Military regiments - Devonport
I have a JAMES BAILEY in my family tree who married one ELIZABETH WRIGHT in Devonport in January 1813, the parish register giving his occupation as "soldier". Thereafter, the baptism records of his children, 1813-1816, indicate that he had become a civilian. Can anyone advise me as to which regiment he may have been discharged from? Thanks.

Medlin Medland - Devonport
Joseph (b 1803 in Launceston) and Jane Green (b 1798 in Penzance)lived in 63,Princess St,Devonport in 1851,along with children:Johanna b 1832 in Truro.John b1834 in Truro.Joseph b 1839 in Falmouth.Thomas b 1842 in Devonport, and George b 1844 also Devonport.

THEARLE - Devonport
Tracing SAMUEL JAMES POPE THEARLE, apprentice shipwright Devenport Dockyard in 1860, later became Chief Ship Surveyor to Lloyds Register. Married ELIZABETH NETTLETON prior to 1871. Later had four daughters, ELIZABETH, ALICE, ELLEN and ETHEL.

Calcutt - Devonport
William Henry Calcutt b c1864 and wife Elizabeth b c1868 (nee Davis) were living at 5 Newport St.East Stonehouse , children Louisa b c1889 ,Amy c1895 & John Morris b1906 Devonport ,William H c1890 & Eva c1893 East Stonehouse, & Issac b c1898 Plymouth. on 1891 census William down as Royal Marine,but on John Morris Calcutt birth certificate says stoker RN.

SARAH MORGAN - Devonport
Information needed on Sarah MORGAN age 27 unmarried dress maker, stated born Devonport on 1851 census living with the YATE family at 23 John Street,Plymouth,was this the Sarah Ellen Morgan that married 1853 Plymouth Samuel Betts ?.

radford - Devonport
researching the Radford family. William Radford married Jane Clark Plymouth 1837. Had Four sons including Charles Radford born 1850. Both William and Charles entered the Navy. any information would be appreciated

BRAY - Devonport
Any interest in this family and area? I researching George Bray who married a Helena Jane Coker Bray.

BRAY CATER HOWELL - Devonport
I am looking for information on JOHN BRAY CATER HOWELL b.1838 and JANE CATER HOWELL b.1835 son and daughter of John Howell b.1808 Devonport and Lydia Cater b.1801Turnchaple(Married Abt1828 Devonport)Also Parents of John Howell and Lydia Cater and anyinformation on the BRAY FAMILY. Regards Margret.

Niles - Devonport
Seeking information on Niles from Stoke Damerel, Devonport. Also Willing from same area. Edward Niles(1813?) and Peter Niles his father. Both in the Royal Navy and Greenwich Pensioners. Can anyone help.

Ivey - Devonport
My G grandfather John McKEAN married Mary Ann IVEY on 8 Sep 1878 in St.Germans in Devon. She had been staying at the Albert Bridge Inn, in Saltash prior to the wedding. John was serving in the Army of the Devonshire Foot Regiment stationed at Devonport. Her father was shown as William Osborne IVEY on her marriage certificate. He was decribed as a bootmaker. On the 1871 census there was a WilliamIvey 63 living at 4 Cherry Garden Street in Devonport, with daughter Amelia 21,son Henry 19, and Mary Ann 15. Any assistance greatly appreciated.

Beatrice Hill / Beatrice Norcott - Devonport
JOHN THOMPSON TAGGETT was married during the June Quarter - 1900 in the District of Devonport. Vol 5b Page 717. During the same period Percy Hooper Bannister was also married. Wives listed are: Beatrice Hill and Beatrice Norcott. If anyone could provide me with any details I would be most appreciative. Thank You!

