PAY family / Torquay / St. Marychurch - Torquay
Anyone descended from the PAY family from Torquay / St. Marychurch? Edwin Thomas PAY was born 1842. Married Thirza Freer Cornhill. Their children (surviving) were Henry ; Annie (married name HAWKE); Sarah Ann (married name FOXLOW) ; Frank ; Minnie(married name HANNAFORD); Gertrude(married name COYSH).

HAWKE / PAY families of St. Marychurch / Babbacombe - Torquay
Anyone connected to Frank & Annie HAWKE of St. Marychurch? Only daughter I know of was Harriet Minnie Louisa HAWKE born 1899. A son, Frank, I believe died in World War One. Other children I believe are from this family (but not certain) are Edwin, 1902 ; Francis Richard, 1904 ; Marjorie Helen, 1906 ; William Henry, 1908. I have a double-connection to the family. Annie's maiden name was PAY. I am descended from her sister Minnie. Frank Hawke Sr. is also related, to my great-grandfather. Loads of information if anyone is connected.

Melville,Wolton,Osborne - Torquay
Are there any links in Devon to my descendants of Joseph Melville and wife Sarah Woodger b 1792 &1794 of London,also John Wolton born 1806 in Ufford Suffolk and wife Ann Curtis born 1807 in Hollesley Suffolk,also Amelia Osborne b 1842 in Ramsholt Suffolk who married Noah Wolton?I am trying to find out why i feel so drawn to Devon apart from the scenery,Torquay in particular!!Thank You.

FOXLOW / TORQUAY - Torquay
Winnifred Foxlow was born about 1897 in Torquay. Father was William (born around 1872 in Evesham, Worcs.) and mother was Sarah (nee PAY). They lived in Hele around 1919. Anybody related ? Unusual surname so if you share it (especially in Devon) you are proably related.

FREDERICK & GERTRUDE COYSH / TORQUAY - Torquay
Frederick COYSH married Gertrude Thirza PAY in 1905. They were still living in Torquay in 1911. Don't know if they had any chidren. Does anyone know anything please?

JENKINS / TORBAY - Torquay
Richard Jenkins ( a plumber) married Mary Ann Cornhill in 1874. Children born over the next 20 years : William / Martha Maria / Florence Alice / Maud Mary / Ethel Louise / Richard / John / Rosie Ellen. They lived at Ellacombe in 1891 and 1901. Is anyone connected to any of these people please?

HANNAFORD / WEEKES / Maidencombe / St. Marychurch - Torquay
Richard HANNAFORD married Emily WEEKES in 1883. Children born in Maidencombe and St. Marychurch : Mary Ellen 1883 / Ellen Louisa 1884 / William J.R 1886 / Alica Maud 1888 / George Henry 1890 / May E. c.1893 / Federick Richard 1899. Is anyone connected to this branch of Hannafords please?

karen bailey - Torquay
looking for karen bailey, most likely living in torbay area of devon. bailey is believed to be married name, maiden name unknown. has 2 children called kameron and hannah. maybe living with a man called jamie price.

Descendants of Arthur Ezard - Torquay
I am looking for any descendants of Arthur Ezard who may be living in Yorkshire, England. My Great-Grandfather, Arthur Ezard came to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea possibly in the 1800s or 1900s. Arthur Ezard settled in Port Moresby and married a local woman Ms Maraira Vedeo from Tatana Village, Port Moresby. My Paternal Grandmother is Eleonora Ezard; Arthur Ezard's only daughter who also had one son Arthur Ezard (Jnr).

Descendants of Jack Exton - Torquay
I am looking for any descendants of Jack Exton who is also known as John may be living in Yorkshire, England. My Great-Grandfather, Jack Exton came to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea possibly in the 1800s or 1900s. Jack Exton was a Gaoler who settled in Port Moresby and married a local woman Ms Busina Daura from Porebada Village, Port Moresby. My Paternal Grandfather is Henry Sebastian Exton who had one brother, William Exton and a sister, Rosie Exton.

Courtneay Lodge - Torquay
My grandparents (Beazley/Allport) were married from Courtenay Lodge, Braddons Hills Road, Torquay in 1925. Does anyone know what this establishment was at this time?

vango moved from bethnal green - Torquay
Henry Vango, known as Harry, born bethnal green 1885. Married Lily Jones 1913, daughter phyllis b.1922. Also an older son, Jack? Harry was in the navy many years, died in 1947. Looking for any info on him or his descendants.

james (jamie) price - Torquay
Does anyone know where jamie price is living now? Last known to be moving frequently to different addresses in Torbay area of Devon. may be in shared accomodation. may be working as a care assistant.

