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Devon UK - Genealogy, Surnames, Family and Local History

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Stribling - Bere Alston
Does anyone have any info regarding striblings of Bere Alston or surrounding areas?

Toll Family - Bere Ferrers
I have researched the TOLL family of Bere Ferrers as part of my One-Name Study.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Thomas Lipson - Bere Ferrers
Looking for information on the family of Thomas Lipson b.c1761 Bere Ferres and Sarah Williams b.c1771 married 1790. Children Richard c1794; Sarah 1799 md George HANCOCK b.1803; Anne b.c1804 and Maria b.c1807. I don't think Richard, Anne of Maria ever married. I believe Thomas's father was also Thomas. The family lived at Leigh Farm, Bere Ferres, Devon. I would love to find any information on the ancestors of Thomas.

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

CARTHEW - CLEAR - Berry Pomeroy
Carthew Family. Henry Carthew 1782 Joanna Clear 1791

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.

Alice Martin - Berry Pomeroy
I am seeking information on Alice Martin, b. Oct 1816, m. George Callard around 1842.

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 Trist (from South Brent) and together 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 Matthews (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.

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?

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.

Bow family - Berry Pomeroy
I am looking for info on bow family,i have marriage cert for john bow(1828) married to anna knapman(1830) John's father is william bow possibly mother grace? any info gratefully recieved.

Thomas Fletcher - Berry Pomeroy - Berry Pomeroy
I am researching our family history and have got back as far as Thomas Fletcher born 1795 at Berry Pomeroy. He married Elizabeth ? born 1796 at Paignton at Berry Pomeroy abt 1820. They moved to Ipplepen on Marriage and had their first child – Mary there and as far as I can ascertain did not return to Berry Pomeroy. I want to find out who Thomas’s parents were and if possible any siblings.

Agnes Bowden - Berry Pomeroy
I am looking for information on Agnes Bowden who was Christened on 20 Nov 1805, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Bowden. She married Richard Ching in 1827 and it was registered in Totnes. Any info on ancestors or descendants would be appreciated.

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).

Huxtable - Berrynarbor
I am looking for information on Hugh born 1864 Mother was Jane her mother was Grace. Any info would be welcome.

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.

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

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

hicks - Berrynarbor
I am researching my great grandfather Horace Dummett the grandson of William and Ann Hicks from Berrynarbor.

Berrynarbor - Berrynarbor
I am trying to find any info on the Leworthy family in Berrynarbor. All I know so far is that my great, great grandfather's name was Leworthy. He and his family lived in South Wales and I've been told that the Leworthys in Berrynarbor churchyard are our ancestors and they apparently lived in the Manor House (now a hotel I think). I'm waiting on more info from my mother / grandmother but anything more would be great.

Bickford - Bickington
Looking for descendants of BICKFORD and related Lines.

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.

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

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

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.

Furze Family - Bickington
Looking for help on the John Furze family brom Bickington, Devon. John was born abt 1797 in Paignton, Devon married Mary ? of Bickington, Elizabeth was born 01 Dec 1839 and married William Henry Ball of Ilsington, they were married in 1856 in Bickington. They also had another child, John born 21 Nov 1859, the rest of the children were born in Ilsington. Thanks

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.

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.

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

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.

Ellis - Bideford
Researching the surname Ellis in Bideford. Anytime period.

Harris - Bideford
Augustus Harris Born 1867 Maud Harris Born 1897

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Thomas Ching - Bideford
Thomas Ching married Ansella Bosence in 1732 Any information on these two will be gatefully received


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