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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Cornwall => Topic started by: Frosty on Saturday 19 February 05 19:53 GMT (UK)
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Hi, Trying to find out where South Kimber was in the county of Cornwall in the 15th & 16th centuries. Three generations of my husband's ancestors are listed as coming from there, but so far have had no luck in locating. The next generation were found in Liskeard. Know it's a long shot that anyone will know, but thanks to anyone who may have any info!
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Northlew, Devon - about 2 miles NW of Okehampton has an area known as Kimber or East Kimber. 8)
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Hi Hackstaple,
Have noticed East Kimber in Devon, but can't believe that that was once in the Cornwall county. Am beginning to think that it has to be the Devon one, as I can find no reference to South Kimber in Cornwall. Many thanks for your interest.
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Hi Hackstaple,
Have noticed East Kimber in Devon, but can't believe that that was once in the Cornwall county. Am beginning to think that it has to be the Devon one, as I can find no reference to South Kimber in Cornwall. Many thanks for your interest.
Hi there. I've just discovered a reference to South Kimbare in Cornwall in my family tree from 1449(!!). I know the spelling is slightly different but am assuming it's the same place. Also have later references to Liskeard (1587). The family name is Hunkin.
Is it not possible that East Kimber/Kimbare was/is in Devon while South Kimber/Kimbare was/is in Cornwall? The border is not straight!
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https://www.houseofnames.com/kimber-family-crest
the article in the link refers to South Kimber Cornwall, it also shows the name variations too If it was near to a largish town , it may have been absorbed into that town over the years
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Hi, Trying to find out where South Kimber was in the county of Cornwall in the 15th & 16th centuries. Three generations of my husband's ancestors are listed as coming from there, but so far have had no luck in locating. The next generation were found in Liskeard. Know it's a long shot that anyone will know, but thanks to anyone who may have any info!
Hi Frosty, I think your husband and i might be (very distant!) cousins. I have a fairly detailed Hunkin family tree here (starts 1449, similar date to yours?). I'll upload more soon!