Charmouth Genealogical Records

Charmouth 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.

Charmouth Baptism Records (1813-1879)

Baptism registers record the baptism of those born in and around Charmouth and were subsequently baptised in an Anglican place of worship. They are the primary source of birth details before 1837, though are useful to the present. Records can include name of child, parents' names, residence, occupations and more.

Charmouth Baptism Records (1650-1812)

Name index linked to original images of the baptism registers of Charmouth. Records document parents' names and date of baptism and/or birth.

Charmouth Baptism Registers (1653-1837)

Baptism registers are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837, though are relevant to the present. They record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names, occupations, residence and more.

Dorset Baptism Index with Images (1813-1906)

Original images of baptism registers, searchable by a name index, covering almost all Dorset parishes.

Charmouth 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.

Charmouth Marriage Records (1813-1839)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in Charmouth. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on.

Charmouth Marriage Records (1650-1812)

Marriage records from people who married at Charmouth between 1650 and 1812. Lists an individual's abode, marital status and more.

Charmouth Marriage Registers (1654-1837)

The Marriage registers of Charmouth, document marriages 1654 to 1837. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status and residence.

Charmouth Marriage Records (1654-1803)

A searchable database containing a transcription of the marriage registers of Charmouth. These records may help trace a family as far back as 1654.

Charmouth 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.

Charmouth Burial Records (1813-1939)

Burial records for people buried at Charmouth, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1813 to 1939. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Charmouth Burial Records (1650-1812)

Records of burial for people buried at Charmouth between 1650 and 1812. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Charmouth Burial Registers (1813-1840)

Burial records for people buried at Charmouth, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1813 to 1840.

St Andrew, Charmouth Burial Records (1725-1858)

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

Charmouth 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.

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 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 Hearth Tax Assessments (1662-1664)

Transcriptions of hearth tax records for the county of Dorset.

Newspapers Covering Charmouth

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.

Western Gazette (1863-1950)

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

Dorset County Chronicle (1824-1867)

A regional newspaper including news from the Dorset area, family announcements, business notices, advertisements, legal & governmental proceedings and more.

Western Morning News (1894-1950)

A politically independent newspaper, covering the affairs of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. It includes family notices.

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette Daily Telegrams (1869-1870)

A short regional paper covering local occurrences, business news, family notices and more.

Charmouth 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.

Early Gloucestershire Probate Index (1540-1660)

An index to Gloucestershire wills from Bristol and Gloucester Diocese.

Dorset Wills and Probate Documents (1565-1858)

An index linked to original images of wills, administrations and inventories proved in Dorset courts. Documents contain much genealogical information.

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.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Admon Index (1559-1660)

An index to estate administrations performed by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. The index covers the southern two thirds of England & Wales, but may also contain entries for northerners.

Charmouth 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.

Devonian Migration Choices (1760-1950)

A detailed investigation into motivations for Devonians choosing to stay or migrate from the county, with particular attention to labour, religion and family ties.

Settlement & Removal in Rural Devon (1662-1871)

A lengthy article detailing the practice of moving the needy poor between parishes. Contains examples of settlements, removals and examinations.

Charmouth Military Records

Dorset Militia Lists (1757-1860)

An index linked to original images of lists men eligible to serve in the militia. Records may include name, residence, occupation, age, height, marital status, disabilities and family details.

Dorset Absent Voters (1918-1919)

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

Dorset WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Dorset WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Devon Militia and Volunteer Lists (1799-1825)

Various military lists published in the Exeter Flying Post, particularly lists of deserters, which may list age and physical description.

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.

Dorset Vestry, Poor and other Parish Records (1511-1997)

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

Charmouth Taxation Records

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.

Plymouth & West Devon Rate Books (1598-1933)

An index of around 300,000 names in local tax records. The index is connected to digital images of the rate books, which record, land owner and occupier, description of property, address and details of the tax.

Devon Tithe Apportionments (1839-1851)

Transcriptions of documents listing land, their owner or occupier acreage and name or description.

Charmouth 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.

Charmouth Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Dorset (1931)

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 Dorset (1927)

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 Dorset (1920)

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 Dorset (1915)

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 Dorset (1912)

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.

Charmouth Cemeteries

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.

Dorset Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Devon Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Charmouth 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.

Charmouth Histories & Books

Notes and Queries for Somerset and Dorset (1888-1906)

Selected issues of a periodical which contains many historical and genealogical tracts relating to the counties of Somerset and Dorset.

