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     Arthur Henry Wakely was born circa 1853 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was the son of David Wakely and Charlotte Larcombe. As of 7 April 1861, Arthur Henry Wakely lived at Drimpton (38), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of 7 April 1871, Arthur Henry Wakely lived at Brimley Farm, Hawkchurch, Devon. Marriage banns for Arthur Henry Wakely and Elizabeth Haggett were published between 4 January 1880 and 18 January 1880 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset. Arthur Henry Wakely married Elizabeth Haggett in March 1880. Arthur Henry Wakely was a dairyman on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, Arthur Henry Wakely lived at Hursey, Burstock, Dorset. He was a grocer and sub postmaster on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Arthur Henry Wakely lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Arthur Henry Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was a shopkeeper and grocer on 31 March 1901. He was a grocer in 1903. As of between 1903 and 23 June 1927, Arthur Henry Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He died on 26 June 1927 at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. His estate was probated on 30 September 1927; granted to Elizabeth Wakely, widow and William Henry wakely (butcher), son. (Estate value £569 10s 8d.)

     Charlotte Augusta Wakely was also known as Augusta Knight. She was born in June 1857 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. She was the daughter of David Wakely and Charlotte Larcombe. As of 7 April 1861, Charlotte Augusta Wakely lived at Drimpton (38), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of 7 April 1871, Charlotte Augusta Wakely lived at Brimley Farm, Hawkchurch, Devon. She was a dressmaker on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, Charlotte Augusta Wakely lived at Drimpton - Grocer's shop, Broadwindsor, Dorset. She married William Harry Knight on 6 April 1885 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset; witnesses were Frederick William and Ada Lucy Knight. As of 5 April 1891, Augusta Knight lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset; she was staying with her brother, Arthur, and his family. As of 31 March 1901, Augusta Knight lived at Northcote Road 25, Clifton, Bristol. As of 2 April 1911, Charlotte Augusta Knight lived at Church Road 254, Redfield, Bristol. As of 1933, Augusta Knight lived at Drimpton - St Mary Chapel of Ease, Broadwindsor, Dorset.

     William George Wakeley was born on 18 March 1885 at Southwark, Greater London. He was the son of John Wakely and Eliza Toop. As of 12 May 1885, William George Wakeley lived at The Fire Station, Borough, Greater London. He was christened on 12 May 1885 at All Hallows Church, Borough, Greater London. As of between 19 June 1889 and 5 April 1891, William George Wakeley lived at Heath Street - Fire Station, Hampstead, Greater London. As of 31 March 1901, William George Wakeley lived at HM Naval Base - HMS Boscawen (training ship), Portland, Dorset. He was a Boy 2nd Class in the Royal Navy on 31 March 1901. He was a fireman with the City of Birmingham Fire Brigade on 2 April 1911. He was (an unknown value) on 2 April 1911 at Upper Priory (now under Priory House, Priory Queensway) - Chief Fire Station, Birmingham, West Midlands. He married Dora White in March 1913 at Birmingham R D, West Midlands. William George Wakeley died in March 1971 at Birmingham R D, West Midlands.

     Edmund James Wakely was born in June 1851 at Burton Bradstock, Dorset. He was the son of George Wakely and Mary Ann Cousins. As of 7 April 1861, Edmund James Wakely lived at Graston Farm House, Burton Bradstock, Dorset.

     George Wakely was born in September 1852 at Burton Bradstock, Dorset. He was the son of George Wakely and Mary Ann Cousins. As of 7 April 1861, George Wakely lived at Graston Farm House, Burton Bradstock, Dorset.

     Charles Cousins Wakely was christened on 4 December 1853 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Burton Bradstock, Dorset; his surname was recorded as Wakeley. He was the son of George Wakely and Mary Ann Cousins. As of 7 April 1861, Charles Cousins Wakely lived at Graston Farm House, Burton Bradstock, Dorset. He was a farmer on 27 December 1877. As of 27 December 1877, Charles Cousins Wakely lived at Easton, Hampshire. He married Elizabeth Akerman on 27 December 1877 at Melplash - Christ Church, Melplash with Mapperton, Dorset; witnesses were Joseph F Leitch and Martha Wrixon. Charles Cousins Wakely was an out of business farmer on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, Charles Cousins Wakely lived at East Lane Cottage, Ovington, Hampshire.

