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Devon UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Hole family Drewsteignton, Devon - Drewsteignton
Am looking for information on the Hole family of North & South Tawton & Drewsteignton. My ggg grandmother Ann Hole was b abt 1783 in Drewsteignton. She married Richard Thorn of Chagford on 11 Jan 1806.

Drake, John - Drewsteignton
John Drake. Father William Drake. Mother Mary Piller. Married Susanah Avery and migrated to Australia in 1857. Does anybody have any information regarding his ancestry in England?

SKINNER Family of Dunchideock - Dunchideock
I am looking for additional information on my 4th great grandfather and the wider family: William Skinner was born abt 1740; he married Elizabeth Hayman 1775 in Kenn. Their children were Robert Skinner bp 1779, Henry Skinner bp 1781, Mary Skinner bp 1781, Elizabeth Skinner bp 1785, Robert Skinner bp 1787, Richard Skinner bp 1789 (my 3rd great grandfather), Samuel Skinner bp 1793; all were baptised in Ashton. My second great grandfather Richard Skinner bp 1823 in Ashton. He married Elizabeth Lee in 1855 in Croydon. He was an assistant gardener at Crystal Palace. My great grandfather William Lee Skinner was born in 1858 in Broadclyst. He married Obina Helena Downing in 1881 in Eastney Barracks, Hants. He died in 1930 in Alphington. She had been previously married to William Henry Rawlinson in 1866 in Stoke Damerel. My grandfather John Richard William Lee Skinner was born in 1882 in Landport, Hants.

Richards - Dunkeswell
walter hammercott richards or francis richards

John Spurway - Dunkeswell
Native of Dunkeswell born about 1811, would like family details.

Walter Hammacott Richards - Dunkeswell
Walter H. Richards was born in Dunkeswell, Devon in 1851.His mother was Sarah Wilmington Richards.The name of the father was'nt provided on birth certificate. I have more information on his mother.

ROWLAND/SPARKS - Dunkeswell
Hi all. Looking for any info on a John Rowland b c1762 ?Dunkeswell, Devon died 1799 Dunkeswell, married 1787 Dunkeswell to Elizabeth Sparks b c1766 Dunkeswell died 1832 Chesterton Devon. Children: Mary, Grace, Elizabeth, John and William, all born Dunkeswell. Cheers Julie

Sarah Wilmington Richards, born 1829 - Dunkeswell
I am looking for information regarding my great great grandmother, Sarah Wilmington Richards (born Luppitt in 1829) who was living in Dunkeswell in 1851, where she gave birth to my great grandfather, Walter Hammacott Richards. Also info. concerning Walter Hammacott Richards (snr).

George Budden of Dunsford - Dunsford
George Buddon dies before 1851, so place of birth remains unknown. In 1841 he was reputedly born within Devon and "of Dunsford Devon" at his marriage to Sarah Sercombe (her faimily is from Dunsford) Their last son Robert marries Betsey Tommer Lamble 1849 in Exeter Devon and has one child baptised in Devon and the rest (10) were born in London. Their last daughter Fanny Louisa Phillis (sic) Budden marries my husband's grandfather Joseph Rudkin 1892 Pancras London. I can trace the Rudkin back though London Essex and Suffolk, back to 1649. Anyone with Rudkin ancestors I maybe able to help or I might know a man who can. Anyone with Budden in Devon I would like to hear from, expecially if they have a George who goes missing! There is a change of name within our Rudkin family...either Rutkin or Rootkin...do you have one of these names in your tree, I maybe able to help.

joseph smalridge b. 1756 - Dunsford
I am tracking my family back. The smallridges or smalridges seem to have been blacksmiths in dunsford vllage for generations. i have tracked back to joeseph my great grandad, but if anyone has any info it would be most welcome.

James Southcott - Dunterton
Nobody seems able to get the Dunterton / Milton Abbot Southcotts back further than James Southcott b.c1791 who married Elizabeth Tooke in 1818. They had at least four children, Mary, Elizabeth, James and William. If anyone can help take the tree back further I'd appreciate you getting in touch.

johns - East Allington
looking for any decendants of philip johns and amelia johns nee roper, philip was born in east allington devon and married amelia around 1897

Doney/ Oldridge/Ferris - East Allington
I am searching for All Doneys and Oldridge and Ferris in this area and beyond John Doney b1787 married Jane Oldridge b1791 I would like to know more on their parents and further bac.And Sarah Ferris (who married John and Jane's son John) and her Parents Jane Ferris and ?

Penny - East Allington
Looking 4 info abt my gt grandmother,Clara Maria Penny.Born abt 1884,east allington.Moved to Brixham on or before turning 17 and later married William Rowe.Had children Nellie, Joyce, Phylis, William, Anne and Albert.

