Buckhorn Weston Genealogical Records

Buckhorn Weston Birth & Baptism Records

England & Wales Birth Index (1837-2006)

An index to births registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of birth certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Buckhorn Weston Baptism Records (1813-1906)

Baptism records from people born in and around Buckhorn Weston between 1813 and 1906. Lists the name of people's parent's, their occupations and abode.

Buckhorn Weston Baptism Records (1680-1812)

Records of baptism for people born in and around Buckhorn Weston between 1680 and 1812. Details include child's name, parents' names and dates of birth and/or baptism.

Buckhorn Weston Baptism Registers (1760-1837)

Baptisms records for children living in and around Buckhorn Weston, detail the names of their parents - their occupations and residence from 1760 to 1837.

Early Somerset Baptism Transcripts (1597-1700)

Transcriptions of 255 parish baptism registers. They list children, their parents' names, residences, occupations and sometimes other details.

Buckhorn Weston Marriage & Divorce Records

England & Wales Marriage Index (1837-2008)

An index to marriages registered throughout England & Wales. This is the only national marriage index that allows you to search by both spouse's names. Provides a reference to order copies of marriage certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Buckhorn Weston Marriage Records (1813-1929)

Marriage records from people who married at Buckhorn Weston between 1813 and 1929. Lists an individual's abode, marital status and more.

Buckhorn Weston Marriage Records (1680-1812)

Details on those who married at Buckhorn Weston between 1680 and 1812. Information given may include parents' names, ages, marital status, abode and more.

Buckhorn Weston Marriage Registers (1679-1836)

Marriage registers are the primary source for marital documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They typically record marital status and residence. Details may also be given on a party's parents, age and parish of origin.

Somerset Marriages Index (1650-1935)

An index of 369,186 Somerset marriages. Condition and residence may be included.

Buckhorn Weston Death & Burial Records

England & Wales Death Index (1837-2006)

An index to deaths registered throughout England & Wales. Provides a reference to order copies of death certificates from the national registrar of births, marriages and deaths – the General Register Office.

Buckhorn Weston Burial Records (1813-1929)

Records of burial for people buried at Buckhorn Weston between 1813 and 1929. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age.

Buckhorn Weston Burial Records (1680-1812)

Burial registers are the primary source for death documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date someone was buried, their age & residence. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Buckhorn Weston Burial Registers (1087-1881)

Burial records for people buried at Buckhorn Weston between 1087 and 1881. Lists the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

St John the Baptist, Buckhorn Weston Burial Records (1791-1869)

An index of burials recorded at St John the Baptist, Buckhorn Weston_. The index includes the name of the deceased, the date of burial, age (where available) and occasionally other notes.

Buckhorn Weston Census & Population Lists

1939 Register (1939)

An index to and digital images of records that detail 40 million civilians in England and Wales. Records list name, date of birth, address, marital status, occupation and details of trade or profession.

England, Wales, IoM & Channel Islands 1911 Census (1911)

The 1911 census provides details on an individual's age, residence, place of birth, relations and occupation. FindMyPast's index allows searches on for multiple metrics including occupation and residence.

Hearth Tax for Somerset (1664-1665)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Somerset Electoral Registers (1832-1914)

Digital images of books the list people eligible to vote in Somerset. Includes addresses and nature of that address.

Somerset Certificates of Muster (1569)

An early census of men able to serve in the militia.

Newspapers Covering Buckhorn Weston

Wells Journal (1851-1867)

A record of births, marriages, deaths, legal, political, organisation and other news from the Wells area. Original pages of the newspaper can be viewed and located by a full text search.

Sherborne Mercury (1770-1867)

Fully text-searchable articles from a local newspaper covering the Sherborne district. It includes family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more.

Weekly Mail (1879-1910)

A weekly newspaper that circulated through Wales and parts of Somerset and Gloucestershire. It published general news, literature, commentary, family notices, adverts etc. Each edition has been indexed and digitised.

Western Daily Press (1858-1949)

A regional newspaper covering the counties of Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. It covers local and national news, family announcements, business news, legal proceedings and more.

Somerset County Gazette (1839-1867)

Fully text-searchable articles from a regional newspaper covering the Somerset district. It includes family announcements, obituaries, court proceedings, business notices and more.

