Group C5 (East Down/North Molton/Combe Martin) Somerville

• GEORGE: Baptised (Somerwell) Parracombe 11 Mar 1806, son of Bartholomew & Julian (nee Brailey), see Group C4. Stonemason. Married (Somerville) JANE RODGEMENT at East Down 13 Aug 1833 (CFI). Died 12 Mar 1859 and buried Combe Martin (gravestone). Jane born East Down about 1810; died Combe Martin 18 Jun 1879, age 69 .(gravestone). In 1841 census they are together at East Down Mill; in 1851 at Gratton Cottage, Bugford, East Down. In 1861 census Jane is in Combmartin Town, head, married (sic), 45, with children William and Jane. In 1871 census Jane, a widow age 61, dressmaker, is living next door up to Valley Hotel, Combe Martin.
• JOHN RODGEMENT: Born Combe Martin (or East Down) 21 Dec 1840; birth regd (Somerville) Barnstaple Mar 1841; baptised East Down 27 Jun 1841. In 1841 census at home in East Down Mill, age 6 mths; in 1851 scholar; in 1861 census living at Marwood, unmarried, age 20, blacksmith. Married ANNIE LEWTHWAITE. See Group C5a
• WILLIAM H.: (Somerville) Born East Down; birth regd Barnstaple Mar 1846 (Summervill). In 1851 census with parents, age 5, scholar. In 1861 with mother in Combe Martin, age 16, blacksmith. Married ELLEN NORMAN at Combe Martin, 23 Feb 1868; William age 22, miner; Ellen age 21; regd Barnstaple Mar 1868. Ellen born Combe Martin 1846, dau of William Norman (lime quarry labourer, born Combe Martin c.1811, son of Samuel & William Norman) and Susannah (born Combe Martin c.1814, dau of John (?) and Mary Ann Facey). Baptised as Helen, Combe Martin 4 Sep 1846. In 1871 census William & Helen (sic) are together at Combe Martin, aged 25 and 24; William is a mason, Helen a dressmaker. In 1881 census at Tuckers, North Molton; iron stone miner (birthplace of William given as Kentisbury).William is described as stone cutter at children's baptisms in 1890. In 1891 census at East Street, North Molton. On Ellen’s death cert William is described as a miller, and on Arthur’s marriage cert he is a corn merchant. Listed in Kelly's 1902 Directory as miller (water). In 1901 census at Millhouse, Combmartin: William age 55, corn miller on own account, working at home; Helen (sic) age 54. In 1911 census at The Mill, Combe Martin (6 rooms): William 65, marine store dealer on own account; Helen (sic) 64; married 43 years; 9 children born alive, 8 living, one has died. William died 22 Apr 1914, age 69 (regd Barnstaple June 1914). Ellen is in 1921 census at Mill House, Combe Martin, 74yrs 10mths; widowed; home duries. Ellen died 1 Mar 1927, age 80 (regd Barnstaple Mar 1927). Ellen lived at Homedale, Combe Martin at time of death. Gravestone at Combe Martin.
• ALVAN: Born Combe Martin; birth regd Barnstaple Mar 1868; baptised Combe Martin 3 Oct 1875 (with three siblings). At home in censuses: 1871, age 3; 1881, age 13, scholar; 1891, age 23, engine driver (miner). Marriage to ELIZA (born North Molton 5 Nov 1870) regd South Molton Sept 1894. Described as a butcher at son Robert's baptism 1895. In 1901 census at Thornes Cottage, North Molton: Alvan age 33, butcher & small farmer, working at home on own account; Eliza age 30. A. Somerville listed as a farmer in Kelly's 1902 Directory. In 1911 census at Lower Lodge, North Molton: Alvan 43, game keeper; Eliza 40; married 16 years; 4 children born alive, 4 still living. In 1921 census at South Cambs, North Molton: Alvan 52yrs 2mths; general worker out-of-work; Eliza 51yrs 6mths; domestic. Alvan died 8 Dec 1925, age 57; death regd South Molton Dec 1925. In 1939 Register Eliza is at South Combes, North Molton, with two sons; unpaid domestic duties. Eliza died 5 Feb 1949, age 78. Buried together at North Molton (gravestone).
