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[c w]

My journey so far has been quite easy; in a few months I have traced back to the early 19C with little effort. I have located my ancestors in west Somerset, but am unsure how to progress further. I am unable to travel to record offices as I have two under fives and am unable to drive.  Can anyone help with suggestions of how to progress further? 
I have a certificate of marriage for 1841, for Robert CHIDGEY and Anne Stevens, Williton Somerset, with his father being JOHN Chidgey.  I have found numerous possibilities and am unsure how to progress. I do not know exact birth of Robert or correct surname spelling as so many variations!  Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[Hackstaple]

Somerset record office has baptisms for Williton right through from 1792. Click on this:
http://www.somerset.gov.uk/archives/asp/parish.asp?Parish=Williton

[dinkey]

The marriage will also give you Robert's place of residence at marriage,the occupation of Robert and his father John and the witnesses could be siblings. I suggest you request a lookup on this board for the 1841 census for the address given on the marriage certificate.
 
Good Luck

dinkey 

[gennig]

This is the 1881 Census, which makes Robert's birth year circa 1818

Dwelling:   Shelves
Census Place:   St Decumans, Somerset, England
      Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
Robert CHIDGEY    M   63    M   Stogumber, Somerset,
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Agri Labourer
Ann CHIDGEY    M   62    F   St Decumans, Somerset,
   Rel:   Wife
Sarah J. CHIDGEY    U   19    F   St Decumans, Somerset,
   Rel:   Daur
   Occ:   Dressmaker
Louisa SOUTHWOOD M   22    F              St Decumans, Somerset,
   Rel:   Daur
   Occ:   Iron Miners Wife
Ann E. SOUTHWOOD                  2   F              St Decumans, Somerset,
                Rel:          Gddaur
John NICHOLS   U   16    M   Pill, Somerset, England
   Rel:   Gdson
   Occ:   Labourer (Ag)

Hope it helps

Genni

[Boongie Pam]

Chidgey - what a great name.  And Stogumber another excellent word.

Put the 2 into Google and you get a few interesting finds.

When you have limited time or mobility it is worth keeping hold of every scrap you find when you have an interesting name.

For example...
http://www.stogumber.org.uk/churchyardplan.htm

There are a few Chidgeys in the graveyard that could end up being related. Y'never know, though they are recent burials.

Here's a list of random 1851 census with plenty of Chidgeys (inc Richard I think)...
http://www.rootsweb.com/~cotswold/HO107-0000masterindex.htm

Pam
 

[c w]

Thanks to those who replied to my original request for help.  It seems my next avenue will be the 1841 census. The marriage certificate I have gives residence for both parties as "Wiliton" -  no actual addresses. Also,the witnesses to the marriage were of the bride's family. As yet, I am unaware of any of Robert's siblings which would be helpful but I will continue with my search. 
Again, thank you for your help.

c w