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THE REGISTERS OF CLYST ST. GEORGE 1565 to 1812 by Rev. John Lomax Gibbs
This book was first published in 1899 and was compiled by the Reverend John Lomax Gibbs who was rector of Clyst St. George between 1885 and 1897. It covers the following; • Baptisms1567 to 1812 • Marriages1567 to 1811 • Burials1567 to 1812 Fully indexed by name and place, searchable and bookmarked.
DEVON AND CORNWALL LEADERS
First published in 1895 this book gives details of the great and good of both Devon and Cornwall . Over fifty detailed biographies from Lord Clifford of Chudleigh to John Cave New. A really useful publication for those who have an interest in the history of both these counties. Also included on this CD is “Who's Who in Devon” with almost three hundred pages of biographies.
WESSEX WORTHIES by J. J. Foster F. S. A.
n the introduction the author askes “What defines a Worthy”, which is a very difficult question to answer because this surely must include lesser known people as well as the good and the great. This publication gives details on not only nobility and statesmen connected with Dorset but also artists, authors, merchants, sailors, soldiers plus many more. There is also a list of officers and men f...More Info
THE HISTORY OF WINCANTON by George Sweetman
This book published in 1903 is packed with historical information relating to Wincanton. In its three hundred pages we learn about the earliest history of Wincanton right up to the beginning of the twentieth century. There are chapters on the Inns of the town, notable people, witchcraft in the town and the charitable institutions to name just a small number of the subjects covered. There are also...More Info
LANGPORT AND ITS CHURCH. THE STORY OF THE ANCIENT BOROUGH WITH REFERENCES TO NEIGHBOURING PARISHES by David Melville Ross M.A.
Despite its title this book is not only about the Church but is a fully comprehensive history of this town and the surrounding parishes. Beginning in prehistoric times with chapters covering the Danish Invasion and the Battle of the Parret, Huish manor, Harold attaches Somerset, Great events of 14 th century, The Reformation, Lords of the manor and Independent chapel and other sects to name just a...More Info