| Surname | Given Name | Trade | History |
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| | ALAN | George | Blacksmith | 1853: George Alan, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1853 in Shepton-Beauchamp, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 18yrs, boarding with and apprentice with Henry Pester & family at Fore St, Othery. Contact Mike |
| | ALLEN | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1847: Samuel Allen, blacksmith. Born about 1847 in Stratton, Dorset. The 1881 UK census lists him as 34yrs, at North Wootton, Somerset, with wife Sarah 28yrs and daughter Rose Evelyn 11 months infant. Also listed is apprentice blacksmith Albert Dunford 18yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Dorset and Somerset. |
| | BAKER | Edwin | Blacksmith | 1828: Edwin Baker, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Middlezoy, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 43yrs, at Fore St, Othery with wife Mary. A. 40yrs (born Middlezoy). Children: Richard 16yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Mary.J. 15yrs; Frederick 13yrs; Ellen. M. 11yrs; Maria 10yrs; Emma.A. 7yrs; Lydia 5yrs. Contact Mike |
| | BAKER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1844: Henry Baker, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 67 Avon Street, Bat, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BAKER | Peter | Blacksmith | 1844: Peter Baker, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 48 Avon Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BAKER | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Baker, Blacksmith & Farrier. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 71 Avon Street, Bath. Also down as Farrier. Somersetshire, England. |
| | BANFIELD | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Banfield, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 29 Ballance Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BATT | Tobias | Blacksmith | 1629: Tobias Batt. Blacksmith of Winford, inherited his father William's sledge & hammer in 1629. This was the beginning of a family business. The last blacksmith in this Batt family was Robert Batt 1807-1844, in Barrow Gurney. The Family then became cattle dealers or Veternarians. Contact Beth by. |
| | BINDING | John | Blacksmith | 1865: John Binding, blacksmith. born 1865, in Watchet, Somerset, England. John married Helena Elvin in 1887 in Maldon, Essex. Listed as a blacksmith in 1891 UK census in Chelmorton, Derbyshire. John’s only child Harry died in Passchendaele, West Flanders, Belgium 1917. Listed in both Blacksmiths of Somerset and Derbyshire. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Henry Binding. Contact Ron by |
| | BINDING (BINDON) | Henry | Blacksmith | 1847: Henry Binding (aka Bindon), blacksmith. born 1847, in Watchet, Somerset, England and died in 1913 in Oxfordshire. The 1841 UK census lists Henry as 4yrs, at Watchet with parents John Binding 28yrs and mary 31yrs and brother William 3mths infant. Henry was stepson of master blacksmith John Saunders (see Blacksmiths of Somerset). Henry is recorded as in 1871-1901 UK Census. He travelled around England working as railway blacksmith. His sons became Railway tunnellers working on the London and NYC underground railways. Contact Ron by |
| | BISHOP | Luke | Blacksmith | 1827: Luke Bishop, born in 1827 in Yetminster, Dorset, England. He was the blacksmith in the village of Henstridge, Somerset. Luke was still working as a blacksmith age 64 in Henstridge at the time of the 1891 census. Also listed in the Blacksmiths of Dorset Index. Contact great-great grandson Peter by. |
| BLACKMAN | George | Blacksmith | 1822: George Blackman,blacksmith. Born about 1822 in Taunton, Somerset, England The 1861 UK census lists him as 39yrs, at Durston, Somerset with wife Charlotte, 40yrs ( born Creech St Michael, Somerset). See also 1871 census. Contact Mike by |
| | BLACKMAN | James | Blacksmith | 1795: James Blackman, blacksmith. Born about 1795 in Pitminster, Somerset, England. The 1861 UK census lists him as 66yrs, at Durston, Somerset with wife Jane, 65 yrs (born Durston). See also 1871 census. Contact Mike by |
| | BOYES | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Boyes, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Holloway, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | BRAKE | David | Blacksmith | 1821: David Brake, blacksmith. In 1821 he was in Seavington St Michael, Somerset, England. Apprentice blacksmith: Robert Harris (listed in this index). To share information contact |
| | BULL | George | Blacksmith | 1844: George Bull, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Weston, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CAMBRIDGE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Cambridge, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Upper Bristol Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CHARD | George | Blacksmith | 1695: George Chard, Longleat House, WMR Chilcompton, 3,29.7. 28 May 1695 (part). Mark of George Charde (bellows sign) and Wm Millwar[d/t] @ Copyright Marquess of Bath June 2006. To share information contact Ray by. |
| | CHILLCOTT | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Chillcott, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Dulverton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CLICK | Theodore James | Blacksmith | 1857: Theodore James Click, born 6 November 1857, Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Mother: Louisa Click nee Burnell. Fathers givenname unknown. Wife: Mary Ann Kidner, married 1881, the daughter of Anthony Kidner, a shepherd of Broomfield, Somerset. Theodore worked as a blacksmith in both Somerset and Glamorgan. I have not been able to find when, where, and to whom he was apprenticed and only know that he left Somerset sometime between 1885 and 1890. Theodore James & Mary Ann's first two children were born in Somerset around the Puriton area and then about 1886-7 they went to the Rhondda where he become a colliery blacksmith. They had three more children. He remained here until he entered Bridgend Mental Hospital; from what I can gather, he was melancholic after the death of his wife (in 1908) and was finally admitted there some two or three years previous to his death on 26 August 1919, at Bridgend, Glamorgan. He is buried in the cemetery attached to the hospital. For further information contact great-great grandson Ray by. |
