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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Somerset => Topic started by: elin on Wednesday 10 March 10 18:13 GMT (UK)
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I have recently found out that one of my ancestors and her siblings were baptised in Clutton, Somerset, as Wesleyans on the Midsomer Norton Circuit.
Does anyone know if there was actually a Wesleyan Chapel there at that time and if not where they might have been baptised?
I have read that there was one built there in 1868 but cannot find anything prior to that.
Thanks,
Elin :)
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Hi Elin
You don't offer any names but you may like to try this web page
www.highlittletonhistory.org.uk/.../HLWesleyanBaptisms1841to1955&Indx.pdf -
Not exactly Paulton but certainly based on the Clutton District
Tony E
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Hi Tony E,
Thanks very much for your reply and the link, I can't make that work.
I actually found copies of the original baptism registers on line, what it doesn't tell you is where they physically took place. Just on the Midsomer Norton Circuit in Clutton.
The people in question are , Jabez, Ann, Charlotte, Eliza, James and John Hellier born between 1817 and 1824. There are three other siblings who were baptised iat St Augustines C. of E.
I'm also looking for information on their parents Parfitt and Judith.
Many thanks,
Elin
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Hi
Sorry, if you just go to the first part
http://www.highlittletonhistory.org.uk
and then chose 'Registers' from the menu on the left of the page
then scroll down to
HLWesleyan Baptisms1841 to 1955 & Index.pdf
it should download for you, but it gives no HILLIER Baptisms
I can say that the first Methodist Chapel in Midsomer Norton was built in 1775 following John Wesleys visit in 1767. It was rebuilt in 1859.
Tony E
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Thank you very much Tony E, I am grateful for your help. I wasn't aware that John Wesley had
visited Midsomer Norton, It will be interesting to look into that.
Elin :)
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I came to your post by way of a google search. While I am not able to assist with your immediate inquiry, I am interested to note that your interests seems to overlap some of mine -specifically -Foxwell - Wotton and South Wales. I would be interested in some knowledge of 'ow we get from Wotton to Wales'. Thank you.
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Hi GCF-Aus,
Welcome to RootsChat!!
My 2nd x Gt Grandfather was Joseph Richard Foxwell born 1859. His father was also Joseph Foxwell and he was born in 1835. There were several Joseph Foxwells before him. My Joseph Richard Foxwell, his parents and his brother Henry Joseph all moved to Bridgend, Glamorgan some time between 1871 and 1881, presumably in search of work.
They moved on from there to Monmouthshire and many of the family later ended up in Coventry. There are other Foxwells' from Wotton under Edge that I haven't yet made a connection with.
Do let me know if this seems to be your family and we can compare notes.
Best wishes,
Elin
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James Hellier married Sarah Parfitt Oct 8 1787 in St James Church Camely( now redundant ) All their children - Parfitt1788,George1790,Joseph1792,James Parfitt 1794,Sarah1796 (buried1797),Charlotte1798,John1800,Sarah1801,Eliza1805, were baptised in St Augustine's Clutton. George who died in 1801 was buried in this church. Parfitt married Judith Wilkins baptised 18.4.1792 St Augustine's.They had 12 children--Hester,George,Joseph,Charlotte(died young)Jabez and Charlotte (twins),Anne,Eliza and Jame (twins),John.Jane, Sarah. Joseph,born9.4.1815, married Mary Traavisjuly 71839 in St James, Bath. Both were then living in Ambury.+ All their children, except Sarah and Annewho were baptised in St, James Cameley, were baptisedf in St Augustine's. Joseph was my Great grandfather- I'm now a Great granddad myself ! Hope this lot may be of interest.
snowbound
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Hello Snowbound!
Welcome to RootsChat!
That is really exciting information!! :D I have been trying to find out who Parfitt's parents were for quite a while and getting nowhere, nor had I found his baptism.
Parfitt and Judith's daughter Anne was my 2 x Gt grandmother. I wasn't aware that Jabez and Charlotte and Eliza and James were twins. I did find the marriage between James Hellier and Sarah Parfitt but hadn't been able to make the definite link with my Parfitt Hellier.
Thank you very much for letting me have this info, I would be interested in hearing more from you and sharing any info that I have which may be of use to you.
Best wishes,
Elin
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Greetings Elin Glad my info was some help but I was wrong about Anne, Eliza, James and John being baptised in St Augustines. They were baptised in Midsomer Norton presumably in the Methodist Chapel in Rackvernal Road 9 (built 1775 now demolished ) I wonder why the change as the next children, jane and Sarah were baptised in the parish churches ofClutton and Cameley.
