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copp family
- Beaford
John Copp married Susan Judd from St Giles in the Wood in 1823. His father was also John Copp and he married an Elizabeth ?? Can anyone shed any light on her maiden name and any other children they had besides John and his brother Henry please?
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Vodden
- Beaford
Looking for Thomas Vodden and family who lived here in the late 1800,s along with other Voddens and who are likely connected to St Giles in the Wood, a nearby village.
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Harpers in Beare
- Beare
Any Harpers in Beare, Grand father was Herbert Harper, buried in Beare Church Cemetary
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KNIGHT/PENGELLY
- Beaworthy
I am interested in the family of Joseph Knight born 1795, Clawton and Mary Pengelly born 1798 Beaworthy. Father, Thomas Pengelly and mother, Mary.
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Bond
- Beer
anybody researching the Bond family, Beer, Devon any period
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HOLMES
- Beer
I am earching the name HOLMES in Beer, Devon, 1800/1950. Any contacts would be appreciated.
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HAMMETT
- Beer
I am searching the name HAMMETT, Beer, Devon, 1800/2000. Any contacts or informtion would be appreciated.
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APLIN
- Beer
I am searching the name APLIN, Beer, Devon, 1800/2000. Any contacts of information would be appreciated.
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Smugglers
- Beer
Near Beer there used to be a place called Roncombe's Girt, now called Roncombe's Gate - but all we could find there was a signpost! On November 2, 1787 a fight took place there between smugglers and excise men, and two excise officers were killed.They were WILLIAM JENKINS and WILLIAM SCOTT. Our ancestor, GEORGE SALTER, of Kentisbeare, was one of the smugglers. Have always wanted to find out something about the men who were killed. Any information most gratefully received. Thank you.
Ivy,South Africa.
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Emigrated to Canada
- Beer
JAMES TROTT was born at Seaton @ Beer 06 April 1788 and married ELIZABETH STROUD - called Betsy.
She was born 30 December 1812 in Black Torrington. His eldest son, JOHN, born 29 May 1813 emigrated to Ontarioin Canada with his brother WILLIAM in the early 1800s. Does anyone research Trott in the Seaton, Beer area? DNA testing says this man's descendants are a near match to my husband, so we'd like to find a common ancestor. Thank you, Ivy.
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Chick family
- Beer
Looking for any records of the Chick family especially George Eli and Lucy Frances Chick
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AYRES of Beer, Devon
- Beer
Looking for information on the Ayres family of Beer, Devon. Spelled variously HARE, HARES, HAIRS, AYRE, AYRES, from 1700.
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Jane Ann Hoskins b. 1836 Beerferris, daughter of James Hoksins
- Beer
Looking for my gg grandmother Jane Ann Hoskins' family.
Jane Ann Hoskins b 1836 ,Beerferris, Devon, England. She married William Hooper b 1832 , Calstock, Cornwall,England--Aug 1854 in Middletown, Connecticut ,USA.
Found a Hoskins family in the 1841 census Beerferris--
James Hoskins 40 blacksmith---
Elizabeth Hoskins 40---
Mary 12---
Elizabeth 10--
Jane 5 ---
James 15 months ----
1851 census for Calstock, Cornwall--
James 53 blacksmith---
Elizabeth 50--
Jane 14---
Caroline 8---
William 2---
This family has another daughter ,Grace b 1824--not at home in the 1841 census.
Grace married Peter Doidge.
Mary married William Eselby(Ezelby)
Know that Grace and Mary are the daughters of this family but have no proof that my gg grandmother is their daughter. All I have is that in William Hooper's Bible it states that his wife was born Aug.1836 ,Beerferris,Devon,England and that her father was James Hoskins. At the bottom of the page--a note--grandmother Hoskins' maiden name HANCOCK, born Jan 1,1800.
Do anyone have any information on this Hoskins family?
Hilma
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Driver
- Beer
Looking for any links to and descendants of Robert Driver c1791 in Beer.
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GIBBS family from BEER
- Beer
I am a descendant of George Gibbs and his wife Sarah ? George was born in Beer 1802 and he was in the Coastguard Service. He and his family also lived in Dawlish and Shoreham (Sussex)
Their children were Sarah Ann, John, Elizabeth, Mary Ann and George. George sen. and Sarah are both buried in Shoreham.
Does anyone have any further info on the Gibbs family please
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Westlake Family
- Beer
Looking for any information of the Westlake family especially James Westlake b. abt 1823 in Beer, married a Mary Snell. Thanks in anticipation of any help
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horsford
- Beer
seeking information on the horsford family of beer
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Aplin Hammett
- Beer
I am searching the Aplin and Hammett families of Beer my G.G. Grandmother was Charlotte Hammett who married John Aplin in 1840.
