walmesley/reeves - Devonport
I'm looking for two families that were living in devonport in 1901.First my gggrandmother; Phillippa Ann Reeves and her 2nd husband Robert Reeves.Secondly I'm looking for her son John walmesley his wife, Bertha(nee tolley)and their son John.I'm interested in finding any descendents of these families. thank you, Shelagh

John Gleeson - Devonport
Hi I am looking for John Gleeson born Cheshire c 1879. The 1901 census has him as a Driver. Army Service Corps. at Granby Barracks, Devon Militia Artillery Depot, Devonport. I think. Any info would be welcome. Thanks, Edna

BIRD. HANCOCK. BEER. - Devonport
Interested in tracing decendants of WALTER KEENOR BIRD 1941 Kelly's directory. Bird, Wltr., shopkpr., 65, Victoria st., Born Chawleigh 1878 Descendants of Walter Keenor Bird 1 Walter Keenor Bird b: 12.May.1878 in Chawleigh Devon .. +Maud Ellen F Hancock b: 1879 in Devonport m: 1905 in Devonport Father: Mother: 2 Stella Maud Bird b: 1906 in Devonport .... +William Beer m: in Barnstaple, Father: Mother: .. 3 Yetta P Beer b: 1931 in Barnstaple, .. 3 Eska Beer .. 3 Walter Beer .. 3 Doris Beer 2 Walter Bird jnr. b: 1908 Walter jnr. believed to have joined Met. police.

COLLECOTT - Devonport
Looking for any information on COLLECOTT's in Stoke Damerel/Devonport.

Fox - Devonport
A,E,Fox is on a death certificate as a son of my g, mother, stationed in Raglan Barracks Devonport. Who or what was he.

bickford Familly - Devonport
Trying to find Stephen Bickford born Devonport about 1795. Married Mary and moved to Hackney London by 1834.

Pearse/Vaugh - Devonport
Looking for information on John Pearse & Esther Vaugh Devonport abt. 1780, married Stoke Damerel 1802. Son John Pearse born Devonport 1803 married Mary (Sandercock ?).

Rogers - Devonport
Looking for family of John Baggott Rogers and wife Emma Jane Wadling. In 1891 living in Stoke Damerel, Devonport, aged 69. He was born in Clifton, Gloucestershire.

Smith - Devonport
Looking for family of John Thomas Smith, Chief Stoker,RN. He died in battle November 1914. His father is believed to be a John Finch Smith. In 1901 John Thomas' wife and daughter were living in Devonport.

Holman / Tresahar - Plymouth Dock now Devonport - Devonport
Searching for additional information re family and descendants of Henry Holman 1740-1815 m. 27 August 1763 Mary Tresahar at Stoke Demerel. Children: John 1764- , Loveday 1766-, Henry 1768-1840, Martha 1770-, James 1772-1806, William 1774-, Hercules 1778-, Mary 1779- (all bapt. at Stoke Damerel. Henry jr. m Sarah Spatt and had at least one daughter Susannah Johns Holman who in turn m. John Pode Drake and had at least 3 children. James Holman was noted as a ropemaker in the dockyard. James m. Jane Hobling in 1794 and had six children all born in Plymouth Dock (now Devonport)at least three of whom emigrated to St. John New Brunswick and Boston. I have extensive notes and gedcom information regarding this latter group and have several hundred descendants noted but I am interested in more about the following: Rebeckah Holman 1800-1846 m. 1821 James Haslem 3 children; 2 additional daughters, unnamed, of James and Jane Hobling. I am hoping to contact others reseaching this line which appears to flow from Peter Holman b. 1744 in St. John's parish Cornwall. I may be able to assist researchers who believe they have links with Prince Edward Island where many West Country emigrants settles suchn as Pope, Ings, Yeo and other families.

Heard Family - Devonport
Searching for Henry William Heard birth about 1818 in Devonport. Left from a London port bound for Australia 1838-1839 any help would be appreciated.

CLAVIS - Devonport
Interested in information from anyone with this surname in their tree. My ancestor THOMAS CLAVIS appears here in 1841 census, but his birthplace noted as Scotland. A very rare surname except in Lincolnshire, but as yet mine do not seem to link to there.

