Gadd

1) Mary Louise Gadd b. 1892 (Mar Q 5c/466 Wells) Coxley, cook, d.o. Thomas and Mary Gadd

Mary was a visitor at the house of Alfred and Fanny Higgins in 1911. In 1901 she had lived with her parents in Coxley, near Wells.

Gale

1) Richard Gale

2) Thomas Gale

3) Elijah Sidney Gale b. 1833 Box, Wiltshire, policeman, hotel porter, s.o. Thomas and Prudence Gale

After the birth of their daughter Alice, Emily returned to her widowed mother in Bath by the 1861 census, while Elijah appeared with Alice and his parents in Lyncombe. Alice died shortly after. In 1871 and 1881 Elijah and Emily lived together in Bath where Elijah was a hotel porter.

By 1891 Elijah was widowed and retired, living at Walcot where he was a 'check taker at a music pavilion'.

Gane

1) Agnes Gane married Butleigh 10 May 1610 Edward Jones

2) Emalena Gane married Butleigh 27 Feb 1612 Christopher Pirry

3) Stephen Gane bur. 7 Nov 1658 Butleigh

Thomas Gane must have been disabled or incapacitated in some way since from 1673 until 1684 he had all his clothes bought or made for him, his rent paid and his washing done for him – his carer was Richard Holman. Mary (Maria) received moneyfrom the Kelway fine in 1683 and relief from the OOP in 1685 and attendance in her sickness.

3a) Stephen Gane Chr. 21 Aug 1626 Butleigh

Stephen paid rates from 1673 – 1692 after which it passed to Richard Holman (see next)

3b) George Gaine Chr. 13 Nov 1631 Butleigh of Buttley, bur. 7 Sep 1659 Butleigh

4) Edward Gane appears in 1699 in the churchwarden's accounts when he killed 4 polecats. His birth falls in the 1677-1714 PR 'Gap' as does the Thomas Gane who killed a hedgehog in 1704. They are some of the 'missing links; between the generations. A warrant was taken out concerning Edward in 1685 by the Overseers of the Poor.

5) Sarah Gane bur. 1 Nov 1722 Butleigh

Sarah received bequest money, relief, clothes and rent at various times from 1705 to her death. (OOP) In 1719 she was 'washed' several times in her sickness. In 1720 Dr. Periam was paid for curing her leg and in 1722 the OOP paid for someone to attend her.

6) John Gane

7) Edward Gane

8) James Gane b. 1801 Baltonsborough, labourer, bur. 6 May 1881 (Jun Q 5c/376 Wells) Butleigh 41-13, 51-27, 61-52, 71-76, 81-96

In 1841 this family lived at Pond Head on Butleigh Hill but by 1851 James and Ann were lodging in Oddway with Charles Richmond and his wife Ann. They seem to have taken over the dwelling after the couple died in 1851/2. Son Joseph lodged with George Turner, shepherd on Butleigh Hill.

Joseph appeared in 1891 with his wife Sarah [Hoskins] (b. 1837 Wells - m. 1856 Jun Q 5c/983 Shepton Mallet?) in Stratford, West Ham, Essex at 87, Gibbins Rd., where he was a stationary engine driver. His son William H. was born 1874 in Georgia, U.S.A. which explains the family's absence on earlier censuses. A daughter Ellen E. b. 1887 Clerkenwell, London gives a date by which they had returned to England.

Ann may have married (or emigrated!). Elizabeth Gane married the fishmonger William James Sanders from London in Butleigh on 30 Sep 1858 (Sep Q 5c/916 Wells) - nfi.

In 1861 and 1871 James and Ann remained in Oddway. Ann Gane died in 1878 and James stayed in Oddway up to the next census in 1881 when, as a retired engine driver, he lived alone. He died the same year, 1881.

9) Robert Maidment Gane b. 1841 (Mar Q 10/436 Shepton Mallet) East Pennard, farmer, died 10 Apr 1908 Jun Q 5c/281 Shepton Mallet) 01-137

In 1841 John Green was a farmer at Millhouse, Evercreech and he lived there with his wife Ann and six children including Ellen. She was still with her parents in 1851 and 1861.

In 1851 Robert Maidment Gane lived with his grandfather, Samuel Maidment, widower, (b. 1792 North Barrow) who farmed 200 acres at West Bradley.

In 1861 they still lived together and the property was noted at Parbrook and consisted of 70 acres (the rest having gone to Samuel's sons presumably). Robert and Ellen married in 1864.

By 1871 Robert was farming 46 acres at Lottisham and was married to Ellen. They list both their children but gave Ann's birthplace the as Lottisham. In 1881 Robert Gane lived in Lottisham with his wife and children (though his and his wife's birthplaces are reversed on the census) where he farmed 8 acres. They lived next to James Pearce and his wife Ann at Manor Farm, and James's sister Mercy Gane, (64) widow of Alban, also lived there (related?). Ann's birthplace was given as Tisbury on that census.

In 1891 Robert lived with Ellen and son Robert J. plus sister Lucy Maidment (46) and nephew Sidney Maidment (17). In 1901 Robert and Ellen lived with their two unmarried children in Higher Rockes Farm. Robert and Ellen both died in 1908. Robert James Gane married Alice Maud Swanton in 1901 (Jun Q 5c/955 Wells). The Swantons farmed at East Street, West Pennard. Oddly, an Elizabeth Ann Gane married also in 1901 - at Tisbury (Jun Q 5a/425 Tisbury) - to a James Maidment. There were Gane families in Tisbury from the early part of the 19th century and a related branch in Monkton Farleigh as well as a family from Evercreech that lived in Trowbridge in the 1850's.

Robert's sister Annie Gane (b. 1867) Tisbury was the niece of George and Elizabeth Millard at Park Farm and visited them at the census of 1891. # She married William John Roe [b. 1867 (Sep Q 5c/577 Wells) West Pennard] in Butleigh on 23 April 1901 (Jun Q 5c/937 Wells) and they then lived at Southtown, West Pennard.

9a) Robert James Gane b. 1870 Lottisham, farmer, died 16 Jun, bur. 20 Jun 1949 Butleigh 01-138

Alice Swanton had lived with her widowed mother Eliza in East Street, West Pennard in 1901. Robert used the name James on later records. In 1911 'James' lived with Alice at Higher Rocks with their four children plus two servants, Emily Cottle and Clara Nurse.

Cyril James died aged 31 at Lower Rockes in 1939. Robert died at 'The Hollins' Wells Rd. Glastonbury in 1949, his wife having died 5 years earlier in Street. His eldest son John Robert married Louisa Alice Elizabeth Clegg in Butleigh on 25 Oct 1933. She [Lorna? A E. on grave] died 1 Apr 1970, bur. 10 Apr Butleigh and he died at Rockes Farm in 1976.

Gard

1) Joseph G. G. Gard b. 1846 Bath, plumber & painter

Matilda Witcombe was the daughter of Pamela and George Witcombe who lived in Walton in 1851 but after George's death in 1856 (Jun Q 5c/390 Wells) her mother moved to Butleigh with several of her children and married William Wilcox in 1857 (Dec Q 5c/1013 Wells). #

In 1871 Joseph, Matilda and Harry lived at 17, Redland Terrace, Frome. By 1881 they lived in Bristol. Harry died in 1885 (Dec Q 2c/91 Petersfield) aged 15. His parents lived in Petersfield, Hampshire 1891 - 1901.

Gardiner - Gardner

1) Richard Gardener

2) Mary Gardner b. 1844 West Charlton, servant, daughter of Joseph and Caroline Gardner 61-55

Mary was kitchen maid at the Vicarage in 1861. In 1851 she had lived with her parents in Charlton Mackrell. Her father was a thatcher. Nfi

3) Elizabeth Gardiner b. 1854 (Mar Q 5c/495 Langport) Charlton Mackrell, servant, d.o. John and Jane Gardner 71-81 .

Elizabeth was kitchen maid at the Vicarage in 1871. She was a cousin of (1) Mary Gardner (their fathers were brothers, and sons of John and Sarah Gardner). In 1861 she lived with her parents in Charlton Mackrell. Her father was a thatcher and mother a glover. In 1881 she was cook at 57, Ennismore Gardens, St. Margaret's London, home of Lord D. U. B. H. Cochrane Capt. of 2nd Life Guards. She may have married thereafter - nfi

Gare

1) Thomas Goare bur. 6 Jan 1668 Butleigh

2) Elizabeth Gare married John Surfield in West Buckland on 14 Apr 1707 - both of Budley (?)

3) John Gare bur. 13 Feb 1764 Butleigh?

Two people listed as 'sojourners' were buried in Butleigh - Richard on 18 Aug 1757 and John on 18 Mar 1769 - but they seem unlikely to be the sons of John?

4) John Gare b. 1791 High Ham, farmer, s.o. William Gare and Elizabeth Chard, died Low Ham 16 Jul 1860, bur. 21 Jul 1860 (Sep Q 5c/332 Wells) Butleigh 51-30

John Gare is missing from the 1841 census but several of his children occur who were working away from home; George was acting as servant to Mary Dobin (his aunt?) a farmer in High Ham, Frederick was lodging with Thomas Barnard, tailor, in Low Ham. The family seem to have regrouped and by 1851 John Gare (60) lived in Gilbert's Farm [Lower Hill Farm] with his wife Elizabeth (60) and sons George (33) and Joseph (29) both born West Pennard, John (25) and Frederick (23), a tailor - both born Long Sutton and Josiah (20) and his sister Mary (17) both born Pitney. The birthplaces indicate where the family had lived prior to this period. A visitor was Charles Dobin (57) from High Ham who was probably Elizabeth's brother (several of her children having Dobin as a middle name). John Gare snr died at Low Ham on 16 Jul 1860 and his son George took over this property and with his wife and most other children moved to Higher Hill farm. Joseph, John's second son, married and farmed 136 acres in Castle Cary (Queen Camel).

In 1861 Elizabeth Gare (70), widow, now at Higher Hill Farm farmed 356 acres together with John (36), Josiah Dobin (31), Mary Dobin (29). Elizabeth died in 1868 and her son John took over the farm.

In 1871 John Gare (46) farmed 370 acres with his brother Josiah (42) while his sister Mary Dobin Gare (39) acted as housekeeper. Josiah Gare married Jane (b. 1841 Horsington) (1c). John also married, Sarah Ralls (b. 1835 Street), p300 and farmed 116 acres in Westonzoyland (house No. 81) - with niece Elizabeth (b. 1877 Butleigh). In 1891 his property was called "Raywards" and Elizabeth was absent but two new children were Ethel (8) and Reginald (6). John died in 1896 (Mar Q 5c/330 Wells) but his wife and son stayed on in Westonzoyland by 1901. In 1881 Mary Dobin Gare (48) lived with her cousin Charlotte Dobin (53) and niece Mabel Mary Gare (6) born Butleigh on Butleigh Hill. Mary Dobin Gare retired to No. 7, Field View, Cannards Grave Rd., Shepton Mallet (1891) where she died in 1895 (Mar Q 5c/406 Shepton Mallet).

4a) George Gare b. 1818 West Pennard, Chr. 31 May 1830, farmer, bur. 20 Mar 1879 (Mar Q 5c/452 Wells) Butleigh 51-30, 61-54, 71-76

George lived with his parents in 1851 but sometime after his marriage in 1854 at Wincanton, took over Lower Hill Farm where he appeared in 1861 - with his mother having moved to Lower Hill Farm. George Gare (44) farmed 130 acres together with his wife Tryphina (34) and widowed father-in-law Thomas Stacey (61).p330 Tryphina's mother had the same forename and in 1851 the Stacey family had farmed in Queen Camel. Tryphena's mother had died in 1855. Her father Thomas Stacey died in 1866 (Jun Q 5c/363 Wincanton). A child Tryphina was born, and died, in 1867.

By 1871 George Gare (54) farmed 197 acres and lived with wife Tryphina and son George Henry. George died in 1879 and Tryphina died in 1880. The children were cared for by their relatives.

Their son George Henry was at school in Castleton, Dorset in 1881 and in 1891 he lodged in St Pancras while a student at Law. In 1901 he lived at 24, High Street, Lymington, Hamps., and practised as a Pharmacist Chemist. He was still there in 1911 but had married Katherine Ann Booth in 1902 (Jun Q 2a/1340 Tonbridge) and had two children.

4b) Josiah Dobin Gare Chr. 31 May 1830 Pitney, farmer, d. 1901 (Mar Q 5c/336 Shepton Mallet) 51-30, 61-54, 71-77

Jane Thorn was a farmer's daughter and still at home prior to her marriage. She married Josiah in 1874. Josiah farmed 154 acres of land at Weston Bamfylde in 1881 but no children were at home. Mable Mary, had gone to live with her aunt Mary Dobin Gare in 1881 but appears with her parents in 1891 at Evercreech. Mabel Mary was later a Lady's help at Saltmoor House, Stoke St. Gregory in 1901. Elizabeth aged 4 stayed with her uncle John Gare (b. 1825 Long Sutton) in 1881 at his farm in Westonzoyland. In 1891 she was a boarding pupil at the Collegiate School at 33, High Street, West Lydford, run by Emma Maidment. In 1901 she was a governess boarding with the school Principal at 20, St. John's Street, Chichester, Sussex. In 1911 Mabel Mary ran a boarding house 'Wardour House' Penzance and her sister Elizabeth lived with her, a school mistress.

5) Thomas Gare b. 1806 High Ham, cordwainer and shoemaker, s.o. John Gare, the Thomas Gayer/Gare bur. 14 Mar 1855 (Mar Q 5c/539 Wells) Butleigh aged 50 41-6, 51-32

At his wedding, Thomas Gare named his father as being Thomas Gane, and Thomas was a journeyman shoemaker living in Butleigh High Street in 1841. An Eliza Briston with father Thomas (mother Grace) appearred in 1841 in Kingsbury Episcopi, and an older Eliza Bristor (b. 1806) in Barrington. The middle name of the short-lived daughter Dinah is variously given as Perrard/Gerron/Jerrett!

In Silver Street in 1851 Thomas Gare (44) lived with his wife Eliza (40) plus Elisha (8), Joseph (1). Thomas died in 1855. In 1861 Eliza lived with Joseph and Mary but then she died in 1865.

Elisha was an apprentice shoemaker living at 32 High Street, Street in 1861. He married Mary Ann Toulman (b. 1846 Allowenshay) in 1867 (Mar Q 5c/633 Chard), and was with her in 1871 plus two children. She must have died because he then married Emma Maria Bull (b. 1841 Frome) in 1879 (Sep Q 1a/744 St. George Hanover Sq.) and they lived in Orchard Row, Street by 1881. p53 They were still there in 1891 and remained in Street by the census of 1901.

