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Down Family

brucemcpherson9 — 2009-11-07 15:45:49Z

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

Richard or Phillip Burgin, Devon, England 1550-1650

jgburgin1 — 2009-11-07 14:16:08Z

Looking for information on Phillip Burgin 1624 and possibly his father Richard and lineage backward from there.
Phillip Burgin was the father of Phillip Burgin who migrated to Maryland, USA in 1677.

Richard or Phillip Burgin, Devon, England 1550-1650

jgburgin1 — 2009-11-07 14:15:31Z

Looking for information on Phillip Burgin 1604 and possibly his father Richard and lineage backward from there.
Phillip Burgin was the father of Phillip Burgin who migrated to Maryland, USA in 1677.

Samuel Curtis

nicolej111 — 2009-11-07 12:31:36Z

Hi all,
Looking for descendants of my gg grandfather Samuel Curtis b abt 1850 in Northlew, Devon. He married a Elizabeth Ann Morgan b. 03 Feb 1852 in Chepstow. They had five boys; Thomas Richard Curtis b. Abt. 1875 in Hatherligh, Devon, William Curtis b. Abt. 1877 in Hatherligh, Devon, George Albert Curtis b. 17 Mar 1884 in Truro, James Henry Curtis b. Abt. 1886 in Clapton, England and (my g granfather) Fredrick Curtis b. Abt. 1889 in Clapton, England.
Would love to connect with other fokes from this family.

Regards
Nicole

Duniam. where to look prior to 1800 please

andrewduniam — 2009-11-07 07:00:43Z

Where should i look to find further information on my family prior to 1800 ? The family lived in Devon around that time and owned a home in Teignmouth and were merchant seamen.There is a J Duniam listed in the Exeter 100 abt 1790.John Duniam married Susanna Harper in Teignmouth in 1790.Where should i look next please

Re: BICKFORD family in Devon

DebiDebi29 — 2009-11-06 02:29:33Z

Hi Katerina, would love some information on this part of the family. I'm descended from Nicholas Moysey Bickford.
My email is cheekydeb@yahoo.com.au
regards
Debi

Re: Clapp, John Squarey

Betsy_Waegelin — 2009-11-05 21:34:21Z

I have checked the IGI records of the Mormon Church and see a christening listed for March 23, 1757 at Bickleigh, Near Exeter, Devon, England. There is a father listed, Charles Clapp. My guess is this is the correct family, but I would like more proof. I will check some more into the baptism records. Do you have any information on a Charles Clapp who would have been born abt. 1730?

I really appreciate your help. Since I am not familiar with the Church of England's clergy and all the early English records it is hard to know where to start looking. I live in the U.S.A. so I'm not familiar with the place names either. I am slowly learning though -thanks to great help from people like you. If you have any other hints I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

John Squarey Clapp

Betsy_Waegelin — 2009-11-05 21:34:21Z

Thank you so much for the websites . I will contact the schools and see if they can help me out. The information I obtained from the Church of England said Rev. John Squarey Clapp was born in 1757. I'm sure this was my John because I have a book written by the church in Long Benton that mentions his family and that my great great grandfather, John Charles Clapp, was born in Long Benton on May 31, 1795. He also became a rector at the church in Coulstone, Wiltshire 1824-1858. He is buried in that churchyard. So I hope to find out some information on his father, John Squarey Clapp now. Thank you so much for your help.

Re: THE COYSH NAME.

royle194 — 2009-11-04 21:23:01Z

William, are you descended from any of the 5 that went to Brooklyn on the Portia in 1889? I am helping a friend and believe the 5 are from his GF's first marriage.

Re: an Engineer in the mid 1800's

RobinPhillips60 — 2009-11-04 20:24:45Z

Caroline
I am sure that you will receive many replies form engineers but here are a few questions you will need to be able to answer:
1. What sort of Engineer was he? Mining, civil, railway, canal etc etc Any clues on profesion will help, such as from Census records or birth/marriage certificates.
2. In the mid 1800s, many engineers used their experience to develop their skills, rather than being specifically trained. Again, an idea of his field of work will be useful.
3. Some professions, such as civil engineers, will have worked and trained towards obtaining membership of a professional body. For example, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) was founded in 1818.
4. Lastly, bear in mind that if he was a professional engineeer, it is likeley that he travelled to wherever the work was and this was probably different to where he trained.
All a bit vague until you know wheat he did as a profession but when you do, various institutions have good archives (again, e.g. the ICE).
Good luck
Robin
(a Civil Engineer)

Re: BICKFORD FAMILY IN DEVON

DebiDebi29 — 2009-11-04 08:33:54Z

I have just found time to get back to some family history.