| | COFFIN | John | Blacksmith | 1817: John Coffin was born 1817. Born: ?Somerset. He was a blacksmith from about 1837 until 1881. Wife: Mary Ann nee Willis, married 1844. Children: Jane Ann born 1845, Sarah born 1851,Mary Emma born 1856, James born 1858, Arthur Charles born 1868. Jane Ann was my great-grandmother. John Coffin was my great-great grandfather; he was a blacksmith in Holwell (which was part of Somerset until 1844 when it was switched to Dorset). John died 1882. Also listed in Blacksmiths of Dorset. Contact Isabel by. |
| | COURT | Henry | Blacksmith | 1800: Henry Court, blacksmith at Old Cleeve, Somerset, England (lived in Trowbridge House, Church Lane . Born in Luccombe. Flourished ca 1800 - 1830 (?). (No relation of mine, except maybe six or seven generations back). Contact Glyn by |
| | COX | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1844: Joseph Cox, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Henstride, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CREW | John | Blacksmith | 1770: John Crew, born: 1770 in High Littleton, Somerset. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim (Massachusetts ) by. |
| | CREW | John Horler | Blacksmith | 1825: John Horler Crew, born 1825 in Radstock . Son of William Gould Crew born 1790. I believe John's father was Joseph CREW/CROW who married Mary GOULD in 1769 in High Littleton. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim (Massachusetts ) by. |
| | CREW | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Crew, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Henstride, Somersetshire, England. |
| | CREW | William Gould | Blacksmith | 1790: William Gould Crew, born: 1790 in Radstock. Son of John Crew born 1770. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim (Massachusetts ) by. |
| | CREW | William James | Blacksmith | 1853: William James Crew, born: 1853 in Radstock. Son of John Horler Crew born 1825. I have tried with no success to connect my CREW line to the CREW smiths of Okeford Fitzpaine. Help would be welcomed! Contact Jim (Massachusetts ) by. |
| | CROSS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1817: Charles Cross, blacksmitn. Born about 1817 in Shurlbeer, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 54yrs, at Road Side, Lyng with wife Eliza 55yrs (born Stoke St Gregory, Somerset). Contact Mike |
| | CROWE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Crowe, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Midsomer-Norton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | DAVIS | Alfred | Blacksmith | 1821: Alfred Davis, blacksmith. Born about 1821 in Middlezoy, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at Middlezoy with wife Ann 54yrs (born Middlezoy). Children listed: Frederick 21yrs, unmarried (stone mason); Anna 18yrs (ag.labourer); Henry 16yrs(ag.labourer); James 14yrs (ag.labourer); William 11 yrs (ag.labourer);. Granddaughter Kate Davis 1months infant. Contact Mike |
| | DEAN | Frederick | Blacksmith | 1856: Frederick Dean, blacksmith. Born about 1856 in Puckington, Somerset, England. The 1881 UK census lists him as 25yrs, living at Langport Rd, Langport, Somerset; with wife Sarah 26yrs and son Oscar 3yrs. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents blacksmith Thomas Dean (Born 1827) and Martha plus siblings. Contact Elizabeth by |
| | DEAN | Mark | Blacksmith | 1844: Mark Dean, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Clevedon, Somersetshire, England. |
| | DEAN | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1827: Thomas Dean, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Somerset. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, at 4 Hunt’s Court, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset; with wife Martha Dean 27yrs (born Taunton) and his sister E. Dean 18yrs, unmarried. Thomas was blacksmithing in Bishops Hull, Taunton 1851. In 1861 Thomas is 36yrs living in Puckington. Martha is 37yrs. Children listed: Anna 9yrs; Phoebe 7yrs; Frederick 5yrs; Herbert 4yrs; Georginana 2yrs; Rose 6months infant. Lodger: Hannah Trenchard 77yrs. 1871 finds Thomas aged 44yrs, living at Croft Cottage in Alla, Somerset. Martha 46yrs. Children: Frederick 15yrs (blacksmith); Herbert 14yrs (gardener); Rose Ann 10yrs; Eva Jane 7yrs; William. H. 5yrs. Thomas died in Alla ?1876. Contact Elizabeth by |
| | DENNIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1871: Charles Dennis 22yrs, in Dolton Devon. Born: Devon Littleham. A Blacksmith Journeyman with Charlotte Heard nee Stanbury. 1881 & 1891 a Blacksmiths in in Frome Somerset (also listed in Blacksmiths of Devon Index). See Wheelwrights Index for his father John Dennis of Littleham Devon. Contact Hazel by. |
| | DIMENT / DYMENT | George | Blacksmith | 1821: George Diment or Dyment, born 1821 in Cossington, Somerset. On every census from 1841 to 1871 he is listed as a blacksmith. In 1881 he is listed as being in the Bridgewater Union Workhouse with some of his children. I have not discovered as yet why he was there. See also DYMENT. Contact George Diments g-g-grandson Mike by. |
| | DINHAM | Robert | Blacksmith | 1809: Robert Dinham , blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Staple Fitzpain, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lsits him as 62yrs, a widower, living at Croft's Way, Staple Fitzpain, Curland, Somerset with daughter Elizabeth 16yrs(a schoalr). In 1871 Robert is 72yrs, living at Lambslawn Cottage, Curland with daughter ElizAlso listed: Lucy Yard 14yrs(domestic). Contact Mike |
| | DUNFORD | Albert | Blacksmith | 1864: Albert Dunford, blacksmith. Born about 1864 in E. Pennard, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 7yrs, living with his family at 30 Newtown, West Pennard,Somerset. In 1881 he is 18yrs, lodging with and apprentice to Samuel Allen in North Wootton, Somerset. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents Charles & Rosanna Dunford and siblings. Contact Victoria by |
| | DUNFORD | Charles | Blacksmith | 1826: Charles Dunford, blacksmith. Born 1826 in Wanstrow, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs; living at 30 Newtown, West Pennard,Somerset with wife Rosanna nee Haimes 26yrs (born West Pennard). In 1861 Charles is 32yrs;Rosanna 34yrs. Children Frederick 9yrs and William 1 month infant. They are staying with Rosanna’s father John Haimes 75yrs(carpenter) and John’s granddaughter Eliza Ann Haimes 22yrs (nurse). 1871: Charles 44yrs, Rossanna 46yrs. Frederick 19yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); William 10yrs; Albert 7yrs (later a blacksmith). Contact Victoria by |
