BIDEFORD

Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.


NORTHAM with the Townships of EAST AND WEST APPLEDORE

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WEST APPLEDORE

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NORTHAM BRIDGE

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INSTOW

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WEAR GIFFORD

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CLOVELLY

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HARTLAND

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LUNDY ISLAND
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BIDEFORD AND AREA .... Extract from an 1857 trades directory

Bideford is a corporate and market town, 9 miles from Barnstaple, 48 from
Exeter, and 211 from London; the parish contains 3196 acres of land, and
a population in 1851 of 5775, being an increase in ten years of 564
inhabitants. It is a polling district for the Northern Division; the number
of voters in 1957 was 171.

The town of Bideford is very pleasantly situated on the banks of the river
Torridge, which divides it into two parts, the eastern and western
divisions, and is crossed by a stone bridge of twenty-four arches, with
sufficient span to allow vessels of considerable tonnage to pass: this
bridge was built in the early part of the 14th century, and is said to have
been erected by the Grenvilles, lords of the manor. A large wood rises from
the side of the river to the summit of a high hill, and at the bottom is
a small meadow, which is verdant all the year round. This, with a noble
mansion close by, gardens, and fields in a high state of cultivation, forms
a landscape admirably worthy the attention of the eye of taste.

In Willis's Notita Parliamentaria it is called a borough, and appears to
have sent members to parliament in the reign of Edward I. and II., but not
since. A market on Monday and a fair for five days at the festival of St
Margaret, were granted in 1271, to Richard de Grenville; it is probable
that it has fallen away considerably, for in 1574 Sir R. Grenville procured
a charter from Queen Elizabeth, by which the market and fair were
confirmed, and two other fairs granted, and the town incorporated and made
a free borough. It subsequently received further and extended charters in
the reign of James I. Under the Municipal Corporation Act of 1835, it is
governed by a Mayor, four Aldermen, twelve Councillors, with a Recorder
etc. It has a court of Quarter Sessions, and Petty Sessions are held every
Monday. The market is now held on Tuesday, and is well supplied with the
neccessaries of life: there are three great markets and three fairs
annually, the former in March, May, and September, and the latter in
February, July, and November.

In the reign of Charles I., the Bideford merchants imported large
quantities of wool from Spain, and afterwards, besides their commerce with
Holland, and France and the Mediterranean, had so large a share in the
Newfoundland trade, that in the year 1699 they sent out more ships than any
other port in England, except London and Topsham, the numbers being -
London 71, Topsham 34, Bideford 28, Bristol 12, Plymouth 5, and Liverpool
3.The chief of the vessels belonging tothe port are now employed in the
coasting trade.The quay is upwards of 12000 feet in length, and at high
water vessels of 500 tons burden can discharge their cargoes. Ship-building
is carried on to a very considerable extent, and gives employment to many
of the inhabitants. Silk-weaving was introduced here  in 1650, and after
the revocation of the edict of Nantes, in 1685, many French Protestants
settled in the town, and established the manufacture of silk and cotton,
but the trade has long since died away.

During the Civil Wars two small forts were erected on the banks of the
river, and a third at Appledore, which were garrisoned in the interest of
Parliament, until they were taken for the King by Colonel Digby, after the
battle of Torrington, September 2nd, 1643, who soon afterwards entered the
town, which had been evacuated by the Parliamentary troops. On the eastern
side of the river are the remains of one of these fortifications, called
after the Parliamentary General, Chudleigh; it is surrounded by a stone
wall, turreted at the top.

Bideford has been the birthplace of several individuals worthy of record,
amongst the foremost of whom may be noticed Sir R.Grenville, who
distinguished himself in 1591, in an action fought near the island of
Flores, with a Spanish fleet , consisting of fifty-three sail and 10,000
men; nor did he surrender till he had spent all his ammunition, and then
only on honourable terms. Dr. John Shebbeare, a noted political writer, was
born here in 1709: his writings giving offence to the ruling powers, he was
sentenced to stand in the pillory, but was attended by a servant who held
an umbrella over his head; the sheriff was prosecuted for not enforcing the
sentence. Those celebrated mathematicians, Abraham and Benjamin Down, the
latter of whom published maps of Devon and Cornwall, were born here.

On October 29th, 1855, the extension line of the North Devon Railway was
opened from Barnstaple to Bideford, which was the occasion of much
rejoicing by the inhabitants.  The New Town Hall, erected in 1850, is a
handsome and ornamental building. It is used for Magisterial business,
concerts, balls, etc., for which it is admirably adapted.

The Literary and Scientific Institution is held in the Town Hall. Mr
Charles Wood, Secretary. There are Private Reading Rooms on the Quay.
                                              Mr. A. Harvie, Proprietor.

The Savings Bank is in the New Road. Mr. Richards, Manager.

The Dispensary is in Bouport Street, and is liberally supported by
             donations and supscriptions. Mr. J. C. Saunders, Dispenser.

The Inland Revenue Office is held at the New Inn: Mr. C. R. Solomon,
             Collector; Mr. S. Doble, Clerk; Mr Edwin Trent, Supervisor.

The Custom House is in Bridgeland Street: C. Gill, Esq., Collector;
               Mr. Alfred Gossett, Comptroller; Mr. John Curtis, Locker.

The Harbour Office is on the Quay: Mr. Yeo, Clerk.

The Police Station is under the Town Hall. Mr. Snell, Superintendent.

The County Court is held at the Town Hall. John Tyrrell, Esq., Judge;
     Thomas Rooker Esq., Registrar; Richard H. Buse, Esq., High Bailiff;
                                            Mr. T. Husband, Bailiff.    

The Church (St. Mary) is a spacious structure, in the Early English style
of architecture, supposed to have been erected about the 14th century. The
interior contains a handsome stone screen, a Norman font, and some
interesting monumental memorials. The living is a Rectory, valued in the
King's Books at 27 7s., in the patronage of L. W. Buck Esq. Rev. F. L.
Bazley, Rector; Rev. J. Tagert, Curate; Mr. J. Wickham, Organist; Mr. W.
S. Blight, Clerk. Divine Service is also performed in a Chapel in East in
the Water: supplied by the above Ministers.

The Baptists have a small Chapel in Honeston Lane, erected 1838;
                                           Rev. Mr. Willshire, Minister.

The Congregationalists are now erecting a new chapel on the site of the old
one in Bridgeland Street; Rev. J. Whiting, Minister. The Wesleyan Meeting
House is in Allhaland Street; Rev. Mr. Hardy, Minister.  The Bible
Christians have also a small place of worship in Silver Street; Rev. Mr.
                                                    Blackmore, Minister.

The Grammer School, Bridgeland Street, is a very old foundation, and
various sums of money and property have a different times been left for
                                                            its support.
            Rev. A. K. Thompson, Headmaster; Mr. Bostock, Second Master.

The Bideford Commercial School is held in the same building as the above.
This establishment is free, and 10 boys are on the foundation. Mr. Lepper
- Master. The British Schools are in Honestone Lane. Number of children -
         boys,130; girls, 80. Mr. C. Wood, Master; Miss Rider, Mistress.

The Infant School, in connection with the National School, is at the top
of Honestone Lane. Number of children, 130. Miss Emma Ogleby, Mistress.

The Union Workhouse is at the top of Meddon Street, and is a substantial
erection, built in 1835-6. Thomas Pridham, Esq., Surgeon; Rev. R. H.
Halford,
Chaplain; Mr. H. A. Harvie, Clerk; Mr. James Stevenson, Governor;
                     Mrs. Stevenson, Matron; Mr. W. Coles, Schoolmaster;
            Miss M. E. Martin, Mistress. Board days, alternate Tuesdays.


Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
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In the following Directory the few contractions used will be readily
understood, being chiefly the following:- h for house, st for street, pl
for place, ter for terrance, rd for road, and bd for buildings.

