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Howard
- Buckfastleigh
Searcing for any info on William Howard Innkeeper at the Bridge Inn Buckfastleigh.
William was born approx 1795 in Drewsteignton Devon
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William Warren
- Buckfastleigh
Looking for help finding the family of William, Mary, and Harriet Warren in the 1841 census of Buckfastleigh. I think this Harriet is my great grandmother who marries Frederick Field in 1865. Her father William comes to America in 1868 after the death of his wife Mary, and leaves the children, Harriet, William and Mary with his father. They are in his household in 1851, in Southmolton on East St. His name is Joseph. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank You
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Where did they go?
- Buckfastleigh
William Warren comes to America in 1848-49 not 1868. I believe his wife Mary died in child birth after daughter Mary worn ca 1848 Tavistock. Can't find her death record. What happens between 1848-1851 that the children are living with grandfather in South Molton? HELP
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Chaffe old Buckfastleigh family
- Buckfastleigh
Is anybody working on the William and Mary Ann Baker Chaffe family of Buckfastleigh? They had a son name Thomas who married Joan Walters 1810. Working on their daughter Mary's second husbands family William Warren. Could sure use some HELP. Thank You Mary Ann
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Hannam
- Buckfastleigh
Richard Hannam was born in Devonshire in 1829.
Family left England in 1830 and went to Ontario,
Canada. In 1869 he moved his family to Iowa, USA.
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crook
- Buckfastleigh
my g grandfather William henry was born in buckfast 1888.father was george mother emma nee facey.can any one help me with more info.
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Chaffe/Elliott/Callard Families , Devon
- Buckfastleigh
Roger Chaffe b1707 married Dorothy Luxton, Roger Chaffe b 1740 married Dorothy Unknown, Margaret Chaffe b1762 m James Elliott b1759, (children James, George, John, Margaret, Richard,) James Elliott b1784 married Mary Callard, Jane Dover Elliott 1838 (my great grandmother) married Edmund Charles Wrench b 1833, Middlesex, daughter Minnie Eliza Wrench 1876 -1943 my grandmother.
Would be interested to hear from anyone with a connection.
Regards
Patricia
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Easterbrook/Hatherleigh
- Buckfastleigh
Looking for details of the Easterbrook and Hatherleigh families in the Buckfastleigh area. I have a Thomas E 1788 married to Anne H 1796 but no details before 1788
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Adams/Rice Adams/Stentaford/Willcocks
- Buckfastleigh
The decendants of John Adams and Mary Rice, are Thomas Rice Adams, Albert Rice Adams, Alfred Rice Adams and Kenneth Rice Adams. Kenneth Rice Adams is now 90 years of age and living in Newport, Gwent, South Wales.Further Info after 1785 would be welcome.
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Colonists to South Australia
- Buckland
William Hardy (Hardey)born c1810 Buckland, Thirlston, Devon married Ann Mules bap.26/4/1807 on 30/10/1829 at Malborough, Devon. They had three sons and arrived in Adelaide, South Australia on the ship 'Brightman" in 1840. Ann died Migrant's Department 12/2/1841 aged 34years. On 27/11/1841 William married Mary Tregay. They had twin daughters born 21/8/1846 Betsy Tregay Hardy and Mary Hardy. They died 1846
William worked as an agricultural labourer (vineyards) and died 9/8/1908 aged 72 years.
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Harris Family
- Buckland Brewer
Richard Harris Born 1802
William Harris Born 1836
Augustus Harris Born 1867
Maud Harris Born 1897
All above born in Buckland Brewer
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Marsh Family
- Buckland Brewer
Am looking for extended family/families for the following children born to John Marsh & Mary Andrew of Buckland Brewer, Devon ie Mary b 1755, John b 1757, James b 1767, George b 1762, Ann b 1767, William b 1870 and Grace b 1872. There was another child William bc 1762-c1765
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Smale Family
- Buckland Brewer
My G.G.Grandfather farmed Brendon Farm in 1881 cencus he was born in 1823 in Newton st. Petrock think married twice ,known children John born 1854,William 1849 my G.Grandfather Charles 1865 would like tofind where family came from before this and any other relations,known family of my G.Grandfather Edith 1895, Charles 1905 Ester 1897 Beatrice 1899 Fredrick 1900 .Dates all give or take as cencus seem to vary in a couple of years.