| | DUNFORD | Frederick | Blacksmith | 1851: Frederick Dunford, blacksmith. Born 1851 (after the census) in West Pennard the Cottage. The 1861 UK census lists him as 9yrs, living with his family at 30 Newtown, West Pennard,Somerset. In the 1871 census he is 19yrs, unmarried. 1881: Frederick is 28yrs, at 59 Talma Road, Brixton, London; wife Maria 33yrs (born Sussex). Children: Flora.E. 4yrs; Frederick.C. 3yrs; Arthur.E. 1yr infant. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents Charles & Rosanna Dunford and siblings. Contact Victoria by |
| | DYMENT / DIMENT | George | Blacksmith | 1821: George Diment or Dyment, born 1821 in Cossington, Somerset. On every census from 1841 to 1871 he is listed as a blacksmith. In 1881 he is listed as being in the Bridgewater Union Workhouse with some of his children. I have not discovered as yet why he was there. See also DIMENT. Contact George Diments g-g-grandson Mike by. |
| | DENNIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1871: Charles Dennis 22yrs, in Dolton Devon. Born: Devon Littleham. A Blacksmith Journeyman with Charlotte Heard nee Stanbury. 1881 & 1891 a Blacksmiths in in Frome Somerset (also listed in Blacksmiths of Devon Index). See Wheelwrights Index for his father John Dennis of Littleham Devon. Contact Hazel by |
| | DIMENT / DYMENT | George | Blacksmith | 1821: George Diment or Dyment, born 1821 in Cossington, Somerset. On every census from 1841 to 1871 he is listed as a blacksmith. In 1881 he is listed as being in the Bridgewater Union Workhouse with some of his children. I have not discovered as yet why he was there. See also DYMENT. Contact George Diments g-g-grandson Mike by. |
| | DINHAM | Robert | Blacksmith | 1809: Robert Dinham , blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Staple Fitzpain, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lsits him as 62yrs, a widower, living at Croft's Way, Staple Fitzpain, Curland, Somerset with daughter Elizabeth 16yrs(a schoalr). In 1871 Robert is 72yrs, living at Lambslawn Cottage, Curland with daughter ElizAlso listed: Lucy Yard 14yrs(domestic). Contact Mike |
| | DYMENT / DIMENT | George | Blacksmith | 1821: George Diment or Dyment, born 1821 in Cossington, Somerset. On every census from 1841 to 1871 he is listed as a blacksmith. In 1881 he is listed as being in the Bridgewater Union Workhouse with some of his children. I have not discovered as yet why he was there. See also DIMENT. Contact George Diments g-g-grandson Mike by. |
| | EDBROOKE | George | Blacksmith | 1818: George Edbrook, master blacksmith, employs men. Born about 1818 in Old Cleeve, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK Census lists him as 20yrs living at Road Water, Old Cleeve Somerset with parents Nathaniel 70yrs & Jane 60yrs. Siblings:, Nathaniel 17yrs. Then in 1851 census he is 33yrs; employs 2 men; living at Washford, Old Cleeve Somerset with ?first wife Agnes 35yrs. Children: George 5yrs; Lavinia 4yrs; Rhoda 2yrs. Also listed is servant Hannah Edbrook 16yrs. 1861 census lists him as 43yrs, living at Washford with ?second wife Sarah 45yrs and mother Jane. 1861 daughter Rhoda 12yrs, is a boarding pupil at Ladies Semminary School, High Street. The 1871 census lists him as 53yrs, widower living at Washford Toll House, Old Cleeve Somerset; with daughter Rhoda 22yrs. Servant: Mary Frost 20yrs. George ran a blade mill, worked by a water wheel which was demolished in mid 1970’s. Temperance Hall Bilton the site, 1878. A sample of his work is the iron gate to the porch of Old Cleeve Church. For information contact David by. |
| | EDBROOKE | Nathaniel (Jnr) | Blacksmith(Master)& Shopkeeper | 1822: Nathaniel Edbrook (Jnr), blacksmith & shopkeeper. Born about 1822, Old Cleeve, Somerset.
The 1841 census lists him as 17yrs living with parents and brother George (see entry for Nathaniel (Snr). In the 1851 census he is 28yrs still living with parents at Road Water, Old Cleeve. In 1861 he is 39yrs, Living in Road Water, Old Cleeve with wife Jane ?Venn 34yrs. Children: Adalene 7yrs, Harriott 5yrs, Mary 1 month infant. 1871: 49yrs old, with a machinists shop employing 1 man. Still at Road Water. Jane 45yrs, Adalene 17yrs,Harriett 15yrs, Mary 10yrs,Alice 2yrs. information contact David by. |
| | EDBROOKE | Nathaniel (Snr) | Blacksmith(Master) | 1771: Nathaniel Edbrook (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1771 in Luxborough, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK Census lists him as 70yrs living at Road Water, Old Cleeve Somerset with wife Jane 60yrs. Children: George 20yrs, Nathaniel 17yrs. Then in 1851 census he is 80yrs; living at same address; wife Jane 72yrs. Son Nathaniel ?28yrs(unclear) also a blacksmith. Servant: Eliza surname/age illegible. For information contact David by. |
| | FIELD | Robert | Blacksmith | 1782: Robert Field, blacksmith. Born about 1782, Somerset. Robert married Mary Blagdon by Banns in Limington 24th May 1806. In the 1841 census Class: HO107; Piece: 958; Book: 4; Civil Parish: Limington; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 4; Folio: 8; Page: 9 he was registered as a Smith living with his wife Mary and three of his nine children. His son Joseph (1809 - 1884) also became a blacksmith. Robert died 6th February 1846 in Limington, Somerset and was buried 15th February 1846 in Limington at age 64. His cause of death was delirium and tremors for ten days. His death certificate showed that his occupation had been |
| | FISHER | Octavius | Blacksmith | 1858: Octavius Fisher, blacksmith. Born 30 August 1858, in Wedmore, Somerset, England. Octavius marrried Martha Stone in Axbridge Registry Office on 2nd December 1880. He died 4 Feb 1922 and is buried in Wedmore Parish Church Churchyard. He was the village Blacksmith for many years as was his father Joseph and Grandfather Richard. Contact Kathleen by |