     John Wakely was born circa 1798 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of David Wakely. As of 8 February 1801, John Wakely lived at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset. Having had a warrant issued for his arrest on 5 May 1823 he was arrested on 14 May 1823 and imprisoned at Dorchester as Jno Wakely (labourer) of Stoke Abbott and tried for bastardy. At the time he was said to be 5' 4.5" tall with brown hair, brown eyes and brown complexion. He was said to be freckled on the face with summer moulds and to have several cuts to his face and forehead He was senetnced to three months hard labour and having behaved in an orderly manner was released. He married Mary Gale on 9 October 1828 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; the witnesses were Robert Tizard, Maria Turner and Richard Tolley. The groom's surname was recorded as Wakeley. As of 7 June 1841, John Wakely lived at The Village, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was lodging with Judith Fowler. As of 30 March 1851, John Wakely lived at St Mary Well Street (65), Beaminster, Dorset. He was a labourer between 30 March 1851 and 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, John Wakely lived at Clampits, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Mary Gale was christened on 29 May 1803 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; as the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth. She married John Wakely, son of David Wakely, on 9 October 1828 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; the witnesses were Robert Tizard, Maria Turner and Richard Tolley. The groom's surname was recorded as Wakeley. As of 30 March 1851, Mary Wakely lived at St Mary Well Street (65), Beaminster, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Mary Gale lived at Clampits, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Ann Cox was christened on 2 June 1830 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; daughter of Benjamin (road surveyor) and Elizabeth. She married Charles Matthew Coombes Wakely, son of John Wakely and Sarah Coombs, on 9 April 1857 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; the marriage was witnessed by Ann's parents, Benjamin and Elizabeth. As of 7 April 1861, Ann Cox lived at Tower Hill 'Tower Hill Cottage', Beaminster, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Ann Wakely lived at Mill Water, Dalwood, Devon. As of 3 April 1881, Ann Wakely lived at Sunnylands Farm, Dalwood, Devon. As of 5 April 1891, Ann Wakely lived at Higher Street (2), Lillington, Dorset; was living with her son Charles and his family. She was living on own means on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Ann Wakely lived at Sherborne Road 158, Yeovil, Somerset; was boarding with Charles Dodge (living on own means) and his unmarried daughter Frances Caroline. She was an old age pensioner on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Ann Wakely lived at Clarence Street 1, Yeovil with Kingston Pitney, Somerset. She died in March 1912 at Yeovil, Somerset, at age 81.

     Ann Cox Wakely was born in March 1858 at Beaminster, Dorset. She was the daughter of Charles Matthew Coombes Wakely and Ann Cox. As of 7 April 1861, Ann Cox Wakely lived at Tower Hill 'Tower Hill Cottage', Beaminster, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Ann Cox Wakely lived at Mill Water, Dalwood, Devon. As of 3 April 1881, Ann Cox Wakely lived at The Village (24), Drayton, Somerset; was visiting William Jeffrey (farmer) and his family. As of 5 April 1891, Ann Cox Wakely lived at Higher Street (2), Lillington, Dorset; was living with her brother Charles and his family. She married William Hunter Gillingham in March 1898 at Axminster R D, Devon. As of 31 March 1901, Ann Cox Gillingham lived at Mile End Road 1 - White Hart Public House, Bethnal Green, Greater London. As of 2 April 1911, Ann Cox Gillingham lived at Nelson Street (now Mora Street) 17, Finsbury, Greater London. She died in June 1950 at Taunton R D, Somerset, at age 92.

     Jane Cox Wakely was born in March 1860 at Beaminster, Dorset. She was the daughter of Charles Matthew Coombes Wakely and Ann Cox. As of 7 April 1861, Jane Cox Wakely lived at Tower Hill 'Tower Hill Cottage', Beaminster, Dorset. She was christened on 14 June 1861 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Jane Cox Wakely lived at Mill Water, Dalwood, Devon. As of 3 April 1881, Jane Cox Wakely lived at Sunnylands Farm, Dalwood, Devon. As of 5 April 1891, Jane Cox Wakely lived at Kingsdown View 3, Walcot, Bath and N E Somerset; was living with her brother-in-law Thomas J Coombes (brwer's traveller) and sister Mary Cox Coombes (nee Wakely) and their family. As of 31 March 1901, Jane Cox Wakely lived at Lle Inverness (Inverness Place) 163, Y Rhâth (Roath), Caerdydd (Cardiff); was living with her brother-in-law Thomas J Coombes (brwer's traveller) and sister Mary Cox Coombes (nee Wakely) and their family. As of 2 April 1911, Jane Cox Wakely lived at Clarence Street 1, Yeovil with Kingston Pitney, Somerset; was living with her parents. She was a housekeeper on 2 April 1911. She died in December 1929 at Dorchester R D, Dorset, at age 69.

     Mary Cox Wakely was christened on 6 May 1864 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset. She was the daughter of Charles Matthew Coombes Wakely and Ann Cox. As of 2 April 1871, Mary Cox Wakely lived at Mill Water, Dalwood, Devon. As of 3 April 1881, Mary Cox Wakely lived at Sunnylands Farm, Dalwood, Devon. She married Thomas John Coombes in June 1886 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, Mary Cox Coombes lived at Kingsdown View 3, Walcot, Bath and N E Somerset. She was a dressmake on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Mary Cox Coombes lived at Lle Inverness (Inverness Place) 163, Y Rhâth (Roath), Caerdydd (Cardiff); her aged was recorded as 39 years. As of 2 April 1911, Mary Cox Coombes lived at Court Ash 1, Yeovil with Kingston Pitney, Somerset. As of 17 June 1942, Mary Cox Coombes lived at Mountain Ash Road 20, Dorchester, Dorset. She died on 17 June 1942 at Damers Road 8, Dorchester - West Fordington, Dorset, at age 78. Her estate was probated on 27 July 1942; granted to William Charles Harding (gas fitter), son-in-law. Estate value £150 4s 10d.

