Bridgwater and Somersetshire Herald 1831 03Aug Abarrow John - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 02Feb Abbot John White - Exeter deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 20Jul Abbott Rev John - rectory of Meavy 1831 25May Aberdein R H - solicitor Honiton Devon coroner election 1831 08Jun Aberdein Robert Henry - new coroner 1831 29Jun Abraham Jane - stole sheet Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Ackland Sir John Palmer - died age 76 Royal Crescent Bath of Fairfield 1831 23Mar Ackland Thomas Dyke - land for Baptist Chapel Minehead 1831 06Apr Adair A - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 20Jul Adams J W - Martock Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 12Jan Adams Mr - Swimbridge riots 1831 16Mar Adams Mrs Nanny - died 75 Burnham mother of Wm of Sandy Way House 1831 20Jul Adams Thomas James of Crewkerne marr Mary Ann Male at Yeovil 1831 05Jan Adams William - daughter Sarah died at Burnham age 37 1831 06Apr Adams William - stole mare for Rev Feaver seen at Pensford 1831 27Apr Addison N - Alpha Cottage Bathpool son married at Taunton 1831 27Apr Addison W of Bathpool marr Anne Maria Blake at Taunton 1831 11May Agget Mr - grocer Hatherleigh medicine agent 1831 01Jun Agget T - Hatherleigh linen draper bankrupt 1831 20Apr Albury Joseph - no prosecution Wells Assizes 1831 09Mar Alcock Lieut Col Hugh - died North Town Taunton 85 E India Co 1831 27Jul Alderson Mr Justice - Dorset Assizes 1831 06Jul Alexander Mrs - matron Bridgwater hospital 1831 19Jan Alexander William Henry - age 4 mths Bell Inn Bish Lyd inquest 1831 26Jan Alexander William - sent threatening letter to A Chandler Pewsey 1831 06Apr Algar Rev J - mass baptism Frome 1831 13Apr Allan H - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 11May Allen James - 'Bengrove' 'Winterhayes' Ditcheat tenement sale 1831 12Jan Allen Jefferys - recorder Bridgwater Sessions 1831 26Jan Allen Jefferys - treasurer Bridgwater savings bank 1831 02Mar Allen Mr - Cannington shop was burgled 1831 16Feb Allen Ralph - decd of Bath Hampton relict Mary died Wimbledon 87 1831 20Apr Allen Robert - his coat was stolen Bridgwater Sessions 1831 06Jul Allen Robert - his coat stolen Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 03Aug Allen Robert - age 22 no bill Devon Assizes Cullompton 1831 27Jul Allen S - Chewstoke dau Elizabeth age 9 died 1831 19Jan Allen William Jefferys - Bridgwater clerk Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Allister John M - stole handkerchiefs Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 13Apr Alsop Samuel - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Alway James - committed for a rescue Wells Assizes 1831 29Jun Alway James - his turf fired Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Alway T - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Ambrose v Hopkins Devon Assizes 1831 12Jan Amer Mary Ann - robbery Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 19Jan Amor Shadrach - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 27Jul Amory S - raped Bovey Tracey Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 12Jan Andrews James - book keeper Apethorne Mill 1831 13Apr Andrews Richard - witness Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Andrews William - died age 80 Wrington 1831 18May Andrews William - Axbridge house sale 1831 16Feb Anet Mr - emigrated to Canada 1831 13Apr Angel John - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Annals James - Fordingbridge riots 1831 12Jan Ansley Alderman - case of Bridget Ford 1831 20Jul Anstice R - Bridgwater Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 12Jan Anstice Robert - alderman Bridgwater Sessions 1831 26Jan Anstice Robert - treasurer Bridgwater savings bank 1831 16Mar Antram Rev R of Pentriddle marr Hannah Burbanny Galloway of Corfe Castle 1831 13Apr Apsey Robert - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Archer Rev Samuel - Lewannick decd legacy to Devon and Exeter hospital 1831 19Jan Archerly John Hawksey - barrister Bath dau marr 1831 20Apr Arnold James - received stolen goods Wells Assizes 1831 06Jul Arnold John - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 18May Arnold Rev James William - to curacy Burrington 1831 20Jul Arnold Rev Wm - Burrington new incumbent to replace him 1831 20Apr Arrowsmith Obadiah - his combs stolen Wells Assizes 1831 26Jan Arthur Philip - Jersey shipwrecked 1831 25May Arundell Mrs A - Cannignton sale of household furniture 1831 16Mar Ash Richard - Bristol meeting 1831 11May Ash T P - Stratton Cornwall medicine agent 1831 12Jan Asheford Mr - stole wheat Wells Sessions 1831 12Jan Ashelford Isaac - stole wheat Somerset Sessions 1831 12Jan Ashelford William - stole wheat Somerset Sessions 1831 20Apr Ashman Joseph - discharged Wells Assizes 1831 12Jan Ashton James - Apethorne Factory 1831 12Jan Ashton Thomas - inquest Werneth 1831 22Jun Astell W - MP president Bridgwater infirmary 1831 27Apr Astell William - Bridgwater address 1831 13Apr Aust James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Aust William - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Austen v Eales Devon Assizes 1831 02Mar Austen J T - magistrate St Blazey area 1831 06Jul Austin Samuel - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 29Jun Avery George - St Thomas wrestling match 1831 11May Avery J - Barnstaple medicine agent 1831 20Apr Avery Mr - Devon wrestler 1831 23Mar Avis J - Minehead Protector Fire Insurance 1831 05Jan Awbrey George - medicines for sale Herald Office Bridgwater 1831 20Apr Axford Charles - decd Bridgwater case 1831 20Apr Axford F - merchant Bridgwater Axford v Wyburn 1831 23Mar Axford Fred - Bridgwater shipping 1831 01Jun Axford Frederick - warehouse Bridgwater on fire 1831 29Jun Aylesbury John - stole towels Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Ayres Amelia alias Sitt - recd stolen flour Somerton 1831 13Apr Ayres Amelia - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Ayres Isaac alias Wheeler Somerset Sessions threated arson 1831 27Apr Ayshford D - coroner inquest at Wrington 1831 05Jan Backhouse Mr - Wells black lead pencils 1831 05Jan Badcock J - public charities of Taunton 1831 03Aug Badcock John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 06Apr Badcock William - burglary at Bedminster 1831 13Apr Badcock William - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Baddeley J C - Brixton ship owner bankrupt 1831 06Apr Badger William innkeeper Bridgwater marr Jane Richards 1831 29Jun Badman James - stole wood Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Bagehot Edward - case Bridgwater Sessions 1831 12Jan Bagehot Robert - case Bridgwater Sessions 1831 06Apr Bagehot Robert - elected churchwarden Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Bagehot Robert - Bridgwater jury 1831 12Jan Bagehot Thomas Watson - case Bridgwater Sessions 1831 06Apr Bagg Mrs Elizabeth - died age 69 Mark 1831 02Mar Bagg Robert - assault case Sidney Wooder 1831 12Jan Bailey Charles - Ninehead tree sale 1831 01Jun Bailey James - Ninehead fleeces prize 1831 25May Bailey Joseph - begging Somerset to Wilton gaol 1831 13Apr Bailey William - constable Bridgwater 1831 23Feb Bailward John - Somerset yeomanry 1831 09Feb Bailward Thomas Shewell - Horsington Somerset Sheriff 1831 23Feb Bailward Thomas Shewell - sheriff to be sworn in at Wells 1831 26Jan Bainbridge Mr - half pound of tea to Taunton voters 1831 16Mar Bainbridge Mr - elected Taunton 1831 15Jun Baines Rev Dr - Catholic bishop conducted wedding Bath 1831 20Jul Baines Rev Dr - Catholic Bishop opened chapel Cannington 1831 02Feb Baines Wm Craig - lieutenant Devon Regiment Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 20Apr Baker Diana - wife of Wm of Ham Ward Bridgwater stole cotton 1831 06Jul Baker Diana - charged with stealing cotton Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 23Feb Baker E - oil gas manufacturer bankrupt 1831 05Jan Baker F - Dorset miller bankrupt 1831 26Jan Baker G - decd Hallen dau Hester married 1831 13Apr Baker James - Bridgwater jury 1831 12Jan Baker John - blacksmith Dulverton stole church plate 1831 27Jul Baker Lieut Robt Hood - age 34 Wilton Cottage Taunton died Sidmouth 1831 18May Baker W - decd butcher Eastover relict died 1831 30Mar Baker William - Bridgwater agent fire insurance 1831 20Apr Baker William - wife to Wilton gaol for stealing cotton print 1831 29Jun Baker William - Ilchester Globe insurance agent 1831 06Jul Baker Wm - wife Diana charged with stealing cotton Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 05Jan Baldock Captain - 'Swallow' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Bale H - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Mar Bale Henry - Cannington labourer to Wilton gaol stole fowls 1831 12Jan Bale Mr - Landkey case of Swimbridge riots 1831 05Jan Ball H W - Wells black lead pencils 1831 30Mar Ball Mr - stationer agent for Wells pens 1831 05Jan Ball Richard jnr - The Elms nr Taunton letter 1831 27Jul Balmont W - Bampton life assurance agent 1831 12Jan Balsom John - defrauded Exeter Savings Bank 1831 03Aug Bamber C H - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 13Apr Bambrook Joseph - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Feb Bamfylde Rev Chas Francis - MP deputy lieutenant Somerset 1831 02Mar Bamfylde Sir George - inspected N Devon militia 1831 11May Banfield Mr - bookseller Ilfracombe medicine agent 1831 25May Banfield Mr - gardener Leigh House nr Chard roman gold 1831 03Aug Bankes Henry - Dorset plate 1831 25May Bankes Mr - Dorchester election 1831 03Aug Banwell Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 06Apr Barby Mrs E - Langport her potatoes stolen 1831 23Mar Barker Joseph - lieutenant Bridgwater troop 1831 12Jan Barlow Mr - Highfield 1831 27Jul Barlow Rev Wm - Weston Super Mare Missionary Society 1831 19Jan Barnard Henry Watson - Yatton clerk Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Barnard Mrs A - died age 81 Wellow 1831 12Jan Barnard Rev - Yatton 1831 26Jan Barnes Mr - helped Mr Hole of Silverton in setting fracture 1831 09Feb Barnes Raloh - Sidmouth case 1831 22Jun Barnes Rev Archdeacon - Pilton sermon 1831 27Jul Barnthwaite Richard - died Belle Vue nr Newport 1831 02Mar Barratt Mrs - Topsham daughter burnt to death 1831 06Apr Barrow J - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 12Jan Barrow Richard - Swimbridge riots 1831 12Jan Barry John - labourer Swimbridge riots 1831 05Jan Barryman Wm jnr - Wells Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 18May Bartholomew Rev John - Exeter 1831 02Mar Bartlam Rev Precentor - commissary of Bishop of Exeter 1831 18May Bartlam Rev Thomas - precentor Exeter 1831 13Apr Bartlett W - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Bartrum John - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 01Jun Bassett A - Ilfracombe celebrations 1831 11May Bastard Capt J - Dartmouth candidate 1831 29Jun Batchellor Samuel - Bath Globe insurance agent 1831 18May Bate Henry - linen draper Bridgwater 1831 08Jun Bate James - capt South Devon Squadron Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 02Mar Bate Mr - conveyancer and auctioneer Bridgwater 1831 19Jan Bath Mr - tradesman inquest 1831 13Apr Bath William Dean - Bridgwater jury 1831 19Jan Batt James - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 03Aug Batt Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 16Mar Batten John - regrater age 60-70 Devonport and Byeworthy theft 1831 25May Batten Robert - age 15 house breaking Devon assizes to convict ship 1831 03Aug Baverton Michael J - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Apr Bavis W - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Bayly C - Frome birth of daughter 1831 05Jan Bayly Chas - Frome Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 30Mar Beadon and Son - Taunton 1831 02Feb Beadon Mr - Somerset and Taunton Institution 1831 01Jun Beadon Rev F - conducted wedding at Compton Bishop 1831 06Apr Beadon W - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 05Jan Beadon William - public charities of Taunton 1831 29Jun Beale John - assault Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Bear John - servant of Mr Nott Swimbridge riots 1831 27Jul Beard T - age 19 assault Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 27Apr Beardmore Mr - Chudleigh meeting 1831 11May Bearnes Mr - Totnes medicine agent 1831 02Mar Beer George - stole cheese at Littleham 1831 12Jan Beer John - Swimbridge riots 1831 09Feb Beer Robert - publican Bristol case 1831 29Jun Beer Thomas - surety Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Belbin Geo - destroyed threshing machine Somerset Sessions 1831 26Jan Bellabache Francis - master 'Quixotte' of Jersey shipwrecked 1831 08Jun Bellett William - Hall Hayes House Samp Arundel died age 77 1831 02Feb Bellew Henry - cornet East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 06Apr Bellew Mrs - St Davids Hill robbed 1831 13Apr Bellringer S - sentence 2 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Bellringer Sarah - age 50 assault at Thornfalcon 1831 16Mar Bemridge S - Barnstaple shipwreck of the 'Betsy' 1831 03Aug Bennet Henry alias John William - age 18 no bill Devon Assizes 1831 06Apr Bennet J - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 05Jan Bennet Mr - shop damaged by gunpowder St Mary's St 1831 13Apr Bennett E - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Mar Bennett Eliza - to Wilton gaol for perjury 1831 27Jul Bennett H alias Williams - age 19 counterfeiting Devon Assizes 1831 06Apr Bennett James - indicted for killing E O'Hare Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Bennett James - fined 1 shilling Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Bennett Jonah - Puxton decd widow remarried 1831 02Feb Bennett Mr - suspected burglar Bridgwater 1831 23Mar Bennett T O - Bruton surveyor Protector Fire Insurance 1831 06Apr Bennett William - indicted for killing E O'Hare Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Bennett William - fined 1 shilling Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Berry Daniel - 3 months Exeter City Sessions 1831 20Apr Berry George Page - foreman Bridgwater case of Axford v Wyburn 1831 30Mar Berry John - Tiverton debtors court 1831 02Mar Berry Read Adm Sir Edward - died Bath age 63 1831 05Jan Berry William - comitted to county gaol murder Weir Topsham 1831 02Mar Berry William - his cheese was stolen at Littleham 1831 06Apr Berryman John - highway robbery between Taunton and Chard 1831 23Feb Besley William - assistant Capital Burgess Tiverton 1831 13Apr Best Betsy - wife of Edward Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Best Edward - Bridgwater his shirt was stolen 1831 03Aug Best Liuet - revenue officer assaulted Devon Assizes 1831 20Apr Best Robert - no bill Wells Assizes 1831 20Apr Betch William - no prosecution Wells Assizes 1831 01Jun Betteson Mr - cyder vender cut throat Polperro 1831 20Apr Bewes Thomas - nominated Plymouth 1831 11May Bickle Mr - grocer Holsworthy medicine agent 1831 11May Bicknell Richard - 2nd Somerset Militia 1831 11May Bicknell Richard - ensign 1st Som Militia 1831 19Jan Biddlecombe James - North Petherton tallow chandler decd debts 1831 02Feb Biddlecombe John - Enmore shopkeeper decd notice to creditors 1831 03Aug Biddulph Rev Theophilus - conducted wedding at Bristol 1831 18May Biffen Mr - Huntspill and Otterhampton land sale 1831 06Apr Billet George - age 19 acquitted of stealing chain of Som Coal Canal Nav 1831 13Apr Billet George - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Billet John - stole donkeys Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Billinge John - died Wedmore 1831 02Feb Billinge John - draper Wedmore son died 1831 01Jun Binden John - Runnington 1831 12Jan Bindon John - auction at Wellington 1831 12Jan Binman T - Bristol brazier bankrupt 1831 05Jan Binney Captain - 'Pidgeon' Falmouth Packet List 1831 27Jul Bird T - assaulted Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 23Feb Bishop Mr - Long Load his shop burgled carpentry tools taken 1831 12Jan Bisson Mr - master from Jersey caught smuggling at Stonehouse 1831 02Mar Black Mr - Mawgan meeting with miners 1831 29Jun Blackall Mr - alderman Exeter 1831 19Jan Blackmore v Rev J H St Aubyn court case 1831 12Jan Blackwell Mr - justice Exeter City Sessions 1831 27Apr Blake Capt - RN dec dau Anne Maria marr at Taunton 1831 06Apr Blake M - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 19Jan Blake Shadrach - prisoner Salisbury special commission burglary 1831 27Apr Blakemore Richard - the Leys address to Wells electors 1831 04May Blakemore Richard - withdrew Wells election 1831 20Jul Blandford Mr of Beckington marr Maria Russell of Frome 1831 29Jun Blanning William - stole sheet Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Blenheim Mr - attempted suicide at Frome 1831 27Apr Blight William - East Crinnis mine accident 1831 27Jul Bloye Anne - treid to drown herself Regents Canal 1831 18May Bluett Rev Thomas Lovell - vicarage of Mullyan 1831 23Mar Board Benjamin - Bristol died age 61 soc of friends 1831 20Apr Board Frederick - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Bodman T - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Bolt James - stole umbrellas Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Bolt John - robbed on Hatherleigh Moor 1831 29Jun Bolt Mr - St Thomas wrestling match 1831 12Jan Bompas Dr - Fishponds patent 1831 06Apr Bompas Sergeant - case of shooting at Congresbury 1831 03Aug Bond Geo - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 09Feb Bond R - Plymouth printer bankrupt 1831 16Mar Bone A B - county coroner 1831 27Jul Boodle Rev Thomas - conducted wedding at Compton Dando 1831 29Jun Bord J S - North Cadbury Globe insurance agent 1831 29Jun Boskew John - stole sovreigns Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Both Matthew - Apeford Mill 1831 06Apr Bourne Jacob - bread stolen Somerset Assizes 1831 11May Bovey J - Buckfastleigh medicine agent 1831 12Jan Bowden Robert - servant of Mr Knott Swimbridge riots 1831 16Mar Bowditch Mr - brickmaker Taunton elections 1831 15Jun Bowditch Mrs Joan - Holway Farm nr Taunton died 1831 12Jan Bowen John - warehouse sale Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Bowen John - Bridgwater jury 1831 27Jul Bowen John - letter to Bridgwater Herald 1831 12Jan Bowen T B - commissioner for relief of Insolvent Debtors 1831 18May Bowen William - yeoman Bridgwater witness 1831 03Aug Bowerman Joseph - assault at Honiton 1831 09Mar Bowles Charles - apprentice to S Lee of Bridgwater stole spoon 1831 13Apr Bowles Charles - stole spoon Bridgwater imprisoned 1 week 1831 13Apr Bowles Robert - Bridgwater jury 1831 18May Bowles Robert - Huntspill and Otterhampton land sale 1831 25May Bowring Mr - St Leonards Church 1831 05Jan Boyce Mr - Tiverton black lead pencils 1831 20Jul Boydell S - Ilchester Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 12Jan Boys and Anstice - solicitors Back Quay Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Brackston James - stole watch Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 19Jan Bradney John Hopkins - East Charlton clerk Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Bragg Mr - Taunton black lead pencils 1831 05Jan Brandreth Henry jnr - poem 1831 23Feb Branwell and Sons - barley Penzance 1831 05Jan Brasher Geo - Wincanton Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 06Jul Bray E A - clerk Tavistock v Marytavy 1831 13Apr Bray George - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Bray J - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Bray Robert - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Bray William - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Breever Robert - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Brent George - market gardener accused 1831 06Apr Bressey Charles - stole gelding Bath 26th regiment 1831 13Apr Bressey Charles - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Jul Brewer J - age 14 stole rings Stoke Damarel Devon Lammas Assize 1831 03Aug Brewer James - age 15 transported theft at Devonport 1831 27Jul Brewer Mary - age 49 stole rings Stoke Damarel Devon Lammas Assize 1831 03Aug Brewer Mary - age 49 transported theft at Devonport 1831 13Apr Brewer R - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Brewers Elizabeth - wounded by R Brewer Somerset Assizes 1831 06Apr Brewers Robert - 42 indicted for wounding E Brewer Somerset Assizes 1831 16Feb Brice John - sold beans Bridgwater 1831 23Feb Brice Mr - city solicitor Bristol 1831 29Jun Brice Richard - Gothelney House birth of son 1831 19Jan Brice Thomas of Woolavington marr Miss Tucker of Street 1831 08Jun Bridge Mr - surgeon inquest at Wellington 1831 09Feb Bridge Mrs - bought wife Isle Brewers 1831 06Jul Bridgeman C V - Tavistock attorney 1831 18May Bridgman John - shopman to Henry Bate Bridgwater 1831 03Aug Bridgman William - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 19Jan Bridgstock William Papwell - Bath magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Bright Robert - son born Abbots Leigh 1831 13Apr Brigstock W P - captain North Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 09Feb Brimicombe W - Totnes plumber bankrupt 1831 23Feb Brimsmaid Mr - St Giles's applying for Bideford organist post 1831 12Jan Broadbeard James - Banwell rioters 1831 12Jan Broadbeard William - Banwell rioters 1831 12Jan Broadbeard William - libereated in riot Somerset Sessions 1831 09Feb Broadhurst Joseph - Ship Inn Saltford dau Ann marr 1831 25May Broadmead Mr - Langport solicitor 1831 20Jul Broadmead N - Langport Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 29Jun Broadrip Acquilla - stole hay Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Brock Dr Henry Gordon - Plymouth ship to Van Diemans Land 1831 29Jun Brocks James jnr - Farm nr Conglesbury son Henry 5 died 1831 19Jan Broderip Mr - Wells 1831 23Mar Brodribb Matthew - Parsonage House Ubley died 1831 23Mar Brook Mr - shipbuilder Bideford on the 'Betsey' Appledore 1831 30Mar Brooke Henry - alderman of Bristol president