| | FLOOD | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Flood, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 24 Milk Street, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FLOYD | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Floyd, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Porlock, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FORD | Abraham | Blacksmith | 1844: Abraham Ford, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Batheaston, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | FORDE | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Forde, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Batheaston, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | GARDNER | George | Blacksmith | 1861: George Gardner 23yrs, Coombe, Creech St Michael,SOM,born North Petherton-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | GOULD | George | Blacksmith & Brightsmith | 1826: George Gould born 1826 in Bedminster, Bristol was a blacksmith in 1851 and a brightsmith in 1861. His father had been a solderer, part of the whitesmith trade. His brother William was also a whitesmith and eventually got a job with Brown Lennox in Pontypridd, Glam. His first assignment was to install gas in Lennox's house. In those days gas piping was quarter inch lead tubing, lead being another aspect of the whitesmith's trade. Later, William was listed in the census as a plumber. George is listed in the Blacksmiths of Somerset and the Whitesmiths Index. Contact Jeff by. |
| | GOVIER | Francis | Blacksmith | 1844: Francis Govier, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Dulverton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HARDING | Isaac | Blacksmith | 1844: Isaac Harding, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Church Street, Ilchester, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1812: Charles Harris, blacksmith. Born 1812, Somerset, England and was a Blacksmith at Dinnington. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his brother Robert (born 1804) & other members of his family. To share information contact |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1829: Charles Harris, blacksmith of Allowenshay, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Robert (born 1804) & other members of his family. To share information contact |
| | HARRIS | Charles | Blacksmith | 1874: Charles James Herbert Brook Harris, blacksmith. Born 1874. Died 1943. Charles took over as Blacksmith at Allowenshay. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father George (born1831); his own son Kichener (1916-1988) & other members of his family. Charles was my Grandfather. I was brought up at Allowenshay and althougth he was dead before I was born the Blacksmith shop survived, and I have a photo of granddad by it. To share information contact |
| | HARRIS | George | Blacksmith | 1831: George Harris, blacksmith of Allowensha, Somerset, England. Died 1886. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Robert (born1804) & other members of his family. To share information contact |
| | HARRIS | Kichener | Blacksmith | 1916: Kichener Harris, blacksmith. Born 1916. Died 1988. Kichener trained as a blacksmith and went to work at Stoke sub Norton. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father Charles (born1874) & other members of his family. To share information contact |
| | HARRIS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1804: Robert Harris, blacksmith. Born 1804 in Somerset. Died1845, Somerset. Robert was apprenticed to David Brake for 5 years in 1821 ( I have the indenture). Robert went as a Blacksmith to Allowenshay. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for Robert’s brother Charles (Born 1812); plus Robert’s 2 sons Charles & George; & Robert’s grandson Charles James Herbert Brook Harris.. Contact |
| | HARVEY | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Harvey, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Keynsham, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HASE | William | Blacksmith - Journeyman | 1787: William Hase was born in about 1787 probably in Enmore, Somerset and married Rebecca Parfrey MILLARD in Bristol in 1819. They settled in Cross, near Axbridge, Somerset and on the christening of his children, on the 1841 and 1851 censuses and on his death certificate, in Weston-super-Mare in 1859, he is referred to as a Journeyman Blacksmith. Cross was a staging post on the Stage coach run between Bristol and Exeter and it is likely that he was involved in the day-to-day upkeep and repairs to the coach trade. The doubt about his actual birth date arises from the following information: 1841 census age given as 56yrs; 1851:age 74yrs; 1859: death certificate age given as 87yrs. Contact Pat by. |
| | HAWKINS | Ann | Blacksmith | 1844: Ann Hawkins, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Combe Down, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HAYMAN | George | Blacksmith | 1871: George Hayman 20yrs, Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory, born Ruishton-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | HEMBROW | Richard | Blacksmith | 1845: Richard Hembrow, blacksmith. Born about 1845 in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 26yrs, at Huntham, Stoke St Gregory, with wife Mary A, 24yrs (born North Curry,Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | HIGGINS | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Higgins, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Pensford, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HINE | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Hine, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Milborne Port, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HOCKEY | John | Blacksmith | 1790: John Hockey, born about 1790 Rimpton, Somerset. Died: between 1851 and 1861. Married to Joanna who was born 1808/1810 in Portugal, although he was possibly married to another before Joanna. Known children John born 1829 Bristol, Elizabeth born 1830 Somerset, Thomas born 1838 Somerset, Charles born 1842 Bristol, Eliza born 1844 Bristol, Mary J born 1850 Castle Cary, Julia born 1852 Ansford, Somerset. Contact Sue by. |
| | HODGE | Peter | Blacksmith | 1844: Peter Hodge, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Avon Cottage, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | HORWOOD | Robert | Blacksmith | 1844: Robert Horwood, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Porlock, Somersetshire, England. |
| | JENNINGS | William | Blacksmith | 1804: William Jennings, blacksmith. Born about 1804 in North Petherton,Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 57yrs, at Stoke St Gregory, Somerset with wife Hannah 50yrs (born Somerset). Contact Mike by. |
| | KEIRLE | John | Blacksmith | 1807: John Keirle, blacksmith. Born about 1807 in Othery, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 64yrs, a widower, at Rye Lane, Othery. Also listed: daughter Sarah Keirle 27yrs & Elizabeth.A. Keirle 6 months infant. Contact Mike |
