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I'm researching the Rossiter family tree and am searching for information on Frederick Rossiter born in 1857 at Great Elm, Somerset. The 1881 census record him and his wife Sarah and daughter Emily as living at 19 Belle Vue Road,Brislington. I'm also trying to find his wife's full maiden name so that I can research further. If anyone has access to later censuses I'dbe grateful for any information you find please.
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Hi,
In our census forum we have a thread where some generous people are doing lookups on the 1891 census. If you have not already, reply in that topic with these details and they will look them up for you,
Kazza.
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Hi rcuser
"I'm researching the Rossiter family tree and am searching for information on Frederick Rossiter born in 1857 at Great Elm, Somerset. The 1881 census record him and his wife Sarah and daughter Emily as living at 19 Belle Vue Road,Brislington. I'm also trying to find his wife's full maiden name so that I can research further. If anyone has access to later censuses I'dbe grateful for any information you find please."
Just had a look in the 1891 census for you Rossiter Family – there are 18 Frederick Rossitor’s, but none are aged 34 as yours would be.
There is a 35 year old Frederick who comes from Somerset, but his wife is not called Sarah and he does not have a daughter Emily.
Looked through the Emily’s – there are 33 of them, picked out those that were over 10 (if she was on the 1881, she must be over 10) there was 9 of them and looked to see if any had a mum named Sarah (In case Frederick had died) – but again no luck.
So sorry, can not find them at present – Do you have any further info
Chris in 1066Land (Hastings)
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Thanks for that Chris. Emily Rossiter was born in Brislington in 1880 and her sister Ethel E. Rossiter was born in 1879. There should also be Arthur Rossiter, Lewis Rossiter and Harry(possibly Henry) Rossiter,Edith Rossiter and a few others.
Hope this helps. Thanks again.
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Just had an after-thought, Chris that Frederick may not have had his birthday at the time the census was taken and may be shown as being aged 33.
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Hi,
Do any of your Rossiter's come from East Pennard, Somerset, my husband's mother was a Rossiter, but they were all centred around the East Pennard area.
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Hi Charmaine,
My family originates from the Frome area and I have traced my family back to Daniel Rossiter born about 1720 but still have a long way to go.
I am also compiling a file on the Rossiter family generally. I call it "Rossiter Snippets".
I gather pieces of information to do with the Rossiter family and try to link new snippets of information up with those that I have.
I think I already have some information about Rossiters from East Pennard but would be pleased to hear what info you have and would be pleased to share what I can find with you.
It is a massive family and is scattered all over the world. I look forward to hearing from you wit interest.
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Hi recuser,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.
Here are some names and dates for my Rossiter family,
Edward Rossiter b1811? East Pennard m Johanna ?b 1810 children....Elizabeth, James, Anna, George, William,Sarah, Mary, Ellen, Edward, Edith, Phillip, Stephen.
son
Stephen Rossiter b1855? East Pennard married Henrietta Little b 1860 East Pennard? children....Walter, Frederick, John, Ivy.
son
Walter V T Rossiter b1884 East Pennard m Flora Alice Chamberlain b 1879 North Cadbury
Walter was my husbands grandfather.
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Hi Charmaine,
Thanks for that. I have most of that info in my "Rossiter Snippets" file apart from the details about Stephen's children. I have another child listed Ernest E. Rossiter.Does that ring any bells?
I didn't have the info about Walter. Just checking, is the info at the end of your message about Stephen's son Walter?
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Hello Recuser,
oops yes your right Stephen Rossiter did have a son Ernest E b 1880? I missed him out because he wasn't with the family on the 1901 census, not sure where he was then.
I did mean Walter son of Stephen.....he was my husbands grandfather......and married a Flora Alice Chamberlain b North Cadbury, Somerset.
If you have any other info you think I would be interested in I'd be most grateful.
Thanks again. Charmaine
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Hi Charmaine
Thanks for confirming the information about Walter.
Not sure why Ernest isn't there apart from the possibility that he married and moved away.I have him as being born in East Pennard.
