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John VOGWELL
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Name John VOGWELL Relationship 
with Teresa Ann GOATHAM Born Abt 1783 Peter Tavy, Devon, England
- 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
- From PR (seen image) 'John, Son of John and Sarah Vogwell'
Gender Male Residence 1841 Horrabridge, Whitchurch, Devon, England
- 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
Ag lab Bequest 1845 In his father's will 
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
- 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
Ag lab Will 12 Apr 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
- 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.
Siblings2 brothers and 1 sister
Half-siblings2 half brothers (family of John VOGWELL and Mary ATTWILL) Patriarch & Matriarch
William VOGWELL, b. Est 1720, d. Nov 1789, Whitchurch, Devon, England
(Age ~ 69 years) (Grandfather) 
Sarah NANKIVILL, bap. 27 Apr 1754, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England
, bur. 6 Feb 1790, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England
(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
(Age ~ 92 years)
Other Partners: Mary ATTWILL m. 16 Jul 1790Mother Sarah NANKIVILL, bap. 27 Apr 1754, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England
, bur. 6 Feb 1790, Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England
(Age ~ 35 years) Married 29 Mar 1780 Walkhampton Church, Walkhampton, Devon, England
- From PR entry (image on FMP, viewed 14 Nov 2021)
Family ID F4864 Family Group Page | Family Chart

