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Thomas TWOSE [Parents] was christened on 19 Nov 1775 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England. He died on 16 Feb 1853 in Wellington, Somerset, England. He married 1 Joan BLAKE on 25 Mar 1807 in Oakford, Devon, England.

Other marriages:
BLAKE, Elizabeth (Betty)

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Middlegreen Farm
Census Place: Wellington, Somerset, England
FHL Film 474601 PRO Ref HO/107/0950 Folio 8 Page 8

TWOSE Thomas, age 65, b. Somerset, Occ. Farmer
TWOSE Joan, age 55, b. Somerset
TWOSE Grace, age 20, b. Somerset
TWOSE James, age 20, b. Somerset
TWOSE Charlotte, age 15, b. Somerset
TWOSE Robert, age 15, b. Somerset
TWOSE Mary, age 14, b. Somerset
TWOSE Charles, age 13, b. Somerset
TWOSE Emma, age 8, b. Somerset
TWOSE John, age 70, b. Not Somerset, Occ. Ind.
SIDMONDS William, age 20, b. Not Somerset, Occ. M.S.
STOCK Thomas, age 13, b. Somerset, Occ. Ap.
BRICE Jane, age 11, b. Somerset, Occ. Ap.

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1851 British Census:
Address: Middlegreen
Census Place: Wellington, Somerset, England
FHL Film 221076-7 PRO Reference: HO/107/1921 Folio 549 Page 9 Family 29

TWOSE Thomas, head, M, age 75, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Farmer of 125 acres emp 3L
TWOSE Joan, wife, M, age 65, b. Milverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmers Wife
TWOSE Charles, son, U, age 25, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Employed on the Farm
TWOSE Thomas, nephew, U, age 10, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Day Scholar
SPILLER Mary, servant, U, age 26, b. Hemyock, Devon, Occ. Employed in the House
CRABB George, servant, U, age 20, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Employed on the Farm
DUMMETT Robert, servant, U, age 12, b. Hemyock, Devon, Occ. Employed on the Farm

Joan BLAKE [Parents] was christened on 26 Sep 1784 in St Michaels, Milverton, Somerset, England. She died in 1853 in Wellington, Somerset, England. She married 1 Thomas TWOSE on 25 Mar 1807 in Oakford, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

  M i William TWOSE was born on 05 Jan 1808. He was christened on 05 Feb 1808 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  F ii Betty TWOSE was born on 29 May 1811. She was christened on 16 Jun 1811 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  F iii Sarah TWOSE
  F iv Hannah TWOSE was christened on 31 Oct 1813 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  M v Thomas TWOSE was christened on 17 Feb 1815 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  F vi Grace TWOSE
  M vii James TWOSE was christened on 17 Apr 1818 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  F viii Mary Ann* TWOSE was christened on 09 Jan 1820 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England. She was buried on 06 Nov 1822 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset.

Died as child - age: about 2 years, 9 months, 28 days.
  F ix Charlotte TWOSE was christened on 02 Nov 1821 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  M x Robert TWOSE was christened on 20 Jun 1823 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  F xi Mary Ann TWOSE was christened on 08 Oct 1824 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  M xii Charles Blake TWOSE was christened on 24 Mar 1826 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England.
  F xiii Emma TWOSE was born about 1833 in Somerset, England.

John COSWAY.John married Elizabeth.

Elizabeth was born about 1788 in Bickleigh, Devon, England. She died after 1861. She married John COSWAY.

1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Jericho Street
Census Place: Thorverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1476 Folio 101 Page 6 Family 31

COSWAY Elizabeth, head, W, age 73, b. Bickleigh, Devon, Occ. Retired
COSWAY Mary Ann, granddaughter, -, age 14, b. Thorverton, Devon, Occ. Companion

They had the following children:

  F i Elizabeth COSWAY was christened 1 on 31 Mar 1809 in Cadbury, Devon, England.
  F ii Mary Ann COSWAY
  M iii William Richard COSWAY
  M iv John COSWAY was christened 1 on 02 Mar 1818 in Thorverton, Devon, England.
  F v Ann COSWAY

William Henry BLAKE [Parents] was born 1 in 1850 in Stoodleigh, Devon, England. He married 2 Betsy ANDREW in 1874 in Bideford RD, Devon, England.