     Charles Matthew Coombes Cox Wakely was christened on 6 May 1864 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset. He was the son of Charles Matthew Coombes Wakely and Ann Cox. As of 2 April 1871, Charles Matthew Coombes Cox Wakely lived at Mill Water, Dalwood, Devon. He married Florence Newbery in December 1885 at Axminster R D, Devon. As of 5 April 1891, Charles Matthew Coombes Cox Wakely lived at Higher Street (2), Lillington, Dorset. He was a licensed victualler and farmer on 5 April 1891. As of 31 March 1901, Charles Matthew Coombes Cox Wakely lived at Ruggs, Kilmington, Devon. He was a farmer between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Charles Matthew Coombes Cox Wakely lived at Manor Farm, Selsey, West Sussex. He died on 15 September 1929 at the Hospital, Banbury, Oxfordshire, at age 65. His estate was probated on 31 October 1929; granted to Florence Wakely, widow and Joseph Cecil Aylwin (farmer), son-in-law. Estate value £1353 15s 7d.

     Benjamin John C Wakely was christened on 13 June 1866 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset. He was the son of Charles Matthew Coombes Wakely and Ann Cox. As of 2 April 1871, Benjamin John C Wakely lived at Mill Water, Dalwood, Devon. As of 3 April 1881, Benjamin John C Wakely lived at Sunnylands Farm, Dalwood, Devon. He married Victoria Allen in March 1890 at Chard R D, Somerset. Benjamin John C Wakely was a skin dealer on 31 March 1901. As of between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911, Benjamin John C Wakely lived at Little Fields, South Petherton, Somerset; in 1911 he was recorded as Ben L Wakely. As of 3 May 1939, Benjamin John C Wakely lived at Fouts Farm, Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset. He died on 3 May 1939 at Fouts Farm, Shepton Beauchamp, Somerset, at age 72. His estate was probated on 9 November 1939; granted in name of Benjamin Leonard (his son) to John Bell Mellish (solicitor's managing clerk) and Benjamin Maurice Wakely (dairyman), son. Estate value £4866 7s 8d.

     Elizabeth Haggett was born circa 1850 at Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset. Marriage banns for Elizabeth Haggett and Arthur Henry Wakely were published between 4 January 1880 and 18 January 1880 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of between 4 January 1880 and 18 January 1880, Elizabeth Haggett lived at Llandenni (Llandenny), Sir Fynwy (Monmouthshire). She married Arthur Henry Wakely, son of David Wakely and Charlotte Larcombe, in March 1880. As of 3 April 1881, Elizabeth Haggett lived at Hursey, Burstock, Dorset. As of between 31 March 1901 and 19 February 1934, Elizabeth Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. She died on 19 February 1934 at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. Her estate was probated on 10 April 1934; granted to William Henry Wakely (butcher), son. (Estate value £1 7s 7d.)

     William Henry Wakely was also known as Henry. He was born in March 1881 at Burstock, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Henry Wakely and Elizabeth Haggett. As of 3 April 1881, William Henry Wakely lived at Hursey, Burstock, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, William Henry Wakely lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911, Henry Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was a butcher between 31 March 1901 and 10 April 1934. He died on 11 October 1958 at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset, at age 77. He was buried after 11 October 1958 at Drimpton - St Mary Chapel of Ease, Broadwindsor, Dorset. His estate was probated on 8 May 1959; granted to Norah Lilian Hansford (wife of William Thomas Hansford). (Estate value £159 13s 1d.)

     Arthur James Wakely was also known as James Arthur. He was born in December 1883 at Burstock, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Henry Wakely and Elizabeth Haggett. As of 5 April 1891, Arthur James Wakely lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was a carpenter on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, James Arthur Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was a wheelwright on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, James Arthur Wakely lived at Market Street 15 - Pall Hotel, Yeovil, Somerset. He married Mabel Loveless in December 1912 at Chard R D, Somerset. James Arthur Wakely died on 21 March 1936 at West Street, Broadwindsor, Dorset, at age 52. He was buried on 26 March 1936 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset. His estate was probated on 26 May 1936; granted to Rev Jacob Vivash (Congregational minister). (Estate value £375 10s 0d.)

     Ernest Robert Wakely was born in June 1886 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Henry Wakely and Elizabeth Haggett. As of 5 April 1891, Ernest Robert Wakely lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Ernest Robert Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was a blacksmith between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Ernest Robert Wakely lived at Market Street 15 - Pall Hotel, Yeovil, Somerset. He died in December 1952 at Yeovil R D, Somerset, at age 66.

