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James Cottrell 1819–1873 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1819

Birth Location: Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England

Death Date: 1873; or Mar 1880*

Death Location: Somerset; or Clayhanger, Devon, England

Father: William Cottrell*

Mother: Jane Hellard

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sowdon

Children(s): Walter Cottrell, William Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Ellen Cottrell, Lavenia Cottrell, Emma Cotterell, Henry Cottrell, William Cottrell, Laura Cottrell, Thomas Cottrell, George Cottrell, Sarah Cottrell, Ellen Cottrell, Albert Cottrell, John Cotterell, Fred Cottrell

In 1819, James Cottrell entered the world in Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England, born to William Cottrell And Jane Cottrell Nee Hellard. James Cottrell married Elizabeth Cotterell Nee Sowdon, and had children including Albert Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Ellen Cottrell, Emma Jane Bracey Nee Cotterell, Fred Cottrell, George Cottrell, Henry Cottrell, John James Cotterell, Laura Cottrell, Lavenia Cottrell, Sarah Bellamy Nee Cottrell, Thomas Cottrell, Walter Cottrell, William Isaac Cottrell, William Sowden Cottrell. James Cottrell passed away in 1873 in Somerset; or Clayhanger, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1819, James Cottrell entered the world in Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England, born to William Cottrell And Jane Cottrell Nee Hellard.
  • James Cottrell married Elizabeth Cotterell Nee Sowdon, and had children including Albert Cottrell, Elizabeth Cottrell, Ellen Cottrell, Emma Jane Bracey Nee Cotterell, Fred Cottrell, George Cottrell, Henry Cottrell, John James Cotterell, Laura Cottrell, Lavenia Cottrell, Sarah Bellamy Nee Cottrell, Thomas Cottrell, Walter Cottrell, William Isaac Cottrell, William Sowden Cottrell.
  • James Cottrell passed away in 1873 in Somerset; or Clayhanger, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Cottrell*
1797–1879
Birth Location: Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
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Jane Hellard
1792–1871
Birth Location: Kittisford, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Sowdon
1818–1860
Birth Location: Uffculme, Devon, England
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Children(s)

Walter Cottrell
1859–1943
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England
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William Cottrell
1840–1912
Birth Location: Uffculme, Devon, England
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Elizabeth Cottrell
1857–1858
Birth Location: Kittisford, Somerset, England
EC
Ellen Cottrell
1850–
Birth Location: Uffculme Devon England
EC
Lavenia Cottrell
1854–1928
Birth Location: Kittisford, nr Uffculme, Somerset, England
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Emma Cotterell
1852–1913
Birth Location: Kittisford, Somerset, England
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Henry Cottrell
1860–1933
Birth Location: 1675035, Somerset, England
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William Cottrell
1848–1882
Birth Location: Milverton, Somerset, England
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Laura Cottrell
1850–1872
Birth Location: Uffculme, Devon, Sth of Kittisford, nr Taunton, Somerset, England
LC
Thomas Cottrell
1853–1922
Birth Location: Uffculme, Tiverton, Devon, England
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George Cottrell
1856–1874
Birth Location: Uffculme, Devon, England (reg. Tiverton) ; vol. 5b., pg.403
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Sarah Cottrell
1838–1908
Birth Location: Taunton, Somerset, England ; 1675546 : vol.10., pg.448
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Ellen Cottrell
1841–1927
Birth Location: Uffculme, nr Tiverton, Devon, England(reg Tiverton); vol. no.10., pg. 275
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Albert Cottrell
1847–1852
Birth Location: Uffculme, Devon, England
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John Cotterell
1850–1910
Birth Location: Kittisford, Somerset, England
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Fred Cottrell
1851–1876
Birth Location: prob. Uffculme, Devon, England
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James Cottrell's Ancestors

