marwood devon - Marwood
my granfather was Alexander Sutton born in marwood, parents John and Clara Sutton both were school teachers, and I wondered if they taught at the village school. Would appreciate any details or help

Carder - Marwood
Any information on William Carder (1770-1849) and his family gratefully received

Sowden - Mary Tavy
Searching this surname to Australia and Zew Zealand.

Jackman - Mary Tavy
Searching this surname Devon and Australia.

Bright Family - Mary Tavy
Irene Bright was born here in 1857.She had 9 siblings,has anyone any information about any of them.The family moved around Tavistock and one sister moved to Millom in Cumberland.

Maddock - Mary Tavy
George Maddock was Christened at Mary Tavy Church on Christmas Day 1828. His parents were William and Ann Maddock. I am keen to trace this line further back. Colin P.

FRIEND - Mary Tavy
Looking for information on the family of Jane Friend nee Gorman. Born C.1838 Mary Tavy daughter of Samuel Gorman and Jane nee Stacey. Jane married James Friend. Their issue- Samuel, John, James-Charles, Annie, Elizabeth. They resided at Horndon Village.

Warne Bassett Ball families - Mary Tavy
Any. Miners, Emigrates to Australia?

Move to Cumberland - Mary Tavy
Hi As it seems with many people researching Mary Tavy, my relatives moved to Millom in Cumberland... Can any one shed any light on why so many families appeared to have done so? Thanks!

Gorman - Mary Tavy
The family of Samuel Gorman & Jane Stacey. Samuel was a miner. Lived at Horndon. Issue- Samuel, William, Benjamin, John, Philip, Isaac, Elizabeth and Jane. Samuel Gorman bapt 1804 son of Philip & Lavinia. Married Jane Stacey 1826 Tavistock.

A Millom Link - Mary Tavy
John Lloyd Burn moved from Mary Tavy to Lancashire upon the opening of the copper mine in Coniston in 1859. During the cotton famine in the 1860's he moved with his family to Millom where he ran the lighthouse. He is said to have discovered the Millom iron streak that was developed by investors and was given the title of captain in honor of this. John's wife was Elizabeth Gorman daughter of Samuel Gorman and Jane Stacey. Many of his Burn and Gorman relatives moved to Millom.

Gilbert - Mary Tavy
My grandfather William Gilbert was born in Mary Tavy c1850. His youngest sister Pamela was married to a John Friend born c1855 in Mary Tavy. All or most of the family moved to Millom Cumbria to work there as miners in the late 1800's. His parents where Richard Gilbert born in St Hilary Cornwall and Susanna Sowden born Mary Tavy. He married a Mary (possibly Mary Ann Jury. Any help with this family greatly appreciated.

Helana May Chapple - Mary Tavy
Looking for family members of Helana May Chappel. Fathers name Percy Chapple

JOHN SPURRELL OF MEAVY born 1748 - Meavy
Does anyone have any information on a John Spurrell baptised 15 OCT 1748 at Meavy? I think he connects to my tree but I can't be sure. Parents were Thomas Spurrell and Mary (nee Cudlip) who married at Meavy 29 APRIL 1741.

STUTTAFORD - Meavy
Have an ancestor John Stuttaford who was born in Meavy in April 1707. Am interested in siblings and where they went after leaving home. Have family tree of my Stuttafords from 1683 up to 2007

tawton of meeth - Meeth
i am trying to trace my family i know that my 4xgreatgrandfather was john tawton born meeth

Pilton Joyce Spiller - Membury
I am searching Pilton Family from Membury Devon my great great grandfather James and wife Sarah Joyce sailed to Queensland Australia on "Maryborough"in November 1869

Beer - Membury
Looking to connect with anyone researching this name in Membury any time period

Newberry - Membury
William Lewis was here in the 1881 Census. Looking for any relatives

Pennicard - Membury
The Pennicard family came to Membury in 1794 from Kirdford, any info on family

Pilton - Membury
Fanny Pennicard 1824 Married George Pilton in Membury on 16-3-1848 the only child I have is John who married Betsey Hawkins on 12-8-1884 not direct line to my family,

William Harris - Membury
I am trying to find the parents of William HARRIS, who was born in Membury in around 1796. He married Sarah (surname unknown) from Chardstock, and brought up their children (John, Mary, Thomas, Robert and Henry) in Chard.

Marriage - Membury
William Tratt and Elizabeth Summers married in Membury or surrounds abt 1834. Requiring information on the family of Elizabeth Summers.

Green Down Membury. - Membury
I wonder if anyone has old pictures of the cottages at Green Down,Membury, please. Would welcome any information, pictures, copies etc.

