Makes interesting reading - and the names of the sponsors links some important mining families in Bream

Janet

"What is a sponsor?
The Church of England also uses the term 'sponsor' in relation to rites of initiation. A sponsor is the equivalent of a godparent for an older candidate: 'When one who is of riper years is to be baptised, he shall choose three, or at least two, to be his sponsors, who shall be ready to present him at the font, and afterwards to put him in mind of his Christian profession and duties.' The law makes clear later that the same requirements (of baptism and, normally, of confirmation) apply to sponsors as to godparents.

The term "sponsor" is used for those who agree to support in the journey of faith candidates (of any age) for baptism, confirmation or affirmation of baptismal faith.

Sponsors may also be appointed, in addition to godparents, when a child is being baptised. In this case, they have the spiritual role of supporting the child's growth in faith, without the responsibility of the social role which is usually associated with godparents. So, for instance, sponsors might be found from within the church to supplement godparents chosen by the child's parents. Such sponsors might expect to have a role in encouraging the child's growth in faith and in church membership, but would not expect to have to buy them birthday presents!"

http://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/life-events/godparents-and-sponsors/

The Catholic religion appears to be of the same view.
http://www.drvc.org/the-chancery/sponsors-and-godparents.html

I was also wondering if this was Sarah Jenkins wife of Shadrach Jenkins who had a lot to do with the Bible Christian chapel.

Janet

She was the sister of Warren james who led the Riots 1831.
Terry James

Year: 1820
Month: Feb
Day: 26

Groom Surname: PRIEST
Groom Forenames: John
Groom Age at Marriage:
Groom condition: Bachelor
Groom Rank or Profession:
Groom Residence: Newland
Groom Father's Surname:
Groom Father's Forenames:
Groom Father's Rank or Profession:

Bride Surname: JAMES
Bride Forenames: Sarah
Bride Age at Marriage:
Bride Condition: Spinster
Bride Rank or Profession:
Bride Residence: Newland
Bride Father's Surname:
Bride Father's Forenames:
Bride Father's Rank or Profession:

Licence or Banns: Banns
Date of banns:
Signature or Mark: He marks she signs
Witness 1: James Hatton
Witness 2: George Hatton
Other witnesses:
Officiating Minister: S.F.Morgan Curate
Event type: Marriage
Memoranda:
Transcriber's Notes:
Register Reference: P227 IN 1/11
Page No: 89
Parish_Chapel: Newland

1851 Colliers Beech, Bream
John Priest abt 1798 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland, Gloucestershire
Sarah Priest abt 1803 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland, Gloucestershire
Ann Priest abt 1830 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Hellen Priest abt 1833 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
John E Priest abt 1838 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland, Gloucestershire
Samuel Priest abt 1844 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland, Gloucestershire
Eleanor Batten abt 1779 Newland, Gloucestershire, England Relative (Other Relative) Newland, Gloucestershire

1861 Dark Hole
Mary Morgan 65
John Prust 63
Samuel Prust 17
Thomas Kendall 68

Name: Hubert Thomas Preest
Year of Registration: 1877
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 32

1881 New Inn Bream
Samuel Preest abt 1845 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Head Newland, Gloucestershire Inn Keeper
Elizabeth Preest abt 1847 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife Newland, Gloucestershire
Bess Preest abt 1873 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Ellen Preest abt 1865 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Henry Preest abt 1868 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland, Gloucestershire
Hubert Preest abt 1877 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland, Gloucestershire
Kate Preest abt 1880 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Lilly Preest abt 1871 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Daughter Newland, Gloucestershire
Samuel Preest abt 1875 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Son Newland, Gloucestershire

1891 Sun Tump Bream
Samuel Preert abt 1844 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizbeth Preert abt 1845 Ellwood, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Preert abt 1873 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Herbert Preert abt 1877 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Samuel Preert abt 1875 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Wm H Preert abt 1863 Ellwood, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire

Desc at enlisting - 22yrs 8 months
5ft 61/2in
140 lbs
Blue eyes
Fair hair
Fresh complexion

Military Service 16th Lancers of the line (Cavalry)
England 13-11-1899 22-1-01
S Africa 23-1-1901 24-07-02
England 25-07-02 8-10-02
S Africa 9-10 -02 9-11-04
England 10-11-04 20-09-07
Army Reserve 21-09-07 4-08-14
Mobilised 5-8-14 4-02-1919

Marries
Alice Winnie Andrews St Pancras
Dec 5th 1908

Name: Alice Minnie Andrews
Name: Hubert Thomas Preest
Year of Registration: 1908
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: St Pancras (1902-1977)
County: Greater London, London
Volume: 1b
Page: 247

Children

Marjie ? Evelyn 24 August 1910 Richmond
Dennis Leon 20 August 1917 Camden Town

Name: Marjorie Evelyn Preest
Year of Registration: 1910
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Richmond Sry
County: Surrey
Volume: 2a
Page: 482a