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YOUNG James b 1864 Billaford, Devon

Brenda Young — 17 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on family of James YOUNG from Billaford?
Bideford?? Bittaford?? Belsford??Devon. He was born about 1864- brother Herbert; sisters Rose, Mary, Selina. Parents died about 1875-76- of diptheria? send children to Upper Island Cove Newfoundland with uncle FRED YOUNG- West country merchant.
Relatives- aunt Lady Howard; Barbara McPherson, Jane Porter-had seven sons?? Any help appreciated.

SCOBLE family of Plymstock and Wembury ,Devon

RHorslen — 17 Nov 2008 3:46:01 GMT

I am looking for anyone who is researching the SCOBLE family of Plymstock,Devon in any time period. I have a William Scoble who was born there in 1789. He later married Elizabeth Cornish nee taylor.
They lived in Wembury,Devon. They had three children that I know of
John Scoble married Ann Gent
Peter Scoble married mary Ann
William Scoble
The children all later went to the East End of London by 1848.
John Scoble and Ann gent had a daughter named elizabeth Scoble b 1836-1838 in Plymouth,Devon. Elizabeth Scoble married Samuel Horslen in Stepney,London,England in 1858.

Would like to contact others researching the Scoble family.

BOND in Frithlestock, Torrington, Devon

DonnaLawrence8 — 11 Nov 2008 3:13:58 GMT

I am looking for information of Ernest Comer who at age 11 went to live with his Aunt Mary Ann Comer who married George Bond a Horse Trainer who lived in Frithlestock, Torrington, Devon. I can find no information on Ernest after the 1901 census. Can anyone help?

James ELLIS born Crediton Devon England around 1787

dbnkellis — 1 Sep 2005 2:29:34 GMT

I am looking for any information on James ELLIS especialy baptism , marraige and date of death. I think that he died between 1851and 1861 . His occupation was a clock and watch maker , working around the west of England.He was married to Marry Ann KNIGHT

BARTLETT of Holne, Devon

valmaihickey — 2 Aug 2008 3:16:38 GMT

researching Richard and Betsy [Gosling] Bartlett. Son John born Holne, Devon circa 1816, married Mary Ann Milton 1845. John and Mary went to Australia. Appreciate any info on Richard and Betsy and also any of John's brothers/sisters and their descendants who may possibly have emigrated to America.

PALFREY or PALFERY of Devon

palferyclan — 13 Nov 2008 1:16:20 GMT

I'm interested in hearing from anyone with information on my family, the Palfery's of Devon. Frequently their name was spelled as "Palfrey". They were a large family of mariners, some lived in Bearscove, a street in Dartmouth. Many were christened in St Petrox Church, some in the London area. Please write if you have info. palferyclan@yahoo.ca Thank you in advance.

Plymouth, Devon, England

janndg — 4 Nov 2008 3:47:22 GMT

Is there anyone living in Plymouth who could possibly help an Aussie with some information regarding the area????
Thanks, Judith

HOPGOOD of Bideford Devon

CatherineHopgood — 11 Nov 2008 3:49:50 GMT

My Grandfather was Arthur James Hopgood Born 1881 in Bideford Devon, married to Annie Johnson, they lived since their marriage in 1902 in Barry South Wales. My great grandfather was Charles Hopgood born 1860 in Bideford, married to Emily, (I am searching for her maiden name). His father, William Hopgood born 1821 in Woolfardisworthy, Devon married to Maria (again looking for her maiden name). If anyone has an information, I would love to hear from you.

Baptism query of a Theophilus WHITE Bap 1807 Kingsbridge Devon

karenjames6 — 11 Nov 2008 3:04:48 GMT

Hello Everybody,

I have Baptism It reads Theophilus a (B---) Child of Margarett White baptized March 22 1807. I dont understand why hes father is not on the Baptism like the others as I know hes father was also a theophilus white. From theophilus 1807 marriage cert it says hes father was deceased 1844. There is only one other that reads like that! I cant make out what the word says if anyone can help please? karen

Doris may BALCH married 1925 in devonport Plymouth Devon

leyh071 — 11 Nov 2008 3:06:47 GMT

i am researching the Blach family from east stonehouse plymouth devon. Doris May Balch born 4th July 1904 in Newport Monmouthshire Wales. Doris married martin Mclaughlin in 1925 in devonport Plymouth Devon, if anyone knows anything about this family i would be grateful....looking for details of who her family were. martin Mclaughlin was apparently a Merchant seaman..
Thanks
Helen

Sgt Charles CHURCHILL born Barnstaple, Devon around 1820

johnchur — 7 Nov 2008 1:40:49 GMT

I am looking for info on Charles Churchill who was born in Barnstaple, Devon England around 1820. He is my great-great-grandfather and detials I have so far are:
1: Born: Barnstaple, Devon around 1820. I have no details on his parents or siblings.
2: Early trade - Tailor
3: He enlisted in London as a Private with HM56th regiment on 16 April 1838. Regimental number 1500. He was aged 18 years and 5'6" tall.
4: He served with his regiment in England, Ireland, Gibraltar and Bermuda over the period from 1838 to 1853.
5: He died in Bermuda on 14 September 1853, (it is assumed from yellow fever). He left a widow, Margaret and three children, Mary, William and Theresa - all who returned to England in December 1853 and subsequently emigrated to Melbourne Australia, arriving in February 1855.
6: He married Margaret Murphy (an Irish lady) in St Brendan's Roman Catholic Church, Parish of Birr, County Offaly, Ireland on 31 March 1843.
7: Their first child - Mary was born in County Cork in 1843, second child - William was boen in Bury, England on 30 June 1846 and the third child - Theresa it is assumed was born in Bermuda in 1852 or 1853.

Any information of history of this particular Churchill family or living descendants would be appreciated. My email address is: johnchur@bigpond.net.au
Thanks
John Churchill

Looking for Relatives of Philip HALLS from the Dolton/Merton Area

hallsj_1 — 6 Nov 2008 3:14:07 GMT

I am looking for the relatives of Philip Halls b. 1791, d. 1846? I am specifically interested in finding information about his brothers/sisters, and his daughters Mary and Charlotte. I strongly suspect that some of his brothers or newphews/nieces came to Canada and settled in southwestern Ontario, and I am trying to confirm this.

Regarding his daughters I am trying to find out who they married, and if they also came to Canada. I know that all of his sons came to Canada and settled in southwestern Ontario in the late 1840's.

Any information would be appreciated.

Henry and Thomas SOPER in South Hams, Devon

PSoperOakes — 11 Nov 2008 3:19:44 GMT

Here's what I know: My ancestor, Henry Soper, was born in 1640, christened at Whitestone that year, moved to Huntington, on Long Island, NY in 1660, married Sarah Wattles in Huntington in 1666, had many children, died in 1696 in Huntington.

Here's waht I suspect: He might have been born or lived for a time in South Hams, Devon. He might have emigrated to Huntington as an indentured servant.

Can anyone corroborate my suspicions? Is there any info on Henry's dad, Thomas Soper, who married Elizabeth Cooke? Was Thomas' dad also named Thomas and married to Joan Avery?