Buckhorn Weston Wills & Probate Records

England & Wales National Probate Calendar (1858-1966)

Searchable index and original images of over 12.5 million probates and administrations granted by civil registries. Entries usually include the testator's name, date of death, date of probate and registry. Names of relations may be given.

Devon Wills Index (1163-1999)

An index to 295,609 wills of people who lived in or were connected to Devon. The wills they reference can contain a great deal of genealogical information.

Early Gloucestershire Probate Index (1540-1660)

An index to Gloucestershire wills from Bristol and Gloucester Diocese.

Somerset Medieval Will Abstracts (1385-1558)

Summaries of 1,616 wills that may detail family relationships, land ownership and other details.

Archdeaconry of Taunton Wills & Administrations (1537-1799)

A calendar to wills and admons granted by the Archdeaconry of Leicester. Contains year of the grant, name and residence.

Buckhorn Weston Immigration & Travel Records

Dorset Vagrant Passes (1739-1791)

An index linked to original images of documents for vagrants. These records were draw up for poor people who moved to parishes where their presence was unwanted. They contain much genealogical information.

Dorset Convict Transportation Records (1724-1791)

Indentures and other records that recorded the transportation of Dorset men and women to the colonies.

Dorchester Company Emigrants (1623-1628)

Details of individuals who left Dorset for New England.

Passenger Lists Leaving UK (1890-1960)

A name index connected to original images of passenger lists recording people travelling from Britain to destinations outside Europe. Records may detail a passenger's age or date of birth, residence, occupation, destination and more.

UK Incoming Passenger Lists (1878-1960)

A full index of passenger lists for vessels arriving in the UK linked to original images. Does not include lists from vessels sailing from European ports. Early entries can be brief, but later entries may include dates of births, occupations, home addresses and more. Useful for documenting immigration.

Buckhorn Weston Military Records

Memorial Book of Somerset (1914-1919)

An index to almost 11,000 men connected with Somerset who died during WWI.

Somerset Certificates of Muster (1569)

An early census of men able to serve in the militia.

2nd Somersetshire Regiment History (1801-1815)

A history of the regiment in the run-up to and during the Napoleonic Wars.

Somerset WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War One monuments in Somerset, with some service details.

Somerset WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

A list of names found on World War Two monuments in Somerset, with some service details.

Somerset Inquests (1790-1825)

Transcripts of a large number of records detailing investigations into deaths.

Dorchester Prison Documents (1782-1901)

Over 60,000 documents relating to prisoners held at Dorchester Prison. The collection includes admission and discharge books and photographs of the latter prisoners.

Dorset Alehouse Licences & Recognizances (1754-1821)

Documents relating to the licensing of alehouses. Contains details on the proprietor, establishment and conditions of the licence.

Dorset Vestry, Poor and other Parish Records (1640-1932)

Original images of Dorset parish records. Including: poor rates, overseers, churchwardens, vestry, incumbents' and other records.

Dorset Quarter Sessions Records (1625-1905)

The records document Quarter Session judges’ decisions in matters that include settlement inquiries, highway rates, criminal trials, registers of settlement, orders of removal, bastardy examinations, apprenticeships, licensing, contracts, lists of justices, and other matters related to the business of running the county.

Buckhorn Weston Taxation Records

Hearth Tax for Somerset (1664-1665)

A transcription of records naming those who had taxes levied against them for the privilege of owning a hearth.

Dorset Tithe Apportion & Maps (1835-1850)

Maps delineating fields in Dorset, which are referenced to documents recording field names, land owners, occupiers, land use and land size.

Dorset Land Tax (1780-1832)

Digital images of 18th and 19th century records that record landowners and their tenants. The taxable value of the land is given, and sometimes a description of the property. These records can be searched by names and place indices.

Dorset Hearth Tax Assessments (1662-1664)

Transcriptions of hearth tax records for the county of Dorset.

Tithe Apportionments (1836-1856)

An index to 11,000,000 parcels of land and property, connected to digital images of registers that record their owner, occupier, description, agricultural use, size and rateable value.

Buckhorn Weston Land & Property Records

Dorset Electoral Registers (1839-1922)

A full name index, connected to original images of the registers. These records list those who were eligible to vote and may give a description of an individual's property.

Dorset Tithe Apportion & Maps (1835-1850)

Maps delineating fields in Dorset, which are referenced to documents recording field names, land owners, occupiers, land use and land size.

