Forest of Dean FHT Forum - William RUDGE who married Mary MERRICK of Marstow

William RUDGE who married Mary MERRICK of Marstow (reply)

Steve R — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:17:08 +0000

I am a direct descendent of William Rudge who married Mary Merrick of Marstow (Herefordshire), in Marstow, on 26th October 1819. The Marstow Parish Register shows William to be a husbandman from Goodrich (next parish to Marstow) but I can find nothing in Goodrich records.
He was buried at Marstow in 1846 aged 53 years, so DoB would have been c.1793.
Although nothing in Goodrich, English Bicknor (just across the River Wye!) records a William being baptised 13th February 1792. He is the son of another William, and Elizabeth. They had been married at English Bicknor on 15th December 1788. She was formerly Elizabeth Mathews.

I'm tempted to think I'm on the right lines as Marstow records also show a Thomas Rudge, a sawyer, son of a James Rudge, a labourer, marrying Susan Macklin in 1842. That has been the subject of another posting exchange. If Thomas was married in 1842 my guess would be that he was born about 1815/1820. A similar guess would mean that James (his father)would have been born about 1790/95. And William and Elizabeth of English Bicknor did indeed have a son James baptised 2nd February 1794.

So perhaps James and my Great, Great, Great Grandfather were brothers and James joined William across the Wye in Marstow.

Can anyone confirm any of that and if possible, help me with the rest of the family tree please.

Thanks

Steve R

William RUDGE Associated thread (reply)

Kim — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:53:07 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to look up all this information! I, too, thought that a William and Elizabeth could possibly be the parents of James. Will investigate your info further. Was also searching for any British/Welsh distant relatives who may wander onto this forum. This Rudge family certainly ranged far & wide from their Forest Of Dean beginnings--to the states of Victoria & South Australia, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and California. Would gladly share info if you are intersted.

Much appreciated,
Kim

William RUDGE Associated thread (reply)

slowhands — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:51:28 +0000

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?mode=thread&id=3118#p3118

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WILLIAM RUDGE
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Marriages:
Spouse: ELIZABETH MATTHEWS
Marriage: 15 DEC 1788 English Bicknor, Gloucester, England
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JAMES RUDGE

Birth:
Christening: 02 FEB 1794 English Bicknor, Gloucester, England
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Parents:
Father: WILLIAM RUDGE
Mother: ELIZABETH
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1841
James Rudge abt 1791 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Esther Rudge abt 1791 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
George Rudge abt 1832 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
Henry Rudge abt 1835 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
James Rudge abt 1821 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire
William Rudge abt 1831 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest Gloucestershire

1851
James Rudge abt 1793 Bicknor, Gloucestershire, England Head Staunton Gloucestershire
Hester Rudge abt 1791 Coalpit Hill, Gloucestershire, England Wife Staunton Gloucestershire
George Rudge abt 1832 Coalpit Hill, Gloucestershire, England Son Staunton Gloucestershire
Henry Rudge abt 1834 Coalpit Hill, Gloucestershire, England Son Staunton Gloucestershire

Name: James Rudge
Estimated birth year: abt 1793
Year of Registration: 1866
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
Age at Death: 73
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 15

Rudge Family of James & Esther in Staunton/Coleford 1817-1861

Kim — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:45:39 +0000

Hello!
Is anyone researching the family of James & Esther/Hester Rudge living in Coal Pit Hill, Staunton, Civil Parish of Dean Forest, Coleford? James & Esther b. ~ 1791/1795 or about there. The family consisted of:
Thomas b. 1817, married Susan Macklin then sister Maria after Susan's death
James b. 1818
Elizabeth b. 1820
Sarah b. 1823
Mary b. 1824, married Thomas Macklin & sailed to Australia
Hannah b. 1825
William b. 1829, later lived with Thomas in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
George b. 1831
Henry b. 1833

Esther died sometime between 1851 & 1861.
James died sometime between 1861 & 1871.

Would like to trade information. Thank you.