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     John Hann was born circa 1655 at Dalwood, Devon. He was the son of John Hanne and Mary Newbery. As of between 1680 and 1730, John Hann lived at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He married Mary Roper on 30 June 1680 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. John Hann married Mary Turner on 25 April 1693 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. John Hann was a husbandman between 1698 and 1730. He was a church warden in 1699 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He as John Hann, husbandman, of "Abbots-stock in the County of Dorsett" signed the inventory of "Joane Hann the Elder, widdow late of Dallwood in the County of Dorsett spinster deceased". Other signatories were Henry Seymour of Dallwood, Gent and William Dommett of Kilmington on the County of Devon husbandman (Hen. Seymor having been a witness to her will the previous year, when she described herself as being of "Coombs-head in the parrish of Dallwood") on 8 May 1699. He was a church warden in 1705 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He left a will on 26 May 1730. He died between 26 May 1730 and 3 June 1730 at Dalwood, Devon. He was buried on 3 June 1730 at St Peter's Church, Dalwood, Devon. An inventory of his estate was taken. His estate was probated on 7 November 1730; granted to Maria Han, widow.

     Mary Roper was the daughter of John Roper (yeoman) of Stoke Abbott who made a will in 1731. She married John Hann, son of John Hanne and Mary Newbery, on 30 June 1680 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Mary Hann died in October 1690 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 12 October 1690 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mary Turner married John Hann, son of John Hanne and Mary Newbery, on 25 April 1693 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Mary Hann with John Board and Bartholomew Palmer signed an Administration Bond on 5 November 1730. She was granted the Administration of John's will on 5 November 1730. She died in May 1750 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 13 May 1750 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Her estate was probated on 19 March 1750/51; granted to Roger and Willam Hand alias Hann, sons.

     Mary Hann was also known as Han. She was christened on 21 March 1680/81 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hann and Mary Roper. Mary Hann was bequeathed one shilling in the will of her grandfather, John Roper, yeoman, of Stoke Abbott on 29 April 1731. She may have been the Mary Hann buried at Abbotsbury, Dorset on 10 March 1744/45.

     John Hann was also known as Han. He was christened on 13 January 1682/83 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Roper. John Hann was a lader between 1722 and 1725 at the Parnham Estate mill, Beaminster, Dorset. He was working for his father in 1726 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of between 1731 and 1751, John Hann lived at Dalwood, Devon. He was bequeathed the linen and woollen wearing apparel of his grandfather, John Roper, yeoman, of Stoke Abbott under the terms of is will. He also earned any profit from crops grown on John Roper's land until Joan Welch became of age on 29 April 1731. He underwent a Settlement Examination "Dorset - To wit an Examination of John Hann now living in the Parish of Stoke Abbott in the County of Dorset taken on Oath before me one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid the 3rd Day of February 1752. (touching the place of his ...... + legal settlement.) Who saith that he was born in the Parish of Stoke Abbott as his parents informed him; he farther saith that he was an hired servant to Mrs Ann Strode or to Thomas Strode Esqre. of Parnham in the Parish of Beaminster in the County of Dorset about thirty years ago as a lader at his mill in ye Parish of Beaminster and continued in that service three years and was hired by the year at three pounds four shillings a year and received his wages according to the said agreement and he lodged in the said mill; Some years after he hired himself as a servant to his father in the Parish of Stoke Abbott aforesaid and served him one year for which service he received four pounds and had meat, drink, washing and lodging; And he farther saith that he has an house and orchard in the Parish of Dalwood and he paid the officers of Dalwood the rates and taxes he also let out the said house and orchard to one William Gould who the Examinant saith hath paid the taxes and was reimbursed the same by him and he hath not done any act or acts whereby to gain a Settlement but as above. The Mark of John John Hann. Taken and sworn on the day and year above before me John Tucker" on 3 February 1752 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He owned a house and orchard that he let out to Wiliiam Gould on 3 February 1752 at Dalwood, Devon. He died in December 1752 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 69. He was buried on 8 December 1752 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     William Hann was also known as Han. He was christened on 4 March 1684/85 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Roper. William Hann died in 1707 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 12 December 1707 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Briget Han was christened on 22 March 1686/87 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hann and Mary Roper.

