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THE MALCOLM McCARTHY DOCUMENTS COLLECTION
INDEX 21 OF PERSONAL NAMES
Documents transcribed by Malcolm McCarthy
Indexed by Garry Hooker
Latin translations by Anne Pusey

A - G

H-P        Q-Z

Apart from personal names, this index incorporates place and field names commemorating former occupiers as well as some strays. The latter often relate to war-time refugees from Greater London. For further information regarding any document contact Malcolm McCarthy at:

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ADLINGTON, Thomas, gent - named as tenant of Trevanson, St Breock in DOC Abstract of Title of Peter Werry Blake to Trevanson, St Breock.

AGAR, Hnble A.M. of Lanhydrock – named in enclosure to DOC Agreement 2 April 1862 re Trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge as an 1838 owner of those marshes.

ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES – party to DOC Agreement 2 April 1862 re Trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge.

ALLEES, John tenement, St Minver – occupants of assessed for poor rates in DOC 25 September 1738 St Minver Poor Rates.

ALLEN, Gordon William of Porthcothan Bay, school pupil (born 9 August; parent/guardian Mrs A E Morris) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

ALLEN, Walter – witness in assault case William Best, William Best jnr and Fitz Best v John Dymond, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 3 July

ALLEN, William Charles of Porthcothan Bay, school pupil (born 6 December; parent/guardian Mrs A E Morris) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900-1948.

ALLPORT, Samuel of Padstow? -named as occupant of Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871, 1872, 1875, 1876 and 1880. Named as occupant of part Townsends Meadow in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880. Also named as occupant of Garden and part Townsend Meadow in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884 and 1885 and as occupant of part Townsend Meadow in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890. As Treasurer St Merryn School , named in St Merryn School Papers 1882.10, 1886.11, 1887.16, 1888.17, 1889.18, 1891.16, 1892.21, 1893.21, 1894.19, 1895.20, 1896.19, 1897.16, 1898.10, 1900.14,1901.12, 1902.12, 1903.11.

ALLPORT, William of Padstow? - named as occupant of Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880, 1884 and 1885. Possibly the same William Allport named as a signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

ALMS, ? – named as a magistrate in DOC Bodmin Magistrates’ Minutes 1885.

AMY, Elizabeth (d/o Rev James Amy) -named in Indentures of Lease & Release 22/23 March 1727 as recited in Indenture DOC 7 November 1783 re Nance properties Padstow.

AMY, Hender of St Kew, yeoman (s/o John Amy & Rebecca Peter and brother & heir at law of John Amy of St Teath yeoman decd) - party to DOC Indenture 7 November 1783 re Nance properties, Padstow. He signed: Hender Amy.

AMY, Rev James of Forrabury, clerk ( compiler's note: bur St Teath 19 March 1736 aged 59 - MI Trigg Minor Vol 3 p 112. S/o William Amy, mayor of Tintagel. His pedigree Trigg Minor Vol 1 pp 652-653) - named in Indentures of Lease & Release dated 22/23 March 1727 as recited in DOC 7 November 1783 re Nance properties, Padstow.

AMY, James (the grandson 1729-1757) - named in Indenture 7 November 1735 as recited in DOC 7 November 1783 re Nance properties Padstow.

AMY, John (son & heir apparent of Rev James Amy and husband of Rebecca Peter) - named in Indentures of Lease & Release dated 22/23 March 1727 as recited in DOC 7 November 1783 re Nance properties, Padstow.

AMY, Mary (nee Craddock) of Forraburry, married woman (wife of Rev James Amy, she bur St Teath 4 May 1751 aged 74 MI Trigg Minor Vol 3 p 112)) - named in Indentures of Lease & Release dated 22/23 March 1727 as recited in DOC 7 November 1783 re Nance properties, Padstow.

AMY, Mary (d/o Rev James Amy & Mrs Mary Amy) - named in DOCs Indentures Lease & Release 22/23 March 1727 as recited in DOC 7 November 1783 re Nance properties Padstow.

ANDREW, Albert – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.11, 1893.11, 1894.09.

ANDREW, Bennet of St Breock - named in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key and John Buscomb re Tregunna, St Breock as one of 19 plaintiffs (Tregunna under-tenants?) re a fine levied by William and Grace Angove 9th regnal year George 3rd.

ANDREW, Edith – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.07, 1889.08.

ANDREW, Florence of Towan, school pupil (born 20 July; parent/guardian Frank Andrew) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900-1948.

ANDREW, Frank – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02/06, 1897.05.

ANDREW, G H - named in DOC letter 28 April 1843 by T H Peter of Harlyn re tenancy matters.

ANDREW, John of St Merryn - party to Indenture of Lease DOC 19 January 1848 Francis Hearle Stephens to John Andrew re Trevoyan, St Merryn. Named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as owner of land at Trevorick occupied by Edward Kessell.

ANDREW, Mary – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers.

ANDREW, Phyllis Mary of Towan, school pupil (born 27 December; parent/guardian Frank Andrew) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

ANDREW, Thomas of St Merryn , farmer- party to Indenture of Lease DOC 19 July 1831 Augustus Stephens to Thomas Andrew re Trevoyan, St Merryn. He signed: Thomas Andrew. Named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as occupier of a house and garden at Towan owned by J B Old esq and excused from payment of rates.

ANDREW, Thomas William of Cottages, school pupil (born 5 April; parent/guardian Frank Andrew) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

ANDREW, William of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as occupier of a house and garden at Cottages owned by Executors of John Gurney and excused for payment of rates.

