Tag Archives: Edwards

My Edwards, Recket, Randall And Pudicome Ancestors From West Devon

Posted on 15 January 2017 by
Map of Inwardleigh, Hatherleigh and Okehampton.

This post follows on from my previous one about the family of Nathaniel Edwards and Grace Reckett. Grace’s father was Robert Ridstone Recket who was born in Inwardleigh, Devon, in about 1722 to an unmarried woman called Catherine Recket. There … Continue reading →

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Poverty And The Edwards Family Of Hatherleigh

Posted on 13 January 2017 by
Order of Settlement relating to the Edwards Family

I’ve recently been delving into the family of my 5 x great-grandparents, Nathaniel Edwards and Grace Reckett/Rickett. Blacksmith and scythe manufacturer, Nathaniel was born in Hatherleigh in North Devon in about 1750 and baptized there in the Presbyterian Church. Grace … Continue reading →

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Battle Of Trafalgar Veteran Or A Tall Story?

Posted on 25 August 2014 by
Detail from The Death of Nelson by Daniel Maclise (Houses of Parliament, London)

When Israel Edwards died in Australia in 1877, there were a number of obituaries printed in the press in both Australia and England. There are, however, some inconsistencies in Israel and his wife, Susanna’s, story. Just how old was Israel? … Continue reading →

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More Devon Ancestors

Posted on 19 June 2014 by
The parish register showing the burials of Israel and William Ball

I’ve been investigating the ancestors of Israel Edward Ball and Ann Dearing, in addition to adding further details for this couple. Israel and Ann were due to be married in 1838 when Ann was pregnant with daughter, Maria. Banns were … Continue reading →

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