NL GenWebConception Bay North Region ~ Carbonear DistrictDavis Research - Carbonear, NewfoundlandTranscribed and contributed by David Anstey, November, 2024. While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there may be errors. One should always check and compare with the original.
William Davis, brother to Captain/merchant John Davis of Carbonear, wed into Thomas Adams’ family, of Woodbury, Devon. The Adams’ families of Woodbury were variously associated with members of the Branscombe family of Littleham (Near Exmouth), and St. John’s, Newfoundland. It is noted there were several Adams families, resident at Woodbury, during the 1600’s. The Pardon/Peardon family of Littleham (Near Exmouth), the Withall families of Lympstone, including the Stafford families of the local area, were intermarried, and also show association. Such long-term relations between families settling in early Newfoundland, are not uncommon. John Davis of Carbonear, married into an Edwards family, apparently of Bristol, Gloucestershire, though probably being “resident” at Carbonear. Possibly an Edwards’ family of St. Nicholas, and St. Augustine The Less Parishes, Bristol? Per Abraham Edwards 1644 PCC Will, the early Edwards family structure at St. Nicholas Parish, Bristol, is not fully understood. Daughter in law Alice Gibbs Edwards, & John Edwards, her son in Law; moved to St. Augustine the Less Parish, being bequeathed property on College Green. Where Anthony Vader Sr. held association with this John Edwards. One considers “possible” Carbonear Edwards family connections at St. Nicholas Parish, Bristol; and subsequently with St. Augustine the Less Parish. *Henry Davis, haberdasher of Bristol, per this file, was not connected genetically, to the Carbonear Davis’ families? William Davis notes: (William Davis wed Anne Adams?, daughter of Thomas Adams of Woodbury and Lympstone, Devon. King Davis baptized Aug 15, 1720, Dartmouth, Devon, the son of William & Anne Davis.) Thomas Adams of Woodbury, married Bethia Pitton of Lympstone, at Aylesbeare, Devon, on July 4, 1699. Thomas & Bethiah Adams had a daughter Mary born at 4 O'clock in the morning, on May 22, 1700, at Lympstone, Devon. Baptised on the same day. An apparent prominent family, the time of birth being recorded in the Register. Mrs. Bethia Adams buried at Woodbury, Devon, on Oct 26, 1726, the mother of Mary Adams Branscombe Baker. John Adams had a daughter Bethia Adams born on Oct 9, 1709, at Lympstone and baptised on Nov 3, 1709, at Lympstone. Also recorded at Blackawton, Devon. John & Patience Adams had daughter Bethia Adams baptised in 1709, at Blackawton, Devon. Born on Oct 9, 1709. Including plural other Blackawton baptisms of their children. John Adams was the son of Thomas Adams of Woodbury, Devon. He was noted as Vicar for Blackawton in 1688, and in 1732. B.A. from Lincoln College, in 1686. John Branscombe of Dawlish, baptised on Oct 30, 1687, son of Nicholas Branscombe. Nicholas Branscomb voyaged for a John Adams, Exon - Newfoundland, circa 1700. This John Adams’ PCC Will of Nov 27, 1705. John Adams wed Susanna Brinley on Jan 4, 1680, at Holy Trinity, Exeter. Although John Adams in his PCC Will names an Uncle Thomas Adams; no proven connection has been made to William Davis’ wives’ father. John Adams is further mentioned below here. Nicholas Branscombe captained the "True Intent", 1692 and earlier. A William Davis captained a ship, "True Intent", in 1712, Exon to Newfoundland. Mr. John Branscomb of Dawlish, married Mrs. Mary Adams, daughter of Thomas Adams, on