Beauley Nicholls - Devonport
Am adding this to Devonport as seems to be confusion with Morice Town/Devonport where some were born.William Nicholls b 1823/4 Redruth Cornwall married Sophia Elizabeth Beauley b Torpoint Cornwall in 1846 at Stoke Damerel Church,Sophia's Mum also Sophia b Portsea 1805.Her children:Sophia 1830,Louisa 1834 + Johnn b 1837.Seems some confusion though and looks like William later married Sophia's sister Louise.Children to William and Sophia/Louisa:George 1848,Amos b1861,Sophia b1865 + Bessie b1872.In1881 lived at 23 Alexandra Rd + 1891 lived at 35 Alexandra Rd.

brickwall - Devonport
Trying to find decendants to help me find out abt clara redding born to eliza and joseph wilson reddding also sons albert and joseph wilson redding clara born stoke damerial 1872 school teacher employee st antony torpoint cornwall

Lifton/Collard - Devonport
looking for any information on William Henry Lifton b 1822 he was in the royal navy his first wife was Mary Ann Roy believe she ded in childbirth 1847 had a living son named William Robert Roy LIfton William Henry went on to marry Margaret Collard or Colord by then he was a Petty Officer on H M S Excellent . I believe his son William Robert went to America any information I would be pleased to have . thank you

vear and simmonds - Devonport
VEAR Thomas and Mary Ann (nee.SIMMONDS) Has anyone info on either familes please. They had a son Joseph George Rawlings in Bedminster, Somerset in 1850. He married Sarah Ann MARTIN of Stoke Damerel in 1879. There is a death of a Mary Ann VEAR in Stoke Damerel in 1851

Brockenshire, Leech - Devonport
Mary Young Brockenshire was born 1803 to John & Sarah at Devonport, Morrice. 1823 she married Sibbs Richard Leech at St Mary, Lewisham, Kent. Four children were born of this union: Mary Elizabeth Sarah, William Henry, Amelia Maria and Sarah Spriggs. All christened St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich. Sibbs was widowed and remarried in 1837, children of that union were: Sibbs, Maria, Harriet and Joseph.

Looking for family Conaty - Devonport
I am looking for any information on the Conaty family who lived in Devonport in the 1800 to 1860 timeframe they may have been Coastguards as they moved to Sheerness later, the particular names are Fanny, John , who was married to Selina

Raglan Barracks - Devonport
My Gt.Gt.Grandfather was at Raglan Barracks in 1871. Am trying to identify what Regiment he would have been in. His name was Mark Mitchell married to Catherine. they were living in Married Quarters. 2 Children Mary&William. Listed as Soldier 2nd Regiment in the 1871 census taken at the Barracks.

Henderson - Ploddon or Roddon - Devonport
I'm looking for any information on: William Henderson, born sometime in 1851 at St. Aubyn, Devon. William's wife: Mary Ann Elizabeth PLODDON or Roddon born sometime in 1853 at St. Aubyn. They had 4 children: William Henry, Lily Beatrice, Harry Josiah, Kate S.

William Sydney Whithorn Bowden - Devonport
WSM Bowden's daughter is seeking info on her father. Born March 1917 in Devonport. Married Charlotte Anne CLARE .. July 1939 .. Stoker 1st Class RN at time of wedding. Believed emigrated to Canada post 1945 .. some evidence of death in 1963, but no place of death or cause known

search for details..daniel jose - Devonport
daniel jose born denonport in 1798. married elizabeth (surname unknown) and lived at bridgend, st.winnow cornwall from at least 1841 until at least 1861 this info from the respective census. there were 3 children catherine,john,thomas, all born st winnow

searching for........ - Devonport
on the 1901 census my great-nan was annie jewel, she married a william blackmore. annie is listed as being born in devonport in 1867, talking to my nan (annie's grandaughter) she had a brother called jack. dont know of any other brothers or sisters. any info on annie would really help me to try and do my family tree. jack doesn't come up on 1901 census, so assume he may have been born later, info off my nan is :- he became an admiral and went down with his ship, an uncle heard he was killed at the battle of jutland 1914-1918. not sure which is right, if any. there was a picture of him in his admiral uniform in my nan's mothers house but when she passed away she doesn't know who had it. any help would be grateful. thanks in advance. allison

Jarvis Families in Devonport, Stoke Dameral area 1800s - Devonport
Any information on Jarvis Families in Devonport/Stoke Dameral areas of Plymouth during 1800s would be greatly appreciated.

