Fordington

Day of Publication

Name

Article

20 May 1776

Richard & Sarah CURTIS

TO be SOLD by AUCTION, on Monday the 20th of May inst all the HOUSHOLD GOODS and FURNITURE belonging to the late Mrs. SARAH CURTIS, of Fordington; consisting of very good feather beds, bedsteads, with cotton and check furniture, mahogany tables, glasses, china, an eight day clock, all sorts of kitchen furniture, brewing utensils, &c. &c. - The sale to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon.This is to given notice to all persons who have any demands of the estate of the late Richard and Sarah Curtis, of Fordington aforesaid, to bring in their accounts on or before the 18th of May inst in order that they may be discharged. And all persons who are any ways indebted to the estate of the late Richard and Sarah Curtis aforesaid, are desired to pay the same to Joseph Sanders, of Whitchurch, Hants, on or before the 18th of May inst or they will be sued for the same without further notice. Salisbury & Winchester Journal

03 Oct 1785

James BROOKE Esq

On Tuesday last died, James Brooke, Esq. at Fordington, near Dorchester; a gentleman universally beloved and esteemed through life. Salisbury & Winchster Journal [Note: Buried Fordington 22 Sep 1785]

15 May 1786

Mr Edward CAVE

TO be SOLD, by PRIVATE CONTRACT,- All that MESSUAGE or DWELLING-HOUSE, with two small Tenements adjoining, and the Tan-Yard belonging thereto, situate in Cerne Abbas, in the county of Dorset, late in the possession of Mr. John CAVE, and held by lease under the Right Hon. Lord RIVERS, for the remainder of a term of 99 years, determinable on three lives. The stock in the yard, with a large quantity of bark, may be taken by appraisement. For particulars apply to Mr. Thomas Stone, of West Chelborough; or Mr. Edward Cave, currier, at Fordington. N.B. A Journeyman Currier is wanted by Mr. Edward Cave; one who is a good hand may meet with constant employ, by applying as above - Salisbury & Winchster Journal

04 Nov 1803

Hon Lieut-Col DAMER

Wednesday the Dorset Yeomanry Cavalry, commanded by the Hon Lieut-Col DAMER had a grand field day in Fordington field near Dorchester when they were brigaded with the 20th Light Dragoons, and performed the different evolutions with great steadiness regularity and precision - This is the first corps of Volunteer Yeomanry Cavalry, that has attempted to act with a Regiment of the Line. Times

10 Feb 1812

Miss PALMER

On Tuesday the 28th of January died, at Fordington, in Dorsetshire, Miss Palmer, sister of the Rev.Mr.Palmer, Vicar of that parish. Salisbury & Winchster Journal [Note Buried Fordington 6th Feb 1812]

08 June 1812

William WELLMAN

Dorset Western Battalion of Local Militia - WHEREAS the undermentioned Persons, enrolled to serve in the Western Battalion of LOCAL MILITIA of the said county, did not appear at the time and place appointed for training and exercise in the month of May last past, (notice having been published and given as required by law), and are thereby deemed DESERTERS, -- Whoever secures such Deserters, or any or either of them, so that they may be lodged in any of his Majesty's Gaols, shall receive from Mr. Wright, the Quarter Master of the said Battalion, at Dorchester, the sum of Twenty Shillings for each Deserter.NOTE. - It is requested that all Parish Officers and other persons will exert themselves in apprehending these offenders, as, in the case of failure, the vacancies must be immediately filled up out of the parishes or classes in which such deficiencies arise. By order of the Lieutenancy. EDW. BOSWELL, Clerk of the Gen. Meetings. DORCHESTER, June 8, 1812 -- Wm. Wellman, of Fordington, sawyer, aged 28, 5 ft. 5 in. high, grey eyes, dark hair, round visage, and brown complexion. Salisbury & Winchster Journal

23 Nov 1812

William NORMAN

STOLEN or STRAYED from Fordington-Field, between the 19th and 20th of October, A strong BLACK CART COLT, rising three years old, rather low in the back, with a mark W N on the off side of the neck under the mane, with three white feet and a star in the forehead. Whoever will give intelligence where the said Colt may be found, or bring it to Mr. Wm. Norman, jun. Fordington, shall be handsomely rewarded for their trouble, and all reasonable expences paid. Salisbury & Winchster Journal

23 Aug 1813

Rev John PALMER

The Rev.John Palmer, Vicar of Fordington, near Dorchester, Dorset, is appointed a Surrogate for granting marriage licences, to the parishes within the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum. Salisbury & Winchster Journal

30 Sep 1813

Thomas EAMES

Two COPYHOLD ESTATES, within the Manor of Fordington, in the county of Dorset, in the following lots Lot 1. For the Lives of the Rev. Nathaniel TEMPLEMAN, aged 84 years, and Miss Ann Templeman, aged 55 years, - All that Tenement, with an exceeding good house, barn, and homestead, called Raskers, now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Eames, as tenant thereof.
Lot 2. For the Life of the said Ann Templeman. - All that other TENEMENT, called Haysomes, with a good barn and Barton thereto belonging, now in the occupation of Mr. Francis OAKLEY, as tenant thereof.
For a view of the premises at Fordington, apply to the tenants; and further particulars may be had by applying to Mr. Francis Oakley, attorney at law, Dorchester (if by letter, free of postage). Salisbury & Winchster Journal

20 Dec 1819

Mr P ELLIOTT & Mr LEGG

On Wednesday morning last a most destructive fire broke out in the parish of Fordington, near Dorchester, which in a short time entirely consumed the dwellings of seven poor families, leaving their inhabitants naked and defenceless; also a barn and contents, and 7 ricks of corn and hay, the property of Mr.P.Elliott, and a barn and dwelling-house of Mr.Legg. Happily no lives were lost. The cause of the fire cannot at present he correctly ascertained. It was discovercd about 3 o'clock by a son of one of the sufferers, who was awakened by the crackling of the fire, and immediately alarming his parents, they had just time to escape with their lives. The sight now became grand, but truly awful; assisted by a strong wind, the advance of this destruetive element was extremely rapid, and threatened to involve in one common fate a great part of this extensive village; but the arrival of fire engines from Dorchester, and the prompt and strenuous exertions of all classes, soon checkcd its progress, and by eight o'clock all danger had subsided. Salisbury & Winchster Journal

