| Surname | Given Name | Trade | History |
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| | TAIGELLAS | Henry | Blacksmith | 1822: Henry Taigellas, blacksmith. Born about 1822 in St Agness, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 29yrs, living in Beeralston Lodges, Bedford Street Beerferris, Devon with wife Mary 26yrs (born St Agness) and daughters Mary 3yrs and Elizabeth 1yr. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | TALL | George | Blacksmith | 1826: George Tall, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1826, Plympton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 25yrs, living at 78 Princess Street, Devonport, Devon with wife Adelina 28yrs born (Plymouth). Mother-in-law: Maria Ellis 63yrs. |
| | TALL | George | Blacksmith | 1835: George Tall, blacksmith. Born about 1835, Plympton St Mary, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 16yrs, living in the Ring of Bells Inn, Plympton St Mary, Devon with parents Frederick (born 1808) and Mary. Several siblings listed. See Wheelwrights Index for parents and see Blacksmiths Index for brother Isaac. |
| | TALL | Isaac | Blacksmith | 1837: Isaac Tall, blacksmith. Born about 1837, Plympton St Mary, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Isaac as 14yrs, , living in the Ring of Bells Inn, Plympton St Mary, Devon with with parents Frederick (born 1808) and Mary. Several siblings listed. See Wheelwrights Index for parents and see Blacksmiths Index for brother George. |
| | TAMLIN | George | Blacksmith | 1803: George Tamlin, blacksmith. Born about 1803 in Heanton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 48yrs, living at Pitt, Bideham, Devon with wife Ann 47yrs (born Clovelly, Devon). Children: Elizabeth 21yrs, Josiah 11yrs, Mary Ann 8yrs, Walter 6yrs, George 4yrs. |
| | TAMLIN | James | Blacksmith | 1828: James Tamlin, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Braunton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 23yrs, lodging in Wrafton, Barnstaple, Devon with George Clark and family. |
| | TANCOCK | George | Blacksmith | 1807: George Tancock, blacksmith. Born about 1807 in Bondleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 44yrs, living in Kimps Cottages, Okehampton, Devon with wife Ann 56yrs (born Coldridge) and daughter Ellen 14yrs. |
| | TANCOCK | James | Blacksmith | 1834: James Tancock, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1834 in Chawleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 17yrs, apprentice with William Webber 32yrs (born 1819 blacksmith master) at the London Inn, Chawleigh Devon. |
| | TANCOCK | William | Blacksmith | 1826: William Tancock, blacksmith master. Born about 1826 in Bundley, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 25yrs, living in Higher Rocombe, Stockeinteignhead, Devon. Wife: Ellein 25yrs (born Dawish, Devon) and sons William 2yrs and Walter 9mths infant. |
| | TAPP | Henry | Blacksmith | 1832: Henry Tapp, blacksmiths assistant. Borna bout 1832 in Exminster, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 19yrs, living in the Village, Exminster, St Thomas with blacksmith John & Elizabeth Blake. |
| | TAPPER | John | Blacksmith | 1817: John Tapper, blacksmith. Born about 1817 in Topsham, Devon, England and baptised there on 23 November 1817. Parents: James and Sarah. Wife: Mary Ann Palmer, married 1852 at Topsham. In 1861 John was not home at the time of the census. Mary Ann and her three children were living in Passage Lane, Topsham; with Mary Ann listed as a smith’s wife and the three children as scholars. John’s whereabouts in 1861 have not been discovered. The family has not been found in the 1871 census. In 1881 the family was living in the hamlet of Clyst Satchville near Sowton. John was 63 years old and still working as a blacksmith as was his 23 year old son John. Contact Ian by. |
| | TAPPER | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Tapper, blacksmith. Born about 1830 in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census list William as 20yrs, living in Fore or High Street, Topsham. Mother: 65yrs. Living with his sister Jane Oak 31yrs and brother in law : Lewin James Oak (see Shipwrights Index) and their children. |
| | TATE | Fredk. | Blacksmith | 1830: Frederick Tate, blacksmith. Born 1830-1831 in Stoke Damerel, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Frederick as 21yrs, living at 55 Princess Street, Devonport, Devon. Mother: Julia 61yrs widow. Brother: Joseph 31yrs (a baker). |
| | TAYLOR | Edward | Blacksmith | 1829: Edward Taylor, blacksmith. Born about 1829 in Bideford, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 22yrs, living in High Street, Bideford, Devon with wife Elizabeth 24yrs (born Bideford). Visitor: George Northcott 23yrs (Farm Lab). |
| | TAYLOR | Henry | Blacksmith | 1830: Henry Taylor, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1830 in Charleton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 20yrs, apprentice with master blacksnmith Richard and Maria Fox, living at 7 Broad Street, Modbury, Kingsbridge, Devon. |
| | TAYLOR | John | Blacksmith | 1852: John Taylor, blacksmith. Born about1852 in Broadhempson, Devon, England. The 1861 UK census lists John as 10yrs, living in Newton Abbot, Broadhempson with his family. Father: Richard Taylor 36yrs (born 1825 blacksmith) and Esther 30yrs. Siblings: Elizabeth 6yrs; Jethro 4yrs. In 1871 John is 19yrs, still with his parents in Broadhempson. Siblings: Jethro Taylor 14yrs scholar. |
| | TAYLOR | Richard | Blacksmith | 1769: Richard Taylor, blacksmith retired. Born about 1769 in Ashburton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 82yrs, a widower, living in the Village, Newton Abbot, Broadhempson, Devon with his grandson John. S. Winser 19yrs. |
| | TAYLOR | Richard | Blacksmith | 1825: Richard Taylor, blacksmith. Born about 1825 in Newton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 26yrs, living in Ellebridge House, Newton Abbot, Broadhempson with wife Esther 21yrs (born Broadhempston). Lodging with them is blacksmith apprentice Geogre Prowse (Born 1834). In 1861 Richard is 36yrs, Esther 30yrs, still living in Broadhempson. Children: John 10yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Jethro 4yrs. Servants: Henry Winsor 23yrs (born 1838 blacksmith) and Thomas Michaels 16yrs born 1845 blacksmith). 1871: Richard is 46yrs, Esther 40yrs. Still in Broadhempson. Children: John 19yrs; Jethro 14yrs. Visitor Jane Wilson 60yrs. |
| | TAYLOR | William | Blacksmith | 1790: William Taylor, blacksmith. Born about 1790 in Gittisham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 61yrs, living at Weston Village, Buckerell, Honiton, devon with wife Susanna 60yrs (born Awliscombe, Devon). |
| | TAYLOR | William | Blacksmith | 1837: William Taylor, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1837 in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William 14yrs, apprentice with master blacksmith Henry Jackson and Jane Jackson, living at Strand, St Thomas, Topsham. |
| | TAYLOR | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Taylor, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1830 in Holbeton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 20yrs, apprentice with master blacksmith John Baker and Grace Baker, living in Pottle Grove, Plympton St Mary, Devon. |
| | TAYLOR (TAILOR) | James | Blacksmith | 1829: James Taylor (Tailor), blacksmith. Born about 1829 in Ilsington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 22yrs, lodging at Pinchaford, Newton Abbot, Devon with blacksmith John Meade and Sarah Meade. |
| | TEED | James | Blacksmith | 1800: James Teed, blacksmith. Born 1800-1801 in Sidford, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 50yrs, living in Sidford, Sidbury with wife Elizth. 51yrs (born Sidmouth, Devon). Children: Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Louisa and Joseph 19yr (born 1832 blacksmith). |
| | TEED | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1832: Joseph Teed, blacksmith. Born about 1832 in Sidford, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 19yrs, living in Sidford, Sidbury with his parents James Teed 50yrs (born 1800 balcksmith) and Elizabeth 51yrs. Siblings: Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Louisa. |
| | TELMAN | Charles | Blacksmith | 1815: Charles Telman, blacksmith and beet house keeper. Born about 1815 in Colyton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 36yrs, living in Butts Town, Tything, Devon. Married but wife not listed. Children: Charles 10y, John 8y, Judey 6y, Frances 3y. |
| | TEY | William | Blacksmith | 1810: William Tey, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in Buckland Brewer, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 40yrs, living in Meeting Street, Bideford with wife Susan 31yrs (born Appledore, Devon) and daughter Elizabeth 7yrs. |
| | THOMAS | Charles Courtney | Blacksmith | 1810: Charles Courtney Thomas, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 41yrs, living at 49 Mount Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Jane 41yrs (born Devonport). Children: Mary Ann Thomas 8yrs, Charles Courtney Thomas 5yrs, Joseph Brooks Thomas 1yr. Mother-in-law: Ann Fitzpatrick 74yrs widow. |
| | THOMAS | George | Blacksmith | 1784: George Thomas, blacksmith. Born about 1784 in Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 67yrs, living at Stepcote Hill, Exeter, St Mary Steps 282, Devonshire. Wife: Elizabeth 64yrs (born Exeter). |
| | THOMAS | George | Blacksmith | 1835: George Thomas, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1835 in Kingston, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 16yrs, living in Kingston with uncle James King (blacksmith and aunt Mary King. |
| | THOMAS | James | Blacksmith | 1798: James Thomas, blacksmith master,employs 1 man. Born: between 1798 & 1801 in Swimbridge-Devon. The 1841 census lists him as 40 years old, living at Cross Cottage with wife Elizabeth 40yrs. Children: John 15yrs; George 12yrs; Phoeby 8yrs; Prudence 5yrs; James 1yr infant. However, the 1851 census lists him as 53yrs, living at Cobbaton, Barnstaple, Devon with wife Elizabeth 51yrs born Swimbridge, Devon. Children Listed 1851: George 22yrs; Pheoby 18yrs; Prudence. J. 15yrs; James. W. 11yrs; Henry 9yrs. Also listed was apprentice blacksmith Thomas Courtney 15yrs. I have no other information. |
| | THOMAS | John | Blacksmith | 1813: John Thomas, blacksmith. Born about 1813 in Winkliegh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 38yrs, living in the Village, Broadwood Devon with his mother Elizabeth Beer 57yrs married (husband not listed). |
| | THOMAS | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Thomas, blacksmith. Borna bout 1823 in Combmartin, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 28yrs, living at the Brooker Tenement, Barnstaple, Devon with wife Elizabeth 27yrs (born Lackham, Devon). |
| | THOMAS | John Clibbet | Blacksmith | 1851: John Clibbett Thomas, master blacksmith and goldsmith. Born in December quarter of 1851 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. He was a master Blacksmith in Georgeham between 1881 and 1917 when he died. He learned the trade as assistant to William Gammon in Georgeham before setting up on his own. Wife: Prudence Gammon born Mortehoe, Devon 1854, died Georgeham 1892. They had 6 children. John’s parents were Jane Clibbett and Charles Thomas. Contact Roy by. |
| | THOMAS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1816: Robert Thomas, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1816 in Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 35yrs, living at 35 Frankfort Street, Plymouth, Devon with wife Susan 30yrs (born Blackawton, Devon) and daughter Elizabeth.W. 2yrs. |
| | THOMAS | William | Blacksmith | 1809: William Thomas, blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Tiverton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 42yrs, living in Silver Street, Totnes, Townstall, Devon with wife Elizabeth 38yrs (born Modbury, Devon). Children: Mary 13yrs, Lavenia 8yrs, Sarah 5yrs, Thomas 10months infant. Visitor: William Jarman 33yrs. |
| | THOMAS | William | Blacksmith | 1758: William Thomas, blacksmith. Born about 1758 in Goodleigh, Devon, Englan and died 28th August 1836. He was a blacksmith and he retired to Landkey. William married Mary Andrews on the 10th of April 1792 at Swimbridge. Mary Andrews was born in 1767 and died on 17 April 1836. They had 16 children from 1795 to 1822. I searched the records at Exeter when I was visiting and found their wedding certificate but due to time I could go no further except to find that both of their fathers names were John. Contact Joan by. |
| | THOMPSON | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1830: Joseph Thomas, blacksmith, farrier,Gunr Driver. Borna bout 1830 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 21yrs, at 1-Frederick & Legonier Squares Artillery Barracks, Stoke Damerel, Devon. |
| | THOMS | John | Blacksmith | 1808: John Thoms (Toms), blacksmith journeyman. Born aout 1808 in Great Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 43yrs, living in Castle Street, Torrington, Devon with wife Elizabeth 42yrs (born Glover Great Torrington). Children: Eliza 18yrs, John 14yrs, Mary 10yrs, Elizabeth 8yrs, William 6yrs, Albert 4yrs. |
| | THORN | Richard | Blacksmith | 1796: Richard Thorn, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1796 in Sidmouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 55yrs, living at 4 Colleton Grove, Holy Trinity, Exeter, Devon. |
| | THORNE | Charles | Blacksmith | 1835: Charles Thorne, blacksmith. Born about 1835, in Hackney, Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 16yrs, living in Hackney, Kingsteignton with his widowed mother Sarah 58yrs (born Widdicombe, Devon) and brother Thomas (born 1830,see Wheelwrights Index). Can’t see him on 1861-1871 census ?. |
| | THORNE | John | Blacksmith | 1815: John Thorne, blacksmith. Born about 1815 in Great Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 36yrs, living at Taddiport, Torrington, Devon with parents Richard 66yrs (born 1785 blacksmith) and Ann 67yrs and his sister Susan 32yrs. |
| | THORNE | Richard | Blacksmith | 1785: Richard Thorne, blacksmith. Born about 1785 in Great Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 66yrs, living at Taddiport, Torrington, Devon with wife Ann 67yrs (born Great Torrington). Children: John 36yrs (born 1815 blacksmith) and Susan 32yrs. |
| | THORNE | William | Blacksmith | 1816: William Thorne, blacksmith. Born about 1816 in Langtree, Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 35yrs, a widower, living in Langtree Town with his son Richard Thorne 9yrs. Niece: Ann Thorne 34yrs. Visitor: Sophia Thorne 18yrs. |
| | THORNING | Harris | Blacksmith | 1810: Harris Thorning, blacksmith master, employs 1 man. Born about 1810 in Malborough, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Harris as 41yrs, living Union Street, Marlborough, Kingsbridge,Devon with his wife Jemima 40yrs nee Pepperell (born Malborough) and son Hercules 9yrs.Livingwith them is Jemima’s brother William Pepperell 28yrs (Shipwright). |
| | THROUER | James | Blacksmith | 1794: James Throuer, blacksmith, farrier. Born about 1794 in East Carlton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 57yrs, living in Henstead, Devon with wife Ann. E. 49yrs (born Wymondham). |
| | TINSON | George | Blacksmith | 1835: George Tinson, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1835 in Barnstaple, devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 16yrs, living in Silver Street, Barnstaple with his family. See Shipwrights Index for his parents William & Mary Tinson and for his brother Edwin 13yrs. |
| | TIPPETT | John | Blacksmith | 1818: John Tippett, blacksmith. Born about 1818 in Modbury, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 33yrs, living in Millcombe with wife Mary Ann 31yrs (born Modbury). Daughters: Sarah King Tippett 9yrs, Elizabeth 7yrs, Mary Ann 9 months infant. Also, apprentice blacksmith James Purdy 18yrs (born 1833 in Modbury). |
| | TITT | Christopher | Blacksmith | 1788: Christopher Titt, blacksmith. Born about 1788 in England. The 1841 UK census lists Christopher as 52yrs, wife Priscilla 57yrs, living in East Street, Warminster. Children: Frederick 25yrs and Maria 9yrs. Lodger Thomas Morgan 20yrs, unmarried (blacksmith). In 1851 Christopher is 63yrs, Priscilla 68yrs, still in East Street. Christopher died 1853. See familysearch.org for details. |