Dorset Land Tax (1780-1832)

Digital images of 18th and 19th century records that record landowners and their tenants. The taxable value of the land is given, and sometimes a description of the property. These records can be searched by names and place indices.

Dorset Poll Book (1807)

A list of freeholders in the county, with their residence, the name of their tenants and the location of their freehold.

Dorset Absent Voters (1918-1919)

A list of Dorset-men who were in the military and registered to vote as absent.

Buckhorn Weston Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1939)

An exhaustive gazetteer, containing details of settlement's history, governance, churches, postal services, public institutions and more. Also contains lists of residents with their occupation and address.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1935)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1923)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1919)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key contemporary and historical facts. Each place has a list of residents and businesses. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1914)

A comprehensive place-by-place gazetteer, listing key historical and contemporary facts. Contains details on local schools, churches, government and other institutions. Also contains a list of residents and businesses for each place.

Buckhorn Weston Cemeteries

Somerset Monumental Inscriptions (1600-2000)

An index to vital details engraved on over 100,000 monuments across the county of Somerset.

Somerset Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Somerset's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Dorset Monumental Inscriptions (1200-2000)

An index to vital details engraved on gravestones and other monuments across the county of Dorset.

Dorset Monumental Inscriptions Index (1020-2007)

An index to inscriptions found on 56,608 gravestones and monuments in Dorset. The index includes details of relationships.

Dorset Memorial Inscriptions Index (1421-1985)

An index to inscriptions found on over 11,500 gravestones in Dorset. The index includes details of relationships.

Buckhorn Weston Obituaries

iAnnounce Obituaries (2006-Present)

The UKs largest repository of obituaries, containing millions of searchable notices.

United Kingdom and Ireland Obituary Collection (1882-Present)

A growing collection currently containing over 425,000 abstracts of obituaries with reference to the location of the full obituary.

Quakers Annual Monitor (1847-1848)

A collection of 364 obituaries of Quakers from the British Isles. The volume was published in 1849 and includes obituaries of those who died in late 1847 through 1848.

Musgrave's Obituaries (1421-1800)

This transcribed and searchable work by Sir William Musgrave contains 10,000s of brief obituaries. The work is a reference point for other works containing information on an individual.

British Medical Journal (1849-Present)

A text index and digital images of all editions of a journal containing medical articles and obituaries of medical practitioners.

Buckhorn Weston Histories & Books

Victoria County History: Somerset (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Somerset Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Somerset.

Somerset Turnpikes (1707-Present)

A history of turnpikes and tollhouses in Somerset. Includes profiles of individual turnpikes.

Bristol Channel Shipping Accidents (1705-1981)

A large collection of un-sourced accounts of ships that ran afoul in the Bristol Channel.

Somerset Windmills (1998-Present)

An index of windmills in the county, with brief notes and some photographs.

Buckhorn Weston School & Education Records

National School Admission & Log Books (1870-1914)

A name index connected to digital images of registers recording millions of children educated in schools operated by the National Society for Promoting Religious Education. Records contain a variety of information including genealogical details, education history, illnesses, exam result, fathers occupation and more.

Teacher's Registration Council Registers (1870-1948)

A name index linked to original images of registers recording the education and careers of teachers in England & Wales.

Oxford University Alumni (1500-1886)

A name index linked to original images of short biographies for over 120,000 Oxford University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge University Alumni (1261-1900)

A transcript of a vast scholarly work briefly chronicling the heritage, education and careers of over 150,000 Cambridge University students. This is a particularly useful source for tracing the ancestry of the landed gentry.

Cambridge Alumni Database (1198-1910)

A searchable database containing over 90,000 note-form biographies for students of Cambridge University.

Buckhorn Weston Occupation & Business Records

Somerset Parish Apprentice Indentures (1575-1800)

Abstracts of apprenticeship indentures initiated by parishes in Somerset. These records provide details on parents' names and occupations.

Smuggling on the West Coast (1690-1867)

An introduction to smuggling on the west coast of Britain & the Isle of Man, with details of the act in various regions.

Somerset Pub Histories (1820-Present)

Histories of Somerset pubs, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

South England Mines Index (1896)

Profiles of coal and metal mines in the south of England.

West Country Police in Glamorgan (1839-1901)

An index of Glamorgan police officers who came from the West Country.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Buckhorn Weston

The Visitation of the County of Somerset (1623)

Pedigrees of Somerset gentry families, including depictions of their arms. The book also contains some biographical information.

