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Ann,
Thank you very interesting, as I thought Fruze was poss German little did I know.
Thank you all for your time Im amazed how much information you have all given me.
Best Wishes Sarah

Amongst the long list of British naval heroes, the names of Sir John Hawkins and Lord Hawkins (no relation), the conquerors with Sir Francis Drake of the 1588 Spanish Armada, stand almost supreme. The name itself, deriving from the Olde English pre 7th Century "Hafoc" meaning "Hawk", is descriptive for one who possessed that bird's ferocious instincts. The name, as a personal name without a surname is recorded in the spelling of "Havok" in the Domesday Book of 1086, compiled by William the Conqueror. In the spelling form as Hawkins, the name is a double diminutive or patronymic which translates as "the son(s) of the son (kin) of the Hawk". The surname as "Hawk" is very early, being first recorded in 1176, when Roger Havech appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Dover, Kent; as "Hawkin" the first recording is that of Roger Havekin in the Essex Rolls of 1298; and as Hawkyns, the medieval spelling, the name is recorded in the early 14th Century (see below), whilst Agnes Hawkins, who married Roger Carpinter (as spelt) at St. Peter Westcheap, London, on August 4th 1560, is an early example of the "modern" spelling. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Margery Haukyns, which was dated 1327, in the "Subsidy Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire", during the reign of King Edward 111, known as "The Father of the Navy", 1327 - 1377. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

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This is a topographical surname of Olde English pre 7th century origins. Recorded in spellings of Furse, Furze, Fursan, Furslan, and Fursland, it translates as 'one who lives by the furze or gorse', or possibly at a place called 'Furze'. As gorse or furze was to be found in most parts of the British Isles at that time, the meaning was clearly more specific. It probably described the reverse, that is to say an area formerly of gorse which was cleared for agriculture, or more specific still, 'furse' was used as a defensive wall, either by being cut and laid in a suitable manner or even grown as a hedge to keep out invaders or keep in the cattle. There are many places called Furse Hill, mainly in the south of England, and there is even a Furse Island, this being one of the famous islands of Poole Harbour in Dorset. Early examples of the surname recording include Matilda atte Furzan in the Somerset Rolls of the year 1272, although this is not a hereditary spelling form, and Robert de la Furse of Devon in 1273. Catherine Fuers was christened at St Botolphs church, Bishopgate, London on October 15th 1606, Daniel Furse at St Katherines by the Tower (of London), on November 26th 1609, and Andrew Fursland, also spelt Furseland, is recorded as being a witness at the same church of St Katherine on April 12th 1619 in the reign of James 1st of England. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of John de Furse, which was dated 1273, in the Hundred Rolls of the county of Devon, during the reign of King Edward 1st, known as 'The hammer of the Scots', 1272 - 1307. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

Read more: http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Furze#ixzz1ATkMjQe9

Wounderful Londonbelle,
I cant thank you enough it all starting fit in .
Thanks you so much
Best Wishes Sarah

There is this

Name: Rev J W Stone (it states he is a Missionary)
Birth Date: abt 1848
Age: 52
Port of Departure: Calcutta, India (Looking at the image it would appear he boarded at Madras).
Arrival Date: Apr 1900
Port of Arrival: London, England
Ports of Voyage: Colombo
[Plymouth]
Ship Name: Matiana
Shipping line: British India Steam Navigation Company Ltd
Official Number: 104588

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name: James FURZ
gender: Male
birth: Jul 1714 24 Bef
Ashbrittle, Som
christening: 1714 Jul 24
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som
AFN: 2361-RZ0

Parents
father: FURZE (AFN: 2361-RWK

Ann thank you for the Fruze connection a few names for me to investigate. It is a strange name. Thank you for you time its much apprecaited
Best Wishes Sarah

Husband's Name
FURZE (AFN:2361-RWK) Pedigree

Born: Abt 1690 Place: Som

Father:
Mother:

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Children

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1. Sex Name
M Robert FURZE (AFN:139Q-PT0) Pedigree

Born: Bef 1720 Place: Som
Died: Abt 11 1785 Dec Place: Ashbrittle, Somerset
Buried: 11 Dec 1785 Place: St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som

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2. Sex Name
M James FURZ (AFN:2361-RZ0) Pedigree

Born: Bef 24 1714 Jul Place: Ashbrittle, Som
Christened: 24 Jul 1714 Place: St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som

Ann thank you so much looks like that is the family and there is a fruze connection.
Mac I believe that James Stone was a Rev working in Madras and married in St Geogres Catheral Madras.Did they have any more children apart from Ernest, and how can I find any record of them returning to England. Sorry to be a pain

their children




child 1: William FURZE (AFN: 139Q-PZS )
gender: Male
birth: Mar 1750/1751 5 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset
death: 1751 Abt
Ashbrittle, Som

child 2: FURZE (AFN: 139Q-Q00 )
gender: Male
birth: Mar 1751 5 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 3: John FURZE (AFN: 139Q-PWD )
gender: Male
birth: Feb 1747/1748 3 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 4: James FURZE (AFN: 139Q-Q16 )
gender: Male
birth: Jul 1756 24 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 5: Mary FURZE (AFN: 139Q-PXL )
gender: Female
birth: Jul 1750 21 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset
death: Nov 1825 6 Bef
Ashbrittle, Somerset
burial: 1825 Nov 6
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som

child 6: Betty FURZE (AFN: 2361-1H9 )
gender: Female
birth: 1742 Abt
Ashbrittle, Som

child 7: Robert FURZE (AFN: 2361-1JH )
gender: Male
birth: 1744 Abt
Ashbrittle, Som

name: Robert FURZE
gender: Male
birth: 1720 Bef
Som
death: Dec 1785 11 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset
burial: 1785 Dec 11
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som
AFN: 139Q-PT0

Parents
father: FURZE (AFN: 2361-RWK )

Marriages (1)
spouse: Elizabeth (AFN: 139Q-PV6 )
marriage: 1745 Abt

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their children



child 1: Robert HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-8VX )
gender: Male
birth: Jun 1785 26 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: Feb 1839 17 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
burial: 1839 Feb 17
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 2: William HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-8ZK )
gender: Male
birth: May 1793 12 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: Sep 1844 15 Bef
Hockworthy, Devon
burial: 1844 Sep 15
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 3: John HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-8W5 )
gender: Male
birth: Jul 1789 27 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: Aug 1789 30 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
burial: 1789 Aug 30
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 4: Mary HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-8TQ )
gender: Female
birth: Feb 1783 9 Abt
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset

child 5: Sarah HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-SM8 )
gender: Female
birth: Jul 1789 27 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset

child 6: Elizabeth HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-JDF )
gender: Female
birth: Dec 1780 24 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset

name: Mary FURZE
gender: Female
birth: Jul 1750 21 Abt
Ashbrittle, Somerset
christening: 1750 Jul 21
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som
death: Nov 1825 6 Bef
Ashbrittle, Somerset
burial: 1825 Nov 6
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som
AFN: 139Q-PXL

Parents
father: Robert FURZE (AFN: 139Q-PT0 )
mother: Elizabeth (AFN: 139Q-PV6 )

Marriages (1)
spouse: Edward HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-95R )
marriage: 1780 Apr 15
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset
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residence: Somerset, England
parents: Thomas Furze, Margaret

record title: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
name: Mary Furze
gender: Female
baptism/christening date: 19 Feb 1769
baptism/christening place: INDEPENDENT,WIVELISCOMBE,SOMERSET,ENGLAND
father's name: Thomas Furze
mother's name: Margaret
indexing project (batch) number: C08407-1
system origin: England-ODM
source film number:

name: Edward HAWKINS
gender: Male
birth: Jun 1778 8 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
christening: 1778 Jun 8
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset
death: Feb 1853 20 Bef
Ashbrittle, Somerset
burial: 1853 Feb 20
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Som
AFN: 139Q-KFS

