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Bailey / Allen
Looking for child born to Ruby May Bailey/Allen 1940s at St Marys hospital Poole dorset, father canadian. (poss. girl in October?) [ J Rumbellow ]

Baker
Looking into the family of Nora Kathleen Baker, Ray and Bernard Baker from Poole and Wimborne. Any info welcome. [ Jane Salvidge ]

Baker
Looking for info on the family of Thomas Brown Baker and Sarah Selina Elizabeth Downe, married about 1853 in Bridport Dorset. They had a son Richard Herbert Hamilton Baker born in 1863 and migrated to Australia [ Kerrie Damen ]

Ball
My research is mainly Stourpaine/Blandford area .[ David Ball ]

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Ball
Edith Ball. 1890s POOLE.Parlour maid. 1894, living Springfield Trr South Rd With a Selina Edwards. Any info please.[ George Toms ]

Ball
Does anyone know what became of any of the following after 1901, William Ball his wife Harriet their children, Bessie, Ethel, William, Flossie, Nellie, Jessie. they are living in Branksome, Kinson St Sndrews. [ George Toms ]

Ball
Looking for any information on family history, Poole was their home town, thanks.[ Peter Shand ]

Ballam, Charles
Looking for info on Charles Ballam born 1800, Christchurch, Dorset, looking for information on parents, brothers any direct relatives.[ John Ballam ]

Ballam
Ballams from Milton Abbas and area of Blandford. Would love to share information with other researchers. [ Shawn Friers ]

Ballam
Joseph Ballam, my great grandfather, born 1831 Winterbourne Kingston. had public house 1871 called Royal Arms, Commercial Rd, Bournemouth. info on children please - Harry b.1864, Jessie b.1866, Elizabeth b.1872, Frederick b.1870, Alfred b. 1873, Julia Kate b. 1875, emigrated to S.A. Edith b.1879 [ Jill Ballam ]

Ballard
Any info. on Ballards born in Dorchester between 1893 and 1920's of Robert Ballard (b.1857 Dublin) and Frances Ann Spicer (b. Dorchester). [ Lynne Ballard ]

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Barnes
Please help me find a Thomas Barnes who married a lady called Alice, they had a daughter Mary born 22-5-1806 Poole, I cannot find either a marriage or a baptism for Thomas, All help will be much appreciated as Poole seems to be a difficult place for information Thank you .[ Lynn Keane ]

Barnes
Looking for info on Ray Barnes, lived Avon Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth 1940 also had brother last address living Poole area . [ Carrie Barnes ]

Barnes, Urich
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY RELATION OR INFORMATION REGARDING URICH BARNES BORN 1857 CANN, DORSET.[ Amanda ]

Barnfield
Kate Wood had postmans daughter while living in Ashley Rd ,poole in 1908, then married a Barnfield ? and had another daughter. [ Grace Atkinson ]

Barnley
I am looking for as much information on my surname, Barnley.[ Alan Barnley ]

Barrett, John
I recently found out that my family comes from Poole, England. I am a decendant of John Barrett b. 1680, married Sarah Vokey, they moved to Bishop's Cove, Newfoundland in the 1700s.They had a son named Edward, they had a son named John B, who had a son named Henry W. (My great-grandfather), his children were Mark, Abram, Winnifred, Isaac and Roland (My grandfather), he moved to Boston, MA USA. I never knew any of my grandfather's family so should anyone recognize these names please notify me at Shulke@aol.com I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you . [ Kris Barrett ]

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Barrett, William
I am researching the family of William Barrett born c 1791 Poole, Dorset. William married Sarah Chalk 12.4.1812 St James, Poole, Dorset. Anyone with any information please contact me, thank you. [ Trish Mitchell ]

Barrett, Joseph Augustus
Son of William & Sarah Barrett. Joseph was baptised 4.9.1833 St James, Poole, Dorset. He married Maria Amelia Cowley St James, Poole, Dorset 3.8.1855. In 1881 I found them living in Woolwich, Kent. Anyone with information please contact me, thank you. [ Trish Mitchell ]

