George MORRISH born ca 1836 Rockbeare - Rockbeare
I am looking for information on George MORRISH a brickmaker born Rockbeare ca 1836 son of James born ca 1801 agricultural labourer & Hannah born ca 1806 (according to the 1841 census). He lived in Lowbrook in 1841 & 1851. I believe he married Sarah GROVES born ca 1836 in Littlebredy & they moved to Handsworth between the 1851 & 1861 censuses. I think George had siblings Sarah born ca 1830, Jane born ca 1933, Charlotte born ca 1834, James born ca 1837 & John born ca 1839. Any help gratefully received. Thanks.

VICARY, ROCK,Rose Ash - Rose Ash
Christopher VICARY b? married Mary ROCK, 13 Apil 1739 in Rose Ash. Any known connections welcome.

Southcombe - Rose Ash
Mother named Muriel Joan Southcombe, married Ernest James Stacey, 1944 (possibly in Coventry). Muriel Joan DOB, 8th August 1918, Fulham London. Interested in all information.

Jarvis family - Salcombe
Looking for Jarvis family born Salcombe Devon.

Bushell - Salcombe
I have a lot of information on the Bushells from Salcombe and Portlemouth but am looking to fill in the blanks if anyone can help.

Youlden family - Salcombe
I am looking for information regarding the Youlden family from East Portlemouth and Salcombe. Descendants of John Youlden born 1824. My great great Grandfather Henry Youlden(born 1850) lived in East Portlemouth and worked all his life on a farm at West Prawle.

Edwards - Salcombe
My ancestor James Edwards was born in the Salcombe area in 1786. He was a Master Mariner and married a Catherine Leigh. She was born in Plymouth.

Harris/harries/haris - Salcombe Regis
My ggg grandfather Thomas Harris married Jane Gosling (also known as Jenny Bartlett Gosling) at Salcombe Regis,Sidmouth in 1815. Parents of William ch.1816,Mary ch.1820,Eliza ch.1822 d.1824,Robert ch.1823,Eliza ch.1826,John ch.1828,James ch.1831,Henry ch.1837. All at Salcombe Regis. If you are a descendant of any of the above people I would love to hear from you.

Tolman - Salcombe Regis

1841 CENSUS - Salcombe Regis
I have a copy of the 1941 census for SIDMOUTH and quite a lot of the surrounding area. If anyone would like a look-up for any families in this part of DEVON, I would be glad to help out. I will need first names, Surname, and date, also any other info that you think might help. I have never done this before, so I cannot give a turn-around date, but I will be as quick as I can with them. Hope this may be of help to some of you. Sunny :)

Jenny Bartlett Gosling in Salcombe Regis - Salcombe Regis
Have this lady in my F.H. programme, would welcome contact regarding her husband Thomas Harris

searching for jefferry - Salcombe Regis
i am chasing up an Annie jefferry ,as far as i know she was born around 1849 in salcombe regis,if any one has any info ,i would be most grateful

counte - Sampford Courtenay
searching for any Descendants of Counte that lived in Sampford Courenay,Devon.There was Thomas Counte in 1881 Age 50,occupation Blacksmith could be my great,great,Grandfarther he was m to Hannah Counte,her Age was 41 in 1881.There childrens names where Wlliam,Mary,Thomas,Jane,Thirza,Ellen.

Badcock/Wilcocks/Willcocks/Willcox - Sampford Courtenay
Searching for Descendants John Badcock b21.5.1780 Okehampton son of Jonathan/Jonas b1731 Inwardleigh & Elizabeth Croaker b1748 Inwardleigh & John's wife Charity Willcox b1.2.1789 Bondleigh daughter of John Wilcocks a thatcher of North Tawton & Mary Parker b12.2.1762 Bondleigh, John Badcock and Charity married 12.7.1813 John d28.8.1836 Sampford Courtenay, Charity re-married Humphry Harvey of Sampford Courtenay Charity d.17.12.1845

Ford - Sampford Courtenay
John Ford b. in either Sampford Courtenay or Honeychurch abt 1809 married (in 1832) Mary Turner b. at Jacobstowe abt 1813. Their children were: John, George, Eliza, Mary, William, Samuel, Rebekah, Loveday, Thomas and Richard. George was my g.g.grandfather. Could anyone help me to trace the parents of John Ford senior (d. 1888) and Mary Turner (d. 1893)?