A couple of corrections to information supplied -

Rev. James Bickford (no Arscott) in his name married Fanny Tapp - here is the link to his autobiography

http://www.archive.org/details/jamesbickfordaut00bick

Nicholas Moysey Bickford was Rev James' brother.

The James Arscott Bickford you mentioned was in fact the son of Nicholas Moysey Bickford (my great great grandfather) who was born 20 Dec 1855 in Gardiners Victoria - died 1939 in Newtown NSW - married 1879 to Annie Johnson who died 19 Jun 1940 in Strathfield NSW.

The Moysey in Nicholas' name was a family name from - Rebecca Alice Bickford, daughter of John Bickford & Elizabeth Gill & brother of Nicholas' father John - marrying Robert Phillips Moysey who had 5 sons & 1 daughter - Robert Phillips Moysey, Nicholas Moysey, John Bickford Moysey, James Bickford Moysey, Thomas Moysey & Rebecca Moysey.

Nicholas Moysey Bickford emigrated to Oz in 1844 on "Sea Queen" along with his cousin James Bickford Moysey & Susanah Moysey.

Will continue reading through the infomartion you provided & check against my records.

Frederick George William SPENCER birth registered Mar Qtr 1869 Tiverton

carolinedavis007 — 2009-11-04 00:57:56Z

Could somebody please look up his marriage registered Mar Qtr 1892 in Barnstaple. I am needing the name of his wife, please.

Thanks

an Engineer in the mid 1800's

carolinedavis007 — 2009-11-03 20:43:01Z

I am having trouble researching an elusive GGG grandfather. His occupation was ENGINEER. Home base seems to have been the Tiverton area, although one son was born in Tavistock.

Would anybody know where a man would be educated in order to be an engineer?

Cheers
Caroline

Re: Sarah Ann Gitsham

alijprescott — 2009-11-03 20:38:42Z

Thanks Peggy, I have had a search done on both those and neither have the parents as Edmund Gitsham and Fanny Moxey although one had a father as Edmund but not the mother as Fanny. I have now gone back to the GRO and asked who the mother is.

Regards

Alison

Re: Sarah Ann Gitsham

peggysullivan114 — 2009-11-03 18:48:45Z

There are two possibles on the GRO index, both Sarah Ann Gitsham born Devon

Jun 1860 crediton 5b 384

Sep 1860 St. Thomas 5b 57

I think that you can have a search done to make sure you get the right one. This is cheaper than getting the wrong cert:

certs. can be bought at www.gro.gov.uk

Re: Winston Family

nigelwinston1 — 2009-11-03 18:11:04Z

hi my name is nigel winston i live in the uk. Angelo was my
grandad if anyone has any info about the winston history please could you contact me.

Re: Holman's of Totnes/Berry Pomeroy

FrankB70 — 2009-11-03 14:30:04Z

Hi Michelle, I saw your message and passed it to my sister Gilian Holman in Devon. She said you had contact she believed with Mike Holman her Late Husband, She didn';t have your email address having given all the amily history to mikes Godson and asked mre to let you know he died Feb 2007 after along fight wit Fibrosis.
If you want to keep the contact with her and send me at fbs1932@gmail.com your email or tele i will pass it on to you.

Regard Frank Seward

Re: CREASY / CREASEY of Exetor, Devon.

Liverpud — 2009-11-02 23:23:51Z

William Charles Creasy b: 1857 in Mylor, Cornwall

....... +Mary Brock Knowsley b: 1863 in St. Thomas m: 30 Nov 1885 in St. Stephen's, Westminister, London

Re: Joseph Winspeare McCarty (1921-1998) East Devon

winspeare — 2009-10-24 19:50:12Z

Just replied to you directly and was surprised to see that Charles Henry Winspeare McCarty survived as he was born around 1880, right? but did not appear on the 1891 census, so I assumed he died as a child. Will review my notes.

James and Mary Henning

morrik5 — 2009-10-24 20:47:36Z

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: Davy Family

Nan_Lambert — 2009-10-31 11:39:33Z

Do you have any dates? location in Devon?