for fire insurance 1831 13Apr Brooks George - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Brooks Henry - Wells Globe insurance agent 1831 16Mar Brooks Mr - Bideford shipwreck of the 'Betsy' 1831 04May Broom E - moved from Exeter prison to hulks at Devonport 1831 12Jan Broom E - 7 years Exeter City Sessions 1831 12Jan Broom W - 14 years Exeter City Sessions 1831 26Jan Brown Charles - died Ashcott 1831 13Apr Brown E - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Brown Edward - age 70 indicted child molesting Bridwater Q Sess 1831 12Jan Brown Evan - Banwell rioters 1831 20Apr Brown Evan - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 03Aug Brown Geo - burglary at Dawlish age 20 1831 13Apr Brown George - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Brown George - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 12Jan Brown John - Banwell rioters 1831 12Jan Brown John - rioting Somerset Sessions 6 months 1831 23Feb Brown John - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 09Mar Brown John - Brislington dua Julia died age 14 1831 19Jan Brown Peter Joseph of Thun marr Eliz M C Archerly of Bath 1831 18May Brown Priscilla - relict of John Brown of Wincanton died 1831 23Feb Brown Thomas - committed for trial by T Northmore stole cheese 1831 02Mar Brown William marr Charlotte Day at Load 1831 13Apr Brown William - witness Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 01Jun Browne Henry - dau Sarah marr at Brislington 1831 06Apr Browne John - elected churchwarden Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Browne Richard - Bridgwater jury 1831 20Jul Browne Richard - died Salmon Parade Bridgwater 1831 04May Browne William - bookseller Clare St Bristol 1831 02Feb Browning William - Ide deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 12Jan Bruce W A - solicitor Bath 1831 02Feb Brutton Charles - Exeter dispensary meeting 1831 29Jun Brutton Charles - malster Exeter election of commissioner 1831 08Jun Brutton Mr - Exeter excise charge 1831 27Jul Bryant Edward tailor marr Mary Ann Lock of Bridgwater 1831 29Jun Bryant James - stole duck Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Bryant Thomas - farmer Halse age 60 Combe Florey inquest 1831 15Jun Buck L W - dinner Bideford 1831 04May Buck Lewis William - Exeter election 1831 15Jun Buckham Thomas - butter jobber Twerton age 48 fell in Avon 1831 13Apr Buckland J alias Butler - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Bucknell v Jenkins - court case Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Budd J - case of Swimbridge riots 1831 09Feb Budge Mr - shoemaker bought wife Isle Brewers 1831 13Apr Budget Eliza Jarvis - sentence 6 days Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Bull Captain - 'Marlborough' Falmouth Packet List 1831 09Feb Buller Capt - Whimple assault 1831 02Mar Buller J B - Devon County Sessions 1831 09Feb Buller James W - MP Exeter Savings Bank meeting 1831 04May Buller James Wentworth - Exeter election 1831 08Jun Buller James Wentworth - Devon commission dep lieut 1831 19Jan Buller John Buller Yarde - Lupton House 1831 13Apr Buller Rev W Beadon vicar Over Stowey marr Marianne J Sheppard 1831 01Jun Buller Rev W - vicar of Over Stowey 1831 06Jul Bullock Rev C P - conducted wedding at Bristol 1831 30Mar Bulpin William - appointed overseer of the poor Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Bulteel Mr - hounds meet Newnham Park 1831 01Jun Bundy James - decd Bristol dau Anne Williams died 1831 02Feb Bunter James - chair Somerset and Taunton Institution 1831 19Jan Bunter R - Bathpool dau Ellen married at W Monckton 1831 27Apr Burfoot Henry Robert - Somersetshire Society 1831 06Apr Burleigh Ann - house burgled Bath 1831 06Apr Burleigh Charlotte - house burgled Bath 1831 06Apr Burleigh Frances - house burgled Bath 1831 09Mar Burleigh George - decd Totnes and Ceylon medical staff dau marr 1831 06Apr Burleigh Henrietta - house burgled Bath 1831 06Apr Burleigh Jane - house burgled Bath 1831 06Apr Burleigh Maria - house burgled Bath 1831 13Apr Burne Rev - fire at Tedburn St Mary 1831 23Mar Burnell Mrs Mary - Bridgwater draper Protector Fire Insurance 1831 16Feb Burnell Thomas - shopkeeper Bridgwater died 44 1831 03Aug Burrows Sarah - St Thomas her ring stolen 1831 13Apr Burt W - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Buryman John - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Bush Thomas - Ilmnster decd dau marr 1831 13Apr Bush William - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Bushby Mrs - died Enmore Castle age 84 1831 15Jun Bushell William - Bristol shipping 1831 16Feb Bussell Mr - North Devon Infirmary coffin filled with rubbish 1831 23Feb Bussell Mr - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 30Mar Bussell Mr - auction at Milverton 1831 30Mar Buston David - 'Joys 12 Acres' Huntspill sale 1831 27Apr Butcher John - age 86 died Congresbury sexton 1831 23Feb Butcher Joseph pauper Yatton pauper marr Mary Sproud at Congresbury 1831 22Jun Butcher William marr Mary Ann Mathias of Brsitol at Weston SM 1831 13Apr Butler G - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Butson John - embezzled pound Somerset Quarter Sessions not guilty 1831 11May Butter J - portreeve Plymouth 1831 02Feb Butter Mr - of Woodbury donation fire at Lympstone 1831 02Feb Butterton Mr - Bristol college vice principal 1831 08Jun Buttle Thomas - Broomfield parsonage cat 1831 13Apr Cabble T - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Caines C - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Caines Christopher - stole pigs Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Caines Mr - Langport Coroner four inquests 1831 18May Calcraft J - Dorchester elections 1831 27Jul Callacot John - age 18 stole at Fremington Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Callacott J - age 18 no bill Devon Assizes 1831 06Apr Callow Hugh - age 32 watchman Wells assault charge 1831 13Apr Callow Hugh - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Canes William - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 03Aug Cann John - his frock stolen Devon Assizes 1831 25May Cann Mark - solicitor Colyton Devon coroner election 1831 09Mar Capper W W - Green Park Buildings Bath dau Louisa married 1831 29Jun Cardew John Haydon - clerk Curry Mallet appeal against tythe rates 1831 20Jul Carew G H - Crowcombe Court archery 1831 09Feb Carew Henry v William Jenkins Sidmouth Case 1831 06Apr Carew T G W - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 08Jun Carew Thomas - cornet 1st Devon Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 29Jun Carey Andrew - stole watch Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Carey Captain - 'L Pelham' Falmouth Packet List 1831 02Feb Carnac Thomas Rivett - ex rectory of Stawley 1831 03Aug Carnell William - Ottery killed 1831 06Jul Carpendale Rev Mr - Wincanton sermon 1831 25May Carpenter C - Falmouth carrier pidgeon 1831 12Jan Carrington W - 7 years Exeter City Sessions 1831 04May Carrington W - moved from Exeter prison to hulks at Devonport 1831 04May Carruthers David - Bridport reformer 1831 02Feb Carter James - sent to captivity hulk Devonport 1831 12Jan Carter John - whitesmith St Sidwell v John Carter case 1831 12Jan Carter John - 7 years Exeter City Sessions 1831 23Feb Carter Mr - Castle St Bristol treasure trove 1831 25May Carter Mr marr Miss Slocombe at Pawlett 1831 03Aug Carter Thomas Burgess - age 3 North Pertherton inquest scalded 1831 09Feb Carver Elizabeth - wife of John Smith Carver inquest 1831 09Mar Carver John Smith - linen draper Bridgwater robbed 1831 13Apr Carver John Smith - his sheets stolen Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Carver Miss - house sale Salmon Parade Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Carver Mr - Taunton new church Wellington 1831 30Mar Carwithin Thomas - Pyworthy labourer insolvent debtors court 1831 13Apr Cary John - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Cary Joseph - ironmonger Shepton Mallet shop burgled 1831 27Jul Case Edward John - Bath embezzled 1831 12Jan Case James - land sale Colley Lane Dunwear Rd Bridgwater 1831 19Jan Cassan Rev S H - curacy of Bruton 1831 20Apr Cassan Rev Stephen Hyde - Bruton 1831 05Jan Cave Geo - daughter born Frenchay 1831 15Jun Cavill Benjamin - Kilve land sale 1831 20Apr Chaffey Dr - daughter Mary Ann married at Martock 1831 20Apr Chaffey J - East Stope son Robert married at Martock 1831 20Apr Chaffey Robert of East Stope marr Mary Ann Chaffey of Martock 1831 03Aug Chalk T - age 24 stole bacon Clyst St Lawrence 1831 20Jul Challice Mr - Cowley Hill barley 1831 09Feb Chamberlain Mr - shoemaker broke leg on coach at Taunton 1831 13Apr Chamberlain William - sentence 14 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Jul Chamberlain John - bootmaker Bridgwater dau Martha married 1831 03Aug Champernown Mrs - Dartington 1831 03Aug Champion Mr - fist fight Frome 1831 26Jan Chandler Ann - Church Farm Pusey Wilts threatening letter 1831 16Mar Chandler Ann - Pusey Wilts threatening letter 1831 18May Chandler T - Bristol coach maker bankrupt 1831 03Aug Chapman Francis Margaret - died Tainfield House nr Taunton 1831 20Jul Chapman J N - Bridgwater linen draper and grocer bankrupt 1831 30Mar Chapman John - appointed overseer of the poor Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Chapman John - foreman Bridgwater jury 1831 23Mar Chapple John - Bridgwater trespass case 1831 13Apr Chard v Spark - attorney Somerston v surgeon slander 1831 12Jan Chard W - solicitor Somerton 1831 05Jan Charlton C P - Somerset chapman bankrupt 1831 03Aug Chave John - insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 06Jul Chave Rev E - chaplain resigned 1831 19Jan Cheater W - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 29Jun Chester Eli - vagabond rogue Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Chichester J P B - candidate for Barnstaple 1831 11May Chichester Mr - Barnstaple election 1831 27Jul Chichester Joseph - jury Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 12Jan Chilcott Charles - auction at George Inn Bridgwater 1831 02Feb Chilcott Charles - commissioner Westonzoyland and Middlezoy enclosure 1831 29Jun Chilton James - stole sacks Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Chubb Morley - house sale Bridgwater 1831 02Mar Chubb William - beer seller Huntspill riot 1831 05Jan Church Captain - 'Zephyr' Falmouth Packet List 1831 12Jan Churchill George - riot at Sidmouth 1831 12Jan Churchill William - riot at Sidmouth 1831 20Apr Churchill William - stole brass bowl dish Wells Assizes 1831 03Aug Clap Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 16Mar Clark James - Banwell inquest fell from cart drunk 1831 03Aug Clark W - alderman Bath 1831 20Jul Clark William - elected alderman Bath Corporation 1831 23Feb Clarke Rev J A - to rectory of Portlock formerly Birmingham 1831 29Jun Clatworthy Mr - Upton Pyne bull 1831 01Jun Clavey John - Bridgwater died 1831 16Feb Clements W - emigrated to Canada from Corsley Wilts 1831 02Mar Clerk William Wellington - to rectory of Upton Hellions 1831 06Apr Clinch John - assaulted on highway between Taunton and Chard 1831 25May Clinton Lord - Heanton Sachville nr Okehampton to Pall Mall 1831 06Apr Clouter James jnr - baker Bridgwater died age 43 1831 06Apr Clyfton T - jury Somerset assizes 1831 13Apr Cock C - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Cock John - Calstock wife meets sister 1831 13Jul Cock Mr - labourer accident at Tintagel 1831 12Jan Cockbourn - case of Sidmouth riots 1831 09Mar Cockburn P H - Nether Stowey sale about to leave 1831 11May Cockburn Sir George - Plymouth election 1831 05Jan Cockram George - fire at Houghton Farm Highweek nr Newton 1831 06Jul Codd Richard - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 19Jan Codrington Robert - decd Fryern St Bridgwater sale of furniture 1831 01Jun Cogan William - Kingston umpire 1831 22Jun Coghlan Julia - deserted by husband St Olaves 1831 22Jun Coghlan Patrick - deserted wife and child St Olaves 1831 19Jan Cogle John - assault on Margaret Sparrow at Bridgwater 1831 15Jun Cogle John - Bridgwater pauper assualted Wm Gill 1831 30Mar Cogle Mr - saddler shop in Fore St Bridgwater to let 1831 20Apr Cogle Mr - saddler Bridgwater wife died age 34 1831 18May Cogle Mrs - decd Bridgwater shoe business taken over 1831 19Jan Cole John - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 12Jan Coleman Isaac - Banwell rioters 1831 06Apr Coleman Mr - Donyatt fire 1831 03Aug Coles Abraham - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 13Apr Coles B - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Coles E - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Mar Coles Edward - Cannington labourer to Wilton gaol stole fowls 1831 13Apr Coles J - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Coles J D - Pyrland dau Louisa married 1831 16Mar Coles J D of Pyrland marr Harriett Howse of Widcombe 1831 12Jan Coles James - stole elm planks Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 03Aug Coles James - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 20Jul Coles Miss - won archery contest Crowcombe Court 1831 09Feb Coles Mr - Taunton to be new under sheriff 1831 08Jun Collier John - Devon commission dep lieut 1831 03Aug Colling v Ferrett Devon Assizes 1831 01Jun Collings Robert Lindon of Moorland marr Sarah Browne at Brislington 1831 26Jan Collins James - sale at Bawdrip nr Bridgwater 1831 20Apr Collins Rev - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 27Jul Collins Rev Trelawney of Timsbury marr Elizabeth Ayliffe Boodle of London 1831 20Apr Collins William - no prosecution Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Colthurst Robert - Bridgwater jury 1831 15Jun Coney Rev T B - Chedzoy rectory birth of son 1831 22Jun Cook Charles - Bath trial 1831 09Feb Cook John - Bridgwater assault case 1831 02Mar Cook Robert - fraud case Robert Cook 1831 06Apr Cook T H - elected churchwarden Bridgwater 1831 20Apr Cook Thomas - stole clothes Wells Assizes 1831 06Apr Cooke Fanny - wife of Maj Percy Cooke died Calcutta East Ind 1831 19Jan Cooke Henry - execution at Winchester 19 1831 18May Coombe Chas Abbott sail cloth mkr Stoke Abbott marr Miss Rendell 1831 27Jul Coombe John - Ide put lime in brook manor of Barley 1831 12Jan Coombe Miss - Bridgwater school 1831 26Jan Cooper Frederick Orey - Barton Grange 1831 11May Cooper Frederick Grey - deputy lieutenant Somerset 1831 19Jan Cooper James Thomas - execution at Winchester 1831 26Jan Cooper Josepha Sophia - Barton Grange 1831 13Apr Cooper William - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Mar Cooper Wm Ashley marr Maria Anne Baillie at St George Hanover Sq 1831 02Mar Coplestone Rev J G - Devon County Sessions 1831 18May Coplestone John Bradford - Exeter decd 1831 30Mar Copner Thomas - coroner Ilfracombe post mortem 1831 20Apr Copp Mr - Poltimore poor case 1831 22Jun Corbin Henry - died age 63 Bathwick Southampton surgeon 1831 20Apr Corfield C - Knowle Lodge nr Taunton thunderbolt 1831 16Feb Cormick Mr - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 29Jun Cornish Emanuel - stole money Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Cosens Rev W - curacy of Bruton decd 1831 23Feb Cosway Mr - Capital Burgess Tiverton 1831 27Apr Cotes Peter - dau Caroline marr vicar of Clevedon 1831 25May Cothay Henry - found drowned Cunay Gut Barnstaple 1831 12Jan Cottle James - age 16 Swimbridge riots witness 1831 06Jul Cottrell Robert - 4 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 08Jun Councell John - died Wrington 1831 22Jun Council Jane - counterfeit coins Bath 1831 29Jun Council Jane - counterfeiting Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Counell William marr Mrs Bennett at Wrington 1831 20Jul Counsell Charles - age 14 drowned inquest at Berrow father farmer 1831 05Jan Courtenay W marr Elizabeth Fortescue at Filleigh 1831 12Jan Courtenay W - chairman case of Swimbridge riots 1831 09Feb Coward Mr - Compton Mills dau marr 1831 27Apr Cox and Aberdein - Honiton 1831 29Jun Cox George - stole turf Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Cox Harriot - servant to John E Poole Bridgwater witness 1831 09Feb Cox I - Honiton 1831 25May Cox Isaac - decd Exeter coroner 1831 23Mar Cox J of Taunton marr Frances Hayman of Halstock at Charmouth 1831 29Jun Cox John - Yeovil Globe insurance agent 1831 29Jun Cox Joseph - cut trees Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Cox Mrs H - died Wiviliscombe relict of W Cox clothier 1831 12Jan Cox Richard - mariner robbed Bridgwater Sessions 1831 18May Cox W - decd Bishopd Hull daughter married 1831 05Jan Cox W B - public charities of Taunton 1831 09Feb Cox W C - surveyor Carhampton mother died 1831 02Feb Cox William - 76 died Bishops Hull 1831 16Mar Cox William C - Taunton elections 1831 23Mar Cox William snr - Brockley wife Mary died 1831 02Feb Cozens J L - Bedminster victualler bankrupt 1831 12Jan Cozens Rev William - died Bruton age 69 1831 26Jan Crabb Mr - Exeter Wellington organ 1831 29Jun Cracknell Rev Benjamin - died age 61 Montpellier Cott Lyncombe nr Bath 1831 16Mar Crane Joel - Chedzoy his house was robbed 1831 27Apr Cranmer Mr Bishop - died age 83 Wiviliscombe medical prac 1831 30Mar Crawford William - Gt Torrington tea dealer insolvent debtors court 1831 11May Creed R - farm sale Baltonsborough 1831 23Feb Creed Richard - sale of timber Baltonsbury 1831 02Feb Creedy John jnr - burglary Bridgwater 1831 02Feb Creedy Thomas - burglary Bridgwater 1831 05Jan Cresswell Rev H - collection at Taunton 1831 06Apr Crew Thomas - died London age 71 also Mrs Crew age 82 1831 02Feb Cridland Charles - Bridgwater mariner robbed 1831 20Apr Cridland Charles - inquest of Isaac Evans Bridgater 1831 06Jul Cridland John of Milverton marr Margaret Krichel of Bristol 1831 02Mar Croft Rev James Hall - chaplian Yeomanry 1831 05Jan Croke Emulous - 'Elizabeth' Falmouth Packet List 1831 03Aug Crook Charles - justice Bath 1831 02Feb Croom Mrs - died age 98 Bruton 1831 08Jun Cross F - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 29Jun Cross Sarah - forfeiture Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Cross Thomas - no prosecution Wells Assizes 1831 15Jun Cross William - Bristol shipping 1831 09Mar Crosse John - Bridgwater house broken open 1831 13Apr Crotch Rev W R - Taunton college school 1831 19Jan Croves Richard - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 12Jan Crowder Mr - case Bradninch v St Edmund on the Bridge 1831 12Jan Crowder Mr - case of Swimbridge riots 1831 19Jan Crute John - Southmolton currier thrown from horse 1831 03Aug Crutwell T M - council Bath 1831 29Jun Cryer James - stole money Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Cubitt W R - Bridgwater medical officer 1831 19Jan Cue C - Gloucester hatter bankrupt 1831 03Aug Cuff John - insolvent debtor Wells case 1831 03Aug Cuff Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 29Jun Cullen Aaron - stole hat Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 11May Cullum Mr - printer Exeter medicine agent 1831 01Jun Cullum Mr - printing office Theatre St 1831 26Jan Culm Mrs - Wellington church 1831 20Jul Cumming William - to prison hulk Devonport 1831 30Mar Curnow Richard - 41 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 03Aug Curtis Francis - Northam assualt on constable 1831 12Jan Curtis John - labourer Landkey witness Swimbridge riots 1831 03Aug Curtis Mr - died age 66 Huish House Langport 1831 29Jun Curtis Thomas - stole braces Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 26Jan Cutler H - lay impropriator Collaton Rawleigh barn burnt 1831 29Jun Dallimore Harriet - stole handkerchiefs Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Dalling Henry - burglary at Bedminster 1831 13Apr Dalling Henry - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Damer Hon Henry Dawson - Milton Abbey Dorset Sheriff 1831 13Apr Danger Thomas jnr - Bridgwater jury 1831 18May Danger Thomas - baker Bridgwater died 1831 13Apr Daniel Thomas surgeon Beaminster marr Fanny Symes of Horsehill 1831 16Mar Dann Richard - 19 Devonport Byeworthy shop boy 1831 06Apr Danson H W - Bristol merchant 1831 18May Date Mr - Watchett farmer 1831 23Mar Davey H - Wiveliscombe bookseller Protector Fire Insurance 1831 20Jul Davey Messrs - Topsham shipyard 'Postboy' launched 1831 19Jan Davey R - case of M Mudge v Topsham churchwardens 1831 23Mar Davidson Alfred - Warmley Protector Fire Insurance 1831 15Jun Davidson Rev John Noah - vicarage East Harptree 1831 15Jun Davidson Rev J N - East Harptree birth of daughter 1831 03Aug Davies and Philpot v Palmer Devon Assizes 1831 25May Davies Rev Thomas - resigned rectory of Sherrington 1831 12Jan Davis Geo - rioting and burning machines Somerset Sessions 1831 01Jun Davis George - comitted to Wilton gaol stole rope from John Manchip 1831 06Jul Davis George - stole twine Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Davis James - age 21 acquitted of stealing chain of Som Coal Canal Nav 1831 13Apr Davis James - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Davis John Leeworthy - Barnstaple tanner insolvent debtors court 1831 29Jun Davis John - counterfiet coins Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Davis Miss C - 4 Westgate Buildings Bath 1831 16Mar Davis R H - petition for Bristol 1831 30Mar Davis Thomas - 'Londmoor' Huntspill sale 1831 27Jul Davis W - Ottery assaulted 1831 03Aug Davis William - injured at Ottery 1831 06Apr Davy J - Devonport brewer bankrupt 1831 30Mar Davy Joseph - Plymouth brewer insolvent debtors court 1831 08Jun Davy M J - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 13Apr Daw Mrs - St Blazey gig accident nr St Austell killed 1831 19Jan Dawe Hill - Ditcheat magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 11May Dawe J - yeoman Tavistock 1831 23Feb Dawn James 8th Hussars marr Frances Phillip Taylor of Bath 1831 13Apr Day C - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Day Charles - killed Geo Edwards at Hewish 1831 02Feb Day Mr - caught thief Bridgwater 1831 15Jun Day Mr - innkeeper Taunton cottage fire East Reach 1831 06Apr Day Mr - pawnbroker