Dorking Genealogical Records

Dorking 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.

North Holmwood St John, Dorking Baptism Records (1874-1911)

Baptisms records for children living in and around North Holmwood St John, Dorking, detail the names of their parents - their occupations and residence from 1874 to 1911.

St Paul, Dorking Baptism Records (1858-1912)

Baptism records from people born in and around Dorking between 1858 and 1912. Lists the name of people's parent's and other details.

Westcott, Dorking Baptism Records (1852-1876)

Records of baptism for people born in and around Dorking between 1852 and 1876. Details include child's name, parents' names and date of birth and/or baptism. Records may also include parent's occupations, residence, place of origin and more.

Westcott Holy Trinity, Dorking Baptism Records (1852-1912)

Baptism registers document the baptism and sometimes birth of people in and around Westcott Holy Trinity, Dorking. They list parents' names - their occupations, residence and sometimes other details.

Dorking 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.

North Holmwood, St John, Dorking Marriage Records (1875-1937)

Marriage records from people who married at North Holmwood, St John, Dorking between 1875 and 1937. Lists an individual's abode, marital status and more.

St Paul, Dorking Marriage Records (1858-1937)

Marriage registers record Anglican marriages in St Paul, Dorking. They are the primary marriage document before 1837 and contain the same details as marriage certificates from then on. They typically record residence and marital status, though may contain ages and father's names.

Westcott, Holy Trinity, Dorking Marriage Records (1852-1937)

The Marriage registers of Westcott, Holy Trinity, Dorking, document marriages 1852 to 1937. Details given on the bride and groom may include their age, father's name, marital status and residence.

Holmwood, St Mary, Dorking Marriage Records (1839-1937)

Marriage records from people who married at Holmwood, St Mary, Dorking between 1839 and 1937. Lists an individual's abode, marital status, father's name, age and signature

Dorking 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.

Westcott, Dorking Burial Records (1852-1876)

Burial records for people buried at Westcott, Dorking, detail the deceased's name, residence and age from 1852 to 1876. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Westcott Holy Trinity, Dorking Burial Records (1852-1956)

Records of burial for people buried at Westcott Holy Trinity, Dorking between 1852 and 1956. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Holmwood St Mary, Dorking Burial Records (1838-1969)

Records of burial for people buried at Holmwood St Mary, Dorking between 1838 and 1969. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age.

Dorking Burial Records (1813-1893)

Records of burial for people buried at Dorking between 1813 and 1893. Details include the deceased's name, residence and age. Some records may contain the names of relations, cause of death and more.

Dorking 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.

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

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

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Newspapers Covering Dorking

Windsor and Eton Express (1812-1846)

Local news; notices of births, marriages and deaths; business notices; details on the proceedings of public institutions; adverts and a rich tapestry of other local information from the New Windsor district. Every line of text from the newspaper can be searched and images of the original pages viewed.

Surrey Mirror (1880-1950)

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

The Surrey Comet, and General Advertiser (1879)

An affluent newspaper containing civil and legal notices, local news, obituaries, family announcements etc.

Surrey Archaeological Collections (1858-2011)

A journal containing several thousand articles on all manner of structures and antiquities in the county.

Surrey Comet (1854-1870)

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

Dorking 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.

Archdeaconry Court of Surrey Wills & Probate (1660-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Archdeaconry Court of Surrey. These records can help trace families back to the 17th century.

Surrey+ Will Transcripts (1540-1858)

Transcripts of wills, predominately from Surrey, but also other counties in the south east. Names of 10,000s of people occurring in these wills have been indexed.

Bishop's Commissary of Winchester Wills & Probate (1507-1858)

A searchable index connected to images surviving wills and probate documents for the Commissary Court of Bishop of Winchester. These records can help trace families back to the late 15th century.

Surrey & South London Will Abstracts (1470-1856)

Summaries of names mentioned in around 29,000 wills, including relatives and witnesses.

Dorking 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.

Dorking Military Records

Surrey Recruitment Registers (1908-1933)

Transcriptions of 85,000 attestation documents for men who signed up for military service in Surrey. Records contain details on a conscripts age, place of birth, occupation, physical description and more.

Surrey WWI Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Surrey WWII Memorials (1914-1918)

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

Prisoners of War of British Army (1939-1945)

A searchable list of over 100,000 British Army POWs. Records contains details on the captured, their military career and where they were held prisoner.

British Prisoners of World War II (1939-1945)

Details on around 165,000 men serving in the British Army, Navy and Air Force who were held as prisoners during WWII.