July 12, 1720, at Woodbury. John subsequently became deceased. William Baker wed Widow, Mary Adams Branscomb, on Apr 20, 1722, at Saint Peter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon. *1732, William Baker, mariner of Woodbury, Devon, and Mary Adams Branscombe Baker, his wife, (late the widow of John Branscomb, mariner, deceased, of Dawlish, Devon). Mary was the Aunt of King Davis, a son of William & Ann Adams? Davis. *A marriage of William Davis and Ann Adams?, has not been found. The parents of King Davis. Was there a remarriage situation, as is seen with her sister Mary Adams? Or an early Newfoundland marriage, not found? *June, 1732. ADM 7/78? William Baker, Captain of the "Increase", 100/12/10 guns, Bristol - Newfoundland - Mediterranean. Consider the Davis family, "Out of Topsham", at Carbonear. *1701, John Adams sends the ship "Increase", Exon to Bilboa. *In 1705, the "Increase" of Exeter, Captain John Harris. <1708, Captain John Davis of Topsham, at Carbonear. Takes 360 quintals of fish to Oporto.> *Joel Davis, Mariner of Lympstone, Jan, 1724. (If he was of Carbonear, Joel couldn't then legally provide his place of residence as Newfoundland. Rather his place of "legal" Settlement. Ie: his birthplace, his parent’s birthplace, the last place of "legal Settlement" of his family, etc.) *John Davis, by his Will, leaves 5 Pounds each to Edward & Susanna Carwithen of Exeter. Captain/Merchant John Davis of Carbonear, commenced business at Bristol, post a 1695 marriage to Patience Edwards? *Consider Captain Thomas Edwards of Bristol, and Carbonear. *1654, George Pardon, master of the "Willing Mind", "Out of Topsham"; to receive 21 Pounds from William Davis at Musketta, in Newfoundland. (One may consider whether William Davis earlier came to Musketta, with Captain George Pardon/Peardon/Pearne.) *With research, one may reasonably consider, that Captain George Pardon was resident at Littleham (Near Exmouth), Devon, in 1654. *George Pardon wed Mary Watts on Mar 2, 1645. A son George was baptised on Dec 18, 1653, at Littleham (Near Exmouth), Devon. As well, numerous Pardon family relations were resident at Littleham, during the 1600’s. Including Henry, Richard, Nicholas, Simon, John, Edward, Samuel, etc. *Branscomb families were also resident at Littleham (Near Exmouth). William & Mary Branscomb had a son Simon baptised on Oct 5, 1684. And a son Arthur baptised on Jan 1, 1689. Simon Branscomb appears to have captained for Henry Pardon/Peardon, Exon to Newfoundland. Henry Pardon baptised on Aug 25, 1686, at Littleham (Near Exmouth). The son of Henry & Elizabeth Pardon. Both Peardon and Branscomb families, were heavily involved in the early Newfoundland Fishery. PCC Will of Henry Peardon, Mariner of Littleham, Devon, 26 February 1723; wherein Henry bequeaths his ownership in plural ships. His Will names Simon Branscombe, husband of his Cousin Elizabeth. (Simon had a son Arthur Branscombe in Newfoundland.) The Will also names Benedict Stafford, son of his sister, Joan Stafford. *Benedict Stafford of Topsham, captain of the "Expedition" at Carbonear, 1679. 770 Quintals to St. Lucar. Also names his Cousin Elizabeth Withall, whose husband is a ship Captain, & her son Benedict. Benedict Withall bap at Lympstone, 1689, son of Richard Withall. Benedict Withall, son of Richard, bap at Littleham, June, 1711. *In 1681, Richard Withall at Carbonear. 