| | TIZZARD | Henry | Blacksmith | 1800: Henry Tizzard, blacksmith. Born 1800 -1801 in Beer, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 50yrs, living at Short Hill, Beer with wife Lucy 44yrs (born Beer). Children: Elizabeth 20y, Robert 16y, William 14y, Henry 13y |
| | TIZZARD | James | Blacksmith | 1796: James Tizzard, blacksmith. Born 1796 in Beer, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 55yrs, a widower, living at Short Hill, Beer with daughters Ann 28y and Eliza 20y. |
| | TOBY | Benedict | Blacksmith | 1790: Benedict Toby, blacksmith. Born about 1790, Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Benedict as 50yrs, living in Colaton with wife Ann 50yrs. Benedicts children: James 20yrs; Hermoine 15yrs; Herman 13yrs (blacksmith Colaton); Walter 11yrs (blacksmith Colaton) and Charles (blacksmith Colaton)). See Blacksmiths of Devon for Walter and Charles. Contact Bonnie by |
| | TOBY | Charles | Blacksmith | 1834: Charles Toby, blacksmith. Born about 1834, Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Charles as 11yrs, living with his family in Colaton. See Blacksmith of Devon for parents Benedict and Ann Toby plus siblings. 1851: Charles is 20yrs, at New Inn, Colaton with his mother Ann 60yrs widow, pauper plus his brother Hermon 24y and sister Hermoine 26y.I n 1891 Charles is 57yrs, unmarried, living at Colaton Raleigh with brother Walter Toby and family. He can be followed through the various census to 1901 where he is 70yrs, unmarried, still living with Walter and family. Free UK BMDs show Charles died in 1906. Contact Bonnie by |
| | TOBY | Hermon | Blacksmith | 1827: Herman Toby, master blacksmith, employs 2 men. Born about 1827, at Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Herman as 13yrs living at Colaton Raleigh with his family. 1851: Herman is 24yrs, living at New Inn, Colaton with his family. Mother Ann 60yrs (widow of Benedict Toby). Brother Charles 20yrs (blacksmith) and sister Hermione 26yrs (lace maker). Family of John Toby carpenter lives in the next house, possible relatives. 1861: Herman is 34yrs with wife (1) Mary 29yrs. Children: Ann 6yrs and Walter James 11months infant. The 1871 census lists Herman as 40yrs, living West Quarter, Exeter,Devon, England with wife (2) Jane 26yrs and son Walter 11yrs. In 1881 Herman is listed as 54yrs, living at Quashbrook with wife Jane 40yrs. Children: Walter 20yrs, unmarried (blacksmith); Herman.T. 3yrs. See Blacksmiths of Devon for parents Benedict Toby 50yrs and Ann 50yrs plus his siblings James 20yrs; Hermoine 15yrs; Walter 11yrs and Charles. Contact Bonnie by . |
| | TOBY | John | Blacksmith | 1800: John Toby, blacksmith. Born about 1850, Ottery St Mary, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 51yrs, living at Mill Stree, Ottery St Mary Honiton with wife Susanna 45yrs (born Ottery St Mary). Children: John 8y; Thomas 6y; Father: JonathonToby widower 86yrs (blacksmith retired). |
| | TOBY | Johnathon | Blacksmith | 1765: Jonathon Toby, blacksmith retired. Born about 1765, Rockbear, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Jonathon as 86yrs, living at Mill Street, Ottery St Mary Honiton, Devon with his son blacksmith John & Susanna Toby. |
| | TOBY | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1820: Samuel Toby, blacksmith. Born about 1820, Budleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 31yrs, living in High St, St Thomas,Topsham, Devon with wife Ann. E. 29yrs (born Topsham)-Children: Eliza.A. and William.W. Sisters: Sally White 28yrs and Ellen White 18yrs. |
| | TOBY | Thomas (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1874: Thomas Toby (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1874, Colaton Rawleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 57yrs, a widower, living at Higher Passage Lane, St Thomas, Topsham St Thomas, Devon. See Shipwrights Index for son Thomas 21yrs. |
| | TOBY | Walter James | Blacksmith | 1860: Walter James Toby, blacksmith. Born about 1860-61, Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England. The 1861 UK census lists Walter as 11mths infant. In 1871 he is 11yrs living in Colaton with his family. See Blacksmith of Devon for parents Herman and (1) Mary plus siblings. 1881: Walter is 20yrs, unmarried, living with parents Herman and step mother Jane plus brother Herman.T. Toby 3yrs. In 1891 Toby is 30yrs, living at 7, Quashbrook , Colaton Raleigh with wife Maria 30yrs(born Colaton Raleigh). Children: Ethel 3yrs; Percy 6yrs; Olive 1yr infant. Boarder: Charles Toby, 57yrs, unmarried brother (blacksmith). Contact Bonnie by . |
| | TOLLICK | William | Blacksmith | 1808: William Tollick, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Ermington , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 43yrslivingin Shute Lane, Plympton St Mary, Devon. Wife: Jane 45yrs (born Modbury, Devon). Children: Ann 17trs, James 14yrs, Mary. J. 12yrs, Elizabeth 10yrs, William. R. 5yrs. Niece: Ann West 25yrs. Wife's sister: Dorathea Rogers 48yrs. |
| | TOMS | John | Blacksmith | 1781: John Toms, blacksmith. Born about 1781 in Great Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 70yrs, living in Castle Street,Torrington with wife Elizabeth 71yrs (born Great Torrington) and daughter Elizabeth Toms 37yrs. House servant: Dorcas Bird 13yrs. |
| | TONKIN | James | Blacksmith | 1794: James Tonkin, blacksmith. Born about 1794 in St Agness, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 57yrs, living at Magpie, Buckland Monachorum, Devon. Wife: Ann 45yrs (born Lidford, Devon). Children: John 25yrs (born 1826 blacksmith), William 13yrs, Charles 9yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | TONKIN | John | Blacksmith | 1826: John Tonkin, blacksmith. Born about 1826 in Mold, North Wales. The 1851 UK census lists John as 25yrs,living at Magpie, Buckland Monachorum, Devon. Parents: James 57yrs (born 1794 blacksmith) and Ann 45yrs. Siblings: William 13yrs and Charles 9yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Wales. |
| | TOTTLE | Benjamin | Blacksmith | 1832: Benjamin Tottle, blacksmith. Born about 1832 in Lifton, Devon, England. 1851 UK census lists Benjamin as 19yrs, apprentice with blacksmith William and Mary Stacey, living at Tinney, Tinne, Tavistock, Devon. |
| | TOWILL | Fredrick | Blacksmith | 1828: Frederick Towill, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Exeter St Johns, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Frederick as 23yrs, living at Old Town St, Newton Abbot, Devon with wife Caraline 21yrs (born Dawlish, Devon). |
| | TOWL | James | Blacksmith | 1820: James Towl, blacksmith. Born about 1820 in Stoke Damerel , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 31yrs,living at 1 Portland Place, Morice Town, Devon. Wife: Jemima 31yrs (born Stoke Damerel). Children: Joseph Wm 10yrs, Elizabeth. M. H. 3yrs, James. H. K. 1yr infant. James worked at the Hill Gun Wharf. |
| | TOWNSEND | Stephen | Blacksmith | 1838: Stephen Townsend, blacksmiths assistant. Born about 1838 in Holnes, Devon, Totnes, England. The 1851 UK census lists Stephen as 13yrs, living in Ticklemore Street, Holnes with master blacksmith William Pearce 32yrs (born 1819) & Elizabeth Pearce 30yrs and their family. The Pearse and Townsend families are related. |
| | TOWNSEND | William | Blacksmith | 1836: William Townsend, blacksmith. Born about 1836 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 15yrs, living with his uncle William Pearse 66yrs (born 1785 blacksmith) and grandmother Frances 57yrs in, No.8 House, Totnes. The Pearse and Townsend families are related. |
| | TOZER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1835: Henry Tozer, blacksmith. Born about 1835 in Bow, Crediton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 16yrs, living in Bow Village. Siblings: Richard 18yrs (born 1833 blacksmith) and William 21yrs (born 1830 blacksmith). |
| | TOZER | Richard | Blacksmith | 1833: Richard Tozer, blacksmith. Born about 1833 in Bow, Crediton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 18yrs, living in Bow Village. Siblings: Henry 16yrs (born 1835 blacksmith) and William 21yrs (born 1830 blacksmith). |
| | TOZER | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Tozer, blacksmith. Born about 1830 in Bow, Crediton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, living in Bow Village. Siblings: Henry 16yrs (born 1835 blacksmith) and Richard 18yrs (born 1833 blacksmith). |
| | TRACE | Richard | Blacksmith | 1829: Richard Trace, blacksmith. Born about 1829 in Shebbear, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 22yrs, living at House,Torrington, Devon with widowed mother Mary 63yrs, receiving Parish Relief and brother John 31yrs (ag. Labourer). |
| | TRACEY | John | Blacksmith | 1802: John Tracey, blacksmith. Born about 1802 in Ireland. The 1851 UK census lists John as 21yrs, living at 49 Cornwall Street, Stoke Damerel, Devonport, Devon. Parents: John & Margaret. Sister: Ellen Tracey 16yrs. |
| | TRATT | James | Blacksmith | 1833: James Tratt, blacksmith. Borna bout 1833 in Stockland, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 18yrs, living at Heathstoke, Axminster, Devon with parents William 40yrs (born 1810 blacksmith) and Ann 39yrs. |
| | TRATT | William | Blacksmith | 1810: William Tratt, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in South Perrott, Domerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 40yrs, living at Heathstoke, Axminster, Devon with wife Ann 39yrs (born Honiton, Devon and son James 18yrs (born 1833 blacksmith). |
| | TREBELL | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1792: Thomas Trebell, blacksmith. Born about 1792, Abbotsham, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 45yrs, living at Abbotsham Rickersdown; with wife Mary 35yrs (born Abbotsham). In 1851 Thomas is 59yrs, still at Rickersdown; Mary 46yrs. Apprentice blacksmith Richard Holman 15yrs (born Devon). |
| | TREMEER | William | Blacksmith | 1804: William Tremeer, blacksmith. Born about 1804 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 47yrs, living in West County Inn Cottage, Bideford, Devon. Wife Grace 47yrs (born Bratton Clovelly, Devon). Children: Mary 15yrs, James 13yrs. |
| | TREMLETT | Archie | Blacksmith | 1891: Archie Tremlett, blacksmith. Born in December 1891, Devon, England and died 1972 (seen on death certificate). He was the third generation to be a blacksmith in the Devon village of Silverton following his grandfather Robert and father Sidney. Archie’s standards were so high that in 1937 he won the silver medal for the best shod horse in the farriers’ class at Devon County Show. His forge is now a popular exhibit at the Museum of Mid-Devon Life, Tiverton. See Interesting Stories Index on Home Page. Two people are resarching this same person. Contact Andrea by or contact Graham by. |
| | TREMLETT | James | Blacksmith | 1779: James Tremlett, blacksmith. Born about 1779 in Broadclist, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 72yrs, unmarried, at Bud Lake, Broad Clist, St.Thomas. Living with him are his brother Richard 70yrs (blacksmith). Niece: Eliza Tremlett 27yrs. Nephew: John Tremlett 15yrs (blacksmith). Visitor Elizabeth Daw 23yrs. House servant: Ann Lockyer 18yrs. Farm servant: Robert Matthew 20yrs. |
| | TREMLETT | John | Blacksmith | 1836: John Tremlett, blacksmith. Born about 1836 in Tiverton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 15yrs, at Bud Lake, Broad Clist,St ThomasLiving with his uncles (1) James Tremlett 72yrs (born 1779 blacksmith) and (2) Richard 70yrs ( born 1781 blacksmith). Also listed is his sister Eliza Tremlett 27yrs. Visitor Elizabeth Daw 23yrs. House servant: Ann Lockyer 18yrs. Farm servant: Robert Matthew 20yrs. |
| | TREMLETT | John | Blacksmith | 1820: John Tremlett, blacksmith. Born about 1820 in Stoke Cannon, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 31yrs, living at Fremington Town, Devon with wife Ann 36yrs (born Fremington). Children: William 5yrs, Ellen 3yrs, John 1 month infant. Mother-in-Law: Jane Cooper 76yrs. Apprentice: James Stoker 16yrs |
| | TREMLETT | Richard | Blacksmith | 1781: Richard Tremlett, blacksmith. Born about 1781 in Broadclist, St Thomas Devon. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 70yrs, unmarried, Bud Lake, Broad Clist. Living with him are his brother James 72yrs (blacksmith). Niece: Eliza Tremlett 27yrs. Nephew: John Tremlett 15yrs (blacksmith). Visitor Elizabeth Daw 23yrs. House servant: Ann Lockyer 18yrs. Farm servant: Robert Matthew 20yrs. |
| | TREMLETT | Robert | Blacksmith | 1818: Robert Tremlett, blacksmith. Born about 1818 in Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 33yrs, visiting William and Mary. A. Bright and family in Exe Street Sanders Cottages, St David, Exeter. |
| | TREMLETT | Robert | Blacksmith | 1773: Robert Tremlett, blacksmith. Born about 1773 in Devon, England. Although born in Devon I do not know where, or when he died. Robert’s son, also Robert, was born here in Silverton in c1832, was still alive and working here in Silverton in 1901. His son Sydney was born here in 1861, and he was later also landlord of the Three Tuns Inn, where he also ran his blacksmith’s business while his father continued his trade in Tiverton Road. Sydney’s son Archie, the last Silverton blacksmith, although born at The Three Tuns, worked from his grandfather’s blacksmith’s in Tiverton Road, Silverton. I suspect that the other Tremlett’s that have been included on the website are related, as it is a fairly common name in the area. One point, I am not related to this family, although I do remember Archie who was still alive when I came to the village 35 years ago. My interest is purely with the history of Silverton. Contact Graham by. |
| | TREMLETT | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1776: Samuel Tremlett, blacksmith retired. Born about 1776 in Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 75yrs, living at Cox's Building 6, Exeter St Sidwell, Devon with son James Tremlett 48yrs (artist, a miniature painter) and Sophia 48yrs. Grandchildren: Reuben 15yrs (born 1836 see Goldsmiths Index); Julia 18yrs, Helen 12yrs, Clara 8yrs. I can’t find him on 1841 census. Deceased by 1861. Contact Pam by. |
| | TREND | Robert | Blacksmith | 1834: Robert Trend, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in St Thomas, London, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 17yrs, lodging with and working for Elizabeth Woodman 50yrs, unmarried, housekeeper and her sister Mariane Woodman 53yrs, in Newton Village, Newton St Cyres, Devon. Also listed is blacksmith John Poole 43yrs, unmarried (born 1808 in Moreton hampstead). |
| | TRICKET | John | Blacksmith | 1820: John Tricket, blacksmith master, employs 1 journeyman. Born about 1820 in North Petherwin, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 31yrs, living at Buckingham Cottage Ashwater Village, Holsworth, Devon. Wife Jane 27yrs (born Ashwater). Children: Robert 6yrs, John 4yrs, Mary 1yr. Lodger: Fanny Whoof 8yrs. |
| | TRIVET | Timothy | Blacksmith | 1827: Timothy Trivet, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Shute, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Timothy as 24yrs, lodging with master blacksmith William Collins 43yrs (born 1808) and Mary Collins 52yrs and their 3 daughters in Kilmington, Axminter. Also listed is another employee George Farrant 16yrs (born 1835 Rockbear). |
| | TROTT | Benjamin | Blacksmith | 1826: Benjamin Trott, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Benjamin as 15yrs, living at March C. (?Cottage). Yarcombe Parish, Devon. Don’t know where this info came from and I cannot find him on any census. |
| | TROUT | George | Blacksmith | 1815: George Trout, blacksmith. Born about 1815 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 36yrs, living at 35 James street, Devon, England with wife Elizabeth 30yrs (born Devon). Children: James 8yrs (born ?Bermuda) and Mary 2yrs (born Devonport). George worked at HM Dockyards. |
