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     George Staple was christened on 3 August 1806 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Thomas Staples and Grace Hitchcock. George Staple married Grace Wheadon on 21 September 1840 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset; the witnesses were John Eveleigh and Ann Sims. George Staple was a shoemaker on 7 June 1841. As of 7 June 1841, George Staple lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     John Staples was christened on 30 August 1812 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Thomas Staples and Grace Hitchcock. As of 15 January 1835, John Staples lived at Thorncombe, Dorset. He married Sarah Powell on 15 January 1835 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Thorncombe, Dorset; witness was Thomas Ousley. As of 7 June 1841, John Staples lived at Fishpond Bottom - Nag's Head PH, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset. He was the landlord on 7 June 1841. As of 30 March 1851, John Staples lived at Lambert's Castle (13), Hawkchurch, Devon. He was a poultry dealer on 30 March 1851.

     Abraham Wakley married Elizabeth Gundry. Abraham Wakley was born circa 1709. He died before 17 September 1749 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 17 September 1749 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Abraham Wackley.

     Elizabeth Gundry married Abraham Wakley. Elizabeth Gundry was born circa 1713.

     David Staple was christened on 2 March 1823 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Thomas Staple and Jane Cleal. As of 7 June 1841, David Staple lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was an agricultural labourer between 7 June 1841 and 30 March 1851. Marriage banns for David Staple and Mary Parker were published between 17 September 1848 and 1 October 1848 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. David Staple married Mary Parker on 5 November 1848 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were Henry Davy and George Hann (parish clerk). As of 30 March 1851, David Staple lived at The Village (87), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, David Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (142), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was a road labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 3 April 1881, David Staple lived at The Village (106), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was an agricultural labourer on 3 April 1881. As of 2 April 1911, David Staple lived at The Village (85), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He died before 19 August 1911 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 19 August 1911 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Hannah Staple was christened on 13 May 1813 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of William Staple and Sarah Keech.

     Thomas Staple was christened on 2 September 1827 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Thomas Staple and Jane Cleal. As of 7 June 1841, Thomas Staple lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He died before 27 February 1850 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 27 February 1850 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Ann Rockett was born circa 1803 at Chardstock, Dorset. She married Ananias Staple, son of Shadrach Staple and Sarah Bridle, on 1 December 1824 at Chardstock, Dorset. As of 7 June 1841, Ann Rockett lived at Green Lane, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Ann Staple lived at Green Lane (130), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as 49 years-old. She was a seamstress between 30 March 1851 and 2 April 1871. As of 7 April 1861, Ann Rockett lived at Green Lane (131), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Ann Staple lived at Green Lane (127), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 3 April 1881, Ann Staple lived at Green Lane (18), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She died before 15 December 1885 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 15 December 1885 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Bula Staple was christened on 7 September 1828 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Ananias Staple and Ann Rockett. As of 7 June 1841, Bula Staple lived at Green Lane, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the housemaid to William Pope (farmer of 246 acres employing 5 men, 4 women and 4 boys) and his family. She was recoreded as 26 year-old Bewley Staple on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Bula Staple lived at Laverstock Farm, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Bula Staple lived at Green Lane (127), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was a seamstress on 2 April 1871. As of 3 April 1881, Bula Staple lived at Green Lane (18), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Bula Staple lived at The Village (28), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was a shirt needlewoman on 5 April 1891. She died before 13 December 1902 at Stoke Water - Beaminster Union Workhouse (later Stoke Water House), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 13 December 1902 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Buleigh Staples.

     Mary Staple was born circa 1814 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. She was the daughter of Abednego Staple and Ann Symes. Mary Staple was christened on 17 April 1829 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was shown as 15 years-old. As of 7 June 1841, Mary Staple lived at The Village, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as being 25 years old. As of 30 March 1851, Mary Staple lived at The Village (43), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as being 36 years old. She was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Mary Staple lived at The Village (69), Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Samuel Staple was christened on 21 September 1800 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset. He was the son of Thomas Staple and Frances Nossiter. Samuel Staple died before 23 March 1821 at Beaminster, Dorset. He was buried on 23 March 1821 at St Mary of the Annunciation Church, Beaminster, Dorset.

     Sarah Bridle was born circa 1787 at Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset. She married Samuel Staple on 21 June 1829 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were Richard Seal and G Hann (parish clerk). The bride was a widow. Sarah Bridle was removed to Beaminster on 18 October 1830 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 7 June 1841, Sarah Staple lived at The Village, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Sarah Staple lived at The Village (55), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She died before 23 September 1855 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 23 September 1855 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Ann Staple was christened on 30 May 1830 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Samuel Staple and Sarah Bridle. Ann Staple was removed to Beaminster on 18 October 1830 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 7 June 1841, Ann Staple lived at The Village, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Ann Staple lived at The Village (55), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was living with her widowed mother.

