 62 Thomas MOLTON of the parish of Milton Abbas & Ann BLAKE otp were married by Banns 29-Jun-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman; both their signatures witnesses Richard Lacy and George Lester

Entry 63 James DUMMAN otp & Sarah LESTER of the same parish were married by banns 04-Aug-1778 both their signatures [Note:- BT's have DUNMAN which is how he signed his name] by me Nathaniel Templeman witnesses George Lester and James Hardy

Entry 64 William WHITE otp & Jane BRINE of the same parish were married by Banns 15-Sep-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman; both their marks witnesses Thomas Brine and George Lester

Entry 65 Thomas PANSHARD of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Mary ALLEN of Fordington were married by banns 04-Oct-1778 by me Nathaniel Templeman; his signature her mark witnesses the mark of William Allen & George Lester

Entry 66 John LOCK otp & Edith PHIPPARD of the same place were married by Banns 15-Feb 1779 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses Ann Hardy and George Lester

Entry 67 William HILLARD [BT's have HELLARD] otp & Elizabeth VEY of the same parish were married by licence 11-May-1779 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses George Lester and James Arnold

Entry 68 Robert Soule NOAK otp & Nancy LOVELACE of the same parish were married 22-July 1779 by Licence by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses E Gilbert and Robert Coombs

Entry 69 Robert SUMMERS otp & Ann MATHEWS of the same place were married 03-Aug 1779 by licence by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses Thomas Bishop and George Lester

Entry 70 John GAME [or GARNE] of the parish of Hayden in the County of Dorset & Mary BALSTER otp were married by licence 24-Aug-1779 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses Thomas Balster & Sarah King

Entry 71 Thomas LESTER otp & Amey STILE of the same parish were married 07-Sep 1779 by licence by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses Ann Hardey & James Hardy [Note:- Amey Stile was the 4th child from the marriage of Amos Stile to Mary Pitfield at FStG on 23rd Dec 1746]

Entry 72 John STUBBS of Spetsbury in the county of Dorset & Mary OBORN otp were married by licence 22-Nov 1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses Robert Stroud and George Lester

Entry 73 Richard STICKLAND of the parish of Cerne & Tamzy BRINE otp were married 19-Jan 1780 by licence by me Thomas Bryer; his signature her mark ; wit: John Morgan and John Ingram [Note:- BT's incorrectly have Tammys]

Entry 74 Richard LOCK otp & Ann FRY of the same place were married by Banns 27-Feb-1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks; witnesses Richard Barge and George Lester

Entry 75 William SQUIBB otp & Hannah ANDREWS of the same place were married by licence 05-Apr-1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures; witnesses James Hardy and George Lester [Note:- See transcription of the Will of Hannah's father William ANDREWS in 1770 for more information]

Entry 76 James LEAR otp & Mary LESTER of the same place were married by banns 22-May-1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman his signature her mark witnesses Samuel Lester & George Lester

Entry 77 James KING otp & Elizabeth INGRAM of the same place were married by Banns 29-May-1780 by me Nathaniel templeman his signature her mark witnesses William Finder and George Lester

Entry 78 Edward M'COY of the parish of Warmwell & Jenny CAINES of this parish were married by licence 20-Aug- 1780 by me Nathaniel templeman his signature her mark witnesses Thomas Rogers and George Lester

Entry 79 Leonard WINSOR otp & Ann PHILIPS of the same place were married by Banns 17-Sep-1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman his signature her mark witnesses James Hardy and George Lester [Note:- Leonard WINSOR (1753-1784) was the 3rd Child from the marriage of Leonard WINZAR (bur.1780) to Catherine SEAL (bur.1764) at FStG on 1st Jan 1746. Leonard & Ann's 1st child was born about Feb 1782 , a girl whom they had bap at FStG on 9th May as Ann Winzor. Ann appears to have been on Poor Relief as in March 1782 there is an entry in the Overseers of Poor accounts stating that they bought "Leonard WINZAR's girl a shift" and in July 1782 Ann received 2 shillings relief for herself and 2 shillings for her child. Leonard died and was buried at FStG on 7th January 1784. He was quickly followed by Ann his widow who was buried on 12th Sep 1784. Leonards death meant that Ann had no support and the Overseers of the Poor for Fordington in their accounts dated Sep 1784 refer to paying 7 shillings for her sickness & waking - an all night vigil for the deceased prior to burial - and 16 shillings and 8d for her burial

Children from this marriage:-
(1) Ann WINZOR born c Feb.1782 bap FStG 9th May 1782
(2) Leonard WINZOR bap FStG 18th Jan 1784

Entry 80 John BEAVIS resident in this parish & Sarah MATTHEWS of this place were married by banns 05-Oct-1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their marks witnesses John Bishop and George Lester

Note:- John BEAVIS (1757-1813) From the above it is clear he was already resident in Fordington in 1780. From surviving Land Tax returns we know that between 1806 and 1814 the family were living in Mill Street in Fordington in a House with a Garden owned by Robert Summers. Sarah BEAVIS nee MATTHEWS (d.1812) was buried at St Georges Church on 3rd September 1812 and her funeral must have been paid for by her husband as there is no evidence of support by the Overseers in Fordington. John BEAVIS however soon followed her being buried at FStG Church on 22nd July 1813 when his age was given as being 56. The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington (image 831 on ancestry.com) record in the Accounts for the period 4th to 30th July 1813 that they paid 14 shillings for John BEAVECS [BEAVIS's] Coffin; 8 shillings for a Shroud ; and 7 shillings and 6 pence for his funeral expenses. These typically would have included Laying him out, making his shroud, Beer for the widow's laying him out, pall-bearers, a black cloth for the coffin, ringing the church bell and paying the Sexton to dig his grave. Looking back through the accounts he was first in receipt of relief during the week commencing the 18th April 1813 (image 825) when he was given 5 shillings. Further down the account in the same week it's clear they had the doctor in to see to a number of sick individuals for which they paid the exorbitant amount of £20. A further 3 shillings relief was paid to John BEAVIS and it's clear from later accounts that this is the amount they were paying for him to be looked after. They continued to pay him 6 shillings a week relief during April and May and an additional 3 shillings a week for his care. By July I think it was clear that he was unlikely to recover and they paid a combined amount of 8 shillings a week until he died. Children from this marriage:-

(1) John Beavis (1781-1825) Baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington (FStG) on 12th Aug 1781. He married Mary WHITE (1785-1870) at Cerne Abbas on 14th Dec 1807. Follow link for more information about him and his family. John BEAVIS was buried at FStG on 5th Oct 1825 aged 45 years.

(2) Jacob Beavis (1784-1839) Bap FStG on 6th Oct 1784. He married Susan LUCAS (1779-1839) at FStG Church on 5th Nov 1805. Follow link for more information about his family.

(3) Robert Beavis (1787-1846) Bap FStG on 30th July 1787. He married Ann WHITE (1788-1855) at St Georges Church Fordington on 8th March 1824. They had a son Charles Beavis bap FStG on 22nd Feb 1826 but he died aged 5 years and was buried at FStG on 29th July 1831. An Agricultural Labourer in June 1841 he was living on Fordington Hill with his wife Ann both aged 50 to 54. Robert died aged 60 years and was buried at FStG 26th Dec 1846. His widow Ann BEAVIS continued to live on Fordington Hill and is recorded as a pauper there in the 1851 Census aged 63.

(4) William Beavis (1790-1863) Bap FStG 12th Sep 1790. In the 1851 Census he was visiting in Mill Street Fordington, recorded as an unmarried Chelsea Pensioner aged 60 years born Fordington. In 1861 again recorded in Mill Street, a Chelsea Pensioner and unmarried aged 70. Records at the Royal Hospital Chelsea for variations of William BEAVIS are fragmentary and I have been unable to locate his service record. He moved to live in Little Britain Fordington and died there being buried on 8th June 1863 aged 73.

(5) Thomas Beavis (1794-1867) Bap FStG 12th Jan 1794 He married to Jane WHITE (1796-1864) at FStG on 26th Oct 1818. Follow link for more information about his family. On the information available both Thomas and Jane appear to have been buried at West Stafford.

Entry 81 James MACKBRIDE otp & Hannah JAMES of ye same place were married by Banns 01-Dec-1780 by me Nathaniel Templeman both their signatures witnesses the mark of Joseph Barlow & George Lester

Entry 82 William DAVIS otp & Elizabeth ADAMS of the same place were married by Banns 01-Jan-1781 by me Nathaniel Templeman; his signature her mark; witnesses James Winser & George Lester

Entry 83 John READ otp & Elizabeth HEAVEN of the same place were married by banns 20-Apr-1781 by me Nathaniel Templeman; both their marks; witnesses James Hardy & George Lester

Entry 84 William MASTERS a batchelor otp & Elizabeth TERRELL of the same place were married 10-May-1781 by licence by me Nathaniel Templeman; both their signatures; witnesses Thomas Terrell and George Lester

Entry 85 Sebastian PITFIELD otp & Mary THORN of the same place were married by banns 17-May-1781 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate, both their marks; witnesses George Lester and Elizabeth Winzar

Note:- Sebastian PITFIELD (1757-1815) was the son of Charles PITFIELD (1723-1801) by his wife Mary BISHOP (1722-1794). Late in 1779 he tried to marry Ann Fry and had banns of marriage read at St Georges Church, for some reason this did not go ahead, Ann Fry marrying Richard LOCK on 27-Feb-1780. Sebastian and Mary raised a family of 10 children as shown below before he was buried at Fordington on 16 May 1815 aged 58. Mary PITPIELD nee Thorn (1760-1845) was buried there aged 85 on 27th May 1845. Children from the marriage all baptised at St Georges Church Fordington :- (1) Samuel (1782-1840) bap 18th April 1782, he married twice (1st) to Elizabeth Bagg at F on 23-Jan-1808 by whom he had 3 children and according to the Pitfield Family website (2ndly) to Mary Cousins at Stockbridge in Hampshire 18 Mar 1817 by whom he had another 6 children. Samuel was buried at Fordington on 4th Jan 1840 aged 58 (2) Amy bap 18th Jan 1784 she had an illegitimate son John bap at F StG on 14 Mar 1813. She later married John Kerley at F StG on 31st May 1834 (3) Joseph bap 26th Feb 1786 he married Mary Sargent at F 23rd Apr 1810 (4) Mary bap 7th Dec 1788 and buried there 30th Jan 1791 (5) Sebastian bap 12th June 1791, he married twice 1st to Mary Bridle at Fordington 1813 and raised a family of 11 children and 2nd Ann Cornick by who he had another 3 children. (6) Ann bap 5th Jan 1794 she married Isaac Miller at St Georges Church on 8th May 1815 (7) James bap 27th Nov 1796 and buried (8) John bap ? buried 7th Nov 1798 (9) Hannah bap 29th May 1800 she married Robert Warr at St Georges Church 14th Sep 1829 (10) Jane bap 19th June 1803; she was living with her mother Mary aged 80/84 and brother John aged 25/29 in Mill Street in June 1841.

Entry 86 John (Summers) JACOB of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Amey PITFIELD of this parish were married by licence 15-July-1781 by me Peter Miller Curate witnesses Mary Pope and George Lester

[Note:- Amey PITFIELD (1763-1850) is the 3rd child and daughter of Sebastian PITFIELD (1726-1794) by his wife Mary WOODSFORD and was baptised at F on 26th Jan 1763. The first two children from this marriage were baptised at St Peters and the rest at Holy Trinity church Dorchester. Burials were at St Georges Church in Fordington. John Summers JACOB was buried there aged 83 on 31st July 1837. Amey followed at the age of age 87 on 05 Jun 1850:- (1) Mary bap St Peters Church Dorchester on 22nd Sep 1782 and buried on 6th June 1787 at St Georges Church Fordington (2) Amy bap 13 Mar 1784 St Peters Church Dorchester and buried at F on 25th March 1787. (3) Eleanor bap HT 13th Jan 1786 (4) Amy bap HT 28 Nov 1787 (5) Mary bap HT 15th May 1790 (6) Mary bap HT 3rd Jan 1793 (7) John Summers bap HT 3rd Jan 1793 and buried 1st April 1795. (8) John bap HT 5th June 1795 (9) Eliza bap HT 22nd Aug 1801 (10) William bap HT 5th Jan 1805 and buried at St Georges Church Fordington on 8th Jan 1805

Entry 87 Thomas PAUL otp & Elizabeth PLOWMAN of the same parish were married by banns 20-Sep-1781 by me Peter Miller Curate both their signatures witnesses Ann Pitfield and George Lester

Entry 88 Jonathan CHANNING of the Parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Mary LISTER of this parish were married by licence 29-Jan-1782 by me Thomas Bryer (curate) both their marks witnesses Joseph Bartlett and George Lester

Entry 89 Richard TIZZARD residing in this parish & Jane FONE residing in this parish were married by banns 05-Aug-1782 by me Thomas Bryer curate his signature her mark witnesses james Crocker & George Lester

[Note in original Parish register" Thus far delivered in at the visitation held Augst 28th 1782]

Entry 90 John WHISSON otp & Margt. GARRET otp were married by banns 29-Aug-1781 by me Thomas Bryer curate; his signature her mark; witnesses the mark of Phyllis Parsons and george Lester

Entry 91 Samuel WHITE of the parish of Rampisham & Anne LESTER otp were married by Banns 14-Jan 1783 by me Thomas Bryer curate; both their marks; witnesses Elizabeth Lester & George Lester

Entry 92 James WELLSPRING otp & Catherine LOVEL otp were married by banns 19-Feb-1783 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures; witnesses Samuel Hellard and Janmes Anthony

Genealogical Note:- James WELLSPRING (1760-1845) was the 2nd child from the marriage of James WELLSPRING (1732/3-1813) and Elizabeth LESTER [1736-1782] who married at Fordington on 3rd Feb 1757. After marriage to Catherine LOVELL (1761-1845) they had a family of seven children :- (1) Elizabeth bap All Saints church Dorchester 25 Jan 1784 - buried 07 Jan 1805; (2) James WELLSPRING (1786-1830) bap at St Georges Church Fordington on 25 Dec 1786, he married Esther (Hester) BISHOP at F StG 29th July 1806 (see their marriage below) and was buried 9 Dec 1830 aged 45; (3) John bap F. 27 Dec 1789 who married Ann SPENCER in Bridport 22 Oct 1816, James was buried at Fordington on 18 Aug 1869 aged 75; (4) Mary bap F 25 Dec 1796, she married John TEED at Fordington 9 Aug 1821; (5) Ann bap F. 25 Dec 1796, she married Charles CROCKER at Fordington 16 Sep 1833; (6) William bap Fordington 26 Mar 1798; (7) Catherine bap 13 Sep 1801. James a carpenter journeyman died at Fordington Green at the age of 84 being buried at St Georges church on 27 Jan 1845 followed by Catherine who was also aged 84 on 24th June 1845.

Entry 93 Thomas DAVIS otp & Elizabeth BEDLOE otp were married by licence 12-Jun-1783 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Moses Bedloe and ? Style [Note:- Elizabeth recorded as the wife of Thomas DAVIS was buried at FStG on 12 Oct 1791]

Entry 94 William NORRIS otp & Martha SPARKS otp were married by banns 23-Nov-1783 by me Thomas Bryer curate his mark her signature witnesses Jacob Corben and George Lester

[Note:By 1779 William NORRIS (1744-1818) already had a family of 7 children with Martha Unknown and she appears to have died soon after 1779 as there were no more children. Martha SPARKS husband Nathaniel Sparks Senior died intestate and was buried in the graveyard at St Georges Church on 12 Oct 1779. William and Martha nee Sparks had a daughter they baptised as Elizabeth Norris (1785- ) at FStG on 17th July 1785. William NORRIS was buried at FStG on 9th January 1818 aged 77 years giving an estimated year of birth of 1741.In fact this has enabled me to identify his baptism. He was the eldest son of William NORRIS (d.1799) by his 2nd wife Mary VOS who had married at FStG on 29th April 1744. His father had been married before on 28th May 1738 to Mary DIFFEY (d1742/3) but they had no children.

