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Devon UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Reeves and Ableton families - Crediton
Susannah Reeves, my great grandmother was born in Crediton in 1822 to John Reeves. His wife Ann Ableton, was the daughter of William Ableton and Philippa Heal. Susannah's first husband died, and after she moved to London, married my great grandfather Walter Edridge. John Reeves was the son of Samuel and Sarah Mardon.

Edwardes Family - Crediton
Living in Crediton 1880 - 1918. Edgcumbe Ferguson Edwardes married to Emily Dobson

Passmore Family - Crediton
Looking for any descendants or information on the Passmore Family who resided at Paradise, Crediton in 1901. Children of William Passmore and Lydia Sharland were: Ernest (1884) Edith (1885) Florence Jane (1887) Thomas (1888) William Henry (1890) aka Harry Sidney Edgar (1891)Daniel(1893) Ethel (1895)aka Effie, Ida Lydia (1897)Alfred Edwin (1898)

Screech - Crediton
hello I'm looking for info on James Screech who was born Crediton,Devon.His father was also called James Screech.He was sent to West Australia per "Pyrenees" He was convicted in Exeter for Larceny on 4 Jan 1848.Arrived in West Australia on 28 Jun 1851.Can anyone help on info. of his family in Devon. Regards

Mogridge family - Crediton
Interested in descendants of William Mogridge born 1762 Broadclyst who died in 1836 Crediton. He had 2 children , Mary 1785 Crediton and William 1787 by first wife Elizabeth tallin and Abraham 1793 , Christopher 1798 , Thomas 1801 and Mary Ann 1806 by 2nd wife Martha Emes.

Bennellick - Crediton
I would love to hear from any family members from the Bennellick tribe in Crediton and Exeter St Mary Major, starting with John who was born in Crediton in 1773, his wife was Maria Mardon and his parents were Richard and Frances.

Puddicombe - Crediton
looking for any family members from the Puddicombe family in Crediton, I have quite a full family tree but there are always gaps that need filling in and I am very willing to help anyone with their trees.

Elston - Crediton
John Elston married Susannah Rogers in 1771 in Crediton. He died in either 1786 or 1796. Susannah then married James Francis in 1804, a yeoman widower, also at Crediton under the name of Susanna Elstone. She made her mark and was listed as widow. Susannah moved to Hackney, Middlesex where she was buried in 1821. Susannah already had a child, James Rogers son of James Buller of Downes, who was born in October 1769 when she married John Elston. There were no other children. James Rogers called his first child, John Elston Rogers, born in 1795, after his step father. James Rogers' descendants can be found under Kensington or Knightsbridge.

Scott family and Priorton Mill (or Manor) - Crediton
I am investigating the Scott family of Crediton, (Priorton House or Mill - or manor!), Devon. My Grandmother, Kate Marjory Scott (nee Cozens) born April 18 1908 and her descendants. All I have is her father Arthur Henry Scott born 1859, 11th Hussars, and her husband Dennis Lionel George Cozens, 1929 St Swithens, Sandford with Upton Hellens, Devon. Ring any bells? Any info would be appreciated and exchanged.

KINGDONM) Crediton or Chawleigh - Crediton
Can anyone help me find out the names of the parents of Frances Mary Kingdon - birth registered in the Crediton district 3rd Quarter 1849 ref Vol 10 (cannot read the page number)please? Any help much appreciated. Thanks Angela

Phillip Burgin(Family) - Crediton
I have traced, through my own research and that of others, relatives back to Philip Burgin Born/Baptised 1649, Crediton, Devon, England. His father Phillip Burgin was traced by another persons family tree to this area (father born abt. 1624. Mother Joanne Evans this area born abt. 1616. I am looking for any additional information about this family and it's further reverse migration. Surname: Burgin, Burgan, Bergen, Burgen, Burgon. I am willing to help anyone who is looking for information on the Burgin Family Tree.

John Murrow born 1834 Crediton - Crediton
Looking for information of my great-grandfatherJohn Murrow born 1834 in Crediton. Shown in 1811 Census as living in Durham and being a coal miner.

Cruwys Morchard, Devon - Cruwys Morchard
Looking for information on Thomas Hellier, born 1/7/1822 in Cruwys Morchand, Dovon. Married Ann Dadds in 1846. In the 1850 census, was living with mother-in-law Ann Dadds. His wife Ann Dadds had died. He and son John went to America in 1851.

Melhuish - family history research - Cruwys Morchard
I am looking for details of Melhuish family history. I have a William Melhuish born in Cruwys Morchard in 1788, married Ann ?, i believe moved to Fenn and then East Budleigh where he died 1876. Would like to trace his relatives.

