11 September, 2011 Who was who

Tetbury Families

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NATHANIEL OVERBURY

Particular Baptist Minister

A former woolstapler, he was appointed Baptist pastor in 1721 as he was thought to be fitted spiritually for office in the church. 

1736 author of 'A Treates of the Church of Christ' etc

1753 appointed trustee along with 6 others, in will of Mrs Elizabeth Seward of Bengworth, WOR, to oversee stocks and annuities for support and maintenance of particular baptist congregations.

died in Exeter 1796? [not confirmed]
JOSEPH BURCHELL [1745-1826]

obituary from The Baptist magazine - Page 474 Baptist Missionary Society - Religion - 1826

'DIED July 17,1826, the venerable Mr. Joseph Burchell, of Tetbury, Gloucestershire, in the 67th year of his pastorate over the Baptist Church in that town and in the 83rd year of his age. The tenor of his course was unobtrusive, yet attractive and commanding, from his constant practical illustration of the Christian virtues, the amiableness of his temper, and the sanctity of his character' [died 17 July 1826]

Grandfather of Thomas Burchell, [missionary in Jamaica for 22 years.]
GEORGE DAVIES 1851 [1824-1852]

married Bridget [unknown] from Kilkhampton, CON; 3 children born Redbrook, MON and Tetbury. In Tetbury by 1851
J O MITCHELL

listed in Baptist Magazine as Pastor of the congregation at Tetbury [1828-1835]
CHARLES W VERNON [1808-1862]

Born in Appledore, DEV 1808; became a sailor but gave up at the pleadings of his mother. Became converted and subsequently baptised in 1833; in 1861 came to Tetbury but not long after his arrival symptoms of consumption appeared. Resigned after only a few months. Returned to Appledore but died shortly after in 1862.
GEORGE MORGAN [1828-]

father of George Campbell Morgan. Working in Ledbury, HEF in 1860 but by 1861 was living on The Chipping, Tetbury. In 1863 living at Cutwell Villa where son George Campbell Morgan was born. By 1871 living in Roath, Wales
THOMAS JONES

Mr. TH Jones, of Pontypool College, accepted the unanimous invitation of the church at Tetbury in 1862 and was ordained in September. 'On September 30th Mr T H Jones, of Pontypool College was ordained as pastor of the church at Tetbury. The Revs. T Jones of Chepstow, A.J.Ashworth of Uley, W Yates of Stroud and Dr Thomas of Pontypool conducted the services. In the evening there was a public meeting, when addresses were delivered by their Revs. F Overbury, W Yates, A Ashworth, C Deavin, T Page and Dr Thomas' [Baptist Magazine vol 54 1862]
THOMAS GEORGE HORWOOD

Vicar of Tetbury 1881-1898

born c.1838 Stapleton, GLS, son of Daniel. Married Agnes Whereat 1868 Axbridge, SOM. Had 10 children two of which died before 1911 census. 

Studied at St Marys Hall, Oxford: BA 1863; MA 1865

Rector of Holcombe, SOM; Vicar of Rishton, LAN; Vicar of Ashchurch, GLS. Vicar of Tetbury; Vicar of Irthington, Carlisle; Vicar of Tunstall, SFK by 1911.

1891 fined for keeping a dog without a licence and for cruelty to his horse [as owner of the creature which was in the charge of A. Mann, who was also fined]
JOHN FRAMPTON

Born c.1798 Clifton, GLS, son of Thomas & Hannah; married Harriette Paul 1829;

Studied at Exeter College, Oxford: BA 1820; MA 1822

Vicar of Tetbury with St Saviours 1828-1880; made Hon Canon of Gloucester Cathedral 1848

Lived at The Priory, The Chipping, Tetbury, GLS

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