20 Dec 1819

Continued

Too great praise cannot be afforded to those humane persons who, by their contributions of garments, soon clothed the unfortunate sufferers; and to one lady in particular, whose striking exertions on this as well as on many other occasions, the thanks of all are due.- A subscription for their relief has also been set on foot, which doubtless will meet with the best success. Salisbury & Winchster Journal

10 Jan 1820

Mr NORMAN

John BRASKET, carter of Wm.HENNING, Esq. was last week committed to Dorchester gaol, for breaking open the poultry-house of Mr.Norman, of Fordington, and stealing three ducks. The frequency of this species of theft is now become so great that it appears necessary every case should be visited with a severer punishment than mere imprisonment. Salisbury & Winchster Journal

27 June 1825

James LOADER

DORSET MILITIA. - DESERTERS WHEREAS the under mentioned Persons (who have been duly enrolled to serve in the said Militia), did not appear at the time and place appointed for Training and Exercise, viz. on the 11th May last past, at DORCHESTER, whereby they were deemed DESERTERS:- Notice is hereby given, that whoever secures such Deserters, or any or either of them, so that they may be lodged in any of His Majesty's Gaols, shall receive from the Paymaster of the said Regiment, the sum of TWENTY SHILLINGS for each Deserter NOTE.-By the Act 42 Geo.3, c.90, s. 110, if any person shall harbour, conceal, or assist any Deserter, such person shall forfeit and pay the sum of £5-- It is requested that all Parish Officers and other persons will exert themselves in apprehending these offenders; as in case of failure, the vacancies must be immediately filled up out of the parishes in which such deficiencies arise Dorchester Subdivision
Portland,- Jas.Loader, of Fordington, carpenter, aged 21, 5 feet 6 1/2 inches high Salisbury & Winchster Journal

11 July 1825

Thomas FRAMPTON

The general annual meeting of the Dorset Agricultural Society took place at the King's Arms Inn, at Dorchester, on Thursday the 30th of June last, and the premiums were awarded as under:- Industry and Servitude.- The premium of 5 gns. for bringing up the greatest number of legitimate children without any parochial relief, was awarded to Thos. Frampton, of Fordington, to whom a premium of 1 guinea was also awarded for 40 years servitude with Wm. Bower, Esq. his present master.Salisbury & Winchster Journal

29 Aug 1825

RIDEOUT

Died on the 12th instant, aged 15, at Fordington, at the house of R.Rideout Harvey, Esq. on her return from Weymouth, where she had bpen staying for the re-establishment of her health, Emma Mary, second daughter of the Rev.Philip Rideout, Rector of Farnham. Her perfomance of religious and moral oblilgations in the days of health, although of so tender an age, contributed the blessing of a calm resignation to the divine command during the period of her iIIness, and particularly at the awful moment of her dissolution: her duty and affection to her parents, her sympathetic feeling for the distressed, and her endearing manners to every one, gained the love and esteem of all her acquaintance.Salisbury & Winchster Journal

24 Oct 1825

John CAUNDLE & John SMITH

The general quarter Sessions of the peace for the county of Dorset, commenced on Tuesday last, at the Hall, in Dorchester, C.B.WOLLASTON, Esq. Chairman. D.O.P. Okeden, Esq. presided in the Crown Court, where the foIlowing prisoners were sentenced as under. Hard Labor.--- Wm.Phillips, for stealing a watch belonging to Wm.Fletcher, at Wimborne Minster, two years. - John Caundle and John Smith, for keeping a disorderly house at Fordington; and Charles Barnes, for stealing apples from an orchard belonging to Dr.Bain, at Earl Stoke; 12 mos. each.Salisbury & Winchster Journal

21 Oct 1826

Jane PAGE

Sentences of prisoners at Dorchester sessions :Hard Labour :- Jane Page, for robbing a house at Fordington - Salisbury & Winchster Journal

15 Jan 1827

Jane LESTER

See same date William Lester Salisbury & Winchster Journal

15 Jan 1827

William LESTER

The business of the Epiphany sessions for the county of Dorset commenced on Tuesday last at the county hall, Dorchester. The following are the sentences of the prisoners. "Hard Labour  for:- William and Jane Lester, for stealing wheat at Fordington" Salisbury & Winchster Journal

15 Sep 1827

Lieut.Thomas COLLINS

Deaths:- Died Saturday the 15th inst., at Fordington, near Dorchester, highly respected and lamented, Lieut.Thos.Collins, late Adjutant of the 2d Dragoon Guards Salisbury & Winchester Journal [Note Bishops Transcripts have not survived for this year]

24 Sep 1827

Edward ENSOR

On the 10th inst. died at Fordington, near Dorchester, Eliza, youngest daughter of Mr.Edward Ensor, of that place.[Note Bishops Transcripts have not survived for this year] Salisbury & Winchster Journal

16 Feb 1830

Georghe JEANES

A few days since a young man of the name of George JEANES , residing in the village of Fordington, near Dorchester left his home and proceded on the Weymouth road in search of plunder, and when within a few miles of Dorchester he entered a farm yard where his roguish inclination was soon gratified by stealing a turkey with which he decamped. After committing the theft, it appears from the manner in which he was discovered the next morning that conscience convinced him that he had done wrong, and when in the act of making a speedy retreat towards his house, he stumbled and in falling his head came into contact with a stone, which from the bruise apparent on his temple must have caused instant death. The scene that presented itself upon discovery of the body was truly frightful; the coldness of the night had actually frozen the victim and his prey together, by the blood that issued from the turkey and else from the fracture which had deprived the ill fated youth of life - Hants advertiser Note: he was 23 years old and buried in Fordington 21 Jan 1830

25 Jan 1836

James Henry ARNOLD

At Fordington Dorchester on the 15^th Inst James Henry ARNOLD Esq LLD of Lincoln Inns Fields formerly Vicar General Chancellor of Worcester  and Advocate of the Admiralty all which offices he had resigned some years previous to his death - he was in his 78^th year - Times

