Hello i'm researching the Name Westcombe, have so far managed to trace the family name to Devon Exeter Joseph Westcombe born 1749 married Sarah hele 1790 St Edmonds Exeter, I'm certain that the Westcombe name has some links in the Somerset area, does anyone know of any Westcombes who lived in Somerset

These are listed in the 1851 Somerset census

WESTCOMBE Elizabeth Servant Widow/er 29 House Maid Kittisford / Ashbrittle 51 (CD7)
WESTCOMBE Deborah Servant 20 Kingston / Pitminister 51
WESTCOMBE Maria 42 Upholsterer Bath, Som. \ Walcot Trinity 51
WESTCOMBE S. Servant 40 Servant Male Bristol / North Petherton 51

Sorry no one in Somerset but we are spread over quite a large area as a family. Unfortunately the ladies have all married and therefore changed their names. I live in Bishop's Waltham, just outside of Winchester. I have a distant cousin who is also involved in the history of the name. If you are interested let me know and I will persue it? Good luck in your search.
Regards, George Westcombe

Hi There are a lot of Westcombe's in Somerset. you will find that infact the name of WESTCOMBE has changed to WESCOMBE, and in some instances Wiscombe and other variations. The name Deborah Wescombe, father William mentioned in an earlier reply is in my tree along with many others. I think most of the name difference is through miss transcription etc.
Regards Malcolm