John Melhuish/ Grace Beknell - Cruwys Morchard
Looking for information about John and Grace Melhuish & their children,John married Grace Beknell on 28/3/1780in Cruwys Morchard,Children John 1783,Grace 1785,William 1787,Thomas 1791 and Robert 1796

Melhuish married about 1823 - Cruwys Morchard
Looking for information on: ? MELHUISH Born 1787 Died 1876 = (Unknown) Married Crewys Morchard Children: William b 1824, Budleigh, d 1909 = Mary PHILLIPS b 1823/4, Monmouth. (Suspect his name was William)

STEVENS - Cruwys Morchard
Trying to find information about the Stevens family farming at Cruwys around 1850 particularly James and his daughter Jessie the farm may have been called Hill

LYDIA CLIST 1847 - Cruwys Morchard
Good Day, I am seeking detail of the above named, who in 1851 census,lived at 'Cruze Loman (unclear but near dairy)' in Cruwys Morchard, with parents;John & Elizabeth and Brother William. The family were in Deptford area of London in 1861 and Lydia married Thomas Charles Chapman in Peckham 12.04.1868. Her birth seems to have been registered at Tiverton in 1850 (2-3yrs. after the event. Any help with info. would be greatly appreciated. Added info. I believe that the Cruze Loman address, is a corruption of Cruwys Loman( a spelling mistake) see 1851 census Tiverton Sch.45 page14

Goss family - Cruwys Morchard
My Grt.Grt. Grandmother Elizabeth Goss b. 1781 listed on 1841 census as living here. Son Edward Goss with her. Anyone have information on this family name please?

SKINNER of Cruwys Morchard - Cruwys Morchard
I am researching Kingdon and have discovered a marriage between John Kingdon and Mary Skinner on 8th February 1809 at Cruwys Morchard. If anyone is researching Skinner of Cruwys Morchard I would be pleased if you would contact me. Thanks. Angela

Fairs Of Cullumpton - Cullompton
My great Grandmother, Susan Fair was christened on 23rd February 1834 at Cullompton. Her father was Henry Fair and her Mother was Maryann. This information is from the Parish Register of Cullompton Baptisms 1834-28.Any information about the family would be more than appreciated.

Knight - Cullompton
Looking to connect with anyone researching this name in Cullompton 19th century. My line probably Methodists

Fair - Bray - Cullompton, Devon - Cullompton
James Fair, born in Cullompton in 1810, and Anne Bray, born in 1814, were married and had the following children: James (1834), Jane (1838),Thomas (1839) John (1840), William (1842), Henry (1844), Mary (1847) Emmanuel (1850), Charles (1852), Elizabeth Ann (1856). Mary married Richard Blackmore in 1876. Emmanuel married Mary Bull in 1874. Emmanuel and Mary's children include: Charles (born 1875 in Cardiff), Myron, DOB unknown, George, DOB unknown, Samuel, born 1877, and Herbert William, born July 16, 1879, in Bristol. I am looking for information on James and Anne's siblings and their children. I do have information to share.

NATCOTT/NETCOTT - Cullompton
Looking for Robert and Anne (possibly nee-Blackaller).Anne and first known child John born (1799) Collumpton according to census. Cannot find marriage.

Norman family Cullompton - Cullompton
Looking for info on Mary Hannah Norman b. abt 1856, married Louis Warren 1881, father James

Woods & Challice - Cullompton
James Joseph Woods (b Ireland abt 1862) married Charlotte Wills Challice (b Cullompton 1866)Bridgwater Register Office 1893. In 1881 census he was a soldier at The Citadel, Plymouth. Son John born 1895 in Ireland but family lived in Somerset. Grateful for any info.

COLE or COLES - Cullompton
Researching Thomas COLE or COLES born 1825 Cullompton Devon - he married Susan Jane PITTS born 1837 Blackawton Devon. The family moved to Appleton Cheshire around 1866

Norman Family Cullompton - Cullompton
William Henry Norman (born 1865),Mother Sarah, Father James Norman. Had a sister Ellen (1870). Sarah's granddaughter was Hana (1879)in 1881 and 1891 census.

Batten Richard son of Thomas - Cullompton
looking for ancestry of Richard Batten born about 1829 in Cullompton Devon, father Thomas, mother unknown, who moved to Bawdrip abt 1851 then Chilton Polden,Somerset and then to Canada in 1886. This is my brick wall! We have photos by Ellis of Sidmouth, of two people who appear to be his parents, and a Thomas Batten,right age to be his father, b Sidmouth, in Bawdrip in 1841 with wife Mary,too young to be his mother. Help! Nancy G.