Adams Henry B., Esq., Forest Hill
Arthur Rev. B. Baptist Minister, Strand
Ash Mrs., Margaret, Quay
Baller Mrs., Buttgarden st
Barratt Samuel, Esq., High st
Bartlett Mr.Richard, Strand
Bazley Rev. F. L., Rector, Rectory
Bowden Mr. Richard, Torrington st
Bowen Mrs., Woodbine Cottage
Bowen Mr. Walter, High st
Buck L. W., Esq., Magistrate, Morton House
Call Captain George J., Bridgeland st
Callon Mr. William, Bridgeland Street
Carter Charles, Esq., Mill st
Cawthron Mr. William, Bridgeland Street
Chanter Thomas B., Esq., Magistrate, Queen st
Clyde Mrs Sarah, Bridgeland st
Cole Mrs. Elizabeth, Meddon st
Collis Jervois, Esq., Pill Head House
Colmer Mr. George, Meddon Street
Crowe Colonel, Farleigh
Dalgety Mrs. Mary, Hampton ter
Day Captain, High st
Dennis Mr. John, Meddon st
Denton Mrs., New rd
Denton Mrs. Ann, Bridge st
Forester Mrs., Bridgeland st
Foulkes Mrs.
Froude James A., Esq., Northdown House
Glynn Admiral, Torrington st
Glynn Captain John, Chingswell st
Grant Miss, Middleton Cottage
Halford Rev. H., Chaplain of Union, Bridgeland st
Handford Captain Richard, Quay
Handford Captain Thomas, Quay
Haywood Miss Harriet, Quay
Heath Mrs., High st
Howarth Miss, Rock Cottage
Huxham Mr. Thomas, New rd
Isaac Mr. Thomas, Mill st
Jennings Rev. E., Wesleyan Minister, Buttgarden st
Jenkins Mr. William, Mount Pleasant
Jewell Mrs. Margaretta, Quay
Jones A. N. Esq., Magistrate, Quay
Ley Mr. Henry O., Magistrate, Quay
Ley Mr. Thomas, Quay
Maine Captain John, High st
Major Mr. D. W. Woodland ter
Manning Mr. Thomas, Bridge st
Martin Miss, Quay
Maxwell Mr. John G., Bridgeland st
Newcombe Mrs., Bow Cottage
Pekome Miss Ann, Mill st
Pemley Mrs., Buttgarden st
Pollock Miss Sarah, Bridgeland st
Pridham Mrs., Bridgeland st
Pridham Mrs. P., Bridgeland st
Pridham T. L. Esq., Magistrate
Pyke Captain, R. N., Ford House
Reed Mrs. Ann, High st
Reeves Mr. Stephen, Bridgeland st
Reynolds Mrs., Mount Pleasant
Richards Mr. G., Actuary at Savings Bank, New rd
Roberts Mrs., New rd
Shopland The Misses, 2, Queen st
Spencer Miss, Willett st
Stap Mr. Randol, High st
Tagert Rev. John, B. A., Curate
Tamlyn The Misses, Miss st
Tardrew Mrs. Mary, Quay
Thomas Captain W. N., Bridgeland st
Thompson J., Esq., Mayor, Buttgarden st
Tranter Miss Eliza, Meddon st
Tucker Miss Eliza, Mill st
Vansten Mr. JAmes, 4, Victoria ter
Vellascott Mrs. H., 1, Victoria Terrace
Walters Miss Ann, Buttgarden st
Wheeler Mr. Richard, Quay
Whitaker Mrs. Elizabeth, Meddon st
Whiting Rev. J., Congregational Minister, Strand
Windeatt Mrs., Cold Harbour Cottage
Yeo Mr. Thomas, High st


Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.
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Abbott William, beer retailer, High st
Ackland William, surgeon, Chingswell st
Ackland William H., surgeon; h Bridgeland st
Ackland William Henry, surgeon, Chingswell st
Aishton Mary, New Inn family and commercial hotel and posting hose,
                                                               Market pl
Algar S. J., grocer, tea and provision dealer, Buttgarden st
Ashton Henry, cabinet maker and French polisher, Mill st
Ashton J., beer retailer, Dove, Honestone Lane
Avery Levi, victualler, Mariner's Inn, Cooper st
Babbage G., linen and wollen draper, High st
Bailey William and Co.,wine and spirit merchants,agents for the Universal
                                        Life Insurance Company Market pl
Bale James, glass and china dealer, carpenter and joiner, 3 High st
Baleh R., victualler, Terminus Inn, Old Town
Baleh S., victualler, White hart, Queen st
Baker Henry, victualler, First In Last Out, Old Town
Baker Isaac, marble and stone mason, New rd
Baker Thomas, victualler, Swan, Mill st
Barnecott Charles, baker, Mill st
Barrow James, beer retailer, Quay
Bartholomew W, victualler, Dolphin, Market pl
Bartlett Bryant, painter and glazier, 13 High st
Beard J., Royal Arms commercial hotel, Allhalland st
Beard James, wine and spirit merchant, Allhalland st
Beer James, tailor and draper, Mill st
Beer John, tailor, Chingswell st
Berry Jane, greengrocer and fruitier, Allhalland st
Berry Joseph, basket maker and second-hand bookseller, Mill st
Berry W., shopkeeper and basket maker, Quay
Bettey Sarah, milliner, Honestone la
Bideford Bank, R. E. Yelland, Esq., manager; draw on Commercial Bank
                                      London; open from 10 to 3; High st
Bishop John, printer, bookseller and stationer, Mill st
Blight George, rope maker, Honestone la
Blight William S., bookseller, and stationer, music seller, Librarian
                    to the North Devon Institution, and Secretary to the
                                    Christian Knowledge Society, High st
Bradd William A., shopkeeper, Silver st
Bragg John, victualler, Globe, Meddon st
Braund Charles, painter and glazier, Meddon st
Braund George, linen and woollen draper, haberdasher, and hosier,
                                                               Market pl
Braund Jessie, carpenter, Tower st
Braund John, tailor, Meddon st
Braund William, boot and shoe maker, Meddon st
Bray Samuel, shopkeeper, Mill st
Brayley George, solicitor, High st
Brayley William, boot and shoe maker, Bullhill
Brend Joseph, hat maker, Market pl
Brooks William, farmer, Upcot
Brownscombe James, shopkeeper, Gunstone la
Brownscombe Phillip, victualler and maltster, Malt Scoop, Cooper st
Boyle George, linen and woolen draper,haberdasher, and hosier, Market pl
Boys David, victualler, Torridge Inn
Bridgman George, baker and confectioner, High st
Brown Christopher, furniture dealer, Bridge st
Brown Joseph, fancy repository and ladies shoe warehouse, High st
Burdick William, victualler, Angel, Market pl
Burnet Sarah, day school, High st
Burnard Wm. H. E., solicitor, Clerk to the Trustees of the Bideford
                                           Turnpike, North Devon Cottage
Burrow James S., Relieving Officer, Meddon st
Buse R. H., solicitor, notary public, Mill st
Cadd William, chemist, druggist, and grocer, Market pl
Cann Edward, shopkeeper, Meddon st
Capern Edward, shopkeeper, and Post Office messenger, Mill st
Carter John C., seedsman, Mill st
Cawsey Lewis W., victualler, Pack Horse, Union st
Chalk John, licensed to let horses, Old Town
Chanter T. B., merchant, Queen st
Chappell J., beer retailer, Lamb, Honestone
Ching Bryant, coal merchant and potter, Torrington Lane
Chope Henry, saddler, Honestone la
Chope Walter, marine store dealer, and shopkeeper, Market pl
Chubb Richard, farmer, Lodge
Clerke George, grocer, tea and provisions dealer, painter and glazier,
                                                                 Mill st
Clarke John L., tailor, Pottery la
Clements Abraham, grocer, tea and provisions dealer, Market pl
Clerk Betsy, shopkeeper, Market pl
Clewer Daniel, farmer, Newton
Clotworthy John, shopkeeper, Market pl
Cole John, farmer, Gammaton
Cole W., stationer, book and music seller, Allhalland st
Cole W. W., printer, bacon and cheese factor, Allhalland st
Colwill Phillip, farmer, Tennacott
Cook John, shopkeeper, Meddon st
Colley John, beer retailer, Tradesman's Inn, Cooper st
Colwell William, victualler, Swan, Torrington st
Craig W., cooper and shopkeeper, Allhalland st
Crocker, Samuel, potter, Pottery Lane
Crocker Samuel, potter, Strand
Dannell Bartholomew, baker, Mill st
Dannell Edwin, hat maker, Allhalland st
Daniel James, farmer, Adjuvin
Daniel J., victualler, London Inn, Barnstaple st
Danniel James, coal merchant, Barnstaple st
Dark John, hat maker, Meddon st
Dark W., boot and shoe maker, Barnstaple st
Davey W., boot and shoe maker, Barnstaple st
Davies Wm. G., tailor, draper, agent to the Protector Loan and Annuity
                                                        Society, Mill st
Davis John, chimney sweeper, New st
Dennis Harriet, furrier, High st
Dingle Edward, grocer, tea and provision dealer, chemist and druggist,
                                                               Bridge st
Doherty George, Inland Revenue Officer, Barnstaple st
Doidge Wm. H. grocer, tea dealer, wine and spirit merchant, High st
Down Edward, tallow chandler and marine store dealer, High st
Down E. H., tallow chandler, Mill st
Down R., clock maker and gun maker, High st
Drew John, shopkeeper, Meddon st
Dullam Mary, dress maker, High st
Edwards Adams, chemist, druggist, tea dealer, tobacconist, agent to the
                                   Caledonian Insurance Company, Mill st
Elliott Richard, victualler, Ship, Cooper st
Ellis Charles, coal merchant and maltster, Quay
Ellis James, dyer and stay warehouse, agent for the English Provident Life
                                and Tontine Annuity Offices, Church gate
Ellis James, dyer, High st
Ellis Marine, stay maker, High st
Ellis Thos, corn factor and Maltster, 1, Queen st
Ellis William, Peacock, Market Place
Elson Edwin, tailor, Mill st
Embury William, Shopkeeper, Barnstaple st
Facey Margaret, day school, Cooper st
Fishley Bartholomew, victualler, Old Ring of Bells, Honestone la
Flood T., marine store dealer, Honestone la
Fowler Hugh, marine store dealer and shop keeper, Old Town
Ford the Misses, milliners, Marine Gardens
Freeman E., victualler, Steam Packet, Quay
Friendship Ann, confectioner and pastry cook, High st
Friendship James, beer retailer, Union, Mill st
Friendship James, Licensed to let horses, Barley Mow, Mill st
Fry William Henry, chemist, druggist, and agent to the Minerva Insurance
                                                        Company, High st
Fulford W., boot and shoe maker, High st
Gabbage Gilbert, linen and woolen draper, haberdasher, hosier, and agent
                      to the Royal Exchange Insurance Company, 2 High st
Galliver Samuel, ship smith, Barnstaple st
Geen Thomas, tailor, Honestone lane
Gibbins James, victualler, Old Portobello, Honestone la
Gibbens William, marine store dealer, Torrington la
Giddy George, victualler, Cornish Arms, Bullhill
Giddy Richard, maltster, corn, hop, and seed merchant, Bridgeland st
Gill Clifford, Collector of Customs, Quay
Glover John, shopkeeper, Barnstaple st
Goull Ann, milliner, Bridge st
Goull William, linen draper and cabinet maker, Bridge st
Grant John, victualler, Plough, Honestone la
Grant, J. H., victualler, Farmers' Exchange, Market pl
Grant Robert, tailor and draper, High st
Green G., glass and china dealer, 5 High st
Gregory T., veterinary surgeon, Meddon st
Griffiths Thomas, chemist, druggist, bookseller and stationer, High st
Grigg John, shopkeeper, Honestone la
Haddon Alfred, shopkeeper, Mill st
Hamlyn John, insurance agent, High st
Hammett William, sail maker, Torrington st
Harding Mary E., shopkeeper, Barnstaple st
Harkness Amelia Ann, grocer, tea and provision dealer, Allhalland st
Harris James, victualler, King of Prussia, New st
Harvey Elizabeth, beer retailer, Bridge Inn, Bridge st
Harvey George, shopkeeper, Torrington st
Harvey Harry Arthur, solicitor, Vestry Clerk, Clerk to the Union and
          Magistrates, proctor, and agent to the Norwich Union Insurance
                                                    Company, Church Gate
Harwood Thomas, shopkeeper, Mill st
Hatherley The Misses, school, Bridgeland st
Hatherley William F. W., solicitor, agent to the London, Fire, Life, and
              Marine, National Live Stock, Law, Property, and Trust, and
                                    Colonial Life Offices, Bridgeland st
Hawkesley George, furniture dealer, Meddon st
Hawkesley Jonathan, shopkeeper, Meddon st
Hawkins William, agent, Woodland ter
Hay william, baker, Barnstaple st
Haycroft William, boot and shoe maker, Honestone la
Headon Samuel, painter and glazier, Bridge st and Grenville st
Heard Peter, grocer, tea and provision dealer, and maltster, Market pl
Heard Richard, timber merchant New rd
Heard & Son, auctioneers, Colonial bd
Heard Thomas, coal dealer, shopkeeper, and block maker, Cooper st
Henwood Richard S., shopkeeper, Torrington st
Hern James, blacksmith, Pottery la
Hewett John W., solicitor, Warmington House
Hoare John, boot and shoe maker, Mill st
Hobbs John, shopkeeper, Meddon st
Hogg Thomas, chemist and druggist; agent to the Phoenix Fire,
                  and London Mutual Life Insurance Companies, Bridge st.
Hole Charles, solicitor, Bridgeland st
Holman Rd., licensed to let horses, Honestone la
Holman Richard, butcher, Allhalland st
Holman Robert, clerk, Chingswell st
Holman Thomas, butcher, Allhalland st
Honey Eliza,  printer, stationer, bookseller, and agent to the Crown Life
                                         Insurance Company, Grenville st
Hookaway James, boot and shoe maker; agent to the National Guardian Life,
                                and Essex Economic fire Offices, Mill st
Hookaway, William, shopkeeper, Old Town
Hooper Richard E., boot and shoe maker, New rd
Hooper William, furniture dealer, house agent, pawnbroker and auctioneer;
                         agent to the General Fire and Life Office, Quay
Hopson Edward, picture restorer, Strand
Hornabrook Peter, hat maker, Grenville st
How & son, wine and spirit merchants, Honestone la
How William, general merchant, New rd
Hunt Thomas, farmer, Warmington
Husband Thomas, auctioneer, Old Town
Huxtable Edwin, clothier and outfitter, 4, High st
Huxtable John, shopkeeper, Barnstaple st
Huxtable Mary, milliner, 4, High st
Huxtable Mary, milliner and straw bonnet maker, Grenville st
Hutchings Peter H., cooper, tea dealer, grocer, and coal merchant, New rd
Jacobs Sarah, fancy repository, 7, High st
Isaac John, shpkeeper, Bridge st
Jeffery Jane, baker, New st
Jeffery Maria, milliner, Mill st
Jenkins Henry, beer retailer, Appledore Inn, Chingswell st
Jenkins John, baker, Honestone la
Jenkins Thomas, boot and shoe maker, Mill st
Jenkins William, blacksmith, High st
Jerman William, shopkeeper, Barnstaple st
Jewell John, victualler and shopkeeper, Castle, Allhalland st
Joce James, chemist and druggist, Grenville st
Johns John, beer retailer, Red Lion, Honestone la
Johns Williqam, victualler, New Ring of Bells, Honestone la
Jones A. Newell, surgeon, Quay
Jones Emma, stay maker, Mill st
Jones John, coal merchant, New rd
Johnson Mrs Ann, ship builder, Barnstaple st
Johnson John, ship builder, Barnstaple st
Kievell J., victualler, Sailor's Inn, Torrington la
Kievell Thomas, shopkeeper, Honestone la
Lake William, victualler, Railway Inn, Barnstaple st
Lamerton John, wheelwright and carpenter, Honestone la
Lamerton Thomas, carpenter, Bridge st
Lee Frederick, cabinet maker, Buttgarden st
Lee Jas, Registrar of Births and Deaths, Victoria ter
Lee John, farmer, Saltern
Lee John and Son, cabinet makers, upholsterers, carvers, gilders, painters,
               house agents and auctioneers; agents to the Palladium and
                                            Imperial Insurance Companies
Lee William, mason, Chingswell st
Lee William Yeo, hairdresser and toy dealer, reading room, High st
Lee William, clock and watch maker, High st
Lethbridge Ann, shopkeeper, Allhalland st
Lendon Thos. P., boot and shoe maker, and clothier, Bridge st
Lendon William S., ironmonger, tinman, and brazier, Mill st
Lerwill John, Boot and shoe maker, Cooper st
Ley Arthur, Solicitor, Bridge st
Ley Mrs, boarding and day school, Quay
Ley Thomas, merchant, Quay
Lock George, cabinet maker and upholsterer, Chingswell st
Lock Richard and John, cabinet makers and upholsterers, Allhalland st
Long George, tanner, Westcombe
Lord John, Mason, Clinton Cottage
Mackenzie Joseph, professor of music, Quay
McNamara J., shopkeeper and teacher of navigation, mill st
Major William H., boot and shoe maker, Mill st
Martin Thomas, dairyman and farmer, licensed to let horses, Mill st
Maunder John, Victualler, Newfoundland Inn, Quay
May William, baker, Barnstaple st
Maynard James, boot and shoe maker, Allhalland st
Middleton Robert, boot and shoe maker High st
Mills William J., clock and watch maker, 12, High st
Mock John, blacksmith, Allhalland st
Monkley The Misses, milliners and dress makers, Buttgarden st
Monkley Thomas, builder, Buttgarden st
Mountjoy John, tailor, Meddon st
Moyse John, shopkeeper, Honestone la
Murphy Thomas, carver and guilder, Mill st
Narraway John, currier, Honestone la
National Provincial Bank; H. O. Ley Esq., Manager; draw on the London and
                     Westminster Bank; open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Quay
Norman Thomas, corn merchant, Torrington la
Norman Thomas, seed merchant, Meddon st
Oatway George, haidresser, fancy depository, High st
Oatway George jun., agent to the Britain Life Office, High st
Oatway William, tailor and draper, High st
Oatway William H., boot and shoe maker, Mill st
Organ William, clock and watch maker, Mill st
Paddon J., boot and shoe maker, Torrington la
Pain Richard, miller and corn factor, Westcombe
Palmer Richard, brightsmith, High st
Parkin Geoge E., boat builder, Torrington st
Parramore Thomas, family and commercial hotel and posting house, New rd
Parsons Francis, veterinary surgeon, Buttgarden st
Parsons Henry, baker and blacksmith, Bullhill
Pedler Christopher,linen and woolen draper,haberdasher and hosier,
                                                            Grenville st
Penrose James, butcher, Mill st
Phillips Elizabeth, shopkeeper, Old Town
Phillips Susan, shopkeeper, Honestone la
Pickard John, accountant and schoolmaster, Market pl
Pickard John, shopkeeper, Market pl
Plucknett John, victualler, Torrington st
Pollard Anna Maria, shopkeeper, Torrington st
Pound William, painter and glazier, Mill st
Powe John H., shopkepper, Honestone la
Powe Richard, coffee-house keeper, Buttgarden st
Powe Robert, boot and shoe maker, Grenville st
Prance, James, victualler, Three Tuns, Quay
Pridham Thomas, saddler and harness maker, Grenville st
Prince Thomas, shopkepper, New st
Prior Robert, painter and glazier, Mill st
Prouse Charlotte, milliner, Mill st
Prouse Hugh, boot and shoe maker, Mill st
Prust E. and C., glass and china dealers, Mill st
Prust Michael, maltster, brewer, and corn dealer, Mill st
Prust Thomas, butcher, Allhalland st
Purchase Francis, shopkeeper, Pottery la
Pyke Benjamin, inspector of vessels, Bridgeland st
Radford William, victualler and maltster, Honestone la
Redclift James, carpenter and joiner, Meddon st
Redclift Mary J., milliner, Meddon st
Rendle Jonathan, boot and shoe maker, High st
Richards Dorothea, saddler and harness maker, market pl
Rigsby Thomas, shopkeeper, Bridge st
Risdon Joseph, surveyor and land agent, Bridgeland st
Risdon Mary, milliner, Bridgeland st
Rooke Fanny, straw bonnet maker, Bridge st
Rooker James, solicitor, Clerk of the Peace, and to County Court, and agent
                            to the Royal Exchange Life Office, Bridge st
Sanguin Thomas, Currier, Buttgarden st
Saunders John, carpenter, Barnstaple st
Saunders John C., chemist and druggist, Quay
Saunders Thomas, carpenter, High st
Saunders William P., ironmonger, tinman, and brazier, High st
Seldon Henry, ironmonger, Bridgest
Shepherd William, coal merchant, Gunstone la
Short Samuel, shopkeeper, Mill st
Short Samuel, clock and watch maker, agent to the United
                                  Kingdom Provident Society, 73, High st
Skews William, agent, Barnstaple st
Sluman G., victualler, Ship on Launch, Barnstaple st
Snell John, commercial traveller, Meddon st
Smale Charles, solicitor, High st
Smith Thomas M., surgeon, Bridgeland st
Squires Elizabeth, dress maker, Chingswell st
Squire John, grocer, tea and provision dealer, High st
Stafford Robert, victualler, King's Arms, Quay
Stanbury Thomas, coal merchant, Barnstaple st
Stone Sophia, milliner and straw bonnet maker, Bridge st
Sweet Emily, milliner, Allalland st
Sweet Emily, milliner and straw bonnet maker, Grenville st
Sweet John, painter and glazier, Allhalland st
Tardrew and Son, ironmongers, iron and steel merchants, and agents to the
                                 County Fire and Life Office, 9, High st
Tardrew William, ironmonger, tinman, and brazier, 17, High st
Taylor Elizabeth, farmer, Cadd's Down
Taylor Robert, builder, Quay
Thompson John, surgeon, Buttgarden st
Thorne Jane, fancy repository, 14, High st
Thorne Richard, shopkeeper, Torrington la
Thorn Richard, gardener and seedsman, Meddon st
Tremear John, carpenter, High st
Trewin & Co., grocers, tea and provision dealers, Market pl
Trick Charles, victualler and maltster, Joiner's Arms, Market pl
Trick Margaret, boarding and day school, Mill st
Tuckett J., manure and salt merchant, Barnstaple st
Turner Charles, surgeon, Mill st
Turner George, solicitor, Buttgarden st
Turner William, lime merchant, Torrington st
Turner Richard, farmer, Grange
Vellacott William, woollen and linen draper, haberdasher, and hosier, Stamp
                                                         Office, High st
Vincent William, tailor and draper, Bridgeland st
Vinson Thomas and Son, linen and woolen drapers, hosiers and haberdashers,
                                                              8, High st
Waters Thomas, ship builder, Barnstaple st
Watts Henry, beer retailer, Three Crowns, Barnstaple st
Westcott William, marine store dealer, Meddon st
Whitaker George, boot and shoe maker, Mill st
White E. M., builder and gas manager, Strand
White John P., tailor and woollen draper, Mill st
White Joseph, saddler and harness maker, Mill st
Wickham & Co, wine, spirit, and tea dealers; agents for Burton ale,
                                                                 High st
Wickham Thomas, wine merchant, Quay
Willcock Stephen, wine and brandy merchant, High st
Williams John, clock maker, bell hanger, and gunsmith, Mill st
Williams John, ironmonger, ironmonger, tinman, and brazier, agent to the
                                          Sovereign Life Office, High st
Williams William, H., ship broker, Bridgeland st
Wills George H., linen and woolen draper, haberdasher, hosier and milliner;
                      agent to the Unity, Fire, and LIfe Office, High st
Wilson John, ship broker, printer, bookseller, and stationer, Bridge st
Wrey Richard, victualler, London Inn, Quay
Wyatt James, linen and woollen draper, haberdasher, and hosier, High st
Yelland R. E., Esq manager at bank, agent to the Albion Life and Sun Fire
                                                         Office, High st
Yeo William, carpenter, Silver st
Young Joseph, shopkeeper, Mill st