Taunton silver spoons 1831 06Jul Day Rev William marr Miss Jones of Stapleton at Bristol 1831 12Jan Deacon Caroline - stole blanket Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 02Mar Deacon John - constable Huntspill riot 1831 13Apr Dean John - sentence 14 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Jul Dean William Sayer marr Ann Rich of Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Denham William - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Dennis v Dennis Devon Assizes 1831 12Jan Denson William - case Bridgwater Sessions 1831 13Apr Derrick M - sentence 7 days Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Derrick Meshack - indicted for killing E O'Hare Somerset Assizes 1831 02Mar Dewey J - Gloucestershire builder bankrupt 1831 01Jun Dibble Francis - sheep shearing prize Taunton Ag Assoc 1831 05Jan Dicken Captain - 'Reindeer' Falmouth Packet List 1831 29Jun Dickinson William - Somerset quarter sessions 1831 29Jun Dicks James - stole towels Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 16Feb Dinham James - 13 Sampford Moor nr Wellington Monument inquest 1831 02Mar Divett E - Devon County Sessions 1831 04May Divett Edward - Exeter election 1831 02Feb Divett Mr - donation fire at Lympstone 1831 13Apr Dix Charles - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Dixon Sir Manley - Port Admiral at Plymouth 1831 02Mar Dobble William - age 72 North Petherton inquest drowned 1831 13Apr Dobin Charles - Somerton his flour stolen 1831 20Apr Doddrell John - assault Wells Assizes 1831 06Apr Doe - on the demise of Stockdale v Crandon 1831 05Jan Domville Sir Compton - Plympton Earle member 1831 30Mar Dorrington Francis - 28 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 22Jun Dottin William - Brixham Cumbers Bottom found Roman coins 1831 12Jan Dove Thomas - Banwell rioters 1831 25May Dowding Mr - age 19 steam engine accident iron mills nr Frome 1831 27Jul Down Evan plumber marr Martha Chamberlain of Bridgwater 1831 02Mar Down Mr - Bridgwater auction 1831 05Jan Downey Captain - 'Plover' Falmouth Packet List 1831 05Jan Downie Captain - 'Briscis' Falmouth Packet List 1831 19Jan Downing Isaac - died 41 Taunton major 69 reg of foot 1831 13Apr Drake Geogre - Ipplepen 1831 26Jan Drake Sir Trayton - Nutwell House fire engines 1831 02Feb Drake Sir Trayton - donation fire at Lympstone 1831 13Apr Drake Thomas and Sons - Bedminster leather stolen 1831 03Aug Drake William - assault on revenue officer Devon Assizes 1831 09Feb Draper Joseph Sheppard - decd North Down dau Sarah Anne died 1831 06Jul Drayton master - Taunton coalboy 1831 13Apr Drayton J - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Drayton John - stole copper furnace Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Dreese Joseph - Keynsham insurance agent 1831 27Apr Dressell John - Wrington horse accident 1831 12Jan Drew Martin - Somerset Sessions he was threatened with arson 1831 08Jun Drewe Edward Simcoe - lieutenant 1st Devon Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 12Jan Drewe Jos - Keynsham 1831 16Mar Drewe Mr - solicitor Keynsham infant daughter Augusta died 1831 20Jul Drought T F - Ilminster druggist bankruptcy superceded 1831 13Apr Ducket William - Wookey Hole his mare stolen 1831 06Jul Duderidge William - 4 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 20Apr Dummett J - labourer Stoke St Mary his house burgled 1831 19Jan Dunn George - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 06Jul Dunn Samuel - 12 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 06Apr Dunn Stephen - bacon transaction at Exeter 1831 03Aug Dunning James - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 05Jan Dunsford Captain - 'Reynard' Falmouth Packet List 1831 05Jan Dunsford Captain - 'Reynard' Falmouth Packet List 1831 18May Dunstan George - Axbridge house sale 1831 05Jan Durbin Mr - musician Bath sleepwalking 1831 13Apr Durnell Thomas - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Dwyer Captain - 'Tyrian' Falmouth Packet List 1831 03Aug Dyer v Halse Devon Assizes 1831 06Jul Dyer J - offence in Cornwall Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 06Jul Dyer John - 4 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 13Apr Dyer William - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 22Jun Dyke Thomas - yeoman Galhampton wife Martha died 1831 27Jul Dymock Thomas Frederick marr Anne Perry at Churchill 1831 09Mar Dymond John - 'Eastwood' Alphington fire 1831 23Feb Dyne Edward - solicitor Bruton dau Letitia Ann died age 19 1831 15Jun Eades E - Street horse 1831 23Feb Earl James - Bridgwater employment 1831 02Mar Earle Rev F C B of Newton Wilts marr Harriet Claxton Wells of Piercefield 1831 06Jul Eastaway Henry - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 23Mar Eastment Mr - Bourton accident 1831 18May Easton John - drainage at Middlezoy 1831 22Jun Easton Mr - surveyor Wimborne river survey 1831 27Jul Eastway H - stole cider Goodleigh 1831 12Jan Ebrington Lord - Swimbridge riots 1831 05Jan Ede Captain - 'Columbine' Falmouth Packet List 1831 20Jul Edgar J - Axbridge and Weston SM Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 05Jan Edgcumbe Ernest Augustus - Mt Edgcumbe Lostwithiel member 1831 12Jan Edney Robert - cattage sale Cannington 1831 23Feb Edwards Daniel - Crewkerne died 1831 06Apr Edwards Geo - killed at Hewish 1831 05Jan Edwards Mr - mason St Sidwells girl age 5 burnt 1831 23Mar Edwards R V - birth of daughter Bath 1831 03Aug Edwards William - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 23Feb Ellicombe Rev H T - birth of son vicargae Bitton 1831 25May Ellicombe Rev Richard - to rectory Alphington 1831 25May Ellicombe William - rectory Alphington died 1831 16Feb Elliot Geoffry Scobell - Staverton separation affinity 1831 16Feb Elliot Geoffery S - decd Staverton Ashburton separation case 1831 11May Elliot Hon Capt - Plymouth election 1831 16Feb Elliot Jane Smardon - Ashburton separation affinity 1831 06Jul Elliott Benjamin - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 08Jun Elliott John - Devon commission dep lieut 1831 13Apr Elliott Thomas - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 15Jun Ellis Capt 25th Light Drag marr Eliza G Richardson at Bath r831 06Apr Ellis Hannah - her gown was stolen Somerset Assizes 1831 22Jun Ellis John - Tunbridge Wells died age 58 Chard 1831 12Jan Ellison Adam - stole clock Somerset Sessions 6 months 1831 20Apr Ellison Rev Noel Thomas - appointed rectory of Nettlecombe 1831 20Jul Elliston Robert William - comedian died London age 58 1831 19Jan Elridge Henry - Fordingbridge riots 1831 29Jun Elton Sir Abraham - Clifton suspension bridge 1831 27Jul Elwyn Rev T - Weston Super Mare Missionary Society 1831 25May Emery Mrs - died Banell age 86 relict of John 1831 13Jul Emery W - Bristol corn factor bankrupt 1831 01Jun Emett C G - Bath grocer bankrupt 1831 06Apr Empson William - married at Southmolton to Mrs Burnell of Cutcombe 1831 03Aug Endacott v Dunning Devon Assizes 1831 18May English J H W former surgeon Drag Guards marr Mary Ann Cox of Bish Hull 1831 06Apr Erskine Mr - Walcot case 1831 13Apr Escott Jas snr - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Escott Jas jnr - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Escott W - destroyes game Kings Brompton 1831 13Apr Escott W jnr - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Esdaile E J - jury Somerset assizes 1831 16Mar Esmead George farmer Shipham marr Mary Heath of Bristol 1831 30Mar Essery John - debtors court Exeter 1831 03Aug Essery John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 12Jan Estcourt Mr - case Bradninch v St Edmund on the Bridge 1831 12Jan Evans C hatter quaker marr Miss Moore at Poole 1831 16Mar Evans Harriet - her child ridden over Bridgwater 1831 16Mar Evans Isaac - Bridgwater pilot 1831 23Mar Evans Isaac - pilot Bridgwater decd 1831 20Apr Evans Isaac - inquest at Bridgwater 1831 29Jun Evans Jesse - stole fowls Somerset Quarter Sessions transp 1831 16Mar Evans John - his child ridden over Bridgwater age 3 1831 26Jan Evans Mr - jobber pocket picked at Banwell fair 1831 20Jul Evans Mr - coachmaker decd inquest on son Robert at Valiant Sold Inn 1831 29Jun Evans Robert - surety Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Evans Robert - age 16 inquest at Valient Soldier Inn Magdalene St 1831 23Mar Evans Sarah - Bridgwater trespass case dau of William 1831 23Mar Evans William - complaint Bridgwater 1831 23Mar Evans William - Bridgwater case against John Chapple 1831 29Jun Eveleigh Ann - stole money Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Evered John - mayor Bridgwater Sessions 1831 23Mar Evered John - captain Stowey troop 1831 08Jun Evered John - Bridgwater mayor birth of son 1831 05Jan Evered Robert - Moorland gun accident 1831 13Apr Evill E - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Facey John - stole shirt Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 01Jun Falkner F H - Lyncombe cottage dau marr at Bath 1831 01Jun Falkner Richard banker marr Mary Langley at Abbey Church Bath 1831 23Feb Fanning F - organist Bideford resigned 1831 30Mar Farr John - discharged insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 15Jun Farthing Mrs - age 83 Enmore cart accident 1831 29Jun Fathers Mr - decd South Bowood Dorset dau Maria marr 1831 06Jul Faulkener constable - witness Bridgwater Q Sessions 1831 20Apr Faulkner John alias Dancer - assault Wells Assizes 1831 05Jan Fayrer Rev Joseph - grammar school Chard to curacy Chillington 1831 16Feb Fayrer Rev J - grammar school dau Emma died Chard age 15 1831 09Feb Featherston v The King - libel case Exeter Newspaper 1831 06Apr Feaver Rev George - his mare stolen Pensford 1831 13Apr Fellowes Newton - Exeter reform meeting 1831 27Jul Ffienney Edward Hamilton marr Eliza Lee of Bristol in Paris 1831 29Jun Field Mary - assault Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Field Mrs - died Bridgwater 1831 02Feb Finley Robert - ensign North Devon Militia 1831 06Jul Finnimore Mary - transported Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 20Jul Fisher J - Yatton Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 02Feb Fisher James - grocer Bridgwater shop robbed 1831 13Apr Fisher James - Bridgwater jury 1831 12Jan Fisher John - stole fowls Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 13Apr Fisher John - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Fisher John - stole potatoes Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Fitzgerald Wm Firzgerald Veysey - Lostwithiel ex member 1831 20Apr Flashman Mr - age 22 son of carrier Southmolton and Barnstaple died 1831 13Apr Fleming Miss - accident at bowling green Falmouth 1831 20Apr Fletcher James - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 13Jul Fletcher Robert of Whitby marr Elizabeth Ormond of Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Fletcher William - Banwell rioters 1831 20Apr Fletcher William - stole combs Wells Assizes 1831 20Apr Fletcher William - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 02Feb Flood Christopher Samuel - lieut East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 12Jan Flower Farnham - gent lieut N Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 30Mar Floyde Mr - fire at West Teignmouth 1831 03Aug Foal John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 03Aug Foarraker William - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 06Apr Foiter Thomas - Bedminster mariner his rings stolen 1831 29Jun Fooks Priscilla - stole coal Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 15Jun Foot Mr - Cawsand preventative officer affray with smugglers 1831 11May Foote William - solicitor Devonport 1831 27Jul Force Mr - Waterslade 1831 03Aug Ford v Mullett Devon Assizes 1831 12Jan Ford Bridget - Irishwoman from Borough Market charge 1831 06Jul Ford Jane - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 13Jul Ford Miss Lucy - died Clifton from Bridgwater 1831 20Apr Ford Mr - Poltimore overseer 1831 06Jul Ford Nicholas - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 27Jul Ford R - carried Dodbrooke robbed 1831 13Apr Ford Robert - Bridgwater jury 1831 13Jul Ford William - decd Bridgwater dau Lucy died 1831 05Jan Fortescue Captain - 'Nightingale' Falmouth Packet List 1831 05Jan Foster Captain - 'Lapwing' Falmouth Packet List 1831 27Jul Foster E - age 24 housebreaking Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Foster E - burglary at Dawlish age 28 1831 27Jul Foster J - age 25 housebreaking Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Foster John - burglary at Dawlish age 25 1831 02Feb Foster Joseph - fire at Lympstone 1831 03Aug Foster William - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 12Jan Fotheringall Anthony - no bill Exeter City Sessions 1831 19Jan Fowell Mr - fell at dockyard died 1831 03Aug Fowells Robert - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Apr Fowler Daniel - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Fowler David - broke into house at Courton Denham 1831 12Jan Fowler W - ironmonger Chard 1831 02Feb Fownes James Somerville - Dender House Somerset 1831 02Feb Fownes Rev Thomas - Kittery Court Devon son James grant 1831 02Feb Fox and Co - bankers Wellington dissolution 1831 20Jul Fox E V - Comeytrowe nr Taunton races 1831 29Jun Fox Mary - stole kettle Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Foxwell Benjamin - no bill Wells Assizes 1831 29Jun Foxwell Stephen - assaulted constable Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Francis John - his calico stolen Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Francis Wm - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 13Apr Fraser T - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Freebody Thomas - capt Ormrod steam packet Topsham 1831 19Jan Freeman John - Drayton nr Langport fire at barn 1831 02Mar Freeman John - to Wilton gaol for receiving stolen property 1831 13Apr Freeman Samuel - Bridgwater jury 1831 04May Freshfield Mr - bank solicitor Penryn 1831 11May Frome Mr - Teignmouth medicine agent 1831 02Mar Fromont Mr - died age 87 stage coach proprieter 1831 23Mar Frood H - Taunton shipping 1831 29Jun Frost Geo - carpenter South Brent son James drowned 1831 29Jun Frost James - age 4 South Brent drowned 1831 01Jun Frost John - sheep shearing prize Taunton Ag Assoc 1831 03Aug Froude Mr - Dartington steward witness 1831 13Jul Fry Harry - court case son of farmer Worle Somerset apoth 1831 25May Fry John - Bourton Court daughter Phoebe married 1831 06Jul Fry John - stole shoes Kings Head Inn Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 23Feb Fry Mr - surgoen Martock son Robert died age 12 1831 01Jun Fry Peter - Compton House dau Lucy Ann marr at Compton Bishop 1831 27Apr Fry Peter William - Somersetshire Society 1831 29Jun Fry William - stole watch Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 27Jul Fryer Rev - Cattistock clergyman 1831 06Apr Fudge William - age 15 burglary at Nailsea 1831 13Apr Fudge William - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Fulford B jnr - Devon County Sessions 1831 02Mar Fulford Baldwin - Devon County Sessions 1831 08Jun Fulford Col - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 20Apr Furlong Mr - Exeter case 1831 13Apr Fursden G - sale of 4 Salmon Parade Bridgwater 1831 06Jul Furze William - Hamp ward Bridgwater Q Sess his duck stolen 1831 06Apr Fussell Ann - age 25 acquitted of stealing coat Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Fussell Ann - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Fussell E - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Fussell Emma - stole rings at Bedminster 1831 25May Fussell Isaac - died at Nunney nr Frome 1831 25May Fussell James - Mells son Isaac died 1831 25May Fussell Messrs - iron mills nr Frome 1831 02Feb Fysh Mr - lodger Bridgwater 1831 01Jun Gadd Richard - Wilton umpire 1831 26Jan Gale Geo Norman - decd curacy of Corfe 1831 12Jan Gale Mr - tide surveyor Plymouth siezed goods at Stonehouse 1831 20Apr Gale Rev H P - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 26Jan Gale Rev John - curacy of Corfe 1831 16Mar Galloway T B - Corfe Castle dau Hannah marr 1831 23Mar Galpin W - Crewkerne druggist Protector Fire Insurance 1831 22Jun Galpin Walter - druggist Crewkerne 1831 09Mar Gandell and Co - axle broke on way to Taunton 1831 29Jun Gane Aaron - stole pheasant Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Gane William - robbed Bridgwater Sessions 1831 06Apr Gapper v Martin - court case 1831 06Apr Gardener v Wintle - Bath fishmonger case 1831 03Aug Gardiner Rev F rector of Coombhay marr Georgiana Phillipson 1831 02Feb Gardner Richard - North Petherton farmer robbed 1831 13Apr Gardner Richard - witness Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Garrard Thomas - chamberlain Bristol 1831 13Apr Garraway H - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Gatsais Daniel - stole money Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 19Jan Gee David - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 19Jan Gee W - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 11May Gempton Mr - grocer Torrington medicine agent 1831 13Apr George Thomas - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Gerard W - Frome grocer bankrupt 1831 06Apr Gerrish H - Bristol grocer bankrupt 1831 20Apr Gerrish W - Bristol dealer bankrupt 1831 02Feb Gervis F S - surgeon lecture at Tiverton 1831 19Jan Gibbes Sir Geo S - medical officer Bath 1831 06Jul Gibbins Edward - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 20Apr Gibbons David - assault Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Gibbons J - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Giddy Edward Collins - Penzance magistrate 1831 16Feb Gidley L - portreeve Honiton 1831 27Apr Gifford A - Blackford dau Anna married 1831 26Jan Gifford Mrs - relict of Thomas died Galhampton age 85 1831 09Feb Gifford R of N Cadbury marr Mary Coward of Compton Mills 1831 09Feb Gifford T - North Town Farm Compton Pauncefoot son marr 1831 02Feb Gifford Wearman - president Exeter dispansary 1831 30Mar Gifford Wearman - vice president Exeter fire insurance 1831 29Jun Gilbert James - assaulted John Thatcher Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Gilbert Mr - Langport agent for chemists medicines 1831 29Jun Gilbert Samuel - assaulted John Thatcher Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Gilbert Samuel - stole tumbler glass Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 09Mar Gilby Rev F Duncan of Eckington marr Louisa Jane Capper of Bath 1831 27Jul Giles A - his horses stolen Walkampton 1831 03Aug Giles Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 22Jun Gill Clifford - secretary Bridgwater infirmary 1831 05Jan Gill G - Axbridge linen draper bankrupt 1831 18May Gill George - Axbridge bankrupt land sale 1831 08Jun Gill H - Southmolton lime burner bankrupt 1831 26Jan Gill Thomas - actuary Bridgwater savings bank 1831 15Jun Gill William - poor man Workhouse Bridgwater assaulted 1831 13Apr Gillard John - Bridgwater jury 1831 15Jun Gillespie Capt John - ship from Bristol to New York 'Cosmo' 1831 13Apr Gillett T - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Gilmore John - Fordingbridge riots 1831 27Jul Glanville William - age 15 stole rings Stoke Damarel Devon Lammas Assize 1831 25May Glass N - alderman and coroner Barnstaple inquest 1831 29Jun Glass William - set fire to turf Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Goddard Thomas - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 30Mar Godfrey John - discharged insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 06Jul Godley Maj of Madras Army marr Mary Anne Hope of Wells 1831 12Jan Goff George - Swimbridge riots 1831 05Jan Gold Farmer - Weir case of Wm Berry 1831 15Jun Gold Joseph marr Mary Russell at Bridgwater 1831 02Mar Goldney Anthony - cornet Yeomanry 1831 20Jul Goldsworthy Mr - Exeter waterworks 1831 20Apr Good James - Hutton nr Banwell fire 1831 30Mar Goodfellow James - 35 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 12Jan Goodford John - Wells Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Goodhind Richard - Collumpton sailor insolvent debtors court 1831 05Jan Gooding Captain - 'Cygnet' Falmouth Packet List 1831 12Jan Gooding Thomas - riot at Sidmouth 1831 27Jul Goodridge R - age 24 stole books Paignton 1831 03Aug Goodrigge Richard - age 24 stole book at church Paignton 1831 06Apr Goold John Baker - stole communion plate Dulverton transported 1831 27Jul Gordon Charles - jury Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 06Apr Gordon J A - jury Somerset assizes 1831 16Feb Gordon James Adam - MP deputy lieutenant Somerset 1831 27Apr Gordon James Adam - Somersetshire Society 1831 13Apr Gordon Sir James Willoughby - member for Launceton vacated seat 1831 06Apr Gough Richard - highway robbery between Taunton and Chard 1831 13Apr Gough Richard - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Gould James Baker - Wiveliscombe imprisoned 1573 plate 1831 13Apr Gould John Baker - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Gould John - Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Gould Sarah - wife of John Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Gover James - ex night constable Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Govered Joseph - stole turkeys Somerset Sessions 1831 12Jan Govier James - Bridgwater case 1831 02Feb Govier Mr - caught thief Bridgwater 1831 20Apr Grabham Charles - linen draper Bridgwater robbed 1831 18May Grabham Charles - linen draper Bridgwater witness 1831 06Jul Grabham Charles - his cotton stolen Bridgwater Q Sessions 1831 13Apr Grabham John - house sale Salmon Parade Bridgwater 1831 06Jul Gragham Amy - wife of Chas Bridgwater Q Sessions 1831 04May Granger E - Exeter election 1831 30Mar Granger Edmund - vice president Exeter fire insurance 1831 23Mar Granger Edward - Yeovil druggist Protector Fire Insurance 1831 03Aug Granville William alias Glanville - age 15 transported for Devonport theft 1831 16Feb Gravett Augustus Von - Prussian died Exeter 1831 19Jan Gray E snr - died