Somerset

Publications on CD-ROM relating to the county of Somerset

A SOMERSET SKETCH BOOK by H. Hay Wilson

A book of stories relating to Somerset Life and Times which was first Published in 1912. Chapters include; • The Mendip Country • A Son of the Soil • A West Country Village • The Ploughing Match • The Rat Catcher • The Sheep Shearing • plus many others ...

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ABSTRACTS OF SOMERSET WILLS

In 1942, Somerset and Devon lost one of the most important research sources for local and family historians, when a German bomb destroyed the Exeter Probate Office, and all of the wills that it contained. This being the case collections of transcripts and extracts of wills are so important to those of us with connections to these counties. One of the most important sources for Somerset is the coll...

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BARTON ST. DAVID PARISH REGISTERS

This is a transcript of the Bishops Transcripts and Parish Registers and Barton St. David. The earliest entry for BT's is for 1598 and the registers begin in 1714...

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BRUTON PARISH REGISTER TRANSCRIPTS 1554 to 1812 by Reverend Douglas L. Hayward

This work, in two volumes, is probably the best transcript of Bruton Registers ever published, being compiled by the vicar of this parish who would have known the area, known the local families and would have a scholarly knowledge of the writing styles of the various periods covered. Volume 1 • Baptisms1554 to 1680 • Marriages1554 to 1680 • Burials1554 to 1681 Volume 2 •Bapti...

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BYGONE SOMERSET by Cuming Walters

A collection of historical essays covering the following subjects; Sedgemoor and Monmouth Rebellion Taunton and the Bloody Assize Cliffs and Caverns of Somersetshire The Lead Mines of the Mendips The Legends and Antiquities of Glastonbury The Lansdown Bagdad and its Caliph The Island Sancturies plus many others ...

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DURSTON PARISH REGISTER TRANSCRIPT Edited by Rev. R. Grosvenor Bartlett M.A.

A small transcript of the Parish Register of Durston in Somerset, covering the following; Baptisms 1712 – 1812 Marriages 1712 – 1812 Burials 1712 – 1812 Bookmarked and Searchable ...

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DWELLY'S SOMERSET HEARTH TAX

This download consists of THREE separate publications (1) Dwelly's Hearth Tax for Somerset 1664 – 65. (2) Dwelly's National Records Volume 2 XVII Century Directory of Somerset Containing the names of all persons paying taxes or exempt from paying. (3) Dwelly's Index to the Somerset Hearth Tax Exemption Certificates of 1670 & 1674 (2 above) with a completion of Dwelly's National Records Volume 2....

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ENMORE - THE HISTORY OF A SOMERSET PARISH BY PAUL MANSFIELD

The definitive history of this small Somerset village that lies just a few miles from Bridgwater. With over 180 pages of narrative and pictures expertly researched and written by Paul Mansfield making a superb publication for anyone who has an interest in the history of the parish of Enmore. Also included is an extra publication of additions, amendments and photographs that did not appear in the o...

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HISTORY OF THE SIDERFIN FAMILY OF WEST SOMERSET by James Sanders

In Brushford in 1274 there is an entry for Robto de Sidernefemie which is the earliest mention that the author has, so far, found of the family name. This is a masterly book which traces the history of the family in West Somerset and various instances are recorded, with the main family being recorded back to circa 1500. This excellent book is a must not only for any member of the Siderfin family b...

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HUMPHREYS WELLINGTON by Arthur L. Humphreys

At the beginning of the 20 th century Arthur L. Humphreys researched and published a series of books were entitled “Materials for the History of the Town and Parish of Wellington in the county of Somerset ”. This CD contain all four books that were published in this series, Part 1 – Wills of Wellington and West Buckland 1372 to 1811. Part 2 – Manorial Court Rolls 1277 – 1908 . Part 3 –...

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IN TAUNTON TOWN by E. Everett-Green

A Story of the Rebellion of James Duke of Monmouth. Published in 1901 this is a story revolving around the Battle of Sedgemoor through the eyes of one Dicon Snowe who was born on a farm between Bridgwater and Taunton. All too often, when researching, we are just given the dry facts without the story behind them and the effect that they had on the ordinary population. Whilst not one hundred percent...

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KIRBY’S QUEST FOR SOMERSET S.R.S. Volume 3 by F. H. Dickinson

This book contains a number of different surveys the first being the surviving Rolls of fees according to inquests before Lord John de Kirebie, treasurer to Edward I, for Somerset and Dorset carried out circa 1286. It also includes the Nomina Villarum which is a survey carried out in 1316 and contains a list of Somerset cities, boroughs and townships and the Lords of them. Another roll is the Exch...

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LANGPORT AND ITS CHURCH. THE STORY OF THE ANCIENT BOROUGH WITH REFERENCES TO NEIGHBOURING PARISHES by David Melville Ross M.A.

Despite its title this book is not only about the Church but is a fully comprehensive history of this town and the surrounding parishes. Beginning in prehistoric times with chapters covering the Danish Invasion and the Battle of the Parret, Huish manor, Harold attaches Somerset, Great events of 14 th century, The Reformation, Lords of the manor and Independent chapel and other sects to name just a...

