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Wedlake
- Bickington
Charlotte Wedlake born 1812 parents Edward and Sarah nee Hamlyn married William Brimicombe 1837.
Nine children William, James, Thomas,Sarah,Harriet
Susan Anna John Mary born Bickington.
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Elizabeth Furze
- Bickington
Born abt 1840 in Bickington, Devon, parents are John born about 1797 in Paignton, Devon and Mary born abt 1799 in Bickington, Devon. Elizabeth married William Henry Ball about 1856 in Bickington
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Elizabeth Jane Ball
- Bickington
Born about 1863 in Bickington, Devon dau of William Henry Ball and Elizabeth Furze. She married Frederick Northcott(Northcutt), they lived in Ontario, Canada after marriage
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Egbears.
- Bickington
Susannah Egbear came from Bickington and married Benjamin Gribble from Woodlands.
Looking for any and all information about the Egbear's of Bickington.
She would have been born probably mid 1700's and she was my GGG.Grandmother.
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Charlotte Chubb
- Bickleigh
My great great grandmother was baptised in Bickleigh in 1817, married John Evans in Dublin in 1849 and later worked as a nurse at the West Ashford Union Workhouse in Kent.
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JOHN HOLMES
- Bickleigh
I am searching for ancestors/siblings of John Holmes baptised 1691 in Bickleigh (Tiverton) and buried there 1745. Father also John. Wife Mary.
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ROWE family of Bickleigh nr Plymouth
- Bickleigh
My ROWE family lived at Hele Barton, nr the Plymouth Bickleigh.
Love to hear from anyone researching the family. The direct line is:
Joseph ROWE marr. Elizabeth CROSS (1769 Buckland Monachorum); Son
Matthias ROWE marr. Ann KING (1821 Walkhampton); son William marr. Honor DAWE (1850 Plymouth St Andrews) then emigrated to NZ
Elizabeth ROWE nee CROSS and several of her children are commemorated in the Bickleigh Churchyard
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Algar, Samuel John
- Bideford
Searching for relatives of Samuel John Algar, born Devonport 1822. Married Anna. According to 1851 census both living in Bideford, parish Devonport.
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Ellis
- Bideford
Researching the surname Ellis in Bideford. Anytime period.
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Newcombe
- Bideford
Currently searching for any information re my Newcombe ancestors (John Newcombe) who lived in or around Bideford before emmigrating to Exeter, Ontario, Canada in the mid-1800's.
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Smale, John
- Bideford
Looking for information about John's parents and siblings as well as information about where he lived (probably Bideford or the surrounding area). John Smale was born abt 1605 - 1620. Immigration to New England (Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA) was in1632 onboard the "Francis and James". Other variations include: SMALY - SMALLY - SMALLEY.
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Shoplands In Bideford
- Bideford
Edward Shopland was baptised at Bideford 2nd February,1795, the son of John & Jane Shopland.
Edward was buried 25th August 1795 at Bideford.
Whilst I have quite exetensive information on various Shoplands, this family is new to me and I would welcome any additional information on them, or indeed any other Shoplands.
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Surnames Ellerton & Thomas
- Bideford
Anyone know anything about Richard William ELLERTON and Caroline Louise THOMAS who were married in the Sept qtr 1895 in Bideford? Thanks, John in Oz
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Bideford Poor Law 1850
- Bideford
Bideford Union - White - 1850 - p 760
comprises 18 parishes. The total average annual expenditure on the poor, during the 3 years preceding the formation of the Union, was £7333, but in 1838, it was only £5225, & in 1849/50, £6428.17s.1d. The Workhouse was erected in 1835/6, & has room for 200 paupers. H A Harvie Esq, is union clerk & supt.registrar; the Rev H Alford, chaplain; Mr & Mrs Stevenson, master & matron of the Workhouse.
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Commissioners In 1576
- Bideford
From Calendar of Cecil Papers Vol 13
SELLENGER JOHN Sir 136
1576/02/25 Edward Parker to Lord .. 1 p No 1395.