It might help if you can get access to the 1891 Census,which might list him at his new address or possibly give a date of death. Another possibility to consider is emigration as several Rossiters went to the US, Canada, Ireland or Australia to name but a few.
By the way, do you have birth dates or birth years for Stephen's children. If so can you post them please so I can add that info to my database please?
Also,do you have any information about your great great grandmother's parentsas I like to follow up links to other families so I can help researchers from those families.
Any information greatly appreciated.Many thanks.
rcuser
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Hello Recuser,
The dates I have for Stephen Rossiters children are........
Ernest E b 1880
Walter V T b25th Nov 1884 East Pennard d 5th July 1969
Frederick b 1886 East Pennard
John b 1874 East Pennard (believe he went to USA)
Ivy Eveline M b 1894 East Pennard
Stephen Rossiter married Henrietta Little b 1859/60 Glastonbury, her father was Thomas Little mother ???
Stephen and Henrietta married at Shepton Mallet March 1879
On the 1881 census Stephen is down as age 30 which would have put his birth as 1850 not 1855 ??
Stephen died Jan 1926 at East Pennard.
Walter Vincent Thomas Rossiter married Flora Alice Chamberlain September 1901...........Flora Chamberlain's mother was called Eleanor ? b1845...........that's as much as I know, as I have lots of gaps to fill in.
Do you have any family names beyond Edward Rossiter m Johanna ? (Stephen's parents) would appreciate any info.
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Hi Charmaine,
Many thanks for all the dates.
I'm sorry to say that at the moment Edward and Johanna are the highest point I have reached on this branch of the family.
However,I did find a record which lists Edward's birthplace as Shepton Mallet so we can both search for Rossiters born there in the hope that we can turn up his father.At a guess he will probably have the christian name of one of the Edward's children as they seem to have a habit of naming one of their children after their father.
I will keep searching and will post here if I find anything.
best wishes
rcuser
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Can i jump in here please.
I am also researching the surname of Rossiter, My 3-x-great grand father was Stephen Rossiter born in 1782 Foxcote Somerset, he married Martha Tidcombe who was born 1789 Farmborough Somerset. They had 7 daughters.
Sarah 1812.
Maria 1814 my 2-x-great grandmother.
Anne 1817
Mary Ann 1820
Elizabeth 1823
Harriet 1823
Esther 1827.
Perhaps these will mean something to someone out their. if so then please get in touch.
Jenny
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Hi Jenny47,
I do have Stephen and Martha in my Rossiter database but only had Harriet and Mary Ann Rossiter and no dates so thanks for posting that.
Harriet married a chap called Henry Tiley but I have no dates as to when or where.
Were all the children born in Foxcote? Records from that area are scarce as some may have been destroyed.
I'll use the info you have given and see if I can track the family tree any further.If I find anything I'll post it here.
best wishes
rcuser
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Hi, it is so nice to know that there is someone else researching my family. I have been trying for the past 6months to trace a Diana Gibson who is related to Harriet Rossiter and Henry Tiley, i found her in the archives at rootsweb mailing list. if you go into Bristol and somerset and then 1998 the second page you will find her. I have given you her e-mail address but it keeps bouncing.
MODERATORS NOTE:email address removed to avoid spamming. Please use personal message system to share email addresses
perhaps you will have better luck than i have had.
Stephen Rossiter's parenst are Stepehn Rossiter 1744-1792 & Mary Chambury 1752-1810. The parents of Stephen are William 1712-1759 & Susannah ? 1720-1751.
William parents are Benjamin 1680-1733 and Elizabeth (Betty) no details on her sorry.
Let me know if you would like more information. I do have list of children, and i have a contact who is related to Ruth Rossiter sister to Stephen (1744)
Regards
Jenny47. :)
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Hi Jenny47,
I found another source of information about Henry and Harriet.When I've sorted out the information I'll get back to you and post it here.
I also use the Rootsweb archives and have a copy of the postings you refer to.
In the meantime, please feel free to post further information.Many thanks.
rcuser
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Hi Jenny47,
I found another source of information about Henry and Harriet.When I've sorted out the information I'll get back to you and post it here.