Surrey Electoral Registers (1832-1945)

An index to and images of registers that list the name, address and voting qualification of those registered to vote. Contains around 14.5 million entries.

Surrey Calendar of Prisoners (1848-1902)

An index to and images of calendars of prisoners presented before Quarter Sessions and Assize. They may list name, age, occupation, name of accuser, crime accused, trial date, warrant date verdict, sentence and more.

Surrey Quarter Sessions (1780-1820)

An index to 10,000s of names linked to summaries of legal proceedings relating to crimes, licencing, local administration and more.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

Surrey Licensed Victuallers (1785-1903)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording public houses that were licenced to operate.

Dorking Taxation Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Surrey Hearth Tax (1664)

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

Income Tax Payments (1799-1802)

The details of income taxes paid by several thousand individuals and institutions in Surrey and Middlesex.

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.

Dorking Land & Property Records

Surrey Land Tax Records (1780-1832)

An index to almost 2 million names, connected to digital images of registers recording land ownership and occupation. They list the names of owners and occupiers, details of tax assessments and sometimes a description of the property.

Jury-Qualified Freeholders & Copyholders in Surrey (1696-1824)

Lists containing over 200,000 names of men who were eligible to serve as jurors based on land possession. Digital images of the records may provide details on residence and occupation; names can be searched by an index.

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.

Dorking Directories & Gazetteers

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1918)

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 Surrey (1913)

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.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1911)

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.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

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.

Post Office Directory of Surrey (1878)

Place-by-place listings of private and commercial residents, supplemented with descriptions of the settlement.

Dorking Cemeteries

Municipal Cemetery, Dorking Cemetery Records (1855-1933)

An index to burials at Municipal Cemetery, Dorking. The index includes the name of the deceased, the date of their death or burial and their age.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey'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.

Mausolea and Monuments (1500-Present)

Profiles of several hundred mausolea found in the British Isles.

Dorking 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.

Dorking Histories & Books

Surrey Archaeological Collections (1858-2011)

A journal containing several thousand articles on all manner of structures and antiquities in the county.

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

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

A Topographical History of Surrey (0-1850)

A sprawling historical work, describing the county and its settlements. It contains around 1.2 million words across five volumes.

The County Churches of Surrey (1910)

A dictionary of churches in the county, with particular attention paid to architecture.

Ideal Homes (900-2000)

Histories of south-east London suburbs, supplemented with maps and photographs.

Dorking School & Education Records

St Saviour's Grammar School Admissions (1690-1895)

Details of 3,600 students of a grammar school in Southwark, Surrey; now part of London. Entries include name, year of birth, birth order, date of admission, parents' names, address and a reference to original 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.

Dorking Occupation & Business Records

Surrey Licensed Victuallers (1785-1903)

Digital images, searchable by a name index, of registers recording public houses that were licenced to operate.

Surrey & London Livery Company Oath Rolls (1695-1696)

A list containing the names of almost 33,000 tradesmen who swore an oath to King William, of Orange.

South England Mines Index (1896)

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

Lost Pubs of Surrey (1750-Present)

Short histories of former public houses, with photographs and lists of owners or operators.

British Trade Union Membership Registers (1870-1999)

An index to and images of registers recording over 3.7 million trade union members.

Pedigrees & Family Trees Covering Dorking

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

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

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

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.

Dorking Royalty, Nobility & Heraldry Records

Victoria County History: Surrey (1086-1900)

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

Pedigrees of Surrey Families (1066-1837)

Hand-draw genealogical charts covering Surrey's gentry. Includes descriptions of coats of arms.

The Visitation of Surrey: 1662-68 (1000-1668)

Pedigrees compiled from a mid 17th century heraldic visitation of Surrey. This work records the lineage, descendants and marriages of families who had a right to bear a coat of arms.

Surrey Church Monuments (1300-1900)

Photographs and descriptions of Surrey'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.

Dorking Church Records

Dorking Parish Registers (1692-1812)

The parish registers of Dorking are the primary source for birth, marriage and death details before civil registration (1837). A full index to names with original images of the registers are available between 1692 and 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1692.

Dorking Parish Registers (1538-1812)

Documentation for those baptised, married and buried at Dorking. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1538.

Surrey Parish Register Index with Images (1538-1812)

An index connected to original images of over 100 early Surrey parish registers. Also includes over 100 registers from Middlesex, Essex and Kent.