Joseph lived with his mother in 1861 but thereafter moved to Street, as a 'Clicker [shoe]' where he appears as a boarder in 1871. By 1881 he had married Jane Wall (b. 1862 Walton) and lived in the High Street, Street with wife and two daughters, Mabel (5) and Ethel (4). He died in 1891 (Jun Q 5c/369 Wells) aged 41. Mary Ann appeared in Pound Lane, Street in 1871 as 'servant in charge' at the house of Albert Edwards, retired grocer. She married Edwin Cousins (b. 1852 Street) in 1872 (Sep Q 6a/218 Clifton) and they lived in Street (1881).

6) Jonathan Gare b. 1821 Somerset, yeoman 41W-16

The family appeared in Wootton village in 1841 and then completely disappeared. The couple lived next to John Paul (30) and his wife Mary - also from Ireland, and they seem to be related in view of Tom's middle name. #

Garland

1) Frances Garland married Butleigh 1 Sep 1641 Thomas Gill

2) Jacob Garland b. 1851 (Sep Q 10/530 Wincanton) Lovington, carpenter, s.o. Isaac and Elizabeth Garland 91-120

Jacob first appeared with his parents in Lovington in 1851 where his father was a carpenter. He was still with them in 1871 but his brother John had married and set himself up as a carpenter at a different premises in Lovington and Jacob probably needed to find new custom elsewhere. He married Emily Hodge in 1878 and though living with her in Lovington in 1881 he travelled as a journeyman carpenter. They moved to Baltonsborough (c. 1882 - 5) before arriving at Butleigh where in 1891 he occupied No. 25, Cornishes.

At some time in the mid 1890's the family moved to Gloucestershire where in 1901 they appeared at Gillingstool, Thornbury.

In 1901 Agnes was a housemaid at the Close, Thornbury. Thomas, a carpenter, was boarding at Broadwell Terrace, Dursley, Gloucs., Alice was a scullery maid at East Wood Park, Falfield, Gloucs., and Jane was a housemaid at Elberton vicarage. In 1911 Jacob and Emily lived at Sibland, Thornbury with William, Jane, Florence, May and grandson Thomas.

Garrett

1) Elizabeth Ann Garrett b. 1869 (Jun Q 5c/471 Yeovil) Ilchester, dairymaid 91-114

Elizabeth worked at Lower Rocke's Farm in 1891. Nfi

Gattern

(Gathern, Gathren, Gattrin)

1) Richard Gatterin

Richard is mentioned in the OOP accounts for 1680 as landlord of the widowed Mary Backhouse. In 1688 and 1689 he received a years relief on behalf of Steven Stoney. In 1696 they both received relief from the OOP in their sickness. Nfi on Richard – possible father of next.

1) Henry Gathern bur. 7 Aug 1742 Butleigh

Henry paid rates jointly with Joane Smith from 1691 until 1696. From 1697 his partner was John Willcox until 1707 after which he paid the rates on his own account, as did John Willcox. Henry was churchwarden in 1710-11. He was also recorded as killing 7 hedgehogs. Name also spelt Gaterin. Henry paid the rates until 1725/6 then jointly, with William Gatterin until 1741 after which William paid them alone until 1747. In the Churchwardens rates William is recording as paying rates on Coxes ground in Southmoor in 1725 and Henry from 1726-8. The Henry and William pre-1725 were probably brothers.

In 1717 Henry was landlord to Frances James (OOP) and Overseer of the Poor in 1718. In 1721 the overseers paid him rent for Elinor Talbot.

DD/S/BT/11/2/7 - 1] William Fisher of Somerton, tallow chandler 2] Henry Gattern of Butleigh Wootton, yeoman Assignment of 1a 3yds at Blackthorne, Butleigh. [Above 2 documents tied together]. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date: 1718.

2) William Gattern bur. 11 Jun 1747 Butleigh

Will Gatherine killed a hedgehog in 1707 according to the churchwarden's accounts. He paid rates on a property from 1717-25 and paid rates jointly from 1726 with Henry then alone from 1742-47.

DD/S/BT/6/6/6 - 1] John Pope of Sts. Philip and James, Glos., sergemaker and wife Esther, widow of Thomas Sam 2] William Gattern of Butleigh Wootton, yeoman Assignment of Jacklett's 2a and Turner's 2a in Westwood, Butleigh.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT Date: 1715.

DD/S/BT/6/6/7/ 1] Samuel Sweet the elder of Butleigh carpenter 2] Henry Pope the elder of Butleigh, yeoman 3] William Gattren of Butleigh Wootton, yeoman Assignment of 3a arable in Westwood, Butleigh.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date: 1724.

Gauge

1) Richard Gauge b. 1816 Somerset, labourer, 41-13

Richard was an agricultural labourer who lodged with William Lemon on Butleigh Hill in 1841. The surname is uncertain - but he is almost certainly the same person whose name reads Gauge on his marriage in 1841. His wife may be a daughter of John and Elizabeth Barber, # though one father was a butcher, the other a stonecutter. A Mary Ann Gange was b. 1842 (Mar Q 10/533 Wells) - the same? A Richard Gauge appeared in Ontario Canada with his family in 1871.

Gawler

1) John Gawler bur. 5 Feb 1591

1591 D\D/CTA/G32 – husbandman of Butleigh

Gaylord

1) Frances Gaylord d.o. Eliza Gaylord Chr. 13 Dec 1596 Butleigh

Gayward

1) Walter Gayward bur. 21 Dec 1584 Butleigh

Geanz

[see Gauge]

Geare

1) Mary Geare b. 1855 Baltonsborough, d.o. John and Jane Geare 91-124

Mary Geare was the sister-in-law of Joseph Maidment, sister of his wife Fanny (who appeared with their parents on the 1851 census) and visited them at Lower Hill Farm in 1891. # Nfi

George

1) Louisa George b. 1847 (Jun Q 10/500 Wells) Coxley, servant, d.o. Charles and Eliza George 61-56

Louisa was working at the home of Alexander Higgins in the High Street in 1861. On the 1851 census she appeared with her parents at Wick, Wells where her father was a labourer. In 1871 she was a parlour maid at Stoke House, Stoke Lyne, Somerset. She may be the Louisa George who married in 1871 (Jun Q 5c/903 Shepton Mallet).

2) Anna George b. 1852(4) (Dec Q 10/384 Frome - Anne Maria?) Frome, housemaid, d.o. William and Sarah George 71-81

In 1861 Anna lived in Vallis Way, Frome with her parents - her father a shoemaker and her mother a laundress. Anna (Anne) was a housemaid at the Vicarage in 1871. The Anne George who married in 1876 (Dec Q 5c/913 Frome)?

Gerrard

1) William Gerrard

A police constable William Gerrard (b. 1806 Bedminster) married an Elizabeth (b. 1801 Walton) and they had a daughter Sophia (b. 1840 Street) who may well be this couple.

Gibbs

1) William Gibbes

A witness to the will of John Pyper of Butleigh in September 1546.

2) Christopher Gibbes bur. 2 Nov 1578 Butleigh

3) John Gibbs bur. 30 Apr 1588 Butleigh

4) Joan Gibbes married Butleigh 10 Oct 1588 William Tyzard

5) Juliana Gibbes widow bur. 12 Jan 1595 Butleigh

6) Joanna Gibbes widow bur. 29 Sep 1595 Butleigh

Juliana and Joanna are probably the widows of John and Christopher.

7) John Gibbes bur. 16 Jun 1621 Butleigh

Joanna married Butleigh 2 Nov 1609 William Stroude and Maria Gibbs married Butleigh 4 May1620 Roger Clapp. # John Gibbs donated 1/- towards the erection of Chelsea College in 1617.

8) Barbara Gibbs married Butleigh 30 Sep 1605 John Spurryer

9) Jacob Gibbs bur. 25 Jan 1738 Butleigh

Jacob was churchwarden in 1704. He paid rates (OOP) from 1702 – 1719. He paid rates on South Moor grounds from 1709 – 23. Several documents refer to Gibbs tenement c. 1770.

10) Emma Ann Gibbs Chr. 20 Apr 1826 Butleigh, bur. 25 Jun 1826 Butleigh d.o. John and Elizabeth Gibbs

Gifford

1) Jane Ann Gifford b. 1790 Compton Pauncefoot, widow and annuitant, died 1872 (Mar Q 5c/382 Wincanton)

Charlotte married the Bailiff William Dunning (b. 1811 Catstick, Dorset) and they both lived with her mother in Compton Pauncefoot in 1851. By 1861 Charlotte was a widow and had become a lodging house keeper, living in Wincanton. In 1871 she was at Batch House, Wincanton and had her mother Jane Gifford (81) with her, plus three of her children (all born Horningsham, Wilts). In 1881 Charlotte lived with just one daughter, Jane (23), in West Street, Wincanton. In 1891 at No. 2, Bath Road, Rowde, Wiltshire with two middle aged sons.

2) Samuel George Gifford Chr. 24 Dec 1825 Butleigh Wootton, baker, s.o. George and Jane Gifford

In 1851 Samuel lived with his aunt Anna Coward (née Gifford) and her sister Charlotte Gifford in East Hall Farm, Blackford. West Hall Farm was run by a George Gifford. Samuel married Selina Harris (b. 1835 Exford) in 1856 (Sep Q 5c/571 Dulverton). By 1861 they lived at Chapple Cottage, Exford. In 1871 George, now a gamekeeper, and Selina lived at Wood House, Marshwood Dorset with two young daughters who were born there. By 1881 they had moved to Greenway, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset where Samuel farmed and a further daughter was added. They were still there in 1891. In 1901 Samuel and Selina lived in Shell Cottage, Whitchurch Canonicorum - he being described as a grocer and his wife a corn carrier!

3) George Gifford b. 1822 Butleigh Wootton, clerk hose factor

George, a grocer, lived in Sherborne in 1851 with his wife Mary Ann (b. 1825 Sherborne) and son George (b. 1847 Marlborough) and daughter Mary Ann (b. 1848 Sherborne).

lived in 1861 with wife Mary Ann and children in King Green Cottage, Gillingham. In 1871 he was a grocer (tallow chandler) in Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire. By 1881 they were in Peacemarsh, Gillingham, Dorset where George was a grocer's assistant. His sister Anna Dyke (b. 1814 Butleigh Wootton) lived with him then.

4) Anna Gifford b. 1814 Butleigh Wootton,

Anna appears on no other census and there is no clue as to when she married Dyke [not connected to the other Dykes in Butleigh].

Gilbert

1) Thomas Gilbert s.o. Thomas Gilbert of Glastobury

A Mary Gilbert married John Lucas in Butleigh on 18 Sep 1786

DD/S/BT/7/6/12 - 1] William Wilcox of West Lydford, yeoman and wife Annis, Thomas Gilbert the younger of Butleigh, joiner, and wife Betty, John Wilcox of Glastonbury hosier and Ann. Annis, Betty and Ann are executrixes of Henry Pope the younger decd, executor of Henry Date: 1759.

DD/S/BT/7/8/14 - 1] Thomas Gilbert the elder of Glastonbury, carpenter, Thomas Gilbert the younger of Butleigh and wife Betty, John Willcox the younger of Glastonbury stockingmaker and wife Ann and William Willcox of West Lydford and wife Agnis (Betty, Ann and Agnis are Date: 1760. DD/S/BT/7/8/25 - 1] Ann and Mary only children of Thomas Gilbert and Betty 2] James Grenville of Butleigh Release of equity of redemption in a messuage and 90a 1p, Broadmoor (1a 1yd, 4a), two closes at Staddlecombe, Eastmead (4a), Long Lane (1a), 3yds at Staddlecombe Corner Date: 1782. Other docs dated 1781-3 for Ann and Mary Gilbert.

2) Justine Gilbert – paid 1s by the overseers for signing a certificate.

3) Joseph Gilbert Chr. 19 Jan 1787 High Ham, farmer, s.o. William and Hannah Gilbert d. 1867 (Dec Q 5c/369 Wells)

Of Joseph Gilbert's children, James and Caroline were already living together in Butleigh by 1841 and William who still lived with his parents in Baltonsborough in 1841 moved to Butleigh by 1851. Alfred b. 1824 became the miller in Baltonsborough and in 1856 (Sep Q 5c/934 Wells) married Ann Hannah Lamport (b. 1826 Baltonsborough). His nephew Robert, s.o. William, worked for him at the time of the 1861 census. Sarah who was also born in Butleigh married farmer John Churches in Butleigh on 12 May 1846 (Jun Q 10/801 Wells) and lived with her husband in Meare. p72 Caroline married James Connock in Butleigh on 3 Mar 1842 (Mar Q 10/751 Wells). # Joseph died in 1867 aged 81.

3a) James Godfrey Gilbert b. 1813 Somerton, butcher and farmer, bur. 13 Jan 1866 (Mar Q 5c/447 Wells) Butleigh 41-8, 51-31, 61-61

In 1841 James Gilbert and his sister Caroline lived in Water Lane (?). Caroline married James Connock in 1842 and moved to Silver Street. James married Mary Kelway in 1843. In 1851 James Gilbert (38) and Mary (31) lived with their daughter Anna b. Feb 1851 in Water Lane. Mary died in 1857. James married again in 1860 - to Elizabeth Millard. In 1861 James, with 8 acres and wife Betsy (Elizabeth) (42) lived with daughter Anna (10). James died in 1866 aged 52 and Betsy remained in Water Lane. Anna married George James Tanner in 1871 (Mar Q 6a/243 Clifton) and they lived at East Brent. In 1871 in Water Lane Betsy Gilbert (52) now widowed and an annuitant lived with a lodger, Jane Kelway (69), also a widow and annuitant. Jane Kelway was the widow of William, a retired gardener (and father of Mary Gilbert, James' first wife) and she seems to have died in 1888 (Mar Q 5c/356 Wincanton). Betsy, afterwards called Elizabeth, lived at Pouncy's Villa in 1881 then in 1891 and 1901 in Oddway and until her death in 1906. In 1881 she had lived together with her sister Marina and her sister's second husband, Joshua Hockey. Marina was widowed before 1891 and appeared living with Betsy on both those later censuses too.

