Sidcot (Quaker) School, Winscombe

[JillStatton]

My WERE family, formerly from Bristol and later Devon, were Quakers which makes me wonder whether the DANBY family also were so inclined.

Sidcot School, Winscombe [some 5 miles from Weare] was established in 1699 by the Quakers (Society of Friends) and may have been attended by members of the WERE and DANBY families, from the earliest times.

I note that there are numerous publications of School Registers for Sidcot - but none on full view through google books. Has anyone access to these and would please check whether either of these surnames appear?

With thanks, Jill Statton, Adelaide, South Australia

[JillStatton]

Further to my earlier post, and for others who may be interested, Weston-super-Mare Library has the Sidcot School register publication  from 1808-1958 and have searched for me.  I have not yet found info for the earlier period.

Furthermore, Weston also have a list of Quakers at Sidcot, 1690-1990 compiled by Valerie Leimdorfer.

Hope this helps others interested in Quakers in the area.

[Adrian Smith]

Have you tried contacting the school?  I had ancestors working at the school in the 19c and the school archivist was very helpful.

[JillStatton]

Thank you, Adrian.  I have an enquiry pending, to the school for 18th Century records.