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  Chagford - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chagford is a small town on the north-east edge of Dartmoor, in Devon, England, close to the River Teign.
In historical times, Chagford grew due to the wool trade and from tin mining in the area, and in 1305 was made a Stannary town where tin was traded.
Chagford church contains a memorial to Mary Whiddon, dated 11 October 1641, whose death is thought to have been one of the inspirations behind R D Blackmore’s novel, Lorna Doone.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chagford   (623 words)

  
 Chagford   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Chagford is in the centre of a parish rich in history.
A charter of 1305 ordained that Chagford should become one of the Stannary towns of Devon, a place where smelted tin was collected for stamping and taxation purposes.
Chagford has an excellent range of shops including two world famous iron-mongers, tea-rooms, restaurants, a number of traditional country pubs and many of the facilities you would expect from a larger town
www.chagford-accom.co.uk /localarea.htm   (260 words)

  
 Register Report
Born in 1345 in Of Chagford, Devonshire, England.
Born in 1360 in Of Chagford, Devonshire, England.
Born in 1420 in Of Chagford, Devonshire, England.
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 The Endicott Branch
John /ENDECOTT/ was born in 1587-1588 in Dorchester, England, died on 15 Jun 1665 in Boston, Massachusetts and was buried in Granary Burying Ground, Boston, MA.
Elizabeth /COGAN/ was born in 1606-1607 in Chard, Somerset, England and died on 18 Sep 1676 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Johanna /UNKNOWN/ was born in 1545 in Chagford, Devon, England.
members.aol.com /sparklestree/endicott.html   (600 words)

  
 Wolcott Family of Devonshire, England
Perhaps Walter was a younger brother of Thomas and Henry, or John of Chagford a younger son of Henry.
Chagford was one of the four towns where tin miners could bring their metal for assay and stamping.
Her father was mayor of Exeter in 1563 and 1572, and her brothers were Sir William Perriam (1534-1604), Lord Chief Justice of England, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchecquer, and MP for Plymouth in 1563, and Sir John Perriam.
www.wolcottfamily.com /devon.html   (19748 words)

  
 GENUKI: Chagford, Devon - Genealogy
"CHAGFORD is a small ancient town, on the eastern side of Dartmoor Forest, in the picturesque valley of the river Teign, 3½ miles W.N.W. of Moreton Hampstead, and 15 miles W.S.W. of Exeter.
The manor of Chagford belonged to Sir Hugh Chagford in the reign of Henry III.
A blowing house in the parish of Chagford.
genuki.cs.ncl.ac.uk /DEV/Chagford   (930 words)

  
 were - pafg58 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Agnes DENSHAM was born on 22 Jan 1734 in Lapford, Devon, England.
William DENSHAM was born on 06 Sep 1736 in Lapford, Devon, England.
Roger DENSHAM was born on 25 Mar 1742 in Lapford, Devon, England.
www3.telus.net /ggassoc/family_tree/were/pafg58.htm   (881 words)

  
 Chagford 1841 census
Chagford), a saddler, living at High St. in Chagford with his wife Eliza (age 48 born Coleridge in Devon) and 4 daughters: Eliza Annie 19, Caroline F. 17, Loiusa 16 and Georgina B 7.
There was Faith ENDACOTT in the 1881 census, but she is 13 yrs old, born in Chagford, working as a servant nurse maid in Yeo Chagford with the family of John and Elizabeth PERRYMAN (ages 66 and 70 respectively, both born in Chagford).
John and Susannah are living in Corndon Cottage in Chagford in 1881, along with daughter Mary Jane age 25 and son George age 24.
homepages.rootsweb.com /~maryc/chagford.htm   (1983 words)

  
 All My Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Lawrence PROWSE was born in 1480 in Chagford, Devonshire, England.
A deed to a Chevythorn parcel of land, 1589, revealed that her grandfather was "Robert, son of John Prowse of Chagford'.
She was married to John TROWBRIDGE on 11 Mar 1623 in Tiverton, Devonshire, England.
www.home.earthlink.net /~artdugan/d24.htm   (1415 words)

  
 Dartmoor National Park : Side Trips : Chagford | Frommers.com
Chagford overlooks the Teign River and is itself overlooked by the high granite tors (high craggy hills).
From Chagford, the most popular excursion is to Postbridge, a village with a prehistoric clapper bridge.
This ancient form of bridge, found on the moors of Dartmoor and Exmoor, is formed by large flat slabs of granite supported on stone piers.
www.frommers.com /destinations/dartmoornationalpark/0456026825.html   (326 words)

  
 were_temp - pafg03 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Thomas* RICHARDS was born on 31 Jan 1819 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
Richard Hughes GIBSON [Parents] was born on 14 Mar 1802 in Birmingham, Warwick, England.
John was employed as Jeweller in 1881 in Birmingham, England.
www3.telus.net /ggassoc/family_tree/were/pafg03.htm   (759 words)