EVANS marriages at All Hallows on the Walls, Exeter, Devon.

LynneBanister — 5 Nov 2008 3:56:03 GMT

I am looking for three marriages at All Hallows on the Walls, Exeter. The dates I need don't seem to be covered by the online version of the IGI.

David Evans, on or before 1711.

George Evans, on or before 1736.

George Evans, on or before 1764.

In each case, the date given is when their first child was baptised.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Missing Joshua LITTON / LETTON / LETTEN born in Exmouth abt 1781

SoniaGardener — 5 Nov 2008 3:56:57 GMT

In 1851 census Joshua claims to have been born in Exmouth 1781 ish. His baptism is not there. Is anyone harbouring him??
Sonia

LAVERS/ LAVIS from Plympton area

gekk02x7x — 4 Nov 2008 11:39:31 GMT

Hello,

In 1841 Thomas Lavers, born about 1801 and married to Mary, is in Brixton, in 1851 in Yealmpton and in 1861 and 1871 in Ermington. He gives his place of brith as Plympton, but Exminster in 1851. Mary is consistently from Plymstock. All their children were baptised in Plympton.
I'd be grateful if anyone could give me a baptism for Thomas, and a place/ date for his marriage. He may have had a brother, William, born about 1805 Plympton (on enlisting in the RM 1824)or Devonport (1851 Census).

Thanks very much,

John

Baptism for George HUXTABLE 1853-1856 in Devon

mansell77_1 — 5 Nov 2008 3:58:01 GMT

Hi,
Trying to find out the exact birth date for a George Huxtable, father John Huxtable a Gardener, before getting birth cert.
He was born between 1853 or 1856, the one census says 1856 Croyde, Devon, another says 1856 Georgham, Devon.
He was married twice, but the dates for the birth are different one 1853 and the other 1856 (he was illiterate).
Been told that his mother could be Jane, as there are a number of George's around that date, has anyone seen a baptism for him.
Regards
Steve

Herbert H THOMAS b. 1891-2 married Annie Maud WILLIAMS of Portsmouth

DavidWatt66 — 5 Nov 2008 3:59:21 GMT

Mr Herbert H Thomas born 1891-2 can anybody give me hiss exact date of Birth and also his exact date of marriage.
I know that he married a Annie Maud Williams of Portsmouth in Jun 1923. I also know that the Herbert H Thomas I am interested in was in the Royal Navy.

SEARLE from Cullompton Devon

christinewest54 — 5 Nov 2008 3:54:21 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANYONE RESEARCHING THE SEARLE FAMILY PARTICULARLY FROM THE CULLOMPTON AREA. IN DEVON. ANY SEARLE INFORMATION FROM THIS AREA WOULD BE APPRECIATED

GLOVER family from Frithelstock

H Burrow — 1 Nov 2008 3:19:35 GMT

I am researching the Joshua Glover family of Frithelstock and would like to hear from anyone who has connections with this family.

Joshua Glover was born 1840 in Frithelstock to parents, William Glover and Ann ?
Joshua married before 1862 to Mary Ann Osborn, who was born in 1833, daughter of Samuel Osborn and Mary Braund, at Milton Damerel, Devon .

Joshua died in 1878, leaving Mary Ann to raise their family:

Ann born 1862, married to Thomas Squire abt. 1882, died 1936 in Weare Gifford, Devon
Mary Grace born 1864, married to Frederick Alford 1887 and emigrated to Canada
William Henry born 1865, married to Julia Blight 1887 and died in 1960 at Frithelstock.
Fanny born 1868, married to William Dinnicombe 1887
Joshua born 1870 and died 1872
Ellen born 1872, married George Kyle 1905 in Canada
Sarah Jane born 1876, married ? Hearn, died at Frithelstock 1945
Samuel John born 1877, married Florence ? in Canada

MASON family in Kelly

wseasley — 1 Nov 2008 3:26:04 GMT

hi
I am trying to establish descendants of John and Mary MASON (nee TAUNTON) who had children in Kelly parish.
John b1765, Thomas b1766, Mary b1768, William b1770, Peter b1771, Isaac b1773, Johanna b1775, Isaac b1776, James b1777, Joseph b1778, Benjamin b1779, Ann b1782, Elizabeth b1784 and James b1788.

I am descended from William b1770 who married Elizabeth BROWN in 1791 and had the following children, also in Kelly.
William b1792, John b1793, Thomas b1795, Mary Ann b1797, George b1800, Elizabeth b1801, James b1803, Ann b1805, Joannah b1808, Priscilla b1811 and Peter b1814.

Some of this family moved to Lifton.
I would love to hear from any one with connections to this family. They are tricky to put together because of the common christian names.
thanks,
Sharon

Re Another Austin Surname

lauriemclaren1 — 30 Oct 2008 10:41:30 GMT

Hi Douglas.

I tried opening the message after doing some checking but it played hard to get so I hope you spot this.

I hope this is your Austins on the 1861
Samuel 64, Ag Lab Born Budleigh living Clyst-St-George which is a couple of mile from Clyst-st-Mary
Sarah 66 born Broadclyst.
Samuel died March 1865 St Thomas which is the parish in this area, the only Sarah I found aged 77 died 1872, Taunton. the age would be right if the 1861 is her, do you have birth dates for them both.

Laurie

ESLICK family from Tavistock , Devon

EloiseLara — 30 Oct 2008 2:46:14 GMT

I am interested in finding any ESLICKs from the Tavistock are of Devon in the 1800s or before. If you know of any links to the ESLICKs, please reply to this message.

In particular -

William ESLICK (1823) and his wife Mary ?? (1828), and their children:
Mary (1853)
Elizabeth Ann (1865)
Dinah (1868)
Eliza (1880)

Elizabeth Ann went on to marry William REDHEAD of Skerton, Lancs.

HATFIELD family from Ilfracombe, Devon in the 1700s

EloiseLara — 30 Oct 2008 2:47:05 GMT

I'm looking for information on the HATFIELD family from Ilfracombe, Devon in the 1700s. In particular, Hallows HATFIELD (1775), his brother John Westby HATFIELD (1766) and their father Hallows HATFIELD (c1740).

If you know anything about them, or ANY of the HATFIELDs in Ilfracombe or its surrounding areas, please reply to this message.

MARSHALL of Tiverton

coraiyo — 29 Oct 2008 3:00:09 GMT

Hi I have a Thomas Marshall married Elizabeth Cockram in 1805, but I cannot find any children apart from John b 1806. Can anyone help please Thanks Val

RYDER Family of Devon, England

Dimity_Sharpe — 22 Oct 2008 1:37:05 GMT

I am searching for any records/information about James Ryder, born 1804 in Ringmore, Devon. He married Charlotte Anne Hingston who was born in 1810 in Ringsbridge, Devon.
So far I have been unable to find any records of James' Ryder side of the family. If anyone can help that would be fantastic.
Thanks
Dimity

ROW, ROWE, ROOKE, HODGE families Barnstaple area

MMinter8551 — 26 May 2007 1:01:40 GMT

Edward ROW and Elizabeth ROOKE were married in the Barnstaple registration district, Devon, England, on 5 June 1839 They were married by licence at Parish Church of Instow. Edward, full age, bachelor, was a gentleman, resident at Vern House. His father was named as Joseph ROW, farmer. Elizabeth, also of full age, a spinster, was probably a resident of Instow [I.w]. Her father was named as William ROOKE, farmer. The witnesses were Edward ROW and Mary ROOK.