Crib House, Membury. - Membury
I wonder if anyone has old pictures/photos, or early history relating to Crib House, Membury. I had ancestors live there during the early 1900s and would welcome any information relating to it. regards mervyn..

Mitchell, Stevens - Membury
Trying to nail down the Stephen Mitchell who married Alice Stevens in Axminster in 1780. They were the parents of Hannah Mitchel b.1781. Have 1729-1815, son of John and Thomasin, or possibly 1751 or 1754. There is also a Stephen who married a Betty/Elizth/Elizabeth Lombard/Lumbert. Anyone else studying the Membury Mitchells?

William Lee, tailor - Membury
William Lee was born around 1784, married Hannah Gardener in Membury 1808, widowed 1816, remarried to Thomasine Chamberlain, died in Membury 1840. No baptism record exists at Membury. Other clues: the family profession of tailors, his first son's name John, village muster roll of 1803 that shows a "William Lee Jr" living in a house with a John Lee and (?next door) to a family headed by a William Lee with an elderly Liddy Lee = Lydia, a name passed down to William's children. Has anybody seen a baptism for William Lee, or have any other clues who his parents were? In general, I'd also like to hear from anybody who is researching the Lee family of Membury, Chard, or Somerton. George

chicks - Membury
looking for any info on thomas chick, his wife mary down, thomas was from kingstone somerset, they married in 1818, any info appreciated thanks sue

Harris in Membury - Membury
Would appreciate anything on Harris family from late 1700s who lived around the Membury area, with link to an early marriage of Richard Harris to Joan - ? They had a daughter Jane born about 1789 and son Thomas 1791. Joan died soon after having Thomas and Richard then married Sarah Giles around 1796. They had children John born about 1798, and Richard about 1800 both boys born in Chard but only John was baptised there. In 1801 the family returned to Membury,Devon where Richard and Sarah had more children, and remained there. Anything would be most welcome. Thank you.

Osmore Cottage - Membury
Would anyone have a photo they could share/copy of Osmore Cottage please? Although this cottage is now gone it was home to some of my ancestors. Any help appreciated. Thank you.

Merton Devon - history - Merton
I am compiling history of Merton and Huish in Devon. Would like to hear from any ex parishoners , or people with connections to the Village, expecially with pictures and information. There was a photographer called Elliott of Elm Studios that took many pictures, and post cards. looking for more

Stacey - Merton
I am looking for information about a John (b1811) and Mary (b1811) Stacey of Merton. They lived at Petheridge Lodge, Torrington - does this place still exist?

Rattenbury - Merton
Looking for information on the family of William Rattenbury (1805-1886) who went to Canada in 1831. His father was a large tenant-farmer on one of Lord Clinton's estates. He is the founder of Clinton, Ontario.

Torrington family origin - Meshaw
Researching all those with the Torrington surname whether born in Meshaw or in surrounding villages

William Heberden Karslake sometime Rector of Meshaw - Meshaw
Are there any descendants of Rev. William Heberden Karslake and his wife Mary Burgess Karslake ( a cousin arriage 1833 )reading this ? Would early like to know what happened to their children. Glad to share what info. I already have.

Sargent/spry - Milton Abbot
Milton Abbot, William Sargent, Harriett Spry,Thomas Sargent, all Milton Abbot residence 1760 - 1850

John Hobbs Catherine Boddy - Milton Abbot
In 1732 a birth was registered to John Hobbs and Catherine Boddy of a son John Hobbs. I have full detail of this John Hobbs rigjht through to date. Has anyone any information on the parents?

Looking for a Lake in East Teignmouth - Milton Abbot
Eliza CH Lake, born in the East Teignmouth, whose sister was Charlotte Isabella Lake (christened 16 September, 1820) to parents William Proctor and Elizabeth Lake. If anyone knows anything more about this family, its ancestors or descendents, where they lived, etc, I would be thrilled to get more information! Thanks

EDWARD PEARSE born c.1760 - Milton Abbot
I am specifically looking for a baptism around 1760 for EDWARD PEARSE, possibly in Milton Abbott or in that general area. The names Edward, Archelaus, Robert and others appear earlier on in Milton Abbott, and are repeated again in my line at Pillaton in Cornwall. Middle generation is missing. Does anyone have a spare Edward or Archelaus on their tree please? I think that a Nicholas Pearse (late 1700s) may also fit in here.