     Richard Stanley Wakely was also known as Stanley Richard. He was born in November 1890 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was the son of Arthur Henry Wakely and Elizabeth Haggett. As of 5 April 1891, Richard Stanley Wakely lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of between 31 March 1901 and 1918, Stanley Richard Wakely lived at Drimpton, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was probably the person whose wounding was reported under Daily List for September 15th, Part IV WO's NCO's and Men as Dorsetshire Regiment Wakely 17580 S (Beaminster) in the War Office Weekly Casualty List. He was recorded in the 1918 Absent Voters List for Drimpton, Broadwindsor as 18592 - Private, 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment in 1918. As of 22 January 1965, Stanley Richard Wakely lived at Snails Croft Cottage, Netherbury, Dorset. He died on 22 January 1965 at Park Road - Bridport Cottage Hospital (later Bridport General Hospital, now under Thomson Close), Allington, Dorset, at age 74. His estate was probated on 18 February 1965; granted to William Arthur Wakely (horticultural worker). (Estate value £724 0s 0d.) A Stanley R Wakely married a Martha M M Hutchings in Ledbury R D, Herefordshire in Mar 1912 and an Arthur W Wakely was born in Beaminster R D in Dec 1913 (mother's maiden name Hutchings.)

     William Harry Knight was also known as Harry. He was born in March 1860 at Portland, Dorset. He married Charlotte Augusta Wakely, daughter of David Wakely and Charlotte Larcombe, on 6 April 1885 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset; witnesses were Frederick William and Ada Lucy Knight. As of 5 April 1891, William Harry Knight lived at Pymore Road - Victoria Terrace (5), Bradpole, Dorset. He was a grocer's assistant on 5 April 1891. He was a brewer's traveller on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, William Harry Knight lived at Northcote Road 25, Clifton, Bristol. He was a grocer and provision dealer on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, William Harry Knight lived at Church Road 254, Redfield, Bristol. He was buried in 1933 at Drimpton - St Mary Chapel of Ease, Broadwindsor, Dorset.

     Evelyn Augusta Knight was born in June 1886 at Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of William Harry Knight and Charlotte Augusta Wakely. As of 5 April 1891, Evelyn Augusta Knight lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset; she was staying with her uncle, Arthur Hann, and his family. As of 31 March 1901, Evelyn Augusta Knight lived at Northcote Road 25, Clifton, Bristol. She was a cardboard box maker on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Evelyn Augusta Knight lived at Church Road 254, Redfield, Bristol. She was buried in 1917 at Drimpton - St Mary Chapel of Ease, Broadwindsor, Dorset.

     Edith Mary Knight was born in March 1888 at Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of William Harry Knight and Charlotte Augusta Wakely. As of 5 April 1891, Edith Mary Knight lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset; she was staying with her uncle, Arthur Hann, and his family. As of 31 March 1901, Edith Mary Knight lived at Northcote Road 25, Clifton, Bristol. She was an assistant in the cardboard box making business on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Edith Mary Knight lived at Church Road 254, Redfield, Bristol. She was buried in 1965 at Drimpton - St Mary Chapel of Ease, Broadwindsor, Dorset.

     William Harold Knight was born in May 1890 at Bridport, Dorset. He was the son of William Harry Knight and Charlotte Augusta Wakely. As of 5 April 1891, William Harold Knight lived at Drimpton (23), Broadwindsor, Dorset; he was staying with his uncle, Arthur Hann, and his family. As of 31 March 1901, William Harold Knight lived at Northcote Road 25, Clifton, Bristol. He was a clerk for the tramway company on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, William Harold Knight lived at Church Road 254, Redfield, Bristol.

     William Dommett was born circa 1850 at Bishop's Lydeard, Somerset. Marriage banns for William Dommett and Mary Esther Wakely were published between 16 December 1894 and 30 December 1894 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of 8 January 1895, William Dommett lived at Broadwindsor, Dorset. He married Mary Esther Wakely, daughter of Charles Wakely and Frances Esther Farnham, on 8 January 1895 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset; witnesses were Frederick George Wakely, Fanny G Wakely and Arthur Wyatt. The groom was a widower. William Dommett was a farmer between 8 January 1895 and 2 April 1911. As of between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911, William Dommett lived at Redlands Farm, Broadwindsor, Dorset. He died before 19 February 1916 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. He was buried on 19 February 1916 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset.