     Henry Hann was christened on 31 August 1689 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Roper. Henry Hann was buried on 11 November 1689 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Bula Hann was christened on 13 February 1693/94 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hann and Mary Turner. Bula Hann married Robert Bacon on 17 July 1722 at St Mary Magdalene Church, Loders, Dorset; they were recorded as Bula Hand of Weymouth and Richard Bacon of Wimborne. Bula Bacon died before 22 July 1743 at Wareham, Dorset. She was buried on 22 July 1743 at Lady St Mary Church, Wareham, Dorset.

     Martha Han was christened on 28 September 1695 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hann and Mary Turner. As of 5 July 1727, Martha Han lived at Marshwood, Dorset. She married Richard Diment, son of Benjamin Diment, on 5 July 1727 at St Candida and Holy Cross Church, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset.

     Richard Diment was christened on 26 April 1704 at Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset. He was the son of Benjamin Diment. As of 5 July 1727, Richard Diment lived at Marshwood, Dorset. He married Martha Han, daughter of John Hann and Mary Turner, on 5 July 1727 at St Candida and Holy Cross Church, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset.

     Mary Hann was also known as Han. She was christened on 22 May 1698 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hann and Mary Turner. Mary Hann underwent a Settlement Examination on 10 September 1730 at Beaminster, Dorset.

     Ann Han was christened on 6 January 1700/1 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hann and Mary Turner.

     Roger Hann was christened on 14 May 1704 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Turner. Roger Hann married Sarah Michel on 6 January 1750/51 at Lady St Mary Church, Wareham, Dorset; the groom was recorded as Roger Han. As of 19 March 1750/51, Roger Hann lived at Wareham, Dorset. He was a miller on 19 March 1750/51. On 19 March 1750/51 Roger and his brother WIlliam (miller of Stoke Abbott) were charged with administering the estate of their late mother Mary Hand alias Hann of Stoke Abbott. He died before 23 August 1759 at Affpuddle, Dorset. He was buried on 23 August 1759 at St Laurence's Church, Affpuddle, Dorset.

     Henry Hann was also known as Hand. He was born circa 1706 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was christened on 19 February 1705/6 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Turner. Henry Hand married Jemima Sargent on 12 March 1735 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 4 December 1757, Henry Hann lived at Webb's Square (under Bishopsgate Goods Station), Spitalfields, Greater London. He appeared in the Land Tax records between 1759 and 1761 at Wheler Street - Hope & Co Storehouse (formerly the French Church), Spitalfields, Greater London. He died between 1761 and 1769.

     Jemima Sargent married Henry Hand, son of John Hann and Mary Turner, on 12 March 1735 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 4 December 1757, Jemima Hann lived at Webb's Square (under Bishopsgate Goods Station), Spitalfields, Greater London. As of between 1759 and 1761, Jemima Hann lived at Wheler Street, Spitalfields, Greater London. As of 1769, Jemima Hann lived at South Street (now Punchinello Gate, Old Spitalsfields Market), Spitalfields, Greater London. She died in October 1788 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 24 October 1788 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; she was recorded as being the relict of Henry Hann.