I also use the Rootsweb archives and have a copy of the postings you refer to.
In the meantime, please feel free to post further information.Many thanks.
rcuser
Henry and Harriet married in 1848.The 1861 Census records that by then they had four children..Elizabeth,William,Sarah & Henry Junior..no birth dates as yet. Henry Senior died in 1868 aged 43.
Will let you know more as I find the info.Hope this helps.
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On a slightly different tangent, I'm trying to find the parents of Jonas Rossiter born 1817 in East Pennard. He married Catharine born 1815 from Barford St Martins but we have no surname.
I think they must have married about 1838 as their first child John was born in 1839 in East Pennard.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.TIA.
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Hi rcuser
I have also Rossiters from Somerset in my line but heres your Jonas Rossiter in 1851 census incase you havent got it
H.O. 107/1933
Jonas ROSSITER 34 Woodman East Pennard, Som.
Catherine ROSSITER 30 Bradford St. Martin
John ROSSITER 6 Scholar East Pennard, Som.
Maria ROSSITER 4 Scholar East Pennard, Som.
Elizann ROSSITER 1 East Pennard, Som.
Shanko
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Hi Shanko,
Thanks very much for the post. That information clears up a few anomalies I have about the family particularly birth years.
Thanks again for your help.
best wishes
rcuser
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Hi rcuser,
I am researching the same rossiter line as you. Jonas Rossiter and catherine Toilkins were my Gr Gr Gr Gr Grandparents. His father was also called Jonas as was his. The original one came from Evercreech in 1774ish. All of this Rossiter family appear to be farm labourers in the main but also includes a butler of the Duke of Clevedon. Would be willing to share the info i have If you e-mail me as there is quite a lot to write here.
best wishes
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Hi Redindian86
I have many baptisms, marriages from parish records of Rossiters and do have a Jonas baptised 1772 Evercreech. Im still putting it all together but feel free to contact me and Ill help if I can
Shanko ;D
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Hi RedIndian86/Shanko,
I have the baptism details for Jonas too, plus some other info which hopefully will link them up with the main Rossiter familly at Evercreech. I'm quite happy to share info.
best wishes
rcuser
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Have you tried the Frome Research page?
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Hello Listers
I am new to this list and researching ROSSITER Family in Nottinghamshire and
Lancashire
However I believe that they have a connection to Somerset because I have a
James ROSSITER marrying a Catherine DICKS/DIX in 1814 and there are
instances of the DIX family in Frome marrying ROSSITERS
Frail connection I know but someone may help
regards
jm
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Hi rcuser,
Rossiter listings found 1891 in Batheaston & Bathwick.
Batheaston Folio 101 pg 3
ROSSITER, William James Hill, Schoolboy, 12 years, born London,MIddlesex.
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Bathwick, folio 26 pg 14
5 Pulteney Street,
ROSSITER Emma, head, widow, 42yrs, lodging house keeper, born DEVON, Newton St Cyres.
ROSSITER Henry P, son, Single, 25yrs, Provisions Merchants Assistant, SOM, Bath.
ROSSITER Annie R, daur, single, 23yrs, lodging house assist, DEV, Newton St Cyres
ROSSITER Walter, son, single, 20yrs, Cigar Merchants Assist, SOM, Bath
If I find anymore I'll pass them on to you.
Cheers
Geoff
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i am quite sure there is a connection to the Boyce family in Evercreech or Ditcheat and the Rossiter family in the early 1800's in Somerset
Put Evercreech in the search engine and i am sure that there is a researcher with info there.
David Boyce
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Hi Boycefamilytree,
In my database I have a William Boyce born 1792, son of William Boyce Snr & Keziah Turner. He married Elizabeth Rossiter at Evercreech on November 29th 1813. She was the daughter of James Rossiter & Elizabeth Mullins.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes
rcuser
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yes , got that info from www.familysearch.org
they have the family group of Boyce Rossitter and pedigree chart back to william boyce 1722 evercreech/ rebekah ballinger 1823 and abraham mullins 1737/ elizabeth beach 1732 on rossitter side. also goes further back but not printed it all out.
this is the problem i have .
two william boyce born within two years of each other in close villages who are most likely cousins.
getting tricky to work out.
