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St. Mary's Church, Little Burstead
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History of Little Burstead >> White's Directory 1848
If you wish to trace any of these people on the census returns, the nearest census date for this 1848 directory is the 1851 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.
Joseph Bull, wheelwright and beer seller
Rev. Thomas Browne Dalton M.A., rector
John Harris, shoemaker and shopkeeper
Benjamin Harris, blacksmith
Thomas Holt, Esq., Stockwood
Thomas Mayott, Esq., high constable
William Moss, shopkeeper
Farmers.
Charles Cole
William Cole
Sarah Cole
Thomas Miles
William Crosbie
James Dory
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Little Burstead - Cary's New and Correct English Atlas, 1798
Little Burstead - First Series Ordnance Survey Map 1805
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