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. As well, if anyone can comment on the prevelance of the 'Down' family name in Devonshrie that would be helpful also.

Bruce