1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Lopthorne
Census Place: Launcells, Cornwall, England
Source: FHL Film 1341545 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2270 Folio 67 Page 7 Family 29

BLAKE William, head, M, age 30, b. Stoodleigh, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 260 Acres emp 3 Labs
BLAKE Betsy, wife, M, age 35, b. East Putford, Devon
BLAKE John, son, U, age 6, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon
BLAKE Jane, daughter, -, age 5, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon
BLAKE William, son, -, age 3, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon
BLAKE Arthur, son, -, age 8m, b. Launcells, Cornwall
LEACH Mary Bond, visitor, U, age 25, b. East Putford, Devon
CANN Mary, nurse, W, age 55, b. Black Torrington, Devon, Occ. Nurse
CHING Emona, servant, U, age 17, b. Stratton, Cornwall, Occ. Domestic Servant
GLIDDEN William, servant, U, age 22, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Farm Servant indoor
PEARCE Frank, servant, U, age 15, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Farm Servant indoor
HAMLIN Ann, servant, U, age 38, b. Sutcombe, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Lopthorne
Census Place: Launcells, Cornwall, England
Source: FHL Film 6096907 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1797 Folio 61 Page 9 Family 50

BLAKE William H., head, M, age 40, b. Stoodleigh, Devon, Occ. Farmer
BLAKE Betsy, wife, M, age 45, b. East Putford, Devon
BLAKE John A., son, S, age 16, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Assistant
BLAKE Jane, daughter, S, age 15, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon
BLAKE William H., son, S, age 13, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Arthur, son, -, age 10, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Studley A., son, -, age 8, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Hilda Ann, daughter, -, age 6, b. Launcells, Cornwall
BLAKE Phoebe A., daughter, -, age 5, b. Launcells, Cornwall
CANN Mary, boarder, W, age 70, b. Black Torrington, Devon, Occ. Charwoman
GLIDDEN William, servant, S, age 30, b. Pancrasweek, Cornwall, Occ. Farm Servant

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Coleford farm
Census Place: Stoodleigh, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2138 Folio 52 Page 10 Family 59

BLAKE William H., head, M, age 50, b. Stoodleigh, Devon, Occ. Farmer
BLAKE John A., son, S, age 26, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Son Shepherd
BLAKE Jane, daughter, S, age 25, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Daughter Mother's help
BLAKE William H., son, S, age 23, b. Buckland Brewer, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Son Cattle
BLAKE Arthur P., son, S, age 20, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Farmer's Son Carter on farm
BLAKE Studley A., son, S, age 18, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Farmer's Son Carter on farm
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BLAKE Hilda A., daughter, S, age 17, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Farmer's Daughter (Dairymaid)
BLAKE Phoebe A., daughter, S, age 15, b. Launcells, Cornwall, Occ. Farmer's Daughter (Dairymaid)

Betsy ANDREW was born about 1846 in East Putford, Devon, England. She married 1 William Henry BLAKE in 1874 in Bideford RD, Devon, England.

1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Winslade
Census Place: East Putford, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2166 Folio 6 Page 4 Family 9

ANDREW Alfred, head, M, age 52, b. East Putford, Devon, Occ. Farmer
ANDREW Elizabeth Jane, wife, M, age 50, b. Parkham, Devon, Occ. Farmer
ANDREW Mark, son, S, age 21, b. East Putford, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Son
ANDREW Mary, daughter, S, age 22, b. Frithelstock, Devon
ANDREW Elizabeth Jane, daughter, S, age 15, b. East Putford, Devon
ANDREW Phoebe, mother, W, age 92, b. Black Torrington, Devon, Occ. Living on own means
LITTLEJOHNS Arthur, nephew, S, age 7, b. Morwenstow, Devon [Cornwall]
BLAKE Betsy, visitor, M, age 55, b. East Putford, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Wife
PROWSE Robert, servant, S, age 50, b. Littleham, Devon, Occ. Farm laborer
THORN Ernest, servant, S, age 13, b. St Giles [St Giles in the Wood], Devon, Occ. Farm laborer

They had the following children:

  M i John Andrew BLAKE was born 1 in 1875 in Buckland Brewer, Devon, England.
  F ii Jane BLAKE was born 1 in 1876 in Buckland Brewer, Devon, England.
  M iii William Henry BLAKE was born 1 in 1878 in Buckland Brewer, Devon, England.
  M iv Arthur BLAKE was born 1 in 1880 in Launcells, Cornwall, England.
  M v Studley Albert BLAKE was born 1 in 1882 in Launcells, Cornwall, England.
  F vi Hilda Ann BLAKE was born 1 in 1884 in Launcells, Cornwall, England.
  F vii Phoebe Andrew BLAKE was born 1 in 1885 in Launcells, Cornwall, England.

