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William Yeo 1798–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1798

Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England

Death Date: 8 Feb 1872

Death Location: Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England

Father: Benjamin Yeo

Mother: Mary Wade

Spouse(s): Mary Yeo

Children(s): Thomas Yeo, John Yeo, Benjamin Yeo, Grace Yeo, Matthew Yeo, Elizabeth Daniel, Mary Yeo, Barnabas Yeo, Emma Yeo, William Yeo, Ann Yeo, Sophia Yeo, Jane Yeo

The story of William Yeo began in 1798 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. In 1798, William Yeo resided in Holsworthy, Devon, England. William Yeo married Mary Yeo, and had children including Ann Yeo, Barnabas Yeo, Benjamin Yeo, Elizabeth Daniel, Emma Nora Yeo, Grace Yeo, Jane Leonora Yeo, John Yeo, Mary Jane Yeo, Matthew Yeo, Sophia Yeo, Thomas Yeo, William Yeo. William Yeo passed away in 1872 in Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • The story of William Yeo began in 1798 in Bradworthy, Devon, England.
  • In 1798, William Yeo resided in Holsworthy, Devon, England.
  • William Yeo married Mary Yeo, and had children including Ann Yeo, Barnabas Yeo, Benjamin Yeo, Elizabeth Daniel, Emma Nora Yeo, Grace Yeo, Jane Leonora Yeo, John Yeo, Mary Jane Yeo, Matthew Yeo, Sophia Yeo, Thomas Yeo, William Yeo.
  • William Yeo passed away in 1872 in Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Yeo
1772–1825
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
BY
Mary Wade
1768–1846
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon - England
MW

Spouses(s)

Mary Yeo
1807–1883
Birth Location: Sutcombe, Devon, England
MY

Children(s)

Thomas Yeo
1835–1903
Birth Location: Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
TY
John Yeo
1842–1918
Birth Location: Bradford, Devon, England
JY
Benjamin Yeo
1837–1887
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
BY
Grace Yeo
1826–1892
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
GY
Matthew Yeo
1848–1923
Birth Location: Bradford, Devon, England
MY
Elizabeth Daniel
1840–1905
Birth Location: Bradford, Devon, England
ED
Mary Yeo
1836–1908
Birth Location: Bradford, Devon, England
MY
Barnabas Yeo
1844–1907
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
BY
Emma Yeo
1850–1891
Birth Location: Bradford, Devon, England
EY
William Yeo
1833–1883
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
WY
Ann Yeo
1825–1848
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
AY
Sophia Yeo
1829–1905
Birth Location: Bradworthy, Devon, England
SY
Jane Yeo
1848–1899
Birth Location: Plymouth, Devon, England
JY

William Yeo's Ancestors

Self
William Yeo
1798–1872
Birth Place: Bradworthy, Devon, England
Parents
Benjamin Oke Yeo
1772–1825
Bradworthy, Devon, England
Mary Wade
1768–1846
Bradworthy, Devon - England
Grandparents
Benjamin Yeo
1712–1772
Kilkhampton, Cornwall, England
Grace Oake
1734–1811
Morwenstowe, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
John Wade
1736–1813
Bradworthy Parish, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Yeo
1670–1724
Elizabeth Gist
1681–1758
William Oke
1708–1790
Sarah Lane
1710–1766
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Yeo's Descendants