Surrey Parish Registers (1533-1812)

The parish registers of Surrey are the primary source for birth, marriage and death details before civil registration (1837). A full index to names with original images of the registers are available between 1533 and 1812. Parish registers can assist tracing a family as far back as 1533.

The County Churches of Surrey (1910)

A dictionary of churches in the county, with particular attention paid to architecture.

Biographical Directories Covering Dorking

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.

The Concise Dictionary of National Biography (1654-1930)

A directory containing lengthy biographies of noted British figures. The work took over two decades to compile. Biographies can be searched by name and are linked to images of the original publication.

Dorking Maps

Surrey Ordnance Survey Maps (2011-Present)

Extremely detailed maps, charting features from roads to drains. Includes property boundaries.

Trigonometrical Map of Surrey (1874)

A map plotting settlements, roads, railways and parks.

Surrey Parish Map (1837)

A map delineating the boundaries of the counties parishes, areas designated by the church of England.

Roque's Map of Surrey (1768)

A very detailed map of the county, which charts features down to individual fields.

Maps of Surrey (1582-1899)

Digital images of maps covering the county.

Dorking 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

DORKING is an ancient market and union town and parish, head of a petty sessional division and county court district, in the South Eastern division of the county, Wotton hundred, rural deanery of Dorking, archdeaconry of Surrey and diocese of Winchester: it is situated on the river Mole, on the road from London to Horsham and the Roman road of Stone Street, in the valley on the south side of Box Hill and the North Downs, 6 miles west from Reigate, 12 east from Guildford and 24 from London by road, and is well provided with railway service, having two stations on the South Eastern (Reading and Reigate branch) and the London, Brighton and South Coast (Horsham, Dorking and Leatherhead line); the distance from London by the former being 29 miles and the latter 26 miles; Box Hill station on the South Eastern railway is situated at the northern extremity of the town. The town is well paved, lighted with gas and supplied with excellent water by a company from works situated at Wescott and the Redland Woods, and is governed by a local board, formed in 1881 and consisting of 12 members. The parish is divided into five boroughs-Eastborough (comprising the east of Dorking, Pippbrook, Deepdene and West Betchworth); Chipping borough (the remainder of the town); Milton borough; Wescott borough, with Bury Hill; and Holmwood borough, with Holm wood Common and Holmsdale.

The church of St. Martin, the foundation stone of which was laid by the late Bishop Wilberforce, May 29th, 1873, is a handsome structure of the Decorated or Second Pointed style, the chancel of which was erected in 1866, at the expense of the late William Henry Forman esq. from designs by Mr. II. Woodger, of Graff ham, and the total cost, including the chancel, and improvements in the churchyard, was about £26,000; the building is externally of black flint and Bath stone, and internally of blue forest stone, and consists of chancel with vestry, clerestoried nave of four bays, transepts, north aisle, south porch and a western tower with pinnacles and spire, 210 feet in height, and containing 7 bells and a clock with chimes, presented by Mrs. Burt: the chancel has some fine stained windows, a handsome reredos and an oak screen, which has been enlarged, and divides the nave and chancel; at its base is a brass to the memory of a former vicar; there are 900 sittings, 400 being free. In the churchyard are the tombs of Abraham Tucker, a metaphysical writer, died 20th November, 1774, and Jeremiah Markland M.A. a distinguished scholar, died 7th July, 1776. The register dates from the year 1538. The living is a vicarage, average yearly value from tithe rent-charge £449; net income £85, with 4 acres of glebe and residence, in the gift of the Right Hon. George Cubitt P.C., M.P, D.L. and held since 1885 by the Rev. Edward Arthur Chichester M.A. of St. John’s College, Cambridge. The Roman road runs under the churchyard.

