Bleadon Genealogical Records

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon Baptisms (1608-1623)

Baptism records list the names of people's parents, their occupations, abode and other details.

Bleadon Baptism Records (1608-1623)

A book containing a transcription of the baptism registers of Bleadon. Baptisms are the primary source for birth documentation before 1837. They may record the date a child was baptised, their parents' names, occupations, residence and more.

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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon Marriage Registers (1608-1872)

An index to marriages in Bleadon listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Bleadon Marriages (1745-1872)

An index to marriages in between 1745 and 1872, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Bleadon Marriages (1608-1754)

An index to marriages in between 1608 and 1754, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Bleadon Marriages (1608-1623)

A transcript of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status and residence.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon Memorial Inscriptions (1658-1901)

Details extracted from tombs, monuments and plaques.

Bleadon Burials (1608-1623)

Transcriptions of records from burial registers. Records document an individual's date of death and/or burial, age and residence. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Bleadon Burial Records (1608-1623)

A printed register recording burials in the churchyard of Bleadon. These records essentially record deaths in and around Bleadon between 1608 and 1623.

St Peter & St Paul, Bleadon Burial Records (1608-1886)

Burial records covering those buried at St Peter & St Paul, Bleadon_. This resource is an index and may not include all the details that were recorded in the burial registers from which they were extracted.

Bleadon 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 Bleadon

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.

Bristol Mercury (1716-1900)

A searchable newspaper providing a rich variety of information about the people and places of the Bristol district. Includes obituaries and family announcements.

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.

Bleadon 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.

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.

Prerogative Court of Canterbury Probate Abstracts (1630-1654)

A searchable database of mid-17th Century probates performed by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Supplies details of testator and executor.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon Cemeteries

Bleadon Memorial Inscriptions (1658-1901)

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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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 Bleadon

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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon Parish Registers (1608-1623)

Baptism, marriage & burial records transcribed from the registers of Bleadon presented in the form of a printed book.

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 Bleadon

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.

Bleadon 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.

Bleadon 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

BLEADON is a parish and village, on the road from Weston-super-Mare to Bridgwater, 1 ¼ miles east from Bleadon and Uphill station on the main line of the Great Western railway, 4 south-east from Weston-super-Mare and 139 from London, in the Wells division of the county, hundred of Winterstoke, Axbridge petty sessional division and union, county court district of Weston-super-Mare, rural deanery of Burnham, archdeaconry of Wells and diocese of Bath and Wells. The river Axe, which is navigable up to this place, bounds the parish on the south and west. The church of St. Peter is a building of stone in the Decorated and Perpendicular styles, consisting of chancel (dedicated in 1317), nave, south porch and an embattled western tower, with pinnacles, containing 5 bells: there are several memorial windows and a font of Transition Norman date: on the south side of the chancel is a canopied tomb: the pulpit of stone is octagonal, and has five disengaged sides, ornamented with Perpendicular carving: on one side of the porch, within a sunk panel, is a group in relief of the Virgin and Child, with kneeling figures of a nun and an ecclesiastic; it may once have formed the head of a cross: in 1832 the tower was struck by lightning and injured: the interior of the building was thoroughly restored in 1859 and 1901, and in 1897 a new organ was provided at a cost of £200: there are sittings for 240 persons. The register dates from the year 1706. The living is a rectory, net yearly value £450, including 19 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Bishop of London, and held since 1898 by the Rev. James Barnes Brearley M.A. of University College, Durham and Trinity College, Cambridge. There is a Bible Christian chapel, built in 1846 and seating 110 persons; and a preaching room for the Plymouth Brethren. Near the church stands an ancient stone cross, rising from a stepped base, and restored in 1899 by private subscription: on the side of Bleadon hill, which is 438 feet in height, are the traces of an encampment. The Ecclesiastical Commissioners are lords of the manor and principal landowners. The soil is loam and clay, and the subsoil clay and limestone. The land is chiefly in pasture. The area is 2,952 acres of land, 10 of water, 3 of tidal water and 26 of foreshore; rateable value, £7,025; the population in 1891 was 569 and in 1901 was 603.