Self
James Cottrell
1819–1873
Birth Place: Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
Parents
William Cottrell*
1797–1879
Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
Jane (Cottrell, nee) Hellard
1792–1871
Kittisford, Somerset, England
Grandparents
James (Cottrell) (Cotterell)
1751–1838
Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
Ann (Cottrell, nee) Martin
1752–1847
Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
William Hellard
1770–1836
South Petherton, Somerset, England
Mary (Hellard, nee) Hall
1776–
Sherborne, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Snr
1722–1778
Mary Welch
1722–1780
Philip Martin
1720–
John Snr
1722–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cotterel(l)
1700–1731
Sarah Stone
1700–1729
James Cotterel(l)
1700–1731
Sarah Stone
1700–1729

James Cottrell's Descendants

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James Cottrell (1819–1873; or Mar 1880*) m. Elizabeth (Cotterell, nee) Sowdon (9-27 Sep 1818–9 May 1860)
  1. 1. Walter Cottrell 1859–1943
  2. 2. William (Isaac) Cottrell 1840–1912
  3. 3. Elizabeth Cottrell 1857–1858
  4. 4. Ellen Cottrell 1850–
  5. 5. Lavenia Cottrell 1854–1928
  6. 6. Emma (Jane Bracey, nee) Cotterell 1852–1913 m. James Bracey 1847–1922
    1. 1. Arthur (B.M.) Brace 1879–
    2. 2. Henry Bracey 1875–1952 m. Katherine (Livinia) Townsend 1875– m. Rosina (Jane Bracey*, nee) Musgrave 1875–1907
      1. 1. Rosina (Mabel) Bracey 1903–1905
      2. 2. Henry (Arthur George) Bracey 1907–1985
      3. 3. Alfred (Henry) Bracey 1903–1933
      4. 4. Leslie (Cecil) Bracey 1907–
      5. 5. Albert (Henry* Victor) Bracey 1900–2000 m. Hilda (Claire Bracey, nee) Locke 1903–1981
    3. 3. William (George) Bracey 1879–1963
    4. 4. Frank Bracey 1881–
    5. 5. Albert Bracey 1884–1955 m. Edith (Maud) Bracey 1884–
      1. 1. Albert (Henry) Bracey 1910–
    6. 6. Edith Bracey 1886–
    7. 7. Frederick (Charles) Bracey 1888–1970
    8. 8. Mabel Bracey 1891–
    9. 9. Edwin (T.) Brace 1869–
    10. 10. Charles Bracey 1889–
    11. 11. Elsie Bracey 1896–1954
  7. 7. Henry Cottrell 1860–1933 m. Annie (Cottrell, nee) Burrows 1862–1930
    1. 1. Samuel (James) Cottrell 1883–1931 m. Eliza (Anne Cottrell, nee) Toze 1885–1929
      1. 1. Gilbert (Valentine) Cottrell 1921–1944
    2. 2. Samuel (James) Cottrell 1883–1931 m. Eliza (Annie Toze) Cottrell 1884–1929
      1. 1. Francis (Henry) Cottrell 1906–1909
      2. 2. Margaret (Ellen) Cottrell 1923–2013
      3. 3. Ivy (Mrytle) Cottrell 1907–1981
      4. 4. Gladys (Violet Cottrell) Webber 1909–1982
      5. 5. William (Lloyd) Cottrell 1913–1997
      6. 6. Samuel (John) Cottrell 1914–1984
      7. 7. Nada (Mary Morrell, nee) Cottrell 1915–1943
      8. 8. Joyce Cottrell 1920–1921
