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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Devon => Topic started by: aderyndu on Wednesday 11 October 06 17:04 BST (UK)
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Could anybody give me any information on this farm as my ancestors farmed this property from 1841-1891 (not sure as havent found them or property on 1901 census yet!).
It was first farmed by a William Jones born c1798 and then by his son-in-law another William Jones born c1828.
Any info, such as where it was, does it still exist would be much appreciated and any photos would be even better! :)
Many Thanx
Delyth
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Have you got access to Ancestry ?
If so, you can examine the 'Enumerators Pages' - which describes their 'walk' around the district - and combined with the address shown for the actual enumerated names, should give you a feel for the location.
Photos ! Maybe the local Papers or Library ?
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The younger William is at home with Father Richard on a property called Six Acres .. in 1851
Here's the older William in 1851 - the Farm is 160 acres, called 'Coffins' - the 20th dwelling on the Enumerators 'walk' - and close by 'Six Acre' ... the District description doesnt help locate it, but does name a mixture of hamlets and farms that a local might piece together.
Later census may be more specific ...
HO107/1892 Folio 447 Page 6 - Lynton
'Coffins'
William Jones 53 Head Farmer born Lynton
Ann Jones 55 Wife Porlock
Ann Jones 16 dau Lynton
Maria Jones 13 dau do
Thos Jones 19 nephew Devon, Pitton
William Ridd 21 nephew Somerset Culbourne
James Down 13 Servant
Maria Harris 12 do
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If you go to "Old Maps", and choose "Co-ordinate" then enter 269293, 147998 you'll see Coffins Heanton Farm. It's also shown on Get-a-map if you enter Lynton, then click once to the east. On there it's named as Caffyns Heanton Farm.
Bervonian.
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Hi Delyth
According to the "Return of Owners of Land - Devon 1873" a Philip JONES owned just over 7 acres of land at Lynton at this date. The land had a gross annual rental value of 10 shillings.
The return recorded all who owned an acre or more of land in the county in 1873.
Rick :)
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Wow! Thanx for all the help everyone :D
I can see I'm going to be busy looking all this up!!
Delyth
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hello, i think you will find that six acres,is now a campsite,which was caffyns farm,it is i think caravan and camping club,hope this might shed some light on it, regards ,mike ::)