As already explained under his previous marriage he was by then a pauper and the Overseers Accounts for St Georges Church in Fordington show they paid £1.5s.8d for his coffin, a shroud cloth and the fee to the Sexton to dig his grave and gave his widow 2s 6d.to tied her over. Widows in receipt of poor relief were often employed by the overseers when a person they were responsible for died to wash the body of the deceased and lay them out for burial and sometimes provided ale for while they worked.

Entry 95 - Thomas BISHOP of the parish of All Saints' in dorchester & Elizabeth TRIPP otp were married by Banns 05-Jan 1784 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Thomas Lovelace and George Lester

Entry 96 Tobias FARNHAM otp & Elizabeth WINZER otp were married by banns 28-Jun-1784 by me Thomas Bryer curate his mark her signature witnesses the mark of Mary Winzar and George Lester [Note:- Elizabeth WINZER [WINZAR] is believed to be the 1st child from the marriage of Leonard Winzar (bur.1780) and Catherine nee SEAL (bur.1764) and baptised at FStG on 4th Aug 1748].

Entry 97 John WHITE otp & Sarah SPRIG otp were married by Banns 05-Aug-1784 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses the mark of Ann Sprig & George Lester

[Note:- Children from this marriage:-

(1) Sarah White bap FStG 24th July 1785.

(2) Ann White born c 1788 but baptised at FStG Church with her siblings Wm and Jane 15th April 1798. Ann married Robert Beavis (1787-1846) at St Georges Church Fordington on 8th March 1824. He was the elder brother of Thomas Beavis who married her sister Jane.Follow link for more information about their family

(3) Jane White (1796-1876) born c1796 but baptised at FStG Church 15th April 1798 with her siblings Ann and William. Jane married at FStG on 26th Oct 1818 to Thomas Beavis (1794-1867) . Follow link for more information about their family

(4) William White baptised at FStG Church 15th April 1798 with his sisters Anne and Jane]

Entry 98 William WINZAR otp & Dorothy COWARD otp were married by Banns 12-Aug-1784 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses John Selby & George Lester

Entry 99 William ADAMS otp & Martha NORRIS otp were married by banns 14-Oct-1784 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses Ambrose Hunt and George Lester

Entry 100 John WEST residing in this parish & Ann ROPER residing in this parish were married by banns 14-Jun 1785 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses John Kennard & George Lester

Entry 101 Richard WOOLFRYS otp & Elizabeth WELLSPRING otp were married by banns 25-Aug-1784 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Richard (rest illegible) [Note:- Elizabeth was the eldest of 12 children of James WELLSPRING [1732/3-1813] and Elizabeth LESTER [1736/7-1782]

Entry 102 Joseph GARLAND otp & Mary LUCCAS otp were married by Banns 05-Dec 1785 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses the mark of John Foster and George Lester

Entry 103 George LEGG otp & Elizabeth BISHOP otp were married by Banns 12-Dec-1785 by me Thomas Bryer curate his signature her mark witnesses ? Norman and George Lester

[Note:- Elizabeth BISHOP was the 4th child from the marriage of Joseph BISHOP to Elizabeth ADAMS at FStG on 13th Oct 1760]

Entry 104 Thomas LOVELACE otp & Sarah CASHER of the parish of Charminster were married by licence 26-Dec-1785 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Batt Chaffey and George Lester
[Note:- Sarah CASHER is reputed to be the 2nd child of that name born to the marriage of Edward CASHER [CAISHER] and Mary nee DAVIES who married 3rd Dec 1763 at Statton. They had (1) Thomas Lovelace bap FStG 29th dec 1788 and buried there 27th Feb 1789]

Entry 105 John BENNETT of the parish of Studland & Christiana STYLE otp were married by banns 29-Dec-1785 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Thomas Bedloe and George Lester

Entry 106 William PRICE otp & Edith VALLENCE otp were married by banns 23-Feb 1786 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses John Kennard & George Lester [Note:- Edith VALLENCE was the 2nd child from the marriage of James VALLENCE to Elizabeth HILL at FStG Church on 26th Jan 1762. They had a son William bap there on 25th Dec 1788]

Entry 107 Joseph BENNET junior of the parish of Weymouth & Melcombe Regis & Rebecca BEDLOE otp were married by licence 21-Mar-1786 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Francis Haward? & Grace Kape?

Entry 108 Robert WHITE of the parish of Studland & Alice STYLE otp were married by licence 05-Jun-1786 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses Thomas David and George Lester

Entry 109 Thomas FOSTER residing in this parish & Betty KEMBER residing in this parish were married by banns 19-July-1786 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Thomas Kember and George Lester

Entry 110 James BIRT otp & Martha LYDE otp were married by banns 11-Oct-1786 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses John Ingram and George Lester [Note:- BT's have LOYD? ]

Entry 111 Benjamin SPARKS otp & Grace GOLLOP otp were married by Banns 08-May-1787 by me Thomas Russell curate pro hac vice; his signature her mark; witnesses george Lester and Ann ? [Note:- Benjamin Sparks (1751-1821) was the son of Benjamin SPARKS (c1708-1793) ]

Entry 112 James BIRT otp & Martha ALLEN otp were married by banns 28-May-1787 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses Amos Style and George Lester

Entry 113 William LUCAS otp & Elizabeth CHRISTOPHER otp were married by Banns 31-May-1787 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses George Lester & the mark of Edward Whore

[Note:- Elizabeth [Betty] CHRISTOPHER (1765-1833) was baptised at Fordington on 10th Nov 1765 the daughter of James CHRISTOPHER (1732-1818) and Holloway his wife She marries here to William Lucas and had 2 children baptised at Fordington and another nine in Puddletown]

Entry 114 Nicholas SWYER otp & Ann EWER otp were married by Banns 06-Jun-1787 by me Thomas Bryer curate his signature her mark witnesses James Norman and George Lester

Nicholas SWYER (1753- ) was the illegitimate son of Ann HUTCHENS and baptised at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 6th July 1753. He appeared at the Shaston Quarter Sessions on 14th July 1772 recorded as Nicholas HUTCHINGS Alias SWYER charged with 'feloniously stealing one iron hammer valued at 2d the property of Henry Greening of West Stafford a Blacksmith but was found 'not guilty for want of prosecution'. (See Quarter sessions Plea Books 1768-1780 - Ancestry.com Image 103/104 of 283)

On 23rd April 1794 Nicholas SWYER was again arrested, charged with stealing a deal board but acquitted at the Easter Assizes 1794. The Prison Register however confirms that he was then aged about 40 working as an agricultural labourer and gives a physical description. Follow link provided for more information. Known children from this marriage :-
(1) John Swyer bap FTsG 17th March 1788;
(2) Jane Swyer bap FStG 20th Jun 1790

Entry 115 James POWELL otp & Ann WHORE otp were married by Banns 29-Nov-1787 by me Thomas Bryer curate his signature her mark witnesses the mark of John Stroude and George Lester

Entry 116 Jonathan FUDGE otp & Sarah LOCK otp were married by banns 25-Dec-1787 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses Amos Hunt and George Lester

[Note:- Jonathan FUDGE (1761- 1836) was the eldest of 13 children of Jonathan FUDGE & Mary LOCK who had married at FStG on 16-Apr 1759. His name appears upon the listing of men living in Fordington on 11th January 1796, who were between the ages of 18 & 45, and therefore eligible for selection to serve in the Militia. This is particularly useful as being aged 35 we can rule out several other relatives with the same name. The listing also confirms that like his father before him he was an agrcultural labourer, he was married (i.e. to Sarah Lock in 1787) and was 5 feet 5 inches tall, and had no children. We can be sure of this because the number of children were listed against other entries on the form and any man with more than a wife and one child to support was excluded from the selection pool. This was common practice as destitute wives and children would fall upon the parish for support. He was buried at FStG on 27 Apr 1836 when his age was given at 80 Years which seems to have been an approximation as he was actually 75. Sarah FUDGE nee LOCK (1760-1825) the wife of Jonathan FUDGE pre-deceased him and was buried at FStG on 8th July 1825 aged 65 years.

Entry 117 William HARDEN [ARDEN] residing in this parish & Ann CHRISTOPHER otp were married by Banns 13-Jan 1788 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses Thomas Christopher and George Lester

[Note:- Ann CHRISTOPHER (1768-1791) was baptised at Fordington 14th Apr 1768 the daughter of James CHRISTOPHER (1732-1818) and Holloway his wife. William and Ann had a son John HARDEN Bap at FStG on 16 Aug 1789 but he died and was buried at FStG on 11th Oct 1789. Another son also named John Harden was buried on 8th Dec 1790 so was probably a still birth as there is no baptism for him. Ann died and was buried at FStG 16th July 1791. William HARDEN then remarried to Sarah TOOP at FStG on 21 Aug 1791. ]

Entry 118 Thomas LOCKETT of the parish of St Peter's in dorchester & Elizabeth ALLEN otp were married by banns 24-Jan-1788 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Edward Drew and Richard White

Entry 119 William SPRAKLEN [SPRACKLEN] of the parish of Poxwell & Elizabeth SEAL otp were married by banns 05-Jun-1788 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks witnesses Charles Pitfield and George Lester

Entry 120 Edward CAVE otp & Edith CAVE otp were married by licence 17-Aug-1788 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures witnesses Richard Lacy and Susannah Stayers

[Note in original parish register" Thus far delivered in at the visitation held Augst 27th 1788"]

Entry 121 John MULLINS residing in this parish & Elizabeth ELBYE otp were married by Banns 07-Sep-1788 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks; witnesses Joseph Seall and George Lester [Note:- BT's have ELBY ]

Entry 122 Thomas BURT otp & Sarah LUCCAS otp were married by banns 23-Nov-1788 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks; witnesses the mark of John churchill and George Lester

Entry 123 John SYMS otp & Ann CASHER otp were married by banns 02-Feb 1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks; witnesses the mark of William Price and George Lester

Entry 124 James PAUL of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Catharine WINZAR otp were married by banns 24-Mar-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks; witnesses the mark of Abraham Channing and George Lester [Note:- Catherine WINZAR is the 2nd child from the marriage of Leonard Winzar (bur.1780) and Catherine nee SEAL (bur.1764) and baptised at FStG on 4th Aug 1748].

Entry 125 Thomas BEDLOE otp & Margaret Willis EAMES of the parish of Oakford [possibly Okeford Fitzpaine] were married by licence 14-May-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their signatures; witnesses Thomas Davis & Martha Bedloe

Entry 126 Thomas IRONSIDE of the parish of All Saints in dorchester & Hannah SLADE otp were married by banns 26-May-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate both their marks; witnesses Nicholas Swyer and George Lester

Entry 127 Edmund HUNT otp & Hannah ADAMS otp were married by Banns 01-Jun-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate; his signature her mark witnesses Sarah Bedloe and James Genge [Note:- BT's incorrectly have Edmond and ADDAMS ]

Entry 128 William WINZAR otp & Elizabeth SCOVERN [SCRIVEN?] otp were married by Banns 29-Jun-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate; his signature her mark witnesses John Winzer & George Lester

Entry 129 Robert POWELL otp & Edith HYNE otp were married by Banns 30-Aug-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate; his signature her mark witnesses William Taylor and George Lester

Entry 120 James CHRISTOPHER of the parish of Came & Martha WINZAR otp were married by Banns 19-Oct-1789 by me Thomas Bryer curate; his signature her mark witnesses the mark of John Winzar and George Lester

[Note:- James CHRISTOPHER (1757-1830) was the son of Charles CHRISTOPHER (1728-1814) by his wife Ann GAPE (1732-1787) ]

[Note:- Not so far located original parish register entries for 121 to 163 - these come from a transcription done by the Rev RG Bartelot]

William SEALL & Hannah BARNES married 27-Oct

John RANDALL & Ann RANDALL married 02-Nov [BT surnames are RANDEL ]

Thomas MORTON of the 6th Regt of Dragoons & Ann BELL married 10-Nov 1789

Jonathan CHANNING & Elizabeth DAVIS married 22-Nov

Amos STYLE & Ann TERREL of Frome Whitfield married 21-Dec by licence [Note:- Amos STYLE was the 5th child from the marriage of William STYLE to Edith Bartlett at FStG church on 29th July 1741]

James LIDE & Margt. COX married 11-Mar 1790 [BT surname is LOYD & last entry in 1789]

James BARTLETT of Melcombe Regis & Martha BEDLOE married 17-May by licence [1790]

[Note:- After marriage they had their 1st child baptised at Melcombe Regis in 1793 as shown below before moving to live in Fordington where their 2nd child was baptised in 1797. Martha BARTLETT nee BEDLOE (bur.1801) died at Fordington and was buried there 26th March 1801. Children from this marriage:-

(1) James Bartlett bap Melcombe Regis 3rd Feb 1793
(2) Martha Bartlett bap FStG 4th June 1797

Joseph FOSTER Corporal 1st Regt of Dragoon Guards & Catharine COLE married 23-Oct by licence

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David CASHER & Ann POND married 09-Nov

Henry BRYER of All Saints' & Sarah BEDLOE married 01-Feb 1791 by licence [Note:- Children:- (1) Sarah bap Fordington St Georges Church 25th Dec 1793. Link to website of Samuel Goddard 1755-1820 - See comments under John Goddard 1779-1837 v Sarah (nee Bryer) 1793-1866. (2) Jane bap F St G 4th June 1797]

John STROUDE & Mary VINCENT married 28-Feb

William BILLET of St Peter's & Jane FOWLER married 15-Apr [Bt's have Apr 25 th ]

Robert RANDALL & Ann DIFFEY married 14-Jun

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John FREAK & Sarah WEST of Holy Trinity Dorchester married 28-Dec

William ALLEN & Mary GEORGE married 08-Jan 1791 [Wrong year 1792]

Mathew WHITE & Susannah LUCAS married 05-Feb

John PHIPPARD of All Saints' & Mary VIBBIN married 05-Feb

William SEAL & Sarah STANDICH married 17-Mar [BT's have surname as STANDISH ]

Peter WEST & Mary DART married 30-Apr

[BT extra entry for James PAUL and Susannah DART Apr 30]

Samuel SIMMONDS of Holy Trinity & Sarah NORRIS married 18-Jun

[Note:- Samuel SIMMONDS (1771-1845) was buried at St Georges Church Fordington on 3rd March 1845 aged 74 years. Children-
(1) Jane Simmonds bap FStG 18 Nov 1792
(2) Henry Simmonds bap FStG 25th Dec 1799 - he and his sister jane were witnesses at the marriage of Robert WARR to Mary Simmonds 29th May 1819. Henry joined the 51st Regt of Foot in 1820 and served until 1842 see Chelsea Pensioners Records
(3) Ann Simmonds bap FStG 25th Dec 1799 with her brother Henry she was a witness at her sister Martha's wedding in 1829 and that of John Bishop to Charlotte Bishop on 4th Feb 1833. She married at FStG 19th Aug 1835 to Thomas MUTFORD when her father was a witness
(4) Richard Simmonds bap FStG 26th Sep 1802
(5) Jane Simmonds born circa May 1805 bap FStG 2nd Aug 1807 she was a witness on 4th Dec 1820 at the wedding of John Lucas to Ann Clark FStG.
(6) Martha Simmonds bap FStG 14 Jul 1807 she was a witness at the wedding at FStG on 20th Aug 1823 John Lester to Lydia Bascombe and of George Mattheson to Hannah Robinson 20th Oct 1824. She married at FStG 28th June 1829 to Thomas TILLEY when her sister Ann was a witness. ]

John SQUIB & Priscilla CRESS married 07-Aug [BT's have CRESSE ]

William WINZAR & Sarah HOUNSELL married 12-Aug

William HARDEN [ARDEN] & Sarah TOOP of All Saints' married 21-Aug [Note William Harden is a widower his first marriage was to Ann Christopher at FStG 13th Jan 1788 - Ann died and was buried at FStG 16th July 1791. William and Sarah nee Toop had a daughter Jane ARDEN bap at HT Church in Dorchester on 22nd Feb 1795 but she died and was buried there on 17th March 1795. His 2nd wife Sarah also then died being buiried at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 17 Apr 1796]

George HODDER & Elizabeth POUNCY married 09-Oct

Thomas LESTER & Martha GARLAND married 24-Oct

William SHORT & Elizabeth ROLLS married 12-Nov by licence

William WEBBER & Frances WHITE married 17-Dec

John MUDFORD of All Saints & Mary NORRIS married 25-Dec

[Note:- First child from the marriage of Joseph MUDFORD to Elizabeth FOY at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 1st Dec 1766. John was bap All Saints Church Dorchester 10th Apr 1768 with his brother Joseph. Children from this marriage:-

(1) Ann Mudford (1794 - 1794) bap FStG 12th Jan 1794 and buried there 30 Oct 1794
(2) Ann Mudford (1794 - ) bap FStG 21 Dec 1794
(3) Ann Mudford (1798 - ) bap FStG 14 Dec 1798

William NORRIS & Mary DAVIS married 04-Feb 1793 [BT's have Jan 4th ]

[Note:- WILLIAM NORRIS (1769-1852) BIRTH. He was baptised in nearby Stinsford Dorset on 5th November 1769 the eldest child of William & Martha NORRIS. After Baptism his parents settled in Fordington where his six younger siblings were born and baptised between 1771 and 1779. The family were very poor with the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor lending support when his father was out of work or helping to by his children clothes and shoes.