Philip Neyle - East Allington
Philip Neyle lived in Netherton Devon and owned estates called Lower Coomb and Woodcombe. He died in December 1812 and was buried in East Allington.My husband is descended from his grandson Philip Frocham Neyle who migrated to Australia in 1828. His occupation in Australia was given as gentleman

Mary Jane Matthews - East Allington
I am seeking information on Mary Jane Matthews born East Allington circa 1833. PROBABLE INFO: Father is William (1806) Mother is Ann (1816)siblings: William (1836) & Silas (1838). She Married William Jarvis at Newton Abbot 4th Qrt 1855.

William Jarvis - East Allington
I am seeking information on William Jarvis Born in East Allington circa 1830, his wife Jane (nee Matthews) also known as Mary Jane, was also Born in East Allington circa 1833.

DAMERELL at East Allington and Loddiswell - East Allington
Is anyone connected to Michael Damerell who was born at East Allington in 1696 ? Parents were John Damerell & Priscilla Jarvis who married 02 MAY 1688.

Mary Paige - East Allington
Looking for help to find out more about Mary Paige b.abt 1789 in East Allinton.m. Lawrence Lizard in Berry pomeroy 1816 .

Doney/Ferris/Edgcombe. - East Allington
Searching for any information on Doney family.gggFather John Doney born about 1815 and married Sarah Ferris about 1835.A son William Henry married Harriet Edgcombe at Plympton St.Mary in 1872.His son John Henry married a Minnie Peake in Plymouth in 1897.

REVEREND ROBERT GARDINER - East Anstey
THE ABOVE WOULD HAVE MD AUGUSTA ELIZABETH JACKSON 1800'S CONNECTION WITH HOUSES KINGSBOUGHTON (SP) SOMERSET, BURDON HOUSE SOMERSET, WILLISFORD HOUSE SOMESET.OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS (BROTHERS) WILLIAM GREGORY GARDINER JOHN WOBBER GARDINER.

Robert Herniman - East Anstey
Robert lived at 12 Hammersmith place, East Anstey, he was born 1811 and I believe was married to Francis who may have not lived with him at the time of the 1951 census. If anyone has any information please contact me. thanks

Cockram - East Anstey
Looking for the birth of Mary Ann Cockram in about 1855 - 1857. Married in 1875 to John Ashford. Thank you

Roberts family- East Anstey and Dulverton - East Anstey
I am looking for the Roberts family who resided in East Anstey, Devonshire in 1925, but had moved to Dulverton, Somerset by 1944. Nellie and Bertie Roberts, had child(ren), one named Fred Roberts.

Thomas G Beer - East Anstey
Henry James Beer was born in East Anstey in 1862 his brother Thomas in 1864 their father was James, mother Jane Godby Has anyone any info on the family

Manicome/manicombe/manicom - East Budleigh
1. Mary MANICOMBE b. 1801 m. John FARLEY b. 1790 2. John MANICOM b. 1750 m. 18 Jun 1796 at Lympstone to Susannah SPETTIGUE 3. Richard MANICOM b. 8 May 1719 East Budleigh m. ??? 4. Charles MANICOM m. Judith ?? 5. Charles MANICOM m. abt. 1685 to Florence ??

Rogers - East Budleigh
Looking for any ROGERS connections in South Devon especially East Budleigh, Honiton-on-Otter and Luppitt.

Re - Manicome/manicombe/manicom - East Budleigh
Regarding Judith, who married Charles Manicom. On my tree I have Judith's second marriage to George Baker. From the info I have there is a Richard MANNICOM (1719 - )in East Budleigh from her first marraige and he had John (1756 - )Lympstone and one other child.

Lavis - East Budleigh
Looking for information on the Lavis family in East Budleigh (William Lavis born abt 1829) (John Lavis born abt 1834). Also looking for information on the wife of John Lavis, named Alice Beach.

Eliza Georgianna Lee (1859) - East Budleigh
Any information on her,her parents Mark Lee (1831)and Hannah ?(1822) or her sons Guthram Lee Norman (1884) and Mark James Lee Norman (1886) also born here. Husband William Henry Norman (1865)

MANICOM/MANICOMBE/MANICOME/BURCH - East Budleigh
I am especially interested in finding descendants of CHARLES (b 1749)to make contact/exchange info. RICHARD c 08/051719 E Budleigh m Ann ? had 3 sons born Lympstone Devon CHARLES b 04/10/1749 m Mary Cruise/Crews 1774 Lympstone. JOHN b 1750 m1 SarahFishley 1780 m2 Susannah Spettigue 1796 Stoke Damerel. RICHARD ch 15/10/1752 m Dorothy Osmond 1780 Stoke Damerel. CHARLES had several children inc CHARLES b 18/06/1786 m1 Grace Phillips abt 1805. m2 Sarah Chambers 01/10/1816. m3 Charlotte West 01/10/1821. From third marriage several surviving children inc WILLIAM RICHARD 21/09/1823 m Susan Jane Litton (nee Long) several children inc William WILLIAM JOHN b 03/02/1864 m Emma BURCH 06/09/1893 daughter William H BURCH & Ann ? Dawlish Devon.

