Richard Ellis1

F, b. 24 June 1614
FatherGeorge Ellis [Data]1 b. 23 Apr 1555
Baptism*24 June 1614 Northam Anglican Church, Northam, Devon, England1 

Citations

  1. [S942] DCRS Northam Parish Register Transcript, 1538-1836, LDS mfm #0917204, item 2, p. 46, birth/baptism of Richard Ellis, son of Georg, transcribed by W. H. Rogers, Esq, Family History Library. Hereinafter cited as Northam Parish Register Transcript.
More information available on request.

Richard Ellis1

M

Family
Children

Citations

  1. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 9, Baptism of Willm Ellys, s/o Richard, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  2. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 10, Baptism of Ambrose Ellys, s/o Richard, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  3. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 12, Baptism of Androwe Ellys, s/o Richard. "als [alias] Pedler" was written afer the father's name, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  4. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 14, Baptism of Agnes Ellys, d/o Richard, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  5. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 16, Baptism of Sible Ellys, d/o Richard, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  6. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 21, Baptism of Baptist Ellys, s/o Richard, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  7. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Baptisms Vol. 1, p 24, Baptism of Elisabeth Ellys, d/o Richard, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
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Richard Powe Ellis1

M, b. circa 1874, d. 16 August 1877
FatherHenry Ellis1 b. c 1836, d. 24 Apr 1898
MotherElizabeth Pow2 b. b 1847
Birth*circa 1874 1 
Death*16 August 1877 The Peacock Inn, Bideford, Devon, England; aged 3-1/2 years1 

Citations

  1. [S212] John Bishop, (author e-mail address available on request), to Mary A. Ellis and/or Dawn S. Ellis, email, citing the Bideford Gazette, 21 Aug 1877 (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  2. [S212] John Bishop, (author e-mail address available on request), to Mary A. Ellis and/or Dawn S. Ellis, email, citing the Bideford Gazette, 21 Aug 1877. Her name was not given (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. circa 1797, d. 28 August 1872
FatherWilliam Ellis (Sr.) b. c Aug 1756, d. 2 Jun 1841; [Author's Note: In his will, William leaves property to his sons Robert and William. This is probably the same Robert]8,9
MotherMary Galsworthy10 b. c 1757
ChartsDescendants of Robert Ellis
Ancestors of Reginald Evans Ellis
Descendants of Benjamin Darby
Birth*circa 1797 Bideford, Devon, England; [Author's Note: His tombstone states "a native of London, England". Recent research indicates that he may have been born in London. Primary source verification is pending]11,6 
Immigration*1819 Prince Edward Island, Canada||Bideford, Devonshire11,12 
Marriage*6 July 1823 Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; They were married by Thomas Chanter, J.P.; Bride=Hannah Darby13,14,11,15,3,7,16,17,18,19 
Cen-Head*1861 Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Principal=Hannah Darby, Witness=William Henry Rawle Ellis, Witness=Robertine Ellis, Witness=Hannah Iron Preedy20 
Cen-E-with*1861 Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Principal=Hannah Darby, Witness=William Henry Rawle Ellis, Witness=Robertine Ellis, Witness=Hannah Iron Preedy20 
Death*28 August 1872 Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; aged 75, of cancer21,6,17 
Burial*1 September 1872 St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanor's, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; of cancer, aged 75; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 17, St. Eleanor's, St. John's Anglican Cemetery22,11,21 

Family

Hannah Darby b. c 1799, d. 4 Feb 1891
Marriage*6 July 1823 Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; They were married by Thomas Chanter, J.P.; Bride=Hannah Darby13,14,11,15,3,7,16,17,18,19 
Children