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NORTHAM with the Townships of EAST AND WEST APPLEDORE

Northam is a large village and parish, about a mile and a half from
Bideford, and the same distance from Appledore, and contains 4190 acres of
land, including water area; the number of inhabitants in 1851 was 3680.
Bideford is the polling place, and the number of voters in 1857 was 198.
There are many neat villas and residences in the neighbourhood, and the
antiquary will here find food for contemplation, this being the place where
Hubba, the Danish chief, landed in 878. On the sea coast is a vast tract
of land or common, called the 'Burrows' containing about 800 acres. On
these Burrows is a long ridge of pebbles, extending nearly three miles,
called the 'Pebble Ridge,' but by what means they accumulated is inknown,
as the coast in that locality is free from stones and rocks.

APPLEDORE is about a mile and a half from Northam, which place, says
Westcote, who wrote in the time of Charles I., within the memory of persons
then living contained only two poor houses, although it then equalled many
market towns in the number of houses and inhabitants; its state at the
present time affords a striking contrast to the above. At East Appledore
is a splendid dry dock (built by Wm. Yeo, Esq., of Richmond House), which
is capable of receiving vessels of very large dimentions. The chief trade
is in coasting and fishing, in which a considerable business is done. It
is the first harbour within the bar of the estuary of the rivers Taw and
Torridge, and is subordinate to the port of Bideford.

The Parish Church, dedecated to St. Mary the Virgin,is an extensive
structure, in the Decorated and Perpendicular styles of Gothic
architecture. It comprises a nave, with north aisle; chancel, with north
chancel aisle; south transept; south porch and western tower, all of large
dimentions. The interior is remarkable for the excellence of its open
roofs, and when the chancel is restored in the same style, the whole will
present one of the best specimens of roofing in the county. The windows
throughout have been renewed in Forest of Dean stone, and are well worthy
of inspection as specimines of masonery. The tower is divided into three
stages, and rises to a height of 96 feet at the top of the battlements. The
fabric has received very extensive restorations under the directions of Mr.
Mackintosh, architect of Exeter; and when the interior shall have been
reseated, and the chancel renovated, it will be one of the most striking
and interesting of the North Devon churches. The living is a Discharged
Vicarage, in the gift of the Dean, and Canons of Windsor. Rev. Isaac H.
Gossett, M.A., Vicar; Mr George Moore, Clerk.

The District Church is between East and West Appledore: it is a very neat
erection, and chaste in design, erected in 1836. Rev. Edward Reynolds,
B.A., Incumbent Mr. James Hooper, Clerk.

Chapels: there is a small Congregational Chapel in the centre of the
village; Rev. J. Whiting, Minister; and a Methodist Chapel; no stated
minister.In East Appledore is a Congregational Chapel; Rev.E. Hipwood,
Minister. The Wesleyan Chapel is a short distance from the top of the
village leading to Northam; no stated minister. There is a Bethel Chapel
in Market Street, and the Plymouth Bretheren meet in a room; no stated
ministers. In West Appledore is a small Baptist Chapel; Rev. Ebenezer
Hands,Minister.At Northam Bridge is a Methodist Chapel; no regular
minister.

The National Schools are at the entrance into the village from Bideford,
and are supported by contributions and the payments of the children. Number
of scholars, 150. Mr G. Moore, Master; Mrs S. Moore, Mistress.

The Infant Schools, erected by Mrs Thorold, of Cleveland, are supported by
that lady. Number of children, about 50. Mrs. Ann Pengelly, Mistress.


Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Allen Joseph H., Esq., Chircombe
Benson Mr. Thomas B., Dock Cottage
Blyth Captain John W., Watertown
Bowen Mr. JAmes, Diddywell House.
Braginton William D., Esq., Bidna
Campbell Thomas B., Glenburnie
Conyers Mrs. General, Bank Side Villa
Duncan Captain, Rock Cottage
Dunn Miss, Glentower
Fursdon Mrs.
Gane Mr. William, Myrtle Cottage
Gossett Rev. Isaac Henry, M.A., Vicar, Vicarage
Gould James, Esq., Magistrate, Knapp
Hake Mrs. Fredrica, boarding school, Orchard Hill House
Harger Frank, Esq., R.N., Clift House
Heathcote Cockshutt, Esq., Raleigh
Hodges Mrs., Underborough House
Hooper Mrs
Incledon Miss Frances, Fordlands
Jones Mr Thomas, Marine Cottage
Kingdon Rev. Charles F., Bote Hyde
Lang Frederick H., Esq., Retreat
Large Mrs., Hill Side Cottage
Lepper Captain Francis, Ridgeway Villa
List Miss, Orchard Hill Cottage
Lloyd Miss
Newman Mr. John, Cleave Houses
Paterson Talbot, Esq., Melville House
Peel Mr. Joseph, Glenville
Roberts Major, Rose Hill
Rodd Captain, R.N., Park Lodge
Rodd Mr. John, Cross
Sleeman Mr. John, Cleeve Houses
Soltan Henry W., Esq., Durrant
Thorold Frederick Esq., Cleveland
Thorold Mrs., Cleveland
Vaughn Hugh, Esq., Port Hill
Wren Major Thomas, Lenwood House
Yeo William, Esq., banker, Richmond House


Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bassett W., farmer, Assell's
Bellew Thomas, farmer
Berry Richard, farmer, East Ventown
Bowden George, Mason
Bowden Thomas, Mason
Braund Thomas, blacksmith
Browning Thomas, tailor
Burch Eliza, dress maker
Burch John, mason
Burden James, tailor
Cann John, shopkeeper
Cawsey Elizabeth, farmer, Woodd
Cawsey Thomas, butcher
Clevedon James, beer retailer, Golden Lion
Clevedon William, butcher and shopkeeper
Clibbett William, tailor
Cock Thomas, farmer, Cleave Houses
Cook John, farmer, Youngaton
Cook Thomas, carpenter
Cox George, ship builder, rope and sail maker, Cleave Houses
Davis William, blacksmith
England William, boot and shoe maker
Fulford John, butcher
Gould Henry, mason
Gould John, sen., boot and shoe maker
Gould John, jun., boot and shoe maker
Hake William, boarding school, Tusculum
Holwill William, farmer, Diddywell
Hore William, farmer, Marsford Cottage
Hortop Thomas, boot and shoe maker
How William, boot and shoe maker
Irwin John, farmer, Hyde
Kelly John, victualler and maltster, King's Head
Kelly S., beer retailer and carpenter, New Ring of Bells
Labbett Fanny, dress maker
Labbett George, carpenter
Lake Edward, farmer, Stanley Villa
Lashbrook Mary, farmer, Underborough
Leathern Richard, farmer and maltster
Lock Susan and Jane, bakers
Lock Thomas, builder
Mill John, farmer, Tadworthy
Moore Richard, carpenter
Morrish Eliza, farmer, West Ventown
Mugford John, boot and shoe maker
Paddon Anthony, victualler, Swan
Parkhouse John, farmer, Melton
Partridge James, farmer, Borough
Pengelly Henry, painter and glazier
Penhorwood William, farmer, Quarry
Pickard Bartholomew, farmer, Commons
Pickard Willam, farmer, Ford
Pickard William farmer, Pempilly's
Pickard William, master mariner and shopkeeper, stamp office
Rook Robert, shopkeeper
Rook William, shopkeeper and blacksmith
Sanders John, blacksmith
Saunders Robert, tailor
Shute John, boot and shoe maker
Skitch Richard, boot and shoe maker
Tucker George, farmer, Watertown
Watts James, farmer, Cleave Houses
Williams Elizabeth, shopkeeper
Williams Henry, carpenter
Williams Henry, builder
Williams Miss, lodging-house keeper
Williams Thomas, painter, glazier, and maltster
Yeo William, general merchant, Richmond House

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EAST APPLEDORE

Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bligh Mrs., Marine Parade
Chappie Mrs., Marine Parade
Dart Mr. Richard, Market st
Davie Mr. Thomas, Quay
Dunsford Mr. John, Quay
Eccles Rev. W., Bude st
England Mrs. E. Myrtle Row
Hipwood Rev. E., Congregational Minister, Bude st
Hooper Mr. John D., Bude st
Keys Mr. Richard, Bude st
Limbrey Mrs., Bude st
Peace Lieut., Richard, Marine Parade
Penny Mrs., Bude st
Reynolds Rev., Edward, B.A. Incumbent of the District Church, Staddon
Reynolds Mrs., Odun Hall
Rodd The Misses, Bude st
Shaxson Mrs., Bude st
Strange Miss, Meeting st
Turner Mr. James, Myrtle Row
Wills Mrs. Elizabeth, Marine Parade
Wills Mrs., Bude st


Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Baker George, grocer, tea dealer, schoolmaster, surveyor, and agent to the
                                            Phoenix Life Office, Bude st
Bassett John, sail maker, Meeting st
Beara and Cook, rope and sail makers
Beara John and Son, tailors and outfitters, Bude st
Beara John, jun., ship chandler, Quay
Beer John, baker, Bude st
Bolt William, victualler, Royal Hotel, Market pl
Bowden Hannah, victualler, Ship, road to New Quay
Bowden Philip, master mariner, One-end st
Bridgman John, carpenter, Market st
Burnacle William, ship chandler, Quay
Bynon Captain, master mariner, Meeting st
Cann Elizabeth, victualler, Champion of Wales, Meeting st
Carter John, victualler, Unicorn, Pitt
Cawsey George, master mariner, Bude st
Clibbett William, ship builder, road to New Quay
Cocks William, victualler, Tavern, Meeting st
Cole William E., boot and shoe maker, Meeting st
Collins William, master mariner, Bude st
Cook Thomas, block maker, Marine Parade
Cook Thomas Peter, ship builder, Marine Parade
Cox James, ship builder, Quay
Darracott John, ship owner, Bude st
Darracott William H., ship owner, Meeting st
Dart Richard, master mariner, Quay
Day Esther, bread and flour dealer, Market pl
Dennis Thomas, victually, Bell, Road to New Quay
Ellis Joseph, master mariner, Myrtle Row
England James, boot and shoe maker, Bude st
Evans Elizabeth, victualler, Full Moon, One-end st
Evans William, victualler and master mariner, Globe, Market pl
Facey William, master mariner, Pitt Court House
Farleigh Brothers, grocers and tea dealers, Market st; and High st,
                                                              Barnstaple
Fisher John, victualler and block maker, Red Lion, Market st
Fishwick J., sail maker and ship chandler, Market st
Fishwick John, master mariner, Bude st
Fishwick William, master mariner, Market st
Fursey Samuel, boot and shoe maker, Market st
Goman John, carpenter, One-end st
Grigg Mary, draper and baker, Market pl
Hamlyn Thos., shopkeeper and shipwright, Market st
Hartnoll Charles, boot and shoe maker, Meeting st
Harvey Thomas, victualler and master mariner, Swan, Market st
Harwood Ann, milliner, Market st
Hayne W. C. block maker and boat builder, Bude st
Heard James, tailer and draper, Market pl
Hillman Philip, master mariner, Meeting st
Hooper Sarah, shopkeeper, Market st
Hortop Thomas, boot and shoe maker, Bude st
How Charles, master mariner, Meeting st
Hulman William, master mariner, Quay
Hurdon James, chemist and druggist, Branch Stamp Office, Bude st
Johns John, master mariner, Gordon's Quay
Lang Philip, block and pump maker, Market st
Lawday Elizabeth, shopkeeper,
Lawton Philip, master mariner, Myrtle Row
Lemon James, cooper, Market st
Lemon Robert, blacksmith, Meeting st
Lemon Thomas, Mason, Market st
Manley John, clerk, Myrtle Row
Mara Isabella, shopkeeper and toy dealer, Market st
Marshall John, master mariner, Bude st
Martin Henry, master mariner, Quay
Mayne Agnes, linen draper, Market st
Mayne Thomas, boot and shoe maker, Meeting st
Mayne William, boot and shoe maker, and shop keeper, Market st
Mead Captain, master mariner, Bude st
Mead Samuel, master mariner, Parade
Owen George, carpenter, Meeting st
Penney Thomas D., grocer and tea dealer
Pennington John, beer retailer, Shipright's Arms, Myrtle Row
Popham John, sail maker, Marine Parade
Popham John, master mariner, Bude st
Popham Richard, master mariner, Market st
Pratt Charles E., M.D., Marine Parade
Richards John, master mariner and shopkeeper, Market st
Rodd William, master mariner, Odun ter
Russell Matthew, master mariner, Quay
Scott James, master mariner, Bude st
Sergeant Elizabeth, linen draper, Market st
Sergeant James, painter and glazier, Meeting st
Sergeant Robert, painter and glazier, Market st
Shadwick Henry, master mariner, Myrtle Row
Short James, victualler, Coach and Horses, Market pl
Squire John, master mariner, Quay
Stapleton Miss, schoolmistress, Bude st
Stapleton Miss Mary, schoolmistress
Swindale John, master mariner, Marine Parade
Swindale Phillis, linen draper, Market st
Tatem James, master mariner, Odun ter
Tucker Thomas, master mariner, Quay Cottage
Turner Samuel, master mariner, Odun ter
Varcoe The Misses, school, Bude st
Vernon Elizabeth, draper and tea dealer, Market st
Varrell Richard, master mariner, Odun Ter
Vinson James, draper and tea dealer, Market st
West James, master mariner, Odun ter
Williams Henry, maltster, Castle st
Williams Jane, dress maker, Pitt
Williams John, master mariner, Myrtle Row
Williams Mary Ann, Milliner and straw bonnet maker, Pitt

