I found a marriage in 1784 in Lytchett Minster of a Thomas Harvey and Susanna House both of Hamworthy. I am interested in whether this couple had any children as I am looking for a baptism of a Frances or Fanny Harvey c1791. The family had connections with both Lytchett and Poole at this time. So any leads on Harvey families in this area would be very helpful.
Thanks for replying, I have looked at the Dorset OPC site but unfortunately there are no Harvey christenings in the late 1700s or early 1800s in Lytchett Minster. Dorset OPC has very little on Hamworthy, unfortunately no BMD details as yet.
The church at Hamworthy was dedicated in 1811; Dorset Family History Society has transcribed baptisms 1813-1837 and offers a look-up service. (http://www.dorsetfhs.org.uk)
Have you tried a "search site" on the OPC site using the names you are researching?
Nanny Jan
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Howard , Viney , Kingsman, Pain/e, Rainer/ Rayner, Barham, George, Wakeling (Catherine), Vicary (Frederick) all LDN area/suburbs Ottley/ MDX, Henman/ KNT Gandy/LDN before 1830 Burgess/LDN Barham/SFK Rainer/CAN (Toronto)
As the church wasn't dedicated until 1811 it looks as though many families went to Lytchett Minster; when I looked at the baptisms on the OPC site there were many families from Hamworthy mentioned.
Perhaps an email to Dorset FHS will yield more information.
Good luck.
Nanny Jan
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Howard , Viney , Kingsman, Pain/e, Rainer/ Rayner, Barham, George, Wakeling (Catherine), Vicary (Frederick) all LDN area/suburbs Ottley/ MDX, Henman/ KNT Gandy/LDN before 1830 Burgess/LDN Barham/SFK Rainer/CAN (Toronto)