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Title: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: trafalgar05 on Wednesday 22 October 14 16:50 BST (UK)

Hello
Could anyone going in please take a look to see if Richard and Celia Barns/Barnes were baptised in Buckfastleigh possibly to John and Ann. I would take a stab at it being somewhere between 1815 and 1825. Thanks

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: Twdyr on Wednesday 22 October 14 17:13 BST (UK)

There a baptism on FindMyPast for Celia Barnes, 31 March 1824, Buckfastleigh. Daughter of John & Ann. occupation woolcomber.
Nothing as yet showing for Richard within the local area or time-frame.
Philip

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: Twdyr on Wednesday 22 October 14 17:34 BST (UK)

Possible marriage: Buckfastleigh 31 Jul 1848
Celia Barns, d/o John Barns, woolcomber
Samuel Wills Hayman, husbandsman, s/o Samuel Hayman, labourer.

Celia signed herself as 'Barnes'
Philip

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: Twdyr on Wednesday 22 October 14 18:04 BST (UK)

In 1851 Staverton Devon Census, Celia (27) was living with Samuel Hayman (26) - both Buckfastleigh born, and daughter Mary A aged 1, born Staverton.
Still no sign of Richard!
Philip

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: Brentor boy on Thursday 23 October 14 08:29 BST (UK)

Try contacting Colin Evans, Buckfastleigh OPC (on line parish clerk). He may have access to parish records not generally available. Sorry, I do not know how to give you the link but Google "Genuki Buckfastleigh.

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: trafalgar05 on Thursday 23 October 14 17:24 BST (UK)

Hi Philip. Thanks for the info. Ties up with Richards marriage where a witness is Celia and his father is John a Woolcomber. Must be his sister. Just need to find him now!!! Have Celia on many a census until her death in London.

Hi Brentor boy. Sent message to Colin nearly 2 weeks ago but no reply as yet.

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: Twdyr on Thursday 23 October 14 18:04 BST (UK)

Welcome!  Yes, Richard is rather elusive. If he is missing from censuses it suggests a possible early death or emigration. If you like to let me have details of his marriage/spouse, I'll have another look for him as well.

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: trafalgar05 on Thursday 23 October 14 18:11 BST (UK)

Hi. I have him 1841 in Ugborough age given as 20, married 1843 when he was living in Buckfastleigh and dead 1845 !!! He did however leave a daughter Elizabeth from whom I am ultimately descended. From his marriage I know his father (John, Woolcomber) and witness Celia (now confirmed as his sister). They all seem to be from Buckfastleigh so I am assuming he is also. It would be the final piece of family confirmation. Then I can start to go back in time. Regs, Allan

Title: Re: Barn(e)s baptism in Busckfastleigh look up
Post by: Twdyr on Thursday 23 October 14 18:45 BST (UK)

I've just seen his 1843 marriage and 1845 death - Totnes Reg district.
There a South Brent baptism for Elizabeth Barnes, 25 Jun 1843, parents Richard & Elizabeth - may or may not be her.
There's an 1863 South Brent marriage, Elizabeth Barnes (father Richard) to a William Andrew Sparkes. South Brent is just down the road, between Buckfastleigh and Ugborough.
I guess you have Richard's widow and daughter Elizabeth in 1851 and later censuses. Richard/Ann (born c.1800) are less easy to find, maybe the Devon Family History Society are able to help.
Philip