| | TRUMP | Matthew | Blacksmith | 1808: Matthew Trump, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Northway, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists 43yrs, living at Castle Hill, Wellington, Devon with wife Dorothy 39yrs (born Hemyock, Devon). Daughters: Ann 5yrs, Mary 11mths infant. Blacksmith: Francis Chilcott 20yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | TRUSCOTT | Alfred | Blacksmith | 1825: Alfred Truscott, blacksmith. Born about 1825 in Bramwell, Cornwall, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists Alfred as 26yrs, living at 49 Duke Street, Clowance, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Elizabeth 28yrs (born St Austle, Cornwall) and son Ambrose A. 4mths infant. Sister:-in-law: Alice Crabb 14yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | TRUSCOTT | George | Blacksmith | 1793: George Truscott, blacksmith. Born about 1793 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 58yrs, living at 25 Charlotte Terrace, Morice Town, Devon with wife Mary 55yrs (born Duloe, Cornwall). Children: Robert J. 21yrs (Grocer Shopman), Edwin A. 19yrs (plumber journeyman) & Philip K. 16yrs (drapers app). George worked at HM Dockyard. |
| | TRUSCOTT | Henry | Blacksmith | 1822: Henry Truscott, blacksmith. Borna bout 1822 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 29yrs, living at 3 Morice Street, Devonport, Devon with wife Lois 21yrs (born Devonport). |
| | TRUSCOTT | William | Blacksmith | 1823: William Truscott, blacksmith. Born about 1823 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 28yrs, living at 13 Charlotte Terrace, Morice Town, Devon with wife Mary. A. 26yrs (born Devonport) and son George. E. 1yr infant. William worked at HM Dockyard. |
| | TRUSCOTT | William E. | Blacksmith | 1837: William Truscott, blacksmith. Borna bout 1837 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 14yrs, living at 7 Garden Street, Charles Martyr, Plymouth, Devon. Parents: Thomas & Mary Ann. |
| | TUCKER | Charles | Blacksmith | 1859: Charles Tucker, blacksmith. From Dalwood in Devon He married a Ruth Tucker from Offwell, Devon in 1859 and they came to Australia about 1861 with baby, John Tucker. We have lots of stories but too large to attach here; one written by Betty Tucker. It focuses on life with his second wife, after Ruth Died. It may be of interest to some. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon & Australia Indexes. Contact Viv by |
| | TUCKER | Charles (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1839: Charles Tucker (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1839, Somerset, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 12yrs, living in Meddon Street (Back Entrance to Ring of Bells) Bideford, Devon. Parents Charles 40yrs (born 1811 blacksmith see Devon Index ) and Prudence 47yrs. Sisters: Eliza 10yrs, Elizabeth 8yrs, Martha 2yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | TUCKER | Charles (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1811: Charles Tucker (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1811, Bideford, Devon, England. The1851 UK census lists Charles as 40yrs, living in Meddon Street (Back Entrance to Ring of Bells) with wife Prudence 47yr., Children: Charles 12yrs (born 1839 blacksmith); Eliza 10yrs;l Elizabeth 8yrs; Martha 2yrs. In 1861 Charles (Snr) is 50yrs, still at Meddon Street, Bideford with wife Prudence 57yrs and daughter Martha 12yrs. |
| | TUCKER | David | Blacksmith | 1814: David Tucker, blacksmith. Born about 1814, Wembworthy, Devon. The 1861 UK census lists him as 37yrs,at Wear Village, Torrington, Devon; with wife Jane 30yrs (born Buckland Brewer, Devon). Children: David 7yrs, Andrew 5yrs, Elizabeth 3yrs, Edwin 2yrs, Martha 2yrs. Blacksmith: John Short 15yrs. |
| | TUCKER | George | Blacksmith | 1829: George Tucker, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1829 in Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 22yrs, at North side of Green, Crediton, Devon; visiting William & Eliza Rice (Shoemakers). |
| | TUCKER | James | Blacksmith | 1791: James Tucker, blacksmith. Born about 1791 in Dalwood, Dorset, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 60yrs, living in Silver Street, Lyme Regis, Devon with wife Ann 40yrs (born Whitechurch, Devon). Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Dorset. |
| | TUCKER | John | Blacksmith | 1833: John Tucker, blacksmith. Born about 1833, Ilfracombe, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 18yrs, at High Street, Ilfracombe; lodging with master blacksmith James & Jane Robbins. |
| | TUCKER | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John Tucker, blacksmith. Born about 1828, Chulmleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 23yrs, unmarried, living at the his father;s smithy on South Molton St. Chulmleigh. See Blacksmiths of Devon for his parents William & Betsy Tucker and siblings including blacksmith brother John Tucker. Contact Anne by |
| | TUCKER | Richard | Blacksmith | 1803: Richard Tucker, blacksmith. Born about 1803, South Molton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 48yrs, at Parracombe Mill, Barnstaple, Devon; with wife Sarah 46yrs (born Devon). Also listed is apprentice Blacksmith Joseph Vellacott 17yrs. |
| | TUCKER | Timothy | Blacksmith | 1819: Timothy Tucker, blacksmith. Born about 1819, Stockland, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 32yrs, at the Village, Stockland; with wife Sarah 33yrs (born Chardstock, Dorset). Children: Elizabeth 8yrs; Mary 3yrs; infant daughter 1 month old. Timothy’s sister Priscilla Tucker 30yrs; Timothy’s brother Thomas Tucker 12yrs. |
| | TUCKER | William (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1821: William Tucker (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1821, Chulmleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 27yrs, at Lower Kellys Cott, Torrington, Devon; with wife Selina 30yrs (born Chulmleigh). Children: Samuel l 7yrs, Ann 5yrs, William 3yrs, Martha 1y infant. Contact Anne by |
| | TUCKER | William (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1795: William Tucker (Snr), master blacksmith, employs 1 man. Born about 1795, Wembworthy, Devon, England. William (Snr) married Betsy Gay in 1819. The 1851 UK census lists him as 56yrs, living at his smithy on South Molton St. Chulmleigh, Devon; with wife Elizabeth (Betsy) (Chulmleigh). Children: William (born 1820, died by 1821); Ann (born 1821); William (blacksmith born 1821); Betsy (born 1825); John (blacksmith born 1828); Robert (born 1831); Mary (born 1834); Eliza (born1836). William (Snr) died in 1864. See Blacksmiths of Devon for sons William (Jnr) and John emigrated to the U.S.A. in 1852. Contact Anne by |
| | TURL | Frank | Blacksmith | 1905: Frank Turl, blacksmith. Born: 1905 Colyton, Devon. Frank Turl was one of seven children born to Thomas and Helena Turl of Colyton-Devon. The Turl family was/is connected to the Anning family, also of Colyton. See Interesting Stories Link on the homepage for image. Contact Julie by |
| | TURL | James | Blacksmith | 1835: James Turl, blacksmith. Born about 1835, Whimple, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 6yrs, living at Ruthon, Whimple, Devon with his family. Parents : dairyman James Turl & Mary nee Salter. Siblings: John; Elizabeth; Mary; Eliza; Sarah and infant William. In 1851 James is 16yrs, at London Rd, St Thomas, Woodbury, Rockbear, St Thomas, Devon; still with parents. Sibligns listed: Sarah 12yrs; William 9yrs; Louise 7yrs; Charles 5yrs; Emma 1yr infant. 1881: James 46yrs, working as a Coachsmith in Wells Somerset; with wife Sarah Ann 47yrs. |
| | TURNER | Jas. | Blacksmith | 1817: Jas. Turner, blacksmith. Born about 1817 in Roborough, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Jas as 34yrs, lodging with blacksmith William and Elizabeth Chorley, in Fore St, St Thomas, Heavitree, Devon. |
| | TURNER | John | Blacksmith | 1800: John Turner, blacksmith master, employs 1 man. Born about 1800 in Gittisham, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 40yrs, wife Mary 35yrs, living in Musbury Parish, Axminster, Devon. Children: Sarah 13yrs; Frances 10yrs; William 8yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Ellen 3yrs; Emma 1yr infant. In 1851 John is 53yrs, a widower, living in Back Lane, Musbury. Children: William 18y (born 1833 blacksmith) and Emma 11ys (lace maker). Lodgers: Betty Hoare 62yrs, widow, pauper, needlewoman and Elizabeth Hoare 16yrs (lace maker). |
| | TURNER | Phillip | Blacksmith | 1834: Phillip Turner, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1834 in Morice Town, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Phillip as 17yrs, living at 1 Ross Street, Morice Town with parents Thomas 42yrs (a rope maker) and Mary 40yrs . Siblings; Thomas 17yrs (shipwrights apprentice); William 16yrs (born 1835 blacksmiths apprentice); James 12yrs; Margaret 10yrs; Elizabeth 7yrs; John 3yrs. |
| | TURNER | Robert | Blacksmith | 1824: Robert Turner, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Norley, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 27yrs, living at the Smith's Shop, Chardstock, Tything, Devon with wife Ann 27yrs (born Axminster, Devon). Sister in law: Jane Jones 25yrs and nephew Joseph Henry Jones 5mths infant. |
| | TURNER | William | Blacksmith | 1833: William Turner, blacksmith. Born about 1833 in Musbury, Axminster, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 8yrs, living in Musbury Parish with his parents John Turner 40yrs (born 1800 master blacksmith) and Mary 35yrs. Siblings: Sarah 13yrs; Frances 10yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Ellen 3yrs; Emma 1yr infant. In 1851 William is 18yrs, Back Lane, Musbury with his widowed father John 53yrs and his sister Emma 11yrs (lace maker). Lodgers: Betty Hoare 62yrs, widow, pauper, needlewoman and Elizabeth Hoare 16yrs (lace maker). |
| | TURNER | William | Blacksmith | 1835: William Turner, blacksmith. Born about 1835 in Morice Town, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 16yrs, living at 1 Ross Street, Morice Town with parents Thomas 42yrs (a rope maker) and Mary 40yrs . Siblings: Phillip 17yrs (born 1834 blacksmith apprentice); Thomas 17yrs (shipwrights apprentice); James 12yrs; Margaret 10yrs; Elizabeth 7yrs; John 3yrs. |
| | TURNER | William | Blacksmith | 1809: William Turner, blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Stockland, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 42yrs, living at Shortmoor, Stocklan with wife Elizabeth 44yrs (born Whitestanton, Somerset). |
| | TURNER | William | Blacksmith | 1781: William Turner, blacksmith. Born about 1781 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 60yrs, living at 4 Higher Street, Plymouth Parish St Charles the Martyr, Devon. Wife: Elizabeth 60yrs (born Devon). Trade shown as "Smith" in 1841 census. |
| | UNDERDOWN | James | Blacksmith | 1867: James Underdown, blacksmith. Born about 1867 in Northleigh, Devon, England. The 1871 UK census lists James as 4yrs, living in Northleigh with his parents John Underdown 50yrs and Sarah nee Jeffery 42yrs. Siblings: Susan 13yrs; Bessie 11yrs; Rober 9yrs; Eliza 8yrs; John 5yrs. Also blacksmiths servant Samuel Summers 21yrs. In 1891 James was working as a blacksmith in the Parish of Clyst Hydon. He was a lodger with Henry Hiles (a labourer) and his family who lived at New Church. James married Emily Blanche Palmer in 1892. In 1901 he was working as a blacksmith and he and his family was living at Cross, Awliscombe, Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon for Palmer family. Contact Ian by. |
| | UNDERDOWN | Richard | Blacksmith | 1840: Richard Underdown (Jnr), blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1840 in Sheldon, Honiton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 5yrs, living at Towers House, Sheldon with parents Richard 42yrs (born 1799 blacksmith) and Sarah 33yrs. Siblings: James 17yrs Jane 8yrs; Mary Ann 2yrs; Matilda under 1yr infant. In 1851 Richard is 14yrs, still in Sheldon. Richard (Snr) is 52yrs, Sarah 43yrs. Siblings: Matilda 10yrsd; Sarah 7yrs; Emma under 1yr infant. |
| | UNDERDOWN | Richard | Blacksmith | 1799: Richard Underdown (Snr) blacksmith. Born about 1799 in Sheldon, Honiton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 42yrs, living at Towers House, Sheldon with wife Sarah 33yrs (born Devon). Children: James 17yrs Jane 8yrs; Richard 5yrs; Mary Ann 2yrs; Matilda under 1yr infant. In 1851 Richard is 52yrs, Sarah 43yrs, still in Sheldon. Children: Richard 14yrs (born 1840 blacksmith); Matilda 10yrsd; Sarah 7yrs; Emma under 1yr infant. |
| | UNKNOWN | J.B. | Blacksmith | 1823: J. B. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1823, Broadclist, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists JB as 28yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock, Devonshire. Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon and Prisoners Indexes. |
| | UNKNOWN | J.L. | Blacksmith | 1829: J. L. Unknown, blacksmith. Born about 1829 place unknown. The 1851 UK census lists JL as 22yrs, a prisoner at 1-Convict Prison Lidford, Tavistock,Devon. |
| | UREN | David | Blacksmith | 1820: David Uren, blacksmith. Born about 1820 in Lecant, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists David as 31yrs, living at 5 Quarry Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Elizabeth. E. 26yrs (born Devonport, Devon). David worked at the Dock Yard. |
| | VANSTONE | James | Blacksmith | 1832: James Vanstone, blacksmith. Born about1832 in Hatherleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 19yrs, apprentice to blacksmiths William and A.P. Petherick, living at 14 Conduit Street, Okehampton, Devon. |
| | VANSTONE | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1812: Samuel Vanstone, blacksmith. Born aout 1812 in Broadwood Kelly, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 39yrs, living in the Village, Okehampton, Devon with wife Amey 35yrs (born Bondleigh, Devon). Children: Samuel 8yrs, Emma 6yrs. Mother-in-law: Amey Westaway 75yrs widow Pauper. |
| | VEAL | John | Blacksmith | 1799: John Veal, blacksmith, blacksmith master, freeholder, draper, grocer, farmer of 34 acres, employing 3 labourers and 1 boy on farm plus 2 men (smiths). Born about 1799 in St Giles on the Heath, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 52yrs, living at his shop in Holsworthy, St Giles On Heath with wife Ann 50yrs (born Luffincott, Devon). Nephew Henry Pearse 18yrs (app.blacksmith). William Davy 26yrs (blacksmith). House servant Maria Murfill 17yrs. |
| | VEALE | Henry | Blacksmith | 1828: Henry Veale, blacksmith. Born about1828 in Parkham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 23yrs, living at Down Water, Bideford, Devon with wife Charlotte (nee Jolliffe) 25yrs (born Parkham) and daughter Mary Ann 3yrs. Mother-in-law: Elizabeth Jolliffe 62yrs, widow, Pauper. |
| | VEALE | John | Blacksmith | 1827: John Veale, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Ashwater, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 24yrs, living at Jagoes Tenement, Holsworthy, Devon with wife Mary 23yrs (born Holsworthy) and daughter Martha 7mths infant. |
| | VEARNCOMBE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1836: Thomas Verncombe, blacksmith. Born about 1836 in Churchstanton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 15yrs, living at Masl Pit, Taunton, Devon with his parents: William 60yrs (born 1791 blacksmith) and Susannah 47yrs (born Churchstanton). Siblings: Jane 12yrs, John 9yrs, Francis 6yrs, James 2yrs. |
| | VEARNCOMBE | William | Blacksmith | 1791: William Verncombe, blacksmith. Born about 1791 in Taunton, Somerset. The 1851 UK census lists William as 60yrs, living at Masl Pit, Taunton, Devon with wife Susannah 47yrs (born Churchstanton, Devon). Children: Thomas 15yrs (blacksmith), Jane 12yrs, John 9yrs, Francis 6yrs, James 2yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Somerset. |
| | VELLACOTT | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1832: Joseph Vellacott, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1832 IN Lynton, Devon, England. the 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 19yrs, lodging at Parracombe Mill, Barnstaple, Devon with master blacksmith Richard Tucker (born 1803 master blacksmith) and Sarah Tucker 46yrs . |
| | VENUS | William | Blacksmith | 1835: William Venus, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1835 place unknown. The 1851 UK census lists William as 16yrs, apprenticed to master blacksmith John Peeke 41yrs (born 1810) and 38yrs Harriet. Living in the Hamlet of Capton, Totnes, Devon. I cannot find William on any other cenus. |
| | VIAN | Israel | Blacksmith | 1816: Israel Vian, blacksmith journeyman. Born Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Israel as 25yrs, living in Jubillee Street, Plymouth, Devon, Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Parents: William Vian 45yrs (born 1796 shipwright) and Mary 45yrs. Siblings: Mary 20yrs; Caroline 15yrs; Eliza 15yrs; Eleanor 12yrs; Familysearch.org shows a death of one Israel Vian in the first quarter of 1844 in Plymouth. |