     Anna Maria Staple was christened on 24 June 1840 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Amelia Staple. Anna Maria Staple died before 2 July 1840 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 2 July 1840 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Grace Wheadon was christened on 10 December 1809 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset; was the daughter of Richard and Mary. She married George Staple, son of Thomas Staples and Grace Hitchcock, on 21 September 1840 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset; the witnesses were John Eveleigh and Ann Sims. As of 7 June 1841, Grace Staple lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was a pauper on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, Grace Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (139), Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     William Staple was christened on 17 December 1841 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of George Staple and Grace Wheadon. As of 30 March 1851, William Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (139), Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Maria Jane Symes Staple was born in February 1844 at Broadwindsor, Dorset. She was christened on 25 February 1844 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Mary Staple. As of 30 March 1851, Maria Jane Symes Staple lived at The Village (43), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Maria Jane Symes Staple lived at The Village (69), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Maria Jane Symes Staple lived at Camberwell Grove 129, Camberwell, Greater London; was recorded as 24 year-old Beaminster-born Maria Staples. She was the parlourmaid to Charles Stoer (merchant) and his family on 2 April 1871. She married John Williams in September 1872 at Camberwell R D, Greater London; the bride's name was registered as Maria Staples. As of 3 April 1881, Maria Jane Symes Williams lived at Lancaster Street 53, Borough, Greater London; was recorded as being 31 years-old.

     Elizabeth Jane Staple was christened on 14 July 1844 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Isaac Staple.

     Louisa Staple was christened on 21 September 1845 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Staple and Grace Wheadon. Louisa Staple died before 21 October 1849 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She died on 21 October 1849 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset, at age 4.

     Eliza Staple was christened on 19 July 1847 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Eliza Staple. Eliza Staple died before 4 November 1847 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 4 November 1847 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Eliza Staple was christened on 9 January 1848 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Isaac Staple.

     George Staple was christened on 20 February 1848 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; note in register that George (father) had been transported for stealing sheep. He was the son of George Staple and Grace Wheadon. George Staple died before 27 October 1849 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 27 October 1849 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mary Parker was born circa 1825 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Marriage banns for Mary Parker and David Staple were published between 17 September 1848 and 1 October 1848 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Mary Parker married David Staple, son of Thomas Staple and Jane Cleal, on 5 November 1848 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were Henry Davy and George Hann (parish clerk). Mary Staple was a sailcloth weaver on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, Mary Staple lived at The Village (87), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Mary Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (142), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 3 April 1881, Mary Staple lived at The Village (106), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; a laundress. She died before 31 May 1908 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 31 May 1908 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Mary Staples.

     John Staple was christened on 25 March 1849 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of David Staple and Mary Parker. As of 30 March 1851, John Staple lived at The Village (87), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, John Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (142), Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Isaac Staple was christened on 1 April 1849 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Isaac Staple.

     Susan Sibley was born circa 1824 at Seaborough, Dorset. Marriage banns for Susan Sibley and Emmanuel Staple were published between 15 October 1848 and 29 October 1848 at St John's Church, Seaborough, Dorset. Susan Sibley married Emmanuel Staple, son of William Staple and Sarah Keech, on 9 November 1848 at St John's Church, Seaborough, Dorset; witnesses were Thomas Sibley and Bethiah Stapel. As of 30 March 1851, Susan Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (133), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of between 7 April 1861 and 3 April 1881, Susan Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Susan Staple lived at West Street (11), Bridport, Dorset; was living with her daughter Ellen and her family.

     Sarah Staple was christened on 3 October 1849 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Staple and Susan Sibley. As of 30 March 1851, Sarah Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (133), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Sarah Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mary Ann Staples was also known as Ann. She was christened on 1 September 1850 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Ann Staple. As of 30 March 1851, Mary Ann Staples lived at The Village (55), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was living with her mother and maternal grandmother. As of 7 April 1861, Ann Staples lived at The Village (15), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was staying with her 'uncle' Edmund Staple and his family. She was the housemaid to Rev Alfred Highton (clergyman without care of souls) and his family on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, Ann Staples lived at Clifton Park - Dyrham Lodge, Clifton, Bristol. She was a servant on 1 March 1874.