Henstridge age 87 1831 19Jan Gray Miss Mary Clisson - died Bath age 55 1831 06Apr Gray Mrs Ann - died age 81 Chewstoke 1831 22Jun Gray Sally - Stoke Newington case 1831 13Apr Green A - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Green Ann - 3 months Exeter City Sessions 1831 05Jan Green Captain - 'Frolic' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Green Elizabeth - age 11 molested Bridgwater Q Sessions 1831 29Jun Green James - assaulted Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 16Feb Green John - Bridgwater Bristol corn 1831 25May Green John - constable Bridgwater 1831 22Jun Green John - Fore St Bridgwater dau married 1831 13Apr Green Mark - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Green Mr - asked about Bellever Bridge Dartmoor 1831 13Jul Greenhill B C - birth of daughter Puriton 1831 03Aug Greenland John - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 20Jul Greenslade Mary - Fitzhead found baby 1831 08Jun Greenway T - Walcot Somerset builder bankrupt 1831 03Aug Gregory v Hern Devon Assizes 1831 23Mar Gregory Edward - Yatton soc of friends died 1831 06Apr Gregory Lydia - died age 63 at Olveston quaker 1831 16Feb Gregory S H of Yatton marr Miss Peddle at Bathwick Church 1831 06Apr Grenville Mr - surgeon shooting at Congresbury 1831 25May Gresley Henry - decd Bristol dau Mrs Emery died 1831 16Feb Gribble J - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 23Feb Gribble J - coroner inquest St Thomas 1831 16Feb Gribble W - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 30Mar Gribble W - 18 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 05Jan Griffin Captain - 'Eclipse' Falmouth Packet List 1831 16Feb Griffin J - Clevedon dau Louisa married 1831 06Jul Griffin John - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 29Jun Griffiths David - stole sheet Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Grigg F H - agent for Eagle Life Bristol 1831 23Mar Grigg F H - Bristol collector Protector Fire Insurance 1831 22Jun Grigg Francis Henry - collector Fire Insurance Bristol 1831 02Mar Grindon J B - coroner Bristol 1831 02Mar Grose J - Bloomfield House Bath dau marr 1831 02Mar Grossett Capt RN - Clifton birth of daughter 1831 29Jun Groves H L - sheriff Exeter 1831 02Mar Grylls H - Mawgan meeting with miners 1831 08Jun Gudge E - Bristol woolen draper bankrupt 1831 06Jul Gudge William - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 09Feb Guest Mr - MP for Honiton 1831 23Feb Guest Mr - motion relative to pensions and civil list 1831 11May Guest Mr - Honiton election 1831 25May Gugg Mr - Taunton cart accident 1831 20Apr Gully John - no bill Wells Assizes 1831 20Apr Gundry Maria - stole shawl Wells Assizes 1831 05Jan Gunning Frederic barrister marr Maria Brooke at Monks Risborough 1831 03Aug Gunningham Sarah - age 32 assault at Ottery 1831 06Apr Guppy Mr - witness shooting at Congresbury 1831 12Jan Gurney Joseph - banker died at Lakenham Grove 74 of Norwich 1831 09Feb Gurney Mr - carriages Cheltenham Gloucester Birmingham and Bristol 1831 13Jul Gutch Rev John - died Oxford 1831 18May Gwilliam G - Bristol soap boiler bankrupt 1831 02Mar Hagley William - Orange St St Pauls Bristol inquest starved 1831 20Apr Hagman John - constable Souttosal spelling 1831 13Apr Haines Thomas - sentence 14 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Hake Anthony - to be transported Somerset Sessions stole geese 1831 12Jan Hake Mark - to be transported Somerset Sessions stole geese 1831 20Jul Hakins John - MP for Tavistock 1831 05Jan Hales Lady - Brymore former bailiff died 1831 06Apr Hall Jane - Bristol grocer bankrupt 1831 12Jan Hall Mr - harriers meet at Evercreech 1831 09Feb Hall Mrs - confectioner Yeovil inquest of P Willmington 1831 09Mar Hall R - deputation Bridgwater 1831 09Mar Hall Rev Robert - baptist Bristol died age 67 1831 23Feb Hall Robert - pastor Baptist Church Broadmead died 1831 06Apr Hallerd James - burglary at Bedminster 1831 20Apr Hallet James - no bill Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Hallett James - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Hallett Samuel - West Chelborough dau Ann married London 1831 03Aug Hallett Thomas - age 45 killed William Carnell at Ottery 1831 29Jun Hallett William - stole shovel Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Halliday Edmund Trowbridge - Taunton SJ magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 15Jun Halliday Rev C T - Broomfield house to let 1831 06Apr Halliday Richard - found dead in river Exe 1831 23Feb Halse James - 77 St Sidwells St Exeter 1831 02Mar Halsell Elizabeth - died 76 East Dundry relict of William 1831 27Apr Hamblin C - draper daughter died 1831 06Jul Hamblyn Elizabeth - 12 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 09Feb Hamilton John coach proprieter Bristol marr Ann Broadhurst Saltford 1831 27Jul Hamley A - age 17 stole clothes Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Hamley Ann - age 17 stole frock 1831 27Apr Hamley Joseph - held inquest at Maristow 1831 13Apr Hamlin T - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Hamlin Thomas - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Hamlyn v Elliott - will of George Elliott of Buckfastleigh 1831 25May Hamlyn C P - magistrate Leawood presentation of plate 1831 23Feb Hamlyn Mr - Launceton applying for Bideford organist post 1831 03Aug Hancock Philip jnr of Ford nr Wiviliscombe marr Ann Blake in London 1831 03Aug Hancock Robert - decd Lydeard St Lawrence child married 1831 05Jan Hancock Thomas - died age 100 Eastover turnpike gate keeper 1831 12Jan Hancock Thomas - errata as to death last week 1831 27Jul Handcock J - Goodleigh his cider stolen 1831 30Mar Handford Thomas - debtors court Exeter 1831 23Mar Hanger Mr - shipwright Bideford fell off the 'Betsey' 1831 12Jan Hanley George - 7 days Exeter City Sessions 1831 20Apr Hann Joseph - no prosecution Wells Assizes 1831 30Mar Hannaford George - 45 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 05Jan Hannam Captain - 'Opossum' Falmouth Packet List 1831 26Jan Hanning Old - Ilminster threats 1831 06Apr Hanning W - jury Somerset assizes 1831 02Mar Harbin George - capt Yeomanry 1831 12Jan Harding Emma - made counterfeit coins Somerset Sessions 1831 29Jun Harding Mr - malster Exeter election of commissioner 1831 05Jan Hardinge Sir Henry - St Germain member Chiltern Hundreds 1831 06Apr Hardwicke Charles Capel - shop at Congresbury 1831 15Jun Hardwicke Mr - horse of highwayman Mr Hewlett held 1831 27Apr Hardy Mr - gaoler Ilchester 1831 12Jan Harris Ann - 71 died Clevedon from oaklands nr Dursley 1831 13Apr Harris Ann - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Harris Arthur - ensign North Devon Militia 1831 12Jan Harris G - Oaklands nr Dursley wife died 1831 12Jan Harris George - Oaklands nr Dursley dau Mary died 1831 29Jun Harris George - suspected stealing donkey Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Harris James - 21 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Jul Harris John - 1 month Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 12Jan Harris Mr - justice Exeter City Sessions 1831 19Jan Harris W - Bristol silk merchant bankrupt 1831 12Jan Harris William - stole sundry articles Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 23Feb Harrison John - tailor Loughborough 1831 02Feb Harrison Octavius Swale - rectory of Stawley 1831 09Feb Harston S - Tiverton School to Clare Hall Cambridge 1831 02Mar Hart G - sale nr Ilminster 1831 29Jun Hart James - surety Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Hart Mr - justice Exeter City Sessions 1831 03Aug Hartnell v Budd Devon Assizes Swimbridge case 1831 09Feb Hartson E - Tiverton son scholarship Cambridge 1831 12Jan Harvey William - died age 100 not Thomas Hancock 1831 25May Harward Rev John - curate Frome Selwood vicarage Wicksworth 1831 03Aug Haskins William - Yatton died age 23 1831 05Jan Haslam W - ironmonger High St Bridgwater advert 1831 06Jul Hatch J - East Brent wife Mary died age 56 1831 03Aug Hatch Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 09Mar Hatchwell Mrs (snr) - Taunton died age 68 1831 06Jul Havard J of Clevedon marr Temperance Lukins of Congresbury 1831 12Jan Haviland James - 6 Kings Square Bridgwater house sale 1831 06Jul Havill John - acquitted Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 18May Hawger Richard exciseman marr Eliza Hutchings at Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Hawker Aaron - stole a till Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 20Apr Hawkins Ann - stole gown Wells Assizes 1831 29Jun Hawkins George - stole oats Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Hawkins Hannah - age 63 insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 06Apr Hawkins J - Bristol grocer bankrupt 1831 20Jul Hawkins John Heywood - Tavistock member 1831 29Jun Hawkins Thomas - Glastonbury dinosaurs 1831 29Jun Hawkins William - stole oats Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Haycraft James - Stoke Canon wages 1831 29Jun Hayes James - tree theft Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Hayes John - 1 year Exeter City Sessions 1831 16Mar Hayman James - stole fowls Cannington apprehended Bristol 1831 13Apr Hayman James - sentence 18 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Feb Hayman John - St Sidwells St robbed 1831 06Apr Hayman Mrs - Bitton swindled 1831 23Mar Hayman Rev Henry - decd of Halstock dau marr at Charmouth 1831 16Mar Haynes Charlotte - Bridgwater prostitute to Wilton gaol 1831 03Aug Hayward Henry - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 30Mar Head Nicholas - 19 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Jul Heale Ruten - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 03Aug Heales Geo - assault on revenue officer Devon Assizes 1831 05Jan Heard Mr - chemist Bridgwater medicines 1831 16Mar Heath William - Bristol his widow married at Churchill 1831 23Feb Heathcock James - Bristol treasure trove inquest found treasure Castle St 1831 16Mar Hele Louisa - Bridgwater prostitute to Wilton gaol 1831 03Aug Helliar William - Haxhill House dau Harriett married at Ashill 1831 08Jun Hellings Mr - clerk Tiverton turnpike trust 1831 12Jan Hellyer James - destroyed threshing macines Somerset Sessions 1831 01Jun Hellyer R - Devonport cork cutter bankrupt 1831 27Jul Helyar Edward - died Newton Park 1831 06Apr Helyar W - jury Somerset assizes 1831 25May Henderson Rev Mason - rectory of Sherrington 1831 16Feb Henley Capt - 'Susan and Mary' Exeter foundered 1831 25May Henley Henry Host - Leigh House nr Chard gold treasure 1831 11May Henley Mr - Torquay medicine agent 1831 08Jun Henning Rev C - conducted wedding at Brockley 1831 06Jul Herbert William - witness Bridgwater Q Sessions Hamp ward 1831 27Jul Hereper W - watch stolen Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 13Apr Heritage James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Hewlett Henry - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Apr Hewlett Mary - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Apr Hewlett Mr - highwayman execution at Ilchester 1831 15Jun Hewlett Mr - highwayman executed Ilchester horse 1831 06Apr Hewlett Richard - age 37 shot C Hardwicke at Congresbury 1831 13Apr Hewlett Richard - Bristol highwayman 1831 12Jan Hext Grace - acquitted Exeter City Sessions 1831 02Feb Heysett Lewis Risdon - cornet North Devon Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 19Jan Hibberd William - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 03Aug Hick John - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 06Jul Hicks Harriet - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 29Jun Hicks John - Walcot indemnity Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Hicks Robert - Walcombe nr Wells son Sidney died 1831 02Feb Hicks Sidney - from Walcombe died in Persian Gulf on 'Jupiter' 1831 30Mar Highatt John Stogden - died on vessel off Lundy Island from Bristol 1831 20Jul Higman B - Bath Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 03Aug Hil Abraham Snell - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 05Jan Hill Captain - 'Rinaldo' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Hill Deanes - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Hill Edward - West St Axbridge house sale 1831 03Aug Hill F - fowls stolen Netherex 1831 06Apr Hill John - drove cart shooting at Congresbury 1831 29Jun Hill John - of Brislington wife died at Stogursey 1831 12Jan Hill R - Weston Super Mare 1831 02Feb Hill Richard - age 51 Wilton gaol inquest showman beggar 1831 09Mar Hill Sarah - wife of Richard of Weston SM died on 'Volunteer' age 23 1831 13Apr Hill W - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Mar Hill William - son of Richard of Weston SM died on 'Volunteer' infant 1831 27Jul Hillman W - age 27 rape at Bovey Tracey 1831 03Aug Hillman W - age 27 no bill Devon Assizes 1831 29Jun Hinge James - housebreaking Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Hingston H - Templecloud wife Grace died age 57 1831 11May Hingston R L jnr - mayor Dartmouth 1831 20Apr Hinman John - stole turkeys Wells Assizes 1831 20Jul Hippisley J - Wells Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 05Jan Hitchcock Mr - Taunton agent for chemists medicines 1831 01Jun Hoare John - water bailiff Bridgwater 1831 29Jun Hobbs James - stole axe Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Hobhouse Henry - trying rioters 1831 27Apr Hockey James butcher Bridgwater marr Elizabeth Gooding 1831 11May Hodder J - yeoman Buckland 1831 06Jul Hodder Robert - acquitted Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 01Jun Hodge Henry - capr Royal Marines died Cowslip Cottage Wrington age 71 1831 13Apr Hodge James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Hodge William - witness Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Hodges Henry of Roughmoor marr Elizabeth Trutch of Broomfield at Goathurst 1831 11May Hodgson Mr - Barnstaple election 1831 02Mar Holdsworth Thomas - stole duck Exeter 1831 11May Holdsworth A H - Dartmouth candidate 1831 26Jan Hole Mr - surgeon Silverton broke leg 1831 08Jun Hole Rev John - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 03Aug Hole Robert - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 25May Holland Robert - yeast upset Barnstaple 1831 12Jan Hollard William - stole wheat Somerset Sessions 1831 02Mar Hollis Rev G P P - to rectory Doddington 1831 02Feb Holman Charles - Crediton deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 12Jan Holman Susan - case St Sidwell v John Carter 1831 13Apr Holmes Samuel - indicted recd property of T Drake Bedminster 1831 13Apr Holmes Samuel - sentence 18 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Honeywill A - Sherford pie ingedients stolen 1831 12Jan Hook A P - overseer of the poor Sidmouth riots 1831 15Jun Hook Mr - land at Wembdon and Kilve for sale 1831 12Jan Hooker Robert - stole cheese Somerset Sessions 1831 06Jul Hookey J - Portsea linen draper bankrupt 1831 22Jun Hooper Capt Thomas marr Ann Green of Fore St Bridgwater 1831 02Mar Hooper Edward - to Wilton gaol for stealing boots 1831 13Apr Hooper Edward - stolen boots Bridgwater Quarter Sessions Exeter Taunton 1831 25May Hooper Messrs - builders St Leonards Church 1831 05Jan Hooper Mr - Weir case of Wm Berry 1831 18May Hooper Rev James - conducted marriage at Brympton 1831 04May Hooper T - Hazelbury Bryan baker bankrupt 1831 05Jan Hooper W - shop damaged by gunpowder St Mary's St 1831 06Jul Hope G H - Wells banker bankrupt 1831 06Jul Hope H - Wells banker bankrupt 1831 06Jul Hope H P - conducted wedding at Uphill 1831 06Jul Hope Henry - Wells dau Mary Anne married 1831 20Apr Hopkins William - discharged Wells Assizes 1831 06Apr Horden Henry - broke into house at Courton Denham 1831 08Jun Hore L S - maltster St Thomas Exeter charge 1831 12Jan Horlor Edm - burglary Somerset Sessions 4 months 1831 29Jun Hornby Caleb - his calico stolen Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Horner Col - North Somerset regiment 1831 23Feb Horrell Mr - builder 1831 16Mar Horsey Rev Richard - died Wellington 1831 05Jan Horsey Thomas - Taunton Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 05Jan Horsey W D - Wellington Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 06Jul Horsford J - died North Petherton age 84 1831 06Jul Horsford Mr cooper marr Miss Johnson of New Inn N Petherton 1831 13Apr Horton Henry - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 11May Hoskins Mr - Modbury medicine agent 1831 19Jan Hoskins Thomas - Haselbury Plucknett magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 25May Houlditch Rev E - foundation stone St Leonards Church 1831 15Jun Houliston G O - Dorset grocer bankrupt 1831 18May Houlton George - Fairleigh Castle 1831 13Apr House Thomas - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr How G - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr How George - broke into house at Courton Denham 1831 13Apr How Simon - sentence 14 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Howard George - age 19 stole watch Stockleigh English 1831 12Jan Howe John - case Bridgwater 1831 06Apr Howe Mr - churchwarden Walcot case of King v Dunn 1831 03Aug Howell Capt - died Paradise Cottage Bath age 57 1831 05Jan Howell John - Cutless Farm Wilton accident formerly bailiff 1831 02Feb Howell Mary Anne - died Clifton dau of Rev J Howell 1831 02Feb Howell Rev James - decd Clutton rector dau died Clifton 1831 16Mar Howse Samuel - Widcombe dau Harriett marr 1831 05Jan Hoyle master - age 2 accident at Bideford 1831 06Apr Hughes Henry - witness shooting at Congresbury 1831 29Jun Hughes John - counterfeiting Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Hullard James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Hunt Thomas - assault and riot Huntspill 1831 13Apr Huntley John - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Hurd Mr jnr - Albion Tavern meeting Somersetshire Society 1831 20Jul Hurd P - died London secretary of Somersetshire Society 56 1831 27Apr Hurd P - secretary Somersetshire Society 1831 13Apr Hurford John - Bridgwater jury 1831 09Feb Hurley Alexander - Bridgwater refused to pay rates 1831 23Feb Hurley Alexander - Bridgwater baker and shopkeeper insolvent debtor 1831 23Mar Hurley Alexander - Bridgwater baker insovent debtor petition dismissed 1831 12Jan Hurley Charles - Banwell rioters 1831 30Mar Hurley John - apprentice to R Whitfield of Stogursey ran away 1831 30Mar Hurman Joseph - nr Withybow in Huntspill 1831 16Mar Husband Thomas - magistrate 1831 11May Huss Mrs - Chapel St Stonehouse medicine agent 1831 23Mar Hutcheson Rev W rector Ubley marr Marianne Whittaker at Bath 1831 02Mar Hutchings Dr - Bristol American cordial balm of life 1831 13Apr Hutchings Thomas - Bridgwater jury 1831 30Mar Hutchings William - Powderham farmer insolvent debtors court 1831 25May Hutton Joseph - age 11 house breaking Devon assizes to convict ship 1831 20Jul Huyshe Rev Francis - Exeter 1831 05Jan Hyatt Jos - Shepton Mallett Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 20Apr Hydon Robert Baker - damaged machine Wells Assizes 1831 06Jul Inch Margaret - acquitted Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 23Mar Inman Mr - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 02Feb Inman Thos Withy - sitting for trial Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Ireland Thomas - no bill Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 12Jan Isaac Abraham - stole potatoes Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 03Aug Isaac John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 13Apr Isaacs John - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Israel Victor - Polish Jew Bridgwater assaulted 1831 27Jul Iswell J - manslaughter Devon Assizes 1831 13Apr Jacobs Lewis - Totnes plate 1831 26Jan Jameison W marr Mrs Travenor age 27 at Stoke Church 4th husb 1831 05Jan James Captain - 'Spey' Falmouth Packet List 1831 30Mar James James - tailor East Stonehouse insolvent debtors court 1831 12Jan James John - stole rope Bridgwater Sessions 1831 18May James R - Glastonbury meal 1831 06Apr James Thomas - livery stable keeper Bath horse stolen 1831 27Jul James Thomas Day - solicitor Knowl Hill Chew Magna son Frdk died 1831 13Apr Jarratt Rev - opening of new church Wellington 1831 13Apr Jeans William - no prosecution Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Jelley John of Bruton marr Miss Smith 1831 29Jun Jenkins Priscilla - counterfeiting Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 25May Jenkins Rev S - conducted wedding at Wyke St Lawrence 1831 09Feb Jenkins William v Henry Carew Sidmouth Case 1831 29Jun Jenkins William - hog butcher died Bedminster 1831 19Jan Jenkinson Henry - Brislington magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 27Apr Jenkyns John - Somersetshire Society 1831 13Apr Jennings Henry - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Jennings John - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 27Jul Jerboult Mr - Taunton 1831 02Feb Jerrard Dr - Bristol college principal 1831 23Mar Jerrard J - Wells manufacturer Protector Fire Insurance 1831 19Jan Jervis John - agent for Eagle Life Wells 1831 12Jan Jesty Geo - Drace Farm nr Piddletown fire 1831 13Apr Jesty Robert - sale at Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Jesty Robert - Bridgwater jury 1831 12Jan Jillard Henry - gent cornet N Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 29Jun Johns Thomas - stole money Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Johns William - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 08Jun Johnson Messrs - quarry nr Dartmouth Prison 1831 03Aug Johnson Rev A J - Headford birth of dau at Cheltenham 1831 12Jan Johnston Richard - stole money Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 05Jan Joliffe Mr - Kilmersdon stained glass 1831 29Jun Jolly Mr - sang at Albion Tavern Somersetshire Society 1831 20Apr Jones Elizabeth - died age 63 Brislington 1831 08Jun Jones M - Cheddar Head Farm 1831 13Jul Jones Mr - found hanged Parkers Well Topsham road 1831 27Apr Jones Rev - Chudleigh