Good afternoon from Cornwall
My name is David HOLMAN and I am probably the solution to most of your questions.
I am researching the PETER tree in Cornwall, specifically the North Hill family.
They link into the tree of Richard PETER born 1809 (The Historian).
I have a tree back to the 16th Century but the last few generations are presumed, but I can link it into most of the people you mention.
I cannot, yet however, link it into the tree of PETER of Harlyn.
There is almost certainly a link but it is 16th century or earlier and thus difficult to prove.
The names of Richard PETER's family, Otho, Lynton, Apsley, Kenelm Bathurst etc are found in many parts of the tree of the Harlyn Family.
At a family History Conference last year I met up with Baron PETRE of Ingatestone, Essex. The names also occur in his family and although he was aware of me, and my research he couldn't confirm an absolute link. Richard the Historian knew of the family and may have named his children as a tribute to the family that he felt he was connected to.
His book mentions them but does not provide a positive link.
I have a copy of his book and have typed up most of it into word. His research contains some inaccuracies that can be revealed with modern research methods and in particular the Cornwall FHS Database.
If you would like more information, please email me at
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Best wishes
David HOLMAN
St Austell
Cornwall
