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WOOD of Devon, pre-1640

Posted by Mike Wood on 29/1/2024, 9:29 pm

I am interesting in finding descendants of the WOOD family of Devon (poss. Withycombe Raleigh and nearby).

I have a working theory that the John Wood of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, who was recorded in Newport in 1643, came from Devon.

Ideally, I would like to find direct male descendants who have done Y-DNA testing and compare test results!

Thanks,
Mike Wood

Re: WOOD of Devon, pre-1640

Posted by Mike Wood on 1/2/2024, 7:55 am, in reply to "WOOD of Devon, pre-1640"

Thanks, I am aware of the online records. I would like to find direct male descendants who have done Y-DNA testing in order to confirm my hypothesis.

Re: WOOD of Devon, pre-1640

Posted by Judith on 1/2/2024, 7:52 am, in reply to "WOOD of Devon, pre-1640"

there is a marriage, possible parents, John Wood married Johan Bennet 9.2.1586 Withycombe Raleigh.
This is now part of Exmouth, a town by the sea in Devon.
Suggest you look on familysearch.org
possibility that this was "her parish" so children could have been born in nearby parishes.
Look on Google maps and locate Exmouth and then search surrounding parishes. along the coast/into Exeter, then try them.

Hope this helps.

Re: WOOD of Devon, pre-1640

Posted by Judith on 31/1/2024, 9:17 am, in reply to "WOOD of Devon, pre-1640"

any idea of his age? have you found burial records?
anything with possible age on? e.g. marriage date

Re: WOOD of Devon, pre-1640

Posted by Mike Wood on 31/1/2024, 9:27 am, in reply to "Re: WOOD of Devon, pre-1640"

Hi Judith,
John WOOD was born say 1590. His oldest son was named George b. by 1619, his son John was born abt. 1620, for sons William and Thomas we have no birth date information.
Thanks, Mike

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