meeting 1831 18May Jones Rev John Pyke - North Bovey 1831 16Mar Jones William - 19 Devonport Byeworthy shop boy 1831 30Mar Jope John - 33 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 29Jun Jordan Giant - St Thomas wrestling match 1831 22Jun Jordan James - butcher Stoke Newington beat boy 1831 30Mar Jose James - 30 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 08Jun Joseph and Levy - Bristol bazaar 7 Union St 1831 12Jan Joss Mr - Swimbridge reference 1831 06Apr Judd Richard - Wells watchman assaulted 1831 12Jan Jukes James - stole brass Somerset Sessions 1831 27Apr Jukes Mr - dissenting minister Yeovil execution of highwayman 1831 08Jun Julian Richard Addis Archer - Devon commission dep lieut 1831 16Mar Kean Richard - house to let Woolavington 1831 16Feb Kearle Mr marr Frances Gardner at Durston 1831 29Jun Keates Samuel - stole ducks Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 01Jun Keene Mrs Susannah - died age 50 Knightcot Banwell 1831 12Jan Kekewich Mr - case Bradninch v St Edmund on the Bridge 1831 09Feb Kemp W - Sidmouth case 1831 16Feb Kendall Capt Edward - Ipplepen dau Mary marr 1831 02Mar Kendall N - magistrate St Blazey area 1831 05Jan Kenedy Captain - 'Hermes' Falmouth Packet List 1831 03Aug Kennard James - insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 16Mar Kennard Mrs - grocer Market St Devonport and Byeworthy 1831 08Jun Kennaway Mr - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 20Apr Kerslake J - plumber Chewton Mendip dau Margaret married 1831 11May Kerswell Samuel - surgeon Devonport 1831 18May Ketch John - Ilcheater letter 1831 20Jul Kett Miss Elizabeth - died Society of Friends Bridgwater 1831 01Jun Ketts Joel - Cheltenham draper age 39 died Bridgwater 1831 12Jan King and Laker - Arno's Vale nr Bristol academy 1831 22Jun King Capt W - RN superintendant HM packets Falmouth 1831 13Apr King G - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 25May King J - Bath victualler bankrupt 1831 11May King J - St Johns Place Bath victualler bankrupt 1831 20Apr King Joseph - theft Wells Assizes 1831 12Jan King Mary - no bill Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 02Feb King Richard King Meade marr Catherine Oliver at Taunton 1831 02Feb King Richard Meade - son married at Taunton 1831 20Jul King Samuel of London marr Mary Bush of Ilminster 1831 13Apr Kingdon Dennis of Hatherleigh marr Caroline Kiddell Stock of Shep Mall 1831 23Feb Kingdon F - coroner inquest Ridd 1831 02Mar Kingdon Thomas - Exeter theft case 1831 09Mar Kinglake Dr - deputation Bridgwater 1831 16Feb Kingscote Lady Isabella - died at Badminton age 22 1831 27Apr Kingston Mr - Chudleigh meeting 1831 27Apr Kingstone John - bell founder Bridgwater died 1831 06Apr Kinton Zenes - age 16 acquitted of stealing chain of Som Coal Canal Nav 1831 13Apr Kinton Zenes - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Kitch John - gun accident by R Evered of Moorland 1831 19Jan Knatchbull William Francis - magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Knight C - Bridgwater auction 1831 18May Knight Fanny - spinster Bridgwater witness 1831 13Apr Knight J - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Mar Knight James - age 40 late of Spaxton Pawlett inquest 1831 03Aug Knowles Hannah - Wrington died age 46 1831 06Apr Knyston T T - jury Somerset assizes 1831 12Jan Knyston Thomas - Uphill 1831 19Jan Knyston Thomas Sutton - Uphill magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Krichel John Ferdinand - Bristol dau Margaret married 1831 11May Lacey Mr - grocer Okehampton medicine agent 1831 16Mar Lake Capt - Barnstaple shipwreck of the 'Betsy' 1831 25May Lambert Aylmer Burke - Boyton House 1831 11May Lamzed Mr - Brixham medicine agent 1831 22Jun Lance Rev J E - rector Buckland St Mary 1831 27Apr Landeryou Mr - Seveock nr Truro 3 legged goat 1831 22Jun Lane John - Stoke Newington beaten age 14 1831 23Mar Lane O C - Clifotn librarian Protector Fire Insurance 1831 27Apr Lang Mr - fire St Davids Hill 1831 03Aug Lang W - age 28 embezzlement Devon Assizes 1831 27Jul Lang W - 28 embezzled Devon Assizes 1831 23Feb Langley Jospeh - coroners inquest Rummer Tavern Bristol 1831 13Jul Langworthy John - servant Christow fined Chudleigh Petty Sessions 1831 20Jul Langworthy V F - Ilminster Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 05Jan Lansdown J - wife died at Banwell 1831 29Jun Lansdown James - stole wood Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 11May Lansdown T P - Clutton victualler bankrupt 1831 06Jul Lansdown T P - Clutton victualler bankruptcy superceded 1831 12Jan Lansdowne William - stole asses Somerset Sessions 1831 23Mar Larcombe Mr - Ilminster fire Ditton St 1831 20Jul Larkin Peter - irishman assualt Bridgwater 1831 30Mar Larkworthy James - insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 02Feb Laskey R - Exeter haberdasher 1831 09Mar Laurence James - Cross dau Susan died 1831 05Jan Law George - drowned St Nicholas Island 1831 19Jan Law Henry - magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 23Mar Law W Towry marr Augusta Champagne Graves at Titness Park Sunninghill 1831 02Feb Lawrence John - surgeon Cheddar wife Sarah died age 33 1831 20Apr Lawrence John - stole hay Wells Assizes 1831 08Jun Lawrence Mr - surgeon Cheddar accident 1831 13Apr Lawrence W - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Layman Henry - age 50 to 60 Sheldon well accident 1831 09Feb Layman John - age 18 or 19 Sheldon well accident 1831 20Apr Leader George - larceny Wells Assizes 1831 18May Leaker Catherine Elizabeth - spinster Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Leaker Charles - Bridgwater jury 1831 06Jul Lean James - of Clifotn son John Stuckey married 1831 05Jan Lee master - accident at Bideford 1831 30Mar Lee Cecilia - 19 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Apr Lee J Lee - jury Somerset assizes 1831 27Apr Lee John - Somersetshire Society 1831 16Feb Lee John Lee Hanning - MP for Wells Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 08Jun Lee Josiah - Spreyton pauper removal case to Powderham 1831 12Jan Lee Mr - justice Exeter City Sessions 1831 02Feb Lee Mr - Exeter dispensary meeting treasurer 1831 09Mar Lee Mr Lee - member for Wells petitions 1831 02Mar Lee Samuel - his razors were stolen 1831 09Mar Lee Samuel - Bridgwater cabinet maker his spoon was stolen 1831 13Apr Lee Samuel - his spoon and thimble stolen 1831 18May Lee Samuel - assault Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Lee William - Stoodley nr Tiverton sedition 1831 15Jun Lee William - Stoke Rivers accident with pitchfork 1831 03Aug Lee William - constable assaulted at Honiton 1831 29Jun Leet Mr - sang at Albion Tavern Somersetshire Society 1831 12Jan Legg Hugh - St Agnes Scilly fire 1831 15Jun Legg Samuel - Wembdon and Kilve land for sale 1831 27Jul Legge Mary - witness case of poisoning at Cattistock 1831 16Mar Leigh H J - Taunton elections 1831 19Jan Leigh William - St Decumens sale of effects 1831 19Jan Leir Paul - Charlton Musgrove clerk Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Jul Leman Dennis - apothecary Bristol 1831 29Jun Leman George - farmer age 34 Woodbrook Pitminster died 1831 11May Lemon Sir Charles - Cornwall election 1831 05Jan Lemon William - Chard brewer age 50 died 1831 05Jan Leslie Captain - 'Osborne' Falmouth Packet List 1831 12Jan Lester Jacob - stole potatoes Somerset Sessions 1831 23Feb Letcher Ann - treasure trove Bristol 1831 02Feb Lethbridge Sir Thomas v East St Vincent case 1831 20Jul Lettey W - Dunster Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 30Mar Lewis John - secretary Exeter fire insurance 1831 18May Lewis John - surgeon West St Axbridge house sale 1831 05Jan Lewis Mr - Wells black lead pencils 1831 22Jun Lewis Rev I - Long Ashton dau had son 1831 20Apr Lewis Robert - no bill Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Lewis Thomas - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 04May Lewis William - fellmonger Axbridge 1831 19Jan Lewis Wm - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 20Apr Lewry John - burglary Wells Assizes 1831 22Jun Ley J H - Trehill fire 1831 30Mar Liddicoat Geo - 16 burglary Cornwall Assizes 1831 08Jun Liddon Mrs - Rowbarton road Bridgwater and Taunton canal 1831 27Jul Lidstone P M - age 23 attempted rape Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Lidstone Philip M - age 23 rape 1831 18May Ling T - mayor Glastonbury supper 1831 16Feb Linnington S - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 29Jun Lippiatt William - stole oats Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 26Jan Littey George - gardener at parsonage Withycombe arson case 1831 29Jun Little Hugh - surety Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Livett Mr - Bristol treasure trove inquest 1831 13Apr Lloyd Richard - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Lloyd Richard - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 25May Loase Richard - East Devon Militia imprisoned 1831 04May Lockhart Mr - Milborne Port election editor Quarterly Review 1831 04May Locock Thomas - 'Woolpack' Axbridge to be let 1831 29Jun Lodge D - Poole ironmonger bankrupt 1831 06Jul Lodge D - Poole ironmonger bankruptcy superceded 1831 13Jul Lodge D - Poole ironmonger bankrupt 1831 13Apr Long John - constable witness Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Long Mark - Taunton explosion 1831 11May Longman James - farm sale Alhampton Ditcheat 1831 19Jan Looker Isaac - old man threatening letter case 1831 23Feb Loosemore Mr - assistant Capital Burgess Tiverton 1831 11May Lopas Mr - Ashburton medicine agent 1831 06Apr Lopes Sir Massah - died age 76 Maristow House Devon 1831 04May Lopez Sir Ralph Franco - Westbury 1831 11May Lott Mr - Honiton election 1831 05Jan Louis G - surveyor general Western District 1831 13Apr Lovell v Turner - case Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Lovell Edward of Wells marr Ann Mitchell dau of J Roden in London 1831 13Apr Lovell Elizabeth - witness Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Mar Lovell J - decd Wells alderman widow Frances died 1831 18May Lovell John - 'Tutshill' Cheddar land sale 1831 20Jul Lovell Joseph Lovell - Wells son Edward married in London 1831 18May Lovell Peter Harvey - 'Tutshill' Cheddar land sale 1831 13Jul Loveys J - Christow his servant fines at Chudleigh Petty Sessions 1831 23Feb Lovibond B - solicitor Bridgwater 1831 11May Lovibond Benjamin - Bridgwater 1831 23Mar Lovibond Henry - Langport 1831 23Mar Lovibond John - Loadbridge 1831 11May Lowe Capt - RN Plymouth 1831 29Jun Lowman John Perkins of Clapton Court marr Maria Fathers 1831 09Mar Lozeron Mr - London wife susan died 1831 09Feb Lube John of Dublin marr Harriet Bullen at RC chapel Bristol 1831 13Apr Lucas Charles - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Mar Lucas James - Westholm Farm to let Pilton 1831 13Apr Lucas James marr Johannah Turner at Westonzoyland 1831 13Apr Lucas James marr Johannah Turner at Westonzoyland 1831 06Jul Lucas James - farm to let Cossington nr Bridgwater 1831 18May Lucas S - Beer Ferris refiner bankrupt 1831 12Jan Lucas William - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 06Apr Lucas William - decd Westbury on Trim widow died 1831 12Jan Luer George Norman - case Bridgwater Sessions 1831 05Jan Lugg Captain - 'Wellington' Falmouth Packet List 1831 06Jul Luke Caroline - acquitted Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 30Mar Luke T S - 25 burglary Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Apr Lukins Charles - constable shooting at Congresbury 1831 06Jul Lukins Charles - Congresbury dau Temperance married 1831 16Mar Luscombe John - Buckland Monachorum inquest 1831 11May Luscombe John - yeoman Buckland 1831 19Jan Lush James - 40 prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 04May Lushington D - Ilchester election 1831 12Jan Lutrell Francis Fownes - chairman Quantonk Savings Bank 1831 19Jan Luttrell John Fownes - coal to the poor Minehead 1831 11May Luxmoore Rev Coryndon - Bridestow 1831 05Jan Lye B Leigh - Hetling House Bath Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 02Feb Lye William - Edington labourer convicted killing game 1831 09Feb Lynch Mrs - matron Bristol Infirmary 1831 12Jan Lyon E P - Devon Epiphany Sessions chairman 1831 02Mar Lyon M r- decd Devon County Sessions 1831 04May Lyon S - Plymouth silversmith bankrupt 1831 13Apr Lyre Thomas - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Macey T - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Mackensie Mr - Exeter applying for Bideford organist post 1831 25May Mackenzie Miss - Bath and Oxford Concerts 1831 30Mar Mackintoch John - vice president Exeter fire insurance 1831 02Feb Mackintosh Mr - Exeter dispensary meeting 1831 29Jun Mackintosh Henry - sureties Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Mackrell Joseph - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Jul Madan Rev Spencer - Batheastin vicarage birth of daughter 1831 27Jul Maddick Susan - attempted rape Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 27Jul Maddison Rev J G - Rectory Cottage West Monkton birth of daughter 1831 18May Maddison Thomas - Glastonbury meal 1831 20Apr Maddon Mr - Cornwall wrestler 1831 11May Madge Miss - Exmouth medicine agent 1831 23Mar Magg Mr - Penn Mill nr Bourton factory accident 1831 03Aug Maggs Benjamin - insolvent debtor Wells case 1831 09Feb Maggs James - beer retailer Milk St Bath fined 1831 15Jun Maiben Richard - caochman to Rev Chancellor Martin stole bracelet 1831 13Apr Main Wm jnr - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Major Robert farmer Spaxton marr Elizabeth Rich of Bridgwater 1831 25May Male Mr - Kings Arms Crewkerne auctioneer died 1831 29Jun Male Paul - stole earrings Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Manchip George - his twine stolen Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 01Jun Manchip John - plasterer his rope stolen Bridgwater 1831 29Jun Manley Charles - stole watch Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Manley Rev John - Upton Hellions 1831 12Jan Mann Thomas - stole meat Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 20Jul Manners Mr - Bath conducted choir Cannington 1831 18May Mansfield Mr - Dorchester elections 1831 06Jul March Joseph - acquitted Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 20Apr Marchman James - stole hay Wells Assizes 1831 27Jul Mare J - age 21 stole watch Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Mare J - age 24 stole watch at Lapford 1831 05Jan Markes Betty - age 69 West Buckland nr Wellington inquest 1831 16Mar Markland Thomas - farmer Astley nr Worsley sleep walking 1831 02Mar Marquand Peter linen draper Bridgwater marr Emma Stockham 1831 06Jul Marriott Rev Harvey - son born Claverton Parsonage nr Bath 1831 05Jan Marsh Frances - St Sidwells age 5 inquest fire 1831 30Mar Marshall Edward Dacres - Totnes gent insolvent debtors court 1831 06Apr Martin Eliza - stole gown from Hannah Ellis Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Martin Eliza - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Martin J - Wilts currier bankrupt 1831 09Feb Martin James - Lower Northcote Farm Sheldon well accident 1831 29Jun Martin James - vagabond rogue Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Martin John - stole carpenters tools Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 13Apr Martin Joseph - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Martin Mr - Somerset and Taunton Institution 1831 23Feb Martin Mr - Brixham applying for Bideford organist post 1831 06Apr Martin R - surgeon N Petherton 1831 11May Martin Sir Thomas Byam - Plymouth election 1831 16Feb Martin William of London marr Susan Morris of Cheddon at W Monkton 1831 19Jan Maskell Mrs - died age 79 Shep Mall 1831 06Apr Masters William - coat stolen Somerset Assizes 1831 02Mar Matter Thomas - St Giles in the Heath his coat was stolen 1831 29Jun Matthews J - Maryport St Bristol basket maker bankrupt 1831 19Jan Matthews Mr baker Taunton marr Ellen Bunter of Bathpool at W Monckton 1831 12Jan Matthews Thomas - stole potatoes Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 19Jan Maule J - agent for Eagle Life Bath 1831 27Jul Maunder J - woollen manuf Morchard Bishop bankrupt dividend 1831 27Jul Maunder W - woollen manuf Morchard Bishop bankrupt dividend 1831 22Jun May Elizabeth - age 2 Spaxton inquest drowned 1831 27Jul May G - age 20 housebreaking Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 16Feb May John - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 11May May Mr - bookseller Bilbury St Plymouth 1831 27Jul May S - Fremington his plates were stolen 1831 03Aug May S T M - Brandsworthy House nr Barnstaple his plate stolen 1831 13Apr Maye Thomas - Coombe 1831 27Jul Maynard Mrs - The Hotel Bridgwater paheton for sale 1831 06Jul McClean Mr - Walton Castle Farm nr Clevedon lightning 1831 05Jan Mead Mr - Tiverton black lead pencils 1831 19Jan Meade Thomas - his barn at Drayton burnt 1831 16Mar Meare Charlotte - Bridgwater prostitute to Wilton gaol 1831 12Jan Measor P - mayor Exeter City Sessions 1831 02Mar Measor P - Exeter mayor Reform Petition 1831 12Jan Measor Paul - mayor Exeter 1831 03Aug Medland S - age 27 stole bacon Clyst St Lawrence 1831 20Apr Meek Rev Robert - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 13Apr Meer Thomas - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Mees S - sentence 2 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Mees Samuel - stole woolen cloth at Frome 1831 01Jun Megit Mr - 10 Union St Bath at Bridgwater artist 1831 27Jul Melhuish Mr - Collumpton fire 1831 03Aug Melhuish Thomas - assauly at Cullompton 1831 03Aug Merchant Mary - Avon St Bath quarrel poker 1831 26Jan Merry Harriet - maid Withycombe parsonage arson case 1831 20Jul Messiter G - Frome Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 23Feb Messiter Geo - retired Wincanton troop yeomanry 1831 23Feb Messiter Henry - Somerset yeomanry 1831 27Apr Messiter Henry - Somersetshire Society 1831 16Feb Michell H S - Waddon HOuse nr Bruton niece married 1831 05Jan Middleton J D - decd Churchill daughetr Sarah died Islington 1831 20Apr Middleton Rev J W - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 22Jun Miles Philip John - son born stillborn Hamilton Place London 1831 01Jun Miles William - Combflorey umpire 1831 02Feb Milfod John - Exeter deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 16Feb Millar Mr - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 13Apr Millard Jesse - transported for life Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Millard Richard - assault Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 23Mar Miller H - Frome solicitor Protector Fire Insurance 1831 19Jan Miller Isaac - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 20Apr Milliner Ann - assaulted Wells Assizes 1831 06Jul Millman John - transported Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 25May Mills Mr - land at Chilton for sale 1831 20Jul Milman John - to prison hulk Devonport 1831 20Apr Miners James - St Austell militia return 1831 16Feb Mines James - emigrated to Canada 1831 09Mar Mintern Mary - wife of Thomas stole sheets Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Mintern Mary - stole sheets Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Mar Mintern Thomas - stole sheets Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Mintern Thomas - stole sheets Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Mitchell Edward - 18 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 29Jun Mitchell Thomas - suspected stealing donkey Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Mitchell W - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Mitchell William - 33 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Jul Mogg Hannah - Shutteren Taunton witness to theft 1831 20Apr Mogg Rev H H - conducted wedding at Chewton Mendip 1831 27Jul Monkhouse Rev Isaac - Holwell wife Ann Elizabeth died 1831 05Jan Monro C H - fire at Houghton Farm Highweek nr Newton 1831 19Jan Moon J - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 19Jan Moon Joseph - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 13Apr Moon Joseph - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Moon S - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 03Aug Moor John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 02Mar Moore Edward of Shepton Mallet marr Henrietta Grose at Bath 1831 12Jan Moore J - bookseller Poole dau marr 1831 20Jul Moore T - West Coker and Yeovil Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 29Jun Moresby Christopher - Frome Globe insurance agent 1831 23Feb Morgan George - butcher sworn in night constable Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Morgan George - butcher Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Morgan Henry - stole leather Wells Assizes 1831 19Jan Morgan John - burcher his meat was stolen 1831 16Mar Morle Simon - Cannington his fowls stolen 1831 05Jan Morphew Captain - 'Nocton' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Morris Hester - sentence 2 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Morris R - packet agent Plymouth 1831 30Mar Morris Thomas - mate 'Little John' Bideford died 1831 13Apr Morriss Henry - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Feb Mortimer R - reform meeting Barnstaple 1831 01Jun Moule Chas Thomas of Malksham marr Anne Falkner at Bath 1831 01Jun Moule Rev Horatio - conducted wedding at Bath 1831 03Aug Mountstephen John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 03Aug Moxsey Charles - assault on revenue officer Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Moxsey William - assault on revenue officer Devon Assizes 1831 27Jul Moysey Abel - died 88 Hayes father of Archdeacon Moysey of Bath 1831 06Apr Moysey Dr - rector Walcot 1831 19Jan Mudge Mary v churchwardens of Topsham court case 1831 02Mar Mugford Mr - poulterer Exeter theft case 1831 13Apr Mugford W - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Mules Phillip - major East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 