3b) William Gilbert b. 1820 Somerton, baker, died in 1857 (Mar Q 5c/440 Wells) 51-31

In 1851 Wiliam Gilbert (31) Baker, and his wife Eliza (32) lived with children Robert b. 1847 and Emily b. 1850. William and Eliza then had four more children, the last being Amelia b. 1858. She was born posthumously since William had died in 1857 - it is possible that the birth record was made quite some time after the actual birth date. Eliza moved into the village High Street by 1861 when she was a seamstress, with her five children. Robert appeared in 1861 living with his uncle Alfred Gilbert, miller, in Baltonsborough (as a servant). In 1871 he was in Butleigh but Robert then married Elizabeth Griffiths (widow) from Bristol and they moved to 23, Cairns St., Cardiff by the 1881 census. By 1891 Robert was a Dock labourer and they had four children.

Emily Gilbert died aged 31 in 1880 (Mar Q 5c/429 Wells). Perhaps the 'shop' in Butleigh was leased since from 1871 Eliza was back in Water Lane, and from 1891 was there with just her daughter Sarah. They were still there in 1901. Eliza died in 1902 aged 86 and Sarah, who remained unmarried, died in 1916 (Jun Q 5c/546 Wells) and was bur. 7 Apr Butleigh. She had appeared living alone on the 1911 census in Butleigh, with 'no occupation'

3b1) Joseph Gilbert Chr. 3 Jan 1853 Butleigh, coachman, died in 1891 aged 38 (Mar Q 5c/333 Langport) 61-60, 71-82

Joseph was a gardener lodging with George Radnedge in Dinder in 1881, and whose daughter Emily (Photo) he married. He died in 1891 and Emily is found in 1891 living with her son William and widowed father in Somerton. A child Joseph Gilbert born 1877 and bur. 11 Jul 1879 Butleigh may be connected to this Joseph. William became a policeman in London and married Nellie Ives. After Joseph's death Emily remarried and had a daughter Gladys Marjory Rebecca Brett (b. 1897 Sep Q 3a/812 Newport Pagnell). (Photo Emily-William-Gladys).

Giles

(Gyles)

1) John Gyles

2) Frederick Giles b. 1872 (Sep Q 6a/767 Wellington Sal) Hadley, Salop, labourer, s.o. Thomas and Cordelius Giles

Chemical works labourer Fredrick Giles married Emma Jane Allen in 1898 and they lived in three rooms in Wombridge, Oakengates, Shropshire, in 1901, with Emma's sister Harriet. Nfi

Gilham

[Gillam, Gilliam]

1) Levi Gilham b. 1820 Penn[ard?], labourer, s.o. William Gilham, bur. 20 Jul 1857 (Sep Q 5c/335 Wells) Butleigh 41-13, 51-29

Levi, still single, lodged in 1841 with Thomas Rose on Butleigh Hill. Sarah Castle lived with her brother in Compton Street. They married in 1843. By 1851 Levi Gilham (31) lived with his wife Sarah (33) and sons Frederick b. 1845, Edward b. 1849 and Levi b. Feb 1851 near Hill Farm. A child Robert had died in infancy in 1847. In 1853 a new child called Robert was born but then in 1857 Levi died.

By 1861 Sarah and her children were found in Water Lane. Sarah was forced into agricultural labour to feed her children and the two oldest boys were similarly employed, Edward being just 12.

In 1871 Sarah Gilliam and her three oldest children were agricultural labourers. Robert was absent - died? nfi. Sometime between the censuses Frederick had an industrial accident and lost both his hands - he became a gamekeeper thereafter.
Levi jnr married Mary Jane Eckett in 1876 (Dec Q 5c/943 Shepton Mallet), a local girl. In 1881 they lived in Shepton at 89, Cowl Street where he was a labourer - with two children By 1891 he was a publican running "The Pack Horse Inn" in Shepton Mallet and still there in 1901.

Edward married Barbara Bailey in 1879 (Sep Q 4a/549 Braintree) and in 1891 (and 1901) they lived at Great Saling, Essex where he was a gardener. Both these latter sons had several children. In 1911 Edward, his wife and daughter Olive (he had had 4 children) lived at Chestnut House, Great Saling.

By 1881 living at No. 38, Water Lane Sarah Gilham (63) was an outdoor labourer and her handicapped son Frederick (36), a gamekeeper. In 1891 Sarah Gilham (73) was on Parish Relief. She and her son Frederick (40) lived in 4 rooms. Sarah died in 1892 and her son Frederick in 1898.

Gilks

1) Harry G. Gilks b. 1865 Aylesbury, Bucks, Chief Petty Officer, R.N., s.o. James and Mary Ann Gilks

In 1881 Harry lived with his parents in 123, New Town St. Luton, Beds. And aged 17 was already a sailor in the Navy, his father was a general labourer.

The two Gilks girls were baptised as 'adults' in Butleigh and their father listed as an 'Innkeeper'. In 1901 they had lived with their parents in Cuba Cottage, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, and their father was still in the Navy. On the 1911 census they lived at 'The Rose & Portcullis' inn.

Ada aged 21 married the 46 year old baker Leonard Classey in Butleigh on 24 Feb 1916 (Mar Q 5c/857 Wells). #

Gill

1) Clemens Gill married Butleigh 21 Jan 1605 Mark White

2) William Gill bur. 9 Sep 1627 Butleigh

3) John Gill bur. 29 Nov 1638 Butleigh

4) Thomas Gill bur. 3 Aug 1631 Butleigh

Thomas received Poor relief in 1606 and 1613. He probably had a son Thomas [by Elizabeth?] see next.

4a) Thomas Gill bur. 7 Nov 1669 Butleigh

4a1) John Gill Chr. 6 Feb 1642 Butleigh died c. 1705? [When his son began paying rates?]

John (the father) is mentioned in the OOP accounts for 1681 as receiving rent on behalf of Ralph Gill and he paid rates on grounds at South Moor from 1690 -96. He was an overseer of the Poor in 1700.

4a1A) John Gill

The John who started paying rates in 1706 must be this son of John. He paid the rates until 1763 (thereafter the 'late John Gill').

4b) Ralph Gill Chr. 20 Sep 1618 Butleigh bur. 1686 Butleigh (OOP)

Ralph received relief in 1674 from the overseers and again in 1675 when his son Ralph was apprenticed to William Webb and his daughter Mary to William Colmer. He received relief each year and often 'in his sickness'. Ralph the father died in 1686 (shroud and grave paid for by the Overseers) and Christian was in receipt of relief from then until her death – a major recipient, and her burial was also at the expense of the overseers (OOP). Christian was unusual in that she could write and she was paid by the overseers twice, in 1673 and 1681 for her writing skills.

4b1) Ralph Gill Chr. 24 May 1658 Butleigh, bur. 21 Feb 1720 Butleigh

Ralph was apprenticed out to William Webb in 1675 and in 1683 a warrant was taken out against him for causing a nuisance (OOP). In 1686 he was sick alongside his father and Mary Rayment was paid to look after the family during their illness. A warrant taken out against him in 1687 and in '89 he was sick again (and received new clothes). In 1690 and '91 he was the subject of three more warrants. Ralph killed a polecat in 1695 according to the churchwarden's accounts and was sick again in '96 (OOP). In 1697 he received relief twice for himself and his family 'in his wife's sickness'. In '98 and '99 Ralph's house rent was paid by the overseerrs and in the latter year they paid for burying one of his children. In 1700 Ralph and his wife were paid for attending on Christian Gill in her sickness. In 1702 two waistcoats and a frock (+ a change) were paid for his children. 1703 he was sick again. In 1704 his chldren received 2 coats and he received (as on other occasions) Symcockes bequest money (for the poor). In 1705 he and his wife received money for their family's relief 'in their trouble'. They received more help in 1706 though 'house rent' was crossed out! In 1707 Thomasin began to receive money herself as well as Ralph 'in sickness' and for his children. She was also 'cured' by Dr. Periam. In 1608 'the Gill's boy' was kept by the overseers who also bought him clothes and took out indentures for him. A boy John is mentioned in the churchwarden's accounts in 1700 and 1711 for killing 3 polecats and he seems to be a son of Ralph. He was apprenticed to William Meade in 1709. Ralph continued to receive relief, money (and ointment) and in 1714 Ralph received relief and his 'maide' received clothes, in 1715 the same but his maid Mary was also treated by Dr. Periam for a problem with her arm. In 1716 Ralph's rent was paid to Stephen Slade. In 1719 he received a coat and apair of breeches and two payments to relieve him in his sickness. In 1720 the the overseers paid for his shroud and burial, and that of his daughter Mary. From 1721 Thomazin started receiving relief and clothes from the Overseers – also called widow Gill. In 1724 the overseers paid 4s to relieve Thomazin's daughter in her sickness (name not given) though in 1725 they gave 1s to Elinor Gill to relieve her in sickness. In the years 1721-37 Thomazin must have had absolutely no income and the overseers paid for rent and every item of clothing, heating that she needed plus extra in times of necessity or sickness.

4b1A) Ralph Gill bur. 16 Dec 1753 Butleigh

In 1720 Ralphs house rent had been paid and a warrant taken out in his name [states Pollet & Gills house rent]. OOP House rent paid also in 1722, 23. In 1729 the overseers paid for 1½ bushels of wheat and gave him 6d in his necessity. In 1730 Ralph received 2s to relieve him and his wife 6d in her sickness.

4b1B?) John Gill bur. 31 Jul 1772 Butleigh

A Thomas Gill who died in Baltonsborough on 26 Apr 1818 aged 77 is probably this Thomas, son of John. He married Mary Lester in Feb 1765 in Baltonsborough and they had five children. Some of the offspring of this generation descended from Thomas emigrated to New Zealand.

9) Elizabeth Gill bur. 13 Nov 1756 Butleigh?

10) Thomas Gill bur. 25 Jan 1742 Butleigh

Thomas Gill took Richard Masters as an apprentice in 1629.

11) Joan Gill bur. 25 May 1750 Butleigh

12) Thomas Gill b. 1729, bur. 10 Nov 1813 Butleigh aged 84

13) Thomas Gill bur. 17 May 1786 Butleigh



15) Mary Gill bur. 7 Jun 1737 Butleigh

18) Jacob Gill of Charlton Mackrell

19) Henry Gill bur. 13 Jan 1811 Butleigh

19a) John Gill Chr. 30 Apr 1780 Butleigh, labourer, buried 30 Jun 1824 Butleigh

Elizabeth and her mother-in-law Jane lived together in 1841 but after Jane's death Elizabeth took in lodgers (1851). She was a Parish Pauper out of relief. In 1851 she married her lodger Joshua Andow. She died in 1857.

19a1) Henry Gill Chr. 3 Sep 1820 Butleigh, staff sergeant of the Militia, died 1891 (Dec Q 5b/44 St. Thomas)

In 1881 Henry lived at Paragon Place, Exeter Holy Trinity with his wife Mary (b. 1830 Bolton, Lancs) two children plus son Thomas (23) and his son's wife. In 1871 Henry and Mary had lived at Berry's Place, 82, Cowick Street, St. Thomas, Devon. His eldest daughter Mary Jane b. 1857 was born in Ireland. In 1891 Henry and Mary lived in two rooms at 40, Union Street, St. Thomas, Exeter, Devon.

20) Mary Ann Gill b. 1858 (Sep Q 5c/595 Wells) Baltonsborough, domestic servant 81-100

Mary worked at Higher Rockes Farm in 1881. Probably the Mary Ann born in West Pennard, d.o. Henry and Mary Ann Gill. She married Edwin Allen in 1883 (Jun Q 5c/840 Wells). # Photo

21) Sidney William Gill b. 1875 (Mar Q 5c/571 Wells) Baltonsborough, agricultural labourer, s.o. Frank and Ann Gill 91-124

In 1881 Sidney lived with his parents at Strides Farm, Lottisham. In 1891 he worked at Lower Hill Farm in Butleigh. Probably the Sidney William Gill who died aged 18 in Holborn, London (Mar Q 1b/521 Holborn).

Gillespie

1) William Henry Gillespie b. 3 Oct 1847 Hermitage Clones, Ireland, Doctor, died 31 Oct 1897 (Dec Q 5c/313 Wells), bur. 4 Nov Butleigh 91-123 OBIT

In 1881 Dr. Gillespie was the surgeon Deputy Medical Superintendent at the Dorset County Lunatic Asylum, Charminster. Sarah was the daughter of an ironmonger and in 1881 lived with her widowed mother in Clyde House, Queens Road, Kingston On Thames. The doctor married Sarah in 1883 and after the birth of their two children Dr. Gillespie arrive at the Cottage Hospital, Butleigh around 1887. He appears in the census of 1891 with his wife and children. Unfortunately, the much respected Dr. Gillespie caught the 'flu' which stressed his heart (obit.) and he died on 31 Oct 1897 aged 49 - a plaque was erected in Butleigh church to his memory. Reginald was sent to Clifton College Bristol (1901) but his mother and sister were off the census. A Reginald H. Gillespie born 1917 in Richmond Surrey (mother's name Winslett) is probably Reginald's son. Sarah, William's widow, died in 1903 in Llandrindod Wells, but was buried beside her husband in Butleigh.

Gillett

1) Robert Gillet

2) Joanna Gyllet bur. 4 Feb 1612 Butleigh

3) Emma Gillet Chr. 6 Nov 1820 High Ham, d.o. Joseph and Mary Gyllet, d. 1902 (Sep Q 5c/269 Wells) 41-7

Emma was servant to Charles English in the High Street in 1841. She is probably the same person as the Emma Gillett b. 1824 High Ham, servant, who was serving time as a prisoner in Shepton Mallet gaol in 1851. This Emma is also the person who married William Mancell (b. 1833 Glastonbury) in 1858 (Sep Q 5c/939 Wells). In 1861 they lived in prospect building, Glastonbury with Emma's illegitimate daughter Mary Ann (14) and their son George Gillett. Aged 80 she lived in 2 rooms at 19, Bere Lane, Glastonbury in 1901 and died in 1902.

4) Martha Gillet b. 1861 (Jun Q 5c/658 Wells) West Pennard, servant, d.o. Giles and Elizabeth Gillett 81-94.

Martha worked at Butleigh Court in 1881. In 1871 she lived with her parents at Lower Somerton where her father was a mason. In 1891 she was a housemaid at 3, Codrington Place, Brighton. Nfi

Gillingham

1) Edward Gillingham b. 1807 Corscombe, Dorset labourer 51-31

Edward, a widower, lodged with John Webber in Church Street in 1851. In 1861 he was in Stoford Hamlet, Barwick, Somerset with his daughter Elizabeth (16) and son Edward (13) where he is described as a Hurdle and Spar maker. His neighbours on both sides were also named Gillingham; William (27) and Robert (25) who are probably his sons. In 1871 he was a lodger in Stowford, Barwick and died in 1878 (Sep Q 5c/276 Yeovil).

