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This photograph was believed to have been taken at Woodbury School in 1922. The boy back left is Olav Sellick and the girl front left is Dorcas Sellick. Does anyone know who any of the others were?
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This page has been set up so that persons who wish to try to find out
information on various matters of family history, photographs etc. can
place the request here in the hope that someone out there may be able to help.
Requests and answers should be sent to Roger Stokes unless otherwise stated.
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This photograph was believed to have been taken at Woodbury School in 1922. The boy back left is Olav Sellick and the girl front left is Dorcas Sellick. Does anyone know who any of the others were?
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I am tracing my family history of Skinners in Woodbury, does anyone
know of any info on them.
Karen Lawes
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| Could anyone let me know about Coombe Dairy in Woodbury. It is
mentioned in 1891 census as being occupied by ancestors George &
Eliza Marks. Many thanks Sonia Gardener SOME SUCCESS - MORE NEEDED! |
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I am also trying to trace my Skinner ancestors from Woodbury. In particular details regarding the parents and family of Joseph Skinner b 1751, married to Hannah Gooding 4/4/1773, died 30/12/1821. All events in Woodbury. Andy Pilborough- Skinner |
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I am writing to ask if any like minded Woodbury Genealogist,might be
able to help me? I am seeking any information on a Plexina Cornish
born circa 1872,a farmers daughter of Cottles Farm Woodbury,Devon. She
married Albert George Boyland in 1891.
Anything on these people would be appreciated,
Regards,
Ron Boyland
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I have traced the Daymond family back to James Daymond born Woodbury
1828, he had a son called James also born Woodbury 1863 and 2
Daughters called Minnie and Esther.
James 1863 was my great grand father who had a daughter called Eva
Florence who was born in Aylesbere in 1887.
Thats all I can find on the Daymond family, so would appreciate any
information, I have traced many other family surnames, but I'm afraid
this one has me baffled.
Best regards
Colin Bridgeman
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| Will be visiting Woodbury at the beginning of March to do some
research on my ancestors - the Ebbels and Halls. Hoping to take
lots of photos of the village, and especially to visit the churchyard
where some of my ancestors are buried. I'm a regular visitor to
your website, which I find very interesting. Very much looking
forward to my first visit to 'the real thing'! Is there anyone with
information on these families.
Chris Hammond |
| I have lived in woodbury for ten years now, having moved from London.
To find the surname Salter in the London area is very rare. When I first
arrived in the village people were constantly asking me if I was from
this Salter family or that Salter family. I wonder if anyone has information
about any Salter families, past or present within the parish many thanks Paul Salter Email: salter66@hotmail.com |
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I am researching my family and was
wondering if anyone in Woodbury remembers, or has information about,
the Boyland family; my grandfather, Walter John Boyland, a (steam?)
engine driver (according to his marriage certificate of 1922), and his
siblings, Bill, who I believe was sexton or church warden, (1960's?),
Ern, Bess, May and others?
Are there any surviving
photographs of my grandad or great uncles and aunts, perhaps with
other local people, still in the posession of their relatives
or villagers?
I would be very interested to hear
from anyone who can help. I can be contacted at johnboyland1@aol.com.
Best wishes, John.
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| I am descended from Tom and Harriet Berry, who lived in
Woodbury according to the 1881 census and would be interested in any
relatives that may still be around.
Colin V P Berry |
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Hi, i am trying to find any information on
James John Stanley Mills, who was married to Stella Rees. They had
three children Brian, Clifford, and June Ethel, june was born in 1935
in school house Farringdon. If anyone could also help with any
information on Brian or Clifford i would be very greatful.
Many thanks
David Ainsley
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Does anyone remember my dad, Robin Ingleheart or any of
his family? His brother (Peter)and wife(Carole) and sister(Joyce)and
husband (Don Williams) all moved to Spain about 15/16 years ago.
My cousin Mark Poole has moved to Exmouth with his wife and son, and
his brother Lee, now lives in Exeter with his wife and daughter.
