Buckland Brewer, Devon - History and Genealogy

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This group is for anyone who is interested in the history of the parish of Buckland Brewer in Devon or who has ancestors who come from this parish. Some of the key surnames include Blight, Cole, Fulford, Heal, Ley, Stapledon and Squire

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Christopher Gray

... and I'm a direct descendant of the afore mentioned William Kelly. Chris

Feb 11, 2010
John Cole

Hi Ron, I wonder if we are connected thru my gggg-granmother Elizabeth Fulford, wife of Henry Cole m 1779? Elizabeth was b in 1759 & d in1844. Both are from Buckland Brewer and I beleive died in Little Torrington. What do you think?

John

Feb 11, 2010
ron how

Fulford enquiry Rickards Shaptons Lakes and The Coach and Horses do these places still exist in Buckland Brewer ?

Ron How.

Jun 1, 2010
Christopher Gray

The "Coach and Horses" still exists - or it did last year (see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/660332).

I suggest that you look at Google street-view. This would seem to have great coverage of this village. The Inn is on the corner of Orleigh close (the Inn's car park is off that road) and the "main road". Carry on up the main road and you will see the monument outside of the Lych gate of the parish church - opposite which is the Methodist church. Walking back down the road towards the Inn you start by passing a big sign for F.J.Babb - the Butchers at Batesons. I understand that you can then spot Rickards and Shaptons - but I need to spend more time - or even visit the place.

Jun 1, 2010
Janet Few

Rickards Row is still Rickards Row. Lakes belonged to the Coach and Horses (run by the Lake family) but we aren't sure exactly where it was or if it still exists. Shaptons is also still here but no longer called that - I believe it is now Verbena Cottage. If anyone knows anything about the occupants of the Coach and Horses (apart from what is in the censuses) we'd love to know as a history of the pub is being compiled as part of a proposed book on Buckland Brewer

Jun 3, 2010
Christopher Gray

Janet - I'd be very interested in a few copies of the book. Both my mother and uncle are descendants of William Kelly and Sarah Fulford and have both been to the village. I've only been there through the wonders of Google street view. Chris

Jun 3, 2010
Stuart Churchill

Thought it worth a mention, Buckland Brewer churchyard has been listed on -
http://www.gravestonephotos.com/public/cemetery.php?cemetery=473
Stuart

Jun 3, 2010
ron how

Janet.
Thanks for all your help with my visit to Buckland Brewer.I missed you with my phone call but on arrival at the Church it was unlocked and we were able to see inside.Churchyard revealed Family graves including William Kelly and Sarah Fulford. Rickards was found plus the Pub for lunch.
Many Thanks. Ron How.

Jul 2, 2010
Rendell John Austin

Greetings Everyone!

I am Rendell John Austin, Age 72, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. I am a descendant of Austin families of Buckland Brewer! We have verified all but two of the family; still looking for William and Grace; children of my 2d Great-Grandparents, Thomas and Mary Manning Austin. William Austin was born about 1825. He was involved in the California "Gold Rush" of 1849. The other unverified child of Thomas is Grace Austin, born about 1820.

I believe Grace married William Hern at Torrington, Devonshire, the last quarter of 1844. I have ordered the marriage record, but have not received it. Their first child, Mary Ann Hern, was born about 1844. Their 2d child, Charles Henry Hern, was born in the Town of Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA, December 1848. As yet, I have not located Baptismal or Immigration records for either William or Grace.

I have been doing genealogical research since June 1993, with I believe extraordinary success!
I am pleased to have been able to join the Buckland Brewer Parish group for I believe the group is the most likely resource for resolving missing family information.

Yours Truly,
Rendell John Austin

Jul 3, 2010
Rendell John Austin

Rendell & Bess Austin, June 16, 2001. Snapshot taken on our front porch by my son, Gregory Dale Austin. I have been having trouble with "Adding Images," so all suggestions are most welcome!

Jul 3, 2010
ron how

Probate Records indicate my g/g gandfather William Kelly lived in Castle Cottage Buckland Brewer at the time of his death in 1909 does this still exist?

Ron How.

Aug 13, 2010
Stuart Churchill

Ron,
I always thought wills/probates for Devon were hard to obtain? What process did you go through to get yours? Have you tried googling Castle cottages, a few property sites pop up http://www.housepricespy.com/england/bideford/buckland-brewer/
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/property/1/castle-cottages/buckland-brewer/...

