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Down Family

brucemcpherson9 — 2009-11-07 15:46:40Z

Hello;

I am looking for information as it relates to the Down family from Devonshire. Right now, I have a Thomas Down b. in approx 1796 from Braddon Clovelly, Devonshire. He married an Ann Tasker as early as 1815. She was from Eggsford, Devonshire. I know they moved to Egloskerry, Cornwall by 1829. Five known children: Elizabeth b. abt 1816, Henry b. 1818, James b. 27 Sept 1829, Emaline b. abt 1833, Ann b. 16 Nov 1834. James onwards were definately b. in Egloskerry. Thomas and Ann with at least James & Henry immigrated to Canada in approx 1851.

If anyone can help me with who Thomas' parents might have been or the decendants of any of the children outside of Henry/James it would be appreciated.

Bruce

Bendle's Pond, Skewen

SamanthaMorgan1 — 2009-11-07 11:58:15Z

I'm trying to find how Bendle's pond came by it's name. My ancestors are Bendle's who came from North Molton Devon, to work in the tin works. Any info would be appreciated.

many thanks

Re: Geraghty's and McCutcheon's in NZ

mareeswan — 2009-11-07 01:31:34Z

Well nice to meet you. Do you live in New Zealand? I didn't know about Peter Geraghty.
Thanks

Re: Geraghty's and McCutcheon's in NZ

ddturpin1 — 2009-11-07 01:09:29Z

Thanks Maree
I think we are 3rd cousins once removed.
I think James Geraghty and Jane Reddy had 6 children.
Christopher, Catherine, Mary, Laurence, Peter & William.
Cheers
David

Re: Geraghty's and McCutcheon's in NZ

mareeswan — 2009-11-06 22:06:43Z

Hi Peter
Laurence is my GG Uncle his brother Christopher is my GG Grandfather.I found the family tree someone in America has done a lot of it. James is buried there. He went there it seems during the potatoe famine. Jane followed 5 years later with the 2 girls a William who was about 5years old. James had not yet met William. Christopher and Laurence were left in Ireland with (Mary) Janes family. Christopher got an inheritence from his uncles I think Janes brothers who died within a week of each other. They were not married. The inheritance came when Christopher was living in Australia on the Monaro High Plains. Anymore info needed please contact me.
Thanks maree

Re: Geraghty's and McCutcheon's in NZ

mareeswan — 2009-11-06 21:51:48Z

Thanks for your reply. Jane or Mary Jane was a Reddy. I stumbled apon the Geraghty family tree. Someone in America has done a lot of it. James is buried in USA. He went there during the potatoe famine. Jane met him there 5 years later with the daughters and a son William that James had not yet met. Christopher and Laurence were left with their mothers family then they immigrated christopher to Australia and Laurence to NZ.
Cheers Maree. They had 5 children.

Re: Geraghty's and McCutcheon's in NZ

ddturpin1 — 2009-11-06 02:58:34Z

James' parents were Thomas Geraghty & Catherine Henry.
Jane's I do not know.

Re: Susan Barkle

laurie1835 — 2009-11-04 10:33:12Z

Hi I'm Laura
Susan Barkle is my mother, this is a late reply but i thought it might help if you do get it.
Her email is: susan.barkle@talktalk.net
Hope you get in touch with her :)

Re: Doyle

laurencemclaren — 2009-11-03 23:51:30Z

Hi Charlie, below is a copy of all Doyles living in Cornwall 1861, some were born in Ireland so if you let me knbow which one you are interested in I will get the full transcript

Laurie

DOYLE Catherine Head M F 42 Wife Of Railway Labourer Cornwall - Pelynt Pelynt
DOYLE Elizabeth Wife M F 44 Devon - Bideford Falmouth
DOYLE Francis G Pupil S M 15 Pupil Middlesex - London St. Michael Caerhays
DOYLE James Head M M 48 Chelsea Pensioner Ireland - - Falmouth
DOYLE James Son - M 8 Scholar Ireland - - Falmouth
DOYLE James Head M M 34 Genl Laborer Co. Dublin - - Phillack
DOYLE Jane Wife M F 47 Cornwall - Gwithian Phillack
DOYLE Mary Niece - F 9 Scholar Devon - Morice Town Maker
DOYLE Mary Boardr U F 11 Scholar Devon - Plymouth St. Mawgan
DOYLE Peter Son - M 7 Scholar Ireland - - Falmouth
DOYLE Rose Servnt U F 26 General Servant Ireland - - St. Martins E. Looe

Re: Family of Thomas Mellen and Joyce White of St Austell

Karen_H59 — 2009-11-03 21:23:25Z

Hello Peggy,

The same posting is under Cornwall and Mellen, both by me.

