Sim - Barnstaple
I am researching the ancestry of Robert William Moyse Sim. Born Plymouth 1907.Lived and worked in Barnstaple. Buried at Landkey. Family history interest.Putting together family trees for my grandchildren.

George Lewsby Abbott Barnstaple 1851,1878 & 1884 - Barnstaple
Looking for info on George Lewsby Abbott(1825-1884) who is in High St, Barnstaple in 1851 then in Sheffield 1861 & 1871, Bishops Tawton in 1881 but has a daughter Margaret Lewesby Abbott born in Barnstaple in 1878 & he dies there in 1884.He may also have briefly been in South Australia. Thanks.

Henry Gaydon (born 1798) - Barnstaple
I am trying to find any information about the family of Henry Gaydon, christened in Swimbridge in 1798. He married Grace Yeo, also of Swimbridge, and they had 10 children. For at least part of their married life they lived in Newport Road. I have found that 4 of his children came to Australia including my great grandfather, Alexander. Henry was one of five children of Alexander Gaydon and Mary Stribling. It would be wonderful to know what happened to those who remained in England.

Baller - Barnstaple
I am intrested in finding out more about Benjamin Baller B 25th october 1775 m 8th feb 1813 to Elizabeth Campbell died 1848 father benjamin baller Mother Susanna Kingdon this is all the information i have

William and Beatrice Patt - Barnstaple
Trying to find any details on this couple. They were my great grandparents and lived in Umberleigh Cottages, Atherington, Devon in and around 1913. All I know so far is that William was a farm labourer. If anyone has any details on amberleigh cottages or this couple please get in touch.

Turner Beatrice - Barnstaple
I am interested in finding anything out about this lady, my great grandmother who was living in amberleigh cottages, atherington, devon in and around 1913. I know nothing of her I would be very interested to hear any details someone may have.

Jeffery family - Barnstaple
Looking for relatives of Herbert and Annie Jeffery they had three sons Leslie born 1921, Rodney and Cyril.

BALLER - Barnstaple
looking for any connections to a BENJAMIN BALLER and his wife maryann from Barnstaple Devon, this was my family, did they move to WORCESTER?

Hill - Barnstaple
Does anyone have information on a Christopher Hill, his wife's name was Mary. They were both born in Barnstaple about 1804. Christopher and Mary had 3 children, William Henry, Ellen and Charles. Christopher worked as a lacemaker in Tiverton, Devon.

Caldwell - Barnstaple
Ann Lydia Caldwell nee Kemp lived at Ebberley terrace in 1851. her husband Robert (a stockbroker)is not there.I would like to hear from anyone else researching the family.

Lemon - Barnstaple
Looking for information on the Lemon families of Barnstaple, any dates. Willing to exchange information.

harris family - Barnstaple
I amlooking for any information on the Harris families between 1800/1850.George or John who had a daughter Catherine Grace born about 1843 ,she would be my grt.grandmother.

Saunders(Sanders) Thorne - Barnstaple
William Saunders Thorne and his wife Elizabeth had a son William Saunders Thorne in 1841 in Barnstaple. He married Jane Jeffery in 1859. Any info on them would be great! Sue

Turner family, Barnstaple - Barnstaple
Seeking information on William Turner (shoemaker) bn Barnstaple 1818. No trace of him or his family (wife Anne, son William) after 1841. Also looking for any information on his mother Mary Cutland who married William Turner(snr) in Barnstaple 1815. Any help appreciated.

Robert Knill (19th c) and family - Barnstaple
I am investigating the Knill family starting with Robert Knill, Barnstaple, 1820 (?) but I also have Knill family members going back to 1705 (not sure about location though). If anyone else is doing Knill research in this area I’d love to hear from you. Willing to share whatever info I have. Thanks.

Booth - Barnstaple
Looking for any information regarding Alexander Booth and wife Charlotte. Alexander born 1793 in Ottery. Son Charles b 1831 who married Caroline Geen in 1864.

North Country Inn - Barnstaple
Looking for information about the North Country Inn, Branstaple during the C19th. My ancestors Alexander and Charlotte Booth are named, with many others, in papers regarding the Inn but I am unsure in what respect they are involved. If anyone has any information about how this Inn operated during the C19 I would be very interested. Thanks

William Nott 1785, Devonshire of Sherwell - Barnstaple
I am researching a William Nott, from the Barnsatple area I think. I was left as inheritence a ledger style book which my grandfather found on a building site some 20 years ago. It leonged to a man named William Nott and the date on the book is 1785, he calls himself William Nott, Devonshire of Sherwell and it appears that he ,may have been a teacher or student and later perhaps an accountant or business man of some sort. Does anyone have any information?

Henry Lavercombe 1586 - Barnstaple
I believe I have an ancestor, Henry Lavercombe born in Barnstaple in 1586. I can find no reference to his parents or where they were from. I believe I have found traceable offspring from him to me born 1952 in Michigan USA. I would love to take his line back as far as I can. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Do not be confused there were several Henry Lavercombe in his offspring. He is my 15 X Grandfather.