Garland family - Milton Abbot
Looking for information on Elizabeth Garland born about 1780 in Milton Abbot Devon. Had illigitimate son John Langmead Garland 1801.He married Mary Mudge and lived in Tavistock. Other villages associated with family are Mary and Peter Tavy.Decendants moved up to Barrow in Furness. Common names in my Garland family is Francis, William,Isabel and Annie. Anyone with info please get in touch. Cynthia

Manning/Channon families - Milton Abbot
Researching the descendants of James MANNING and Mary CHANNON who married in Milton Abbot in Sept. 1812. They baptised one son there, John (my 3 x great grandfather)in Dec 1812. If anyone else has Manning or Channon relatives in Milton Abbot or the surrounding area, I would love to hear from you.

ADAMS - Milton Abbot
I'm looking for information about the 'ADAMS' family who originate from Milton Abott in Devon I believe William Adams was born their in 1796 and I'm looking for any further information - many thanks

Parkin, Who'd have thought inn, Milton Coombe - Milton Coombe
Looking for any info of Edwin Andrew and Beatrice Annie Parkin the Licensees of 'Who'd have thought it' Inn in Milton Coombe Devon. These are my Step Fathers parents, Beatrice died in Childbirth in 1933 and Edwin moved to Christchurch Dorset with a very young Peter Edwin Parkin in Tow. Trying to find out Beatrice's surname, Edwin Andrew Parkins D.O.B and also any Photostats of them around the Inn. Thanks Simon

Watkins' at Milton Damerel - Milton Damerel
William Watkins (b.1809 at Backway Farm)was married to Ann(e) Lang at Holy Trinity M.Damerel on 22/04/1829, both were stated to be of M.Damerel. At the birth of their son John (29/06/1829) William was shown as being a Husbandman at EastDown; I cannot trace Eastdown, a farm I guess, does anyone have any information please?

Kerswill - Modbury
My inlaws, Kerswill, came from Devon, where at one time their family owned Modbury, Hach, and a few other places. My father-in-law, Frederick Ernest Kerswill, a second son, was born in Plymouth in 1910. The family owned a cottage in Modbury, and his grandfather drove a coach with a modified version of the coat of arms on the door - the label on this 'new issue' of the arms had red vertical stripes on the 'label' across the top third of the arms. Joy Saker, New Zealand

Letter From Modbury 1595 - Modbury
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 13 MODBURY LETTER DATED AT 539 1595/08/15 Ry Champernoun to Sir Robert Cecil 1 p 73.24 RE a youth of C's that sings - ref to an unfounded rumour that C has forced thisyouth,with others to be dealt withal against the law,to be "gellt" gelded which rumour being spread is most disgraceful....

John Evans ( Or Searle) - Modbury
According to the records I have my great great grandfather John Searle ( he changed his name to Evans) was born at "Begbury" near Modbury, Devon aprox 1838. His fathers name was John and he had a sister called Sarah,I would appreciate any information on this family.

Champernowne, Mortimore - Modbury
I am researching the above names and would be grateful to hear from anyone who has a connection.

Wm Coles b1796 & Susan of Cornwood - Modbury
1 William+ Coles b: 23 February 1796 in Kingsbridge, Modbury/Morly, Devon, ENGLAND .. +Susan Unknown b: 1794 in Cornwood/Ivybridge, Devon, England d: 1879 in Kingsbridge, Devon, England .. 2 Isabella+ Coles b: 1826 in Kingsbridge, Devon, ENGLAND ...... +John+ Warren b: 30 May 1830 in Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire, England m: in Lambeth, "St. Johns Parish Church", Waterloo, Surrey, ENGLAND .. 2 William+ W. Coles b: 1831 in Kingsbridge, Devon, ENGLAND ...... +Elizabeth+ Ann Day b: 15 July 1827 in Saint James, Paddington, London, England m: 02 July 1854 in St. James Anglican, Kensington, West London, ENG .. 2 Susan Coles b: 1824 in Kingsbridge, Devon, ENGLAND .. 2 Henry Coles b: 1828 .. 2 Robert Coles b: 1833 in Kingsbridge, Devon, ENGLAND d: Abt. December 1903 in Kingsbridge, Devon, ENGLAND ...... +Elizabeth Unknown b: 1831 in West Alvington, Devon, England .. 2 Maria Coles b: 1836 in Kingsbridge, Devon, ENGLAND .. 2 Caroline Coles b: 1839 Possible parents of William: William Coles b1775 & Sarah Oldfield b1773

eason and young - Modbury
info wanted about eason and edwards family from modbury or kingsbridge devon. my g/father samuel herbert charles eason, his parents elizabeth ann eason (nee edwards) & charles percy eason