BASTARDY : Prior to this marriage Mary DAVIS had an illegitimate daughter who was baptised at FStG on 26th Aug 1792 and Christened as Jane DAVIS. When questioned by the Overseers of the Poor she named the father as William NORRIS and they wanted recompense for the costs of her lying in and security for the maintenance for her daughter. William NORRIS was arrested on 18th Jan 1793 against a warrant issued by the JP Francis Steward Esq on a charge of Bastardy but annotated that it was for want of securities. The prison register gives his age as being 22 years old and his status as being single. This suggests that he had acknowledged he was the father and agreed to contribute to the costs of her maintenance but had failed to come up with sufficient security. They appear to have reached agreement that they would marry (avoiding appearance at the Quarter Sessions) as this legally bound him for his families maintenance and as stated above they married on the 4th February which was also the date he was formally released from the County Gaol by Colonel David Robert Michael one of the JP's who attended the Quarter Sessions on 15th Jan 1793. Jane NORRIS/DAVIS married Robert Peaty at FStG on 2nd Aug 1808 when her mother Mary NORRIS was one of the witnesses.

2nd ARREST: William NORRIS was arrested again on 22nd Dec 1804 charged with allowing his family to become chargeable on the parish for which he was found guilty and spent 14 days hard labour in Dorchester Prison. Arresting someone 3 days before Christmas seems harsh but he spent the time in the House of Correction working a large engine. Capable prisoners were all employed, some manufacturing hats, others spinning wool or employed on other productive work which helped reduce the cost of running the prison and even raised revenue. They were paid a wage according to what they did and taught how to do the job and even allowed to retain a percentage for them or their families. He was of course also fed so this may have been a better option for him if he was completly destitute with at that time 5 children to support. .

Mary the wife of William NORRIS was buried at FStG on 8th Sep 1811.[Note:- The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington (image 783 on ancestry.com) record in the Accounts for 5th Sep 1811 :- "William NORRIS Wife Funeral Coffin, Shroud & Expenses £1. 8s.4d] .They had the following six children after they married. above :-

WIDOWER: On the 18th (or 19th) of November 1814 William NORRIS was again arrested for Bastardy, and his entry in the prison register correctly describes him as a widower having 7 children. I have not located any background to this charge but he appears to have served 3 months hard labour and been released on 10th Feb 1815. It is difficult to be sure which of the baseborn children listed in the parish register might be relevent but a likely candidate might be Mary the baseborn child of Susannah LYDE?

DEATH: William NORRIS (1769-1852) is recorded in the 1851 Census as a pauper resident in the Union Workhouse in Fordington a farm labourer aged 84. He died there and was buried at FStG on 23rd Aug 1852 aged 85.

(1) Martha Norris (1794 - ) Bap FStG 17 Aug 1794
(2) William Norris ( 1797 - ) Bap FStG 18 Jun 1797 ; 1841 Census living in Mill St Fordington, William age 45 to 49 Ag Lab with Elizabeth (wife) aged 55 to 59 and Mary (daughter) aged 19 [1822]
(3) Catherine Norris (1799-1806) Bap FStG 24 Nov 1799 buried FStG 3rd July 1806. [Note:- The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington (image 682 on ancestry.com) record in the Account for 3rd July 1806 "Shroud for NORRIS and CHAPMAN Children 6s 4d : (Digging the) Grave for ditto 2s. 4d : Bells for Ditto 2s." : Account for 8th July 1806 "(paid) Mr MASTERS for Coffins - CHAPMAN & NORRIS 15s. ]
(4) Sarah Norris (1802 - ) Bap FStG 24 Oct 1802
(5) Elizabeth Norris (1805 - ) Bap FStG 30 Jan 1805
(6) Joseph NORRIS (1807 - 1891) Bap FStG 27 Oct 1807, He married 1st Sarah LUCAS at FStG 19th June 1827. NORRIS nee LUCAS (1803- 1865) was buried at FStG Church on 26th Sep 1865 when her age was given as 62 . In 1871 Joseph remarried to the widow  Mary BEAVIS nee LEGG  on 18 Feb 1866.Joseph NORRIS died at the age of 84 in the Dorchester Union Workhouse and was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 20th Feb 1891.

Edward KEATS & Ann DART married 20-May

Thomas BUCKLER & Sarah WINZER [WINZAR] married 28-July [1793]

[Note:- Thomas BUCKLER (1759-1818) was buried at FStG on 17th Feb 1818 [Note:- The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington for 14th Feb 1818 (image 928 on ancestry.com) records that they paid:- "Laying out T BUCKLER & making the Shroud = 2 shillings:T BUCKLER Coffin; Shroud; Cloth; Bell Saxon (.i.e. Sexton who would have dug the grave) =£1.7.10½ . ]

Children:-
(1) Sarah Buckler (1793- ) bap FStG 25th Dec 1793 ; Age 24 and unmarried she was arrested on 15th Dec 1817 for stealing turnips with others and fined 20 shillings being released 15th Dec 1817.

(2) Ann Buckler (1795- ) bap FStG 11th Oct 1795 ; Aged 18 described as a washer woman she was arrested on 21st Nov 1812 for stealing turnips with others and fined 20 shillings. She was areested again on 26th Nov 1814 for 'destroying plantations' and imprisoned for 1 month being released on 24th Dec 1814. Ann had a baseborn daughter named Roseanna baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington on 22nd Dec 1817. Unfortunately Roseanna died and was buried there 27th March 1818. [Note:- The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington for 27th Mar 1818 (image 932 on ancestry.com) records that they paid:- "BUCKLER Child Shroud; Coffin; Bell; Saxon (i.e.Sexton who would have dug the grave) 10s.8d.]A warrant for her arrest for a 3rd time was issued on 1st Nov 1818 , She surrendered on the 14th and charged with stealing hedgewood - spending another month in prison. Her 4th arrest was for Bastardy on 27th Oct 1821 for which she was sentenced to 12 calendar months being released from gaol on 27th Oct 1822. Ann had another base born child named George baptised at FStG on 3rd Aug 1823.Unfortunately he also died aged 3 years being buried 1st Feb 1825. Ann had another baseborn child baptised at FStG on 19th Nov 1825 who she again named George but he only lived for 3 weeks being buried there 7th Dec 1825.

(3) Martha Buckler ( c1797/1801- 1801) Not located a baptism. There is a brief ref to her in the Overseers Accounts for 6th Oct 1799 when they bought a pair of shoes for the "BUCKLER maid" costing 4s. 6d . "Martha the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Buckler " was buried FStG 20th Dec 1801. Fordington Overseers accounts following the Vestry held end Jan 1801 show that the Overseers paid £10s 9d for the burying of "the BUCKLER Child".

Joseph JACOB of St Giles' London & Mary HUNT married 09-Jan 1794 by licence

John BURT of All Saints' & Mary BARTLETT married 07-Jul 1794

[Note:- Children:-
(1) Mary Burt bap St Georges Church Fordington 21st Feb 1796

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Entry 164 Joseph BARRET residing in this Parish & Elizabeth KING also residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this twenty eighth Day of September in the year 1794 by me Thomas Morton Colson . This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark X of Joseph Barret ; the mark of Elizabeth King in the presence of James Norman and George Lester

Entry 165 William STALBRIDGE residing in this Parish & Mary ANTRELL also residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this Seventh Day of November in the year 1794 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark X of Wm Stalbridge ; the mark of Mary Antrell in the presence of Saml [Samuel] Hellard and George Lester

Entry 166 John WINSOR residing in this Parish & Virtue OLIVER also residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this seventeenth Day of November in the year 1794 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark X of John Winsor ; the mark of Virtue Oliver in the presence of Saml [Samuel] Hellard and George Lester [Note:- Virtue WINSOR was buried at Fordington on 8th June 1805]

Entry 167 Joseph COX residing in this Parish & Elizabeth TRIP residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this Third Day of December in the year 1794 by me Thomas Bryer. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark X of Joseph Cox the mark of Elizabeth Trip in the presence of Robert Suaary? and George Lester

Entry 168 George STYLES residing in this Parish & Hannah HUNT residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this Fourth Day of December in the year 1794 by me Thomas Bryer. This marriage was solemnized between us; signature of George STYLES the mark of Hannah HUNT in the presence of Ann HARDY and George Lester]

Entry 169 Philip BISHOP residing in this Parish & Betty NEALE residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this eighth Day of December in the year 1794 by me Thomas Bryer. This marriage was solemnized between us; signatures of Philip Bishop and Betty Neale in the presence of [illegible] Mullet and George Lester

Entry 170 John DAVIS residing in this Parish & Ann PURSE residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this eighth Day of December in the year 1794 by me Thomas Bryer . This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of John Davis and the mark of Ann Purse in the presence of Thomas Purse and George Lester

[Following marriage settlement added to entries - from Dorset History Centre Records - Webb family Archives Ref 727/5/4]

Thomas SALISBURY of Fordington & Frances WEBB daughter of Francis WEBB of the Close Salisbury marriage settlement concerning Oaksey Park Estate.

Entry 171 Joseph GAWLER of the Parish of All Saints [i.e. in Dorchester] & Meriah [Maria] SAMPSON of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this fifthteenth Day of January in the year 1795 by me John Wood. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Joseph Gawler and the mark of Meriah Sampson in the presence of George Lester and the mark of Sarah X Burt

[Note:- On 2nd June 1798 Maria GAWLER described as being from Fordington was arrested for "breaking a hedge" for which she was fined 10s but given the option of a months imprisonment. She paid the fine and was discharged on 16th June 1798. On 18th Oct 1800 her husband Joseph GAWLER (1766-1822 ) described as a labourer of All Saints Parish in Dorchester was arrested for "Feloniously milking a cow ". He was prosecuted at the Ephiphany Quarter Sessions in 1801 by Edward ENSOR who called Isaac TOOGOOD as his witness. Joseph GAWLER was found guilty and sentenced to 14 days in the House of Correction being released on 27th Jan 1801. From the prison register we have confirmation that he was married, then aged 34, 5 feet 6½ ins tall and already bald. Maria GAWLER nee SAMPSON (1775-1801) was buried at FStG on 9th April 1801. With 2 young children Joseph needed a wife so he remarried to Ann KEATS at his parish of All Saints Parish in Dorchester on 29th June 1801 (Follow link for more information) .

Known Children:-
(1) Mary Gawler (1796-1806) bap All Saints Parish Dorchester 10th Apr 1796 and buried All Sts 4th July 1806
(2) Ann Gawler bap FStG 10th June 1798

Entry 172 William BRITT of this Parish and Hannah LUCAS also of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this nineteenth Day of January in the year 1795 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Wm Britt; the mark of Hannah Luccas in the presence of George Lester and Ann Hardy

Entry 173 William WELLSPRING of this Parish and Mary VINCENT also of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this eleventh Day of February in the year 1795 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signature of William Wellspring; the mark of Mary Vincent in the presence of Robert Davis and George Lester

[Note:- William WELLSPRING (1766-1813) was the 5th of 12 children of James WELLSPRING [1732/3-1813] and Elizabeth LESTER [1736/7-1782]. Mary VINCENT (1768-1840) was baptised at Fordington 22nd May 1768 the daughter of John & Susannah VINCENT and was buried there 30th April 1840 when her age was given as 74. Children from the marriage are (1) Mary Bap Fordington St Georges Church (F StG) 23rd April 1797 she married to John TEED 9th Aug 1821 at Fordington when her sister Ann was a witness (2) William Bap F StG 2nd Sep 1798. At the age of 23 on 8th May 1822 he was charged with assault for which he was found guilty, fined 5 shillings and had to find surities for £20 himself and 2 lots of £5 from 2 other people . He was a taylor by trade 5feet 9 inches tall with brown hair, hazel eyes and fair complexion. He had already had smallpox as his face was pitted and several cuts on his hands. He was released on 29th July 1822. he married at Holy Trinity Church on 16th April 1833 to Elizabeth DAVIS when his sister Ann was a witness. He was buried at the age of 70 at Fordington on 14th June 1869 followed by his widow Elizabeth on 28th june 1872 when she was 64 years old. (3) Joseph bap F StG 19th June 1803, he married at All Saints Church in Dorchester to Sarah OLD on 30th Dec 1827 (See his marriage for 8 children). (4) James bap StG 8th Dec 1805, at the age of 24 he also appears on the prison register but pending further examination appears to have been released. We know however that he was still single 5 feet 8¾ inches tall with very dark brown hair hazel eyes and a swarthy complexion (5) John bap StG 20th Mar 1807, he married Ann CHAFFEY at Fordington on 26th June 1836 when his younger sister Ann was a witness (See Marriage for 7 children) (6) Ann bap StG 24th May 1812 she married at Fordington to Charles CROCKER on 16th Sep 1833 and they were both witnesses at her brother

Entry 174 Samuel LEEK residing in this Parish and Susanna MARTIN residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this thirteenth Day of September in the year 1795 by me Thomas Bryer. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signature of S Leek; the mark of Susanna Martin in the presence of Philip Steele and George Lester

Entry 175 Samuel GARLAND residing in this Parish and Ann CASHER of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this twenty sixth Day of October in the year 1795 by me Thomas Bryer. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signatures of Samuel Garland and Ann Casher in the presence of Charles Dart and George Lester

Entry 176 William FRY residing in this Parish and Elizabeth [Note: Surname omitted here] residing in the Parish of All Saints Dorchester were married in this Church by Banns this first Day of December in the year 1795 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Wm Fry; the mark of Elizabeth Whiting in the presence of Nich [Nicholas] Swyer and George Lester

Entry 177 Lot GARTELL of this Parish and Elizabeth BUNN also of this Parish were married in this Church by Licence this third Day of December in the year 1795 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Lot Gartell; the signature of Elizabeth Bunn in the presence of William Warren and George Lester. [Note:- Lot GARTELL is a very unusual name but information about his life and those associated with him has proved difficult to locate so I have simply recorded the following series of documents that appear to be relevant.:-

[On 1st Feb 1796 Elizabeth the daughter of Lot and Elizabeth GARTELL was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington. I cannot trace a baptism so may have been a still birth.

[On 12th July 1796 Lot GARTELL , described as a Yeoman of Fordington, appeared before the Quarter Sessions held at Shaston charged with assault on a Daniel HARRIS a labourer of Fordington. [QS Plea Books 1793/1810]. This required further investigation so he was bound over to appear at the next Sessions having to provide a surity of £20 to answer the complaint. {Image 50 of 261] A warrant for Daniel Harris to appear prosecute and give evidence against Lot GARTELL was also issued {Image 52]. This does not however appear to have resulted in a prosecution as they are not mentioned in subsequent Sessions records.

[There is a very brief mention in the Will of a Frances LEGG (1747-1830) the widow of Samuel LEGG (1749-1833) a Baker of Fordington which states on the 1st page ""All that the said Dwellinghouse Outhouses and Garden with the appurtenances which were lately occupied by the said Lot GARTEL and then in the occupation of Samuel LEGG" her husband. From reading the document I suspect that her husband purchased the property from Lot GARTELL soon after the turn of the century .]