Glendenning

1) William Glendenning sojourner, bur. 29 May 1749 Butleigh

A John Glendenning bur. 6 Jul 1748 Butleigh may have been an adult relation rather than a second child.

Glover

1) Francis Glover b. 1824 Aller, pensioner, s.o. James Glover

Sarah Ann was the widow of John Charlton. In 1881 the couple lived at King's Elm Field, Street where Francis is described as a labourer. In 1891 they were in Aller

Godfrey

1) Richard Godfrey

Richard paid rates from 1673 until 1692 (then late Godfreys) and then the rate was then paid by William from 1695 until 1729.

Gold

1) William Gold

Goldstrong?

1) Elizabeth Goldstrong bur. 10 Jan 1744 Butleigh

Golledge

1) Jacob Gollidge

2) John Golledge b. 1783 'Butleigh', farmer of Ditcheat

A John Golledge bur. 10 Sep 1810 Butleigh is likely to have been a first child of this couple as is Jacob bur. 17 Dec 1820 Butleigh aged 18 months and described as of 'East Pennard'.

In 1851 John farmed 30 acres at East Pennard and lived with Jane and William, who was farming 14 acres - they all gave their bp as Butleigh. In 1841 they appeared in East Pennard with both the above sons plus John (b. 1812?), Thomas (b. 1821) Elizabeth (b. 1820) Benjamin and Ann (both b. 1826).

3) Edward Golledge b. 1797 Ditcheat, labourer 51-25

Edward lodged with James Lye in the Keepers Lodge in 1851. He may be the Edward Golledge who lived with 14 year old Hannah Golledge in Wheathill (near Castle Cary) in 1841, if so, then he was lodging in the High Street, East Lydford in 1861 - a farm labourer aged 62. He died in 1878 (Jun Q 5c/312 Langport) aged 78. Several Golledge families lived in Ditcheat.

4) William Golledge b. 1877 (Mar Q 5c/523 Shepton Mallet) West Bradley, labourer s.o. Edward and Dinah Golledge 91W-116

Aged 14 William worked for Joseph Fox on Looks Farm in Wootton in 1891. Nfi

Gooding

Gooden - Goodwin

1) William Gooden/Goodwin

William paid rates from 1707 – 1718 (OOP)

2) Johanna Gooding (Goodden) b. 1743, buried 15 Aug 1838 (Sep Q 10/300 Wells) Butleigh

Johanna, aged 95 when she died, was possibly related to the next.

3) Thomas Gooden

The widowed Amey (a pauper) lived in Westonzoyland in 1851 with her children William (23) and Ellen (13) who were born there. Of Thomas - nfi.

4) Thomas Gooding b. 17 Dec 1844 Westonzoyland, servant, s.o. John and Jane (née Brawley) Gooding 61-54

Thomas was a servant at Lower Hill Farm in 1861. Thomas's father was a journeyman carpenter and they lived at Moorlinch in 1851. By 1871 he had married Charlotte East (widow), ten years older and with two step children. Their own daughter, Alice, was born in 1869. Thomas died in the 1870's and his widow became a nurse at the 'Infirmary' Salmon Lane, Bridgwater in 1881.

Goodrole

1) Richard Goodrole

Goodson

1) Elizabeth Goodson b. 1776 Butleigh 41-13

Elizabeth was servant to William Eades on Butleigh Hill in 1841. In 1851 she was visiting Fop Road, West Lydford (home of John Avery) when she was described as widow, formerly in 'Farm House'. She is one of the three Elizabeth Goodsons who died in 1852, 3 or 4.

DD/S/BT/10/3/2 - 1] William Eades of Butleigh, yeoman, John Tucker of Butleigh, yeoman and wife Mary, Elizabeth Goodson of Butleigh, James Barnes of Butleigh and wife Ann, John Golledge of East Pennard, yeoman and wife Jane, John Avery of Butleigh. cordwainer and wife Date: 1824.

2) Elinor Elsie Goodson b. 1907 (Mar Q 5c/388 Wells) Baltonsborough

Elenor was the niece of George and Edith Turner and was staying with them on census nigh 1911 at 'Sweets'. She was the daughter of Reginald James Brooks Goodson and Elsie Lilian (nee Murrow) Goodson who lived in Lubborn, Baltonsborough.

Goosney

(Gousney, Gosney)

1) John Gousney

John paid rates from 1673 – 1694. Elsewhere in the village from 1694 rates were paid by John Browning and then Browning and Gousney from 1695 (see next)

2) Elizabeth Goosney married Butleigh 11 May 1676 John Browning #

Browning & Gousney paid rates from 1695 until 1707 (thereafter 'late John Browning & Gousney'). In 1709 the property was owned by John and William Browning.

Goreman

1) William Gor(e)man

2) Richard Gorman

3) Nicholas Gorman appears in the churchwarden's accounts for 1693 when he killed 2 hedgehogs.

Gosmore

[Gismore, Gismoor, Gossmore]

A) John Gosmore bur. 25 Apr 1614 Butleigh

There may be more than one John Gosmore involved here. No mother's name recorded at children's births. The latter Elizabeth may have been the wife of John, John's son? Ursula married Butleigh 25 Apr 1611 John Boord

B) Robert Gosmore of West Lydford, bur. 1700 Butleigh (OOP)

Robert paid rates from 1673 until 1691. His situation deteriorated and in 1699 he and his wife needed the attendance of Mary Rayment, after which she died. When Robert was buried in 1700, after 22 weeks sickness, a wake was held at Thomas Symcockes house and the overseers spent 2 shillings on beer. His effects were sold to defray the expenses - “rec’d for a coverled an old bedsteed an old berde & frame & some other old small things which wase Robert Gosmers - £1 4s”.

1) Samuel Gosmore b. 1796 Walton, agric. labourer, bur. 24 Dec 1859 (Dec Q 5c/406 Wells) Butleigh 41-11, 51-26

1841 Samuel Gossmore (45) lived in the High Street with his wife Mary (45) and children Eliza (12), Mary (10), Martha (7) and Joseph (5). In 1851 the family were joined by a grandson Henry, (11 months), the illegitimate son of Eliza who was born and baptised in the Wilts Union Workhouse. Samuel died in 1859.

Eliza married John Willis in Butleigh on 16 Apr 1857 (Jun Q 5c/1004 Wells), her sister Mary Ann married John Fry 1857 (Jun Q 5c/1005 Wells) and their sister Martha married shoemaker Thomas Arnold in Butleigh 5 May 1859 (Jun Q 5c/975 Wells). p11 The latter lived in Benedict Street in 1861 with their blind daughter Eliza. In 1871 - 1881 they were in Baltonsborough (9, Mill Street) and by 1891 Martha was a widow.

In 1861 Mary, the mother lived with Joseph (23) and grandson Henry (11). Joseph died in 1868 aged 33 (Dec Q 5c/385 Wells) so that by 1871 Mary just had Henry (21) plus a friend, widow Mary Oldish (76) living with her. Both Marys survived and stayed together by the next census.

Henry Gosmore appears in 1881 as a carter lodging at 33 Henry St., Birkenhead, Cheshire. By 1901, married to Mary A. from Somerton he was a Publican living at 87 George St., Chester with five children.

In 1881 Mary Gossmore (89) widow lived with just Mary Oldish (88) widow. Mary Oldis died in 1884 (Mar Q 5c/389 Wells) aged 89 and her friend Mary Gosmore died in 1885 aged 96.

The following may have also been children of Samuel and Mary (neither appeared on the 1841 census);

a ) Sarah b. 1827, bur. 24 Apr 1841 (Jun Q 10/332 Wells) Butleigh

b) Elizabeth b. 1827, bur. 20 Jun 1846 (Jun Q 10/330 Wells) Butleigh

Gould

1) George Gould

2) Richard Gould owned Butleigh Hill Farm in 1758

3) Henry Gould Vicar of Butleigh 1777-1828 patron James Grenville

4) John Gould of Street

Possibly the John Gould (b. 1784) and Ann (b. 1779) who farmed in Barton St. David in 1841

5) Thomas Gould Chr. 2 Apr 1820 Westwood, Bradford, Wilts, bricklayer , s.o. William and Sarah Gould 51-29

This family appeared in Spring Gardens in 1851. The children were born at Longbridge Deverill (1861 census) except Rhoda who was born at Frome, showing that in 1851 they had only just arrived in Butleigh. Thomas was a Master mason in Nunney by 1861 and the fact that a daughter Ruth was born there in 1852 shows that the Butleigh stay was very short.

6) Esau Gould b. 1833 Bradley, Som., farm labourer, died 1896 (Mar Q 5c/329 Shepton Mallet) 51-37

Esau (spelled Easua on census) lodged at 4, Quarry House in 1851. He married Charlotte Stock in 1856 (Dec Q 5c/1071 Shepton Mallet) and he joined the army. He must have served in China because his daughter Jane was born there in 1864. They appeared at the Citadel Barracks, Western Heights, Kent in 1871 when Esau was a private in the 67th Regiment. In 1881 Esau was a pensioner and they lived in Witheral, East Pennard with Charlotte's mother Martha Stock (a pauper). By 1891 they lived in Parbrook, West Bradley and Esau died in 1896 aged 63.

If he is to be identified with the 'Edwin' Gould at West Bradley on the 1841 census then his parents were James and Leah Gould and grandfather Joseph Gould.

7) Edward Gould b. 1866 Parbrook, agricultural labourer 91-115

Edward was related to Esau above, and lived with his widowed grandmother Leah Gould in Parbrook in 1871. He was a servant in Mansford Farm, West Bradley in 1881. He Lodged with George Small in Rowley Lodge in 1891. In 1900 (Jun Q 5c/915 Shepton Mallet) he had married the widow Eliza Ann Bond (b. 1856 Lottisham) and they lived together with her two sons at West Bradley.

8) George Edward Gould b. 1872 Uphill, Som., police constable, s.o. Lawrence and Jane Gould

George and his brother Walter boarded in Ystradyfodwg, Glam., in 1891 where they both worked as coal miners. Bessie lived with her mother and siblings at Huntspill Rd., Catcott in 1881 and by 1891 was a servant to the Rev. Henry Good at 2, Knapton Villa, Severn Rd., Weston-Super-Mare. After their marriage the couple lived at North Coker in 1901 with their three children. By 1911 George Edward and Bessie lived at Chew Stoke with all of their seven children.

Gover

[Govier]

1) Alfred H. Gover b. 1846, Street, carpenter, s.o. Richard and Eliza Gover

Alfred lived with his parents in Street in 1861, his father was a carpenter. After their marriage in 1867 this family lived in Street in 1871. Nfi - emigrated?

2) William Govier b. 1796 Somerset, Servant 41W-16

William worked at Wootton House in 1841. He may be the William Govier, unmarried, b. Bishops Lydeard who in 1851 lodged in Wells. Nfi

Graburn

1) Robert Scivener Graburn Chr. 6 Apr 1803 Barton Upon Humber, Lincs., gentleman, s.o. William Gesy and Hannah Graburn 81-94

Robert Graburn (born 1802, died 1883). He had been a substantial farmer in Mells (Mells Down Farm) in 1861 and Assistant High Bailiff to the Lincolnshire County Court in 1871. He seems to have advised the squire on new farming methods and visited him at Butleigh Court on census night 1881.

Graburn Family deed DD/X/VIN/2 - Release to trustees of marriage settlement of Robert Scrivener Graburn and Johanna Mary Uppleby (including Ralph Neville Grenville of Butleigh Court), by William Graburn of Melbourne, Australia.. [Somerset Archive and Records, DEEDS, ETC OF VARIOUS... Date: 1857.

Graham

1) Isaac Graham b. 1886 (Mar Q 5c/436 Wells), bur. 18 Mar 1892 (Mar Q 5c/436 Wells) Butleigh

Various possibilities for the parents of this child - brother of the next?

2) Tom Graham b. 10 Sep, Chr. 30 Oct 1892 (Dec Q 5c/462 Wells) Butleigh, s.o. Robert and Catherine Graham, bur. 11 Jan 1893 (Mar Q 5c/380 Wells) probably.

Robert Graham was a labourer and the couple may have come from the N.E. or Scotland - absent from 1891 or other censuses.

Grandon

1) William Grandon of Berrow

Granger

1) Thomas Granger b. 1858 (Jun Q 5b/25 Honiton) Broadhembury, Devon, butler, s.o. Edward and Sarah Granger, bur. 27 Jan 1944 Butleigh 01-134

Several Butleigh people came from Broadhembury - Eliza Canniford and Jane Dyer to name but two. Thomas was the son of Edward Granger, a master mason. In 1901 he lived at 11 High Street with his wife and they were still there, childless, in 1911..

Grant

1) Jeffery Grant/Graunt

It is possible that the Alice Grant who received relief from 1698 and was buried 1705 Butleigh (OOP) could be Jeffery's wife. She sat with Elner Rowley at his death in 1698. In 1704 she received Symcockes bequest money. Mary Grant of Buttley married James Fisher of Charlton Adam in Pitney on 3 Jan 1666 (Phill.).

2) Jeffery Grant [probable son of last] bur. 1682 Butleigh (OOP)

Jeffery received 2s 6d. from poor rate for rent of house in 1673 (it was paid to Robert Symcockes). In 1682 the overseers paid for relief for Jeffery and his wife in their sickness and Jeffery's shroud and burial. Gartene may be a corruption of Katherine (could be the Katherine in receipt of OOP relief – see d.o. Edward?). Probably the child of widow Grant for whom she received relief in 1685 (when she was also sick). In 1686 Grace Grants child received shoes. Grace Grant was in receipt of relief from 1683 to 1706, with her two children. Richard Grant appears in the churchwarden's accounts in 1696, and 1711 and was possibly a child of Jeffery, falling into the PR gap 1677-1714. Richard received Rocke bequest money in 1705, relief in his sickness in 1706, Richard & Katherine from 1707 -11. A John mentioned in the churchwardens account of 1704 is probably a son of Jeffery.

2a) Richard Grant

3) James Grant – bound out as an apprentice and given clothes in the summer of 1714 (OOP) – not certain whose child.