Harvey Family History - Torquay
I am trying to trace my fathers family history. Looking for information on John Francis and Mary Harvey who had a son Robert born 7 November 1855 and baptised at Saint Mary le Strand on 13 January 1856 by Joshua Frederick Denham, have copy of Parish entry for baptisimal register. Also looking for John Francis Harvey married to Sophia of Earlham Saint MaryChurch Torquay Devon. Children were Jane Nind, Robert Harvey, Francis John Harvey & Emily Mary Harvey. Have copy of his last will and also copy of accounts annexed to probate affidavit dated March 1895 prepared by GK Wright London. All dates and names are accurate as they are original documents.

Land family - Torquay
Looking for any information on William Henry Land born Nov 11th 1836 in St Thomas, Devon and his father Thomas Raddon Land who was married to Charlotte Bradford. Thomas Raddon left William Henry in the care of Emily Pomeroy when he went to America after Charlotte died 10 days after he was born. Does any body recognise these names - Thanks Sue

Cox families in Torquay - Torquay
I wouold like to find out more about various Cox families in Torquay, particularly those of Cox & Co, Estate agents on the Strand and Cox & Durrant, photographers, and WD Cox & sons, ship chandlers in Victoria parade. Any help appreciated, thanks

Lost village in or near Torquay - Torquay
Dr Charles Nankivell M.D. lived at worked in Tormorham ?? in or near Torquay. His practice was at Layton House, Abbey Road where he died in 1886. His wife was Margaret Atkinson. Does anyone know of this place? Has anyone ever noticed monumental inscriptions or gravestones in any church in Torquay. Dr Nankivell was in practice there for many years Help much appreciated.

West (Canadian division) - Torquay
Harold Benjamin Brace West, Born Dec. 23 1883 in Torquay, he is my grandfather. He married Eleanor Barnard (English, her father was a publisher)they moved to Montreal,Que. Canada. They had 6 children. Coralee (deceased)Eric (deceased) Laurence (laurie/deceased) Gerald (Jerry/deceased) John Barrymore (Barry/deceased my father) and Pamela (still living) Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Pallant of Torquay(Torbay) - Torquay
Need information on Lt. Col. Spencer Louis PALLANT (born Peru 1880) and died in Torbay Admin area March Q 1969 - directories, news items, prior to 1969, anything on his activities in the area most appreciated. Shannon from Canada

bounds-Torquay - Torquay
Looking for info. on BOUNDS family,particularly MARY BOUNDS who married WILLIAM ALDERMAN in Herefordshire in 1852.

Mary Jane Coombe - Torquay
I am searching for information on Mary Jane Coombe born in Torquay circa 1827. She Married James Blaker at Southampton in 2nd Qrt 1853.Trying to ascertain name of her parents.

Jarvis Family - Torquay
I am seeking information on the Jarvis family who moved to Torquay from East Allington, Devon mid 1850's.Family still resides in Torquay today.

Gwendoline Jarvis - Torquay
I am seeking information on Gwendoline (Gwenie) Jarvis who I believe was born in Torquay or thereabouts circa 1913. Mother was Beatrice Jarvis, probably lived with her Grandmother - Alice Jarvis. Lived in Salisbury Southern Rhodesia in the 60s. Emigrated to Australia. Married name not known.

Totnes, Devon - Totnes
Names: Hannaford Newman Combe

Finch - Totnes
William Finch born about 1806, son of Nicholas & Grace nee Tuckerman.I know there have been other Finchs in this area.Hoping to make a connection.

Kellow Family - Totnes
A number of our KELLOWs lived at Totnes from 1800 onwards, and we are always keen to share info. with other KELLOW researchers. My husband's GG Grandfather was a Master Boot Maker, born at Totnes circa 1817, though he and the immediate family latermoved to London.

Totnes Poor Law Union 1850 - Totnes
Totnes Union - White - 1850 - p 507 The total average annual expenditure on the poor during the 3 years preceeding the formation of the Union, was £13,879. The expenditure of the Union in 1838 was £11,893; & in 1840, £13,183. The Workhouse is a large stone building, erected in 1838/9, at the cost of about £6000 & has room for 380 paupers. W F Windeatt Esq is the union clerk & supt.registrar; Rev F H Hele, chaplain; Mr Richard & Mrs Martyn, master & matronof the Workhouse; & Thomas Irish & Samuel Randle are the relieving officers.

Hooper - Totnes
Can anyone help with details of Quereda,Roberta Hooper, believed to have been born in the Totnes area, 1st Quarter 1906. She was my Mothers sister. Mothers name Norma,Gwendoline,Victoria Hooper. Both children of Edward and Alice Hooper. Possibly moved to Totnes from Bath where Edward was a Licenced Victualer.

G.m. Giles, Artist - Totnes
Greetings from Canada! I am looking for any information on a painter G.M. Giles of 56 Follaton, Totnes. I have a painting of his depicting High Street in Totnes with a partial view of the Butterwalk. It looks to have been painted sometime in the 1950's to the 1970's. It's a wonderful painting and I just wanted to know a bit more about the artist. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Keith

TOTNES LINK - Totnes
My maternal ancestors came from Totnes, John Perring born c1755 married Elizabeth Harvey in 1772.(My 4xGt Grandparents). Their son Peter was born in 1784 and wed Elizabeth Shapter in 1806. My Gt,Gt Grandfather Thomas Shapter Perring, their son, was born 20/8/1811married Elizabeth Preston in 1830 and their daughter Mary Shapter Perring was born on 27/6/1838 at 4, Warlands, Totnes. Is there anyone who is related to any of these people and knows about the family history? Can anyone tell me if Warlands still exists.

