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.holberton Devon

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Erica-Jane

Erica-Jane Report 12 Feb 2008 15:09

I am trying to find information about my Great Grandad William Matthews.
Born 1856 Holberton Devon,and in 1891
he lived Lower Batter St Plymouth and was a Fish Hawker,he died in 1907 his wife Jessie remarried in 1914 to a William Witheridge a Fisherman
Thank You
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Liz 47

Liz 47 Report 12 Feb 2008 20:10

Have you tried looking on Genogold ? They have a lot of information on line for parts of Devon.
Good luck,
Liz

Pete

Pete Report 14 Feb 2008 08:57

Possible marriage:

Surname First name(s) District Vol Page

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Marriages Sep 1881 (>99%)
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Hoskin Jane Plymouth 5b 454
INCH Thomas Plymouth 5b 454
MATTHEWS William Plymouth 5b 454
THOMAS Jessie Plymouth 5b 454


The Devon FHS "Plymouth Marriage index" has the details:

Date 16 August 1881
Groom William MATTHEWS
Bride Jessie THOMAS
Church Holy Trinity

Do you have a birth certificate for one of their children to confirm mother's maiden name?