Hope this helps
Stuart

Aug 13, 2010
Ruth Raintree

Greetings from a new group member. I can happily say I visited Buckland Brewer in September 2009 while on a self-inflicted Family History Tour. What a delight! I'm proud to include this picturesque part of Devon as part of my 'family footprint' on this Earth. As I've just told the Fulford Family Group, I'm a 2nd great-granddaughter of Elizabeth Fulford (1813-1901), daughter of John Fulford (1783-1863) and Grace Shapton (1784-1858) both of Buckland Brewer. As it happend, I'm also the 2nd great-granddaughter of her brother, John Fulford (1815-1879) who moved to Northam after marrying Elizabeth Tancock (1820-1911) in 1840. How that came about is quite another story. I'm particularly interested in learning more about pre-1841 Census Buckland Brewer and any part my family line may have played in its life and development. More as time goes on ---- Cheers, Ruth Raintree

Oct 4, 2010
Christopher Gray

Wow - great to hear from you and especially to hear that you're related to John & Grace. Australasia is becoming more and more a key part of my family history. My mother is the "second great great niece" of John & Grace. Chris

Oct 5, 2010
Ruth Raintree

Wow, indeed, Chris! Please tell me more - which sibling of John or Grace is your Mum's direct ancestor? Cheers, Ruth

Oct 7, 2010
Christopher Gray

Ah - as you will know - John FULFORD (1783-1863) had a brother Philip (1795-1877). Philip (and his wife Ann) had a daughter - Sarah Jane - who married William KELLY. It is from William and Sarah Jane that I am descended.

The families of Buckland Brewer make an interesting study.

Chris

Oct 7, 2010
Janet Few

Hello everyone,
Pleased to see all the recent activity. We had a display of old photographs in the village on Saturday - many thanks to Ron How and his wife for coming all the way to Devon especially to see us. We had 50-60 vistors and the afternoon slide show was standing room only. We collected some new pictures and put names to faces in some we already had. We are hoping, eventually to publish a book about the village. If anyone has any old photosgraphs that we could copy that would be great. we often find those who no longer live in the area have the greatest treasures.

Oct 11, 2010
Janet Few

Happy Christmas Everyone! We are still collecting photos of old Buckland Brewer and its previous residents (contributions welcome). One day we hope there will be a new book about the parish - we're working on it! Thanks for your support.

Dec 10, 2010
Ruth Raintree

Thanks for your Christmas wishes, Janet. I'd like to add my wishes to you and all Buckland Brewer Group members. I hope 2011 is full of good times and successful family history discoveries. My oldest B.B. photograph is 2009, Janet, so I'm no good to you but I'm certainly looking forward to the book you're working on. I hope there are some Fulford photos in it. Cheers Ruth

Dec 12, 2010
Christopher Gray

Yup put me donw for a copy of the book. Chris

Dec 13, 2010
Christopher Gray

- and a dictionary!

Dec 13, 2010
ron how

Janet.

Have photo of Jane Kelly.

Regards Ron How.

Dec 13, 2010
John Cole

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year to everyone.

Be safe while celebrating

Dec 13, 2010
Andrew Shapton

Hi - I just joined this Group -

My family (on my father's side) are deep rooted in BB - John Shapton from Howleigh Farm and all his predecessors, buried in BB churchyard....

Also linked to the Born family, the Fulford family and the Abbott family...

Glad to be here - will be posting details soon.....

Jan 18, 2011
John Cole

Good day Andrew,

Welcome to the group.

Looks like your family are long residents of BB. My connection is primarily with the Cole family (Charity Heal & William Cole and his ancestors) and the Fulford family (Henry Cole & Elizabeth Fulford as well as John Fulford and Mary Cole).

Cheers, John

Jan 18, 2011
Andrew Shapton

Hi John - I also have some Heal's (spelled Heale) in my family (a Mary Heale) - I'll figure out a way of sharing my family tree with this group somehow.....

Jan 18, 2011
Eileen Margaret White

Hi Andrew, I was born a Fulford and live in Cairns, North Queensland, Australia. I just want to say that my great-g-g-grandmother was Grace Shapton and married to John Fulford. (Born 1783) She was born in Buckland Brewer so I guess, belongs to your family too. Their son James (Wife Elizabeth Ley Tancock) had a son John who came to Australia around 1840 and later married his first cousin Margaret Hindmarsh. Her mother was Elizabeth Fulford. I've only recently become interested in family history so welcome any information.

Cheerio, Eileen White

Jan 18, 2011
Andrew Shapton

Eileen - that means that we are related then !!!
Grace's FATHER, Samuel Shapton was my 5th great grandfather !

I have my family tree stored in Family Tree maker, but could export to another programs' format if you want - happy to share!

Jan 18, 2011
Andrew Shapton

Eileen - further breaking news - I have a bunch of hindmarsh's too !!!! (just noticed)!

Jan 18, 2011
Christopher Gray

And Grace Shapton was the wife of John Fulford who is/was my 3rd great great Uncle. What a small world.

Jan 19, 2011
ron how

May I copy the comments of Christopher Gray as a similar Fulford.

Hope you enjoy the Group.

Jan 19, 2011
Andrew Shapton

Is there any way we can share family trees here ?

