Ilchester Genealogical Records

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester Baptisms (1594-1812)

A searchable database containing transcriptions of baptism registers. These records may help trace a family as far back as 1594.

Ilchester Baptism Records (1594-1812)

A printed register recording the baptism of children at Ilchester. This work essentially records births in and around Ilchester between 1594 and 1812.

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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester Marriage Registers (1594-1837)

Brief notes on marriages occurring in Ilchester from 1594 to 1837.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester Marriages (1594-1754)

An index to marriages in between 1594 and 1754, listing the date of marriage and the names of the bride and groom.

Ilchester Marriages (1594-1812)

A transcript of marriage registers, searchable by a name index. They typically record marital status and residence. Details may also be given on a party's parents, age and parish of origin.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester Burials (1594-1812)

Transcriptions of records from burial registers. They are the primary source documenting deaths before 1837, though are useful to the present. Details given may include the deceased's name, residence, age, names of relations, cause of death and more.

Ilchester Monumental Inscriptions (1294-1998)

Vital details extracted from tombstones and other monuments.

Ilchester Burial Records (1594-1812)

A printed register documenting the burial of people in Ilchester churchyard. They may list the age of the deceased, their residence and name of relations.

St Mary Major, Ilchester Burial Records (1594-1958)

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

Ilchester 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 Ilchester

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.

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.

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 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester Cemeteries

Ilchester Monumental Inscriptions (1294-1998)

Vital details extracted from tombstones and other monuments.

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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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 Ilchester

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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester Parish Registers (1594-1812)

A printed book comprised of baptism, marriage and burial transcriptions from the registers of the church at Ilchester. 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 Ilchester

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.

Ilchester 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.

Ilchester 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

Ivelchester, or Ilchester, In the hundred of Tintinhull, is situated on a flat luxuriant soil, upon the River Ivel, the ancient Velox of Ravennas, 18 miles south from Wells, and 12 north from Crewkerne. The town is very ancient, and supposed to have been the Iscalis of Antoninus, and a Roman station. At the Norman Conquest, it was a place of considerable strength, having a castle with a double wall, but no mention is made of its then owner. The town is a borough by prescription, and in the reign of Edward III., the itinerant justices were ordered to hold the assizes here, although they are now alternately held at Taunton, Wells, and Bridgewater; in all other respects, it is the principal county town, where the courts are held, the gaols kept, and the knights of the shire chosen.

At present there is only one church in Ivelchester, although it had four at the time of the Reformation: and the inhabitants have still a tradition, that there were formerly sixteen churches in the town; but it is probable that many of them were only chantries. However, there is no doubt but it was once very considerable, as great heaps of ruins are still to be seen, and many stone coffins have been dug up adjoining to where the ancient wall was built.

The Roman fosse-way runs across the centre of the principal part of the town, and many coins have been found near the ruins of the wall.

As most of the county business is transacted here, the place is in general populous, and the principal support of the inhabitants depends on those who come to attend the courts.

Ilchester Gaol is said to be well managed, and will now be considered of more note from the circumstance of its becoming the place of confinement of Mr. Hunt, of Manchester memory.

The government of the town is vested in two bailiffs, assisted by twelve of the principal inhabitants, called burgesses; and the election of members to serve in parliament, is by all the inhabitants who pay scot and lot.

In the beginning of the reign of Henry III. one William Daens founded an hospital here, where poor travellers were lodged and refreshed; but, whether from neglect, or some other reason, in the reign of Henry VIII. it was only a free chapel, and was destroyed at the dissolution of religious houses. There was also a small house for preaching friars, which suffered the same fate.

The town has a good weekly market on Wednesday, and is distant from London 124 miles.

The celebrated philosopher, Roger Bacon, was born A. D. 1214, in the Friary of Ivelchester. The various and voluminous writings of this learned man, prove him to have excelled all his contemporaries in knowledge. He was well skilled in the Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Chaldaic languages. He was the first person that introduced Chemistry into Europe. With regard to mechanics, he has been styled the second Archimedes; and he is also generally allowed to have been the inventor of the telescope. He died A. D. 1294, and was buried in the house of the Grey Friars, at Oxford.

The elegant and pious Mrs. Elizabeth Rowe, whose "Letters from the Dead to the Living," are so well known and justly admired, was also a native of Ivelchester. She was the daughter of Mr. Walter Singer, a dissenting minister, but possessed of a very considerable fortune, and esteemed for his humble and unaffected piety.

