This CD resource contains the 1823 Pigot's directories for Devonshire. It carries local listings of major professions, of nobility, gentry, and clergy, of transport and freight services; and information on the education, public services, and public houses of the area. Towns, villages and parishes are listed with background historical and topographical information. A comprehensive directory, this CD gives you valuable insight into contemporary public county life and the ability to find out what g More Info
This CD resource contains the 1844 Pigot's directory for Devonshire. It carries local listings of major professions, of nobility, gentry, and clergy, of transport and freight services; and information on the education, public services, and public houses of the area. Towns, villages and parishes are listed with background historical and topographical information. A comprehensive directory, this CD gives you valuable insight into contemporary county life, and the ability to find out what governed More Info
A virtual book CD-ROM for easy browsing, this Kelly's directory gives an effective overview of the public life of Devonshire in 1873. It lists eminent residents and local businesses, and carries historical and topographical descriptions of all towns, villages and parishes, information on local courts, churches, agriculture and landowners. These directories are invaluable to those interested in building up a picture of contemporary lives, or anyone wanting to know more about general county histor More Info
Product Code: DIR3164
Stepping Stones CD publication. Contents of 1830 Devonshire Trade Directory History of Devonshire Towns and Villages covered: Appledore Ashburton Buckfastleigh Axminster Bampton Barnstaple Bideford Bow Brixham Chudleigh Chumleigh Colyton Crediton Cullompton and Bradninch Dartmouth Dawlish Exeter Exmouth Hartland Hatherleigh Holsworthy Honiton Ilfracombe Ivy Bridge Kingsbridge with Dodbroke Modbury Moulton North and South Moreton- Hampstead and Chagford Newton Abb More Info
Stepping Stones CD publication. Contents of Devonshire 1878 Post Office Directory Part 1 : A to I inclusive A. Local History B. Post Office Directory with Hundreds of Towns and Villages :- Abbots Bickington to Barnstaple Barnstaple to Bishops Nympton Bishops Nympton to Broad Clyst Broad Clyst to Churchstow Churchstow to Cullompton Cullompton to Devonport Devonport to Escot Exeter History and Local Authorities Exminster to Hatherleigh Hatherleigh to Ivybridge Ivybridge to Loxhore C. Exeter More Info
Product Code: SS4976
Stepping Stones CD publication. Contents of Devonshire 1878 Post Office Directory Part 2 : J to Z inclusive A. Local Directory B. Post Office Directory with Hundreds of Towns and Villages in the following Indexes Jacobstowe to Loxhore Loxhore to Newton Abbot Newton Abbot to Ottery St Mary Ottery St Mary to Rose Ash Plymouth Plymouth to Sidmouth Sidmouth to Stonehouse Stonehouse to Teignmouth Teignmouth to Torquay Torquay to Uplowman Uplowman to Zeal Monachorum C. Pictorial Adverts Director More Info
Stepping Stones CD publication. Contents of the Devonshire 1878 Trade Directory Hundreds of Names and Addresses in the following indexes Academies to Boot and Shoe Makers Boot and Shoe Makers to Corn Millers Corn Millers to Farmers Farmers to Hotels, Inns and Taverns Hotels, Inns and Taverns to Muffin Bakers Muffin Bakers to Shopkeepers Shopkeepers to Zinc Workers PC and Mac Compatible... More Info
This CD contains the names and addresses of tradesmen, clergy and gentry in the towns, villages, parishes and hundreds of Devonshire. It also includes the history of each area.... More Info
This directory details the legal and medical professions, engineers, bankers, architects, and many others, including names and addresses. There is also a section on peers, bishops, baronets and knights, and others on county seats and county officials, plus descriptive, historical, ornithological and botanical accounts of the counties. *Digitally enhanced images of the original text *Searchable text *Bookmarked by major headings *Fully printable *Over 1000 pages... More Info
This CD resource gives you a look at Plymouth before the Second World War. It includes a Street directory, an Alphabetical directory containing names and addresses, a Neighbourhood directory which lists individuals in the same area, and a Professional and Trades directory. There is also a section on Naval and Military establishments in Plymouth, along with local institutions such as schools, and historical information about Plymouth. More Info
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This book published in 1897 traces the history of the regiment from its earliest origins to 1896. Its 400+ pages are divided into chronological sections that give a great deal of information as to the location of the company and the day to day activities. There are a number of illustrations and the appendix gives lists of various ranks and officers. If you had an ancestor in the Devon Regiment, or...More Info
Between 1608 and 1628 Tristram Risdon compiled notes relating to various high ranking families in Devon, starting from the fourteenth century to the sixteenth century. These notes lay in the Cathedral Library at Exeter until they were transcribed and published in 1897. Subjects include • General Armory [of Devon families] • Feudal Baronies of Devon and their Holders, • Knights...More Info
This is a transcript of the surviving Subsidy Rolls of Devon, but does not include Exeter, because its 1544 roll has been transcribed by Mrs. Rowe in “Tudor Exeter” (Devon and Cornwall Record Society. Volume 22. 1977). There are many thousands of people listed usually giving their parish and the value that the person is assessed at. Fully indexed and searchable.
During the Second World War the Wills held at the Exeter Probate Registry were destroyed by a bomb. Over the years some copies have come to light that were held by solicitors and some that were in private hands but many thousands were lost. This publication is the Calendars of Wills and Administrations relating to Devon and Cornwall that were proved in the Principal Registry of the Bishop of Exete...More Info
First published in 1895 this book gives details of the great and good of both Devon and Cornwall . Over fifty detailed biographies from Lord Clifford of Chudleigh to John Cave New. A really useful publication for those who have an interest in the history of both these counties. Also included on this CD is “Who's Who in Devon” with almost three hundred pages of biographies.