Jan 19, 2011
John Cole

Is there any way we can "chat" here?

JD

Jan 19, 2011
Andrew Shapton

Not sure - doesnt seem to be a way of doing personal chat - only "group presentaions" on the chat menu - how about using skype or Google Talk ?

Jan 19, 2011
Andrew Shapton

I think that we could possibly schedule a chat - unless we use skype for a conference call...........

Using skype (free) we can also exchange files.....

Jan 19, 2011
Eileen Margaret White

Wonderful to receive all the comments re some of my family history. I would be happy to share all the information I have but will have to try and work out how to go about it. I don't have a lot of experience with computers except for emails. Also I have heaps of information re the Aussie family but, as yet, haven't put it in any sort of order. It mostly belonged to my late father, Henry Fulford who passed away 7 years ago yesterday. He visited Buckland Brewer a couple of times. He was a first cousin to Ruth Raintree's mother. I will keep in touch.

Regards, Eileen White

Jan 19, 2011
Janet Few

Lovely to see all the activity on this page. Do let me know if I can help. I have a composite Buckland Brewer families tree. I am also on skype but very new to it and finding a time when everyone is awake could be tricky. We are still collecting photos of former BB residents if anyone is willing to share. Ron, I should have said earlier, we have a school photo with someone identified as William Kelly in it - did you see it when you came down?

Jan 20, 2011
Andrew Shapton

Janet - is there a way we can view your composite family tree on this site ?

It would be great to grab data from it and contribute to it to fill in the missing pieces ?

Jan 20, 2011
Janet Few

Sorry no there isn't - the tree isn't online deliberately because I want to be in contact with the people who are viewing it. It's far from complete. I could try and send it as a pdf

Jan 20, 2011
Andrew Shapton

ahhh - ok that will be fine - I could send you a copy of my tree - can you import a GEDCOM file ?

Jan 20, 2011
Christopher Gray

Can I suggest that trees on GEDCOM are converted to PDF for publishing here. In support of what Janet said - once I understand what the user is after I can send the GEDCOM if appropriate. Personally I'm nervous of "my" tree being in the public domain in GEDCOM format as then it quickly becomes added to all kinds of sites, some of which are far from "quality". At least with PDF people have to copy the information out first. Oh well - getting to old and grumpy...

Jan 20, 2011
Andrew Shapton

ok - i agree and concur with Christopher's comment. I'll upload my tree in pdf form tonight and we can connect !

thanks for your advice, all !

Jan 20, 2011
Janet Few

Not sure if we can send pdfs via this site. We certainly have to be friends first - at least then we can exchange e.mail addesses and do it that way if necessary.

Jan 20, 2011
John Cole

Hi folks,

I also agree with cris for the same reasons. I am wondering if Janet can let us know what info she needs to "fill in the leaves on the tree" and then provide us with a hard copy or pdf? Janet, the tree you are doing, is it for 1 or 2 or more (all) of the Buckland Brewer families? I think the sharing will help varify the information each of us has gathered on our families as well as we provided each other positive feedback on them.

Or, would it be possble to approach genealogywise to failitate a feature allowing us to collaborate as members? Just a thought :-)

Jan 20, 2011
Janet Few

The tree I have is far from complete. It includes all the families I've come across in the course of helping people with their Buckland families. I'll send it to anyone who would like it if you let me have your e.mail address - or I could just send descendants of x if you don't want a massive print job.

Jan 20, 2011
Janet Few

Ok so that's probably not going to work - it is 486 pages with almost no information included about each person - you'd better request descendants of......

Jan 20, 2011
Andrew Shapton

I'm trying to export my file as a pdf now - its gonna be big !
Ive posted it internet for us to download - its just the practicality of a print out - so zooming in is the best bet -
Use the tree as you see fit - fill in your gaps or collaborate to get Janet's book filled in !
OK - the URL is http://gentalk.biz/blog/tree.pdf its only 92k in size so downloading it should be seconds!
Its a large tree (my mother's side - not shapton or BB related) is on there also - couldnt find a way of outputting a pdf with only part of the tree on it - sorry!

Jan 20, 2011
Katherine Prouse

Hi,

I have a Susanna Jenkin b. Buckland Brewer c.1797 Married Samuel Frain 1817. Really struggling to find her parents. Anyone have any information regarding the Buckland Brewer Jenkin family?

Kath

Jul 11, 2011
Janet Few

Susanna wasn't baptised in Buckland Brewer unless you have her date of birth very wrong - there's one baptised in 1789.

Jul 15, 2011
Katherine Prouse

Hi, yes i saw that baptism on LDS website, the 1841, 51, snd 61 census shows she was born 1797 +/- 1 year, and all say Buckland Brewer. Strange, unless she was a widow perhapswhen she married? She married Samuel Frain when she was 20 in 1817.

Thank you for looking

Kath

Jul 15, 2011