02Feb Mules Phillip jnr - lieut East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 20Apr Mules Rev J - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 13Apr Mullen J - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Mullin James - age 21 burglary at Bath 1831 13Apr Mundy J - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Murch v Sullivan and wife - case Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Murly Charles - indicted for riot Wells Assizes 1831 06Jul Murray Eliza - 1 month Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 13Apr Murrey G - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Murrey George - stole loaves Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Musgrave J C of Rowford Taunton marr Louisa Coles of Pyrland 1831 20Jul Naish Ed - Bristol decd 1831 20Jul Naish Edmund - decd Montpelier nr Bristol dau died 1831 20Jul Naish Fanny - Montpellier nr Bristol died nr Isleworth 1831 20Jul Naish Miss - Birstol drowned on the Thames 1831 08Jun Nation John - Bridgwater sale of farm at East Bower 1831 02Mar Nation W - chairman Devon County Sessions 1831 02Feb Nation William jnr - Clyst St George deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 29Jun Navin George - tea and grocery warehouse Fore St Bridgwater 1831 09Feb Neal Mr - fire at Alphington St St Thomas' 1831 12Jan Neck Elizabeth - stole cloth Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 09Feb Newbery John - Sidmouth Churchwarden court case 1831 20Apr Newbery S - stole hand saw Wells Assizes 1831 06Jul Newbolt Elizabeth - made frock Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Newcombe Mr - glover Exeter dau Harriett married 1831 02Mar Newman George of Castle Coombe marr Esther Spencer of Newton St Loe 1831 23Mar Newman Mr - Bourton accident 1831 18May Newman S - Glastonbury meal 1831 03Aug Newport John - suregon of Wells died age 33 Shirley Cottage 1831 03Aug Newton v Partridge Devon Assizes 1831 06Apr Newton William - witness shooting at Congresbury 1831 02Feb Nicholetts John - clerk South Petherton 1831 19Jan Nicholls John - medical officer Wells 1831 23Mar Nicholls John - draper Bridgwater shop to let 1831 19Jan Nicholls Mr - agent for Eagle Life Bridgwater 1831 27Jul Nicholls Mr - workshops fell in nr the New Bridge 1831 20Jul Nicholls Rev H - Barnstaple Rockbeare 1831 23Feb Nickolls Mr - land agent Enmore 1831 13Jul Nickolls W - birth of son Enmore 1831 12Jan Nines Sarah - 7 years Exeter City Sessions 1831 27Jul Nobbs Job - Cattistock poisoning case 1831 03Aug Nobbs Job - Dorset Assizes poisoning 1831 26Jan Noel Clement - Jersey shipwrecked 1831 06Apr Noel Mrs Maria - died Bath age 91 relict of dean of Salisbury 1831 22Jun Nolcken Baron - died Portland nr Weymouth age 52 Swede 1831 12Jan Norman George - clerk Stuckey and Bahehots Bridgwater 1831 06Apr Norman Mr - surgeon Hewish murder case 1831 25May Norman William - Tothillfields Bridewell inquest age 67 1831 13Apr Norris J - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Norris W - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan North Mr - Wiviliscombe agent for chemists medicines 1831 25May Northcote Sir Stafford Henry - Pynes Devon bart 1831 08Jun Northcote Sir Stafford - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 06Jul Northmore Mr - asked about Bellever Bridge Dartmoor 1831 27Apr Northmore Thomas - Cleeve letter 1831 16Feb Northwat Mr - Tavistock stagecoach 1831 01Jun Notley George - Combe Sydenham girl drowned in pond 1831 01Jun Notley Mrs James - Combe Sydenham girl drowned in pond 1831 12Jan Nott John - lower tithes Swimbridge riots 1831 12Jan Nott Samuel - Banwell rioters 1831 06Jul Nottam Mary - Bridgwater Quarter Sess 1831 30Mar Nurton John - decd Milverton sale of wines 1831 23Feb Nurton Mr - constable discovered stolen goods Westgate 1831 27Jul Nutt William - parmer age 80 Bridgwater died 1831 06Apr O'Hare Edward - killed Somerset Assizes 1831 30Mar Ocock John - Crediton maltster debtors court 1831 03Aug Ocock John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 06Jul Ocock Sarah - 1 week Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 13Apr Offer Samuel - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Offer William - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Ogborne James - witness to stolen horse at Pensford 1831 15Jun Oglander Sir William - Wembdon land sale 1831 13Apr Oliver G - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Oliver George - transported for life Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Oliver William - decd Hope Corner nr Taunton dau Catherine marr 1831 13Apr Oram Frances - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Orem Joseph - his house was burgled Nailsea 1831 18May Organ Luke - assault Bridgwater 1831 20Apr Organ Richard - Charlestown his child age 2 swallowed needle 1831 16Feb Orman Mr - emigrated to Canada 1831 23Feb Osmond C O - decd Capital Burgess Tiverton 1831 12Jan Paddon F W - Plymouth printer insolvent 1831 09Feb Paddon F W - Plymouth printer bankrupt 1831 13Apr Padfield Robert - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Paige George - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 08Jun Pain George Henning - attorney Bridgwater case 1831 15Jun Pain Henry - Wembdon land sale 1831 12Jan Pain James - no bill Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 06Jul Paine Thomas - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 30Mar Painter William - Launceton labourer insolvent debtors court 1831 03Aug Palk v Elliott Devon Assizes 1831 06Jul Palk Matthew - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 11May Palk Robert - Ashburton election 1831 11May Palk Sir L V - Ashburton election 1831 12Jan Palmer J - robbed Somerset Sessions at Wells 1831 13Apr Palmer Mr - died Fivehead 1831 23Mar Palmer Mrs - Misterton died 1831 02Mar Palmer William - assault and riot Huntspill 1831 16Mar Palmister George - Bridgwater rodeover Harriet Evans's child 1831 06Jul Palterman John - 1 month Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 16Feb Paramore Matthew - coronet W Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 23Mar Paramore Matthew - cornet Stowey troop 1831 01Jun Paramore Matthew - solicitor Bridgwater money 1831 19Jan Paramore Mr - Bridgwater solicitor 1831 03Aug Parfit Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 29Jun Parfitt James - assaulted wife Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Parker George - age 65 Moorland N Petherton inquest 1831 13Apr Parker George - Bridgwater jury 1831 08Jun Parker Montagu Edmund Newcombe - capt North Devon Militia 1831 12Jan Parker Thomas - discharged Exeter City Sessions 1831 29Jun Parker Thomas - surety Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Parkin Mr - farmer Barnstaple case of Swimbridge riots 1831 03Aug Parminter Thomas - constable Northam assaulted 1831 23Feb Parnall Miss Ann - Castle St Bristol treasure trove 1831 23Feb Parnell Edmund - Castle St Bristol treasure trove 1831 13Apr Parr Charles - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Parr S - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Parrott J - Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 13Jul Parsley Mr - apothecary Worle 1831 03Aug Parsons Charles - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 23Feb Parsons John - parish cow keeper inquest Union Inn St Thomas drowned Exe 1831 20Apr Parsons Joseph - constable assaulted Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Parsons R - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 26Jan Parsons Rev Henry - treasurer Bridgwater savings bank 1831 20Apr Parsons Rev H - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 15Jun Parsons Rev Henry - East Harptree prebendary 1831 22Jun Parsons Rev Henry - sermon at Bridgwater 1831 06Jul Parsons Robert - transported Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 20Jul Parsons Robert - to prison hulk Devonport 1831 12Jan Parsons W - 33 Upper Arcade 1831 01Jun Parsons William - sheep shearing prize Taunton Ag Assoc 1831 01Jun Parsons William of Southampton marr Lucy Ann Fry of Compton House 1831 05Jan Partridge J - coroner 1831 09Feb Partridge J - Tiverton 1831 02Mar Pascoe Mr - age 16 Bideford died 1831 05Jan Passingham Captain - 'Sphynx' Falmouth Packet List 1831 03Aug Passmore John - age 31 assault on Hatherleigh Moor 1831 11May Passmore Mr - draper Ottery medicine agent 1831 25May Patey Mr - architect St Leonards Church 1831 27Apr Patten James - Somersetshire Society 1831 18May Patten Mr - Brympton grand daughter Miss Rendell married 1831 13Apr Paul Mary - Gulval meets long lost sister 1831 12Jan Paull Jane - stole bread Bridgwater Sessions 1831 02Mar Paull Mr - sale of stock Dillington Farm nr Ilminster to Compton P 1831 05Jan Pawle Captain - 'Mutine' Falmouth Packet List 1831 08Jun Payne and Hope - bankers Wells 1831 06Jul Payne D B - Wells banker bankrupt 1831 23Mar Payne Edward - died age 19 St Kitts from Stoke Abbot 1831 08Jun Payne George Henry Day - died age 7 Barford House son of sol Milverton 1831 12Jan Payne James - no bill Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 23Mar Payne Rev G S - Stoke Abbot son Edward died 1831 12Jan Peach Mr - Bridgwater case 1831 05Jan Peachy General - donation to poor of Taunton 1831 03Aug Pearce Francis - died age 69 Bratton Court Minehead 1831 29Jun Pearce Jesse - stole shoes Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Jul Pearce Lewis of Trowbridge marr Mary Wright of Kewstoke 1831 12Jan Pearce Mr - house sale Fryern St Bridgwater 1831 09Feb Pearse J - Sidbury Devon victualler bankrupt 1831 02Mar Pearse J - robbed at Chulmleigh 1831 12Jan Pearse John - stole fowls Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 02Mar Pearse Samuel - brother robbed at Chulmleigh 1831 27Jul Peck J - age 34 assaulted W Davis of Ottery 1831 03Aug Peck John - age 34 assault at Ottery 1831 27Apr Pedder Rev W Newland vicar of Clevedon marr Caroline Eliz Cotes 1831 20Apr Peddle William - burglary Wells Assizes 1831 27Jul Pellew P B - foreman Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 16Feb Pelly Eugenia - died age 72 of Brook Lodge Wrington 1831 11May Pendarves E W W - Cornwall election 1831 18May Pendleton John - West St Axbridge house sale 1831 05Jan Peney Mr - Sherborne black lead pencils 1831 09Feb Penkivel Dr - inquest Yeovil 1831 02Feb Pennel Mr - Exeter dispensary meeting 1831 13Apr Penner T E - Bristol currier bankrupt 1831 13Apr Penny J - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Mar Penruddocke Charles - Bathwick Hill barrister birth of son 1831 03Aug Pepperel Nicholas - age 33 received stolen property 1831 27Jul Pepperell N - age 33 receiving stolen goods Devon Assizes 1831 12Jan Percival Martha - age 9 Gerrard's Hollow 1831 19Jan Percy and Son - auction at Somerton 1831 05Jan Percy Mr - Somerton agent for chemists medicines 1831 12Jan Perkins James - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 27Apr Perring John - Somersetshire Society 1831 13Apr Perry Robert - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Jul Perry William - decd Churchill dau Anne married 1831 04May Petre E - Ilchester election 1831 05Jan Peyton Captain - 'Calypso' Falmouth Packet List 1831 06Apr Phelips J - foreman jury Somerset Assizes 1831 12Jan Phelips John - Wells Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Phelips John - Somerset quarter sessions 1831 22Jun Phillips B Guy - barrister Hyde Park birth of son 1831 11May Phillips D - Fore St Bridgwater millinery advert 1831 11May Phillips E - Fore St Bridgwater millinery advert 1831 18May Phillips Martha - dau of John Phillips grocer Cornhill died 1831 03Aug Phillips Mr - fist fight Frome 1831 19Jan Phillips Thomas - landlord Huntsman Inn fined at Yeovil 1831 22Jun Phillott Charles - banker died New King St Bath age 85 1831 20Jul Phillott Charles - decd Bath corporation 1831 03Aug Phillott Johnson - magistrate Bath 1831 19Jan Phillpotts Dr Henry - see of Exeter 1831 12Jan Philpotts Rt Rev - arrived Exeter 1831 06Apr Phippen R - jury Somerset assizes 1831 01Jun Pidsley Mr - Monkerton in Pinhoe scripture fragments 1831 19Jan Piggott Thomas - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 16Feb Pigott J S - Brockley Hall 1831 19Jan Pike Mr - peace officer case at Stoke churchyard 1831 02Feb Pile Mr - Navy Hotel Southside St 1831 16Mar Pinchard Mr - attorney for Mr Bainbridge Taunton election 1831 19Jan Pinchin J - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 05Jan Pinnegar Broome - Chippenham Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 16Mar Pinney Charles of Clifton marr Frances Mary Still 1831 03Aug Pinney W - new candidate for Lyme 1831 13Apr Pinnock William - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Pinsent Thomas v Kingsteignton 1831 20Apr Pitman George - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 26Jan Pitman H W marr Sarah Russell at Chard 1831 08Jun Pitman Major - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 12Jan Pitman Rev John - died 81 Tiverton rector of Porlock 1831 23Feb Pitman Rev John - ex Capital Burgess Tiverton 1831 20Jul Pitman Rev John - decd Exeter 1831 02Mar Pitt Mr - Bath St Frome watches stolen from his shop 1831 06Jul Pitt Sarah - 3 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 08Jun Pitts Mr - Spreyton removal case 1831 16Mar Pitts Mrs Elizabeth - died Chard age 91 1831 02Feb Pitts William of Highbridge marr Emma Westcott of Hotwells 1831 19Jan Pizzio Charles - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 12Jan Platt Thomas - Apeford Mill 1831 29Jun Player Thomas - stole sheet Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Plowman Mr - Yeovil sadler wife died 1831 30Mar Plumber Joseph Francis - Eastover Bridgwater shop to let 1831 20Apr Pocock Joseph - larceny Wells Assizes 1831 20Apr Pole Elias - to Wilton gaol stole coat Bridgwater Sessions 1831 06Jul Pole Elias - stole coat from 'The Salley' of Glocs Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 02Mar Pole Joseph - his boots were stolen 1831 13Apr Pole Joseph - his boots stolen Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 04May Ponsford G - arson at Drewsteignton 1831 08Jun Poole Betty - age 46 Huish Champflower inquest 1831 23Feb Poole Elizabwth - Bridgwater assault 1831 03Aug Poole Francis - Bristol dau Fanny married 1831 20Jul Poole J - Taunton Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 29Jun Poole J R - Bridgwater Globe insurance agent 1831 12Jan Poole W C - Redruth 1831 27Jul Pope Chas - surgeon Temple Cloud wife died age 30 TB 1831 06Apr Popham F - jury Somerset assizes 1831 22Jun Pople John - Ford Cottage nr Bridgwater bailiff 1831 23Feb Porter Charles Lemprier - died age 31 Portland Sq Bristol son of Dr 1831 13Apr Porter J - sale of 3 Salmon Parade Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Porter James - transported for life Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Porter W O - medical officer Bristol 1831 25May Portman Mr - Dorchester election 1831 08Jun Possenti Count G M of Rome marr Mary Rogers of Weston S M 1831 27Jul Potter E - age 19 stole horses Walkampton 1831 03Aug Potter E - acquitted age 19 horse stealing Walkhampton 1831 13Apr Pound D - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Pound Daniel - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Poundisford John - Hucklebridges Hedge Weston Zoyland and Mid enclosure 1831 19Jan Pounsett S - died age 86 at Cole 1831 03Aug Povel J W - Wimborne Minster plumber bankrupt 1831 09Mar Powell Capt H F of London marr Catherine Vassall Burleigh of Totnes at Ceylon 1831 12Jan Powell Farmer - case of Swimbridge riots 1831 19Jan Powell John - auction at St Decumens 1831 05Jan Power Mr - Yeovil black lead pencils 1831 11May Poyntz Mr - Ashburton election 1831 12Jan Praed Mr - case Bradninch v St Edmund on the Bridge 1831 05Jan Praed Winthorp Mackworth - St Germain member 1831 16Feb Prangley Mr - emigrated to Canada 1831 23Feb Price Elizabeth - Bridgwater boots case 1831 08Jun Priest James plumber Taunton marr Mary Bowdidge at Taunton 1831 15Jun Pring James - North Petherton fined for cutting coppice 1831 15Jun Pring John J chemist Bradford marr Elizabeth Rabbitts 1831 23Feb Pringle A G - 19 died Clifton 1831 23Feb Pringle J - agent for East India Co decd son died Clifton 1831 29Jun Prior Ann - stole pork Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 27Jul Prior J - age 20 housebreaking Dunsford 1831 03Aug Prior Joseph - age 20 entered house at Dunsford 1831 30Mar Prisk Thomas - 26 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 12Jan Pritchard C - Bath upholsterer bankrupt 1831 12Jan Prowles Susan - stole fur tippet Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Pruen Rev W A - conducted marriage at Abbots Leigh 1831 13Apr Pullin H - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Pursey v Culverdale - case Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Pyke James - warehouse sale Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Pyke James - merchant Bridgwater 1831 23Mar Pyke James - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 06Apr Pyke James - elected churchwarden Bridgwater 1831 19Jan Pym Capy - Stoke churchyard case 1831 29Jun Pyne Mr - sang at Albion Tavern Somersetshire Society 1831 16Feb Quantock John - party at Townshends Rooms Dawlish 1831 18May Quelch James - shopman to Henry Bate Bridgwater 1831 23Mar Quick Fortescue - insolvent debtor Bridgwater 1831 23Feb Quick William Fortescue - formerly Tiverton vet also Bristol Bw insolvent 1831 02Feb Quicke John - Newton St Cyres deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 02Feb Quicke John - ensign East Devon Militia 1831 05Jan Quier W B - Bridgwater medicines agent 1831 13Apr Rabbets Hugh - Batcombe Lodge Somerset dau Anna Maria marr 1831 15Jun Rabbitts G - decd Health House Someset dau Elizabeth marr 1831 06Jul Radford John - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 26Jan Radmore John - Thorverton accident 1831 23Feb Raffles Mr - Oakhampton applying for Bideford organist post 1831 18May Ralls Ebenezer - Fryern St Bridgwater died 1831 27Apr Ralls George of Horsey marr Mary Toleman 1831 13Apr Rambles Samuel - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Randle Thomas - Cossington farm to be let 1831 12Jan Randolph J jnr - Milverton and Wellington 1831 01Jun Ranken Rev Charles - conducted wedding at Brislington 1831 12Jan Rashleigh J - spirit merchants Falmouth 1831 02Feb Rashleigh James - captain East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 01Jun Rashleigh J Colman - Prideaux his gardenr Charles hung himself 1831 12Jan Rawcliff Thomas - Swimbridge riots 1831 06Apr Rawlings Daniel - Frome his cloth was stolen 1831 19Jan Rawlins Miss - Kings Square Bridgwater pupils 1831 09Feb Rawlins Sarah - Brisgwater assault case 1831 29Jun Read George - stole calico Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Read John - tailor Bridgwater witness 1831 08Jun Red Charles of Yatton marr Jemima Guy of Brockley 1831 03Aug Reddalls M - age 70 stole ball of worsted Tavistock 1831 27Jul Reddell M - age 70 stole ball of worsted at Tavistock market 1831 13Apr Reed Edward - sentence 14 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Reed Elizabeth - Bridgwater widow of John linen business 1831 12Jan Reed Henry - Bridgwater case 1831 16Feb Reed John - Bristol corn dealer 1831 16Feb Reed John - linen draper Bridgwater died 1831 23Feb Reed John - decd Bridgwater sale of furniture 1831 29Jun Reed John - stole fowls Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 11May Reed R W - yeoman Buckland 1831 20Apr Rees William - to Wilton gaol stole coat 1831 06Jul Rees William - stole coat at Taunton Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 23Mar Reeves J F - Glastonbury solicitor Protector Fire Insurance 1831 05Jan Reeves Mr - Glastonbury agent for chemists medicines 1831 05Jan Reeves Mr - Glastonbury agent for chemists medicines 1831 05Jan Reeves Mr - Glastonbury agent for chemists medicines 1831 05Jan Reeves Mr - Glastonbury agent for chemists medicines 1831 09Mar Reeves W - statuary Bath died age 75 1831 02Mar Remfry Edward - St Blazey 'black sheep of East Crinnis mine' 1831 30Mar Remphrey William - 30 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 30Mar Rendle Edward - seaman 'Little John' Bideford wrecked 1831 23Mar Rich Andrew - watchmaker Fore St Bridgwater died 1831 27Apr Rich Andrew - decd clock and watchmaker Bridgwater 1831 29Jun Rich Elizabeth - stole money Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Rich George - cornet NE Devon Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 27Apr Rich Rebecca - Fore St Bridgwater widow of Andrew cont business 1831 29Jun Rich Thomas - incorrigible rogue Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Richards A - boots Cornhill Bridgwater advert 1831 18May Richards Ann - spinster Bridgwater witness 1831 23Feb Richards John - Bridgwater innkeeper ship owner insolvent debtor 1831 23Mar Richards John - insolvent debtor Bridgwater 1831 02Feb Richards Mary - Ilchester gaol robbed mariner Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Richards Mary - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Richards Mrs - age 78 at Chewstoke 1831 23Feb Richards Robert - Penzance magistrate 1831 06Jul Richards William - removal case Marytavy to Tavistock 1831 05Jan Richardson H - Taunton haberdasher bankrupt 1831 18May Richardson Joseph - clerk London apprehended Plymouth 1831 15Jun Richardson Col J L - Bengal service dau Eliza Geo marr Bath 1831 16Feb Ricks James - horsekeeper Royal Clarence Hotel waistcoat 1831 13Apr Ricks James - waistcoat stolen Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Rider Moses - forman of jury inquest Sheldon 1831 01Jun Ripon Mr - baker Fore St Brisgewater 1831 06Jul Rippen Thomas - 12 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 04May Risdon J - Exeter biookseller bankrupt 1831 27Jul Roach R - bestiality Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Roach R - 23 crime at Yealmpton 1831 30Mar Robert Abraham - 14 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Jul Robert Samuel - captain 