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Offline SamuelF992

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Rafaels of Devon
« on: Saturday 15 October 16 12:16 BST (UK) »
Hi all

Is anyone familiar with Rafael families in Devon? I have Joan Rafael born 1748 in Hemyock to John and Ann (she also has a sister, Elizabeth, born 1752). Obviously this is an unusual name for Devon, and I often find other Rafaels spelt Raffles, Raffil, Raphel etc (my ancestor Joan's surname is spelt Radfield in one marriage record)

 I cannot find any more information on Rafaels in Hemyock, but have found a family in Culmstock around the 1680s. Does anyone have information on the origin of this family?

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Re: Rafaels of Devon
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 16 October 16 11:29 BST (UK) »
A possible for another Joan under the spelling of Raphael in 1755
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2XPR-DYT

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Re: Rafaels of Devon
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 16 October 16 11:43 BST (UK) »
The 1752 baptism for Elizabeth states that the parents were from Wellington. The surname RALPH seems more prevalent in Wellington. http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/SOM/Wellington/Transcripts
In 1748 the surname was spelled RAFAEL and in 1752 RAPHAEL. RAFAREL was fairly common in Devon as was RAPHAEL.
There is an inheritance dispute in 1704 RAPHAEL v CONANT.
There are RAPHAELS in Uffculme, Kentisbeare, Seaton & Bear.
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