Details proceedings taken in respect to the corrupt dealings
of the merchants that transported corn out of Devon.Their
bribery of the officers of the port,for the passing of grain,
Vindicates his own conduct.Before the commission of enquiry
sent to Sir Arthur Bassyt and others,William Colliber has confessedthe "Great Jesus" French and Colliber the Little Jesus" and
Hugh Brasier the "Sparrowhawk" the 3 ships now presented before
the Commmissioners at Biddeford.Prays that Sir John Sellenger
may be called tocertify the truth.
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Thomas Ching
- Bideford
Thomas Ching married Ansella Bosence in 1732
Any information on these two will be gatefully received
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EMERY
- Bideford
researching emerys of bideford and barnstaple.....any info gladly recieved and also offered
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Vodden
- Bideford
I am looking for information about a Florence Bertha Vodden (my Great Gran) who was born in Bideford on the 28/12/1904 she was later married to a Arthur Vowles from Bristol in the 1920/30's and had 4 children Dennis Vowles, Bernard Vowles, Evelyn Doris Vowles and Marjorie Jean Vowles all born in the 1930's in Exeter . She later married a 2nd time to a Vernon Paul in 1955 in Exeter and died in 1970. If you have any information on my Great Gran please contact me.
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Alvington School
- Bideford
An ancestor Minnie Brice,was a teacher at this school in 1883 but I cannot find out anything about it. What sort of school was it?
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Ellis
- Bideford
My family have lived in Bideford and nearby villages for over 400 years. By trade they were shipbuilders and carpenters, and include William Ellis, who left with some of his family to settle in Prince Edward Island in the early 19th century. I'd bepleased to discuss details with anyone else related to the Ellis family, or to shipbuilding in North Devon.
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SMALLRIDGE-KELSEY
- Bideford
Kelsey from Hampshire-a mariner William Henry
Kelsey married a smallridge...also a Harvey
married into the family. William had a son called
Arthur who moved to Bristol about 1840-50
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Groves - Ruth
- Bideford
I am looking for any info on Ruth Groves who would have been my great grandmother. I have no detail apart from the name and that she gave birth to a daughter which was registered in Bideford in 1914 and that she was in domestic service. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Herbert Maurice Tyzack
- Bideford
I only know he was born in Devon, (USA Census), and emigrated eventually to Utah. Anyone ever seen him in a Parish register? Born 1835, perhaps not in Bideford.
Thanks
Don
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Richard Mullins
- Bideford
Seeking info re: Richard Mullins (Mullen, Mullens)born 1792 Bideford. He was tried at Devon Assizes on March 16 1818 on a charge of larceny. He was convicted and sentenced to 7 yrs transportation. He lived in Australia for a while then I lost him. Could he have returned home and is he the Richard Mullins listed in the 1881 census as being a boarder of William Tailor of Landkey. Seeking any info on this man and family.
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James Rowe - Devon
- Bideford
Searching for information about the family of James Rowe, born 1833 in Devon? Emigrated to Canada in 1849 after his father, James, remarried. One of James Sr wives was Catherine, probably the mother of James Jr.
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davey-bideford
- Bideford
william davey (mason) b.1852 torrington. (father samuel davey a shoemaker). elizabeth stoneman b.1856 meshaw. (father thomas stoneman a farmer).both were married in 1879 bideford. their first son was john henry davey b.1880 in bideford. second son was albert william davey b.1882 in bideford. elizabeth stoneman was williams 2nd wife he had a son from his 1st marriage, arthur edward davey b.1876. elizabeth also had a son, william henry stoneman b.1877 bideford. (dont think she had married). in 1883 william, elizabeth, john henry, albert william, arthur edward, and wiliam henry left for south australia aboard the "glamis". anybody out there connected to this family?...
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Ancestors from Bideford
- Bideford
I am from Newfoundland Canada and i am searching for any Hopkins from Bideford who can say for sure that they had an ancestor, who was a mariner or a shipwright or both, that left Bideford from 1650-1700 to travel across the ocean and settle in Newfoundland.
Thanking you in advance;
Fred.
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Griffey
- Bideford
Searching for children of John Griffey and Mary Bale of Bideford,one known son John came to Australia abt,1854 aged 19 yrs.Parents (m) 2/8/1827 Bideford,DEV,ENG.Need death dates as well.