St. Paul’s is an ecclesiastical parish, formed in 1857: the church, a modern building of flint with Portland stone dressings, in the Early Decorated or Geometrical style, was erected in 1857, and consists of chancel, nave, aisles and a turret at the west end containing one bell: the north aisle was added at the expense of John Labouchere esq. of Broom Hall: the south aisle was built by subscription in 1860: the chancel was improved and decorated at the expense of Thomas Stilwell esq. and a new organ was added in 1886: there are 600 sittings, 311 being free. The register dates from the year 1857. The living is a vicarage, endowed to about £380 gross, with residence, in the gift of trustees, and held since 1881 by the Rev. Harry Charles Sturdy M.A. of Christ Church, Oxford. The population in 1881 was 2,861. There is a Catholic church, dedicated to St. Joseph, a Congregational chapel, Wesleyan chapel, erected in 1850 and enlarged in 1883, with 275 sittings; a Baptist chapel, erected in 1876, with sittings for 400; a meeting house for the Society of Friends, erected in 1846, seating 200 persons, and a Brethren Meeting house, erected in 1864, with about 300 sittings. The Cemetery is situated in Reigate road, and occupies 4 acres of ground; it contains two mortuary chapels, built in 1856, and is under the control of a burial board of 9 members. A Volunteer Drill Hall was erected in 1889 by the Right Hon. George Cubitt P.C., M.P: at a cost of £1,500. The Public Hall, situated in West street, and erected in 1872, is used for public business, meetings and concerts and will hold about 800 persons. The petty sessions and county court are also held in this building. A Cottage Hospital, towards which the Right Hon. G. Cubitt P.C., M.P. contributed £1,000 and to which other gentlemen in the neighbourhood have subscribed liberally, was built in the year 1876, on a piece of land near the Glory, given by the late Mrs. Hope, of Deepdene: it contains 15 beds; the yearly average number of in-patients for the three years 1887—9 was 100, and of out-patients 245. Cotmandene Almshouses are for 18 persons, who receive 5s. weekly and Curtis’s gift of 4s. twice a year. There are charities of about £500 annual value. Dorking is celebrated for its breed of poultry with 5 claws, of which there are three principal kinds, viz.:-“coloured,” “speckled or cuckoo” and “white.” The chief trade is in flour, corn, lime and agricultural implements. The corn market is held on Thursdays, and a fat stock market the first Thursday in every month; there is a fair on the day before Holy Thursday, for cattle. The Deepdene, a villa in the Italian style, is the seat of Lord Henry Francis Hope Pelham-Clinton-Hope; the grounds containing 431 acres, are beautifully laid out and include the Betchworth Castle and Chart Park estates. Bury Hill is the residence of Robert Barclay esq. and Milton Court the residence of Lachlan Mackintosh Rate esq. J.P. At Evershcd's Rough, near Dorking, Dr. Samuel Wilberforce, Bishop of Winchester, was killed by a fall from his horse, July 19th, 1873; the spot is marked by a memorial cross of granite, 10 feet high. The Duke of Norfolk K.G. is lord of the manor, in which the custom of Borough English, or succession of the younger son, prevails. The principal landowners are the Duke of Norfolk K.G. Lord Henry Francis Hope Pelham-Clinton-Hope, the Right Hon. George Cubitt P.C., M.P. and Robert Barclay esq. The area is 9,987 acres of land and 62 of water; the population (urban and rural) in 1881 was, of the parish 10,000, including 149 officers and inmates in the workhouse, and of the Local Board district 6,328; rateable value, £60,626.

Anstik Bury, 3 ½ miles south, is a circular entrenchment of 11 acres. White Downs, to the west, are 744 feet high.

Dorking Union

Board day, alternate Thursdays at the Workhouse at 11 a.m. The union comprises eight parishes, viz.-Abinger, Capel, Dorking, Effingham, Mickleham, Newdigate, Ockley & Wotton. The population of the Union in 1881 was 15,452; rateable value, £106,440. Rev. Geo. Wm. Hillyer, chaplain.

Clerk to the Guardians & Assessment Committee, George Scales, 35 High street.

Workhouse:-A commodious & substantial brick building, built in the year 1840 & pleasantly situated on rising ground leading to Dorking’s Glory &, will hold 250 inmates.

Places of Worship, with Times of Services

St. Martin’s Church, The Rev. Edward Arthur Chichester M.A. vicar p Rev. Maltby Crofton Brownlow M.A.; Rev. Arthur Salwyn Patterson Blackburne B.A. & the Rev. John Talbot Godfrey B.A. curates; 11 a.m. & 3, 4.15 & 6.30 p.m.; matins daily, 10 a.m.; Mon. Tue. Thur. & Sat. 5 p.m.; Wed. & Fri. 12.15 a.m. & 8.35 p.m.

St. Paul’s Church, Rev. Harry Charles Sturdy M.A. vicar; 11 a.m. & 3.15 & 6.30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Coldharbour road. Rev. John Francis Volckeryck, priest; 8.30 & 11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; daily 8 a.m.; Fri. 7 p.m.

Friends’Meeting house, Butter hill, 10.30 a.m. & 3.30 & 6.30 p.m.; Wed. 10.30 a.m.

Baptist, Junction road, Rev. Arthur G. Everett, minister; 11 a.m. & 3 & 6.30 p.m.; Mon. 7.15 p.m. & Thur. 8 p.m.