Maria Potter (nee Holmes) - Sampford Courtenay
I am seeking information on Maria Potter (nee Holmes) born in Sampford Courtenay circa 1817 married to John Potter. Still residing in Sampford Courtenay in 1841 according to 1841 Census with husband and children: William, John & Elizabeth. Also residing at same address was her Mother Elizabeth Holmes (born circa: 1786 in Sampford Courtenay).

Hodder - Sampford Peverell
I am searching for any connection to a family named Hodder. They lived in Sampford Peverell, Devon. Eliza Jane Hodder was born around 1858. Any information would be marvellous.

bidgood.of devon - Sampford Peverell
William bidgood b.1796 m.Mary ? Ann ? 1839 can,t find out who she was ?or anymore about them before 1839, have all to 2005, can anybody help to complete the tree,she comes from thorne st margaret.devon

bidgood sampford peverell - Sampford Peverell
Looking for information on Thomas Bidgood born sep 23 1770, married to Joanna/ johanna/ Pulford/ pullford/ pulsford

BIDGOOD William born abt 1821 - Samford, Perevell?? - Sampford Peverell
I'm looking for info. He is my GGGrandfather. Where was he born? Who was his mother? Was his father William Bidgood born 27 Aug 1781, SAMFORD, PEVERELL,Devon. Was his Grandfather Thomas BIDGOOD and mother Joanna ? of Samford,Peverell?

sanders . Hines, - Sampford Peverell
Looking for Sanders or Hines can anyone help or with Hines or Nott

STUTTAFORD - Sampford Spiney
Stuttaford. John. born Sampford Spiney October 1733 is my 5 x great grandfather. He had siblings there and am curious to know where they all went.

Searching For "kenshole's" - Sandford
There appear to have been quite a few Kenshole's living in and around Sandford in the late 1800's, but little or no trace thereafter. Perhaps my great-grandfather Emanuel was typical, in that he "emigrated" to Merthyr Tydfil, where he becamea policemen, and founded the South Wales family to which I belong. Would welcome any information about members of my family who lived in or near Sandford.

Shoplands Newbuildings - Sandford
Several shoplands came from the North Molton area to work in the village as Carpenters from the late 1600s thru the 1700s and then my branch moved on to Colebrooke, Broadwoodwidger, and Devonport, (now part of Plymouth).

Harris - Sandford
Elizabeth Shopland born 1735 married John HARRIS 14 02 1765 at Sandford. Any information on early descendants would be useful, Elizabeth was the daughter of John Shopland & Elizabeth Wellacote who married at Sandford 27 03 1733.

Northcott - Sandford
Found list of 2 Northcott in 1800 census for Sandford, Devon. Does anyone know how to obtain details.

SPEAR - Sandford
Emma SPEAR chr. 23 May 1837. Mother listed as Mary Ann SPEAR - no father listed. Also George SPEAR, chr 8 April 1827 (mother Mary Ann SPEAR - no father). Possible christening for Mary Ann, 5 March 1809, parents John and Mary. Emma had a sister, Mary Jane, born about 1842 in Sandford, but I can't find her birth/christening.

Bicknell - Sandford
I am looking for George Bicknell, his daughter Elizabeth Bicknell was my ggrandmother, she was born 1868, in Warkley/Winkleigh got her at both, George lived in Sandford, if anyone has any info, I would be very grateful...

