Information collected and transcribed by Ron Downing © April 1998
AUTHOR'S NOTE: The following transcription was made from rather poor photocopies of typescript pages taken, I understand, from the "Hammond Collection" in the Gloucester Library. The readability of the data was affected, somewhat, by the photocopies being made onto A4 pages from the original "foolscap". There was subsequent loss, on a few pages, of Book numbers, Entry numbers, and Dates, due to some of this data being off the edge of the page. The transcription was made into MS Access, sorted by date, and saved to MS Word Rich Text Format from a "report" design. In this form I was able to position partially dated entries by means of Book and Entry numbers. The list of marriages provides an insight into the relationships between families, and more than that, it shows the change of occupations over the period of time coinciding with the deterioration of the local woollen industries. I am led to believe that the original Marriage Books are held at the National Archives in London, but how Mr F. T. Hammond obtained access to the data is unclear. However, we are greatly indebted to that indefatigable local historian and genealogist.See also F.T. Hammond's own Notes which accompanied his transcriptions.
DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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28.Jun.1866 | 22 | 56 | Elisha | COX | 24 | B. | Stonemason | Eastcombe | Charles | COX | Stonemason |
| | | Jane | GARDINER | 26 | Sp. | Dressmaker | Bourne | Ezra | GARDINER | Boat builder |
Witnesses: Albert GARDINER, Emma GARDINER | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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26.Jul.1866 | 22 | 57 | Matthew | GARDINER | 72 | W. | Ship's carpenter | Bourne | Mark | GARDINER | Weaver |
| | | Harriett | GARDINER | 65 | W. | Laundress | Brownshill | William | HOLDEN | Weaver |
Witnesses: Ezra GARDINER, x Alice GARDINER | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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27.Apr.1867 | 22 | 64 | Charles | BLAKE | 20 | B. | Labourer | Bismore | Henry | BLAKE | Woollen cloth weaver |
| | | Sarah Ann | YOUNG | 20 | Sp. | - | Bismore | Henry | YOUNG | Railway lab. |
Witnesses: x Jacob ALDUM, x Emily YOUNG | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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27.Aug.1867 | 22 | 65 | Thomas | GARDINER | 45 | W. | Stone mason's lab. | Chalford | Samuel | GARDINER | Woollen cloth weaver |
| | | Jane | PHELPS | 35 | Sp. | - | Chalford | Robert | PHELPS | Stone mason's lab. (dec.) |
Witnesses: Alfred William KIRBY, x Anne FAWKES | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Dec.1868 | 22 | 76 | Thomas | WHITE | 22 | B. | Labourer | Mackhouse | William | WHITE | Carpenter |
| | | Ann | SLADE | 26 | Sp. | Power loom weaver | Walls Quarry | Edward | SLADE | Labourer |
Witnesses: x William WHITE, Caroline WHITE | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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04.Nov.1869 | 22 | 80 | Robert | BAKER | 69 | W. | Gentleman | Chalford | Isaac | BOULTON | Agric. Labourer (dec.) |
| | | Jane | GOBEY | 41 | W. | - | Chalford | William | COATES | Gardener |
Witnesses: Henry BROWNING, Julia BAKER | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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01.Feb.1870 | 22 | 82 | James Davis | BARRETT | f.a. | B. | Builder | Swindon | Thomas | BARRETT | Builder |
| | | Emily | FAWKES | f.a. | Sp. | - | Stroud | George | FAWKES | Farmer |
Witnesses: George Arthur FAWKES, Elizabeth Maria RATCLIFF | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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07.Jun.1870 | 22 | 84 | Benjamin | CHURCHILL | 25 | B. | Wine merchant | Clarence St., Gloucester | William | CHURCHILL | Wine merchant |
| | | Elizabeth Mary | WHITLOCK | 23 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Henry | WHITLOCK | Baptist Minister |
