The description of Berkley, Somerset, England which follow is taken from ‘Somersetshire Delineated’, published in 1822 by Christopher and John Greenwood, Surveyors, a Tophographical Description of each Town, Parish, Chapelry, etc. in the county.
A parish in the hundred of Frome, 2½ miles N.E. from Frome, containing 94 inhabited houses, and 109 families, 6O of whom are employed in agriculture. This parish is situated on the borders of Wiltshire, and extends to the river Frome westward. The lands are mostly pasture, and the soil various. The Rev. J. M. Rogers resides at Berkley-house; and about a mile and a half north is Standerwick-court, the residence of H. F. E. Edgell, Esq. The church is a neat modern building, dedicated to St. Mary, built in 1751. Its dimensions are forty-one feet square; over the centre is an octagonal dome, supported by four Ionic columns, and terminated by a skylight; and at the westward is a neat tower, with ballustrade railing. The living is a rectory, in the deanery of Frome; the Rev. J. M. Rogers is both patron and incumbent. Population, 1801, 598 — 1811, 577 — 1821, 550, exclusive of Standerwick.
In the census of 1811, Berkley and Standerwick. made a joint return, but they have lately been separated, in consequence of a new county-rate arrangement; therefore, in addition to the above return, in 1821, Standerwick. contains 14 houses, 15 families, and 86 inhabitants, making the total population of Berkley, 636.
Sarah (nee Rogers) Pattinson said,
March 13, 2009 at 5:55 am
My grandmother was an Edgell, her father Sir John Edgell was the last Edgell to be born at Standerwick Court. I have an extensive family tree of the Edgells if anyone is researching.
Deanna Kenney said,
September 4, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I am indeed interested. I am trying to find my Edgell family connection over in England and I think it’s with a Simon Edgell. Do you happen to have a Simon in your research?
Deanna
Deanna Kenney said,
February 18, 2011 at 1:27 am
I am desperately trying to connect my Edgell line to the Edgells in Somerset. I know that an early relative Simon Edghill is connected to me but I cannot find his parents. Also looking for a connection with Benjamin Edgell in the middle 1600′s. Any help would be appreciated.
Deanna
michael.duckworth@btinternet.com said,
November 17, 2011 at 2:29 am
If you have any information about Redbridge Cottage built about 1400, it is a short way from Standerwick Court, I would very much appreciate it as looking to find out more of our very old house.
Thanks
Lori Edgell Johnson said,
March 26, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I’m am very much interested in your Edgell family tree. Wondering if you have a Simon Edgell 1600′s and sons William 1700 and Simon Edgell. This William Edgell did have sons.
Deanna Kenney said,
March 29, 2012 at 7:57 pm
Yes, I am related to Simon and William. Simon lived in Philadelphia and William lived in Massachusetts.
Lori Edgell Johnson said,
April 29, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Would like info on the “father Simon Edgell 1600′s in England. Any other children he had? I have the history when his son’s Simon & William came to America.
edgell said,
May 17, 2009 at 3:46 am
i am researching my husbands family tree my husbands name is edgell robert the family were from somerset
Susan Frost said,
February 20, 2011 at 6:15 pm
I am trying to find a baptism for an Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, born in Standerwick c1807. Can anyone help me?
Peter Wilcox said,
November 25, 2011 at 4:31 am
My great grand parents lived in Berkley in 1841 there names where John and Mary Wilcox I think he worked on the land I would like to know more about them.
Nigel Lewis said,
June 28, 2012 at 9:05 am
As Hydrographer in 1942-45 did Sir John Edgell to anyone’s knowledge have direct contacts with US British based forces at that time, particularly Navy.
sarah pattinson said,
June 28, 2012 at 1:58 pm
our great Grandfather was fairly high up in the navy having joined when he was 14 after attending Dartmouth Naval college and retired as a Vice Admiral. If you google him there is a biography of him and i know he was in South Africa captaining a boat possibly in the first world war. I am not sure if he was involved as much in the second world war as he was getting on in years! Sorry to be vague, as don’t have all the info to hand!
singlesdatingagency said,
September 7, 2012 at 4:14 am
Hello Sarah. I am very interested indeed in obtaining family tree details for the Edgell’s. My name is Jason Yorke-Edgell and from the information that I have going back to mid ninteenth century it seems likely that I am directly related to the Edgell’s who lived at Standerwick Court. Our family crest was registered in Standerwick late 18th Century. Your information may assist us in filling the many gaps.
sarah pattinson said,
September 7, 2012 at 8:38 am
Hi Jason, My father’s grandfather was Sir John Edgell, and I have his family tree dating back to when the Edgells were first resident at Standerwick. It’s a beautiful house, with a wood named Edgell Wood and has been on the market over the years, even recently. You will probably find it on the internet being marketed! As you can imagine the Edgells were a big family and each generation had lots of children. Most went into the Church, Navy or Army occasionally. Sir John Augustine Edgell was one of 9 children, I believe. I don’t have the tree in front of me but I think his father was James Edgell. I will get my hands on it and have a proper look. Our crest is a Falcon on a log with our motto, Que Sera, Sera. Hope this helps.
Sarah
Jason Yorke-Edgell said,
September 8, 2012 at 5:08 am
Hi Sarah
That is a great help. So, we share the same family crest and motto – wonderful. Are you on Facebook? Perhaps we can exchange some contact information? I would be most grateful for a copy of the family tree. Good of you to come back so quickly. I will put in a search on your name and see if we can connect…
Jason Yorke-Edgell said,
September 8, 2012 at 5:13 am
Sarah – are you in the US?
sarah pattinson said,
September 8, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Hi Jason, we are in London, UK. My father’s mother was an Edgell, Jacqueline. I will find the family tree, when I have a bit of time to sort through my chaotic filing system! Then I will find a way of copying it and getting it to you.
I am Sarah Rogers Pattinson on FB. You are welcome to ‘find’me!
Marlene Edgell-Hammond said,
November 8, 2012 at 11:59 am
Hi Sarah. My name is Marlene Edgell-Hammond. I am a tenth generation decendant of Benjamin Edgell (B. abt 1680, Dorchester, MD.) I am trying to make a connection to Benjamin’s parents from England. Do you have any information to assist? Thank you.
Marlene Edgell-Hammond said,
November 8, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Ironically, my mothers name was Jacqueline Edgell, also.