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Title: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: paxisnz on Wednesday 22 November 17 08:22 GMT (UK)
Is it possible to find out if Mary Mounce was a housemaid at Downes House in about 1770?
Thank you
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 22 November 17 17:05 GMT (UK)
The simplest way would be to contact the present owners 

https://www.hha.org.uk/Property/2574/Downes
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: paxisnz on Wednesday 29 November 17 08:50 GMT (UK)
Unfortunately the email from that link did not work. But thanks for your input.
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: [Ray] on Wednesday 29 November 17 09:00 GMT (UK)

There is a telelphone number too . . . . .

Ray
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: paxisnz on Thursday 30 November 17 22:35 GMT (UK)
Point taken - but I am in New Zealand.  :)
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 30 November 17 22:38 GMT (UK)
Being realistic - I would very much doubt that staff records from almost 250yrs ago would still be available
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: paxisnz on Friday 01 December 17 09:04 GMT (UK)
Fair enough. But this site has helped me with all sorts of weird questions -  and you never know who might be out there to help. Thanks for your input anyway. Happy searching
Title: Re: DOWNES House, Crediton, Devon
Post by: CaroleW on Friday 01 December 17 11:07 GMT (UK)
You could try emailing the Devon FHS to see if they have any info on availibility of records for that period