ANDREWS, George of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as the occupant of a house and mill at Porthcothan owned by D P Hoblyn esq.

ANDREWS, J (possibly identical with John Andrews hereunder), Hon Clerk St Merryn School – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1881.01.

ANDREWS, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as the occupant of a house and land at Trevoyan owned by T H Stephens esq., as the occupier of a house and land at Trevear owned by Mrs Davies, as the occupier/owner of lands at Porthcothan & Trevorick and as the (1857 only) owner of land at Trevorick occupied by Edward Kessell.

ANDREWS, John – witness in employment case Thomas Hore v John Salmon. 1891 Bodmin justices Minutes 12 June.

ANDREWS, Thomas of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as the occupier of a house and garden at Towan owned by J B Old esq and excused from payment of rates.

ANDREWS, William of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as the occupier of a house and garden at Tregolds owned by Exors J Gurney and excused for the payment of rates.

ANGOVE, Abel (of Ilogan) gent & Attorney at Law- named as a late cousin of William Angove in DOC 16 August 1768 Transfer William Angove to Richard Guy re Penquean, St Breock (Compiler's note: For his pedigree see Wendy Angove's "The Jigsaw Puzzle Tree " (2003) p 54).

ANGOVE, Grace (formerly Harvey (a widow) and second wife of William Angove of St Columb Major esq) - DOC Acknowledgement 31 January 1769 re Manor of Tregunna, St Breock. She signed: Grace Angove (Compiler's note: Tregunna does not seem to have been a historical manor of St Breock. For an account of Grace Harvey and her family see Wendy Angove's "The Jigsaw Puzzle Tree" (2003) pp 103 et seq)).

ANGOVE, William of St Columb Major, esq (s/o Richard Angove of Ilogan)- named as party to Deed of Lease & Release 21/22 May 1755 Mary Hunt and others to William Angove re Tregunna, St Breock as recited in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key and John Buscomb re Tregunna, St Breock. With Grace his (second) wife named as defendants re a fine levied on St Breock under-tenants? 9th regnal year George 3rd as recited in DOC 30 September 1804 above. Party to DOC 16 August 1768 Transfer William Angove to Richard Guy re Penquean, St Breock. He signed William Angove. DOC Acknowledgement 31 January 1769 re Manor of Tregunna, St Breock. He signed: William Angove. Named (Mr Angove) as the vendor of St Breock tenements sold by him to John Buscombe in DOC extract of Will 20 May 1772 of John Buscombe of St Breock, yeoman. Party to conveyance DOC 15 August 1785 William Angove to Richard Guy re Penquean, St Breock. He signed: William Angove. (Note: an account of William Angove and his two wives is provided in Wendy Angove's "The Jigsaw Puzzle Tree" (2003) pp 101 et seq).

ANTHONY, Samuel gent – named in copy DOC 1803 St Minver Highlands as proprietor of Rosevin, St Minver occupied by William Chellew.

ANTIS, Bernard - named as an affected party to 1791 proceedings in the High Court of Chancery re a contract entered into by Messrs Parken & Colman with Sir James Laroche as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Penquean, St Breock.

ANTRAN (ANTRON?), Elizabeth - witness to Indenture DOC 7 November 1780 re Nance properties, Padstow. She signed: Elizabeth Antran?

APPS, Henry of Padstow? - named as occupant of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

ARMSTRONG, James – charged with begging, but case dismissed on promise to enlist in Army. DOC 1892 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 8 April.

ARNOLD, Brian of Towan Villas, school pupil (born 10 December; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

ARNOLD, Fred from Dawes House SE17, school pupil (born 12 March; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948

ARSCOTT, John of Tetcott, Devon, esq - party to Indenture 26/27 March 1786 Sir William Molesworth Bt, Caroline Treby Ourry, Paul Treby Treby and John Arscott whereby Molesworth property at Polgeel, Egloshayle was vested in trustees pursuant to an agreement re marriage of Sir William Molesworth and Caroline Treby Ourry as recited in DOC Abstract of Title (2) of Penquean, St Breock.

ARTHUR, Ann named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857.

ARTHUR, Catherine - Party to 14 December 1820 Indenture of Demise and as mortgagee of Trevanson, St Breock as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Peter Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock.

ARTHUR, David of St Minver – named in DOC 25 June 1840 St Minver Great Tithes as having agreed to pay a fixed sum in lieu of tithes in kind.

ARTHUR, Edward of Wadebridge, gent - party to DOC Transfer 23 November 1815 George Borlase to Edward Arthur and William Drew of Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock. Named as former occupant of Trevanson, St Breock and as 21/22 June 1820 lessor of same in DOC Supplementary Abstract of Title of Peter Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock. Also named as purchaser from John Blake of all his late father's Trevanson lands (other than his dwelling) as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Thomas Werry Blake to Trevanson, St Breock.

ARTHUR, James and his wife Mabel – charged with neglecting to maintain their two children. Case adjourned. 1891 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 13 November.

ARTHUR, James and his wife Ellen – parties bound over to keep the peace towards each other. 1891 Bodmin Justices Minutes 4 July.

ARTHUR, Jane – named in DOC Seacoast Side Account Book 1857. Also named in enclosure to DOC Agreement 2 April 1862 re Trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge as an 1838 owner of those marshes.

ARTHUR, John of Padstow, cordwainer - Party to DOC 25 January 1726 re Bridge Park, Trenyou , William Auger, John Arthur and Jane Williams to William Peter. He signed: John Arthur. Party to DOC (25 January?) 1726 Treator Obligation William Auger, John Arthur and Jane Williams to William Peter.