Elizbeth was the daughter of William and Eleanor nee HODGE.

At the 1851 census, they were at Frankmarsh Farm, Barnstaple Edwd. Row, was 60. A wool dealer, his birthplace was recorded as Exbourne, Devon. Elizth. A wool dealer’s wife, was 38, and her birthplace was listed as Braunton.

Edward died 1856.

William ROOKE
m. 21 May 1810 Braunton, Devon sp. Eleanor HODGE bpt. 18 October 1784 Braunton (Afraid that I haven't noted her parents in my main file - I do have it noted somewhere.)

Would like to hear from anyone researching these families.

Devon Families

linpanisset — 27 Oct 2008 5:56:46 GMT

Looking for help with the following families:
Yabbsley, Rossiter, Pearce, Seaward, Satterley, Loram and Wills.
Date range:1680-1810.
Thank you.

SLEEP and MASON families in Kelly, Devon

cjm_12 — 24 Oct 2008 1:33:33 GMT

Hi - I'm hoping to find the parents/siblings of Honour Sleep b c 1696 in Kelly, Devon. Honour married Thomas Mason in Kelly on 18 NOV 1717.

Any help much appreciated!

NORRISH, ANDREWS, EASTERBROOKS in Devon

Marilyn_Favaro — 2 Sep 2008 9:44:14 GMT

Holne, Blackslade, Ashburton and Widecombe
Looking for any info on the following surnames in the above locations
.Easterbrooks
Norrish
Andrews
Tolchard

Sarah JAMES married 1809 in Stoke Damerel

annecrennie — 17 Oct 2008 12:10:45 GMT

I believe my 3x gr.grandfather,Thomas Robertson, married Sarah James in Stoke Damerel in 1809. He was on the ship Salvador del Mundo. Sarah may have been born to Erasmus James and Grace about 1790. They moved to Scone, near Perth, where Sarah died sometime between 1841 and 1851.
Does anyone have these names in their tree?
Anne

HOOPER in Oakham or Okehampton?

rogrundon — 17 Oct 2008 12:12:07 GMT

Could sks tell me what they think is the place name for the birthplace of Rebecca Bennett on the 1851 census in Cumnor, Berkshire. She is aged 62 then. I know her maiden name was Hooper.
Ancestry has the county as Warwickshire, but I think it's Devon as the enumerator writes the d of Daur in the same way as the d of Devon.
However the placename itself has me baffled.
It looks like Oakham Roka ! I thought perhaps Okehampton, misheard and misspelt perhaps? Or could it be something else, which someone more familiar with Devon than myself might know?

CLAY Baptism lookup please - Plymouth or Stoke Damerel 1808

LynneBanister — 17 Oct 2008 12:14:24 GMT

Please can someone help me find the birth of Alice Barker Clay. She was the daughter of William Clay and Sally Pote. They were married in Stoke Damerel in 1808. Alice was born around 1808/09 and on the census gives her birthplace as Plymouth.

BANBURY and CORNISH in Devonshire early 1800

cynthiareid55 — 14 Oct 2008 3:39:29 GMT

Searching for two families - BANBURY CORNISH who were in Devonshire early 1800. Richard BANBURY had son Charles BANBURY in 1795, Richard married Mary CORNISH c. 1814. They had four children beford leaving - Charles born 1815
- Mary Ann born 1818
- Elizabeth
- Richard
Family came to USA (Ohio) and had two more children -
John C. and Hannah.

Anyone with information regarding either family, I would love to hear from.

Thank you.

WILLS Family from Plymouth

Dave Gilhen — 14 Oct 2008 3:40:46 GMT

Greetings,

I'm hoping to expand on the Wills portion of my family history. My g-grandmother was Emily Louisa Wills & was from Plymouth. She married my g-grandfather Augustus Louis Gilhen in Plymouth in 1898. In the 1881 census she is listed as 'Louisa'. This is what we think we know:

Father - Thomas Wills
Birth - 1837 or 1840 Plymouth
Occupation - 1881/1891 Labourer

Mother - Louisa (Maiden Name Unknown)
Birth - 1844 Auton Gifford Devon
Death - 02/28/1900 Plymouth

Children:
Thomas E. Wills b: abt 1865 Plymouth
Amelia Wills b: abt 1870 Plymouth
Emily Louisa Wills b: 1872 (my g-grandmother)
Annie Wills b: abt 1880 Plymouth
William Wills b: abt 1880 Plymouth
John Wills b: abt 1885 Plymouth

If anyone can expand upon any of the information provided, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

George BAKER & Judith MANNAKIN of Woodbury c1726 til after 1733

ancestralfamilytrees — 14 Oct 2008 3:42:53 GMT

From the parish register in clyst Honiton -

July 26, 1726

George BAKER of Woodbury and Judith MANNAKIN of the parish of Clist Honiton, widow.

They had 2 children that I am aware of:

1-Mary BAKER bpt Sep 24 1727 in Woodbury
2-John BAKER bpt about Apr 29 1733 in Woodbury

1] Mary BAKER married Thomas VINICOMBE and had 4 children.

2] John BAKER married Jane FIELD on Jan 23 1757 in Broad Clyst and they had 10 children.

John BAKER was buried Jan 07 1808 in Lympstone.
*
I am hoping that some kind soul with access to the parish register Burials for Woodbury, Broad Clyst might check to see when George or Judith were buried :o)

Many thanks!

mary HANNAFORD born rattery 1786

sawotton — 14 Oct 2008 3:43:36 GMT

looking for any information, mary married william webber rattery both died totnes

james HODDER, Tiverton, Devon

Anthonysmith53 — 13 Oct 2008 2:22:57 GMT

i have been searching for my gg grandfather
james hodder it as been very hard as the lasted thing he
was on was the 1841 cencus so i am hoping that there is
someone out there doing the search for james hodder
the 1841 cencus was for tiverton.
and ithink there is a north family out there looking for a james hodder james was married to a rachel cooksley
she came from chard in somerset may be james came from
chard or winsham somerset well they marrried in tiverton
devon on the 25/8/1825 so i am hopingthat there is decendants of james and rachels childrens out there
their childrens names are marian john harriet edwin
william and emma i am a decendant of william .
wiiliams son sidney was my grandfather so i was a hodder
before i got married so if there is someone that may be able
to give me any info on james and his family before he got married such as his parents names and so on
it would be great thanks for any info that you could share

mary smith nee [hodder]

WONNACOTT in Devon

Paul R Wonnacott — 10 Oct 2008 12:37:44 GMT

We are tracing these family roots, believed to be Devon in origin.
We invite all Wonnacott's or other various spellings / similar sounding names to provide family histories which will help determine both the genuine meaning and original location of the names.
For further detail visit http://www.cyberway.com.sg/~paulrw/surn0.htm

AYSHFORD/ASHFORD in silverton & broadclyst, Devon

jan ward — 11 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

hi from australia.
I'm researching family of william moore ayshford & mary broom m. 1815 uffculme devon. children born silverton. Would like to exchange info with any others carrying out similar reseach.
regards
jan

REW Family in Devon

dolce7_1 — 6 Oct 2008 5:46:11 GMT

I am looking for info on the Rew family who I believe are from North Devon. My great-great grandmother is Rebecca Rew who married Richard Hocking in 1879. Her father is Thomas Rew c1811, who was born in Landkey. The trail then goes cold. I would appreciate any help. Many thanks.