      9. 9. Gilbert (Valentine) Cottrell 1921–1944
      10. 10. Leonard (James Cottrell) Howard 1924–1997
      11. 11. Clifford Cottrell 1926–2011
    3. 3. Caroline (Martha) Cottrell 1891–1956
    4. 4. Violet (Phyllis) Cottrell 1903–1985
    5. 5. Samuel (James) Cottrell 1883–1931 m. Eliza (Anne Cottrell, nee) Toze 1885–1929
      1. 1. Nada (Mary) Cottrell 1915–1943 m. Robert (Walter) Morrell 1915–1971
        1. 1. Irene (Gladys Frostick, nee) Morrell 1934–2008
      2. 2. Samuel (John) Cottrell 1914–1984 m. Irene (Rose Cottrell, nee) Townsend 1912–1998
      3. 3. Leonard (James) Cottrell 1924–1997 m. Winifred (Joan Cottrell, nee) Howard 1932–2002
      4. 4. Joyce Cottrell 1920–1921
      5. 5. Francis (Henry) Cottrell 1906–1909
      6. 6. Cottrell –1911
      7. 7. Clifford Cottrell 1926–2011 m. Eileen (Mary Cottrell, nee) Yeo 1929–2006
        1. 1. Martin (James) Cottrell 1951–1974
      8. 8. William (Lloyd) Cottrell 1913–1997 m. Frances (Mary) Williams 1916–1975
        1. 1. Brian Cottrell 1940–2015
      9. 9. Gilbert (Valentine) Cottrell 1921–1944 m. Marjorie (Elsie Cottrell, nee) Sergeant 1912–1985
      10. 10. Margaret (E) Cottrell –2013 m. Eric (Francis) Jefferies 1920–1992
      11. 11. Ivy (Myrtle) Cottrell 1907–1975 m. Victor (William) Hagley 1900–1975
        1. 1. Victor (Roy) Hagley 1931–1999
      12. 12. Gladys (Violet) Cottrell 1909–1982 m. Frederick (William) Webber 1905–1979
    6. 6. William Cottrell 1885–1919 m. Maria (Cottrell, nee) Wall 1882–1970
      1. 1. leslie (lw) cottrell 1908–1944
      2. 2. Ronald (Frank) Cottrell 1910–1980 m. Kathleen (Mary Cottrell, nee) Madge 1915–2005
      3. 3. Ruby (Grace) Cottrell 1913–2004
      4. 4. Kathleen (Agnes Elston, nee) Cottrell 1916–1961 m. George Elston 1915–1991
    7. 7. Frank Cottrell 1886–1972 m. Mary (Hannah Cottrell, nee) Grey 1885–1953
      1. 1. Vera Cottrell 1924–2014 m. William ("Bill" Reginald) Parsons 1913–1983
        1. 1. Michael (John) Parsons 1945–2008
        2. 2. David Parsons 1950–2008
        3. 3. Ken 1943–2020 m. Janet (Parsons, nee) White 1946–2016
      2. 2. Ivor (Henry James) Cottrell 1909–1978 m. Frances(Mary*) Reed 1909–1989
      3. 3. Glyndwr Cottrell 1910–1911
      4. 4. Cyril Cottrell 1916–2003 m. Muriel (Beatrice Cottrell, Whistance, nee) Rowe 1920–1996
      5. 5. Dulcie (Violet Scoble, nee) Cottrell 1920–1995 m. William ((Bill) Henry Alfred) Scoble 1920–1992
        1. 1. Christopher (John) Scoble 1948–2013
    8. 8. Lily (Elizabeth) Cottrell 1889–1890
    9. 9. Florence (Annie) Cottrell 1889–1965 m. Tom Denscombe 1886–1974
      1. 1. Phyllis (Maureen Squires, nee) Denscombe 1923–2004 m. Leslie (John) Squires 1922–1981
        1. 1. Jacqualine (Ann Richards, nee) Squires 1946–2022 m. Wallace (Rodney) Richards 1941–1991