| | KEIRLE | Mark | Blacksmith | 1842: Mark Keirle, blacksmith. Born about 1842 in Ottery,Somerset.The 1871 UK census lists him as 29yrs,at Stoke St Gregory with wife Anna, 25yrs (born Stoke St Gregory, Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | KELLAND | Henry | Blacksmith | 1827: Henry Kelland, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Taunton,Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 44yrs,at Cutts Rd Stoke St Gregory,with wife Sarah,46yrs (born Taunto). Contact Mike by |
| | KENT | John | Blacksmith | 1970: John Kent, blacksmith of Allerford, near Porlock (NOT the one near Taunton). Working till at least the 1970s, died quite recently. Dennis Corner, of Porlock, would know more about him. I have no other information. |
| | KERSLAKE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1875: Thomas Kerslake, blacksmith. Born about 1875 in Willeton Somerset. The 1911 UK census lists him as 37yrs, married for 8 years to Rosa Elizabeth also aged 36yrs, born Taunton Somerset. Lived in Washford 1920s to 1950s. His smithy was in Abbey Road, next to Bank House. I have no other information. |
| | LANE | Thomas (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1821: Thomas Lane (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1821 in Ilchester, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at West Street with parents. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his parents Thomas Lane (born 1795) and Mary plus siblings. 1851: Thomas is 30yrs; Mary Ann 31yrs and son William Henry 2yrs. In 1861 Thomas is 41yrs, an ag.labourer living at Cleaveland Place, Ilchester; with Mary 41yrs. Children: William 14yrs (ag.labourer); Sarah 9yrs; Joseph 6yrs. Contact Gwen by |
| | LANE | Thomas (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1795: Thomas Lane (Snr), blacksmith. Born 1795, Ilchester, Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at West Street with wife Mary 45yrs. Children listed : George 23yrs; Thomas 20yrs (blacksmith); John 15yrs; Henry 12yrs; Mary Ann 10yrs. Also listed Harriet Hostler 20yrs (not born in Somerset). The 1851 census has Thomas as 56yrs, at 48 Almshouse Street, Ilchester; Mary 55yrs. No others at address. In 1861 Mary is 66yrs, a widow. Contact Gwen by |
| | LANSLEY | David | Blacksmith | 1844: David Lansley, Blacksmith & Farrier. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as 24 James Street, Bath. Also down as Farrier. Somersetshire, England |
| | LAWRENCE | Isaac (1) | Blacksmith | 1765: Isaac Lawrence (1), blacksmith. Born in Langport in 1765 and died in North Curry in 1816. Isaac was a blacksmith in Aller and was son of Robert Lawrence(1). Isaac married Jane Adams in Bridgwater in December 1789. He gave indentures to a Sam Parker in May 1795 but it doesnt say where the forge was. Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | Isaac (2) | Blacksmith | 1794: Isaac Lawrence (2, blacksmith. Born 1794, in Aller, Somerset, England. The 1861 UK census lists Isaac as 67yrs, living at Northend, Creech St Michael, Somerset; with wife Ann, 62yrs,(born Creech-SOM). Isaac’s father Robert Lawrence and Isaac’s son John Lawrence were both blacksmiths. Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | John | Blacksmith | 1801: John Lawrence, blacksmith. Born in Aller in 1801 and also died in North curry. Son of blacksmith Isaas Lawrence. John was married to Sarah Dinham in June 1830 in Thornfalcon. Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | Robert (1) | Blacksmith | 1702: Robert Lawrence (1), blacksmith. Born 1702 in Stocklinch Ottersey. Died in Stocklinch Ottersey and married Elizabeth Woodland in June 1729 I think was a smith too but have no docs to support it! Contact Sian by |
| | LAWRENCE | Robert (2) | Blacksmith | 1731: Robert Lawrence (2), blacksmith. Born 1731 in Stocklinch Ottersey. Died in North Curry in 1796 married firstly to Elizabeth Winter and after she died giving birth he then married her sister Joan Winter in 1764. He gave an apprenticeship to his step son Thomas Winter in November 1772. Contact Sian by |
| | MARTIN | Charles | Blacksmith | 1814: Charles Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 57yrs,at Tower End, Weston Zoyland with wife Caroline 52yrs (born Weston Zoyland). Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | James | Blacksmith | 1848: James Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1848 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 23yrs, at Tower Lane, Weston Zoyland with parents blacksmith William & Mary Martin plus brother Richard 17yrs (blacksmith). Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | Richard | Blacksmith | 1854: Richard Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1854 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 17yrs, at Tower Lane, Weston Zoyland with parents blacksmith William & Mary Martin plus brother James 23yrs (blacksmith. Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1795: Samuel Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1795, in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 76yrs, a widower, at Turnpike Rd,Weston Zoyland. Contact Mike |
| | MARTIN | William | Blacksmith | 1806: William Martin, blacksmith. Born about 1806 in Weston Zoyland, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Tower Lane, Weston Zoyland with wife Mary 56yrs (born Bawdrip, Somerset). Children: James 23yrs (blacksmith); Richard 17yrs. Contact Mike |
| | MASTERS | Jonathan | Blacksmith | 1844: Jonathan Masters, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Almshoe Street, Ilchester, Somersetshire, England. |
| | MAYNARD | Henry | Blacksmith | 1861: Henry Maynard 16yrs, Coombe, Creech St Michael,SOM,born Broomfield-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | MEARS | William | Blacksmith - Master | 1849: William Mears, born:4th July 1849 at Henton, nr. Wookey,Somerset. Wife: Mary Ann Hockey,married 3rd August 1874 at Emmanuels, Clifton Bristol. He was a blacksmith in Grienton and later (1894-1919)at 196 High St. Street, Somerset, Died 30th Jan 1922 --- Street, Somerset. His wife ran their grocery shop. Contact Daphne by. |