I didn’t have all the dates at hand when I did the posting, but hoped that if somebody had all these Mellen family members on their tree, they’d recognise them.

Thankfully I received one response which seems to confirm that Mary Ann Mellen is in fact the daughter of Joseph and Sophia, and granddaughter of Samuel, which is one of the key pieces of info I was attempting to clarify for somebody else. My ancestor is Thomas, Samuel’s brother.

Thomas Mellen and Joyce were both born around 1773 and married in 1794. Prior to marrying Thomas, Joyce had been married to a man called White, and I don’t know her maiden name.

Samuel Mellen was born 1805 and Thomas 1797. There were 5 other siblings.

Regards,
Karen

Re: Family of Thomas Mellen and Joyce White of St Austell

peggysullivan114 — 2009-11-03 13:49:35Z

The odd date would be useful as it helps to know what century we are looking at. please. I see that this is the second post for this name.

Re: Cornwall's Illogan Parish Registers 1539 - 1845

padrespor — 2009-11-03 12:00:01Z

Hi,
I noticed you offered to look up entries for Illogan, Cornwall. I was hoping you may agree to assist me too if possible please. I am looking for christening record of Simon Retallack who was born c18010 (depending on where you look). I am hoping to find his parents and anything that may add to his tree.
Thank you, Pat Draper (Australia)

Re: Doyle

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-11-03 04:56:15Z

Who are your Doyle's? Names, places, some dates(dob etcO.
Did they immigrate, if so where to, who did they marry.
I'm hoping by now you may have found some of this information about your Doyles'

barbara

Family of Thomas Mellen and Joyce White of St Austell

Karen_H59 — 2009-11-02 22:22:22Z

Included in the children of Thomas and Joyce Mellen were Thomas Mellen, who married Frances (Fanny) Phillips and Samuel Mellen, who married Nancy Mitchell.

Thomas and Fanny had a number of children in St Austell, including Caroline, my great great great grandmother who married Richard James.

Included among the Samuel and Nancy's children was Joseph Mellen. Joseph married Sophia Hocking (?) had numerous children and, it seems, later lived in Australia. Joseph and Sophia are buried in Moonta, South Australia.

Does anybody have information on the children of Joseph and Sophia? I think they may have had a daughter Mary Ann Mellen.

Thank you,
Karen

Tobias Ingram died 1817 Gwinear, Cornwall, England (age 45)

BarbaraCady73 — 2009-11-02 21:24:12Z

Tobias Ingram was buried 3 July 1817 in Gwinear, Cornwall,
England age 45. Thus, he must be the Tobias Ingram
chr 8 March 1772 to Christopher Ingram and Honour/Honor
Melland/Mollard.
Is he the Tobias Ingram who married 13 March 1796 in Gwinear
to Elizabeth Sampson?
Tobias and Elizabeth had children born in Gwinear:
John, Elizabeth, Anne, Mary, Tobias, and Christopher.
(daughter Elizabeth is my connection)

Re: varker's

megandeth666 — 2009-11-02 14:05:46Z

I am a Varker from Great Britain, I have a family tree but don't know much about the history, any information welcomed

Re: COMBELLACK

dewisfamily — 2009-11-02 13:23:25Z

are you related to john ernest gazey?

Re: MANLEY - Redruth marriages - Don't understand !