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CHAPPLE
- Bideford
looking for name of parents of William A. Chapple, born 1825 in Bidenford. He left England as a fairly young man and went to Australia, entered Canada in 1848. Married Jane Wreford Miller in 1861. His father died when he was very young, He was a titled person, they lived at Studley Manor. If anyone has this information
please let us know.
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Whites
- Bideford
Anyone any information on the Whites of Bideford? John White was born c.1802 and married Grace Bates in 1831, they had 4 children (?): William, Elizabeth, Grace and John.
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Herniman
- Bideford
Looking for information on Robert Herniman, coach builder living in East the Water, Bideford in 1884. Married to Minerva Milton, children Laura, Florence, George, Edmund, William.
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Davey/Madge of Bideford
- Bideford
Mary Ann Davey (b. abt 1823) was daughter of James Davey (b. abt 1796), a widower by 1851. Mary Ann married John Madge (b abt 1822), mariner and had James Davey Madge (b 1851) whom I suspect died in infancy, Elizabeth Madge (b. abt 1853), Mary Ann Madge (b abt 1855) and John Madge (b abt 1858). Mary Ann Madge married John James Rayne and moved to London. I'm interested in the name of James Madge's (b. 1796) wife and any information earlier than 1800.
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Charles Hitt - Bideford
- Bideford
I have traced my gt gt grandfather Charles Hitt to Bideford. He was born abt 1831 and later moved to Marylebone, London where, on the 1861 census his profession was as a "ladies boot maker". I am just wondering if anyone knows any information of the family in Devon. Variations of the name that I have come across are: Hett/Kitt.
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Rolstone
- Bideford
Hello,
I am reaserching the Rolstones of Bidford. any info appreciated. maybe i can help you?
Karen
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Fulford
- Bideford
My family were builders in Bideford. My gt.grandfather was William Lang Fulford who married Mary Jane Blight.
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Lewis, of Bideford North Devon
- Bideford
Looking for information regarding the Lewis family in Bideford. At one time they lived at 5 New Street, Bideford North Devon England. Maude Lewis (my great grandmother) was the mother of Anges Lewis born April 1,1927 (my grandmother) and Daisy Lewis and their brother (I do not know his name). Any information would be very helpfull..
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Narcissus HATHERLY
- Bideford
Any other researchers of Narcissus HATHERLY of Bideford. One in every generation 1644 to 1901. Attorneys and doctors.
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Carpenter
- Bideford
I would be interested to hear from anyone who has an ancestor called Lewis Carpenter from Bideford.He was living there from around 1880 onwards.
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George Langbridge, Maria Holman
- Bideford
George Langbridge married Maria Holman in March 1839 in Bideford, Devon. Their son William was born in Sydney, Australia c.1844 I don't know of any other children. Wiliam married Sarah Anne Shipp (b. 1850 in Victoria, Aus.) Would like to know of any connections from Devon or Australia
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MUGFORD in Bideford
- Bideford
I am looking for Robert Mugford who was born in 1823 in Bideford - but more especially, his father and mother - Robert and Charlotte - of whom there seems to be no info whatever. Can anyone tell me anything about the Bideford Mugford's?
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Ellis
- Bideford
Researching Surname Ellis in and around Bideford.
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Lukey Thomas Henry Veale
- Bideford
Looking for ancestors and siblings of Thomas Henry Veale Lukey born in Bideford 1806 and died in Greenwich Kent 1882. Amy info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lorraine
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John Cruse
- Bideford
John Cruse married Elizabeth Cruse they left for Australia in 1892. They had nine Children. James Smith Cruse, (Thomas Alfred Cruse) he is my grand father he died in Brisbane Australia in 1974. Hoping anyone can help with my search. I am coming over in August - September
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Eliza Daniel 1819 d/o William
- Bideford
Eliza has long evaded me. Have found a marriage entry in Bideford June quarter 1841 to James John Mortimore, her father is given as William Daniel a shipwright.
James died in Exeter ca 12/1843.
Later I believe has several children by John Dawe but they do not appear to marry til 1860.
So who was William? Any connections?
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