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I am a relative of Richard Beaven (born 1772 West Lavington, Wilts.).He was a miller by trade and moved to Bishoptoke, Hampshire in the early 1800's with his wife Isabella (nee Ford) and their first child Robert. The family increased with the arrival of sons John, Thomas, William and Richard Henry Biffin and daughters Mary Ann and Isabella Biffin all born in Bishopstoke. Richard Biffin (as he was then known) and his family were issued with a removal order in 1833 from Bishopstoke to be removed to West Lavington. Richard's son John Biffin and his wife had been previously issued a removal order in 1828 to South Stoneham. (source Hampshire Records Office). Isabella and her son William and daughters Mary Ann and Isabella settled in Southampton with other members of the family whilst Richard Beaven returned to West Lavington and died in Littleton in 1848 aged 76. He died of concussion after a fall. The death certificate gives Richard's occupation as miller. Hope this helps. MB.