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-31 16:53:23Z

sojourner - a temporary resident

Marriages - Details of record ID 251341

Parish or Registration District:Redruth
Date:26-Feb 1803

GROOM:John MANLEY
Groom's age:
Groom's condition:
Groom's rank/profession:
Groom's residence:
Father:
Father's rank/profession:

BRIDE:Elizth. MANLEY
Bride's age:
Bride's condition:
Bride's rank/profession:
Bride's residence:Sojourner
Father:
Father's rank/profession:

Banns(B) or Licence(L):
Groom Signed(S) or Marked(M):
Bride Signed(S) or Marked(M):
Witness 1:
Witness 2

FROM PALLOT'S MARRIAGE INDEX

The original paper slips of the Pallot Index are owned and held at The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, Canterbury, England. The Institute may have access to fuller details that may have survived among the original parish records. (www.ihgs.ac.uk) The Institute is a not-for-profit educational organization and researches in the records themselves can be arranged. Please visit their website for additional information about the services they provide.

Re: Richard Hocking

SpyderJames — 2009-10-26 21:41:45Z

Hello,
Richard Hocking and Lucinda Dewer (Dewar) had at least 8 children - 3 unknown females born between 1820 - 1830, Mary E. born 1823, John R. born 1832, Charlotte born 1834, Washington D. born 04/24/1838, and William R. born 12/04/1842.

Lucinda died circa 1843 (possibly during or shortly after the birth of William).

Richard married Eliza Jane Farrell 09/13/1843. They had 6 children: Martha Ann born 07/06/1845, Richard T. born 05/21/1848, twins Marshall A. & Melissa Keziah born 01/1851, Thomas Jefferson born 11/28/1852, and Mary J. born 05/1856.

Richard and 2nd family including William moved to Davis Co, Iowa circa 1864. Washington and his family also moved there, but Washington eventually moved to Richland Co, Wisconsin. Location of other 1st family members is unknown.

I would like to know more about the Dewer family so please contact me. spyderjames2004@yahoo.com

Thanks,
James

James and Mary Henning

morrik5 — 2009-10-24 20:52:14Z

Looking for anyone with connections to the Henning name from Cornwall or Devon in the late 1800's. 4 children: Esther, James, John and William.

Re: Symons of Hatt, Botus Fleming, Cornwall, 18th-20th cent

johnpennsymons — 2009-10-29 19:19:36Z

dear graham i have found fiona symons .she is my cousins wife .she has got a web site called fiona potteries in cornwall.it gives all details off hatt house.also on monday i finally met my 1 st cousin jennifer penn symons and her son cedric.she lives in canbarra australia.she is the spitting image of my late father.regards from john.ps. in the 1944 london gazette dated 1st aug my late grandfather is mentioned.

Re: 1871 Cornwall Census

hr838 — 2009-10-20 15:38:19Z

Do you know the names of their children?

In 1841 at Breage-Treworles Downs
Richard and Faith with children-Jane, Nicholas,William and Margaret.

1841 Breage:
Richard and Elizabeth and children are Elizabeth,Richard,James and Joan.

Re: Emigration of William and John Stone of St. Austell

hr838 — 2009-10-19 12:45:41Z

This is an excellent site if you need help.

http://www.rootschat.com/

Re: Mr. John Harvey, Hayle Penzance, Cornwall, Uk , Founder of Hayle Foundry, 1795

edwardtonking — 2009-10-25 19:33:16Z

just found your article re the harveys of hayle.I am researching my husbands family tree. His 3xgreat grandfather was john harvey of hayle bn 1730 and his 2x great grandfather was henry harvey.I am trying to find out more about his 2x great grandmother grace tonking with whom henry harvey had several children.Do you have any info that you could let me have. I would be most grateful as I have hit a stumbling block at the moment. Thanking you.Mrs T.

Re: Warne, John (1834 England)

gwarne64 — 2009-10-27 08:23:44Z

Hi
I am descended from Thomas Henry Warne, Son of Thomas Warne (Pewterer) and Charlotte Sarah Abel who lived at 113 Blackfriars Road Surrey. They had children Charlotte Cealia, Thomas Henry, Henry, John, James and Eliza. Thomas Henry Married Mary Anne Jarvis in 1852 (she died in 1867) and he moved to Australia and remarried Elizabeth Millichap in 1868
I believe the Son John Warne may be the same as your John Warne. I believe he took over the family business and became well known as a Pewterer. In the 1861 census It shows at the same address as Thomas Warne was in the 1841 census, John Warne 27 Elizabeth Warne 23 and John Warne (son) 2.

