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.

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?

family history - Devonport
Can anyone help with information on the parents of George Green, born c1794 in Stoke Demeral, Devon. Married c 1825 Mary Dingle, born Polperro c1804 in Polperro. Children were born in Devon. Jane c1826, George c1830, James c1834, Edwin c1836, Mary Ann 1838, Elizabeth c1842, and Emilia c1845. The son James Henry married Sarah Amelia Lover Sept qtr 1859. First born Charles Henry Green c1860, came to Australia pre 1885 as he married Annie Tucker in NSW Oct 28th 1885. Date of departure or name of vessel would be great start.

John Francis Ellis D.S.M. R.N - Devonport
I am doing my family history and trying to find out when my grandpa moved to Plymouth from Liverool where they were living until the 1920's.The only known fact I have is that they lived in Charlotte street(by the naval dockyard)and that my mother used to do her courting on The Hoe.(as she used to put it)The family moved to South Shields in 1933 and was stationed at President2 River Tyne Defense.My grandpa was in the Royal Navy for 41 years and then the R.N.V.R.I would be gratefull for any help.Thank you.Duncan.

Brown/Bennett - Devonport
I am trying to trace ancestors who lived in Devonport about 1877. William Brown and Lydia Bennett, father and mother of Amelia Brown who was born here in 1877. Anyone know of these people?

Richard CONSTANT - Mary HAWKINS 1901 - Devonport
I have family connections with Richard Constant, Born in Plumstead about 1870 and Mary C Hawkins from Portsea who was a music teacher. They were both living in Devonport in 1901, with a daughter, Norah, born about 1897. Any descendants would be welcome the contact me.

Lumley - Devonport
Looking for parents of Mary Lumley born abt 1794 to John Lifton any help on these name would be appreciated they had as far as I can find out 2 daughters and two sons

Conaty - Devonport
My maternal g.mother's paternal g.father John William Edward R. Conaty was born in 1849 in Devonport.His father John was born 1818/1819 in London (1861 census).His father was Philip Conaty and I believe his mother to be Ann Downie.I can't find where Philip was born -I suspect he's Irish. Any info. would be great.

ROYAL MARINES - Devonport
Can any of you genealogy wizards direct me to some sites where I can access RM records?

hewson - Devonport
My gggrandfather Frederick Howard Hewson was born c1842/3 in Devonport (1891 census) He was a travelling chemist and settled in Newport Mon with my gggrandmother Mary Williams who was from Pembs. Wales. His family may have had connections with the Dockyard. I can't find his BMD or any other census records for him. Any help in solving this enigma would be appreciated.

William and Mary Ann Richards family - Devonport
Looking for the family of William Richards. Wife Mary Ann. Daughters. Mary Ann (known as Annie) born 1838, Elizabeth Jane born 1842, Sarah Lavinia born abt 1841 all I believe born in Devonport. Might be more children of Mary Ann and William, possibly a daughter, Priscilla . The 3 daughters listed here immigrated to Rhode Island, US.

Richards - Devonport
Seeking information on whereabouts of Jack Lewis Richards born in 1929. Thought to have been taken in to care in Exeter with his brother Kenneth George Richards born 1926. Thought to have lived in 10 Monument Street.

POLLARD/SWEETING - Devonport
Looking for any information on John Pollard(1854) born in Devonport and later moved to Durham. Married Elizabeth Sweeting. Siblings were Mary Pollard 1844. Thomas 1846 and Moses 1870? Thank you

HENRY WILLCOCKS 1887 - Devonport
Trying to find out what became of Henry Willcocks born 1887 son of Joseph and Annie. Last information from 1901 census when the family were living at Wolsden Street, Devonport. Family links to Greenock, so possibly returned there, but I would be grateful for any information.

William and Matilda Bowden - Devonport
William Bowden was born in Devonport 1812, His wife Matilda was born 1812 in St Johns, Newfounndland and died in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales in 1879. They had 7 children .....The first ,Matilda Jnr was born in Devonport about 1833, they moved to Pembroke not long after, as their next daughter Sarah was born in Pembroke Dock in 1834, as were the next five....William 1838, John, my GGrandfather 17 Dec 1842, Sarah No 2 in 1843, Thirza J. 1846 and about 1850 Samuel was born. During this time they lived at Pembroke St Mary. I cannt find any records of this famuily prior to William Snr and would really appreciate any info that anyone has........... thanks

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.

Heath & Mudge & Andrews - Diptford
John Heath married Elizabeth Mudge at Diptford on 10.9.1761 and their son Nicholas married Mary Andrews on the 10.2.1807 also at Diptford. Can anyone give me information on any of their families?

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

andrews family history - Dittisham
My gr.gr.grandfather, William Andrews was born in Dittisham and married Charlotte Phillips from Cornwall 1861. He was a master rigger and served on H.M.S. Impregnable. During his later life he lived in Liverpool. I would love to hear any info. that anyone may have on him. Jill

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.

Dittisham - Dittisham
Researching the Elliots and Hingston families pre 1920 any info would be helpful

Roope Family - Dittisham
I am researching members of the Roope family, descending from Roope Harris Roope.

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

Hancock family - Dolton
I would like information on George Hancock b.1702 Dolton and Elizabeth Shute b.1708 Dolton, Md.1737. Children Grace b.1738; Robert b.1740; George b.1744 md. Elizabeth Woodman b.1741 Iddesleigh; Hugh b.1744; John b.1747. George's parents were Robert Hancocke b.1659 and Joan ?: Roberts parents were Hugh Hancocke b.1637 Huish by Hatherleigh, and Miriam ?: Hugh's parents were Hugh Hancocke c.1610 and Rebecca Coutes b.1611 md.1631 Huish by Hatherleigh.

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.