Tag: Atherton

Movers and shakers

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I have been convinced for a while that the “movers and shakers” who built and lived on Combe Down from the time of Ralph Allen to the early 1900s were probably related – albeit distantly. By movers and shakers I mean the Allen, Atherton, Bennett, Bryan, Cruttwell, Daubeney, Disney, Falkner, Fortt, Gabriel, Gore, Hope, Howard, Maude, Read More …

More family trees for Owners & Occupants 1850 to 1900

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I continue to add family trees. Here are more family trees for the owners and occupants of Claremont House and 113 – 117 Church Road in the period 1850 – 1900. Interesting points Amongst them are some interesting discoveries.  Sabrina Poole Bernard (1799 – 1829) owned slaves. The likely father of Henry Grahame Montagu (1829 – 1916), also Read More …