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Wreford’s lane

Posted by C Prowse on 1/8/2025, 1:19 pm

DNA matches have helped in believing that my ggfather may have been William Wreford, b Abt 1789 in Bow. Having recently come across the road name above, I am fascinated to know if there is any connection to my family line. Can anyone suggest how I might be able to find more. Many thanks

Re: Wreford’s lane

Posted by Chris on 2/8/2025, 4:13 pm, in reply to "Wreford’s lane"

What is the location of Wreford's Lane, is it in Bow or elsewhere.
If you are research Wreford's then this might be of interest to you.
https://www.devonfhs.org.uk/product/records-and-pedigree-of-the-wreford-family-of-devonshire-by-george-wreford-1909/

Re: Wreford’s lane

Posted by C.prowse on 2/8/2025, 5:16 pm, in reply to "Re: Wreford’s lane"

Thank you for the reply. Wreford’s lane is near the Crowley Bridge roundabout, on the edge of Exeter.

Re: Wreford’s lane

Posted by Neil on 2/8/2025, 9:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Wreford’s lane"

Having consulted the historical maps on the NLS website the lane in not named until the 1937 1:25000 map is published. It is then shown as Wrefords Lane.

Re: Wreford’s lane

Posted by C Prowse on 3/8/2025, 9:48 am, in reply to "Re: Wreford’s lane"

Many thanks for that

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