'The Salley' of Glocs coat stolen 1831 08Jun Roberts B L - died age 25 Axford Buildings Bath 1831 04May Roberts G - Ansford Somerset innkeeper bankrupt 1831 13Apr Roberts George - sentence 18 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Apr Roberts Mrs - Croftwest Truro gored by bull 1831 20Apr Roberts Rev - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 29Jun Roberts Robert - stole watch Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Roberts Samuel - mariner coat stolen Bridgwater Sessions 1831 23Mar Robins Thomas - clerk Wells Somerset Sewers 1831 02Mar Rodd John - stole at Chulmleigh 1831 03Aug Rodd John - insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 30Mar Rodda Elizabeth - 33 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 30Mar Rogers master - drowned Whitesands Bay nr Anthony 1831 08Jun Rogers Colonel - of Weston dau Mary marr Count Posenti in Paris 1831 18May Rogers Jane - spinster Bridgwater witness 1831 02Feb Rogers William - captain East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 02Feb Rolle Lord - donation fire at Lympstone 1831 19Jan Romain James - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 20Apr Rook Mr - Cornwall wrestler 1831 02Mar Rooker Rev Samuel - Independant Meeting 1831 29Jun Rose Henry - stole shawl Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Rose J - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Rose James Ennis - stole calico Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 02Mar Roskruge Mr - Gilling barley 1831 16Feb Ross Rev George - son born Wootton Rectory nr Minehaed 1831 13Apr Rossiter James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Rowe John - grazier Cullomptin fire 1831 13Jul Rowe John - Camelford found drowned Tintagel 1831 13Jul Rowe Mr - saddler Camelford 1831 01Jun Rowe W - Devonport cabinet maker bankrupt 1831 27Jul Rowse J - age 16 stole rings Stoke Damarel Devon Lammas Assize 1831 03Aug Rowse John - age 16 transported theft at Devonport 1831 13Apr Rowsell Robert - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Roynon Christopher - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Ruby v Bovey Devon Assizes 1831 02Feb Ruddock Rev Noblett - conducted wedding at Taunton 1831 27Jul Rugg John jnr - Ide put lime in brook manor of Barley 1831 26Jan Rundle J - Tavistock speech 1831 11May Russ Mr - solicitor Castle Cary 1831 13Apr Russell v Bish of Bath and Wells court case Bridgwater Q Sessions 1831 20Jul Russell Charles - Frome dau Maria married 1831 09Mar Russell William - Castle Inn Bridgwater inn to let 1831 03Aug Rutley Aaron - age 21 no bill Devon Assizes Cullompton 1831 25May Ryall Rev Narcissus - decd East Lydford son married 1831 25May Ryall Thomas Durnford of East Lydford marr Phoebe Fry of Bourton Court 1831 11May Salter J - bookseller Tiverton medicine agent 1831 27Jul Salter J - Tiverton stationer bankrupt 1831 13Apr Salter Mr - Exeter played organ at new Wellington Church 1831 03Aug Salter Samuel - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 13Apr Salway J - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Sampson Henry - made counterfeit coins Somerset Sessions 1831 12Jan Sampson James alias Chippett - dest threshing machine Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Sampson T - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Samson Joseph - the Quay Bridgwater ship 'Euprhosyne' 1831 11May Sanders J - Launceton tallow chandler bankrupt 1831 02Feb Sanders Joseph - cornet Devon Regiment Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 04May Sanders Joseph Barnes - Exeter election 1831 12Jan Sanders Mr - justice Exeter City Sessions 1831 13Apr Sanders Mr - St Sidwells fire next to brewhouse 1831 01Jun Sanders Mr - Monkerton in Pinhoe 1831 02Mar Sanders Mrs - Exeter theft case duck stolen from her stall 1831 06Jul Sanders Sarah - witness Bridgwater Quarter Sess 1831 05Jan Sandsbury Mr - iron founder Taunton boiler explosion 1831 26Jan Sanford E A - Wellington Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 27Apr Sanford E A - Somersetshire Society 1831 06Apr Sanford W A - jury Somerset assizes 1831 02Mar Saunders Edward - Huntspill riot constable 1831 01Jun Saunders Ellen - age 19 Monksilver inquest drowned 1831 04May Saunders J - Launceton tallow chandler bankrupt 1831 22Jun Saunders Joseph - Launceton tallow chandler bankruptcy examination 1831 03Aug Saunders John - Ashreigny farmer insolvent debtors court 1831 22Jun Savidge John - late of Taunton died Creech St Michael 1831 03Aug Sawyer v Crockwell Devon Assizes 1831 16Feb Saxon John of Evercreech marr Mary Hyde Kendall of Ipplepen 1831 16Feb Saxon Samuel S - Evercreech son married 1831 13Apr Say E - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Say Emmanuel - 30 acquitted of stealing bread from J Bourne 1831 03Aug Scale John - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 05Jan Schuyler Captain - 'Sandwich' Falmouth Packet List 1831 06Apr Scott Ann - age 50 Nether Stowey inquest cut throat 1831 05Jan Scott Captain - 'Elizabeth' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Scott R - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Scott Samuel - stole cast iron head Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Seacole Lieut - fire at West Teignmouth 1831 01Jun Sealy Edward - Bridgwater 1831 30Mar Sealy John - appointed overseer of the poor Bridgwater 1831 06Apr Searle Elizabeth - age 12 Thornfalcon nr Taunton hurt by father 1831 06Apr Searle Hannah - Thornfalcon nr Taunton 1831 06Apr Searle John - indicted for killing E O'Hare Somerset Assizes 1831 13Apr Searle John - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Searle Mr - tried to kill his child 1831 13Jul Searle Richard - customs collector Minehead died 1831 03Aug Searle Richard - Tavistock his goods stolen 1831 06Apr Searle Thomas - assaulted his daughter at Thornfalcon nr Taunton 1831 26Jan Self Mr - farmer nr Amesbury fire 1831 08Jun Selley Mrs - Sun Lane Exeter tried to cut throat 1831 20Apr Sellick John - larceny Wells Assizes 1831 29Jun Selwood Charles - tanner and maltster Cullomptin fire 1831 26Jan Serjeant John of Upper Arcade Bristol marr Sarah Sheppard at Weston 1831 02Feb Serle John - lieutenant South Devon Militia 1831 13Apr Serle Thomas - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Shackleton Rev H J marr Anna Hallett of West Chelborough 1831 12Jan Shaddick Philip - Swimbridge riots 1831 12Jan Shallis Joseph - Banwell rioters 1831 03Aug Shannon Samuel - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 30Mar Shapcott Capt - 'Little John' Bideford lost 1831 30Mar Shapcott Mr - Kingsnympton inquest on his servant 1831 16Mar Shears William - Bridgwater rodeover Harriet Evans's child 1831 27Jul Shedden Robert - jury Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 09Mar Sheil Mr - barrister returned for Milborne Port 1831 13Apr Shepherd George - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Shepherd John - stole duck Bridgwater Quarter Sess Hamp 1831 03Aug Shepherd Thomas - Butcombe Court dau Jane married 1831 13Apr Shepherd W - decd Southay dau Martha died 1831 13Apr Sheppard Ann - Bridgwater case of stolen shirt sister in law 1831 13Apr Sheppard Edmund - late of Hutton Court dau Marrianne married 1831 13Apr Sheppard Joseph - stole shirt Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 26Jan Sheppard William - West SM dau Sarah married 1831 19Jan Shergold George - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 19Jan Shergold Henry - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 03Aug Sherry v Strong Devon Assizes 1831 26Jan Shillibear Mr - lay impropriator of Wilton 1831 23Feb Shimmell Mr - Shaldon dancing 1831 27Apr Shipton John Noble - Bedminster and Hinton Blewett magistrate 1831 02Mar Shirland William - surgeon Yeomanry 1831 27Jul Shirley Henry - letter to Bridgwater Herald 1831 04May Shirley Mr - Bridgwater election 1831 18May Shore J - Beer Ferris refiner bankrupt 1831 09Feb Shorland Mr - inquest Yeovil 1831 12Jan Sidebotham Hannah - servant to Samuel Ashton Pole Bank Werneth 1831 16Feb Silcox George - emigrated to Canada 1831 16Feb Silcox Joseph - emigrated to Canada 1831 02Mar Sillifant J - Devon County Sessions 1831 20Apr Simmonds John - age 17 convucted Taunton Assizes escaped 1831 06Jul Simmons James - of Langford widow Sarah age 74 died Bristol 1831 13Apr Simmons Silas - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Feb Sims John - crushed under wagon Creech St Michael 1831 16Feb Singer Mr - emigrated to Canada 1831 05Jan Skinner Mr - surgeon Belmont 1831 13Apr Slade E - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 08Jun Slade George - died Martock son of Geo of Ash 1831 02Mar Slade John - cornet Yeomanry 1831 27Apr Slade John - Somersetshire Society 1831 01Jun Slade Mr and Mrs - meal at White Hart Eastover corporation 1831 03Aug Slee S - age 21 no bill Devon Assizes 1831 30Mar Slocombe John - the Heed Huntspill 1831 25May Slocombe Mr - Bradninch dau married at Pawlett 1831 03Aug Smale v Spry - pastry cook v surgeon Devon Assizes 1831 29Jun Smart Jacob v Rex - Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Smerdon John - Newton Abbot butcher insolvent debtors court 1831 02Feb Smith Abraham jnr - lieutenant Devon Regiment Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 20Apr Smith Elizabeth - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Smith H - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Smith Henry - fire at Northmolton 1831 29Jun Smith Hugh - stole money Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Smith John - 20 riot at Lanescot mine Cornwall Assizes 1831 06Jul Smith John - apprentice witness Bridgwater Quarter Sess 1831 23Feb Smith Joseph - Bristol treasure trove inquest 1831 30Mar Smith Joseph - 31 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 12Jan Smith Mary - 7 years Exeter City Sessions 1831 20Jul Smith Messrs - clothiers Frome quakers 1831 06Jul Smith Mrs Wm - Bridgwater Quarter Sess 1831 16Feb Smith Richard - inspector of corn returns Bridgwater 1831 16Feb Smith Richard - Park St Bristol mother in law died 1831 16Feb Smith T - farmer Clapton Midsomer Norton wife Esther died 1831 27Jul Smith T - 23 embezzled Devon Assizes 1831 29Jun Snape Susan - assaulted by William Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Snape William - assaulted Susan Snape Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Snell Captain - 'Duke York' Falmouth Packet List 1831 03Aug Snell John - Clyst St Lawrence bacon stolen 1831 11May Snell Mr - watchmaker Tavistock medicine agent 1831 30Mar Snell Thomas - Honiton stationer insolvent debtors court 1831 02Mar Snook John - Bridgwater 'Cuffs Farmers Friend' medicines 1831 23Feb Snook Mr - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 30Mar Snow Thomas - vice president Exeter fire insurance 1831 20Jul Solomon E - Bath jeweller bankrupt 1831 11May Somers James - Glastonbury farmer insolvent debtor Fleet Prison 1831 08Jun Somerset Rev V H P - preached sermon at Honiton 1831 08Jun Somerset Rev Villiers Hen Plantagenet - chaplian E Devon volunteer cavalry 1831 20Jul Somerville Sir M - died Bath age 54 1831 13Apr Soowell Thomas - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Souch Henry - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 18May Sparke Mary - assault by husband James Bridgwater 1831 30Mar Sparke Samuel - Dunkeswell carpenter debtors court 1831 18May Sparke William - tailor Bridgwater witness 1831 19Jan Sparkes S - banker Crewkerne dividend 1831 20Apr Sparks Joseph - no prosecution Wells Assizes 1831 30Mar Sparks William - turnpike gate keeper insolvent debtors court 1831 19Jan Sparrow Margaret - 77 assaulted Bridgwater 1831 23Feb Spear Mr - farmer of Shebbear inquest knocked off horse 1831 02Mar Spencer E - Newton St Loe dau Esther marr 1831 18May Spencer Edward MD - died Alston Sutton age 64 Wells Alderman 1831 03Aug Spencer Robert - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 13Apr Sperring John - sentence 18 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Sprake George - sentence 10 days Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Sprat Mr - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 30Mar Spry Mr - rescued girls Whitesnads Bay nr Anthony 1831 27Apr Spry Mrs - surgeon helped injured wonam at Queens Head Truro 1831 02Mar Spurrier Joan - age 62 Ragmill Castle cottage Cutcombe inquest 1831 11May Spurway Mr - printer Honiton medicine agent 1831 20Jul Squire Henry - to prison hulk Devonport 1831 06Jul Squire James - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 08Jun Stabback Mr - Exeter surgeon 1831 29Jun Stallard John - stole teasels Somerset Quarter Sessions transp 1831 03Aug Stanbury John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 20Apr Stand William - stole watch Wells Assizes 1831 30Mar Standerwick Thomas - Collumpton grocer insolvent debtors court 1831 12Jan Stansfield James - Apeford Mill Woodley Mill 1831 27Jul Steeds W - carpenter Oakhill nr Shep Mall fire 1831 27Jul Steer J - age 18 manslaughter of J Iswell Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Steer J - manslaughter Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Stephens Thomas of Atherstone marr Harriett Helliar at Ashill 1831 20Apr Stephenson Rev J A - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 13Apr Stevens Henry - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Stevens James - Banwell rioters 1831 20Apr Stevens James - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 12Jan Stevens Thomas - recorder Exeter City Sessions 1831 20Jul Stickes William - frined drowned inquest Valient Soldier Inn Magdalene St 1831 29Jun Stickland James - stole shirt Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 16Mar Still Jasper Chas - East Knoyle Wilts dau Frances marr 1831 13Apr Stock Abraham - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 16Feb Stock Joseph marr Mrs Ann Fry of West Town 1831 12Jan Stocker T - Waywarden Sidmouth riots 1831 03Aug Stockey John jnr - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 12Jan Stockham George - Banwell rioters 1831 12Jan Stockham Geo - rioting Somerset Sessions 6 months 1831 02Mar Stockham James - Bridgwater bricklayer dau Emma married 1831 22Jun Stockman J - Portsmouth watchmaker bankrupt 1831 13Apr Stocks Joseph - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Stoddart W - Freshford cloth manufacturer bankrupt 1831 13Apr Stokes E - sentence 2 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Apr Stokes Mrs - helped injured wonam at Queens Head Truro 1831 09Mar Stone G - deputation Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Stone George - no bill Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 16Feb Stone T of Bristol marr Louisa Griffin of Clevedon 1831 06Apr Stone W - jury Somerset assizes 1831 12Jan Stoneman Henry of Petrockson marr Fanny Strong at Bedminster 1831 29Jun Stoodley Charles - stole fruit Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Stopford Ralph - Apeford Mill 1831 23Mar Storey John - appointed pilot Bridgwater 1831 23Feb Storkey Mary Ann - servant for Mr Carter Castle St Bristol 1831 29Jun Stower James - stole fish pot Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Strachey Richard - Ashwick Grove Hurdcott House birth of son 1831 13Apr Stradling James glover Wellington marr Harriett Newcombe of Exeter 1831 08Jun Strangways Rev H - Exeter turnpike trust 1831 12Jan Strong G - Bristol dau Fanny marr at Bedminster 1831 13Apr Strong John - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Strong John - age 28 defrauded William Richards Devon Assizes 1831 13Apr Strong W - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb Strong William - Exeter Master Extraordinary High Court Ch 1831 26Jan Stubbs I G marr Hester Baker of Hallen at Bath 1831 23Mar Stuckey and Bagehot - Langport 1831 20Apr Stuckey John - assault Wells Assizes 1831 06Jul Stuckey John marr Monique Bellingham of Louth at Lyme and Axminster 1831 12Jan Stuckey Vincent - case Bridgwater Sessions 1831 06Apr Stuckey Vincent - jury Somerset assizes 1831 13Apr Studley Simon - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 08Jun StAubyn Jane - died age 78 London widow of Francis of Devonport 1831 06Apr StAubyn L - jury Somerset Assizes 1831 05Jan StJohn Captain - 'Lyra' Falmouth Packet List 1831 12Jan Sully Benjamin - cottage sale Cannington 1831 06Jul Sully Thomas - ship agent Bridgwater 1831 27Apr Summers James - 'Alston Sutton Farm' Wear and Wedmore sale 1831 05Jan Sutton Captain - 'Stanmer' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Sutton Charles - Bridgwater jury 1831 12Jan Swain John - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 12Jan Swain William - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 12Jan Swain William jnr - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 18May Swearse James - Axbridge house sale 1831 22Jun Sweet J B - Oxton 1831 27Jul Sweet Mr - injured returning from races at Seven Stars Inn 1831 16Mar Sylvester Mr - Pawlett inquest on James Knight 1831 26Jan Symes John - late of Bridgwater and Richmond died 78 London 1831 13Apr Symes John - Bridgwater case of stolen shirt 1831 16Feb Symes Mr - Ilton potatoes 1831 13Apr Symes Richard - decd Horsehill Dorset dau Fanny marr 1831 12Jan Symes Thomas - clerk to trustees Bridgwater Turnpike 1831 13Apr Symonds J - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Symons James - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 09Mar Sympson Edmund S - died Clifton 1831 26Jan Tabert James - Wilton nr Taunton age 3 inquest burnt 1831 08Jun Tamlin John - carpenter age 72 inquest at Wellington 1831 13Apr Tapscott v Baker - innkeeper Ilminster v innkeeper Bridport 1831 12Jan Tatam T - coast waiter Plymouth siezed goods at Stonehouse 1831 23Mar Taunton Thos Henry - died age 55 Oxford 1831 23Feb Taunton W P - treasure trove inquest Bristol 1831 25May Taylor Alexander - age 16 house breaking Devon assizes to convict ship 1831 23Feb Taylor Col C.B - Marlborough Buildings Bath dau Frances marr 1831 27Jul Taylor J alias Popham - age 21 stole at Fremington Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Taylor J alias Popham - age 21 stole at Barnstaple 1831 02Mar Taylor James - - case of fraud against R Cook 1831 06Apr Taylor James - burglary at Bedminster 1831 13Apr Taylor James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Taylor John - Loddiswell mason insolvent debtors court 1831 27Jul Taylor M - arson Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 13Apr Taylor Maria - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions r831 03Aug Taylor Mary - age 18 arson 1831 02Feb Taylor Mr - spotted burglary at Bridgwater 1831 15Jun Taylor Mr - officer Exeter 1831 26Jan Taylor Thomas - Holnicott nr Porlock age 77 inquest 1831 19Jan Taylor William - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 18May Teanby Mrs - land at Stert Marsh Huntspill and Otterhampton 1831 11May Temple Miss - New Quay Dartmouth medicine agent 1831 13Apr Templeman J - cornet Martock Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 20Jul Templeman Rev Alexander - conducted wedding at S Petherton 1831 26Jan Templer Rev John - Lindridge 1831 06Jul Terwell John v Foeffees of St Sidwell 1831 19Jan Tewmore G - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 19Jan Tewmore James - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 29Jun Thatcher John - assaulted Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Theaker Thomas - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 03Aug Thomas v Mortimer Devon Assizes 1831 12Jan Thomas Edward - stole geese Somerset Sessions 1831 23Feb Thomas George of Bristol marr Greer Elizabeth of Ireland friends meeting house 1831 23Feb Thomas John - Prior Park Bath son George marr Friends Meeting House 1831 26Jan Thomas Rev W P - Drakes Place Taunton Wellington Church 1831 04May Thomas Rev W P - sermon at Wellington 1831 02Mar Thompson H - magistrate St Blazey area 1831 23Mar Thompson Joseph - ironmonger Bridgwater shop to let 1831 23Feb Thompson Mr - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 05Jan Thompson Rev H - conducted wedding at Wrington 1831 19Jan Thompson Rev George - Wells collegiate grammar school 1831 06Apr Thompson Rev H - Wrington rectiry birth of daughter 1831 06Apr Thompson William - broke into house at Courton Denham 1831 13Apr Thompson William - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Thorn Elizabeth - 4 months Exeter City Sessions 1831 12Jan Thorn James - Swimbridge riots 1831 19Jan Thorn John - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 03Aug Thorn Robert - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Apr Thorne v Cullen Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Apr Thorne Edmund marr Anna Gifford at Blackford 1831 26Jan Thorne Mr - Lympstone malthouse fire 1831 09Feb Thorne Mr - fire at Alphington St St Thomas' 1831 27Apr Thorne Mr - North Cadbury Mills son Edmund married 1831 01Jun Thorne Mr - pawnbroker Southmolton fire 1831 19Jan Thorp Rev H - case of M Mudge v Topsham churchwardens 1831 19Jan Thynne Lord Henry Frederick - magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Tilly Captain - 'Camden' Falmouth Packet List 1831 16Mar Timas Mr - chimneysweep Taunton elections 1831 30Mar Tinney Mary - 28 murser Cornwall Assizes 1831 11May Tipper Amos - Southmolton medicine agent 1831 02Mar Tobin Mr - soldier disturbance at Plymouth 1831 20Jul Todd W R - Bristol Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 02Mar Toll H L - Devon County Sessions 1831 05Jan Toll Mr - Sherborne black lead pencils 1831 27Apr Tomkins John - Somersetshire Society 1831 05Jan Toms Mr - Taunton black lead pencils 1831 20Apr Toms Mrs - assault at Thornfalcon 1831 30Mar Tonkin Capt - fire at West Teignmouth 1831 13Apr Toogood G - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Toogood George - indicted for killing E O'Hare Somerset Assizes 1831 20Apr Toogood J - Bridgwater infant daughter died 1831 06Apr Tooke Miss - died manor house Yatton 1831 06Apr Toot Elizabeth - stole potatoes at Langort 1831 11May Torrens Col - Ashburton election 