You can email me on gayleingleheart@yahoo.co.uk
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I am currently tracing my family history,
and would be extremely grateful on any information on my great,
grandmother, Beatrice Mary Auton, Born 1880 in Woodbury Salterton and
her family, parents were William Auton Dob 1852 (Born Woodbury
Salterton) & Sarah Jane Auton Dob 1852 (Born Woodbury Salterton)
who was an Honiton Lace Maker. I know my great grandmother moved
to Topsham in 1902 after marrying William Richard Ware. If
anyone can shed any light on the Auton family I would be extremely
grateful, or if there are any living descendents still living here
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Hi, I am trying to find out about the Hyett family who owned House
Butcher Shop in the 1800s and according to the census
return lived in Grindle Lane which I have been unable to find on a
recent visit. William John Hyett was the butcher together with his son
also called William John who was born in the villiage in 1852 he later
moved to Moretonhampsted,
I live in Wadebridge in Cornwall so it seems the family just
kept going west! Any information would be very much
appreciated,
many thanks
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I came across your family history page and
was wondering if you would be able to put me in touch with those
persons researching SKINNER and SELLICK?
I've done a virtually complete SELLICK
tree which I am happy to share, and am busy doing the same thing for
the SKINNER family.
I would appreciate contact from anyone
researching these families, or anyone likely to link in with them. I
am also interested in many other East Devon names, so a contact on the
off chance may prove fruitful. One immediate name that springs to mind
from Woodbury is NEWTON. I've got 23,000 names on the tree, most from
East Devon so there is likely to be someone out there that shares
ancestors!
I forgot to mention the ever present GOODING family. They are also a particular interest of mine! Jan Kingshott
My e-mail address is jankingshott@blueyonder.co.uk
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I was lucky enough to have a brief visit
to your lovely village in June this year and to discover some family
graves in the churchyard. My grandmother Ethel Grace Thomas was born
in Woodbury in 1883 and emigrated to Australia then New Zealand. She
was the daughter of John Brandford Thomas and Louisa Grace nee Tucker
born 1852 died 1891. Both are buried in the St Swithuns
churchyard. They lived at Izel Cottage in Woodbury. I would love to
hear from anybody with any connection or information on the family.
Robyn Standish email
russell.standish@clear.net.nz
Tauranga
New Zealand
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Tuck Family
David Tuck was born in Woodbury in 1815 and was a harness-maker. He
married Maria (surname not known) in Woodbury in 1839. Maria was
born in Woodbury in 1818.
They had five children all born in Woodbury. David William born 1847,
John born 1844, James born 1845, Elizabeth Ann born 1850, George born
1841.
David William Tuck married Clara French daughter of Thomas Fowler
French who was born in Woodbury in 1807 and was a Coach Maker.
David William Tuck and Clara French married in Enfield Middlesex in
1869. They lived in Enfield Middlesex for a number of years where he
was a police constable. He then moved back to Woodbury where he
was a bootmaker then a 'Letter Carrier " for the post office.
They had five children. Thomas John born 1870, Emma Jane born1872,
Jessie Florence born1883, Stafford born1876, Henry James born 1875.
I am researching my family history and would very much appreciate any
information and hear from any relatives that i may still have in
Woodbury.
Ray Tuck
Email : Tuckfamilytree@aol.com
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| I am interested in any information or fellow
researchers in relation to the Pyle/Ridler/Bricknell Familes. Joseph Pyle married Sarah Bricknell (both born Woodbury) Their son also Joseph (born Woodbury) married Aiset Ridler (born Aylesbeare) married at St. Swithuns June 17, 1824. Joseph and Aiset are listed in 1851 Census as Ag.Lab and Lace Maker, their 11 year old daughter Sarah Ann also listed as Lacemaker. They had 9 children in all. Jospeh and Aiset then came to Australia with most of their children. Sarah Anne married Captain Alex. Paton (drowned at sea) then married Timothy White. Sarah and Timothy are my Gr. Grand parents. Any information appreciated and any I have willingly shared. Jan Brunner (Australia) hartsjan@ncable.net.au |
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I have been trawling the internet and come
across your site. I wonder if you can help please?
In my family tree I have the Elson family
from Woodbury. To cut a long story short, Ellen Elson b 23/10/1846 (daughter
of Isaac and Hannah) first marries Samuel Tremlett - widowed the same
year, and then married Henry Charles Skinner (b 1845) in Croydon
in 1868.
I see from the postings that there have
been various mentions of Skinners in Woodbury. I've not been able to
trace Henry back any further than his parents Jane Lacey and Charles
Skinner although I think they came from Littleham - as you well know,
places of birth change on every census and certificate!!
If anyone can cast any light on the
elusive Skinners I'd be really grateful. Charles born c1822 (according
to the LDS site) was my Great great grandfather.
