Richard:
We have common ancestors in Richard Aplin and Mary Hilcombe who married at Broadwinsor, Dorset, and Combe St Nicholas, Somerset, on the same day: 31st October, 1655.
I have identified your g-g-grandfather who is recorded in the 1871 Census at North Allington, Bridport, Dorset, together with his wife Fanny and 7 of thier children, including William, then a scholar, said to have been born at Beaminster in 1857.
I am going to SydneyBest wishes,
Bill Aplin. (wsaplin@powerup.com.au)