4) Edward Grant

Edward's house rent was paid in 1673 (OOP), in '74 he received money for his relief and easement, from 75 – 81 his rent + relief (sick in '80). In 1683 he received Kelway fine money (for not burying his wife in woollen). In 1685 the overseers paid for the burial of his daughter (not named). Edward received relief for most of the years up to 1705 when he last appears. The Katherine Grant (with) child mentioned in the churchwarden's accounts of 1692? [a warrant was taken out about her in 1690 – OOP]. Katherine received 2s 6d from the Webb fine (for being buried in linen and not woollen) in 1713. Katherine received 1s to relieve her in sickness in 1726 and was paid a year's relief by the OOP in 1727, plus wood and relief in her sickness. She also received a coat and material. In 1728 she received relief, wood and then the overseers paid for her coffin, shroud and grave.

5) John Grant

John Grant appears in 1685 when his child was cared for by John Talbott. Shoes were bought for John at William Talbott's in 1686. In 1686 and '87 the child was in the care of William Talbot.In 1689 the child was named as Mary. Mary received clothes and aid in 1690. In 1691 she received relief in the care of William Talbott. She received relief again in 1692 and '93. In 1694 she became apprenticed to Thomas Pope and also had her shoes repaired (OOP). Mary Grant of Butleigh married James Pollard in Charlton Mackrell on 1 Jan 1732

6) William Grant

This son William's father may also have been another William (see (8) below) – or a second marriage of the father. In 1728 he received half a bushel of barley and half a bushel of wheat to relieve him in his necessity. In 1729 he received a shilling to relieve him in his sickness. In 1730 he received 27 weeks relief for his two children.

7) Henry Grant

8) William Grant bur. 23 Apr 1768 Butleigh?

There may be another William Grant since on 4 Sep 1749 Butleigh an Elizabeth wife of William was buried.

9) Charles Grant

10) William Grant [bur. 10 Jul 1768 Butleigh (of Wootton)?]

When John was buried his mother Jane was referred to as 'widow'. Honor married Stephen Hockey in Butleigh on 11 Apr 1780.

Other Grant burials in Butleigh

i) Elizabeth Grant bur. 22 Sep 1777 Butleigh

ii) William Grant bur. 24 Dec 1780 Butleigh (no. 4?)

iii) George Grant bur. 23 Apr 1796 Butleigh

iv) Amelia Grant bur. 29 Jul 1825 Butleigh aged 7

11) Charles Grant sojourner

12) Joseph Grant b. 26 Dec 1784 Barton St. Davs, died 4 Oct 1854 Barton St. David

Son Samuel, a carpenter, married Ann Gane (b. 1817/21 West Pennard) on 6 Apr 1840 (Jun Q 10/653 Wells) and lived in Barton St. David by 1851 with their three young children. They lived at 19, Silver Street, Barton St. David in 1861 and 1871 having had 7 children in all. His wife Ann died 27 Mar 1879 and by 1881 Samuel was married to Eliza Martin (b. 1831 West Malling, Kent) and they had two granddaughters living with them; Sophia Grant (13) and Elizabeth Newell (4) plus Ellen Gane (19) a niece.

Daughter Betsy {Elizabeth] married George Cullen on 15 May 1832 and had eight children. Daughter Eliza married Frederick Green but when he died she married butcher Henry Morris in 1847 (Dec Q 10/847 Wincanton) and in 1851 lived with him in Queen Camel with their son William (2) plus her children Charlotte Green (14) and Robert Green (4). Eliza had a further five children by Henry. Daughter Ann married on 21 Oct 1838 (Dec Q 10/609 Langport) Charles Barber b. 1818 Kingweston, Stone mason who died in 1881 (Mar Q 5c/321 Langport). # In 1861 they lived in Castle Street, Keinton Mandeville with seven children (of their total of 9, all born in Barton St. David). When in Barton, in 1851, Ann's pob was given as Barton. In 1871 her pob given as Butleigh. Ann died in 1877 (Jun Q 5c/296 Langport).

12a) Silas Grant Chr. 9 Aug 1812 Butleigh , s.o. Joseph and Charlotte Grant, d. 6 Apr 1867 (Jun Q 5c/293 Langport) Barton St. Davd

Silas, a farm labourer, lived in Barton St. David in 1851 with his wife Sarah Appleby (b. 1818 'Butleigh') and two of their eventual six children - they were still there in 1861, with five children but both parents seemed to die in the 1860's.

13) John Grant

Hannah was a widow by the time of the 1841 census when she lived with her 10 year old daughter Amelia - though on the latter's birth record her father is stated as Philip Coles. A daughter Mary Ann had married William Merrick in 1837. # In 1851 Hannah and Amelia lived in the Meeting House with Albert Merrick her grandson b. 1844 Glastonbury (Dec Q 10/199 Wells).# Alberts parents lived in Glastonbury in 1841 with William's brother Frederick (20) and two children; Elizabeth (3) and Henry (1). Albert's mother Mary must have been ill and she died in 1852 (Sep Q 5c/389 Wells) and her husband remarried (Rebecca).

Amelia (who gave no father's name on her marriage certificate) married railway porter Frederick James Higgins in 1851 (Sep Q 10/692 Wells) # and they lived in Glastonbury with four children in 1861, the first two Butleigh born. They were at 10, Victoria Buildings in 1871 and had six children with them. They were at Hill Head in 1881 but by 1891 Amelia was widowed and living at 16, Northload Street with several daughters and grandchildren. She died in 1904 (Jun Q 5c/299 Wells) aged 75. Hannah, a laundress, had lived alone in Butleigh in 1861 and at Selley's Row in 1871 with granddaughter Susan Higgins. She died in 1875 aged 83.

14) Charles James Grant b. 1852 (Jun Q 5c/483 Langport) Barton St. David, carpenter and joiner, s.o. Jacob and Eliza E. Grant 81-103


Charles lived with his parents in Barton in 1871 where his father was a carpenter. Bessie (or Betsy on '61 census) lived with her parents in 1861 where her father is described as a thatcher - but a dairyman at her marriage. Charles married Bessie in 1876. In 1881 Charles (28) lived in an uncertain part of Butleigh with his wife Bessie (25) and daughter Frances. In 1891/1901 he lived in Barton St. David at 21, Mill Road. His daughter was there called Florence. Florence married Henry W. Golledge in 1896 (Dec Q 5c/659 Langport).

15) Emma Grant Chr. 12 Jun 1834 Butleigh d.o. John (b. 1800 Keinton) and Hannah (b. 1801 Keinton) Grant

Emma lived with her parents and siblings between 1841 - 61 in Queen Street, Keinton Mandeville. Her father was a carpenter and wheelwright. In 1881, unmarried, she lived at 9, Castle Street, Keinton Mandeville with her sister Keturah (pob Keinton).

16) Job Grant b. 1812/17 Butleigh, dock labourer, ship night-watchman

In 1851 Job and family lived at 12, Whitmore Lane, Newtown, Cardiff. He lived with his wife Elizabeth at 37, Hamburg St., Cardiff St. Mary in 1861 (also recorded as lodged at 6, Old Sea Lock, Cardiff St. Mary in 1861). In 1871 he lived with her sister(-in-law) (b. 1814 Somerset) and wife at 33, Evelyn Street, Cardiff.

17) Joseph Grant b. 1786/90 Barton St. David, carpenter, bur. 4 Apr 1862 (Jun Q 5c/307 Langport) Butleigh 41W-15, 51W-38

Joseph and Sarah lived in Wootton village with the youngest six surviving children in 1841. By 1851, at an address given as 'Glastonbury Road', just Eliza and Joseph of their children lived with them, plus Joseph's jnr's wife and first child. By 1861 Joseph and Sarah had migrated to Charlton Adam, where they lived alone and died. Elizabeth had died in 1841 and Isabella in 1843. Sophia married one Richard Steel in Frome in 1847 and they had three children in Wells before Richard's death in 1854.

Emma lived with her parents in Butleigh Wootton in 1841 and married Matthew Cook in 1861 (Mar Q 5c/677 Langport) and they lived in Keinton Mandeville thereafter. Eliza married John Rice in 1856 (Sep Q 5c/946 Wells) and they lived in Wells then Charlton Adam where John died in 1860 (Sep Q 5c/332 Wells). Eliza died in 1869 (Dec Q 5c/306 Langport) aged 40. William Grant married: Eliza (b. 1832 Aberdeen, Scotland) and in 1881 this couple lived at 64, Bolsover Street, All Souls, Marylebone, London.

17a) Sophia Seymour Grant Chr. 16 Aug 1820 Butleigh, died 1893 (Dec Q 11a/180 Cardiff)

After her first marriage, Sophia lived in Teetotal Row in 1851, with daughters Ann (1) and newborn Mary. After her husband's death she married the much older James Westcott and lived in Wells. In 1881 she lived with her daughter Mary S. Friend and her daughter's husband John. Mary Sophia Steel had married John T. Friend (b. 1857 Newport, Mon) of Roath, Glam., Wales, in 1878 (Dec Q 6a/174 Bristol).

In 1891 they all lived together in Hereford. Sophia died in Cardiff in 1893.

17b) Joseph Grant Chr. 27 Jan 1822 Butleigh Wootton, carpenter, bur. 17 Apr 1854 (Jun Q 5c/385 Wells) Butleigh 41W-15, 51W-38

In 1851 Joseph and Hannah lived with Joseph's parents. Joseph died in 1854 aged 30 and Hannah and her children went to live with her parents (1861) in Wootton. Her daughter Elizabeth died in 1869 aged 18. Hannah was still there with Susan in 1871 but died that year aged 45. Susan died in 1875 aged 22. An unfortunate family!

18) William Grant of Pilton

Graston

1) Richard Graston

Gready

1) Lilly Emma Gready b. 1891 (Sep Q 11a/386 Cardiff) Cardiff, housemaid, d.o. Arthur and Emma Gready

In 1911 Lily worked at Butleigh Court. In 1901 she lived in Stockland, Devon with her parents – her father was born in Staple Fitzpaine, Somerset.

Green

1) Elizabeth Green b. 1779 bur. 16 Jan 1830 Butleigh aged 51

2) Sarah Green b. 1792, bur. 26 Aug 1827 Butleigh aged 32

3) William Green b. 1784 Alford, bur. 17 Jun 1865 (Jun Q 5c/399 Wells) Butleigh 41-6, 51-35, 61-48

William, Hannah and daughter Sarah lived in the High Street in 1841, with a lodger Betty Cook (who died in 1849). Sarah married Thomas Higgins in 1846 (Dec Q 10/768 Wells). Her parents address was given as Fore Street by 1851 and after Hannah's death in 1860 William lodged with Thomas Higgins at 8, High Street in 1861. He died in 1865.

Mary was a servant in the house of Joseph Richards on Butleigh Hill in 1841. She was possibly the servant (b. 1825/6 East Pennard) at the house 'College Green' in East Pennard where the farmer James Allen lived, in 1851. Almost certainly she was the 38 year old housemaid b. Butleigh working at Lewisham House, Lewisham Village, Kent in 1861. She was then a ladies maid in 1871 aged 47 working at Dursham House, Lewisham, Kent.

3a) Thomas Green b. 3 Sep, Chr. 1 Oct 1820 Butleigh, died 11 Jun 1890 Bobin, Australia P

Thomas, Maria and son William John emigrated to Australia on board the "Emma Eugenia" in 1850 and they had seven more children there. Thomas must have died before his parents emigrated - 1849 (Jun Q 10/315 Shepton M). William John married Elizabeth Cant (nee Townes) in 1874 in Bobin, Australia – the first marriage recorded in the new Anglican church of St. Marks, Bobin. His son Thomas Samuel Green played a part in apprehending the bushranger (outlaw) Jimmy Governor in 1900.

4) William Green of Pilton [William Griffin Green Chr. 9 Dec 1788 Pilton s.o. William and Sarah Green?]

Caroline married John Coles in 1843 (Dec Q 10/609 Langport) and by 1851 they lived in Kingsdon. Possibly the Caroline Coles who died in 1852 (Sep Q 5c/294 Langport). Louisa married Thomas John Merrett 1847 (Dec Q 7/293 Portsea Island) and they lived in Hambledon. In 1861 at Bedhampton they had a dairymaid servant, widow Charlotte Jones (24) from Butleigh, - a niece?

4a) William Dyke Green Chr. 3 Feb 1820 Butleigh, button factor s.o. William and Elizabeth Green

William lived at 8, Hanging Street, St. Mary Radcliffe, Bristol in 1851 with his wife Elizabeth (b. 1811 Wells) and six children. He had married Elizabeth Stephen in 1840 (Mar Q 11/11 Bath). In 1861 William was a grocer and lived with his family at 82, Redcliffe Street, Bristol. In 1871 he was a farmer of 45 acres and lived with his wife and family at Old Church Rd., Clevedon. By 1881 William was a 'retired grocer' living at Onega House, St. Michael's Hill, Bristol St. Michael with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Keturiah (25). The same three lived at 116, Hampeton Rd., Westbury on Trym in 1891

4b) Alfred James Green Chr. 31 Aug 1834 Butleigh, Police Officer

Alfred married Ellen Green (b. 1834 Oxon, Synsham) in 1856 (Sep Q 3a/803 Oxford) and lived with her and their daughter Ellen (3) at 6, Parkland St., St. Thomas, Oxford in 1861. In 1871 Alfred was a University Marshall and he lived at 13, Worcester Terrace with his wife and three children. In 1881 Alfred was at 54, Cornmarket Street, Oxford and his wife was now Mary Ann (b. 1838 Oxford) and four children lived with them. In 1901 they lived at 121 Walton Street, St. Giles, Oxford where Alfred was a 'Confectioner' and his son Alfred W. (32) a College Clerk.

5) George Green Chr. 14 Sep. 1789 Pilton, s.o. George and Elizabeth Green, d. Butleigh but bur. 8 Jul 1822 Pilton

In 1841 William White lived at Moor Leaze Farm, Witham Friary with Elizabeth, Sydney and William George White. Elizabeth married Abraham Candy (b. 1818 Doulton) in 1843 (Jun Q 10/659 Frome) and they lived at West Pennard in 1871 with three mature children. Abraham was the son of Christopher and Mary Candy and in 1841 had lived with his parents. In 1881 Elizabeth was absent but her mother Anna White was visiting, Elizabeth died in 1897 in West Pennard.

Sydney lived together with his brother-in-law, farmer George White and wife Ann Maria (b. 1823 Doulting) in Hart Plain, Catherington, Hampshire in 1851. In 1871 he lived at Shepton Mallet Turnpike Rd., West Pennard. He was then a grocer and Local Weslyan Preacher. His wife was Martha Walwin b. 1823 Leigh on Mendip, who he had married in 1853 (Sep Q 5c/971 Wells) and they had two children.

