Smerdon -Widdicombe - Ashburton
Looking for the parents of Keiziah Smerdon b 1831 and Married to John Joint of South Brent Devon. Sally

HARRIS family - Ashburton
Would like to hear from anyone who has an Eleanor Harris, b1792 Ashburton d1851 Deanprior. Eleanor married a Robert LOCK in 1818 in Ashburton before living the rest of her life in Deanprior

Thomas Foot - Ashburton
Am looking for information on Thomas born abt 1852. He married a Caroline Speechley 1869 and immigrated to New Zealand. Information have says born Devon married Eston Yorkshire. Known to have had 1 child. Were there any others??

POOK - Ashburton
Pook - William b.1839 in Ashburton, then moved to London. Any information?

Pethybridge Ethel Mary Ashburton - Ashburton
I am looking for my gr. mothers family.Ethel Mary Pethybridge was born in Ashburton 18 May 1888. her parents are Samuel Pethybridge and Amelia Wyatt. She had 5 brothers and 7 sisters all living in devon. She came to Australia in 1910 and married William James Brimblecombe within 4 days of her arrival. I believe she had a sister (May) who ran a newsagent shop in Newton Abbott with her husband (name unknown)I would be greatful of any information

Parnell - Ashburton
Looking for information on my grandfather a William (possibly William Henry or William Charles) Parnell or any of his ancestors, reputed to have been born in Ashburton, Devon in 1876. This is according to a 1901 British Census.

Edwards Tom and Sam - Ashburton
I am looking for information about my great granddad and his brother They were bakers in Ashburton Devon.They moved I think to London and started a bakery there.

bowden pascoe - Ashburton
my ggrandmother was bessie pascoe nee james she married joseph pascoe had a son william but cannot find out any more info on the family.did joseph die young and when.she then went on to marry james bowden they had a son david who died in wwi, and a daughter esther my grandmother.can anyone tell me more about both families . thanks margaret

Rowland of Ashburton - Ashburton
Looking for relatives/information on George Rowland born in Ashburton in 1876 (poss lived in North Street) & in 1881 lived with a family called Full )grandparents?) in Bowden Hill? Had 2 sons George Jnr & Stanley

angel - Ashburton
I have James 1794 Buckfastleigh,and his wife Elizabeth,there son Emanuel 1829 born in Widdecombe and his wife Mary Palk born in Staverton 1826,if anyone has any info on these people could you please contact me.

Ashburton - Bidlakes - Ashburton
Thomas Bidlake born 1778 in Ashburton, son of Thomas and Ann. Does anyone know about this family? He later moved to London and married Elizabeth.

Edgecombe - Ashburton
Any information regarding this family believed to be connected with the Post Office 1901 census

BAILEY - Ashburton
Looking for any information on (Henry)John BAILEY, bn Ashburton, Devon abt 1810. Married Emma Trist, (bn 1814, Dartington,Devon) Feb 1835, Tormohon, Devon.

crook - Ashburton
can any one help with info on george crook m emma facey had william henry born buckfastleigh 1888 also mabel, gerard, dorothy, kathleen.william m esther bowden they are my gfandparents

Cruse - Ashburton
Looking for anyone descended from, or that has information about, Edward Cruse, b. abt 1720 in Ashburton.

Edward William Samuel Prouse born Ashbury Devon 1849 - Ashbury
I am trying to find out the name of my Grt Grt grandfathers mother. My grt grt grandfathers full name was Edward William Samuel Prouse and he was born in Ashbury between april and august 1949. There is no birth entry for him and he first appears on the 1851 census as Edward S Prouse living in north tawton with the Evans family as a visitor. There is an Ellen Burridge living there as a lodger also. He then appears on the 1861 census as Edward Prouse aged 11 inchagford as a servant with the Dodds family. He then disapears, he isnt on the 1871 census and doesnt reapear until 1873 when he has moved from devon to brotton in the north riding of yorkshire where he appears on the marriage index as Samuel Prouse when he married his wife Mary Ann Carter, she is from St cleer cornwall. They then appear on the 1881,1891 and 1901 censuses living in Marske again in Yorkshire with their children and he is down as Samuel Prouse. On the birth marriage certificate of my Great Grandad he is down as Samuel William Prouse, on his second marriage certificate to his second wife Mary Ann French he is down as Edward S Prouse and on his death certificate, he died on the 7/08/1932 he is Edward William Samuel Prouse. I know that he was an illigiamate child and his father is unknown. His mother however was thrown out of her home when her family found out she was pregnant, which is howcome he was born in Ashbury when there wasnt any prouses living there. What happened to his mother after her was born i dont know as by 1851 when he was 2 he was in north tawton with another family. In 1910 there was an advert put in the news of the world asking Edward W S Prouse to go back to devon to collect his inheritance so presumably his mother family knew about him but didnt know where he was, was that why he changed his name? was he hiding from them? anyway he never went to collect his inheritance. Does anyone know of a child in their family history that disapeared? Does anyone know of an illigimate child in their family history?

