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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Devon => Topic started by: RichardReed on Friday 25 March 05 11:51 GMT (UK)
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First, please please can this section be named Devon NOT
Devonshire!
I'm looking for family tree links in the north Devon area
for the surnames Reed, Gear, Dart, Driver.
Anyone interested?
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Hi Richard.
I agree that this board should be renamed to Devon, as nobody calls this county Devonshire ::) You may wish to direct your concerns to the board moderator.
I have a Matilda & Mary Ann Dart in my tree born in Bow near Crediton, daughters of John Dart & his wife Maryanne (nee Baker). Matilda was born 1847 & married Joseph Matthews. Mary Ann was born 1852 & married Joseph's brother Henry Matthews.
Ryan.
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Hi Ryan
The first time Dart enters our tree was when...
William Reed b 1798 in Ilfracombe.
named his son...
William Dart Reed b. 1831 in Braughton.
So far not found as a maiden name.
Happy Hunting.
Rich.
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Okay, thanks for replying Richard.
Ryan.
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Hi Guys ;D
The board catagories are based on the Counties as they were in 1851 to 1891, this is the reason we use Devonshire rather than Devon.
Sarah :)
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Hi Sarah,
So there is a method behind your madness (no offense intended - simply a figure of speach ;))!! That's good to know.
Ryan.
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Hi Sarah,
Can you let me know when the pre-1851 forum starts?
Sorry, yes I know, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. ;D
I liked the pic of you busy at your PC, but it looks like your
coffee mug needs a re-fill!
My only real concern is if people keep using 'Devonshire'
they may think it's still called that,sorry (again!) but we could start a whole new forum on this, for example I was born'n'bred in the country but my girlfriend doesn't call me her 'swain'.?;D
Ok, big hugs'n'kisses, who cares about being PC!
Thanks Rich.
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Sorry Guys I am just bringing us inline with the publications of the day.
We have to "anchor" the site on a set period of time which we can then add and exchange information on.
Richard I am glad you observed how I need a refill, Trystan hasn't spotted the problem either........
Where are you Rich ?? bit confused about "swain" ??? ???
Sarah :)
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Hi,
I'm now living in the North Island of New Zealand, came here
3 years ago from the UK.
Now missing real winters & real pubs ;)
From the Concise English Dictionary:-
Swain, A young rustic; a country gallant; a male lover. ;D
Rich.
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Thanks for the explanation, I shall have to remember that one !
It can't get any better than a good pint, in an English Pub with a log fire after a long walk in the snow.
We had snow here last night ! How about that for April :o
Sarah
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O.K. I am new to this.... and this maybe a goosechase...but here goes....
My Great, Great, Great grandfather was William Bateman Reed..... he had a son named Ralph Newbury Reed, who had a daughter named Blanche Jessica Reed....who eventually leads to me several more generations later... I know he had married a Mary Dodgeson....or Mary Dodgeson was his mother....not sure there.... I heard he was a builder/Architect in Bristol and that he was given the key to the city for something.... I don't know if he actually lived in Bristol, or that was just where the hotels were located that he built.
that's really all I know....can anyone fill in any blanks? And anyone relatives now????/
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Breakthrough today on my Reed line that gives me a lead/connection to Ilfracombe, Devon.
While I still don't know who Sarah Norman is, this is definitely my 3x GR GF - the marker says in memory of William M. Reed, Master of the Schooner Volunteer who died at sea, Dec 14 1857!!! I also can't quite make out the last name on the market under Mary Jane Fishley, but I can see something Stinson Reed. Stinson is also a name in my family branch (UK and Maine) connected to the Reeds, also mariners. Yay! A little progress! Devon also appears to be a likely birthplace for my William M. Reed.
http://www.gravestonephotos.com/public/gravephoto.php?scrwidth=956&grave=298487&requestee=29800
If anyone has more info or sees a possible connection, please get in touch!
More background:
I live in California. Looking for more info on my Master Mariner Reed/Reade/Reid line. My 3x Great Grandparents were William Reed (Master Mariner) and Mary Ann Cornish. Mary Ann Cornish was born in North Shields, Northumberland ~1817. Not sure where William was born. They married on 18 Aug 1844 — Toxteth Park, St John the Baptist, Lancashire, England. Apparently, it was a second marriage for both, so her name at their marriage is listed as Mary Ann Tait (first husband Gilbert). Not sure where William was born, who William's first wife was or if they had children. The marriage cert says William's father's name was also William and he was a farmer. It lists Mary Ann's father as Thomas Cornish, also a Mariner. BUT Mary Ann's death record in 1894 in Andover, Massachusetts in the United States, says her father was Richard Cornish (not Thomas) and her mother was an Ann Morgan.
William and Mary Ann had 5 children, Richard Cornish Reed (b. July 1845 in Liverpool, Master Mariner), Maria Reed (b. abt 1847), Annie Reed (b. abt 1849), William Cornish Reed (b.1852 d.1853 in Liverpool) and William John Reed (b. 1854 in Liverpool, my 2x GR GF, Master Mariner).
Would anyone be able to find out more about William's death at sea? Where can I obtain a copy of this will and would it likely fill in some of the blanks?
15 April 1858
The Will of William Reed late of Liverpool in the County of Lancaster Master Mariner in the Merchant Service deceased who died 14 Dec 1857 at Sea was proved at Liverpool by the oath of Mary Ann Reed of 16 Upper Stanhope-street Toxteth Park Liverpool aforesaid Widow the Relict and the sole Executrix.