Re: PERKIN(S)

JeanneLorf — 2009-10-24 16:44:31Z

I am interested in your Harding research. My ancestors are PERKINS from Upton Pyne, Devon, England. John Perkins was married to Mary Cross in Upton Pyne in 1834.

I am now married to a Harding! My husband's Harding ancestors were:
Henry Allan Harding born 1868 in Cirencester, Gloucester, England.
Henry's father was William Harding born 1835 in Baunton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.

Do you have any connections of Perkins-Harding???

Now that would be interesting if there is a Perkins-Harding connection!

Jeanne Lorf Linley Harding
jeannelinley2000@yahoo.com

Re: PERKIN(S)

JeanneLorf — 2009-10-24 16:31:40Z

Hello:

RE: PERKINS
My mother was Annamae Perkins born 1899 in Jersey City, NJ, my grandfather was Charles Henry Perkins born in Brooklyn 1879, my great grandfather was George Perkins born 1843 in Upton Pyne, Devon, England, my great great grandfather was John Perkins born 1814 in Upton Pyne, Devon,(he was married to Mary Perkins b. 1811 in Upton Pyne), my great great great grandfather was John Perkins born 1791 in Upton Pyne, (married to Mary Helmore b. 1792 in Upton Pyne) my great great great great grandfather was John Perkins born 1762 in Upton Pyne (married to Mary Jolliffe b. 1762 in Upton Pyne), my great great great great great grandfather was John Perkins married (to ?) in Church of England, Church of Our Lady in Upton Pyne, Devon, England. I do not know his wife's name or their birth/death/marriage dates. Anyone who can help me with his wife's name and birth/marriage/death dates would be appreciated.

I would like to know who Harding is (listed in your post) as I am married to David Harding whose ancestors were Henry Allan Harding born 1868 in Cirencester, Gloucester, England.

Please write to me at jeannelinley2000@yahoo.com

Warm greetings!
Jeanne Lorf Linley Harding

Re: Jones Family of Devon ( ref BIGVAL2 )

b_chrystie — 2009-10-29 18:37:33Z

I have just left a message for you about this on another thread and am pleased to see that the posting is more recent. I have family memoirs regarding the family leaving to go to Canada. Happy to e-mail you these and put you in touch with descendents if you have not made any more pregress.

Best wishes

Bev

Burrows or Burrowes Family Torquay Devon

revsusan187 — 2009-10-24 21:58:39Z

Hi I am researching my family tree. My great grand mother Florence Evelyn Burrows was born in Torquay Devon on 1868. Her father was John and her mother Martha. Does anyone have a connection or information.
Thanks Susan

Re: Family tree

bootfit — 2009-10-28 20:24:24Z

Hi,
I have been digging into the family tree as well have got back to 1650 ish. I own the domain name muxworthy.com and have been thinking of setting up a site so that all muxworthy's can add to it. My e-mail is ian@muxworthy.com drop me a line and i will try and link you up.

regards

Ian

Re: Gwendoline REIFFEISTERIN or STEER , Tavistock

CATHERINECARR — 2009-10-23 15:41:12Z

Hi

I've just been going through some of my stuff and find that William Edward Reiffenstein, son of Christian Edward and therefore brother of Gwendoline, married Alicia Jane Tillet in 1889. They had a daughter called Amye Ursula in 1898. My notes say that she too later became known as Steer. I don't know where I go this information (bad form I know but there we are.) It seems as if both Gwendoline and Amye ended up as Steer.

Catherine

Ayshfords of Ayshford

DSRothery — 2009-10-24 11:58:05Z

For more on the Ayshford family visit - http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ayshford/

The previous Ayshfords of Ayshford website has moved. The previous hosting company has started to charge, so I've moved it to RootsWeb.

Any comments, additions, corrections or further information that you would like to add gratefully received.

I have recently been adding information to the branch that moved to London in the early - mid 1830s, and a branch that moved from Musbury to Sussex in about the 1790s, and various wills.

Dave.

William Richard John Blackmore

tortworth7 — 2009-10-31 13:32:18Z

Hi all

Very new to al this and finding it a bit mind blowing navigating all the info out there!

Trying to trace any info, particulary residence and parentage, on the above, who I think was born in 1832 in Brixham, Devon.