  
 Holiday Home Page
Chagford is an ancient stannary town situated on the eastern slopes of Dartmoor, the largest national park in the South-West of England.
Dating from prehistoric settlement, during the middle ages Chagford was one of four stannary towns serving tin mines on Dartmoor.
It is also an ideal base from which to explore the diversity of one of England's most beautiful counties.
www.eclipse.co.uk /~ds2096/HOLIDAY.HTM   (865 words)

  
 HMS IMPREGNABLE 1881
KEYS M 29 M Brighton, Sussex, England 2d P W (A B) Jas.G. GRAHAM M 32 M Devonport, Devon, England 2d P W (A B) Jas.
PAYNE M 25 M Gosport, Hampshire, England Cks Mate 1 Cl (A B) Ed.
WHERRY M 41 M Bridport, Cornwall, England M A A Jno.T. HODGES M 29 M Devonport, Devon, England 2 C F C L E F.H. GOODMAN M 34 M Devonport, Devon, England Caulkr Jno.
www.angelfire.com /de/BobSanders/HMSImpregnable81.html   (7280 words)

  
 Genealogy Report (Register) to HTML file (Jun98)
He was born circa 1390 at Ardleigh, Essex, England.
She married Richard Prouse,of Chagford (see #197920), son of John Prouse of Chagford and Agnes Bamfield.
Fiske ((--?--), #415488) was born at Stadlaugh, Laxfield, Suffolk, England.
members.tripod.com /LSI_2/coven018.htm   (222 words)

  
 The unconnected family lines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Elizabeth married twice — firstly in about 1848 to Charles Pilcher in Devon, England and secondly at Maitland NSW Australia in 1858 to Philip Ewings, a brickmaker who was born 1826 at Exeter, Devon England.
(1812 Washfield, Devon, England — 1888 Tiverton, Devon England) married 1839 at Tiverton to William Brimson (1809 Tiverton — 1859 Tiverton).
George MAUNDER married at Martock, Somerset England in 1853 to Jane Banfield (born 1835 Martock).
users.bigpond.net.au /maunder/004.htm   (5979 words)

  
 Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Pages: "The Statt Family Home Page"
The name STATT was archaicly spelled STAWTE and I have taken the family back to 1714 in Chagford, at present, although there is much more information that could take it back at least another century if I can make it all make sense.
This is a database of names taken from marriages in the Chagford Registry that directly relate to the Statt family.
Baptismal records in Chagford, Devon relating to the Statt Family from 1806 to the beginning of public registration in 1837.
familytreemaker.genealogy.com /users/s/t/a/Diana-P-Statt   (1014 words)

  
 23RD GENERATION   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
He was married to Maud GRAY about 1288 in Of Cadbury, Mapperton, Somersetshire, England.
Nicholas De MOELS BARON MOELS was born on Aug 10 1289 in Devonshire, England.
Roger De MOELS BARON MOELS was born about Jun 11 1295 in Chagford, Devonshire, England.
home.amaonline.com /genealogy/nrogers/d758.htm   (83 words)

  
 Chagford, Dartmoor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Chagford is an ancient Stannary town situated on the north eastern edge of Dartmoor in Devon, England.
Although tin mining has now ceased, Chagford still has a thriving community whilst maintaining an olde worlde character.
This site has something for both visitors and residents alike, with information such as accommodation in Chagford and the surrounding area, a listing of many of the events taking place in Chagford and ideas on what to do when visiting or staying in the area.
www.chagford-parish.co.uk   (129 words)

  
 Genealogy Report (Register) to HTML file (Jun98)
He was born circa 1420 at Ardleigh, Essex, England.
She married John Prouse, of Chagford (see #98960), son of Richard Prouse,of Chagford and Margaret Norton.
Bate (Henry, #211584) died in 1485 at Lydd, All Hollows, England.
members.tripod.com /LSI_2/coven017.htm   (214 words)

  
 John Prowse (late 1300s-1400s) - Chagford, Devonshire, England; Lower Dodderidge and Higher Dodderidge, ...
John Prowse (late 1300s-1400s) - Chagford, Devonshire, England; Lower Dodderidge and Higher Dodderidge, Sandford, Devonshire, England; Cruwys Morchard, Poughill, Devonshire, England
John was often called "of Chagford", Devonshire, England in some sources.
This is a reference to the fact that he and his wife Maud received lands in Chagford from trustees in 1432
xenia.media.mit.edu /~kristin/fambly/Prowse/JohnProwse2.html   (263 words)

  
 Three Crowns Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Three Crowns Hotel occupies a very significent position in the history of Chagford and also stands as a fine example of the town's architectural heritage.
The building itself dates back to the 13th century and was once the home of the Whyddon Family who lived in Chagford for several centuries.
Whilst retaining the character of this impressive building - its granite construction giving a feeling of immense solidarity - a considerable amount of work has been carried out in recent years to provide all the services and comforts expected of a modern hotel.
www.accomodata.co.uk /231099.htm   (434 words)