16 June 1838 & 11 July 1838

Mrs CLAVELL; Miss STEWARD; John HAWKINS

Sale Notice - Too long to reproduce - held at Kings Arms Dorchester on 24 July 1838 - Lot 1 Two gardens at Fordington occupied by Mrs CLAVELL and nearly opposite by Miss STEWARD : Lot 2 Farm and Land called “Whole Place” consisting of --- in Brittan Street  in Fordington now in the occupation of John HAWKINS. Lot 3 The Half Place in Fordington consisting of --- in Bore Street Fordington also in the occupation of John HAWKINS: Lot 4 The Farthinghold in Fordington consisting of ---in Eastern Town Street Fordington also in the occupation of Mr John HAWKINS:  Plus 2^nd Article covering same properties at Kings Arms Dorchester Sat 18 Aug 1838. Lot 6 The Foreshare in Fordington. Times [Note:- See also A2A Website for Deeds underWhitecliff Farm]

28 Mar 1840

Mr ELLIOT : Mr SHORT

On Monday & Tuesday last the village of Fordington adjoining Dorchester was the scene of two devastating fires, which raged with astonishing rapidity and were attended with very great destructions of property, particularly amongst the poor. These occurrences fortunately took place in the daytime. That on Monday broke out in the chimney of a brew house attached to the residence of Mr ELLIOTT which soon extended to six other houses covered with thatch - all of which were speedily consumed. That on Tuesday broke out in the chimney of a house occupied by Mr SHORT a carpenter ; before the flames could be subdued 46 thatched houses caught fire, all of which were destroyed. These calamities have rendered about 100 families comprising more than 250 individuals entirely homeless. A subscription has been opened to for the sufferers - abridged from the Dorset Chronicle. - Times

11 Sep 1841

Mr ANSTY

Terrible Conflagration - 25 Houses destroyed on Thursday last about 1 oclock in the afternoon a dreadful fire happened at Fordington a small village situated a few miles from Dorchester -- article too long to reproduce - originated at premises of occupied by a Baker Mr ANSTY situated in the centre of the village. --Brewery - Union Arms -- thatch -- spread to row of buildings 2 stories high occupied by respectable families -- Party 9^th Lancers from barracks -  fire engines -- 45 families affected -- no lives lost. -- Times

5 Oct 1841

Rev John HAYNE; Richard Forest COLE; Mary Ann HAYNE

Marriages :_ On 2^nd Instant at Fordington by the Rev John HAYNE , Lieutenant Richard Forest COLE; of Her Majesties 6^th Regiment of  foot; only son of Lieutenant Colonel COLE formerly of the 81^st Regiment half pay unattached, to Mary Ann second daughter of John HAYNE  of Fordington House Esq Dorchester County of Dorset. -- Times

21 July 1843

George STANTON

Breach of Promise court case - Between George STANTON of Fordington a young clothier in business with his father there and Ellen M THOROLD -- Very long article quoting from letters etc --Times

27 Apr 1844

Mr FOSTER

On Tuesday last an alarming fire took place at Fordington Cross near Dorchester . On the alarm being raised the premises proved to be in the occupation of a Mr FOSTER, Baker. No fewer than four houses were destroyed besides other premises that adjoined. The military were called out with their engine and but for the most strenuous exertions 20 other buildings would have shared the same fate. No lives were lost . -- Times

17 Apr 1848

Rev J Arundel LEAKEY

On the 15th inst at St Giles Church by the Rev J Arundel Leakey Curate of Fordington , Dorset James Shirley Leakey of Barnards Inn Solicitor to Emma Elizabeth only daughter of Mr Payne of Great Queens Street Lincoln Inns Field - Times

20 Jan 1849

Jane HANDLEY

Deaths - At West Fordington Dorchester on the 17th Inst Jane the wife of the Rev Augustus Bernard Handley and fifth daughter of the late General ir James Handley Colonel of 2nd Dragoon Guards  -- Times

16 Apr 1849

George CHARLIER & Rebecca Margaret BEDLOE

Marriage -- On 12th Inst at Fordington Dorchester by the Rev John Hayne MA Mr George Charlier of the Ordenance Department Portsmouth to Rebecca Margaret only surviving child of the late Mr Joseph Bedloe of Kingston Dorset --- Times

24 Apr 1850

Robert William LANG & Emma STANTON

Marriage -- On the 17th inst at St George's Church Fordington by the Rev Henry Moule ; Robert William Lang Esq of Dublin Merchant to Emma second daughter of the late William Stanton Esq of Fordington villa Fordington dorchester

25 Dec 1851

Maria Jane COOKKESLEY

Deaths - On the 16th Inst at West Fordington Maria Jane eldest and tenderly loved daughter of the Rev HP Cookesley BA of Wimborne Minster -- Times

25 May 1853

Rev Daniel CROWCOOMBE

Deaths -- On Sunday 25th Inst at Fordington Dorchester the Rev Daniel Campbell rector of Crowcoombe Somerset in his 75th Year

01 Aug 1855

William NASH

ROYAL ASYLUM - of the St ANNS Society August Election - The Votes and Interests of the Govenors & subscribers are ernestly solicited on behalf of William Nash whose father was a vetenery surgeon of Fordington Dorset and died of Cholera after a few hours illness leaving a widow and six children , three of whom are entirely dependent upon her . The case is strongly recommended by messers Farmer and Gorebell 92 and 93 St Johns St Clerkenwell by whom all proxies will be most thankfully received - Times

28 May 1856

Rev A HANDLEY

Soldiers Infant Home -- Funds raised for 100 Soldiers daughters held in Hamstead -- Contributions published include £6 donated by Rev A Handley of West Fordington Dorchester --- Times

09 Dec 1856

Lydia STANTON

Deaths :- On the 2nd Inst at No. 8 Frederick Place Weymouth Lydia Stanton widow of the late William Stanton Esq of Fordington Dorchester in the 68th year of her age