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Newton
- Beer
I am searching for the Newton family from Beer.
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JAMES PALMER
- Belstone
Was born 1816 and died in the UK. (Born and died where, I don't know) James married Mary Ann Luscombe (born 1818 in Belstone, Devonshire, the daughter of George Luscombe (son of Samuel John Thornhill Luscombe) and Jane Coombe, both of Belstone. Had a son James Henry Palmer Luscombe born 7 June 1841 in Belstone. After James Snr died Mary Ann remarried and emigrated to Australia in December 1848. Looking for links to James Palmer b.1816 in the UK. Any family descendants please contact me.
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Vanstone
- Belstone Corner
Maud and William Henry Vanstone lived at farm near Tor Green, Near South Tawton devon. had 10 children: Lily, william, alfred, dorothy, cecil, christobel, vera, joyce, ruth and eileen. (Link to Cooper: MAud vanstone's maiden name; mother named maria) Any information please contact
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Barratt
- Bere Alston
The furthest back I have got on the Barrat side of my family is Ambrose Barrat a miner from Bere Alston dont know his wifesname at hte moment still rresearching anyone out there who could help it would be appreciated
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Rev Hill - Bere Alston
- Bere Alston
I am a descendant of the Rev William Hill who brought the Congregational Church to Bere Alston in the mid 1800s. One of his granddaughters was my paternal grandmother. If anyone is related, or even has any information on the family, I'd be pleased to hear from you.
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Harper Marks
- Bere Alston
I would welcome any information on Henry James Harper born 1813 at Bere Alston. Father Stephen Harper born 1792 and mother Mary Marks. Mainly after birthplace and marriage of Stephen Harper and Mary Marks and any other children they may have had.
Henry James emigrated to Australia in 1841 on the William Byrne with his 1st wife Harriet Floyd and their 3 children William, Charlotte and MaryAnn.
Henry James Harper married Ellen Bray in 1848 in Australia.
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Olver John & Rebecca
- Bere Alston
Looking for any information re: John & Rebecca Olver born circa 1760- 1790. They died in Bere Alston both at the age of eighty years. They were parents of Thomas Hodge Olver who immigrated to australia with some members of his family. I am a descendant and have been unable to find any information regarding them. If anyone could help or is related to the above persons please contact me.
Kim from australia
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Barrett
- Bere Alston
Ambrose Barrett married 23 April 1822 in Bere Ferrers (Bere Alston). Trying to find whether he is related to Peter Barrett (born c1796) or to Alexander & Hercules Barrett.
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Barratt from Wigan
- Bere Alston
Trying to research William Barratt and Ann Green who married 1867 and had many children all born in Aspull, including Ann Green Barratt.
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GLOYN - BEER FERRIS
- Bere Ferrers
searching for any info regarding John & Charlotte(milford)GLOYN. jOHN was a miner, had 4 children, Robert William, Sarah Jane, Ann J, Mary E. Born here between 1854-1864. They were membersof the B/alston Independent cong church.
THANKYOU. Cathryn R
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Lane & Geach Family
- Bere Ferrers
Searching for decendents of James LANE & Maria GEACH married 1837 St Dominick, Cornwall and had issue Maria, James, Sarah Jane, Samuel Geach, Elizabeth Ann, William John Geach, Josiah and Emma/Thomasine between 1837 and 1854. All born Bere Ferrers and Warequay. Some family members still in the area in 1901 census - Sarah Jane mar. Pritchard and Thomasine Lane were living there in 1901. Sarah possibly running a Grocery Store.
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Brightons
- Bere Ferrers
I am looking for information about the Brightons of Bere Ferrers (1800-). They came originally from the Norwich area of Norfolk. They were mainly market gardeners I believe.
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Langman family
- Bere Ferrers
Looking to make sibling connections (descendants) of John Langman, born 1802 in Devon. Mother was Lydia, father NIcholas. Looking to obtain his actual date of death, and confirm his burial- ie is he in a family plot. family also had relations to cornwall farm. he died in the 1830's. married twice.