Callard Rennie - Devonport
Looking for descendents of Sarah Callard and James Rennie. Sarah, b 1865 came from Stoke Damerel , and James, b circa 1856, was originally fron Scotland He shows on the 1891 cencus but only as a lodger, but they had 11 children I believe. James Died in 1922 NOW if there are some rellies out there who are related, I would very much like to chat. Sarah and James married late on in 1919 East Stonehouse

Stideford Families - Devonport
Any information on any members of the Stideford families born in Stoke Damerel, Devonport.

Devonport to Liverpool move - Devonport
Edward Pearse (b Devonport,Plymouth UK 1836) and his wife Elizabeth (nee Dodge, b Chudleigh,Devon,UK 1834) moved from Devonport to Liverpool about 1857/1838 and I should love to trace the reason for the move. Can any Pearse or Dodge family help?

stoke devonport - Devonport
I'm looking for a Courtenay Ernest Widdicombe born in Stoke Devonport in 1877. He married a Florence Popplestone in 1905 Plympton St Mary. They had 3 children. Sidney Albert 1911,Kenneth Ernest 1917 and Doreen 1922.

Mary Ann Sandercock - Devonport
I am trying to trace the parents of Mary Ann Sandercock [b about 1803 in Devonport, Devon and who married John Pearse in June 1824]. Her mother is likely to be the Mary (nee ??) Sandercock shown in the 1851 Census as a widow and living in the same building as Mary Ann, her husband (John Pearse) & family. I particularly wish to have info about Mary Ann's father, his given name and year of birth - also details of his marriage to Mary (b about 1781) and her maiden name.

Spencer Relations - Devonport
My uncles name was John Crichton(Creighton) Stewart (Stuart) Spencer and his headstone in Australia lists him from Devonport. The birthday ot 1893 may not be correct as the family history indicates he fabricated to fight in WWI in Canada. My cousin (his son)and I are looking everywhere to find more family information, background such as his parents names, siblings, etc.

ANDREW & EMMA STEPHENS / DEVONPORT - Devonport
I would like to hear from anyone descended from Andrew Stephens who lived in Devonport around a century ago, and who married Emma Adams at Stoke Damerel in 1883. Their (known) children were : Florence (1885) ; Andrew (1887) ; Ernest (1890) ; Harold (1892) ; Stanley (1895) ; Gladys (1899). Andrew was born in Chatham in 1857 and possibly had a shop in Devonport in later years. Family lived in Monument Street in 1901 although Andrew had died by then. they had a son named ANDREW JAMES STEPHENS. There was later a shop in Devonport called Andrew Stephens and I wondered whether there was a connection.

Stanton - Devonport
Three Stantons born late 1700s - John a canvas manufacturer, Joseph a ropemaker and Edward a shipwright anybody with info?. They appear to have been non-conformists. I am particularly interested in the decendant of Joseph and Grace. Also any info on a John Rowse Kerkin who married at least two of joseph and Grace's daughters.

Clara Kate BEALL - Devonport
I would like to find any relatives of Clara Kate BEALL, born approx 1876 in Devonport, Devon and married Robert ALLEN on 30th April 1902 in Glasgow. Her parents were Richard Thomas Beall and Mary Elizabeth Bonifer

Royal United Service orphan home - Devonport
My mother was in the Royal United Service orphan home for girls between 1927 till 1937. Does anyone have a picture of it. It was in Stoke. Is there anyone out there that went to it at that time.

Saunders Family - Devonport
Searching for information on Charles Saunders, B1770-D1853, married Susan West Herring, 4 Mar. 1822 in Plymouth.... Their son, William Hawking Saunders, B-19 Sept. 1798...His daughter, Susan Sophia Amelia, Born 26 Dec. 1822, who married Richard Phillips....immigrated to USA in 1872.

George Gustavus Soper/ Louisa Soper - Devonport
GGs born in Devonport baptised at St George the Martyr May 1852 ,listed as a master upholsterer married Louisa Laver.His Mother Emily Soper remarried a Thomas Budge. The family lived at plymstock and devonport,and were yeomen farmers , If anyone can shed light on my search please contact me .