Citations

  1. [S272] James Potter Family Bible , various dates, August 1972. Reginald Ellis was aged 79, in good physical and mental condition, (email available on request), photocopy of two pages from the family Bible and Simon's PDF transcription of the same, Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S272] James Potter Family Bible , various dates, 13 October 1976. Reginald Ellis was aged 83, in good physical and mental condition for his age, (email available on request), photocopy of two pages from the family Bible and Simon's PDF transcription of the same, Dawn Ellis.
  3. [S273] Descendants of Benjamin Darby, Loyalist, unknown date, typescript descendancy chart, some parts confusing, no dates given, author unknown, some ms. additions, no sources given. Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  4. [S274] History of Benjamin Darby, Richibucto, NB, 24 May 1941, typescript narrative, no author, no sources given. Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Ms. note, in what looks like Nita's hand, was probably added later. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  5. [S278] History of Benjamin Darby, 31 Mar 1941, manuscript. narrative, no author, no sources, few dates. The author refers to Robert Ellis as "our great grandfather". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  6. [S280] Descendancy Chart of Robert and Hannah (Darby) Ellis, compiled by Nita Harris Ellis. No sources given. Original, J. and N. Ellis.
  7. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy.
  8. [S435] Wills for the Diocese of Exeter (County of Devon), 1812-1857. Microfilm of copies of original wills at the Devon Record Office, Exeter. The copies were made for the Legacy Duty Department of the Stamp Duty Office, and from 1848 on to its successor, The Estate Duty Office of the Inland Revenue Office. They consist of wills proved in the Principal Registry and Consistory Court of the Bishop of Exeter, and in the various Archdeaconry Courts, LDS Family History Centre, 177 Manchester Ave., Saint John, NB, Canada, Microfilm No. 1278878, Entry No. E299, Probate of William Ellis - Will of William Ellis. Photocopy, in possession of author, Doc. No. 408.
  9. [S435] Wills for the Diocese of Exeter (County of Devon), 1812-1857. Microfilm of copies of original wills at the Devon Record Office, Exeter. The copies were made for the Legacy Duty Department of the Stamp Duty Office, and from 1848 on to its successor, The Estate Duty Office of the Inland Revenue Office. They consist of wills proved in the Principal Registry and Consistory Court of the Bishop of Exeter, and in the various Archdeaconry Courts, LDS Family History Centre, 177 Manchester Ave., Saint John, NB, Canada, Microfilm No. 1278878, Entry No. E268, Probate of John Ellis - Will of John Ellis. Photocopy, in possession of author, Doc. No. 408A.
  10. [S38] Assumptions by author.
  11. [S272] James Potter Family Bible , various dates, August 1972, (email available on request), photocopy of two pages from the family Bible and Simon's PDF transcription of the same, Dawn Ellis.
  12. [S321] Ellis Family History by Nita Harris Ellis, there are two ms. versions. The second version adds excerpts from "History of the Ellis Family" by Preston Ellis. Neither version is dated, nor are sources given for the data, with the exception of the Preston Ellis excerpts. Originals in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopies, Dawn Ellis. Hereinafter cited as Ellis Family History.
  13. [S323] "Marriage Certificate of Robert Ellis and Anne Darby", 6 July 1823, good condition, ms., legible, signed by Tho. B. Chanter, J.P. Original, Dawn Ellis.
  14. [S322] Family Bible of Robert and Hannah Darby Ellis, Miramichi, N.B. (later of Bideford, Devon, England and Summerside, PEI), a "present from her sister, Mrs. Forbes Feby. 12th 1827". The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues and With the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised (Stereotype Edition; London: Printed by George Eyre and Andrew Strahan, for the British and Foreign Bible Society, 1824, Original Bible in possession of John K. Ellis, 6 Victoria Rd., Summerside, PEI, Canada. Fair condition, some pages loose and tattered, a few pages missing. Inscription on inside front page, with the portion showing name of recipient torn away, but owner's name (H. Ellis) is on the Title Page. Entries of Births, Marriages and Deaths were made on the back of the New Testament Title Page (p. 970). I believe the marriage entry and births of the two eldest children were made at the same time. The remaining entries were probably made as they occurred. Photocopies, Dawn Ellis. Hereinafter cited as Family Bible of Robert and Hannah Darby Ellis.
  15. [S272] James Potter Family Bible , various dates, 13 October 1976, (email available on request), photocopy of two pages from the family Bible and Simon's PDF transcription of the same, Dawn Ellis.
  16. [S317] International Genealogical Index, England, Devon, on microfiche, hereinafter, "IGI, England, Devon, March 1992", March 1992, on microfiche, Fiche No. A0398, page 13,316, citing Batch No. F517443, Serial No. 0016 on LDS Microfilm No. 1553687, Dawn Ellis.
  17. [S325] Family Group Record submission to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Provo, Utah, 23 Feb 1990, by Keith M. Thompson, Provo, Utah. Batch Nos. F517443 and 5017443, Serial No. 16, on microfilm No. 1553687, citing Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, p. 89. He has not copied the data exactly as it appears in the book which the author has in her collection. Photocopy, in possession of author, Family History Library.
  18. [S327] International Genealogical Index, Canada, PEI, on microfiche, hereinafter, "IGI, Canada, PEI, March 1992", March 1992, microfiche, Call No. P0046, pp. 177 & 214, citing Batch No. 5017443, Serial Nos. 12 & 16 on LDS Microfilm No.1553687, Dawn Ellis.
  19. [S329] Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island and his descendants, I (Summerside, PEI: Harold B. Schurman, 1973), Pg. 108.
  20. [S320] 1861 Prince Edward Island Census (Head-of-Household), hereinafter, "1861 PEI Census", Prince Co., Lot 17, Summerside, page 8, Microfilm Call No. M-897.2; citing Confederation Centre Library, (Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada) microfilm publication unknown film number.
  21. [S279] Tombstone Inscription, unknown publish date, Tombstone of Robert Ellis. Author's visit June 1973, personal visit by author, St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery.
  22. [S400] Richmond Parish Register, 1821-1957, Bur 1872-1893, Vol. 3, St. John's Anglican, St. Eleanor's, PE, Includes records of St. John's (St. Eleanors) and St. Mary's (Summerside) Anglican Churches, mfm #2630, MacNaught History Centre & Archives.
  23. [S328] Baptismal Certificate for John Ellis, born 15 Apr 1824, baptized 15 Aug 1824, Original, good condition, ms., legible, photocopy made, Dawn Ellis.
  24. [S327] International Genealogical Index, Canada, PEI, on microfiche, hereinafter, "IGI, Canada, PEI, March 1992", March 1992, microfiche, Call No. P0046, p. 213, citing Batch No. 5017443, Serial No. 16 on LDS Microfilm No.1553687, Dawn Ellis.
  25. [S749] Death registration for Alexander Ellis, Reg 10 May 1839, Bideford, Vol. 10,p. 32, certified copy from GRO, Dawn Ellis.
  26. [S331] Obituary for William Henry Ellis in the Summerside Journal, (Summerside, PE: n.pub., Wed., 19 May 1909), 5, photocopy, in possession of author; Public Archives and Record Office of Prince Edward Island.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1,2

