Samways in dorset

[part time artist]

My grandmother's family are dorset Samways. mostly from  wareham, stoborough and surrounding area, although further back they are also from along the south dorset area. does anyone else have any Samways ancestors in their family?

[CaroleW]

Hi and welcome to Rootschat


Have a look at this thread

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,480140.0.html

[part time artist]

thanks . I have had a look at that one but as far as I know none of my Samways come from anywhere outside Dorset

[maz1]

Hi
Just a very quick reply, Ive seen Samways in Evershot and Beaminster - so it might be worth a try.
Marian

[nanny jan]

Hi,

Are you aware of the Dorset OPC site?  A great variety of records available for most parishes.


http://www.opcdorset.org



Nanny Jan

[part time artist]

Hi Nanny Jan, yes my cousin who has also been working on our family history has made good use of  it thanks anyway
jane

[a Dickson gran'chile]

My grandmother's family are dorset Samways. mostly from  wareham, stoborough and surrounding area, although further back they are also from along the south dorset area. does anyone else have any Samways ancestors in their family?

I don't have any Samways in my family but I knew a couple...

childhood mermories of Mr Samways' kiosk by Stair Hole, Lulworth Cove.  I have photos somewhere, or my brother does.  Will post them when I find them.

He and his wife, Connie lived at Stair Cottage, BH20 5RS.  Which means that one of them must have helped my father in some way....gardening?  perhaps?

[a Dickson gran'chile]

Mr Samways was not only a purveyor of the sweets I liked to buy - Spangles and Lovehearts - he was also a (somewhat elderly, to be fair) knight in shining armour, a protector! ....from my younger brother who would chase me whilst brandishing slow worms.

Connie was much loved too.  Jean Reeves, who lives there now, remembers them well.

[part time artist]

what lovely memories you must have. I look forward to seeing any photos you might have