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WEST APPLEDORE

Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hands Rev. Ebenezer, Baptist Minister
Morgan Mrs.
Williams Mrs.
Bale Richard, master mariner
Blackmore Elizabeth, shopkeeper
Burgess John, master mariner
Burt William C., Tide Surveyor, Custom House
Darracott George, master mariner
England John, Master Mariner
Evans Richard, carpenter
Goram Edward, master mariner
Gorvin Edward, master mariner
Halls John, master mariner
Hinks Henry, boat and block maker
Hooper James, boat builder and beer retailer, Crown and Sceptre
Huxtable Mary Ann P., shopkeeper
Kelly John, beer retailer, King's Head
Kelly Richard, master mariner
Kelly William, boot and shoe maker
Kelly William, victualler and boot and shoe maker, Royal George
McCullum Mary, victualler, Beaver
Nicholls Elizabeth, victualler, Prince of Wales
Richards John, master mariner
Sellick William, shopkeeper and marine store dealer
Skinner Elizabeth, shopkeeper
Slater William, boot and shoe maker
Thomas John, master mariner
Wilkins Robert, master mariner
Williams George, boat builder
Williams Matthew, master mariner
Williams Joshua, rope maker and ship owner
Williams Thomas, boat builder

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NORTHAM BRIDGE

Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Harding Thomas G. Esq., banker and Magistrate, Hallsannery House
Mill George, farmer, Bull Head
Ford Samuel, maltster, corn factor and lime merchant, Whitehall
Richards George, farmer, Ashridge

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INSTOW

Instow is a village and parish about 5 miles from Barnstaple and 3 from
Bideford, containing 1916 acres of land, including water area. The
population in 1851 was 626 souls. The number of voters in 1857 was 21.

Instow, corruptly so called (says Risdon) for Johnstow, of its dedecation
to St. John, is situated at the confluence of the rivers Taw and Torridge,
immediately opposite the town of Appledore, and is divided into two parts,
the Vicarage and a few cottages near the Church; but the chief part is on
the banks of the river, and known as the Quay. It is a pretty and agreeable
watering-place, facing the Channel, and is much resorted to by visitors
during the summer season.  There is a station of the Bideford Extension
Railway.

The Church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, is an ancient edifice in the
Perpendicular style of architecture,with square tower, containing three
bells. The living is a Rectory, valued in the King's Books at 12 17s 3d.,
in the incumbency of the Rev. Arthur F. Lloyd, M.A.. ; Mr. John Skinner
Clerk The Wesleyans have a small Chapel at the upper side of the Quay. No
regular minister.

The National School is situated between the Church and the Vicarage, and
is supported by contributions and the payments of children. A new house,
at the time our information was taken, was in the course of erection, as
a residence for the mistress. Number of scholars, 50. Mrs. M.A. Nations,
Mistress. There is a small mixed School, kept in a room under the Wesleyan
Chapel. Number of children, 25. Miss Roberts, Mistress.


Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Bradstock Rev. Rowland Thomas, Victoria Terrace
Grace Mr. Robert W.
Hancock James, Esq.
How Mrs., Rose Cottage
Kitson Mr. Henry
Lloyd Rev. Arthur F., M.A. Rector, Rectory
Mallet, Mr. John, Marionette Cottage
Mogridge Mr. Richard
Nemherd Mr. Thomas H.
Nott Miss
Palmer Mrs., Strandfield
Puckford Captain James, R.N., Bar View House
Shoobridge Rev. Samuel, Worlington House
Stevens Captain, Royal Marines
Torr Mr. Henry, River View
White Lieutenant Robert, R.N.
Young William, Esq., Magistrate, Bath Terrace


Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ackland Thomas, carpenter
Bale James, farmer, Day-a-Peep
Bale John, butcher and farmer, Woodville Cottage
Beer George, lodging-house keeper
Bellew John, Farmer, Orchard
Body John, beer retailer, Sailor's Inn
Carter John, farmer, Bigleton
Davis Fanny, lodging-house keeper
Dean William, tailor
Edmonds, Miss P., lodging-house keeper
Galliver Robert, boot and shoe maker
Goman Robert, farmer
Hancock John, farmer, Fullingcot
Harris John, Shopkeeper
Hookway Samuel, farmer, South Yeo
How Mrs., farmer
Joslin John and James, farmers, Huish
Lock George, farmer, Instow Barton
Lock Thomas, steward, Venn House
Martin Grace, lodging-house keeper
Mills William, lodging-house keeper
Moss Christopher, coal merchant
Nation William, butcher
Parkhouse Henry, boot and shoe maker
Parkhouse William, lodging-house keeper
Parramore Thomas, Marine family hotel and posting house
Pidler Alexander, draper and shopkeeper
Pidler Alexander, butcher
Pidler John, mason
Priscott William, blacksmith
Rose Thomas, Station Master
Row and Elfe Mesdames, boarding and day school
Saunders Frank, lodging-house keeper
Skinner Benj., The Hotel family and posting house
Sweet Eliza Ann, shopkeeper
Tanner Frances, lodging-house keeper
Vanstone Stephen, farmer, Davis and Fishley
Ward Miss E., boarding and day school
White Richard, Collector of Customs
Widdicombe John, lodging-house keeper
Winch Gertrude, shopkeeper
Winch William, builder, Victoria Terrace
Young William, bath proprietor

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WEAR GIFFORD

Wear Gifford is about 3 miles N.N.W. from Great Torrington, 3 miles S.E.
from Bideford, and is most romantically situated by the side of the river
Torridge. The parish is scattered, and contains several hansome villa
residences. In the village is a small woollen manufactory, carried on by
Mr. John Williams, of Torrington. The parish contains 1587 acres of land,
and a population in 1851 of 551. The number of voters in 1857 was 11; the
polling place is in Torrington.

The course of the river is thwarted by a dam, which is called a Wear,and
thereof the place took its name (Risdon). The manor was formally held by
the Gifford family, who flourished here for many generations, and Sir
William Gifford lived here in the reign of Henry III. The house contains
many curious and richly-carved wainscots, said to have been brought from
various parts of the kingdom; it is now occupied by C.A. Huchinson, Esq.
The Right Honourable Mark Rolls and other have estates here.

The Church (Holy Trinity) is a plain structure, containing nave, chancel,
and aisles; the tower has five bells. The interior contains several
monuments to the Fortescue and Rolle families. The Rev. C. W. Sillifant,
Rector; Mr. William Short, Clerk.

There are Methodist Chapels at Cranford's Covert, Gammerton Moor, and in
the village, supplied by Circuit Preachers. There are Sunday Schools
attached to each.

There is a School on the British and Foreign system, endowed in part by
Lovering's Charity, and supported also by the Earl of Fortescue. Number of
scholars, about 50 of both sexes. Mr. W. B. Caple, Master; Louisa Caple,
Mistress. The Sunday School is also well attended.

Charities. - The charities of the parish are but few, and are dispensed in
accordance witht the trust deeds.


Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Balsdon Mrs. Betsy, Wear Barton
Edgeworth Mr. Thomas E., South Cottage
Hole Mrs., Southcott Cottage
Hutchinson C. A., Esq., Wear Hall
Jones Mr. Henry, Road Cliff Cottage
Sillifant Rev. C.W., Rector, Parsonage
West Mrs. Ann, Wear Quay


Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Alford William, sen., farmer, Lower Netherdowns and Benson's
Alford William, jun., farmer, Higher Netherdowns
Ashton John, farmer, Lower and Higher Huxwell, North, Higher and
                                                            Little Wear.
Balsdon John, farmer, Wear Barton, and part of Benson's
Bates John, butcher and coal merchant, Road Cliff
Caple Louisa, schoolmistress
Caple William Bennett, schoolmaster, Wear Dock
Chamings Daniel, farmer, Little Wear Barton and Rolland
Cole James, boot and shoe maker
Davey George, farmer and builder, Prospect Place and Lower Park
Downing Betty, farmer, Middle Little Wear
Downing George, carpenter, Wear Quay
Fry Susan, miller and farmer, Wear Mill Farm
Fry William, engraver and miller, Wear Mill
Harris William, farmer, South Barton
Hospill Lime Kiln; William Alford, jun., proprietor
Kidwill Ann, farmer, Venton's and Crossdowns
Lamerton Richard, carpenter, Chope's Bridge
Newcombe William, farmer, Little Southcroft
Parr John, Sub-Postmaster
Parr John, boot and shoe maker, Corner
Sanders Sarah, shopkeeper, Chope's Bridge
Short Thos., victualler, tailor, and draper, Fortescue Arms
Short William, tailor and Parish Clerk, Wear Quay
Tout Edmund, farmer, Great Huxwell and Polkinhorne
Tucker David, blacksmith
Turner John, weaver Chope's Bridge
Williams John, woollen manufacturer, and at Great Torrington
Wilson Thomas, farmer, Lower Little Wear
Wilson William, farmer, Cleave

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CLOVELLY

Clovelly is a parish with a small village, 4 miles E. of Hartland and 11
W.S.W. of Bideford, containing 8502 acres of land, and population in 1851
of 937 souls. The number of voters in 1857 was 14. Polling-district,
Bideford This village is one of the most romantically situated in the whole
county; it is built on the side of a steep rock, to which the houses seem
joined like pigeon huts against a wall; from the top of the town to the
Quay at the bottom you decend by flights of steps, and the traveller cannot
help being struck with amazement at the rapidity with which the horses go
up and down. The prospect from the heights is extensive,and embraces
numerous interesting objects, among which the views of the Isle of Lundy
in the Channel, of Barnstaple Bay and the opposite coast, and of the
vessels in the small harbour beneath, are eminently fine.The appearance of
the village from the harbour is, strikingly picturesque,presenting a
singular combination of romantic cottages, rugged precipices, and masses
of rock, of the most fantastic shapes, fringed as they are with woods, and
now and then interspersed with spots of ground in the highest state of
cultivation, all combine to render this one of the most delightful villages
we have ever met with.

Clovelly Dykes, an ancient British encampment, is situate on very high
ground, commanding the only practicable coast road in this part of the
country; it consists of three trenches or dykes, enclosing a quadrilateral
area, 360 feet in length and 300 in breadth.

The harbour is an appendage to Bideford. This place is famous for the best
herrings taken in the Bristol Channel; Mackerel, turbot, sole, plaice,
hake, and many other kinds of fish are taken during their seasons.

The manor was formally held by the Giffords, but in the reign of Richard
II., was sold to Sir John Cary, whose family constructed the harbour and
pier; it is now the property of the Right Hon. Sir J. H. Williams, Bart.,
who resides at Clovelly Court, a large mansion, which was re-built on the
site of a more ancient edifice destroyed by fire, The views in the park are
magnificently grand, and will well repay a visit.

The Church (All Saints) is an antiquated structure, with a low tower,
adjacent to Clovelly Court. This church was made collegiate in 1387, by Sir
Wm. Cary, who settled in it a warden and six chaplains, to whom he gave the
avowson and great tithes. The Rev. Mr. Prince erected a gallery in the
church, which is let by the year, and the proceeds are applied in schooling
poor children. The living is a Rectory, in the patronage of the lord of the
manor, and incumbency of the Rev. Mr. Chichester,who has a good residence
and about 100 acres of Glebe.

There are Chapels belonging to the Wesleyan Methodists and the Bible
Christians.  No stated ministers.


Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chichester Rev. Mr., Parsonage
Elsworthy Mr. Oliver
Hockendon, CAptain Hy.
Lee Captain Jno.
Lee Mr. William
Lee Mr. Robert
Step Mr. Henry
Williams Sir J. H., Bart., Clovelly Court

Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Almrott Andrew, coast guard officer
Ashton William, carpenter, Slerra
Avery William, farmer, part of Glede
Badcock James, boot and shoe maker
Bartlett Thomas, farmer, Kennerland
Beckalee Samuel, Butcher, Winklebury
Beer Jas., jun., grocer, etc.
Berryman James, victualler, New Inn
Berryman Mrs., boot and shoe maker
Bragg Benjamin, farmer and mason, Slerra
Brown Matthew, Chief Coast Guard Officer
Buckingham Elizabeth, schoolmistress
Burman Thomas, fishmonger
Burman William, blacksmith
Burman Daniel, farmer
Burnham Richard, blacksmith, Slerra
Burrow Joseph, farmer, Highworthy
Barrow Thomas, farmer, Slade
Carter Joseph, farmer, Stitworthy
Ching John, farmer, East Dyke
Cleverdon William, farmer, Burford
Dannell John, schoolmaster
Downing D., fishmonger, Dyke's Green
Eddy John, farmer, West Dyke
Elliott Michael, coast guard officer
Grills Nicholas, boot and shoe maker, East Dyke
Heard William, draoer and grocer, Winsworthy
Hockridge Thomas, farmer, Eastacott and Holwill
Hockridge Thomas, farmer, Burnstone and Firnham
Howard John, carpenter
Jaming Bartlett, farmer, Hugglepit
Jennings William, beer retailer, Farmer's Arms, Slerra
Jewell Joseph, farmer, Blagdon
Jewel William, farmer, Winklebury
Nancekivell Robert, carpenter, Slerra
Oxenham Walter Hugh, farmer, Stitworthy
Parsons Joseph, mason, Slerra
Pidler Alexander, boot and shoe maker
Pennington William, boot and shoe maker
Quance William, coast guard officer
Sharsell Richard, boot and shoe maker
Stevens George, boot and shoe maker
Stevens John, coast guard officer
Squire John, farmer, Dyke's Green
Stoneman John, carpenter
Stroud John, gardener to Sir J. H. Williams, Bart.
Thompson Neil, hind, Cort BArton
Vine S., victualler and coal merchant, Red Lion, Quay
Whitefield, Robert, druggist

Post office.- Mr. J. Dannell, Sub-Postmaster. Letters from Bideford, which
is the nearest Money Order Office.

Carrier.- Bideford, Jewell, Tues., Thur., and Sat.

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HARTLAND

With the small Village of Stoke, and Hamlets of Cheristow, Elmscott,
Meddon, Milford and Pilham.

Hartland is a village and very large parish, 13 miles W. by S. of Bideford,
containing 16700 acres of land, and a population in 1851 of 2183 souls,
being 40 less than at the previous census. The number of voters in 1857 was
102, and the polling district is Bideford.

Hartland, situate in the North of Devon, and bordering the Bristol Channel,
is a small market town, for we find that in 1280, Oliver Dinham had the
grant of a market, to be held on a Tuesday, but it has long since been
discontinued; a Chapel of EAse now occupies the site of the market place;
and in Willis's Notitia Parliamentaria it is spoken of as a borough. It is
bleakly situated on a cape terminating in the promontory of HArtland Point,
and called by Ptolemy 'Hercules' Promontary' 'a cape' says Risdon, 'which
thrusteth itself forth into the sea, and retaineth some shadow of its
antiquity to this day, whereby is the little town of Harton,that hath the
honour of giving name to a hundred".

L. W. Buck is lord of the manor, and holds Courts Leet and Courts Baron
here. A Portreeve and other officers are appointed annually, whose duty is
is to see to the interests of the town. R. Souch, Esq., is the Portreeve
(1857).

An Act of Parliment was passed in the reign of Elizabeth for completing
this port, which is subject to Bideford;there is a pier or quay, on the
coast about two miles from the town; coasting vessels here discharge their
cargoes, and receive their exports of corn, Etc.

This place is said to owe its origin to a convent, originally founded by
Githa, wife of Earl Godwin in the reign of Edward the Confessor; and
refounded for Cannons secular, of the order of St. Augustine, by Geoffrey
Dinant, in the reign of Henry II., the revenues of which at the Dissolution
were valued at 306 13s. 2d.; a modern mansion now occupies the site of the
abbey, called in anchient evidences, the Monastry of St. Nectan; some
portions of the original buildings are yet retained,particularly the
cloisters, which form the basement story of the eastern and western fronts
of the mansion; it is the residence of G. S. Buck, Esq.,and is situate in
a beautiful vale, surrounded with woodland; a private road, which the
respected proprietor throws open to the public, is very romantic, and the
tourist will be delighted on viewing the surrounding scenery. There were
formally eleven chapels in this parish, but traces at the present day can
only be found of two.

There are two annual fairs, one on the Wednesday in the Easter Week, and
the other on the 25th of September.

The Church (St. Nectan) is one of the most beautiful in this part of the
county; it stands on an eminence,and serves as a landmark for mariners;it
has a lofty and magnificent tower, chancel, nave, and two aisles; a very
elaborately carved screen divides the nave and chancel;there is a small
organ.

