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Hi My hausbands grandfather was born in Laverstock Charles Goddard his father William Goddard and the name Fry from Wilton but have not come up with much Margaret

Im researching the Fricker family of Trowbridge - Isaiah and his brood of children that end up in Bermondsy some timae in the 1840s! i almost moved to Swindon for work but didnt get job:( and have chums in and around wiltshire. corrina

Hi Everyone - It seems I've been resurrected - and thanks to Marly for an email telling me so! I thought I'd better pop in to let you know I am still alive and kicking! It's been one of those years, and I just haven't had the time to browse GR or do any relly-hunting since about March. It's nice to see that there are others in Wiltshire - and on the border! I live about a mile from the border with Somerset, so hi to those of you in the Frome and Southwick area. Best wishes to all, and hopefully if there's a get-together in the next few months I'll manage to come along. It would be good to catch up with old friends and meet some of you newer GR members. Sue

Until 22 October we lived very close by - we were on the crossroads betwixt Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Damerham and Rockbourne; and we were in Sandleheath, Hampshire. Joy

Born in RAF base nr or in Wroughton nr Swindon and until 18 months old. About four years ago, for a year, lived near Malmesbury. (only 2 and half years total i'm afraid). Rest of the time it's been Sussex. Kxx

Me, I'm Wiltshire born and Wiltshire bred !! I grew up in a small village called Broad Hinton (just outside Avebury) Left home and moved to Purton, onto Wootton Bassett, and now live in Malmesbury (Have no plans to move again!!) I'm researching Marlborough, Great Bedwyn, Chisbury, Wootton Bassett, Lydiard Millicent and Lydiard Tregoze to name a few. (Can't remember anymore of the top of my head)

Hi my family came from Devizes Wilts
Liz

you realise that this thread dates back to 2004. I wonder where Sue is now?

Ann I was just about to reply to Sue to say it was good to see her back - thenI noticed the date LOL!!

Did keep in touch for a while but somehow it sort of petered out when i lost MSN. Have often wondered how she is. Wondering now who resurrected this thread?

Kathleen

Dear All

Hello

Ah yes, Wiltshire.

Not many people seem to have ancestors from this area.

I am searching for my great-grandparents x8 and their parents
who lived in Wooton Rivers and Burbage from at least the 1760's.

Some of my ancestors left Wiltshire and travelled across South England.

I have got definite info up to 1793, then it becomes a bit confused.

Oh well, I shall have to keep on searching!

Best wishes to all
xx

Kathleen, yes I lost touch as well.

I have been around for a few years and never seen this thread before.

My paternal ancestors are from the village of Amesbury, a lovely little place in Wiltshire, by the names of Truckle and Abraham/Abrahams.
Also Parham from Bishopstrowe and Mines from Corsley.

Hi there Liz,
Nice to see Devizes mentioned, I live in Devizes and have done since 1988!! Do you need any info-photos-graveyard look ups, give me a shout if you do.

Or anyone else?

I was born and bred in Wiltshire, have connections to many places in Wilts, Chippenham, Upavon, Colerne, Castle Combe, Atworth and Broughton Gifford to name but a few!!

tina

Sue Meagar organised the first ever meet that I went to in Bristol. Not sure if anyone else that went is still on the boards.

ann
Glos

I have connections with many places in Wiltshire especially around Mere, sometimes it makews me feel that I am related to everyone who ever lived there!! I have visited there twice and evryone is so helpful. Ifanyone would like further info or possibly help please let me know by sending a personal message.
Bye for now
bridget

We lived in Chippenham between 1990-1997 whilst I worked in Trowbridge. Delightful part of the country.

BrinsleyS P.M. sent



Jean x

I have some very hard to track down rellies born in Wilts. Ayres(eres,eyres) Turner and Stockwell.

Donhead, Tisbury -Wilts 1900
Mere - Wilts 1953
Salisbury - Wilts 1902( but registered in 1953)
White Parish - Wilts 1959

Mind you i think some boundaries might have changed.