Barrett
I'm looking for any information on John Barrett (b. 1780) and Sarah Vokey (b. 1790) and their descendants or ancestors. Both were from Poole and moved to Newfoundland in 1711. [ Della Thiessen ]

Bartlett
Looking for ancestors of James Bartlett, born in Poole in mid-19th century (father Charles) . [ Malcolm Bale ]

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Bartlett, Annie
Annie Bartlett Married Ernest John Northover St Clements church Poole 1917 address Uppleby Road Poole. any information appreciated. [ Annie Cole ]

Bartlett, Audrey, Eileen
Looking for anyone related to or knowing this lady. Bartlett believed to be maiden name. Not sure of birthdate possibly around 1927. Last known in Bournemouth in 1947 [ David Jones ]

Bartlett, Eliza
I'm looking for Eliza Bartlett, born around 1815, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte. Joseph was a painter - he is probably the Bartlett in "Munden & Bartlett, on the Quay" at Poole in Pigot's 1830 directory. Charlotte's maiden name may have been Bridle. Eliza Bartlett (later Burge) was my father's great grandmother.
She moved to Somerset, married in 1843, survived her husband by 30 years and died in 1911 at the grand old age of 96.
I am trying to build up a clearer picture of this Bartlett family in Poole and neighbourhood. According to family lore, they are supposed to have come from Lytchett Matravers, where a) they were connected with the Rockley family, and b) the family was wiped out from "black death".
I have not been able to verify any of this yet, and Joseph was apparently born in Wareham. If anyone can help I can supply more details of what I've already found out. I have a copy of a photograph of this dignified old lady sitting outside her cottage door, taken around 1900, and I'd love to find out more about this side of my family. [ Tony Woodward ]

Bartlett, Eliza
ELIZA BARTLETT WHO WAS MARRIED TO THOMAS TRIM AROUND 1850, HAD A DAUGHTER CAROLINE WHO WAS ORPHANED AFTER 1853. TRYING TO FIND ELIZA`S PARENTS OR THOMAS TRIMS PARENTS WE THINK FROM POOLE AND WAREHAM, DORSET.
UPDATE:I am looking for any info on Thomas TRIM and Eliza BARTLETT, who married in Poole St James area Dorset on the 25th-12-1852. He is believed to have died at sea , we have an 1871 Census Poole St.James, there is no mention of the mother Eliza but it states that his daughter Caroline is 18 years old and is Head of the family as her father is AT SEA, I cannot find any deaths at sea or on land for that matter. We believe a ship called the Caroline is connected to Thomas Trims death at sea? Thomas`s father was Edward Trim from ? do not know his mother`s name. Eliza`s father was John Bartlett born Beaminster approx 1790 - 1800 married to Jane ? born Blandford. Linked with Names such as LOVELL/AMEY/HASKELL. Wareham Dorset Poole and poss Newfoundland.Any connections would help greatly.[ Maureen Hoyland ]

Bartlett
Looking for ancestors of James Bartlett, born in Poole in mid-19th century (father Charles) . [ Malcolm Bale ]
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Bartlett
I would like some help on the Bartlett family from Poole Dorset. My ancestor Robert William Bartlett b. 1831 and his father was John Bartlett and mother Elizabeth Hescroff and John's brother Joseph Bartlett married to Charlotte Bridle. Can anyone help me as I am trying to find more about Robert William Bartlett during his time on UK merchant navy as we dont know the name of the ship he arrived in Australia approx. 1865- 1875 but records says approx 1872 he was a 1st mate and had passed his captain's ticket to recieved his ship if gone back to UK cos' of the crew jumped ship he stayed on the boat for one month before the captain ask him to leave as he couldnt afford to pay him.. so he left the ship then married later with 8 children.. can anyone help me to find more about this family history as my father wish to know more about his family as he is 86 years old and is blind... [ Kathleen Stanbury ]

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Bastable
Living Poole, Parkstone, Westbourne Dairy connection [ Alison Beavers ]

Bayley
Thomas Adams Bayley, born 1816, St. James, Poole. I am searching for birth or marriage records of his parents, Thomas Adams Bayley and Sarah Browning. [ Valerie Mueller ]

Bayley
Born 1816, christened in Poole Dorset. Any info would be appreciated on Thomas Adams Bayley or any member of his family [ Janelle Glover ]

Beere
Any historic information available of name BEERE in Dorset or Hampshire.

