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All Saints Church, Doddinghurst.
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History of Doddinghurst >> White's Directory 1863
If you wish to trace any of these people on the census returns, the nearest census date for this 1863 directory is the 1861 census.
Note: the directory lists the names in the following order: Surname, First Name. It also abbreviates names. These have been reversed and typed in full to assist research.
My ancestor lived here at this time, but why aren't they listed here? Answer: Not everyone appeared in a trade directory. Please read our Trade Directories article.
You should also consider newspaper archives. With millions of pages now online, there is always the possibility of finding articles featuring your ancestors. Discover how to explore newspaper archives.
Mary Charge, victualler, Swan
Walter Charge, smith and wheelwright
James Pitch, shoemaker and shopkeeper
Edward Goodwin, beerhouse
Frederick Kent, auctioneer and estate and insurance agent, Glover's Farm
Rev. William Manbey, M.A., rector
Misses Jane Mead and Keziah Mead
Neale Shotter, baker and grocer
William Smith grocer
Farmers.
Bramston Baker, Hall
John Bloomfield
William Bloomfield
Henry Day
Robert Farris
Isaac Gaudy
Frederick Kent
Henry Lagden, Park
William Lagden
John Littlechild
Sarah Littlechild
John Mason, and parish clerk
Alfred Miles, Swallows Cross
James Webb Stokes
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Doddinghurst - Cary's New and Correct English Atlas, 1798
Doddinghurst - First Series Ordnance Survey Map 1805
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