Palmer - Devonport
Anyone related to Palmer, Dawe, Restarick families? My relatives are Charles Nathaniel Palmer b.1843 Devonport, Devon. His father Charles Palmer b.1818 in Devonport, Devon, and lots more Palmers born in Plymouth area. John Dawe, b.1815 in Devonport, his daughter Mary Maria Dawe b.1845 devon. Edwin Joseph Lee Dawe b.1857 devon. John Restarick Dawe b.1842 Middlesex. William Restarick b.1825 Devonport, his father William Restarick b.1785 in Fowey, Cornwall.

Willcocks :Joseph - Devonport
Christened about 1811 Devonport, occupation mason,any information at all please!

williams/cloake/clarke - Devonport
Looking for Thomas and Margaret Williams, nee Cloake/Clarke, in the Stoke Damerel area. Thomas was a Royal marine, and they had two daughters, Mary Grace b l859 and Emily b l860. Any help appreciated. Thanks Liz

Pearse family - Devonport
I am looking for information on a John Pearse believed to have been born in Devonport Uk about 1803

Walker - Devonport

Martha Matilda Williams - Devonport
Looking for early details of John Day and his wife Martha Matilda Williams. Married 5 December, 1875. At St Nicholas Parish Church. They were both at time of their marriage, living at Lower Milk Street. I know that by 1901 they were living in Hartlepool and had 10 children (9 still living with them at census) William Henry, Emily, John J (or T)., Susannah, Albert, Frederick, Lilly, George, Martha and Victor. On the marriage certificate both fathers are named John. His a labourer and hers a mariner. He was reportedly born in Birkenhead and she in Devonport

John Williams - Devonport
Husband of Susanna Cudmore and Father to Martha Matilda Williams. He is described as 1st class petty officer HMS Boscawen in 1857

Albert Skiggs - Devonport
Albert Skiggs b c1872 in Devonport married Grace Wisdom Redding who died in 1910 after a Tram accident leaving 4 Children

tiverton inn - Devonport
trying to locate infomation on a james penman ran tiverton inn around 1891 born 1822 wife called mary penman sons called william. charles. james. also had two granddaughters called bella. harriet caley these are all my ancesters aim trying to trace all around 1889to 1892

Henry Gilbert - Devonport
Henry Gilbert b c1861. He was born Henry Gilbert Crimp, but dropped the Crimp possibly at the age of 8 when he was baptised. Married Elizabeth Alice Gough b c1866.

sanders/gilbert - Devonport
My great grandfather was John Gilbert Sanders,b l852 in Hampshire, who I believe had a sister, Mary, born about 1859 in Devonport. Although the surname Sanders was used on bmd certificates, the census gives their surname as Gilbert, has anyone any info. please. Liz

PEARN - Devonport
1891 C. Janie S.Pearn and Nellie (Ellen)R Pearn,(see also Lanteglos), Richard Percy Pearn b.1887, Francis Donald Pearn, b.1889 d.1936. Mother: Minnie (Wilhelmina)Pearn (nee Denovan), b.about 1861 (dispute over age, maybe 1870). Father Richard Albert Pearn, b.1846 (absent, mariner). 1901 C. Additionally, Kathleen Alberta Pearn,b.1894, Minnie Enid Pearn, b.1897. Minnie snr.now a widow. Francis Donald is my paternal grandfather. Any info. after this, please ask.

Jarwood - Devonport
Laura Agnes Jarwood B 25/12/1900. Father P.O RAN -Killed in action at sea WW1. Married Aust. Lighthorseman William Harvey Adams circa 1919. Moved to Mackay Queensland Aust late same year. Had several siblings. Lost touch WW2. Maternal Grandmother.