Sarah Cape - Cullompton - Cullompton
I am researching Sarah Cape, born in Cullompton about 1848. She married Napthali Mewett (Brightling, Sussex) and later lived in Dartford (Kent). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

PRIGG - Cullompton
aNY info on the Prigg family who lived in Cullompton. Valerie

William & Mary Melhuish - Cullompton
William Melhuish was a weaver. Son John Southwood came to Australia with family, wife Elizabeth. Children Mary Ann, John Southwood, George, and Elizabeth.

George Hall, birth c1850 - Cullompton
George Hall is an ancestor of mine. Believe his father's name to have been Joseph. In census returns GH's birthplace given as Kentisbeare or Cullompton. Haven't found a birth record. Has anyone come across this name in their research? Fran

TAYLOR of Cullompton - Cullompton
I have a Mary TAYLOR (born circa 1809 in Cullompton or Kentisbeare) who married Samuel POTTER of Kentisbeare.....I am trying to find her parents.... anyone have a Mary TAYLOR ???

William Rossiter, a tailor of Cullompton - Cullompton
William Rossiter is described as a tailor, native of the parish of Cullompton in Devon, in the baptisms of his children in Earsdon, Northumberland between 1790-1806. He died aged 98 in 1847. Why and how did he move from Devon to Northumberland? What happened to the rest of his family?

CROSS - Cullompton
Can anyone supply any info about Noah Cross, born c1786. Married Sarah Maunder in 1819, had 4 kids and died in 1825, all in Cullompton (details known). Any info about family gratefully accepted, Particularly seeking birth of Noah and details of his parents. Have been searching over 20 years with no success. PLEASE can you help??? Steve

Rowe, Tyrrell - Cullompton
From 1851 census Roger Rowe, farmer, Jane, his wife and sons Walter, Philip, Charles, James, George. Charles migrated to Queensland in 1860s and married Eliza Tyrrell. Settled in Gympie.

Rutley and Rowe - Cullompton
Am trying to find parents of Philip Rutley and Elizabeth Rowe both born in Cullompton. Philip b abt 1834 and Elizabeth b abt 1836. They married abt 1857. Both died in Bradninch. Philip in 1892 and Elizabeth in 1889. Any help appreciated.

Palmer Family - Cullompton
Seeking U.K.members of the Palmer Family who lived in Cullompton,Devonshire,Thomas & Mary had a son John, born circa 1820,possibly other members in this family.John Palmer married Elizabeth Emery in Bath in 1841,they emigrated to Moreton Bay Q.L.D.in 1856. please contact Des.

Rowe family - Cullompton
Rowe's of Willand, Cullompton,Tiverton, Roger & Mary, Charles & Elizabeth, Charles & Harriet,

HODGE and BROOKS - Cullompton
Anyone else researching these names in Cullompton?

Hodge and Brooks - Cullompton
Please let me know if you are researching ancestors with these names.

Rutley or Ruttley - Cullompton
Tom Ruttley was born in Cullompton Devon in 1854 married Isobel ? children were Stephen b 1889, Anna Elizabeth b1891,Rose b1893,Stella b1895,Chris b 1897. Anna married Alfred William Beckett and Stella married George Smith. Not sure if Ruttley is correct spelling. Isobel's mother's surname may have been Bruce. Hope this helps someone. Interested in any feedback

James Middleton 1851 Ashell - Cullompton
Looking for James,baptised 1851 Ashell. Mother Mary or Maud(Selick) father John Ag lab. 1851 census shows siblings Robert, Francis, George,Elizabeth,James and 2 nieces Emma and Mary at Ashell, Tiverton. Any info on my grandfather or his family would be warmly welcombed. Thank you. Lesley

Sarah Prigg - Cullompton
Interested in any info re Sarah Prigg born in Cullompton, Devon in 1791 and baptised there in 1792. Father is Thomas.

Mainly Interested In Milton Families - Culmstock
Also connections with Stradling,Man(s)field from 1600-1850

Henry Coombes - Culmstock
Henry Coombes - born Culmstock 1852, master baker, moved to live in Windsor. Any information on Coombes family in Culmstock welcomed.

Davey and Hunt Families - Culmstock
See entry for Burlescombe

Comstock Family - Culmstock
William Wethersfield Comstock and wife Elizabeth Daniel. circ: 1595 also Samuel Comstock born about 1628

Milton, Culmstock - Culmstock
looking for Milton and Stradling from Culmstock, pre 1850.


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