      2. 2. Ronald (Thomas) Denscombe 1912–1985
    10. 10. Rosa (Lavinia) Cottrell 1901–1903
    11. 11. Henry Cottrell 1881–1966 m. Mellicent (Ann Cottrell, nee) Evans 1877–1949 m. Eva (Beatrice Ellen Cottrell, nee) Raven 1903–1995
      1. 1. Florence ((Annie) Lydia Trevett, nee) Cottrell 1908–1977 m. Frank (Trevett (farm) lab) 1902–1987
      2. 2. Gladys (May) Cottrell 1905–1909
    12. 12. Gladys (Ellen) Cottrell 1896–1975 m. George Warren 1895–
    13. 13. Annie (May) Cottrell 1897–1904
    14. 14. Ivy (Mrytle) Cottrell 1905–
  8. 8. William (Sowden) Cottrell 1848–1882 m. Sarah (Ann Cottrell, nee) Salter 1841–1904
    1. 1. Eva (White, nee Cottrell - Asst school) Mistress 1874–1941 m. Leonard (W) White 1870–
    2. 2. Florence (Beatrice (E?)) Cotterell 1875–1942
    3. 3. Lavinia ((Lilly?)(Lilla) Cottrell () Milliner) 1872–1950
    4. 4. Lilla Cottrell 1872–
  9. 9. Laura Cottrell 1850–1872
  10. 10. Thomas Cottrell 1853–1922 m. Margaret (Mary Cottrell, nee) Brice 1858–1906 m. Eva (Cottrell, nee) Crease 1858–1940
  11. 11. George Cottrell 1856–1874
  12. 12. Sarah (Bellamy, nee) Cottrell 1838–1908 m. Walter Bellamy 1834–1900
    1. 1. William (J) Bellamy 1867–1911 m. Matilda Parsons 1872–1915
      1. 1. Ernest (Albert) Bellamy 1898–1973
    2. 2. Ellen (J) Bellamy 1865–
    3. 3. Albert Bellamy 1871–
    4. 4. Walter Bellamy 1874–1938
    5. 5. Lucy Bellamy 1876–1918
    6. 6. Frank Bellamy 1878–1940
    7. 7. Harry Bellamy 1884–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Bellamy 1861–1927 m. Richard (William) Guest 1854–1927
      1. 1. Garnet (Dudley) Guest 1895–1946
      2. 2. Muriel (Elsie Blanche) Guest 1890–1894
      3. 3. Ivor (Cecil) Guest 1898–1957
      4. 4. Richard (Lionel) Guest 1900–1901
      5. 5. Bertie (Richard) Guest 1885–1889
      6. 6. Victor (Clarence) Guest 1896–1900
      7. 7. Violet* (Florence) Guest 1887–1918
      8. 8. Gladys (Mildred) Guest 1892–1960
      9. 9. Dorothy (Lucy) Guest 1895–1985
      10. 10. Victoria (Alexandra) Guest 1902–1993
      11. 11. Beatrice (Elizabeth) Guest 1888–1928
      12. 12. Garnet (Dudley) Guest 1893–1946
      13. 13. Ivor (Cecil) Guest 1898–1957
      14. 14. Richard (Lionel) Guest 1900–1901
      15. 15. Bertie (Richard) Guest 1885–1889
      16. 16. Muriel (Elsie Blanche) Guest 1890–1894
      17. 17. Victor (Clarence) Guest 1896–1900
    9. 9. Emily (J) Bellamy 1869–1911
  13. 13. Ellen Cottrell 1841–1927
  14. 14. Albert Cottrell 1847–1852
  15. 15. John ((James )) Cotterell 1850–1910 m. Jane (Cottrell, nee) Hill 1847–
    1. 1. James Cottrell 1877–
    2. 2. Thomas Cottrill 1882–
    3. 3. Francis Cottrell 1885–
    4. 4. Florence (Annie) Cottrell 1888–
    5. 5. Charles Cottrell 1890–
    6. 6. Lucy Cottrell 1893–
  16. 16. Fred Cottrell 1851–1876