Witnesses: William Flower ARUNDELL, Sarah CHURCHILL | Minister: Thomas Overton | Registrar: - |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Mar.1871 | 22 | 94 | Charles William | SMITH | 30 | B. | Manager, saw mills | Chalford | Thomas | SMITH | Machine broker |
| | | Janette Mary | WORKMAN | 22 | Sp. | - | Chalford | Joseph | WORKMAN | Baker & grocer |
Witnesses: Joseph WORKMAN, Harriett Elizabeth WORKMAN | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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18.May.1871 | 22 | 96 | Edwin | HUNT | 45 | W. | Railway labourer | Oakridge | Charles | HUNT | Woollen cloth weaver (dec.) |
| | | Louisa | BUTT | 39 | Sp. | - | Oakridge | Robert | BUTT | Shoemaker |
Witnesses: Alfred BUTT, Caroline BUTT | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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04.Sep.1871 | 22 | 101 | William Frederick | RANDALL | 26 | B. | Draughtsman/designer | Shepherds Gdns., Kensington | Levy | RANDALL | Carpenter |
| | | Sarah Kate | FLOCK | 21 | Sp. | - | Hawkley, Bisley | Reuben Gillman | FLOCK | Letter carrier |
Witnesses: Simeon Pearce KING, Winifred Frances RANDALL | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Nov.1871 | 22 | 103 | George | BROWN | 23 | B. | Shepherd | Stroud | Unknown | - | - |
| | | Mary Ann | EVANS | 21 | Sp. | Gent. Servant | Stroud | Joseph | EVANS | Shepherd |
Witnesses: x James EVANS, Sarah Ann LIDDIATT | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Dec.1871 | 18 | 67 | Alfred William | KIRBY | 23 | B. | Cloth worker | Stafford Mills | William | KIRBY | Cloth worker (dec.) |
| | | Ann | FAWKES | 23 | Sp. | - | Middle Lypiatt | Richard | FAWKES | Labourer |
Witnesses: x Edwin FAWKES, Emma KING | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Henry Hawkins |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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16.Apr.1872 | 22 | 106 | Henry William | SMART | 45 | B. | Grocer | Chalford | Obadiah | SMART | Grocer |
| | | Catherine | TEKELL | 34 | Sp. | - | Chalford | Frederick | TEKELL | Shoemaker |
Witnesses: Charles William TEKELL, Elizabeth Emily LIDDINGTON | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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18.May.1872 | 22 | 108 | Elisha | WALLIS | 28 | B. | Agric. Labourer | Eastcombe | William | WALLIS | Labourer |
| | | Sarah Ann | DAVIS | 23 | Sp. | Stick polisher | Eastcombe | Richard | DAVIS | Labourer (dec.) |
Witnesses: x Richard DAVIS, Mary WALLIS | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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04.Jun.1872 | 22 | 109 | William James | ROACH | 36 | B. | Gamekeeper | Bismore, Bisley | William | ROACH | Butcher |
| | | Ellen | THORNTON | 26 | Sp. | - | Bussage | William | THORNTON | Brewer (dec.) |
Witnesses: William WOOD, Emma THORNTON | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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19.Aug.1872 | 22 | 113 | Thomas Edward Harper | FOWLES | 25 | B. | Stick polisher | Chalford | William | FOWLES | Labourer |
| | | Emily Louisa Skelton | WHITING | 24 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | William | WHITING | Shoemaker |
Witnesses: Frederick KING, Ellen WHITING | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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15.Sep.1872 | 22 | 115 | James | RIDDIFORD | 45 | W. | Cloth dresser | Church Hill, Bisley | James | RIDDIFORD | Engine manager |
| | | Emma | KIRBY | 35 | Sp. | - | Bisley | Thomas | KIRBY | Carpenter (dec.) |
Witnesses: John KIRBY, Hannah Maria HUNT | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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??.??.1872 | 22 | 120 | William Henry | MARMONT | 28 | - | Carpenter | Chalford | - | - | - |
| | | Jane Ridler | WINSTONE | 24 | - | Varnisher | Eastcombe | - | - | - |