ARTHUR, M A – named in DOC Seacoast Side Account Book 1857.

ARTHUR, Nicholas Donnithorne of St Columb Major, gent - named in 25 March 1773 mortgage assignment and as a lender of 50 pounds to John Brabin snr of St Breock, both recited in DOC 17 December 1779 Peter Werry, John Brabin, Henry Brabin and John Hoyle re Bose or Bove Town, Tregunna, St Breock. Party to DOCs 25 August 1774 and 14 October 1777John Brabin to Nicholas Donnithorne Arthur whereby tenements at Tregunna, St Breock named Well Tenement and Bose or Bove Town (part of Saunders' tenement) transferred to latter as security for funds advanced to John Brabin.

ARTHUR, Thomas - named as former occupant of Tregunna, St Breock in DOC 30 June 1716 John Hamley to John Brabyn.

ARUNDELL, John esq of Trevelver, St Minver – assessed for poor rates on Trevelver, Dinham, Carlyon, Tregena and Plainstreet in DOC 25 September 1738 St Minver Poor Rates. Also named in copy DOC 9 March 1784 St Minver Poor Rates as liable for rates on Trevelver, Dinham & Carlyon, St Minver.

ARUNDELL, Mrs Mary – named in copy DOC 9 March 1784 St Minver Poor Rates as liable for rates on Tregena, St Minver.

ASHFORD, Eric John Edwin of Trevose Golf Club, school pupil (born 28 May; parent/guardian Frederick Ashford) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

ATKINSON, Arthur of Trevorgus, school pupil (born 22 December; parent/guardian Mrs Alexander Atkinson) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

AUGER, William of Truro, hellier - Party to DOC 25 January 1726 re Bridge Park, Trenyou , William Auger, John Arthur and Jane Williams to William Peter. He signed: sign of William Auger. Party to DOC (25 January?) 1726 Treator obligation William Auger, John Arthur and Jane Williams to William Peter. He signed: William Auger.

AVERY, John of Boscastle, merchant? - named as 1798 recipient of Norweigan timber in DOC Padstow Harbour Dispute.

AVERY, M of Church Street, Padstow - named as late occupant of Church Street, Padstow in DOC 9 January 1872 re Avon Cottage, Treator, Padstow.

AVERY, Robert Williams of Broad Street, Padstow - named with Richard Blake Hellyar as a current occupant of Broad Street, Padstow (commonly called Cock's house) as recited in DOC Deed of Appointment 26 February 1825 of Dorothy Blake Peter.

AVERY, Thomas of Padstow, Collector of Customs - Party to DOC Deed of Trust 25 April 1807 Charles Peter, Thomas Avery and Thomas Hellyar and as Party to DOC Deed of Lease & Release 5 April 1807 re Trelowsan and Trelowsa, Treator, Padstow. Possibly the same Thomas Avery who was a signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BABBS, Lilian May of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 23 August; parent/guardian Edward Ernest) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BACKWAY, Florence Gabriel of St Cadoc Cottage Harlyn, school pupil (born 26 March; parent/guardian Francis Olive Dark) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BACKAWAY, Roger of St Cadoc Cottage Harlyn, school pupil (born 12 September; parent/guardian Francis Olive Dark) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900 – 1948.

BAILEY, Rev John of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as being entitled to Small Tithes of St Merryn and as the owner of part of the Glebe at Churchtown occupied by Rev John Carlifor.

BAILEY, Kathleen Nellie of Treyarnon, school pupil (born 1 September; parent/guardian c/- M E Thomas) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BAILEY, Richard of Week St Mary - named as a tenant of Basset land at Furse, Week St Mary in DOC 6 November 1875 Abstract of Title of Week St Mary.

BAILEY, Richard of Trebrate alias Strawberry Parks, Treneglos, Cornwall – named as former occupant of Trebrate alias Strawberry Parks in DOC 29 December 1860 James Uglow to William Joseph Lttle & William Charles Sole.

BAKER, William of Padstow? - named as occupant of Herberts Ground in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1875, 1876 and 1880. Also named as occupant of Herberts Ground and fields at Crugmeer and Horsewell in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884 and 1885.

BAKER, William snr of North Petherwin, Devon, yeoman –party to DOC Indenture of Lease and Release 5 August 1854 George Westlake to William Baker re Hips Moor, Warbstow. Also party to DOC Indenture of Sale 11 October 1869 Robert Worden to James Uglow, William Baker snr and William Baker jne re Strawberry Fields, Treneglos, Cornwall. He signed William Baker.

BAKER, William jnr of North Petherwin, yeoman – as above. He signed William Baker.

BALDRY, Jill Rosalie of St Merryn, school pupil (born 25 September; parent/guardian Mrs J L Baldry) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BALL, Dennis Ivor of Porthcothan Farm, school pupil (born 14 July; parent/guardian F C Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BALL, Edna Elizabeth of Polmark, school pupil (born 3 December 1905; parent/guardian James Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BALL, Ervan of Constantine, school pupil (born 19 May; parent/guardian William Arthur Stanley Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BALL, Francis Cyril of Polmark, school pupil (born 19 October 1905; parent/guardian Joseph Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BALL, Graham of Constantine, school pupil (born 25 March; parent/guardian William Arthur Stanley Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BALL, Harold Earnest of Polmark, school pupil (born 9 February 1903, parent/guardian Joseph Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BALL, Jocelyn Marjorie of Towan Farm, school pupil (born 6 November; parent/guardian Mrs Adrianne Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BALL, Marian of Constantine, school pupil (born 30 April; parent/guardian William Arthur Stanley Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BALL, William James of Haycrock, St Breock, school pupil (born 16 March; parent/guardian William Ball) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BALSDON, William James P.C. – witness in case of Edwin Penlerick. DOC 1892 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 6 April.

