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Brown
- Plymouth
I am looking for members of my family which i have lost contact with over the last few years. My name is Clare Louise Brown born 1st Feb 1984, anyone out there who may have info on my family please get in touch
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Samuel & Mary PROUT
- Plymouth
Interested in connections to Samuel PROUT (1747 -1823) Plymouth, m. Mary CARTER Plymstock, Devon 1779. His parents were John PROUT & Mary BATE.
Had 14 children with descendants from John (1782-1864), Samuel (1783-1852)(Landscape painter), Mary WOOLCOTT (1787-1860),Elizabeth HILL(1788-1853), Cornelius (1793-1855), Hannah NEWCOMBE (1795-1842) and Ebenezer (1802-1871).
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Musgrove, Plymouth
- Plymouth
Looking for anyone of this name connected with Plymouth, especially the family of Joseph Musgrove,mariner, b 1793, married Dionysia Wills in 1823, children Charles b 1824, Joseph Nicholas 1828 and Eliza Ann, 1833. Joseph had a long naval and interesting naval career. He died in 1858; his son Joseph Nicholas was a shipwright also in the navy, serving in the Crimean campaign at Sebastopol on HMS Britannia. JN married twice, children Jane, Harriet, William Joseph and Charles Musgrove.
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Thomas B. Jeffery automaker
- Plymouth
I don't know anything about genealogy, but my father is quite involved with it and I will pass the site to him. I collect American Motors and Rambler cars. I am trying to research the founder of the company, a Thomas B. Jeffery, born 1845 in Plymouth, Devon. My information begins around 1863 when he immigrated to the United States, in Chicago. In 1892 he shared a patent for a clincher bicycle tire with an R. Gormully (sometimes spelled Gormley). By 1897 he had an operating horseless carriage,and by 1902 Thomas B. Jeffery and Co. wes the second maker in the US to produce 1500 autos (one year behind Olds, one year ahead of Ford). He died in 1910, I believe, in Pompeii, Italy.
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cassidy
- Plymouth
any information on Ann Augusta Cassidy who lived in Mulgrave street, Plymouth around 1940's.She was a clerk at Woolworths.She then moved to west Sussex and last known address was at Chiltern flats,South ave, Sittingbourne,Kent in 1942.
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Trood family - originally Plymouth, moved to Walworth, London
- Plymouth
I am keen to find any family members of: Frederick William Trood, Mary Ann Trood, Claude Frederick Trood, Beatrice Mary Trood, Cecil William Charles Trood, Norman Thomas Trood, Florence May Trood, Gladys Annie Trood. Please respond, if you have any relevant information on any of the above, particulalry Cecil. Thank you. Lisa.
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William Kibby
- Plymouth
William Kibby was born in Plymouth 25/12/1805. He was a mariner who later settled in Liverpool. His son, also William a mariner, was born in Plymouth in 1825. William (2) married Ann Gregory from Ormskirk in Liverpool in 1846. Any information re. the Kibby family in Plymouth before about 1846 would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Alexander Laythorn ,Alec
- Plymouth
Great mystery! Born Millbrook 1898, soldier in Great War, seriously wounded. Not heard of since a possible sighting in Plymouth, 1950's.My great uncle and presumably now passed away, but would love to know if anyone has any information about what he did with his life.
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Foley
- Plymouth
I am looking for information of the family of Henry Foley, b Plymouth 1815 Father possibly Timothy, son Edward Piner Foley, stonemason and quarrymanager
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Ruther -McDonald
- Plymouth
I am trying to find info. on my greatgrand parents.Mary Ann McDonald married Francis Henry Ruther in 1896 in Plymouth Register Office he was an able seaman in The Royal Navy.They had a daughter Constance Doris in1902 and Mary Ann died in 1905.I have various addresses of where they lived,St.Johns Road in district of Charles,Amity Place and she died in Shaftesbury Place.I am desperate to find out about the McDonald side of the family,her father was called John William and on her Marriage certificate it said he was also a seaman in R.N.but was deceased.I am unable to find her birthplace so I have come to a dead end.I would be so grateful for any info.to help me continue!
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China House - Ship Building
- Plymouth
Does anyone have any information regarding John, William, Alfred Shilston of the infamous China House boat yard? My Great grandfather was son to John and was a mariner based in plymouth until his marriage to Elizabeth Fox. They moved to Wallasey in Cheshire in 1870.Thanx helen
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Are you looking for any of these families?
- Plymouth
All these Plymouth based families belong in my family tree....Gould, Jemmett, Jerritt, Govett, Hayes, James, Stoate, Eager, Sim, Moyse, .... If you are researching them, please get in touch....Carole
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Venecombe/Vinicombe 1874-1887
- Plymouth
The following births are listed in the Vinicombe Family Bible, but I cannot find any registrations - Frederick William Venecombe 14/02/1874, George Edwin Venecombe 09/10/1876, Charles Western Venecombe 29/11/1879, Vera May Venecombe 22/01/1784 and Ernest William Venecombe 19/05/1887. Would love to hear from anyone who can shed any light on this !