Victoria County History: Somerset (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Victoria County History: Dorset (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

British & Irish Royal & Noble Genealogies (491-1603)

Extensive and impeccably sourced genealogies for British, Irish & Manx royalty and nobility. Scroll down to 'British Isles' for relevant sections.

FamilySearch Community Trees (6000 BC-Present)

A searchable database of linked genealogies compiled from thousands of reputable and not-so-reputable sources. Contains many details on European gentry & nobility, but covers many countries outside Europe and people from all walks of life.

Buckhorn Weston Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

The Visitation of the County of Somerset (1623)

Pedigrees of Somerset gentry families, including depictions of their arms. The book also contains some biographical information.

Victoria County History: Somerset (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Somerset Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Somerset's most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Victoria County History: Dorset (1086-1900)

A detailed history of the county's hundreds, parishes and religious houses.

Dorset Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Dorset' most illustrious church monuments, often featuring effigies, medieval inscriptions and heraldic devices.

Buckhorn Weston Church Records

Buckhorn Weston Parish Registers (1680-1929)

The primary source of documentation for baptisms, marriages and burials before 1837, though useful to the present also.

Buckhorn Weston Parish Registers (1087-1881)

The parish registers of Buckhorn Weston are a collection of books essentially documenting births, marriages and deaths from 1087 to 1881.

Somerset Parish Apprentice Indentures (1575-1800)

Abstracts of apprenticeship indentures initiated by parishes in Somerset. These records provide details on parents' names and occupations.

Somerset Parish Register Transcripts (1538-1956)

Transcriptions of registers that record baptisms, which typically occur shortly after birth; marriages and burials. They can help establish links between individuals back to the 16th century.

Somerset Monumental Inscriptions (1582-2005)

An index to vital details engraved on over 25,000 monuments across the county of Somerset.

Biographical Directories Covering Buckhorn Weston

Somerset Worthies, Unworthies & Villains (1500-1900)

Brief biographies of thousands of notable Somerset men.

Debrett's Peerage (1923)

A searchable book, listing pedigrees of titled families and biographies of their members.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1902)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Dod's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage of Britian (1885)

A book containing genealogies and biographies of Britain's titled families.

Crockford's Clerical Directories (1868-1914)

Brief biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK.

Buckhorn Weston Maps

Maps of Somerset (1607-1902)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Dorset Tithe Apportion & Maps (1835-1850)

Maps delineating fields in Dorset, which are referenced to documents recording field names, land owners, occupiers, land use and land size.

Maps of Dorset (1610-1900)

A collection of digitalised maps covering the county.

UK Popular Edition Maps (1919-1926)

Detailed maps covering much of the UK. They depict forests, mountains, larger farms, roads, railroads, towns, and more.

Ordnance Survey 1:10 Maps (1840-1890)

Maps showing settlements, features and some buildings in mainland Britain.

Buckhorn Weston Reference Works

England Research Guide (1538-Present)

A beginner’s guide to researching ancestry in England.

Parish Register Abstract (1538-1812)

Compiled in 1831, this book details the coverage and condition of parish registers in England & Wales.

Building History Research Guide (1066-Present)

A comprehensive guide to researching the history of buildings in the British Isles.

Surname Origins (1790-1911)

A service that provides advanced and custom surname maps for the British Isles and the US.

British Family Mottoes (1189-Present)

A dictionary of around 9,000 mottoes for British families who had right to bear arms.

Historical Description

BUCKHORN WESTON is a scattered parish on the Somersetshire border, 4 miles south-east from Wincanton station on the Midland and South-Western Junction railway, and 4 west-by-south from Gillingham station on the main line of the London and South Western railway and 8 ½ west-by-north from Shaftesbury, in the Northern division of the county, hundred of Red Lane, Shaftesbury petty sessional division, Shaftesbury union and county court district, rural deanery of Shaftesbury (Shaftesbury portion), archdeaconry,of Dorset and diocese of Salisbury. The river Cale forms a portion of the southern boundary of the parish. The church of St. John the Baptist is a building of stone, thoroughly restored in 1872, and is principally Early English, consisting of chancel, nave of two bays, north aisle, added in 1872, south porch, and square embattled western tower, surmounted by pinnacles and containing 6 bells: the pavement is of encaustic tiles, and the fittings of pine: there are the remains of a rood-loft and a tomb with recumbent male figure: the church has sittings for 300 persons. The register dates from the year 1657. The living is a rectory, tithe commuted at £360, average £273, with 60 acres of glebe and residence, in the gift of Sir Francis Stapleton bart. and held since 1877 by the Rev. Wyndham Charles Hardy Hughes-D'Aeth M.A. of Corpus Christi college, Oxford.