James Cottrell's Timeline

19 Records

1817
1817
Birth of James Cottrell in Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
1817
1817
Birth of James Cottrell in Oakham, Devon, England
Oakham, Devon, England
1819
1819-1821
Birth of James Cottrell in Holcombe Rogus, nxt Uffculme, Devon, England
Holcombe Rogus, nxt Uffculme, Devon, England
1819
1819
Birth of James Cottrell in Taunton, Somerset, England
Taunton, Somerset, England
1819
1819
Birth of James Cottrell in Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
1841
1841
Age 22
James Cottrell resided here in Uffculme, Devon, England
Uffculme, Devon, England
1847
Jul 1847
Age 28
James Cottrell was married in Devon
Devon
1851
1851
Age 32
James Cottrell resided here in Kittisford, Somerset, England
Kittisford, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 32
James Cottrell resided here in Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
1851
1851
Age 32
James Cottrell resided here in Uffculme, Devon, England
Uffculme, Devon, England
1861
1861
Age 42
James Cottrell resided here in Milverton, Somerset, England
Milverton, Somerset, England
1861
1861
Age 42
James Cottrell resided here in Uffculme, Devon, England
Uffculme, Devon, England
1871
1871
Age 52
James Cottrell resided here in Milverton, Somerset, England
Milverton, Somerset, England
1871
1871
Age 52
James Cottrell resided here in St Mary Magdalene, Somerset, England
St Mary Magdalene, Somerset, England
1871
1871
Age 52
James Cottrell resided here in Uffculme, Devon, England
Uffculme, Devon, England
1873
1873; or Mar 1880*
Age 54
Death of James Cottrell in Somerset; or Clayhanger, Devon, England
Somerset; or Clayhanger, Devon, England
1881
1881
Age 62
James Cottrell resided here in Bengal Cottage, Uffculme, Devon, England
Bengal Cottage, Uffculme, Devon, England
1881
1881
Age 62
James Cottrell resided here in Tiverton, Devon, England
Tiverton, Devon, England
1891
1891
Age 72
James Cottrell resided here in Uffculme, Devon, England
Uffculme, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819-1821
    Event Place: Holcombe Rogus, nxt Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1764; Folio 7; Page 7; GSU roll: 6096874.
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2234; Folio: 11; Page: 16; GSU roll: 1341538
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2235; Folio: 89; Page: 35; GSU roll: 1341538.
    [4] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2168; Folio: 15; Page: 22; GSU roll: 832044
    [5] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2361; Folio: 13; Page: 17; GSU roll: 835100.
    [6] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1609; Folio: 111; Page: 15; GSU roll: 542839.
    [7] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1478; Folio: 6; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542819.
    [8] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1888; Folio: 370; Page: 13; GSU roll: 221038.
    [9] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1922; Folio: 573; Page: 13; GSU roll: 221078-221079.
    [10] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 202; Book: 17; Civil Parish: Uffculme; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 13; Page: 20; Line: 18; GSU roll: 241302.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1764; Folio 7; Page 7; GSU roll: 6096874.
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2235; Folio: 89; Page: 35; GSU roll: 1341538.
    [3] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2361; Folio: 13; Page: 17; GSU roll: 835100.
    [4] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1609; Folio: 111; Page: 15; GSU roll: 542839.
    [5] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 202; Book: 17; Civil Parish: Uffculme; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 13; Page: 20; Line: 18; GSU roll: 241302.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Taunton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2370; Folio: 23; Page: 18; GSU roll: 835103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Oakham, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1921; Folio: 174; Page: 6; GSU roll: 221076-221077.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Holcombe Rogus, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Jul 1847
    Event Place: Devon
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index:

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece 202; Book: 17; Civil Parish: Uffculme; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 10; Folio: 13; Page: 20; Line: 18; GSU roll: 241302.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Kittisford, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1921; Folio: 174; Page: 6; GSU roll: 221076-221077.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Taunton St Mary Magdalen, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1922; Folio: 573; Page: 13; GSU roll: 221078-221079.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1888; Folio: 370; Page: 13; GSU roll: 221038.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Milverton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1609; Folio: 111; Page: 15; GSU roll: 542839.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1478; Folio: 6; Page: 7; GSU roll: 542819.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Milverton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2361; Folio: 13; Page: 17; GSU roll: 835100.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: St Mary Magdalene, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2370; Folio: 23; Page: 18; GSU roll: 835103

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 2168; Folio: 15; Page: 22; GSU roll: 832044

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Bengal Cottage, Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2234; Folio: 11; Page: 16; GSU roll: 1341538

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2235; Folio: 89; Page: 35; GSU roll: 1341538.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Uffculme, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1764; Folio 7; Page 7; GSU roll: 6096874.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1873; or Mar 1880*
    Event Place: Somerset; or Clayhanger, Devon, England
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