Thanks for your time,
Lizzie (nee Skinner)
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Hi, I've very much enjoyed a first visit to your website. I would be grateful if you could put on a request for information on my grandmother's family, the Hensons (including variations in spelling of Hinkson/Hingston and others). The earliest mention I have in Woodbury is Edward Hinkson marrying Mary Norrish in 1797. There were several families of Hensons, all related, in Woodbury through the 1800s, my grandmother Florence Henson being born there in 1886. By 1900 all but one family I think had moved. Related names are: Harris, Gee, Bolt, Quaintance, Newton, Pidgeon, Brown. By the way, out of interest, my parents (Ken and Gwen Cox) retired to Woodbury in 1980 having had no previous contact with the village only to discover about 5 years ago about the connection with my paternal grandparents! Many thanks. Sue Durant |
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Having spent countless hours trawling through the
Ancestry.com & Genes Reunited sites I have reached a dead end
regarding my family tree.
However, the place of the earliest record is Woodbury
and I would be very grateful for any information that you may have
from local records or other web contacts.
I am attempting to trace my gt.gt. grandfather George
William OLIVER b1843 in Landport, Hampshire.
The 1851 census shows him living in Woodbury with his
mother Eliza LIVERMORE b 1823 in Gosport and sister Martha COX
?b1847 St Georges Clist, Devon. Through a Genes Reunited
contact, it appears that his mother's full name was Eliza
Martha Jane OLIVER daughter of Edward OLIVER - a master
mariner.
Eliza married James LIVERMORE b1824 of Woodbury in 1847
and later moved to Islington, London where they had 2 other children.
The 1861 census shows that both George & Martha adopted the
LIVERMORE name of their step-father. However, when George
married Mary Rendall in 1867, he had reverted to the OLIVER name.
Martha was a witness and also signed herself as OLIVER.
Regards,
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I visited
Woodbury in mid Aug 06 with the aim of taking a photo of Phoenix
Motors garage, as this was where I bought my Morgan car from in 1970.
I am trying to build up a history of the car, as it was very special
to me. However, I found that Phoenix Motors had been
demolished some years ago, and since then houses have been built
on the site.
Does
anyone out there have any photos of Phoenix Motors that they would be
happy to share with me?
Many
thanks
Roger
Thomas
email contactme@rogerthomas.co.uk
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Does anyone have any knowledge of a JAMES
JARMAN married to MARY CHURCHILL in 1742. Mary was born in Woodbury in
1721. I would also like information regarding Mary's parents.
Also I am looking for birth details on
JOSEPH GREEN who married SARAH WHITMORE in 1734. Any info on either
families would be helpful.
JOHN HOWE married ELIZABETH (?) in 1680
and any information on these two would be an asset.
Pamela Truss (c.truss@whidbey.net)
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I
am trying to find the father of one Peter Daley (who made the
trumpeting Angel in the church) who married Sarah Barrett in 1757.
However
I wondered if anyone has any information on the following marriages
which may narrow my search. I. To try and narrow some
information down I am particularly interested I am trying to
ascertain whether the parties to the weddings below were
'Of This Parish' and who the witnesses may have been to the weddings.
1
Ephraim Dalye (sic) to Joan Couch 9/6/1678
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Ephraim Daly (sic) to Mary Whitmoor 1/8/1700
3
Robert Daly (sic) to Elizabeth Taylor 12/7/1724
I
believe all marriages took place in Woodbury and I wondered if there
were records of these events locally.
Martin
Daley
martin.daley@virginblue.com.au
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| My
grandfather, William Williams, was born there in 1878. He married
Ethel Baker. They left for the USA in 1906. His father Archer
Williams was born there in 1846 and died there in 1907. He was married
to Sarah Ann Norrish in 25 Dec.1869. They had 11 children, John,
Samuel, Mary, Sarah, Isaac, William, George, Bessie, Jessie, Harry and
Lucy Kate. Sarah died in 2 Apr.1891. He then married Annie Julitia
Wheaton 26 Dec,1895. From that marriage were 4 children; Mabel,
Reginald, Harold and Clifford. The father of Archer Williams was
William Williams, born in 1807, also born and died in Woodbury, Devon,
England. He was Married to Kezia Soper. Anyone with any
iformation , would be a great help. How many cemeteries in
woodbury and surrounding area? I am trying to find where they are
buried also. Linda2991@cs.com |
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I am trying to trace information on John Luscombe, Born
between 1774 & 1781 who was a fisherman living in Ebford in 1841. He
was resident, with his daughter Elizabeth, at Reed & Rockets Farm in
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| My G-G-Grandfather was a Gamekeeper in Woodbury in 1861.At that time
he was living with his two sons at Castle House. His name was John
William Hughes a widower and an ex policeman born in Cirencester. He and
his eldest son (also John William) left Devon, but his youngest son
George stayed and worked for the Webber family in Woodbury. I am
interested in the gamekeeping aspect of this part in the family history.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks for a very interesting site
and Good Luck.