Here is a chapel for Primitive Methodists. A reading room is supported by voluntary contributions. There is a stone quarry at Weston. Sir Francis Stapleton bart. who is lord of the manor, and Mrs. Fane are the chief landowners. The soil is clay; subsoil, blue clay. The land is principally pasture. The area is 1,632 acres; rateable value, £4,123; the population in 1891 was 491.

Smallsford half a mile north-east; Dunster, a quarter of a mile south.

A School Board of 5 members was formed March 20, 1880; J. Feltham, Bayford, clerk to the board & school attendance officer.

The National School was transferred to them & will hold 120 children; average attendance, 62.

Kelly's Directory of Dorset (1895)

Most Common Surnames in Buckhorn Weston

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Redland Hundred
1Coombs281:195.56%46
2Williams241:223.76%26
3Read231:233.24%17
4Cross221:245.37%67
5Shute171:3119.77%487
6Gregory161:3314.04%370
6Goddard161:337.08%177
8Perrott141:3716.28%487
9Blackmore131:4016.05%511
10Mead121:4310.00%344
10William121:4360.00%1,402
12Raymond111:4721.57%755
12Caddy111:476.55%248
14Loader101:523.56%133
14Dowding101:528.33%344
16Parsons91:581.33%21
16Hicks91:584.33%199
16Butt91:583.69%162
19Thomas81:652.40%104
19Cox81:650.87%7
19Coward81:653.10%149
19Longman81:655.00%260
19Hannan81:6588.89%2,313
19Herridge81:658.79%465
19Honeyfield81:6526.67%1,093
19Bengefield81:65100.00%2,498
27White71:740.36%1
27Green71:741.02%20
27Court71:7422.58%1,064
27Lanning71:748.05%481
27Shuter71:74100.00%2,754
27Doggrell71:7420.00%981
33Atkins61:873.70%257
33Lush61:873.00%203
33Jeans61:872.09%126
33Tanswell61:8711.54%746
33D'aeth61:87100.00%3,092
38Roberts51:1040.81%28
38Holloway51:1041.92%146
38Godwin51:1048.93%695
38Flower51:1047.35%591
38Pickford51:10410.20%779
38Isles51:104100.00%3,470
38Northeast51:10483.33%3,092
45Hunt41:1300.52%12
45Lambert41:1301.62%159
45Hine41:1304.26%458
45Spearing41:13014.29%1,150
49Young31:1740.52%31
49Tanner31:1745.45%707
49Downs31:17420.00%1,675
49Ashford31:1743.41%479
49Perrett31:1745.66%727
49Bottle31:174100.00%4,444
55Richards21:2610.56%89
55Miles21:2610.55%83
55Best21:2610.70%126
55Legg21:2610.18%5
55Bowles21:2611.87%396
55Bennet21:26111.76%1,539
55Burden21:2610.43%52
55Lilly21:2615.56%959
55Toogood21:2613.23%633
55Griffen21:26115.38%1,847
55Galpin21:2610.96%197
55Luffman21:2616.45%1,064
67Smith11:5210.06%2
67Edwards11:5210.26%77
67Lewis11:5210.68%279
67McDonald11:5214.76%1,363
67Palmer11:5210.25%70
67Hooper11:5210.41%163
67Sims11:5210.36%134
67Sargent11:5210.68%279
67Strong11:5211.56%615
67Laurence11:5213.23%1,064
67House11:5210.18%33
67Batten11:5211.72%672
67Maidment11:5210.35%130
67Ransom11:52110.00%2,156
67Tompson11:521100.00%6,158
67Dane11:521100.00%6,158
67Dartnell11:521100.00%6,158
67Pember11:521100.00%6,158
67Gawler11:5212.04%779
67Veall11:52116.67%3,092
67Merifield11:52116.67%3,092
67Kaines11:5218.33%1,933
67Gooling11:521100.00%6,158
67Kutter11:521100.00%6,158
67Alying11:521100.00%6,158