BALT, Samuel Frank of Bloomfield, St Merryn, school pupil (born 6 January; parent/guardian Alfred Balt) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 - 1948

BAMFYLDE, Sir Richard Warwick Bt - named as party to Indenture 6 March 1793 Sir Richard Warwick Bamfylde, Dame Elizabeth St Aubyn to George Winfield as recited in DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet.

BAMFYLDE, Sir Warwick Bt - named as trustee under 21 February 1760 will of Sir John St Aubyn of Clowance as recited in DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet.

BANISTOR (Bannister?), Trafford, esq - named as Party to Deed of Lease and Release 21/22 May 1755 Mary Hunt, Trafford Banistor, William Widdars jnr, William Molesworth (Mackworth?) Praed, Susanna Hoses, Philip Grose, Jane Grose, George Hunt, Thomas Hunt, ? Wileraham (Wilbraham?), Elizabeth Hunt, Francis Hunt, John Farben to William Angove as recited in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key and John Buscomb re Tregunna, St Breock.

BANBURY, Sydney John of Hawkendon, St Giles in the Heath, Devon - witness to DOC 19 April 1927 re Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary.

BANKS, Leonard Francis of St Cadoc Cottages, Harlyn, school pupil (born 17 September; parent/guardian Mrs Dark) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BANKS, William (alias Ellis, William) – charged with deserting Manchester Regiment. Remanded for escort. 1891 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 13 ,14 and 21 November.

BARNES, R – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers1886.04,1887.09,1889.10,1890.09,1891.08,1892.09,1893.09,1895.13,1899.07.

BARNES, Thomas of St Breock, deceased - named as occupant of Tregunna, St Breock in DOC 27 September 1709 Anthony Nicholls, Edward Trelawney to John Saunders re Tregunna, St Breock, in Deed 30 September/1 October 1709 recited in DOC 27 March 1744 John Saunders and John Pettigrew to John Brabin and in DOC 1 December 1764 John Brabin, Elizabeth Brabin & Henry Brabin to Robert Dennis of Tregunna, St Breock. His occupation stated to have occurred after that of Jacket May.

BARRETT, Alec Godfrey of Ferman, St Merryn, school pupil (born 27 July; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BARRET, Hercules of Padstow? - named as occupant of Little Grills, Long Meadow and Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Rent Charges 1851.

BARRIBAL, Edmund of Devon (nephew of William Barribal) - named as a trustee under the will of Ralph Speare deceased in DOC 27 July 1892 Deed of Appointment of New Trustee re Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary, but described as lacking capacity (inmate of Devon County Asylum).

BARRIBAL, William of Hartland, Devon & later Cookworthy, Lifton, Devon - party to Deed of Appointment of New Trustee DOC 27 July 1892 in estate Ralph Speare re Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary. Party to DOC 15 April 1908 conveyance William Barribal and William Sanders Bray to Mary Mason Rogers of Furse and Collaton, Week St Mary. Also party to Deed of Appointment of New Trustee DOC 19 April 1927John Henry Rogers to William Barribal re Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary. Party to DOC 25 May 1927 John Henry Rogers, William Barribal & Mary Jane Parnell Transfer of Mortgage re Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary.

BARRY, John – guilty of offensive behaviour in Callywell Road, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 21 July.

BARTLE & HODGE of Padstow? - named as occupiers of part of Trevone and Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851.

BARTLE, John - witness to DOC will of Martyn Richards 12 February 1839. He signed: John Bartle.

BASSETT & DARRACK of Padstow? – named as occupants of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861.

BASSETT, Arthur - named in Deed of Settlement 3 March 1854 John Francis Basset and Frances Baroness Basset and conveyance 26 May 1858 as recited in DOC 12 February 1876 conveyance of Basset land at Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare. Arthur Basset is recorded in said DOC as dying without issue on 9 February 1869 (but elsewhere as dying without issue on 7 May 1870). Also named in Requisitions on Title DOC 4 December 1875 Gustavus Lambert Basset to Ralph Speare re Week St Mary.(Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, David of Padstow? - named as occupier of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Rent Charges 1851.

BASSET, Elizabeth Mary (wife of John Basset 2nd son of Francis Basset of Tehidy Park) - named in DOC 12 February 1876 re Basset land at Furze & Collaton, Week St Mary. She died 22 March 1847. Also named in Requisitions on Title DOC 4 December 1875 Gustavus Lambert Basset to Ralph Speare re Week St Mary. (Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, Emily Henrietta (nee Vereker and wife of John Francis Basset) - see Bassett, John Francis.

BASSET, Sir Francis of Tehidy Park, Camborne – named in copy DOC 9 March 1784 St Minver Poor Rates as liable for rates on Trevanger, St Minver.