     William Hann was born before 17 February 1710 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Turner. William Hann was christened on 9 April 1710 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He married Jane Symes, daughter of Francis Symes, on 3 September 1749 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset. William Hann was a miller between 19 March 1751 and 8 September 1784. On 19 March 1750/51 William and his brother Roger Hand alias Hann (miller of Wareham) were charged with administering the estate of their late mother Mary Hand alias Hann of Stoke Abbott. He married Mary Taylor, daughter of John Hill and Deanes Staple, on 14 October 1766 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Arthur Hann and Diana Norman. William Hann and his wife Mary signed an indenture for a further £30 loan from Ann Brickell bringing their total indebtedness to £120 on 18 February 1772. He with his wife Mary, her sister Jane and Jane's husband, Samuel Warren, signed an agreement with James Burt regarding the sale of property on 25 November 1773 at Westminster Hall - the Court of Common Pleas, Westminster, Greater London. He with Mary, her sister Jane and brother-in-law Samuel Warren agrred to lease the property inherited by Mary and Jane from their father John Hill to Ann Brickell and her heirs for a thousand years at a rent of one peppercorn on 8 September 1774. He appeared before Bridport Sessions [possibly in an official capacity] charged with causing a nuisance with regard to the highways in Stoke Abbott on 17 September 1774. He appeared at the Blandford Sessions in regard to his conviction for causing a nuisance on 10 January 1775. As William Hann, yeoman, of Stoke Abbott having been brought before Quarter Sessions at Bridport on 17 September 1774 and Blandford on 10 Jan 1775 had a fine mitigated to the one shilling he had already paid when a Surveyors of Highways Certificate of Repairs was filed with the court. He advertised his intention to sell some of his estate in Green Lane near the border with Broadwindsor parish on 31 March 1777. He leased land to John Morey with a Land Tax assessment of £3 12s 0d. He was Parish Clerk between 1783 and 1784 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He died on 17 February 1790 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 21 February 1790 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; His headstone (a small upright stone) reads "In memory of/William Hann who/ died Feb 17th 1790/Aged 80 Years Also/Two Wifes(sic) Buried here." After William's headstone was photographed in 2012 it moved from its east-facing position east of the yew tree directly to the south of the Rogers and Ansell graves. In 2019 it was found a lot further down the southern slope of the graveyard facing west and propped up against the grave of Herbert Woodland. Hopefully in due course William and his two wifes will be re-united with their stone.

     Jane Symes was christened on 10 June 1721 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Francis Symes. Jane Symes married William Hann, son of John Hann and Mary Turner, on 3 September 1749 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset. As of 3 September 1749, Jane Symes lived at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She died in 1765 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 23 December 1765 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mary Hill was christened on 5 April 1724 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Hill and Deanes Staple. As of 23 May 1747, Mary Hill lived at Pilsdon, Dorset. She married Henry Taylor on 23 May 1747 at St Andrew's Church, Burstock, Dorset. Mary Hill signed an agreement with Ann Brickell regarding property she and her siste, Jane, had inherited from their father, John Hill on 10 February 1766. She married William Hann, son of John Hann and Mary Turner, on 14 October 1766 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Arthur Hann and Diana Norman. As of 14 October 1766, Mary Hill lived at Bridport, Dorset. She died in March 1785 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 60. She was buried on 18 March 1785 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Arthur Hann was also known as Han. He was christened on 28 June 1715 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of John Hann and Mary Turner. Arthur Hann married Mary Samways, daughter of John Samways, on 27 September 1744 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Arthur Hann was nominated by the Rector, Robert Dagge, to be the next Parish Clerk (in addition to the comment in the Parish Register, a memorandum is believed to be in the Poor Book) on 26 October 1744. He was Parish Clerk between November 1744 and 25 July 1783 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He with Susannah Colingdon, was witness to the marriage of John Akerman of Bridport with Elizabeth Colingdon on 18 December 1755 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He with George Buckland, was a witness to the marriage of John Bailey with Mary Pound on 9 October 1758 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He married Mary Fowler, daughter of John Fowler and Ruth Frome, on 30 November 1768 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Fanny Boyall and Thomas Fowler. Arthur Hann advertised his intention to auction some property in Stoke Abbott on 31 March 1777. He held policy 441984 for £200 with the Sun Insurance Company on his victuallry and bakery
(http://www.londonlives.org/browse.jsp?id=persName7fire_1780_1785_97_71703&div=fire_1780_1785_97_71703#highlight) in 1781 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He earned 6s 3d from the 25 stones of hemp he grew on the field called Overhay in 1782. He was probably the Arthur Hann who with William Clift witnessed the will of John Udal of Netherbury on 13 August 1782. He died on 25 July 1783 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 68. He was buried on 29 July 1783 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; His headstone (a double medium upright stone) reads on one side "Here lieth/the body of/Arthur Hann/Who departed/this life July 25th 1783/Aged 67 years and on the adjoining side - Also here/lieth the body/of Mary Hann the wife/of Arthur Hann/Who departed this/life February 14th/1802 Aged 66 years underneath which is written .... Death hath laid my weary head/And made the silent Grave my Bed/Faithful ..... and Husband Dear/A tender ......... lieth here."