| | MOON | Alfred | Blacksmith, iron worker, grocer | 1819: Alfred Moon, born 29 Dec 1819. Chr: 6 Feb 1820 at Nunney,Somerset. Died: 18 Dec 1891 and buried 26 Dec 1891 at Nunney. Census 1841: 20yrs,in Nunney. 1851: aged 31yrs, blacksmith. 1861: aged 41yrs,foreman at Iron Mills,Coombe Mill in Nunney,Somerset. 1871: aged 51yrs, Foreman in Edge Tool Factory, Nunney. 1881: aged 61yrs, blacksmith in Nunney. 1891: aged 71yrs, grocer,residing Market Place in Nunney. Parents: Joshua (1794-1877) and Jane(nee Donch). Wife: married in Nunney on 21 Oct 1841 to Mary Russell born 1819 and died 14 Nov 1893. Contact Ann by. |
| | MOON | George | Blacksmith | 1844: George Moon, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Wells Road, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | MOON | Joshua | Blacksmith & Druggist | 1794: Joshua Moon, born 12 Nov 1794 at Coleford,Nunney,Somerset. Died: 13 April 1877 at Nunney,Somerset. Census 1841: aged 45yrs a 'smith' at Nunney. 1851: aged 54yrs, blacksmith living at Nunney Street,Nunney. 1861: aged 67yrs, blacksmith & druggist in Nunney. 1871: 76yrs, a retired blacksmith, married to second wife Sarah, living Church Street,Nunney. First wife Jane Donch born abt. 1791 and died before 1871. Parents: Peter (1770-1849) and Ann (nee Turner) died 1846. Contact Ann by. |
| | MOORE | Hugh | Blacksmith | 1847: Hugh Moore, blacksmith. Born about 1847, Taunton, Somerset, England. In 1871 Hugh is 26yrs, unmarried, living at Taunton, with his family. The 1881 UK census lists Hugh as 34yrs, living at 30 Alfred St, Taunton St James, Somerset with wife Hannah 33yrs. Children: Edward 7yrs and Charles 2yrs. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his blacksmith father Thomas Moore and other family members. Contact Anne by |
| | MOORE | John | Blacksmith | 1850: John Moore, blacksmith. Born about 1850, Taunton, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his blacksmith father Thomas Moore, blacksmith brother Thomas Moore and other family members. Contact Anne by |
| | MOORE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1817: Thomas Moore, master blacksmith. Born about 1817, Taunton, Somerset, England. In 1861 Thimas is 44yrs, living at Great Court, Taunton with wife Joanna 45yrs (Born Devonport). Children: William 18yrs(blacksmith); Hugh 16yrs; Sarah 13yrs; John 11yrs ; Eliza 3yrs. In 1871 Thomas is 54yrs, living at 25 Earl Reache, Taunton with wife Joanna 55yrs. Children: Hugh 26yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Sarah 24yrs, unmarried; John 21yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Eliza 13yrs. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his sons William, Hugh and John. Contact Anne by |
| | MOORE | William | Blacksmith | 1843: William Moore, blacksmith. Born about 1843, Taunton, Somerset, England. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his blacksmith father Thomas Moore, blacksmith brother Thomas Moore and other family members. Contact Anne by |
| | MULLARD | George | Blacksmith | 1812: George Mullard, blacksmith. Born about 1812 in Middlezoy, Somerset. The 1871 Uk census lists him as 59yrs,living at Middlezoy with wife Lydia. J. 60yrs (born Reading, Berkshire). Contact Mike |
| | NORTH | Albion | Blacksmith | 1857: Albion North, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1857 in Stoke St Gregory, Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 14yrs, at Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory. Contact Mike by. |
| | NORTH | Daniel | Blacksmith | 1824: Daniel North, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Stoke St Gregory , Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 47yrs, at Meare Green, Stoke St Gregory, with wife Anna J 40yrs (born Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | PARKER | Charles | Blacksmith | 1821: Charles Parker, blacksmith. Born 1821, Lympsham, Somerset, England. Died: 1881. The parents: John and Mary parker. Charles was one of nine children. Charles and his wife Harriet had ten children. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | James | Blacksmith | 1811: James Parker, blacksmith. Born1811, Lympsham, Somerset, England. The 1851 census lists him as 40yrs, widower. Others listed: William 11yrs, Emily 8yrs, Emma 5yrs, Eliza 3yrs. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1773: John Parker, blacksmith. Born circa 1773, Lympsham, Somerset, England. Died: burial 1849 Lympsham. The 1841 Census Lympsham lists him as 65yrs; wife Mary 65yrs. Children: Ann 20yrs, Charles 15yrs, Robert 4yrs. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1797: John Parker, blacksmith. Born circa 1797, Lympsham, Somerset, England. The 1841 Census East Brent lists him as 40yrs; wife Hannah 50yrs. Others listed are John Parker 40yrs & Samuel Parker 15yrs (blacksmith in 1851 census). The family can be found in census 1851. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Parker, blacksmith. Born 1823, Lympsham, Somerset, England. 1850 directory, a Blacksmith in South Brent. The 1851 census lists john as 29yrs; wife Mary Ann 29yrs, son William Henry 6 months infant. Other children listed in later census. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1825: Samuel Parker, blacksmith. Born about 1825, East Brent, Somerset, England. The 1841 census lists his as 15yrs & the 1851 census for East Brent lists him as 26yrs a blacksmith. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for parents John (born circa 1797 & Hannah born about 1791) plus other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1779: Samuel Parker, blacksmith. Born 1799, Lympsham, Somerset, England. The 1851 census shows him at Mark Southwick Street aged 52yrs; wife Ann 52yrs. Daughters: Mary Ann 35yrs & Maria 16yrs. Son: Samuel 18yrs (blacksmith). See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1833: Samuel Parker, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Lympsham, Somerset, England. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for parents Samuel (born 1799) & Ann (born about 1799) plus other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PARKER | William | Blacksmith | 1802: William Parker, blacksmith. Born 1802, Lympsham, Somerset, England. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. See the Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for other family members. For further information contact Andrew by |
| | PEARCE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1848: Thomas Pearce, blacksmith. Born about 1848 in Weston, Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists him as 23yrs, unmarried, blacksmith journeyman, lodging in Eastham Essex with blacksmith journeyman George Balls and family. The 1881 census lists him as 33yrs, at High Street, Hornchurch, Essex with wife Louisa 32yrs. Children: Amelia.L. 6yrs; Ada.E. 4yrs; Henry.G. 2yrs. Visitor: Harriet.C.Clary, 34yrs married,cheesemonger’s wife. Thomas is listed in both Essex and Somerset Blacksmiths. |