Gill - Totnes
I am looking for any connections to William Gill who married Jenney Bartlett in Totnes in 1812, they had 4 sons the first was also William born in Totnes in 1813. William was a devout Christian and worked as a Courier.

MISSING LINKS - Totnes
Searching for information on Eldergyll, Eldergill or Eldergil shown on IGI as having marriages, deaths, christenings in Totnes around the 1575 - 1585 period then they seem to have moved to Nottinghamshire. Any information will be much appreciated.

RICHARDS - Totnes
I am searching for William Richards born1816

NORRIS - Andrew Albert - March 1881 - Totnes
Married to ???? in March 1881 in Totnes. Poor ANDREW ALBERT NORRIS has no bride. No record for him in the 1881 census either. Did he emigrate? If so to where? I first started this puzzle in 1965......Can you help solve it? Lesann.

Baynham - Totnes
I am in Australia and seeking the birth of Sarah Baynham. Her father Henry Baynham was a clerk living in Totnes in 1795 so she was probably born about 1773 or thereabouts. She married Roger Alden Hiern in Bristol by Vicar-General's Licence in 1795.

Holberton of Totnes - Totnes
One of my ancestors was born in Totnes - Nicholas Holberton in 1796. I believe I know his father was John and his mother was Grace Watson but would love to know more about siblings and other information. All help appreciated.

Elizabeth Jane Callard - Totnes
I am seeking information about Elizabeth Jane Callard, b. abt 1873, m. Thomas James Smith, on 17 Nov 1890.

BEEDLE - Totnes
Info re: HENRY BEEDLE who married GRACE ROWSE by licence at Totnes in 1779. (Have searched Exeter CRO collection and this licence is not held there.)

Fanny Yabbicom 1833 - Totnes
Interested in Fanny Yabbicom and Yabbicom's from Totnes. She married Alfred G Smith b.1833 from Leicester, they moved around as he worked for a Bank.

Warham, Lear - Totnes - Totnes
Am looking for an Elizabeth WARHAM born 1746 from Totnes who married a James Henry LEAR born 1744 from Totnes around 1770 + or - a few years. Would appeciate any clues.

TOTNES in the PAST - Totnes
THe local paper does a Peep at the Past page each week with news items from 100, 50 & 25 years ago and 1 or 2 old photographs. Am willing to send these to anyone with Totnes ancestors who wants to get a feel for background.

pengilly - Totnes
looking for information on thomas pengilly b.1808 and family.

Caroline Ellen Holness - Totnes
Caroline Ellen Holness was the sister of my grandfather that we never knew he had, she died 1962 age 76, at Totnes Devon eight years after her brother. Sydney William Holness, she never married, was born 1885 Whitstable, Kent after her father William Henry Holness died. Mother Ellen Louisa nee Cope. Does anyone know what she was doing there, or anything about her. Sylvia, in Australia.

John Mort Bate - Totnes
Looking for any information on John Mort Bate died Totnes 1845. Looking for wife Mary's family of Baker.

Rees - Totnes
I am looking for info on Charles Morgan Reese born in Totnes abt 1824. Any info would be appreciated

REEVE - Totnes
William Reeve b abt. 1823 Totnes, Devon. Married Sarah West in Plympton St. Mary, chn - Elizabeth Ann 1847 b Rame - Cawsand, William Robert 1861, Cawsand, Mary Ann West Reeve 1865 Devonport,Eliza 1867 Devonport. Surely more children?? Will exchange files.

Williams-Hodges - Totnes
Trying to find out about the Williams-Hodges family from Totnes. Henry was a clockmaker, and his daughter (Elizabeth) married my g g grandfather William Hobbs in Newton Abbott in Aug 1862. She disappears from all records sometime between giving birth to her son in 1866 and the 1871 census and I can't find her on any record from this point forward! Please help!!

Easterbrook - Totnes
Are any descendants of Francis Algernon Easterbrook still living in the area?

soper ida - Totnes
i am looking for information on ida soper daughter of george and elizabeth soper,died 1934 aged 50.she was in totnes work house in 1909,any info please help

Perring, Coombe families - Totnes
I am looking for information on the family background of Peter Perring b.1806 in Totnes,Devon and his his wife, Jane Coombe, b. 1804 at Talatan, Devon.Peter's father is said to be Richard Perring and his mother, Mary Harvey. Jane's father is said to be John Coombe & her mother , Ann Hickman. Peter & Jane emmigrated to S.Australia in 1848.