     Thomas Staple was christened on 7 September 1851 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of David Staple and Mary Parker. Thomas Staple was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Thomas Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (142), Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     William Staple was christened on 7 February 1852 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Emmanuel Staple and Susan Sibley. As of between 7 April 1861 and 2 April 1871, William Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was a mason between 2 April 1871 and 5 April 1891. Marriage banns for William Staple and Ellen Purchase were published between 31 December 1876 and 14 January 1877 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. William Staple married Ellen Purchase, daughter of William Purchase Hann and Rebecca Pitt, on 25 January 1877 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were James Staple and Maria Dicker. William Staple was a stone mason (employing 1 boy) on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, William Staple lived at The Village (107), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Marriage banns for William Staple and Ellen Harris were published between 20 June 1886 and 4 July 1886 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. William Staple married Ellen Harris on 5 July 1886 at South Street - St Mary's Church, Bridport, Dorset; witnesses were John H Harris and Mary A Hann. As of 11 June 1887, William Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 21 July 1888, William Staple lived at West Street, Bridport, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, William Staple lived at North Bowood (23), Netherbury, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, William Staple lived at No Hope Villa, Chickerell, Dorset. He was a bricklayer between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. As of 23 May 1906, William Staple lived at Cromwell Road - Shirley Terrace 1, Westham, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, William Staple lived at Southview Road 48, Westham, Dorset. He died in December 1935 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 83.

     Caroline Staple was christened on 4 April 1852 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Caroline Staples. She was the daughter of Simon Staple and Ann Way.

     Sarah Ann Staple was born circa 1849 at Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset. She was the daughter of Simon Staple and Ann Way. As of 30 March 1851, Sarah Ann Staple lived at Wall Farm, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was christened on 4 April 1852 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Sarah Ann Staples. As of 7 April 1861, Sarah Ann Staple lived at The Village (77), Shipton Gorge, Dorset. She was the domestic servant to John Walbridge (farmer) and his family on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, Sarah Ann Staple lived at Shatcombe Farm, Wynford Eagle, Dorset. Marriage banns for Sarah Ann Staple and Charles Russell were published between 29 August 1875 and 12 September 1875 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Sarah Ann Staple married Charles Russell on 14 September 1875 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were Simon and Caroline Staple (bride's father and sister.) As of between 3 April 1881 and 13 June 1886, Sarah Ann Russell lived at Blackney (40), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Sarah Ann Russell lived at Seagar's Barns (now demolished), Charminster, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Sarah Ann Russell lived at Friar Waddon (20), Portesham, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Sarah Ann Russell lived at Friar Waddon (15), Portesham, Dorset. She died in June 1917 at Weymouth R D, Dorset.

     Emily Staples was christened on 1 August 1852 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Ann Staple.

     Ann Unknown married William Staple, son of Samuel Staple and Mary Pavie; this may have been the marriage of William Staple of Netherbury with Ann Donne of Milton, Powerstock at Powerstock & West Milton on 9 Dec 1744. Ann Unknown died before 19 February 1786 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 19 February 1786 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Elisha Staple married Grace Gollop on 3 June 1735 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the groom was recorded as Elisha Stapel. Elisha Staple died before 28 February 1790 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 28 February 1790 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Grace Gollop married Elisha Staple on 3 June 1735 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; the groom was recorded as Elisha Stapel. Grace Gollop died before 22 November 1789 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 22 November 1789 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     William Staple was born circa 1825 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Ananias Staple and Ann Rockett. As of 7 June 1841, William Staple lived at Green Lane, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Elizabeth Staple was born circa 1838 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Ananias Staple and Ann Rockett. As of 7 June 1841, Elizabeth Staple lived at Green Lane, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She died before 26 July 1842 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 26 July 1842 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     James Staple was born on 14 May 1835 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Ananias Staple and Ann Rockett. James Staple was christened on 22 November 1835 at East Street (now Whitcombe Road) - Independent Chapel (now Beaminster Museum), Beaminster, Dorset. As of 7 June 1841, James Staple lived at Green Lane, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, James Staple lived at Green Lane (130), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as 6 years old. As of 7 April 1861, James Staple lived at Green Lane (131), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as 16 years-old. He was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. Marriage banns for James Staple and Eliza Ann Webber were published between 18 July 1869 and 1 August 1869 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. James Staple married Eliza Ann Webber on 12 September 1869 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses were Tom White and Elizabeth Staples. As of 3 April 1881, James Staple lived at The Village (36), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was a shepherd on 3 April 1881. As of between 4 August 1889 and 5 April 1891, James Staple lived at Laverstock Cottage, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was an agricultural labourer between 4 August 1889 and 5 April 1891. He was a shepherd on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, James Staple lived at Four Ashes, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as being 55 years-old. He was a shepherd on 14 November 1917.