John Quaintance/Johan Galling - Sandford
Looking for info on John Quaintancewho married Johan Galling 5 Feb 1694 and possible link to John Quaintance married to Mary Clitchett about 1749

kenshole/Kenshale/Kanshole - Sandford
I have traced William Kenshole, according to 1871 census, born C1827 at Sandford, but can't find who his parents were. He married Mary Prince and had Thomas Prince 1856, Mary 1859, William 1861 and George William 1864. According to the 1871 census they were all living in Stoke Damerel, Plymouth, Devon.

Sharland - Sandford
I am seeking information on the John Sharland family of Sandford Devon. John Sharland (born 1735 at Sandford) married Elizabeth Carrew (born c1748 at Sandford) at Sandford on 3 February 1769. They at at least one child Thomas who was christened at Stockleigh English on 15 November 1769. Thomas married Ann Haydon (born 2 June 1772 at Crediton) at Stockleigh English on 1 April 1794. Their daughter Elizabeth (christened 24 August 1794) married Richard Holeman at St James Church West Teignmouth on 27 June 1827. Any information on the family would be appreciated. Allen

Elston of Sandford - Sandford
I'm researching the Elstons of Sandford, especially my own Elston ancestors. Would be delighted to cooperate with anyone else with the same interests. Of particular interest is my 4xggf John Elston who married Susanna Drake née Baker 2 Jul 1778 in Sandford. He died around 1785-1790, but where was he buried? Who were his parents?

St Swithun's Sandford - Sandford
Is St Swithun's the only church in Sandford? James DUNN and Ann SMITH were married in Sandford in 1771 according to the IGI, but they don't appear on the St Swithun's register. Odd? Can anyone explain, please?

Mortimer/Mortimore of Priorton, Devon - Sandford
Priorton is a few miles from Sandford near East Village and many Mortimers are listed around the area. John Mortimer, well-off yeoman d 1604 (Married to Wilmot)is buried in Sandford's St. Swithuns churchyard. His will names no children, but James Mortimer who he left 100 pounds must have been important.Had brother William (daughter Julyan) brother Nicholas and his children Hugh and Bridget,a married sister Joan Fugare,another, Alice married Gifford. A John son of godson Roger Mortimer also a descendant nmentioned, godson John Hall, also William Woodyate in this 1604 will - I need to make more connections as evidence points to a Robert starting a new branch in Sussex, marrying there 1618, who was a descendant, according to College of Arms notes.

Cozens family - Sandford
I am investigating the Scott family of Crediton, (Priorton House), Devon. My Grandmother, Kate Marjory Scott (nee Cozens) born April 18 1908 and her descendants. All I have is her father Arthur Henry Scott born 1859, 11th Hussars, and her husband Dennis Lionel George Cozens, 1929 St Swithens, Sandford with Upton Hellens, Devon. Ring any bells? Any info would be appreciated and exchanged.

White & Rodgers - Seaton
Looking to connect with anyone interested in these names in Seaton 19-20th century.

Tozer - Seaton
I am looking for Ancestors of George Tozer who married Sarah Hatson in June 1783 at Seaton. Happy to share information.

john white - Seaton
any information on John White and 1st wife Ann. 2nd wife Harriet. Found in Seaton directory 1914 but nothing after.Can anyone help

Wilkins Luke and Hook Families - Seaton
I am looking to trace the Hook Luke and Wilkins Family coonections with Seaton and Beer, Littleham and Ottery St Mary. On the 26th February 1810 William Wilkins (no dob) married Elizabeth Hook(no dob) at Ottery St Mary. Elizabeth's parents were a George and Elizabeth Hook (no other information however they are believed to have originated in Ottery St Mary. William and Elizabeth had a son William Wilkins born around 1810 again at Seaton that William married Mary Ann Luke born around 1811 at Littleham Exmouth on the 6th July 1833 at Littleham. They in turn had two children Mary Ann Wilkins born in 1834 at Littleham Exmouth and Edwin Wilkins born 1842 again at Littleham. Mary Ann Luke born in 1811 parents were Richard Luke born 1791 at Littleham and Harriet born in 1787 at Exeter.