BASSET, Francis of Tehidy Park, esq - named in Indenture 17/18 August 1835 as recited in DOC 6 November 1875 Abstract of Title of Week St Mary as having made his will dated 28 May 1762 upon trust for his son Francis Lord de Dunstanville alias Francis Basset for life with John Colins, John Ennys? and Swete Nicholas Archer as trustees. He died 17 November 1767 and his will proved PCC. (Compiler's note: For Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, Baroness Frances of Tehidy (d/o Francis Lord Dunstanville; she died 1865)- named as party to a settlement of 3 March 1854 with John Francis Basset as recited in DOC 12 February 1876 conveyance of Basset land at Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare. (Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, Gustavus Lambert of Tehidy Park, esq - party to refinancing Basset property as recited in Abstract of Reconveyance DOC 6 November 1875 Week St Mary 2. Party to conveyance DOC 12 February 1876 John Henry Hippisley, Hon Percy Moreton, Edmund Chase Marriott, Gustavus Lambert Basset & Edward Mucklow to Ralph Speare of Basset land at Furse and Collaton, Week St Mary. He signed: G L Basset. Also named as party to conveyances 26 May 1858,17 August 1870, 13 February 1871 and 7 August 1873 as recited in said DOC. (Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Cispin Gill's The Great Cornish families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, John of Upper Brook Street, Middlesex (2nd son of Francis Basset esq of Tehidy Park) - his will dated 24 December 1842 & proved 12 October 1843 recited in conveyance DOC 12 February 1876 of Basset land at Furse and Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare. He a Party to Indentures 17/18 August 1835 between John Basset & Elizabeth Mary Basset his wife on the one part and Henry William Tancred of the second part as recited in DOC 12 February 1876 (Schedule 2) conveyance of Basset land at Furse and Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare. (Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, John Francis - his settlement with Frances Baroness Basset dated 3 March 1854 and his annuity to Thomas Lecher (a former servant) recited in conveyance DOC 12 February 1876 of Basset land at Furse and Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare. He named as party to conveyances 26 May 1858 and 22 July 1868 affecting the same land as recited in said DOC. He married Hon Emily Henrietta Vereker and died without issue on 9 February 1869. He referred to in Requisitions on Title DOC 4 December 1875 Gustavus Lambert Basset to Ralph Speare re Week St Mary.(Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSETT, Luci (Lucy) of Tehidy, (Camborne), widow - party to Indenture of lease DOC 24 September 1697 Luci Bassett to George Hickes of Frise (Furse?), Week St Mary. She signed: Luci Bassett. (For Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSET, Thomas Henry of St Dennis - named as lessee of ancillary buildings at Trerice, St Dennis in DOC statutory notice 31 July 1896 of farms of John Nicholl deceased to be sold.

BASSET, Rev Walter St Auybyn - named in Deed of Settlement 3 March 1854 John Francis Basset and Frances Baroness Basset as recited in DOC 12 February 1876 conveyance of Basset land at Furse and Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare. Also named in conveyances 26 May 1858 and 13 February 1871 as recited in said DOC and in Requisitions on Title DOC 4 December 1875 Gustavus Lambert Basset to Ralph Speare re Week St Mary. (Compiler's note: for Basset of Tehidy see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 486-488, Michael Tangye's Tehidy and the Bassets (1984) and Crispin Gill's The Great Cornish Families (2000) pp 7-10).

BASSETT, William of Durnard Lane, Bodmin – witness in case of George Collins Nowell and theft of fruit, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 21 September.

BASTARD, Lady Bridget of Gervon, Devon, widow - party to DOC 8 October 1765 Deed of Lease & Release John Molesworth, Sir William Morice & Lady Bridget Bastard to Thomas Martin re Penquean, St Breock.

BATE, Allan – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.09,1897.05.

BATE, Edgar – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.09,1896.07,1897.05,1899.07.

BATE, Evelyn – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.07,1889.08,1890.07,1891.07.

BATE, Fanny – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1881.08.

BATE, Henry – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02.

BATE, James of Padstow? - named as occupant of Cuckoo Park in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1876.

BATE, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupier of a house and garden at Towan owned by William Bennett and as excused from payment of rates.

BATE, John James – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1888.07,1889.08,1890.07.

BATE, Mildred Mary of Trevear, school pupil (born 9 June; parent/guardian Thomas Bate) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BATE, Thomas of Padstow? - named as occupant of Windmill Meadow and Town Place and Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871, 1872,1875,1876,1880, 1884, 1885 and 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BATE, Walter B – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.11,1892.11,1893.11,1894.09,1895.09,1896.07,1897.05.

BATEMAN, J W , Receiver of the Duchy of Cornwall – named in conveyance DOC 2 April 1862 re trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge.

BATES, Nellie of Constantine, school pupil (born 3 February; parent/guardian Mrs N Bates) – referred to in DOC St Merryn school register 1900-1948.

BAWDEN, Elizabeth (w/o John Bawden) of St Mabyn, married woman - named as a life in lease DOC 2 March 1795 John Enys to John Bawden her husband (she then aged 27 yrs) re dwelling & Penrose meadow (part of Barton of Burlerrow), St Mabyn.

BAWDEN, John of St Mabyn, yeoman - party to lease DOC 2 March 1795 John Enys to John Bawden (then aged 36 yrs) re dwelling & Penrose meadow (part of Barton of Burlerrow), St Mabyn. He signed: John Bawden.

BAWDEN, Mary (d/o John and Elizabeth Bawden) of St Mabyn - named as a life in lease DOC 2 March 1795 John Enys to John Bawden her father (she then aged 5 yrs) re dwelling & Penrose meadow (part of Barton of Burlerrow), St Mabyn.

BAWDEN, Richard - see Bawdyn, Richard.

BAWDEN, Thomas - witness to DOCs Indentures 4/5 November 1703 Digory Downing, Mary Downing, Theophilus Hallett and Margaret Hallett to Michael Langdon re Slipper Hill, Egloskerry. He signed documents: Thomas Bawden and Thos Bawden.

BAWDEN, William - witness to lease DOC 2 March 1795 John Enys to John Bawden re dwelling & Penrose meadow (part of Barton of Burlerrow), St Mabyn.

BAWDYN, Richard - witness to DOC Charter 12 November 1519 John and Jacob Kestell to Henry Jeffery re Padstow tenement.