27 Dec 1856

H MOULE & GE Moule

Denison Judgement -- Published address to the Right Rev Lord Bishop of Salisbury -- signed by H Moule [Vicar of Fordington St George's) and his son George Evans Moule Chaplain of Dorset County Hospital

09 Feb 1860

Mr RB SHEREDAN

Changes to Marriage Law -- Petitions -- by Mr RB Sheridan of the district of Christchurch West fordington Dorset

13 Feb 1863

Rev Henry MOULE

Advert:- Just Ready Part 1 price 6d - Good out of Evil -- A series of Letters publically addressed to Dr Colenso; containing some plain rules for searching scripture ; with full negative illustrations from that authors work on the pentateuch. By the Rev Henry Moule MA Vicar of Fordington. Seeley Jackson and Halliday 54 Fleet Street

28 Mar 1863

Rev Henry MOULE

EXECUTION AT DORCHESTER - Yesterday morning Charles FOOKS and Edwin Alfred PREEDY who were sentenced to death at the late assizes by Mr Sergeant SHEE; the former for the murder of Mr D Joseph STONE at Walditch on the 29th August last ; and the latter for the murder of Mr Charles EVANS a warder at Portland Prison, were publically executed over the Northern Entrance to the Gaol. On Friday the authorities at the gaol received a communication from the Secretary of State, to the effect that there was nothing to justify a commutation of the sentences in either case, and that the law must take its course. Fooks at first was very sullen; and seemed indifferent to his fate; but he untimately expressed great sorrow for the crime that he had committed.asnd engaged ernestly in prayer with the chaplain and schoolmaster. Preedy whose violent conduct at his trial caused so much alarm had also expressed great contrition to these gentlemen. On Thursday he had signed a long and pious address, after it had been read over to him four times by Mr Moule the Vicar of Fordington who appears to have drawn it up.   --- Times

28 Mar 1863

Rev Henry MOULE

Continued:- In this document he states that during the whole time of his trial he was conscious of what was going on and simulated madness in the hope of escaping punishment. Early yesterday morning there had assembled inthe space in front of the gallows a crowdof about 5,000 people, the greatest number of whom were women of the poorer classes. About 7o'clock the prisoners assended the gallows with firmness, followed by Mr Moule who prayed with them for a few minutes. Calcraft then made the necessary preparation and the bolt was drawn.  Fooks who was a heavy man , 6ft 2" in height, died instantaneously. Preedy a short and slender lad gave a few convulsive twitches and then all was over. At the end of an hour the bodies were removed in the usual way and the crowd dispersed quietly.

18 Apr 1864

Mr JT ENSOR & Mr GK STANTON

Sale: Loud's Mill Dorchester Dorset: Highly desirable Freehold Woollen Manufacturing Mills Dwelling house, Cottages, Out-buildings; and valuable water Meadow and Pasture. Situated at Fordingtion Dorchester in the County of Dorset and known by the name of Loud's Mills-- By MR J.T.ENSOR at the Antelope Hotel Dorchester on Friday May 20th at 4 in the afternoon -- long description of property -- Particulars apply to Mr G K Stanton Loud's Mill Fordington  -- Times

22 Apr 1865

William HEWER

Pursuant to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery made in a cause o"James Hewer against George KEATS the creditors of William Hewer late of Fordington in the County of Dorset bricklayer (who died in or about the month of October 1855 ) are by their solicitors on or before the last day of May 1865 are to come in and prove debts at the chambers of the Vice Chanceller Kindersley at No. 3 Stone buildings Lincons Inn Middlesex or in default thereof they will be peremtorily excluded from the benefit of the said Decree . Saturday the 6th day of May at 12 oclock noon at the the said chambers is appointed for hearing and adjuducating upon claims dated this 10th day of April 1865 Fred ERS Edwards Chief Clerk Chas Hooper & southampton Buildings London Plaintiff and Solicitor

10 May 1866

Mr LAVERS or Larers

Article about -  case of rinderpest in 18 cows owned by Mr Lavers turned into a field in Fordington -- second article 1st may 1866 whole herd infected - ruined public subscription likely

26 May 1867

Henry MOULE & CJ BIRD

Petition to Bishop Of Salisbury by various Ministers including - Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington and CJ Bird incumbant of West Fordington

27 May 1867

Henry MOULE

The Dorchester Protest against the Bishop of Salisbury - very long vociferous complaint against the Bishops doctrine by Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington: Reply --Ritualism --19th November 1867 -- Times

13 Apr 1868

Mr HAYNE 

Deaths - on the 7th inst at Fordington dorsetshire Mr Hayne aged 89  -- Times

13 Oct 1868

Rev Frederick John MOULE

The Lord Chancellor has presented the Rev Frederick john Moule MA of Corpus Christie College Oxford and Chaplain of the dorset Lunatic Asylumn and Curate of Fordington to the vicarage of Yaxley near Peterborough 

18 May 1869

Henry MOULE

Moules Patent earth closet - Lots of articles exponding the success of the closet giving location where in use etc

20 Jan 1870

Henry MOULE

Moules Patent earth closet - Lots of articles exponding the success of the closet giving location where in use etc

08 Dec 1870

Alfred MEECHAM

Fatel Fight - Alfred Meecham 33 years old died after a fight with a man named Crockford in the street in Fordington - jury death by natural causes -Times

23 Sep 1871

Henry MOULE

Article about benefits of using powdered dry earth on supperating wounds by Rev henry Moule Vicar of Fordington --- Times

16 Dec 1871

Henry MOULE

Article about sewer ventilation from Rev Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington -- Times

27 Dec 1871

M F EVANS 

After the Ordination the Bishop licenced the following curacies in the diocese of Salisbury:- Rev M F Evans to the curacy of Fordington - Times

04 Apr 1872

Henry MOULE

Article about Food Supply - Rev Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington -- Times

02 Sep 1872

Henry MOULE

Article about Potato Disease - Rev Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington -- Times Plus another article 7th Sep 1872