The church has undergone a thorough repair for many years, and now contains
numerous well executed stained glass windows. The interior contains several
tablets to the Orchard, Wolferstan, Galsworthy, Braginton, Hockin, and
other families. The living is a Perpetual Curacy. Rev. W. Chanter,
Incumbent; Rev. James Copner, Curate.

Chapels.- there are Chapels belonging to the independents in the town and
at South Hole; the Wesleyans, at Town End and Elmscott; and the Bible
Christians, at Biteford and Eddistone.

There is a National School, supported by G. S. Buck, Esq. Number of
children, 80 Elizabeth Pooley, Mistress.

There are numerous Charities belonging to the parish, which are dispensed
in accordance with the trust deeds, by the parties in whose hands they are
deposited.


Alphabetical List of Clergy, Gentry, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Buck G. S. Esq., Hartland Abbey
Carter The Misses
Cleverdon Mr. John, Town End
Copner Rev. James, Curate
Croscombe Captain
Harris Mr. F. J. W., Kernshome
Haynes John, Esq., West Tichbury and Point
Heale Rev. A., Independent Minister
Heard John, Esq., Natcott
Hockin Miss, Hartland Mill Cottage
Hopper J., Esq., Putshole
Ryder Mr. James Town End
Souch Richard, Esq., Town End


Alphabetical List of Farmers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ashton Richard
Avery John, Fatcott
Bailey Robert, Wargery
Barfet P. R. HArdisworthy
Braund Thomas, Norton
Burnard John, Stoke Barton
Cann Thomas, East Tichbury
Carter John, Pitt
Carter Mr., Seekington
Ching Hugh, Trew and Clifford
Choppe Richard, Farford
Chope William, Escott
Clarke John, Limebridge
Cleverdon Thomas, Beckland
Cole Matthew, Berry
Colwill John, Hardisworthy
Colwill J., jun., Firebeacon
Colwill Thomas, Tossberry
Colwill William, Meadon
Congdon Daniel Henry, Docton
Cook John, Troy
Cook Thomas, Warmley
Cory Mr., Kernshome
Curtis John, Bursdone
Dayment John, Philham
Dennis Richard, Brownsham
Dennis Richard, Milford
Fulford Richard, Trelick
Goman Samuel, Elmscott
Harris Thomas, Ford
Haynes John, jun., Milford
Heard Richard, Philham
Heard Thomas, Lutsford
Heard William, Lutsford
Hopper Roger, Wemsworthy
Hobbs John, Philiham
Hobbs Richard, Exmansworthy
Hockin William, Yapham
Hooper Mrs., Blagberry
Howard John, South Hole
Howard Thomas, Hardisworthy
Howard William, Elmscott
Jeffery John, Loveland
Jeffery John, Milford
Jeffery R., West Exmansworthy
Jenkins William, Philham
Lane Lewis, Forcewell
Littlejohns John, Golden Park
Littlejohns John, Eddistone
Littlejohns William, Eddistone
Moast John, Milford
Moore Edward, Lee
Moore James, West Yagland
Moore William, Greenlick
Mugford William, Crenham
Oke William, South Hole
Pennington Benjamin, Exmansworthy
Pennington Mrs., Brownsham
Pennington William, Little Barton
Pillman John, Tosberry
Pillman John, jun., Eddistone
Prouse Daniel, Cherrystowe
Prouse James, Biteford
Prouse J., East and West Staddon
Prouse John, Deptford
Prouse Thomas, East YAgland
Prouse William, Meadon
Prouse William, Welsford
Rendall James, Hardisworthy
Rendall John
Rendall Joseph, jun., Highford
Rowe Thomas V., Eddistone
Rowe William, Down
Saunders W., Holliford
Shepherd John, Markendon
Shute John, Deptford
Shute Mrs., Meadon
Slee John, Gorven
Slee William, Sowdon
Stowe Mrs., Cherrystowe
Turner William, Baxworthy
Vine John, Pattard
Vine J. Trick, North Hole
Walter John, Philham
Walter John, Great Philham
Walter Mrs., Galsom
Wetherall Richard, Elmscott


Alphabetical List of Professions Trades, Etc.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Ashton Richard, victualler and farmer, King's Arms
Ashton William, shoe maker
Bailey John, carpenter
Bailey Robert, carpenter
Beedle George Charles R., druggist and grocer
Beer John, boot and shoe maker
Bond John, plumber and glazier, tin-plate worker, and house painter
Branton William, miller, Golsal Mill
Britton John, blacksmith, Elmscott
Burnard Eliz. draper and grocer
Burnard Jane, milliner
Buse Joseph, boot and shoe maker
Cann Mary, milliner, grocer, china dealer, and draper
Cann Samuel, mason
Cann William, mason
Clarke John, farmer and blacksmith, Limebridge
Colwell William, beer retailer, Mariner's Hotel, Quay
Cook Charles, carrier
Cook Thomas, shoe maker
Cory Thomas, draper, grocer, and carpenter
Courtice Richard, carpenter, Town End
Daniel D. Carter, merchant, Quay
Evans William, tailor
Evans William, carpenter
Heal John, carpenter
Herad John, butcher
Heard Richard, farmer, butcher, draper and grocer
Heard Sarah, shopkeeper, stoke
Hockin Edward, auctioneer and maltster
Hopkins Samuel, agricultural implement maker, and shoeing smith, Rosedown
Howard Richard, miller, Crenham Mill, Crenham
Jeffrey John, mason
Jeffrey Thomas, mason, Stoke
Jenn Thomas, schoolmaster
Jewell James, carpenter, Rosedown
Jewell Sebia, victualler, West Country Inn
Johns John, blacksmith
Kellaway Philip, carpenter
Kellaway William, carpenter
Knight James, miller, Docton Mills, Milford
Littlejohns John, miller, Rosedown
Moore Richard, mason, Town End
Parsons John, agricultural implement maker and shoeing smith,
                                                        Providence Place
Pickard Thomas, millar, Hartland Mill
Pillman John, farmer and maltster, Tossberry and Litsford
Prouse Charles, victualler, New Inn
Prouse Charles, carpenter
Prouse Charles, miller, Clifford Mill
Prouse Sarah, shopkeeper, Deptford
Proust William, draper, grocer, and carpenter
Rendall John, carrier
Rendall John, victualler, Anchor
Rowe C. H., surgeon, Moor
Scur Thomas, boot and shoe maker
Short William, shoe maker
Snell John, blacksmith
Southwood Thomas, mason and beer retailer, Bear, Stoke
Tick Thomas, ironmonger, saddler, and boot and shoe maker
Turner William, farmer and cattle dealer, Baxworthy
Vine William, surgeon
Westlake Henry, carpenter, Town End
Westlake Richard, carpenter, Hartland Mill
Westlick Thomas, tailor, draper and grocer
Williams Thomas, miller, Milford New Mill

Post Office.-Mr. H. Westlake, Sub-Master. Arrival, 3 p.m.; depatch, 11 a.m.
                                   Nearest Money Order Office, Bideford.
Carriers.- Bideford, Cook and Bendall, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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LUNDY ISLAND

Lundy Island, situate in the Bristol Channel, about 16 nautical miles
N.N.W. from Clovelly, is a detached extra-parochial member of the Braunton
Hundred, containing about 1850 acres of land,and a population in 1851 of
34 inhabitants.

The island, on account of the lofty rocks by which it is encompassed, is
almost inaccessible, except by a narrow entrance on the eastern side, where
a small beach admits an approach, and even this at times is very dangerous,
vessels not being able to make the land, though sheltered by a detached
portion of rock called the Isle of Rats. The Island rises to a height of
800 feet above the level of the sea, and is terminated by a lofty pyramidal
rock called Constable. From the quantities of human bones discovered at
different times, it is evident that it must have been more populous than
at present. The chief attractions on the island are what is called
Morisco's Castle, and the ruins of St. Anne's Chapel; the castle is near
the south-east end, and was strongly fortified with large outworks and a
ditch.

The island was formerly the retreat of pirates and robbers, particularly
of one William de Morisco, who in the reign of Henry III., fled hither,
having been frustrated in an attempt to assassinate that monarch; he
strongly fortified the place, and lived in comparative safety for some
time, but was afterwards taken with sixteen of his followers, and executed
here by command of his Majesty. Edward III., during his disturbed reign,
was retiring to this island for safety, but was driven by contrary winds
into Glamorganshire.During the Parliamentary war, it was held by Lord Saye
and Sele for Charles I.,and in the reign of William and Mary it was
surprised by the French,who maintained themselves in it for a considerable
time.About the middle of last century it was sold by the Government to a
nobleman, who entrusted it to the care of Benson, a notorious smuggler and
Member of Parliment, who was at length obliged to make a precipitate
flight.

A vessel leaves Clovelly for the island, under the command of Captain
Robert Lee, once a fortnight during the winter months, and once a week, and
sometimes oftener, during the summer. The Island is famous for cattle
feeding and butter, of which large quantities are exported. Messrs. Welch
and Lewis, lighthouse-men.

Heaven H., Esq The Villa
Lee John, farmer

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