BAZELY, Mr – named in DOC Seacoast Side Accoint Book 1857.

BEARD, Thomas of Week St Mary? - witness to DOC 20 January 1565/6 quit claim of John Marris (Marrais) to Richard Cory of tenements named Furse and Bowdon (alias Bowda), Week St Mary.

BEER, Alice of Mylor – named in DOC 31 December 1894 Quarterly Return of Mentally Ill Persons within the District of Mylor not in any asylum, hospital or licensed home. Living with her mother.

BEER, Charles – named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857.

BEER, John from River Way Ewell Court Surrey, school pupil (born 19 November; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BELFIELD, John of Exeter (Sergeant at Law and later M P for Exeter) - party to Indentures of Lease & Release 3 & 9 May 1737 John Belfield to Kellond (Kelland) Courtenay re Tremeer, Lanivet as recited in schedule to DOC 21 December 1810 purchase Tremeer, Lanivet by William Stephen Poyntz. Named as an executor of the will of Mary Burrows of Egloshayle, deceased widow, in DOC 27 March 1744 re Tregunna, St Breock John Saunders, John Pettigrew to John Brabin - but renounced probate.

BELL, Mrs of Padstow? - named as occupant of House Yard & Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BENDLE, Charles William - witness to DOC 13 June 1904 Tenancy Agreement Harriet Kestell and Ellen Selina Tamblyn to William Henry May re Summercourt. He signed: Charles Wm Bendle.

BENNETT, Mr & Mrs – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers `1884.04.

BENNETT, Absalom of Gonvena, Egloshayle? Esq - party to lease DOC 5 May 1853 John Key to Absalom Bennett & Henry Carr re Penquean quarry, St Breock. He signed: Absalom Bennett.

BENNETT, Albert Ivy of Towan, school pupil (born 12 November 1896, parent/guardian Thomas Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Alfred Gerald of Church Town, school pupil (born 27 January; parent/guardian Alfred Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Alfred John of Church Town, school pupil (born 27 June 1905; parent/guardian James Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Andrew of Tregunna, St Breock - named in DOC 31 January 1769 William and Grace Angove Acknowledgement re Manor of Tregunna. (Compiler's note: probably he was a tenant of Tregunna).

BENNETT, Ann (w/o William Bennett of Altarnun, miller) - party to DOC Indenture 27 January 1787 William Bennett and Ann Bennett (as governors of the bounty of Queen Anne for the maintenance of poor clergy) to Rev John Morgan, curate of Tresmere, transfer of Slipperhill, Egloskerry (part of manor of Penhale). She signed: Ann Bennett. Named in DOC Order of Court at Westminster Hilary Term 1787 John Morgan as plaintiff and William & Ann Bennett as defendants re Slipperhill, Egloskerry.

BENNETT, Ann – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.11.

BENNETT, B J – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1881.05.

BENNETT, Bessie – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1882.05.

BENNETT, Cecil John of Trevose, school pupil (born 7 January 1902; parent/guardian Thomas Bennett) – referred to in St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Charles – charged and found guuilty of neglecting maintenance of his wife Annie Matilda Bennett. DOC 1892 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 14 March, 12 April.

BENNETT, Charles – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02.

BENNETT, Charles – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1895.05/08,1896.07,1897.05.

BENNET, Charles Joseph Burwell of Springfield, Trevear, school pupil (born 22 May; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BENNET, Clara – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.01,187.06, 1888.07,1889.08,1890.07.

BENNETT, Clarence Eva of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 15 March 1906; parent/guardian Henry Bennett0 – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.
BENNETT, Clara Ellen of Towan, school pupil (born 27 February 1895, parent/guardian Thomas Bennett) - referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.
BENNETT, Constance Margaret of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 3 July 1901, parent/guazrdian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.
BENNETT, Cyril Frederick of Penrose, St Ervan, school pupil (born 19 January 1905; parent/guardian Samuel Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.
BENNETT, Daisy Blanche of Towan (born 17 September 1899, parent/guardian Thomas Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.
BENNETT, Dennis of Towan, school pupil (born 29 October; guardian Thomas Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.
BENNETT, Doris Muriel of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 16 March 1912; parent/guardian Edgard Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.
BENNETt, Douglas – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1893.11.
BENNETT, Earnest S of Churchtown, school pupil (born 7 January 1897, parent/guardian James Bennett) - referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.
BENNETT, Earnest James Reginald of Church Town, school pupil (born 11 June 1906; parent/guardian James Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.
BENNETT, Edgar – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1897.04.
BENNETT, Edith Caroline of Trevear, school pupil (born 11 January; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Edmund of Altarnun, yeoman - his will dated 19 February 1766 referred to in DOC Lease 2 May 1777 George Bennett to William Bennett re Slipperhill, Egloskerry. He named in DOC letter 15 November 1786 Thomas Jago of Launceston, Attorney at Law to C Tresmere as the recipient of a 1765 conveyance of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry. Also named (as late uncle of William Bennett) as party to Indenture of Lease & Release 23/24 August 1765 Penelope Tothill to Edmund Bennett re Slipper Hill, Egloskerry as recited in DOCs said Indenture and Abstract of Title of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry.

BENNETT, Elizabeth Tummon of Trevear, school pupil (born 11 January; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Emily – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.12,1895.11.

BENNETT, Emma of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 15 April 1907; parent/guardian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BENNETT, Enid Winifred of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 16 March 1903, parent/guardian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Eric Donald of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 16 April; parent/guardian Florence Annie Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Ernest – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.06,1889.08,1890.07,1891.07,1892.08,1893.08/12,1894.09.