     George Wakely was also known as Wakley. He was christened on 10 February 1828 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; was recorded as George Weakley. He was the son of John Wakely and Sarah Northover. As of 7 June 1841, George Wakely lived at South Bowood, Netherbury, Dorset. He married Caroline Tapper on 15 October 1848 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; the witnesses were Stephen and John Tapper. George Wakely was a labourer on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, George Wakely lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. He was a mason's labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, George Wakley lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. He was a labourer on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, George Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. Something happened between 1871 and 1881 as George disappears and Caroline in 1881 is in Poole with daughters Emma and Amelia and soon after adopts the Wakeley surname. On this census and the 1891 one she appears as married but in 1901 is a widow. At son John's wedding in1880 he is referred to as George Wakeley (gardener) with no reference to him being deceased. George's death does not appear - unless he is the 45 year-old who died in Winchester in early 1874.

     Ann Wakely was christened on 28 July 1832 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Wakely and Sarah Northover. As of 7 June 1841, Ann Wakely lived at South Bowood, Netherbury, Dorset. She was a net braider on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, Ann Wakely lived at Bowood (28), Netherbury, Dorset.

     Rhoda Wakely was born in January 1841 at South Bowood, Netherbury, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Wakely and Sarah Northover. As of 7 June 1841, Rhoda Wakely lived at South Bowood, Netherbury, Dorset. She was christened on 14 August 1841 at Salway Ash - Holy Trinity Church, Netherbury, Dorset. She was christened on 15 August 1841 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Rhoda Wakely lived at Bowood (28), Netherbury, Dorset. She married George Pearce on 29 August 1859 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; witnesses were John Wakely (bride's father) and Mary Pearce (groom's mother). The groom's name was recorded as George Pierce. As of between 7 April 1861 and 31 March 1878, Rhoda Pearce lived at Attisham, Broadwindsor, Dorset; in 1861 was show as an unmarried 18 year-old Rosean Pearce daughter(in law crossed out) of householder Mary Pearce. As of 3 April 1881, Rhoda Pearce lived at Birdsmoorgate (25), Broadwindsor, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Rhoda Pearce lived at Mapperton Marsh Farm Cottage, Beaminster, Dorset. She was a laundry woman on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Rhoda Pearce lived at Yondover (72), Netherbury, Dorset. She married William Spurdle, son of Thomas Spurdle and Maryan Unknown, in December 1905 at Beaminster R D, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Rhoda Spurdle lived at Newtown (55), Beaminster, Dorset. She died in March 1925 at Beaminster R D, Dorset, at age 84.

     Caroline Tapper was christened on 14 December 1823 at South Street - St Mary's Church, Bridport, Dorset; was the daughter of John (sawyer) and Catherine. As of 7 June 1841, Caroline Tapper lived at South Street, Bridport, Dorset. She married George Wakely, son of John Wakely and Sarah Northover, on 15 October 1848 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Netherbury, Dorset; the witnesses were Stephen and John Tapper. As of December 1848, Caroline Tapper was also known as Wakeley. As of 30 March 1851, Caroline Wakely lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Caroline Tapper lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. She was a twine spinner on 7 April 1861. As of 2 April 1871, Caroline Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. Something happened between 1871 and 1881 as George disappears and Caroline in 1881 is in Poole with daughters Emma and Amelia and soon after adopts the Wakeley surname. On this census and the 1891 one she appears as married but in 1901 is a widow. At son John's wedding in1880 he is referred to as George Wakeley (gardener) with no reference to him being deceased. George's death does not appear - unless he is the 45 year-old who died in Winchester in early 1874. As of 3 April 1881, Caroline Wakely lived at West Street (141), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She was a reeler in a twine factory on 3 April 1881. As of 5 April 1891, Caroline Wakeley lived at Fricker's Alley (now under Guildhall Gardens/New Orchard Street) (97), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 31 March 1901, Caroline Wakeley lived at Perry Gardens 74, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was living with her son-in-law and daughter Peter (ship's labourer) and Susan Froud and their daughter Ellen A. She died in December 1904 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole.

     John Wakely was also known as Wakeley. He was born on 28 September 1850 at Bridport, Dorset. He was the son of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 30 March 1851, John Wakely lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. He was christened on 11 October 1854 at South Street - St Mary's Church, Bridport, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, John Wakely lived at Corry Farm, Stockland, Devon; was visiting Page Cobb (farmer) and his wife Charlotte and family. As of 7 April 1861, John Wakely lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. On arrival in London, either by accident or design, John assumed the surname of Wakeley which he and his descendants kept. As of 6 January 1880, John Wakeley lived at Southwark Street, Southwark, Greater London. He married Eliza Toop on 6 January 1880 at St Saviour's Church, Southwark, Greater London; witnesses were William and Sophia Eames. John Wakely was a fireman with the Metropolitan Fire Brigade between 6 January 1880 and 12 May 1885. As of 3 April 1881, John Wakely lived at Broad Street (now Part of The Highway) 19, Shadwell, Greater London. As of 11 August 1882, John Wakeley lived at Clement's Row, Shadwell, Greater London. As of 12 May 1885, John Wakeley lived at The Fire Station, Borough, Greater London. He was a Fire Brigade engineer-in-charge on 19 June 1889. As of between 19 June 1889 and 5 April 1891, John Wakeley lived at Heath Street - Fire Station, Hampstead, Greater London. As of 31 March 1901, John Wakeley lived at High Street 116 - Fire Station, Walthamstow, Greater London. He was a Fire Brigade engineer on 31 March 1901. He was a Fire Brigade pensioner on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, John Wakeley lived at Cavendish Gardens 7, Ilford, Greater London. He died on 29 September 1927 at Watton Road 'Selborne', Knebworth, Hertfordshire, at age 77. His estate was probated on 10 November 1927; granted to Eliza Wakeley, widow. (Estate value £1063 18s 2d.)