William MARGRAY/MARGRIE (c. 1770s-?), children born in Devon

blackwood1_1 — 3 Oct 2008 2:03:16 GMT

Looking for an ancestor William MARGRAY who had a daughter Martha Millycent (1809 Topsham, Devon) and apparently another son William (1807 Topsham, Devon).

The family legend comes from our Martha:
"Martha's father (William) was a missionary in Africa where he and his family were massacred by the natives.
A neighbour, Mr Goldsmid, realised that one of the family was unaccounted for and after a search found the little girl, Martha, who had run off into the bush to escape.
He took her to his home where she lived for some time, until it was decided that she should be with her relatives in England.
When she grew up, Martha was so grateful to the old Jewish man, that she gave her daughter the name Goldsmid in his honour."

Would love to confirm anything about Martha's parents. We have a marriage between a William MARGRAY and a Millecent (Milley) MERRY in Dec 1795 in Crewkerne, Somerset, and dates of residence for Milley MARGRIE in the 1841 and 51 Census in Devon. But would like to confirm some more details and the missionary story.

Any ideas?

ELIZABETH MORGAN Axminster 1764

SantaTraugott — 6 Oct 2008 6:18:24 GMT

There is an LDS Ancestral file entry for this person, noting a christening in Axminster, no church given, on 3 Mar 1764.

The entry gives her parents as John Morgan and Elizabeth Perran.

I am very curious about this child. Is there anyone with access to the original entries who could look at it and tell me if there is any indication of how old Elizabeth was when she was baptized, and if there is any possibility that her mother's surname could be Perronnet, or something like it?

Thanks!

Santa T.

CADYWOULD family, Plymouth, Devonshire

willowbast1 — 17 Sep 2008 1:19:57 GMT

Hi

Im looking for relatives of the late John William Henry family. Born in Plymouth, Devonshire. Was in the Royal Navy. His wife, Maria Cadywould, my grandmother, was in contact with relatives but when she moved, the contact was lost.

Im also wanting to contact family. Any help would be appreciated.

William HODGE b. abt 1913 from Plymouth

debaspinall — 1 Oct 2008 3:19:32 GMT

I am looking for information on a Bill Hodge, born 1913.
Mother's name was Winnifred (maiden name Lowe). He had a brother named Francis CG Hodge I think he was born in 1912. Bill's grandparents names on his mother's side were William and Susan Lowe. The family came from Plymouth.
Bill served in the navy and was on leave in Vancouver BC Canada I think in 1939.
My mother is looking for her family on her father's side and remembers meeting Bill when she was young in 1939?. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

1947 Grave in Kingswear Cemetery, South Devon

Alistair79 — 28 Sep 2008 9:44:33 GMT

I am seeking confirmation of a joint gravestone in Kingswear Cemetery, South Devon for Sir Norcot Hastings Yeeles Warren and his wife Mabel, née Peters. He died on April 23rd, 1947 and she died on January 21st, 1952.

If the grave is still there, would it be possible to obtain a photograph of it ?

I hope someone can help.

Alistair

Samuel WOTTON b abt 1780 St,Edmunds, Exeter

sawotton — 29 Sep 2008 7:04:33 GMT

Looking for any information on Samuel Wotton b abt 1780 St,Edmunds, Exeter. wed Mary Coles b 1780 Alphington. married 1804 St Edmunds. any information would be gratfully recieved

Edward TOZER m. Sarah GOFF in 1825 in Colyton, Devon

Barbara — 25 Sep 2008 2:46:56 GMT

I am seeking any information on Edward TOZER who married Sarah GOFF in 1825 in Colyton, Devon. Edward was born in 1799 in Broadhembury and Sarah was born in 1801 in Colyton, Devon. Any further information or corrections would be much appreciated.

QUICK Family Tiverton

GlenysCroston — 21 Sep 2008 5:27:53 GMT

Looking for information on the Quick family name, lived in Tiverton in 1800s.Frederick married Anne Howe in 1852, before emigrating to Australia.Also looking for Dixon and Henson. Thank you Glenys

SMALLDRIDGE, LUSCOMBE and JANES of Devon

lindaclarke58 — 17 Sep 2008 1:21:12 GMT

Anyone out there reearching these names from Modbury, ugborough area.
Lin

The DUNSFORD Family in Co. Devon near Exeter

Leonard O. Dunsford — 17 Sep 2008 1:34:12 GMT

"The Dunsford family derive descent from a line of Saxon Thanes who according to Domesday book held large estates in Co. Devon near Exeter." Where can I obtain more information on above quote. Also need to trace birthplace and date of a Orlando Henry George Dunsford born in the 1860's.
Thanks

EVIS of Devon

hessen4 — 17 Sep 2008 1:38:05 GMT

Alfred Evis b1860 listed in UK Census 1861 as Nurse Child living with Lee family.
In UK 1871 he is in Stapleton,Gloucestershire Bristol City Workhouse, the Lee family are in the Exeter Workhouse
Alfred is married in Canada in 1883 states his father was William Evis and his mother was Ann Reid.

any info on this family would be appreciated.

Janis

William EASTLEY in North Hough, Devon

Lynne Lucas — 15 Sep 2008 2:02:37 GMT

Searching for any info on William Eastley, convicted of sheep stealing and transported to VDL (Tasmania)in 1839.
Had a wife and 3 daughters who followed him after 1850.
Stated that he lived in North Hough....but can't find
this place on the maps ?
Can anyone help with a connection to the family or the place. I believe his wife was Elizabeth Muggeridge.

Children of Charles James FARTHING and Rosetta Maria THOMAS or children of his brother, Francis William FARTHING in Devon

LEFTaylor41 — 11 Sep 2008 2:55:23 GMT

Charles J. Farthing (1861 -1948)a painter's apprentice and house decorator, married Rosetta Maria Thomas approx. 1885 in Plymouth, Ipswich District, Devon. They lived at 35 William St. with her parents and then on their own at 17 William St.according to the 1891 census. Their children, William E. Farthing, born 1886 and Albert James Farthing, born 1888 would be grandchildren of James and Emma Huxtable Farthing and nephews of my grandfather, Oliver Perham Reginald Farthing, who relocated to Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. I am looking for any children or grandchildren of Albert and William Farthing.