M, b. 1 November 1780
FatherJohn Ellis3,2
MotherAnn Collins3,2
Baptism*1 November 1780 St. Mary's Anglican Church, Bideford, Devon, England1,3,2 

Citations

  1. [S316] Unknown author, letter, 15 Dec 1976. typescript letter, with ms. postscript, in which he encloses reports on his unsuccessful search for the baptism of Robert Ellis, c.1797, and a map of the civil parishes of North Devon and notes that civil parishes and ecclesiastical parishes are generally the same. He marked the parishes so far examined, generally in transcripts, except where noted, and indicates "E" where he found Ellis entries. Originals in possession of Nita Harris Ellis. Photocopies.
  2. [S326] Bideford, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Vol. 6, Register No. V, Baptisms 1738-26 Dec 1791, LDS mfms# 0916812, 0916813, Family History Library.
  3. [S212] John Bishop, (author e-mail address available on request), to Mary A. Ellis and/or Dawn S. Ellis, email, 1 Feb 1996, 03:20, citing the [Bideford, Devon Anglican] Parish Register, no Entry No. given (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1,2

M, b. circa 1798, d. 27 December 1861
Father-CanWilliam Ellis (Shipbuilder)2,3,4 b. c 23 Aug 1774
Mother-CanHannah Tawton2,3 b. c 22 Jun 1770
ChartsDescendants of William Ellis, shipbuilder
Birth*circa 1798 Northam, Devon, England; aged 53 in 18515 
Marriage*13 May 1824 St. Mary's Anglican Church, Bideford, Devon, England; Two people with the surname Spearman were witnesses. No Ellises.; Bride=Elizabeth Spearman6,7,8,9 
Marriage*22 July 1838 St. Mary's Anglican Church, Bideford, Devon, England; both of Bideford and of full age. Witnesses were John Daniel and Harriet Daniel; Bride=Elizabeth Brooks4 
Cen-Head*7 June 1841 East the Water, Bideford, Devon, England; 1841 British Census||Robert Ellis||Robert was 40 years old. His occupation was listed as "shipwright"; Cen Plc=DEV, Bideford Census British 1841, Spouse=Elizabeth Brooks, Dau=Mary Ann Ellis, Dau=Elizabeth Ellis10 
Marriage*Q1 1850 Bideford, Devon, England; In the 1851 census he appears as the Head of Household, married and she appears as "W" [wife], married; Bride=Harriet (?)5,11,12 
Cen-Head*31 March 1851 Barnstaple St., Bideford, Devon, England; 1851 British Census||Robert Ellis||Robert, married, 53 years old was born in Northam Devon. His occupation was listed as "Ships Carpenter"; Cen Plc=DEV, Bideford Census British 1851, Spouse=Harriet (?), Nephew=James Berrimun [Berriman?], Son-in-Law=William Honey, Nephew=Robert Stevens, Dau=Mary Ann Ellis, Dau=Elizabeth Ellis, Dau=Agnes Ellis, Son=Robert Ellis5,13 
Mar-Status*before 1858 East the Water, Devon, England; a widower when he married Harriet Honey14 
Cen-Head*8 April 1861 Colonial Bldg., Barnstaple St., Bideford, Devon, England; 1861 British Census||Robert Ellis||Robert, married, 64 years old was born in Northam Devon. His occupation was listed as "Shipwright"; Cen Plc=Dev, Bideford Census British 1861, Spouse=Harriet (?), Dau=Elizabeth Ellis, Son=Robert Ellis15,16 
Death*27 December 1861 East the Water, Bideford, Devon, England17,18,19 
Burial*1861 Old Town Cemetery, Bideford, Devon, England; Interred=ENG, DEV, Bideford Cemetery20 