6) Eliza Green nee Grant Chr. 24 Mar 1815 Butleigh #

Eliza was (on 1841 census) married to Frederick Green (b. 1811) and lived with him in Wells. A Jacob Grant (aged 15) lived with them – her brother. Frederick died in 1847 (Jun Q 10/408 Wincanton) and Eliza married butcher Henry Morris in 1847 (Dec Q 10/847 Wincanton) and in 1851 lived with him in Queen Camel with their son William (2) plus her children Charlotte Green (14) and Robert Green (4).

7) George Green b. 1840 (Mar Q 10/461 Shepton Mallet) Pilton, blacksmith, s.o. George and Charlotte Green, d. 1862 (Dec Q 5c/407 Wells)? 61-53

In 1851 George had lived in Pilton Lodge, East Town, Pilton with his parents including brother Henry (next). His father was also a blacksmith. George lodged with William Look in Oddway in 1861. Nfi.

8) Henry Green b. 1843 Pilton, shopkeeper, s.o. George and Charlotte Green died 1919 (Mar Q 5c/565 Langport) 71-72

Henry Green had been an agricultural labourer in Pilton in 1861. He married Mary in 1868, the daughter of the deceased William Cannon who had previously run the Parsonage House (Home Farm) and then the Post Office in Butleigh. In 1871 Mary Cannon, (66) widow was now the postmistress living with her daughter Mary and son in law Henry Green, who was at that time a baker. Mary Cannon died in 1872 and her daughter Mary Green died in 1878, aged just 33. Henry didn't waste much time and married Delilah Kick from Butleigh, daughter of William Kick, shopkeeper and Minister of the Chapel, a few months later in 1878. He next appeared in Barton St. David in 1881 as a master baker with Delilah and two baby children. In 1911 they were still in Barton St. David with three of the 7 children that they had had.

Annie, the daughter from his first marriage, was a boarding pupil of the School at Turnpike, Pilton in 1881. In 1891 she was an assistant in a draper's shop in the High Street, Bruton. By 1891 Henry and his second family were at 1, Park Lane, Barton with six children and Henry was by then a farmer. They were still there in 1901, at Bredstone Farm, with five children. Henry died in 1919 aged 76. Annie was probably the spinster aged 35 working as a domestic in Mongotsfield near Bristol in 1911.

9) Elijah Green Chr. 27 May 1842 (Jun Q 10/412 Frome), Leigh on Mendip, dairyman, s.o. John and Martha Green of Leigh 61-49

In 1841 Elijah lived with his parents at Whiteshale Farm, Leigh. In 1861 Elijah lodged with Mary Treasure at the Dairy House, Butleigh, who, in 1841 had been a dairywoman in Leigh on Mendip with two children, Benjamin (10) and Ann (7). It is possible that she was related to Elijah - an aunt? Nfi

10) Annie Green b. 1879 (Mar Q 5c/531 Shepton Mallet) East Pennard, servant, d.o. Mark and Phillis Green 91-124

Annie aged just 12 was a servant at Lower Hill Farm belonging to Joseph Maidment in 1891. In 1881 she had lived at West Bradley with her parents - her father was a thatcher. In 1901 she was a servant at Southwood, Baltonsborough on the farm of Francis Creed.

11) Ethel M. Green b. 1873 Bushey, Middlesex, housemaid, d.o. Thomas and Maria Green 91-124

Ethel was a 'temporary housemaid' working at the Cottage Hospital in 1891. Nfi

12) Rebecca Green Chr. 5 Jul 1874 (Jun Q 5a/239 Shaftesbury) Iwerne, Dorset, scullerymaid, d.o. Absalom and Sarah Green 91-115

Rebecca worked at Butleigh Court in 1891. In 1881 Rebecca had lived with her parents at Iwerne Courtnay where her father was a labourer. Rebecca married in 1896 (Mar Q 5a/299 Shaftesbury).

13) Elizabeth Green b. 1846 South Chilton 71W-87

Elizabeth, married, lodged with Amos Webb in Butleigh Wootton in 1871. Nfi

14) Thomas Shepherd Green b. 1853 (Sep Q 5c/439 Langport) Compton Dundon, labourer, s.o. William and Mary Green

In 1871 Thomas lived with his widowed mother and sisters Elizabeth (12) and Mary Ann (9) in Compton Dundon. After their marriage they lived in Thirty Acres, Street. By 1891 Thomas was a greengrocer in the High Street, Street. By 1901, childless, they lived at the "Red Lion Inn" West Pennard with brother-in-law Frank K. Grinter and his wife Charlotte (née Martin). Anna was called Hannah in 1901.

It is impossible to explain why in the PR Anna's father was listed as John instead of George.

15) Amelia Green Chr. 13 May 1855 (Jun Q 5c/643 Wells) Butleigh, bur. 5 Jun 1855 (Jun Q 5c/417 Wells) d.o. Walter and Amelia Green

Walter Green was a watchmaker, born in Weston, Somerset in 1832. He appeared as a visitor in Church Street, Banwell in 1851. His partner Amelia was born in 1830 in Cripplegate Without, London. He was only 23 (16 according to the 1861 census!) when their daughter Amelia was born and their temporary sojourn in Butleigh is hard to explain. Their daughter was born out of wedlock, since Walter married Amelia Fish only in 1856 (Jun Q 5c/1021 Wells) and perhaps Butleigh, a long way from London and Weston was the ideal place to have the child, then subsequent marriage. In 1861 they lived Pump Street, Aberystruth, Monmouthshire with a daughter Sabina who had been born there the previous year. Baby Amelia had died in 1855 shortly after her birth. The couple must have pretended to be married to both use the surname Green at the baptism.

16) George Green b. 1869 Compton Dundon, farmer, s.o. Mark and Elizabeth Green

George had lived with his parents in Middle Drove, Compton in 1891. After their marriage the couple lived in Compton Street, Compton Dundon and are found there in 1901 with their two children. In 1911 they were at Willeys Farm, Compton Dundon with their two surviving (of 3) children.

17) Frederick Edwin Green b. 1867 (Sep Q 5c/604 Axbridge) Weston Super Mare, schoolmaster, s.o. Frederick and Mary Symons Green

Frederick's father had been an acting Sergeant of Police in 1871 when the family lived at 2, Market Terrace, Weston. He is missing from the 1891 census but at marriage gave his abode as Holt, Wilts. After marriage the couple went to live in Northbourne, Kent where Frederick was a master at St. Augustine's School. A son Henry was born there in 1900 (but called George Frederick in 1911). They were still there in 1911 with a second son Arthur Ashley b. 1902.

18) May Green b. 1872 Westbury sub Mendip, housekeeper

In 1911 May was housekeeper at Broadway Farm, Butleigh Wootton. Nfi. Probably Mary – she was single – not on earlier censuses.

Greenhouse

1) John Timothy Greenhouse b. 1875 (Jun Q 11b/164 Presteigne) Presteigne, Radnorshire, gardener, s.o. Samuel and Mary Ann Greenhouse 01-134

In 1881 John lived with his parents in Norton Square, Norton, Radnorshire. His father was a shoemaker. By 1891 John was a servant at Castle House, Stapleton, Herefordshire and in 1901 he was working at the Vicarage.

Greenland

1) Henry John Greenland b. 1863 Butleigh, s.o. John and Mary A. Greenland

Henry lived in 1871 with his parents at 16, Redland Terrace, Frome - his father was a painter. In 1881 they all lived at 18, High Street, Warminster, Wilts. Henry married Rosa Maria Sweetland (b. 1869 Warminster) in 1889 (Jun Q 5a/236 Westbury). By 1891 Henry lived in Jasmine Cottage, Bugley, Warminster with Rosa and by occupation he was a grocer's assistant. In 1901 he was keeper of the "New Inn", Warminster - and they had three children by then.

2) Ellen Greenland b. 1837 Butleigh, servant 61W-63

Ellen, single, was a servant at the farm of Henry Maidment in 1861. This pob was probably wrongly given and she may be the Ellen Greenland (b. 1837 Coleford) who married William Andrews, and who, in 1881, lived in Hemington. No other Ellen found but she could be the Elizabeth Greenland who married James Allen. #

Gregory

1) Stephen Gregory fl. 1556

DD/S/BT/11/1/1 - 1] Sir Edmund Peckham 2] Stephen Gregory Lease for 299 years of a messuage, orchard (3p), 9.5a meadow and pasture, 20a of arable in the fields and 2a in West wood, Butleigh. Rent 8s 8d and suit of court.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT Date: 1556.

2) Joan Gregory married Butleigh 6 Sep 1665 William Walton

3) Henry Gregory – ironworker

Henry appears in the churchwarden's accounts 1686-1695. He also killed a fox for which he was paid. In 1688 the overseers noted that a child of Henry Gregory was buried.

3a) Henry Gregory

It was the son Henry who was probably the Henry Gregory, soldier in Lord Effingham Howard's regiment of foot who died in action in 1759 causing 13 acres of meadow and 2 acres of Sansom's wood to revert to John Periam and the Wootton estate. In 1728 Henry Gregory was joint overseer with John Gregory.

4) John Gregory

John appears as joint ratepayer in 1687 with Stephen Symes.but thereafter Symes paid the rate alone. In 1695 the family were sick and received relief and clothes from the overseers but both John's wife and child died. In 1698 relief was paid to John and shoes bought or repaired for himand his sister Hanna – presumably the children of John. In 1699 John received relief and clothes, and Gregory's maid also received relief and clothes while a Mary was paid 6d for a 'nomination warrant by the overseers – another daughter? This suggests that their father John himself was absent or dead. In 1709 Mary received Symcockes legacy money. In 1710 a John received relief for himself and his family which suggests it may be the older John.

4a) John Gregory

Uncertain sequence here (see next).

5) John Gregory bur. 2 Apr 1733 Butleigh (or previous?)

This sequence of Johns is not proven since these last two Johns seem to be contemporary. In 1711 the overseers paid 2 shillings to a John Gregory for making their monthly rate – which person may be different than the impoverished John above (he also witnessed the accounts) In 1711, 12 and in 1713 he also paid rates. In 1717 John Gregory was paid for making the Overseers monthly rate. In 1728 John Gregory sen was joint overseer with Henry Gregory. In 1729 John became a rate payer. John was paid for going to Wells to get the indentures for three apprentices and for going to Wootton. He paid rates again in 1730 -

DD/S/BT/7/8/3 - 1] John Gregory of Butleigh, husbandman and wife Sarah, daughter of William Keeping the younger of Butleigh and wife Grace decd 2] Henry Pope of Butleigh, yeoman Assignment of Broadmoor (4a), Butleigh part Peckham lease (1562). Rent 5s.. [Somerset Archive Date: 1703. DD/S/BT/6/8/5 - 1] Richard Hiatt of Kingweston and wife Amy daughter of John Gregory decd 2] John Gregory of Butleigh, yeoman and son of John decd 3] John Reynolds the elder of Kingweston, yeoman Assignment of 1a at Nurslinge gate in the West field and 1a at north end Date: 1715. DD/S/BT/8/2/5 - 1] John Slade of Butleigh, yeoman, son of Elizabeth wife of Philip Avery 2] John Rocke and John Gregory of Butleigh Assignment of Dunhill and Hobbses Hill (3a), and Burdham's tenement in Butleigh.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS Date: 1730. DD/S/BT/25/8/8 - General release by John Gregory the elder of Butleigh. yeoman to Henry Young and wife Ann.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date: 1732.

6) Mary Gregory bur. 1691 Butleigh (OOP)

7) Stephen Gregory

Stephen – appears in the OOP accounts for 1715 when Dr. Periam was paid for 'curing' his foot. In 1729 the overseers paid for keeping Stephen's wife and children in meat and drink and lodging. They gave her £2 to 'get off to her own hand' (?). They also paid for keeping his two children for one week. In 1730 his children's shoes were mended and two gowns were made for them, stockings and shoes. He received relief for them for 27 weeks.

8) Mary Gregory married Butleigh 26 Apr 1724 Nicholas Doudney #

9) Mary Gregory widow bur. 13 Mar 1715 Butleigh

10) Rebecca Gregory wife of William bur. 4 Apr 1726 Butleigh

Probably the mother of the Rebecca/Robena who married John Bartlet Butleigh 18 Mar 1752 #

11) Honour Gregory bur. 28 Nov 1729 Butleigh

12) William Gregory bur. 24 Sep 1739 Butleigh

DD/S/BT/7/4/2 - 1] William Gregory of Butleigh, husbandman 2] James and Emmanuel Cooke of Butleigh, husbandmen sons of Thomas 3] John Kellway the younger Assignment of Frames Croft (5a) and Littlefield (5a) in Butleigh.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT Date range: 1726-1727.

13) Henry Gregory bur. 28 Aug 1783 Butleigh

DD/S/BT/10/6/1 - 1] Henry Gregory of Butleigh, butcher, Thomas Cooke of Butleigh, yeoman and wife Mary [Gregory] and son John 2] John Curtis of Butleigh, yeoman Lease for 80 years of 1/2a at Sower Down, Butleigh.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date: 1770.

14) Grace Gregory - married Mathew Court in Butleigh on 29 Sep 1758 Butleigh

Grace was almost certainly the daughter of John Gregory and Sarah (nee Keeping) whose grandmother was Grace Keeping.

15) James Gregory bur. 26 Nov 1784 Butleigh (or next James?)

16) James Gregory

17) John Gregory bur. 12 Jun 1772 Butleigh

18) George Gregory b. 1838 Midsomer Norton, coal miner, labourer, d. 15 Feb, bur. 24 Feb 1900 (Mar Q 5c/426 Wells) Butleigh 91-125

In 1861 the family shared Waterside Cottage, Midsomer Norton. By 1871 they were at Harris Bolton, Kilmersdon and in 1881 they were at Ham Wood, Pilton.

In 1891 George, Elizabeth and their three youngest children lived in 3 rooms at 75, Butleigh Hill. George died aged 61 in 1900. William, who was a groom disappears but may have died in 1895 (Frome). Bessie seems to be the girl who married William Higgins (a groom from Salisbury) in Butleigh on 7 Nov 1898 (Dec Q 5c/913 Wells) #.

In 1901 Elizabeth (60), widow, still lived with her two sons, George and Ernest on Butleigh Hill. George was a labourer and Ernest a shepherd. By 1911 Ernest, now a gardener, lived with just his mother. George Henry, a groom, married Elizabeth Mary Greaves in 1908 (Sep Q 5c/753 Yeovil) and they lived at 20 Hendford, Yeovil in 1911.