Marriage of Adam MORRISON in Plymouth 1808 - 1820

LynneBanister — 10 Sep 2008 3:00:47 GMT

I'm looking for a marriage between Adam Morrison and Sally (surname probably Clay) in Plymouth sometime after 1808 and probably before 1820.

Any help greatly appreciated.

TIMEWELL family in Bovey Tracey and South Milton

Len Timewell — 14 Sep 2008 7:24:27 GMT

I am interested in any information about the Timewell family that lived in Bovey Tracey and South Milton and any relationship to the Timewells in Sommerset. There were Timewells in both counties in 1700. Some migrated to Australia(my branch) and others to Canada.

Len Timewell

Frank FARTHING b.1898 probably in Plymouth

LEFTaylor41 — 10 Sep 2008 2:57:10 GMT

I am searching for children or grandchildren of Frank Farthing b.1898 probably in Plymouth, England of Francis William Farthing and Florence Ellen Channon b.1874 in Devon. Frank lived with his mother and maternal aunt, Ethel Channon, at 21 Boring St. in Plymouth, according to the 1901 census. His father, Francis, was stationed aboard "The Gleaner" in Gravesend, Kent, England during that census. It is difficult to trace anyone after 1901 as nothing as yet has been posted to the Civil Registration Index of 1837 - 1983 for this line of Farthings. It certainly would be exciting to find any living relatives of my grandfather's, (Oliver Reginald Perham Farthing), family still living in England or any information at all that would help carry out my curiosity as to what has happened to that particular Farthing lineage.

John S. NICHOLLS of Poughill Devon

Gay Byrne — 10 Sep 2008 2:56:37 GMT

Seeking information re John S. Nicholls of Poughill Devon b. abt 1845, brother Walter (born later) and wife Helen ? b. abt 1856 in Bath.

CLEAK family originating in Devon

denniscleak — 10 Sep 2008 2:55:57 GMT

If there is anyone currently interested in the Cleak family,originating in Devon,who would be interested in sharing information please contact me

BALLAMY from Devon

litasaunders39 — 8 Sep 2008 6:10:27 GMT

Hi i am looking for the Ballamy name from Devon i have in my tree a Lucy Ballamy born 1840's in North Tawton, her father was called Henry Ballamy born so he said in the 1841 census Exbourne around 1820's. Please if you have any information please contact me. Happy hunting Lita

William de BRIWERE b: abt 1145 Stoke, Devon

foots49 — 7 Sep 2008 4:38:44 GMT

I have information that my 24th Great-Grandfather was William de Briwere b: abt 1145 Stoke, Devon, England. This information had the attached Arms, but did not state if he was a Lord or what. Does any one have any more information on him or his family?

Isaac PADFIELD in Devon

mikey15w — 6 Sep 2008 4:05:22 GMT

I have found a reference to Isaac Padfield in the 1891 England census. He is near Brixham in Devon. The trouble is that he left his family in his native town of Blaina, Monmouthshire Wales. I know he returned there in 1894.
Can anybody think of a reason why he might have travelled to Devon? He was a coal miner and I can't imagine that this took him there. There is a family story that he visited the USA. His step brother emmigrated there at sometime. Were there any sailings from Plymouth to the US?
Thanks.

Seeking 1916 Kingsclere Cemetery look-up

Alistair79 — 2 Sep 2008 3:54:24 GMT

I hope someone can help me.

I am seeking a look-up concerning a 1916 burial in Kingsclere Cemetery, South Devon for EDWARD NICOLLS PETERS, who died on July 28th, 1916, aged 75.

I would also like a photograph if that is at all possible.

Alistair
London

SANGER in Devon linked to SWANGER/SWAINGER in Somerset?

grove27 — 6 Sep 2008 4:06:47 GMT

Am trying to link a Swanger family in Somerset to the Sanger families in Devon. Any help appreciated - Ive hit a wall with the Devon connection

John Sanger married Margaret Whitfield in 1630 in Wiveliscombe. Apart from the their sons birth, Peter (1634) the Sanger name doesnt appear in the area. The name changed to Swanger a short time later at the time of their daughters death (1642) and subsequent generations in turn also changed the name to Swainger

I believe John Sanger came from Devon (possibly South Molton or Bishops Nymptom) but cannot clearly link him to a Sanger family there.

Any help appreciated.

looking for births of caroline & clara FROST torquay devon

sybil348 — 28 Aug 2008 12:51:55 GMT

Hi, i'm looking for the births of caroline f (florence) frost born/baptised 1876 torquay newtown abbott i think. her parents were thomas henry and caroline frost. i am also looking for her sister clara t (it looks like a t on the census') frost born/baptized 1880 torquay newtown abbott i think to the same parents. would be ever so grateful if someone could help. many thanks.

rachel

Edward Kerswell WATTS b. Devon m. Eliza SNELGROVE in 1828

scottyice — 2 Sep 2008 9:35:42 GMT

Recently learned that my G-G-G-G Grandfather Edward Kerswell Watts (born July 22, 1810) may have been from Devon area. He married an Eliza Snelgrove in 1828 in Wiltshire. Ended up coming to Canada in 1830. Does anybody have any info on this line of Watts? Thanks.

Edwards father "may" have been a William Watts, and his mother an Elizabeth "?".

Samuel BOWDEN born 1806 in highweek devon

Purchase18 — 30 Aug 2008 11:08:49 GMT

anyone with information of a Samuel Bowden born 1806 in highweek devon ,I would be very grateful

John BOWDEN born around 1780 , Highweek, Newton Abbott ,Devon

Purchase18 — 2 Sep 2008 9:42:29 GMT

could any one help me am looking for any information on John Bowden born around 1780 ,possibly married Sarah Hill 1802 holy trinity minories Highweek Newton Abbott Devon,

East Stonehouse, Wellington Cottages

lcmoore157 — 27 Aug 2008 9:25:29 GMT

Im not sure if this area still exists today or if it has been amalgamated into Plymouth or such like. My great grandfather was born in 2 Wellington Cottages East Stonehouse, does anybody know where that may be in relation to todays terms? His father was in the army. He was listed as being Private 2nd Foot Regiment but unfortunately does not have an army number.

I have a question about that but will ask it separately as I think that's best.

Thank you.

Henry DENDLE from the Bideford/Barnstaple area

RomaFamilyHistory — 31 Aug 2008 3:13:11 GMT

I am seeking the death date and children details of Henry Dendle from the Bideford/Barnstaple area.
He was married to Martha Leeworthy. One son Henry migrated to Australia with his family in 1882. I have their details from 1881 census but would like 1871 details.
We believed that Henry died in 1866 but the only Martha Dendle in 1851 census is a widow.