1.
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William Yeo (24 Dec 1798–8 Feb 1872) m. Mary Yeo (Mar 1807–24 Jul 1883)
  1. 1. Thomas Yeo 1835–1903 m. Matilda (Brimacombe) Daniel 1837–1902
    1. 1. William Yeo 1863–1912 m. Lydia Smith 1867–1951
      1. 1. Lydia (Gladys) Yeo 1892–1965 m. Walter (Willey) Hills 1890–1977
        1. 1. Vera Hills 1920–2012 m. Bernard (Victor) Wood 1919–1980
        2. 2. Ronald (Percy) Hills 1919–2004 m. Alice Ives 1921–1989
    2. 2. John Yeo 1864–1882
  2. 2. John Yeo 1842–1918 m. Julia Longley 1840–1928
    1. 1. Lilian (Julia) Cadman 1878–1977
    2. 2. Kathline (M.) Yeo 1880–1886
    3. 3. Edith (Margaret) Yeo 1878–1950
    4. 4. Frank (Russell) Yeo 1881–1936
      1. 1. Colin (John Russell) Yeo 1915–2004
      2. 2. Michael (Thomas Russell) Yeo 1920–1943
    5. 5. Selina (J) Yeo 1879–1965
  3. 3. Benjamin Yeo 1837–1887
  4. 4. Grace Yeo 1826–1892 m. Richard (Harold) Fulford 1826–1896
    1. 1. Benjamin (Yeo) Fulford 1860–1937
    2. 2. Albert (William) Fulford 1854–1908
    3. 3. Laura (Sophia N) Fulford 1866–1914 m. Sidney Jones 1872–
      1. 1. Theodore (L F) Jones 1901–
      2. 2. Winifried Jones 1910–
      3. 3. Reginald Jones 1903– m. Doris (E) Jones 1902–
    4. 4. Mary (Ann) Fulford 1857–1909 m. Thomas (Walter) Bate 1859–1919
      1. 1. Albert (William) Bate 1891–1979 m. Jane Bate 1893–
        1. 1. Florence (M) Bate 1924–
      2. 2. Herbert (Thomas) Bate 1885–1975
      3. 3. Walter (John) Bate 1888–1968 m. Bertha (E) Bate 1891–
        1. 1. Hilda (F) Bate 1918–
        2. 2. Lois (M) Bate 1915–
      4. 4. Emma (Jane) Bate 1887–1929 m. John (Hopper) Jones 1849–1931
        1. 1. William (Harold) Jones 1920–2000
    5. 5. John (Henry) Fulford 1856–1936 m. Caroline Fulford 1856–
      1. 1. John (Arthur) Fulford 1896–
      2. 2. Ethel Fulford 1891–
    6. 6. Emma Fulford 1858–1909
    7. 7. Richard (Harold) Fulford 1852–1928 m. Flora Botterell 1862–1950
      1. 1. Kathleen (Mary) Fulford 1884–1970 m. Francis (James) Norman 1883–1961
        1. 1. Hedley (George) Norman 1918–1994
      2. 2. Owen (Stanley) Fulford 1890–1977
      3. 3. Hedley (John) Fulford 1893–1970 m. Dorothy Fulford 1900–
      4. 4. Ena (Grace) Fulford 1906–1984 m. Walter (James) Blackmore 1905–1972
      5. 5. Gertrude (Annie) Fulford 1887–1986
      6. 6. Ethel (May) Fulford 1897–1983
      7. 7. Mary (G) Fulford 1883–
      8. 8. Richard (N) Fulford 1889–
  5. 5. Matthew Yeo 1848–1923
  6. 6. Elizabeth Daniel 1840–1905 m. Robert Daniel 1838–1918 m. Stephen Nosworthy 1831–1917
    1. 1. Bessie (Jane) Daniel 1882–1962
    2. 2. Robert Daniel 1883–1902
    3. 3. George (Brimacombe) Daniel 1879–1966 m. Fanny (May) Daw 1882–1950
      1. 1. Arthur (George) Daniel 1918–2005 m. Marian (Joy) Axford 1921–1997
    4. 4. William (Henry) Daniel 1877–1953
  7. 7. Mary (Jane) Yeo 1836–1908 m. Robert Harris 1834–
  8. 8. Barnabas Yeo 1844–1907 m. Sarah (James) Edmonds 1847–1913
    1. 1. Amelia ('Millie') Yeo 1877–1958
    2. 2. Emily (Hetty) Yeo 1881–1963 m. Horace (William) Jones 1888–1937
      1. 1. Leonard (Gorden) Jones 1909–1943 m. Hilda (M) Jones 1914–
      2. 2. Horace (Owen) Jones 1910–1910
      3. 3. Eunice (May) Jones 1912–1922
      4. 4. Doris (Winifred) Jones 1913–1989
      5. 5. Vida (Mary) Jones 1917–1994
      6. 6. Horace (Bernard) Jones 1924–1986
    3. 3. Matthew (Herbert) Yeo 1885–1967 m. Maud Yeo 1884–
      1. 1. Matthew (B) Yeo 1910–
    4. 4. Thomas (Owen) Yeo 1871–1935 m. Lucy Yeo 1875–1915
      1. 1. Minnie Yeo 1904–1960 m. John (Richard) Boles 1903–1976
      2. 2. Stanley (James) Yeo 1910–1975