     Mary Samways was christened on 25 December 1718 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Samways. Mary Samways married Arthur Hann, son of John Hann and Mary Turner, on 27 September 1744 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Mary Hann died in 1767 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 3 March 1767 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mary Fowler was christened on 13 October 1736 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Fowler and Ruth Frome. Mary Fowler married Arthur Hann, son of John Hann and Mary Turner, on 30 November 1768 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Fanny Boyall and Thomas Fowler. Mary Hann was mentioned in Dorset Flax and Hemp Growers as having grown 72 stones of hemp with a bounty of 18/- in Whitcombe Hill (field) see http://www.findmypast.com/parishRecordSearchResult.action?event=O&burfnbr=296001602 in 1790 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was probably the Mary Hann shown in the Militia Lists as of Stoke Abbott, baker, height '1 oven' in 1798. She earned 18/- from the 72 stones of hemp she grew on the field called Whitcombe Hill (there were two in 1842 so not sure where her field was) that she rented from John Wakely in 1799. She died on 14 February 1802 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 65. She was buried on 19 February 1802 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Roger Hand was christened on 7 January 1738/39 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as son of Roger Hand and Jane Case. He was the son of Roger Hann and Jane Case. There was a Roger Hann (bachelor) and Sarah Hooper (spinster) both of Wimborne Minster whose banns were read 10 - 24 Feb 1793.

     Martha Hand was christened on 9 September 1737 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; her name was recorded as Martha Hand. She was the daughter of Henry Hann and Jemima Sargent.

     William Hann was also known as Hand. He married Mary Unknown; marriage not confirmed. William Hand was christened on 11 May 1740 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Henry Hann and Jemima Sargent. As of 7 November 1773, William Hann lived at Worcester Street, Stepney, Greater London. He was a lighterman on 7 November 1773.

     Henry Hann was born circa 1745 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Henry Hann and Jemima Sargent. Henry Hann was christened on 31 August 1745 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Marriage banns for Henry Hann and Mary Wood were published between 3 July 1768 and 17 July 1768 at St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, Greater London. Henry Hann married Mary Wood on 7 August 1768 at St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, Greater London; was witnessed by John Clough and Bryan Ward. Henry Hann was a weaver between 13 August 1769 and 8 July 1792. He with his daughter, Jane, and Amadir Surflen, was witness to the marriage of his daughter, Alice Hann, with Edward Surflen on 2 May 1802 at St Paul's Church, Deptford, Greater London. He may have been the Henry Hann, gent, who took out an insurance policy with the Sun Fire Office on 25 January 1810 at Broad Street (now part of The Highway) 38, Shadwell, Greater London.

     Daniel Hann was christened on 2 February 1749/50 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Henry Hann and Jemima Sargent. Daniel Hann was a cursitor [clerk who made out the writs] for the Court of Chancery on 2 March 1779. He died on 2 March 1779 at Took's Court, City of London, Greater London, at age 29.

     John Hann married Martha Unknown. John Hann was born on 10 November 1757 at Webb's Square (under Bishopsgate Goods Station), Spitalfields, Greater London. He was the son of Henry Hann and Jemima Sargent. John Hann was christened on 4 December 1757 at St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Greater London. As of 26 March 1786, John Hann lived at Baker's Row, Whitechapel, Greater London. As of 16 April 1819, John Hann lived at Stoke Water - Beaminster Union Workhouse (later Stoke Water House), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He died in September 1823 at Beaminster, Dorset, at age 65. He was buried on 1 October 1823 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Mary Hann was born circa 1750 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was christened on 19 June 1750 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of William Hann and Jane Symes. Mary Hann married Samuel Swain on 11 May 1780 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Arthur Hann and Charles Hann.