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searching for grandad
- Plymouth
I am searching for details of my grandad William James scantlebury born around 1889-1891 I think in Plymouth. He was a Coppersmith in Devonport Dockyard. He married Cora Mabel Annie Fugler in 1911 and died circa 1951/52 aged 62. Any takers.
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Timothy Foley
- Plymouth
I am trying to locate details of Timothy Foley who was a seaman from HMS Acasta in 1806 when he married Mary Piner in St Andrew, Plymouth.
I have details of two children Timothy b. 1813 and Henry b. 1815. I would like to find out if there were any other children.
Also I am looking for details of Timothy (snr) as I only have his marriage date, plus the fact that in the 1841 census his wife Mary was listed as a widow.
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LORNA COLE
- Plymouth
Looking for LORNA COLE born 1937 At PLYMOUTH
was a bridesmaid at the wedding of JOAN STANGROOME
and WALTER MOODY STUBBS, at BOURNE END, HERTS
4th SEPTEMBER 1944. lost touch please contact
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HELE-FOGWILL
- Plymouth
Trying to find Ancestors of Charlotte Maude Fogwill nee HELE was married in Plymouth in 1924, in 1901 was living with Grandparents BISCOMBE the mineral water manufacturers, any help tracing them would be appreciated.
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Artist George Hirst Jones
- Plymouth
Seeking information on painter/artist George Hirst Jones. I have painting dated 1913 & have found a George H Jones, 'Painter', born abt 1833 on 1881 Census. My GHJ would have been aged 80 when painting finished. In 1881 he is in Plymouth Borough Prison! Any details please? Thanks, Diana.
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glanville plymouth area
- Plymouth
help.im trying to find glanvilles in plymouth.my grandfather"Bertie"lived in kingskerswell and died in the mid 60's and had relative in the stonehouse area.i think she was called Ethel
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Weatherley/Weatherly
- Plymouth
Searching for the family descendents of ROBERT WEATHERLEY, printer in Plymouth 1785. He war married to Elizabeth Rowlands, they lived on Nut Street and had six children, lizabeth,James Dent, Robert, Edward, Mara, and Sarah. Information would be appreciated.
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Berryman family stoke dameral
- Plymouth
Looking for any information of the BERRYMAN Family who lived in the stoke dameral are of Plymouth,at the turn of the centry (1900) william Berryman who was a Painter/plumber his wife Emma nee field and their children William, Arthur, Frederick, Albert, Frank, Mary, Stanley, Particularly looking for Emmas parents and spouses of the children
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Searle family
- Plymouth
Hi, looking for any information regarding the Searle family who lived in or around Plymouthin the 1800's.
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Percy
- Plymouth
Looking for any information about Thomas Percy who was a merchant seaman up to about 1850. His wife was a widow by 1851 with a child of 5 or 6. No record of his death found. His father Thomas Percy was Harbour Master at Sutton Pool Plymouth.
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Connections to Roberts family
- Plymouth
wanted connections to George Roberts 1800-80.
He was a Carpenter & Undertaker.
Lived in Tavistock Street, Plymouth
Names. Pope, Tutton. Deal. Whit(e)field. Friend. Yabsley. and any others.
Thanks for any names found.
Albert
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Dyer family - Barbican area
- Plymouth
I am loking for details for the Dyers who lived in the Plymouth Barbican area particularly in New St. / Southside St .in the late 1700's early 1800's.
Most were fishermen / trawlermen 2 were Trinity House Pilots
Happy hunting
Neil
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Robert STONE family
- Plymouth
I am searching for any information on Robert STONE I(1780/1783 Plymouth - 1862 St. Winnow)who md. Rebecca FRENCH on 13 Oct 1810 at St. Winnow. They had 7 known children (William, Ann, Mary, Betsy, James, Robert II, and John), but I have no record for who their children married or their grandchildren or other descendants. I also do not have Robert's parents, siblings or ancestors, but believe they may have been from Plymouth, Devon, England. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Lock(e)
- Plymouth
Looking for details of my g grandfather John Snell Lock(e) born around 1870 married Rosina Gullett 1895. I know nothing about him or his ancestry.
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Chalk
- Plymouth
Any info please on Chalk family in Plymouth turn of 19th and 20th centuries. Charles and Eliza Chalk, who were their children? One,Bessie, was my grandmother, did she have siblings? Was one sister called Gladys?
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GRUITT, Thomas
- Plymouth
Researching family history my 3 x Gt Grandparents Thomas and Rebecca Gruitt born Plymouth 1788 and Aveton Gifford 1787. Living in St Andrews Parish mid 19th Century probably High St.