David Boyce
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Hi boycefamilytree,
I have that information too right back to a James and Hannah Boyce who married in Evercreech in 1716. Unfortunately, I haven't got Hannah's maiden name.
I'll be glad to give you a hand with your 2 Williams. Can you either post or PM the details and I will see what I can dig up.
Best wishes
rcuser
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On IGI,
William Boice {Boyce} is listed as birth 13 October 1816 Ditcheat , Somerset.
His details are also shown on the marriage of Ann Boice {Boyce ] to Joseph Gould 15 September 1861 Ditcheat , Somerset.
His father is listed as Edward Boice 1794 born Ditcheat married 1815 Ditcheat.
Williams mother is listed as Mary {no maiden name or surname} born 1797 Ditcheat.
William's wife is listed as Jane Walker who was Christened on 26 May 1822 at West Pennard , Someset her parents are listed as John Walker and Mary Whitehead {no D.o.b. listed}
Would appreciate any help.
You can contact me via Aol with my listed name on this site or via my Boyce website below.
David Boyce
www.boycegenes.4t.com
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You say you are interested in Rossiters generally. My Northumberland Rossiters started with William Rossiter a tailor from Cullompton, Devon born around 1749.
Do you have any information that might help me?
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Irene there is a connection to the Rossiter family in Somerset but the connection is not as simple as it seems at the moment.
we are all trying to get the Boyce connections at the moment.
If you put in Rossiter of Evercreech you may find another relative there.
THANKS
David Boyce
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Hi Irene,
Have you any further information about William please? Was he married and if so who to please? William is a very common Rossiter christian name and dates of birth are not always a great help.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes
rcuser
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info for you from 1851 census of Evercreech , dont know if you already have it.
David Boyce
1851 census 1 of EVERCREECH
TWADDLE ALLEY page /folio 4 /198 - 12
JAMES ROSSITER 80 PAUPER EVERCREECH
Elizabeth Rossiter 74 Pauper Evercreech
Elizabeth Boyce - Granddaughter 23 Dressmaker , Evercreech
living in household 45 - of Robert Boyce deputy registrar.
Jane Rossiter , servant , 18 , nursemaid, Evercreech
Kennel cottages h.o. 107 /1933 census 1 pages 48 enumerator robert boyce
family of Isaac Rossitter 41 ag lab , Evercreech
caroline 40 dorset , yelminster
eliza 14 evercreech
anna 12 evercreech
william 10 evercreech
isaac 8 scholar evercreech
martha 5 scholar evercreech
thomas 3 evercreech
job 2 everceech
caroline 1 month evercreech
page 19 - 78
south street
william rossiter widow 75 pauper evercreech
page 24 / 208 Drang
John Rossiter 40 ag lab evercreech
hannah 36 wanstrow
john 11 evercreech
love 9 scholar evercreech
elizabeth 7 evercreech
william 4 scholar evercreech
ellen 2 evercreech
page 27 - 106 Baxhay
John Rossiter 55 pauper evercreech
Ann 68 Lamyatt
1851 census 2 of Evercreech
page /folio 10229 - 39 .- living with Bown family on farm near west cranmore
Elizabeth Rossiter , servant , 19 farm servant , evercreech
1851 census 3 of Evercreech
page 1- property 6
maggots hole
cornelius rossiter 25 , labourer , evercreech
page / folio 6 / 236 property 22 near Stratton.
thomas rossiter 36 ag lab , evercreech
ann 41 evercreech
william 11 scholar , evercreech
page / folio 8/237 - 27
Stratton
Job Rossiter 40 Ag lab evercreech
elizabeth 34 Bristol
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Thanks! I hadn't seen it before.
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MY WILLIAM BOYCE b. 13 OCTOBER 1816
TO PARENTS EDWARD BOICE / BOYCE 1794 AND MARY 1797 OF DITCHEAT.