Barnstaple Union Workhouse - records - Barnstaple
Can someone please direct me to the best UK source for info about Barnstaple Union Workhouse? are there records that still exist for this institution? The census for 1881 contains one Henry Pugsley who may be my 3ggfather. I am trying to verify with additional info. Any help greatly appreciated in Canada.

Post Office Service in Barnstaple 1911 - Barnstaple
Looking for John Ritchie shown in 1911 census boarding with George E Vickery (cabinet maker) & family at 96 High Street, Barnstaple. Born Abberdeon (sic), Scotland, 1866. Described as a Telephone Canvasser. Also in the house at the time was a daughter Elizabeth Vickery(19), part time Telephone Operator and son George Vickery (15), Messenger Boy, GPO. Does anyone have a connection with the Vickery family and/or knows of any Post Office Service records that that may give details of its employees?

Richards - Barnstaple
I am Searching for the Richards family of Barnstaple and cornwall William Ernest married to Annie Lake and backwards please

Watsons Gardiners Crebers in Devon - Barnstaple
Looking for any information about Watsons and Gardiner/Gardners and Crebers in Barnstaple, or other parts of Devon early 1800s and beforehand.

Charles Churchill (1820/1 - 1853) - Barnstaple
I am trying to locate details on Charles Churchill and his family. Information I have to date: Charles Churchill was born in Barnstaple, Devon in 1820 or 1821. I have no proven details on his parents or siblings. However, I have found an entry in the International Genealogical Index (IGI) Batch No: C098971, Source Call No: 0590686 (RG4 4953)- which records a birth event for a Charles Churchill on 15 October 1821, Ebenezer Chapel Vicarage Lane-Baptist, Barnstaple, Devon, England. The parents are listed as father -Philip Churchill and mother as Joanna (Anna). A sibling Thirza Churchill born 28 September 1823, same address, is also listed. It is possible that Charles' parents could have been Isaac Churchill and Elizabeth Welshford who were married on 30 December 1792 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. Charle's early trade was a tailor Enlisted in London as a private with HM56th Regiment on 16 April 1838 at the age of 18 years. His regimental number was 1500. He served with his regiment in England, Ireland, Gibraltar and Bermuda over the period from 1838 to 1853. He died in Bermuda on 14 September 1853, (it is assumed from yellow fever). He left a widow, Margaret and three children, Mary, William and Theresa - all who returned to England in December 1853 and subsequently emigrated to Melbourne, Austrlaia, arriving on the "Indian Queen" ex Liverpool, England in February 1855. Charles Churchill married Margaret Murphy (an Irish lady) in St Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, parish of Birr, County Offaly, Ireland on 31 March 1843. Unfortunately, their wedding certificate does not show their parent's names or occupations. Their first child - Mary was born in County Cork, Ireland in 1843; the second child - William was born in Bury, England on 30 June 1846 and the third child - Theresa, it is assumed, was born in Bermuda in 1852 or 1853. Any information on the history of this particular Churchill family or living descendants would be greatly appreciated.

victoria inn lower batson - Batson
catherine putt born 1845

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?

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.

Harpers in Beare - Beare
Any Harpers in Beare, Grand father was Herbert Harper, buried in Beare Church Cemetary

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.

Bond - Beer
anybody researching the Bond family, Beer, Devon any period

HOLMES - Beer
I am earching the name HOLMES in Beer, Devon, 1800/1950. Any contacts would be appreciated.

HAMMETT - Beer
I am searching the name HAMMETT, Beer, Devon, 1800/2000. Any contacts or informtion would be appreciated.

APLIN - Beer
I am searching the name APLIN, Beer, Devon, 1800/2000. Any contacts of information would be appreciated.

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.

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.

Chick family - Beer
Looking for any records of the Chick family especially George Eli and Lucy Frances Chick

AYRES of Beer, Devon - Beer
Looking for information on the Ayres family of Beer, Devon. Spelled variously HARE, HARES, HAIRS, AYRE, AYRES, from 1700.

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

Driver - Beer
Looking for any links to and descendants of Robert Driver c1791 in Beer.

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

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

horsford - Beer
seeking information on the horsford family of beer

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.

Newton - Beer
I am searching for the Newton family from Beer.

Turner/Bailey - Beer
I am looking for information on John Turner B.1781 in Beer, Seaton. He married Mary Bailey B. 1789. They had a son Alfred Rooke Turner.

Badcock - Beer
William Ingerson Badcock, wife Rhoda (Harding)b.1859 daughter Eva Elsie Ingerson Badcock b.1891, William born Lympstone Devon b.1859, Living in Beer 1891 & 1901 &1911 living at 4 Laburnum Place.

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.

Badcock at Westlake Farm - Belstone
Have my Gr.Gr.Grandfather Richard Badcock working at WestLake Farm aged 23 for Robert Reddaway in 1861 census, Richard was born in Sampford Courtenay, has anyone information or connection to the farm.

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

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