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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Devon => Topic started by: Dimps on Monday 09 May 05 11:37 BST (UK)
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I am looking for Towell families in Exeter pre-1842. I am looking specifically for William Towell, born about 1816 in Exeter (married in London in 1842) and his father (age unknown) Samuel, who was a plasterer in 1842.
I would be grateful for any help.
Thanks,
Deborah
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Do you have a idea of which part of Exeter they were born in as its such a vast area to search in the Records Office.
Debbi
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Sorry, Debbi, I've only just picked up your reply (I've been a bit obsessed with another branch).
I'm afraid I don't know where William or Samuel were born. However, according to the IGI there was a christening of a William Towell in 1815 in St Mary Major, parents recorded as Samuel Towell and Sarah, so these seem a fair bet.
The only concrete information I have about Samuel is from William's marriage certificate - William's father was Samuel Towell and he was a plasterer (in 1842 he was, anyway). The information about William I have gleaned from various censuses in London - he was born in Exeter in 1815 or 1816. At the time of his marriage, he was a smith and later he was a sugar refiner.
Thank you.
Deborah
p.s. Are there any photos you would like from the Woolwich/Charlton area?