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The Pine-Coffins of East Down - (East Down - Devon)
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.
Family Surnames: Pine-Coffin, Pepys
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Crispin family in Rickham/East Portlemouth - (East Portlemouth - Devon)
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.
Family Surnames: Crispin Gillard Lamble
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William Fry, East Putford, Devon, England - (East Putford - Devon)
I am searching for info about William Fry who married a certain Elizabeth and lived in East Putford, Devon, England.
His children were Mary, Betsy, Grace, Ann, Caroline, Phebe, Thomas Norman and Emily L.
I also belive that William Fry had a brother called John.
Family Surnames: Fry
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Thomas Fry and Grace Norman married 17 Feb 1774 at East Putford, Devon - (East Putford - Devon)
I am searching any info available regarding Thomas Fry and Grace Norman who married on the 17 Feb 1774 at East putford, Devon.
I know they had these following children:
Elizabeth (B.1774), Thomas (B.1777), Samuel (B.1780), John (B.1786), Mary (B. 1792) and William (B. 1797) from who I decend from. Probably there were others who died.
On the I.C.I search I've found a Thomas Fry baptized on 9 Apr 1749 at Uffculme, Devon. He was born from father Thomas Fry and mother Mary Cole but I'm not sure it is the right person.
On the same search engine I found a Grace Norman baptized on 12 Jul 1753 at Halberton, Devon. Born from father William Norman and mother Grace.
Could someone conferm that these are the correct people and have any more info that could help ?
Thanks, Ben.
Family Surnames: Fry Norman Cole
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Mary Jane Fry - daughter of Thomas Fry and Margaret Ashton? - (East Putford - Devon)
My husband's 3xGreat Grandmother was Mary Jane FRY. Mary Jane married Richard LANE - I think Feb 1833 at East Putford. I think her Father and Mother were Thomas FRY and Margaret ASHTON who married at Sheepwash on 3 May 1797. Their other children may have been Margaret, Grace, John, Elizabeth and Philip. Mary Jane, I think was the second oldest after Margaret. Mary Jane's son - William Lane married Fanny GREEK (4 April 1860, Little Torrington) - they emigrated to NZ (arriving 1 Sep 1863 aboard the "Crimea" and settled in Dunedin. I would love to hear of any possible connections
Family Surnames: Fry
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radford - (Eastdown - Devon)
looking for radfords from shirwell, eastdown James Radford married Charlotte 1815 in Loxhore. Anyone know anything of them?
Family Surnames: Radford
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D'arcy-Burt - (Eastleigh - Devon)
Looking for information about Harry James D'arcy-Burt (could have been James Harry). Who was living in Eastleigh Hampshire around 1948. Parents were also in the area possibly called William and Amy.
Family Surnames: D'arcy-Burt,
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ROGERS - (Egg Buckland - Devon)
Looking for details on the ROGERS family of Egg Buckland in mid-1800's. In Particular Mary Ann Rogers
Family Surnames: Rogers
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dymond family - (Egg Buckland - Devon)
im looking for any information on the dymond family that live at higher leigham , egg buckland.
the date from 1870 up wards ,henry and grace dymond , with there five kids , william , clara,thomas,john , and am unsure about the last sons name , william dymond married beatrice cann in 1905 , any information would be good , thaks
Family Surnames: Dymond Famile
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Mills family - (Egg Buckland - Devon)
I am trying to gather any information about my grans parents.My gran was called Kathleen Emily Mills born in 1900 she had a sister called Edith Maude who was born around 1886.There were also 2 brothers one name Sydney and another but not sure of his name but we know he died quite young in an accident in the gas works in Plymouth.They lived in the cottages at the beginning of Frogmore Ave next to where the Mermaid pub stands they were on the 1901 census.I know my gran and her sister attended St.Edwards school.Kathleen married and became Lambert and Edith married and became Coles.I have no idea how long they lived in Eggbuckland.I am trying to find out the names of the parents to enable me to continue further back with my family tree search.Can anyone help me.Chris
Family Surnames: Mills,Lambert
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clouter family - (Egg Buckland - Devon)
I am seeking information about Richard Clouter who married Mary Spry in February 1756,also any relatives of Richard.He appears to have leased land at Berry's tenement.Particularly need Baptism /parents.
Family Surnames: Clouter
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John Shopland - (Eggesford Station - Devon)
In 1851 at Trenchards Farm Eggesford JOHN SHOPLAND & his wife Elizabeth were engaged in farming. Their family lived with them, among which was a daughter ELIZABETH REED. She is shown as 21 years Married being born at Wembworthy.
There is no trace of her husband, but she had a son WILLOUGHBY E. REED, 2yrs living with the Shopland family.
