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Rev. George Ridout (1820-1908)

George was born on the 23rd January 1820 at Newland, Gloucestershire and died 25th October 1908 at Eastbourne.  His parents were George Ridout (1788-1813) & Mary Ann Dowell and grandfather was John Gibbs Ridout (1757-1823). He attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge and … Continue reading

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‘The Ridouts of Sherborne’ – writing up your family history

Originally posted on Somerset & Dorset Family History Society:
SDFHS member, Karen Francis, describes how she started investigating her Ridout ancestors and encourages other family historians to publish their research so that it can be preserved. Reg and Elsie Ridout. Photograph taken about 1916. In…

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