  
 Helpful Holidays ,Chagford , Devon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
They have an exceptional variety of properties from farmhouses, thatched cottages, country houses and sea view apartments to beach houses and a coastal fort.
The hauntingly romantic areas of Dartmoor and Exmoor (Lorna Doone!) are here in some of the most picturesque countryside that England has to offer.
You can stay in a pretty Cornish fishing village in a cove by the sea, or in a hamlet with a pub near the 'last great wilderness in South West England' Dartmoor.
www.accomodata.co.uk /090994.htm   (318 words)

  
 Gidleigh Park
A gorgeous 16th century Tudor-style country house set in 45-acres of gardens and woodland within the Dartmoor National Park, two miles from the charming village of Chagford, England.
Purchased in 1977 by Americans Paul and Kay Henderson, and completely renovated, Gidleigh Park is one of the finest small hotels in England.
The goal of the Henderson's when they purchased Gidleigh Park 21 years ago was to provide excellent cuisine, an exceptional wine selection, very personal service, and comfortable accommodations in a beautiful setting.
www.besthotelsresorts.com /gidleighpark.htm   (520 words)

  
 Forestry Commission - Fernworthy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Chagford and Dartmoor are the nearest towns or villages.
From Chagford, follow the road signposted Fernworthy Reservoir.
Ignore the first forest entrance sign stating 'Fernworthy Forest' and cross over the cattle grid.
www.forestry.gov.uk /website/Recreation.nsf/LUWebDocsByKey/EnglandDevonNoForestFernworthy   (188 words)

  
 Chagford, England, U.K. Bed and Breakfasts - Chagford Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier
Chagford, England, U.K. Bed and Breakfasts - Chagford Bed and Breakfast Inns from Pamela Lanier
Search our database of Chagford B&B's and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Chagford, England, U.K..
Ideal for touring of the West of England.
www.lanierbb.com /England,_U.K./Chagford   (133 words)

  
 Stone Pages Archaeo News: Ancient stone tomb returns to Dartmoor
A 4,000 year-old grave discovered in Chagford (England) in 1879 is returning to Dartmoor.
It is one of two graves or cists (from the Germanic word kistvaen, literally meaning stone chest) which were discovered during the excavation of a prehistoric burial mound near Thornworthy Tor, Chagford in 1879.
Burial cists date to the earlier part of the second millennium BCE and consist of slabs of granite set on edge to form a box-like structure with another slab laid horizontally as a lid.
www.stonepages.com /news/archives/000592.html   (410 words)

  
 Chagford, Lyme Regis, Cerne Abbas
We made a very long one-day drive from Clovelly on the northern coast of Devon to Rye in southwest England (West Sussex).
This was an ambitious schedule, particularly considering that there were so many interesting places to see en route.
Our Trip to England | London and Windsor | The Cotswolds | Glastonbury | Clovelly, Lynton and Lynmouth | Chagford, Lyme Regis and Cerne Abbas | Rye, Sissinghurst,
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 Charles Hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Gladys born and raised in Lee Mill, married into a family of bakers.
Her husband, Charles Hill, took over the bakery and shop in the Dartmoor Town of Chagford, which has been in the family for years.
Charles and Gladys are buried in Chagford Cemetery.
homepage.mac.com /robkingwell/Kingwell/PS01/PS01_169.HTM   (93 words)

  
 Gidleigh Park, Chagford - West Country - UK Bed
Gidleigh Park, Chagford - West Country - UK Bed
Chagford Nr Exeter, Chagford - England, UK Gidleigh Park Web site
Set amid 40 acres in the teign valley the splendedwater gardens and gentile sounds of water cas cading over the waterfalls makes this setting aheaven on earth.
www.ukbed.com /west-country/gidleigh-park-chagford-tn207651.htm   (115 words)

  
 HMS CAMBRIDGE 1881
SMITH M 34 M Totnes, Devon, England Chief Gunners Mte William JONES M 32 M Glamorgan, Wales Gunners Mate Samuel J. BAILEY M 34 M Teignmouth, Devon, England Gunners Mate Willm.
JENNINGS U 24 M Yealmton, Devon, England A B John GOAD M 26 M Yealmton, Devon, England A B Lionel HUXHAM U 26 M Torquay, Devon, England A B Fred BARNACOTT M 25 M Torquay, Devon, England A B Omar ADAMS M 22 M Birmingham (Longacre), Warwick A B Richd.
SKELTON M 24 M Tavistock, Devon, England A B Jethro COOMBER U 23 M Cookfield, Sussex, England A B George WEBBER M 23 M Paignton, Devon, England A B John STEER U 28 M Tiverton, Devon, England A B Saml.
www.angelfire.com /de/BobSanders/HMSCambridge81.html   (491 words)

  
 Home
Boldventure is situated 2.5 miles West of Chagford (twelve
Chagford are nearly all single track with passing places.
The last half mile from the road to our house is
www.bvdartmoor.com   (289 words)

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