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Tapp Plymouth
- Plymouth
Gr gr grandmother Mary Ann Tapp was born Plymouth Devonshire circa 1821, according to census. By 1841 she was living in St. Pancras. She married William Harvey in 1849 by which time her father Matthew is described as "dead" on the certificate.
I believe her mother was called Ann, born Torbay.
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Deering James
- Plymouth
James Deering lived in Laira, Plymouth, in 1939. Born 1900-1920c. Any information greatly appreciated.
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HITCH - Plymouth
- Plymouth
John HITCH was baptised in May 1808 at Plymouth Charles. He was the son of James and Rachael. If anyone has any further information, particularly about James and Rachael HITCH, please get in touch.
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White family
- Plymouth
Hilda Alice Daisy 1923-1995, father Arthur White. Searching for her family, sister(s) etc. or any information.
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May Family in Plymouth
- Plymouth
Looking for any May in Plymouth that might have a connection to John Bartlett May born abt 1816 in Plymouth moved to Southampton and married Mary Nutburn (nee Mulins) in 1849, his father was John May c1770 might have been John Bartlett May as this name goes right through the generations, all I know is that John May was a Timber Yard foreman and John Bartlett May was a Wireweaver and came from Plymouth, if anyone has anymore information I would love to hear from you
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cummins/cummings 1810
- Plymouth
Researching cummings. Thomas Cummings born 1810 in plymouth. Occupation listed as mariner/coastguard in censuses. He married Sarah Elson in St Mary Major Exeter in 1836. My great grandfather, John James Cummings was one of their children, born 1847 in Harwich, Essex. Any link to Thomas's father's name would break through a brick wall!
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Summerfield
- Plymouth
William Charles Summerfield 1889 Plymouth married Sarah Jeffery 1916.He was in RN in WW1 and chief stoker on Tugs in HM Dockyard Devonport after he came out of Navy. He died 1947. His Father was George Summerfield 1858 Wolverhampton Staffs he married Alice Mary Shovel 1868 in 1887 in Plymouth Devon.
Any help on this family would be appreciated.
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Elusive George
- Plymouth
Hi
I am looking for the birth of George Warn born around 1777 in Plymouth. He married Mary Champlin in 1799 in Plympton Erle. I would appreciate any information regarding George's parents and siblings to help chip away at my brick wall. Thank you regards Margaret
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Agnes Hern
- Plymouth
my great grandmother from Plymouth and Calstock areas married John Buchanan and lived in Barrow on Furness,Devonshire buildings 1875.They had 5 children one died and two went to USA. They were Anna married to William Stewart and Peter, Pittsburgh and Florida were the last reported places of settlement respectively in America. The others John and Agnes lived in the UK. The 1861 census has Agnes as a servant to the Cundys, John and his wife Charlotte living in Plymouth.Does anyone have any information as to how Agnes Hern,who had family in Calstock and Tavistock, reached Barrow on Furness as I cannot trace this period of her life. I would welcome any information about relations in the USA as I know that my father John Allardyce Buchanan had cousins in Florida. Thanks for any info.
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LILIAN LOUISA MAY PROUSE
- Plymouth
Born 29.3.1906 Plymouth, parents John & Louisa Prouse. I have Birth Certificate bought in error. If this is your relative please contact me, it is available to you for free.
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SEABORN John
- Plymouth
I am seeking any details (particularly parentage) of John SEABORN. Although settled with a family in Coaley, Gloucestershire, by 1841, he was born in Plymouth in 1801.
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Steer
- Plymouth
William and Dorothy Ethel Steer moved to Manitoba Canada with their parents in 1912. Dorothy wrote to Phyllis Steer in Plymouth. Looking for information on relatives in Plymouth.
Florence Marshall married a Mr. Steer? Looking for the Marshall/Steer connection.
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cook, plymoouth
- Plymouth
My great grandfather was born in Plymouth, Devon. He was married to Elizabeth Lavinia Ketteringham.
His father was also a Samuel and his mother Jane. A. His grand-father was Samuel Cook, the Plymouth Artist.
Can anyone give any more info on this or maybe you have the same connections?
Thanks
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Ford - Plymouth
- Plymouth
Would love details re. Eliza Ford b. Plymouth 1855, married Charles Chalk 1879 , seven children, she was a dressmaker. Eliza is my g g gmother.
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PENGILLY / PAY
- Plymouth
Edward George Pengilly married Lilian Gertude Pay at St. Aubyn, Plymouth, AUG 1st 1927. Anyone connected with this family?? I have a lot of information on the PAY ancestry.
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FOXLOW / PLYMOUTH / EAST STONEHOUSE / TORBAY
- Plymouth
William Thomas Foxlow was born 1901 in East Stonehouse (Plymouth). A sister Hannah Beatice was born about a year later, also Stonehouse.
Father was William (born around 1872 in Evesham, Worcs.) and mother was Sarah (nee PAY). They moved back to Torquay a few years later. Anybody related ?
Unusual surname so if you share it (esp. in Devon) you are proably related.
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