1831 26Jan Tothill John - Thorverton accident 1831 13Apr Tout E - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Tovey John - witness to killing at Hewish 1831 27Apr Towells R - dau Blanch died age 3 1831 23Feb Towels Hercules - Bridgwater employment 1831 12Jan Tozer Henry - pauper Bradninch v St Edmund on the Bridge 1831 13Jul Tozer Mr - East St Ashburton fire 1831 16Feb Trapnell Samuel - Wilton gaol stole waitcoat at Royal Clarence Hotel 1831 13Apr Trapnell Samuel - stole waistcoat Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Trathen Thomas - Woolfardisworthy farmer insolvent debtors court 1831 27Jul Tree S - stole fowls in her possession Devon Lammas Assizes 1831 03Aug Tree S - stole fowls at Netherex 1831 05Jan Trefusis Rev - Callington reduction in tithes 1831 09Feb Tremayne John Hearle - Heligon Cornwall Sheriff 1831 22Jun Trenchard Henry - Taunton and Somerset Institution insects 1831 27Jul Trenchard J - died Broomfield age 38 1831 05Jan Trend Rev H marr Sarah Grabham of Bridgwater 1831 22Jun Trent Mr - Pinford Farm nr Sherborne gun accident 1831 15Jun Trevan Sampson - affray with customs Cawsand 1831 26Jan Trevanion J P B - Cornwall Reform meeting 1831 09Feb Trevelyan Alfred Wilson - died Dublin 24 of Nettlecomb Court 1831 05Jan Trevelyan Rev Walter - decd son married at Walcot 1831 20Apr Trevelyan Rev Walter - decd Nettlecombe rectory 1831 09Feb Trevelyan Sir John - Nettlecomb Court son died 1831 05Jan Trevelyan Willoughby marr Ann Astley at Walcot church 1831 04May Trevenen Rev E - arson at Drewsteignton 1831 29Jun Trevillian Maurice of Middleney marr Charlotte Portal of Hants 1831 16Feb Trevor John - gent lieut Somerset 1831 23Mar Trevor John - lieutenant Stowey troop 1831 18May Trevor John William - commissioner Bridgwater 1831 15Jun Trevor Samuel Smith - Madras artillery birth of daughter 1831 23Mar Trevor William - assistant surgeon Stowey troop 1831 13Apr Tripp James - transported for life Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 22Jun Tripp Robert - Bristol dau Martha married 1831 27Jul Trist E - age 17 stole form her master Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Trist Elizabeth - age 17 stole pie ingredients Sherford 1831 23Feb Trood Mr - Bridgwater reform meeting 1831 01Jun Trott Francis - sheep shearing prize Taunton Ag Assoc 1831 04May Truscott Capt - Exeter election 1831 02Feb Truscott George - Exeter deputy lieutenant Devon 1831 20Jul Tucker and Forward - Chard Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 18May Tucker G - Huntspill and Otterhampton land sale 1831 06Apr Tucker George - age 18 acquitted of stealing chain of Som Coal Canal Nav 1831 13Apr Tucker George - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Tucker James - 1 year Exeter City Sessions 1831 13Apr Tucker Joseph - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Tucker Mr - land agent and timber surveyor Glastonbury 1831 08Jun Tucker Mr - surgeon Exeter 1831 02Feb Tucker Mrs - late of Holdnicott died Westminster 1831 19Jan Tucker R - agent for Eagle Life Bridgwater 1831 03Aug Tucker Rev John of Ham House nr Cheltenham marr Jane Rogers Shepherd 1831 13Apr Tucker Robert - glove manuf Yeovil wife Sarah died age 31 1831 27Jul Tuckerman W - age 23 stole clothes Dodbrooke 1831 03Aug Tuckerman William - age 22 robbed the cart of Ford 1831 08Jun Tudball Mr - surgeon inquest at Huish Champflower 1831 19Jan Tudway Robert Charles - Wells magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Tully W - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Tumer Mrs - Stone Allerton Weare land sale 1831 23Feb Tunks Sarah - Bridgwater assault 1831 06Jul Turle James - sheriffs officer Taunton 1831 25May Turle Mr - concert Taunton 1831 12Jan Turner Edward - destroyed threshing machine Somerset Sessions 1831 09Feb Turner George - Bridgwater refused to pay rates 1831 23Feb Turner George - N Petherton baker insolvent debtor 1831 23Mar Turner George - insolvent debtor Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Turner James - Westonzoyland dau Johannah married 1831 23Mar Turner John Escott - horse complaint Bridgwater 1831 08Jun Turner John Besley - lieut South Devon Squadron Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 06Apr Turner Joseph - highway robbery between Taunton and Chard 1831 13Apr Turner Joseph - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 22Jun Turner Mr - surgeon Sherborne 1831 27Jul Turner Mrs Elizabeth - died 87 Bridgwater 1831 02Mar Tutchell J - bought cow Ilminster 1831 05Jan Tuttiett John - Ham Mills nr Taunton son John in gun accident 1831 05Jan Tuttiett Thomas - Ham Mills nr Taunton hand amputated 1831 06Apr Tynte C J K - jury Somerset assizes 1831 05Jan Tynte Capt - Bridgwater and Stowey Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 02Mar Tynte Charles John Keymys - dept lieut Mudford Yeomanry Cav 1831 23Mar Tynte J C K - captain Bridgwater troop 1831 25May Tyrrel Mr - barrister St Leonards Church 1831 12Jan Tyrrell Mr - Exeter City Sessions 1831 13Apr Udell William - sentence 7 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Underdown Mr - assiatant overseer Bridgwater 1831 06Apr Underdown Robert - re elected assistant overseer Bridgwater 1831 29Jun Underhayes William - vagabond rogue Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Underhill James - stole cheese Somerset Sessions 1831 16Mar Union Joseph - pilot Bridgwater drowned 1831 20Apr Union Joseph - witness at inquest of Isaac Evans Bridgwater 1831 03Aug Upcott W - Cullompton assaulted 1831 16Mar Upham Mr - innkeeper Taunton elections 1831 15Jun Uphill Mr - held inquest on Twerton man 1831 12Jan Urch Joseph - Banwell rioters 1831 20Apr Urch Mr hosier of Oakhill marr Margaret Kerslake 1831 20Apr Uren Mary - Truro accident with gun 1831 16Feb Uttermare Robert - Langport lieutenant Yeomary Cavalry 1831 06Apr Uttermare T B - jury Somerset assizes 1831 13Apr Vagg J - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Vagg James - constable assaulted Wells Assizes 1831 13Apr Vale v Moores - case Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Valentine Mr surseon Somerton marr Miss Andrew of Gatton Cottage 1831 27Apr Valentine Rev - Ilchester execution of highwayman 1831 05Jan Valletort Viscount - Plympton Earle ex member 1831 20Jul Vane Rev John - rector of Wrington alected Burrington 1831 01Jun Varder Mr - chemist appointed dispenser Bridgwater infirmary 1831 19Jan Vasey G - schoolmaster age 69 died Keynsham 1831 09Feb Vaugham Nash - son of Wells MP accident 1831 13Apr Vaughan Col - died Calcutta 37th regiment brother of Capt Vaughan N Glocs 1831 03Aug Veale William - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 29Jun Venting James - set fire to turf Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 26Jan Verelst Rev C A - arson at parsonage Withycombe 1831 12Jan Vescoe James - Falmouth 1831 30Mar Vicery John - Wells agent fire insurance 1831 13Apr Vickerstaff M - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Vickery George - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 19Jan Vickory Francis Edward - Wilotn Gaol for stealing meat 1831 13Apr Vickory Francis Edward - stole fat Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Vile John - stole earrings Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Vincent J - Glastonbury agent fire insurance 1831 13Apr Vincent John - no prosecution Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Viner Mary - transported Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 03Aug Vinnicmobe v Gould Thorverton tithes case 1831 27Jul Vinnicombe T - burgled Dunsford 1831 06Jul Vinson Robert - transported Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 20Jul Vinson Robert - to prison hulk Devonport 1831 22Jun Vivian Eliza Lady - died age 48 Royal Cres Clifton wife of General 1831 13Apr Vizard John of Grays Inn marr Sarah Prunen at Abbots Leigh 1831 05Jan Vizer R W - Bristol Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 23Feb Voisey Thomas - Bridgwater boots case 1831 20Apr Vowells Thomas - larceny Wells Assizes 1831 12Jan Wadden William - stole trunk Somerset Sessions 1831 02Feb Wadham Andrew - age 65 Hammet Square inquest Taunton fell 1831 09Feb Wadley Mrs - ex matron Bristol Infirmary 1831 12Jan Wainwright Richard - Apeford Mill manager 1831 09Mar Wainwright Mr - Cossington auction 1831 03Aug Wainwright Mr - auction at Cross nr Axbridge 1831 12Jan Wake Rev W R - died 75 vicar of Backwell 1831 06Apr Wakefield Joseph - age 64 postmaster White Hart Inn Glastonbury died 1831 20Apr Wakefield Sarah - White Hart Inn Glastonbury advert 1831 12Jan Wakelin John - to be transported Somerset Sessions robbery 1831 04May Wakley W - Langport ironmonger bankrupt 1831 16Feb Walcot John - of Croagh died Bath 1831 09Mar Walcott John - decd Pulteney St Bath eldest son died 1831 13Apr Walden J B - sentence 14 years Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 27Apr Walker Daniel - waggoner died Exeter to Bristol fell asleep 1831 08Jun Walker John - solicitor accident at Cheddar Cliffs 1831 29Jun Walker William - stole ham Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 20Jul Walkey S - held inquest at Valient Soldier Inn 1831 05Jan Walkie Captain - 'Goldfinch' Falmouth Packet List 1831 05Jan Walkley S - coroner 1831 02Mar Wall James - assault and riot Huntspill 1831 29Jun Wallace James - stole potatoes Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Wallen Amey - assault Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 30Mar Wallis Nicholas - 46 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 29Jun Wallis Priscilla - stole potatoes Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Walls James - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 20Apr Walter James - theft Wells Assizes 1831 19Jan Walter Joseph - tenant Wick nr Glastonbury timber sale 1831 06Apr Walter Richard - died age 21 Percombe Hall nr Martock 1831 06Apr Walter Richard - Percombe Hall nr Martock eldest son died 1831 23Feb Walters Miss - Appledore applying for Bideford organist post 1831 11May Walters Mr - farm sale Farrington Babcary 1831 23Feb Walters Mrs - Babcary timber sale 1831 15Jun Walton Lockyer - Street mare 1831 23Feb Ware Mr - Capital Burgess Tiverton 1831 12Jan Warn John - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 02Mar Warr Charles - Exeter guard on coach accident at Ilminster 1831 13Apr Warr Joseph - land surveyor Langport wife Martha died age 33 K Epis 1831 29Jun Warren J S - Langport Globe insurance agent 1831 11May Warrender Sir George - Honiton election 1831 27Apr Warry Elias T - Somersetshire Society 1831 06Jul Warry Mary Ann - shopwoman to Mr Grabham witness Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 16Feb Washer John - Bristol corn 1831 13Apr Watkins George - transported for life Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 05Jan Watkins James - sleepwalking at Bath 1831 20Apr Watson and Co - new schooner 'Barkley' Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Watson Jacob - alderman Bridgwater Sessions 1831 20Jul Watson T H - saved drwoning man Bridgwater 1831 16Feb Watson Thomas Howell - coronet W Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 23Mar Watson Thomas H - cornet Bridgwater troop 1831 12Jan Watts David - Banwell rioters 1831 12Jan Watts David - rioting Somerset Sessions 6 months 1831 06Apr Watts George - Bedminster his house was burgled 1831 18May Watts George - house at Stert Marsh Huntspill and Otterhampton 1831 13Apr Watts James - stole mare at Wookey Hole 1831 13Apr Watts James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Watts John - no prosecution Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Watts Levi - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 12Jan Watts Mary - stole soap Somerset Sessions 1831 03Aug Way Henry - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 05Jan Way R T - Bradford Sun Fire Insurance Agent 1831 29Jun Waymouth William - stole pork Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Weare W - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 23Mar Wearing R - Trowbridge tea dealer books Protector Fire Insurance 1831 19Jan Weatham John - Abbotsbury magistrate Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Weaver James - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Apr Weaver Samuel - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Webb Abraham - spirit merchant Shepton Mallet burglary 1831 05Jan Webb Captain - 'Ld Melville' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Webb Frederick - sentence 3 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Webb Harriet - stole spectacles Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Webb Joan - Kings Arms Inn shoes stolen Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 03Aug Webb John - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 30Mar Webb Robert - Collumpton butcher insolvent debtors court 1831 09Feb Webber Alfed - age 5 Isle Brewers inquest 1831 23Mar Webber J - Wellington mercer Protector Fire Insurance 1831 09Feb Webber Mr - Isle Brewers now soldier in America 1831 22Jun Webber P - Buckland house son of General gig accident 1831 22Jun Webber Thomas - died age 83 Taunton QM 1st Som Militia 1831 03Aug Webber Thomas - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Apr Webber W - sentence 12 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 06Apr Webber Wm - destroyes game Kings Brompton 1831 06Jul Wedger James - no bill Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 02Mar Weeks Mr - Hallatrow cow 1831 16Mar Wellen Mary Ann - servant to J Luscombe in Vinton Buckland Monc murder 1831 01Jun Wells Miss - died Minehead from Bridgwater 1831 19Jan Welsh Mr - surgeon inquest at Bish Lyd 1831 13Apr Were J E - Bedminster tanner case of Bucknell v Jenkins 1831 19Jan Were Joseph - Southernhay 1831 30Mar West Daniel - Ashburton farmer insolvent debtors court 1831 20Jul West J - Somerset banker bankrupt 1831 03Aug West Lemuel - insolvent debtor Wells court 1831 13Jul West Thomas marr Amelia West of Bedminster at Bristol 1831 05Jan Westacott James - labourer Northmolton 1831 13Apr Westacott Miss Alice - age 19 inquest at Ackland in Landkey 1831 06Apr Westaway Mr - discharged from Devon gaol 1831 04May Westaway W S - moved from Exeter prison to hulks at Devonport 1831 02Feb Westcott Jasper - Hotwell dau Emma married at Bristol 1831 19Jan Whatley Thomas - prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 09Mar Wheddon John - clothier age 64 died Kilve 1831 30Mar Wheeler M A - 22 felony Cornwall Assizes 1831 11May Whilloboy Jenneper - Nance Kuke nr Redruth letter 1831 30Mar White Ann - discharged insolvent debtors court Exeter 1831 13Apr White James - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 02Feb White John - Capt Commandant NE Devon Yeomanry Cavalry 1831 12Jan White Mr - justice Exeter City Sessions 1831 12Jan White William - embezzled money Somerset Sessions Wells 1831 13Apr White William - Bridgwater 1831 22Jun White William Knapp - age 2 Street inquest suffocated 1831 06Jul White William - constable robbery in Taunton Bridgwater Q Sess 1831 26Jan Whitehead George - died Babbacomb Bay Devon 1831 26Jan Whitehead Geogre - decd Weston House nr Bath son died 1831 27Jul Whiteman Mrs - witness case of poisoning at Cattistock 1831 06Apr Whiteway Mr - Kingsteignton 1831 30Mar Whitfield Robert - Stogursey his apprentice ran away 1831 11May Whitfield R - Acre Lane Brixton American merchant bankruptcy sup 1831 13Apr Whitmash Henry - Yeovil dau Sarah died 1831 23Mar Whittaker William - decd Motcombe House Dorset and Bath dau marr 1831 22Jun Wilcox Mr - Swan Inn Stogursey pigs died 1831 27Apr Wilde Sergeant - Poole canvassing 1831 12Jan Wilkins Ann - to be transported Somerset Sessions robbery 1831 20Jul Wilkins J C - Thornbury Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 13Apr Wilkinson Maria - no bill Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Wilkinson Rev - Church Missionary Assoc Bridgwater meeting 1831 27Jul Wilkinson Rev - conducted Bridgwater marriage 1831 06Jul Willesford R V - clerk Tavistock v Marytavy 1831 06Jul Willesford Fras - Tavistock attorney 1831 27Jul Williams Frederick - died age 21 of Chew Magna 1831 02Mar Williams George Thomas - lieut Yeomanry 1831 30Mar Williams Geo - merchant Appledore horse took fright 1831 23Mar Williams Henry - Silver St Bridgwater died 1831 09Mar Williams J - Bath tea dealer bankrupt 1831 27Jul Williams J - age 16 stole horses Walkampton 1831 03Aug Williams J - acquitted age 16 horse stealing Walkhampton 1831 02Feb Williams John - Wilton Gaol stole at N Petherton 1831 13Apr Williams John - theft at N Peth Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 20Apr Williams John - ironmonger Truro acident to his servant 1831 26Jan Williams Mary - widow house sale Cannington 1831 02Feb Williams Mary Ann - Wilton Gaol stole at N Petherton 1831 13Apr Williams Mary Ann - theft at N Peth Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 03Aug Williams Messrs - fire in flax mill Keynsham 1831 05Jan Williams Mr - Minehead agent for chemists medicines 1831 11May Williams Rev E - Dartmouth 1831 01Jun Williams S - wife Anne died Clifton 1831 08Jun Williams Sir James - major North Devon Militia 1831 27Jul Williams T and Co - Bath embezzlement 1831 12Jan Williams Thomas - 'Libanus' wrecked at Scilly 1831 02Mar Williams Thomas - young rustic stole coat St Giles in the Heath 1831 13Apr Williams Thomas - Bridgwater jury 1831 20Apr Williams William - not guilty Wells Assizes 1831 27Jul Williams William - his brooches stolen at Stoke Damarel 1831 03Aug Williams William - Stockleigh English his watch stolen 1831 06Jul Willie James - shopman witness Bridgwater Quarter Sess 1831 09Feb Willis John - Stoke Canon enlisted 73rd regiment 1831 27Jul Willis W - age 23 stole watch Devon Assizes 1831 03Aug Willis William - age 23 stole gold ring St Thomas 1831 09Feb Willmington Philip - age 19 inquest Yeovil 1831 09Feb Willmington William - glove manufacturer Yeovil sons inquest 1831 25May Wills J - convicted Barnstaple upset pail of yeast 1831 29Jun Willy Robert - robbed Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Wilson Hannah - transported Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 06Jul Wilson Isaac - acquitted Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 11May Wilson Mr - bookseller Bideford medicine agent 1831 30Mar Wilson Robert - Honiton tea dealer insolvent debtors court 1831 13Jul Wilton Thomas - Truro accident at Tintagel 1831 22Jun Wiltshire John - Bath trial 1831 13Apr Wiltshire Paul - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 22Jun Winckworth Mr of CLevedon marr Martha Bewnel Tripp of Bristol 1831 29Jun Windmill John - housebreaking Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 29Jun Wines William - stole mattocks donkey Somerset Quarter Sessions 1831 06Jul Winn Ann - 12 months Devon Midsummer Sessions 1831 03Aug Winsford J W - insolvent debtor court Exeter 1831 06Apr Winslade Ann - Thurloxton bitten by adder 1831 19Jan Winter Charles - died age 75 brother of late John of Bish Lyd 1831 29Jun Winter Thomas John - Taunton Globe insurance agent 1831 06Apr Wintle v Gardener - Bath fishmonger case 1831 13Apr Wippell John - Bridgwater jury 1831 05Jan Wish Mr - Honiton black lead pencils 1831 19Jan Withers Peters - 23 prisoner Salisbury special commission 1831 06Apr Withy James - witness shooting at Congresbury 1831 25May Withycombe William - twin daughters born Marshwood House nr Wiviliscombe 1831 02Mar Wollen Rev Dr - county magistrates meeting 1831 22Jun Wollen Rev James - sermon at Bridgwater 1831 03Aug Wollen Rev James marr Fanny Poole of Bristol 1831 25May Wollen William - clerk Bridgwater 1831 12Jan Wood Joseph - Bridgwater case mariner 1831 12Jan Wood W - transported Exeter City Sessions 1831 02Feb Wood William - sent to captivity hulk Devonport 1831 02Mar Wooder Sidney - complaint of assault by Robert Bagg 1831 20Jul Woodforde G A - Castle Cary Atlas Assurance Co agent 1831 11May Woodhouse Miss - Sidmouth medicine agent 1831 30Mar Woodland John - appointed overseer of the poor Bridgwater 1831 13Apr Woodward John Mowatt of Pontypool marr Anna Maria Rabbits of Batcombe Lodge 1831 02Feb Woodward William - surgeon East Devon Volunteer Cavalry 1831 12Jan Wooles W - 57 Castle St 1831 22Jun Woollacot Mr - blacksmith Kenford fire 1831 02Mar Woolmington J - Hundstone farm 1831 27Apr Worth master - Maritow inquest kicked by horse 1831 03Aug Worthy James - 1 St Martins Lane High St Exeter 1831 02Mar Wortley John Stuart - member for Bossiney 1831 04May Wortley Stuart - Milborne Port election 1831 02Mar Wreford Miss - case of John Rodd robbery Chulmleigh 1831 02Mar Wrentmore Mr - draper and grocer Fore St Bridgwater auction 1831 09Feb Wrey Sir Bourchier Palk - Tawstock Devon Sheriff 1831 18May Wride Francis - Bridgwater 1831 05Jan Wright Captain - 'Hope' Falmouth Packet List 1831 13Apr Wright H W - sentence 6 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Jul Wright Rev William - Kewstoke dau Mary marr at Stratton OTF 1831 27Apr Wrighte James - tanant 'Cordings and Broadfields' W Buckland farm sale 1831 06Jul Wyatt F - Clifton Glocs livery stable keeper insolvent 1831 20Apr Wyburn Job - cabinet maker Bridgwater Axford v Wyburn 1831 18May Wylde Rev Sydenham Teast - decd curacy Burrington 1831 23Feb Wyndham Rev J H - Corton nr Sherborne burglary 1831 06Apr Wyndham Rev J H - his house was burgled Courton Denham 1831 13Apr Wynn William - sentence 18 months Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 09Feb Yeatman Rev H F - Sherborne Reform Meeting 1831 12Jan Yeo John - acquitted Devon Epiphany Sessions 1831 30Mar Yeo John - Chudleigh insolvent debtors court 6 months 1831 30Mar Yeo Roger - Barnstaple fishmonger debtors court 1831 02Mar Yeoman Mr - attempted murder Kingsbridge 1831 13Apr York William - Bridgwater jury 1831 13Apr Young John - Bridgwater jury 1831 13Apr Young John - death Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 13Apr Young John - not guilty Bridgwater Quarter Sessions 1831 15Jun Young Thomas - Wraxall died age 66 1831 19Jan Zilwood Rev - chaplian of gaol Winchester