Ernest Frank, a gardener, married Florence Mary Dawkins in 1912 (Dec Q 5c/1235 Cambridge). Elizabeth Sarah died aged '83' in West Street, Bridport but was buried in Butleigh.

18a) Edward James Gregory b. 1876 (Dec Q 5c/487 Shepton Mallet) Butleigh, shepherd [91-125], 01-138

Though his birthplace differs and he gives a middle name, this must be the son of George Gregory above. They lived in four rooms in Oddway in 1901. Annie had lived with her parents in Overleigh in 1881 and 1891 - her father was a shoemaker and she became a shoe binder too. By 1911 Edward and Annie had eight children and lived with them at Buxton Deverill, Wilts. Ernest was also credited with a Butleigh birth on that census.

19) William George Gregory b. 1875 Butleigh coachman

In 1911 this couple lived at Hound St., Sherborne with their four children born there. On the 1901 census William gives his birthplace, probably more correctly, as Radstock.

Grenville

1) James Grenville b. 12 Feb 1715, d. 14 Sep, bur. 23 Sep 1783 Butleigh s.o.Richard Grenville and Hester Temple, Countess Temple

Rt. Hon. James Grenville was for some time one of the lords commissioners of trade and plantations, and deputy pay-master of his Majesty's forces; but retired in December, 1755, and remained out of place until the following November, when he was appointed one of the lords of the treasury. He resigned again shortly after but on 2 July 1757, was re-instated at the treasury board, and continued there until 1761, when he was appointed cofferer of his Majesty's household. On 23 April that year, he was sworn in as a Privy Counsellor, and kept the place of cofferer until the next October, when he thought proper to give it up ; but continued to enjoy the office of receiver of the crown and fee-farm rents for the counties of Warwick and Leicester.

He was elected for Old Sarum in 1741 ; for Bridport in 1747 and in 1754, and 176l for the town of Buckingham.

The Grenvilles were the most prominent aristocratic family in the south-eastern English county of Buckinghamshire in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. For much of this time they supplied one of the two parliamentary representatives of Buckinghamshire and both of those from the town of Buckingham. Neither of his sons married.

There are many papers in the SRO relating to James Grenville senior and junior. 88017 - Grenville family of Butleigh Somerset (Butleigh, etc) deeds and papers Somerset (Butleigh, etc) deeds, legal papers, manorial records and estate papers Date range: 1471 - 1942.

DD/S/BT/26/8/16-17 - 1] James Webb, purser on the Liverpool, son and heir of Thomas decd, brother of John Webb of Butleigh decd 2] James Grenville of Lincolns Inn Fields 3] George Grenville of Inner Temple Copy lease and release of claim to the manor and advowson of Butleigh Date: 1742.

DD/S/BT/12/1/9 - 1] James Grenville, lord of Butleigh manor 2] Richard Holman of Butleigh, yeoman Lease for lives of Rowley tenement, Butleigh. Rent £1 5s. [Tied together with DD/S/BT/12/1/10-12]. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date: 1748.

DD/S/BT/7/6/12 - 3] James Grenville of Butleigh, 4] George Grenville his brother, Assignment of term in trust to attend the fee of 7/8 of Pope's coppice in Butleigh West wood.1759

DD/S/BT/12/1/27-8 - 1] James Bishop of Worle 2] James Grenville of Butleigh 3] Revd Samuel Hood of Butleigh Assignment in trust of a messuage and 1a south of Cinclers Lane, 6a arable in Butleigh fields and a cottage at Nodway. Enclosed assignment (1765) by John Bishop of Date: 1762.

DD/S/BT/21/6/37 Grenville James Probate of the will (1782) of of Butleigh..

PROB 11/1110 Grenville James Will of James Grenville Butleigh , Somerset Date: 1783.

1a) James Grenville, 1st Baron Glastonbury, PC, b. 6 Jul 1742, d. 26 Apr, bur. 6 May 1825 Butleigh (corpse brought from London)

James was a politician, who was a member of both houses of Parliament during his career. He was the eldest son of James Grenville MP (12 February 1715-14 September 1783) and a first cousin of George Nugent-Temple-Grenville, 1st Marquess of Buckingham. The family produced some prominent national political figures, including two Prime Ministers (George Grenville and William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville). They were also related to William Pitt the Elder and William Pitt the Younger.

Grenville was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford. As a politician he generally followed his family connection up to 1801 and after 1806, but between those years he continued to support William Pitt the Younger instead of becoming closer to Charles James Fox as most of his politically active Grenville relatives did.

Grenville served as Member of Parliament for the Yorkshire borough of Thirsk 1766-1768. He sat for his family borough of Buckingham 1770-1790. He then represented the county seat of Buckinghamshire 1790-1797.

He held junior ministerial office as a Lord of the Treasury March 1782 - March 1783. William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne offered to make Grenville Chancellor of the Exchequer or Secretary at War, but he declined these appointments. He was sworn of the Privy Council on 26 December 1783. He was a member of the Board of Trade from 1784 until his death.

On 20 October 1797 he was created Baron Glastonbury. Lord Glastonbury never married and the title became extinct on his death in 1825. He left his estate to his first cousin Thomas Grenville, with a remainder to the Reverend George Neville of Windsor. By taking the surname Grenville, George Neville-Grenville acquird the Butleigh estates.

DD/S/BT/9/3/14 - 1] Samuel, Lord Hood and Sir Alexander Hood 2] Ann Hood of Butleigh, Edward Walker of Exeter and wife Elizabeth and William Hood Walker their son 3] James Grenville of Butleigh Assignment of the late Edmund Perry's messuage in Butleigh.. [Somerset Archive Date: 1789.

PROB 11/1699 - Will of The Right Honorable James Baron Glastonbury Butleigh , Somerset . Date: 1825.

HO42/31/144 - Folios 311-318. Letter from James Grenville, magistrate of Butleigh, near Somerton, Somerset, enclosing information relating to 2 men, Thomas Stone and Thomas Meakins, whom Grenville has committed to prison to await trial at the assizes for making seditious utterances amounting to treason. He believes them to be 'missionaries' sent out by the London Societies, and suggests that similar circumstances may prevail in other parts of the kingdom. The informant Reynolds has been bound over to prosecute and West to give evidence. Enclosed is the information of James Reynolds of Kingweston, Somerset, innholder, and William West, mason, sworn on 17 June before Grenville and Revd. Henry Gould, regarding the seditious utterances of Stone and Meakins and their attempt to recruit West. Also enclosed is a record of the examination of Thomas Stone, husbandman of Bulphen [Bulphan], Essex and his cousin Thomas Meakins, shoemaker of Hornchurch, Essex, to which are appended copies of further witness depositions. 22 Jun 1794

Note: The London Corresponding Society were a group that wanted Parliamentary Reform by giving the working man a vote and were active 1792-5. They issued handbills which also attacked the government's foreign policy. The founder was Thomas Hardy, a London shoemaker and the first meeting was on 25th January 1792. By the end of 1793 the Society had contacted growing groups in all the other major cities and Scotland. The arrests began and two delegates sent to Scotland were tried for sedition and sentenced to fourteen years transportation. The leaders tried to organise a convention and Hardy and two others were arrested and put in the Tower of London and tried at the Old Bailey in October 1794 but the jury found them 'not guilty'. Habeas Corpus was then suspended which allowed the government to detain prisoners without trial. The Seditious Meetings Act was passed and then a Corresponding Societies Act making meetings illegal and the London Corresponding Society came to an end in 1799.

(1) Resolutions passed by the London Corresponding Society in January, 1793.
(I) That nothing but a fair, adequate and annually renovated representation in Parliament, can ensure the freedom of this country.
(II) That we are fully convinced, a thorough Parliamentary Reform, would remove every grievance under which we labour.
(III) That we will never give up the pursuit of such Parliamentary Reform.
(IV) That if it be a part of the power of the king to declare war when and against whom he pleases, we are convinced that such power must have been granted to him under the condition, that he should ever be subservient to the national advantage.
(V) That the present war against France, and the existing alliance with the Germanic Powers, so far as it relates to the prosecution of that war, has hitherto produced, and is likely to produce nothing but national calamity, if not utter ruin.
(VI) That it appears to us that the wars in which Great Britain has engaged, within the last hundred years, have cost her upwards of three hundred and seventy million! not to mention the private misery occasioned thereby, or the lives sacrificed.
(VII) That we are persuaded the majority, if not the whole of those wars, originated in Cabinet intrigue, rather than absolute necessity.
(VIII) That every nation has an unalienable right to choose the mode in which it will be governed, and that it is an act of tyranny and oppression in any other nation to interfere with, or attempt to control their choice.
(IX) That peace being the greatest blessing, ought to be sought most diligently by every wise government.
(X) That we do exhort every well wisher to this country, not to delay in improving himself in constitutional knowledge.

Gresley

1) Rev. Roger St. John Gresley b, 1854 Over Seal, Leics.

Unmarried in 1881 he was a curate of the Baptist church and lodged in High Street, Glastonbury. In 1891 he was at the Clergy House, Rowbarton, Taunton. In 1901 he was at Birdsall vicarage, Yorkshire but went to work in Africa. From there he came to Butleigh and was inducted as vicar in Sept. 1916 by Archdeacon Brymer.. He was the vicar of Butleigh 1916-1919. He attended the unveiling of the Butleigh War Memorial in 1919 and after the Peace Celebrations said farewell as he intended to leave for South Africa. His death was announced in 1935 (died 23 Aug) at his address (Kelly's Directory) of the Hermitage Butleigh.

Grey

[Gray]

1) Joseph Grey b. 1821 West Pennard, farmer, s.o. James and Elizabeth Grey 71W-85

Joseph had farmed 40 acres in West Pennard in 1851 and had a nephew, John B. Cabbell (b. 1841 Cheddar) living with him. By 1861 he lived with Harriet but they had no children at that time.

Joseph lived with his family in the 'Farm House' in Butleigh Wootton and farmed 80 acres employing 1 man in 1871.

Joseph junior appeared as a Railway lamp man lodging in Wormhill, Derbyshire in 1881.

Griffin

1) Thomas Griffin bur. 20 Jun 1739 Butleigh

2) Mary Griffin bur. 5 Aug 1781 Butleigh

3) Jesse Griffin b. 1874 (Sep Q 6a/154 Clifton) Easton, clicker in shoe factory, s.o. William Griffin

Little found on Jesse though his parents may be the William (b. 1843 Pylle, Som.) a waterman, and Susanna (b. 1843 Easton) who lived in Easton in 1901. William's profession may indicate why this family are absent from most censuses - Jesse and Bessie were absent in 1901.

Grimes

1) George Grimes buried 1676 Butleigh (OOP)

The Overseers recorded the burial of George in 1676 and the clothing of his daughters while his son Humphrey was apprenticed out to Thomas Looke – his daughters were cared for by William Homan and the widow Callow. In 1677 the girls were still looked after by the widow Callow and were re-clothed. Also in that year the Overseers went to court sessions about George Grimes business and his three children. In 1678 the girls were bought coats, waistcoats and chemises. Humphrey appears in the churchwarden's accounts for 1682-4 when he killed 2 polecats. A Humphrey Grimes had several warrants issued against him in 1691/2 ordering his removal – and a guardsman Humphrey Callow, was paid for two days and a night to hold him. Horses were hired to carry him away. A Humphrey Grimes died in 1691 Butleigh (OOP). Dorothy isn't mentioned again but Alice must have been unable to fend for herself and was in receipt of clothes, rent and relief from 1677 to post 1721 when she was taken from Simon Hoopers house and the OOP paid for her coffin.

Grimstead

1) Richard Grimstead Chr. 19 Jul 1629 Baltonsborough, s.o. Humphrey Grimstead

Richard paid rates from 1673 – 1681 and thereafter they were paid by Humphrey, presumably his son. They lived next to Mary Splott widow. See the Will of Katherine, wife of William Grimsted of Baltonsborough below for her son Humphrey – probable father of (1) and mention of daughter Dorothy (3)?

Katherine GRIMSTEED, widdowe, of Baltonsburowe, SOM Will date: 21 March 1623 Probate date: PRO Ref :11/143 Image Ref: 460

In the name of god Amen: The one and twentieth day of March in the yeare of our Lord god one thousand six hundred twenty and three I Katherine Grimsted of Baltonsburowe in the County of Somset. Widdowe Beinge sicke of body but of good and pfect memory thankes I give unto Allmightie god, Doe make and ordayne this my last will and Testamte. In manner and forme as followeth First I bequeath my soule into the hande of Allmighty god and my bodye whensoever it shall please the maker to [dissolue] it to be buried in the Churchyard of Baltonsburrowe aforesaid Item I give to St. Andrewes Church in Wells twelve pence It I give to the poore aged and impotent people of the same Prshe twenty shillinge, Whereas my husband William GRIMSTED did  by his last will and Testamt. give and bequeath to his Four daughters to wit Elizabeth Ellenor Dorothie and Joane to each of them one hundred pound and by the same will this money was to be putt in [cleare] at eighteen pence the pound at the discrettion of the Overseers, and because the money have not beene also imployed I have given and payd unto Elizabeth my daughter her hundred pound wth three [scoaut] pounde increase Itm I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Twenty shillinge one crocke that I bought at Mr. Waltons the second best pann three platters and three pottengers and one Chest standinge in the Chamber over the buffer[ ] Item I give unto William HOPKINS the sonne of my daughter Elizabeth one heafer of two yeares age that is nowe wth Calfe, Item I give unto Ellenor for the increase of her hundred pounde Threescore pounde one Crocke that I bought of Joane [LEAVELL] the third best panne one newe featherbed one payre of shette one payre of blankette one Coverled one parre of pillows three platters and three pottengers all wch money and legacies to be payd wthin sixe monthes after her marriage Item I give unto Dorothy for the increase of her hundred pounde Threescore pounde one crocke and my best brasse pan one featherbed one paire of sheete one paire of blankette one paire of pillows one Coverled three platters and three pottengers all wch legacies to be paid when shee shall accomplish the age of one and twenty yeares or be married Itm I give unto Joane my youngest daughter for the increase of her hundred pounde Threescore pounde Alsoe I give unto Joane my gould ringe one featherbed one paire of sheete one paire of blankets one paire of pillows one Coverled my best Crocke one brasse pan three platters and three pottongews All wch legacies to be paide when shee shall accomplishe the age of One and twentie yeares or be married Item I give unto Willm my youngest sonne one blacke mare of the age of three yeares One heaffer of two yeares of age Ite my will is that all my wearing apparell shall be equalie devided betweene my Fouer daughters Item I give unto Ellenor my daughter the presse that standeth in the broad Chamber. All the rest of my goode moveabell and unmoveabell as well Reall as personall my funerall expence my debte and legacies paid I give to my sonne Humfry whome I make my Whole and sole Executor by this my last Will and Testament Allso I request Humfry COWARD and Robert [MAYNES] to have the oversighte of this my last will and testamt. to see the same pformed accordinge to the true intent of this my last will ans testmant. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the daye and yeare above written in the presence of us whose names are underwritten the marke of Kathern GRIMSTED ./ Rob. [MAYNE], the mark of Thomas [DOWNES] ./    Probate: Humfridi GRIMSTEED      Date: 5 May 1624 Quinto die mensio May Anno Domin Millesimo Sexcentesimo vicesimo quarto

DD/S/BT/4/6/1-2 1] William Colmer of Butleigh 2] Robert Grimstead of Baltonsborough, yeoman Lease for 220 years of Benhorseys (3a), Butleigh. Rent 5s. With counterpart. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date range: 1626 - 1627 PROB 11/236 Will of Humfry Grimsted Yeoman Baltonsborough, Somerset Date: 1654.

