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John VOGWELL

John VOGWELL

Male Abt 1783 - 1852  (~ 69 years)    Has 4 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.


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  • Name John VOGWELL 
    Relationshipwith Teresa Ann GOATHAM
    Born Abt 1783  Peter Tavy, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • The 1851 census, where shown as aged 69, suggests John was born 1781-2 but his baptism suggests 1783 (an age was not given, suggesting he was no older than a few months).
    Baptised 8 Nov 1783  St. Andrew’s Church, Whitchurch, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From PR (seen image)  'John, Son of John and Sarah Vogwell'
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1841  Horrabridge, Whitchurch, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • At the time of the census John was living with his father and widowed sister Johana Simmons; also in the house was a young Ag lab (21 yer old Richard Scoble)
    Occupation 1841  Horrabridge, Whitchurch, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Ag lab 
    Bequest 1845 
    In his father's will 
    The will of John Vogwell (c.1753 - 1845)
    The will of John Vogwell (c.1753 - 1845)
    (a 6 x great uncle of mine, I believe)
    Residence 1851  27, Tavistock Street, Devonport, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • Two households were at the same address, consisting of a total of ten people.
      John was in one headed by Thomas King, there with his wife Betsey, the latter being John's niece, daughter of his sister Johanna, though John was simply shown as a lodger. There were 3 other lodgers - one year old Augusta M Granville, and 2 other ag labs, both aged 27, Hankles Man and John Harton.
      The 1861 census shows that Augusta was a niece, probably of Thomas.
    Occupation 1851  Stoke Damerel, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    Ag lab 
    Will 12 Apr 1852 
    The will of John Vogwell (1783 - 1852)
    The will of John Vogwell (1783 - 1852)
    (a 1st cousin 6 x removed of mine)
    Died 19 Apr 1852  Stoke Damerel Reg Dist, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • GRO ref: Vogwell, John q2 1852 Stoke Damerel RD 5b 241; GRO online index shows age at death as 70

      Actual date from TNA doc re administration of his father's will; also in application for probate of his own will.
    Siblings 2 brothers and 1 sister 
    Half-siblings 2 half brothers (family of John VOGWELL and Mary ATTWILL
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    William VOGWELL,   b. Est 1720,   d. Nov 1789, Whitchurch, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years)  (Grandfather) 
    Sarah NANKIVILL,   bap. 27 Apr 1754, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   bur. 6 Feb 1790, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 35 years)  (Mother) 
    Person ID I10227  All
    Last Modified 27 Nov 2018 

    Father John VOGWELL,   b. Abt 1753,   d. 13 Jan 1845, Whitchurch, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 92 years)
    Other Partners: Mary ATTWILL  m. 16 Jul 1790  
    Mother Sarah NANKIVILL,   bap. 27 Apr 1754, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location,   bur. 6 Feb 1790, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 35 years) 
    Married 29 Mar 1780  Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England See the place on a map and other information about it - if available (many more will be in time); also all individuals with events at this location 
    • From PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 14 Nov 2021)
    Family ID F4864  Family Group Page  |  Family Chart