Family 1

Elizabeth Spearman b. c 1798, d. 21 Jul 1825
Marriage*13 May 1824 St. Mary's Anglican Church, Bideford, Devon, England; Two people with the surname Spearman were witnesses. No Ellises.; Bride=Elizabeth Spearman6,7,8,9 

Family 2

Elizabeth Brooks b. b 1817
Marriage*22 July 1838 St. Mary's Anglican Church, Bideford, Devon, England; both of Bideford and of full age. Witnesses were John Daniel and Harriet Daniel; Bride=Elizabeth Brooks4 
Children

Family 3

Harriet (?) b. c 1801, d. a 8 Apr 1861
Marriage*Q1 1850 Bideford, Devon, England; In the 1851 census he appears as the Head of Household, married and she appears as "W" [wife], married; Bride=Harriet (?)5,11,12 

Citations

  1. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy.
  2. [S362] Descendants of Robert Ellis and Agnes Brailey chart, given to the PEI Heritage Foundation, Charlottetown, PEI, by Nita (Harris) Ellis who got it from Edna (Ellis) Gould, Harling, Pennsylvania Close, Exeter EX4 6DJ, Devon, England. This document seems to have been compiled by Valerie Ellis of Devon (Bideford?), England and the sources quoted are Monkleigh and Northam (both Devon, England) church records. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  3. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  4. [S441] Marriage Record of Robert Ellis and Elizabeth Brooks, 22 July 1838, p. 21, Entry No. 41; enclosed in a letter dated 4 April 1996 from John Bishop to author. Some of the writing is somewhat illegible, but the sender made a notation on the back which clarifies the record;. Photocopy, in possession of author, Doc. No. 421-A.
  5. [S391] 1851 census of Devon, England, Bideford, District 2C, p. 25, No. 89; citing Family History Library, (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) microfilm publication FHL mfm # 0221046.
  6. [S212] John Bishop, (author e-mail address available on request), to Mary A. Ellis and/or Dawn S. Ellis, email, dated 20 Mar 1996, citing Bideford, Devon [Anglican] Parish Marriage, no entry no. given (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  7. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy. names only given.
  8. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, names only given, Dawn Ellis.
  9. [S443] Photographs of tombstones from Bideford, Devon, enclosed in a letter from John Bishop to author dated 4 April 1996., unknown publish date, Tombstone of Elizabeth (Spearman) Ellis, Some of the inscriptions are difficult to read and require the use of a magnifying glass. Several of them have been transcribed on the reverse, Dawn Ellis.
  10. [S439] 1841 census of Devon, England, hereinafter, "1841 Census, Devon, Eng.", Class: HO107; Piece 242; Book: 7; Civil Parish: Bideford; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 2; Folio: 12; Page: 18; Line: 8; citing Family History Library, (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) microfilm publication FHL mfm# 0241320.
  11. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy. gives date as 1858.
  12. [S826] FreeBMD search, http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/, 29 Feb 2008, Marriages Mar 1850, Bideford, 10, 75, results from search printed/saved, Dawn Ellis.
  13. [S949] Census, Devon, England,, 28 Feb 2008 Class: HO107; Piece: 1895; Folio: 41; Page: 25, digital image, Ancestry.com, citing microfilm publication GSU roll 221046.
  14. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy.
  15. [S390] 1861 census of Devon, England, hereinafter, "1861 Census, Devon, Eng.",, Bideford, District 4, p. 20, No. 110; citing Family History Library, (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) microfilm publication FHL mfm# 542823.
  16. [S950] Census, Devon, England, 28 Feb 2008 Class: RG9; Piece: 1502; Folio: 33; Page: 20, digital image, Ancestry.com, citing microfilm publication GSU Roll 542823.
  17. [S443] Photographs of tombstones from Bideford, Devon, enclosed in a letter from John Bishop to author dated 4 April 1996., unknown publish date, Tombstone of Robert Ellis, aged 64 years, Some of the inscriptions are difficult to read and require the use of a magnifying glass. Several of them have been transcribed on the reverse, Dawn Ellis.
  18. [S212] John Bishop, (author e-mail address available on request), to Mary A. Ellis and/or Dawn S. Ellis, email, citing the Bideford Gazette of 31 Dec 1861 (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  19. [S826] FreeBMD search, http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/, 29 Feb 2008, Deaths Dec 1861, Bideford, 5b, 345, results from search printed/saved, Dawn Ellis.
  20. [S443] Photographs of tombstones from Bideford, Devon, enclosed in a letter from John Bishop to author dated 4 April 1996., unknown publish date, Tombstone of Robert Ellis, Some of the inscriptions are difficult to read and require the use of a magnifying glass. Several of them have been transcribed on the reverse, Dawn Ellis.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1,2