Sometime between 1833and 1841Parfitt and most of his family moved to Aberystwith, S. Wales, leaving only Joseph and his family in Clutton. They moved to Liverpool after his wife, Mary Travis died in 1855.
1851 Census shows Parfitt & wife living besidetheir married son James. Lodging with James was Jabez who married Sarah Smith in 1855.
Whilst I've been able to trace the marriages of Hester, Charlotte and the boys(except George) I never knew what happened to Anne, Jane or Sarah. Obviouslyyou can tell me about Anne ! If you want to know more about the siblings let me know Regards Snowbound
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Hi Snowbound,
Yes I have the baptisms for Parfitt and Judith's children but nothing about Parfitt's parents and so I am really delighted to hear of them! Could I ask where you found the information please?
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I don't have anything for Jane and Sarah other than their baptisms. Ann married John Jones, a puddler from Risca on 25 December 1841 at St Mary's Aberystruth. They lived mainly in Blaina,
Aberystruth until between 1861 and 1871 when they moved to Llantarnam.
They had eight children and Ann died 27 September, 1893.
If you message me your email I could invite you to look at my Ancestry Family Tree, if you would like to see it.
Best wishes for now,
Elin
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All the basic info about James Hellier, Parfitt and their progeny was given to me by a cousin,now deceased, who collected it about 10 yrs ago She didn't have a computer and. I think .consulted the keepers of Parish records. I've added to it by ploughing through registers and microfilm at the Family Research Centre at Myddelton St London - a costly business but worthwhile.
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I'd be happy to dend you a copy of my family tree but it wold have to be by post as I'm an absolute untutored novice on the computer and have only basic equipment which constantly 'freezes'No more space Snowbound
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Hi Snowbound,
I have kept a note of your phone and email details but do delete them from your message!! I didn't make it clear but I meant that you should send them in a personal message.
I have sent an invitation for you to look at my Ancestry tree and will send you an email.
Take care,
Elin :)
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Better late!!!
The Wesleyan Chapel is still in existence although now not used for worship.Now in the North East Somerset and Bath Circuit. It is on the main A37 road to Bristol, just south of the Warwick Arms. Not sure who you would seek information from regarding records but there is I believe a Methodist District Archivist- try Methodist Church Bristol District website.
There was also a Primitive Methodist Church which closed many years ago.
Hope this helps
radstockjeff
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Thank you very much radstockjeff!! Never too late!
I will check out the website that you mention.
Elin :)
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Hi all,
Appreciate this is an older post, but wondered if anyone was still looking in to Jane Parfitt?
I now own the Methodist church in clutton and understand from the plaque on the wall that she married Thomas Tucker a local preacher and are both buried in the small burial ground to the front of the property.
Hopefully this helps?
I also have 6 other graves I am trying to research.
Thanks
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Hi
you could also try Chelwood. Some of my Clutton ancestors were bapt there.
Avril
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I'm not sure you will see this message as I am a few years late joining Rootschat. Whilst I may not be able to help with your query. I am a descendent of Hester Hellier, daughter of Parfitt Hellier and Judith Wilkins. I live in Monmouthshire.
Sarah
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Just to add that Genuki states that Clutton had places of worship for, "The Wesleyans, Primitive Methodists and Independents".
https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/SOM/Clutton
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I'm not sure you will see this message as I am a few years late joining Rootschat. Whilst I may not be able to help with your query. I am a descendent of Hester Hellier, daughter of Parfitt Hellier and Judith Wilkins. I live in Monmouthshire.
Sarah
Greetings Sarah,
Welcome to Rootschat!
Let us have a few more details of your family with rough dates if you have some.
I have lots of CLUTTON coalminers who move on to the South Wales Coalfields and elsewhere.
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Hi all,
Appreciate this is an older post, but wondered if anyone was still looking in to Jane Parfitt?
I now own the Methodist church in clutton and understand from the plaque on the wall that she married Thomas Tucker a local preacher and are both buried in the small burial ground to the front of the property.
Hopefully this helps?
I also have 6 other graves I am trying to research.
Thanks
Greetings and Welcome to Rootschat!
I am interested in your post and should like to follow up all your grave names as I have many people baptized and buried in Clutton.
Please post any dates that you have.
Mark