     Sarah Wakely was also known as Wakeley. Sarah Wakely was also known as Wakley. She was born in March 1855 at Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 7 April 1861, Sarah Wakley lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. She was a factory hand on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, Sarah Wakely lived at South Street (91), Bridport, Dorset; was boarding with the widowed Mary A Philips and her son Joseph S Crocker. As of 19 April 1880, Sarah Wakely lived at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married Thomas Hayward on 19 April 1880 at St James's Church, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; witnesses were John Bond and Susan Wakeley (bride's sister). As of 5 April 1891, Sarah Hayward lived at East Street (73), Bridport, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Sarah Hayward lived at Mount Road (151), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 2 April 1911, Sarah Hayward lived at Shaftesbury Road 37, Longfleet, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She died in December 1933 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 78.

     Mary Ann Wakely was also known as Wakeley. Mary Ann Wakely was also known as Wakley. She was born in December 1857 at Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 7 April 1861, Mary Ann Wakley lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Mary Ann Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. She married George John Barber on 25 December 1879 at St James's Church, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; witnesses were George D Welstead and Emma Wakeley (bride's sister). As of 3 April 1881, Mary Ann Barber lived at Market Street (4), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 5 April 1891, Mary Ann Barber lived at Bell Street (123), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Mary Ann Barber lived at Icen Way 51, Dorchester - Fordington, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Mary Ann Barber lived at Icen Way 1, Dorchester - Fordington, Dorset. She died in June 1937 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 79.

     Susan Wakely was also known as Wakeley. Susan Wakely was also known as Wakley. She was born in December 1860 at Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 7 April 1861, Susan Wakley lived at South Street (105), Bridport, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Susan Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. As of 22 December 1889, Susan Wakeley lived at Lagland Street, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married Peter Froud on 22 December 1889 at St Paul's Church, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; witnesses were George Froud and Amelia Wakeley (bride's sister.) As of 5 April 1891, Susan Froud lived at Perry Gardens (99), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 29 May 1898, Susan Froud lived at Lagland Street, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 31 March 1901, Susan Froud lived at Perry Gardens 74, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; her mother Carloine Wakeley was living with her. As of 2 April 1911, Susan Froud lived at Green Road 88, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was living with her sister Amelia Froud (nee Wakely) and brother-in-law Peter and their family. She died in March 1938 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 77.

     Emma Wakely was also known as Wakeley. She was born in June 1864 at Bridport, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 2 April 1871, Emma Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. She was a sweeper in a twine factory on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, Emma Wakely lived at West Street (141), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She was a twine polisher on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Emma Wakeley lived at Fricker's Alley (now under Guildhall Gardens/New Orchard Street) (97), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 25 December 1894, Emma Wakeley lived at Hickman's Alley, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married Henry Notley on 25 December 1894 at St Jame's Church, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; witnesses were George John Barner and Rose Hayward. As of 31 March 1901, Emma Notley lived at South Road 35, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 2 April 1911, Emma Notley lived at Hatherley Road 2, Walthamstow, Greater London. She died in March 1954 at St Albans R D, Hertfordshire, at age 89.

     William Alfred Wakely was born in September 1866 at Bridport, Dorset. He was the son of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 2 April 1871, William Alfred Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. He died before 22 December 1874 at Beaminster, Dorset. He was buried on 22 December 1874 at Shortmoor - Holy Trinity Church, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Charles Wakely was born in December 1870 at Bridport, Dorset. He was the son of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. As of 2 April 1871, Charles Wakely lived at South Street (139), Bridport, Dorset. He died in September 1874 at Bridport, Dorset, at age 3.

     George Hallett Gill was born in 1837 at Beaminster, Dorset; was the son of George (painter.) He was a grocer on 22 December 1857. He married Mary Ann Wakely, daughter of John Wakely and Sarah Coombs, on 22 December 1857 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; witnesses were Charles Matthew Coombs Wakely and Ann Wakely (bride's brother and sister.) George Hallett Gill died before 28 February 1866 at Beaminster, Dorset. He was buried on 28 February 1866 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Catherine Amelia Wakely was also known as Amelia. Catherine Amelia Wakely was also known as Amelia Wakeley. She was christened on 30 December 1868 at Holy Trinity Church, Bradpole, Dorset; her parents were recorded as George and Catherine Wakely. She was the daughter of George Wakely and Caroline Tapper. Amelia Wakely was a bobbin carrier in a twine factory on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, Amelia Wakely lived at West Street (141), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She was a twine spinner on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Amelia Wakeley lived at Fricker's Alley (now under Guildhall Gardens/New Orchard Street) (97), Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married Alfred Manns on 25 December 1891 at St James's Church, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; witnesses were James Hustler (groom's landlord) and Emma Wakeley (bride's sister). The bride's name was recorded as Amelia Catherine Wakeley. As of 31 March 1901, Amelia Catherine Manns lived at Perry Gardens 125, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 2 April 1911, Amelia Catherine Manns lived at Green Road 88, Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She died in September 1930 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 61; was registered as Catherine A Manns.