Witnesses: - | Minister: - | Registrar: - |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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21.Nov.1872 | 22 | 121 | John | COOKE | 45 | W. | Sawyer | Chalford | Richard | COOKE | Dyer |
| | | Emma | GARDINER | 43 | Sp. | Laundress | Bourne | Ezra | GARDINER | Boat builder |
Witnesses: Ezra GARDINER, Julia GARDINER | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Dec.1872 | 22 | 123 | William | CLEMENTS | 35 | W. | Sawyer | Burley, Minchinhampton | George | CLEMENTS | Agric. Labourer |
| | | Sarah | WINSTONE | 29 | Sp. | Stick polisher | Eastcombe | Thomas | WINSTONE | Stone mason |
Witnesses: C.F. GOODHALL, Anne WINSTONE | Minister: Henry Whitlock | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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09.Jan.1873 | 22 | 124 | Ezra | HOOK | 28 | B. | Plumber and glazier | Chalford | William | HOOK | Plasterer |
| | | Emily Mary | RANDALL | 21 | Sp. | - | Chalford | John | RANDALL | Engine driver |
Witnesses: Thomas B. HOOK, Janet FAWKES | Minister: David R. Morgan | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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07.Jul.1873 | 22 | 127 | George | HALL | 24 | B. | Carpenter and joiner | Wokingham, Berks. | Edmund | HALL | Builder |
| | | Mary Ann Rebecca | NEWCOMBE | 26 | Sp. | - | Cainscross, Stroud | Hugh Macloyd | NEWCOMBE | Groom |
Witnesses: Robert BAKER, Jane BAKER | Minister: David R. Morgan | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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01.Apr.1874 | 22 | 135 | Nathaniel | GARDINER | 48 | B. | Labourer | Eastcombe | James | GARDINER | Hay dealer |
| | | Naomi | COX | 30 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Charles | COX | Stone mason |
Witnesses: James DEAN, Martha GARDINER | Minister: C.L. Gordon | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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18.Apr.1874 | 22 | 134 | Henry | WORKMAN | 21 | B. | Shepherd | Eastcombe | John | WORKMAN | Labourer |
| | | Jane Maria | YOUNG | 21 | Sp. | Varnisher | Chalford | Robert | YOUNG | Labourer |
Witnesses: John WORKMAN, Sarah Ann WORKMAN | Minister: - | Registrar: Leonard Merricks |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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07.May.1876 | 22 | 152 | Albert | CLARK | 21 | B. | Flock worker | Eastcombe | Dutton | CLARK | Labourer |
| | | Lavinia | JACQUES | 21 | Sp. | Wool sorter | Eastcombe | John | JACQUES | Plasterer |
Witnesses: John JACQUES, Maria JACQUES | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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22.Oct.1876 | 22 | 156 | Henry | WEAVING | f.a. | W. | Butcher | Candle Green, Brimpsfield | Thomas | WEAVING | Shepherd |
| | | Jane | ANTILL | 36 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Jacob | ANTILL | Baker |
Witnesses: Jacob ANTILL, Harriett ANTILL | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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13.Dec.1876 | 22 | 158 | Godfrey Urban | RANDALL | 21 | B. | Farm bailiff | Eastcombe | Levi | RANDALL | Carpenter |
| | | Mary | FOWLES | 20 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | William | FOWLES | Labourer |
Witnesses: Albert Brinkworth KIRBY, Jane KING | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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30.Dec.1876 | 22 | 162 | Joseph | WARREN | 18 | B. | Cloth worker | Eastcombe | James | WARREN | Labourer |
| | | Frances Elizabeth | GARDINER | 21 | Sp. | Silk worker | Eastcombe | Jacob | GARDINER | Labourer |
Witnesses: x Jacob GARDINER, Ruth WARREN | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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29.Mar.1877 | 22 | 164 | Ralph Henry | PHILLIPS | 21 | B. | Stick worker | Chalford Hill | Joseph Robert | PHILLIPS | Carpenter |