Vyvyan - Devonport
hi looking for any info on John Vyvyan, married Sarah Green and they had a son called Thomas. John was in merchant navy and was invalided out in 1862. Any info after that would be great about him. Thomas married Annie Chilcot and they had 3 children. Info on them would also be great.

Bennett - Devonport
I am researching my family who once lived in the devonport area of plymouth. My father Reginald Bennett bn. 1908, had a brother Alfred Ernest. Alfred i believe had a son named Michael who i believe resides in the Plymouth area. I would appreciate any information which may assist me in my research. Thank you.

Gifford and Lemon Families in Devonport - Devonport
Seeking confirmation that Benjamin Gifford born Devonport about 1802 was brother of George Gifford born Devonport 29 Feb 1792, possibly parish of St. Andrew, Plymouth. Benjamin Gifford married Margaret (Peggy) Lemon and they moved to Teignmouth. Are there Lemon or Gifford family descendents in the Devonport/Plymouth/Teignmouth areas ?

Joseph Robert Start Soper - Devonport
Can anyone help with my search for information on Joseph Robert Start Soper my g.g.grandfather, particularly details of parents and his birth record. I think he was born in Devonport, Devon around 1813. He was a seaman on HMS Columbine around 1834-6. He was married in London in 1838 to Jane Selden Pearce Mortimer and had at least sons George Start Soper and Henry Mortimer Soper and daughters Hephzibah Lydia Soper, Jane Elizabeth Mortimer Soper and Hannah Maria Soper. All grand sounding names but I think Joseph and his family were paupers in St Saviour Union Workhouse, Southwark in 1851, then a few months later Joseph died in the Workhouse, Devonport 27 Jul 1851 leaving his wife a widow still in London. I'm interested in any further information please.

Alfred William Bird - Devonport
Known to live in Plymouth/Devonport in the early 1900s. His sister, Charlotte Dorothy (Bird) Shelford (my grandmother) lived at Morice Square, c. 1900-1906; married Thomas Lawrie Shelford 29 Sept 1906; lived at 5 Salisbury Terrace c. 1906-1910 then at Swilly Lodge till 1941. Alfred William Bird had a son, Ernest Walter, also in Plymouth, and a sister ‘R' (name unknown) who married a man called Cardno. Descendants of these last two might have information regarding my grandmother Charlotte Dorothy Shelford.

LAMBELL - Devonport
Andrew Lambell 1810-1898 married Grace from Guernsey. Their first child John was born in Devonport in 1841 then they moved to Woolwich and had another 8 children. Eliza, Andrew, William, Elizabeth, Richard, Harriet, Martha, Peter. Any connections out there?

whenmouth - Devonport
Please does any one know of a Gartrell Charles Whenmouth born in Devonport about 1814. I have found him on 1851-1881 census living in London.

Isaac Harris - Devonport
Hello looking for Isaac Harris born 1859 Shepton Mallet Somerset England was in Raglan Barracks St Aubyn Stock Daneral Devonport Devon He got married to a Ellen Harris nee Glaspie in Shepton mallet I think, any help please thank you David

douglass fish and chip shop - Devonport
fish and chip shop in 18 Ivydale road, plymouth. About 1920's

woodgate-petherick - Devonport
I am looking for details concerning Frederick ernest woodgate whom we believed married an mary petherick.

walmesley/reeves - Devonport
I have information about: Phillippa Ann Reeves formerly Walmesley nee Auger. Most of the information predates 1901. Don

Abbott Bobbie - Devonport
Last heard of in the 1920s.The Abbotts were a Royal Navy family who married into my family the Kellys and Cooneys from Wexford in Ireland and Liverpool

Royal Artillery/Johnson - Devonport
Seeking information about descendants of Sergt. James Johnson, who married in Gibraltar 1850 to Sophia Harvey Caulfield and daughter b. 1853 in Devonport, Devon. Family Tree still to be completed. Lillian

Bailey - Devonport
Peter Bailey born 1823 Devonport, married Elizabeth, had 6 children George, Walter, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Frederick and Mary, all born in London. Any info. on this family gratefully received