Victoria County History: Dorset (1086-1900)

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

Dorset Church Photographs (1890-Present)

Photographs and images of churches in Dorset.

Dorset Church Histories & Photos (1066-Present)

Short profiles of Dorsetshire churches, containing photographs and bibliographies.

Dorset Turnpikes (1753-Present)

A history of turnpikes and tollhouses in Dorset.

Charmouth 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.

Charmouth Occupation & Business Records

Dorset Crew Lists (1863-1914)

A collection of nearly 60,000 documents including crew lists, ship agreements and log books for Dorset. Records may contain information of a sailors birth, life, duties and discipline.

Dorset Parish Apprentices Indentures (1605-1799)

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

Dorset Hemp & Flax Bounties (1782-1793)

Over 3,300 documents relating to bounties offered to farmers by the government to grow hemp & flax.

The Dorsetshire Labourer (1887)

An article describing the life of labourers in Dorset in the 19th century. Includes details on hiring practices and poverty.

Smuggling on the South Coast (1700-1867)

An introduction to smuggling in Dorset & Hampshire.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Charmouth

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.

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.

Charmouth Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

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.

The Visitations of Devon: 1531, 1564 & 1620 (1000-1620)

Three works compiled from 16th and 17th century sources that record Devon families who had the right to bear a coat of arms.

Devonshire Ignobles (1620)

A list of men found by William Camden to have unsubstantiated claims to coats of arms.

Devon Church Monuments (1300-1900)

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

Charmouth Church Records

Charmouth Parish Registers (1650-1939)

The primary source of documentation for baptisms, marriages and burials before 1837, though extremely useful to the present. Their records can assist tracing a family as far back as 1650.

Charmouth Parish Registers (1653-1840)

The parish registers of Charmouth provide details of births, marriages and deaths from 1653 to 1840. Parish registers can assist tracing a family back numerous generations.

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 Parish Apprentices Indentures (1605-1799)

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

Dorset Parish Register Index with Images (1538-1812)

Original images of parish registers, searchable by a name index, covering almost all Dorset parishes.

Biographical Directories Covering Charmouth

Devonshire Characters and Strange Events (1550-1904)

A series of folk tales and detailed biographies of Devonshire men and women.

The Worthies of Devon (1066-1700)

Biographies of notable Devonians from the Norman period up to the end of the 17th century.

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.

Charmouth Maps

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.

Devon Tithe Maps & Apportionments (1839-1850)

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

East Devon Tithe Maps (1840)

Maps delineating fields, forests and other land plots in east Devon. Apportionments not included.

Devon Tithe Apportionments (1839-1851)

Transcriptions of documents listing land, their owner or occupier acreage and name or description.

Charmouth Reference Works

Devon Surnames (1086-1967)

A series of articles on Devon surnames, including a dictionary of Devon surname definitions.

Locating Devon Wills (1400-Present)

A guide to locating Devon wills in light of losses incurred during World War II.

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.

Historical Description

Charmouth, a beautiful village, in a very romantic situation, commanded by lofty hills at each end. This delightful village occupies an elevated situation, and consequently commands many vast and beautiful prospects both of sea and land. It has also the advantage of being a considerable thoroughfare, and laying so near Lyme, it is much resorted to by bathers. The beach is pebbly, and in all its advantages and disadvantages, Charmouth partakes of the qualities of its neighbour and rival. The fisheries at both places present a constant scene of useful activity. Not far from hence the river Char empties itself into the sea. It is a small but remarkably agreeable place, enjoying a fine sea air. "The cliffs, which are chiefly composed of indurated marl, abound with madrepore, ammonites, belemnite, and skeletons of fishes, and other animals, in a fossil state. The Ludus Helmonti is common here, and it is difficult to persuade the vulgar that it is not a fossil turtle. All curious productions of this nature are diligently collected by a man living at Charmouth, who is generally known throughout the county by the name of the Curiman. There is a good deal of pyrites and bituminous matter in the soil, which has often taken fire after heavy rains, and produced an appearance of flames at a distance. A remarkable instance of this is recorded by Mr. Hutchins, in the following words: "In August 1531, after very hot weather, followed by sudden rains, the cliffs near Charmouth began to smoke, and soon after to burn with a visible but subtle flame. The same phenomena were observed at intervals, especially after rains, till winter; the flame, however, was not visible by day, except the sun shone, when the cliffs appeared at a distance as if covered with pieces of glass, which reflected the rays; at night the flame was visible at a distance : but when the spectator drew near, he could perceive only smoke. On examining the cliffs, a great quantity of martial pyrites was found with marcasites, that yielded near a tenth of common sulphur, shells, and the belemnites, all incrusted with pyritical matter. These substances were interspersed in large masses through the earth, which consisted of a dark-coloured loam, impregnated with bitumen to the depth of forty feet. There was also found a dark-coloured substance, like coal cinder, which being powdered and washed, and the water slowly evaporated to a pellicle, its salts, which shot into crystals, appeared to be a martial vitrol." The shore is bold and rugged quite to Lyme, the projecting parts being daily diminished by the force of the waves, and indeed the numerous springs that gush out of them hasten their downfal.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

