Ashill Genealogical Records

Ashill 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.

Ashill Baptisms (1598-1775)

Transcriptions of records from baptism registers, essentially recording births, but may include residence, father's occupation and more.

Ashill Baptism Records (1598-1757)

A printed register recording the baptism of children at Ashill. This work essentially records births in and around Ashill between 1598 and 1757.

Early Somerset Baptism Transcripts (1597-1700)

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

Wells Diocese Bishop's Transcripts (1594-1695)

Transcriptions of copies of parish registers that were compiled for the Bishop of Wells.

Ashill 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.

Ashill Marriage Registers (1599-1836)

An index to marriages in Ashill from 1599 to 1836, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Ashill Marriage Records (1558-1815)

A searchable transcript of marriages solemnised at Ashill between 1558 and 1815.

Ashill Marriages (1750-1837)

An index to marriages in between 1750 and 1837, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Ashill Marriages (1558-1753)

An index to marriages recorded by the church, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Ashill 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.

Ashill Memorial Inscriptions (1601-2001)

Details extracted from tombs, monuments and plaques.

Ashill Burials (1598-1757)

Transcriptions of records from burial registers. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age residence and more.

Ashill Burial Records (1598-1757)

A printed register recording burials in the churchyard of Ashill. These records essentially record deaths in and around Ashill between 1598 and 1757.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Ashill Burial Records (1598-1899)

Burial records covering those buried at Blessed Virgin Mary, Ashill_. This resource is an index and may not include all the details that were recorded in the burial registers from which they were extracted.

Ashill 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 Ashill

Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser (1820-1950)

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

Western Morning News (1894-1950)

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

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 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.

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.

Ashill 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.

Somerset Medieval Will Abstracts (1385-1558)

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

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.

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.

Ashill Immigration & Travel Records

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.

Victoria Assisted & Unassisted Passenger Lists (1839-1923)

An index to and images of documents recording over 1.65 million passengers who arrived in Victoria, Australia, including passengers whose voyage was paid for by others.

Alien Arrivals in England (1810-1869)

Details on over 600,000 non-British citizens arriving in England. Often includes age and professions. Useful for discerning the origin of immigrants.

17th Century British Emigrants to the U.S. (1600-1700)

Details on thousands of 17th century British immigrants to the U.S., detailing their origins and nature of their immigration.

Ashill 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.

Manuscripts of the Dean & Chapter of Wells (1100-1799)

A collection of charters, writs, letters, conveyances and other records from the Dean & Chapter of Wells.

Somerset Inquests (1790-1825)

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

Act Books of the Archbishops of Canterbury (1663-1859)

An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the Province of Canterbury. It records various licences and conferments, such as marriage and physician licences.

Home Office Prison Calendars (1868-1929)

Records of over 300,000 prisoners held by quarter sessions in England & Wales. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial proceedings.

Central Criminal Court After-trial Calendars (1855-1931)

Over 175,000 records detailing prisoner's alleged offences and the outcome of their trial. Contains genealogical information.

Ashill 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.

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.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures (1710-1811)

An index linked to original images of registers recording apprenticeship indentures. Details are given on the trade and nature of apprenticeship. Many records list the parents of the apprentice.

Red Book of the Exchequer (1066-1230)

A compilation of records from the Court of the Exchequer primarily dealing with taxes and land. These records are in Latin.

Ashill Land & Property Records

Manuscripts of the Dean & Chapter of Wells (1100-1799)

A collection of charters, writs, letters, conveyances and other records from the Dean & Chapter of Wells.

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.

Land Tax Redemption (1798-1811)

This vital collection details almost 1.2 million properties eligible for land tax. Records include the name of the landowner, occupier, amount assessed and sometimes the name and/or description of the property. It is a useful starting point for locating relevant estate records and establishing the succession of tenancies and freehold. Most records cover 1798, but some extend up to 1811.

UK Poll Books and Electoral Rolls (1538-1893)

Poll books record the names of voters and the direction of their vote. Until 1872 only landholders could vote, so not everyone will be listed. Useful for discerning an ancestor's political leanings and landholdings. The collection is supplemented with other records relating to the vote.

Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem (1236-1291)

Abstracts of records detailing the estates and families of deceased tenants from the reigns of Henry III and Edward I.

Ashill 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.

Ashill Cemeteries

Ashill Memorial Inscriptions (1601-2001)

Details extracted from tombs, monuments and plaques.

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.

Deceased Online (1629-Present)

Images of millions of pages from cemetery and crematoria registers, photographs of memorials, cemetery plans and more. Records can be search by a name index.

Billion Graves (1200-Present)

Photographs and transcriptions of millions of gravestones from cemeteries around the world.

Ashill 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.

Ashill 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.

Catholic History in South West England (1517-1856)

A history of Catholicism in South West England with biographies of noted Catholics. Contains details of the Dominican, Benedictine, and Franciscan orders.

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.

Ashill 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.

Ashill 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 Ashill

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.

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.

Ashill 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.

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.

Ashill Church Records

Manuscripts of the Dean & Chapter of Wells (1100-1799)

A collection of charters, writs, letters, conveyances and other records from the Dean & Chapter of Wells.

Ashill Parish Registers (1598-1757)

A printed book comprised of baptism, marriage and burial transcriptions from the registers of the church at Ashill. These records document relations between people, detail where they live and may offer other details such as occupations.

Somerset Parish Apprentice Indentures (1575-1800)

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

Catholic History in South West England (1517-1856)

A history of Catholicism in South West England with biographies of noted Catholics. Contains details of the Dominican, Benedictine, and Franciscan orders.

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.

Biographical Directories Covering Ashill

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.

Ashill Maps

Maps of Somerset (1607-1902)

Digital images of 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.

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.

