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Owermoigne |
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Owermoigne |
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Owermoigne is a
small parish 7 miles south-east of Dorchester and 5 miles west of Wool,
situated on the main road between the two. At the time of the 1891 census
the population was just under 400, in 1991 the population was only a
little more at 433. The church was rebuilt in stone in 1883, the work being paid for by Rev John Robert Cree former Rector of the parish, who also erected the village school in 1873. |
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dedicated to St. Michael, the west tower contains three bells, is the only
remaining section of the original 15th Century church. The second part of the name is derived from the family name Moygne or Moigne (from the old French for 'monk') who held the manor until the 16th century, the first half however is more obscure and there have been several theories as to its origin. |
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The Online Parish Clerk (OPC) for
Owermoigne is Dorinda Miles |
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| Census | Transcriptions on line:- 1841 Census 1851 Census 1861 Census 1881 Census 1891 Census |
| Church Data | Church Memorial 1914 - 1918
and 1939
- 1945, Rectors of St Michaels 1333 to
1982, Last will and testament of Adam Jones,
Grave & Will for Garland Also a Brief History and a few baptisms Register Extracts 1569 to 1749 from Hutchins |
| Directories | Transcription of trade Directory Entries for 1841, 1848, 1855, 1859, 1865, 1867, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1889, 1895, 1911, 1915 |
| Parish Registers | |
| Poll Book | Extract from the 1807 Poll Book |
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The 1891 ordinance survey maps of the parish can be seen at the old-maps site, just enter 'Owermoigne' under place search. |
For
modern location maps visit:- |
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