CHARMOUTH is a pleasant watering place on the shore of the English channel, a village and parish, 6 miles south-east from Axminster station on the main line of the London and South Western railway, 6 west from Bridport terminal station on a branch of the Great Western railway, 2 east from Lyme Regis and 146 from London, in the Western division of the county, Whitchurch hundred, Bridport petty sessional division, Axminster union and county court district, rural deanery of Bridport (Lyme portion), archdeaconry of Dorset and diocese of Salisbury: it is on the high road between Dorchester and Exeter, and takes its name from the river Char, a small stream which flows through the valley near which it is built: it is a place of great antiquity, being on a branch of the trackway called Ikeneld Street, which left Morcombelake and passed through Charmouth and Lyme Regis, over the hills to Colyford, Sidbury, Woodbury Castle and Exeter. The views around are extremely beautiful, especially from the eastern cliff-Cain’s Folly. Golden Cap Hill, one of the most lofty, is 600 feet high. The river Char produces some fine trout, and the beach and cliffs near the Black Ven Hills and the Golden Cap are interesting to the geologist. During 1864 a fine specimen of a new species of Plesiosaurus Rostratus (Owen) was discovered here by E. C. H. Day esq. F. G. S. and purchased of him for the British Museum: ammonites are found in great quantities. On the western cliffs is the Great Gun battery, the coastguard station is in Charmouth. During the time the Romans occupied Dorsetshire, this place was one of their stations and called Carca Arixa; in 833 great battles were fought between King Egbert’s army and the Danes, who landed from thirty-five ships and made great slaughter: in 841 there was another great battle between the Northmen and King Ethelwold. In 1651 Charles II. when endeavouring to escape to France, narrowly escaped arrest here: it is much frequented by visitors from its peculiar advantages', the mildness of the climate and the purity of the sea water. The church of St. Andrew is a building of flint and stone, erected on the site of the old one in 1836 and improved in 1861, consists of clerestoried nave with five bays and having a recess for the communion table, aisles, north porch and square western tower containing 3 bells and a clock: the roof is supported by octagonal columns: the church is lighted by lancet windows; that in the east, three in the north aisle and three in the south aisle are stained; one in the south is in memory of Mary, eldest daughter of the Rev. E. R. Breton, who died June 15th, 1865, aged 19; another in the south aisle was erected by Mrs. H. C. Breton in 1878 to her husband, the Rev. E. R. Breton; and the third window in the south, in memory of Charles E. B. Breton, capt. 4th King’s Own, and son of the rector: two of the windows in the north aisle and that over the porch, were inserted by Mrs. Stuart 1 and a third window to the memory of Andrew Tucker, erected by his widow: at the back of the communion table is a richly carved reredos: in the gallery at the west end is a fine toned organ: there are some interesting mural monuments, removed from the old church: the fine marble font was given by the Misses Stuart in 1886 in memory of their mother, and a pulpit of Caen stone with Irish marble pillars, erected in 1885, in memory of Captain Bullen R. N. and his wife: the church will seat nearly 500 persons. The register dates from the year 1564. The living is a rectory, average tithe rent-charge £88, gross yearly value £114, net £78, inclusive of 4 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of Sir Frederick Seager Hunt bart. M.P. and held since 1883 by the Rev. William Ward Nicholls. The rector house is on the south side, through the churchyard. The Congregational church was founded in 1689, rebuilt in 1815 and restored in 1866: in 1878 new gates and iron pilasters were added, the gallery reseated and the church fresh stuccoed. The almshouses are for the benefit of the poor of the parish. Next to the Congregational church is a house of great antiquity, with heavy oak ceilings, arches and a very large chimney: this house was originally the Queen’s Arms Inn, and after the battle of Worcester Charles II. slept here and was also here concealed in the chimney when the house was searched by Cromwell’s soldiers; the principal room in it is 40 feet long by 20 feet broad; this house is also celebrated as being the place where the late Dean Alford went to school, as mentioned in the history of his life by Stopford Brooke. The principal hotel is the “Coach and Horses.” John James Coulton esq. is lord of the manor. The chief landowners are John Hawkshaw esq. Mrs. Schalch, Lieut.-Col. J. B. S. Bullen and Mrs. Smyth-Boteler. The soil is light sandy loam; subsoil, sand. The chief crops are wheat, barley and oats; the area is 414 acres, of which 85 are water and foreshore; rateable value, £2,477; the population in 1891 was 530.