| | PESTER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1833: Henry Pester, blacksmith. Born about 1833 in Roseash, Devon. The 1871 UK census lists him as 38yrs, at Fore St, Othery with wife Elizabeth 33yrs (born High Ham, Somerset). Children: James 12yrs; Matthew 8yrs; Joseph 6yrs; Edith 10yrs; Emily 3yrs; Susan 1yr infant. Apprentince blacksmith & boarder George Alan 18yrs. Contact Mike |
| | POOL | Edward | Blacksmith | 1800: Edward Pool, blacksmith. Born about 1800 in Somerset. The 1871 UK census lists him as 71yrs, at Meare Green,Stoke St Gregory, with wife Eliza 52yrs (born Stoke St Gregory-SOM). Contact Mike by. |
| | POOLE | Edward | Blacksmith | 1803: Edward Poole, blacksmith. Born about 1803 in Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 58yrs, at Mare Green-SOM, with wife Sarah 65yrs (born Somerset). Contact Mike by. |
| | PRIDDELL | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Priddell, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Clevedon, Somersetshire, England. |
| | PYNE | Frederick | Blacksmith | 1809: Frederick Pyne, born 1809 , Weston in Gordano., Somerset. Married Ann Atwell in 1832 and secondlyJane Bessant in 1837. Contact Jeremy by . |
| | PYNE | John | Blacksmith | 1835: John Pyne, born 1835, Nailsea, Somerset,England. Moved to London and married Ann Cummins in Waterloo in 1853. Third generation blacksmith. Contact Jeremy by . |
| | PYNE | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1779: Joseph Pyne, born circa 1779, working in Weston in Gordano in 1841, died before 1851. Wife Elizabeth. Father of at least five blacksmith sons. Contact Jeremy by . |
| | ROBBINS | Jonathan | Blacksmith | 1844: Jonathan Robbins, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as New Quay, Bath, Somersetshire, England. |
| | ROGERS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Rogers, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Midsomer-Norton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | SANGDON | Mark | Blacksmith | 1804: Mark Sangdon, retired blacksmith. Born about 1804 in Somerset. The 1871 Ukc ensus lists him as 67yrs, living at Old Cleeve,Soemrset with wife Mary 62yrs. |
| | SAUNDERS | George | Blacksmith | 1833: George Saunders, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Bricknoller, Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists George as 7yrs with family. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents, master blacksmiths John Saunders and Mary, plus siblings. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | James | Blacksmith | 1832: James Saunders, blacksmith. Born about 1832, Bricknoller, Somerset, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 9yrs with family. In 1851 James is 19yrs, a journeyman blacksmith lodging at Fore Street, Stoqursey, Somerset. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for parents, master blacksmiths John Saunders and Mary, plus siblings. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | Jesse | Blacksmith | 1850: Jesse Saunders, blacksmith Born 1850, Bicknoller, Somerset, England. He married Fanny Phillips in 1876 and had four daughters and two sons. Listed as abBlacksmith in UK census: 1871 in Bicknoller; 1881 in Linton, Herefordshire; 1891 in South Morton, Berkshire; and in 1901 in Walthamstow, Essex. Most likely became a railway blacksmith and travelled around England as the railways expanded throughout this period. See Blacksmiths of Somerset for his father, master blacksmith Jesse was son of John Saunders. Contact Ron by |
| | SAUNDERS | John | Blacksmith | 1810: John Saunders, master blacksmith. Born 1810, Monksilver, Somerset, England and died in 1869 in Somerset. The 1841 UK census lists John as 30yrs, living at Southlinch.Bricknoller, Somerset; with wife Mary 25yrs. Children: James 9yrs; George 7yrs; Charles 3yrs, Anna 7mths infant. In 1851 John is 40yrs, still at Southlinch, Mary 38yrs. Children: George 18yrs (see Blacksmiths of Somerset); Charles 13yrs; Emma 10yrs; Sarah 8yrs; Harriet 5yrs; William 3yrs; Jesse 7mths infant boy. Lodger: Sarah Lee 86yrs, widow, pauper. Contact Ron by |
| | SAVIER (SEVIER) | Thomas Burridge | Blacksmith | 1851: Thomas Burridge Savier or Sevier 30yrs, a Blacksmith in Weare, Somerset. In June that year he married Susannah Stevens. 1861: he and his family had moved to the Thornbury, Glos area, and by 1865 they had moved again to the Warmley area. Thomas died at some time between 1865 and 1871. The surname is rendered in some census records as Savier. Some of his sons went on to work as Wheelwrights. Indexed also under surname SEVIER. Contact Debbie by. |
| | SEVIER (SAVIER) | Thomas Burridge | Blacksmith | 1851: Thomas Burridge Sevier or Savier 30yrs, a Blacksmith in Weare, Somerset. In June that year he married Susannah Stevens. 1861: he and his family had moved to the Thornbury, Glos area, and by 1865 they had moved again to the Warmley area. Thomas died at some time between 1865 and 1871. The surname is rendered in some census records as Savier. Some of his sons went on to work as Wheelwrights. Indexed also under surname SAVIER. Contact Debbie by. |
| | SLADE | James | Blacksmith | 1869: James Slade, blacksmith. Birth registered 4th Quarter, 1869, Somerset, England. Parents: Thomas and Eliza Slade (listed in this index). Followed his father's trade as a blacksmith in Roadwater, although I have not yet traced him beyond the 1901 census. I believe he died (perhaps unmarried) around 1923. To share information contact David by. |
| | SLADE | James | Blacksmith | 1808: James Slade, blacksmith. Born around 1808 in Winsham Somerset,England. The last trace we have is in Monmouth St Bridgewater age 53yrs. According to the 1861 census he was married to Mary, his second wife who came from Spaxton. If you can share any information, please contact David by . |
