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Here are the next few events in the village:Clutton Horticultural Society- Lilies and Summer Bulbs
Fri 2 Mar from 19:30
Talk by Don Everitt in Clutton Village Hall with light refreshments. £4 for members, £5 for non members.Jumble Sale
Sat 3 Mar from 14:00 at Clutton Village Hall
All proceeds in aid of the Jubilee. Call Nancy Adie 453372 or Janet Taylor 452619 to give donations of jumble. If preferred bring jumble at 12pm. Volunteers very welcome.History Society Prison Profile- Life in Shepton Mallet Prison
Tue 13 Mar from 20:00 at village hall
An illustrated talk by Richard Porter. Members £1.50, guests £2.50 includes refreshments.History Society wandering and Begging- The vagrant children of Bristol
Tue 10 Apr from 20:00 at village hall
An illustrated talk by Shirley Hodgson. Members £1.50, guests £2.50 includes refreshments.See also: Full village diary, regular activities, church services.-
43 Comments
Parfitt
I know that Somerset parish records are held at Taunton but wondered whether any of your current local historians hold a transcript of birth, marriages , burials for Clutton during 18th c.
I know that James Parfitt married Sarah Price there on 30/12/1764 but want to know if there is a daughter of this marriage, Ann Parfitt, baptised there c1770-1774? The family later moved to Claverton and Timsbury. None of the Clutton parish records is on the usual IGindex and I was not able to get up to London today as hoped to look at the microfiche at The Society of Genealogists.Hope someone may be able to help.
Alan Clatworthy
Kingston on Thames, Surrey
Parfrey
I am trying to trace my partners family tree all I have got to go on so far is that the family comes from Clutton. His mums name was Freda and she had 2 brothers called Lesley and Douglas and 2 sisters called Joyce and Rita.Their mother was called Florence and their mothers maiden name was Atkins their father was Thomas. They all lived in Maynard Terrace at no 33 or 34.Freda married Herbert Husher and they had 3 children Roy,Alan and Linda.Joyce married Ronald Wilcox,and they had one son called Desmond.I am not sure who Rita married.Roy Husher used to spend a lot of time in Clutton staying at Maynard Terrace and he attended the local junior school for a time during the war.
Parfitt
Hi I’m looking for information about the parents of Robert Parfitt His wifes name was Elizabeth.I have no date for their marrage or maiden name for Elizabeth but they did have a son Issac who was born on 28th March 1784. I do have two candidates Edmund and Jane Parfitt and Cornelius and Grace Parfitt of Clutton who had sons named Robert born in 1738 and 1741. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Probert/ Hawkins
My Gt Grandfather was born11/11/1855.His name was John[Probert],but no
name for father on the certificate.The name of his mother was Ann Hawkins and her residence given as
Fir Grove Buildings Camerton-at least I think the first word is Fir as it is difficult to make out on the
certificate. Can anyone help with what this building was? I am just wondering if Ann Hawkins was living in a poorhouse/workhouse!
Please contact Dave.
Purnell
I am looking for about four generations of the Purnell family as follows;- Joseph Purnell bur7-10-1763, and wife Sarah bur27-4-1727
Abraham Purnell 1727-1812, and wife Hannah 1727-1814
(Redman)
William Purnell 1770- and wife Ann(Naish)Barry Lynes
John Purnell 1799-1874, and wife Elizabeth 1802-187-
(Chard)
John was a Baptist and a Shoemaker, and after their marriage in Midsomer Norton in 1824, the couple spent the rest of their lives in Bristol. Any info on apprenticeships,education,churches or worklives in Clutton will be much appreciated Thank you in anticipation. Paul Newbury
Perry
My ancestor Thomas Perry, born 1817, a coal miner, was married to Lydia Collier and they lived in Colliers Bottom, Clutton, at the time of the 1841 Census. They moved to South Wales c.1850. I am interested in any information about the families and particularly the location of Colliers Bottom which I cannot find on any map.
Parker and Amos
Both families trace to 1700′s being born in Clutton (Joseph Parker b 1795) and Jacob Amos b 1790 b. Somerset but was certainly in Paulton by 1814 & 1817 as he had 2 separate daughters each named Lucy christened there ( i assume the first died but have yet to search the burial register). Joseph’s son George was christened in Chew Magna in 1811. George and Lucy (1817)married where?.By 1841 both the families inc all the above appear in the Welsh census for Llangyndir or Bedwellty(nowadays Blackwood)where 2 more generations mined coal which is the connection.
The mass migration to Wales by many Somerset families was not just the expansion of a larger coal field but the demand for experiance of “long face coalmining” a far more efficient one than the traditional Welsh methods.
