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Devon UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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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.

Ayshford - Burlescombe
According to a tree I have, several Ayshfords lived at Ashford Court in Burlescombe.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Harris/Tollinge - Burrington
Looking for information on my 7x Great Grandfather Jeremiah Harris and his wife Grace Tollinge. He was born around 1696 in Devon and she was born in Burrington in 1676.They Married in Burrington on the 27/8/1716.His father was also Jeremiah Harris b 1674 and married Martha Gubb on the 9/1/1683 in Burrington. I can find no other children of Jeremiah and Martha. Any information on these persons would be of great help.

mitchell - Burrington
looking for descendants of samuel mitchell born 1691 in burrington family lived in village for around two hundred years

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!

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.

Barnardo Boy/Farm Boy - Burrington
In the 1930's Frederick F Cheesbrough was sent by Dr Barnado in Durham to a farm in the Burrington area. We think the farm may have been Upcott Farm. Fred stayed on the farm until he was called up into the army in WW2.Does anyone remember him? Is the farm still there? We think he went to a wedding 23 April 1940 at St George's Church , George Nympton, between Eva Rottenbury and Mr Elworthy, they may have had a daughter named Ruby later on.We are Fred's family and just wondered about this period of his life, where he grew from a child into a young man.

Mulford / Mullford - Cadbury
Am looking for family of Mary Mulford - born in 1731 in Southampton New York, married Samuel Hudson Fr. Reports indicate her family came to America from Cadbury, Devon England

Kemp family - Cadeleigh
William Kemp came to Cadeleigh, Devon (also spelt Cadleigh) in the late 18th century from Tiverton. He married Elizabeth Bradford in 1787. Their son James married Mary Wallis from Dorset in 1816 in Cheriton Fitpaine. The family branched off around the area and some came to London, later moving to Dunmow, Essex, and from there to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. I am interested in finding other cousins on this my wife's line, and exchanging information.

Winsburrow - Cadeleigh
Looking for any information regarding ancestry of William Winsburrow, born c1811. William married Ann Bowden and in the 1841 census is living in Cadeleigh, Devon. He dies in Bampton, Devon around Christmas 1887. He and Ann have numerous children, Frederick, Charlotte, Mary Ann, John, William, Elizabeth (my great grandmother) and Thomas.

Bamfield/bampfield Chagford Devon - Chagford
Have a database of some 10 names extracted from IGI Bamfield/Bampfield or similar. Pleased to exchange details

jackman family - Chagford
researching family of samuel jackman born in chagford in 1892 married to ann withers moved to portsmouth not sure when children were gloster rueban samuel,born 1848,albert john james born 1833,emma louisa, alexander j. Samuel also married Harriet Barber in 1867 can aynone help further

Dicker - Chagford
My ggrandfather was John Dicker born in Chagford 1854/5 son of Richard and Ann Dicker. They are on 1861 census in Chagford but John moved to Bilston (Wolverhampton) before 1876. We have traced a marriage in Chagford between Richard Dicker Osborn and Ann Knapman in 1838 but this is a dubious match. Any information on Richard would be appreciated.

DEWDNEY/HUGGINS - Chagford - Chagford
Samuel Dewdney married Elizabeth Huggins from Lydford in 1824. They remained in Chagford and had five children, Mary Ann, Anna, Richard Huggins, William and another Mary Ann as the first child died. Looking for parents of Samuel and Elizabeth.

SUSANNAH OSBOURNE - Chagford
was the daughter of William and Susanna Osbourne. Their surname is spelt many different ways. She was born in 1785 and died in 1859 and lived in Chagford, Devon. Information about the Osbourne family would be very welcome. Thank you

MOIST FAMILY - Chagford
James & Harriet Moist lived in Chagford together with their daughter Sarah Ann whose son, Richard was born in Kingsteignton in 1871. Richard's father could be Henry Dicker. Does anyone have any information about these families please?

KINGDON in Charles - Charles
Joseph KINGDON son of William KINGDON and Mary (nee THORNE) was born circa 1750. He married Joanna also KINGDON in Charles 28 Mar 1871. They had the following children all christened in Charles. Rebecca, Joseph, John, William, Joanna, Elizabeth, Christian, Mary and Thomas.

MARLES/CHAWLEIGH - Chawleigh
Am researching the surname of MARLES in the village of Chawleigh, especially of siblings or descendants of John, the son of Anthony and Elizabeth MARLES, baptised 1753. Any info would be welcome.

Tonkin/Tunkin - Chawleigh
I believe my ancesters were from Chawleigh and that my g.g.grandparents died young of smallpox leaving a young family.Any info would be much appreciated

Ann Stentiford - Chawleigh
I am looking to hear from anyone with a connection to Ann Stentiford, born circa 1825 in Chawleigh. She married Richard Isaac born circa 1823 in Chulmleigh, in 1846. They had 7 kids that I know of: Oliver - 1846, Emma - 1849, Harriet - 1852, Mary Jane - 1855, John - 1858, Richard - 1864, William Bennett - 1867. Mary Jane is my great grandmother and I would be grateful for any info.

