REED family from North Devon

[RichardReed]

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?

 

[ryan]

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.

[RichardReed]

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.

[ryan]

Okay, thanks for replying Richard.

Ryan.

[sarah]

Hi Guys 

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

[ryan]

Hi Sarah,
So there is a method behind your madness (no offense intended - simply a figure of speach )!! That's good to know.

Ryan.

[RichardReed]

Hi Sarah,

Can you let me know when the pre-1851 forum starts?
Sorry, yes I know, sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

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'.?

Ok, big hugs'n'kisses, who cares about being PC!

Thanks Rich.

[sarah]

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

[RichardReed]

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. 

Rich.