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MAGNA BRITANNIA – SOMERSETSHIRE By The Reverend Thomas Cox

First published in the 1720's this book is probably one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the county of Somerset published. It was almost certainly used as a reference by the Reverend John Collinson when he compiled his “History and Antiquities of the Country of Somerset”. If you have a historical interest or ancestors in this county then this publication is a must to for your collect...

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MARRIAGE ALLEGATION BONDS OF THE BISHOPS OF BATH AND WELLS FROM THEIR COMMENCEMENT TO THE YEAR 1755 By Arthur J. Jewers

First published in 1909 this book lists all of the surviving bonds for that year. Since then a number of original documents have been lost or have deteriorated to make this the most complete list of this bonds. Most are for the early 1700's, although there are a number of entries for the previous century. To use Jewers own words in describing the period 1674-75 “in these years large portions are...

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MEMORIALS OF OLD SOMERSET edited by F. J. Snell

“THE object of this volume is to provide a conspectus of the principal historical and archaeological interests of the county of Somerset. These, however, are so rich and varied that the Editor has found it beyond his power to include between its covers all the attractive topics that might be treated. Still, the work, if not actually encyclopaedic, is fairly comprehensive, and its scope is certai...

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MYTHS, SCENES AND WORTHIES OF SOMERSET By Mrs. E. Boger

In the publication the author somewhat departed from her original intention of making a collection of myths and legends of Somerset. Unwittingly, fiction glided into fact and the story developed into history, and it was found difficult, if not impossible, to define their respective limits. This has meant that we have a book of 650 plus pages containing fascinating information including King Al...

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NORTH CURRY - ANCIENT MANOR AND HUNDRED By Hugh P. Olivey

“Notes of the history of the three parishes North Curry, Stoke. St. Gregory, West Hatch contained therein” This is an excellent work relating to the history of North Curry, Stoke St. Gregory and West Hatch, with extracts from the Churchwarden's Accounts, Vestry Minutes etc., as well as local historical events. An invaluable work for anyone interested in or with ancestors from any of these pari...

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OLD CROSSES OF SOMERSET by Charles Pooley

First published in 1877 this wonderful book is a comprehensive guide of the old crosses in Somerset which must have taken many years to complete. Charles Pooley has not only given details of the crosses that are complete but also those that only small amounts have survived to this period of the mid nineteenth century. The book has been lavishly illustrated throughout with dozens of line drawings a...

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PERSECUTION EXPOSED IN SOME MEMOIRS RELATING TO THE SUFFERINGS OF JOHN WHITING AND MANY OTHERS OF THE PEOPLE CALLED QUAKERS

John Whiting was a Quaker from Wrington who was imprisoned in Ilchester Gaol for preaching in the 1680s. He wrote a book entitled "Persecution Expos'd" (published in 1715 describing this experience. This book is a second edition of that publication and includes “With Memoirs of many eminent Friends deceased, and other memorable Matters and Occurrences, concerning the Sufferings of the said Peop...

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SELWORTHY PARISH RECORD TRANSCRIPT transcribed by T. L. Stoate

The following appear in this publication. Baptisms 1594 – 1840 Marriages 1594 – 1837 Burials 1571 – 1579, 1594 – 1838 Overseers 1739 – 1782 Settlement Papers 1730 – 1831 Bastardy Papers 1730 – 1831 Apprenticeship Papers 1694 – 1835 1811 Census This book is indexed, bookmarked and searchable. An ideal companion to the “Parish of Se...

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SOMERSET HISTORICAL ESSAYS by J. Armitage Robinson

The writer of this book makes no claim to be a historian, but he is concerned with the materials which go to the construction of true history. Occasionally he is led to revise the verdicts of historians on the ground of a renewed investigation of some isolated problem, or in the light of fuller information which has but lately become available. Essays include William of MalmesburyThe Saxon Abbots...

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SOMERSET MEDIEVAL WILLS (1501 – 1530) edited by Rev. F. W. Weaver

Wills are one of the most important sources for family and local historians. Somerset, unfortunately, lost a large number of original wills during the Second World War. This book also contains Lambeth Wills between 1363 – 1491. There are many hundreds of wills and thousands of names in the publications. ...

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SOMERSET PARISHES A Handbook of Historical Reference To all places in the County by Arthur L. Humphreys

This publication, of over 800 pages, was produced in 1905 and is described as being “A Handbook of Historical Reference to all the Places in the County. It gives details of surviving parish registers (at that time), references for selected actions, details of where to find notes, various grants and some of the wills of the local people. This book is invaluable for those studying local or family ...

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SOMERSET QUARTER SESSION RECORDS Charles I (1625-1639) edited by Rev. E. H. Bates Harbin M. A.

Quarter session records are really helpful for family or local historians and anyone with an interest in history. They detail minor cases that appear before the “court”. You will find instances of petty crime, settlement, bastardy etc., and hundreds of names. This Somerset Record Society publication covers the years 1625 to 1639 is the ideal book for those who want to expand their knowledge ...

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