Original latin version phillimore translation alecto translation notes. Bardsley, dictionary of english and welsh surnames. The domesday book records details of a survey of land ownership and taxation that was completed in 1086 under the direction of william the conqueror. The contemporary devonshire ellis family story is closely linked to the development of industrial britain in the victorian age, the two world wars, worldrenowned shipping and engineering capabilities, changes to adapt to a more socialist post war britain, the loss of wealth.
This was about 40% of all the recorded devonshires in the usa. The first locations given on each line is the present day locationspelling according to the domesday book, in conjunction with the devonshire. For a more detailed introduction to domesday, and england at the end of the 11th. Principal holders of devonshire manors in the domesday. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the devonshire surname. Domesday book encompasses two independent works in, originally, two physical. The exeter domesday, for cornwall, somerset and most of devon. The total column shows the total number of people in that county or town with this surname. This was about 22% of all the recorded devonshires in the uk.
In 1891 there were 2 devonshire families living in london. Descending further, the name evolved to the surname wilton and. As a surname, coffin, a mere variation of caffin, the earliest form being chaufin. John gaydon b abat 1772 loxley warick m 23 jul 1797 barnstaple m mary hooper. Chichester, 19741992 the english translations for the great domesday counties, together with images of the latin text, are available in searchable form on cd, known as domesday explorer, published by phillimore and co. Each probably had a different genealogy and it is not known what their relationship, if any, was to each other. There are 6,000 census records available for the last name cavendish. The duchess of devonshire was the most celebrated and influential woman of her time. The drake coat of arms mistakenly called the drake family crest or drake family shield by those unfamiliar with heraldry and genealogy is blazoned in the medievalmiddle age european art of heraldry as follows. Links and bibliography for domesday book for source material on the internet, click here works useful to the genealogist. Bratton clovelly is an ancient place that features in william the conquerors great survey of 1086, domesday book. Georgiana duchess of devonshire houses with history. It was built by john carr, of york, a prolific english architect of the late 1700s, who built it for william cavendish, fifth duke of devonshire between 1780 and 1789.
Little domesday covering norfolk, suffolk, and essex, and great domesday covering much of the remainder of england except for lands in the north that later became westmorland, cumberland, northumberland, and the county palatine of durham and parts of wales bordering, and included. In 1911 there were 17 devonshire families living in ontario. Quarterly, 1 st and 4 th argent, a wyvern, wings displayed and tail nowed gules. Projects which aim to bring buildings back to life present a challenge but by god, its worthwhile in the end. Theres an excellent writeup on this remarkable record at the national archives website. Top surnames from the 1881 census in devon british surnames. The book is metaphorically called by the native english, domesday, i. The devonshire family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The following list of feminine names is from summerson, henry, ed.
Find out where in the world your surname originated, what it originally meant and how many other people you share it with. Read on and join the great our dome is bigger than yours debate. Some had more than one surname and some never had a surname, or had descendants or siblings with different surnames, thus the following entries are meaningless without substantial added information. These were little domesday covering norfolk, suffolk, and essex, and great domesday covering much of the remainder of england and parts of wales. For example, there were 155 people called damerell in devon at the time of the 1881 census. The domesday book online contents of the domesday book. This was about 85% of all the recorded devonshire s in canada. The devonshire genealogy and family tree page welcome to the devonshire family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. It is also very easy to go back and edit your discussion posts if you make a mistake. St pauls cathedral 112 feet or 34 metres pantheon rome. Richard fitzgilbert was a kinsman of the conqueror. The sea has therefore played a major part in the history of the county. Born in england at althrop house, the spencer family home, in an age when women were often ornamental pawns in family power plays, georgiana rose above what was expected of her and made history by following her heart and desires.
The most devonshire families were found in the uk in 1891. Built in the late 18th century as the great stables by the 5th duke of devonshire, it provided facilities for up to 120 horses and accommodation for the servants and. Devonshire and the domesday book 1066 coat of arms. Genealogy of devonshire devonshire historical records. London had the highest population of devonshire families in 1891. Earl roger of shrewsbury bishop g eoffrey of coutances. A comprehensive guide to the origins, meanings, etymologies and distribution of thousands of british surnames. The surname devonshire was first found in devon at thorcombe, a parish, and formerly a markettown, in the union of axminster.
There are some 418 towns and villages recorded in the domesday book, covering 40 of the old counties of england. The domesday book was compiled on the orders of william the conquerer to catalogue the ownership and value of land in the newly conquered territories of england. Southampton, 1863 monochrome photographic facsimile. There were places in the county of devon in domesday book. Domesday book encompasses two independent works in, originally, two physical volumes. Please share with us your interests and your problems on the discussion board so that all related discussions are kept in one place where they can easily be found.