| | | Sarah Ann | FOWLES | 22 | Sp. | Silk worker | Eastcombe | William | FOWLES | Labourer |
Witnesses: Thomas Edward Harper FOWLES, Caroline PHILLIPS | Minister: D.R. Morgan | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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18.Aug.1877 | 22 | 166 | George William Bennett | CROOK | 22 | - | Stoker | Browns Hill | William | CROOK | Labourer |
| | | Sarah Ann | ROBERTS | 22 | - | Silk worker | Chalford Vale | Charles | ROBERTS | Basket maker |
Witnesses: W.M. ROBERTS, Jane Anna ROBERTS | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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30.Aug.1877 | 22 | 167 | Frederick Henry | FAWKES | 24 | B. | Woollen warehouseman | Gt. Dover St., Newington | Isaac | FAWKES | Woollen warehouseman |
| | | Helena Elizabeth | HOOK | 25 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Henry | HOOK | Builder |
Witnesses: Arthur William HOOK, Susan Edith HOOK | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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03.Oct.1877 | 22 | 109 | Isaac | WHEELER | 33 | B. | Mason | Eastcombe | Peter | WHEELER | Labourer |
| | | Mary Ann | JONES | 40 | Sp. | - | Summer St., Stroud | Richard | JONES | Baker |
Witnesses: Charles SMITH, Emily SMITH | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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22.Dec.1877 | 22 | 174 | Sidney John | CLARK | 21 | B. | Cloth worker | Eastcombe | Dutton | CLARK | Stick worker |
| | | Jane Hannah | MASON | 20 | Sp. | Cloth worker | Hales Grove | Daniel | MASON | Carter |
Witnesses: Samuel MASON, Mary Ann CLARK | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Feb.1878 | 22 | 176 | George | CARTER | 33 | B. | Boot and shoe maker | Upper Bourne | Samuel | CARTER | Labourer |
| | | Sarah Ann | CALVERLEY | 31 | Sp. | Cloth worker | Brimscombe | Thomas | CALVERLEY | Mechanic |
Witnesses: x Stephen KING, x Maria KING | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Feb.1878 | 22 | 175 | Stephen | KING | 40 | B. | Blacksmith | Browns Hill | Edwin | KING | Labourer |
| | | Maria | CARTER | 43 | Sp. | - | Upper Bourne | Samuel | CARTER | Labourer (dec.) |
Witnesses: George CARTER, x Sarah Ann CALVERLEY | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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06.May.1878 | 22 | 177 | Albert Brinkworth | KIRBY | 28 | B. | Blacksmith | Brownshill | John | KIRBY | Cloth worker |
| | | Maud Elswith | RANDALL | 24 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Levi | RANDALL | Carpenter |
Witnesses: Athelstan Cuthbert RANDALL, Livia Phoebe RANDALL | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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18.May.1879 | 22 | 182 | Albert William | TYLER | 21 | B. | Cloth worker | The Bourne, Mackhouse | George | TYLER | Mason (dec.) |
| | | Emily | GARDINER | 24 | Sp. | - | Lower Lypiatt | George | GARDINER | Mason |
Witnesses: x George GARDINER, Matilda TYLER | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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19.Jul.1879 | 22 | 183 | Augustus | SMITH | 22 | B. | Wood turner | Eastcombe | James | SMITH | Baker |
| | | Frances Sophia | JONES | 21 | Sp. | Stick polisher | Skaits Hill, Chalford | Thomas | JONES | Coachman |
Witnesses: John BROWNING, Salome SMITH | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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09.Aug.1879 | 22 | 184 | Eli | DAVIS | 31 | B. | Stone mason | Bussage | William | DAVIS | Labourer |
| | | Emily | SMITH | 27 | Sp. | Cloth worker | Eastcombe | James | SMITH | Baker |
Witnesses: Josiah DAVIS, Mary Ann DAVIS | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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03.Apr.1880 | 22 | 189 | William | DAVIS | 20 | B. | Stick worker | Eastcombe | Ner | DAVIS | Farm labourer (dec.) |