Eliz. Martin-1795 - Devonport
Eliz.b.1795 - married James Crozier, ??. Looking for parentage, marriage. One known son, Samuel, b.1823.

mcdowell - Devonport
william mcdowell b 1770 ireland died abt 1780 lived in chapel st st aubyn plymouth son william born 1792 stoke damerel died clowance william henry born 1828 morice st devonport

mary Lumley - Devonport
Looking for info of Mary Lumley married in 1809 to John Lifton no idea where they came from but presumed John came from around Devonport John was A Bosun in R N would be born approx 1780's and Mary about the same time about, I really have no information at all to go on only that they had 3 children that I know of a William Henry born 1822 but chris abt 1832 and 2 daughters called Elizabeth born /chris 1824 any info would be gratefully received of either of them as Marriage deed did not give anything away

LOOKING FOR THE EASTERBROOKS - Devonport
Can amyone help me find out more about my great great grandmothers family please? Her name was Mary Ann Easterbrook and she was born, I believe, in Devonport, although by 1841 both Mary Ann and her sister Emma were living in Portsea Hampshire. When she married in 1844 to Richard Denbow in Hampshire, she gave her fathers name as John Easterbrook and his profession as builder. I have found an Easterbrook family in Rowe Street Plymouth in 1851, but this is Wm Easterbrook, not John, he is listed as a bricklayer. aged 57, born Exbourn, and his wife is Ann,58, born Plymouth, a daughter Charlotte 21 and son John 15, an Errand Boy. Both chilldren born Devonport. This could be her family but I am not sure. Are there any Easterbrooks who might know more about this family please?

Ellen Willcocks b 1811 - Devonport
Anyone know when Ellen Willcocks born 1811 Devonport died please? She was alive in 1881 census living with her daughter Maria Edmonds in London, but I can't find her later than that. The family had links to Liverpool, London but mainly to Devonport, thanks.

Josiah Clark Devonport - Devonport
INTEREST ASPECT ... Hi i have an old bible and i was doing a google search on the name stamped inside to find out how old it was, this site came up with matches so i thought it may be of interest to someone?? The names stamped on the inside cover is Josiah Clark 16 Cumberland street Devonport, the hand written name on inside cover is G. Gay 5 New Buildings Duke Street Devonport, this bible just seems to be in our family's possessions no one knows the named persons or of any connections to our family...

DOES ANYONE HAVE........ - Devonport
.......any knowledge about JAMES BIDDLECOMBE and his wife JOYCE Davey(or Dasey)Biddlecombe? In the 1861 census they were living at 118 Euston Road St Pancras London and both gave their birthplace as Devonport. James was 48 and Joyce 47 at that time so would have been born about 1813/14. Also listed were their children William 17 and Emily 16, and Mary Ann Tonkin 76 described as mother in law and her place of birth St Ives Cornwall.

WILLIAM HENRY GRIFFIN PEARCE / born DEVONPORT 1868 - Devonport
William was born in Devonport in 1868. Wife's name was Elizabeth Silley Edwards. He was recorded as 'clerk of works' in 1891 and as 'advertising manager' in 1901, though what of, I have no idea. Last known address was Stuart Terrace, Stoke, Devonport, in 1901. Known children were Florence (c.1892); Winifred (c.1894) ; William (c.1897) and Hilda Emily (1901). Is anyone descended from this family please?

Fowell, Hele - Blackhall, North Huish, Sterte, Diptford. - Diptford
Elizabeth Fowell of Blackhall, Devon, bapt. 1693/4 da. of William Fowell of Blackhall. Elizabeth marr. her cousin, Arthur Hele in Oct.1715 at Bickleigh. Their son Solomon Hele is my ancestor. I would like any info. about Elizabeth and her brother, John Fowell, of Blackhall, especially info. re. their inheritance- poss. Beneknowle and Oldaport along with other land and manors. I have compiled a family tree/chart with primary source info. listed, connecting Elizabeth and John to Edward 1, via Champernowne of Modbury court, Carew of Mohun Awtrie, Courtenay of Molland and Margaret de Bohun,(Grand da. of Edward 1) marr. to Hugh de Courtenay, Earl of Devon. Lines to Edward 111, go through Fowell of Blackhall, Glanville of Kilworthy, Grymes of Buckland Monnachoram, Harris of Hayne and Cornwall, Greville of Warwick and Henry Neville of Latymer who marr. Joan Bourchier of Halstead. Henry Neville was a descendant of John of Gaunt and Joan Bouchier was a descendant of Thomas of Woodstock, both sons of Edward 111 and Phillipa of Hainault.Please note, the info sought is about Elizabeth Fowell and her brother John Fowell of Blackhall- any info.down to their descendants living today would be much appreciated, of course I am willing to share my info.

