Distant families link back to same village/vicinity
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I was born Somerset and brought up in Berkshire, went away to Uni for 4 years and got a job in Sunbury, Middlesex living in Shepperton. While living in Shepperton I met my husband-to-be. Husband and his mother born Glasgow. Husband’s father had been born Shanghai and civil internee there til 1947 (of Portuguese/Norfolk descent).
Husband’s mother’s family hailed from Bethnal Green/Hackney area of London. But William Porch (hubby’s GG Grandfather) was born 1839, Bath – had moved to London by 1861. His mother (my husband’s GGG Grandmother, nee Ryall) was baptised Stratton on the Fosse 30 Oct 1814 and her parents were still there 1846 (though died/moved soon after).
On my side of the family:
My GG Grandfather John Curtain and his wife (not my GG grandmother) lived Ston Easton and had a son born Stratton on the Fosse c.1876.
My Grandparents (and aunt) lived for many years on the Stratton side of the B3139 near Chilcompton. My aunt and cousin still do.
Stratton on the Fosse – modern day population c.1000
Chilcompton – modern day population c. 1900
Date submitted:Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:24:36 +0000Coincidence ID:6427