| | | Louisa Jane | ALDOM | 19 | Sp. | Stick worker | Eastcombe | Jacob | ALDOM | Factory hand (dec.) |
Witnesses: Joseph DAVIS, Rosa Emma ALDOM | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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01.May.1880 | 22 | 190 | Thomas Henry | GILMOR | 20 | B. | Stick worker | Brown's Hill | Thomas Henry | GILMOR | Engine driver (dec.) |
| | | Catherine | MASON | 20 | Sp. | Cloth worker | Halesgrove | Daniel | MASON | Gardener |
Witnesses: x Daniel MASON, Annie MASON | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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17.May.1880 | 22 | 191 | Thomas Henry | WINSTONE | 21 | B. | Stone mason | Bisley Rd., Eastcombe | Charles | WINSTONE | Stone mason |
| | | Ellen | COOK | 20 | Sp. | Power loom weaver | Woodside Lane, King Stanley | William | COOK | Labourer |
Witnesses: George LUSTY, Elizabeth WINSTONE | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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23.Dec.1880 | 22 | 195 | Henry Ezbon | LEWIS | 27 | B. | Stone mason | Eastcombe | George | LEWIS | Stone mason |
| | | Salome | SMITH | 26 | Sp. | Cloth picker | Eastcombe | James | SMITH | Baker |
Witnesses: Alfred SMITH, Elizabeth SMITH | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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25.Dec.1880 | 22 | 197 | Harry | SHILHAM | 21 | B. | Cart driver | Old Bisley Rd., Stroud | Henry | SHILHAM | Cart driver |
| | | Matilda | MASON | 18 | Sp. | Rag sorter | Halesgrove | Daniel | MASON | Gardener |
Witnesses: x Daniel MASON, Hannah SHILHAM | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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04.Jun.1881 | 32 | 1 | Joshua | LAW | 25 | B. | Farm labourer | Tarlton | Richard | LAW | Groom and gardener |
| | | Mary | RANDALL | 24 | W. | - | Eastcombe | William | FOWLES | Labourer |
Witnesses: Ralph Henry PHILLIPS, Sarah Ann PHILLIPS | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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21.Jun.1881 | 32 | 4 | John Henry | NEWTH | 35 | B. | Farmer | Pinkney, Malmesbury | William Bride | NEWTH | Farmer |
| | | Livia Phebe | RANDALL | f.a. | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Levi | RANDALL | Carpenter (dec.) |
Witnesses: W.F.RANDALL, Elswith Grace RANDALL | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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DATE | BOOK No. | GROOM/BRIDE | AGE/STATUS | OCCUPATION | RESIDENCE | FATHER'S NAME | OCCUPATION |
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06.Oct.1881 | 32 | 8 | William Joseph | STEVENS | 24 | B. | Assistant Overseer | Eastcombe | William | STEVENS | Builder |
| | | Susan Edith | HOOK | 28 | Sp. | - | Eastcombe | Henry | HOOK | Builder |
Witnesses: Arthur William HOOK, Mary Agnes HOOK | Minister: J. Edward Brett | Registrar: John Cromack |
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In common with most of the smaller non-conformist churches in the Stroud district the church building at Eastcombe was licenced for marriages which necessitated visits of the local Registrar of Marriages as the Authorised Person. In these circumstances it was rare that a complete copy of any marriage register belonging to the church was kept.The transcription represents copies of the entries taken from the marriage books completed by the visiting registrars at the time; and readily accounts for any lack of sequence in the serial numbers of the entries. In explanation of the entries commencing with Book 10, this was the earliest book in the hands of the nearest registrar (Chalford). As there were fewer marriages in the country churches than in the immediate district of Stroud, the first Chalford book was not completed and returned to the Superintendent Registrar until nine others from the surrounding district had already been completed and so numbered in order of completion.
F.T.H.
[Transcribed by Ron Downing in April 1998]