1686, John Adams shipped goods to Newfoundland via Richard Withall’s vessel. *1675, Steven Withall at Bay Roberts. Families of Richard and Steven Withall show at Lympstone, Devon, circa 1670’s. *See Dr. Keith Matthews, "John Stafford" name file, viz. Henry Peardon/George Peardon. Littleham, Exmouth, Lympstone, Woodbury, Kenton, Mamhead, etc., would have been home to hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals whom fished at 1600's Newfoundland. A small number of whom, raised families in Conception Bay. Possibly a greater number, at places like St. John's, Bay Bulls, Witless Bay, Fermeuse, Renews, etc. *Pearn(e) is also a variant spelling of Peardon. Plural Pearne Captains show in the early Newfoundland, Schemes of the Fishery. Most may be relative of each other. *In 1699, John Adams employed Zachary Cawley of Lympstone, on the Sack ship "John". Zachery Cawley, son of Zachery Cawley, born on Jan 16, 1701, and baptised on Feb 7, 1701, at Lympstone. Transcript of Devonshire Wills. Will of Zachery Cawley, made on July 24, 1705. "Going on a long Sea Voyage." Admon in 1706. Grantee: Relict wife, Sarah Cawley. *Captains Cawley "out of Topsham". In 1751, James Cawley, attorney in St. John's, for Elizabeth Branscomb of Exmouth. Later James Cawley appears as an Exon, and Bristol Captain? Out to Newfoundland. Family Garland relations at Carbonear? John Adams in his PCC Will, made in 1701/2, names Cousins John, Nicholas, & Samuel Munckley; who were baptised between 1653 -1657, at Exeter St. Petrock, sons of John Munckley. Samuel Munckley, was baptised at Bow Meeting Presbyterian, Exeter, on July 26, 1724, the son of Nicholas Munckley, of Holy Trinity, Exeter. Samuel Munckley Esq. was buried at Lewins Mead Presbyterian, Bristol, Gloucestershire, on July 17, 1801, aged 77 Years. The Munckley family were Presbyterian folk, as were some others, who were named in John Adams’ Nov 27, 1705, PCC Will. Including John’s business partner, Clement Weekes. John Davis, in his PCC Will of Jan 3, 1729; orders his Trustees to recover monies from William Roope in Devon, due to King Davis. The father?, William Roope of Blackawton, in his 1721 Will, orders his executors to pay debt owed to Mr. Thomas Adams. (July 21, 1742, Samuel Munckley expenses going to stage about King Davis' Mortage.) *Feb 28, 1744. Sherborne Mercury News. "Sea Nymph", [Arthur, out of Topsham] Branscombe, from South Carolina, arrived in the Downs. *Aug, 1744, the "Sea Nymph", [Arthur, out of Topsham] Branscombe, arrived at Petersburg, from Bristol. Dec 18, at Cowes, for Bristol. *Acts of the Privy Council: Colonial Series. Vol IV. Great Britain. Privy Council. London. 1911. Page 14. July 3, 1746. The Petition of Isaac Hobhouse of Bristol for leave to export to Newfoundland on the "Sea Nymph", Jacob Thrall, master, 27 barrels of beef and 26 barrels of pork, taken by the "Alexander" privateer, of Bristol, and landed from the "Solebay" man-of-war. John Davis notes:
*Inhabitants of Bristol, 1696. St. Stephen Parish. Pages 183 - 203. Page 194. John & Patience Davis, Mary & Patience Davis, children. Page 191. James Hollidge. Rated on 600 Pounds value. (Signed a 1705 Newfoundland Petition to the Lords of Trade.) Page 193. Michael White, 600 Pounds. (Michael named in the Anthony Varder Ledger.) *Bristol, St. Augustine The Less. Baptisms, marriages, burials, 1577 - 1791. July 21, 1732. Samuel, a base child of John Davis & Jone Stephens, baptized. Oct 23, 1730. Alexander, a black, of Captain Thomas Edwards, baptized. *The Inhabitants of Bristol in 1696. [ Rated folk only. Not a complete resident listing! ] St. Augustine The Less Parish. Page 31, forward. Page 43. John Edwards gent. Jane, wife; Jane, daughter; Abraham & John, children. ( John's mother, Alice Edwards, not listed.) (John Edwards, gent, linen draper. John Edwards & Co.) (CO 1/1222 April, 1717. John Edwards of Bristol, John Davis, and Daniel Peirce, owned the "Triumvirate", ship, 59 Tons/10 Men. New York to Newfoundland, with provisions. ?Daniel Pearse a Cork merchant?) ( Captain Thomas Edwards not listed.) *Bristol Poor Law. Rate Books, St. Augustine The Less Parish. “Searched 1698 - 1705.” Mr. John Edwards in for College Green. (Rated for Coach house, and Stable.) (Anthony and Sarah Varder's names doesn't show. They had lessee occupants, whose names do show. Such as Anthony Swymmer, whose ancestor Anthony Swymmer of Cornwall, had migrated to Bristol. ) Anthony Varder and Captain Thomas Edwards were associated. Varder, John Edwards, and Thomas Edwards Esq., were associated at College Green, St. Augustine The Less, Bristol. Did Anthony Varder earlier “remarry”, to a Widow, Sarah Edwards, of Carbonear? Widow Sarah Edwards “not in” the 1681 Census at Carbonear. Why in his retirement, did Anthony Varder invest in rentals at College Green. One deeded in his wives’ name, and two in his own name; in association with John Edwards' family of St. Augustine The Less? Whom descended from Abraham Edwards of St. Nicholas Parish, PCC Will of 1644. Edward Baker and his family, were bequeathed the house in College Green, by Sarah Varder's PCC Will. (In 1798, Anthony Varder paid in excess of 34 Lbs., for sickness and burial of Sarah’s children. Listed as a debt; per debt and credit columns, in his wives’ name. “One may consider” that Sarah Varder, and Captain Thomas Edwards, were members of the Carbonear Edwards family.) Jun 11, 1705. Lease - Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral, to Alice Edwards, of a messuage with stables and coach house on College Green. (Her husband Abraham, deceased. Her son in Law, John Edwards was "rated" on the property.) *St. Augustine The Less marriages. Nov 13, 1687. Robert Edwards, linen draper, wed Joyce Stratton. (A Robert Edwards captained the vessel "Increase", as below here.) *Dec 26, 1708. John Edwards wed Margery Stratten. Bristol Poll Books. *1715, Parish of St. Mary Redcliffe. Page 26. Anthony Varder Jr., Merchant. Folio 90. *1721, St. Stephen. Page 75. Henry Rogers, Mariner. In the 1734 Poll Book, a Freeholder. *John Davis does not show in any Bristol Poll Book. Indicating Carbonear residence.) John Davis’ well-beloved friends Mr. Richard Farr, Mr. Richard Farr Jr., Mr. Joseph Jones, and Mr. Henry Rogers, Executors in Trust, and Trustees; appear as business acquaintances. The witnesses to his Will; Henry Griffith, Thomas Hughes, & Thomas Oliver; also appear to have been business acquaintances. Aug 17, 1724. CO 5/1223. Captain Richard Brown on the "James", Snow, 7-/8/2, of Bristol. Owners: Richard Farr/John Stevens. New York - Newfoundland with provisions and lumber. **Richard Brown otherwise captained for John & Joel Davis, of Carbonear. *July 27, 1775. Bristol Press. Richard Farr & Sons ship 120 barrels of wheat flour to Newfoundland, on the "Elton". *Isaac Elton, Unitarian? Isaac Elton's name appears adjacent to Richard Farr's name, on plural Bristol Record Office documents. Jacob Elton. Clifton/Stapleton. * Bristol Poll Books, 1769. Isaac Elton of Clifton, Gloucs, esquire. Isaac Elton of Bristol, merchant, his son. *The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1700-1750. Peter Wilson Coldham. Genealogical Publishing Company Inc., Baltimore. 