Anyway any help on these names would be very appreciated as would my daughter whose married name is Churchill whose in law family came from the High Littleton/ Paulton area and arrive in Pontypool area in mid 1800′s – THANKS
Parfrey
My family tree goes back to James Parfrey who was born c1780. I’m not sure as to where he was born (poss Gloucestershire) but by 1851 he was living in Clifton, Bristol. He married Sarah Bibb in Bridgwater, Somerset in 1809. Quite a few of their children were born in Bridwater so they must have lived there before moving to Bristol.
Just wondering if any one knows of any link between the Clutton Parfreys and the Bridgwater/Bristol ones. I have no idea who James’ parents were and would love to find out.
I have recentley started researching my family tree.Clutton is mentioned as the birthplace or residence of many of the family.Does anyone have any information about the Peek family.Alternatively can you suggest any place where I might obtain such information.Thankyou John Peek
Parfitt
Hi I’m trying to trace ancestors for Robert and Anne Parfitt. Robert was born in Clutton in 1678 he had two sons to my knowledge named Cornelius (1714) and Isaac (1716).Cornelius married Grace Allen in 1738. Can anybody help ?
Perry
We have managed to trace our family tree back to William Perry b 1795 Temple Cloud d 1875 Somerset m Sarah Wyatt b 1800 Cameley d 1875 Somerset. A number of the children of this union emigrated to New South Wales, Australia. We would love to hear from anyone who has any further information.
Cheers Andrea Bond
or
Raymond King (raymondwking@yahoo.co.uk)
Parfitt
Cornelius Parfitt, son of Robert & Ann, married Grace Allen circa 1735 Marksbury; he was born 1714 and baptised 18 November 1714. Grace Allan was born 1718 and baptised 23 November 1718 Marksbury. Got more info on their son Isaac if needed.
Parfitt
We are looking for the family of Robert Parfitt born about 16 Aug 1829 in Clutton, according to the 1861 Wales census. He married Hannah Rosser in Blaina, Wales, on 16 July 1853. His father’s name on the marriage certificate looks like Isaac, but it is very hard to read. He immigrated with his wife and children to USA between 1861 and 1865. Does anyone know of a Robert born around that time in the Clutton area? Thank you in the Lord Jesus. Ken and Jamie Parfitt, Geneseo, NY.
Purnell
Hi – my great great great grandfather John Purnell was born in Clutton in 1799. I believe he was married twice, first to Mary Ann Chillcott (5 children – John b1826, Samuel b1828, Frances Amelia b1834, Thomas Daniel b1837 and Joseph b1840), then to Elizabeth Winter, nee Hill, (1 child – Frederick b1847). He was a shoemaker and lived most of his life in Bristol. He died in Bristol in 1874.
IGI has John Purnell marrying Elizabeth Chard on 5th July 1824 in Midsomer Norton.
I have found a lot of Purnells from Clutton during the 1700s, but since John Purnell is the link between these Purnells and my family tree, I need to find some evidence that I have the correct John Purnell, or I need to discover how my John Purnell relates to the 18th century Purnells from Clutton.
I was born in England but live in San Francisco, so I would like to get this straight before visiting Somerset to continue my research.
Can anyone help please ? Many thanks.
Parfitt
Hi, I am researching my mothers side of the family, the Parfitts, and Clutton seems to be full of them. I have gone back a fair way, but would like to know more.
Joshua Parfitt, 1867 an ironstone miner from Clutton, moved to monmouthshire about 1890. His Dad George 1809, married Maria Fear 1805,ronald leslie parfitt bakers in Clutton. Georges Mother, Mary 1771, was also a baker along with Georges Dad, but I dont know his name. Can you help me find him please.
If it helps, Mary is listed in the 1851 census, aged 79,as a “proprietor of houses. Many thanks, Tony Williams.
Parfitt
I am given to believe the name Parfitt came from Normandy, at the time of the Norman Conquest of 1066. It seems that the Normans used the names of their estates as part of their name. It also seems, that the name of Parfitt was first found in Somerset, on lands granted to them by Duke William of Normandy, for distinguished assistance at the battle of Hastings. (You know all this of coarse). What I would like to know, is, where in Normandy is, or was Parfitt?
Tony Williams.
Parfitt
I am looking information on my Great, Great Grandfather and mother their names are James Parfitt
William Parfitt born about 1833 Clutton Somerset
Mary Purnell born about 1836 Clutton Somerset
They had three children Joseph Purnell and Sarah…… baptised 8 children at the Church of St Augustin Of Hippo in Clutton between 23/05/1718 and 15/09/1734.
Can anyone help me find any information regarding Joseph and/or Sarah ?
