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Howard Family Lapford Devon

Posted by Jennifer Sponchia on 5/11/2022, 4:54 pm

Hello,

I am looking at my family tree and the last person I have is John Howard born most likely in 1824 in Lapford, Devon. He was married to Charlotte Passmore who was probably born in 1828 in the same place.

Re: Howard Family Lapford Devon

Posted by Sally Topliss on 7/11/2022, 4:05 pm, in reply to "Howard Family Lapford Devon"

Hi Jennifer,
You may have to look at Morchard Bishop as well, as John (1824) was baptised in Lapford but was born in MB.
However, John's father William does appear to have been born in Lapford but marries in MB. Approx. 3 miles away.
Sally

Re: Howard Family Lapford Devon

Posted by Art on 8/11/2022, 3:53 pm, in reply to "Re: Howard Family Lapford Devon"

Calves bridge is right on the boundary between Lapford and Morchard Bishop just to the south of Eastington and a splendid spot for hazelnut picking when I lived near there. Do not think there is any trace of the cottages now but check out the 1st edition 25 inch OS maps either through nls or dccviewer. They are on this map

Re: Howard Family Lapford Devon

Posted by Deborah on 5/11/2022, 5:52 pm, in reply to "Howard Family Lapford Devon"

The 1851 census shows John & Charlotte HOWARD living at the same address - Calves Bridge Cottage - as William & Ann HOWARD - possibly John's parents. Have you obtained the marriage certificate for John & Charlotte as this will confirm his father's name and occupation. Charlotte's father's name may also be given. John also appears to be living with William & Ann in the 1841 census. Lapford baptisms and marriages are available to view in the DFHS members' area.

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