| | VICARY | Henry | Blacksmith | 1834: Henry Vickary, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1834 in Bondley, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 17yrs, living at 2 Clapper, Winkleigh Torrington, Devon with parents William 50yrs (machine maker master ) and Temperence 45yrs. Brothers: Samuel 13yrs, George 11yrs & Edward 8yrs. |
| | VICARY | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1810: Thomas Vicary, blacksmith. Born 1810-1811 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 30yrs, wife Elizabeth 25yrs, and son Walter under 1yr (born 1840). Living at Hutswell, Oakford, Devon. Other listed are: Thomas Wayburn 40yrs; Mary Wayburn 50yrs; John Collard 20yrs; Thomas Lavill 40yrs; Thomas Lazarus 20yrs; John Tout 15yrs; Mary Kingdom 15yrs. In 1851 Thomas is 40yrs and ELizabeth 35yrs, in Devon. Contact Adam by |
| | VICARY | Walter | Blacksmith | 1840: Walter Vicary, blacksmith. Born 1840-1841 in Wetheridge, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Walter as under 1y infant living in Hutswell, Oakford, Devon with his family. Parents: Thomas 30yrs (born 1810) and Elizabeth 25yrs. In 1851 Walter is 10yrs, a servant with Thomas Wayburn 51yrs ( a farmer 41 acres) in Oakford, Tiverton, Devon. 1871: Walter is 30yrs, wife Grace 31yrs, living at Haldon Farm, Kenn, Devon. Children: Robert. G. 3yrs; Walter. T. 2yrs and Ella. A. under 1yr Infant. Visitor: Mary. G. Short 11yrs. 1881: Walter is 39yrs, Grace 41yrs, living in Trodd’s Lane, Merrow, Surrey. Children: Robert 13yrs; Walter.T. 12yrs (born 1869 blacksmith); Alice 10yrs; Eva 8yrs; James 4yrs; Mary under 1yr infant. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and Surrey. Contact Adam by |
| | VICARY | Walter Thomas | Blacksmith | 1869: Walter Thomas Vicary. Blacksmith (ornamental). Born about 1869 in Devon, England. The 1871 UK census lists Walter as 2yrs, living in Kenn, Devon with his family. Parent: Walter 30yrs (born 1840 blacksmith) and Grace 31yrs. Siblings: Robert. G. 3yrs and Ella. A. under 1yr Infant. Visitor: Mary. G. Short 11yrs. In 1881 Walter is 12yrs. Parents: Walter is 39yrs, Grace 41yrs, living in Trodd’s Lane, Merrow, Surrey. Siblings: Robert 13yrs; Alice 10yrs; Eva 8yrs; James 4yrs; Mary under 1yr infant. The 1891 census lists Walter Thomas as 22yrs, wife Catherine.Y. 26yrs and daughter Kate under 1yr infant. Living in Rigault Road, Fulham, London. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon, London and Surrey. Contact Adam by |
| | VICKERY | Christopher | Blacksmith | 1816: Christopher Vickary, blacksmith. Born about 1816 in West Buckland, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Christopher as 35yrs, Johanna 34yrs (born Stoke Rivers), living in Stoke Rivers, Barnstaple, Devon. Children: William 9yrs, Ann 7yrs, Aaron 4yrs, Elizabeth 1yr. In 1881 Christopher is 65yrs, now is a Rural Messenger (Csm); Johanna 67yrs. Children: Aaron 26yrs, unmarried (farm labourer); Elizabeth 23yrs. Grandson Frederick Pile 7yrs. granddaughter Alice Mary Vickery under 1y infant. |
| | VIGERS | John | Blacksmith | 1801: John Vigers, blacksmith. Born about 1801,Crediton, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, living at St Lawrences Green, Crediton; with wife Jemima 35yrs (born Crediton); sons John 4yrs and William 1yr infant. |
| | VIGERS | William | Blacksmith | 1796: William Vigers, blacksmith. Born about 1796, Spreyton, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at Viney Tedburn, Crediton, Devon; with wife Jane 57yrs (born Drewsteignton, Devon). Son John Vigers, married, 26yrs (ag.labourer); Humphrey Drake SonL 35yrs (Ag Labourer); Ann Drake nee Vigers (daughter)32yrs. Charles Dadd Servant 18yrs. |
| | VINCENT | James | Blacksmith | 1800: James Vincent (Snr), blacksmith. Born 1800-1801 in Membury, Axminster, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 40yrs, living in Membury with wife Ann 40yrs. Children: John 13yrs; Mary 8yrs; Samuel 6yrs, James 1yr infant. In 1861 James is 60yrs, Ann 60yrs, still in Membury. Son James 21yrs (born 1840 blacksmith) and nephew William Mitchell 23yrs (born 1838 blacksmith). |
| | VINCENT | James | Blacksmith | 1840: James Vincent (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1840 in Membury, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 1yr infant living in Membuer with his family. Father: James 40yrs (born 1800 blacksmith) and Ann 40yrs. Siblings: John 13yrs; Mary 8yrs; Samuel 6yrs. In 1861 James is 21yrs, unmarried, still in Membury. Parents: James 60yrs and Ann 60yrs. Cousin: William Mitchell 23yrs (born 1838 blacksmith). |
| | VINCENT | John | Blacksmith | 1828: John. H. Vincent, blacksmiths servant. Born about 1828 in Guernsy, Channel Islands. The 1851 UK census lists John as 23yrs, unmarried, working for James Loveridge 68yrs (born master blacksmith) and his family at Coombpyne, Axminster, Devon. In 1871 John is 43yrs, wife Rachel 38yrs (born Somerset) living in Axminster. Children: James ?age; Joel 5yrs; William 3yrs (born 1868 blacksmith). 1891: John is 63yrs , Rachel 58yrs and William 23yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Channel Islands and Devon. |
| | VINCENT | William | Blacksmith | 1868: William Vincent, blacksmith. Born about 1868 in Somerset, England. The 1871 UK census lists William as 3yrs, living in Membury, Axmonster, Devon. Siblings: James ?age; Joel 5yrs. In 1891 William is 23yrs, living with parents John 63yrs and Rachel 58yrs in Membury, Axmonster, Devon. |
| | VINICOMBE | John | Blacksmith | 1820: John Vinicombe, blacksmith. Born about 1820 in Otterton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 30yrs, living in Otterton St Thomas with wife Joanna 26yrs (born Otterton) and children: George 3rs and John 6mths infant. |
| | VINNING | William | Blacksmith | 1800: William Vinning, blacksmith. Born 1800-1801 in Buckland Monm, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 51yrs, living at 40 Cumberland Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon. Wife: Sarah 46yrs )born Barnstaple, Devon). See census 1851 for 6 children listed. |
| | VINSON | Reginald Stewart | Blacksmith |
1920: Reginald Stewart Vinson, blacksmith, iron worker, whelwright and farrier. In the 1920's he was a blacksmith/wheelwright/iron worker, he served his apprenticeship with Metters of Tavistock. His daughter Valerie’s memory/knowledge is a bit vague but ithinks it must have been about the late 1920s. At the time Reginald lived at Devon Great Consols Lamerton. We however shifted to quite a few moorland villages as the work dried up. When the horse was supplanted by the tractor he went to work at Devonport dockyard and was sent to Gibraltar just after WW2. He also served so I believe as a farrier in the N/Devon Hussars" Reginald is also listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon, Ironworkers, Farriers & Military Indexes. To share information contact Reg's daughter Valerie by |
| | VIVIANS | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1803: Samuel. C. Vivians, blacksmith. Born about 1803 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England. The 1841 UK census lists Samuel as 38yrs, living in Park Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr, Devon. Wife: Alice 32yrs (born Devon). Children: George 12yrs; Samuel 10yrs; Francis 7yrs; Henry 3yrs; John 1yr infant. Other person listed Ann Hill 18yrs. In 1851 Samuel is 48yrs, Alice 42yrs, living in Tavistock Street, Plumouth. Children: Samuel 20yrs; Francis 17yrs; Henry 13yrs; John 10yrs; Alice 1yr infant. Mother in law Sally Morrison 65yrs. Servant Mary Coobmer 19yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | VODDEN | William | Blacksmith | 1789: William Vodden, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1789 in St Giles, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 62yrs, living at East Side of Green, Crediton, Devon. Wife: Ann 56yrs (born Morchard Bishop, Devon). Children: William 19yrs (Ag Lab), Charles 15yrs, John 13yrs, Thomas 11yrs. |
| | VOSPER | Francis | Blacksmith | 1824: Francis Vosper, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Kelly, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Francis as 27yrs, living in Frankfort Lane, Plymouth, Devon with wife Mary Ann 27yrs (born Milton Abbot, Devon). Children: James 2yrs, Hannah 3 months infant. |
| | VURCO | William | Blacksmith | 1824: William Vurco, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 27yrs,living at 11 William Street, Plymouth, Devon with wife Mary Ann 26yrs (born Devonport) and children William 6yrs and Emma 3yrs. |
| | WADELTON | William | Blacksmith | 1814: William Wadelton, blacksmith and victualler. Born 1811-1814 in Ottery St Mary , Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 27yrs, at ?Wales or ?Hales Cottage, Yarcombe, Devon. No other family mentioned. William married Charlotte Pavey in Chard, Devon in the December quarter of 1842. 1851 UK census lists William as 40yrs, at the Globe Inn, Chard, Devon; with wife Charlotte 37yrs (born Yarcombe, Devon). Children: Alfred 11yrs; Emma 7yrs; Jane 5yrs; Anna 3yrs; Charlotte 1yr. |
| | WAKEHAM | Nicholas | Blacksmith | 1806: Nicholas Wakeham, blacksmith. Born about 1806, Devon, Engand. The 1841 UK census lists Nicholas as 35yrs, at Lower Union Street, Tor Moham, Devon with wife Betsy 25yrs (born Devon). Children: Sarah 6yrs; Eliza 4yrs; John 2yrs. |
| | WAKEHAM | Richard | Blacksmith | 1801: Richard Wakeham, blacksmith. Born about 1801, ?Ashburton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 40yrs, at Heavy Head Lane, Ashburton with wife Jane 40yrs (born Devon). Children: Jane 11yrs and Richard 5yrs (born 1836). |
| | WAKEHAM | William | Blacksmith | 1834: William Wakeham 17yrs, Dartmouth Inn, Blackhawton Village, Devon. Born in Blackhawton-DEV. Parents Nicholas 43yrs (a mason/victualler) & Mary 41yrs. |
| | WAKELY | Caleb | Blacksmith | 1833: Caleb Wakely, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1833, Parkham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Caleb as 18yrs, apprenticed to master blacksmith John Dennis (born 1787) and wife Ann in Monkleigh Village, Devon. In 1861 Caleb is 28yrs, a blacksmith living in Sutcombe, Devon with wife Elizabeth 28yrs (born Sutcombe). Children: John. H. 3yrs and Sarah.J. 1yr infant. |
| | WALCRAFT | John | Blacksmith | 1807: John Walcraft, blacksmith. Born 1807 Exeter, Devon, England and died 1891 in Kensington. John traveled to London with wife and father between 1834-38 Living and was working in Spring Street Marylebone and then in Kensington. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon and London. Contact Val by |
| | WALDERN | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1800: Joseph Waldern, blacksmith. Born about 1800 in Manaton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Joseph as 40yrs, wife Elizabeth 30yrs (born 1811), living in Ashburton, Devon. Children: William 8yrs; Ann 3yrs. In 1851 Joseph is 51yrs, a widower, living at Goulds, Plympton St Mary, Devon with his daughter Bathsheba J. Waldern 22yrs (born 1829 Plymouth, Devon). |
| | WALDERN | William.H. | Blacksmith | 1824: William Henry Waldern (Ualdern), blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Stoke Damerel, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 27yrs, living in Kings Tamerton, Plympton St Mary, Devon with wife Jane 26yrs (born St Budex, Devon). Children: Henrietta 4yrs, Edmund. H. 1yr. Suspect his father might be Joseph Waldern (blacksmith, born 1800 in Manaton, Devon). |
| | WALKCOM | John | Blacksmith | 1822: Jon Walkcom, blacksmith. Born about 1822 in Tywardreath, Cornwall, England. The 1841 UK census lists Jon as 18yrs, living in Tywardreath with his parents John 49yrs and Ann 40yrs. Siblings: Ann 15yrs and Sarah 9yrs. In 1851 Jon is 29yrs, living in 5 Pepper Street, Beerferris Tavistock, Devon with wife Elizabeth 30yrs (born Beerferris). Children: Elizabeth A. 4 yrs; Charles 2y; Sarah J. 1yr infant. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WALLER | William | Blacksmith | 1832: William Waller, blacksmith, wheelwright, iron worker, pavement layer. Born 1832-1833 and Christened 27 January 1833 in Petersborough, Northampton, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 8yrs, with his parents William Waller and Sarah (nee DesBrorough) in Boongate, Northampton. 1851: still in Boongate. In the 1850’s William worked with the Railway expansion, Peterborough. He married Alice Johnson (UK Free BMDs March quarter of 1852 Vol.3b Pge.283). In 1881 they were at St. Bishopswearmouth, Sunderland. William died December 1891 of bronchitis, at Back Rutland St. Bishopswearmouth. William is listed in Interesting Stories link on the home page; in Blacksmiths of Devon; Iron Workers and Wheelwrights Indexes. Contact Linda by |
| | WALLIS | George | Blacksmith | 1818: George Wallis, blacksmith. Born about 1818 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 20yrs, living in Union Row, Devonport with his parents Thomas 59yrs and Catherine 60yrs. Siblings: Edwin 20yrs; Caroline 15yrs; Benjamin 19yrs. Others listed: Thomas Elliot 30yrs; Elizabeth Elliot 30yrs; Thomas Elliot 9yrs; Edward Elliot 5yrs; Elizabeth Elliot 2yrs; William Elliot 7yrs. In 1851 George is 33yrs, living at 28 Clowance Road, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Catherine 34yrs (born Devonport) George worked H.M. Gunwharf. In 1861 George is 43yrs, Catherine 43yrs, still in Stoke Damerel. No others listed. 1871: George 53yrs, Catherine 54yrs, still in Devonport. |
| | WALLS | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1808: Joseph Walls, blacksmith master. Born about 1808 in Bridgerule, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 43yrs, living at Tawgree South Tawton Okehampton, Devon. Wife Ann 46yrs (born Virginstow, Devon). Father-in-law: Edward Walls 74yrs, widower. Apprentice Blacksmith Charles Wilson 17yrs (born 18133 Sampford) |
| | WALTER | William | Blacksmith | 1834: William Walter, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in Bradworthy, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 17yrs, visiting William ( a shoemaker) and Ann Moore in Bradworthy Village, Bradworthy Bideford, Devon. Also listed: Mary Walter 55yrs (lodger) and Henry Gay 23yrs (lodger). |
| | WALTERS | Richard | Blacksmith | 1805: Richard Walters, blacksmith. Born about 1805 in Beerferris, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 35yrs, wife Maria 30yrs (born Beerferris), living in Beer Town, Beerferris. Children: Richard 6yrs; Edwin 4yrs; Maria 2yrs; Mary under 1yr infant. In 1851 Richard is 46yrs, living in Beertown 10, Beerferris. Richard (born 1805) may be the son of blacksmith Richard Walters (born 1765) and Rebecca listed here but I cannot find evidence. |
| | WALTERS | Richard | Blacksmith | 1765: Richard Walters, blacksmith. Born about 1765 in Beerferris, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 75yrs, wife Rebecca 65yrs (born Beerferris), living in Frog Street, Beerferris. Children: Christopher 24yrs; Mary 22yrs. In 1851 Richard is 86yrs, living in Frog Street, Buralston, Devon with wife Rebecca 75yrs. There is another Richard Walter (blacksmith born 1805 Beerferris) listed here who may be his son. |
| | WANNELL | Henry | Blacksmith | 1828: Henry Wannell, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 23yrs, living Under Walls, Exeter, St Mary Steps 282, Devon with wife Mary 22yrs (born Woodbury, Devon). |
| | WARD | John | Blacksmith | 1836: John Ward, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1836 in Black Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 15yrs, living in Mill Street, Torrington with his father Lewis Ward 52yrs, widower (born 1799 blacksmith). Siblings: Lewis Ward 18yrs (born 1833 blacksmith) and Susanna 7yrs. |
| | WARD | John | Blacksmith | 1823: John Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1823 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 28yrs, living in Kingsteignton with his parents Malachi 54yrs (blacksmith) and Mary 53yrs. Siblings: Hannah 18yrs and Mary 15yrs. |
| | WARD | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1810: Joseph Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 41yrs, wife Jane 37yrs (born Kingsteignton ) living in Kingsteignton. Children: Malachi 16yrs (born 1835 blacksmith); Louisa 13yrs; George 10yrs. |
