origin of street names

[fran]

In researching my Francis family I find they were in the Devizes and nearby villages for some 150 years or more. I note there is a Francis Road in Market Lavington. Is it possible to find out the reason for that name(apart from the obvious) Fran

[JanM]

Fran,
I suggest you send an online question to the Wiltshire County Council community history questions:
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/faq_search.php
They are brilliant at helping with things like this.
Good luck
Jan

[fran]

Jan M,Used your link. Message was passed on to to local museum. Had satisfactory answer and how to get more information. Much appreciated ,Fran

[peter nicholl]

Owww Fran,

Lots of people who do Family History are extremely nosey |shakehead , so what was the reason for naming the road??? 'cos I can't stand the tension|biggrin|
Peter

[fran]

" For Pete's sake,"It seems that a Francis familiy lived in the area since before WW11, so it was named after them.Their farm was in the middle of the village. This is a new subdivision. Some of family may still live in the area. I do not feel they are my relations, unless quite distant(Chippenham), Fran

[peter nicholl]

" For Pete's sake," Fran|jumphappy
Brilliant and Thanks
Peter