William born 1873 Abersycan, Monmouthshire died 1957 Abersycan, Monmouthshire
Harry and George dates unknown
William is my Great Grandfather and married Emil Ada Evans 1894
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Parfitt
James Parfitt waMy 8 x Gt Grandparents were William COOK and Ann Artulus POOLE.
Not sure when William was born, but he was buried 10 Jan 1719 in Clutton.
He married Ann Artulus POOLE who was born 1637 in Clutton, the dau of Nicholas Poole and Susanna who were both born in Clutton.
The COOK’s liked the Christian name Artulus and many children in the extended family were given that name through the years.
Vernon Cook, Grimsby, Lincs
s my great great grandfather
christned 4 march 1792 clutton
father joshua parfitt
mother sarah cook anyone with info please email
thank you
Purnell
Joseph Purnell and Sarah…… baptised 8 children at the Church of St Augustin Of Hippo in Clutton between 23/05/1718 and 15/09/1734.
Can anyone help me find any information regarding Joseph and/or Sarah ?
Parfitt
I am trying to trace a John Parfitt, born c 1791. I have been unablt to find a record of his birth but have been informed that he came from the Paulton area. He married Elizabeth Watson from Frome and settled there. He was a Cordwainer/shoemaker by trade.
I would be grateful if anyone knows anything about him or his family.
Pearce
I am looking for anybody who is related to James Pearce the father of Phoebe Elizabeth Pearce (born 1851 or thereabouts) Phoebe is my great-grandmother on my mother’s side. Phoebe married Edward Dyer in May of 1871. I am looking for information on Phoebe’s ancestry.
Peek
I am researching my family tree and I have recently discovered that my father John Peek was born in Clutton in 1904.Also I believe my grandad Thomas Peek,who had moved to Clutton got married there in 1903.Is there any way through local records I can confirm this.
Thank you John Peek,11 Dalecroft Rd. Carcroft Doncaster,DN6 8an
Peek
I have recentley started researching my family tree.Clutton is mentioned as the birthplace or residence of many of the family.Does anyone have any information about the Peek family.Alternatively can you suggest any place where I might obtain such information.Thankyou John Peek
Parr Parr Ware
I am trying to trace the following which were all resident of the Temple Inn, Temple Cloud in the 1861 census:- Marry Parr b 1806 Inn Holder. Mary Ann Ware b 1853 Clutton, Scholar. Robert Hyder Ware b 1855 Clutton, Scholar. Mary Ann Ware could have been called Marion Parr Ware also b 1853 Clutton.
Any information how ever small would be a great help.
Many Thanks in Advance
Kind Regards.
Bill Vowles.
Parfitt
my grandfather,william james parfitt was born in clutton on 5.10.1853.he was a son of george parfitt a carpenter by trade, and alice emma cole parfitt nee sholbrook.he married elizabeth knowlson,nee thomas.william was involved with a timber business an had a partner called glazzard i believe but thiWilliam Petty born circa 1800 from the parish of Clutton married Mary Nurse circa 1803 from the parish of Pilton on 14th Feb 1825 at what could be St John the Baptist at Pilton. William could have been a Yeoman. Any other information please. Thanks Ray
s may have been after a move to the bristol area where william and elizabeth had 7 children.the 3 sons all became sawyers or wood machinists.
Parfitt
Please could you tell me if there are any parfitts still living in clutton all my mothers descendents came from clutton as far back as 1658 a robert parfitt was born 1658 died 1735 was merried joan 1683 she was born 1662 in clutton.
Parsons
My father was Albert Alexander Parsons who lived at Maynard Terrace, Clutton. He married Muriel Edith James of High Littleton. My grandfather was Albert Henry Parsons (born 1883). I think that before he died he was living in the middle of 3 cottages in Glebelands. My grandmother was Annie Parsons, a cousin (born 1884). My father had 2 brothers, Wilfred and Leslie.
Any information about my father’s family would be very gratefully received.
Perry
Looking for information about John and Mary Ann Perry living in Venns Cottages, Clutton in 1891. John and sons William and Frank all coalminers. Younger son James Perry possible born 1881 was 9 years old in 1891 and it’s his marriage and son John Perry b.c1908/10 in Wiveliscombe that I am following. Any leads greatly appreciated. Diana
Parfitt
I am looking for father of Robert Parfitt born 1658 in Clutton. Can anyone help?
Petty
William Petty born circa 1800 from the parish of Clutton married Mary Nurse circa 1803 from the parish of Pilton on 14th Feb 1825 at what could be St John the Baptist at Pilton. William could have been a Yeoman. Any other information please. Thanks Ray
Poole
My 8 x Gt Grandparents were William COOK and Ann Artulus POOLE.
Not sure when William was born, but he was buried 10 Jan 1719 in Clutton.
He married Ann Artulus POOLE who was born 1637 in Clutton, the dau of Nicholas Poole and Susanna who were both born in Clutton.