Charles Strickland - Ashbury
Charles was my great-great-great grandfather, and lived at Wadland Cottage, Ashbury from around 1820 till he died in 1859. He managed the local hunt, and when that closed down he became a gamekeeper on the Woolcombe estate. I don't know very much more about him except that he was originally from Dorset. I'd be very interested to hear if anyone knows of any photos of him or his family (wife Elizabeth and children Louise, Silas and Henry), or indeed if anyone has any photos of Ashbury or of any of its other inhabitants around that time.

Dennis Family - Ashford
Names: Dennis

spurway or stoneman - Ashill
i am trying to make up a family tree of the spurways and stonemans of ashill and surrounding area. i would like details of family prior to 1925 starting with annie stoneman who married charles thomas spurway and lived at hackpen mill ashill. i have most of the tree from 1925 but would be interested in any information about the family

Portway - Ashill
I am looking into the history of Portway Cottage. I have the Deeds but they only go back to the early 1920's. Does anyone know who owned the cottage prior to then or when it was first built.

ALMOND - ASHPRINGTON - Ashprington
Interested in a family called Almond. William Almond, a thatcher, born c. 1799 and his wife Susan born c. 1801 at Ashprington, Devon. Their children were William c. 1825; Jane 1831, John 1832, Elizabeth 1834 (became a Gribble)Richard 1836, James 1838 and Thomas 1844. Would like to hear from anyone descending from this family.

Bowden Ashprington Devon - Ashprington
Has anybody got any info on William Bowden born 1799 Buckfastleigh he raised a family and had a farm called Washbourne Tot Farm.His wife was Susanna Chaninn from Cornworthy.

COYDE born in Ashprington - Ashprington
Looking for more information about parents and siblings of Mary Coyde b. 1813 in Ashprington and her brother Richard b. 1805. Mary Coyde married Robert Knowles and both Mary and Richard are living in Slapton in the 1881 Census. Thanks! (update: thanks to the CF member who sent info on the Coyde family -- I am leaving this post in place in case others want to write.)

Shoplands In Ashreigney - Ashreigney
On 1st June 1755 THOMAS SHOPLAND married MARY BEAPLE (or BAPLE or BAPEL) at ASHREIGNEY. That is all that I know and wish for more information on the subject.

Parkhouse Ashreigney - Ashreigney
I have details of family history and Census

Parkhouses in Ashreigney - Ashreigney
I'm interested in John b. 1809 who married Amy b. 1812, married c. 1832, children John b1833, Elizabeth, Emma, William, Samuel. John married Ann, producing Alma Ellen (my paternal step-grandmother), Emma, Rebecca and John. Good to swap notes. Dave

PARKHOUSE - Ashreigney - Ashreigney
Researching PARKHOUSE family from Ashreigney in Devon from Henry Parkhouse b. 1816 m. Mary Ann Joslin b.1820 and any descendents.

JOSLIN - Ashreigney - Ashreigney
Looking for anyone researching any JOSLIN or alternative spelling from Ashreigney or the surrounding area, at any time.

Harris Ashreigney - Ashreigney
Searching for any info on Harris family.John1789.son Robert1829 wife Mary ? sons William1857.Christopher 1864.Thomas Henry 1866 (my maternal g grandfather) Robert John 1868.Dau Elizabeth Mary 1862

Jones in Ashreigney - Ashreigney
My great grandfather Samuel Jones was born in Ashreigney in 1824 the son of John Jones a farmer at Ashreigny Mill and his wife Amy. Any Jones contacts in this area would be welcome.

Cross Cottage - Ashreigney
Looking for any info on Samuel Clarke c1840, his wife Mary Ann c1840 & their daughter Elizabeth Clarke c1860 who lived in Cross Cottage Ashreigney

MARLES OF ASHREIGNEY - Ashreigney
Am researching ancestors with the surname of MARLES in Ashreigney. Would welcome any info.

Clifton - Ashwater

Knight - Ashwater
Lived at Clifton Cottage in 1918

Hampden House Academy - Ashwater
The 1881 British Census for Hampden House Acadamy lists the following names which I am researching. Frederick Curtice,age 11 born Japan Yokohama.Edwin Curtice,age 8 born Japan Yokohama,Adela Marion Curtice,age 13 born Japan Yokohama,Mabel Grace Curtice,age 7 born Southampton,Hampshire.The correct spelling of the name is CURTIS.Frederick is my Grandfather and Edwin is his brother.Would be interested to hear from anyone regards this matter. Adela Marion Curtis appears in the 1901 Census living at 13 King Street Kensington ,Profession Writer,Bookseller,born Japan Yokohama.Also in the 1901 Census living at Wetherby Mansions Earlscourt is Charlotte V Curtis,age 13, School Girl born,Yokohama Japan.Charlotte's second name is Vaughan and I now know was the daughter of Alfred William Curtis,bother of Adela.All are recorded as British Subjects.

