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	Family History of William Puddy

Little is known about William Puddy.

I understand that the Mary Puddy that he married was his cousin. In the 1700's one was able to marry a cousin. It would follow that if this was the case going back two generations would find a common parent. Since Mary's surname was puddy her father must have been a brother of William Puddy hence he must have had siblings.

I understand they lived close to Western Super - Mare so a little information about that place is included.

(Extract from The American Guide To Britain published in collaboration with the automobile association Salem House Publishers Topsfield, Massachusetts.)

WESTON-SUPER-MARE Avon (map reference 3ST36) A hundred years ago Weston-Super- Mare was a little fishing village on the Bristol Channel, now it is a popular resort. Holiday makers are attracted by its splendid sands and good bathing, piers, attractive parks and gardens, 2- mile marine parade and golf course. Worlebury Hill, I mile to the north east, is topped by an Iron Age camp (AM) and looks over the islands of Steep Holme and Flat Holme to the Welsh coast. Woodspring Museum (OACT), set in the old workshops of the Edwardian Gaslight Company, has displays on transport and the wildlife and minerals of the area; it also portrays scenes from Victorian life - the seaside holiday being particularly appropriate. There is a nature reserve at nearby Brean Down.