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Gover origins

Posted: 28 Jan 2002 6:00AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 23 Aug 2002 12:08AM GMT
Could anybody please tell me about the origins and history of the Gover Surname

Cheers Frank Lee

Re: Gover origins

Posted: 24 Mar 2002 10:53AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 16 Jun 2005 7:23PM GMT
Hi Frank
the Govers I have in my family tree origanated from Somerset, England. then moved to South Wales and then on to Salt Lake City in the 1850's.

Glynn

Re: Gover origins

Posted: 28 Mar 2002 11:29PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 23 Aug 2002 12:08AM GMT
Hi Glynn
Thanks for the reply, I'm not actually a Gover. but as you say that some of your Govers came to Australia, try this email address

lesgover@optusnet.com.au I'm sure he would like to hear from you

Cheers Frank Lee
Victoria, Australia.

Re: Gover origins

julie gover (View posts)
Posted: 9 Jul 2002 7:15PM GMT
Classification: Query
My Govers originate in and around Somerset too my Father in law was born in Bath, his father Harry George was born in Bristol, His father John was born in Mere, Wiltshire and died in Bath Somerset, His father John was born in Mere, His father Edward was born in Wincanton, Somerset, His mother Ann Gover (single) lived in Mere, Her father John was born in Mere, His grandfather Peter was born in Stourton, Wiltshire about 1679.

Wonder if we can link up?

Julie in Grimsby UK

Re: Gover origins

julie gover (View posts)
Posted: 9 Jul 2002 7:15PM GMT
Classification: Query
My Govers originate in and around Somerset too my Father in law was born in Bath, his father Harry George was born in Bristol, His father John was born in Mere, Wiltshire and died in Bath Somerset, His father John was born in Mere, His father Edward was born in Wincanton, Somerset, His mother Ann Gover (single) lived in Mere, Her father John was born in Mere, His grandfather Peter was born in Stourton, Wiltshire about 1679.

Wonder if we can link up?

Julie in Grimsby UK

Re: Gover origins

Posted: 10 Jul 2002 12:38AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 23 Aug 2002 12:08AM GMT
Hi Julie

The Gover connection is only a very small twig on my family tree.
What I was really after was the origin of the name itself.
However I will pass this message on to a another researcher who's name is Leslie Gover you may be able to help one another with research.

Cheers Frank Lee
Watsonia, australia

Re: Gover origins

Posted: 13 Jul 2002 3:34PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 16 Jun 2005 7:23PM GMT
Hi Julie
I have tried the Mere line but can't find a link The Govers I am researching came from Weston Bampfylde to High Littleton and Clutton, I found some Govers from Mere who lived at a farm called Govers Farm but could not find a link. if I do find a link I will get back in touch with you.
Glynn.

Re: Gover origins

Posted: 29 Jun 2003 4:47AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 27 Sep 2003 2:53AM GMT
Hi there, the name Gover has appeared in my search for the Mills family in Mere. Apparently my great great grandfather George Mills married an Ann Gover around the 1860's but I am yet to confirm the actual date. 2 children were born of the marriage, a daughter called Aggie and a son named Charles.
Do you know of this union?
Cheers
Karen (nee Mills)

Re: Gover origins

julie (View posts)
Posted: 29 Jun 2003 9:01AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Karen

I have an Ann GOVER who was born in 1833 daughter of Harriet SWETMAN and Edward GOVER. She would be about the right age. Unfortunately I don't have any more details about her.

I do have a lot of Gover's in Mere and Harriet SWETMAN was from Mere but Edward GOVER was from Wincanton.

Be interested to know if you have any more info. I do have a relative in Wiltshire who is also researching so I will also try to contact her to see if it rings any bells.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Julie

Re: Gover origins

Posted: 2 Jan 2004 6:36PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Gover
Hi

I would be grateful for any help please? - am attempting to start a family tree.

My father was Charles Rayner Godfrey Gover
b 1.4.1929 - d 15.11.1988

My Grandfather was Claude Henry Gover
b 1892 - d 11.10.1963

My Great Grandfather was Thomas Henry Gover
b 1859 - d 4.10.1935

All were South West England / Bristol based.

Does this link in with anything you have?


Many thanks

Chris Gover
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