[I also cannot trace the burial of Elizabeth GARTELL nee BUN who also appears to have died about this time as Lot GARTELL remarried to Sarah TERRELL back at St Georges Church in Fordington on 9th Jan 1800. They have 2 children in 1801 and 1802 Follow link for later documentation.].

Entry 178 George DOWDEN residing in this Parish and Elizabeth FORD also residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this eleventh Day of January in the year 1796 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of George Dowden the mark of Elizabeth Ford in the presence of the mark of Richard Pitman and George Lester

Entry 179 Robert SAMPSON residing in this Parish and Ann CHURCHMAN also residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this thirteenth Day of January in the year 1796 by me Thomas Bryer. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Robert Sampson the mark of Ann Churchman in the presence of the mark of Edward Lester and George Lester

Entry 180 Richard COLE now resident in the Parish of St Peter's Dorchester an officer in the 24 th Regiment of Foot and Rebecca HAYNE of Fordington were married in this Church by Licence a minor with the consent of her parents this fourth Day of February in the year 1796 by me Josp [Joseph] Territ Curate pro hac vice; This marriage was solemnized between us; the signatures of Richard Cole and Rebecca Hayne in the presence of Samuel Hayne and Alicia Hayne.

[Note:- Witnesses at their marriage - Samuel Hayne was her father and Alicia her sister. Rebecca the wife of Richard COLE from St Peters Parishin Dorchester was buried at FStG on 27 Dec 1814 aged 38 years. Children from their marriage:- (1) Elizabeth Cole bap St Peters Dorchester 27th Oct 1803 (2) Eliza Jane Cole bap FStG 18 Apr 1804 (3) Alicia Cole bap FStG 16 Aug 1805 and buried there 21 Jan 1807.

Entry 181 Richard CLARKE of this Parish and Mary KEATS also residing in this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this Sixth Day of March in the year 1796 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signature of Richard Clarke the mark of Mary Keats in the presence of the mark of Thomas Rogers and Ann Hardy

Entry 182 Joseph BEDLOE of this Parish and Elizabeth CAVE also of this Parish were married in this Church by Licence this 30 th Day of May in the year 1796 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signature of Jo Bedloe the signature of Elizabeth Cave in the presence of the mark of Edward Cave and Edith Bedloe

Entry 183 William MUDFORD of the Parish of All Saints in Dorchester and Sarah GOULD of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this 27 th Day of July in the year 1796 by me John Penrose Cummings. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Wm Mudford; the mark of Sarah Gould in the presence of Robert Daply? and George Lester

[Note:- William MUDFORD (1778- )was the 7th child from the marriage of Joseph MUDFORD to Elizabeth FOY at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 1st Dec 1766. Sarah Mudford nee Gould (1769-1822) was buried at FStG 3rd Mar 1822 aged 53 years. Children from this marriage :-

(1) Josiah Mudford bap FStG 23rd Jan 1797

Entry 184 William GEORGE of this Parish and Tabitha TRAVERS of this Parish were married in this Church by Banns this 28 th Day of July in the year 1796 by me Giles Meech Officiating Minister. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of William George; the mark of Tabitha Travers in the presence of William Allen and George Lester

Entry 185 James HILL of the Parish of Chard Somerset and Martha SPARKS of this Parish were married in this church by Licence this eleventh Day of August in the year 1796 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signatures of James Hill and Martha Sparks in the presence of John Sparks and George Lester

[Note:- Martha SPARKS (1772-1810) was the daughter of Isaac SPARKS (1727-1788) and Miriam MANUEL (1737-1811). Follow link for more information about this family]

Entry 186 Thomas LESTER of this Parish and Christian HELLIER also of this Parish were married in this church by Licence this 27th Day of December in the year 1796 by me Thomas Morton Colson. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of Tho. Lester; the mark of Christian Hellier in the presence of Jane Squibb and James Brooks

Entry 187 John ROGERS residing in this Parish Private in the North British Dragoons and Sarah AMEY of this Parish were married in this church by Banns this 20th Day of March in the year 1797 by me George Wood. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signatures of John Rogers and the mark of Sarah Amey in the presence of the mark of George Dowley and James Brooks

[Note:- Sarah AMEY was the 3rd child of John and Dinah AMEY and baptised at FStG on Sep 5th 1779]

Entry 188 John GROVES of the Parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester and Ann FORSTER of this Parish were married in this church by Banns this 29 th Day of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven by me George Wood. This marriage was solemnized between us; the signatures of John Groves and Ann Forsetr in the presence of Geo [George] Stickland Junior and Sarah Lock

Entry 189 William GUY of the Parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester and Elizabeth MATTHEWS of this Parish were married in this church by Banns this 2nd Day of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven by me George Wood. This marriage was solemnized between us; the mark of William Guy; the mark of Elizabeth Matthews in the presence of Henry Guy and the mark of John Ateurs?[Note Elizabeth was baptised at Fordington St George's church on 25th May 1777 and became a beneficiary under his spinster sister Ann's will dated 3rd July 1840 proved 12 Feb 1841 See Wills index under later date]

Entry 1 John WATSON residing in the parish of Fordington & Ann SHEPHERD of Melcombe Regis were married by licence 09-Sep 1797 by me Thomas Bryer; both their signatures; witnesses James Spicer & James Brooks

Entry 2 Ambrose DAW of the parish of Christ Church Hants & Sarah BRYER otp were married by licence 10-Oct-1797 by me George Wood curate; both their signatures; witnesses Rebeckah Burnet? and Thomas Bedloe

Entry 3 Joseph JAMES of the parish of All Saints in dorchester & Sarah WHORE otp were married by banns 03-Nov 1797 by me George Wood curate; his signature and her mark; witnesses James Powell? and James Brooks

Entry 4 John HARRIS otp & Elizabeth HEWER also of this parish were married by banns 11-Dec-1797 by me George Wood curate; both their signatures; witnesses the mark of Robert Cox and John Vallins

Entry 5 John BARTLETT of the parish of All Saints in Dorchester & Ann MASTERS also of this parish were married by Banns 27-Feb 1798 by me George Wood curate; both their signatures; witnesses William Galpin and Sarah Galpin

[Note: John BARTLETT (1775-1836) was baptised at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 19th Nov 1775 the 5th child from the marriage of John BARTLETT to Mary KEATES at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 9th May 1769. He was a bricklayer by trade and his name appears in the first ever trade directory of Dorchester issued by Pigots in the year 1830. His wife Ann BARTLETT nee MASTERS (1771-1835) was left £100 in the Will of her sister Jane MASTERS (PROB 11/1852) which was written on 22nd July 1833. Jane MASTERS was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 24th Dec 1833 aged 53 years. Her Will was not proved at London until 1st Sep 1835. Ann BARTLETT nee MASTERS (1771-1835) buried at FStG on 6th Dec 1835 aged 64 years . John BARTLETT was buried at FStG Church on 24th Aug 1836 aged 61 years. He left a Will dated 18th Feb 1836 which refers to him being a bricklayer by trade and being entitled to a legacy left to his late wife Ann BARTLETT of £100 by her sister Jane MASTERS. He also refers in his Will to as a son Joseph Bartlett and daughters Mary Bartlett, Jane Grant and Elizabeth Bartlett. Children from this marriage:-

(1) George Bartlett (1800- ) bap FStG 1 Jun 1800 - No further trace not in fathers will so assume died young?

(2) Mary Ann Bartlett (1800-1878) bap FStG 1 Jun 1800; Mary Ann was also a beneficiary under her aunt Jane MASTERS Will in 1833 being left a share of her wearing apparel and £50. She is referred in her father's Will dated 18th Feb 1836 as Mary and is one of the executors to whom administration of his estate is granted on 6th June 1837 - Probate also confirms that although referred to as Mary Bartlett in the Will her full name is Mary Ann Bartlet. Mary BARTLETT is in the C1851 living with her younger sister Jane GRANT now a widow at Clarence House East Stonehouse Devon who is described as a house proprietor. Still there C1871 unmarried age 71 Annuitant with sister Jane Grant.Mary Ann BARTLETT died at the age of 77 at Exeter dduring 1st qtr 1878.

(3) Jane Bartlett (1802-1882) bap at FStG 29 Jun 1806 four and a quarter years old : Jane Bartlett married at St Andrews church Plymouth, Devon on 10th Jul 1833 to Mark GRANT (1776-1844) C1841 living at Clarence Place East Stonehouse Devon Mark Grant age 50/54 Jane aged 35/39 with them is a son John Bartlett Grant (1838-1906) aged 2. Mark GRANT died 14th May 1844 (GRO 2nd qtr 1844 East Stonehouse Ref 9/233. C1851 Clarence Place Jane a widow House proprietor with her sister Mary Bartlett. C1861 same Jane Grant age 58 born Fordington; C1881 Jane a widow aged 78 born Fordington living at 8 Clarence Place with her son and his family. Jane died on 13th May 1882 at 7 Clarnce Place leaving a personal estate of just over £44

(4) Joseph Bartlett (1805-1877) bap FStG 29 Jun 1806 aged 1 year. Joseph is the main beneficairy under his father's Will dated 18th Feb 1836 inheriting his business which are referred to as "I give to my son Joseph BARTLETT with trade and things belonging thereto, that is to say, all the scaffolding poles boards ropes and every other utensils tools that I am possessed of at the time of my death . His father was buried at FStG on 24th Aug 1836. Joseph married at West Knighton Dorset to Hannah COSSENS 2nd Mar 1837. Follow link for more information about his family. He was buried at St Georges Church in fordington on 20th Feb 1877 aged 71

(5) Sarah Bartlett (1805-1807) bap FStG 29 Jun 1806 aged 1 year and buried there 25th Jan 1807

(6) John Masters Bartlett (1808-1867) a Carpenter by trade bap FStG 7 Jun 1808; He married as John BARTLETT on 24th Apr 1839 to Emily GILLINGHAM (1815-1885) a native of Rampisham but married in her parish of Maiden Newton. In the 1851 Census living at Bradford Peverell, John aged 42 born Fordington, Emily aged 36 born Maiden Newton. Prior to their marriage Emily had a base born daughter Jane Gillingham bap at Maiden Newton on 17th Jan 1836. After their marriage Jane became Jane BARTLETT and was aged 15 in the 1851 Census. C 1861 Winfrith Newburgh John age 52 carpenter born Fordington; Emily School mistress age 45; John Masters BARTLETT was then buried at Winfrith 11th May 1867 aged 59: C1871 Winfrith Emily now a widow age 55 is the Toll gate keeper; Children:-


(1) John Masters Bartlett (1839- 1840) bap Maiden Newton 1st Dec 1839 : C1851 age 15;John Masters Bartlett was buried at Maiden Newton on 30th Oct 1840 aged 1 year.

(2) Ann [Anne] Bartlett (1841-1919) bap Maiden Newton 3rd Oct 1841 aged 9 in 1851 Census at Winfrith with parenst Recorded as a schoolmistress aged 19 and single in 1861; She married Edward TRENT a tradesman at Winfrith on 7th May 1863; C1871 Winfrith Edward Trent a grocer aged 32 born Winfrith, Anne aged 29 private school mistress. Ann TRENT died at the age of 77 and was buried at East Lulworth on 2nd Feb 1919.

(3) Mary Ann Bartlett (1843- ) bap Maiden Newton 30th Apr 1843; Recorded as Mary aged 8 in 1851 Census; Mary aged 18 a Servant born Maiden Newton in the 1861 Census;Mary Anne was one of the witnesses at her sister Anne's wedding to Edward TRENT on 7th May 1863.

(4) John Bartlett (1845-1892) bap St Peters Church Dorchester 1st Jun 1845; aged 5 in 1851 Census born Dorchester; C 1861?: Married at Holy Trinity Church in Cirencester Gloucestershire recorded as John Barrtlett aged 22 a bachelor a gardener resident at Hivitree [Heavatree Exeter] father John BARTLETT a Cabinet Maker married to Ann MAUNDER aged 23 a spinster no occupation resident Dye Street Cirencester father William Maunder a Carter: C 1871 aged 25 at Otley Devon with wife and 2 children; C1881 at Heavitree Exeter aged 35 wife and 5 children: C1891 Heavitree aged 45 gardener wife & 4 children: etc John Buried St Thomas Exeter Devon 30th Jan 1892

(5) Edward George Bartlett (1848-1921) bap St Peters Church Dorchester 17th Oct 1847 ; aged 3 in 1851 Census born Dorchester: C1871 Living at Tool Gate House with widowed motherat Winfrith Newburgh; Edward aged 28 Plate Player on the Railway; born Dorchester: Edward married to Elizabeth Ellen FORWARD at Winfrith Newburgh on 12 Feb 1873. Folow link for more information.

(6) Sarah Bartlett (1849-1858) bap Bradford Peverell 22nd Apr 1849 ; aged 2 in 1851 Census; born Bradford Peverell buried there 8th Aug 1858.

(7) Elizabeth Bartlett (1851-1919) bap Bradford Peverell 25th May 1851; 1861C with parents Winfrith aged 10 ; C1871 living with her married sister Ann TRENT Winfith Elizabeth aged 19 ; She remained a spinster and was buried 7 days after her sister Ann TRENT at Bradford Peverell in 1919

(8) Emily Bartlett (1855-aft 1876) bap Bradford Peverell 14th Jan 1855 father a Carpenter; C1861 aged 6; C 1871 age 16 Domestic Servant born Bradford ; Emily recorded as the daughter oh John BARTLETT deceased married at Winfrith on 8th June 1876 to a Policeman John HILL of Longburton

(9) Alice Bartlett (1857-1943) born on 10th Apr 1857 and bap Bradford Peverell 31st May 1857 father a Carpenter; C1861 aged 3 born Bradford Peverell; C 1871 age 13 born Bradford ; Alice married Francis John WHITLOCK a Bricklayer during 4th qtr 1889 in the district of South stoneham Hampshire ; They are in the 1911 Census living at 8 White Rd Bitteerice Hants married 21 years 3 children and the Sep 1939 War Census.


(7) James Bartlett (1810-1811) Born on 14th Aug 1810 bap FStG 23 Feb 1811 and buried there 3rd March 1811.

(8) Elizabeth Bartlett (1812-1873) bap FStG 30 Mar 1812 , The main benefciary under her father's Will dated 18th Feb 1836 which was proved on 7th June 1837. C1841 Living Cornhill St Peters Elizabeth aged 25/29 Independent: C1861 living at 22 South St Elizabeth a lodger aged 45 unmarried a Upholsterer. born Fordington. C1871 living 2 Shirehall Place a lodger unmarried aged 59 an upholsterer born Fordington. Elizabeth was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 16th April 1873

Entry 6 James KEATES of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Judith THORN otp were marriedby licence 09-May-1798 by me John Davis curate; both their signatures; witnesses James Thorne & James Brooks

Entry 7 George HUNT residing in this parish & Mary BRYER of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester were married by Banns 18-May-1798 (rest obscured)

Entry 8 John SYMONDS of the 10th Regt of Light Dragoons & Eleanor OCKLER married 13-Jul (entry obscured in original parish registerby the folowing note)

[Note inserted into the register reads:- "This is to certify that John SYMONDS (of the 10th Light Dragoons) & Eleanor OCKLER were married by Banns in the Parish Church of Fordington in the County of Dorset on Wednesday the 13th day of June 1798. - witness my hand G WOOD Officiating Minister

N.B. The above certificate was sent to me by a stranger the curious thing is that the officiant George Wood enters the month of July in our register book whereas this certificate above is the correct date & our original register is wrong. So I paste it in this book - 2nd Nov 1917 Richard Grosvenor Bartelot Vicar of Fordington]

Entry 9 William GARRETT otp & Sarah DIFFEY also of this parish were married by licence 05-Jul 1797 (Sic) by me George Wood curate pro hac vice; his signature and her mark witnesses Henry Guy and Isaac Maber

Entry 10 John FOYL of the parish of Witchampton & Sarah FORSTER otp were married by Banns 23-Jul 1798 by me John Davis curate both their signatures witnesses Samuel Kent and Ann Bascombe

Entry 11 Ingram GRANT residing in the parish of Fordington & Betty TRASSEY residing in the parish of Fordington were married by banns 31-July-1798 by me Thomas Bryer; his signature; her mark; wit: the mark of Betty Gion and James Brook

Entry 12 John HULSON of the 13th Regt Dragoon Guards residing in the parish of Fordington & Margaret POPPLETON also residing in this parish were married 07-Aug-1798 by me George Wood; his signature her mark; Mr John Gibbons and witnesses James Brookes

Entry 13 Joseph BISHOP otp & Sarah WINZAR otp were married by banns 17-Aug-1798 by me John Davis curate; both their marks; witnesses James Brooke and John Oliver

[Note:- Joseph BISHOP (1777-aft. 1814* ) was bap at FStG on 27th July 1777 the 8th child from the marriage of Joseph and Elizabeth BISHOP. Sarah WINZAR (1774-1846) was the daughter of Samuel & Catherine WINZAR and baptised at FStG on 28th July 1774. After marriage they lived in Fordington raising a family of 4 children by 1811 as listed below. There can be no doubt that this was a very poor family often being supported by the churchwardens and overseers of the poor of Fordington.