17 Feb 1873

Elfanor Martha RIDGE 

Death -- On 10th December at Fordington Dorchester the residence of her daughter Elfanor Martha Ridge relict of the late Captain Ridge of Mordon Park Surrey and daughter of John Chamberlains Esq of Keevil Wilts in her 90 the year

24 Mar 1873

A LYDE 

Advert - Housemaid (Upper) in a noblemans or gentlemans family or attendant on an elderly Lady. 20 years character age 45 -- A LYDE Fordington Hill Dorchester

07 Oct 1873

M F EVANS 

Marriage - on the 5th inst by special licence at Fordington Church Dorchester by the Rev M.F. Evans Curate Frank fourth son of Chester Chenton Esq senior of upper Clapton to Anna Lizzte eldest daughter of Alfred Ewen Burrell of Upper Clapton - no cards - Also on 9th -- Times

19 Oct 1874

Henry MOULE

Article about disposal of sewarage gases for London  - by Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington -- Times

10 Aug 1875

Henry Il MALANDAINE 

Birth - on the 30th July at Fordington Green Dorchester the wife of Henry Il Malandaine , a son --- Times

16 Oct 1875

John Gunning SEYMER

Deaths - on Monday 11th October at Fordington House Dorchester Avice wife of John Gunning Seymer Esq of the County of Dorset --- Times

05 Oct 1876

Mary WHITE

Deaths - on 29th september at Fordington House Dorchester aged 84 years Mary White She had lived more than 60 years in the service of the late Rev G BIRCH of Cheselborne Dorset -- Times

03 Sep 1877

Mary Mullett MOULE

Deaths - On 21st August 1877 at Fordington Vicarage Dorchester Mary Mullet the dear wife of the Reverend henry Moule Vicar of Fordington in her 76th year.

05 Feb 1880

Rev Henry MOULE

Deaths - Obituary notice for the Rev Henry Moule for 51 years Vicar of Fordington [Note: also on the Dictionary of National Biography]

23 Feb 1880

Rev AA LEONARD

Diocese of Salisbury - The living of Fordington Dorset in the gift of the patron the Rev Canon Pearson M.A. has been presented to the Rev A.A. Leonard M.A.curate of St Mary's Bridport [Note; this was on the death of Henry Moule Vicar for 51 years] Times

26 Feb 1880

Rev AA LEONARD

Eccesiastical Appointments - The Rev Arthur Allen Leonard curate of St Mary's Bridport - vicar of Fordington -patron the Rev Canon Pearson MA -- Times

10 Jan 1881

Charles Buchanan PEARSON

Obituary - Article about life of Rev Charles Buchanan Pearson prebendary of Fordington - aged a little over 70 years -- Times -- replacement 11 th april 1881 Rev Charles Adams HOUGHTON

30 Aug 1881

Kate LYDE

Advert - Housemaid (Upper) in a noblemans family where two or three are kept Age 34 Can take care of house whilst family ar away Kate LYDE Fordington Hill Dorchester

21 July 1884

Rev Charles Lloyd SANCTUARY Vicar 

Marriage -- On Thursday 17th July at Christ Church streatham by the Ven. Archdeacon of Dorset father of the bridegroom assisted by Rev walter Clement Tabor Rector of Petton Salop cousin of the bride the Rev Charles Lloyd Sanctuary Vicar of West Fordington Dorchester, to Evangeline HOPGOOD youngest daughter of the late William Tabor of Rose Mount Brentwood and Mrs William Tabor of Heathfield Lodge Clapham Park -- Times

03 July 1886

Herbert William SYDENHAM

Death - On 26th Jule at Northlea Grammer school loucester Herbert William Sydenham of Fordington Bournemouth aged 15 --- Times

05 Jan 1887

Herbert Robert TRENT

Bankrupcy Act 1883 - Receiving Orders in Country - Trent, Herbert Robert of Fordington Dorchester baker & Grocer -- Times

07 Jan 1887

Rev Charles Buchanan PEARSON 

Deaths - On 7th January 1881 [?] The Rev Charles Buchanan Pearson late Rector of Knebworth and Fordington RIP(in loving memory) -- Times --- Also 23 February 1887 Orders to Approve Schemes Trent, Herbert robert of Fordington dorchester Baker & Grocer -- Composition of 4s in the pound; in two equal instalments , 2s within a week of approval; and 2s within three months. receiving Order rescinded -- Times

26 Feb 1887

Caroline TAYLOR

Bankrupcy Act 1883 - Receiving Orders in Country - Taylor, Caroline (trading as talor & sons) at Fordington Dorchester agricultural engineer , miller, and implement dealer. -- Times

11 May 1887

Thomas BROWN

Bankrupcy Act 1883 - Notice of dividends - Thomas Brown of Fordington Dorsetshire builder - final dividend of 2 and halp pence forthwith. Mr EB Dukes Soutrh Street Dorchester -- Times

08 Jun 1887

Rev Eric James BODINGTON 

Trinity Ordinations -- Salisbury --- The Rev Eric James Bodington BA Brasenose College Oxford and Curate of West Fordington -- Times

07 Mar 1888

Jane KEYNES

Bankrupcy Act 1883 - 1st Meetings and Public Examinations - Keynes , Jane; East Fordington dorchester baker - March 15th Antelope Hotel Dorchester; march 15 County Hall dorchester ; 

31 May 1888

Eliza GEORGE nee BALSTER

Law Report May 30th - Supreme Court of Judicature -- Appeal against decision of a Divisional Court - Long article about The pauper Eliza GEORGE who was born in Fordington in February 1851 and was the daughter of Stephen Balster. In 1867 Stephen Balster aws alive and obtained a settlement in the Poplar union -- In 1878 she married James George a native of Africa who had no legal settlement, by whom she had 5 children. In 1887 she was deserted by her husband - removal Order to Dorchester quashed. -- Times

14 June 1888

George FRANCIS  & Rose Lilian BARNBY

Marriages --  On the 12th Inst at West Fordington Dorchester by the Rev. CLL SANCTUARY Vicar of the Parish George Francis youngest son of the late Rev Herbert George Adams Vicar of Cornwood Devon to Rose Lilian eldest daughter of the late Henry Barnby Esq

