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Devon UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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Lewis Cann & Isot Bagelhole - Hartland
Lewis Cann born about 1554, married 31 Aug 1579 in Hartland to Isot Bagelhole who was born 21 May 1558 in Hartland.

Chowins-chowings - Jacobstowe & Hatherleigh - Hatherleigh
My ggrandfather, James Cotton Chowins was born in Jacobstowe in 1835. He came to America in 1869. Following him to America was a brother, Harry Westlake Chowins and eventually 4 nephews of another brother, Edmund Chowins. Having been trying to establish the grand-parents of James Cotton Chowins. It appears that his parents were James Chowins and Elizabeth Westlake. James Chowins parents were a Henry Chowins and Amey Cotton. The problem is there have been connections reported to two different Henry Chowins. One would have been only 15 years when married. Any help would be appreciated

HURFORD - Hatherleigh
G G Grand father John Eb(r)ington Combe Hurford, Baptised Hatherleigh 1819. Had 6 children Jecholiah (1851), Eva (1853), John (1855), EDWARD CHATTER(1860), Silas (1862) and Eleyet/Elliott (1864). Edward My G Grandfather,Married Beatrice Isabella FORD (- born Hatherleigh 1894 daughter of Joshua Ford and Mary Ann BLIGHT)31-12-1894. They had at least 3 children BESSIE DORIS HURFORD - my grandmother, Ruth and ?Jack.

information - Hatherleigh
i would like any info of worth family of hatherleigh and mills of exbourne john worth married rebecca mills in mid 1850s

Farm history - Hatherleigh
looking for any info on crockers that were farming in area,1813 to 1960s. have info and photos willing to share

Abraham Fursden - Hatherleigh
Born about 1767 in Hatherleigh. Married 1787 Mary Murrin (possibly from Black Torrington, Devon). I have details of Children and Grand children but am seeking his and her parents.

KNIGHT of Hatherleigh. - Hatherleigh
My g/g/grandfather James Knight lived & is buried in Hatherleigh. His wife was Susan REED. One of their sons, William (my g/grandfather), imigrated to Australia in 1876. I believe James forbears might have come from BLACK TORRINGTON.

William Bealey MARDON - Hatherleigh
Looking to confirm that William Bealey MARDON was indeed born in Hatherley, year of birth as recorded on his marriage certificate,1859, also He was recorded as being with his mother and stepfather in Bridgend St, Winnow, Cornwall, England on 1881 census. Place of birth is stated as North Tawton, Devon. which is correct? regards, Bernie

Lane family, crediton devon - Hatherleigh
My father and I are heading down to Devon soon to begin our LANE family history search. Direct descendants of John Lane b 1871 in Exminster, Devon son of Robert Lane b 1840 in Hatherleigh, Devon.Any info on relatives gladly received.

Chowins - Hatherleigh
My great grandma married Edmund Chowins. I have been following the four sons who joined their uncles, James and Henry in America. I'd be interested in any information about the family. Thanks

Bissett - Hatherleigh
Does anybody have any connection with the Bissett family, who came from Hatherleigh.

Badcock,Badcocke,Badcoke - Hatherleigh
Researching the Badcock Badcocke Badcoke ,William,John,Beaton,Roger Willmot, Joseph, Mary they appear 1550's to approx 1650's the line then appears in Inwardleigh till late 1700's late 1700's appear in Sampford Courtenay. Pleased to hear from anyone with connection/information

Sanders Family Of Hatherleigh - Hatherleigh
I have sanders family going back to the 1700's from hatherleigh. Anyone with sanders between 1900's and 1700's get in touch. i'm sure that we are related. Hope to hear from you.

pillifant phillifant pilifant silifant - Hatherleigh
i am trying to find any of these family names in a large area around hatherleigh. i am especially looking for the pillifant branch that moved to wales, can you help me ? regards, geraldine

Sanders family - Hatherleigh
Am researching the Sanders family who settled in Hatherleigh. Am particulary interested in John Sa(u)nders born c1771 who married Rebecca Patt born c1780 and also Mary Lang born c 1791. His children were Mary 1805 and William 1807. Want to find the ancestors (have all descendants) of John as hit a brick wall. Any assistance would be appreciated. Regards Sue

Lyttelton/ Hooper/ Ellis - Hatherleigh
Looking for details mainly on the Lyttelton name. I have a William Lyttelton who married Elizabeth Hooper Dec 1764 in Hatherleigh. I would welcome any help in regards of these people; Elizabeth's Parents were Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth Ellis. I have not managed to go any further back with William Lyttelton so any help with him would also be very helpful He was born abt 1741.

