Finding the origin of William CLARINGBO[U]LD

[PrueM]

My 5xgreat-grandfather, William CLARINGBOULD, a harness maker/saddler, died in 1860 and was buried aged 99 (so born about 1761) in St Margaret's churchyard, Barking, Essex.  Prior to that he lived in Eastchurch (Sheppey) and Dymchurch, having been married in 1791 in Faversham.  The 1851 census shows his birthplace as "Capel" - in the absence of anything more obvious, I've assumed that this is Capel (http://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/cape_plc.htm).  Do you think I've assumed correctly?

He certainly got around!

I haven't been able to find a good candidate for his baptism and was hoping someone with sharper eyes might be able to find something or suggest parishes that I could search in case he was from somewhere in the wider vicinity of Capel...I would appreciate your help!

Prue

[casalguidi]

Given that all the other parishes mentioned are in East Kent, I would probably suggest Capel-le Ferne (village between Dover and Folkestone) as more likely

There is William CLADENBOWL (sic) baptised in Hougham (neighbouring village) 26 Aug 1764 son of William and Sarah http://www.familysearch.org 

Casalguidi

[PrueM]

Ah, see that is the kind of local knowledge I needed - thank you Casalguidi!
I will investigate that William and see where he takes me 

Prue

[casalguidi]

It can be a bit of a complicated area with parts of it being rural still today.  Dover "town" is now extended to include part of Hougham but seeing as he says Capel I'd suggest it was what is now the more rural part so to speak.  Much of Capel comes under Folkestone now but their refuse is collected by Dover District Council

For this particular William I'd concentrate on Hougham and Capel with possibly extending out to Alkham, River, Dover and Folkestone if necessary http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=hougham&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&sa=N&tab=wl

Casalguidi

[PrueM]

Thank you for those extra pointers, I will certainly follow up on all your suggestions. 

[redtonyt]

There is a baptism in Capel le Ferne as follows:-

1767 Feb 15 Elizabeth d/o William & Sarah Cladenbole
 
and earlier in Hougham

1761 Ann d/o William & Sarah Cladenbowl

Maybe of some help.

Regards,
Tony

[PrueM]

Thank you Tony, I shall note those down for reference 

[redtonyt]

Another one for you to consider as a possible generation earlier and in Capel le Ferne.

1737 Aug 28 William s/o William & Jane CLARINGBOLD
 

Tony

[PrueM]

Thanks Tony - there aren't a whole lot around with this name so it's possible that they are all connected.