     Elizabeth Unknown was born circa 1780 at Chedington, Dorset. She married Thomas Staple, son of Elizabeth Staple, between May 1829 and June 1837. As of 7 June 1841, Elizabeth Unknown lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Elizabeth Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (138), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was a pauper and agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Elizabeth Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (140), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She died before 28 June 1863 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was buried on 28 June 1863 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     John Staple was born circa 1834 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of George Staple and Grace Wheadon. As of 7 June 1841, John Staple lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as being born in Africa. He was a labourer on 30 March 1851. As of between 30 March 1851 and May 1857, John Staple lived at Stoke Water - Beaminster Union Workhouse (later Stoke Water House), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; his birthplace was recorded as Stoke Abbott. He died before 1 June 1857 at Stoke Water - Beaminster Union Workhouse (later Stoke Water House), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 1 June 1857 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Mary Ann Wheadon was also known as Staple. She was christened on 17 November 1832 at The Nativity of St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Staple and Grace Wheadon. As of 7 June 1841, Mary Ann Staple lived at Stoke Knapp, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Mary Ann Staple lived at Stoke Water - Beaminster Union Workhouse (later Stoke Water House), Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Henry Staple was christened on 7 May 1854 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of David Staple and Mary Parker. As of 7 April 1861, Henry Staple lived at Stoke Knapp (142), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Marriage banns for Henry Staple and Eliza Jane Davey were published between 5 August 1877 and 19 August 1877 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Henry Staple married Eliza Jane Davey on 15 September 1877 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses wre Fred Davey and Ellen Swaffield. Henry Staple was an agricultural labourer on 3 April 1881. As of 3 April 1881, Henry Staple lived at Buck's Head (23), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He died before 3 June 1933 at Stoke Water - Stoke Water House (formerly Beaminster Union Workhouse), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 3 June 1933 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Henry Staples.

     Ellen Staple was born circa 1853 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Staple and Susan Sibley. As of 7 April 1861, Ellen Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Marriage banns for Ellen Staple and Thomas Staples were published between 17 September 1876 and 1 October 1876 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. Ellen Staple married Thomas Staples, son of John Staples and Sarah Powell, on 9 November 1876 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; witnesses wre William Staple (bride's brother) and Ellen Purchase (brother's future wife). The bride's name was recordeed as Ellen Staples. As of 3 April 1881, Ellen Staples lived at West Street 9, Bridport, Dorset. She was a poulterer, fishmonger and game dealer on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Ellen Staples lived at West Street (11), Bridport, Dorset. She married Frank William Gange in December 1891 at Bridport R D, Dorset. As of between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911, Ellen Gange lived at West Street 19, Bridport, Dorset. She was a game dealer on 2 April 1911. She died on 3 May 1940 at Abbotsbury Road 161, Westham, Dorset. Her estate was probated on 18 March 1948; f=granted to Arthur Reginald Rose (brewer's representative). (Estate value £950 0s 0d.)

     James Staple was christened on 2 December 1855 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was the son of Emmanuel Staple and Susan Sibley. As of between 7 April 1861 and 3 April 1881, James Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was a mortar boy on 2 April 1871. He was a mason between 3 April 1881 and 2 April 1911. As of 5 April 1891, James Staple lived at The Village - New Inn, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was lodging with John Harris (inn keeper) and his wife Anna. As of 31 March 1901, James Staple lived at The Village (18), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was boarding with John Harris (grocer and flax grower) and his wife Anna. As of 2 April 1911, James Staple lived at The Village (61), Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was boarding with John Harris (grocer's shop keeper) and his wife Anna. As of 1921, James Staple lived at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He died before 24 December 1925 at Stoke Water - Beaminster Union Infirmary (later Stoke Water House), Stoke Abbott, Dorset. He was buried on 24 December 1925 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as James Staples.

     Priscilla Staple was christened on 6 June 1858 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset; was recorded as Priscilla Staples. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Staple and Susan Sibley. As of between 7 April 1861 and 2 April 1871, Priscilla Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Emily Susan Staple was born in December 1860 at Stoke Abbott, Dorset. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Staple and Susan Sibley. Emily Susan Staple was christened on 17 February 1861 at St Mary's Church, Stoke Abbott, Dorset. As of between 7 April 1861 and 2 April 1871, Emily Susan Staple lived at Yarley, Stoke Abbott, Dorset.

     Thomasin Phippen was christened on 26 April 1751 at Hawkchurch, Devon.

     James Phippen was born in September 1851 at Thorncombe, Dorset. He was the son of Amos Phippen and Elizabeth Hann. As of 7 April 1861, James Phippen lived at Payne's Down (125), Thorncombe, Dorset. He was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.

     Emily White was born circa 1861 at Winchfield, Hampshire. She married Charles Vyle, son of John Vile and Ann Purchase Hann, in June 1891 at Hartley WIntney R D, Hampshire. As of 31 March 1901, Emily White lived at The Grove (202), Hartley WIntney, Hampshire.