my Devon Names

[Ian2904]

Mathilda1973 - we may have a shared interest.  You have PM

[billcraig]

 Hi - I  notice you have Saunders as a Devon name and a "Traveller" family in your interests. I have not come across any travellers but am interested to know if you have come across a Samuel Saunders, born abt 1832 in Kingsbridge or East Allington, South Hams, devon (according to Censuses) and married in Taunton (St Pauls Independent) in 1856. His father at marriage was Richard Saunders a Shoemaker. I have not found Samuel previous to 1856, nor his father (lots of possibles but checked all out). I have thought he might be from abroad or of a military family or perhaps a traveller.

hope you can help

Bill

[deoxy]

Have a look at this. Devonshire is mentioned at the bottom of the page. I'm a descendant of Saunders from South Molton, Loddiswell and West Alvington.    http://mv.ancestry.co.uk/viewer/b972f5f7-dfbe-4fdb-9df3-2aba36d27ab8/70962854/38242835774

[deoxy]

If that link doesn't work try this. The Devonshire Saunders according to Burke's peerage come from Sir Harloven or Sir Harlesowen Saunders brother Robert. (Not to be confused with his father's name Robert. I've traced my Saunders back to about 1595 south Molton Devon. http://www.sandersweb.net/PDF/sandersname.htm

[cine36]

Hi there,

I am also trying to find Samuel Saunders from Kingsbridge, Devon or there abouts.

My Great grandmother is Sarah Ann Saunders from Kingsbridge, but I can not find her parents or any trace of her birth.

If you have any clue I would appreciate it.

Many thanks