| | WARD | Lewis (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1833: Lewis Ward (Jnr), blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1833 in Great Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Lewis (Jnr) as 18yrs, living in Mill Street, Torrington with his father Lewis Ward 52yrs, widower (born 1799 blacksmith). Siblings: John Ward 15yrs (born 1833 blacksmith) and Susanna 7yrs. |
| | WARD | Lewis (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1799: Lewis Ward (Snr), blacksmith master. Born about 1833 in Black Torrington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Lewis (Snr) as52yrs, a widower, living in Mill Street, Torrington. Children: Lewis 18yrs (born 1833 blacksmith); John 15yrs (born 1836 blacksmith) and Susanna 7yrs. |
| | WARD | Malachi | Blacksmith | 1797: Malachi Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1797 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Malachi as 54yrs, living in Kingsteignton with his wife Mary 53yrs (born Newton Bushell, Devon) and children: John 28yrs(born 1823 blacksmith) ; Hannah 18yrs and Mary 15yrs. |
| | WARD | Malachi | Blacksmith | 1835: Malachi Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1835 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Malachi as 16yrs, living in Kingsteignton with parents Joseph 41yrs (born 1810 blacksmith) and Jane 37yrs. Siblings: Louisa 13yrs; George 10yrs. |
| | WARD | Richard | Blacksmith | 1800: Richard Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1800 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 50yrs, living at Myrtle Hill, Newton Abbot, Devon with wife Elizabeth 49yrs (born Teignmouth, Devon). |
| | WARD | Richard | Blacksmith | 1808: Richard Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 43yrs, living at Gisteridge, Kingsteignton with wife Maria 47yrs (born Kingsteignton). Children: William 21yrs (born 1830 blacksmith); Ann Maria 17yrs; Richard 11yrs. |
| | WARD | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1830 in Kingsteignton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, living at Gisteridge, Kingsteignton with his parents Richard 43yrs (born 1808 blacksmith) and Maria 47yrs. Siblings listed: Ann Maria 17yrs; Richard 11yrs. |
| | WARD | William | Blacksmith | 1828: William Ward, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Thornbury , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 23yrs, visiting blacksmith Thomas and Rachel Steer in the Village, Torrington, Devon. |
| | WARE | George | Blacksmith | 1764: George Ware, blacksmitBorn about 1764 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 77yrs, living at Charles Cottages, Upottery Parish, Devon. No other information found. |
| | WARE | Gideon | Blacksmith | 1823: Gideon Ware , blacksmith. Born about 1823 in Northleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Gideon as 28yrs, living in Honiton, Upottery, Devon with wife Ann 29yrs (born Musbury, Devon). Has an apprentice Thomas Parrott 14yrs. |
| | WARE | John | Blacksmith | 1796: John Ware, blacksmith. Born about 1796 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 45yrs, living at Gillards Cottage, Yarcombe Parish, Devon with wife Unity 40yrs (born Devon). Children: Sarah 15yrs; Sarah 9yrs; William 3yrs. Others listed: William Trenchard 20yrs; James Trenchard 19yrs. |
| | WARE | John | Blacksmith | 1788: John Ware, blacksmith. Born about 1788 in Upottery, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 63yrs, living in Beacon, Chard Devon with wife Unity 49yrs (born Chardstock, Dorset) and daughter Amelia Ware 26yrs |
| | WARE | William | Blacksmith | 1833: William Ware, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1833 in St Giles, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 18yrs, apprentice to John Bear 54yrs (master blacksmith) and Elizabeth Bear 52yrs Bear, living in Haytown Village, Bideford, Devon. |
| | WARN | William | Blacksmith | 1813: William Warn (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1813 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 38yrs, living at 17 Pembroke Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon. Wife Jane 42yrs (born Devonport). Children: William. H. 15yrs (born 1836 blacksmith); Richard 13yrs and Aaron. F. 6yrs. |
| | WARN | William H. | Blacksmith | 1836: William. H. Warn (Jnr), blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1836 in Chatham, Kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 15yrs, living at 17 Pembroke Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon with his parents William 38yrs (born 1813 blacksmith) and Jane 42yrs. Siblings: Richard 13yrs and Aaron. F. 6yrs. |
| | WARREN | Michael | Blacksmith | 1809: Michael Warren, blacksmith. Born about 1809, Whinsworthy, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Michael as 42yrs, at Park Street, Newton Abbot, Devonshire; with wife Fanny 45yrs (born Dawlish, Devon). Children: Frances 17yrs(laundress); William 14yrs (blacksmiths assistant); Ellen 6yrs. Mother-in-law Jane Underhill 72yrs,widow. Niece Mary Underhill 14yrs. Servant Elizabeth Gilpin 28yrs. Lodgers: Thomas Holman 81yrs(retired gardener) and wife Mary Holman 66yrs. |
| | WARREN | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1824: Thomas Warren, blacksmith journeyman Born about 1824, Stoke Damerel , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 27yrs, living at 24 Charlotte Terrace, Morice Town, Devon; with wife Jane 37yrs (born Saltash-CON). Children: William Warren 3yrs and Sarah 1yrs infant. Sister: Charlotte Warren 12yrs. |
| | WARREN | William | Blacksmith | 1826: William Warren, blacksmith Journeyman. Born about 1826, Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 25yrs, living at Lower North Street, St David, Exeter. |
| | WARREN | William | Blacksmith | 1837: William Warren, blacksmith. Born about 1837, Dawlish, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 14yrs, at Park Street, Newton Abbot, Devonshire; with family.. See Blacksmiths of Devon for parents Michael & Fanny Warren and other family members. |
| | WARREN | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Warren, blacksmith, shoeing smith. Born about 1830, ?Exeter, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Warren as 10yrs old, apprentice to master blacksmith John Pope, Wheatly Village, Alphington. In 1861 William is 32yrs, unmarried lodging with shoeing smith James Bowe Bullen in the Parish of St Thomas, Exeter. |
| | WATT | James | Blacksmith | 1799: James Watt, blacksmith. Born about 1799 in Wendron, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 52yrs, lodging with William & Elizabeth Hodge and family in Bedford St, Lower St Giles, Beeralston Lodges, Beerferris, Devon. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WATTS | Edward | Blacksmith | 1826: Edward Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1826 in Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 25yrs, lodging with Thomas Hearl (a thatcher); Mary Hearl and their family in Knackerknowle, Egg Buckland, St Mary, Devon. Also lodging there is his brother William Watts 19yrs (born 18132 blackmith). Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WATTS | George | Blacksmith | 1802: George Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1802 in Barnstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 49yrs, living at 6 Fellowes Place, Devonport, Devon. Wife Elizabeth 53yrs (born Ashburton, Devon). Children: Susan 14yrs, Mary. A. 12yrs, Daniel 10yrs, John 8yrs. |
| | WATTS | George | Blacksmith | 1786: George Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1786 in Pilton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 65yrs, living in Bradford, Barnstaple, Devon with wife Ann 65yrs (born Goodleigh, Devon) and son Richard 28yrs (a tanner). |
| | WATTS | James | Blacksmith | 1833: James Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1833 in Shute, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 18yrs, living at Late Bagwells, Devon. Servant with blacksmith Charles & Mary Summers. |
| | WATTS | John | Blacksmith | 1787: John Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1787 in Pilton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 64yrs, living in Bradford, Barnstaple, Devon with wife Grace 65yrs (born Torrington, Devon) and son Thomas 32yrs (born 1819 blacksmith). |
| | WATTS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1819: Thomas Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1819 in Pilton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 32yrs, living in Bradford, Barnstaple, Devon with parents John 64yrs (born 1787 blacksmith) and Grace 65yrs. |
| | WATTS | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Watts, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1830 in Combmartin, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, lodging with the Rottonberry family (Stone masons) in Barnstaple, Devon. |
| | WATTS | William | Blacksmith | 1832: William Watts, blacksmith. Born about 1832 in Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 19yrs, lodging with Thomas Hearl (a thatcher); Mary Hearl and their family in Knackerknowle, Egg Buckland, St Mary, Devon. Also lodging there is his brother Edward 25yrs (born 1826 blacksmith). Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WAY | John Martin | Blacksmith | 1834: John Martin Way, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1834 in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 17yrs, living in Burton Street, Totnes, Devon. Lodges with John & Mary WILLS family (shoemakers). |
| | WAYCOTT | Richd | Blacksmith | 1785: Richard Waycott, blacksmith. Born about 1785 in Widdicimbe, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 56yrs, Visiting George Oadis, a shoemaker in the Village of Jump, Plympton St Mary Devon. |
| | WEBB | William George | Blacksmith | 1861: William George (often known as George) Webb, blacksmith, farrier. Born Dec 1861 in Tavistock, Devon, England. William George married Phoebe Martyn (born 1863 in Cheshire). All the Webbs that I have come across in his ancestry were born in Tavistock. He owned a forge in Plymouth in early 20th C. Apparently this was taken from him by compulsory purchase for a road widening scheme. His father was also called William George Webb (bapt 1836) and he married Eliza Hellyer (or Hellier). Contact Andrew by |
| | WEBBER | Benjamin | Blacksmith | 1834: Benjamin Webber, blacksmith, apprentice. Born about 1834, in Clist Morchard, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Benjamin as 17yrs, living at Pole House, St Thomas, Devonshire, with his widowed grandmother Elizabeth 73yrs, pauper, blacksmiths widow. |
| | WEBBER | Benjamin | Blacksmith | 1885: Benjamin Webber, blacksmith, wheelwright. Born in 1885 Uffculme, Devon, England. Benjamin worked as a blacksmith for his father who was also a blacksmith from a very young age. He served in the 1st world war as a blacksmith in the RFA. At the end of the war with his brother also a blacksmith, they set up a forge on windmill road in Croydon. Ben lived the remainder of his life working at the forge until he passed away in 1966. Ben is listed in Blacksmiths of Devom, Surrey, Wheelwrights & Military Indexes. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | Edward | Blacksmith | 1834: Edward Webber, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in Swimbridge , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 17yrs, living with John Huxtable 34yrs (born 1817 blacksmith) and Elizabeth Huxtable 34yrs in Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon. |
| | WEBBER | George | Blacksmith | 1810: George Webber, blacksmith journeyman. Born 1810-1811 in Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 40yrs,living in Crockers, Crediton, Devon with wife Jane 39yrs (born Lapford, Devon). Children: Caroline 20yrs, Ann 17yrs, George 11yrs, Arundel 8yrs, Lydia 2yrs. Mother-in-Law: Mary Grant 77yrs Pauper (Dressmaker). |
| | WEBBER | Henry | Blacksmith | 1808: Henry Webber, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Sheldon, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 43yrs, living at Cross, Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon with wife Amy 47yrs (born Awliscombe) and children Amy 16yrs and William.H. 14yrs. |
| | WEBBER | James | Blacksmith | 1825: James Webber, blacksmith, engine fitter. Born about 1825 in Filleigh (adjacent to Chittlehampton) Devon, England. James and Mary Ann Harris married 4th August 1851. The 1861 UK census lists James as 36yrs, an engine fitter in Tavistock with Mary Ann 35yrs and son James.H. Webber 4yrs. See census for Bradninch Devon 1871 (Smith). 1881(Blacksmith) 1891. The birth certificates of two of their children: James Henry born 12 August 1856 & William Charles born 9 Nov 1861. Daughter: Jessie. Contact Judie by |
| | WEBBER | James | Blacksmith | 1825: James Webber, blacksmith. Born about 1825 in Swymbridge, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 26yrs, lodging with Mary French and family (farmers) in Slocombeslade, Barnstaple, Devon. |
| | WEBBER | John | Blacksmith | 1840: John Webber, blacksmith. Born 1840 in Stoke Cannon, Devon, England. John was the second son of Richard Webber (born1808). In the 1871 Census we find John working as the village blacksmith in Westbury on Trym, Gloster. In 1891 John is now working as a blacksmith in Woolwich London. The 1901 census lists John as a blacksmith in Hackney in London. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | John | Blacksmith | 1875: John Webber, blacksmith. Born 1875 at Kentisbeare, Devon, England. John was the second son of Richard Webber (born 1844). The 1891 UK census lists John as assistant blacksmith to his father Richard. In1911 John is working as a Blacksmith living in Croydon. John worked in the same blacksmith shop as his brother Benjamin. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1910: Joseph William Webber, blacksmith. Born on the 30th of September 1910, in Croydon Surrey, England to John Webber who was working as a blacksmith. As was normal Joseph followed his father John into the family blacksmithing business. Joseph worked with his father John and his uncle Benjamin in the family forge in windmill road in Croydon. (I have a photograph of both Joe and the forge if it is of any use)? See Blacksmiths of Devon for other family members. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | Richard | Blacksmith | 1872: Richard Webber, blacksmith. Richard’s birth is recorded as 1872 in Ashill Uffculme Devon, England. Richard was the first son of Richard Webber (born 1844). The first record we have is the 1891 census when Richard is recorded as being a blacksmith living in Norton Fitzwarren Devon. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | Richard (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1844: Richard Webber (Jnr), master blacksmith. Born in 1844 in Halberton, Devon, England. He was the forth son of Richard (born 1808). The 1871 UK census lists Richard as a blacksmith in Uffculme Devon. 1881: Richard and Family are now living in Ashill Devon working as the village smith. On the1891 and 1901 census Richard is living in Ashill Devon, still working as the blacksmith.. The census of 1911 has Richard, a blacksmith now living in Croydon. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | Richard (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1808: Richard Webber (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1808 at Holcombe Rogus Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as a blacksmith at Halberton in Devon. 1851: Richard is working as a blacksmith in Rockwell Green, Somerset, England. The 1861, 1871, 1881 indicates that Richard was working as a blacksmith in Wellington, Somerset, England. Richards Son Richard (born1844) was also a Blacksmith. Contact John by |
| | WEBBER | William | Blacksmith | 1809: William Webber, blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Ide, devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 42yrs, living in Frog Street Days Place, Exeter, Devon with wife Elizabeth 45yrs (born Tiverton, Devon). |
| | WEBBER | William | Blacksmith | 1819: William Webber, blacksmith master, employs 1 man.Born about 1819 in Morchard, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 32yrs,living at the London Inn, Chawleigh, Devon. Others listed: Frances Webber Inmt 82yrs Female, Annuitant, born Morchard. Apprentice blacksmith James Tancock 17yrs (born 1834 Chawleigh). |