      3. 3. Nora (Bole) Yeo 1908–1991
    5. 5. John (Henry) Yeo 1869–1934
    6. 6. Mary (Ellen "Polly") Yeo 1867–1962 m. William (Henry) May 1865–1939
      1. 1. Agnes (Mary) May 1896–1992 m. Robert (Leighton) Saunders 1896–1984
        1. 1. William (R) Saunders 1924–
      2. 2. Gertrude (Lilian) May 1894–1972 m. Thomas (S) Petherick 1896–
        1. 1. Alan (John) Petherick 1923–2004
      3. 3. William (John) May 1902–1972
    7. 7. Laura Yeo 1873–1950 m. Charles ((Charlie)) Shepherd 1874–1959
      1. 1. Delicia (Maud) Shepherd 1909–2000
      2. 2. Charles (Ronald) Shepherd 1911–1975
      3. 3. John (Jack) Yeo 1900–1974
    8. 8. William (Edmonds) Yeo 1868–1949 m. Louise Yeo 1875–1927
    9. 9. Samuel (Norman) Yeo 1875–1880
  9. 9. Emma (Nora) Yeo 1850–1891 m. Robert Daniel 1838–1918 m. Samuel (Rouse) Trible 1843–1875
    1. 1. William (Yeo) Trible 1874–1886
    2. 2. Edward (John) Trible 1876–1956
  10. 10. William Yeo 1833–1883 m. Caroline Fry 1834–1893
    1. 1. Annie Yeo 1862–1948
    2. 2. William (Fry) Yeo 1858–1944 m. Sarah (Ann) Yeo 1878–1918
      1. 1. Caroline Yeo 1899–1993 m. Vesey (T) Towl 1897–
      2. 2. Rosa Yeo 1900–1991 m. William (J) Sanders 1897–
      3. 3. Elise (Maud) Yeo 1907–
      4. 4. Ada (Mary) Yeo 1909–1994
      5. 5. Owen Yeo 1903–1981 m. Maud (M) Yeo 1899–
      6. 6. William (John) Yeo 1902–1992
      7. 7. Norman (Fry) Yeo 1905–1921
      8. 8. Robert Yeo 1915–1999
    3. 3. Alfred Yeo 1859–1924
    4. 4. Edward Yeo 1864–1885
    5. 5. Emma (Norah) Yeo 1867–1903 m. Thomas Turner 1865–
      1. 1. Kathleen (Mary) Turner 1896–1958
      2. 2. Emma (Nora) Turner 1890–1984
      3. 3. Annie (Dennis) Turner 1901–1981
      4. 4. Edmund (Foen) Turner 1899–
      5. 5. Alfred (Ernest) Turner 1901–1902
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Yeo 1865–1937
    7. 7. Edith (Ellen) Yeo 1869–1938 m. Ernest (Harold) Lovell 1869–1932
      1. 1. Russell (Yeo) Lovell 1893– m. Alice (James Newnham) Parry 1891–
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Bussell Cole) Lovell 1899–1985 m. Alfred (Arthur) Tremlett 1893–1980
      3. 3. Lois (May) Lovell 1895–
      4. 4. Bridget (Eleanor) Lovell 1904–1976
      5. 5. Edward (Harold) Lovell 1896–1980
      6. 6. Gladys (Mary) Lovell 1902–
    8. 8. Laura Yeo 1859–1903 m. John Ayres 1845–1920
      1. 1. Bessie Ayres 1879–1932
      2. 2. Frank Ayres 1882–1917
      3. 3. John Ayres 1883–1899
      4. 4. William Ayres 1882–1882
      5. 5. William Ayres 1881–1881
    9. 9. Kate Yeo 1862–1945 m. William (Fry) Harris 1858–1927
      1. 1. Ethel (Jane) Harris 1885–1906
      2. 2. William (Thomas) Harris 1898–1979
    10. 10. Minnie Yeo 1874–1881
    11. 11. Benjamin Yeo 1879–1934
    12. 12. Phoebe Yeo 1876–1933 m. Alfred (John) Bendle 1878–1958
      1. 1. William (John) Bendle 1909–1996 m. Annie (Elsie M) Bendle 1912–1997
      2. 2. Doris (May) Bendle 1908–1952
      3. 3. Phyllis (Mable) Bendle 1906–2005 m. William (Wallace George) Hellyer 1906–1979
        1. 1. Cecil (William John) Hellyar 1932–1987 m. Barbara (J) Hutchings 1931–1991
    13. 13. Robert Yeo 1871–1962 m. Clara (Anne) Yeo 1871–
      1. 1. Clara (Roberta Alexandra) Yeo 1907–
      2. 2. Clarice (O) Geo 1896–
    14. 14. John Yeo 1870–1934
    15. 15. Thomas (Henry) Yeo 1872–1934 m. Setha (Jane) Harris 1871–1938
      1. 1. Thomas (Cyril) Yeo 1904–
      2. 2. William (Percival) Yeo 1902–1959 m. Christine (A) Brimacombe 1908–1980
      3. 3. Robert (Harris) Yeo 1905–1973
  11. 11. Ann Yeo 1825–1848
  12. 12. Sophia Yeo 1829–1905 m. Stephen Nosworthy 1831–1917
  13. 13. Jane (Leonora) Yeo 1848–1899