     Matthew John Coombes Wakely was also known as John Matthew Coombs. He was born on 21 October 1851 at Bridport, Dorset. He was the son of John Wakely and Sarah Coombs. As of 7 April 1861, John Matthew Coombs Wakely lived at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, John Matthew Coombs Wakely lived at Meerhay, Beaminster, Dorset. He married Sarah Gillingham on 5 April 1876 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; witnesses were Robert Gillingham and Annie Eliza Boatswain? Matthew John Coombes Wakely was a farmer of 82 acres employing 2 men and 1 boy on 3 April 1881. As of between 3 April 1881 and 2 April 1911, John Matthew Coombs Wakely lived at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. He married Louisa Galpin on 9 November 1905 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; witnesses were GH Reader and Flora E Reader. Matthew John Coombes Wakely was a farmer on 2 April 1911. As of 1918, John Matthew Coombs Wakely lived at Hogshill Street, Beaminster, Dorset. He married Mary Jane Cox Down in September 1919 at Chard R D, Somerset. John Matthew Coombs Wakely qualified to vote as owner of land in 1921 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 1921, John Matthew Coombs Wakely lived at Beaminster, Dorset. He died on 20 August 1928 at Beaminster, Dorset, at age 76. He was buried on 23 August 1928 at Shortmoor - New Burial Ground (Beaminster Cemetery), Beaminster, Dorset. His estate was probated on 28 September 1928; granted to John Tolley (farmer) and Fiennes Trotman (solicitor). Estate value £4313 10s 3d.

     Henry John Coombes Wakely was born on 19 April 1854 at Beaminster, Dorset. He was the son of John Wakely and Sarah Coombs. Henry John Coombes Wakely was christened on 28 May 1854 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; his name was recorded as Henry John Coombes Wakeley. As of 7 April 1861, Henry John Coombes Wakely lived at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Henry John Coombes Wakely lived at Meerhay, Beaminster, Dorset. He was a farmer between 27 March 1875 and 31 March 1901. He married Martha Elizabeth Hansford in September 1875 at Eglwys Y Drindod (Trinity Church), Eglwys Y Drindod (Christchurch), Casnewydd (Newport). As of between 3 April 1881 and 5 April 1891, Henry John Coombes Wakely lived at Redcliff Farm, Wareham, Dorset; his sister-in-law Emily J Gale (nee Hansford) was living with him. As of 31 March 1901, Henry John Coombes Wakely lived at Norwood (27), Corscombe, Dorset. As of between 5 August 1907 and 10 January 1929, Henry John Coombes Wakely lived at Morden Mill, Morden, Dorset. He was a farmer and flour miller on 2 April 1911. He married Alice Mary Selby on 28 July 1913 at Lady St Mary Church, Wareham, Dorset; witnesses were George Selby and Jane Newman. Henry John Coombes Wakely died on 10 January 1929 at Morden Mill, Morden, Dorset, at age 74. His estate was probated on 15 February 1929; granted to Alice Mary Wakely, widow. Estate value £241 3s 11d.

     William Wakely was born in July 1850 at Netherbury, Dorset. He was the son of John Wakely and Sarah Northover. As of 30 March 1851, William Wakely lived at Bowood (28), Netherbury, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, William Wakely lived at Bowood (139), Netherbury, Dorset.

     Sarah Gillingham was born circa 1847 at Haselbury Plucknett, Somerset; says Haselbury Bryan Somerset(??) in 1881 Chilthorne Domer in 1891 and Pendomer in 1901. She married John Matthew Coombs Wakely, son of John Wakely and Sarah Coombs, on 5 April 1876 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; witnesses were Robert Gillingham and Annie Eliza Boatswain? As of between 3 April 1881 and 29 April 1905, Sarah Wakely lived at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. She died before 29 April 1905 at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. She was buried on 29 April 1905 at Shortmoor - New Burial Ground (Beaminster Cemetery), Beaminster, Dorset.

     Ethel Sarah Gillingham Wakely was christened on 26 February 1877 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; her name was recorded as Ethel Sarah Gillingham Wakeley. She was the daughter of Matthew John Coombes Wakely and Sarah Gillingham. As of between 3 April 1881 and 21 March 1904, Ethel Sarah Gillingham Wakely lived at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. She married Walter Reakes Dredge on 21 March 1904 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset; witnesses were Matthew J C Wakely (bride's father) and William Dredge.