1992. (Sacking/Trading vessels. As opposed to dedicated Fishing vessels. Shippers & Captains are seen to be the same individuals, in plural cases. John Davis of Carbonear and Bristol, Thomas Oliver, & Robert Edwards, of Bristol, appear as examples. Interim stopovers at Newfoundland, often appear not recorded, per Peter Wilson Coldham's 4 Volumes. Bristol utilized vessels from other ports, to supplement their own inadequate number of ships. At Poole, Dorset; Woods Rogers, Shadrach Beale, Captain Clarke, John Jones, & others?, got into the Bristol trade. Appearance is that Arthur Branscomb of Topsham and St. John’s, also captained “Out of Bristol”. James Cawley?) 1705 Shipper by the "Increase", of Exeter, bound from Plymouth for Virginia, Mr. John Harris. (PRO: E190/1064/8) 1707. Mar 18-20. Shipper by the "Increase", Mr. Robert Edwards, bound from Bristol for Virginia, John Packer. (PRO: E190/1161/3) 1708. Mar 30 - Apr 12. Shippers by the "Increase", Mr. Robert Edwards, bound from Bristol for Virginia, "several names listed". (PRO: E190/1164/3) Feb 3 - 18, 1709. Shippers by the "Increase", Mr. John Hicks, bound from Bristol for Newfoundland and Virginia: Several names including Robert Edwards. ( PRO: E 190/1165/1) Mar 12, 1716. Shippers by the "Increase", Mr. Henry Pynn, bound from Bristol for Cork & New England: John Davis. (PRO: E 190/1179/2). Mar 14 - 16, 1716. Shippers by the "Triumvirate", Mr. John Davis, bound from Bristol for New England: William Pearkes, & Anthony Varder[Jr]. (PRO: E 190/1179/2). **Feb 1717 - Triumvirate - Henry Pynn, for John Edwards & Co. (Owned by John Edwards, Daniel Pierce, & John Davis.) Dec 23 - 29, 1724. Shippers by the "Friendship", Mr. John Davis, bound from Bristol for Carolina: Thomas Seede, & Isaac Hobhouse. (PRO: E 190/1194/2) & (PRO: E 190/1197/2). << Feb 26, 1725. Shipper by the "Peace", of Guernsey, Mr. Eleazer de Larue, bound from Weymouth for Philadelphia: Nicholas de Quetevile & Co. (PRO: E 190/914/6). *Consider Newfoundland stops? >> Nov 26 - Dec 9, 1728. Shippers by the "Friendship", Mr. John Davis, bound from Bristol for South Carolina: Isaac Hobhouse & Thomas Seede & Co. (PRO: E 190/1201/3). Feb 28 - Mar 31, 1732. Shippers by the "Winter", galley, Mr. John Davis, bound from Bristol for Carolina: Thomas Jennys & James Edgar. (PRO: E 190/1208/3 ). Oct 20 - Nov 13, 1732. Shippers by the "Winter", galley, Mr. John Davis, bound from Bristol for Carolina: George Packer, James Cowles for Francis Baker, Christopher Devonshire, & Richard Eagles. (PRO: E 190/1208/3). Feb 26 - Apr 11, 1734. Shippers by the "New Susanna", for Thomas Landon, bound from Bristol for New York: Susanna New, Walter Jenkins, Thomas Oliver, & Henry Skillicorne. (PRO: E 190/1195/3). Mar 14 - 26, 1735. Shipper by the "Patience", Mr. John Hudson, bound from Bristol for New York: John Davis. (PRO: E 190/1212/3). Mar 10 - 13, 1737. Shippers by the "Triumvirate", Mr. James Matthias, bound from Bristol for New York: John Davis, James Harding, & Mary Peep. (PRO: E 190/1213/3). Dec 20 - 22, 1737. Shippers by the "Batchelor's Adventure", John Rice, bound from Bristol for Cadiz, & Carolina: Willliam Pynn, & Thomas Jenkins. (PRO: E 190/1213/3). Jan 24 - Feb 26, 1739. Shippers by the "Triumvirate", Mr. James Matthias, bound from Bristol for New York: John Davis, James Day, & plural others. (PRO: E 190/1214/3). *Bristol, Dec 29, 1733. Arrived the "Escape", Pynn, from Newfoundland and Waterford. March, 1734. *ADM 7/80 Edward Baker, captain of the "Escape", 35 Tons/9 Men/- guns, Bristol - Waterford/Nfld. *March 1732. ADM 7/78 Edward