HALSE - Chawleigh
Trying to find the parents of WILLIAM THOMAS HALSE. b. c.1840 Chawleigh Devon or poss. Worlington. His father was William and mother Poss. Sophia. William married Eliza Weathers 1/11/1859 Charles church Plymouth. They then migrated to Australia. Any onfo would be appreciated.

Goss family - Chawleigh - Chawleigh
I have Grace Goss in my family tree - born 1751 and lived to be 100 years old. Anyone know anything about any other members of the family? Thanks for any help. Eve

Looking For Greenslade, James - Cheldon
Born 1789 in Cheldon. Married Rose Unknown in Ashreigney. Need info on birth and marriage records. Both James and Rose are buried in Bellevue, Ohio.

Lillibridge family - Cheldon
seeking ancestors of Thomas Lillibridge born 1662 in Cheldon, died in Rhode Island. would welcome family cemetery location, old homestead locale etc. for future visit to UK.

1834 - Cheldon
John Greenslade born 1834 father of Elon and 5 other children. Any information would be very welcome.

Any Help Please For Hawken - Chelston
Names: James - Hawken & Hurford

Jarvis Family of Cheriton Bishop -Devon - Cheriton Bishop
Hi I am searching for details of the Jarvis Family from Devon. One of my ancestors James Jarvis was born in Cheriton Bishop around 1835 and Married Ann Bryant from Yeovil around 1860

east anstey - Cheriton Fitzpaine
looking for any info (parents his dob etc) on john Channon a farmer who lived in area in late 1700,s

Bond and Channon - Cheriton Fitzpaine and Anstey - Cheriton Fitzpaine
Looking for information regarding Bond family in Cheriton Fitzpaine and Bishops Nymphton also Channen or Channon in Cheriton Fitzpaine and West or East Anstey.

Galliford - Cheriton Fitzpaine
Would appreciate any information about members of the Galliford family who were active in the Cheriton Fitzpaine, Puddington and Winkleigh area of Devon in the 1800s.

Shoplands In Chevithorne - Chevithorne
Kellys Devonshire Directory for 1897, shows a JAMES SHOPLAND, Carpenter for the village of Chevithorne Nr Tiverton. I would appreciate any information on this probable (distant) relation.

Chillaton - Chillaton
I am researching the Blithe name - we lived in and around Chillaton for a long time and would be interested in sharing my information with any one else Also helping a friend in Australia to trace the name Broad

Robert Symons - Chillaton
A shoemaker living at Hillhead (near Chillaton ?, house name ?), Chillaton in 1850s. Where or what is Hillhead?

Pugsley - Chilsworthy
Grt grandmother born here 1829/30 Elizabeth Pugsley nee Haynes

summers - Chittlehamholt
elizabeth summers b 20/3/1841 married david major i should like information on elizabeth summers and her parents and grandparents etc. her mother was a chapple.

Ashford - Chittlehamholt

Devon - Chittlehamholt
Family Tree search

Waldron - Chittlehampton
Currently the first entry is for Abraham Waldron (1730) married Joan Hobbs, other females include Ames, Avery, Rendle, Martin, and Darch

thorne - Chittlehampton
George Thorne of Warkleigh.Born:1756 Died:1827. Lived at 'Thornton Estates' Parents were George and Frances Thorne- siblings- Anne, John,William,Elizabeth.Anyone with information of these people, or their decendants!

CHAPPLE - Chittlehampton
Sarah Chapple possibly born late 1700's, daughter of Bartholomew Chapple-Yeoman at Warkleigh. Lived on George Thorne's Estate. Would anyone know whoSarah married, or when/where she died.?

Search for ancestor - Chittlehampton
Searching for information on ancestor Jane Limebeer who married Richard Arscott in 1845 at South Molton. Wish to learn whereabouts 1856 at South Molton to 1870 at ?. Emmigrated to Ontario Canada c.1870/71.

hobbs family - Chittlehampton
looking for link to henry sparks wed to henrietta hobbs..henrietta born 1873 nether stowey somerset.they had five children...please contact me if anyone can help...helen

WILLIAM FORD OF CHITTLEHAMPTON - Chittlehampton
I am looking for any information relating to William Ford b about 1806 in the Chillehampton area. He married a Sarah Southcomb in 1826 Can exchange loads of details about his children if interested Thanks Alan

Beer Family - Chittlehampton
Looking for anyone who has links with the Beer family of Chittlehampton.Namely James the son of George and Mary born 1805.

Slee family of Chittlehampton - Chittlehampton
I am researching the Slee family of Chittlehampton. In particular John Slee born about 1824 who married Ann Bendle of South Molton. I am interested in establishing their parents.


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