Etherington, Midhurst, West Sussex, 1794

[brice01]

I have traced my family back to William Etherington (born 1794) a Carpenter and later a Builder by trade and his wife Mary (born 1795).  They were living in Midhurst, West Sussex from about 1816 until at least 1850 when they moved to Carnaby Street in London.

Etherington is a common name around the Midhurst area of West Sussex so I believe William was probably born in that neighbourhood.  I have searched the parish records for Midhurst, the LDS Vital Records, the 1881 Census and the Ancestry.com English Parish Records for Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex (although none of these cover Midhurst).  I have been told of a connection with Fernhurst but have yet to prove it.

Can anyone help?  I know there were a lot of William Etheringtons so it may help to know that I am sure all of my dates and names are correct.  

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi brice01

Have just looked in the 10 volumes of:
'The Universal British Directory 1793 - 1798' for your Etherington Family in Midhurst, but unfortunately without success.

Although it listed Gentry, Clergy, Law, and Tradrs - Etherington is not a name that appears in any list

Checked for Fernhurst - but it does not appear in the Directory

Sorry

Chris in 1066Land

[suey]

Have a look at some of the surrounding villages - there were Etheringtons in Fittleworth until quite recently.  
Sue

[Chris in 1066Land]

Suey

Is that an order or a request?

Chris in 1066Land

[brice01]

Chris and Sue thanks so much for your prompt replies.  I will bear Fittleworth in mind because I have never heard it suggested before.  I shall also try to get records for Fernhurst and Yateley as they are possibles also.  Unfortunately, living in Scotland and working full time,  it is not easy for me to get access to records in Sussex so I am at the mercy of the parish records transcription society.  But thank you anyway for trying!

[suey]

  Oh Dear - I do apologise, my post does sound rather rude, it was meant to be a suggestion to Brice... Sorry !!

There are still one or two Etheringtons listed in the phone book for Fittleworth and Petworth

Sorry !!

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi to Suey and Brice01

Suey - thats OK  

Brice - Fernhurst, Yateley, Fittleworth and Petworth do not appear in the Universal British Directory 1793 - 1798.

Quote from introduction:
"The main value of the directory is that it provides information on towns and villages thirty years before the first major county directories appeared. Of course, the lists of principal inhabitants represent only a tiny percentage of the population"

Sorry

Chris in 1066Land

[ellensophia]

Brice,
My great-great grandfather was also a William Etherington. He was born abt. 1791 in Farnhurst, West Sussex. One of his children Samuel John Etherington was my grandfather (married to Martha Stevens). There were many Etheringtons born in Farnhurst (notice the different spelling). Also North Ambershaw/Ambersham, Lodsworth, and Hazelmere. But the most prevalent place seems to be LURGASHALL, Sussex.
Many Etheringtons were born there and some still live there today.  Someone who may be able to help you is   ***email address removed to stop spamming .  He has a lot of Etherington information AND may be able to help you find your William.

***You could send the email address via PM. - Moderator

[sunnysmile]

Chris and Sue thanks so much for your prompt replies.  I will bear Fittleworth in mind because I have never heard it suggested before.  I shall also try to get records for Fernhurst and Yateley as they are possibles also.  Unfortunately, living in Scotland and working full time,  it is not easy for me to get access to records in Sussex so I am at the mercy of the parish records transcription society.  But thank you anyway for trying!

Hi I have a lot of Etherington's in my tree from Lurgashall, Lodsworth, Fernhurst, etc if i can be of any help please email me.
thanks