Bennett
Captain John Bennett RN was born in Poole in 1670 and buried in Barking Essex in 1717. He, his father and Uncle Robert Bennett were burgesses of Poole. He left some money to the Borough of Poole and Poole property to the two sons of his Uncle Richard Bennett. I would welcome contact from anyone who might be descended from a Bennett Poole of this time. [ Michael Wand ]

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Bennett
Ran bric-a-brac shop in High Street Poole, estimated 1930s - 1950 approx probably a son of Job Bennett and EA Cornish [ Veronica Sloan ]

Bennick
Mary Anne Bennick came to Southampton from Poole in the early part of the 19th Century. We want to find out about her family. [ Hilary Unwin ]

Benson
Bensons (Thomas or Joseph) left Poole in early 1700's on great fishing fleets to fish off the grand banks, Newfoundland. They settled in Grates Cove. (CANADA). I would like to know if any Bensons are still in Poole connected to this family. http://home.cogeco.ca/~bensonsofgratescove/index.html
[ Douglas Benson ]

Benson
Bensons came to Newfoundland from Poole in 1700's. I believe Norway before that. I'm trying to substantiate this with any Benson information from England or Norway. Hope you can help. Thanks. http://home.cogeco.ca/~bensonsofgratescove/index.html
[ Douglas Benson ]

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Berry, Mary Martha
Looking for any info please. [ Wendy Hayes ]

Best
Forest Row, East Grinstead, Sussex 1570 to 1820. mainly carpenters by trade though merchants around 1690-1700. Any thoughts or information please to David Best who married a Miss Irene Harman at St Andrews Church, Brockley. S.E.4. on the 17th August 1968. [ David Best ]

Biles
Looking for information on Richard Biles of Poole married in Bere Regis 1790 John Biles born c1750. [ Joy Williams ]

Bird
Any information on Bird please. [ Linda Adams ]

Blanchard
Any information regarding Blanchard family in Poole. [ Jo Amey ]

Blandford
Any information dating back to the fire in Blandford Forum of 1783 and any ties there may be with the people who once lived there to the Blandfords of today. [ Rob Blandford ]

Blundell
Any information regarding any/all connections to Poole. [ Steve Moses ]

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Blunden
Looking for info on relatives of Reginald Blunden 1897? Maried Katie Witt. Lived @ Sturt Road. Sons Reginald and Ronald, daughters Jean (Dorothy), Sylvi(a) and Barbara. [ Roger Lovejoy ]

Bollon / Bollen
Researching: Poole, Dorset Charles BOLLON m. Jane ? Mary Jane BOLLON b. June 1827 Emma Maria BOLLON b.1829 William Charles BOLLON b. 1831 Henry john BOLLON b. 1832 [ Lorraine Phillips ]

Bollon, Owen Richard
Looking for any info please, connected to Kingston. [ Wendy Hayes ]

Charles Bollen
Charles BOLLEN and Susanna EARP had son Charles BOLLEN who married Jane BURBIDGE in Poole 1827 - children Mary Jane BOLLEN b. June 1827 Emma Maria BOLLEN b.1829 William Charles BOLLEN b. 1831 Henry john BOLLEN b. 1832 Albert/Alfred Channing BOLLEN b.1843 [ Lorraine Phillips ]

Botto
Frank Botto who played in the Bournemouth orchestra. [ Monica Botto Albert ]

Bowditch, Benjamin
Married Esther Collyer 1805. Born Hawkchurch 1782 but cannot find any record baptism. [ Sandy Carwardine ]

Bowles
Eliza Bowles, born in 1882 at Bere Regis married to Joseph Dowell. Any information that would trace either family back past this time would be helpfull [ Dennis Dowell ]

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Bowyer Hill, William
William Bowyer Hill, bootmaker, is the father of Henry Adams Hill, born in Poole on Dec. 31, 1870. His wife's name was Hannah. Other children were Mary Bowyer Hill, Hannah Adams Hill and James Hill. A wild guess would indicate a connection to the Adams and Bowyer families. I'd appreciate any help. [ Gordon Hill ]