Frederick Hugh GIBBONS [Parents] was born 1 in 1857 in Bradninch, Devon, England. He married 2 Jane BLAKE on 14 Mar 1881 in Bideford RD, Devon, England.

1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Starraton
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2174 Folio 91 Page 10 Family 52

Frederick Hugh GIBBONS 13, is living with his aunt Mary Ann BLAKE & family.

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: West Ruckham
Census Place: Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341539 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2237 Folio 61 Page 22 Family 102

GIBBONS Frederick H., head, M, age 23, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 96 acres
GIBBONS Jane, wife, M, age 20, b. Templeton, Devon
ASH William, servant, U, age 22, b. C. Morchard, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: West Ruckham Farm
Census Place: Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096877 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1767 Folio 48 Page 11 Family 66

GIBBONS Frederick H., head, M, age 33, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Farmer
GIBBONS Jane, wife, M, age 30, b. Templeton, Devon
GIBBONS Minnie J., daughter, -, age 7, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Scholar
GIBBONS Mabel A., daughter, -, age 5, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon
GIBBONS Frederick J., son, -, age 4, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon
GIBBONS Frederick, nephew, -, age 8, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Scholar
ASH George, servant, S, age 19, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant
GRANT Mary, servant, S, age 15, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. General Servant (Domestic)
SHARLAND James, servant, -, age 12, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: West Ruckham
Census Place: Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2138 Folio 82 Page 9 Family 55

GIBBONS Frederick H., head, M, age 43, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Farmer
GIBBONS Jane, wife, M, age 40, b. Templeton, Devon
GIBBONS Frederick J., son, S, age 14, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon
GIBBONS Minnie J., daughter, S, age 17, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon
GIBBONS Mabel Annie, daughter, S, age 15, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon

Jane BLAKE [Parents] was born 1 in 1860 in Templeton, Devon, England. She married 2 Frederick Hugh GIBBONS on 14 Mar 1881 in Bideford RD, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

  F i Minnie Jane GIBBONS was born 1 in 1883 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England.
  F ii Mabel Ann GIBBONS was born 1 in 1885 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England.
  M iii Frederick John GIBBONS was born 1 in 1886 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon, England.

Hugh Snow GIBBONS was born 1 in 1824 in Rackenford, Devon, England. He died 2, 3 in 1861 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He married 4, 5 Christian HILL in 1850 in Exeter RD, Devon, England.

1851 British Census:
Address: East Westcott
Census Place: East Anstey, Devon, England
FHL Film 221041-42 PRO Reference: HO/107/1891 Folio 169 Page 11 Family 46

GIBBONS Hugh Snow, head, M, age 26, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 200 Acres
GIBBONS Christian, wife, M, age 23, b. East Anstey, Devon
GIBBONS John, son, -, age 6m, b. East Anstey, Devon
LEPANNY Emma, servant, U, age 15, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. House Servant
PINSON Robert, servant, U, age 21, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. House Servant
NORTHERN William, servant, U, age 20, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. House Servant
COCKRAM William, servant, U, age 16, b. Exbridge, Somerset, Occ. House Servant

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Chaplehaies
Census Place: Bradninch, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1476 Folio 38 Page 2 Family 6

GIBBONS Hugh S., head, M, age 36, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 141 Acres emp 2M 3B
GIBBONS Christian, wife, M, age 33, b. East Anstey, Devon
GIBBONS John, son, -, age 10, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Scholar
GIBBONS William, son, -, age 8, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Scholar
GIBBONS Mary A., daughter, -, age 7, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Scholar
GIBBONS Joseph, son, -, age 5, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Scholar
GIBBONS Frederick H., son, -, age 3, b. Bradninch, Devon
GIBBONS Frank H., son, -, age 10m, b. Bradninch, Devon
DOWNEY Ann, sister, M, age 34, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
GIBBONS Elizabeth, sister, U, age 30, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Assistant
CROOK Elizabeth, servant, U, age 46, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Dairy Maid
WAY John, servant, U, age 23, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Carter
TRUMP Arthur, servant, U, age 17, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Carter
SANDERS Robert, servant, -, age 13, b. Butterleigh, Devon, Occ. Carter