Baker, captain of the "Willing Mind", 40 Tons/9 Men/- guns, Nfld - Mediterranean. *In 1701, prominent Exon merchant John Adams, of Woodbury, sent a vessel "Increase" to Bilboa. *Bristol, Dec 21, 1733. Arrived the "Increase", John Davis, from Newfoundland. * June, 1736. Admiralty 7/82. Henry Griffith, Captain of the "Increase", 100/9, Bristol - Nfld - Mediterranean. (Candidate for the son of John Davis of Carbonear and Bristol.) Samuel Davis had Charlotte Davis bap on Sep 2, 1757, Lewins Mead Unitarian, Bristol. Samuel Davis had Hester Charlotte Davis bap on Feb 13, 1759, Lewins Mead Unitarian, Bristol. Samuel Davis had son John bap on March 30, 1760, Lewins Mead Unitarian Church, Bristol. (Samuel Davis buried on Jan 10, 1816, at Lewins Mead Cemetery, Brunswick Square. Aged 89 years. Born circa 1727. Presbyterian Chapel. *Samuel Davis of Wilder Street.) Samuel Davis was of St. Stephen Parish, Bristol. His marriage not found? Probate & Admon not found? Baptised in 1732, at St. Augustine The Less. *Peter Wilson Coldham's volume, 1751-1776. 1753, 1757, 1759, & 1766, entries showing Samuel Davis, Shipper to Virginia. *The Monthly Magazine: Or, British Register ... - Volume 41 - 1816. Page 87. A listing under date of Feb 1st, 1816. Died in Wilder Street, Mr. Samuel Davis. *Bristol Archives Catalog: From Thomas Perkins, report of the death of Samuel Davis, Jan 26, 1816. Thomas Perkins wed Charlotte Davis on Aug 28, 1776, Bristol. In 1769 Thomas Perkins partnered with Jeremiah Coughlan of Bristol, in the Labrador trade. *The PCC Will of Thomas Perkins, Merchant of Bristol, made on October 19, 1756, appoints his friend, Thomas Griffith, merchant of Bristol, as one of the Trustees of his Will. He also names a minor son, Thomas Perkins. Jacob Thrall, and Henry Davis, witnessed his Will. (?Henry Davis, Haberdasher?) *PCC Will of Thomas Griffith, Merchant, Tailor of Bristol, of January 24, 1761. *A Henry Griffith witnessed the PCC Will of John Davis of Carbonear, on July 18, 1737. Of Bedminster? *A Thomas Oliver witnessed the PCC Will of John Davis of Carbonear, on July 18, 1737. Of Bedminster? *PCC Will of Henry Davies or Davis, Haberdasher of Bristol, October 6, 1664, names his business partner, Thomas Saunders & Co. *1788, Captain Henry Davis, Bristol to Harbour Grace. Subsequent captain for John Clements, Bristol/Newfoundland merchant. *In Dr. Keith Matthews name files, several years after. For Winter & Co., Harbour Grace, etc. (A later merchant John Davis of Bristol and Newfoundland.) *1790, John Davis shipped salt Bristol to Newfoundland, on the "Caplin"/"Capling", Brig, 40 Tons/8 Men, Captain W. Legg; for owner, Thomas Danson. Built at Newfoundland, 1785. (Captain Henry Davis, sailed the vessel, Harbour Grace to the West Indies.) *John Davis shipped salt Bristol to Newfoundland, on the "Morning Star", Schooner, 75 Tons/9 Men, Captain J. Milton, owner, Fydells & Co. Built at Newfoundland in 1788. ("?Captain Charles Baker? 1000 bushels of salt.) *Again in 1791. *1793 John Davis, Bristol merchant insolvent. *1792, Captain Henry Davis for
Marmaduke Hart/Darby Hartery. (Marmaduke Hart in his PCC Will of
Dec 18, 1824, names Henry Cook.) *1788, Captain Henry Davis,
Bristol to Harbour Grace, for Henry Cook & John Kimber. *1775,
Francis Cook, Captain for Thomas Perkins. Later, Captain for Thomas
Danson. ?Francis Cook wed Jane Pynn, 1779, Harbour Grace? 1827,
Harbour Grace Anglican. John Davis of Bristol, married Anne Mcgrath
of Harbour Grace. 1836, John Davis of Harbour Grace died, aged 42
years. Born circa 1794.