The COOK’s liked the Christian name Artulus and many children in the extended family were given that name through the years.
Vernon Cook, Grimsby, Lincs
I am interested in learning about where these individuals lived in Clutton.
Robert Purnell b. 1623 (Somerset) d. ?
spouse – Elizabeth b. 1620 (Somerset) d. ?
Isaac Purnell b. 1661 (High Littleton) d. 1711
spouse – Christian b. 1665 (High Littleton) d. 1740 (High Littleton)
Joseph Purnell b. 1690 (High Littleton) m. 1717 (High Littleton) d. 1763
spouse – Sarah b. 1690 (High Littleton) d. 1747 (Clutton)
Abraham Purnell b. 1727 (Clutton) m. 1755 (St. Mary the Virgin, Stanton Drew) d. 1812 (Clutton) b. St. Augustine Churchyard C20
spouse – Hannah Redman b. 1727 d. 1814 (Clutton) b. St. Augustine Churchyard C20
Samuel Purnell b. 1768 (Clutton) d. ?
spouse – Elizabeth Parfitt b. 1770 (Clutton) d. ?
Samuel Purnell b. 1791 (Clutton) m. 1816 (Clutton) d. abt 1854
spouse – Sophia Wargony b. 1798 (France) d. 1875 (Monmouthshire, Wales)
Any information on these individuals is appreciated.
I am researching my family history and it appears that they lived in Clutton in the early part of 19th century.I know from my visit to St Augustine’s church yard a number of years ago that the name PARFITT was,is,quite common in the village. I have found a James Parfitt, my great great grandfather born 1791 married to a Mary.They had a daughter called Elizabeth born 1849.Elizabeth appears to be a common name throughout my family.
Regards, Ron Parfitt
Hello Ron,
Can you contact me by email on parfitt.guy39@gmail.com, as I would like to send you some information that might be of interest to you.
Kind regards, Guy Parfitt
Samuel and Sophia Purnell are my Great (5) Grandparents I have information regarding Samuel’s life following research into my family tree if this would be of interest to you. For my part, I would be interested to find out what you know, if anything, about Sophia (Wargony). I believe she was born in France, but have no idea where.
I will be traveling to Clutton in Sept and would like to talk to anyone with information on this family. Can you please email me informtion on Samuel Purnell at lynn_hagan@yahoo.com. Don’t know much about Sophia Purnell but she emigrated to Monmouthshire, Wales where she died in 1875, She is listed as a green grocer on the 1871 census. I have a place of birth, Dorfernier, France, but I have no idea where that is – and can not find information on it online. Any information from anyone on this line – Purnells or Parfit as above is appreciated. Regards, Lynn Purnell Hagan
I forgot to say that Samuel and Sophia are my 3rd grandparents (g-g-g-grandparents).
In the 1911 census my grand mother, Ailie Mable Pyper, (born 1893) was recorded as living in the village. Her mother and siblings would also have been residing there as her Father, Gordon, was still in Ceylon at this time.
If anyone, doing research in the village, has come across the name Pyper I would be very grateful for a contact. I do have lots of info. on the family and also photos.
Parrett
Please let us know if you have information on the Parrett family 1800/1700.
What is the status of the move of the records as indicated above? This message has been up here for several months.
Hi Lynn,
The genealogy records have now been copied across.
Regards,
Tony
Parfitt
I am looking for information on the PARFITT family. John Moore PARFITT born in Clutton in 1865 married Kate RUDDLE in 1884. They lived at Bendalls Bridge/Church Lane and Green Brook. John worked on the railway, firstly as a Platelayer circa. 1891, then as a Permanent Way Ganger circa. 1911. John and Kate had at least 4 children who appear to have worked in the mines. Their son John was the eldest followed by William Arthur, Ernest Percy and Gertrude. John married Laura FLOWER circa. 1901 and they had 8 children.
I would love to hear from anyone who has any information on the family, railway or mines.
Please email me at: karensdomain@googlemail.com
Kind Regards,
Karen
Another question regarding Clutton churchyard. The earliest grave listed for my family is Abraham Purnell d. 1812. I have many others documented as being buried in Clutton, but they are earlier than 1812. Any idea of where these graves are? Is there an inscription on the large listed Purnell monument in Clutton?
Parfitt
I wonder if anyone has any info on a Mary Ann Parfitt born in 1849 Cardiff but moved to Bristol with her parents Elijah and Mary Ann Parfitt . Her sister was Emma Fanny Parfitt and brothers William Nicholas Parfitt and Henry Nicholas Parfitt. I am looking for a marriage for her. I have tried looking in Cardiff but can’t find a thing. Can you help please?
Regards
Gina