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Ancestors from Bideford
- Buckland Brewer
My Grandfather was Harry Waldon and Grandmother Lucy Parkhouse. They both came from ,Bideford - Devonshire. Both immigrated to New Zealand where they married in 1924.
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TAPSON family
- Buckland Monachorum
I'm looking for any information on the Tapson family. I believe we originated in Buckland Monachorum in the sixteenth century. Can you help?
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Tapson Family Origins
- Buckland Monachorum
I am a member of the Tengwe (Rhodesia) Tapson family, my father Grenville being born in Rusape(Rhodesia) and his father Norman in East London South Africa and his father James Alfred from Bridestowe Devon. Is there any one out there who has connections with the family in the west of England?
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Slocombe Family
- Buckland Monachorum
Hi
I am looking for Elias Slocombe born in Buckland Monachorum in 1760 married to Honor? and their son another Elias Slocombe born in 1791 - married Elizabeth Thomas. Also Wiliam Sloucomb (Slocombe) who married Edith Stephens. He was born in BM in 1705 and married there in 1721.
Any information appreciated.
Wendy
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Hammett family
- Buckland Monachorum
I am researching the Hammett family of Buckland Monachorum. William Hammett m Jane Williams their son James Williams Hammett is the person I am interested in. James was born 18/3/1862
Margaret
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FUGE / GAWMAN / WYAR families - 1700s
- Buckland Monachorum
Looking for anyone researching familes with the names FUGE, GAWMAN, WYAR in the 1700s. Henry Gawman married Elizabeth Fuge, 27 DEC 1783 at Buckland Mon although I suspect they lived at the Walkhampton / Horrabridge end of the parish which is where subsequent generations turn up.
Elizabeth Fuge was baptised at Buckland Monachorum 04 JUL 1759, daughter of Thomas Fuge & Elizabeth Wyar.
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Bucks Mills Residents
- Buck's Mills
Details held of residents of Bucks Mills 1800-1940. Living History pageant to be staged May 2003. Key families include Braund, Davey, Pennington, Steer, Dark, Crews
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hill hornhooper
- Budleigh Salterton
i am trying to trace my ggg/granmother, she was born in budleigh salerton in 1838-9by the name of lucy hillman married a, george h hooper in, 1859 the (h)is shorh for horn, can anyone help me.hill hornhooper
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Elizabeth wife of Richard Locke
- Budleigh Salterton
Elizabeth ? was born in Budleigh Salterton in 1837. She married Richard Locke born 26/08/1839 in Fulham, London. I have been unable to trace their marriage but I do know that Richard travelled a bit. I am also unable to confirm Elizabeths maiden name and parents. Can anyone help me please??
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John Middleton
- Budleigh Salterton
Researching family tree and reached 1825 with the year of birth of my great great grandfather in Buldeigh Salterton. He became a coastguard in Falmouth in the 1850's. Any info about siblings or parents would be appreciated.
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Humphries
- Budleigh Salterton
Looking for relatives of George Tracey Humphries 1842 -1887 a farrier who married a Susanna. Children; Annie Tracey b 1872, Robert Tracey 1876, Sarah Alice 1880-97 George 1882. Parents Robert Humphries 1809-1875 b Exeter and Anna Tracey b1808 West Teignmouth
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Hyde
- Burford
Looking to trace the family of Derek Hyde born 1925 died 1979. Has several family members buried in Burford churchyard.
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Davey and Hunt Family
- Burlescombe
I am trying to trace a Milford Hunt (nee Davey) who was born in this area about 1837. She married Robert Hunt in 1862 and they had 4 children. Although I am able to trace their children as far as 1901, Robert and Milford disappear. They may have abandoned their family and moved to Canada. Any information would be appreciated. I would also be interested in trying to track down Robert's parents etc - all I know is that his father was William and a farmer.
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Wide Family
- Burlescombe
Some members of this family emigrated to South Africa in the late 1800s. James Edwin Wide and his first wife Mary Susan Tucker are of special interest, but any information would be welcome.
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John Pearcy - 1659
- Burlescombe
Looking for any information on the family of John Pearcy, who was listed as an indentured servant bound for Virginia from Bristol on August 30, 1659, originating from Burlescombe. Also, interested in any connection to the Pearcy family living in Uffculme in the early 1700's.