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Williams:
- Bere Ferrers
On a baptismal entry, mother was listed as Mary or Maria Williams, mother of Maria, born c.1810. I am looking to obtain Maria's fathers name; it is thought to be Samuel, with a possible middle initial of "C" and possibly last name of Harvey. Looking to determine if parents married; or validate these long family lore rumors. Have document with incomplete information on Maria(dau.)death certificate USA; looking to get her father and mother's names correctly- and if other siblings came of this union. Maria (dau) did marry and have children all at church in Bere Ferreres. thanks for any assistance
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Harvey
- Bere Ferrers
Looking to learn more of a Samuel Harvey, who may have married Mary Williams or then again not; and might be the father of a daughter, Maria. Maria born c. 1810. Samuel was the first name given on daughters death certificate for name of father- the rest is hard to read: Harvey was a middle name given to daughter Maria's son.....so thought I would check it out! thanks
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Berry Pomeroy
- Berry Pomeroy
Seeking information about Lydia Jane FRIEND b c 1861 in Berry Pomeroy. Daughter of William FRIEND b 1840 in Loddisewll, Devon
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Winsor - Berry Pomeroy
- Berry Pomeroy
My husband's line of Peter I starting in 1640 and going on to the 5th Peter in 1771. the 5th Peter had a son William Fogwill Winsor b.1806 (my husband's direct line). Would welcome any information or contact from distant relations.
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PERROTT – Berry Pomeroy / Bridgetown
- Berry Pomeroy
Richard Perrott married Sarah Penney in Berry Pomeroy on 31 December 1729. They had at least three children: John (b. 1731), Richard (b.1733), and Sarah (b. 1736). John married Christian (maiden name unknown) and they had seven children: Christian (b. 1760), Sarah (b. 1761), John (b. 1764), Mary (b. 1766), Betty (b. 1768), Richard (b. 1772), and Agnes (b. 1775). Richard was a cordwainer (shoemaker) in Bridgetown; he married Mary Ann (maiden name unknown, possibly Penney) from Stoke Damerel with whom he had nine children: Richard (b. 1803), John (b. 1804), Charles Lee (b. 1806), Jane (b. 1808), Thomas (b. 1811), William (b. 1814), Charles (b. 1816), James Gay (b. 1819), and Henry George (b. 1822). Charles Lee and Jane both died at a young age. John continued in his father’s trade as a shoemaker in Bridgetown and at the age of 50 married Jane Stevens from Cornwood. William became a tailor, also in Bridgetown, and married Jane Osborn(e), a local woman. Richard, Thomas, Charles, and Henry George all moved to London, although Charles later moved back to Devon, settling in Newton Abbot. Anyone having (or looking for) information about this family is asked to get in contact.
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Clark Hopkins Cutland
- Berry Pomeroy
I have traced my London family back to Berry and want to find out anything about my GG\grand Fathers family. He was Henry Clark 1811 married to Caroline 1815 (Totnes) and then to Mary Cutland 1820 in London. Henry's parents were Henry 1785 and Jane Morrel Hopkins 1818. This Henry's parents were John and Grace. Any offers?
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Jane Veasey
- Berry Pomeroy
John Medway and Jane Veasey were married in St Marys Church on 4th Jan 1815. Jane was christened Jan 30th 1791 Anything else anyone kows would be very helpful.
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Berry Pomeroy
- Berry Pomeroy
I am looking for info on Veasey's Grace 1781 Thomas Veasey 1746 who married Susanna Clarke and a Thomas Veasey 1720 who married Grace Tope also Ann Windeatt
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Clarks & Huxtables
- Berrynarbor
My CLARK family were farmers in Berrynarbor during the 19th century. I am interested in finding any relatives of Hugh (1778-1857)and Thomas (1815-1904) who farmed at Ruggaton. Also James HUXTABLE (1795-1855) who was Thomas' father in law, and Daniel&/or Selina ANDREW (c.1850 onwards).
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Huxtable
- Berrynarbor
I am looking for information on Hugh born 1864 Mother was Jane her mother was Grace. Any info would be welcome.
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Leworthy
- Berrynarbor
I am looking for info on the Leworthy family in Berrynarbor. I have Thomas who married Grace Dinnes, both born 1811 in Berrynarbor and Thomas was a Blacksmith and a Grocer. His mother was Ann Leworthy and he had 4 sons, Thomas, John, Richard & William and a daughter Anne all born in Berrynarbor.
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HICKS
- Berrynarbor
Looking for anyone researching this name, or any name connected with it, in or around Berrynarbor.
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parkin
- Berrynarbor
Any information on John Parkin born 1841 married to Jane lived at Hodges in 1881 and Wheel Cottage in 1901 They had 7 children one being called William born 1867 at Berrynarbour or Coombe Martin
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hicks
- Berrynarbor
I am researching my great grandfather Horace Dummett the grandson of William and Ann Hicks from Berrynarbor.
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