• ALVAN RUPERT: Born North Molton 8 Jul 1895; birth regd Barnstaple Sep 1895; baptised North Molton 7 Dec 1899; at home in 1901 census, age 5. With parents in 1911 census, 15, game keeper's helper. With parents in 1921 census, 25yrs 11mths; single; general worker out-of-work. In 1939 Register with mother at South Combes, North Molton; single; rural postman (heavy work). Died 15 Sep 1946, age 51. Buried North Molton (MI)
• FRANCES HELEN NORMAN ("Fanny"): Born North Molton 18 Mar 1897; birth regd South Molton Jun 1897; baptised North Molton 16 Apr 1897; at home in 1901 census, age 4. With parents in 1911 census, 14, at school. Marriage to Frederick John Hill regd Barnstaple Dec 1917. Frederick born 14 May 1893, died 25 Jul 1956. Frances died 12 Apr 1971, age 74. Buried together at Pilton. (Dau Winifred Frances Hill m Kenneth Edward Cooper. Son Desmond John Hill m Iris May Webber)
• DANIEL: Born North Molton 17 Nov 1899; birth regd South Molton Dec 1899; baptised North Molton 7 Dec 1899; at home in 1901 census, age 1. With parents in 1911 census, 11, at school. Died 4 Apr 1911, age 11. Buried North Molton (gravestone).
• GORDON: Born 11 May 1903; birth regd South Molton Jun 1903. With parents in 1911 census, age 7, at school. With parents in 1921 census; 18yrs 1mth; single; general labourer out-of-work. In 1939 Register with mother and brother Alvan Rupert; single; agricultural labourer (heavy duties). Married HILDA EMILY LAWRENCE. Gordon died 15 Sep 1975, age 72. Buried North Molton (gravestone).
• ADA J.: Born Combe Martin; birth regd Barnstaple Sep 1870; baptised Combe Martin 3 Oct 1875 (with three siblings). At home, age 9 mths, in 1871 census. At home with parents in North Molton in 1881 census, age 10, scholar. In 1891 census housemaid, age 20, single, at home of retired Colonel Thomas Forsyth, Lastone (sic) House, Larkstone Road, Ilfracombe. In 1901 census, single, 29, cook in home of Margaret Buckley (single, 44, living on own means), Hartfell House, Weston-super-Mare, where her sister Frances is parlour maid. Marriage to Ernest William Oatley regd Barnstaple June 1902. In 1911 census together at Holland Lodge, South Road, Weston-super-Mare: Ernest Oatley gardener, 33, born Dulcote, Somerset; Ada 28, married 8 years; one son, Lewis William, 7, born Weston-super-Mare
• WILLIAM HENRY: Born Combe Martin 14 Feb 1873; birth regd Barnstaple Mar 1873; baptised Combe Martin 3 Oct 1875 (with three siblings). At home with parents in North Molton in censuses: 1881, age 8, scholar; 1891, age 18, coal merchant’s assistant; 1901, age 28, corn miller. With parents in 1911 census, age 38, single, carter for buildings. With mother in 1921 census, 47yrs 4mths, single, gardener on own account. In 1939 Register at The Hut, Rews Close, Combe Martin: single; market gardner (sic) own account. Died 2 May 1950, age 77. Buried Combe Martin with Frederick and Percy (MI).
• FRANCES HELEN: Born Combe Martin; birth regd Barnstaple Sep 1875; baptised Combe Martin 3 Oct 1875 (with three siblings). At home with parents in North Molton in censuses: 1881, age 6, scholar; 1891, age 15. In 1901 census house parlour maid, 25, single, in home of Margaret Buckley (single, 44, living on own means), Hartfell House, Weston-super-Mare, where her sister Ada is cook. Marriage to William Burcombe regd Barnstaple June 1904
• LEWIS GEORGE: Born Village, North Molton, 15 Feb 1878; regd South Molton; baptised (as Louis George) North Molton 18 Dec 1991. At home with parents in North Molton in censuses: 1881, age 3; 1891, age 13. In 1901 census at Post Office, Rose Ash, South Molton, game keeper, age 23, boarder of William Chapple, postmaster. Died 18 Sep 1905, age 27. Buried Combe Martin (gravestone).
