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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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Edgecombe
- Ashburton
Any information regarding this family believed to be connected with the Post Office 1901 census
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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.
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Henry Palk 1647
- Ashburton
Any descendants of this man possibly Littlehempston, Staverton Ashburton, we have quite a group of us searching, looking to connect with Sir Lawrence Palk family.
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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
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Cruse
- Ashburton
Looking for anyone descended from, or that has information about, Edward Cruse, b. abt 1720 in Ashburton.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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PARKHOUSE - Ashreigney
- Ashreigney
Researching PARKHOUSE family from Ashreigney in Devon from Henry Parkhouse b. 1816 m. Mary Ann Joslin b.1820 and any descendents.
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JOSLIN - Ashreigney
- Ashreigney
Looking for anyone researching any JOSLIN or alternative spelling from Ashreigney or the surrounding area, at any time.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.I believe the spelling of the name should be Curtis.Frederick is my Grandfather and Edwin is his brother.The two girls I believe are related but I have no hard evidence to support this.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 N Curtis,age 13, School Girl born,Yokohama Japan.All are recorded as British Subjects.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Putt
- Aveton Gifford
I have info re: John Putt, born 2/2/1822.
His father was Richard Putt born c1795, died 1/2/1881, who, c1815 married John's mother, Elizabeth Cook.
Richards parents were Richard Putt and Ann Gloyn(e)(s), though I have no dates or further info. If anyone can help with these latest Putt couples, and/or anything prior, I would be most grateful.
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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.
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Lumbert/lumbard
- Axminster
Does anyone have any info on Matthew LUMBARD/LUMBERT who married Elizabeth MOORREY/MOORRING in 1764?
Thanks
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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
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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
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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.
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whicker/hakes cottage
- Axminster
looking for information on whickers who lived just inside the south toll house with property at hakes and the musbury road
thanks
criss whicker
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Price
- Axminster
SEEKING Price George
It is believed my George was born in Wales in 1811 and came to Australia.
It is not known when George came to Australia. He was a carpenter by occupation. When he first came to Australia he worked as a coffin maker in the Victorian gold fields.
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James Henry Thomas rogers
- Axminster
looking for the birth and family history of this name, my great, great grandfather. His mothers name was Mary and fathers name was William. Believe born around 1822. Any info gratefully received. Norma
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Rendell
- Axminster
I am seeking information about my great grandparents John Thomas Rendell (b c1818 Misterton Somerset d 21.1.1890) and wife Elizabeth Darke (b c1825 d 8.1.1892). They had 9 children. They were living at Great Trill Dairyhouse in 1881 and widow Elizabeth was still living there with her family up to her death in 1892. Does anyone have any information please?
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Bonds and Forwards of Axminster
- Axminster
Does anyone have any information on the Bond and Forward families of Axminster, Devon? William Bond born Axminster 1770 married Sarah ? and had Charles 1793, Jane 1801, Emma and Mary 1806 and Thomas who died young. William was a land agent for Sir and Lady Templar Pole. Jane married Charles Augustus Helm of Worcester. Mary married Rev. Charles Forward, son of Rev. Edward Cook Forward born 1782 in Axminster.
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Boon,Jefford
- Axminster
Any information on James Boon & Alice Jefford who lived in Axminster from 1870+ James owned a Wool Stapler & Mill and employed about 30 people. He had two families, one with Susan, and at the same time had a family with Alice Jefford who he later married after his first wife's death. I would love to know more about them.
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R.H.J. (Joe) Ingham
- Axminster
I have a photograph dated July 1949 of R.H.J. with his wife Violet and a Nono Ingham. At the moment I do not know where they fit in my Ingham tree. From correspondence to my mother I know that they lived at Hilary, Axminster and that Violet died c1955. In my tree I have a Richard P Hayes Ingham of Dublin who married Julia M. Knight of Axminster 23 January 1896. Can you help please?
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