BENNETT, Ernest of St Cadoc, school pupil (born 9 April 1912; parent/guardian Fanny Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Ernest John of Trevear, school pupil (born 13 September; parent/guardian Ernest Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BENNETT, Eunice Ernestine of St Merryn, school pupil (born 12 November; parent/guardian Frederick Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Evie Ivey of Constantine, school pupil (born 3 January; parent/guardian Albert Ivy Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Florence – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.12.

BENNETT, Florie – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.12.

BENNETT, Frances Ethel of Trevear, school pupil (born 7 February; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Francis of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Harlyn owned by J T H Peter esq and as owner of house and land at Trevear occupied by Jonathen Bennett. Also named in said DOC as owner of the following houses and gardens excused from payment of rates: Jane Chapman (occupant) at Cottages, John May (occupant) at Trevear & Richard Rosevear (occupant) at Trevear. Additionally named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as occupant of house and land at Harlyn owned by J T H Peter esq and as owner of house and land at Trevear occupied by John Bennett, as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Jane Chapman and excused from payment of rates, as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by John May and excused from payment of rates and as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Richard Roseveare and excused from payment of rates. Named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 18 June 1858 as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Richard Roseveare and excused from payment of rates.

BENNETT, Fred – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1897.05.

BENNETT, Gary Noel Calvin of Trevorgus, school pupil (born 27 June; parent/guardian Mrs Leadville Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, George (s/o William Bennett) of Lanteglos by Camelford, maltster - named in Indenture 23/24 August 1765 Penelope Tothill to Edmund Bennett re Slipper Hill, Egloskerry as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry. Party to Indenture of Lease & Release 1/2 May 1777 George Bennett to William Bennett re Daywork, Altarnun as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry and in DOCs Lease 1 and 2 May 1777 George Bennett to William Bennett re Daywork, Altarnun and Slipperhill, Egloskerry. He signed latter documents George Bennett.

BENNETT, George Albert of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 30 September 1897, parent/guardian James Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, George Eldred of Treginager, St Ervan, school pupil (born 13 May; parent/guardian Edgar Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn school Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Harry Guildford of Trevose, school pupil (born 13 March 1903; parent/guardian Thomas Bennett) – referred to in St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Henry – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.08.

BENNETT, Hilda Patricia Mary of Carnevas, school pupil (born 15 March; parent/guardian Reginald Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Isolde of Towan, school pupil (born 27 January 1902, parent/guardian Thomas Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNET, James – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02, 1887.06.

BENNETT, James Reginald of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 15 October 1899, parent/guardian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Jean Edith of St Merryn, school pupil (born 25 April; parent guardian Mrs H M Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, John (s/o William Bennett) of Camelford, Hatmaker - named in Indenture 23/24 August 1765 Penelope Tothill to Edmund Bennett re Slipper Hill, Egloskerry as recited in DOCs said Indenture and Abstract of Title of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry. Party to DOC 25 March 1782 John Bennett to William Bennett re Daywork, Altarnun and Slipperhill, Egloskerry. He signed: John Bennett.

BENNETT, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 and 4 January 1858 as occupier of a house and garden at Towan owned by William Bennett and excused from payment of rates. Also named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1858 as the occupant of house and land at Trevear owned by Francis Bennett.

BENNETT, John of Padstow? - named as occupant of Hodges Field in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851.

BENNETT, John Christopher of St Merryn, school pupil (born 7 April; parent/guardian J M Bennett) – referred to in DOC ST Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, John Kenneth of Trevear, school pupil (born 3 June; parent/guardian Reginald Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948

BENNETT, Jonathen of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as occupant of house and land at Trevear owned by Francis Bennett. As John Bennett, named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as occupant of house and land at Trevear owned by Francis Bennett.

BENNETT, John of Bodmin – named as Bodmin churchwarden in DOC 9 February 1819 swigned by the mayor, vicar and churchwardens of Bodmin allotting Joseph Fayrer pew 27 in the parish church.

BENNETT, Josephine of Higher Harlyn, school pupil (born 2 March 1897, parent/guardian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900- 1948.

BENNETT, Joyce of Treyarnon, school pupil (born 11 August; parent/guardian Reginald Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, June of Constantine, school pupil (born 26 July; parent/guardian Albert Ivy Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Katie – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1889.08,1890.07,1892.08,1892.12,1893.08.

BENNETT, Kitty Maud of Trevear, school pupil (born 22 May; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Laura – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1890.06,1892.12,1893.08.

BENNETT, Leslie Howard of The Quies, Constantine, school pupil (born 14 May; parent/guardian Norman Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Lilian of Church Town, school pupil (born 3 June 1903; parent/guardian James Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Lilian Dorcas of Trevear, school pupil (born 11 January; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BENNETT, Lilian Rhoda Everad of Harlyn Cottage, school pupil (born 30 June, parent/guardian Stanley Bennett) - referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948

BENNETT, Louie – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.07,1899.07,1890.07,1892.08,1892.12,1893.08.

BENNETT, Luce of Week St Mary - named as being now or late in occupation of Firse (Furse), Week St Mary in DOC 29 September 1697 Luci Bassett to George Hickes.

BENNETT, Luke of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Towan owned by Mr Huxtable.

BENNETT, Maria – named in St Merryn School Papers 1892.08,1892.12

BENNETT, Marion Gertrude of Cottages, school pupil (born 27 December; parent/guardian Alf John Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Muriel of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 15 February 1895, parent/guardian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1945.

BENNETT, Norah of Trevear, school pupil (born 26 June; parent/guardian Charles Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Norman – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.11,1893.11.