19 Dec 1888

C MILLER

Advert - Situations -- A Lady, very succesful with boys , who has lived in a noblemans family as governess wishes for a re-engagement. English, Latin, French, Music, Drawing, excellent references and testimonials ddress C Miller Victoria Place Fordington Dorchester -- Times

29 June 1889

Rev CL SANCTUARY

Eccesiastical Appointments : - Rev CL Sanctuary Vicar of West Fordington Dorchester Vicar of Powerstock Dorset - patron the Dean and Chapter of Salisbury -- Times

03 Oct 1889

Charles Rowlnd Haydock HILL

Eccesiastical Appointments - The Rev Charles Rowland Haydock Hill MA Vicar of Christchurch West Fordington -- Times

11 Oct 1889

William Allen JOHNSON

Marriages -- On the 9th Inst at the Parish Church Puddletown Dorset by the Rev FE Freeman William Allen eldest son of John Johnson of Fordington Dorchester to Mabel Alice daughter of John De PAUL of Waterson Dorchester - No Cards -- Times

23 Dec 1889

Leonard BALDWIN

Ordinations: Salisbury : Leonard Baldwin MA Exeter College Oxford licenced West Fordington Dorset -- Times

06 Apr 1892

John Stickland WALLIS 

Bankrupcy Act of 1883 -- Ajudications -- John Stickland Wallis of Fordington Dairyman

12 Dec 1892

Elizabeth Ridge HAYNE

Deaths : On the 8th Dec Elizabeth Ridge Hayne aged 28 only daughter of Robert Hayne of Fordington Dorchester 

10 May 1894

Rev Rowland HILL

Ecceliastical appointments - Rev Rowland HILL Vicar of West Fordington, chaplain to the High Sherrif of Dorset

12 July 1894

Rev Charles Rowland H Hill

Eccelsiastical Intellingence - Rev Charles Rowland H. Hill Vicar of West Fordington and Chaplain to the military forces at Dorchester , vicar of Lyme Regis -- Times

14 Nov 1894

John Stickland WALLIS 

Bankrupcy Act 1883 - adjudication Annulled - Wallis, John Stickland of Fordington Dorchester dairyman  - discharge granted conditionally -- Times

28 Aug 1895

John HOWE

Bankrupcy Act 1883 - adjudications - John Howe of Fordington Dorchester -- Builder  -- Times

02 Jan 1896

Rev CJ JOHNSTONE

Ecceliastical appointments - Rev CJ Johnstone curate of West Fordington , Rector of StocktonWilts

08 Jun 1897 & 13 Jun 1897

Charlotte READ

Dorchester - Murderous Assault by a Wife - Charlotte REAd , of Mill Street Fordington was charged at dorchester Sessions on Saturday with a murderous assault on her husband. The latter, John READ, stated that during an altercation with his wife, who had been drinking, the woman struck him a violent blow on the head with a billhook, causing a serious wound. The magistrates committed the woman for trial. ---Bristol Times & Mirror

15 Oct 1897

Allen wilfred BULL

Licences to Curacies - Allen Wilfred Bull MA to Fordington

18 Aug 1898

Rev william Henry THOMAS

Ecceliastical appointments - Rev William Henry Thomas curate of Christchurch West Fordington Vicar of Privett Alton Hants

31 May 1899

Mr Robert HAYNE

Deaths : On the 28th Inst at Fordington dorchester Robert Hayne in his 83rd Years

22-Jun-1900

Mr Robert HAYNE

Compulsory purchase of Land - dwelling house and buildings erected by his grandfather - etc -- Times

10-Dec-1900

Rev Frederick John MOULE

Obituary -- he was the son of Henry Moule vicar of Fordington for 51 Years - age 71

21-Aug-1901

Dr Handley Carr Glyn MOULE

Appointment - Son of Henry Moule 51 years Vicar of Fordington - made Bishop of Durham - long article Times

11-Oct-1901

Dr Handley Carr Glyn MOULE

The Dorchester Town Council decided yesterday to confer the freedo of the borough on Dr Moule the new Bishop of Durham, who is a native of Dorchester and served his first curacy under his father the Rev H Moule at Fordington which is a part of the borough. --- Times

18-Jul-1902

GENGE-TALBOT 

Marriage - GENGE-TALBOT - On the 15th July at Fordington St George Dorchester by the Rev S Boulter MA Vicar assisted by the Rev Canon Stephenson & the Rev AW Bull MA William Pope Genge of East grinstead to Miriam Maud Winifred only child of Mr & Mrs Talbot of Syward Lodge Dorchester

19-Nov-1903

Mr R HAYNE

Restoration of the fine old tower and bells at Fordington Church Dorchester has been completed. A stain glass window has been placed in the West end to the memory of Mr R Hayne a former churchwarden

16-Mar-1904

Henry Joseph MOULE MA

Obituary - Article about his life - son of henry Moule Vicar of Fordington for 51 Years; renown watercolour artist 1,000's pictures ; 21 years of Dorset County Museum etc - Times

7-Jul-1904

Rev SA KING - Rev JM COLLARD Vicar

Marriages -- King /Young -- on 5th July at Christchurch West Fordington dorchester by the Rev SA King Chaplain of Queens College Birmingham brother of the bridegroom assisted by Rev JM Collard Vicar of the Parish the Rev Herbert Alfred King Assistant Curate of St Mary's the Virgin Primrose Hill to Lucy YOUNG daughter of the late Rev Albert YOUNG of St Peters Church Greenwich and niece of Mr EW YOUNG of Encombe Dorchester

3-Nov-1904

Rev AW BULL

Ecceliastic Intelligence - The Rev AW BULL curate of Fordington has been presented to the rectory at Bradford Peverell patrons Winchester College

3-Jan-1905

Alfred BARTLETT

Situations Wanted - Porter; Lady Anna Chandos-pole 13 Kensington Palace gardens recommends her late man-servant as Porter, school or private, Can wait at table. Total abstainer. Single 3 years refs -- Alfred Bartlett 30 Fordington Hill Dorchester Dorset