William Yeo's Timeline

14 Records

1798
24 Dec 1798
Birth of William Yeo in Bradworthy, Devon, England
Bradworthy, Devon, England
1798
24 Dec 1798
William Yeo was baptized in Bradworthy, Devon, England
Bradworthy, Devon, England
1798
1798
William Yeo resided here in Holsworthy, Devon, England
Holsworthy, Devon, England
1824
Abt 1824
Age 26
William Yeo resided here in Bradworthy
Bradworthy
1839
October 1839
Age 41
William Yeo was married in Barnstaple, Devon
Barnstaple, Devon
1841
1841
Age 43
William Yeo resided here in Bradford, Devon, England
Bradford, Devon, England
1844
1844
Age 46
William Yeo resided here in Devon, England
Devon, England
1851
1851
Age 53
William Yeo resided here in Bradford, Devon, England
Bradford, Devon, England
1861
1861
Age 63
William Yeo resided here in Bradford, Devon, England
Bradford, Devon, England
1871
1871
Age 73
William Yeo resided here in West Hamlet, Devon, England
West Hamlet, Devon, England
1872
5 February 1872
Age 74
Death of William Yeo in Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
1872
8 Feb 1872
Age 74
Burial of William Yeo in Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
1872
6 Apr 1872
Age 74
William Yeo - Probate in Exeter
Exeter
1883
9 Jan 1883
Age 85
Death of William Yeo in Bradworthy, Devon, England
Bradworthy, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1798
    Event Place: Bradworthy, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2211; Folio: 34; Page: 1; GSU roll: 834866
    [2] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1509; Folio: 38; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542824
    [4] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1896; Folio: 213; Page: 1; GSU roll: 221047
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [6] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 256; Book: 12; Civil Parish: Bradford; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 13; Page: 20; Line: 16; GSU roll: 241326
    [7] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [8] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1798
    Event Place: Bradworthy, Devon, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1839
    Event Place: Barnstaple, Devon

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Holsworthy, Devon, England
    Record Source: UK, Land Tax Redemption, The National Archives; Kew, Richmond; Surrey, Land Tax Redemption Office: Quotas and Assessments, IR23; Piece: 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1824
    Event Place: Bradworthy
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Bradford, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 256; Book: 12; Civil Parish: Bradford; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 13; Page: 20; Line: 16; GSU roll: 241326

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Devon, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Bradford, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1896; Folio: 213; Page: 1; GSU roll: 221047

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Bradford, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1509; Folio: 38; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542824

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: West Hamlet, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2211; Folio: 34; Page: 1; GSU roll: 834866

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sutcombe Holswo, Devonshire
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 February 1872
    Event Place: Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [4] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1883
    Event Place: Bradworthy, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1872
    Event Place: Bradford, Torridge District, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Exeter
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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