Hi I'm late to the Battle I know, but I have been researching Durston family of Catcott, Somerset, for about 2 or 3 years off and on.
1. John Durston 13 SEP 1707 St Peters church, Catcott, is the son of John Snr (1685-1741)marr. Joanne Capper or Cupper (1685-1753). Bapt. record image on Ancestry.com.
The month in the image is indescipherable so I have averaged it to September.
I am a direct descendant of Christopher and 2nd wife Sophia Rouse (daughter of the Rev. Ezekial Athanasius Rouse, rector of Othery) through there son William John Upjohn Durston and Sarah Annie Wall, both who migrated under the bounty system to Tasmania, as Agricultural servants.
2.Bear in mind that these parishes (Moorlinch, Bridgewater, Ashcot etc) are all in close proximity and it is quite conceivable that siblings and cousins ended up in surrounding towns, due either to employment or even marriage.
3. Looking for background on Catcott, I came across the reference to Capt Thomas Durston gave poor relief (in his will 1686) to the poor descendants of his Grandfather Thomas Durston. The recipients in 1825 included John Durston, the parish clerk of Catcott. This reference leads me to the conclusion that there is a positive family connection to the family at Catcott and Captain Thomas. I have only discovered this hint tonight and did no know of the existence of the Captain. I guess I shall have to brush up on my battles! More and more records are being released each year so possibly they were not available when you originally searched.
4. I have found Free Reg a useful tool for finding family in Catcott, Somerset. There are a lot of incorrect trees for this family on the net! It is frustrating when with a little bit of sleuthing I have been able to dispel myths. So "Prove all things" as Wordsworth said. I would love to hear from you on your discoveries or if you require help. I have been researching since about 1985, It the constantly changing software which challenges me! Oh and don't forget to look at records on Family Search Family Tree. email
colblue@live.com.auRegards, Colin Bluett. Western Australia