Christian HILL [Parents] was born 1 about 1828 in East Anstey, Devon, England. She died 2, 3 in 1863 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married 4, 5 Hugh Snow GIBBONS in 1850 in Exeter RD, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

  M i John GIBBONS
  M ii William GIBBONS 1 was born 2, 3 in 1852 in Bradninch, Devon, England.
  F iii Mary Ann GIBBONS 1 was born 2 in 1854 in Bradninch, Devon, England.

1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Colston Barton
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2174 Folio 87 Page 1 Family 4

Mary Ann GIBBONS, 17, is employed at the home of her uncle William HILL & family.
  M iv Joseph GIBBONS 1 was born 2, 3 in 1855 in Bradninch, Devon, England.
  M v Frederick Hugh GIBBONS
  M vi Frank Hill GIBBONS 1 was born 2, 3 in 1860 in Bradninch, Devon, England.

William BLAKE [Parents] was christened 1 on 31 Jul 1808 in Oakford, Devon, England. He died 2 in 1892 in South Molton RD, Devon, England. He married Sarah TWOSE on 15 Apr 1833 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset.

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Higher North Coombe
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
FHL Film 241328 PRO Ref HO/107/0261 Folio 4 Page 2

BLAKE William, age 40, b. Devon, Occ. Farmer
BLAKE Sarah, age 25, b. not Devon
THOMAS John, age 50, b. Devon, Occ. Ag. Lab.
SWEET Richard, age 20, b. Devon, Occ. Ag. Lab.
YANDLE Robert, age 20, b. Devon, Occ. Ag. Lab.
BOWLAND Thomas, age 10, b. Devon, Occ. Ag. Lab.
HARRIS Jane, age 16, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
HAGBY Mary, age 65, b. Devon

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1851 British Census:
Address: Lower North Coombe
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
FHL Film 221039-2 PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 395 Page 12 Family 44

BLAKE William, head, M, age 43, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 313 acres 1 outdoor lab
BLAKE Sarah, wife, M, age 38, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Farmer Wife
COSWAY Mary Ann, niece, U, age 5, b. Thorverton, Devon, Occ. Niece at home
GILL John, servant, U, age 47, b. Molland, Devon, Occ. indoor Farm Servant
HANCOCK William, servant, U, age 21, b. Loxbeare, Devon, Occ. indoor Farm Servant
DAVEY John, servant, U, age 17, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. indoor Farm Servant
TURNER Robert, servant, U, age 15, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. indoor Servant
PINKSTONE Richard, servant, U, age 16, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. indoor Servant
VEYSEY Sarah, servant, U, age 30, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. indoor Servant

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Lower Nth. Coombe
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1481 Folio 75 Page 1 Family 4

BLAKE William, head, M, age 53, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 313 acres 7 men & boys
BLAKE Sarah, wife, M, age 48, b. Wellington, Somerset
TWOSE Thomas, nephew, U, age 20, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Serv
ROWE James, servant, U, age 17, b. Stoodley [Stoodleigh], Devon, Occ. Carter
PINKSTONE Richard, servant, U, age 26, b. Templeton, Devon, Farm Servt
HAYLEY Sarah, servant, U, age 16, b. Templeton, Devon, House Servt
LAKE Wm., servant, U, age 12, b. Rackenford, Devon, Charing Boy

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Higher Meadown
Census Place: Rackenford, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832047 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2177 Folio 26 Page 7 Family 38

BLAKE William, head, M, age 62, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer emp 2 lab
BLAKE Sarah, wife, M, age 58, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Farmer's wife
ALFORD Elizabeth, servant, U, age 12, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. General Servant Domestic
TANNER Robert, servant, U, age 20, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant Indoor

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Higher Meadown
Census Place: Rackenford, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341539 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2239 Folio 98 Page 4 Family 28

BLAKE William, head, M, age 72, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 100 acres emp 2 labs
BLAKE Sarah, wife, M, age 68, b. Wellington, Somerset
GIBBONS Walter, servant, U, age 17, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Farm Serv - indoors

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Village
Census Place: Rackenford, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096879 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1769 Folio 125 Page 4 Family 20

BLAKE William, head, M, age 82, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Retired Farmer
BLAKE Sarah, wife, M, age 78, b. Wellington, Somerset
HAWINGS Charlotte, lodger, W, age 69, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Living on her own means

Sarah TWOSE [Parents] was christened on 30 Aug 1812 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset, England. She died 1 in 1897 in South Molton RD, Devon, England. She married William BLAKE on 15 Apr 1833 in St Johns, Wellington, Somerset.