| | WEBBER | William | Blacksmith | 1809: William Webber, blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Morchard Bishop, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 42yrs, living on the West side of Green, Crediton, Devon. Wife Fanny 42yrs (born Morchard Bishop) and sons Robert 10yrs, Samuel 7yrs and Henry 5yrs. |
| | WEBBER | William | Blacksmith | 1838: WilliamWebber,blacksmith. Born 1838 in Sampford Peverell Devon. William was the eldest son of Richard Webber Blacksmith (born 1808). The 1861 census indicates that William was working as the villiage blacksmith in Ottery St Mary Devon. Contact John by |
| | WEEK | Robert | Blacksmith | 1814: Robert Week, blacksmith. Born aout 1814 in Spreyton, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 37yrs, at Lower Week, Crediton, Devon, with wife Ann 34yrs (born Jacobstow, Devon). Children: William13yrs (blacksmith), Jane 12yrs, Hannah 10yrs, Eliza 8yrs,Elizabeth 6yrs, Richard 4yrs, Fanny 2yrs, George 3 days old infant. Also listed Samuel Pope 23yrs (blacksmith). |
| | WEEK | William | Blacksmith | 1838: William Week, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1838 in Shobrooke, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 13yrs, living at Lower Week, Crediton, Devon with parents blacksmith Robert & Ann plus siblings Jane 12yrs, Hannah 10yrs, Eliza 8yrs,Elizabeth 6yrs, Richard 4yrs, Fanny 2yrs, George 3 days old infant. |
| | WEEKES | George | Blacksmith | 1791: George Weekes, blacksmith. Born about 1791 in Sourton, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 60yrs, living at Village, Sourton, Devon with wife Ann 52yrs (born Sourton). Children: William 14yrs ( baptized 19 Feb 1837 Sourton; became a blacksmith); Ann 12yrs; Sarah 9yrs; Thomas 7rs. Can be found in census 1841 to 1881. Contact Malcolm by. |
| | WEEKS | George | Blacksmith | 1832: George Weeks, apprentice blacksmith. Born about 1832 in Shillingford, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 19yrs, at Hawkers Street, St.Thomas,Devonshire; with his widowed mother Mary 42yrs plus siblings Sarah 11yrs; William 9yrs; Caroline 5yrs & John.C. 1yr infant. |
| | WEEKS | Hannibal | Blacksmith | 1820: Hannibal Weeks,blacksmith. Born about 1820 in Northlew, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at 17 William Street, Morice Town, Devon, with wife Mary Ann 35yrs (born Whitechurch, Devon). Children: William 4yrs, George 2yrs. |
| | WEEKS | John | Blacksmith | 1814: John Weeks, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in Chudleigh, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 37yrs, at Southernay House, Newton Abbot, Kingskerwell, Devon, with wife Elizabeth 32yrs (born Kingskerwell, Devon). Children listed: George 11yrs; John 10yrs; Mary Ann 8yrs; William 7yrs; Eliza 6yrs; Susanne 4yrs. |
| | WEEKS | Peter | Blacksmith | 1779: Peter Weeks, retired blacksmith, pauper. Born about 1778 in Aveton Gifford, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 73yrs, a widower, pauper, at Lupridge Village, Totnes, Devon, lodging with daughter Maria Harris & son-in-law Thomas Harris and grandchildren Samuel Harris 14yrs; William Harris 10yrs; Thomas Harris 8yrs; John Harris 5yrs. |
| | WEEKS | William | Blacksmith | 1836: William Weeks, blacksmith. Born maybe ?1836. Baptised 19 February 1837 in Sourton, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 14yrs, living in Village, Sourton, with blacksmith parents. See Blacksmiths of Devon for parents George & Ann Weeks plus siblings. The family can be found in census 1841 to 1881. |
| | WELCH | John | Blacksmith | 1830: John Welch, blacksmith. Born about 1830 in Devonport , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 20yrs, living at 14 Queen Street, Devonport. Parents: John 58yrs (boot & shoe maker) and Margaret 57yrs. Siblings: William 26yrs (boot & shoe maker), Margaret 23yrs (boot binder), Mary 17yrs (boot binder). Visitor: Ellen Grant 58yrs (born Ireland). |
| | WELCH | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1794: Thomas Welch, blacksmith. Born about 1794 in Devonport , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 57yrs, living at 21 Canterbury Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Elizabeth 55yrs (born Devonport) and daughters: Matilda 34yrs, Louisa 23yrs, Susanna 23yrs |
| | WELLAND | John | Blacksmith | 1844: John Welland, blacksmith. Born about 1844 in Uffculme, Devon, England. Wife Fanny Board. Apprenticed to John Sanders (who may be one of the Sanders listed). Listed as a Smith in 1871-1881 census. Master Smith in 1891. In 1901 his sons William and Thomas are shown working with him. The Welland, Sanders and Pring families are thought to be connected, and there is also a connection with the Trott family. Contact Ivy by |
| | WELSMAN | James | Blacksmith | 1819: James Welsman, blacksmith master. Born about 1819 in Honiton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 32yrs, living in Church Nap, Uplyme with wife Catherine 32yrs (born Colyton, Devon). |
| | WESCOTT | Isaac | Blacksmith | 1829: Isaac Wescott, blacksmith. Born about 1829 in Langtree, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Isaac as 22yrs, living in Stibcross, Torrington, Devon with his widowed mother Mary 51yrs. Siblings: John 29yrs (ag.labourer); Dorcas Wescott 17yrs and Betsy Bridgeman (nee Wescott) 30yrs. Niece: Sarah Ann Bridgeman 4yrs. |
| | WESCOTT | Robert | Blacksmith | 1832: Robert Wescott, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1832 in Clayhidon, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 19yrs, apprentice with William Smith 38yrs (born 1813 blacksmith) and Ann Smith 36yrs. Living at the Smiths, Taunton, Devon. Also listed there is John Willie 22yrs (born 1829 blacksmith). |
| | WESLEY | William | Blacksmith | 1827: William Wesley, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1827 in Brixham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 24yrs, living in Ostend, Totnes, Brixham with wife Martha 28yrs (born) and his sister Hannah Wesley 18yrs. |
| | WEST | Daniel | Blacksmith | 1832: Daniel West, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1832, Langtree, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 19yrs, at Barnstaple St East the Water, Devon. Parents: Richard & Mary . Siblings: Charles 24yrs (sawyer), Elizabeth 17yrs, Isaac 6yrs. |
| | WEST | John | Blacksmith | 1811: John West, blacksmith. Born about 1811, Devon, England . The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, living at East Allington Village, Devon; with wife Susanna 25yrs. Children: William 6yrs; Henrietta 1yr infant. In 1951 Susan is a widow, innkeeper. Children: Mary 13yrs; Harriet 11yrs; Hetenah 6yrs; Fanny Ann 4yrs; Thomas 2yrs. Son William 16yrs is not listed here. |
| | WEST | Samuel.W. | Blacksmith | 1796: Samuel.W.West, blacksmith. Born about 1796, Holberton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuelas 55yrs, at Sherford Village, Kingsbridge, Devon; with wife Elizabeth 53yrs (born Armington, Devon). Children: William 23yrs (blacksmith); George 20yrs (carpenter); Samuel 17yrs (wheelwright); Edward 14yrs; Robert 11yrs. Granddaughter Susan Hatherley 4yrs. grandson Samuel.W.Hatherley 12yrs. general servant Mary. A. Chissell 16yrs. |
| | WEST | William | Blacksmith | 1823: William West, blacksmith. Born about 1823, East Allington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 28yrs, at Mounts, Kingsbridge, Devon; with wife Hannah 26yrs (born Cornwall). |
| | WEST | William | Blacksmith | 1835: William West,blacksmith. Born about 1835, East Allington, Devon, England. In 18141 UK census he is 6yrs, at East Allington Village, Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon for parents John and Susanna West. He could be the William West listed with master blacksmith John Lamble, at Blackhawton. |
| | WEST | William.H. | Blacksmith | 1828: William. H. West, blacksmith. Born about 1828, Sherford, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 23yrs, at Sherford Village, Kingsbridge, Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon for parents Samuel .W. West & Eliz. West and see the Wheelwrights Index for his brother Samuel West. |
| | WESTACOTT | John | Blacksmith | 1819: John Westacott, blacksmith. Born about1819 in George Nympton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 32yrs, living in Maiden Street, Barnstaple, Devonwith wife Elizabeth 36yrs (born, Jersey). |
| | WESTACOTT | William | Blacksmith | 1824: William Westacott, blacksmith. Born about1824 in George Nympton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 27yrs, living in Chittleham Holt, South Molton, Devon with wife Charlotte 25yrs (born Chittleham Holt). |
| | WESTCOTT | George.P. | Blacksmith | 1834: George. P. Westcott, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 17yrs, living in High Street, St Thomas, Topsham with his parents Joseph 40yrs (born 1810 blacksmith) and Harriet 39yrs and their 8 other children. |
| | WESTCOTT | Harry | Blacksmith | 1855: Harry Westcott, blacksmith. Born about 1855 in Stockland, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Harry as 16yrs, living in Membury, Devonshire with his parents. Father: John Westcott 51yrs (born 1820 balcksmith) and Mary 46yrs. Siblings: Robert. J. 11yrs; Elizabeth. M. 8yrs; Annie. P. 5yrs and Frank 3yrs. In 1881 Harry is 26yrs, now an Agricultural Machinist, lodging in Dorset Street, Blandford-Forum, Dorset. |
| | WESTCOTT | John | Blacksmith | 1820: John Westcott, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1820 in Honiton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 20yrs, living in Dowell Street, Honiton with his family. Father: Robert 45yrs and Mary 45yrs. Siblings: Joseph 15yrs; Robert 9yrs; Mary 7yrs; Elizabeth 4yrs. In 1851 John is 31yrs, working for Robert Newton 65yrs (born 1786 blacksmith master and carpenter) and Phoebe Newton 68yrs. Their children: Sarah 32yrs unmarried and John 31yrs, unmarried, carpenter. The 1871 census lists John as 51yrs, wife Mary A. 46yrs (born Stockland, Devon) living in Membury, Devonshire . Children: Harry 16yrs; Robert. J. 11yrs; Elizabeth. M. 8yrs; Annie. P. 5yrs and Frank 3yrs |
| | WESTCOTT | John | Blacksmith | 1805: John Westcott, blacksmith. Born about 1805 in Punchardon , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 46yrs, living in Duckpool, Barnstaple, Devon with wife Jane 36yrs (born Heanton Punchardon). See census 1851 for several children and parents listed there. |
| | WESTCOTT | Joseph | Blacksmith | 1810: Joseph Westcott, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 40yrs, living in High Street, St Thomas,Topsham with wife Harriet 39yrs (born Topsham) and their 9 children which includes George. P. Westcott 17yrs (born 1834 blacksmith). |
| | WESTLAKE | Edward. G. | Blacksmith | 1834: Edward. G. Westlake, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in Exeter, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 17yrs, blacksmith apprentice. with William Manning (blacksmith and Mary Manning, living in Clist Road, St Thomas, Devon. |
| | WESTLAKE | Josiah | Blacksmith | 1814: Josiah Westlake, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in St Giles, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Josiah as 37yrs, living in Beertown, Beerferris, Devon with his wife Mary 40yrs (born Diddcot, D evon) and his brother Thomas Westlake 15yrs (born 1836 blacksmith). |
| | WESTLAKE | Richard | Blacksmith | 1814: Richard Westlake, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in Cadbury, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 37yrs, living in Broad Clist St Thomas, devon with wife Mary 40yrs (born Bradninch, Devon). |
| | WESTLAKE | Robert (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1843: Robert Westlake (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1843 in Horrabridge, Buckland Monachorum, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert (Jnr) as 8yrs, living in Horrabridge, Devon with his parents: Robert 56yrs (born 1795 blacksmith) and Jane 50yrs. In 1881 Robert is 38yrs, wife Jane 42yrs, living in a Cottage, Buckland Monachorum. Children: Mary Caroline 12yrs and William Alfred 9yrs. Apprentice blacksmith Richard Newcombe 19yrs (born 1862 Thorncliffe, Devon). Contact Carol by. |
| | WESTLAKE | Robert (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1795: Robert Westlake (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1795 in Tamerton, Buckland Monachorum, Devon, England. In approx 1821 Robert married Jane Knight (born Tamerton, Devon). The 1841 UK census lists Robert (Snr) as 45yrs and Jane nee Knight 40yrs living in House 584, Horrabridge, Devon. Children: William 15yrs; Mary 14yrs; James 5yrs; Edwin 3yrs. In 1851Robert is 56yrs and Jane 50yrs, still at Horrabridge. Children: Edwin 13yrs; Robert 8yrs (born1843 blacksmith); Lewis 5yrs. Robert (Snr) died in 1890 aged 96yrs at Tavistock, Cormwall, Devon. Contact Carol by. |
| | WESTLAKE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1836: Thomas Westlake, blacksmith. Born about 1836 in ST Giles, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 15yrs, living in Beertown, Beerferris, Devon with his brother Josiah 37yrs (born 1815 blacksmith) and Mary Westlake 40yrs. |
| | WESTLAKE | William | Blacksmith | 1827: William Westlake, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Plympton St Mary, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 24yrs, living in Plympton St Mary with wife Elizabeth 24yrs (born Plympton St Mary) and chidlren Charles 3yrs and Susan 1yr. |
| | WESTLAKE | William (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1853: William Westlake (Jnr), blacksmith. Born 21 June 1853 at Sampford Spiney, Devon, England. Parents: William Westlake (Snr. born 1825 blacksmith) and Ann Colmer. 1861 to 1901 is on the census for Horrabridge (various addresses). 1873: Married, 10 August to Sidwell Vincent at Tuckingmill, Cornwall (she died 7 May 1878) at Horrabridge. 1879: Married, 18 May to Elizabeth M Hannaford (born 31 Jan 1857) at Horrabridge. William (Jnr) died 1941 aged 88 years, Tavistock. Contact Carol by. |
| | WESTLAKE | William (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1825: William Westlake (Snr), blacksmith. Born about in Buckland Monachorum, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 15yrs, living in House 584, Horrabridge, Devon. Parents: Robert Westlake45yrs (born 1795 blacksmith) and Jane Knight 40yrs. 1851: Married Ann Colmer of St Austell, Cornwall. Believe he married a second time to a Lucy M some 20 plus years his junior! He appears on census for Horrabridge from 1841 to 1901 (various addresses). Contact Carol by. |
| | WESTLAKE | William Charles | Blacksmith | 1874: William Charles Westlake, blacksmith. Born 18 April 1874 at Red River, Cornwall, England. Parents: Wm Westlake (Jnr born 1853 blacksmith) and Sidwell Vincent. He can be seen on the 1881 to 1891 census for Horrabridge. Died 12 December 1893 at Horrabridge. Contact Carol by. |
| | WHEATON | John | Blacksmith | 1838: John Wheaton, blacksmith. Born about 1838 in Otterton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 13yrs, living at Higher Woolbrock, Honiton, Devon with his parents John and Mary (ag. labourers). |
| | WHEDDER | George | Blacksmith | 1810: George Whedder, blacksmith master. Born about 1810 in Thurlstone, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 40yrs, living at Russells Court, Marlborough, Kingsbridge, Devon with wife Alice 36yrs (born Dartmouth, Devon) and son George 13yrs. |
| | WHEELER | James | Blacksmith | 1789: James Wheeler, blacksmith master, employs 2 men and 1 boy. Born about 1798 in Toller-Pocorum, Dorset, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 62yrs,living in Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Devon with wife Maria 69yrs (born Stoke Abbott, Dorset). Listed in Blacksmiths of Dorset and Devon. |
| | WHITE | James | Blacksmith | 1805: James white, blacksmith, brightsmith. Born 30th March 1805 in Shute, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 46yrs, living at the Broughton Smithy, Shute with wife Charlotte nee Wilmington (born 20 May 1805 in Colyton, Devon). See Blacksmiths Devon; Whitesmiths Indexes for other family members. Contact James by |
| | WHITE | John | Blacksmith | 1815: John white, blacksmith. Born about 1815 in Marshalsea , Dorset, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 36yrs, living at Lyme Rd, Axminster, Devon with wife Sarah 37yrs born (Axminster) and daughter Jane 7yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Dorset and Devon. |