Parents
father: Thomas HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-K8R )
mother:

Thomasin and her siblings





child 1: Robert HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-820 )
gender: Male
birth: Dec 1815 24 Bef
Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 2: Mary HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-836 )
gender: Female
birth: 1818 Jun 21
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: Sep 1842 4 Bef
Hockworthy, Devon
burial: 1842 Sep 4
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 3: Sarah HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-871 )
gender: Female
birth: Jul 1828 1 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: Oct 1836 27 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
burial: 1836 Oct 27
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset

child 4: Elizabeth HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-T7X )
gender: Female
birth: Jul 1830 26 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset

child 5: James HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-BQG )
gender: Male
birth: 1825 Feb 1
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset

child 6: Thomazine HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-85L )
gender: Female
birth: Mar 1825 20 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: 1871 Sep 13
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset
burial: 1871 Sep 17
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset

child 7: William HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-FR6 )
gender: Male
birth: 1820 Jun 14
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
death: 1865 Aft


child 8: Ann HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-CH6 )
gender: Female
birth: Feb 1814 6 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset

name: William HAWKINS
gender: Male
birth: May 1793 12 Bef
Ashbrittle, Wellington, Somerset
christening: 1793 May 12
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset
death: Sep 1844 15 Bef
Hockworthy, Devon
burial: 1844 Sep 15
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset
AFN: 139Q-8ZK

Parents
father: Edward HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-95R )
mother: Mary FURZE (AFN: 139Q-PXL )

Marriages (1)
spouse: Mary BAILEY (AFN: 139Q-80K )
marriage: 1813 Nov 11
St John Baptist, Ashbrittle, Somerset
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Ernest Richard Stone Pedigree
Male
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Event(s):
Birth: 25 SEP 1883

Christening: 17 OCT 1883 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
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Parents:
Father: James Stone Family
Mother: Alice Cameron
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Extracted birth or christening record for the locality listed in the record. The source records are usually arranged chronologically by the birth or christening date.

Have you looked at a military connection - there was a British military/naval base in Madras, which could explain why he was there?

their children

child 1: Elizabeth STONE (AFN: 139Q-3D6 )
gender: Female
birth: Oct 1857 4 Bef
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset

child 2: Dinah STONE (AFN: 139Q-3C0 )
gender: Female
birth: 1855 Feb 17
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset

child 3: James HAWKINS (AFN: 139Q-89F )
gender: Male
birth: Feb 1848 20 Bef
Hole, Hockworthy, Devon
death: 1918 Apr 13
Vicarage, Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent

child 4: Henry George STONE (AFN: 139Q-3FD )
gender: Male
birth: Jun 1860 24 Bef
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset
death: 1901 Oct 6
Bristol
burial: Greenbank Cemete, Eastville, Bristol

child 5: Mary Jane STONE (AFN: 139Q-3J1 )
gender: Female
birth: Feb 1869 7 Bef
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset

child 6: John STONE (AFN: 139Q-3BR )
gender: Male
birth: 1852 Nov 17
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset

child 7: Albert Edward STONE (AFN: 139Q-8HN )
gender: Male
birth: Mar 1863 15 Bef
Thorne St Margar, Wellington, Somerset
death: 1903 Aft
Cannons Farm, Hillfarrance, Taunton, Somers
burial: 1947 Abt
St Andrew, Bradford On Tone, Som

child 8: William STONE (AFN: 139Q-SVP )
gender: Male
birth: 1851 Jun 21
Milverton, Wellington, Somerset

child 9: Frederick STONE (AFN: 139Q-8L9 )
gender: Male
birth: 1866 Feb 6
Thorne Farm, Thorne Smargaret, Wellington
death: 1910 Nov 10
North Street, Wellington, Somerset
burial: Nov 1910 10 Abt
Wellington, Somerset