James BLAKE [Parents] was christened 1, 2 on 30 Jul 1809 in Oakford, Devon, England. He died 3 in 1879 in Dulverton RD, Somerset, England. He married 4 Elizabeth DAVEY on 05 Jul 1836 in Witheridge, Devon, England.

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Lower Newland Down
Census Place: Witheridge, Devon, England
FHL Film 241328 PRO Ref HO/107/0261 Folio 9 Page 12

BLAKE James, age 30, b. Devon, Occ. Yeoman
BLAKE Eliz'th, age 30, b. Devon
BLAKE Sarah, age 3, b. Devon
CROOK Mary, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
CONEYBEER John, age 45, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
HOLDEN Geo., age 30, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.

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1851 British Census:
Address: Worthy
Census Place: Rackenford, Devon, England
FHL Film 2210041-2 PRO Reference: HO/107/1891 Folio 177 Page 4 Family 10

BLAKE James, head, M, age 41, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 160 acres emp 1 outdoor lab
BLAKE Elizabeth, wife, M, age 40, b. Rackenford, Devon
BLAKE Robert, son, U, age 13, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son emp on the farm
BLAKE Sarah, daughter, -, age 12, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter emp at home
BLAKE Abel, son, -, age 9, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son emp on the farm
MAY Maria, servant, U, age 41, b. Unknown, Occ. House Servant
FLIN William, servant, U, age 36, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. General Servant on the farm
LAVERCOMBE Thomas, servant, U, age 20[?], b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. General Servant on the farm
CAVILL Henry, servant, U, age 18, b. Knowstone, Devon, Occ. General Servant on the farm
WERE Thomas, servant, U, age 21, b. Bampton, Devon, Occ. General Servant on the farm

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Welway farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 542838 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1606 Folio 64 Page 5 Family 24

BLAKE James, head, M, age 51, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 160 acres emp 1 lab
BLAKE Elizabeth, wife, M, age 50, b. Rackenford, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
BLAKE Sarah, daughter, U, age 22, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daur
BLAKE Able, son, U, age 19, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
THORNE William, servant, U, age 20, b. Winsford, Somerset, Occ. Farm Serv
HANCOCK Thomas, servant, U, age 18, b. Huntsham, Devon, Occ. Carter

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 835098 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2357 Folio 83 Page 5 Family 25

BLAKE James, head, M, age 61, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 58 acres
BLAKE Elizabeth, wife, M, age 60, b. Rackenford, Devon
WEBBER Mary, servant, -, age 14, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. General Servant
HAINS James, servant, U, age 30, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. Farm Servant indoor

Elizabeth DAVEY was born about 1811 in Rackenford, Devon, England. She died 1 in 1891 in Dulverton RD, Somerset, England. She married 2 James BLAKE on 05 Jul 1836 in Witheridge, Devon, England.

1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 1341567 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2358 Folio 60 Page 6 Family 23

BLAKE Elizabeth, head, W, age 70, b. Rackenford, Devon
BLAKE Ernest, grandson, -, age 15, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmer Son

They had the following children:

  M i Robert BLAKE was born about 1838 in Witheridge, Devon, England. He died 1 in 1901 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Starraton Farm
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
FHL Film 241328 PRO Ref HO/107/0261 Folio 4 Page 3

Robert 4, is living with his grandparents Robert & Sarah BLAKE Robert, age 60, b. not Devon, Occ. Farmer

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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Lee Barton
Census Place: Loxbear, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1481 Folio 67 Page 1 Family 4

ASHFORD John, head, W, age 73, b. Loxbear, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 190 acres emp 7m 2b
ASHFORD Catherine, daughter, U, age 34, b. Loxbear, Devon
JEFFERD Lydia Elizabeth, granddaughter, -, age 7, b. Plymouth, Devon
WILLIAMS Mary, housekeeper, U, age 49, b. Wiveliscombe, Somerset
ALFORD Elizabeth, servant, U, age 24, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon
HAGLEY Eliza, servant, U, age 16, b. Templeton, Devon
BLAKE Robert, shepherd, U, age 24, b. Witheridge, Devon
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THORNE Thomas, servant, -, age 15, b. Loxbear, Devon
ROWLAND Samuel, servant, -, age 15, b. Calverleigh, Devon

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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Colston Barton
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2174 Folio 87 Page 1 Family 4

Robert 33, is living with his sister Sarah HILL & family.