*Joseph Bishop is a common name in Dorset. For example a Joseph Bishop the son of Joseph & Celia BISHOP was born 7 months after our baptism at nearby Stinsford on 9th Feb 1778 and he is in the 1841, 1851 & 1861 Census returns living at Burlestone in Dorset and this has led to some confusion in family trees. There is no obvious burial for our Joseph so I have had to turn to other records. There are some indications that he joined the Dorset Militia. Before his marriage I think he had been working for some time in All Saints parish as a Joseph Bishop, a servant who was 5ft 6inches tall appears on the list parishioners for All Saints in 1796 who were between the ages of 18 and 45 and eligible for the ballot to serve in the Militia. He would then have been aged 19. Although there were Bishop families living in All Saints none seem to contain an eligible Joseph at this date. This made me turn to the Overseers accounts for Fordington and they show for example that in 1811 the Overseers were paying Sarah Bishop during her confinement for the birth of their 4th child John. Apart from weekly support of 5/- they also paid Sarah Anson an extra shilling a week to look after her during 7th to 21st Dec 1811 (image 789). At the end of December they were also paying 3 shillings a week extra payments to Joseph. From January we get a weekly sum of six shillings a week for 'Joseph BISHOP and wife' and on 22nd Feb they also buy Joseph a pair of shoes.

In Oct 1812 we start to get Militia Payments made to a list of families (Image 812) one of which is Bishop's Wife for 5 weeks £1. 6s. 8d . The Dorset Militia was then in East Anglia but Joseph (often entered only as Jo^s) seems to be back by Feb 1813 (820) and back on 6/- a week with his wife although he goes on 2 weeks training with the Militia during 4th to 18th April 1813. for which Bishop's Family is paid 13s 4d. Sarah continues to need extra help from time to time eg. being given an extra 2/- in April 1813 (825). Joseph's last Militia payment to his family (Image 842) is for the full amount of £1. 6s. 8d for a month up to 1st April 1814.

NOTE: [Joseph Bishop's father also Joseph BISHOP (1730-1814) was buried at FStG on 18th June 1814 aged 84 and the overseers pay for all his funeral expenses. Just for the sake of clarification he had not been eligible (i.e. below age of 45) to serve in the Militia since well before his son married here in 1798. Also all his children were dead or had married so any ref to Bishop's children cannot apply to his family other than his son Joseph married here]

On the 15th Sep 1813 Sarah is arrested giving her age as 34 (1779) and her trade as 'Day Work'. She says she is married with 4 children which is correct. She is accused of stealing a gown but acquitted and released from gaol but not until 19th March 1814. Sarah is arrested for a 2nd time on 15th Dec 1817 this time accused of stealing turnips, presumably to feed her 4 children, for which she is fined 20 shilling. Her daughter Catherine is arrested twice 1stly 1st July 1820 (See Catherine below) for misbehavior in the workhouse and again on 5th Jan 1821 accused of obtaining money under false pretenses. Sarah is arrested for a third time on 30th March 1822 accused of obtaining money, goods and chattels of the Overseers of the Poor of Fordington under false presences. For 2nd time she is acquitted being released on 19th Apr 1822. Unfortunately Poor Law records finish in 1822 but Sarah continues to have relief right to the end. By the time of the death of their daughter Catherine in 1828 Joseph appears to be absent from any records as Catherine is simply referred to as the daughter of Sarah BISHOP.

She was buried at FStG on 23rd Oct 1846 described as being from the Union Workhouse aged 70 years.
Children from this marriage :-

(1) Catherine Bishop (1800-1828) bap FStG 2nd Oct 1800; She was arrested twice the first time on 1st July 1820 for misbehavior in the workhouse for which she was imprisoned for 21 days. The second time was on 5th Jan 1821 when she was found guilty of obtaining money under false presences almost certainly from the the overseers of the poor for which she serves 3 months hard labour being released on 8th Apr 1821. On 2nd May 1822 Katherine BISHOP had her base born son Joseph baptised at FStG. The father was Joseph STROUD who was arrested for Bastardy on 24th Aug 1822. Recorded as Katherine the daughter of Sarah BISHOP she was buried at FStG on 22nd June 1828 aged 28 years.

(2) Eliza Bishop (1803 -1830) bap FStG 12th Jun 1803 and buried at FStG 8th Aug 1830 aged 27 years.

(3) Hannah Bishop (1806-1871) bap FStG 17th Aug 1806, Married James ARGYLE at FStG 13th Apr 1827 but he died in 1846 and Hannah remarried to James GAWLER and she died at FStG in 1871

(4) John Bishop (1811 - ) bap FStG 12 Dec 1811 [The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington (image 787 on ancestry.com) record in the Accounts for 29th Nov 1811 :Bishop's Wife laid in 3 shillings: Midwife for Bishop's wife 5 shillings]

Entry 14 Stephen WALTERS of the 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards residing in this parish & Mary HILL residing in this parish were married by Banns 28-Aug-1798 by me John Davis curate; both their marks; wit: Ann Back and James Brooks

Entry 15 Thomas SMITH of the 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards residing in this parish & Agnes TRUEMAN residing in this parish were married by Banns 25-Oct-1798 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister; both their marks; witnesses the mark of Thomas Lambert & James Brooks

Entry 16 George WILTS of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons residing in this parish & Lucy STARK residing in this parish were married by Banns 31-Oct-1798 by me George Wood Officiating Minister; both their marks witnesses James Brooks and the mark of Rebecca Miller

Entry 17 James HORSFULL of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons residing in this parish & Anne HISCOCK of the parish of St Mary's Reading in the County of Berks were married by Banns 05-Nov-1798 by me George Wood Officiating Minister; both their signatures; witnesses George Hodkinson and William Fooks

Entry 18 Alexander HOOFSTETTER resident in the parish of Fordington & Elizabeth MANN of the same parish were married by licence 13-Nov-1798 by me Petere Miller Curate both their signatures witnesses Nathaniel Minmark? and Jane Minmark

Entry 19 Henry NASH of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons residing in this parish & Catherine JOHNSON residing in this parish were married by banns 18-Dec-1798 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister both their marks; witnesses John Haines & the mark of Elizabeth Chapman

Entry 20 Richard BURT otp & Anne REEVES residing in this parish were married by Banns 24-Dec-1798 by me Peter Miller Curate both their marks; witnesses William Hoare and James Brooks

Entry 21 Wilkinson BARRETT of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons residing in this parish & Jane CLARK residing in the parish of of Holy Trinity in Dorchester were married 28-Jan 1799 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister both their signatures; witnesses Paul S Clark & Joseph Walsley & Catherine Walmsley

Entry 22 Thomas WARD of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons & Rachel STEAD residing in this parish were married by banns 04-Feb-1799 by me Peter Miller curate; his signature her mark; wit: C Stuart and J Atkinson

Entry 23 Henry GUY otp & Mary HARRIS otp were married by banns 05-Feb-1799 by me Peter Miller curate; both their signatures; wit: J Vallins and James Allen

Entry 24 Robert WILTSHIRE of the11th Regiment of Light Dragoons residing in this parish & Mary BOND of residing in the parish of St Peter 's in Dorchester were married 12-Feb 1799 by by me Peter Miller curate; both their marks; witnesses Joseph Walmsley and Lydia Syms

Entry 25 Medford SPRING of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons resident in this parish & Ann SHITLER of the parish of Holy Trinity in dorchester were married by licence 17-Feb 1799 by me Peter Miller curate; both their signatures; witnesses James Broullman? & Robert Wheadley?

Entry 26 Joseph TAYLOR of the 11th Regiment of Light Dragoons resident in this parish & Sarah FOWLER residing in this parish were married by Banns 24-Feb-1799 by me Peter Miller curate; his mark her signature; witnesses James Brooke and Anthony Munday

Entry 27 William HOARE otp & Susanna BEER residing in this parish were married by banns 01-Apr 1799 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister; his signature her mark; wit: John Sibbley and ? Woodsford

Entry 28 Robert PITMAN otp & Anne BRINE otp were married by banns 20-May-1799 by me Peter Miller curate; his signature her mark; witnesses James Brooke and the mark of James Trivet

Ann PITMAN (1780-1822) wife of Robert PITMAN was buried at FStG on 21st Jan 1822 aged 42 years. Robert PITMAN described as from the Union Workhouse was buried at FStG on 18th Aug 1842 . Children from this marriage:-
(1) Ann bap FStG 2nd March 1800
(2) Elizabeth bap FStG 10 May 1801
(3) Robert bap FStG 11 Sep 1804 Buried FStG on 26th July 1818 aged 14 years
(4) John bap FStG July 1813 Buried FStG 3rd Oct 1813 aged 3 months
(5) Thomas bap FStG 9th Apr 1815 Buried FStG 10th May 1815 aged 2 months
(6) Mary bap FStG 20 Sep 1816
(7) Robert John bap FStG 1st Aug 1819 Buried FStG 6th Sep 1819 aged 2 months
(8) William bap FStG 22 Dec 1820 Buried FStG 11th Dec 1821 aged 1 year]

Entry 29 William PAUL otp & Elizabeth CLARK otp were married by banns 27-May-1799 by me Peter Miller curate; his signature her mark; witnesses James Brooke

Entry 30 John WYATT otp & Mary NUTT otp were married by licence 20-Jun-1799; by me Peter Miller curate; both their signatures; witnesses Robert Roper? and Thomas Wilson

Entry 31 James BROOKS otp & Elizabeth HAY of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester were married by Banns 06-Aug-1799 by me Peter Miller curate; both their signatures; witnesses TE Miller; Mary Vie; Joseph K Miller

Entry 32 Samuel BROWN residing in this parish & Elizabeth HADEN otp were married by banns 09-Jan 1800 by me Peter Miller curate; both their signatures; witnesses John Miller & James Brooks

Entry 33 James STEPHENS residing in this parish & Rebecca LUCAS otp were married by Banns 09-Jan 1800 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister ;his signature her mark; Witnesses the mark of James Birt and James Brooks

Entry 34 William BROWN residing in this parish & Elizabeth HOARE otp were married by banns 04-Feb 1800 by me Peter Miller curate; both their marks; witnesses John Kemphill Sert marines? mariner? and james Bayly corp

Entry 35 Lot GARTELL otp & Sarah TERRELL otp were married by banns 03-Apr-1800 by me Peter Miller curate; his mark her signature; witnesses William Terrell and ? Sargent

[Note:- This is the 2nd marriage of Lot GARTELL, his first marriage was to Elizabeth BUN at FStG on 3rd Dec 1795. The assumption is that she died prior to this marriage, but no trace. Follow link for more information about his life prior to his 2nd marriage. Children from this marriage :-
(1) Ann GARTELL (1801- aft 1804) bap FStG 1st Nov 1801 ,
(2) Robert GARTELL (1802 - 1802) no trace of baptism but was buried at FStG 24 May 1802

[On 7th Oct 1800 Lot GARTELL referred to as a Yeoman of Fordington pleaded guilty at the Bridport Sessions to a charge of Assault on Jane LEGG , who appeared to testify, and was supported by a witness William TERRELL. Lot was fined 6d [Quarter Session Plea Books 1793-1810 Images 112 and 114]

[On 10th Apr 1804 Jane LEGG of Forthington a single woman pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault upon Sarah the wife of Lot GARTELL and had to find surety for £20 and William TERRELL in £20 for her appearance at the next Sessions to try the issue. What is strange is the William TERRELL was a witness at Sarah's wedding to Lot Gartell. She faced a 2nd charge for assault on Ann the daughter of Lot GARTELL (who from the baptism register was 3 years old!) and again had to provide surety of £20 to appear at the next assizes. [QS Plea Books 1793-1810 Image 170 ] The charge against Sarah was discharged and Jane pleaded guilty to the charge of assault on Ann for which she was fined 6d.{Image 173]

The family then seem to have returned to live in London where it appears Sarah died as Lot Gartell remarried in 1807 described as a widower (see below). Ann also appears to have gone with them to London as she married at St Marys Lambeth on 13th July 1828 to a Mark Lamb.

[On 24th May 1807 the first of 3 banns of marriage (read on 24th and 31st May and 7th June 1807) were read at St Giles Cripplegate in the City of London (Image 29 of 397) between Lot GARTELL a widower and Eliz^th OFFICE a widow - I have not located the marriage but there is a CLDS index entry for 14th June 1807 which seem likely to be correct. ]

[On 12th Mar 1808 there is a baptism in the City of London, Saint Giles Cripplegate with entries in the following order :-[ "Childs Christian name: Sex: fathers Christian and Surname: His trade: His wife's Christian name: Date Born: Date Baptised "] The entry is :- " James S [son] Lot GARTELL Vict [victualler] & Eliz^th [Elizabeth] March 12th" The baptism is on an inner magin between the pages and not opened properly but looks like 24th. same day as the next entry. I cannot be absolutely sure this is the same family but his name is so unusual and his wife being Elizabeth make it highly likely. His occupation is different however.