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| MARGARET PENN. I have recently discovered that Margaret Penn was
my grandmother. She gave my father and aunt away for adoption and we have just found the birth parent details. She lived in Phoenix cottage on Broadway and before that in Bixley Haven next door. I would like to meet anyone who knew her and can tell me something about her. In particular, I know she was acquainted with the following:- Mrs Daisy Marks, Mrs Maude Yeo, Mrs Emily Clements all of Woodbury. If they or any of their relatives or indeed friends would be prepared to talk to me, I would be so delighted. Thanking you in advance Ralph Howard-Williams. ralphatjw@tesco.net |
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I am trying to trace members of my husbands family,who supposedly came
from Wolthamstowe in London.His name was Leonard John Purkiss.He was
the only male of six children,the sisters and his Father never
kept in touch for some reason,so my husband never knew his aunties.His
father passed away some years back now,but I think he would love to
know of any family still living,as he has lost his mother also,and a
sister and brother from unforeseen circumstances.So he feels alove
family wise,and would thrill him to find these aunties.His father died
in 1980,at the age of 62.
Thank you.Yours faithfully P.Purkiss(Pat)
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The two beautiful oil paintings above are believed to be of a cottage/cottages near Woodbury Common. They were painted by a Mr Langdon from Exmouth in 1922 from a postcard. The owner of the pictures is trying to find out where these cottages are or may have been. They were obviously near a small stream or duck pond, but so far they cannot be placed. It is possible they could have been on the Colaton Raleigh/East Budleigh side of the common. If anyone has any idea please contact me and I will pass on the information to the owner. The owner would also like to know if anyone in the Exmouth area thinks they are related to Rita his wife. Her maiden name was Langdon and the relations she can remember are as follows: Ernest Langdon, Albert Langdon. William Langdon (Will) Edward Langdon, (Ned) Rose Langdon. Winifred Langdon. Dora Langdon. Emily Langdon. If anyone can help them in finding any living relation they would be very grateful indeed and they would love to contact them. |
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Smeath family
tree
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Im looking for information on JAMES STONE who died in
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Hi, I am looking for the "Back" name from Woodbury. I have in my family tree a William Back born around 1806 who came from Woodbury, or so his settlement papers say. I would love to hear from anyone researching the same name. |
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Once again I have had the pleasure of visiting your
Woodbury Site. This village was the home of my maternal ancestors the
Livermores since before the 18th century. But at present I am
trying to trace my maternal Grandfather Ernest John Ireland b.
circa 1867 who married my Grandmother Emily Livermore b 1870 in
Woodbury. The wedding is the only record I have been able to find
of Ernest so can anyone give me any information of the Ireland Family.
Any help would be appreciated. My email address is phillipseljay@googlemail.com |
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I am yet another person researching
Skinners from Woodbury particularly Martha Skinner baptised Woodbury
1815. I know that Martha lived as the wife of Richard Voysey but never
married. Why, I don't know.
Her father was John and her mother
Elizabeth ( there is a chance she may have been a Voysey).
Can any one help? Does Martha fit on
anyone else's tree?
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My family came from Woodbury but left about the end of the 1890's
I note in the 1960ish school choir photo on your site, there is a
Margaret Davey and wondered if she was by chance a very distant
relative. Is there still remnants of the Davey's in your area? My g
grandfather married a ????? Rosewarne, the family were of the Brethren
faith at that time, but are not any longer.
If you have any Davey's I would like, eventually to get in touch.
My Family moved from Woodbury to Ilfracombe and then onto Wales. My
Father then moved to Swindon to serve an apprenticeship in the railway
works, but that is all another story.
Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
regards
Martin
Davey Martinhdavey@aol.com
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