DD/S/BT/7/5/1 - 1] Thomas Splott of Butleigh, yeoman and Mary Splott of Butleigh, widow 2] Richard Grimsted the elder of Baltonsborough Feoffment of three closes called Easthill (40a) in Butleigh Wootton.. [Somerset Archive and Records, BUTLEIGH COURT PAPERS] Date range: 1671 - 1672.

2) Humphrey Grimstead of Baltonsborough, died 1695

Married: Joane [wife of Humphrey] buried Butleigh 1689 (OOP)

Child: 1) Joane

Online PROB 11/423 Will of Humphry Grimsteed or Grimsted Yeoman Baltonsborough, Somerset Date: 1694.

Will of Humphry Grimsteed 17 Mar 1689

In the name of God Amen. I Humphry Grimsteed of Baltonsburough in the County of Somersett yeoman being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory thanks bee given unto Allmighty God for the same doe make this my last will and testament in manner and forme following ffirst and principally I give my soul unto the hands of Allmighty God my maker in hopes of a joyful resurrection unto eternall life at the last day in and through the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour and my body to bee buried in such decent manner as to the discretion of my Executors hereafter named shall bee thought fit and for what worldly goods and estate the Lord in his mercy hath lent mee. I give and bequeath will and devise as followeth Imprimis whereas I stand indebted unto severall persons in severall summes of money by specialtyes and without specialties I doe hereby give out and bequeath will and devise all my lands and tenements in the parish of Baltonsburough aforesaid and Butleigh in the County aforesaid except what lands I have heretofore setled on Joane my late wife deced as her Joynter unto Richard Grimsteed of Baltonsburough aforesaid yeoman William Boulton of Theale in the said County gentleman and John Hussey of Baltonsburough aforesaid gentleman To have and to hold the said lands and tenements aforesaid (except before excepted) unto them the said Richard Grimsteed, William Boulton and John Hussey their heires and assignes forever for them and the survivor of them to sell and dispose of the same lands and tenements to any person or persons whatsoever according to the discretion of the said Richard Grimsteed, William Boulton and John Hussey and to the best advantage for the payment of my debts due as aforesaid.

Item I give and bequeath unto the poor of the parish of Baltonsburough aforesaid ffive shillings to bee paid within one yeare next after my decease All the rest residue and remainder of my goods and chattells I likewise give and bequeath unto them the said Richard Grimsteed, William Boulton and John Hussey for them to sell and dispose thereof at their wills and pleasures and the money soe thereof raised likewise to goe towards the payment of my said debts And the overplus of such moneys that shall hereafter remaine of my said lands and goods I give unto Joane my daughter and doe request and devise my Executors hereafter named that what money which shall soe remaine after the said lands and tenements and goods sold and disposed of and my executors hereafter named defrayed such charges and expences as they shall expend lay out or bee put unto in and about the management of this trust in them reposed by mee I doe desire and request that such money that shall soe remaine in the hands of my executors hereafter named and the defraying of their cost as aforesaid shall bee put out unto at interest by them for the best advantage of the said Joane my daughter and the said money and the interest thereof to be paid to the said Joane my daughter at her age of one and twenty yeares or day of marriage which shall first happen and my will and meaning is that my executors hereinafter named shall have the full power and sole management of all the estate belonging to Joane my said daughter after my decease and likewise the education of Joane my daughter during her minority And I doe hereby constitute and appoint my trusty and welbeloved ffreinds and kinsmen the said Richard Grimsteed, William Boulton and John Hussey executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by mee made in witness whereof I the said Humphry Grimsteed have hereunto set my hand and seale the seventeenth day of March in the ffirst yeare of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord and Lady William and Mary by the Grace of God King and Queene over England etc Anno Dom. one thousand six hundred eighty nine, Humphry Grimsteed sugned sealed and published in the presence of John Coward William Marsh Edward Spenser William Symes his marke



Humphrey paid the rates from 1682 until1695 and in that year rates were also paid by Joane Grimstead – his daughter. From 1692 to 94 Humphrey had paid rates on two properties, one of which was taken over by Grace Keeping in 1695. From 1696 – 1717 the rate was paid by Joan Grimstead alone.

3) Dorothie Grinsteed bur. 28 Nov 1654 Butleigh

4) Elizabeth Grinsteed married Butleigh 21 Jun 1663 Edward Spencer [see witness to Humphry Grimsteed Will of 1694)

Grinter

1) Josiah Grinter b. 1830 Othery, shoemaker, s.o. Alfred and Mary Grinter, died 1858 (Dec Q 5c/432 Wells)

As Virtue Classey, Virtue appears in 1841 living with her uncle Charles Classey and his wife Elizabeth at Beulah House, the bakery in the High Street. She became her aunt's assistant after her uncle died in 1848 and appears thus on the 1851 census. Virtue married Josiah Grinter in 1854 and they had two children, Charles (b. 1855) and Elizabeth (b. 1858). Josiah had lived with his parents in Godswell Lane, Street in 1841-51 where his father was a grocer. He died in 1858.

Virtue Grinter continued to run a shop in Butleigh in 1861. Her son Charles must have left Butleigh because he isn't on the 1871 census but is next found in Swansea. His mother was still in Butleigh in 1871 with her nephew and niece Albert and Eleanor Classey but she then joined her son in Swansea where she died in 1878. Her son tragically died the next year aged only 24 - 1879 (Jun Q 11a/407 Swansea). Charles had had a daughter Maud Beatrice Grinter b. 1880 (Mar Q 11a/634a Swansea) who later married watchmaker Owen Gregory (b. 1877 Exeter) in Butleigh on 27 Mar 1909 (Mar Q 5c/721 Wells). Elizabeth Ann married Walter March in 1889 (Sep Q 5c/822 Wells) and lived in Street.

2) William Grinter b. Taunton, Chr. 24 Oct 1867 (Dec Q 5c/536 Wells) Butleigh, bur. 21 Nov 1867 (Dec Q 5c/369 Wells) Butleigh s.o. Henry and Catherine Grinter.

Henry Grinter was a carpenter from Taunton (b. 1847) and his wife Kate (Catherine) was born in Bruton in 1845. In 1871 they appeared in Rowbarton, Taunton with William and a seven month old daughter Kate. William remained with his parents in Taunton until by 1891 he became a servant in South Petherton.

Gromes

1) John Gromes

Ground?

1) Edward Ground? Chr. 21 Aug 1725 Butleigh s.o. John and Elizabeth (Bown?)

Groves

(Grove)

1) James Grove bur. 18 Dec 1803 Butleigh

2) James Grove b. 1760, bur. 20 Aug 1836 aged 76

Ann married John Davis in Butleigh on 25 Sep 1809 #. James Birch b. 1818 Butleigh gives his father as James Groves when he married in 1846 – presumably the son here rather than the father – but his mother is unknown.

3) Henry Groves b. 1855 Evershot, Dorset, groom and gardener 91-126

In 1891 at No. 64, Oddway - Henry Groves (36), Groom & gardener, lived with his wife Elizabeth (38) plus children Tyet L. (13), Ada L. (8), Sarah K. (6), Emily B.(3) and Harry (1). Henry Groves was previously a groom at Ugborough, Devon (1881) and after his marriage his children's birthplaces indicate his peripatetic occupation. In 1901 the family are found in Salisbury Rd., Chilmark, Wilts. Their stay in Butleigh was brief, Harry being born in Charlton Horethorne in 1890 and a son Arthur came next born 1892 in Chilmark.

Gummer

1) Charles Gummer b. 1817 Bedminster, farmer of 350 acres

In 1851 Charles and family lived in Corston where he was a substantial farmer and his older brother a 'proprietor of houses'. In 1871 Sarah and Helen were governesses at 8, New King St., Lansdown, Walcot.

Sarah married Thomas Levertin Stenner, Professor of Music in 1880 (Dec Q 6a/327 Barton Regis) and they lived at Westbury on Trym in 1881. In 1891 Sarah called herself a 'Professor of Languages' and her pob as Yeovil. On that census they were recorded as living at 141, Cotham Brow, Bristol and had two sons.

1a) James Edgell Gummer Chr. 23 Apr 1843 Butleigh s.o. Charles (b. 1817 Bedminster) and Caroline Gummer

James' parents farmed 350 acres at Corston in 1851. There is no further reference to James and he may well be the James Gummer who died in 1863 (Jun Q 5c/380 Langport).

Guppy

1) William Guppy d. 1557

PROB 11/39 Will of Willyam Gouppy or Guppy Butleigh, Somerset Date: 1557.

April 12th 1557William Gouppy of the parish of Butleigh. My body to be buried in the churchyard of Butleigh. To the same church 2s. To our mother church of Wells 4d. To Thomas Evens one payer of whelles. To Margery Knowlles £5 at her marriage. To William Knowlles 33s 4d. To Eleanor Evens a sparked boll. To William Yeate a young mare. To Johane Berde, a heyfer yerlinge. To Johane my wife four oxen, three kyne and calves, two mares, a horse colte, a gelding, two yerlings, a heyfer, three pigges, a wayne, a fetherbed, two dustebeddes, two crockes, a brewing leade with all manner of treen vessell, one carpet clothe with all manner of stayned clothesand £17 11s 8d of my debts and also three pounde of fee which I have during John Perses lief with the mede and two colttes lese in West Pennard. To Sir Richard Berser, curat, 3s 4d. The residue to John Perce, clarke of the Checke to the King and Queen Maties garde (executor). Overseers: Philipp Gouppy and Gouppie the elder. Witnesses: Sir Richard Berser, curate, Phillipp Gouppie, Robert Gosmer, John Knowlles, Rihard Barrate Proved May 3rd 1557.

1) William Guppy 'junior' bur. 12 Apr 1617 Butleigh (or son?)

Bridedy = Bridget Guppy who married Samuel Hook Butleigh 3 Mar 1615/16?

2) John Guppy bur. 3 Aug 1621 Butleigh

The name survived with the property they had owned, known as Guppeys on the 1672 commoners list.

3) Andrew Guppy

4) Margaret Guppye married 14 Apr 1597 John Ewens

5) Margaret Guppye married Alexander Symcox early 1600's.

6) Maria Guppy bur. 10 Nov 1638 Butleigh

Gutch

1) John Gutch a JP

In 1653 John Gutch supervised the election of John Clapp, a tailor, as 'Parish Register'. In 1666 a Henry Gutch, a mercer, was issuing tokens in Glastonbury.

EXCHEQUER E134/9Chas1/Mich8 - Phillip Perry, William Perry. v. William Noy (Attorney-General), James Levingstone, Thos. Pawlett, Andrew Whittington, Thomas Brooke, John Gutch, Wm. Dowthwaite.: Manor and vicarage of Butleigh, and the moor called "South Moor" or "Aller Moor" belonging Date range: 1633 - 1634.

DD/S/BT/17/4/9 - 1] Richard Tomlins of London, stationer and Gawen Lawry of London, merchant 2] Christopher Hopkins, Robert Lane, Peter West, Henry Gutch, John Austen, Richard King and Richard Vayle, inhabitants of Glastonbury Bargain and sale in trust for poor of Glastonbury Date: 1666.

For research: JohnGtch b. 1568 Tisbury,Wilts., d. Apr 1646 Chelwood, Som.

Ryckard Gutch of Swallowcliffe Co Wilts. Yeoman. Mentioned in the wills of his Grandfather 1562 and brother Clement 1632 (then deceased). Will dated 14 April 1614 proved 27 May following. Cecille Mentioned in the will of her husband of 1614. Buried at Swallowcliffe 23 October 1638 John Gutch of Chelworth and Pensford Co Somerset. Yeoman. Mentioned in the Will of his brother Clement 1632. Churchwarden of Chelwood 1635/6. Will dated 15th Sept 1645, proved 1 May 1646 (PCC) <1st wife of John Gutch> Avis Buried at Chelwood Co. Somerset 6 Aug 1635 1st Wife Samuel Gutch Executor to his father 1648 Other issue <2nd wife of John Gutch> Barberye Buried at St Cuthberts Wells Co Somerset 2 Janry 1679 Robert Gutch of the parish of St Johns Glastonbury Co Somerset, Yeoman. Mentioned in the wills of his Brother Richard 1614 and Clement 1632. Will dated 17 Feb 1647 proved 4 May 1649 (PCC) <1st wife of Robert Gutch> Katherine Buried 1 Dec 1616 at St Johns Glastonbury Co Somerset <2nd wife of Robert Gutch> Margaret Somer married 9 January 1616/17 at St. Johns Glastonbury aforesaid Agnes Mentioned in the will of her Grandfather 1562. Buried at Tisbury Wilts 27 March 1593. Elsabethe Mentioned in the will of her Grandfather 1562 and as Wife of William Belling in that of her Brother Ryckard 1614 <Children indicated, no details given> Clement Gutch of Glastonbury Somerset. Baptd at Tisbury Wilts 16 April 1565. Mentioned in the will of his Brother Ryckard 1614 of which he was an Executor. Will dated 16 October 1632 proved at Wells 1632 Son of Clement: Stephen Gutch eldest son. Mentioned in his Fathers will 1632 and in that of his Uncle Richard Gutch 1614 other issue