Congregational, West street, Rev. George Avery, minister; 11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; Tue. 8 p.m.

Brethren, Hampstead road, 11 a.m. & 3 & 6.30 p.m.; Mon. 7.15 p.m. & Thur. 8 p.m.

Wesleyan, Church street, 11 a.m. & 6.30 p.m.; Tue. 8 p.m.

Schools

Dorking High School for Boys, Public hall. West street, opened 14 Jan. 1884, & governed by a committee of 16 members, of which the vicar of Dorking is chairman; Henry Roberts B.A. of Trinity College, Dublin, headmaster; George Gardiner, 72 High street, sec.

National West street, built in 1862 & enlarged 1879, for 330 children; average attendance, 300.

National (infants), West st. built in 1862, for 200 children; average attend. 150.

St. Martin’s (infants), Pixham lane, built in 1880, for 100 children; average attend. 80.

St. Paul’s Parochial National, built in 1860, for 350 children; average attendance, 300.

St. Paul’s, Falkland road, built in 1868, for 100 children; average attendance, 90.

British (mixed & infants), Church street, built in 1834, for 200 children; average attendance, 190.

St. Joseph’s Catholic (mixed), Coldharbour road, built in 1870, for 60 children; average attendance, 29; the school is conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Priory.

Kelly's Directory of Surrey (1891)