Boyd
Any information on Boyd in lancashire. [ Boyd ]

Braffett
I'm looking to locate my family ancestry I believe Braffett either came from or resided in or around the Poole area. Any info would be a great help thank you. [ James Braffett ]

Brenton
Looking for any information on the family name BRENTON. Thank you. [ Lester Rigden ]

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Bridle, Charles
Appears in 1891 Poole Census at 34 High St. Wife, Jane. Blacksmith Children: Robert, blacksmith, Earnest, cabinetmaker, Florence and Jessie, students: Older children out of the household were Judith, Ellen, and Henry/ Charles formerly from Sydling St. Nicholas. [ John Bridell ]

Bridle, Samuel
Lived as a blacksmith in Poole. Died 1889. Address was Salisbury Street, Poole. Formerly from Sydling St. Nicholas. [ John Bridell ]

Bridle, Samuel
Looking for info on a William Bridle b abt 1796 in Poole married Jane Martin b 1815 in Arne Wareham [ Lynne Ballard ]

Bridle, Eves
Looking for Marriage about 1830s of James Wilkins to Eves Bridle both born in Poole [according to 1851 census Southampton] so assuming married in Poole. Should also like to know birth/baptism dates. Thank you. [ Esme Packer ]

Bridle
Looking for info on William Bridle. Married Mary Penny sometime before 1871. I find their son in Newfoundland around 1871. I am sure they came from England. [ Josephine ]

Bright, Mr & Mrs J
To contact family members to enable correspondance, re: Councillor and Mrs J Bright 1940 who was Mayor of Poole Dorset [ G C Bright ]

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Britt, Edward
Looking for info on Edward Britt. He came from Poole to Twgt Nfld Can [ Brett Cairns ]

Broughton, Peter
Looking for info on Peter Broughton born 1920? Lived in Harbour Hill Road mother Nelly fathers name not known. Brother Kenneth (possibly older than Peter) sister Betty married someone called Jimmy(surname not known). Married Margaret Hedworth 1952? Oakdale church Poole Peter played waterpolo job unknown but could be chemist or butcher moved to Bath about 1955? Died 1985 family may have come fron London Mother Nelly was friendly with a Dorothy Cuttler from Lewisham [ Jane Greenwood ]

Broughton, Nelly
Mother to Peter Kenneth and Betty Mother-in-law to Margaret (Hedworth) would be my grandmother. [ Jane Greenwood ]

Brown
I am looking for any information on my Fathers family, the name is Brown and the oldest known name is Knight on the male side and Webb on the female. Also my mothers family orginally from South Wales where the females name was Randall and the male was webber who moved to poole in the late 30's. I am researching this for a book of family history that I am desperately trying to finnish but am finding it difficult with limited family resources in Australia. Thankyou . [ Mark Richard Brown]

Brown, William
I am looking for any information on William BROWN who was born in a town near Poole. I am not sure when he came to Newfoundland, but he was married in Placentia Bay, NF on October 25, 1833 to Elizabeth RODWAY. Any information would be greatly appreciated ! Thank you. [ Bonnie Brown ]

Brown
Any info. on Eva Florence Brown b.1879 Blandford of Charles E. Brown b.1850 Chettle and Sarah Riggs b.1850 Blandford. Charles Browns father was Charles Brown too! Sarah Riggs father was Henry Riggs. [ Lynne Ballard ]

Brown
any info on Eli, or his son Edwin - lived in Wimborne Road, Longfleet this taken from 1881 census. Edwin later joined Royal Navy serving as AB other members of Eli's family Louisa,Charles,Alfred,Franck [ Ronald E Brown ]

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Brown
1901 Census George Brown living at Wimborne Rd Longfleet with wife Anna Maria (nee Dubbin), and Daughter Eva Blanche Brown and son William George Brown. Son Arthur Charles Brown is missing but a possible for him is NSPCC Inspector in Battersea London. Wondering what happened to this family? [ Caroline Williams ]