Dittisham - Dittisham
William Grant and Mary Rogers married in Dittisham in 1805 and had 12 children. Henry the youngest was transported to Australia in 1850 and was my gt grandfather.

Hart - Dittisham
My great great grandparents were Philip Hart (about 1808) and Grace Lee. He was born in Slapton and they were married in Dittisham and all of their children were born in Dittisham including my great grandfather William Hart.

Phoebe Coombs (nee Passmore) and Christopher Coombs - Dittisham
The above were my great great Grandparents. Edith Coombs (nee Farr) and William Coombs were my Great Grandparents. They all lived in Dittisham at some time and I know my Great Grandparents were married in Dittisham. My Gran, Doris Nicholson (nee Coombs) also lived in Dittisham. She tells me that my Great Gran's Sister, Flo was married to William Hart. I am trying to find out more about Phoebe Passmore and Christopher Coombs.

Watson - Dittisham
Interested in descendants of John Watson m Mary Gidley July 1824 Blackawton Dev, cordwainer Dittisham in 1851

Narramore - Dittisham
Interested in Narramore's particularly from Dittisham ad surrounding areas

Trant - Dittisham
Looking for any information regarding Trants in this area. We have a GGG Grandparent, James Trant, given a Bible signed by Baldwin Bastard of Buckland Court 1849, which would place the family in this area or nearby. He had a son called Henry, maybe Harry. Any help appreciated.

Trounce - Dittisham
Grace Trounce, born in Dittisham in 1726, married John Wakeham of Blackawton in 1751. Interested to learn about their families.

Finch - Dittisham
Looking for ancesters of James Finch and Grace Elliott, married at Dittisham on 31 July 1781.

William Thuell - Dodbrooke
Names: Thuell

Pinney and variant spellings - Dodbrooke
am researching William and Mary (Downing) Pinhay who had their children christened at Dodbrooke between 1810 and 1827. The abodes noted in the christenings were Goveton and Sherford. At the same time Richard and Sarah Pinhay were having children christened at Dodbrooke. As the naming pattern and given names were similar it raises the question is there a family connection. Is anyone researching either of these families?

Dr. John Wolcot 1738 - 1816 - Dodbrooke
Dr. John Wolcot 1738 - 1816 Poet and Satirist aka ' Peter Pindar ' born Dodbrooke, Devon. Need help with John Wolcot's family tree - siblings etc.. He was orphaned when quite young and brought up by two fierce Aunts. His sister Anna married Benjamin Nankivell of Mithian Cornwall but where and when ? Any help at all gratefully received

Hillman - Dodbrooke
Looking for any info on family of James and Mary Hllman. Children ended up in Bristol and London but no trace of James and Mary after 1841 census. Looking for info on churches etc

LUXTON / PEARSE - Dowland
Still trying to prove whether the John LUXTON m Elizabeth PEARSE 13-May-1779 and their children Mary, John and Wiiliam are the same family that appears in Topsham in 1799. A Mary (80), widow, is in 1841 Churchwardens Census of Topsham, and her parish is given as Dolton. The late entry made in 1842 states that she is dead. Elizabeth (90) was buried 28-Nov-1841.

Salter - Mary Jane Born 1849 - Down St Mary
Parents William, born c. 1822 & Maria born c.1827 John born .1846, Elizabeth born c.1850, Samuel born c.1855

James Coombes - Drewsteignton
James Coombes married Florence White Webber in 1922 they lived at Broadmoor Cottage Drewsteignton. I am looking for any information on his parents and any siblings, he was born approx 1886. His surname at birth may have no S at the end. He had three daughters, Audrey Mary, Dorothy Eileen and Kathleen Emma whilst at Broadmoor.

Tancock family - Drewsteignton
I am trying to find the parish in Plymouth where William Tancock was born in 1848. His family likely came from Drewesteignton, and he moved back there to marry a Mary Ann, living at Hr Budbrook Cottages. Why he was born in Plymouth I do not know, poss Dockyard work? I would like to find out who his father was, but Plymouth is a big area to search!

Fawden - Drewsteignton
My mother's father was descended from Thomas Fawden born in Drewsteignton in 1842, his father was Samuel b 1806. Does anyone know where Samuel was born and who his parents were? The surname gets variously reported as Fawdon, Foaden or even Bawden. Any infomation on other close relatives of this Thomas gratefully received.