By the time of the domesday book in 1086 the population of devon was estimated to be between sixty and eighty thousand. Devonshire domesday book 1086 william cheever held 47 lordships in barony in devonshire. Indeed colin wells and mike langham quote this figure in their book a history of the devonshire royal hospital at buxton and given their rigorous research this is good enough for me. The anglosaxon chronicle states then, at the midwinter 1085, was the king in gloucester with his council.
Devonshire dome the devonshire dome is a grade 2 listed 18thcentury former stable block, which was once the devonshire royal hospital. In the 11th century, surnames were still in a state of flux and many people still did not have what we would consider a. The domesday book of 1086 lists in the following order the tenantsinchief in devonshire of king william the conqueror. The first mention of the cary family was around 1086.
The following pages include domesday placenames and landowners, and beneath some are links to websites containing the local. If you have a local history site that you would like to be included on these pages please get in touch via the contact page. In the 11th century, surnames were still in a state of flux and many people still did not have what we would consider a surname. Hereditary surnames were rare see note on surnames, and there is a lapse of about. It is one of only three counties to possess a north and south coast. Camp, my ancestors came with the conqueror london, 1990 this booklet not primarily concerned with domesday book examines evidence about the few men known to have fought on the norman side at hastings, and gives an index to several versions of the spurious battle. Projects which aim to bring buildings back to life present a challenge but by god, its worthwhile in the end hrh prince charles, on opening the devonshire campus.
Its length southward is 72 miles, its greatest breadth 68 miles, its aggregate of coastline about 144. Welcome to some of the best devonshire genealogy resources found on the web. Throughout england there were another eight le bretons. Auvrai le breton held 22 lordships, mostly in devonshire, at the taking of the domesday book. The frequency column shows the percentage of people in this county or town with this surname. Domesday book, or the great survey of england of william the conqueror, a. We hope you will participate on the devonshire forums, it is a great place to find or post information on devonshire genealogy and is completely free to participate. If you have a spa booking, we will rearrange this when we are back open. Domesday book is a detailed survey and valuation of landed property in. Like a window into their day to day life, of devonshire census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
The main index personarumcontains all references to people. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of aluric pic, which was dated 1086, the domesday book of devonshire, during the reign of king william 1, known as william the conqueror, 1066 1087. March 23, 2020 further to the announcement made by the prime minister at 5pm on march 20th, we will be closing the devonshire spa with immediate effect, until further notice. It is the record of a survey which, according to the anglosaxon chronicle, william the conqueror ordered to be taken at christmas 1085. Devonshire name meaning, family history, family crest. Domesday book is a manuscript record of the great survey of much of england and parts of. Devonshire index ag the following pages include domesday placenames and landowners, and beneath some are links to websites containing the local history of that place.
The second, called great domesday, covers a further. While this source modernized some of the given names from the original latin, the bynames have been retained in their original spellings. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. This was about 22% of all the recorded devonshire s in the uk. The first, called little domesday, covers essex, norfolk, and suffolk. The devonshire dome is a truly remarkable building. A brief guide to using the domesday book and associated documents to research.
As highlighted in the housing white paper and reinforced in the autumn budget, the homes and communities agency hca is being replaced by homes england announced by housing secretary sajid javid, the launch of the new agency is aimed at helping to deliver the governments target of 300,000 homes a year by the mid2020s. As a last name devonshire was the 39,717 th most popular name in 2010. For example, the section of the devonshire chapter concerning baldwin the sheriff lists one hundred seventysix holdings held inchief by him. Social security administration public data, the first name devonshire was not present. There is also a very helpful description of the domesday survey in the victoria county history of devonshire, including what the many measures signified in devon. Devon is the third largest county in england with a present day population in excess of one million. While spending the christmas time of 1085 in gloucester, william had deep speech with. Jan 22, 2019 genealogy profile for adam carey, of devonshire. The history of the devonshire ellis family from charles. Uploaded by the open domesday project, released under ccbysa by professor john palmer and george slater. Domesday surnames the domesday book was compiled on the orders of william the conquerer to catalogue the ownership and value of land in the newly conquered territories of england. In 1840 there were 2 devonshire families living in connecticut. Electronic edition of domesday book uk data service provider. Domesday book is the earliest, and by far the most famous, english public record.
Principal holders of devonshire manors in the domesday book. It is here that devonius, or john of devonshire, chaplain and confessor to king john, was abbot, and, about 1217, was buried in the conventual church. Surnames mentioned in the domesday book british surnames. Welcome to the devon genealogy group on genealogy wise. Like a window into their day to day life, cavendish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more. Presented here is the first complete, all latin index to the domesday book, comprising two indices personarum and one index locorum. For as the sentence of that strict and terrible last account cannot be evaded by any skilful subterfuge, so when this book is appealed to on those matters which it contains, its sentence cannot be quashed or set aside with impunity.
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