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Village Cottage
Census Place: Rackenford, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096879 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1769 Folio 126 Page 5 Family 23

BLAKE Robert, head, S, age 45 [53], b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Shepherd
  F ii Sarah BLAKE
  M iii Abel BLAKE

William HILL [Parents] was born about 1832 in East Anstey, Devon, England. He married 1 Sarah BLAKE in 1867 in Dulverton RD, Somerset, England.

Other marriages:
MAUNDER, Susan Ellen

1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Colston Barton
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2174 Folio 87 Page 1 Family 4

HILL William, head, M, age 39, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 210 acres emp 2m & landowner
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 32, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL George M., son, -, age 8, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Sophia E. D., daughter, -, age 2, b. Templeton, Devon
HILL Sarah, daughter, -, age 10m, b. Templeton, Devon
GIBBONS John, nephew, M, age 20, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Assist on the Farm
GIBBONS Mary A., niece, U, age 17, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Domestically Employed
HILL Thomas Henry, nephew, -, age 13, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farm Servant
BLAKE Robert, brother-in-law, U, age 33, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farm Bailiff (Visitor)
TAPP James, servant, U, age 35, b. N.K., Devon, Occ. Farm Servant - indoor

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Colston Farm
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341539 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2237 Folio 69 Page 4 Family 16

HILL William, head, M, age 49, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 205 acres emp 2 labs
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 42, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL George M., son, U, age 18, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
HILL Sophia E. D., daughter, -, age 12, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL William, son, -, age 8, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Florence E., daughter, -, age 6, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Frank, son, -, age 2, b. Templeton, Devon
HILL Alice S., daughter, -, age 8m, b. Templeton, Devon
SHARLAND Ellen R., servant, U, age 18, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Gen Servant Domestic
ROBERTS Mark, servant, U, age 19, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant indoor
HILL John, nephew, U, age 15, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farm Servant indoor

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 6096978 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1868 Folio 44 Page 5 Family 27

HILL William, head, M, age 59, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 52, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL William, son, S, age 18, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
HILL Sophia E. D., daughter, S, age 22, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
HILL Frank, son, S, age 12, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Alice S., daughter, S, age 10, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Mark, son, S, age 3, b. Templeton, Devon
KINGSLAND James, servant, S, age 28, b. Pughill [Poughill], Devon, Occ. Farm Servant

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2266 Folio 43 Page 5 Family 26

HILL William, head, M, age 69, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 62, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL Frank, son, S, age 22, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmer Son
HILL Alice S., daughter, S, age 20, b. Templeton, Devon
HILL Mark, son, S, age 13, b. Templeton, Devon
DUNN Thomas, servant, S, age 15, b. Exton, Somerset, Occ. Carter on Farm

Sarah BLAKE [Parents] was born about 1839 in Witheridge, Devon, England. She married 1 William HILL in 1867 in Dulverton RD, Somerset, England.

They had the following children:

  F i Sophia Elizabeth D. HILL
  F ii Sarah* HILL was born 1 in 1870 in Templeton, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1871 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

Died as child - age: about 1 year.
  M iii William HILL
  F iv Florence Eveline HILL was born 1 in 1874 in Templeton, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1890 in Dulverton RD, Somerset, England.
  M v Frank HILL was born 1 in 1878 in Templeton, Devon, England.
  F vi Alice Sarah HILL was born 1 in 1880 in Templeton, Devon, England.
  M vii Mark HILL was born 1 in 1887 in Templeton, Devon, England.