     Samuel Swain married Mary Hann, daughter of William Hann and Jane Symes, on 11 May 1780 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Arthur Hann and Charles Hann.

     George Hann is mentioned on page 85 of Marianna R Dacombe's 2009 'Dorset - Up Along Down Along - A Collection of History, Tradition, Folklore, Flower names and Herbal Lore' "At Stoke Abbott the (church) band had more than a local reputation because it was led by 'Clerk Hann' a composer of some merit who said he did not see why he could not write music as well as Mr Handel." He was born circa 1752 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was christened on 27 January 1751/52 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of William Hann and Jane Symes. George Hann was served with a Bastardy Order having been judged to be the father of a daughter by Mary Welch and was ordered to pay 1s 3d to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor on 11 April 1777. He married Eideth Taylor, daughter of Henry Taylor and Mary Hill, on 16 February 1779 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were George Buckland and Arthur Hann. The house and land he leased from Thomas Smith was assessed for Land Tax at 2s 6d. George Hann was Parish Clerk between 1784 and 1833 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He with Susannah Hansford, a witness to the marriage of Frederick Hansford with Ann Stoodley on 18 October 1796 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was witness (with Stephen Gerrard) to the marriage of Isaac Staple and Elizabeth Massey on 7 December 1805 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was witness (with John Hann) to the wedding of Thomas Pearce and Jane Staple on 10 November 1806 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was one of only two Hanns included in the Dorset Poll Book, the other was fellow freehold-property holder John Arundell Hanne of Benville - though both were recorded as HAMs in 1807. The property he owned was assessed for Land Tax at 1d. He qualified to be a juror by virtue of his status as freeholder of his carpentry business between 1825 and 1832 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. The property he owned increased in value for Land Tax from 3s 4d to 6s 3¾d. He qualified to vote in Stoke Abbott as a freeholder and voted for Ponsonby in 1831. He died in April 1833 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 81. He was buried on 12 April 1833 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Eideth Taylor was christened on 15 April 1754 at South Street - St Mary's Church, Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of Henry Taylor and Mary Hill. Eideth Taylor married George Hann, son of William Hann and Jane Symes, on 16 February 1779 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were George Buckland and Arthur Hann. Eideth Hann died in March 1837 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 82. She was buried on 10 March 1837 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     John Hann was born circa 1755 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was christened on 22 July 1755 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of William Hann and Jane Symes. John Hann was probably the John Hann of Stoke Abbott who was shown on the militia list as substitute for Thomas Stacey of Hinton St Mary, Dorset on 3 March 1785. He was a labourer on 5 March 1798. John Hann (labourer) from Stoke ABbott was subject to a Bastardy Order for Ann's child. He was ordered to pay maintenance of 1s 3d weekly to the Stoke Abbott Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor but if this proved insufficient at any time to keep nouirish and maintani the boy Ann should also contribute 9d weekly. He married Anne Kerslake, daughter of Joseph Kerslake and Sarah Farr, on 4 December 1798 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were George Hann (brother) and his wife Edith. John Hann was witness (with George Hann) to the wedding of Thomas Pearce and Jane Staple on 10 November 1806 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was a weaver on 4 May 1807. John Hann weaver) from Stoke Abbott was subject to a Bastardy Order for Mary's child. He was ordered to pay £1 towards Mary's 'lying in'. He also had to pay maintenance of 1s 8d weekly to the Stoke Abbott Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor but if this proved insufficient at any time to keep nouirish and maintani the boy Mary should also contribute 10d weekly. He was witness to the marriage of Benjamin Davis and Mary Ann Staple on 26 May 1807 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He Property he leased from William Wackley was assessed for Land Tax at 2d between 1813 and 1820. The house and land he leased appears to have changed hands as the Land Tax register shows it as being owned by hHenry Hellier. He died in December 1833 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 78. He was buried on 29 December 1833 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Anne Kerslake was born circa 1761. She was christened on 7 February 1763 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Joseph Kerslake and Sarah Farr. James Bird (victualler) from Beaminster was subject to a Bastardy Order for Ann's child. He was ordered to pay £1 2s towards Ann's 'lying in'. He also had to pay maintenance of 1s 6d weekly to the Stoke Abbott Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor but if this proved insufficient at any time to keep nouirish and maintani the boy Ann should also contribute 9d weekly. John Hann (labourer) from Stoke ABbott was subject to a Bastardy Order for Ann's child. He was ordered to pay maintenance of 1s 3d weekly to the Stoke Abbott Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor but if this proved insufficient at any time to keep nouirish and maintani the boy Ann should also contribute 9d weekly. Anne Kerslake married John Hann, son of William Hann and Jane Symes, on 4 December 1798 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were George Hann (brother) and his wife Edith. Anne Hann died before 28 January 1824 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 28 January 1824 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Charles Hann was born circa 1758 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of between 1758 and 1829, Charles Hann lived at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of William Hann and Jane Symes. Charles Hann was christened on 30 July 1758 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He married Phyllis Seal, daughter of Sarah Seal, on 2 December 1784 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were William Hann and William Davy. Charles Hann died before 16 August 1829 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 16 August 1829 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Phyllis Seal was christened on 1 February 1756 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; her name was recorded as Phyllippa Seal. She was the daughter of Sarah Seal. Phyllis Seal married Charles Hann, son of William Hann and Jane Symes, on 2 December 1784 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were William Hann and William Davy. Phyllis Hann died on 20 September 1829 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 73. She was buried on 26 September 1829 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mark Hann was also known as Hand. As of between 1761 and 1790, Mark Hann lived at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was christened on 24 April 1761 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of William Hann and Jane Symes. Mark Hann married Jenny Trott on 1 September 1787 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 21 September 1794, Mark Hand lived at Bradpole, Dorset. He died before 10 July 1825 at Bridport, Dorset. He was buried on 10 July 1825 at South Street - St Mary's Church, Bridport, Dorset.