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John Tucker, occupation Thatcher
- Burlescombe
John Tucker, and Ann wife residing at Prescott belonging to the parish of Burlescombe, Devon. They were members of the Baptish Church, Prescott. Looking for marriage details - have other details regarding family
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Samuel Main (1831-1883
- Burlescombe
My Great great grandfather worked at Pugham Mill Burlescombe as a miller in the 1860,s.He married Elizabeth and had 5 children before moving to Newport S.Wales in approx. 1870.His children were Henry, Robert, Elijah, Elizabeth Frederick. Any information greatfully recieved.
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watts1841
- Burlescombe
Watts family of appledore /burlescombe interested in anyone else tracing this name around 1841/1861 and before
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APLIN, MADDOCK
- Burlescombe
Searching for info regarding my Greatx3 Grandad Thomas Aplin, born 1813 in Burlescombe,Devon, and married Charlotte (nee Maddock, born 1814 in Payhembury). They were married in 1833 and lived most of lives in Uffculme, Devon. Would like any info regarding parents or brothers/sisters. Also very interested in hearing from any family descendants of Thomas and Charlotte Aplin.
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Ayshford
- Burlescombe
According to a tree I have, several Ayshfords lived at Ashford Court in Burlescombe.
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Bond, Roberts, Davey
- Burlescombe
Henry Bond b.1772 m.Eleanor Roberts(b.Culmstock)1806, d.1829 Farmed in Burlescombe. Son Charles b.1814 m.Jane Fry Davey 1838 Wellington. Any information about Charles'& Jane's family and subsequent movements.
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John Cooper
- Burrington
John Cooper - son William Cooper b 1834 Burrington. William married Maria Hammett 1857 in Burrington Maria Hammett daughter of Francis Hammett & Ann Mitchell. Maria was born in Burrington in 1835 and died in Devenport in 1917
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Shoplands In Burrington
- Burrington
William Shopland 29yrs & his wife Mary A. (REED) farmed at Higher South Down, Burrington in 1851
Two of their children, William 4 yrs & Thomas R.R. Shopland 8m were born at Burrington, but their elder brother John had been born at Eggesford.Living in the same household was Susanna CUPPER (COOPER??) 14rs House servant,(born Burrington) George RICHARDS u/m 25yrs Farm Labourer (born Burrington), and John RIDD 16yrs, Farm Labourer, (born Ashreigney)
Also Elizabeth REED sister of Mary was stopping over, and Amos ADAMS widower, 58 yrs Farmer was visiting.
Any information welcome
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Burrington
- Burrington
I have a Michael Ford born in Burrington in 1816 and died in 1909. He was born at Rectory Farm. He married an Elizabeth Prouse. He had 4 children... Robert,Sarah J.,Maria,John(born in Burrington)Other Surnames that link with this family are Beer,Squire,Wakely.I have now traced his father as John Ford b.1791 and marrying a Mary Harris in 1808.His parents were also a John and Mary. John born in 1765.
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Hammott/hammett
- Burrington
Richard Hammott born abt 1700 in Burrington to Avis Balckmor(e) born 1695-1704 marraige 1725. Son George Hammett b May 30 1726 Burrinton who married Honour Kelly May 23 1749
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mitchell
- Burrington
looking for descendants of samuel mitchell born 1691 in burrington family lived in village for around two hundred years
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FURSDON, John & Elizabeth
- Burrington
John was 61 and a blacksmith in 1851 census and wife Eliz was 53. Four chlrn at home: Mary Ann (28), Thomas (18), Priscilla (15) and Elizabeth Turner (28) along with her son, Thomas (3). Her husband (James Turner) had already left for America. Can anyone tell me more about this Fursdon family? I know that Mary Ann emigrated and married John Rowe, Priscilla emigrated and married John Graham and brother James Fursdon lived with the Rowe's in America. I found a record online where a JOHN FURSDON married an ELIZABETH WARREN on July 18, 1819, in Burrington. Is this my John & Elizabeth? Who were their parents? Look forward to sharing information on this family. Thank you!
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Rowe - Shobbrook - Batt
- Burrington
Interested in corresponding about any of these families in Burrington, circa 1750 to 1850. Charles Rowe m. Elizabeth Batt (dau. James) 1797, Henry Rowe m. Alice Shobbrook 1818, John Rowe m. Mary Ann Furdson 1853. Also, any Rowe family in Burrington, any time.
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