Near Ivelchester prison is a Common, called King's Moor, where the races are kept, and the ground is considered by sportsmen as one of the best courses in the kingdom.

Topography of Great Britain (1829) by George Alexander Cooke

ILCHESTER (A. S. Ivelceaster), is a small town and parish on the river Ivel and at the junction of the roads from Chard and Yeovil to Shepton Mallet, 6 miles southwest from Sparkford station on the Frome, Yeovil and Weymouth branch of the Great Western railway, 5 northwest from Yeovil, 4 ½ north-east from Martock and 127 ½ from London, in the Southern division of the county, Tintinhull hundred, Yeovil petty sessional division, union and county court district, rural deanery of Ilchester, archdeaconry of Wells and diocese of Bath and Wells. The corporation, created by charter in 1289, was abolished in 1886 under the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act of 1883 (46 and 47 Vict. cap. 18). This place gives the title of earl to the Fox-Strangways family. The town has a very ancient and memorable origin: it was a place of great consequence even in the British period: afterwards it became an important Roman station, and was the “Ischalis” of Ptolemy; at the time of the Conquest it was a borough with 107 burgesses, and in 1088 withstood a siege by a force of insurgents led by Robert de Mowbray. It is now governed by a body of Town Trustees, 10 in number, under a scheme of the Charity Commissioners, dated 13 Sept. 1889; of these trustees five are elected by the vestry, one by the Somersetshire Archaeological Society, and four are co-optative. The ancient borough seal displays a star within a crescent, surrounded by a marginal inscription. There were once as many as five churches, but only one now remains. The town is now supplied with water by the Yeovil Corporation Waterworks. The church of St. Mary is an ancient building of stone in the Early English style, consisting of chancel, nave of three bays, south aisle, west porch and an octagonal western tower containing a clock and 5 bells: the nave was much altered in the Early Perpendicular era, and at the restoration in 1880 part of its original arcading was found to have been built up in the Perpendicular walling: the original chancel remains, and contains a beautiful east window and a memorial tablet to Mary Raymond, ob. 1639, wife of William Raymond of this town, and daughter of John Every esq. servant to King Henry VIII. Edward VI. and Queen Mary, and sergeant-at-arms to Queen Elizabeth: the church was restored in 1879—81 at a cost of £1,970, when the south aisle was added at a cost of £1,600: all the windows are stained, and there are 300 sittings. The register dates from the year 1690. The lining is a rectory, net yearly value £145, including 46 acres of glebe, with house, in the gift of the Bishop of London, and held since 1889 by the Rev. William David Henry Armstrong Theo. Assoc, of King’s College, London. The Congregational chapel has 200 sittings; attached to this chapel is an endowment of £200, left by T. H. M. Rio in 1834, the interest of which is for the support of their Sunday school. The Wesleyan chapel, built in 1850, was enlarged in 1861, and will seat 200 persons. A cemetery is now (1901) in course of construction on Limington Hill. The Town Hall, a spacious building in the Market place, will hold 200 persons. Ilchester Coffee Tavern, opened in 1887, and supported by Miss G. Butler and Dr. Gibson, contains dining, bagatelle and reading rooms liberally supplied with the principal papers and periodicals; concerts are held here during the winter. Here is an almshouse for 12 men, founded in 1426 by Robert Veel; the inmates are provided with clothing, fire, medical attendance and four shillings per week: the income of this charity amounts to £300 per annum. Kingsham is the residence of Mrs. Tuson. The principal landowners are William Ernest Brymer esq. of Ilsington House, Piddletown, Dorchester; Mr. William Hurman Cox, of Ashington, and William Henry Hunt esq. of Somerton. The soil is loamy; the subsoil, gravel and clay. The area is 678 acres; rateable value, £2,117; the population in 1891 was 564 and in 1901, 433.

A School Board of 5 members was formed April 6, 1875, Northover being contributory with 2 members.

Board (boys & girls), erected with master’s house in 1878, for 90 children; average attendance, 50.

National (infants), for 105 children; average attendance, 34.