M, b. circa 1845
FatherRobert Ellis1,2 b. c 1798, d. 27 Dec 1861
MotherElizabeth Brooks3 b. b 1817
ChartsDescendants of William Ellis, shipbuilder
Birth*circa 1845 Bideford, Devon, England4,5 
Baptism Pri*1845 St. Mary's Anglican Church, Bideford, Devon, England; Place=ENG, DEV, Bideford Parish Register6,7 
Cen-E-with*31 March 1851 Barnstaple St., Bideford, Devon, England; 1851 British Census||Robert Ellis||Robert, 5 years old was born in Bideford Devon. His occupation was listed as "Scholar"; Cen Plc=DEV, Bideford Census British 1851, HOH=Robert Ellis5,8 
Mar-Status*8 April 1861 unmarried4 
Cen-E-with*8 April 1861 Colonial Bldg., Barnstaple St., Bideford, Devon, England; 1861 British Census||Robert Ellis||Robert, unmarried, 15 years old was born in Bideford Devon. His occupation was recorded as "Scholar"; Cen Plc=Dev, Bideford Census British 1861, HOH=Robert Ellis4,9 

Citations

  1. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy.
  2. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  3. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy. Mother's maiden surname not given.
  4. [S390] 1861 census of Devon, England, hereinafter, "1861 Census, Devon, Eng.",, Bideford, District 4, p. 20, No. 110; citing Family History Library, (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) microfilm publication FHL mfm# 542823.
  5. [S391] 1851 census of Devon, England, Bideford, District 2C, p. 25, No. 89; citing Family History Library, (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) microfilm publication FHL mfm # 0221046.
  6. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy. year only given.
  7. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, year only given, Dawn Ellis.
  8. [S949] Census, Devon, England,, 28 Feb 2008 Class: HO107; Piece: 1895; Folio: 41; Page: 25, digital image, Ancestry.com, citing microfilm publication GSU roll 221046.
  9. [S950] Census, Devon, England, 28 Feb 2008 Class: RG9; Piece: 1502; Folio: 33; Page: 20, digital image, Ancestry.com, citing microfilm publication GSU Roll 542823.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1,2,3

M, b. 28 September 1693, d. 1760
FatherRobert Ellis3,4 b. c 1665
MotherElizabeth Jeffery3,4 b. b 1671
ChartsAncestors of Reginald Evans Ellis
Ancestors of William Ellis, shipbuilder
Baptism*28 September 1693 Northam Anglican Church, Northam, Devon, England5,4 
Marriage*6 July 1725 St. George's Anglican Church, Monkleigh, Devon, England; Bride=Agnes Braily1,2,5,6 
Death*1760 Monkleigh, Devon, England2 
Burial*13 November 1760 St. George's Anglican Church, Monkleigh, Devon, England; Interred=ENG, DEV, Monkleigh, St. George's Anglican Cemetery7 

