RootsChat.Com
England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Devon => Topic started by: wurding on Saturday 11 March 17 17:54 GMT (UK)
-
I am most especially interested in William Vellacott Richards (b. abt 1825, Kentisbury, d. 1905) who was married to Julia Heale Alven. I believe his father was also named William Vellacott Richards (b. 1796 kentisbury) and that in 1861 they were living together in Incledon House in Georgeham and the senior remained there until at least 1871, but must have died before 1881 when the junior is the head at Incledon house.
I am uncertain of WVR junior's Mother's name and also would like to trace the Vellacott Richards back a bit further but cannot identify WVR's senior's parents. Any help greatly appreciated.
-
William Vellacott Richards
Birth 31 Jan 1825
Baptism 1825 Kentisbury
Father William Vellacott Richards
Mother Betsy
Father's occupation Yeoman
Abode Patchole In Kentisbury
Marriage in Parracombe in 1822 has her as Elizabeth Crang - image is on FindMyPast
-
William Vellacott Richards
Death 21 Apr 1874
Devon, England
Probate Date 5 Jun 1874
https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
-
Quite a few references here
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r/?_q=william+vellacott+richards
-
Hi
Marriage at Parracombe
William Vellacott Richards of Kentisbury and Elizabeth Crang 30.1.1822
witnesses John and Mary Crang.
She was buried at Georgeham 10.3.1836 aged 38 years
There is a daughter Mary 22.6.1828 at Georgeham
Possible parents marriage Georgham
James Richards of Kentisbury yeoman and Mary Vellacott 30.4.1793
wit William Vellacott and James Howard
James Richards buried Kentisbury 30.5.1832 age 67 He did make a will but I'm not sure if it's survived.
The baptisms for Kentisbury aren't online for the 1790s which may explain why William Vellacott Richards senior is so hard to find.
There is a freeholders list for Kentisbury
http://genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk/DEV/Freeholders/P-Kennerleigh.html
Ciderdrinker
-
Lots to go on here, thanks a lot! I will keep digging!
-
Are Betsy and Elizabeth Crang the same person?
-
Are Betsy and Elizabeth Crang the same person?
I would imagine that is quite likely :)