     Jenny Trott was also known as Jane Hann. Jenny Trott was also known as Jane Hand. She was born circa 1761. She was born circa 1761; At her death was believed to be 53 years-old, so born in 1761. Was possibly the Jenny Trott christened 25 Dec 1762 at Uarcombe, Devon - illegitimate daughter of Mary Trott. She married Mark Hann, son of William Hann and Jane Symes, on 1 September 1787 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 21 September 1794, Jenny Hann lived at Bradpole, Dorset. She died before 13 November 1814 at Bridport, Dorset. She was buried on 13 November 1814 at South Street - St Mary's Church, Bridport, Dorset.

     Ruth Hann was christened on 27 April 1763 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of William Hann and Jane Symes.

     Leah Hann was christened on 9 April 1769 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of William Hann and Mary Hill. Leah Hann died in January 1778 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 8. She was buried on 2 February 1778 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Ann Hann was christened on 12 July 1745 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways. Ann Hann married William Warren on 3 January 1766 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Ann Warren died before 27 February 1783 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset; probably as the result of the birth of her son John. She was buried on 27 February 1783 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     William Warren was born circa 1738. As of 3 January 1766, William Warren lived at Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset. He married Ann Hann, daughter of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways, on 3 January 1766 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. William Warren died before 20 August 1829 at Marshwood, Dorset. As of before 20 August 1829, William Warren lived at Monkwood, Marshwood, Dorset. He was buried on 20 August 1829 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Esther Jane Cox ATCL was also known as Etta. She was born in December 1891 at Abertawe (Swansea). She was the daughter of John Cox and Martha Williams. As of between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911, Esther Jane Cox ATCL lived at Stryd y Llew (Lion Street) 30, Waun-wen, Abertawe (Swansea). She married Clifford Clarence Hann, son of Daniel Hann and Rosa Blanch Bosley, on 18 June 1916 at Capel Cynulleidfol Heol Caerfyrddin (Carmarthen Road Congregational Chapel), Cwmbwrla, Abertawe (Swansea). Esther Jane Hann died on 11 November 1917 at Stryd Cecil (Cecil Street) 44, Manselton, Abertawe (Swansea), at age 25; following the birth of her son Jack. She a death announcement in 'The South Wales Daily Post' read 'November 11 at 44 Cecil Street, Swansea, Etta Hann (nee Cox), wife of Clifford C Hann, burial at Danygraig on 13 November 1917. She was buried on 15 November 1917 at Mynwentydd Dan-y-graig (Danygraig Cemetery), Dan-y-Graig, Abertawe (Swansea); sfter a service at the Carmarthen Road Congregational Chapel where she had been organist. A report of her funeral appeared in the Cambria Daily Leader on 16 November 1917. Her estate was probated on 10 January 1918; granted to Clifford Clarence Hann (steel worker), husband. Estate value £132 2s 2d.