Trying to use cencuses, coming up with lots of hits but not able to oin up the dots yet.

Re: Please help me find Marlow/Piper

linbetty33 — 2009-10-23 22:22:18Z

Are you still searching for Marlow/Piper. The marriage you have is correct. She was called Mabel Ethel Piper. Mabel did remarry more than twice and she married in Bristol. If you need further information please reply to this message. Thanks

Re: Sussex Thomas - St. Giles in the Wood

rosiepcan — 2009-11-02 19:36:12Z

My great grandparents were Joseph and Mary Sussex. My Grandfather was a son of Joseph and Mary, named Richard. My mother was a daughter of Richard Sussex. I now live in Canada, but visited St Giles in the Wood in April 2008 at the time my mother passed away. I visited Joseph and Mary's grave.

Re: Sussex Thomas - St. Giles in the Wood

rosiepcan — 2009-11-02 19:25:45Z

Joseph Sussex was my great-grandfather. One of his sons, Richard, was my grandfather. One of Richard's daughters, Myra, was my mother. I live in Canada, but went to the UK when my mother passed away in April 2008. I visited St Giles in the Wood, and Joseph and his wife Mary's grave.

Re: LIVERTON

tscott102 — 2009-10-26 19:07:17Z

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: Davy Family

ChristineLandmeier — 2009-10-31 15:36:29Z

Hi Nan: Alice Davy was born in 1847 in england , John Pascoe was born in 1843 in england. They were married in New Jersey in 1866. Christine

Davy Family

ChristineLandmeier — 2009-10-31 11:39:11Z

Iam looking for the father of Alice Davy , who married John Pascoe. Please help. Christine

Re: POPPLESTONE Family Devon

emdibbs — 2009-10-30 22:37:05Z

Hi
Your maternal grandmother Lucy Kate Sutton (nee Popplestone)was my grandfather Archibald Edmund Popplestone's sister.Lucy is buried with her parents Thomas and Fanny Popplestone and nearby Lucy's little daughter Lucy Grace(13) is buried with her Sutton grandmother Emily from Great Yarmouth,her father George Charles Sutton and her step-mother Annie Elizabeth Sutton (nee Popplestone) -- Lucy's sister and George's 2nd wife.
The Lucy picture is lovely,I have several old family portraits but none of Lucy.
Please note that my computer skills are not too great and my pay-as-you-go voucher expires on Monday!I hope I would be able to contact you again if you have any queries about Lucy's siblings or the old Kingsbridge Popplestone family members but I may have to wait until I renew my voucher.

Re: POPPLESTONE Family Devon

ErickaJill — 2009-10-31 11:29:25Z

Hi

Many thanks for your message. I am delighted to receive it I have many Popplestone photos including your grandfather Archibald, which I will attach for you now. My email address is ericajkilloh@yahoo.co.uk. If you would like to please email me. I will try and attach a photo of Annie Elizabeth who was my great aunt & also step-grandmother.

I will look forward to hearing from you.

Erica.

Re: Holman's of Totnes/Berry Pomeroy

ancestuk — 2009-11-02 12:03:15Z

hi mary grace holman was my ggg grandmother would love to know what you have
Regards
Sarah

Re: Joseph Winspeare McCarty (1921-1998) East Devon

lowertrecott — 2009-10-24 16:48:00Z

I do not know if I am connected to this man, but my great grandfather was William Winspear McCarty, artist, of Cork. Born about 1844 and married at the Brompton Oratory in 1876. His father, John, was organist at Cork Cathedral. His son Charles was my grandfather and Charles' daughter, Kathleen,my mother, is now 95.

Sarah Ann Gitsham

alijprescott — 2009-11-01 20:06:52Z

Im looking for the birth data for Sarah Ann Gitsham, father Edmund Gitsham. Edmund was married to Fanny Moxey 1849. Sarah Ann was born about 1860 and was married to James anley 1883. Can anyone help please?

Re: DART/ COLDRIDGE DEVON

sarahekenny — 2009-11-01 22:52:49Z

Well, I know this is a seven year old thread, but Mary Ann Dart is my great-great-great grandmother. I have found information on the Darts in the past. They lived in Coldridge for about 500 years, i'll try and find where I found that again. I'd love to hear from any one related to me also.

