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William Yelland 1758–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Mar 1758

Birth Location: Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England

Death Date: April 1846

Death Location: Holsworthy, Devonshire

Father: John Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Durrant

Spouse(s): Mary Penwarden

Children(s): Johanna Yelland

The story of William Yelland began in 1758 in Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England. William Yelland married Mary Anne Penwarden, and had children including Johanna Yelland. William Yelland passed away in 1846 in Holsworthy, Devonshire.

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Biography

  • The story of William Yelland began in 1758 in Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England.
  • William Yelland married Mary Anne Penwarden, and had children including Johanna Yelland.
  • William Yelland passed away in 1846 in Holsworthy, Devonshire.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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William Yelland's Ancestors

Self
William Yelland
1758–1846
Birth Place: Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England
Parents
John Yelland Jr
1734–1777
South Tawton, Devon, England
Elizabeth Durrant
1732–1806
Halwell by Holsworthy, Devon, England
Grandparents
John Yelland
1709–1733
South Tawton, Devon, England
Rebeckah Mallett
1706–1790
Spreyton, Devon, England
John Durrant
1710–1760
Devon, Eng
Joane Palmer
1704–1760
St Giles on the HeathNr Launceston,Cornwall
Great-Grandparents
Prudence MEDLAND\YELLAND
1670–1728
James Mallett
1678–1754
Elizabeth 7GG
1678–1753
Frances Risdon
1701–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Medland
1639–1707
Joan(Johan)
1643–1693

William Yelland's Descendants

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William Yelland (25 Mar 1758–April 1846) m. Mary (Anne) Penwarden (1746–19 Sept. 1825)
  1. 1. Johanna Yelland 1790–1867 m. John Oliver 1774–1852
    1. 1. James Oliver 1835–1898 m. Jane Short 1836–1898
      1. 1. Samuel Oliver 1867–1942
        1. 1. Ellen Oliver 1889–1989 m. Howard (F V) Dolby 1900–1990

William Yelland's Timeline

2 Records

1758
25 Mar 1758
Birth of William Yelland in Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England
Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England
1846
April 1846
Age 88
Death of William Yelland in Holsworthy, Devonshire
Holsworthy, Devonshire

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1758
    Event Place: Halwill, By Holworthy, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1846
    Event Place: Holsworthy, Devonshire

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