Sommerwill - a Devon Family: Group C5

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

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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. William died 22 Apr 1914, age 69 (regd Barnstaple June 1914), and 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 about 1871) 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. Alvan died 8 Dec 1925, age 57; death regd South Molton Dec 1925. 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. 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. Married Frederick John Hill. 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. Died 4 Apr 1911, age 11. Buried North Molton (gravestone).
GORDON: Born 11 May 1903; birth regd South Molton Jun 1903. 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
WILLIAM HENRY: Born Combe Martin.; 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. 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. Married - Oakley (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.; 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

JOHN: School teacher at Andover. Married. 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). At home in 1891 census, age 6. Died 18 Aug 1945, age 61. Buried Combe Martin with William & Percy (MI)
PERCY JOHN: Born North Molton; birth regd as John, South Molton Sep 1884; baptised (as Percy John) North Molton 31 Oct 1890 (with two brothers). At home in 1891 census, age 6. Married SARAH MARIA WARD.
ARTHUR SIDNEY: Born North Molton; 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. 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. 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; 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
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).

Memorial Inscriptions at Combe Martin	Memorial Inscription at Ilfracombe (Holy Trinity)
GEORGE SUMMERWILL of this parish, late of East Down who departed this life on XII day of March MDCCCLIX aged LIII years Also of his wife JANE died June 18th 1879 age 69 years Also of Jessie Blanche Parker dear daughter of the above Aug 13 1887 aged 15 years	IN EVER LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR SIDNEY BELOVED HUSBAND OF MARGARET E. SOMERVILLE WHO PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY OCT 14TH 1943. AGED 55. ALSO MARGARET E. SOMERVILLE DIED 14 APRIL 1974. ALSO JOAN THEIR DEARLY LOVED DAUGHTER WHO FELL ASLEEP FEB 12TH 1946 AGED 23 To Sid & Joan from Staff & Children of Hermitage School. To Joan from Friends of Hele. Until we meet again.
In loving memory of LEWIS GEORGE son of WILLIAM & HELEN SOMMERVILLE who died September 18th 1905 aged 27 years. “Brief life is here our portion.” Also of WILLIAM SOMERVILLE (above named) who departed this life April 22nd 1914 age 69 years “At rest” Also of HELEN SOMERVILLE (above named) who died March 1st 1927 aged 80 years. “Peace, perfect peace.” Also of SARAH M. SOMERVILLE who died 27th November 1971. GOSS TWINS 17.8.75 With Jesus HANNAH, HELEN
IN LOVING MEMORY OF FREDERICK MARK, WHO DIED 18TH AUGUST 1945, AGED 61 YEARS. AND WILLIAM HENRY, WHO DIED 2ND MAY 1950, AGED 77 YEARS. SONS OF THE LATE WILLIAM AND ELLEN SOMERVILLE “AT REST”. ALSO THEIR SON PERCY JOHN, WHO DIED 25TH JULY 1958, AGED 74 YEARS. “UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN”	*Memorial Inscriptions at North Molton*
	IN MEMORY OF ALVAN SOMERVILLE DIED 8th DEC 1925 AGED 57 AT REST ALSO HIS BELOVED WIFE ELIZA SOMERVILLE FEB 5th 1949 AGED 78 YEARS REUNITED	IN MEMORY OF DANIEL SOMERVILLE DIED APRIL 4th 1911 AGED 11 YRS ALSO OF HIS BROTHER RUPERT SOMERVILLE DIED SEPT 15th 1946 AGED 51 YRS REUNITED

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