| | SLADE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1829: Thomas Slade, blacksmith. Baptised 15th November 1829 at Leighland Chapel, in the parish of Old Cleeve, Somerset, England. See 1851 census. He married Eliza Larcombe in the second quarter of 1858, and settled in his home village of Roadwater, a small hamlet within the Parish of Old Cleeve. In "The Book of Roadwater, Leighland and Treboroiugh" by Clare and Glyn Court (ISBN 1 841134 342 1), there are two pictures of Thomas, one outside his forge with his wife and son James, and one of him in his garden. He was very musical being cellist, band and choir master in the Bible Christian Chapel in Roadwater. His old forge in Roadwater is still standing, although converted into a private residence. Thomas died on Boxing Day 1907 at Roadwater and Eliza on April 21st 1907 and are buried together in Old Cleeve graveyard. See Blacksmiths of Somerset Index for their son James (born 1869). My mother's family were Slade's from Roadwater, although I have yet to find the link between her line and Thomas' family! There must be one there somewhere! There is much more information t o share so please contact David by. |
| | SMITH | Henry | Blacksmith | 1844: Henry Smith, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Midsomer-Norton, Somersetshire, England. |
| | SMITH | James | Blacksmith | 1844: James Smith, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Pensford, Somersetshire, England. |
| | SPARKES | William Henry | Blacksmith | 1996: William Henry Sparkes, blacksmith at Minehead, Somerset, England. The 1911 Ukc ensus lists him as 57yrs, living at 1 Middle Street, Minehead, Williton, Somerset with wife (of 29 years), Ellen aged 54yrs born barnstaple, Devon. Chilred: Fred 25yrs (blacksmith); Reginald 23yrs (mason); Ellen mary 19yrs (milliner); Ada Elizabeth 16yrs; Hubert Henry 13yrs. Two photos of him in my Minehead to Watchet (1996 and 2002). Contact Glyn by |
| | STEET | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1844: Thomas Steet, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Dulverton , Somersetshire, England. |
| | STEVENS | Francis | Blacksmith | 1816: Francis Stevens, blacksmith. Born about 1816 in Creech St Michael, Somerset. The1861 UK census lists him as 45yrs,at Creech St Michael,SOM, with wife Mary, 41yrs (born Creech). 1871: Francis is 55yrs, Mary 57yrs, at same address. Contact Mike by |
| | STEVENS | John | Blacksmith | 1827: John Stevens, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Creech St Michael, Somerset. The1861 UK census lists him as 34yrs,at Creech St Michael, Somerset, with wife Elizabeth, 25yrs (born West Monkton-SOM). 1871: John 46yrs,Elizabeth 33yrs,same address. Contact Mike by |
| | STONE | John | Blacksmith | 1817: John Stone, blacksmith. Born: in Bayford but his birth year varies between Census as born 1817 or 1821. The 1841 census lists him as 20yrs, living in Bayford with Stoke Trister, Somerset. Wife: Mary 20yrs (transcription error: says 28). They married 1839 Wincanton. 1851 Census, resident Stoke (Trister). 1861 resident Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire. There is a death of a John Stone aged 49yrs in 1868 at Tisbury, Wiltshire. Mary Stone is a widow in the 1871 Census. I will now need to access the Somerset Parish Records held in Taunton together with marriage certificate for John to Mary Lush. I have seen The Old Forge building in Bayford and other relevant buildings. Any guidance to discover more would be appreciated to help me research further back in time and hopefully find John Stone's parents and siblings. Contact Tracy by |
| | STRADLING | James | Blacksmith | 1875: James Stradling, blacksmith. Born about 1875, Rockwell Green, Somerset, England. The 1891 UK census lists him as 16yrs, living in Westford RockwellGreen with his parents John Stradling (wollen factory worker) and Mary nee Warren. Siblings: Elizabeth 24yrs; Frederick 20yrs (carpenter); Edward 18yrs (wollen factory worker); William 10yrs. In 1901 James is 27yrs, unmarried, boarding with widow Ann Bennett Smith71yrs in Church Street, Dunster. 1911: James is listed as 37yrs, address: The Ball Dunster, Somerset; with wife Ella Grace 33yrs (daughter of John & Mary.J. May born Woolfardis Worthy, Devon) and daughter Gertrude May Stradling 1yr infant (born Hartland, Devon). Contact Daphne by |
| | TALBOT | Herbert Edward | Blacksmith,Farrier | 1877: Herbert Edward Talbot, blacksmith, farrier. Born about 1877 in Weston, Somerset, England. Died aged 80yrs, Hounslow, Middlesex. In 1901 Herbert is 24yrs, at 17 Priory Street; St pancreas, London with wife Edith 22yrs (born Islington, London) and daughter Edith 3 months infant. 1911:no address given, Herbert. E. is 33yrs, Edith 32yrs. Children: Edith 11yrs; James 8yrs; Thomas 5yrs; Ellen 2yrs. See farriers Index. I have several beautiful images to share and I’m hoping someone can help find apprenticeship records for me. Contact Yvonne by |
| | THOMAS | William | Blacksmith | 1861: William Thomas 18yrs, Coombe, Creech St Michael,SOM,born Creech-SOM. Contact Mike by |
| | THORNE | John | Blacksmith | 1910: John Thorne, blacksmith. Born ? Bury, Kingsbrompto, Somerset, England. Worked 1910 - 1960 (probably). Was also organist for Bury Bible Christian (later Methodist) Chapel. I met him once. Contact Glyn |
| | THRESHER | William | Blacksmith | 1844: William Thresher, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Henrietta Buildings, Bath, Somersetshire, England. I have no other information. |
| | TYLEY | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1844: Joseph Tyley, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Clevedon, Somersetshire, England. I have no other information. |
| | TYPE | Christopher | Blacksmith | Christopher Type of Chard-SOM. I have no other information. |
| | WARRY | Henry | Blacksmith | 1670: Henry Warry, blacksmith. Born in May 1670, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. Henry died 27 September 1768 at Cricket Malherbie, Somerse. He amrried Sarah Cox 28 January 1722 at Chaffcombe, Somerset. Their sons Henry and Robert were also blacksmiths. Contact Patricia by |
| | WESTCOMBE | John | Blacksmith | 1801: John Westcombe, blacksmith. Born about 1801 in Doddington CAM. The 1861 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at Coombe, Creech St Michael, Somerset with wife Hannah 61yrs (born Creech). Contact Mike by |
| | WESTCOMBE | Richard | Blacksmith | 1829: Richard Westcomb, blacksmith. Born about 1829 in North Petherton, Somerset. The 1861 UK census lists him as 32yrs, at Charlton, Creech St Michael, Somerset with wife Mary 35yrs (born West Monkton, Somerset). Contact Mike by |
| | WINTER | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Winter, Blacksmith. Details from the Pigot & Co's Royal National and Commercial Directory published June 1844. Address given as Milborne Port, Somersetshire, England. |
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