Most Common Surnames in Dorking

RankSurnameIncidenceFrequencyPercent of ParentRank in Wotton Hundred
1Smith1261:760.61%1
2Brown841:1140.95%2
3Knight801:1202.33%25
4Weller771:1247.64%181
5Ede721:13312.93%370
6Peters711:1356.13%148
7Rose681:1414.25%101
7Dudley681:14115.14%470
7Ansell681:14110.56%309
10Skilton671:14315.51%490
11Rapley651:14718.73%606
12Edwards621:1541.35%17
13White601:1590.91%5
14Taylor581:1650.75%4
15Mills541:1772.09%53
16Wood531:1801.11%11
17West521:1842.09%55
18Turner501:1911.12%19
19Fuller491:1952.98%97
20Cooper451:2120.96%14
21Baker421:2280.81%9
21Upfold421:22835.29%1,736
23Clark381:2520.70%7
24Mitchell371:2581.31%41
24Lucas371:2583.00%137
26Croucher361:26612.90%767
26Edser361:26624.00%1,400
26Horsfold361:266100.00%4,955
29Dodd351:2737.69%464
29Worsfold351:2736.46%382
31King341:2810.65%8
32Collins331:2900.90%23
32Simmonds331:2903.04%161
34Wright321:2990.68%13
34Warren321:2992.18%109
34Wakeford321:29917.98%1,183
37Lee311:3081.11%43
37Briggs311:3085.51%362
37Nash311:3081.78%93
37Jordan311:3083.82%235
37Brett311:3085.86%395
42Cook301:3190.89%27
42Bax301:31934.09%2,288
44Wilkins291:3302.83%177
44Hooker291:3306.71%490
44Clear291:33043.94%2,945
47Dennis281:3424.15%288
47Arthur281:3428.12%610
47Booker281:3426.83%522
47Sherlock281:3428.83%667
47Charman281:3424.26%299
47Chitty281:3426.03%454
53Lawrence261:3681.40%86
53May261:3681.39%85
53Randall261:3682.67%189
53Bridger261:3685.42%439
53Chart261:36814.05%1,143
58Marshall251:3821.09%63
58Davey251:3822.67%198
58Boxall251:3823.09%236
58Pledge251:38225.77%2,110
62Johnson241:3980.51%16
62Sayers241:3986.70%596
62Luff241:3985.65%500
65Gale231:4163.05%261
65Grinstead231:41629.49%2,557
65Jeater231:41650.00%4,030
68Jones221:4350.26%3
68Miller221:4350.79%44
68Webb221:4350.74%37
68Mercer221:4354.94%477
68Fairbrother221:43516.67%1,575
68Elms221:43512.02%1,156
68Letts221:43517.60%1,645
68Dearling221:43530.14%2,708
76Ellis211:4550.84%54
76Pearce211:4551.03%75
76Gibbs211:4551.68%135
76Tidy211:4554.86%490
76Sturges211:45523.86%2,288
81Walker201:4780.64%34
81Jackson201:4780.72%45
81Moore201:4780.57%24
81Francis201:4781.66%143
81Hutton201:4786.37%675
81Sadler201:4783.12%311
81Brooker201:4782.82%275
81Longhurst201:4782.71%267
81Stedman201:4784.67%497
81Gilliam201:47840.82%3,806
81Boorer201:47812.50%1,319
92Davies191:5030.89%69
92Scott191:5030.72%48
92Cooke191:5032.49%257
92Mann191:5032.01%197
92Carpenter191:5031.56%138
92Best191:5033.12%333
92Batchelor191:5032.91%306
92Godwin191:5036.57%736
92Dowling191:5038.26%920
92Parkhurst191:50328.36%2,912
92Chennell191:50314.62%1,588
103Hill181:5310.47%21
103Young181:5310.56%33
103Shepherd181:5311.60%153
103Butcher181:5311.61%154
103Spooner181:5313.54%410
103Wren181:5316.27%740
103Killick181:5313.36%391
103Bowring181:53120.93%2,335
103Stanbridge181:53111.18%1,305
103Tullett181:53110.98%1,284
103Southon181:53128.57%3,067
103Bravery181:53125.00%2,739
115Martin171:5620.36%12
115Harrison171:5620.84%76
115Field171:5621.05%99
115Rowland171:5622.81%336
115Head171:5622.24%260
115Monk171:5622.68%319
115Greenfield171:5624.06%509
115Molyneux171:56218.28%2,182
115Fielder171:5627.52%932
115Scrivens171:56229.31%3,300
115Gasson171:56219.10%2,259
115Friday171:56218.28%2,182
115Risbridger171:56219.32%2,288
128Payne161:5980.73%65
128Arnold161:5981.21%125
128Austin161:5981.29%136
128Bryant161:5981.26%130
128Sims161:5982.48%308
128Tyler161:5981.89%220
128Hills161:5981.86%217
128Tanner161:5981.83%212
128Flint161:5984.37%583
128Child161:5983.38%445
128Durrant161:5983.90%522
128Bullen161:5983.50%459
128Attlee161:59844.44%4,955
141Shaw151:6371.24%140
141Gregory151:6371.52%186
141Bishop151:6371.04%113
141Woods151:6371.10%121
141Prior151:6373.08%432
141English151:6375.15%733
141Plummer151:6374.07%577
141Champion151:6374.14%591
141Strudwick151:6373.95%562
141Dibble151:63713.04%1,800
141Balchin151:6375.10%718
141Dewdney151:63715.63%2,129
153Harris141:6830.30%14
153Ward141:6830.43%30
153Howard141:6830.66%70
153Butler141:6830.79%90
153Cole141:6830.64%66
153Newman141:6830.72%78
153Frost141:6831.10%131
153Stokes141:6832.61%389
153Waters141:6832.00%277
153Sawyer141:6832.07%286
153Valentine141:6836.45%973
153Jenner141:6833.34%509
153Lynn141:6835.79%877
153Cheesman141:6835.43%823
153Sawyers141:68316.47%2,369
153Comfort141:68320.59%2,880
153Overington141:68314.14%2,083
170Williams131:7360.23%6
170Hall131:7360.32%20
170Bennett131:7360.45%39
170Elliott131:7360.92%116
170Potter131:7360.94%120
170Bond131:7361.35%194
170Heath131:7361.19%160
170Short131:7362.52%404
170Gough131:7363.55%583
170Lynch131:7364.58%749
170Hubbard131:7362.14%334
170Cannon131:7362.43%393
170Reader131:7368.84%1,421
170Beadle131:7362.99%486
170Gittins131:73686.67%9,740
170Sturgess131:73620.00%2,979
170Capon131:73610.24%1,613
170Heasman131:7368.67%1,400
170Tugwell131:7368.97%1,442
170Jeal131:7365.94%965
170Ceaton131:736100.00%10,856
191Carter121:7970.37%32
191Cox121:7970.39%36
191Powell121:7970.59%74
191Stone121:7970.71%96
191Marsh121:7971.25%193
191Chambers121:7971.55%252
191Little121:7972.14%366
191Sanders121:7971.33%207
191Rice121:7971.88%314
191Pullen121:7971.52%244
191Penfold121:7971.82%297
191Sandford121:7977.69%1,345
191Huggett121:7973.70%653
191Stoner121:7978.76%1,528
191Figg121:7976.90%1,213
191Ryde121:79720.69%3,300
191Alloway121:79729.27%4,456
191Chaldecott121:79792.31%10,856
191Swanbury121:797100.00%11,502
191Molyneuse121:797100.00%11,502