ENDNOTES: Charles Davis, son of Charles Davis of Newfoundland, Independent, Gentleman, matriculated at Pembroke College on Feb 25, 1705/6, aged 18 years. *Feb 6, 1720. A Charles Davis wed Sarah Davis both of Lympstone, at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Exeter. Davis baptisms first show at Lympstone during early 1700’s? Forenames William and George. During the 1600’s; Davis not resident at Lympstone? Possibly Woodbury, or Topsham? *1676, Carbonear. John Edwards & wife. Widow Edwards. William Bradley/Bradly & wife. (William Mugford early at Ship Cove/Bay Roberts? Harbour Grace Court Minute Books.) Consider Ship Cove / Bay Roberts to Carbonear, associations. Anthony Varder - ??Widow Sarah Edwards?? Dawe – Butt marriage. <Betty Varder – Jacob Brady, 1701 Bristol marriage. ?Bradley? Both Bradley and Brady occur, at St. Thomas Parish, Bristol.> Varder ledger – Mugford association. John Mugford wed Margaret Bradly on Dec 15, 1706; at Saint Mary'S Redcliffe, Bristol. John Mugford wed Mary Garland Luscomb[born May 7, 1700, at Salem, Massachusetts, daughter of William Luscomb & Jane Garland, of Salem. Jane Garland, a daughter of John Garland of Carbonear, and Salem. Among other children, a son James Mugford was born on July 26, 1725, and bap on Aug 21, 1725, at Wenham, Mass. A grandson James Mugford, was an American Revolutionary War hero. *Admissions to the first Church of Salem, 1721: John Mugford, baptised at Newfoundland, & Jane Luscomb, wife of William, both baptised at Newfoundland. (*John Garland, getting older; went to Salem with his daughter Jane, who had married William Luscomb of Salem, at Carbonear? 1736: Brother Samuel Ruck, & Deacon James Ruck, of the First Church of Salem. *1708 Harbour Grace, Samuel Ruck. Garland/Mugford/Salem. Mugford/Marblehead. Samuel Ruck/Marblehead. *Samuel & James Ruck witnessed the July 8, 1726, Will of William Luscombe, of Salem, the husband of Jane Garland, who was the daughter of Mr. John Garland, of Newfoundland and Salem, deceased. *Samuel & James Ruck’s father, John Ruck, wed the widow of John Croade, on Dec 26, 1672, at Salem. *See: NL GenWeb posting of March 21, 2022. Tristram Dodge as in the March 21, 2022 file, had descendants at Rhode Island.) *CO 194, vol 3, page 476. A 1705 Address by the Merchants and Planters of Newfoundland, to the Lord Nottingham, Secretary of State. Shows William Luscomb. Also, Tobias Davies. Among Carbonear folk's names. Two young men of Salem, Mass., at Carbonear? (What was the maiden name of Tobias Davies’ wife Mary? William Luscomb & Jane Garland, had a daughter Mary baptised on May 7, 1700, at Salem.) *CO 194/3 Page 335. Letter of William Pynn and George Davis of Carbonear Island, to Capt. Moody, March 29, 1705. The 28th Instant Advice was received from Trinity Bay. Of 15 Men taken in Trinity Bay, the French have slain 8. (By John Snow of Port de Grave. Who was carried away by the French, but came again from them, in a boat with 10 Men.) *Anthony Varder buried on Aug 29, 1684, St. Nicholas Parish, Bristol, son of Anthony Varder. Anthony Varder wed Martha Ashby, April 1, 1711, Bedminster, Somerset. Anthony & Martha Varder had a son Ellis[Elias] baptised on Apr 28, 1712, at St. Nicholas, Bristol. Anthony & Martha Varder had a daughter Mary, baptised on May 21, 1713, at St. Nicholas, Bristol. In 1697, Anthony Varder Sr. paid 450 Pounds for two houses on College Green. In 1698, Anthony Varder paid 216 Pounds for a house in College Green, which was deeded in his wives' name. A June, 1698 Deed. Repair monies expended. These were Cathedral lease/rental houses. Which were subleased by Anthony & Sarah Varder, to varying individuals. (Properties in the Cathedral Precinct, 1699. Anthony Varder rated for a Tenement on the Green built by Samuel Rolestone, 10 Shillings rent. Anthony Varder rated for two Tenements on the Green built by Samuel Rolestone, 1 Pound rent.) It is understood that Anthony Varder was of social esteem, being a merchant. Sarah Varder concurrently appears to have been of social esteem and estate. ?Stemming from her family, pre her being a widow, and her remarriage to Anthony Varder? 