Brown
I am looking for the Brown family in and around Sturminster also at Anstey, their names Frederick married Harriet Elizabeth Masters from Wareham 1869 I am interested in their son George William b. around 1886 in Cheselbourne any info much appreciated. [ Joan Knight ]

Brown
I am looking for information about my GG Grandfather, William Brown who came to Newfoundland from England. His marriage certificate lists him as a native of "Didget, near Poole, Dorset" but doesn't give any other information. I have learned that "Didget" is probably Lytchett, and that in Lytchett Minster there were Brown's in abundance.
In 2000, a contact in England provided me with some Lytchett Minster births from the 1760's to 1806, but I think that my GGGrandfather may have been born a few years later as he was married on October 25, 1833 in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. There was a Richard and Mary(Slead)Brown m. Sept. 20, 1803 who had sons: John, baptized on Dec. 25, 1804 and Richard, baptized on Dec. 25, 1806.
I am wondering if anyone can tell me if they had other children after 1806. My William m. Elizabeth Rodway and had; Marianne b. 1834, James b. 1837, Richard b. 1840 and Stephen b. 1847. There may have also been other children.
My BROWN family names of Richard and Stephen were not very common names at that time but there were several in Lytchett Minster which leads me to believe that I may find my GGgrandfather's family here. I would appreciate any information that you may provide. Thank you! [ Bonnie ]

Brown
Looking for info on William Brown Esquire from Poole. Died in Bonavista Newfoundland, Canada in 1793, He was married to a Mary nee unknown [ Keith Brown ]

Brownsea, William Earnest
Any idea who William's father was? He was buried along with his wife Daisey in New Milton rectory graveyard. [ Jeannette Brownsea ]

Budden
Any info please on John Budden born about 1851 in Cranborne.Father was also John. Many thanks. [ Geoff K Budden ]

Budden, John
Have extensive research on my maternal grandmothers side of the Buddens back to 1709 but now stuck with John who married Mary Pinhorne from Fordingbridge. My Buddens lived in Lytchett Matravers/Corfe Mullen/Canford(Poole). [ Lynne Ballard ]

Budden, George
This gentleman was my Grandad (Harold Frank Budden's Father). I believe George had 2 sisters (Amy + Mary) and also a brother (possibly called Tom). George died 20 August 1936, aged 69 years. At different times, I think he had worked (possibly on the land, as a farm labourer) on the Bieulieu Estate, also in Abbotsbury and Sway (where my Grandfather was born) and eventually settled in Verwood. Would love to receive any other information relating to this family please. [ Judith Louise Bailey ]

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Budden, Louise Emily
Nee Hawkins and wife of George Budden (see entry above). She died 26 March 1932 of pernicious anaemia, aged 49 years. She gave birth to my Grandfather (Harold Frank Budden on 13 February 1914) and I believe she may have had another child who died in infancy. Would love to know more about this family please. [ Judith Louise Bailey ]

Budden
Any information on Aaron or Stephen Budden, for which I would be most grateful [ Ikle Crew ]

Budden, John
John Budden moved from Westbourne to corner of Elms Rd, Wimbourne Rd to run the first carridge service Richmond Hill till his death Dec 1901 was buried St Johns Moordown have photo of him. [ Arthur Budden ]

Budden, John
John Budden corporal in 64thfoot regiment married a Betty Kent at Horton church with Woodlands Dorset in 1790. [ Arthur Budden ]

Bullock, James & Annie
Married 28.3.1908, at Poole Register Office. Lived at 112 or 110 Uppleby Road, Parkstone, at the time of Second World War. James born 23.2.1882, Annie, nee Russell, born 7.4.1886. Seeking information on antecedents of above, and more about them, brothers /sisters etc.[ Anna Sutton ]

Bullock, James
Seeking the death date for James Bullock, post 1908. James was born Brierley Hill Staffs, 1852. He spent all his married life in Poole, wife Martha Emma, nee Brackstone. James was a journeyman, gas fitter/riveter, lived mostly in Branksome, Poole. [ Anna Sutton ]

Bungay, George
Looking for any info on George "Darkie" Bungay .[ Mike Bungay ]