National School (mixed), erected in 1854 & enlarged in 1874, for 120 children; average attendance, 89.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1902)

Most Common Surnames in Bleadon

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Winterstoke Hundred
1Crandon391:1646.99%1,086
2Bailey331:193.05%45
3Every241:2640.00%1,396
3Banwell241:2610.08%382
5Taylor181:340.73%7
6Amesbury161:3912.50%711
7White151:410.52%3
8Hucker131:486.37%451
9Parker121:521.00%36
9Boley121:5225.53%1,681
9Ellsbury121:52100.00%4,036
12Wall111:562.06%139
13Cook101:620.71%24
13Parsons101:620.47%11
13Lawry101:62100.00%4,470
16Disney91:6931.03%2,369
16Cornnell91:69100.00%4,797
18Young81:770.59%27
18Stone81:770.53%20
18Burrows81:773.05%340
18Lovell81:771.43%127
18Boone81:7757.14%3,674
23Pike71:881.01%99
23Podger71:887.00%918
23Tidball71:885.51%716
23Kerton71:887.61%984
23Coome71:8819.44%2,049
23Tristem71:8863.64%4,240
29Baker61:1030.17%2
29Brooks61:1030.65%64
29Harding61:1030.57%51
29Gould61:1030.64%60
29Jefferies61:1032.17%323
29Yeo61:10310.71%1,465
29Dibble61:1032.06%303
29Durston61:1031.54%213
29Binding61:1034.44%680
29Amory61:10354.55%4,240
29Riden61:10318.18%2,166
29Grenter61:10335.29%3,277
41Jones51:1240.22%10
41Edwards51:1240.34%21
41Webb51:1240.45%44
41Hart51:1241.39%235
41Barber51:1241.20%198
41Poole51:1240.70%90
41Carpenter51:1240.92%134
41Slade51:1240.71%96
41Parish51:1244.46%810
41Scriven51:1242.63%479
41Neath51:1245.49%998
41Nipper51:1248.62%1,434
53Watts41:1550.30%29
53Payne41:1550.38%49
53Greenwood41:15511.76%2,119
53Heath41:1552.42%548
53Dyer41:1550.40%56
53Tapp41:1553.77%858
53Cavill41:1552.19%498
53Huett41:15525.00%3,399
53Pemberthy41:15550.00%5,187
62Wilson31:2060.85%241
62Turner31:2060.30%57
62Reed31:2060.41%88
62Hale31:2060.77%211
62Coombs31:2060.36%71
62Huish31:2061.72%518
62Porch31:2062.13%649
62Salvidge31:2065.56%1,498
62Billinger31:20620.00%3,536
71Davis21:3100.08%5
71Mitchell21:3100.22%63
71Palmer21:3100.12%15
71Fry21:3100.19%48
71Tanner21:3100.53%224
71Browning21:3100.57%250
71Ham21:3100.50%206
71Purnell21:3100.79%357
71Cottle21:3100.48%196
71Fear21:3100.29%100
71Durbin21:3100.61%271
71Ellard21:3107.41%2,481
71Binning21:3101.48%680
71Harse21:3102.44%1,099
71Bentle21:310100.00%10,160
86Smith11:6190.02%1
86Clarke11:6190.10%52
86Phillips11:6190.09%50
86Cox11:6190.04%8
86Chapman11:6190.13%73
86Porter11:6190.15%101
86Tucker11:6190.05%13
86Gibbs11:6190.12%72
86Coles11:6190.06%14
86Small11:6190.27%229
86Leigh11:6190.59%529
86Moon11:6190.19%142
86Hurley11:6190.23%180
86Champion11:6190.47%422
86Staples11:6190.91%825
86Kingston11:6190.54%496
86Goss11:6191.15%1,041
86Willett11:6195.00%2,987
86Seaman11:6191.10%998
86Lay11:61933.33%8,898
86Hathaway11:6193.45%2,369
86Perrett11:6190.34%303
86Hellier11:6190.57%516
86Bagg11:6190.84%769
86Trickey11:6191.43%1,253
86Puddy11:6190.41%371
86Dommett11:6192.44%1,863
86Hewish11:6192.33%1,805
86Dunscombe11:6193.13%2,217
86Gambling11:6192.86%2,081
86Inker11:61912.50%5,187
86Stattard11:61933.33%8,898
86Ellesbury11:619100.00%12,126