Haytor Trained Bands 1591 - Haytor Vale
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 13 HAYTOR DEVON - TRAINED BANDS IN DEVON 458 1591 ? No 203.114 and 203.122 1 - Note of the chief parishes taken and culled out by Mr Carye within the hundreds of Haytor and Colerudge,for his own private band of 250 men,notwithstanding the first order agreed on and with the free consents of the Lord Lt and his deputies appointed to Sir John Gilbert,and in his absence at the Bathes,Sir John being not acquainted withal was taken from him. 2 - Mr Carye's answer to Sir John Gilbert's allegation concerning the trained bands in the hundreds of Haytor and Colridge Devon.

Bassett - Heanton Punchardon
I am looking for information on John Bassett and family who lived at Heanton Court, c.1800.

Wescott - Heanton Punchardon
I am researching the Wescott family who lived in Heanton around 1800 and ran the local coaching house. If anybody has any info please get in touch.

Reed - Heanton Punchardon
Looking for any info on the Reed family living in the village.

Heanton Punchardon Church - Heanton Punchardon
I'm looking for information about the Church of England (I believe) that would be in Heanton Punchardon from 1896 - 1901. One of my ancestors was the curate there -- Rev. Robert M. Hawkins. His granddaughter, Margaret, from Canada, was taken back to England to live there with him for a number of years. Rev. Hawkins wife was named Agnes or Charlotte and they had a daughter Margaret as well as the Canadian granddaughter I mentioned. Mostly I would like to know about the church -- large? small? stone? brick? Where would the minister and his family have lived etc. If anyone can help I'd sure be thankful! Moira

george aaron davey c1832 - Heavitree
looking for the parents and siblings of george aaron davey born c1832 heavitree exeter and his wife sarah jane (best) b c1847 also born in exeter. any info gratefully received

tuck, pearse family - Heavitree
i am looking for any information on thomas pearse who married anna tuck, had children lilian, sydney, irene,gertude, and gilbert,

Hemyock - Hemyock
My 4th great maternal grandfather WILLIAM HITCHCOCK came from HEMYOCK - no other info except that he had a son called DAVID HITCHCOCK (born 01/01/1789 HEMYOCK) who married a SARAH.

Hemyock Hitchcock - Hemyock
Researching Hitchcocks from Hemyock contact sought with other interested parties.

Hemyock - Hemyock
My great-grandmother Sarah Richards was born in Hemyock probably in 1852/3. She married my great-grandfather Giovanni-Batista Bafico in Cardiff and died in 1937.

Hemyock - Edward Sanders - Hemyock
Edward SANDERS b 1800 Hemyock. Married Mary COOMBE around 1820 Four sons, William, Daniel, Edward and Robert. Mary died 1851 in Jersey Channel Is. Interested to hear of anyone with any info about this family

thomas searle 1819 - Hemyock
thomas searle was my great great grandfather, he married elizabeth from bridgewater,any one there who can help.

PERRY of Hemyock - Hemyock
WILLIAM PERRY b. 1795 in Hemyock m. SARAH CHARD in 1817 in Hemyock. They had the following children HENRY, WORTHINGTON, WILLIAM, MARY, JANE, ANN and SARAH. HENRY PERRY b. 1811 in Hemyock m. SUSANNA SULLY IN 1841.

Hemyock WOOD-early 1800's - Hemyock
Looking for any info for the WOOD family believed to have lived in the Ashculm area of Hemyock in the early 1800's. All males worked as ag/labs. Henry Wood (b)1781, Lydia Follett-wife (b) 1782, Mary (b)1807, Sarah (b) 1810, John (b) 1814, Susanna (b) 1816, James (b) 1819.