Baskervilles of Ashwater/Bratton Clovelly - Ashwater
Researching Baskerville family of Ashwater, wanting to connect the Thomas (b.c.1770-80?) & Mary Baskerville family of Ashwater (some eventually move to Bratton Clovelly), to other Baskervilles of Ashwater. Their children: Elizabeth b. Nov. 1801, Maria b. July 1803 (goes to Canada), William b. 1805 (goes to Canada), David b. 1807, Grace (marries Woodman)b. 1809, Henry, b. 1813, Agnes, b. 1816.

Geneaology, help wanted please. - Ashwater
Has anyone come across a family called Davies or Davis in the village of Ashwater, or surrounding areas? If so please contact me. Thank You. Dona

Tucker - Atherington to Fitchburg, MA - Atherington
Looking for info on Samuel Tucker b. 1827 and his wife Ellen King b. 1831. Left Atherington, Devon in spring of 1874. Settled in Fitchburg, MA. Eldest daughter Mary Jane b. 1856 remained behind and married George Norman.

ISAAC and MARLOW - Atherington
Jane ISAAC b.1807 in Atherington married George KINGDON in Filleigh in 1831. Jane was the daughter of Philip ISAAC and Jane (nee DAY)who married in 1799 in Atherington. Also George MARLE/MARLOW/MARLY b. circa 1785 in Atherington son of Sarah MARLY. George married Mary MOORE in Chittlehampton in 1816.

Ancestors in Banbury - Atherington
Rachel Banbury b.1766 daughter to John Banbury and Margaret Marsh, sister to Ann Banbury. Married William Saltern 1796 Huntshaw Parish Church. Sons - James and John

BERRY of Atherington - Atherington
Looking for any connection to Richard BERRY b.1784 at Atherington Devon. Joined Devon Militia and later the 44th Essex regiment. Married Bedilia Haydon.

Coles & Treebys - Aveton Gifford
Names: Cole Coles Treby Treeby

Putt - Aveton Gifford
John Putt born 2nd Feb 1822 in Aveton, Devon. Died 8 Jul 1895 in New Plymouth New Zealand. married Suzannah Hart on 21/1/1845 Am seeking any information on their Families in England

Hallett - Aveton Gifford
Loiusa Gertrude Hallett born Aveton Gifford 1890. Any contacts??

Axminster Poor Law Union - Axminster
Axminster Union - White - 1850 - p 356/7 comprises 17 parishes. The total average annual expenditure of the 17 parishes for the support of their poor during the 3 years preceding the formation of the Union was £10,218; during the 3 years ending1840 £9058; & during the succeeding 3 years, £10,029. Their total expenditure for the year ended Lady Day, 1849, was £14,669, including £1297 paid to the county rates, £924 for salaries, & about £90 paid for registration & vaccination fees. The Workhouse, at Axminster, was built in 1836, at the cost of £7000, but it has since been altered & enlarged, at the cost of £2500. It has room for 450 paupers, but seldom has more than 300 inmates. 10surgeons are employed by the Union & the other principal officers are Charles Bond Esq, Union clerk & supt.registrar; Rev Z J Edwards, chaplain; William & Mrs Gomm, master & matron of the Workhouse.

Lumbert/lumbard - Axminster
Does anyone have any info on Matthew LUMBARD/LUMBERT who married Elizabeth MOORREY/MOORRING in 1764? Thanks

Cross Or Crosse - Axminster
from c. 1700 - 1881, Joseph, Nicholas, Matthew, Job, George, William, John, Henry.

CAROLINE TAYLOR - Axminster
Does anyone have any info on Caroline Taylor who married Henry Taylor of Dorchester, but who originated from Bruisyard, Suffolk. Henry was born in 1824, Caroline born in 1821, they had 1 son (that I know of) called Harry. Harry married my Gt.Grandmother Maude Allen. Any help much appreciated, thanks. Sharon

Chick - Axminster
Wm Chick (1721-1797) m. Mary Lucas both of Axminster had son, Thomas (1761-1797 m. Joan Newton-any info about these "chicks" would be greatly appreciated-will be visiting Axminster in Sept 2007

Late/Lait/Laite Family - Axminster
Looking for info on a George Late who came from Axminster and left for Canada. He married a Mary Dewey in Trinity, Newfoundland on June 13,1801. They had the following children i am aware of: Mary, 1810; Sarah, 1813; Elizabeth, 1808; and George Jr, 1802. If you have any info on the Late family that George descends from, please email me.