Abel BLAKE [Parents] was born 1 in 1842 in Witheridge, Devon, England. He died 2 in 1907 in Dulverton, Somerset, England. He married 3 Ann STONE in 1864 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Willway Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 835098 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2357 Folio 81 Page 1 Family 1

BLAKE Abel, head, M, age 29, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 104 acres emp 1 man
BLAKE Ann, wife, M, age 35, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmer Wife
BLAKE Charles A., son, -, age 6, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Ernest P., son, -, age 5, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE James H., son, -, age 4, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Albert J., son, -, age 2, b. Dulverton, Somerset
BLAKE Florence E., daughter, -, age 11m, b. Dulverton, Somerset
BRICE George, servant, U, age 18, b. Skilgate, Somerset, Occ. Farm Servant Indoor
BERRY Alvina, servant, U, age 17, b. Bristol, Occ. General Servant

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Willway Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 1341567 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2358 Folio 58 Page 1 Family 1

BLAKE Abel, head, M, age 39, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 180 acres
BLAKE Ann, wife, M, age 45, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmer Wife
BLAKE Charles Arthur, son, U, age 16, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmer's Son
BLAKE James Henry, son, -, age 14, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Albert John, son, -, age 12, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Herbert Abel, son, -, age 8, b. Dulverton, Somerset (imbecile)
BLAKE Mabel Eliz'th, daughter, -, age 7, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BLAKE Annie, daughter, -, age 6, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
BAWDEN Elizabeth, servant, U, age 23, b. Hawkridge, Somerset, Occ. Dom. Servt.
WINSBORROW William, carter, U, age 19, b. Oakford, Devon, Occ. Carter

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Willway Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 6096978 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1868 Folio 46 Page 9 Family 50

BLAKE Abel, head, M, age 49, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmer
BLAKE Ann, wife, M, age 55, b. Dulverton, Somerset
BLAKE James H., son, S, age 24, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmers Son
BLAKE Mabel E., daughter, S, age 17, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmers Daughter
BLAKE Annie, daughter, S, age 16, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmers Daughter
COLEMAN Maurice, servant, S, age 22, b. Brompton Regis, Somerset, Occ. Carter Domestic Servant
DUNN Mary A., servant, S, age 14, b. Exton, Somerset, Occ. General Domestic Servant

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Willway
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2266 Folio 43 Page 5 Family 29

BLAKE Abel, head, M, age 59, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farmer
BLAKE Ann, wife, M, age 64, b. Dulverton, Somerset
BLAKE James, son, M, age 34, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farmers Son
BLAKE Annie, daughter-in-law, M, age 37, b. Kingsland, London
BLAKE Sydney, grandson, S, age 3, b. Dulverton, Somerset
BLAKE Ernest, grandson, S, age 1, b. Dulverton, Somerset
MANNING Sophia, servant, S, age 20, b. Chulmleigh, Devon, Occ. Assistant (Domestic)
BREWER Robert, servant, S, age 15, b. Morebath, Devon, Occ. Cow Boy on Farm

Ann STONE was born about 1836 in Dulverton, Somerset, England. She died 1 in 1913 in Dulverton, Somerset, England. She married 2 Abel BLAKE in 1864 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

  M i Charles Arthur BLAKE
  M ii Ernest Peppin BLAKE was born 1 in 1865 in Dulverton, Somerset, England.

1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 1341567 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2358 Folio 60 Page 6 Family 23

Ernest 15, is living with his grandmother Elizabeth BLAKE.
  M iii James Henry BLAKE
  M iv Albert John BLAKE was born 1 in 1869 in Dulverton, Somerset, England.

1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 14 & 15 Market Place (Cavendish Square)
Census Place: St Marylebone, London, England
Source: FHL Film 6095199 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 89 Folio 119 Page 31 Family 231

BLAKE Albert J., employee, S, age 22, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Drapers Assistant
...+31 other Draper's assistants/clerks/buyers, etc. at the lodging house

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 16 Thayer Street
Census Place: St Marylebone, London, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 108 Folio 88 Page 67 Family 529-36

