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An assortment of children belonging to John Ridout

In the years that I have been studying my family history, I have come to ‘know’ some members in the same way that when one reads a book, one imagines what the characters might look and sound like. I have … Continue reading

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A new generation: John Ridout’s oldest son, John

My x3 great grandfather, John Ridout’s only surviving child with his first wife Sarah HODGES was named for his father. John was baptised in St Swithin’s church, Walcot Street on Sunday 10th March 1811. His parents were living somewhere within … Continue reading

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