• BARTHOLOMEW: Born North Molton 25 Feb 1881; birth regd South Molton Mar 1881; baptised North Molton 18 Dec 1881. At home with parents in North Molton in censuses: 1881, age 1 mth; 1891, age 10, scholar. In 1901 census at 7 Lime Grove, Bideford, single, age 20, church school teacher, boarder of Charles West, gardener. In 1911 census at 13 Hunnyhill, Newport, Isle of Wight, 30, single, school teacher, boarder at home of Kezia Wiseman Young. Marriage to VERA MURIEL WINIFRED JACOBS regd Isle of Wight Sep 1916. Vera born 27 May 1994. Together in 1921 census at Bernard Rd, Cowes, Isle of Wight: Bartholomew 37; elementary school teacher, York St Council School, Cowes; Vera 27, born Wroxall IOW. In 1939 Register at 57 Damers Rd, Dorchester: Bartholomew teacher at Dorchester C.E. Boys' Elementary School; Vera unpaid domestic duties.
  • JACK ROGERMAN: Born Newport, Isle of Wight 8 Mar 1920; birth regd Isle of Wight Jun 1920. School teacher at Andover. With parents in 1921 census, 1 yr 3mths. With parents in 1939 Register: single; clerk (taxation) Dorset Couny Council. Marriage to MILDRED LEWIS, regd Colchester Sep 1945. Two children.
• FREDERICK MARK: Twin brother of Percy. Born North Molton; birth regd as Frederick at South Molton Sep 1884; baptised North Molton 31 Oct 1890 (with two brothers). With parents in 1891 census, age 6, and in 1901, age 17, gardener domestic. In 1911 census at home of Henry Glanfield, 4 Wellbrook St, Tiverton: Fred 25, single, servant, farrier's assistant. Died 18 Aug 1945, age 61. Buried Combe Martin with William & Percy (MI)
• PERCY JOHN: Born North Molton 25 July 1884; birth regd as John, South Molton Sep 1884; baptised (as Percy John) North Molton 31 Oct 1890 (with two brothers). With parents in 1891 census, age 6, and in 1901, age 17, gardener domestic. With parents in 1911 census (as John P.), age 25, single, gardener (domestic). Married SARAH MARIA WARD (see Group C5b).
• ARTHUR SIDNEY: Born North Molton 20 Feb 1888; birth regd South Molton, Mar 1888; baptised North Molton 31 Oct 1890 (with two brothers). At home in 1891 census, age 3, and 1901 census, age 13. With parents in 1911 census, 23, single, school assistant teacher, Devon Council School. On 2 Oct 1917, age 29, bachelor, schoolmaster, of 154 Sladefield Rd, Ward End, Birmingham, son of William Somerville, corn merchant (deceased) married MARGARET ELIZABETH TUCKER, age 28, Hele Bay Hotel, Ilfracombe, spinster, dau of William Tucker, hotel proprietor (deceased) at St Philip’s, Ilfracombe. Margaret born 31 Jan 1889. In 1921 census at Hele Hotel: mother-in-law Lucy Margaret Tucker is head and employer; Arthur Sidney, age 33yrs 3mths is licensed victualler; Margaret age 32yrs 4mths has home duties; no children. Arthur Sidney was a councillor in Ilfracombe around 1931 - newspaper report cc5.php#Arthur3. In 1939 Register at 8 Hele Terrace, Ilfracombe: Arthur, school master; Margaret, housewife. Arthur Sydney died 14 Oct 1943, age 55. Margaret died 14 Apr 1974. Buried together at Ilfracombe (MI).
• JOAN IRENE MARGARET HELEN: Born 18 Jan 1923; birth regd Barnstaple. With parents in 1939 Register, at school. Unmarried schoolteacher, living at 8 Hele Terrace, Ilfracombe. Died of pneumonia, age 23, 12 Feb 1946. Buried with parents at Ilfracombe (MI).
• GEORGE FREDERICK: Born East Down; birth regd Barnstaple Sep 1849; baptised East Down 1850; baptised East Down 1 Jan 1850; in 1851 census with parents age 1. Death regd Barnstaple Dec 1852
• MARY JANE JESSIE: Born East Down; baptised Combe Martin 3 May 1868; birth regd Barnstaple Dec 1850 as Mary Jane; in 1851 census with parents, age 5 months, named only as Jessey. In 1861 census with her mother in Combe Martin, named Jane, age 11. Married William Parkin (Parking in 1881 census), Combe Martin, 3 May 1868: William age 21, bachelor, miner, son of Nicholas Parkin, labourer; Mary (sic) age 18, spinster. Daughter, Jessie Blanche, born 1872, died age 15 and is buried with grandparents George & Jane at Combe Martin (MI).

 

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