WOOD Henry Jas, head, M, age 57, b. Marylebone, Lond, Occ. Wigmaker
WOOD Hannah, wife, M, age 57, b. Lewes, Suss
WOOD Herbert E., son, S, age 24, b. Marylebone, Lond, Occ. Traveller
RUFFELL Hetty, servant, S, age 24, b. Coggeshall, Essex, Occ. Servant (dom)
DE MÈRIL Emely L., boarder, W, age 60, b. Paris, Occ. no occupation
GILCHRIST Margaret, boarder, S, age 27, b. Bridport, Dors, Occ. Drapers (Asst)
KERSHAW Edith, boarder, S, age 24, b. Hipperholme, York, Occ. Drapers (Asst)
PERCHORON Horace I., boarder, S, age 24, b. France (French Subj), Occ. Manager of Natural Palms
ARRAULT Aline Hélène, boarder, W, age 29, b. France (French Subj), Occ. Dressmaker
RAMPLING Horace J., boarder, S, age 20, b. Bishops Stortford, Herts, Occ. Drapers Asst
BURSLEM Sidney Joel, boarder, S, age 22, b. Brewood, Staffs, Occ. Drapers Asst
BLAKE Albert, boarder, S, age 30, b. Dulverton, Soms, Occ. Clothier Shop Asst (clothing)
GAVAGUIN Guissepe, boarder, W, age 44, b. Venice, Occ. Courrier Private Family
LELONG William, boarder, M, age 50, b. Marylebone, Lond, Occ. Carrier
  F v Florence Evelyn* BLAKE was born 1 in 1870 in Dulverton, Somerset, England. She died 2 in 1871 in Dulverton, Somerset, England.

Died as child - age: about 1 year.
  M vi Herbert Abel BLAKE was born 1 in 1872 in Dulverton, Somerset, England. He died 2 in 1887 in Dulverton, Somerset, England.
  F vii Mabel Elizabeth BLAKE
  F viii Annie BLAKE

William HILL [Parents] was born about 1832 in East Anstey, Devon, England. He married 1 Susan Ellen MAUNDER in 1862 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

Other marriages:
BLAKE, Sarah

1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Colston Barton
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2174 Folio 87 Page 1 Family 4

HILL William, head, M, age 39, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 210 acres emp 2m & landowner
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 32, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL George M., son, -, age 8, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Sophia E. D., daughter, -, age 2, b. Templeton, Devon
HILL Sarah, daughter, -, age 10m, b. Templeton, Devon
GIBBONS John, nephew, M, age 20, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Assist on the Farm
GIBBONS Mary A., niece, U, age 17, b. Bradninch, Devon, Occ. Domestically Employed
HILL Thomas Henry, nephew, -, age 13, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farm Servant
BLAKE Robert, brother-in-law, U, age 33, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Farm Bailiff (Visitor)
TAPP James, servant, U, age 35, b. N.K., Devon, Occ. Farm Servant - indoor

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Colston Farm
Census Place: Templeton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341539 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2237 Folio 69 Page 4 Family 16

HILL William, head, M, age 49, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 205 acres emp 2 labs
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 42, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL George M., son, U, age 18, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
HILL Sophia E. D., daughter, -, age 12, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL William, son, -, age 8, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Florence E., daughter, -, age 6, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Frank, son, -, age 2, b. Templeton, Devon
HILL Alice S., daughter, -, age 8m, b. Templeton, Devon
SHARLAND Ellen R., servant, U, age 18, b. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Occ. Gen Servant Domestic
ROBERTS Mark, servant, U, age 19, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant indoor
HILL John, nephew, U, age 15, b. Dulverton, Somerset, Occ. Farm Servant indoor

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill Farm
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 6096978 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1868 Folio 44 Page 5 Family 27

HILL William, head, M, age 59, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 52, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL William, son, S, age 18, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Son
HILL Sophia E. D., daughter, S, age 22, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
HILL Frank, son, S, age 12, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Alice S., daughter, S, age 10, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HILL Mark, son, S, age 3, b. Templeton, Devon
KINGSLAND James, servant, S, age 28, b. Pughill [Poughill], Devon, Occ. Farm Servant

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Ashill
Census Place: Dulverton, Somerset, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2266 Folio 43 Page 5 Family 26

HILL William, head, M, age 69, b. East Anstey, Devon, Occ. Farmer
HILL Sarah, wife, M, age 62, b. Witheridge, Devon
HILL Frank, son, S, age 22, b. Templeton, Devon, Occ. Farmer Son
HILL Alice S., daughter, S, age 20, b. Templeton, Devon
HILL Mark, son, S, age 13, b. Templeton, Devon
DUNN Thomas, servant, S, age 15, b. Exton, Somerset, Occ. Carter on Farm

Susan Ellen MAUNDER was born about 1832 in Templeton, Devon, England. She died 1 in 1866 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married 2 William HILL in 1862 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.

They had the following children:

  M i George Maunder HILL

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