1698, Varder Ledger; money paid for sickness & burial of Sarah's children. Anthony Varder Sr. appears to have left Newfoundland, and was resident at Bedminster, Somerset, in 1697. During 1698, he appears to have curtailed his "personal business" at Newfoundland, "settling up" various accounts. During 1698/9, he continued some support of the Newfoundland business dealings, of his son, Anthony Varder; and his son in Law, Thomas Neck. In 1700/01 he paid small amounts for Henry Edwards and Henry Jones. And supplied a few fishery related items to his son and son in Law, at Newfoundland. By 1703, his Newfoundland dealings, had almost completely subsided. His son, Anthony Varder Jr., and son in Law, Thomas Neck; had apparently then taken over the Newfoundland business, entirely. During the careers of Anthony Varder Jr., his brother John Varder, and Thomas Neck; Henry Pynn and John Davis became prominent captains/merchants, in CB. Sarah Baker, wife of Edward Baker, was buried on Oct 20, 1719, at Bedminster, St. John. *The Book of Newfoundland. 1939. Volume 1. Page 174. Isaac Dethicke moved from Placentia to Bay de Verde in 1665. Where he gave a deposition to Governor John Rayon regarding the proceedings at Placentia. Which the French had taken in 1664. The French stated they held claim to the Coast of Newfoundland, from Cape Race westward, around the Island of Newfoundland, to Cape Bonavista. Page 175. 1665, Sir Joshua Child wrote his "Discourse on Trade". Writing of the decline in the Newfoundland Migratory Fishery, he mentions one factor was "the practice of sending over private boat keepers, to Newfoundland, which reduced the number of migratory Fishing Ships sailing to Newfoundland". (Passengers - bye boat keepers.) Page 176. In 1675, Thomas Oxford claimed property rights at St. John's, dating from 70 years ago. He and William Downing reported that the Western Adventurers were usurping their property. And that of many others. At St. John's, Quidi Vidi, and other places. After parliament had given the order to remove the overwintering inhabitants, from Newfoundland. Page 177. January, 1697. d'Iberville, after raiding the more southerly communities, began rounding Conception Bay. From Portugal Cove, the French headed to Harbour Main, where they found 1 house. From there they took 3 boats, and headed Northwards. They passed by Brigus, where there were 60 Planters. At Port de Grave they found 110 Men, and 17 houses. *Harbour Grace minute book, Oct, 1787. (September 10, 1736. John Snow & John Varder, witnesses to a deed at Port de Grave. Edward Baker gives Charles Butler plantations at Port de Grave. Plantations #'s 63 & 64 in the original CO 199/18. Plantation #'s 484 & 485, per the Newfoundland book copy.) *A Robert Andrews was baptized at Kenton, Devon, on Nov 12, 1719, the son of Robert[occupation Taylor] & Elizabeth Andrews. Another son of Robert & Elizabeth, William Andrews, was baptised on Jan 13, 1722. Is there a headstone for Robert Andrews death at St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Harbour Grace, Nov 14, 1797, aged 78 Years? Andrews’ of Kenton, & Mamhead, “were quite intermarried”. * Abstracts of English records gathered principally in Devonshire and Essex in a search for the ancestry of Roger Dearing, c.1624-1676, and Matthew Wipple, c.1560-1618. (Relates some very early Devon to Newfoundland voyages, vessels, and captains.) Calendar of State Papers, Colonial Series. *Dec 4, 1663. 595. The Privy Council to the Mayor of Dartmouth. Require him to enforce the King's order of January 26, 1661, prohibiting the transportation to Newfoundland of any but such as are of ship's companies, or are to plant and intend to settle there, see ante No.7 [Dom, Chas. II., Vol. LXXXV., No. 30, Cal. p. 364.] *On the restoration of King Charles II, the intent of this Act, was to increase the number of Settlers in Newfoundland. ...the merchants of London, Bristol, Hampton[Southampton], Weymouth, and other parts petitioning and consenting to the settlement and securing of Newfoundland are concerned three-quarter parts in carrying on the fishing trade. Indorsed, "Received the 8th of Jan. 1667-8." 1 p. [Col. Papers, Vol. XXII., No. 5.] *The King's Customs V. 02. Henry Atton & Henry Hurst Holland. London. 1910. Pages 180/181. 1835. The People of Carbonear, Newfoundland, sent a memorial, with 490 signatures, to the king, furnishing statistics of local shipping and trade, praying that Carbonear might be made a free port. The people of Harbour Grace, and the adjacent ports of Bay Roberts, Port de Grave, and Brigus, sent a similar memorial, with 1,074 signatures. (By Treasury Order of October 28, 1835, Harbour Grace was declared a free port.)
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