Burbidge
Any in and around the Wyke Weymouth area 1800-1950's Any info on other Dorset history forums. [ Tim Green ]

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Burbidge
Looking for BURBIDGES of Sherborne or Poole, Dorset. Jane BURBIDGE b.circa 1801 in Sherborne (according to 1851 census) m.Charles BOLLEN 12 Feb. 1827 in Poole. d.1880 Vauxhall, London [ Lorraine Phillips ]

Burbidge
Jane BURBIDGE married Charles BOLLEN in Poole 1827 - children Mary Jane BOLLEN b. June 1827 Emma Maria BOLLEN b.1829 William Charles BOLLEN b. 1831 Henry john BOLLEN b. 1832 Albert/Alfred Channing BOLLEN b.1843 [ Lorraine Phillips ]

Burbidge
Info on the marriage of Elizabeth Ricketts and James Burbidge c. 1814 in Lytchett Matravers [ Brian Edwards ]

Burge
Several generations of the BURGE family have live in the Longfleet/Poole area. James(d.1881), Stephen Pounds(1826-1909), Stephen(1872-1951) and my father William born in 1913. All have been either farmers or builders, any additional information would be great. [ Stephen Burge ]

Burgess
Researching family of George Burgess 1826 and Selena Pearce 1828. Seena was a widow in Poole in 1891 . [ Debbie Howse ]

Burke
I'm looking for information / contacts concerning my family history as follows:

John Burke (b Ireland) married Sarah Barnes 1851-1861. Son John Born 12 Jun 1857, Longfleet (Poole District). Also brothers & sisters:Mary Ann 1853, William 1854, Thomas 1856, Charles 1858, Edward 1860, Catherine 1863, Sarah 1865, Jessie 1867, Richard 1868, Rose 1869, Ada 1870, Lucy 1871, or Aurther 1873. [ Michael Burke ]

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Burke

Patrick b:1880. died: 1952. M: Elizabeth Douglas b:1889 died:1971. Brother Ray Burke 1882-1890 M: Maud. Patrick lived 20, Cheltenham Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset. 1930 onwards. He and his brother Ray worked for the Gas & Electric Company, Bournemouth. They both played in the company band, Patrick as an Obeist. Ray & Maud lived in Marlene Road, Parkstone. They were both buried in Oakdale. My father Thomas s/o Patrick. [ Douglas Burke ]

Burrow
I am looking for information on the family history of William Burrow and Rhoda Ballaam. In Poole from 1808-1830 . [ Ann Carnell ]

Bush
I’ve traced my family back to a marriage between Joseph Sturmey and Elizabeth Bush on 2 July1736 at Corfe Castle. Can anyone help me go back further? Thanks in anticipation, They had five children; Betty b1741, James b1746, Sarah b1749, Jacob b1751 who married Mary Chaldecotte in 1771, and Joseph b1755 who married Ann Catcutt in July 1777 who are my descendants. I have the following possible parents of James Sturmey and Elizabeth Bush;- Walter Sturmey and Sarah Collens married April 1699 Milton Abbas Caleb Sturmey and Elizabeth Tizard married May 1700 Bere Regis Edward Sturmey and Dorcas Strickland married Feb 1703 Godmanstone Tobias Sturmey and Hester Mason married about 1712 . [ Keith Sturmey ]

Burton
I am looking for information about Emma wife of Anthony Mitchell, daughter of John. Born in Holwell Dorset in 1856 . [ Margaret McGuinness ]

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Butler, Brian
I am looking for BRIAN BUTLER who has lived in the Poole, Dorset area. He was born in September around 1947 (estimate) and once lived in Nottingham too where he married Christine Bourne & had a daughter called Tina born 30th March 1967. [ Tina Shams ]

Butler, Charles
Seeking parents & siblings of Charles Butler born April 17, 1796 in Corfe Mullen, Dorset, England. [ Janice Hopkins ]

Butler, Ann
I'm looking for the burial site for Ann it may have been the Skinner Street Baptist church abt 1869. [ Brian Davis ]

Butt
Looking for information on Butt, with connections back to Lytchett Matravers in Dorset. [ Ewart Redwood]

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