Somerset to Southampton

by Alyson
(Verwood)

My 2 x great grandfather George Rossiter was born in Somerset in 1815 and appeared in Ringwood in 1849 when he married into the local Newman family. He then moved to Fordingbridge where he lived with his wife Mary Jane and their 9 children. He died in Frogham in 1897 and is buried in Hyde churchyard. The Fordingbridge burial records are missing up to 1897 when burials were relocated to Stucton so his wife Mary Jane who died that year could be buried in either location. The majority of the children married and continued to live in the wider area.

On the maternal side again but another branch, my 3 x great grandfather Richard Barrett was born in 1804 in Cornwall and was a Coastguard. As was normal in those times he and his family were moved around but they eventually ended up in Eling in 1846 -coincidences don't come better than this, two sides of the family in the New Forest. The majority of Richard's family ended up living in Southampton.

My problem with Richard is that I cannot find his burial place. I know that he died:
13 JAN 1848 • New Forest
BARRETT, RICHARD 42 GRO Reference: 1848 M Quarter OF NEW FOREST Volume 08 Page 166

At the time of his death he was stationed at Marchwood Coastguard Station but I have no idea where the family were living, I suspect it was probably Totton as that is where his widow and the children were in 1851

Before I take myself off to the Winchester archives I wondered if anyone might have some ideas where I might find the burial record

Can anyone help Alyson get the info she needs for her fascinating family archive? Please use the Contact Me link if you have info and I'll pass your details on. Many thanks

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Feb 01, 2024
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by: John Dymott

I have recently been in contact with your sister on the Fordingbridge History in Photos FB group and I am aware she tagged you in.

At the foot of your request for help with ‘Somerset to Southampton’ you refer to visiting Winchester archives. Are you aware that Ancestry now has all the Hampshire Parish Registers either online or at any Hampshire Library. Hampshire Libraries also has free access to Find my Past.

I have seen your notes your 2x G Grandfather George Rossiter and his burial at Hyde. Regarding George’s wife Mary Jane looking at find a grave website, it appears she did not have a headstone.

I have scrolled through the Fordingbridge CofE Burials 1813 - 1921 and found written in the register for entry No. 646 on Nov. 13th (1896) ** this was the first burial in the New Churchyard in Stuckton Lane.**
However the next entry says - this is in the old Churchyard. Burials in the new churchyard are referenced with a plot number to the side of the entry.

I now find that Entry No. 632 (two pages earlier) is for Mary Rossiter May 16 (1896), Age 73 and I believe that Mary was therefore buried in the old church yard.

All the headstones were removed, the ground levelled and the headstones were placed alongside the boundaries. I do not live in Fordingbridge, so not sure if the headstones are still there.

I also have some good news for you regarding Richard Barrett. as on entering his details in Ancestry in the Hampshire CofE Burials 1813 - 1921 and found his entry at Eling Cemetery No. 2148:
Name - Richard Barrett
Abode - Totton
When Buried - January 16th
Age - 43 years
By whom the Ceremony was performed - William ? The Curate of the Parish.

I understand that this former parish cemetery is administered by New Forest District Council.

I hope that this helps.


Feb 01, 2024
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by: John Dymott

I have recently been in contact with your sister on the Fordingbridge History in Photos FB group and I am aware she tagged you in.

At the foot of your request for help with ‘Somerset to Southampton’ you refer to visiting Winchester archives. Are you aware that Ancestry now has all the Hampshire Parish Registers either online or at any Hampshire Library. Hampshire Libraries also has free access to Find my Past.

I have seen your notes your 2x G Grandfather George Rossiter and his burial at Hyde. Regarding George’s wife Mary Jane looking at find a grave website, it appears she did not have a headstone.

I have scrolled through the Fordingbridge CofE Burials 1813 - 1921 and found written in the register for entry No. 646 on Nov. 13th (1896) ** this was the first burial in the New Churchyard in Stuckton Lane.**
However the next entry says - this is in the old Churchyard. Burials in the new churchyard are referenced with a plot number to the side of the entry.

I now find that Entry No. 632 (two pages earlier) is for Mary Rossiter May 16 (1896), Age 73 and I believe that Mary was therefore buried in the old church yard.

All the headstones were removed, the ground levelled and the headstones were placed alongside the boundaries. I do not live in Fordingbridge, so not sure if the headstones are still there.

I also have some good news for you regarding Richard Barrett. as on entering his details in Ancestry in the Hampshire CofE Burials 1813 - 1921 and found his entry at Eling Cemetery No. 2148:
Name - Richard Barrett
Abode - Totton
When Buried - January 16th
Age - 43 years
By whom the Ceremony was performed - William ? The Curate of the Parish.

I understand that this former parish cemetery is administered by New Forest District Council.

I hope that this helps.


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