Giles, Shaldon, Devon. - Shaldon
Harry Francis Giles of Shaldon(1848-1933),married Cornelia Jane Bushe (1845-1900). Children include Harry Alfred, Frances May, Jane Beatrice (b.1879), Alice Cornelia, Elizabeth Clarice, and Francis Charles Saxton (b.1882). Any details gratefully received, particularly concerning Cornelia Jane and the Bushe family.

Finson, Thomas - Shaldon
Thomas Finson born 1830 married Louisa Murray September 1854 - St. Nicholas Church. Moved to US in 1862. I am looking for any info on ancestors/siblings. The father of Thomas Finson, John Finson. The father of Louisa Murray, Robert Murray.

Westlakes - Shaldon
Could any one help! my fathers family come from Shaldon, my grandmother is winifred, who married a Carr, my great uncles were Bob, and Bill who worked on the ferry, they were part of a large family, can anybody help me go back from there, especiallyany imformation on my grandfather I believe Harold Carr, I would be thankful for any help.

looking for great grandmother from Shaldon - Shaldon
Hi, I'm looking for information on my maternal grandfather's family. His mother was Jannie, according to the 1891 UK census and she married a William James Winsor who was from Ipplepen-Devon. They had most of their children born in Suffolk, Kessingland. One of their children was my grandfather, Archibald Alfred Richard Winsor. He came to Canada sometime prior to 1912 where he met and married my grandmother, Nellie Earle. If anyone knows of this family, I'd LOVE to hear from you! At the time of the 1891 census the family was living at Newton-Abbot, Devon.

John Hayes Coastguard - Shaldon
Hi I am researching John Hayes who live in Little Bicton Place from abt 1841. He was Married to Margaret and according to the I.G.I they were born & married about 1833 in Little Bicton, but according to the censuses (1841-1891) they both came from Ireland(no county given. The family moved to Shaldon and live at Riverside. Between 1852-61 the family moved to Hoose, (Now Hoylake, Wirral). They had 7 children John, James, William, Margaret, Ellen, Mary & Catherine all born between 1837-1852. When the family moved to Wirral the three boys stayed (I presume as their names do not appear in 1861 with their parents only the girls. I may have found William's marriage to a Ada Jennetta Carr in East Stonehouse in 1870 which I have not confirmed. William's occupation is given as mariner, no sign of John or James. Any help will be gratefully appreciated.

Norrish - Shaldon
Looking for info about any family of my grandmother, Mary Louisa Norrish, born in 1875 in Brixham, but appearing in the 1891 census in Shaldon. Parents William and Louisa. Younger brothers Charles, Edward and Arthur.

Shebbear College - Rev Kelly - Shebbear
My great grandfather x4, William Kelly, was headmaster of Shebbear College 1847-1855. Any info appreciated.

MOORE / BOND - Devonshire - Shebbear
Simon BOND married Margaret MOORE abt. 1820. I can't find a Marriage but their children are listed as being baptised at Bible Christian, SHEBBEAR from 1822 - 1829. Simon 1822, Elizabeth 1824, Richard 1826, William 1829. I think this is our SIMON & RICHARD BOND who emigrated to VIC - Australia in 1850's. Two of their sisters (Margaret & Harriet BOND) also decided to emigrate. Does anyone have an interest in these names and is willing to share information?

SANDERS of Shebbear - Shebbear
Looking for anyone else researching the SANDERS family of Shebbear, Devon.

Backway Farm - Shebbear
Does anyone have any historical backgound to Backway Farm please? My ancestor (John Watkins b.1776 at Northlew) was farming Backway in the 1841 census.

COCK - Shebbear
Looking for anyone researching this name, or any name connected with it, in or around Shebbear.