| | WHITE | John | Blacksmith | 1819: John White, blacksmith. Born about 1819 in Fremington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 32yrs, living in Bickington, Devon with wife Charlotte 32yrs (born Instow, Devon). Children: Sysannah 7yrs, Charlotte 6yrs, Thirza 4yrs, John 4yrs, Eleanor 2yrs. |
| | WHITE | Robert | Blacksmith | 1809: Robert White, blacksmith. Born about 1809,Kilmington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 42yrs, at the Poor House, Kilmington with wife Sarah 41yrs ( Kilmington). Listed in the Blacksmiths of Devon and paupers Indexes. |
| | WHITE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1806: Thomas White, blacksmith. Born about 1806 in Crediton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 45yrs, living at Threshers Causeway, Crediton with wife Ann 48yrs (born Crediton). Children: Emma 15yrs, Giles 11yrs, Thos 10yrs. |
| | WHITE | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1811: Thomas White, blacksmith. Born about 1811, Crediton, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, living at St Lawrences Green, Crediton; with wife Ann 35yrs (born Crediton). Children: Emma 5yrs; Giles 1yr infant and Thomas 4mths infant. |
| | WHITE | Thomas (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1830: Thomas White (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1830 in Fremington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 20yrs, living in Bickington, Devon with parents Thomas 52yrs (born 1799 blacksmith) and Grace 49yrs. Siblings: Caroline 18yrs, William 8yrs, Mary. A. 4yrs. |
| | WHITE | Thomas (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1799: Thomas White (Snr), blacksmith master. . Born about 1799 in Fremington, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas (Snr) as 52yrs, living in Bickington, Devon Grace 49yrs (born Fremington). Children: Thomas 20yrs (born 1830 blacksmith), Caroline 18yrs, William 8yrs, Mary. A. 4yrs. |
| | WHITEHAIR | John | Blacksmith | 1855: John Whitehair, blacksmith. Born March 1855 at Mewan, Cornwall, England and died 07 Jan 1927 in Tavistock Devon. Wife: Lucy Matthews born 1855 in Corldridge, Cornwall and died 07 Jan 1928. They emigrated to Charters Towers Queensland Australia where John was mine smithy in one of the large gold mines. Listed in Blacksmiths of Australia, Cornwall and Devon. I am also a decendant of Samuel Henwood blacksmith born Tavistock 1826 . He was my grandfather. Contact Pauline by |
| | WIDDEN | William | Blacksmith | 1824: William Widden, blacksmith. Born aout 1824 in Trentishoe, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 27yrs, owner of house named Trentishoe Coom, in Trenstidhow. Wife Eliza 25yrs (born Martinhoe), Devon). Sons: John 25yrs and William 14yrs. Lodging with the Widden family is Journeyman blacksmith Thomas Hayles (Hoyles) 19yrs (blacksmtih; William Skinner 23yrs (blacksmith) and his brother John Hayles (Hoyles) 16yrs (a mason). |
| | WIDDON | William | Blacksmith | 1784: William Widdon, blacksmith. Born about 1784 in Trentishoe, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 67yrs, a widower, living in Middleham, Barnstaple, Devon with his daughter Mary Groves. Son-in-Law George Groves 32yrs (mariner). James Widdon (?brother or cousin) 70yrs. |
| | WIDGER | Sampson | Blacksmith | 1816: Sampson Widger, blacksmith retired. Born about 1816 in Callington, Cornwall, England. The 1881 UK census lists Sampson as 65yrs, at 4 Ross Hill, Stoke Demerel, Devon with wife Jane 59yrs and son William 25yrs, unmarried (A rigger at HM Dock Yards). Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WILKINSON | William | Blacksmith | 1810: William Wilkinson, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in North Shields, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 40yrs,visiting John Collings24yrs (a mason) and Elizabeth Collings 30yrs at 62 Navy Row, Devonport, Devon. Others listed: John’s sister Susan Hyper 21yrs. Thomas Tremear 21yrs, unmarried, a miner. |
| | WILLCOCK | James | Blacksmith | 1814: James Willcock, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in St Mininon , Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 37yrs, living at 7 Chapel Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Amy 48yrs (born St Mininon) and children Charles 7yrs, Mary 3yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WILLIAMS | Daniel | Blacksmith | 1835: Daniel Williams, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1835 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Daniel as 6yrs, living at Gloucester Ope, Stoke Damerell with his mother Fracnes 27yrs. Siblings: Matilda 2yrs and mary under 1yr infant. No mention of father. In 1851 Daniel is 16yrs, apprentice to Thomas May 50yrs (born 1801 blacksmith master), in York Street, Plymouth. No others listed. In 1871 Daniel is 36yrs a pensioner. Wife Mary 31yrs (born Dublin).Living in St Andrew,Plymouth. No others listed. |
| | WILLIAMS | George | Blacksmith | 1810: George Williams, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1810 in Milton Abbot, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 40yrs, Living in Quither, Tavistock, Devon with wife Mary 36yrs (born Tavsitock) and their 5 chidlren listed see census 1851. |
| | WILLIAMS | John | Blacksmith | 1834: John Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1834 in Devonport , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 17yrs, living at 41 Pembroke Street, Stoke Damerell with parents George & Frances and his sister Fanny 12yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | R? | Blacksmith | 1791: ?R. Williams, blacksmith. First name unclear. Born about 1791 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at 9 Lower Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr, Devon. Seen in the census 1841 as a 'smith'. |
| | WILLIAMS | Richard | Blacksmith | 1814: Richard Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1814 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 37yrs, living at 42 Keates Street, Devonport, Devon with wife Mary 42yrs (born Torrington, Devon). Children: William 14yrs, Hannah 12yrs, Mary 10yrs, Kate 1y. |
| | WILLIAMS | Richard | Blacksmith | 1827: Richard Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Shobrooke, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 24yrs, living in Shute Village, Crediton, Devon. Parents: Samuel 48yrs (born 1803 blacksmith) and Elizabeth 48yrs. Siblings: Samuel 15yrs (born 1836 blacksmith); William 13yrs (blacksmith); Charles 10yrs and Walter 7yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | Richard Wood | Blacksmith | 1787: Richard Wood Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1787 in Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 64yrs, living at 10 Lower Street, Plymouth, Devon with wife Elizabeth 59yrs (born Plymstock). Children: Joseph 21yrs (born 1830 see Shipwrights index); William. H. 16yrs (born 1835 see Shipwrights index) and Elizabeth 18yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1824: Robert Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 27yrs, living at 1 Queen Anns Place, Plymouth, Devon. No other details given on census 1851. Cannot find himon other census. |
| | WILLIAMS | Samuel (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1836: Samuel Williams (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1836 in Shobrooke, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 15yrs, living at Shute Village, Crediton, Devon. Parents Samuel 48yrs (born 1803 blacksmith) and Elizabeth 48yrs. Siblings: Richard 24yrs (born 1827 blacksmith); William 13yrs (born 18138 blacksmith); Charles 10yrs; Walter 7yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | Samuel (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1803: Samuel Williams (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1803 in Shobrooke, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel (Snr) as 48yrs,living in Shute Village, Crediton, Devon with wife Elizabeth 48yrs (born Butterly, Devon). Children: Richard 24yrs (born 1827 blacksmith); Samuel 15yrs (blacksmith; William 13yrs (born 1838 blacksmith ); Charles 10yrs; Walter 7yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1824: Thomas Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Ilfracombe , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 27yrs, living at Strand, Ilfracombe, Devon with wife Eliza 25yrs (born Ilfracombe). Children: Eliza 6yrs, Mary Ann 4yrs. Elizabeth Williams 11yrs (listed as a daughter, but must be a sister). |
| | WILLIAMS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1810: Thomas Williams, blacksmith. Born 1810-1811 in Ilfracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, England. In 1861 Thomas is 50yrs, Elizah 36yrs, living at St Philip and St James, Ilfracombe. Children: Eliza Ann 16yrs; Mary Ann 14yrs; Elizabeth 10yrs; William 8yrs; John 6yrs; Thomas 4yrs; Matilda 1yr infant. |
| | WILLIAMS | William | Blacksmith | 1838: William Williams, blacksmith. Born about 1838 in Shobrooke, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 13yrs, living at Shute Village, Crediton, Devon. Parents Samuel 48yrs (born 1803 blacksmith) and Elizabeth 48yrs. Siblings: Richard 24yrs (blacksmith); Samuel 15yrs (born 1836 blacksmith); Charles 10yrs; Walter 7yrs. |
| | WILLIE | John | Blacksmith | 1829: John Willie, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1829 in Churchstanton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 22yrs, working for William Smith (born 1813 blacksmith) and Ann Smith 36yrs, living at Smiths, Taunton, Devon. Also listed there apprentice Robert Wescott 19yrs. (born 1832). |
| | WILLING | Charles | Blacksmith | 1836: Charles Willing, blacksmith. Born about 1836 in Plymton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 15yrs, living in Plympton St Mary with parents Parents Silas 46yrs (born 1805 blacksmith) and Mary 45yrs. Siblings: & Mathias 8yrs, Mary 11yrs, Susan 6yrs. |
| | WILLING | John | Blacksmith | 1810: John Willing, blacksmith master, employs 2 apprentices. Born about1810 in Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 40yrs, living in the Village of Elburton, Plymstock St Mary, with wife Elziabeth 38yrs (born Diptford, Devon). Children: William 4yrs and Elizabeth 2yrs. Father-in-Law: Roger Laver 67yrs widower. Also apprentice James Lavers 18yrs and apprentice Thomas Andrews 14yrs. |
| | WILLING | John Frost | Blacksmith | 1830: John Frost Willing, blacksmith. Born about1830 in Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 21yrs, lodging with Thomas and Susanna Pearse (farmers) in Plympton St Mary, Devon. John’s brother Wm. H. Willing (born 1832 blacksmith) also lodges here with the Pearses. |
| | WILLING | Richard W. | Blacksmith | 1824: Richard. W. Willing, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Ugborough, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 27yrs, living in Keaton, Ugborough, Totnes, Devon. See Wheelwrights Index for father Giles Willing & brother John Willing. |
| | WILLING | Silas | Blacksmith | 1805: Silas Willing, blacksmith. Born about 1805 in Plymstock , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Silas as 46yrs, living in Plympton St Mary, Devon with wife Mary 45yrs (born West Alvington, Devon). Children: Charles 15yrs (born 1836 blacksmith); Mathias 8y; Mary 11y; Susan 6yrs. |
| | WILLING | Wm.H. | Blacksmith | 1832: Wm. H. Willing, blacksmith. Born about1832 in Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 19yrs, lodging with Thomas and Susanna Pearse (farmers) in Plympton St Mary, Devon. William’s brother John Frost Willing (born 1830 blacksmith) also lodges here with the Pearses. |
| | WILLIS | Henry | Blacksmith | 1824: Henry Willis, blacksmith. Born about 1824 in Colytn , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 27yrs, living in Bridgend, Otterton St Thomas, Devon with wife Ann 27yrs (born Colyton, Devon) and son John 6mths infant. |
| | WILLIS | James | Blacksmith | 1810: James Willis, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in Colytn , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 40yrs, living at Jerys Cot, Shute, Devon with wife Mary 38yrs (born Colyton). |
| | WILLIS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1810: Thomas Willis, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 40yrs, living at 2 Quarry Street, East Stonehouse, Devon with wife Rebecca 35yrs (born Devonport). Children: Thomas 16yrs (boat builder), Edwin 14yrs, Mary (1) 11yrs, Mary. J (2) 9yrs, Rebecca 5yrs. Two Marys listed as daughters |
| | WILLMOT | John | Blacksmith | 1824: John Willmot, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1824 in South Moulton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 27yrs,lodging with hotel keepers Ann Soper and family at 10 Mount Street, Plymouth, Devon. |
| | WILLS | Edward | Blacksmith | 1810: Edward Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1810 in Slapton , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 38yr, living at 40 the Village, Kingsbridge, Slapton with wife Grace 36yrs (born Slapton). Maybe brother of blacksmiths Richard (born 1809 and George (born 1805) listed here. |
| | WILLS | Edward | Blacksmith | 1832: Edward Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1832 in London, Middlesex, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 19yrs, living at 106 the Village, Kingsbridge, Slapton, Devon with his uncle Richard Wills 42yrs (born 1809 blacksmith) and aunt Sarah Wills 34yrs. Also listed is Richard’s brotherGeorge Wills 46yrs,unmarried (born 1805 blacksmith). This Edward might possibly be son of Edward Wills (born 1810 blacksmith). |
| | WILLS | George | Blacksmith | 1805: George Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1805 in Slapton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 35yrs, unmarried, living in Slapton village with his mother Sarah 70yrs . Siblings: Richard 30yrs and Edward 25yrs. In 1851 George is 46yrs, unmarried living at 106 Village, Kingsbridge, Slapton with his brother Richard Wills 42yrs and Sarah Wills 34yrs. Also listed is nephew Edward 19yrs (born 1832 blacksmith) . |
| | WILLS | George | Blacksmith | 1822: George Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1822 in Loddis Combe Leigh , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 29yrs, living at 4 Willow Street, Plymouth, Devon with wife Mary. A. 32yrs (born Plymouth) and sons William 3yrs, George.C. 2yrs and James 1month infant. |
| | WILLS | Richard | Blacksmith | 1809: Richard Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1809 in Slapton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 30yrs, unmarried, living in Slapton village with his mother Sarah 70yrs . Siblings: George 35yrs (born 1805 blacksmith) and Edward 25yrs. In 1851 Richard is 42yrs, living at 106 the Village, Kingsbridge, Slapton, Devon with wife Sarah 34yrs (born Fordingbridge, Hampshire). Also listed is his brother George Wills 46yrs unmarried (born 1805 blacksmith) and nephew Edward Wills 19yrs born 1832 (blacksmith). This Edward might possibly be son of Richard’s other brother, Edward Wills (born 1810 blacksmith). |
| | WILLS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1830: Robert Wills, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1830 in Woodbury, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 20yrs, apprentice with Samuel Hill 51yrs (born 1800 blacksmith) and Fanny Hill 46yrs in Cowick Street, Apostle, St Thomas, Devon. |
| | WILLS | Robert | Blacksmith | 1833: Robert Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1833 in Luppitt, Honiton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 8yrs, living in Luppitt with his parents William 55yrs (born 1786 blacksmith); and Hannah 45yrs. Siblings: Thomas 15yrs (born 1825 blacksmith); James 20yrs; Roseanna 7yrs. In 1851 Robert is 18yrs, living at Mill House, Honiton. Father William Wills 64yrs; Hannah Wills 59yrs and sister Roseanna 17yrs. |
| | WILLS | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1829: Samuel Wills, blacksmith master, employs 1 man. Born about 1829 in Malborough, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 22yrs, living at Robinsons, Marlborough, Kingsbridge, Devon with his sister Susan 16yrs. |
| | WILLS | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1806: Samuel Wills, blacksmith. Borna bout 1806 in Tavistock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 45yrs, living at the Foundry Cottages, Tavistock with wife Ann 44yrs (born Tavistock). |