10-Feb-1905

Rev J.M. COLLARD

Eccelsiastical Intellingence -The Bishop of Salisburys recent ordinance on church discipline and his explicit wish in regard to the discontinuance of certain ritual in the celebration of of the Holy Communion has had an immediate and important result at St mary's church West Fordington Dorchester where extreem ritual has been practiced. The vicar (Rev J.M. Collard) has informed his parishioners that he considered their church affected by the ordinance. and he proposed to give up certain things in consequence He says he should feel unhappy and uncomfortable if he remained in the diocese and did not yield to the wishes of the Bishop who was not only a very learned scholar but a statemanslike and sagatious prelate, and a Bishop inwhom they must place their full confidence. Discipline was the great want of the age and they could do nothing without it. The absence of it was bound to arrest the progress of the church. He considered himself bound to obey the godly admonitions of the Bishop. He might be asked what right he had to to make such a surrender without consultingthe laiety. He proposed to hold a meeting of the church council when he asked people to speak frankly about the matter. The action of the Vicar has produced a considerable sensation in the town.

20-Dec-1905

Rev S BOULTER

Ecceliastical Intelligence - The Rev S Boulter Vicar of Fordington has been appointed by the Bishop of Salisbury to the rectory at Poulshot Wilts vacant by the retirement of archdeacon of Wilts -- Times

1-Jan-1906

Rev R.G. BARTELOT 

The Rev R.G. Bartelot a member of St Andrews Mission has been appointed to the vicarage of Fordington Dorset - patron the Bishop of Salisbury -- Times

13-Mar-1906

AG ESAU

Ecceliastical intelligence - Ordinations Salisbury - A.G.Esau Dorchester Missionery Coll Oxon to Fordington St George Dorset -- Times

5-Mar-1907

Rev JM COLLARD + Rev R Grosvenor BARTELOT

West Fordington church - long article -- parishioners defy Archbishop over replacement of the church --- Rev JM Collard in Holy Land -- Vicar of Fordington St George precides over meeting --31st October 1907 another long reply -- Bishop insists  --12th June 1908 another article commission appointed re-districution of boudaries -- Times -- 4th Feb 1910 Bishops wishes prevail  -- 16th and 21st April 1910 foundation of new St Marys church laid -- 12th july 1912 dedication ---All Times

14-Oct-1908

Rev Richard Grosvenor BARTELOT 

Births - BARTELOT - On Snday 11th Oct at St George's Vicarage Fordington Dorchester to the wife of Rev Richard Grosvenor Bartelot M was born a daughter

20-Apr-1909

POPE / GRAVENER

Marriage - Pope/ Gravener -- On the 14th april at St George's Church Fordington by the Vicar the Rev Richard Grosvenor Bartelot MA (brother-in-law of the bridegroom) Charles Alfred Whiting POPE MA,MB (Cantab) of Rugby fourth son of Mr Alfred Pope JP FSA of South Court Dorchester and Wrackleford House Dorset to Marion Ruth Gravener eldest daughter of Captain JJA Gravener RN (retired) of Avenue Hosue Dorchester and grandaughter of the late Rev Wm Gorton Vicar of Potersham 

4-Sep-1909

Commander Bernard St George COLLARD RN and Miss Rosamond Agnes STARKEY 

Forthcoming Marriages - Commander Collard & Miss Starkey -- The marriage of Commander Bernard St George Collard RN son of Rev John Marshall Collard Vicar of West Fordington Dorchester and Miss Rosamond Agnes Starkey daughter of Mr JF Starkey of Bodicote House Bodicote Banbury will take place on Tuesday At St John's church Bodicote. The bridegrooms father will conduct the service assisted by the Rev WH Thomas brother in law to the bridegroom and Canon Teesdale and Mr Starkey is to give his daughter away. There will be three bridesmaids the Misses Milly, and Olive Starkey sisters to the bride and Miss Eileen van Straubenzee who will be dressed in pale pink satinand wear black moire silk hats swathed in Tulle. Lieutenant Eric Collard RN will be his brothers best man. A reception will be held afterwards at Bodicote House and the Honeymoon will be spent in Hampshire -- Further article 8th Sep 1909 -- same basic details plus long list of those atending the reception -- Times

31-Aug-1910

Handley Carr Glyn MOULE

Links with the Past - Sir-- My father was Vicar of Fordington from 1829- until  his death in 1880. He told me more than once that in his first days there he heard from a very old parishioner a rememberence of 1752. She recollected a day when she and other young people were taken out from the village into the Great Field at Fordington (a place of many cherished memoriesof later times for me) and assembled at a stile on its border, and there bidden to remember that the style of the calendar was changed. Before his settlement in Fordington my father was a very young clergyman, was for a few years in charge of Gillingham near Shaftsbury. There he knew old people whose parents had told them how they watchedthe soldiers of William of Orange march through the place on their way to Londonfrom Torbay.I am Sir fathfully yoursHandley Dunelm Curragh Chase Co Limerick Aug 20th -- Times

21-Mar-1911

Arthur Evans MOULE

Golden Weddings - Moule - Bernau -- On March 21st 1861at the parish church Erith Kent Arthur Evans Moule sixth son of the Rev Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington , to Agnes younger daughter of the Revd John Bernau Vicar of All Saints Belvedere

17-Jul-1911

Rev C R H HILL

Obituary --Long article outlining his life  -- Vicar of Christchurch West Fordington 1889 - 1894  -- Times

4-Mar-1912

George Evans MOULE

Obituary --Long article outlining his life  -- 1851 Curate at Fordington to his father Henry Moule -- Missionery China --- Times

1-Jan-1913

Rev Richard Grosvenor & Evelyn Grace BARTELOT

Birth - Bartelot -- On 29th Dec at St George's Vicarage Fordington dorset, to the Rev Richard Grosvenor and Evelyn Grace Bartelot - a son Richard St George --- Times

17-Jun-1913

JM COLLARD

The Rev JM Collard icar of West Fordington Dorchester has been  appointed prebend of Huntsbourne and Burbage in salisbury Cathedral vacant by the death of Canon HE Ravenhill