MANICOM/MANICOMBE/MANICOME/BURCH - East Budleigh
Charles Maniking(MANICOM) c 17/4/1691Clyst Honiton m abt. 1716 to Judah/Judith ? b abt 1695. 2 children John b 1611/1716 Clyst Honiton d 16/7/1729 Lympstone Devon. Richard c 8/5/1719 East Budleigh m Anne ? Lympstone b abt 1725 d 12/10/1795. 3 children Charles b 4/10/1749 c 12/11/1749 Lympstone m Mary Crews/Cruise 4/10/1774 d 21/6/1835. John b abt 1750 c 15/12/1756 m1 Sarah Fishley m2 Susannah Spettigue d 25/3/1844. Richard c 15/10/1752 Lympstone m Dorothy Osmond 26/11/1780 d 27/7/1826 Chatham Kent. What is Judith's surname? What is Anne's surname? Any descendants of Charles b 1749 out there?

Burch - East Budleigh
Seeking information on my ancestors the Burch family who lived in Knowle & east budleigh.i was born in exmouth & many of family moved there.

Nathan Bolt - East Budleigh
Can anyone help l am tryng to trace Nathan Bolt and Daughter Margaret Emily Bolt. Margaret went on to marry John Pidgeon and live in Littleham

Bolt, Selleck/Sellick, Dare - East Budleigh
l have family tree of Bolt Aylesbeare and Coliton Raleigh also includes Selleck/Sellick and Dare. unfortunatly l only have red envelope

STEVENS - East Budleigh
Trying to find information on James Stevens born 1823 in 1841 living with father James a farmer of Porslake

CALMADY POLEXFYN PIKE - East Budleigh
My GGGrandfather b 1787 is CALMADY POLYXFYN HAMILTON PIKE. His first names are all old devonian family names but I can make no connection with these families and this man. Can anyone help?

lavis family - East Budleigh
william robert lavis born in 1829 was my great great grandfather.looking for info on his father thought to be john lavis,yeoman farmer born about 1801,married elizabeth pile.

BOLT & GOODING - East Budleigh
Looking to contact anyone who links in to the BOLT or GOODING family of East Budleigh, or anyone connected to them of whatever surname.

Parker family East Budleigh - East Budleigh
I am looking for any information on Joseph Warren Parker c1782 East Budleigh who died 1862 in Littleham Devon. His parents were George Parker who married Leah Warren.

William Mehuish - East Budleigh
William removed with family from Kenn to E. Budleigh 1826 I hold copy of removal order and copy of entries of the overseers entry for the occasions when William applied for poor relief. William is buried in the churchyard here.

BELL - East Butterleigh
I am looking for information about the Bell family. William Bell, born cira 1791 and married Mary(do not know maiden name. They had several children including Richard (who imigrated to the US, Susanna and Edward who I am decended from. Thank you

ROBERT PHILLIPS - East Charleton
Have come to a dead end with my great great grandad, Robert Phillips, who died in 1844 aged 81. Does anyone have the Phillips family in their tree?

Hutchings,East Cornworthy - East Cornworthy
I'm looking for any info on Joanna Hutchings, widow age 28 on 1851 census, and her daughter,Mary Jane age 3.

Boyle/s of East Down - East Down
Have family connexions to the Boyle/s family from East Down back to the mid 16thC. Willing to share with any others with an interest in the name in the parish and surrounding area of North Devon

The Pine-Coffins of East Down - East Down
In 1805 the Revd John Pine-Coffin inherited Impington Hall in Cambridgeshire from his aunt, Ann Pepys. Earlier he had inherited the North Devon Estate of Portledge in 1797 and changed his surname to Pine-Coffin from Pine. His only son, the Rev Charles Pine-Coffin was the Rector of East Down from 1800 until his death in 1850 and is buried at East Down, inherited Impington Hall upon his father's death in 1824. The Rev Charles' son (Charles John Samuel Pine-Coffin) sold Impington Hall in 1864. The Histon and Impington Village Society had a number of items on the Pine-Coffins.

Webber - East Ogwell

Crispin family in Rickham/East Portlemouth - East Portlemouth
Interested in Joseph CRISPIN (c1743-1827) and his wife Ann (nee GILLARD, (c1750-1846) and their family who lived in Rickham in the parish of Portlemouth. Their children included Joseph (c1773-1838), Ann, Samuel, Walter, John and George. Daughter Ann CRISPIN married Francis LAMBLE and later moved to Guernsey. Son George CRISPIN, Master Mariner (1783-1861) and his family (William Henry b1824; Elizabeth b~1826; Sharlet (sic) b~1826; Frederick William b~1831; Maria b~1833, George b~1836, Alexander b~1837, Septima b~1838) most of them born in Rickham. William Henry CRISPIN went on to be a Copper Smelter living in Hampstead, Frederick William CRISPIN became a master mariner like his father. Any chance to exchange information very welcome.

Bond - East/west Putford - East Putford
Richard BOND b. about 1827 - Putford, Devon. Migrated to Australia prior to 1850. Married Letitia Ann LEE in Geelong, Victoria in 1850. Any assistance please? Carolyn

pengelly - East Putford
looking for information on henry pengelly b.1722.and family.


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