New Granby Barracks, Devonport

janndg — 28 Aug 2008 1:35:25 GMT

Does anyone have any information regarding the New Granby Barracks, Devonport, such as their address, purpose during the Great War (1914 - 1918) etc.
My Grandfather was employed in the 487 H.T Coy R.A.S.G and I was hoping to find out further information about this.
Thanks
Judith

John ELSTON born 1824 in Crediton, Devon

daba2735 — 28 Aug 2008 3:42:46 GMT

Hello,

I am interested in information about John Elston who was born in Crediton, Devon, England in 1824. His wife was Charlotte Proctor and he had 10 children. He owned a boot factory in Devon. I would appreciate any information about who John's parents were and information about the boot factory.

thomas henry FROST born around 1852 st mary church torquay

sybil348 — 28 Aug 2008 12:55:31 GMT

hiya, i'm looking for a chap named thomas henry frost born around 1852 in st mary church torquay. i know his dad was called andrew. i can't find a birth cert for him nor can i find him the 1851/1861 census forms. hoping some kind soul can help.

rachel

samuel WADGE in devon

chrisorarnold — 28 Aug 2008 12:57:18 GMT

interested in getting in touch with descendants of great great grandparents samuel and caroline wadge devon

ZELLEY /ZELLY / SELLEY / SELLY of Devon

Joy_Conway — 18 Aug 2008 3:26:57 GMT

My Great x 3 grandmother was Elizabeth Zelly/Zelley. She was born in Tiverton around 1816. The date is taken from census records and the place of birth is confirmed by both census records and her husbands bid for naturalisation (papers held by the Sec of State). The maiden name was taken from the naturalisation records.

We know that by 1832 she was married to Dominique Boggione, an Italian musician and had her first child, a son John, and they were living in Exeter. By 1836 the family had moved to the St James area of Bristol and they were still there in 1843. From there the family moved to Southampton were they had a successful lodging house. They had a colourful life..

In 1851 a 10 yr old neice comes to live with them in Southampton - Charlotte SELLEY, born in Exeter. This is the only other clue I have to Elizabeth's background. Charlotte must be the daughter of Elizabeth's brother.

The census info for 1841 for Exeter has really only one likely entry -a Charlotte Zelley is listed (1yr old - b. 1840) along with a brother Benjamin (B. 1837). Their parents are John (b 1809) and Charlotte Zelley (b. 1807). They are listed as living in the St Olave district of Exeter with John's occupation given as 'lace maker'. Because this is the 1841 census the place of birth for John is not given other than it being in Devon. (Also listed as Selly in other documents).

By 1851 10-yr-old Charlotte Junior is living in Southampton and 14-yr-old Benjamin is in prison for the theft of mutton pies. Charlotte Senior seems to have been in prison too in 1850 for 6 months for the theft of 19 shillings of silver. Can't find John but I'm presuming he has died.

So it looks like John and Elizabeth were siblings. Tiverton is Elizabeth's place of birth and I think it's possible that John was born there too. John was born abt 1809. Elizabeth abt 1816.

Can anyone help me go back to their parents in Tiverton??

ps..
Could be a red herring but on the same page for the 1841 Exeter census there is also an Ann Zelly living in the lodging house next door age 21 (b. 1820). And Ann appears at Southampton in 1850 on the marriage lists... Any ideas?
I'm going to try and get her marriage cert so that should tell me her father's name..

ps2..
Wedding cert just arrived and the Boggiones are witnesses to Ann's wedding to a Henry Barnett. Ann and Elizabeth (Boggione) could be sisters?? Benjamin Zelly is listed as Ann's father and he was a 'wool comber'. Is Benjamin the father of Elizabeth, Ann and John???

Also just found Elizabeth's son, John, living with Ann Zelly in Exter on the 1841 census - missed because of poor transcription.

ALL HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

Mnay thanks, Joy.

North Molton/Higher Rock Estate: BARROW, AVERY, BENTLEY families:

richardskinner15 — 28 Aug 2008 1:00:51 GMT

I am looking for information on Thomas and Ann Barrow Bentley as well as Thomas and Betty Barrow Avery. They were in the Chittlehampton, Swimbridge and North Molton areas 1810 onward.
*Any 1841,51 census info available on above Thomas/Betty Avery or Thomas/Ann Bently/Bentley families?

Both Ann(b 1782) and Betty above are mentioned in their father, Richard Barrow's will in 1808 with reference to Higher Rock Estate, North Molton.
*Is there any record or info about Higher Rock Estate/Farm, North Molton?

Richard Barrow married Elizabeth (Blake?) Barrow 20 Dec. 1767, So Molton and other children included Richard, Joseph, Maria,James William
*Any information about Richard & Elizabeth Barrow and children would be much appreciated! Thanks

Frederick MARES m. to Ann KETTER in Devon

lindajanneh — 23 Jul 2008 2:48:08 GMT

looking for any info on my great great grandfather frederick mares married to ann ketter in devon if any one knows of his parents where he was born etc

Humphrey BARWICK in Parracombe Devon

aclark731 — 22 Aug 2008 4:50:32 GMT

Hi,

I am currently researching my family's roots in Parracombe Devon England, I have trace the family line back to Humphrey Barwick. He was christened on 08 May 1751 and died 02 October 1825. He married Joanna ( Johanna, Johannah) May 28 Jun 1769 and had 8 children. His parents were John and Elizabeth Barwick but I have no further information. If anyone has any information re John and Elizabeth Barwick it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Alison

Tamer Lead Mine near Beerferris.

JDJames89 — 19 Aug 2008 3:29:50 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Tamer Lead Mine near Beerferris? According to a local census, and Ancestor of mine, Mark James, worked as a "Mine Agent" there in the 1800's.

Sarah Blanchford STEER born abt 1834 Cheriton Bishop, Devon

rnturner — 17 Aug 2008 4:33:53 GMT

Can anyone help with birth information and parents names for Sarah Blanchford Steer born abt 1834 (from census records) in Cheriton Bishop, Devon, England

SELLEY/VOYSEY families from Kings Nympton,Topsham, and Exeter, Devon

Vic — 5 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for the SELLEY family from Kings Nympton and Exeter,Devon. Especially the family of ROBERT SELLEY b1819 and JOHN SELLEY B1790.

Looking for the VOYSEY family from Topsham,Devon. Especially the family of ANN VOYSEY b1818 and John Voysey b c1766.

Any help would be appreciated.

LOWE Family from Plymouth

DaniAspinall — 15 Aug 2008 5:29:14 GMT

I'm try to research information for my grandmother(Ivy Irene Beatrice Lowe). All we know so far it that the family is from Devon Plymouth.
Her fathers name was Francis Lowe (DOB Jan 8 1897), mother Gladys Maude Blackmore (DOB 1901). They were marrier in 1919 then headed to Vancouver Canada that same year.
Francis' parents were William Lowe DOB 1858 (was a fisherman) and Susan (DOB 1872)(maden name unknown)

Francis Siblings
Winnifed (DOB 1893) married a man name Hodge (they had a son name Bill who in the Royal Navy 1939. Rest of thier childrens names are unknown)
Maude (DOB 1900)
Beatrice
John(apparently servered Air Force RAF stationed in India)

My Grandmother met Bill Hodge in 1939 in Canada he was maybe 18-20yrs old.

If you have any information please reply.