WILLIAM BOYCE/ BOICE THEN MARRIED JANE WALKER C.1822 OF WEST PENNARD AROUND 1840.I BELIEVE IN WEST PENNARD AREA.
JANE WALKER WAS Christened 26 MAY 1822 WEST PENNARD.
THEY ARE LISTED ON 1841 CENSUS AS CHURCH LANE WITH 5 MONTH CHILD NAMED FREDERICK , NO RECORD OF HIS BIRTH CAN BE FOUND AND HE IS GONE ON 1851 CENSUS WITHOUT TRACE. ALTHOUGH THEIR DAUGHTER ANN IS WITH THEM.
THESE DEATAILS ARE FROM IGI WHEN THEIR DAUGHTER ANN BOICE / BOYCE b. 2 JUNE 1843 GOT MARRIED TO JOSEPH GOULD b. 20 JUNE 1840 IN DITCHEAT ON THE 15 SEPT 1861 , ANN DIED ON 13 JULY 1868 COXLEY , WELLS.
1871 CENSUS WILLIAM, JANE AND CHILDREN ARE IN EVERCREECH ALTHOUGH SOME OF THE DATES OF BIRTH ARE OUT.
1881 CENSUS JANE BOYCE IS IN PONTYPRIDD GLAMORGAN WITH HER SONS,DAUGHTER AND GRANDCHILDREN. NOT STATED IF MARRIED OR WIDOWER.
1891 CENSUS JANE BOYCE IN PONTYPRIDD GLAMORGAN AS AGE 68 WIDOW
1901 CENSUS JANE BOYCE IN PONTYPRIDD GLAMORGAN AGED 78
SHE DIED IN 1906 AGED 82 ACCORDING TO RECORDS, BUT I CANT FIND HER BURIAL PLACE AS YET ALTHOUGH SHE MAY HAVE BEEN BURIED AT ST ILAN CHURCH A FEW MILES AWAY..
I DONT KNOW WHEN WILLIAM DIED BETWEEN 1871 AND 1891 EITHER.
I WILL TRY AND GO DOWN TO EVERCREECH AND DITCHEAT SOON AND GO AROUND THE GRAVES TO TRY AND FIND THEM THERE.
DAVID BOYCE
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I am also compiling a file on the Rossiter family generally. I call it "Rossiter Snippets".
I gather pieces of information to do with the Rossiter family and try to link new snippets of information up with those that I have.
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It is a massive family and is scattered all over the world. I look forward to hearing from you wit interest.
Would you be interested in information about the Northumberland Rossiters? All descendents of William Rossiter of Cullompton Devon? If you send me an email address I will send you a GED file
Irene
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Hi Irene,
Thanks for your posting and your offer. I'd be pleased to receive your GED file on the Northumberland Rossiters. I do have little bits of information about them but it would be great to tie them altogether and place them within the Rossiter family tree. Like the banks we have branches everywhere!! Thanks again.
I'll pm you my e-mail address as I don't want to publish it openly because of spammers!!
Best wishes
rcuser
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Hello rcuser,
Many thanks for getting back in touch with me, i look forward to hearing from you with any additional inforamtion.
Jenny47 ::)
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I have ROSSITER but much earlier than you folks. They seem to be of Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. Maybe this will be of help to someone.
Richard ROSSITER (1461-1529) - Elizabeth PERYE - (Joan, Philip, George)
Philip ROSSITER (1499-1583) - UNKNOWN (Nicholas, William, Richard); M. 2- Katherine LYTE (Philip, John, Elizabeth, Hugh)
Nicholas ROSSITER (ca 1539-1608) - Elizabeth COMBE (Edward, Winifred)
Edward ROSSITER (1575-1630) - Jane COMBE (Nicholas, Dorothy, Bryan, Jane, Hugh, Joane)
Edward emigrated to the USA on the Mary and John in 1630. I descend from daughter Jane (1614-1691) who m. Thomas GILBERT 1612-1676) 1639 Massachusetts.
Cheers!
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Update ... Jane COMBE, wife of Edward ROSSITER is, most likely, Joan/Jone COMBE, daughter of Joseph.
Cheers!