Kelly's Directory of Somerset (1902)

Most Common Surnames in Ilchester

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Tintinhull Hundred
1Pope391:186.29%112
2Masters341:216.28%135
3Cox291:251.23%8
4Sibley221:329.95%413
5Farr191:3718.63%895
5Bollen191:3746.34%1,863
7Stone171:421.13%20
8Evans161:441.53%53
8Goff161:4441.03%1,932
8Fudge161:449.47%534
11Perry131:550.86%19
12Bennett121:591.07%42
12Adams121:590.91%30
12Harding121:591.14%51
12Gillett121:596.59%499
12Hockey121:593.92%294
17Elford111:6517.74%1,363
18Spiller101:712.93%257
18Hilborne101:719.52%870
18Tewesbury101:71100.00%4,470
21West91:791.18%82
21Ayres91:7911.54%1,151
21Frampton91:795.17%518
21Pickford91:793.57%357
21Huxtable91:799.00%918
21Ivey91:7975.00%4,036
21Wines91:797.89%798
28Dunn81:892.52%280
28Hussey81:895.33%606
28Snook81:892.25%239
31Smith71:1020.16%1
31Hunt71:1020.49%23
31Reed71:1020.97%88
31Bishop71:1020.56%35
31Summers71:1022.33%297
31Pitt71:1025.88%769
31Lye71:1023.14%408
31Rapson71:10216.28%1,805
31Tuson71:102100.00%5,654
40Martin61:1190.44%28
40Field61:1192.34%352
40Little61:1192.94%451
40Abbott61:1191.70%243
40Sansom61:1196.12%935
40Gillingham61:1195.00%764
40Pym61:11913.64%1,779
40Forte61:11919.35%2,265
40Loak61:119100.00%6,245
49Roberts51:1420.95%144
49Andrews51:1420.55%66
49Saunders51:1420.66%81
49Lane51:1420.78%106
49Warren51:1420.64%77
49Newbury51:1428.20%1,376
49Loveless51:1427.04%1,241
49Culliford51:1423.31%602
57Wilson41:1781.13%241
57Edwards41:1780.27%21
57Payne41:1780.38%49
57Langford41:1781.88%429
57Solomon41:17815.38%2,545
57Bowditch41:1783.28%754
57Pardy41:1787.55%1,514
57Gabe41:17813.79%2,369
65Browning31:2370.86%250
65Singleton31:2372.78%845
65Hopkinson31:23725.00%4,036
65Symes31:2370.91%266
65Newberry31:2373.33%1,008
65Hacker31:2373.23%975
65Russ31:2372.24%687
65Yard31:2371.92%584
65Sugg31:2374.17%1,227
65Gaylard31:2371.90%574
75Taylor21:3560.08%7
75Robinson21:3560.90%408
75Miller21:3560.40%163
75Stevens21:3560.19%46
75Barrett21:3560.61%269
75Jennings21:3560.39%146
75Hooper21:3560.17%40
75Bowles21:3562.44%1,099
75Hallett21:3560.33%118
75McNee21:356100.00%10,160
75Chislett21:3561.89%858
75Handover21:35666.67%8,898
87Jones11:7110.04%10
87Brown11:7110.04%9
87Walker11:7110.25%209
87Green11:7110.09%47
87Jackson11:7110.56%506
87Cooper11:7110.14%87
87Davis11:7110.04%5
87King11:7110.07%25
87Moore11:7110.12%68
87Carter11:7110.10%54
87Bailey11:7110.09%45
87Mills11:7110.22%178
87Gibson11:7110.98%895
87Day11:7110.09%37
87Bradley11:7112.27%1,779
87Newton11:7110.25%203
87Wheeler11:7110.20%153
87Gibbs11:7110.12%72
87Gibbons11:7110.38%335
87Charlton11:7111.03%943
87Weaver11:7110.19%138
87Ireland11:7110.88%804
87Garrett11:7110.30%260
87Millard11:7110.14%86
87Beaton11:7110.92%832
87Jackman11:7114.35%2,758
87Thom11:71133.33%8,898
87Randle11:7112.94%2,119
87Male11:7110.19%143
87McEy11:7110.58%524
87Eales11:7119.09%4,240
87Cheney11:71111.11%4,797
87Murch11:7114.35%2,758
87Haine11:7111.20%1,086
87Addicott11:7110.62%563
87Plucknett11:7112.50%1,901
87Hilburn11:71120.00%6,987
87Monelle11:71111.11%4,797
87Halborn11:711100.00%12,126
87Tribet11:711100.00%12,126