Lot GARTELL was buried at Holy Trinity Church Clapham 4th June 1827

Entry 36 Robert COX otp & Eleanor CLARK otp were married by banns 08-Apr-1800 by me Peter Miller curate; both their marks; witnesses the mark of Elizabeth Cox and James Brooks

[Note in original Parish register "Thus far delivered in at the triannial visitation held at Fordington August 21st 1800]

Entry 37 James NORTHOVER of the parish of Tolpiddle & Susanna POUNT of the Parish of Fordington were married by licence 10-Oct-1800 by me Thomas Bryer; both their signatures; witnesses Susannah Bunt and William Northover

Entry 38 Richard ALLSOP of the Parish of St Thomas' in Salisbury & Elizabeth RIMAND residing in this parish were married by licence 04-Feb 1801 by me George Wood; his signature her mark; witnesses Ann Sumers and james Brooks

Entry 39 James ARLEY a private in the 15th Light Dragoons now resident in this Parish & Judah POPE of the parish of St peters in Dorchester were married by licence 17-Feb-1801 by me George Wood Vicar of Winterborne St martin; his signature her mark; witnesses John Coombsand John Branan

Entry 40 Thomas MUTFORD otp & Elizabeth MATHEWS otp were married by banns 23-Feb-1801 by me Peter Miller Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses William Mutford and James Keats

Entry 41 William CHINNOCK [CHYNOCK] otp & Elizabeth WINZAR otp were married by banns 25-May-1801 by me Peter Miller Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses: James Christopher & John Oliver

[Note:- William CHINNOCK (bur 1810) was buried at FstG 13th July 1810 - Elizabeth CHYNOCK remarried to Henry FORD at FstG on 10th Nov 1814. Children from this marriage:-

(1) Mary Chynock (1802- aft.1814) Bap FStG 23rd May 1802 ; Mary on the 26th Nov 1814 was arrested for destroying plantations and sentenced to 1 months imprisonment being released 24th Dec 1814. Mary Chinnock aged 21 pregnant subject to a removal order 20th Sep Stoke sub Hamdon

(2) Martha Chinnock (1804-aft.1823) Bap FStG 27 Mar 1804 ; Martha Chinnock a spinster aged 19 and pregnant subject to a removal order 26th July 1823 Stoke Sub Hamdon

(3) John Chynock (1805-1807) Bap FStG 9th Dec 1805; John Chynock recorded as the son of Wm & Elizabeth Chynock was buried at FStG 28th Feb 180

(4) Anna [Hannah] Chinnock (1808- ) Bap Fstg 19th Feb 1808, On the 19th Jan 1821 Hannah Chinnock was arrested with 3 others for breaking down and carrying away Ashe trees for which she was imprisoned for 1 calendar month. and released on 20th Feb 1821

(5) William Chinnock (1810- ) Bap FStG 18 Apr 1810

Entry 42 John OLIVER otp & Ann DOWDY resident in the same parish were married by banns 15-Jun-1801 by me Nathaniel Templeman curate pro hac vice; his signature her mark; wit: John Bridgman & Ann Hewer [BT's have 16th ]

Entry 43 Hugh VALIANCE of the Royal Grey Dragoons (a private) & Agnes BUNCLE residing in this parish were married by Banns 31-Aug-1801 by me Peter Miller curate; his signature her mark; witnesses William Graham and Thomas Hardy

Entry 44 Thomas NORRIS otp & Mary ADAMS otp were married by Banns 14-Sep-1801 by me Peter Miller curate; both their marks; witnesses William Eastment and Samuel Bailey

Entry 45 William MOREY otp & Dina [Dinah] GILLERD otp were married by Banns 26-Oct-1801 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both their marks; witnesses cadem? Swyer and James Brooks

Entry 46 John LUCAS otp & Elizabeth WOODROE [WOODROW] otp were married 23-Nov-1801 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both their marks; witnesses William Wellspring and the mark Robert Hine

Entry 47 Robert HINE otp & Elizabeth KEECH otp were married by Banns 23-Nov-1801 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; his mark her signature; witnesses the marks of James Burt and John Lucas

Entry 48 John STICKLAND of the parish of Winfrith in the County of Dorset & Ann STYLES otp were married by licence 07-Jan 1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both thier signatures, wit: William Masters & John Tearell

Entry 49 James SAMSON of the parish of Woodsford in the County of Dorset & Sarah CHARLES a minor of the parish of Fordington in the aforesaid County married by licence 31-Jan-1802; by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both their marks; witnesses Thomas King and William Voss [Note:- Sarah Charles was the 1st child from the marriage of John CHARLES (b.1800) and Anne TUCKER (1758-1837) who married 10th June 1782 at Winterborne Came. ]

Entry 50 Henry HAWLEY otp & Catherine WHITE otp were married by banns 01-Feb-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses James Brooks and Sarah Hay

Entry 51 Thomas SMITH otp & Mary LOCKETT otp were married by banns 07-Feb-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both their marks; witnesses James Brooks and Elizabeth Lucas

Entry 52 Thomas BULLOCK otp & Susannah READ otp were married by banns 14-Mar-1802 by me George Feaver Officiating Minister; both their marks; witnesses James Brooks and Sarah Smith her mark

Entry 53 Thomas GIBBS otp & Ann MULLEN of the same parish were married by Banns 01-Aug-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses William Mutford and Ann Hewer

Entry 54 Matthew ARMER otp & Mary PRITCHET otp were married by banns 31-Aug-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses John Cook and James Brooks

Entry 55 Thomas GILL otp & Sarah MATTHEWS otp were married by banns 26-Oct-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both their marks; witnesses James Brooks and Ann Summer

Entry 56 John FISHER otp & Mary WHITTAKER otp were married by banns 20-Nov-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; both their signatures; witnesses James Brooks and William Holyoak

Entry 57 Simon RANGE otp & Sarah JONES otp were married by Banns 13-Dec-1802 by me Sydenham Sabine Curate; his signature her mark; witnesses N Doering and James Brooks

Entry 58 George LISTER otp & Catherine Allen SWYER otp were married by Banns 23-Jan 1803 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses the mark of Joseph Bishop and John Swyer

Entry 59 James CHRISTOPHER of the parish of Came & Mary BISHOP otp were married by licence 23-Feb-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark; witnesses the mark of Ann Bishop and James Brooks

[Note: James CHRISTOPHER (1757-1830) was the son of Charles CHRISTOPHER (1728-1814) by his wife Ann GAPE (1732-1787). He married twice - 1st to Martha WINZAR whom he married at Fordington on 19th Oct 1789 and she produced three children prior to her death and burial at Winterbourne Came on 24th Sep 1802. This is his 2nd marriage to Mary BISHOP (1787-1860) who has a child Sarah baptised at Winterborne Came on 29th Jan 1804. Mary Bishop came from a reasonably well off family her father Philip Bishop died in 1836 and left her £30 in his will (see wills index for transcription) refering to her has the wife of James Christopher. He left properties to his sons so she would have received a dowry on marriage.]

Entry 60 Samuel WHITE of the parish of St Peter 's in Dorchester & Harriot MASTERS otp were married by licence 07-Mar 1803 by me John Palmer Vicar both their signatures; witnesses William Meadway Masters & Ann Meadway

Entry 61 William BISHOP otp & Mary STILES otp were married by banns 25-Mar-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks; witnesses Thomas hellard and James Brooks [Note:- Mary Stiles was the 2nd child from the marriage of Amos Stile to Mary Pitfield at FStG church on 23rd Dec 1746]

Entry 62 Thomas KEATS otp & Love HUNEYBUN otp were married by banns 28-Mar-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks; witnesses Richard Fudge and James Brooks

Entry 63 John SARGENT otp & Susanna PARKER otp were married by banns 14-Apr-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks; witnesses the mark of John Parker and james Brooks

Entry 64 Giles LODER otp & Elizabeth FRAMPTON otp were married by banns 16-May-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark; witnesses John Swyer and James Brooks

[Note:- Giles LODER (1779-1849) Giles was baptised on 29th Aug 1779 in the Parish of Holwell Dorset the son of Thomas & Elizabeth LODER . He became the 1st known landlord of the Bull's Head Inn on Fordington Hill when he is recorded in Roberts Street Director for 1839. They are in the June 1841 Census George recorded as a publican on Fordington Hill aged 61 and as having been born outside Dorset. He is listed on the 1844 Tithe Map as owning a House & Yard in Fordington on 20 Perch of Land Plot 236. George ran the pub with his wife Elizabeth for over a decade but they both died in 1849 - Elizabeth LODER nee FRAMPTON (1785-1849) aged 63 on 25th June and George aged 72 on the 15th Nov. This was almost certainly as a direct result of the major Cholera outbreak that year when burials doubled to peak at 130 for the year. See the biography of Rev Henry Moule Vicar of St Georges Church and the accounts of Cholera outbreaks of 1849 and 1854.

Children baptised at Fordington St George Church:-
(1) George Loder (1803 - ) bap 14th Aug 1803
(2) Ann Loder (1805- aft 1843) bap 22nd Apr 1805 She married John Mitchell at FStG on 21st Jan 1833, Ann Mitchell was a widow by 1843 as she remarried to James Cross at FStG on 8th Nov 1843 when her father was given as being Giles Loder asn Innkeeper
(3) James Loder (1807 - ) bap 3rd May 1807
(4) Giles Loder ( 1809-1810) bap 23rd Apr 1809 & buried 1st Nov 1810
(5) Giles Loder (1811-1832) bap 11th Nov 1811 and buried aged 20 on 15th June 1832
(6) Mary Loder (1813-1820) bap 23rd Nov 1813 and buried aged 6 years on 11th June 1820
(7) William Loder (1816- ) bap 14th jan 1816
(8) Thomas Loder (1817- 1821) bap 6th Oct 1817 and buried aged 4 years on 26th Sep 1821
(9) John Edward (1819-1839) bap 14th July 1819 known as Edward buried aged 19 years 29th Jan 1839
(10) Charles Loder (1821- aft. 1841) bap 25th March 1821, a blacksmith in 1841
(11) Eliza Ann Loder (1823-aft.1846) bap 24th Feb 1823, alive living with her parents in 1841 with her illegitimate son James Edward Loder bap 12th Nov 1840.She married James Oliver FStG 2 Jan 1846
(12) Frances (Loder (1824-1832) bap 12th Sep 1824 and buried aged 8 years on 15th June 1832
(13) Mary Loder (1827-1828) (twin) bap 27th Nov 1827 and buried aged 10 months 5th Oct 1828
(14) Leah Loder (1827-1832) (twin) bap 27th Nov 1827 and buried 20th April 1832 aged 4 years
(15) Henry Thomas (1830-aft.1850) bap 14th Mar 1830 known as Thomas - alive 1841, Married FTsG 4th Mar 1850 to Marianne Taylor when resident at Fordington Cross ]

Entry 65 John SWYER otp & Honor VINCENT otp were married by banns 30-May-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar both their signatures; witnesses James Loder and James Brooks

Entry 66 Lawrence ASHWORTH otp & Mary PASMORE otp were married by Banns 28-Jun-1803 by me George Feaver Officiating Minister his signature her mark; witnesses Sarah Burnett & james Brooks

Entry 67 Thomas JONES residing in this parish & Judith WALLIS residing in this parish were married by banns 04-July-1803 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister; his signature and her mark; John Harris & James Brooks

Entry 68 James LODER otp & Sarah SUMMERS otp were married by banns 01-Aug- 1803 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks; witnesses Ann Summers & James Brooks

[Note:- Entry in original parish register " Thus far delivered in at the Triannial Visitation held at Fordington August 31st 1803]

Entry 69 Joseph KNAB otp & Mary WHEELER otp were married by banns 22-Nov-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar; Register Signed in German X by mark + her signature witnesses George Bushman & ? Darr

Entry 70 William DART otp & Martha READER otp were married by banns 13-Dec-1803 by me John Palmer Vicar; his mark her signature; witnesses G Coomb? & James Brooks

[Note:- William DART (1765-1820) was the son of William & Mary DART and baptised at Fordington on 25th Dec 1765 - Link to more information. Martha READER (1782-1836) According to the Rev RG Bartelot Martha came from Honiton Clyst and was the daughter of a Captain in the Royal Navy. Children from this marriage:- (1) Mary Dart bap F 17th Aug 1806 she married Jonathan FUDGE at Fordington on 31st Aug 1831 (2) Elizabeth Dart bap F 27th May 1811 and buried at F 13th Sep 1812 (3) Eleanor Dart (1814-1865) bap F 31st Jan 1814 she married Thomas GROVES (1811-1871) at F on 17th June 1833. Martha was convicted of stealing turnips and imprisoned at Dorchester on 15th Nov 1817 for 1 calendar month as she could not pay the fine of 20 shillings. William died at the age of 55 and was buried at F on 13th Feb 1820. Martha was buried at F on 25th Sep 1836 aged 54]

Entry 71 John Mac MANAS otp & Sarah LODER otp were married by banns 23-Jan 1804 by me John Palmer Vicar; his mark her signature; witnesses sarah Burnett and Thomas Hardy

Entry 72 William LUKES of the parish of Bere Regis & Elizabeth FUDGE otp were married by banns 16-Mar-1804; by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses Ann Garland and James Brooks

[Note:- Elizabeth FUDGE was the widow of William Fudge (1763- 1797) whom she had married at FStG on 23 May 1784. She had two children by him before he died and was buried at FStG on 22nd Jan 1797. Children from this marriage:-

(1) George Lukes bap FStG 19th Feb 1805
(2) Thomas Lukes (1806-1807) bap FStG 15 Aug 1806 and buried there 15th Mar 1807
(3) John Lukes bap FStG 25 Sep 1808

Entry 73 Robert PORTER of of the parish of Froom Vauchurch in the County of Dorset & Ann GARLAND otp were married by licence 08-May-1804 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses James? Russell & Edward Keates

Entry 74 Daniel Martin ISAAC residing in the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Sarah KEATS otp were married by Banns 23-July-1804 by me John Palmer Vicar; his marks amd her signature; witnesses John Amey and Elizabeth Drake

Entry 75 John NORRIS otp & Joanna CHILDS otp were married by Banns 01-Oct-1804 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses Jane Dartt and James Brooks

Entry 76 Johann Ernst MEIER otp & Ann WELCH otp were married by Banns 01-Oct-1804 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Henery Tiant? & Jjames Brooks

Entry 77 Thomas CLARK of the Dorset Militia residing in Lewes Barracks in Sussex & Sarah FUDGE otp were married by Banns 12-Nov-1804 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks wit: Amelia Mullet & James Brooks [Note: Sarah FUDGE was the 10th child from the marriage of Jonathan FUDGE & Mary LOCK married 16-Apr 1759]

Entry 78 Isaac OSMENT of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Sarah BURNETT otp were married 23-Jan 1805 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister both their signatures witnesses Joseph Osment & Henry Hopkins

Entry 79 William STAYNER otp & Sarah LUCAS otp were married by Banns 11-Mar-1805 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses Sarah Clement and James Brooks

Entry 80 Peter MATTHEWS of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Mary VOISEY otp were married by banns 06-May-1805; by me John Palmer Vicar; his signature, her mark; witnesses William Davidson and James Brooks

Entry 81 John WILLESSEY residing in the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Elizabeth CHURCHILL otp were married by banns 02-July-1805 by me Thomas Morton Colson Officiating Minister; both their marks; witnesses William Cave and William Masters

Entry 82 Joseph HOW of the parish of Upwey & Amelia Susanna MULLET otp were married by banns 31-July-1805 by me John Palmer Vicar; his mark; her signature; witnesses the mark of Joseph Keech and James Brooks

Entry 83 Joseph KEECH otp & Ann BISHOP otp were married by Banns 10-Oct-1805 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses Lawrence McEvoy & the mark of Susan Chamblain

Page 21 Entry 84 Jacob BEAVES of Melcombe Regis & Susan [Susannah] LUCKAS [LUCAS] married 05-Nov 1805 by licence

[Note:- Jacob BEAVIS (1784-1839) was baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington on 6th Oct 1784 the 2nd child from the marriage of John BEAVIS (1757-1813) to Sarah Matthews at FStG Church on 5th Nov 1780. Susannah LUCAS (1779-1839) had been baptised at Fordington on 22nd September 1779 the daughter of William and Rebecca LUCAS. Susanna LUCAS gave birth to a baseborn child she had baptised as Sarah LUCAS at St Georges Church in Fordington on 6th Jan 1805. The Overseers of the Poor Accounts for Fordington (image 657 on ancestry.com) for January 1805 record having paid for "Susannah LUCKES 'Laying In and a Midwife £1. 0s. 0d '-- ALSO (image 670) for the period 3rd Nov to 1st Dec 1805 " Paid Expenses in taking up and marrying of Jacob BEAVES £8. 16s. 0d.

At the Quarter Sessions held at Sherborne on 26th April 1808 (image 83 on ancestry.com ) an appeal was heard from Stanton St Gabriels Parish against an order for the removal of Susan the wife of Jacob BEVIS [BEAVIS] a private soldier in His Majestys Fifty Third Regiment of Foot and John their son aged about 7 months out of and from the Parish of Fordington to Stanton St Gabriel. The original order was quashed so the Overseers for Fordington became liable to support Susan and her child and recover costs from Jacob's Militia Pay. I have not located any military records relating to him but it is possible that for a time the Militia was at Bridport as Susannah gave birth to their 2nd son William at Whitchurch Canonicorum in 1810.

Land Tax returns for the years 1816 to 1826 inclusive survive which show that Jacob BEAVIS was occupying a House and Garden in Mill Street in Fordington owned by Thomas LISTER on which a tax of £3.10s pa. Susannah BEAVIS nee LUCAS 1779-1839) died at the age of 60 and was buried at FStG Church on 30th August 1839. She was quickly followed by her husband Jacob BEAVIS on 9th Oct 1839. Children from this marriage:-

(1) Sarah LUCAS (1805-Aft. 1827) Bap FStG 6th Jan 1805 as the illegitimate daughter of Susannah LUCAS. Aged 15 on 19th Aug 1820 Sarah, described as being from Fordington, was arrested on suspicion of stealing Barley, but discharged by order of James Frampton Esq on the 26th of the same month. Sarah seems to have retained her mothers surname of LUCAS as she married Joseph NORRIS at FStG on 19th June 1827 when her father Jacob BEAVIS was one of the witnesses along with James Brooks the Parish Clerk of St Georges Church.