Parish Maps of Britain (1832)

Maps of parishes in England, Scotland and Wales. They are useful in determining which parish records may be relevant to your research.

Ashill 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

ASHILL is a parish, on the road from Ilminster to Taunton, 3 ¾ miles north-west from Ilminster station on the Chard branch of the Great Western railway, and 8 miles south-east from Taunton, in the Bridgwater division of the county, western division of Abdick and Bulstone hundred, Ilminster petty sessional division, Chard union and county court district, rural deanery of Ilminster, archdeaconry of Taunton and diocese of Bath and Wells. The church of St. Mary is an ancient building of stone in the Norman, Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular styles, consisting of chancel, nave, north porch and an embattled western tower containing 6 bells: it was partially restored in 1882 at a cost of £650, and has 185 sittings. The register dates from the year 1558. The living is a rectory, net yearly value £226, including 22 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Bishop of Bath and Wells, and held since 1884 by the Rev. Charles Houghton M.A. of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. In the parish is a chalybeate spring, which has been found serviceable in diseases of the digestive organs and scrofulous complaints. Jordans is the seat of William Speke esq. D.L., J.P. lord of the manor and chief landowner. William Wyndiham esq. of Dinton House, Salisbury, and the trustees of the late Joseph Webber esq. are also, landowners. The soil is stonerush and clay; subsoil is clay and gravel. The chief crops are wheat, oats, peas and beans. The acreage is 2,635; rateable value, £3,818; the population in 1891 was 552 in the civil and 414 in the ecclesiastical parish.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1902)

Most Common Surnames in Ashill

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Abdick and Bulstone Hundred
1Kitch361:1326.09%665
2Davis141:340.55%5
3Collins111:431.14%59
3Harvey111:431.14%58
5Male101:471.90%143
5O'Borne101:4713.33%1,185
7Watts91:520.68%29
7Boon91:525.92%597
7Brister91:5212.86%1,253
7Durman91:528.91%903
7Adames91:52100.00%4,797
7Retter91:52100.00%4,797
13Wright81:591.44%129
13Hill81:590.32%6
13Howard81:593.83%438
13Hooper81:590.70%40
13Painter81:598.25%943
18Tapp71:676.60%858
18Clapp71:672.82%364
20Lewis61:780.40%18
20Lee61:780.84%90
20Adams61:780.46%30
20Palmer61:780.36%15
20Stone61:780.40%20
20Mullins61:782.71%413
20Dawe61:784.14%623
20Stocker61:7825.00%2,687
20Dicks61:784.72%716
20Bickley61:7818.75%2,217
20Mear61:787.89%1,172
20Warfield61:7810.71%1,465
20Speke61:7885.71%5,654
20Helliar61:788.11%1,199
20Showers61:7816.67%2,049
20Filar61:78100.00%6,245
36White51:940.17%3
36Rowley51:944.95%903
36Sansom51:945.10%935
36Woodland51:941.52%266
36Shiner51:9412.82%1,932
36Matraver51:94100.00%6,987
42Williams41:1180.15%4
42Baker41:1180.12%2
42Hart41:1181.11%235
42Bond41:1180.43%61
42Mead41:1180.93%188
42Thorne41:1180.44%67
42Granger41:1186.25%1,331
42Baily41:1182.53%574
42Riggs41:11810.00%1,901
42Trump41:1184.04%927
42Goodland41:1182.05%463
42Spillar41:118100.00%7,808
42Wallbutton41:11816.67%2,687
55Matthews31:1570.52%124
55Sawyer31:1573.41%1,028
55Back31:1579.09%2,166
55Musgrove31:1579.09%2,166
55Reason31:15727.27%4,240
55Voules31:15717.65%3,277
61Taylor21:2350.08%7
61Knight21:2350.18%41
61Stephens21:2350.40%159
61Rowland21:2351.16%524
61Hine21:2351.89%858
61How21:2352.25%1,018
61Still21:2354.76%1,837
61Wale21:2357.69%2,545
61Newberry21:2352.22%1,008
61Gane21:2350.82%369
61Vile21:2350.84%384
61Searl21:23522.22%4,797
61Yard21:2351.28%584
61Wakley21:2358.33%2,687
61Donne21:23512.50%3,399
61Shiers21:235100.00%10,160
61Haycroft21:23512.50%3,399
61Hardwell21:2352.94%1,275
79Smith11:4700.02%1
79Cooper11:4700.14%87
79Webb11:4700.09%44
79Spencer11:4700.41%377
79Berry11:4700.27%231
79Hawkins11:4700.08%31
79Holden11:4703.03%2,166
79Bryant11:4700.09%38
79Atkins11:4700.38%333
79Mathews11:4700.41%366
79Pike11:4700.14%99
79Jeffery11:4700.39%347
79Gardener11:4700.89%810
79Donovan11:4703.03%2,166
79Dickenson11:4702.27%1,779
79Crabb11:4700.87%792
79Broomfield11:4701.09%984
79Tombs11:4705.88%3,277
79Pring11:4700.32%288
79Chappel11:4703.33%2,313
79Blow11:470100.00%12,126
79Loveridge11:4701.23%1,117
79Vanstone11:47011.11%4,797
79Dalley11:4703.70%2,481
79Greenham11:4701.22%1,099
79Rain11:470100.00%12,126
79Brimble11:4700.41%371
79Mickleburgh11:470100.00%12,126
79Shorland11:4703.23%2,265
79Brinson11:4708.33%4,036
79Jiles11:470100.00%12,126
79Totterdale11:47033.33%8,898
79Stepens11:470100.00%12,126
79Tallen11:470100.00%12,126
79Tar11:47033.33%8,898
79Shepeard11:470100.00%12,126
79Maddoc11:470100.00%12,126
79Bühlmann11:470100.00%12,126