Hemyock, - 18/19th century - Hemyock
Any information on William Masey, husbandman, 88 yrs, who died at the home of Robert Masey, West Buckland, 25 May 1840, would be greatly appreciated. I have long believed Robert to be the son of James & Betty Masey of Hemyock, but now need to know what relation William is to him. There are many relatives of Robert in the Hemyock area & his son James, becomes an Innkeeper there.

WIDE - Hemyock
I am descended from the WIDE family who have lived in Hemyock since at least 1556. Is anyone else researching the same family?

Hancock Hitchcock at Hemyock - Hemyock
Looking for info re John Hitchcock and Elizabeth or Betty. Daughter Anne married John Hancock 1851 in Whimple. Thanks

Thomas family - Hemyock
James Thomas born about 1782 married Mary Lasky born about 1786 and they had 10 children, one child Jane born about 1804/10 was my g-g-g-grandmother. Looking for any information on this family, especially Jane Thomas.

Wilcox - Henford
Great Grand Father born in Henford 1863, Richard Wilcox.Family moved to S.Wales Tonypandy, please make contact any Wilcox's in the area or any knowledge of former Wilcox's in Henford area please advise

Wreyford - Hennock
Looking for any info on Wreyford or Wreford family from 1440 on. Also any Hennock history or old photos of the village.

Cox and Dayment - Hennock
Looking to trace decendents who originated in Hennock

Richards - High Bickington
Interested in connecting with anyone researching this name in High Bickington any period

James Shopland - High Bickington
James SHOPLAND & Elizabeth his wife farmed at Nethercott, Spreyton Nr. Okehampton in 1851. Their two eldest children John 9yrs & James 6yrs were Born in High Bickington. James senior had been born in Broadwoodkelly & Elizabeth his wifeat Winkleigh. Any information on them would be welcome

Cooke - High Bickington
Looking for info on Cooke family of Langley Barton. They used the churches in High Bickington and Atherington 1780-1880's associated families;

RICHARDS - High Bickington
I have John Gooding married Mary Richards on 20th June, 1819 in High Bickington, Devon. Margaret

RICHARDS - High Bickington
Researching any RICHARDS family from High Bickington.

Allen - High Bickington
I am looking for any information about the Allen Family for the period 1825-1850 and in particular that of a Fanny Allen born 1846 and her unmarried Mother, Ann or Elizabeth. I beleive Fanny to be my Great Grandmother but can find very little info until 1868 when she Married a Christopher Noake, a Soldier Bandsman with the 12th Regiment stationed at Raglan Barracks Devonport. Also, any info. in relation to a William Allen or Parsons, a Bootmaker. Gordon

High Bickington Devon - High Bickington
Looking for infomation on Blackmore, Pidler family. On 1891 census family lived at Pulley Corn Mills.

Milford/Row - High Bickington
Looking for information on William Milford and Elizabeth Row who were married in High Bickington, Devon in 1762.

Hill/Barnstaple - High Bickington
Looking for information on Christopher Hill born in Barnstaple, Devon abt. 1804

BRAY CATER HOWELL - High Bray
I am looking for information on the BRAY family connected to the CATER and HOWELL families of DEVON. Regards Margret

BOWDEN of High Bray - High Bray
Looking for anyone who may link in to the BOWDEN family of High Bray.

Featherstone - High Bray
Mary Ann Featherstone, baptised High Bray 1814, daughter of John and Agnes Featherstone, married James Andrews of Broadwoodkelly. They lived in London (Leigh Street, St. Pancras) from around 1850 to at least 1871. James was a dairyman.

James &Agnes Avery Froend - Highampton
James Friend chr. 01 Oct 1781 Highampton, married 15 Oct 1805 in Modbury to Agnes Avery who was born 06 Oct 1780 in Holbeton,Devon. I think they had two children Susan Friend born 1827 in Modbury and John born 1823 also in Modbury.


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