Henstridge Farm, Berrrynarbor: 1840 SKINNER, GEAR, STREET families

richardskinner15 — 31 Jul 2008 2:19:40 GMT

Can anyhone tell me if in the 1840's "Henstridge" was an individual farm, hamlet, etc in Berrynarbor? Also, I am wondering Henstridge, in whatever form, still exists. I am tracing the Francis Cothay Skinner family that farmed there 1840-50 and then on to the U.S. Francis is listed as farming with Ephram Street at Henstridge during that time period. Benjamin Gear farmed at Henstridge later on. Skinner and Gear families were related, Francis and Mrs. Gear(his aunt) were originally from Charles/High Bray/South Molton areas of Devon. Are there any known Gear family members still in the area? Thanks for whatever can be shared on the above!

James JEWELL, who was born circa 1820 in DEVON

LLund1993 — 11 Aug 2008 2:42:56 GMT

Hello; I am searching for my great grandfather, JAMES JEWELL, who was born circa 1820 in DEVON. He came to Prince Edward Island, Canada in the early 1840's. We do not know his parents' names or his birthplace.
Last summer we found an old photo album. In it are several memorial cards.
The first is for ELLEN JEWELL, died 15-Aug-1885. D.G.Prince, Castle Street, was the undertaker.
Ellen appears in the 1881 census as the wife of William J. Jewell who was born in Wellington, Somerset.
The second memorial card was for LETITIA WALLIS, of 84 High Streeet, Whitechapel, died 13-Oct-1881 aged 82 years. Letitia appears in the 1881 census. Letitia was born in Bridgwater, Somerset. In her household is HANNAH JEWELL - 50 years old - who was born in Wellington, Somerset.
The third card is for FLORENCE IRWIN, died 27-Dec-1889, at age 20. Florence appears in the 1881 census as the 12 year old daughter of William and Seline Irwin of Hulme, County Lancashire.
One photo is labeled "Mary Ann Cleave". It was taken at the North Devon Photographic Company, Wellington, Somerset.
Does anyone have any of these people in their databases?

Thomas WESTLAKE of Crediton, Devon marriage to Mary YARDE

JenniferGrant49 — 11 Aug 2008 2:44:32 GMT

On our Big Family Chart we have this entry:

THOMAS WESTLAKE of Crediton = MARY YARDE, d. of George Yarde & Frances Isaac. They were the parents of:
MARY ANN Westlake (ch. 21/12/1748 = John Westlake on 21/3/1774 at Crediton)
ELIZABETH Westlake (ch. 21/12/1750 = George Gale Snelling (ch. 1/5/1749, d. 1820 ... my ancestors)
JOHN Westlake (ch. 25.10.1752 at Crediton).

I would like to be able to confirm the marriage between Thomas Westlake and Mary Yarde. I'm wondering if it's possible to find this information from their children's birth records if no marriage record can be found? And if so, how would I go about this?

Hope someone out there can help me.

Harcombe connection? UCLE or URCHECK, ROBINSON in Devon

Andy_Imms — 9 Aug 2008 2:58:40 GMT

My wife's grandfather was called David Robinson, although there is a family rumour that his father was an East European who came over with a circus and stayed on.

The father is also rumoured to have owned property in Devon.

On David's marriage certificate, his father's name is given as William Harcombe Robinson. Whilst this is almost certainly a fictitious name if he was from Eastern Europe, I am wondering of the rumour about property in Devon and the middle name of Harcombe are clues which are maybe connected in some way.

The father's real surname may have been Ucle or Urcheck.

Could anyone suggest where I might look to trace property holdings in Devon (Harcombe?) around the 1880 to 1920 period? ("Property" may be anything from a field to a house, I suppose).

Thanks

andy

Tiverton Devon

PatClarke100 — 7 Aug 2008 9:08:57 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there is a record office in Tiverton, If not where would you find records for Tiverton.
I am coming to Somerset in 2 wks & while in the area would like to do some research on the Quick's.
My Gt/gt/grandfather William Quick 1815, was born there. His Daughter Mary Jane moved back to Tiverton to live with her sister Harriet at a sweet shop at 32 st. Peter's st. This was in the family until 1947.
I hope someone can help me.

Records at St Mary Major, Exeter

jamessmith13006 — 3 Aug 2008 4:21:40 GMT

Hello, I'm wondering whether you can me find Parker and Gale (or Gall) records at St Mary Major, Exeter ?

With many thanks,
James Smith
Marseille, France

LEWIN family Devon

mlewin60 — 30 Jul 2008 2:58:52 GMT

Hi members I am seeking info on William Lewin born in Barkby Leicestershire in 1800 who moved to Plymouth Devon, England where his wife Sophia had 10 children
Many thanks for any help
Michelle Lewin

Henry SNOW 1674 Torbay

msnow011 — 5 Aug 2008 3:19:07 GMT

I am a descendant of a Henry Snow who was born in Torbay, Devon in 1674 and emigrated from England between 1698-1702 to the Kittery area of the Maine province of Mass. He married a Sarah Nason betw 1702-1707 and had several children. From Henry to the present I have pretty well locked in. It is getting further back than Henry that is causing me trouble.

Does anyone know of any work done with Devon Snows that would link with Henry?

All the online searches I've done with the UK National Archives came up empty. Most Snow records I've found so far seem to be around the Barnstaple area or out of the county altogether (Middlesex, etc.)

I have reason to believe he was born in Torbay and not just there for the boarding as his death notice from 1771 states he was born there and he claimed to have served with William of Orange in 1688 when William landed there with the Dutch army on 5 Nov 1688. He was a weaver by trade in his new life in Kittery.

Thanks all for any leads. And if anyone wants the full line from Henry to the present, I will share gladly.

Cheers.

John HARRIS 1826 in Devonshire

gwapejilly — 6 Aug 2008 1:24:40 GMT

I am looking for information about John Harris born 1826 in Devonshire. He later migrated to Ontario,Canada around 1840 and married Lucy Demeray. Im looking to find out exactly where in Devonshire he was from, and perhaps his parents and siblings names. Thank you!

REW family from Devon

tim knight — 6 Aug 2008 2:34:14 GMT

I am looking for any info on the REW family who came from Devon England, mainly from South Molton.

I know the following names and dates :

HENRY REW
Birthdate unknown but Christened on 25/9/1688
Married Elizabeth Wood on 30/6/1712

EDMUND REW
Birthdate unknown but Christened on 29/7/1713
Married Ann Stacey on 17/9/1733

JOHN REW
Birthdate unknown but Christened on 25/2/1738
Married Mary Rowsell on 31/3/1763

EDMUND REW
Birthdate unknown but Christened on 1/5/1765
Married Sarah Rowden on 1/1/1788

JOHN REW
Born at Tiverton Devon, Birthdate unknown but Christened on 23/7/1802
Married Julia Ann Spring Ford on 31/12/1834

JOHN SPRING REW
Born 19/1/1836
Married Anne Donohue on 8/10/1864

I have lots of info after John Spring Rew, but am looking for any other info on the earlier ancestors.