I note that you post that I am replying to is over 8 years old and was wondering if you think we have common ancestors and if you have any more information about them.

Geoff

Re: Trevelmond Farm nr Liskeard Cornwall

joannawebber124 — 2009-10-21 10:09:32Z

Hello. My name is Joanna Webber and I actually live at Lower Trevelmond Farm which I believe was the first "Trevelmond Farm" (we are to the east of the village). Our farm name was originally Trevelmond Farm but when the other farm was built/renamed and used the same name we put the 'Lower' bit infront to distinguish between them. My great grandfather owned the farm before us, Wilfred Webber. But we arent entirely sure who had it before that. That is why we are researching it after spotting the farm on a map that is held at St Michael's Mount in Penzance. The 'newer' Trevelmond farm (located to the west side of the village) and is owned by the Chenoweth family. Hope this helps if you are still searching for information. And if we find anymore out I shall try to post it on here for you.

Re: 1871 Cornwall Census

KathyLawrence29 — 2009-10-19 18:33:23Z

Looking for the wife of RICHARD PASCOE born aug 28 1803 in Breage, Cornwall, England. The son of Nicholas Pascoe & Margaret Bartle. I need to know which woman he married. Was it FAITH JOHNS born 1805 in Sept 2 1827 -OR -was it ELIZABETH PEARCE born 1813 wed in Mya 24 1835. Any idea???

Re: Pascoe in Cornwall

KathyLawrence29 — 2009-10-19 18:28:49Z

I am looking for the husband of MARGARET PASCOE born Dec 26 1800 Breage, Cornwall, England died Jan 29 1846. She was the daughter of Nicholas Pascoe & Margaret Bartle and she could have wed in Mar 27 1824 to JOEL EADE born 1800 - OR - to THOMAS ALLEN 1791-1871. Any help out there ? Thanks for your time, Kathy

Re: CORY family, South Hill Cornwall

KathyLawrence29 — 2009-10-19 18:21:23Z

I am trying to find GRACE ORAM born about 1829 Crowan, Cornwall, England daughter of William & Grace ORAM.
She wed HENRY CORY but I don't know which one. I have one who was born Sept 1827 died Oct 15 1903 and another one born July 2 1823 died May 24 1854. Any ideas? Thanks for your time.

Re: Pascoe in Cornwall

tapberg — 2009-10-22 07:03:54Z

Hello. I have Cordelia Pascoe in my tree. She was born around 1756. She married Richard Rowling on 4 August 1780 in Constantine Cornwall. Do you have her too?
Patricia.

Re: Pascoe surname

tapberg — 2009-10-22 07:01:57Z

Hi. I have Cordelia Pascoe born around 1756. She married Richard Rowling in Constantine Cornwall.
Patricia.

Re: Pascoe surname

tapberg — 2009-10-22 06:59:35Z

Hello. I have a Cordelia Pascoe born around 1756 who married Richard Rowling in Constantine Cornwall.Any help?
Patricia.

Re: Cornish Family History

jatoka — 2009-10-29 13:34:14Z

Hi Robin,
are you still in Perth. we are both related to William Picken - would love to communicate. I have Wms death cert.
cheers
Leesa

Rowe Family

heather2001_1 — 2009-10-22 06:35:29Z

My great great Grandparents William and Mary Ann Rowe (nee Northy) arrived in South Australia in 1865 aboard the "Maori". They came from Hayle, Ventonleague in Cornwall. They were accompanied by their 4 children: Peter Northy Rowe (my great grandfather), William, Catharine and Stephen.

I am interested to make contact with descendants of Peter's 2 brothers and his sister. I have no further information other than his sister lived near Adelaide around 1910. Don't know if she was married at that time but assume so.

Peter married Mary Louisa Mitchell in Cross Roads Moonta in 1880 and moved to Maldon Victoria around 1885. Then to Bendigo Victoria. He was a miner in Moonta and Maldon.