Family

Agnes Braily d. 1762
Children

Citations

  1. [S299] Roger Thorne (11 Station Road, Topsham, Exeter, UK) to Nita Ellis, letter, 9 July 1976. "Research Report re Bideford Independent Chapel Registers". Devon & Cornwall Record Society transcripts. He does not note whether he searched the original registers. He reports an unsuccessful search for the Baptism of Robert Ellis, c. 1797, but notes "there were some [Ellis entries] up to 1764 only". Original in possession of Nita Harris Ellis, Summerside, PEI. Photocopy of letter and transcript made by author due to poor quality of photocopy.
  2. [S362] Descendants of Robert Ellis and Agnes Brailey chart, given to the PEI Heritage Foundation, Charlottetown, PEI, by Nita (Harris) Ellis who got it from Edna (Ellis) Gould, Harling, Pennsylvania Close, Exeter EX4 6DJ, Devon, England. This document seems to have been compiled by Valerie Ellis of Devon (Bideford?), England and the sources quoted are Monkleigh and Northam (both Devon, England) church records. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  3. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  4. [S942] DCRS Northam Parish Register Transcript, 1538-1836, LDS mfm #0917204, item 2, p. 133, baptism of Robert Ellies, son of Robert and Elizabeth, transcribed by W. H. Rogers, Esq, Family History Library. Hereinafter cited as Northam Parish Register Transcript.
  5. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, year only given, Dawn Ellis.
  6. [S389] Monkleigh, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Vol 3, Marriages,, LDS mfm# 0916865, Family History Library.
  7. [S389] Monkleigh, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Vol 2, Burials,, LDS mfm# 0916865, Family History Library.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1,2

M, b. before 23 August 1732
FatherRobert Ellis1,2 b. 28 Sep 1693, d. 1760
MotherAgnes Braily1 d. 1762
ChartsAncestors of William Ellis, shipbuilder
Birth*before 23 August 1732 Monkleigh, Devon, England3 
Marriage*27 December 1762 St. George's Anglican Church, Monkleigh, Devon, England; Bride=Mary Handford1,4,5 

Family

Mary Handford b. b 1747
Children

Citations

  1. [S362] Descendants of Robert Ellis and Agnes Brailey chart, given to the PEI Heritage Foundation, Charlottetown, PEI, by Nita (Harris) Ellis who got it from Edna (Ellis) Gould, Harling, Pennsylvania Close, Exeter EX4 6DJ, Devon, England. This document seems to have been compiled by Valerie Ellis of Devon (Bideford?), England and the sources quoted are Monkleigh and Northam (both Devon, England) church records. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  3. [S389] Monkleigh, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, LDS mfm# 0916865, Family History Library.
  4. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, year only given, Dawn Ellis.
  5. [S389] Monkleigh, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Vol 3, Marriages,, LDS mfm# 0916865, Family History Library.
  6. [S212] John Bishop, (author e-mail address available on request), to Mary A. Ellis and/or Dawn S. Ellis, email, dated 20 Mar 1996, citing Monkleigh, Devon [Anglican] Parish register, no entry no. given (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  7. [S383] Descendancy chart of Johan Ellis, entitled "The Ellis Family", unknown date, I believe this to be a compilation of data extracted from church registers in Monkleigh, Northam and possibly Bideford (all in Devon, England), possibly compiled by Edna Ellis Gould who gave it to Nita Harris Ellis. I believe the "b." signifies "Baptism" and have recorded the dates as such. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  8. [S389] Monkleigh, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Vol 2, Baptisms, p. 67, LDS mfm# 0916865, Family History Library.
More information available on request.

Robert Ellis1

M, b. before 25 December 1808
FatherPhilip Ellis1 b. b 9 Mar 1765
MotherMary (?)1 b. b 1785
Birth*before 25 December 1808 Monkleigh, Devon, England2 

Citations

  1. [S362] Descendants of Robert Ellis and Agnes Brailey chart, given to the PEI Heritage Foundation, Charlottetown, PEI, by Nita (Harris) Ellis who got it from Edna (Ellis) Gould, Harling, Pennsylvania Close, Exeter EX4 6DJ, Devon, England. This document seems to have been compiled by Valerie Ellis of Devon (Bideford?), England and the sources quoted are Monkleigh and Northam (both Devon, England) church records. Photocopy, Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S389] Monkleigh, Devon, England Anglican Parish Register Transcript, Devon & Cornwall Record Society, Exeter, Devon, England, Vol 2, Baptisms, p. 86,, LDS mfm# 0916865, Family History Library.
More information available on request.