Kentisbeare Devon lookup - BOOKLEY and LANE

lf846 — 4 Aug 2008 5:07:36 GMT

I am searching for the birth records for two people both from Kentisbeare, Devon and was hoping someone with access to the Parish records or Records Office would be able to help me.
William Lane born 1821 Kentisbeare
Sarah Bookley born 1822 Kentisbeare

They married in Kentisbeare 10 Aug 1842 but I cannot find either of them in the 1841 census and have no access to parish records. On the marriage certificate William father is given as John Lane (farmer) and no Father is given for Sarah.
I would really appreciate and help or information anyone could give me with this.
Thank you in advance,

William George WHITE b 1829, Ivey Bridge, Devon

jjwhite99 — 5 Aug 2008 3:17:03 GMT

I am new to the list and am trying to determine the name of the mother and further information on William George White as well as hoping to find someone who is searching the family. I suspect his mother's name is Mary or Mary Jane.

The following is what information I have on William George White, b 13 Jan 1829, Ivey Bridge, Devon, d. 31 Oct 1909, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. He married Ellen B Bunclark, 11 July 1858, Exeter, Devon. She was born 6 Aug 1836, Exeter, Devon, d. 26 Jan 1906, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
Their children are:
1. Elizabeth White, b. 25 Apr 1859, Exeter, Devon
2. Mary Jane White, b. 20 Feb 1861, Ashford, Derbyshire
3. John William, b. 26 Jan 1865, Hatch Beauchamp, Somerset, d. 2 Feb 1867 Lemonsley, Lichfield, Stafford
4. Ellen W White, b. 16 Mar 1868, Alferton, Derbyshire
5. George William White, b. North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
6. Edward John White, b. 9 Sep 1873, North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
7. Alma Georgiana White, b. 15 Nov 1875, Leermont, Halifax, Yorkshire, d. 1 Apr 1876, Leermont, Halifax, Yorkshire
8. Annie Ida May White, b 21 Aug 1877, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
9. Royal Evander White, b. 30 Jul 1880, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
I suspect there may have been a son, possibly named William George, born between 1861 and 1865, as that is the only deviation from a common naming pattern.

I have the marriage certificate of William George White and Ellen Bunclark. His age at marriage was 28 years, a bachelor, a miner, living at Bartholomew St, Exeter. His father was William George White, also a miner. Her age at marriage was 22, a spinster, living at The Island, Exeter, her father was John Bunclark, a carpenter. The marriage was solemnized in the Register Office in the District of
Exeter, County of Exeter on Eleventh July 1858.

1861 Census shows them in Cressbrook, Litton, Derbyshire.
William White, abt 1841, Ivey Bridge, Devon, England, head, railway labourer
Ellen White, abt 1837, Exeter, Devon, England, wife
Elizabeth White, abt 1860, Exeter, Devon, England, daughter
Mary J White, abt 1861, Ashford, Derbyshire, England, daughter.

Ellen's parents were John Bunclark, b. abt 1809, Torquay, Devon, d. abt 1884, Exeter, Devon and Elizabeth Dart, abt 1809, Winkleigh, Devon, d. abt 1858 Exeter, Devon.

Without the name of William's mother, I am unable to determine the correct William White in earlier
censuses.

Thank you helping me,

Jean White
Oklahoma, USA

BINING b. 1843, Newton Abbott

jw1468 — 5 Aug 2008 3:16:34 GMT

Hi all:
I am trying to find more information on Caroline Bining (b. 1843, Newton Abbott). She was my gggrandmother. I believe her mother was Sarah Ann Bining (b. abt 1827, Teighnmouth). More murky is SA Bining's parentage....perhaps Thomas Bining (b. 1799, Seaton) and Susan or Susannah Davis (b. 1799, Teighnmouth). If anyone has any information that might be helpful, I would very much appreciate it. jw@cartrefcomm.com
Jenifer
Colorado

GIDLEY/WILLCOCKS in Buckfastleigh and Totnes

uni1990 — 20 Jan 2002 2:30:56 GMT

Seeking ancestors and descendants of Nicholas GIDLEY and his wife, Harriet Maria WILLCOCKS/WILCOX, of Buckfastleigh and Totnes, Devon.

Nicholas GIDLEY, baker
Born ca. 1808, Buckfastleigh
Lived at 17 Cistern St., Totnes, in 1851.

Harriet Maria WILLCOCKS/WILCOX
Born ca. 1819-1820, Buckfastleigh
Died June 1869
Parents: ? and Jane

Children of Nicholas and Harriet GIDLEY:

1. Elizabeth Jane, born ca. 1840, Totnes, died 13 November 1898, probably in Buckfastleigh. Married William TOWNSEND.
2. Harriet, born ca. 1847, Totnes. Married Joseph BAILEY.
3. Mary Ann, born ca. 1848, Totnes. Married John W. BUCKLEY.
4. Frederick, born ca. 1850, Totnes. Married Mary J. WOODSMITH.
5. Caroline
6. Margaret, married P. HARTLEY.
7. Emmaline

Any information is appreciated. Thank you.

THORNING in Devon

Thorninging — 3 Aug 2008 4:23:50 GMT

There's a website now online containing research by Roy Thorning, on the four branches of Devon Thornings. The information goes back to 1700. Hope it's helpful.

On the National Archives website there's a John Thornyng mentioned, working as an Attorney between 1573 and 1585 - interesting!

parents of James HODGE b 1796 and Elizabeth BROOKES both b. Devon

GANZAL — 2 Aug 2008 3:18:49 GMT

Am looking for the parents of James Hodge b 1796 Knowstone, Devon and his wife Elizabeth Brooks b Devon ?? 1801. I think they married about 1818.

HEWINGS in Devon

sarahhewings — 17 Nov 2006 8:24:18 GMT

I am a Hewings by marriage and have recently begun researching the family tree. My husband was the son of George Hewings (1918-1985) who married Dorothy Heard in 1937. They had 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls.
George Hewings was the son of william richard hewings and sarah jane jewell so this would make george the brother of clive reginald hewings mentioned on a previous message.william richards father was william henry who i think married twice. i would love to have any further info anyone can give me about any hewings

JAMES, GUBB, and NORMAN Families in Coombe Martin

JDJames89 — 23 Jul 2008 2:49:38 GMT

I've managed to track down my Mark James in Coombe Martin records (with the help of a kind OPC), and it turns out his parents are a John James and Elizabeth Gubb. Elizabeth and her family are from Coombe Martin, and I've found a bunch of records and information, including other people who seem to have researched the Norman (Elizabeth's mother's) family, but I'm at a stand still with John James.

Elizabeth Gubb was born to John Gubb and Agness Norman 29 Sept 1760 in Coombe Martin, Devon. John Gubb was born about 1720, Agness Norman about 1725, both in Coombe Martin as well.

I don't know anything, however, about John James, besides the fact that he was married 9 Oct 1779 in Coombe Martin.
It might be safe to assume that John was born about the same time as Elizabeth (around 1779), but there's no way to know for sure without further references.

So if anyone knows more about this John James, or would like to compare notes and swap information on Elizabeth Gubb's family (I don't know much about the father's family yet, but I have a few names and dates on her mother's side), please let me know. Thanks.