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I'm still hoping I can find out where my Sperrin/g family were in the 1700's and haven't given up hope yet; not quite at the Brick Wall. George John Sperring, (var: John George Sperrin) my GG Grandfather of 2 Regents Cottages, WSM. gave his birthplace as Blagdon in the 1851 census. Likewise, Elizabeth Paull, nee Sperrin, his daughter, gives her birth there in 1825, and yet there is no trace in Blagdon Parish Records. My question here is if you were born inside Blagdon Parish Boundaries would you expect a corresponding record in that parish or was it possible to register elsewhere. I'm well aware that West Harptree, a hotbed of Sperrings, is just a short walk away and wonder if there could be a connection there.

I'm sure that you are right with this Harriet PARSLEY - thank you.  It would make sense for her to be sent away to school with a new step-father about.  I expect Hugh was at a school somewhere as well.