Hope you are out there somewhere family!!

Re: scott - Louisa and John and Charles

tscott102 — 2009-10-26 19:12:23Z

Hi

My family are from Bridgwater Somerset, I have traced them back to circa 1770, I would be interested to know more about your Scott relatives you may have from the Bridgwater/Somerset region?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Tom Scott

Re: Charles Stone and Francis Stone

laurencemclaren — 2009-10-18 09:41:02Z

Hi Ruth

I don't have full access to the census but did find Charles T in the 1911 still living in St Austell aged 54, can't get to any other details, if you have the patience try getting into the Cornwall census project, unfortunately you can't search by name so it involves going through long lists of names.

Laurie

Re: Emigration of William and John Stone of St. Austell

laurencemclaren — 2009-10-18 16:37:45Z

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5978/Emigration.html

this site has a lot of information on emigration, including ships and passenger lists, just involves a lot of working through

good luck

Laurie

MANLEY - Redruth marriages - Don't understand !

RogerinFrance — 2009-10-30 17:53:55Z

Looking for something else in my "shoebox" I cane across a copy of an Internet printout but am quite unable to locate it's origins or meaning. Can anyone help. please?

It is headed "1803" and "Redruth Marriages" then "57" which presumably is page 57. The entry which interests me is as follows, "John Manley & Elizth. Manley, sojourner. 26 Feb 1803".

John Manley appears in my Tree and he did mary an Elizabeth in 1803 but why does she have the same name (Manley) is it just a mistake? And what is the signifigance of her being styled as a "sojourner" (someone temporarily living in a place" ?

Re: DAVEY, STANTON, RALPH of Cornwall

genealogy4fun1 — 2009-10-21 18:01:24Z

Willing to share information....please get in contact with me

Re: St Keverne Polkinhorn or Polkinghorne

goodbabegood — 2009-10-30 00:10:50Z

Hello Lesa: Since I am Canadian, I have no idea where St. Keverne is located in UK. My maiden name is Pulkingham and my father always said he thought it should be Pulkinghorn/Polkinghorn(e). I am stuck on my ggrandfather, James Pulkingham who turns up in Ontario in the 1971 Canadian Census as 38 years of age; b c1833; had a father named William born in UK (no mother name documented).

After 12 years of searching I came upon the death certificate of my paternal grandfather(Charles Pulkingham) with his father stated to be James Pulkingham born in St Minver. This is my first breakthrough for info over in UK. Checking out the Cornwall archives I have found 2 families with head of h/hold "William" who have boys falling in that age/born criterea in 1841 UK census.

James Polkingham, 12; b c 1829; Cornwall, Redruth, UK
James Polkingham, 2; b c 1833; Cornwall, Breage, Helston.
Can either of these two have anything to do with you?
Judy

Re: HORE. St Austell/ Roche

dixander — 2009-10-19 22:04:19Z

I have hore in St Austell. My ggf came to Mineral Point, Wisconsin in abt 1842. The others of St Austell went to Australia. There is a family pedigree of this Hoare family that goes back to 1475. I will be glad to send you information, but I cannot send the book. Be glad to help you. Patsy

Joseph Rowett Mellen

Karen_H59 — 2009-10-31 04:15:03Z

I wonder if there is anybody who can provide information on Joseph Rowett Mellen of St Austell, Cornwall. Joseph R Mellen was the son of Joseph Mellen and Mary? Rowett. Joseph senior had a number of siblings, among them was Caroline James (nee Mellen) and her brother (perhaps a twin) Thomas Mellen, from St Austell. Their mother was Frances (Fanny) Mellen (nee Philips). Caroline and Thomas migrated to Australia. I wonder if perhaps Joseph Rowett Mellen in time did the same.

Re: Mr. John Harvey, Hayle Penzance, Cornwall, Uk , Founder of Hayle Foundry, 1795

vblawrence — 2009-10-25 20:59:48Z

Write to me at my email vblawrence@yahoo.co.nz regarding Henry Harvey/Grace Tonking tree. Give me more detail of what you are after.