(2) John BEAVIS (1807-1824) Bap FStG 23rd Aug 1807 and buried there 31st Oct 1824 aged 18 years

(3) William BEAVIS (1810-1865) He was baptised at Whitchurch Canonicorum in Dorset on 1st Nov 1810 the son of Jacob and Susanna Beavis.He married twice, First to Hannah LUCAS at FStG Church on 2nd Dec 1830. Hannah BEAVIS died at the age of 46 being buried at FStG Church on 14th March 1855. William remarried 2 months after Hannah's death to Mary LEGG at FStG Church on 24th May 1855. Follow links for more information about his marriages and children. William BEAVIS died at the age of 54 and was buried at FStG Church on 3rd July 1865.

(4) Thomas BEAVIS (1816- ?) Bap FStG 25th Apr 1816. On the 23rd Aug 1828 aged 12 years he was caught stealing apples and cucumbers and appears on the Dorchester Prison Register. It gives a description of him as 4' 10¼ inches tall, Flaxen hair, dark grey eyes, fair complexion with a cut on the tip of his nose and one over the left eyebrow. He was found guilty and sentenced to a fortnights hard labour and dischared on 5th Sep 1828. On the 11th May 1834 he married at FStG Church to Sarah SNELL. Follow link for more information nabout their marriage etc.

(5) Robert BEAVIS (1819- aft.1871) Bap FStG 6th Jan 1819 ; Robert married twice. 1stly to Ellen MOORS at FStG Church on 13th Nov 1839. They had 3 children before Ellen died. Robert was arrested by the Rev. W.R.CHURCHILL for Misbehaviour in a workhouse on 15th March 1841 when he was described as being of Fordington aged 21 and married. A description was given in the Dorchester Prison Admission Register:- Height: - 5' 5¼; Hair: Rather Dark Brown; Eyes: dark Blue; Complexion: Rather Sallow. He was found guilty and sentenced to 21 days Hard Labour and released on 29th March 1841. Ellen BEAVIS nee MOORS (1819-1847) was buried at FStG Church on 4th March 1847 aged 28 years. Follow link for more information about their family. Robert now a widower re-married to Amelia WOODSFORD (1814-1883) at FStG Church on 7th May 1848. She was a native of Cattistock in Dorset and in 1851 was living in Mill Street with her step daughter Sarah aged 10. In the 1861 Census Mill Street with son Thomas aged 18;  By 1871 Amelia's widowed father David Woodsford has moved in with them. He died that year being buried at FStG on 3rd Oct 1871 aged 84. I have not been able to locate Robert BEAVIS after 1871 nor Amelia in 1881 but Amelia BEAVIS described as of Mill Street was buried at FStG on 27th Sep 1883 aged 69 years.]

Page 22 Entry 85 Richard HILL of Bothenhampton in the County of Dorset & Edith BEDLOE otp were married by Licence 11-Dec-1805 by me John Palmer Vicar both their signatures wit: Thomas Bedloe and Rebecca Lucas

Page 22 Entry 86 William HONEYBUN residing in this parish & Mary BISHOP residing in this parish were married by banns 03-Feb 1806 by me john Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses: the mark of Ann gale & James Brooks

Page 22 Entry 87 John TURNER otp & Sarah WHITE otp were married by banns 09-Mar 1806 by me Henry John Rickman Minister both their marks witnesses Joseph Bridle and James Brooks

Page 22 Entry 88 William CHURCHILL of the parish of Corfe Castle & Elizabeth BUCKLER otp were married by Banns 17-Mar 1806 by me Henry John Rickman Minister both their marks witnesses James Angel and james Brooks

Page 23 Entry 89 Thomas CLARKE otp & Sarah SMITH otp were married by Banns 09-Jun-1806 by me Henry John Rickman Minister his sig her mark witnesses the mark of Sarah Gale & James Brooks

Page 23 Entry 90 James WELLSPRING of the parish of Broadmayne & Esther [Hester] BISHOP otp were married by Banns 29-July 1806 by me John Palmer Vicar both theitr marks; witnesses George Bridle and Elizabeth Bishop [Note:- James WELLSPRING (1786-1830) was the 2nd child from the marriage of James WELLSPRING (1760-1845) and Catherine nee LOVELL (1761-1845). James and Hester lived at Broadmayne where they had a number of children (Thomas 1807) & (Mary 1809) before a son James was baptised at Radipole on 24th Nov 1814. He survived to marry a native of Fordington, Elizabeth SHORT and they raised a family in Fordington and West Knighton. Another child George was bap at Radipole on 10th March 1816. He only lived a year being buried at Fordington on 1st May 1817. Hester was the daughter of a Yeoman Philip Bishop by his wife Martha nee Bott and is a beneficiary under her fathers will in 1836. Shge died and was buried on 13th July 1861 aged 86.]

Page 23 Entry 91 John CHINNOCK otp & Hannah WINSOR otp were married by Banns 04-Aug-1806 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses Jane Jones & James Brooks

[Note:- Childrenfrom this marriage :-
(1) Elizabeth Chinnock (1807- ) Bapt FStG 12th July 1807
(2) Samuel Chinnock (1809- ) Bap FStG 30th July 1809
(3) Eleanor Chinnock (1811- ) Bapt FStG 10th Oct 1811
(4) Hannah Chinnock (1814- ) bapt FStG 24 Feb 1814
(5) John Chinnock bapt FStG (1816-1817) Bapt FStG 4th June 1816 and Buried FStG Aged 7 months on 17th Jan 1817

Page 23 Entry 92 James KEATING residing in this parish & Susanna SANDERS of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester were married by Banns 09-Aug-1806 by me John Palmer Vicar his sig: her mark: wit: Honor and James Brooks

Page 24 Entry 93 John LOCK of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Jane ORCHARD otp were married by Banns 12-Aug-1806 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark wit: William Masters and James Brooks

Page 24 Entry 94 John WILLIAMS residing in this parish & Jane DART residing in this parish were married by Banns 04-Oct-1806 by me John Palmer Vicar his mark her signature witnesses Ann Matthews & Thomas Whittle

Page 24 Entry 95 William FRY residing in this parish & Elizabeth MORRIS of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester were married by Banns 15-Nov-1806 by me John Palmer Vicar his sig her mark witnesses mark of Robert Beavis & James Brooks [Note in original Parish register at this point "Thus far delivered in, at the Triannial Visitation held at Fordington August 20th 1806".]

Page 24 Entry 96 Reuben MASTERS otp & Elizabeth COX of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester a widow were married by Licence 20-Apr-1807by licence 1807 by me John Palmer Vicar his sig: her mark: witnesses William Taylor and Philip Dodson

Page 25 Entry 97 George BURTT otp & Sarah ADAMS otp were married by banns 25-May-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses Lot Norris and James Brooks

Page 25 Entry 98 Thomas COTTAM otp & Mary BAYLEY of the same were married by banns 27-May by me Henry john Rickman Minister; his signature her mark; wit: the mark of Rebecca Lucas & James Brooks

Page 25 Entry 99 Benjamin BEASELEY residing in this parish & Ann SPINCER residing in this parish were married by Banns 16-Jun-1807 by me Thomas Bryar Officiating Minister both their marks wit: Elizabeth Dicks & James Brooks

Page 25 Entry 100 Robert STUART of the 14th Regiment of Light Dragoons residing in this parish & Harriet Norman MARTEN also residing in this parish were married by banns 06-July-1807 by me George Wood Officiating Minister both their signatures witnesses james Brooks and the mark of Rebecca Lucas

Page 26 Entry 101 William DOWDY of the parish of Stinsford & Sarah VINCENT otp were married by banns 14-Jul-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar his mark her signature witnesses John Ellis and Hannah Marsh

Page 26 Entry 102 John SAMSON residing in this parish& Christian HOOPER residing in this parish were married by Banns 09-Aug-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses Thomas Dunning and Samuel Bailey

Page 26 Entry 103 Thomas COSENS residing in this parish & Mary FOSTER residing in this parish were married by Banns 10-Aug-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark witnesses Samuel Foster and Thomas Rogers

Page 26 Entry 104 James HINE [HYNE] otp & Ann MATTHEWS otp were married by Banns 15-Oct-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses James Fudge and James Brooks

Page 27 Entry 105 William LESTER otp & Elizabeth HARRIS otp were married by banns 30-Oct -1807 by me John Palmer Vicar his mark her signature witnesses Amos Lester and James Brooks

Page 27 Entry 106 James SIBLEY otp & Elizabeth CLARK otp were married by Banns 17-Dec-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark witnesses Jesse Bushrod and James Brooks

Page 27 Entry 107 John FOSTER of the parish of Stoke Damerel Devon & Love LEGG otp were married by banns 21-Dec-1807 by me John Palmer Vicar both their signatures witnesses Samuel legg and Ann Strong

Page 27 Entry 108 William Symes VINCENT of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Mary GOULD otp were married by Banns 20-Jan 1808 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister both their signatures wit: Joseph Riggs & Dinah Wellman

Page 28 - Entry 109 Samuel PITFIELD otp & Elizabeth BAGG otp were married by Banns 23-Jan-1808 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark witnesses Jane Bagg and James Brooks

[Note:- Samuel PITFIELD (1782-1840) was bap on 18th April 1782 the son of Sebastian PITFIELD (1757-1815) by his wife Mary Thorn. Samuel & Elizabeth had 3 children:- (1) John bap 25th Sep 1808 and buried at the age of 9 years on 27th March 1818. (2) Charles bap 6th May 1811 (3) Hannah bap 13th Nov 1813 buried 3rd Feb 1814. His wife Elizabeth then died at the age of 31 being buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 01 Dec 1813. Samuel remarried at Stockbridge in Hampshire to Mary Cousins on 18 Mar 1817]

Page 28 Entry 110 James FUDGE otp & Mary HINE [HYNE] otp were married by Banns 19-Apr-1808 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark witnesses William Lukes and James Brooks

[Note:- James FUDGE (1787-aft 1820) was the 11th child from the marriage of Jonathan FUDGE & Mary LOCK who had married at FStG church on 16-Apr 1759. His bride Mary HINE (1789-) was the daughter of John & Judith HYNE and had been baptised at St Georges church in Fordington on 16th Aug 1789. The witness William LUKES was the 2nd husband of Elizabeth FUDGE nee NOTLEY wife of William FUDGE (1763- 1797) whom she had married at Winterborne Monkton on 23 May 1784. Children from this marriage were:-

(1) Mary Ann Fudge (1809 - aft 1829) bap FStG 18th Mar 1809; Probably the Mary Ann Fudge that gave birth to an illegitimate daughter Emma Anne FUDGE who was baptised at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 22nd Mar 1829. Mary's abode was given as Pease Lane in Holy Trinity and it looks like she had been working there for some time and gained settlement in the parish but returned to her mother in Fordington to give birth (as was traditional for a first child) as a removal order was granted on 1st Nov 1828 from Fordington to Holy Trinity as she was then pregnant. The reputed father was David Davis a domestic servant of John Dansey Esq of Blandford and it would have been Holy Trinity's Overseers to pursue him for her lying in costs and support for the child.

(2) Maria Fudge (1811 - ?) bap FStG 5th Apr 1811;She married at FStG on 6th February 1831 to Joseph STROUD

(3) Jane Fudge (1813-1892) bap FStG 16th Apr 1813 and again 20th June 1813. She married to a carpenter John HELLERD at FStG on 9th Sep 1833 when her brother-in-law Joseph Stroud acted as one of the witnesses.

(4) Richard Fudge (1815 - ?) bap FStG 11th Feb 1815

(5) Edward Fudge (1817-1893) born on 10th August 1817 he was baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington Dorset on 7th Sep 1817. He joined the Police Force as a Constable in December 1838 but after 18 years service suffered a dislocated ankle whilst living at Hooley, Coulsdon in Surrey and was found unfit for service. The 1851 Census confirms that he was born in Fordington and was married to Elizabeth who in 1851 said she had been born in Eling Hampshire circa 1815. He was discharged on 9th June 1856 and entitled to a Pension of £28 pa which he intended to draw at Southampton. His Discharge record is available to view on Ancestry.com and confirms he was born in Dorset on 10th Aug 1817 the son of James and Mary Fudge. By 1861 He and his wife were back living in Dorchester running the 'Antelope Tap' in Princess St. Some time before the next census however they moved back to Hampshire living in Millbrook. Edward Fudge died on 29th May 1893 at Portland Cottage 39 Waterloo Road Freemantle Milbrook Hants. Probate was granted over his estate of £979 to his widow Elizabeth. died during the 2nd qtr 1893 aged 75.

(6) Louisa Fudge (1820 - 1836) bap FStG 17th Dec 1820; Buried FStG aged 16 years 5th May 1836.

Page 28 Entry 111 John LEGG otp & Ann SUMMERS otp were married by Banns 21-Apr-1808 by me John Palmer Vicar both their signatures witnesses William Hawkins and James Brooks

[Note:- John and Ann had the following children baptised at St Georges church Fordington:- Rebecca 25th Sep 1808; Jane 13th Jan 1811; Sarah 7th Nov 1813; Ann 9th Feb 1817; and John bap 9th Feb 1823. they are all shown in the 1841 Census John, a Yeoman age 60/64; Ann age 55/59; Rebecca age 30/34; Jane age 25/29; Sarah age 25/29; Ann age 20/25 and John age 15/19 also a Yeoman. The youngest son John went on to marry Martha Seymour TETT a native of Milton Abbas in Dorset GRO Weymouth district 1st qtr 1851 but returned to Fordington to live]

Page 28 Entry 112 Thomas ARNOLD otp & Ann ARNOLD of the parish of Charminster in the County of Dorset were married by Banns 14-July-1808 by me John Palmer Vicar both their signatures witnesses Sarah Davis and William Legg

Page 29 Entry 113 Robert PEATY of the parish of All Saints' in Dorchester & Jane NORRIS otp were married by Banns 02-Aug-1808 by me Henry John Richman Minister both their marks witnesses the mark of Mary Norris & James Brooks [Note:- Jane NORRIS was the illegitimate daughter of MARY DAVIS who married her father shortly after her birth at FStG on 4th Feb 1793]

Page 29 Entry 114 Joseph TINNISON a resident in this parish & Ann LAURENCE [LAWRENCE] resident also in the same married by licence 21-Aug 1808 by me Henry John Richman Minister both their signatures wit: George Lawrence & George Dunlop

Page 29 Entry 115 George HAZARD of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester & Susan PAUL otp were married by Banns 22-Aug-1808 by me Henry John Richman Minister both their signatures wit: the mark of Elizabeth Paul & James Paul sig.

