Brief History

The family research (so far) goes back to John Pope of Potterne, Wiltshire (d 1618)

• My main research starts with William Pope (1792 – 1851), my direct descendent (3xgrandfather)
• Around 1820 he preached at Grove, near Wantage, Berkshire and was a Pastor at Baydon, Wiltshire from about 1822
• He married Jane White in 1825 at Southbroom (Devizes), Wiltshire
• In 1833 he became the Baptist Minister at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Meopham, Kent; and preached there up until his death
• All of his male children (except Jabez Pope) took up occupations in the Draper / Outfitter business at some time during their lives