Re: DAVEY, STANTON, RALPH of Cornwall

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-22 22:46:09Z

1841

Reg. District: Redruth
Sub District: Gwennap & Stithians
Parish: Gwennap Enum. District:
Ecclesiastical District: City/Municipal Borough:

Address: Carharrack, Gwennap
County: Cornwall

Name Relation Sex Age Birth Year Occupation Where Born

DAVEY, John M 25 1816 MINER Cornwall

DAVEY, Rebecca F 25 1816 Cornwall

DAVEY, Elizabeth F 2 1839 Cornwall

1850
Name: Rebecca Davey
Age: 34
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1816
Birth Place: England
Gender: Female
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin
Family Number: 1115
+
Name: Elizabeth Davey
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1839
Birth Place: England
Gender: Female
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin
Family Number: 1115
+
Name: John Davey
Age: 7
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birth Place: England
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin
Family Number: 1115
+
Name: Josiah B Davey
Age: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1848
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Eastern District, Grant, Wisconsin
Family Number: 1115

Births Jun 1840
Davey Elizabeth Davey Redruth 9 234
OR
Davey Elizabeth Jane Redruth 9 244

+
Births Sep 1842
Davey John Redruth 9 242
OR
Births Dec 1842
Davey John Redruth 9 244

Re: Datson and Stephens of Kea

williamrnelson2 — 2009-10-23 05:35:32Z

Hi,

I'm Melba Datson's grandson.

Re: Re Tregidgo surname

fouldsfamily1 — 2009-10-19 23:04:24Z

Hello. I am researching the Foulds family and have been hunting for Isabella(Walker)(Foulds)(Chapman)Tregidgo for some time. Isabella was born in Gateshead, Durham in 1850. Her first husband, Thomas Humphrey Foulds, died at Mile End in 1886. Her second husband, Isaac Chapman, died in 1903, also in Mile End. I did find that she married John J. Tregidgo in 1912 at Mile End. If you have any other information about her, especially where and when she passed away, I would be thrilled. My husband is a descendant of Isabella and her first husband, Thomas H. Foulds.

Emigration of William and John Stone of St. Austell

RuthWaite55 — 2009-10-18 13:12:26Z

William Henry Stone born about 1852 St. Austell
John Stone born about 1854 St. Austell

seen in 1861 census not in 1871 census
both brothers came to Clarke Township where they married... Wm in 1873 and John 1874

wondering if emigration records would be available for them

Re: Charles Stone and Francis Stone

RuthWaite55 — 2009-10-18 12:58:59Z

Thank you for your help.

Ruth

TREGEA

bikerpgs192 — 2009-10-27 21:33:53Z

am trying to find the death of ELIJAH TREGEA,born 1823 cornwall,he married DORCAS UDY in 1845,she died in 1908 bodmin cornwall.on the 1881 census she is a widow

Re: Trevelmond Farm nr Liskeard Cornwall

seamsay — 2009-10-22 01:51:34Z

Joanna,

Thank you for reponding to my post. We visited Trevelmond again in late 2007, this time 'finding' the Chenoweth Trevelmond Farm. We metthe owner but he couldn't tell us much about the history of the house.He didn't mention your home.I can add little to the picture, all I know for sure is that the ROBERTS family moved from Trewen Farm after the 1851 Census and that William ROBERTS,Farmer of 45 acres and family were listed at Trevelmond Farm in the 1861 Census. In the 1871 and 1881 censuses the family is recorded at Trevelmond, Thomas Peter (Head) farmer 57 acres and in 1881 (after Jane ROBERTS death in 1879), Samuel ROBERTS (Head) farmer 56 acres. Samuel who had immigrated to Australia in 1853 was his mothers executor and must have come back to settle the estate before returning to Australia, no doubt after selling.the property. In that census James OATES is listed at Trevelmond Farm, farmer of 44 acres. The wills of Jane and William just note place of residence as Trevelmond..with nothing to identify the property.

Unfortunately I can do nothing to clarify the picture, but would be very interested in any pieces you may have to fit into the jigsaw.
Thank you,
Sallie