Re: William Richard John Blackmore

DOB7 — 2009-11-01 22:58:49Z

Presumably he married at some point? If so, obtain his marriage certificate which will give his father's name & occupation.
Are you sure about the date of birth? A William Richard John Ponsford BLACKMORE married in the Totnes district in 1840. (Brixham falls under Totnes)
He was baptised at Brixham 31 Jan 1819, son of William & Mary BLACKMOOR.
Further details about Brixham records can be found at http://genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk/DEV/BrixhamStMary/index.html

Re: sparkes family - heavitree, exeter

ELLinSpain — 2009-10-23 07:10:27Z

You are most welcome!

As Peggy says - would be a good idea to get their marriage certificate tho - for £7 its a good investment to ensure my findings..

Regards

Ell

John Sapcote and William Sapcote

tsbonini — 2009-10-31 17:46:32Z

I am trying to determine the relationship and family line of John Sapcote and William Sapcote. I see in many many family trees that John Sapcote is the father of William Sapcote; however most trees indicate that John was born in 1439 and William was born in 1429 (son born before father). Further, most trees show William's mother and John's spouse as Elizabeth Dinham, daughter to John Dinham and Joan Archer. However Elizabeth is shown to be born in 1449.

William, I believe correctly, is shown to be married to Anne Semark or Semarc (b. 1433). William and Anne had a son Guy born in 1459.

I would greatly appreciate any assistance that you can provide in this regard. If you need additional information, please feel free to request it.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Toby

Evans, William

cpiuze — 2009-11-02 16:48:29Z

I am looking for information on William Evans from Devon, England. Born 1769 perhaps in Broadhempston, Devon, although this info states he was a "native" of Broadhempston before moving to Newfoundland, Canada. He was married to Maria but I don't know if that was in England or Canada. They lived in Grand Bank, Newfoundland. I have lots of info. of their descendants. Looking for inf on William's beginnings (parents, siblings, etc).
Thanks
Catharine

Adolphus Brokenshire b circa 1811 died 1870 in Exeter

carolinedavis007 — 2009-10-24 22:47:49Z

He was present at the death of my ancestor Joseph Brokenshire in Exeter in 1853.

I think he may be a son.

in all 3 censuses hr is resident in Exeter.
1841 census place of birth.. Devon
1851 Pevensey, Sussex
1861 Pevensey, Sussex

He was a tailor and married Sophia, a dressmaker.
Children include:
Frederick
Henry
Bessie

Would appreciate any information you can give that would connect him to Joseph Brokenshire

John Voisey Wills

carolinedavis007 — 2009-10-24 17:43:15Z

John was christened in Tavistock 8 Sep 1811
In most censuses he shows DOB as 1807, but that might have been because his wife was born in 1808.

In 1851, 1861 his occupation is Grocer, Tea Dealer and Spirit Merchant
1871 he is shown as a Wine Merchant
1881 and forwards he is a magistrate in Tiverton.

Would anybody who has knowledge of JOhn, his siblings and his parents, please contact me. I have hit a brick wall.

Thanks

Shobrook/Wills or Peirce marriage Plymouth St Pancras 1949

carolinedavis007 — 2009-10-24 00:09:00Z

Could somebody please look this marriage up and provide me with the actual date, and witnesses. It is registered as 3rd Qtr 1949.

Thanks in advance
Caroline

Re: Quantick ancestors

BruceB1954 — 2009-10-30 20:04:53Z

As a new person to Ancestry.com, I have been perusing the message boards researching my family history.

I believe that the son listed here, Samuel Quantick, is my great grandfather, Samual Baker Quantick. The birth year is the same as is the birth place in South Molton. Samuel Baker Quantick had 12 children, 5 born in London and the rest in Chicago. He married a Maria Sullivan in 1864. Their youngest child Samuel (born in 1886) was my grandfather (mother's father).

I am wondering if you have discovered any information concerning William and Ann Quantick and their ancestors?

Thanks for any info!

Bruce Ballantine

Sisly Mansfields and HALL

claudiagroh1956 — 2009-11-02 01:14:45Z

Looking for anyone who can help me locate info on Sisly Mansfield who married a John Hall. She was born 1574
John was born 10 15 1568 Bishop Tawton,Woodbury,Devon England
Sisly 1574 England

their son George Hall came to America and was born 1600 Dovonshire, England

would like to know as much as possible.
thanks Claudia//in Oregon USA