| | WILLS | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1825: Thomas Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1825 in Luppitt, Honiton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 15yrs, living in Luppitt with his parents William 55yrs and Hannah 45yrs. Siblings: James 20yrs; Robert 8yrs; Roseanna 7yrs. In 1851 Thomas is 26yrs, living at Piles Cottage, Luppitt with wife Elizabeth 32yrs (born Beer, Devon) and son Thomas 2yrs and son in law(stepson) Jasper Rutter (Wills) 9yrs. Shop boy assistant Charles Rowland 16yrs (born Luppitt). |
| | WILLS | William | Blacksmith | 1786: William Wills, blacksmith. Born about 1786 in Beer, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 55ys, wife Hannah 45yrs. Children: Thomas 15yrs (born 1825 blacksmith); James 20yrs; Robert 8yrs; Roseanna 7yrs. In 1851 William is 64yrs, living in Mill House, Honiton, Luppitt, Devon with wife Hannah 59yrs (born Titworth, Sussex). Children: Robert 18yrs (born 1840 blacksmith) and Roshanna 17yrs. 1871: William is 84yrs and Hannah 79yrs, still living in Luppitt. Lodger William Davies 40yrs, unmarried (a carter). |
| | WILLS | William | Blacksmith | 1812: William Wills, blacksmith. 39yrs,blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1812, Luppitt, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 39yrs and wife Elizabeth 41yrs (born Honiton, Devon) living with Williams’ employer, master wheelwright John Hensley at Fore Street, Littleham, Exmouth. |
| | WILLS | William | Blacksmith | 1819: William Wills, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1819 in Salcombe, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 32yrs, living at Market Place, Newton Abbot, Wolborough, Devon. Wife: Grace 29yrs (born Tamerton, Devon). Children: Susanna 3yrs, Sarah 2yrs, William 8yrs. |
| | WILSON | Charles | Blacksmith | 1833: Charles Wilson, blacksmith apprentice. Born 1833-1834 in Sampford Courtnay, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Charles as 8yrs, living in Little Chappel Street, Sampford with parents Isaac 61yrs and Rosamond 45yrs. Siblings: Henry 11yrs; Ann 9yrsJohn 6yrs; Joseph 1yr infant. In 1851 Charles is 17yrs, apprentice with blacksmith master Joseph Walls 43yrs (born 1808) and Ann Walls 46yrs, living in Tawgreen, South Tawton, Okehampton, Devon. Also listed is Edward Walls 74yrs, widower. |
| | WILTON | Richard | Blacksmith | 1822: Richard Wilton, blacksmith. Born about 1822 in Kingston, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 29yrs, lodging with his uncle James Swigg and aunt Alice Swigg at 8 Tin Street contd, Plymouth, Devon. |
| | WINSLEY | Amous | Blacksmith | 1828: Amos Winsley, blacksmith. Born about 1828 in Salcombe Regis, Honiton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Amos as 23yrs, living at Lydas Cottage, Salcombe Regis with wife Elizabeth 24yrs (born Sidbury, Devon) and son Henry 1yr. |
| | WINSOR | Henry | Blacksmith | 1838: Henry Winsor, blacksmith. Born about 1838 in Broadhempson, Devon, England. The 1861 UK census lists Henry as 23yrs, lodging with blacksmith Richard Taylor 26yrs (born 1825) and Esther 21yrs in Broadhempson. In 1871 Henry is 33yrs, a general smith, living in St Pancras, Devon, England with wife Lavinia 25yrs. Children: Rachel. J. 4yrs and Ernest. J. under 1yr infant. |
| | WINSOR | William | Blacksmith | 1838: William Winsor (Boyes), blacksmith. Born about 1838 in Buckfastleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 13yrs, living with his mother Ann Boyes(previously Winsor) 42yrs and stepfather Nicholas Boyes 57yrs (blacksmith) in Tolmarsh, Totnes, Devon. William’s brother James Winsor (Botes) 7yrs is also here. |
| | WITHERIDGE | Robert | Blacksmith | 1823: Robert Witheridge, blacksmith. Born about 1823 in Plymouth , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 28yrs living in Queen Street, Plymouth with wife Martha 30yrs (born Plymouth). |
| | WONNACOTT | James | Blacksmith | 1837: James Wonnacott, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1837 in Holsworthy, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 14yrs, apprentice with blacksmith Thomas Allin and Elizabeth Allin living in Chilsworthy, Holsworthy, Devon. |
| | WOOD | George | Blacksmith | 1808: George Wood, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Stonehouse, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 43yrs, Summerland Place, Plymouth, Devon with wife Mary 49yrs (born Plymouth). See census 1851 for 5 children listed. |
| | WOOD | Henry | Blacksmith | 1816: Henry Wood, blacksmith. Born about 1816 in Quithiock, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 35yrs, living at 5 Boot Lane, Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Caroline 23yrs born Devonport-DEV. Daughter: Susan 1yr infant. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WOODLAND | John | Blacksmith | 1800: John Woodland, blacksmith. Born about 1800 in Awliscombe, Honiton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 35yrs, living in the Smiths cottage in Awliscombe. Also listed is Catherine Woodland 30yrs and Sarah Woodland 75yrs. Joseph Bailey 25yrs, blacksmith (born Devon) and James Gould 25yrs (servant). In 1851 John is listed as ?50yrs (incorrect), unmarried, living in Awliscombe with his sister Catherine Escott 40yrs and Isaac Escott 44yrs (shoemaker) and their son Richard 6yrs. Lodger: Henry Wilson 27yrs, unmarried, pensioner. The 1861 census lists John as 56yrs, living in Ottery St Mary, Devon with his nephew John Shepperd 29yrs and Elizabeth Shepperd 25yrs and their children. |
| | WOODLAND | Robert | Blacksmith | 1836: Robert Woodland, blacksmith apprentice. Born about 1836 in Shobrooke, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 14yrs, living in Mill Street, Crediton, Devon. Parents: William 33yrs (born 1818 blacksmith) and Elizabeth 34yrs. Siblings: Sarah 12yrs, Uriah 10yrs (born 1840 blacksmith), William 8yrs, Elizabeth 6yrs, Alfred 4yrs, Emma 18mths infant. |
| | WOODLAND | Uriah | Blacksmith | 1840: Uriah Woodland, blacksmith, farrier. Born 1840-1841 in Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Uriah as an infant under 1yr living in Green Cottage, Stockleigh Pomeroy with his family. William Woodland 24yrs (born 1818 blacksmith) and Elizabeth 25yrs. Siblings: Robert 4yrs and Sarah 2yrs. In 1851 Uriah is 10yrs with his family in Mill Street Crediton, Devon. Siblings: Robert 14yrs (born 1836 apprentice blacksmith), Sarah 12yrs, William 8yrs, Elizabeth 6yrs, Alfred 4yrs, Emma 18mths infant. The 1861 census lists Uriah as 20yrs, a farrier, lodging in Bartholomew Street, St Olave, Devon. 1871: Uriah is 30yrs, widower, living in St Pancras, Devon with his children: Henry 5yrs and Louisa 3yrs. |
| | WOODLAND | William | Blacksmith | 1818: William Woodland, blacksmith. Born about 1818 in Upton Helions , Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 24yrs, wife Elizabeth 25yrs, living in Green Cottage, Stockleigh Pomeroy. Children: Robert 4yrs; Sarah 2yrs and Uriah under 1yr infant. In 1851 William is 33yrs, living in Mill Street, Crediton, Devon with wife Elizabeth 34yrs (born Stockleigh, Devon). Children: Robert 14yrs (born 1836 apprentice blacksmith), Sarah 12yrs, Uriah 10yrs (born 1840 blacksmith), William 8yrs, Elizabeth 6yrs, Alfred 4yrs, Emma 18mths infant. |
| | WOODMAN | James | Blacksmith | 1785: James Woodman, blacksmith. Born about 1785, Newton St Cyres, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 56yrs, living at Newton St Cyres with wife Mary 55yrs (born Tiverton,Devon). In 1851 James is 64yrs, at Newton Village, Newton St.Cyres; Mary is Mary 67yrs. |
| | WOODMAN | John | Blacksmith | 1781: John Woodman, blacksmith. Born aout 1781 in Newton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 70yrs, Vist Union Court North Street, Exeter, Devon with wife Mary 78yrs (born Drewsteignton, Devon). |
| | WOOLLAND | William | Blacksmith | 1802: William Woolland, blacksmith. Born about 1802 in Hittisleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 49yrs, living at Newton Abbot, Moretonhampstead, Devon with wife Elizabeth 50yrs (born Drewsteignton, Devon). Children: Thurza 14yrs; William 11yrs; Samuel 8yrs. |
| | WOTTON | George | Blacksmith | 1829: George Wotton, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1829 in Totnes, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 22yrs, living behind The Walls West, Totnes, Devon. Parents Richard 68yrs (born 1783 blacksmith) and Mary 63yrs. Brother: William 33yrs (born 1818 blacksmith). |
| | WOTTON | Henry | Blacksmith | 1825: Henry Wotton, blacksmith. Born about 1825 in HAberton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 25yrs, living in Hill Mill Cottage, Totnes, Devon with John & Susanna Stevens and family. |
| | WOTTON | Richard | Blacksmith | 1795: Richard Wotton, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1795 in Brixham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 56yrs, a widower, living in the Back Lane, Totnes, Brixham, Devon with his children Elizabeth 19yrs and William 9yrs. |
| | WOTTON | Richard | Blacksmith | 1783: Richard Wotton,, blacksmith master. Born about 1783 in Dittisham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard a 68yrs, living behind The Walls West, Totnes, Devon with wife Mary 63yrs (born Dartington, Devon) and sons George 22yrs (born 1829 blacksmith) and William 33yrs (born 1818 blacksmith). |
| | WOTTON | William | Blacksmith | 1818: William Wotton, blacksmith journeyman. Born about 1818 in Totnes, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 33yrs, living behind The Walls West, Totnes, Devon. Parents Richard 68yrs (born 1783 blacksmith) and Mary 63yrs. Brother: George 22yrs (born 1829 blacksmith). |
| | WRIGHT | John Thomas | Blacksmith | 1803: John Thomas Wright, blacksmith. Born about 1803, Alphington, Devon, England. The 1841 Census lists him as 35yrs, at Alphington. In 1851 John is 48yrs, unmarried, living at Alphington village. Also listed is his mother Mary 70yrs,widow; his brother Charles 46yrs, unmarried; his sister Elizabeth 38yrs, unmarried; and his nephew Charles Collins, 6yrs. |
| | WRIGHT | Richard | Blacksmith | 1837: Richard Wright, blacksmith. Born about 1837, Lawhitton, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 14yrs, living at Lifton Down, Tavistock, Devon with parents, Robert Wright 56yrs (born 1795 blacksmith) and Thomasin Wright 57yrs. Siblings: Robert 17yrs (born 1834 blacksmith) and sister Sarah 11yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WRIGHT | Robert (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1834: Robert Wright (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1834, Lawhitton, Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 17yrs, living at Lifton Down, Tavistock, Devon with parents, Robert Wright 56yrs (born 1795 blacksmith) and Thomasin Wright 57yrs. Siblngs: Richard 14yrs (born 1837 blacksmith) and sister Sarah 11yrs. Listed in Blacksmiths of Cornwall and Devon. |
| | WRIGHT | Robert (Snr) | Blacksmith | 1795: Robert Wright (Snr), blacksmith. Born about 1795, Plymouth, Devom, England. The 1851 UK census lists Robert (Snr) as 56yrs, at Lifton Down, Tavistock, Devon with wife Thomasin 57yrs (born Launceston, Cornwall) . Children: Robert 17yrs (born 1834 blacksmith), Richard 14yrs born 1837 blacksmith), Sarah 11yrs. |
| | WRIGHT | Samuel (Jnr) | Blacksmith | 1823: Samuel Wright (Jnr), blacksmith. Born about 1823, Holcombe Rogus, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 28yrs, at New Inn, Wellington, Devon. See Wheelwrights Index for parents Samuel & Sarah Wright & brothers Jesse 16yrs & Walter 14yrs. |
| | WYATT | John | Blacksmith | 1810: John Wyatt, blacksmith. Born 1810-1811 in Harberton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 41yrs, living in Postbridge, Totnes, Devon with wife Eliza 35yrs (born Stoke Gabriel, Devon). Children: Elizabeth. M. 11yrs; Tom 10yrs; John.C. 8yrs; Eliza. M. 5yrs; George. M. 3yrs; Elena 1yr infant. Apprentice Robert Petherbridge (born 1836). |
| | WYBORN | Alfred | Blacksmith | 1870: Alfred Wyborn, blacksmith. Born 1870, Combe Martin, Devon, England. Son of Samuel Wyborn. Went to Canada 1887. Alfred married Adeline 1894. 2 daughters, 1896 Inez Floretta born, died age 1, 1897 daughter Adela born. 1900: Alf lived at Black's Hill, west of Courtice and likely did his smithing over there. From Ralph Tooley's book, Laugh Along With Longboat, comes this story about an evening of entertainment at the school house (Mt. Carswell School) where Alf is mentioned... this story was entitled, The Mighty Smith. "In our neighbourhood we had our "mighty smith" who came to us from the British army and all his days with us he walked like a soldier - straight as a rod. Alf Wiborn was not only a good blacksmith but he was an excellent entertainer. One night at a concert in the Old Mount Carswell hall, Alf performed and entertained with several songs but the comic son, "I'm Jolly old farmer McGee" brought the house down. Fred Nicholls, the father of Roy of Courtice, laughed until the tears rolled merrily down his face. To many of us in attendance that night, we not only enjoyed smithy's songs and antics but got a great kick out of watching Harry Gay Sr. Mr. Gay had a goatee and somehow this goatee was able to keep in unison with Nicholl's laughter. I am sure that one more verse from Alf would have meant the death of both Fred and the end of Harry\'s goatee, so vigourously was it bobbing up and down. In addition to his many other talents, Alf had a streak for inventing and one of his inventions was a wonder pipe wrench. Alf was buried at Ebenezer many years ago." Alfred Wyborn died September 27 1901, buried Ebenezer Bible Christian, North Section, Durham, Darlington, Ontario, Canada. Contact Fenella by. |
| | WYBRON | Elizabeth | Blacksmith | 1786: Elizabeth Wybron, blacksmith. Born about 1786 in Marwood, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Elizabeth as 65yrs, living at Whitehall with her son James Wybron 24yrs (born 1827 blacksmith). |
| | WYBRON | James | Blacksmith | 1827: James Wybron, blacksmith. Born about 1827 in Marwood, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 24yrs, living in Whitehall, Devon with his mother Elizabeth 65yrs (born 1786 a blacksmith). |
| | YEATS | Henry | Blacksmith | 1807: Henry Yeats, blacksmith. Born about 1807 in Budleigh, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Henry as 44yrs, living at Salterton Hill, East Budleigh St Thomas, with wife Elizabeth 42yrs (born Ottery St Mary, Devon). Children: Sarah. A. 6yrs and George 3 months infant. |
| | YELLAND | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Yelland, blacksmith apprentice. Born 1830-1831 in Crediton, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, apprentice with Samuel Davy (blacksmith) and Sarah Davy, living in Pipers Cottages, Crediton, Devon. |
| | YEO | John | Blacksmith | 1808: John Yeo, blacksmith. Born about 1808 in Milton Damerel, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 43yrs, living in South Wandeford, Holsworthy, Devon with wife Elizabeth 41yrs (born Landcross, Devon). Children: Thomas 20yrs (born 1830 blacksmith); Fanney 15yrs; Mary Susan 10yr; Sarah 7yrs; Ann 5yrs; John 2yrs. |
| | YEO | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1829: Thomas Yeo, blacksmith. Born about 1829 in Marwood, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 22yrs, living in Sherwill, Barnstaple, Devon. Lodges with blacksmith Thomas and Marria Grigg. |
| | YEO | Thomas | Blacksmith | 1830: Thomas Yeo, blacksmith. Born 1830-1831 in Thornbury, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 20yrs, living in South Wandeford, Holsworthy, Devon with parents John 43yrs (born 1808 blacksmith) and Elizabeth 41yrs. Siblings: Fanney 15yrs; Mary Susan 10yr; Sarah 7yrs; Ann 5yrs; John 2yrs. |
| | YOULDON | George Edwin | Blacksmith | 1830: George Edwin Youldon, blacksmith. Born 1830-1831 in Bovey Tracey, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 21yrs, living in 25 South Street, Newton Abbot,Tormoham, Devon. Lodging with James Gale & family. |
| | YOUNG | William | Blacksmith | 1830: William Young, blacksmith journeyman and Gunr. Born 1830-1831 in St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Scotland. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, at 1-Frederick and Legonier Squares Artillery Barracks, Stoke Damerel, Devon. Listed in Blacksmiths of Devon, Scotland and Military Indexes. |
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