I have this Benjamin Stoodley in my tree.
He seems to be the Benjamen (sic.) Studley who was christened on 21 April 1782 at St. Mary and St. Andrew, Pitminster, Somerset. His niece Hannah Studley (daughter of his brother Edward Studley, of Pitminster) married a John Stoodly, of Wayford, Somerset (and thus into my branch of the Stoodley family). There is no documented link between them but chances are they are distantly related.
Fitzhead I believe should be Fifehead (as in Fifehead Magdalen in Dorset).
Which Studley/Stoodley family are you interested in, Jim?
Regards,
James R. Yeowell
Hello Debbie,
I hope I have clicked on the right button to send this reply! Thank you very much for the information. This is indeed the family I sought. it turns out to be not one of "mine," but that is all progress, isn't it? Thanks again, Jim Stoodley.
Hello Jim,
Sorry I can't find any Stoodleys in 1851 North Petherton. I've checked the index and there isn't a Maria Stoodley in Somerset but it only covers people who are either heads of household or on their own.
Is this a possibility?
NORTH PETHERTON 1851
HO 107/1924 Folio 341 Page 34
STUDLEY Benjamin 70 Retired Farmer Pitminster
S. Wife 69 Fitzhead
M. Daughter Miss 34 North Petherton, Som.
Regards
Debbie