24-Nov-1917

HAWKES/ DUNSFORD

Marriage - Hawkes/ Dunford -- On 21st november 1917 at St Marys West Fordington Dorchester by special licence by Rev EG Phillimore OCF 2nd Lieut Gerald A Hawkes RGA younger son of T Barling Hawkes JP for Weymouth to Frances Bessie elder daughter of Mr & Mrs W Hallett Dunsford of Dorchester --- Times

5-Aug-1918

Rosella Mary BARTELOT

5^th Aug 1918 Bartelot - On the 5^th August at St Georges Vicarage Fordington to the Rev Richard Grosvenor Bartelot & Evelyn Grace his wife a daughter - Rosella Mary. -- Times

10-Oct-1919

Thomas WINZAR

Notice of intended dividends - Winzar, Thomas of Ettlick place - King street - fordington Dorchester Dorset - Blacksmith - Number 9 of 1912 - Oct 24th 1919 -- Tilney Barton Official Receiver - City Chambers Catharine St Salisbury -- London Gazette for 10- Oct 1919

10-May-1920

Handley Carr Glyn MOULE

Obituary -- Long article about his life -- Youngest of 8 sons of Henry Moule Vicar of Fordington for 51 years -- became Bishop of Durham -- Times

10-Feb-1926

RG PHILLIMORE

Rge Rev EG Phillimore vicar of St Marys West Fordington dorchester has resigned the benefice

28-Oct-1929

Eric James BODINGTON

Obituary - Eric James Bodington Archdeacon of Dorset - long article about his life -- Curate of West Fordington from 1886 - went out to South Africa -- Times

9-Jul-1934

Rev CWCF HARDING

Church appointments -- The Rev CWCF Harding for 3 years Curate of St marys Bournemouth has been appointed Vicar of West Fordington, patron Rev RG Bartelot --- Times

27-Jan-1937

Mary Alicia MOULE

Death - MOULE- on 27th January 1937 at White House Southrepps Norwich , Mary Alicia widow of the Rev Frederick John Moule (third son of the Rev Henry MouleVicar of Fordington) in her 96th year Funeral NorthreppsMonday 2.30pm

8-May-1947

Rev Richard Grosvenor BARTELOT 

On 8th May 1947 at The Vale House Timsbury Bathe The REVEREND RICHARD GROSVENOR BARTELOT MA FSA formerly Vicar of Fordington Dorset 1906-1936 aged 79 Requiem Timsbury 8.30 today Saturday Cremation private memorial service and deposition of ashes at St George's Fordington on Monday May 12th at 3pm

5-Nov-1948

Mrs Jane BALSTON

105 today - Mrs Jane Balston will celebrate her 105th Birthday anniversary today at her home at Fordington Dorset, a short distance from the church where she was married 73 Years ago.

12-Jul-1954

Rev DWP JENKINS

Eccelsiastical News - Ordination -- The Rev DWP Jenkins vicar of Allington near Bridport diocese of Salisbury to be vicar of St Marys West Fotrdington ---Times

3-Mar-1978

Jane Margaret Couves BRADSHAW

Marriages - VIAN: BRADSHAW -- on 25th February 1978 at St George's church  Fordington, Geoffrey William Vian third son of Mr & Mrs CD Vian of Taunton to Jane Margaret Couves Bradshaw elder daughter of Mr & Mrs JR Bradshaw of Dorchester

03-Sep-00

Chloe COWARD

Four generations attending church - MUM Chloe Coward is to welcome the fourth generation of her family to church in Dorchester after nearly dying of an asthma attack Mrs Coward, 23, of Durnover Court, Dorchester, attends St George's Church in Fordington with her mother Elaine ADAMS and grandmother Gladys PARFEY. Now the trio are set to see the fourth member of their family - 11-week-old Abigail - baptised at the church. It comes after Mrs Coward's step-daughter Sophie and pal Leah Trente called an ambulance after she had had an asthma attack, and cared for Abigail until it arrived. Mrs Coward, who is married to Paul, said: "I think we must be the only family with four generations at the church. "We started going about three or four years ago when my mum went to have her banns read." She added: "Now the four of us go every Sunday. We enjoy it and it's a great way for us all to get together at least once a week. "I think it's probably quite a rare occurrence to get four generations of one family at church like this." 

03-Sep-00

Chloe COWARD

Mrs Coward, who works for the West Dorset NHS General Hospitals Trust, was rushed to hospital after suffering an asthma attack at her home in July.Her step-daughter Sophie, eight, raised the alarm while Leah watched baby Abigail.Mr Coward, who works at Burden's builders' merchants on the Poundbury Industrial Estate, rushed home after being alerted by neighbours.Mrs Coward made a full recovery after the attack and is preparing to return to work when her maternity leave ends. Her grandmother, Gladys Parfey, 74, of Wilson Road, was married to Douglas until he died last year.Her mother Elaine, who works as a diabetic nurse at the Dorset County Hospital, lives nearby in Ackerman Road with husband Bill Adams.Mrs Coward added: "The support of the church meant a lot to my nan when my grandfather died."Going together is great because everyone gets to see Abigail and we take it in turns to carry her."We were a bit apprehensive about going at first, but everyone at St George's is really welcoming and Reverend Richard Betts makes it very interesting." Abigail is due to be blessed at the church in early September.Mr Betts said: "It is unusual to have four generations of the same family at one church."They all live in the area and we are delighted that Abigail is going to be baptised here as well."From the Echo, first published Monday 3rd Sep 2001.

29-Jan-05

Colin Arthur FAGG

COLIN ARTHUR FAGG Formerly of the Dorset Constabulary. Suddenly on 26th January 2005 aged 70. Much loved husband of Jean, dearest father to Bill and Becky and loved by all his family, friends and Jake the dog. Funeral Service at St. George's Church Fordington, Dorchester on Monday 7th February at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but donations if wished may be given for Weld, Trimar & CCD Trust or the Dorset Police Benevolent Fund may be sent c/o Grassby Funeral Service, 8 Princes Street, Dorchester, DT1 1TW. Tel :(01305) 262338