Also living in the household was House servant Ann LAKE 19yrs of Monkokehampton, and farm servants, Richard POPE, 26yrs of Bow,
William PETERS, 19yrs of Wembworthy,
Samuel DUNN 18yrs of Chawley
William DARKE 14yrs of Wembworthy.
Also in the household were two of John & Elizabeths children:
John SHOPLAND son u/m 19 yrs no occupation given,
born Wembworthy
Mary Emma SHOPLAND 9yrs scholar born Eggesford
Any information will be welcome, especially the whereabouts of Elizabeth REED's husband - forename unknown.
Family Surnames: Shopland Reed Lake Pope Peters Dunn Darke
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badcock/shaddick - (Eggesford Station - Devon)
searching for Badcock's and Shaddick's last recoded at Challices Cottages in Eggesford
1850's Richard Badcock & Sarah Shaddick m.1855 sons
Robert b1856 & Richard b1858 at Challices, Son James
b.1861 Wembworthy
Family Surnames: Badcock,Shaddick
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algar - (Elburton - Devon)
grace mary tout married harry algar in1901? they lived in elburton on the main road.
Family Surnames: Algar
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Elizabeth Crees/Creese/Crease-Ermington, Devon - (Ermington - Devon)
Hi, I'm looking for any information on Elizabeth Crees/Creese/Crease, born in Ermington on 31/8/1746 and died in Wembury in 1821. She married William Hogaday/Hockaday on 4/10/1765 in Ermington and they had 8 (accountable!) children. She is as far as I can trace back, although I think Mary Shepheard/Shepherd of Modbury might feature somewhere. I'd be grateful for any help. Thanks.
Family Surnames: Crees, Creese, Crease
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Jane (Jenny) Luscombe - (Ermington - Devon)
I am searching for relatives of Jenny Luscombe ( B-17 June 1792,) daughter of John Luscombe and Elinor Ellis. She married John Phillips in Cornwood, Devon, on 30 July 1819.
Family Surnames: Luscombe
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Louisa Witheridge - (Ermington - Devon)
I have recently found out that my great grandmother was Louisa Witheridge of Ermington Devon. She married my great grandfather (William West)in Toddington Bedfordshire in 1879. I would like to find out more information about her.
Family Surnames: Witheridge
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priscilla carew - (Ermington - Devon)
I am curious to find anything on Priscilla Carew born about 1821 to a Thomas and Mary Carew. She married a Stephen Wasley in 1847 In Devon. They came to Australia in 1848. I have a photo of Priscilla's headstone of where she is buried in Boulder Western Australia Australia. I am curious as to whether she married to a person who maybe a family relative.
Family Surnames: Carew Wasley
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Dart family in Exbourne - (Exbourne - Devon)
Any information on Richard and Rebecca Dart plus son Thomas born about 1829. The Darts had other children Charlotte, Martha , Elizabeth, Mary and Richard. Rebecca's maiden name was Westlake.
Family Surnames: Dart , Westlake
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sanders and brook families - (Exbourne - Devon)
any info please on lawrence and agnes sanders (sometimes saunders), living at cotwell mill exbourne in 1841, occ. miller. First child joseph brook sanders born abt 1836, also Susan and Mary Ann. Moved from exbourne to lifton by 1843. Agnes maiden name brook, mother also agnes. Susan (or Susanna) Sanders continued to live in Exbourne with her grandparents, who were farmers.
Family Surnames: Sanders Saunders Brook
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Brock family in Exbourne - (Exbourne - Devon)
John Brock (b.1794) left Exbourne for London. His parents were Mark Brock and Elizabeth Ward. I believe Mark was born 1759 son of Richard Brock & Sarah Medland. Happy to compare notes with other researchers interested in this family.
Family Surnames: Brock Ward Medland
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Napiers Of Exeter - (Exeter - Devon)
I am looking for any information about a family of Napiers who settled in Exeter at the beginning of the 16th century.
Family Surnames: Napier Naper Napper
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Woodhouse - (Exeter - Devon)
Looking for relatives,decendants of
Phoebe Louisa Woodhouse *
Emily Louisa Woodhouse.
Phoebe* married John (jack) Foster Aug 1922
Exeter Devon. One son Stanley Arthur Foster.
Family Surnames: Woodhouse
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Symon(d)s - (Exeter - Devon)
Sidney Tom Symonds was born in Exeter in 1861, parents believed to be George Symons and Mary Symons nee Payne (born Porlock, Somerset). George's occupation was stated on b. cert. to be "formerly Naval engineer". No trace of George's marriagecert or his whereabouts until 1878 when Mary re-married stating that she was then a widow. No trace of George's death. Any help gratefully received. Spelling for Mary and son Sidney in C1881 = Symonds but on b. cert 1861 was Symons.