     Beatrice Mary Wakely was born on 13 March 1879 at Beaminster, Dorset. She was the daughter of Matthew John Coombes Wakely and Sarah Gillingham. Beatrice Mary Wakely was christened on 18 May 1879 at Shortmoor - Holy Trinity Church, Beaminster, Dorset; her name was recorded as Beatrice Mary Wakeley. As of between 3 April 1881 and 31 March 1901, Beatrice Mary Wakely lived at Meerhay - Lower Meerhay Farm, Beaminster, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Beatrice Mary Wakely lived at Melbury Bubb Farm, Melbury Bubb, Dorset; was living with James C Newman (famer) and his wife Caroline and family. She was an assistant in her employer's dairy on 31 March 1901. As of 30 August 1907, Beatrice Mary Wakely lived at Symondsbury, Dorset. She married Augustine Herbert John Barnes on 30 August 1907 at St John the Baptist Church, Symondsbury, Dorset; witnesses were Harold J Wakely and Harriet Purchase. As of between 2 April 1911 and 29 September 1939, Beatrice Mary Barnes lived at the Level Crossing, Bradpole, Dorset. She registered with Bridport Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She was a hotel chambermaid on 29 September 1939. She died in September 1959 at Bridport R D, Dorset, at age 80.

     William Northover was christened on 2 February 1851 at Powerstock, Powerstock-cum-West Milton, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, William Northover lived at Darshill (225), Shepton Mallet, Somerset. As of 2 April 1871, William Northover lived at Buckland - Gladstone Street 4, Portsea, Portsmouth. He was a bricklayer's labourer on 2 April 1871. He married Annie Barrow in June 1872 at Portsmouth. William Northover was a police constable on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, William Northover lived at Landport - Upper Wingfield Street 53, Portsea, Portsmouth. As of 5 April 1891, William Northover lived at Buckland - Winchester Road 68, Portsea, Portsmouth. He was a police sergeant on 5 April 1891. As of 31 March 1901, William Northover lived at Fratton - Binstead Road 107, Portsea, Portsmouth. He was a retired police inspector on 31 March 1901.

     Annie Barrow was born circa 1845 at Christchurch, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married William Northover in June 1872 at Portsmouth. As of 3 April 1881, Annie Barrow lived at Landport - Upper Wingfield Street 53, Portsea, Portsmouth. As of 31 March 1901, Annie Northover lived at Fratton - Binstead Road 107, Portsea, Portsmouth.

     Bessie Florence Northover was born in June 1879 at Portsmouth. She was the daughter of William Northover and Annie Barrow. As of 3 April 1881, Bessie Florence Northover lived at Landport - Upper Wingfield Street 53, Portsea, Portsmouth. As of 5 April 1891, Bessie Florence Northover lived at Buckland - Winchester Road 68, Portsea, Portsmouth. She was a domestic servant on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Bessie Florence Northover lived at Fratton - Binstead Road 107, Portsea, Portsmouth.

     Beatrice Kate Northover was born in December 1881 at Portsmouth. She was the daughter of William Northover and Annie Barrow. As of 5 April 1891, Beatrice Kate Northover lived at Buckland - Winchester Road 68, Portsea, Portsmouth. She was a dressmaker on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Beatrice Kate Northover lived at Fratton - Binstead Road 107, Portsea, Portsmouth.

     Henry Northover was christened on 12 March 1815 at Swyre, Dorset; his parents were Robert (labourer) and Elizabeth. He married Susannah Tompkins in September 1846 at Bridport R D, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Henry Northover lived at The Village (48), Swyre, Dorset. As of between 7 April 1861 and 2 April 1871, Henry Northover lived at The Village (3), Swyre, Dorset. He was an agricultural labourer on 2 April 1871.

     Susannah Tompkins was born circa 1830 at Puncknowle, Dorset. She married Henry Northover in September 1846 at Bridport R D, Dorset. Susannah Tompkins was a net weaver on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Susannah Tompkins lived at The Village (48), Swyre, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Susannah Northover lived at The Village (3), Swyre, Dorset.

     Andrew Henry Northover was christened on 31 May 1846 at Cerne Abbas, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Andrew Henry Northover lived at Abbey Street (54), Cerne Abbas, Dorset; he was living with his parents and siblings James (25?), Mary (18) and William George (17.) He was a carpenter on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, Andrew Henry Northover lived at Abbey Street (95), Cerne Abbas, Dorset; he was living with his father and siblings Mary (28) and William George (27.) He married Lydia Mary Buckland on 27 November 1872 at St James the Great Church, Longburton, Dorset; witnesses were John and Sarah Whebby. Andrew Henry Northover was (an unknown value) on 3 April 1881 at Holywell - the Lion Hotel, Evershot, Dorset.