A School Board of 5 members was formed 1 May, 1878 for the united district of Catherstone, Leweston & Charmouth; Rev. W. W. Nicholls, hon. clerk; Thomas Larcombe, attendance officer.

Board School (mixed), built in 1871 & enlarged in 1881 at a cost of £350, for 140 children; average attendance, 110.

Kelly's Directory of Dorset (1895)

Most Common Surnames in Charmouth

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Whitchurch Canonicorum Hundred
1Larcombe211:308.79%164
2Gordge171:3753.13%1,045
3Lowe151:4242.86%981
4Hodges141:457.65%230
5Potter131:4812.50%407
5Norris131:488.84%279
5Stamp131:4892.86%1,745
5Eliot131:4868.42%1,451
9Hunter121:5235.29%1,007
9Hodder121:523.93%119
11Reed111:579.17%344
12Jeffrey101:6313.89%565
12Montifiore101:63100.00%2,156
14Clarke91:702.28%70
14Lock91:703.26%138
14Hopkinson91:7069.23%1,847
14Durrant91:704.66%209
14Pryer91:7034.62%1,203
19Backhouse81:7888.89%2,313
20Scott71:892.65%142
20Powell71:892.82%157
20Berry71:8914.29%779
20Board71:8911.67%649
20Holly71:8946.67%1,675
25Smith61:1040.39%2
25Jones61:1041.97%120
25Taylor61:1040.84%15
25Barnes61:1040.86%18
25Bradley61:10411.76%755
25Oliver61:1042.64%175
25Lugg61:10412.50%787
25Bowditch61:1042.39%153
25Brinson61:10413.95%850
34White51:1250.26%1
34Dunn51:1252.15%168
34Cozens51:1259.80%755
34Pavey51:1256.41%533
34Brickell51:1252.20%175
34Pidgen51:12545.45%2,038
40Thompson41:1572.37%246
40Bishop41:1570.66%29
40Ashton41:15766.67%3,092
40Wild41:15719.05%1,363
40Coles41:1573.31%336
40Drake41:1571.14%92
40Stanton41:15710.81%943
40Farr41:1575.80%586
40Hawker41:1571.72%171
40Pidgeon41:1579.52%866
40Burrough41:15740.00%2,156
40Parrett41:15716.67%1,256
40Hazard41:15733.33%1,933
40Gollop41:1578.00%770
40Willman41:157100.00%3,917
40Bowdidge41:15728.57%1,745
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107Roberts11:6260.16%28
107Robinson11:6261.01%427
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107Harris11:6260.12%10
107Davis11:6260.12%9
107Young11:6260.17%31
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107Bennett11:6260.22%55
107Lee11:6260.43%168
107Richards11:6260.28%89
107Bailey11:6260.26%73
107Hunt11:6260.13%12
107Rogers11:6260.23%59
107Murray11:6261.96%755
107Grant11:6260.44%177
107Andrews11:6260.15%23
107Burton11:6261.11%470
107Newton11:6261.59%623
107Shepherd11:6260.66%274
107Stone11:6260.09%6
107Holland11:6260.68%284
107Holt11:6260.88%373
107Hayes11:6261.23%511
107Fowler11:6260.51%206
107Norman11:6260.32%116
107Abbott11:6260.33%121
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107Hobbs11:6260.65%270
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107Paul11:6260.39%150
107Haines11:6260.86%361
107Salter11:6264.76%1,363
107Roper11:6260.48%197
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107Mullins11:6260.75%310
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