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I have a small mystery that I am hoping someone can help me with. I need to find the connection between Elizabeth BOLT and her "neice" Laura Evans as shown in the 1871 census below
Elizabeth Bolt 58
born Newton Poppleford, Devon, England
census Head Bicton Devon
Jane Bolt 20
born Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England
census Daughter Bicton Devon
Simon Bolt 22
born Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England
census Son Bicton Devon
Laura Evans 11
born East Budleigh, Devon, England
census Niece Bicton Devon
Laura Evans was born in 1858 in Budleigh Salterton, along with a twin sister Augusta. They were both the daughters of James Evans and Mary Stone. There was a 3rd daughter as well - Mary Evans born 1865. She was my gt grandmother.
In the 1861 census James & Mary Evans were recorded with the twins Laura and Augusta. Some time after 1865 (when Mary junior was born) the parents seem to have died because all 3 girls were living with relatives in the 1871 census.
The relatives that Augusta and Mary were living with, were directly related to the Stone family. But for the BOLT family with whom Laura was living, I cannot find the connection to either the Stones or the Evans.
Elizabeth BOLT was probably a widow, and was possibly married to a William BOLT. According to IGI, they had 8 children (there is a family group of 8 kids born between 1835 & 1849 on the IGI). Simon was born in 1849 which makes him 22 years old in the 1871 census. It is possble that one of the 8 children married an Evans or a Stone, but I cant find anything that proves this.
Does anyone have any Stone/Bolt or Evans/Bolt marriages in the area of Colaton Raleigh or East Budleigh anytime before 1865?
IF you have any other questions, please post and I'll be happy to answer.
Thank you
Burrow Digger
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I believe this is them in the 1851 census
Elizebeth BOLT Head W 38 F Pauper Late Farmers Wife Newton Poppleford-DEV
Jane BOLT Daur U 16 F Scholar Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Emma BOLT Daur - 13 F Scholar Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Mary BOLT Daur - 11 F Scholar Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Martha BOLT Daur - 10 F Scholar Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Susanna BOLT Daur - 9 F Scholar Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
George BOLT Son - 7 M Scholar Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Ellen BOLT Daur - 4 F --- Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Simon BOLT Son - 2 M --- Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
James BREWER Lodg W 69 M Ag Lab Colaton Rawleigh-DEV
Stanford House
Colaton Raleigh St Thomas, Devonshire
HO107/1865 Folio 62 Page 2
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Hi
Have you solved your BOLT mystery?
I have Colaton Raleigh BOLT family as direct ancestors and have a fairly complete tree if I can assist.
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Cheers
Jan
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I forgot to mention, but your Elizabeth Bolt, aged 58 years in 1871 did marry William Bolt. Her maiden name is Elizabeth Aplin Stone which may explain the Stone family reference.
Feel free to e-mail me if you want anything further. If you have family in Colaton Raleigh, they will be related to me and on my tree somewhere!
Regards
Jan
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Hello,
No I still have not yet figured out how Elizabeth Bolt is related to Laura Evans.
I did find Elizabeth Aplin Stone's marriage record , but now I really NEED to know who Elizabeth Stone's parents were.
I need to figure out how she fits into my Stone family.
Please are you able to help me?
Burrow Digger
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Thanks Jan for the info you sent me.
Lookup complete.
Burrow Digger