Page 29 Entry 116 William WELLMAN otp & Eleanor STYLE [STILE] otp were married by Banns 13-Oct-1808 by me John Palmer Vicar his mark her signature; witnesses John Hart and James Brooks

Page 30 Entry 117 Thomas LONGMAN of the parish of Melcombe Regis & Eleanor EAMES of this parish married were married by Banns 23-Nov 1808 by me John Palmer vicar (both signatures) witnesses John White and Ann Randall

Page 30 Entry 118 John SCARD residing in this parsih & Mary EVERAT residing in this parish were married by Banns 13-Feb 1809 by me John Palmer vicar his signature her mark witnesses James Brooks and the mark of Rebecca Lucas

Page 30 Entry 119 Robert EYRES otp & Mary GARRETT otp were married by Banns 20-Feb 1809 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark witnesses William Vincy and John White

Page 30 Entry 120 Samuel BAKER otp & Mary HIDE otp were married by Banns 27-Jun-1809 by me Thomas Morton Colson, both their marks; witnesses James Brooks and the mark of Elizabeth Hellard

[ Full parish register at this point has an entry 'Thus far delivered in at the tiannial Visitation held at Fordington Aug 31st 1809']

Page 31 Entry 121 Thomas HABBERFIELD of Weymouth & Barbara KING otp were married by Banns 29-Oct 1809 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark witnesses Leonard Winsor & james Brooks

Page 31 Entry 122 John CRITCHELL otp of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Maria SHERRING residing in this parish married by Banns 14-Nov 1809 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks wit: John Mash? and James Brooks

Page 31 Entry 123 John HELLARD otp & Esther BISHOP otp were married by Banns 15-Apr 1810 by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark; witnesses Joseph Bridle and Caleb Bishop

Page 31 Entry 124 Joseph PITFIELD otp & Maria SARGENT otp were married by Banns 23-Apr-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar both their marks witnesses Charles Midle? & John Clark

[Note:- Joseph PITFIELD (1786-1852) was baptised on 26th Feb 1786 the son of Sebastian PITFIELD (1757-1815) and Mary THORN. Unfortunately Maria died possibly in childbirth being buried a year later on 19th April 1811. After Maria's death he remarried on 15th Aug 1813 at Stinsford to Elizabeth SAREGENT ]

Page 32 Entry 125 Thomas DUNKLEY otp & Sarah AUSTIN of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester were married by licence 17-July-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar; his signature her mark witnesses Matthew ? and James Brooks

Page 32 Entry 126 John FRAMPTON otp & Elizabeth MILLS otp were married by Banns 30-July-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar; his mark her signature; witnesses The mark of Thomas Amey and James Brooks

Page 32 Entry 127 James LADD of the parish of the Close of Sarum & Mary NORRIS otp were married by Banns 08-Oct-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar; his signature her mark; witnesses James Keats & Thomas Norris

Page 32 Entry 128 Henry DURDEN of the parish of St Peters in Dorchester & Susanna HOLMES otp were married by licence 25-Oct-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Stephen Phillips and Elizabeth Phillips [Brief mention in Taunton Courier 1st Nov 1810 henry DURDEN appears to have been a plumber]

Page 33 Entry 129 William PURCHASE of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Honor Hutchings BROOKS otp were married by licence 19-Nov-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses William Atkins and Rebecca Brooks [Note:- See wills index for his will dated 3rd Oct 1815 - amended 20 June 1819 and proved by his widow and her father on 19th Oct 1819. Her father James BROOKS paid a dowry of £250 on marriage]

Page 33 Entry 130 Joseph CROCKER otp & Sarah BONNETT otp were married by Banns 20-Nov-1810 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses James Bonnett and Rebecca Crocker

Page 33 Entry 131 Thomas AMEY otp & Dorothy KIDDLE residing in this parish were married by banns 01-Jan 1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses Samuel Brine and John Clark

Thomas AMEY (1790-1849) was the 5th known child of John & Dinah AMEY who came to Dorchester by 1775 and settled to live in Fordington in 1776. Thomas became a Sawyer by trade and he and his wife Dorothy are living in Mill Street Fordington in June 1841 with 3 of thier children. Thomas died at the age of 59 being buried at FStG church on 19th Oct 1849. Dorothy now recorded as a widow is still living in Mill Street in 1851 and is shown as having been born in Piddletrenthide in Dorset c1786. Dorothy AMEY nee KIDDLE (1786-1852) died at the age of 67 and was also buried at FStG churchyard on 23rd Dec 1852. Children from this marriage :-

(1) Thomas Amey bap FStG 24th Dec 1811 ; Aged just 13 years he was arrested on New Years Day 1825 for stealing wood for which he was 'privately whipped' and discharged on the 15th January.
(2) William Amey bap FStG 20 Feb 1814
(3) Jane Amey bap FStG 5th May 1816
(4) John Amey bap FStG June 1818 ; He married twice; 1st to Elizabeth MARSH at FStG on 11th Oct 1840 and 2ndly to Marianne BURT at FStG church on 25th Dec 1849.
(5) Rebecca Amey bap FStG 15th July 1821; she married John PORTER at FStG on 25th Dec 1840.
(6) Louisa Amey bap FStG 24th Oct 1824; aged 15 to 19 in 1841
(7) Mary Amey bap FStG 14th Jan 1827; aged 10 in 1841; unmarried aged 24 in 1851.She married to James THOMAS at FStG church on 9th June 1851.
(8) Charles Amey bap FStG 15th Feb 1829; aged 8 in 1841

Page 33 Entry 132 James WHITE otp & Jane Rixton LEGG otp were married by Banns 21-Jan-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses James Winzer and James Brooks

Page 34 Entry 133 William FUDGE residing in Weymouth & Susanna ARNOLD residing in this parish were married by Banns 04-Feb-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Edith Nelson and James Brooks

[Note:- Children from this marriage:-
(1) Jonathan FUDGE (1811- ?) bap FStG 31st May 1812
(2) Juliana FUDGE (1819- ?) bap FStG 14th Mar 1819
(3) Susanna Priscilla FUDGE (1821-1826) bap FStG 7th Apr 1821 - re-baptised when 2 years old with her younger brother Thomas on 3rd Aug 1823; Buried as Susannah Fudge FStG 19th Nov 1826 aged 5 years
(4) Thomas Arnold FUDGE (1823-1826) bap FStG 3rd Aug 1823 - Buried FStG 19th Nov 1826 aged 3 years
(5) Robert FUDGE (1825- 1826) bap FStG 7th Aug 1825 and Buried FStG 24th Nov 1826 aged 1 year
(6) Joseph FUDGE (1828- ?) bap FStG 30th Mar 1828

Page 34 Entry 134 William WHITE otp & Sarah GALE of the parish of St Peters in Dorchester were married by Banns 05-Feb-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses James Dunham and James Brooks

Page 34 Entry 135 John MORGAN the younger otp & Sarah SAMWAYES of Muckleford in the parish of Bradford Peverell in the County of Dorset were married by licence

[Note:- There is a brief announcement of their marriage in the Taunton Courier on 7th March 1811. John was the son of John & Dorothy MORGAN and was baptised at Fordington on 3rd October 1781. A Yeoman Farmer and Maltster by trade he was churchwarden of St Georges in 1812 and had the following children baptised there (1) Jane Samways Morgan bap 26th Nov 1811 (2) Thomas Samways Morgan bap 8th Apr 1813 he became a grocer by 1841 (3) John Morgan bap 18th Jan 1815 (4) Joseph Morgan bap 9th Aug 1819 - His wife Sarah Morgan with her abode confirmed as from Fordington was buried at the age of 41 at Winterbourne Abbas by the curate there Leonard Pickering on 27th August 1824. John quickly re-married to Ann Watts DAMON at Fordington on 27th Oct 1825 - See 2nd marriage for more children]

Page 34 Entry 136 Thomas SHEPPARD residing in this parish & Mary Ann RANDALL residing in this parish were married by Banns 09-Mar-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses William Gariett & James Brooks

Page 35 Entry 137 James WINZER of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Ann KEATS otp were married by Banns 01-Apr-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses John Pouncy and William Paul

[Note:- James WINZER (1792-1875) (also spelt Winzar or Winzor) was the 3rd child from the marriage of Philip WINZOR to Mary PURCHASE at Holy Trinity church Dorchester on 28 June 1784. James life is covered under the Biography of his wife Ann KEATS / WINZOR (1794-1873)

Page 35 Entry 138 Thomas POUNCY of the parish of St Peter's in Dorchester inn the county of Dorset & Ann BILES otp were married by licence 26-May-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses John Biles and BJ Rickitts

Page 35 Entry 139 James BISHOP otp & Mary Ann HUNEYBUN otp were married by banns 03-Jun-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Thomas Lester and Charles Mullet

Page 35 Entry 140 Thomas CRITCHELL otp & Harriet FUDGE of the same were married by banns 17-Jun-1811 by me Henry John Rickman Minister both their marks witnesses Susanna Fudge and James Brooks

[Note:- Thomas CRITCHELL (b.1784) was baptised at Winterbourne Houghton in 1792 the son of Matrthew and Jane Critchell and Hannah CLARK spinster of Evershott who married at Evershott by Licence on 23rd August 1762 and after marriage settled in Dorchester. Thommas and Harriet had the following 4 children baptised at St George's Church in Fordington before they moved to live in Winterbourne Came and had another 5. His wife Harriet Critchell (1788-1863) was buried at Winterborne Came on 29 Oct 1863 aged 75. Probably the Thomas CRITCHELL Buried at Winterborne Came on 2nd Feb 1883 aged 93 (b.1790?)
:-

(1) Jane Critchell bap FStG 06 Dec 1812 and buried there aged 1 year 27 Feb 1814

(2) John Critchell bap FStG 01 May 1814

(3) Matthew Critchell bap FStG 24 Sep 1816

(4) Charles Critchell bap FStG 19 July 1818

(5) Richard Critchell bap Winterborne Came 09 Dec 1821 and buried there 4 July 1824 aged 3

(6) Richard Critchell bap Winterborne Came 06 Jan 1825

(7) Jane Critchell bap Winterborne Came 10 Feb 1828

(8) James Critchell bap Winterborne Came 11 Sep 1831

(9) Caroline Critchell bap Winterborne Came 14 Apr 1833

Page 36 Entry 141 William WEBB of the town of Sherborne & Susanna DRAKE residing in this parish were married by licence 21-Jun-1811 by me Thomas Bryer Officiating Minister his signature her mark; witnesses Charles Groves and James Brooks

Page 36 Entry 142 James QUINN residing in this parish & Frances DART otp were married by Banns 17-Sep-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses John Foy and Ann Keates

Page 36 Entry 143 William KERLEY of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester & Rebecca SUMMERS otp were married by Banns 24-Oct-1811 by me John Palmer Vicar; his signature her mark; witnesses Ann Legg and James Brooks

Page 36 Entry 144 John CHARLES otp & Ann HIDE otp were married by Banns 06-Jan 1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses the mark of Samuel Baker and James Brooks

[Note:- John CHARLES (1789-1869) was baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington on 10th April 1789 the son of John CHARLES (bur.1800) and Ann TUCKER (1758-1837) who had married at Winterborne Came on 10th June 1782. Ann HIDE (1796-1883) was the daughter of William HYDE (1768-1822) to Sarah TRAVERS (1765-1844). In the June 1841 Census they are living in Little Britain in Fordington John an Agricultural Labourer. By 1851 they had moved to live at Standfast still in Fordington. Ann recorded as a 90 year old widow was still living in Standfast with her son George in the 1881 Census. She was buried at FStG on 17th Aug 1883 when her age was given as 92. Children from this marriage:-

(1) John Charles (1812-1882) Fordington St Georges Church [FStG] on 4th March 1812. He married during the third qtr of 1838 in the district of Dorchester to Mary Ann KIPP, probably a civil marriage.

(2) Robert Charles (1814- ?) bap Fordington St Georges Church [FStG] on 21st Jan 1814; witness at his brother Williams wedding in June 1840; Married at FStG Church on 22nd Nov 1840 to Marianne PALMER. 1st wife died; Remarried as a widower 24th June 1845 to Sarah STROUD FStG Church.

(3) James Charles (1817-1818) bap FStG 16th Nov 1817 and buried there on 18th Dec 1818 aged 1 year.

(4) William Charles (1817- ?) bap FStG 16th Nov 1817; He married on 9th Jan 1840 at All Saints Church in Dorchester to Mary SHERRIN

(5) George Charles (1822-?) bap FStG 5th Jan 1822; age 16 in 1841 with parents working as Ag Lab; HE married FStG Church 30th Nov 1847 to Elizabeth LOCK;

(6) Henry Charles (1823-1879) bap FStG 27th Oct 1823. age 14 in 1841 with parents working as Ag Lab; aged 27 in 1851 unmarried with parents. He married Elizabeth HART at FStG Church on 7th June 1852 Follow link for more information about his family.

(7) Mary Ann Charles (1826-? ) bap FStG 12th Feb 1826; She married at FStG Church as Marianne CHARLES on 14th Sep 1848 to George SARGEANT

Page 37 Entry 145 John MULLIDGE residing in this parish & Elizabeth CHAPMAN otp were married by Banns 16-Jan 1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses Ann Barns & James Brooks

Page 37 Entry 146 Thomas MASTERS otp & Frances HARRIS otp were married by Licence 10-Mar-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses John Frampton and William Masters

Page 37 Entry 147 John LUCAS otp & Ann MITCHELL of of the parish of Holy Trinity in Dorchester were married by banns 3-Mar-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses John Clark and james Brooks

Page 37 Entry 148 Amos LESTER otp & Elizabeth NORRIS otp were married by Banns 02-Apr-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; his signature her mark; witnesses Thomas Lester and Elizabeth Deed

Page 38 Entry 149 Robert HORSLEY Esq residing in this parish & Mary MANFIELD of the parish of St Peters in Dorchester were married by licence 04-May-1812 by me Thomas Morton Colson; both their signatures; witnesses G.? and H Garland [Note:- Reported in Taunton Courier 14th May, index shows 'Horsely Capt 11th dragoons married Miss Manfield of Dorchester' also 'Manfield Miss - married at Fordington nr Dorchester']

Page 38 Entry 150 Thomas BURT otp & Sarah CLARK otp were married by banns 04-May-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses James Fudge & James Brooks

Page 38 Entry 151 John BELL residing in this parish & Hannah CHAMBERLAINE of Dorchester in the County of Dorset were married 08-May-1812 by licence by me John Palmer Vicar his signature her mark; witnesses the mark of Susanna Palmer and James Brooks

Page 38 Entry 152 John VICKER [VICARS?] residing in this parish & Ann SYMES were married by Banns 18-Jun-1812 by me John Old Zillwood Officiating Minister; both their signatures; witnesses the mark of Robert Cox and james Brooks

Page 39 Entry 153 William DAVIS of Dorchester in the County of Dorset & Rebecca TIZARD otp were married by licence 15-July-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Thomas James and S Davis

Page 39 Entry 154 Jacob KNIGHT residing in this parish & Mary BANNER otp were married by banns 31-Aug-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses James Barrett and Thomas Parker

Page 39 Entry 155 Samuel LESTER otp & Elizabeth ADAMS otp were married by Banns 28-Sep-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their marks; witnesses the mark of George Burt and James Brooks

Page 39 Entry 156 John BLANDAMER of the parish of All Saints in Dorchester & Sarah HAMBLETT otp were married by Banns 24-Nov-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Ann Blandamer & James Brooks

[Note:- John BLANDAMER (1785-1866) a bricklayer & later in life a thatcher by trade was the 7th child from the marriage of George BLANDAMER to Elizabeth HARBIN at All Saints Church Dorchester on 25 Mar 1792. His wife Sarah BLANDAMER (1782-1838), described as being from Fordington, died at the age of 56 and was for some reason buried at St Peters Church in Dorchester on 17th June 1838. John was living on Fordington Hill in 1841 with his son George & his family. By 1851 he had moved to East street Fordington to live and was still there living in lodgings as a widowed pauper aged 76 in 1861. He was buried at St Georges Church Fordington on 10th July 1866 then aged 80. I can only trace 1 child from the marriage :- (1) George BLANDAMER (1814-1886) bap FStG 18th Dec 1814, he became a bricklayer working with his father and married in the 2nd qtr 1839 to Mary BISHOP (1811-1878) the daughter of William BISHOP by his wife Charity HIBBS. Mary was baptised at Moreton in Dorset on 14th May 1811 and died at the age of 66 at Ringwood in Hampshire in 1878. George moved his family to Ringwood when he got a job as gateman on the London & South Western Railway and he died there at the age of 73 in 1st qtr 1886. They had the following children who do not appear to have been baptised (1) Sarah born Fordington 3rd qtr 1840 (2) Martha born Fordington 1st qtr 1844 ]

Page 40 Entry 157 Thomas LESTER otp & Hester HUNEYBUNN otp were married by Banns 16-Nov-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses James Bishop and James Brooks

Page 40 Entry 158 Simon GARDINER residing in this parish & Celyer EDMETT residing in this parish were married by Banns 30-Nov-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; his mark her signature; witnesses William Moy and Elizabeth nael Donall? and James Brooks

Page 40 Entry 159 John PARMITER of the parish of Winfrith Newburgh & Elizabeth CAVE otp were married by licence 21-Dec-1812 by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Elizabeth Jesty and Edward Ensor [Note Brief announcement Taunton Courier for 31st Dec 1812 her father was a curier by trade]

Page 40 Entry 160 Robert JESTY of the parish of Melbury Bubb in Dorset & Edith CAVE otp were married by licence 21 Dec 1812; by me John Palmer Vicar; both their signatures; witnesses Jane Ensor and Edward Ensor