Family Surnames: Symon(D)S
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Lambert And Chown - (Exeter - Devon)
Samuel LAMBERT married Harriet CHOWN abt 1810. Children born Exeter 1811-1825. Unable to locate marriage or birth of Samuel. Harriet born Devon.
Family Surnames: Lambert Chown(E)
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Ferguson - (Exeter - Devon)
william ferguson's children born at exeter eliza and maria
ferguson approx 1830 to 1845.
Family Surnames: Ferguson Russell Brown James
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Descendants Of John And Lucy Rosevear(e) Or Frederick John Rosevear(e) - (Exeter - Devon)
I am looking to find the family of John and Lucy Rosevear(e). John was born St Austell Cornwall abt 1843. Was a hotel porter in Exeter Devon in 1881 and still had this job in 1908. Married Lucy Craig of Frithelstock near Great Torrington, North Devon(b abt 1843). Surviving children in 1881 are Georgina-Elizabeth (b Bideford 1869), Helen or Ellen (b Exeter 1875) and Bessie (b Exeter 1880). Later they had Frederick John(b Bideford? 1883 d 1983) and Lyon (b Exeter 1887 d Clyst Honiton 1971).
Anyinformation on these people would be gratefully received. Lyon was my great grandfather.
Family Surnames: Rosevear Craig
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Lowry-/-rogers Family Tree. - (Exeter - Devon)
BROOKING--South Brent.
BURGE--Littleham St Thomas,(born Taunton,Som)
ELLIS--Ugborough,Ivybridge,Exeter.
FOYLE--Exeter
HELE--South Brent,Ugborough.
LEY--Exeter.
PENNY--South Brent,Ugborough,Ivybridge,Rattery.
Family Surnames: Lowry Rogers
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Frederick Rosevear(e) And Gertrude Rendle - (Exeter - Devon)
Can anyone tell me about the descendants of Frederick John ROSEVEAR(E) born Bideford abt 1883 died Exeter apparently 1983. Married Gertrude RENDLE. Had son Gordon 1912. Would love to find their descendants. Frederick is wrongly recorded as FrederickRoserean in 1901 census and was a "mineral water clerk" at the time. I am descended from his younger brother Lyon.
Family Surnames: Rosevear(E) Rendle Roserean
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Saunders - (Exeter - Devon)
I am looking for information about a Charles Saunders (born 1851 in Exeter), who married a Mary Ann Avery (born c1852 in Tedburn St Mary) in the March 1/4 of 1878.
Charles was a Brass Finisher.
In 1901 the family lived in Battersea, London and their children are listed in the census as:-
Elizabeth Nettie - age 26
Kate Emily - age 23
Nellie Susan - age 22
Jessie Rhoda - age 21
Rosalinda M - age 16
Frederick Percival - 11
The father of CHARLES SAUNDERS was WILLIAM SAUNDERS, born c1811/14 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, his occupation was a Cabinet Maker.
Father of WILLIAM SAUNDERS was EDWARD SAUNDERS born c1775 in Moretonhampstead, Devon, his occupation was a Coal Dealer.
Father of EDWARD may also have been called EDWARD SAUNDERS. I have no further information except for a possible link with the SAUNDERS of North Bovey, Devon. Link not proven.
Thank for any help.
Family Surnames: Saunders Avery
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Knight Family In Exeter And Topsham - (Exeter - Devon)
Richard Knight b1690 married1716 Mary Edwardb1690. Son Richard b1723 married1749 Sarah Hewett b1726. William Knight b1761 married1795 Thomasine Lewis b1757.Thomas Lewis Knight b1798 married 1823 Agnes Pedrickb 1805. Thomas Bryant Knight b1827 married1853in Bethnal Green London Frances Hatcliff b1833.
Family Surnames: Knight Edwards Hewitt Lewis Pedrick Hatcliff
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Jones - (Exeter - Devon)
Researching Ann Jones born Exeter approx 1820, Daughter Caroline Elizabeth Norsworthy Jones
born 1844 cannot find registered on GRO. Caroline
married Robert Carthew in Exeter 1868. Anns maiden
name may have been Taylor
Family Surnames: Jones Carthew
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Contacts Please - (Exeter - Devon)
I am trying to make contact with any Trivett's or their desendants in Exeter in order to trace uncles, aunts and cousins. One relation was Arthur Trivett who was a tropical fish breeder in 1970. Many thanks.
Family Surnames: Trivett
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Newcombe - (Exeter - Devon)
This family seems to be heavily envolved with the church. One member was the Precenter of Exeter & Canon of Salisbury. Connected names are FESTING, SPENCE, COMYNS, JONES, REYNOLDS
Family Surnames: Newcombe Festing Spence Comyns Jones Reynolds
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