     Thomas Burridge was christened on 27 January 1755 at St Mary's Church, South Perrott, Dorset. He was the son of John Burridge. As of 19 February 1776, Thomas Burridge lived at Chedington, Dorset. He married Hannah Hann, daughter of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways, on 19 February 1776 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the witnesses were Thomas Price and her brother, Arthur Hann (jnr.)

     Arthur Hann was born circa 1750 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 1750, Arthur Hann lived at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways. Arthur Hann was christened on 15 January 1750 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was a witness at the marriage of William Meech and Jeney Mager on 4 November 1771 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of between 1776 and 1783, Arthur Hann lived at Beaminster, Dorset. He married Mary Chard, daughter of John Chard, on 10 June 1776 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; the witnesses were William Gerard Eveleigh and Henry Slade. Arthur Hann held two policies with the Sun Fire Office Ltd - 441984 for £200 for a baker and victualler business in Stoke Abbott and 441992 for £300 for the George Inn at Beaminster in 1781. His house attracted a Land Tax of 2s 1¾d. Property he leased to William Chubb was assessed for Land Tax at 2s 10d. In 1781 he was recorded as Aurther Hand. Property he rented from Elizabeth Bozie attracted a Land Tax of 4s 5d. He died before 26 August 1783 at Beaminster, Dorset. He was buried on 26 August 1783 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Mary Chard was christened on 31 May 1754 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Chard. Mary Chard married Arthur Hann, son of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways, on 10 June 1776 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; the witnesses were William Gerard Eveleigh and Henry Slade. Her house attracted a Land Tax of 2s 1¾d. Mary Hann was a victualler and huckster having insurance policy 491945 for £400 with the Sun Fire Office Ltd on 19 April 1784 at the George Inn, Beaminster, Dorset. She married William Hoare, son of John Hoare, on 17 April 1786 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; the witnesses were Robert Symes and Susannah Meadway. Mary Hoare died before 28 January 1828 at Beaminster, Dorset. She was buried on 28 January 1828 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset.

     William Hann was also known as Hanne. He was born circa 1749 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways. William Hann was christened on 28 December 1751 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He married Esther Backaller on 31 May 1779 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset. William Hann with Surf? Pile, was a witness to the marriage of John Backaller with the widowed Mary Skinner of Axminster on 29 September 1793 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset. He with Elizabeth Abbott, was a witness to the marriage of Thomas Abbott of Monkton (Wyld?) with Mary Udal on 11 August 1799 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He married Martha Larcombe on 29 August 1808 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset; the witnesses were Pricia Moly and Ann Perring. William Hann died in September 1832 at Thorncombe, Dorset. He was buried on 22 September 1832 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset.

     Esther Backaller was born circa 1755; (She could be the Hester Backaller/Blackaller christened at Axminster on 06 Dec 1754, daughter of Isaac and Hester.) She married William Hanne, son of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways, on 31 May 1779 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset. Esther Hann died on 5 May 1807 at Thorncombe, Dorset. She was buried on 7 May 1807 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset.

     Martha Larcombe was born circa 1779. She married William Hann, son of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways, on 29 August 1808 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset; the witnesses were Pricia Moly and Ann Perring. Martha Hann died before 14 September 1809 at Thorncombe, Dorset. She was buried on 14 September 1809 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset.

     David Hann was also known as Hans. He was christened on 9 April 1754 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Hann and Mary Samways. David Hann left a will on 7 October 1796. He was buried before 10 May 1799. He died before 10 May 1799.