BENNETT, Oswald Bernard george Geoffry of Harlyn Cottage, school pupil (born 15 December; parent/guardian Stanley bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Patricia Gwendoline Jeanine of Coastguard Station, school pupil (born 12 May; parent/guardian SL P Scrivens) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Phyllis Maud of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 2 November 1909; parent/guardian Henry Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Reginald James of Trevorrick, school pupil: parent/guardian Florence Annie Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Richard of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Towan owned by William Dark.

BENNETT, Richard Ernest Frances of Trehemborne, school pupil (born 11 December; parent/guardian F M Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, Samuel John of Penrose, St Ervan, school pupil (born 12 April 1906; parent/guardian Samuel Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Sylvester Pearl Leanora of Harlyn Farm Cottage (born 15 June; parent/guardian Stanley Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETT, Thomas – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1897.04.

BENNETT, Thomas of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Towan owned by Samuel Trevethan and as occupant of lands at Common owned by J T H Peter esq. Also named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of land at Common owned by T H Peter esq.

BENNETT, Thomas of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupier of a house and garden at Treyarnon owned by J B Old esq and as excused from payment of rates. Also named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupier of land at Towan and Trevear owned by J B Old esq.

BENNETT, Tremaine of Higher Harlyn, school pupil (born 11 December 1899, parent/guardian John Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BENNETT, William of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 and 4 January 1858 as occupier of a house and garden at Churchtown owned by John Tremain and as excused from payment of rates. Also named (same person?) in DOCs 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupier of land at Towan owned by executors of Paul Oak and as occupier of a house and land at Towan owned by C P Brune esq.

BENNETT, William of Altarnun, yeoman/miller - named in DOC Slipper Hill, Egloskerry, Abstract of Title. Possibly the same William Bennett (or his son) named as a party to Indenture of Lease and Release 12 May 1777 George Bennett to William Bennett re Daywork, Altarnun as recited in DOCs said Indenture and Abstract of Title of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry. Party to DOC 25 March 1782 John Bennett to William Bennett re Daywork, Altarnun and Slipperhill, Egloskerry. As William Bennett of Altarnun, miller, party to DOC Indenture 27 January 1787 William Bennett, Ann Bennett (as governors of the bounty of Queen Anne for the maintenance of poor clergy) and Rev John Morgan, curate of Tresmeer, transfer of Slipperhill, Egloskerry (part of the manor of Penhale). He signed: William Bennett. Named in DOC Order of Court at Westminster Hilary Term 1787 John Morgan as plaintiff and William & Ann Bennett as defendants re Slipperhill, Egloskerry.

BENNETT, William jnr (s/o William Bennett )of Lanteglos by Camelford, yeoman - named in Indenture 23/24 August 1765 Penelope Tothill to Edmund Bennett re Slipper Hill, Egloskerry as recited in DOCs said Indenture and Abstract of Title of Slipper Hill, Egloskerry. Party to DOCs 1 May 1777 and 2 May 1777 Leases George Bennett to William Bennett re Slipperhill, Egloskerry.

BENNETT, William of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 and 4 January 1858 as occupant of lands at Towan owned by Exec (Executor?) Paul Oak ,of house and lands at Towan owned by C P Brune esq and of house and garden at Churchtown owned by executor? of E Edwards (1857 only). Also named in said DOC as the owner of the following houses and gardens at Towan excused from the payment of rates: John Bennett (occupant), John Bate (occupant) and Thomas Bragg (occupant). Named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as owner of house and garden at Towan occupied by John Bennett and excused from payment of rates, as owner of house and garden at Towan occupied by John Bate and excused from payment of rates and as owner of house and garden at Towan occupied by Thomas Bragg and excused from payment of rates.

BENNETT, William of Padstow? - named as occupant of Little Treravel, Culver Parks, Pearces Ground, Higher Pearces Ground, Boxheater Meadow, Common Parks Trethillack and part of Hellyars Trevone in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851.

BENNETT, William Howard Denver of Lower Trevorgus Farm, school pupil (born 4 August; parent/guardian Leadville Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BENNETT, William James – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.03,1892.11,1893.11,189409,1895.09,1895.11,1896.07

BENNETT, Winifred Edith of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 12 February; parent/guardian Stanley Bennett) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BENNETTO, John of St Dennis - named as a conventionary tenant in DOC statutory notice 31 July 1896 of farms of John Nicholl deceased to be sold.

BENNEY, Charles – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1888.07,1889.08,1890.07.

BENNY, Charles – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02.

BENNY, Elsie of Shop, school pupil (born 26 September 1900; parent/guardian not given – from St Minver?) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948. (probably d/o John (naval seaman) & Eunice Benny of Weens, St Minver who was returned in the 1901 census as living there with her mother and grandmother Ann Haynes, farmer – information from Pat Balmer, OPC St Minver).

BENNY, James – withdrawal of complaint of assault against John Johnstone. 1885 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 20 November.

BENNY, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Trevio owned by executor of John Gurney.

BENNY, William – guilty of being drunk in a public place. 1892 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 26 February.

BENSON, Rev – named in DOC Seacoast Side Account Book 1857.

BENT, Thomas of Padstow, blacksmith - named as holding a dwelling in Cross Street, Padstow adjacent to property held by Charles Peter as recited in DOC Deed of Exchange
21 June 1796 Rev Charles Prideaux Brune and Charles Peter.

BERNERS, Charles esq (eldest son & heir apparent of William Berners esq and intended spouse of Catherine Laroche) - named as party to Deed 7 June 1765 re Catherine Laroche's inheritance from 4th Earl of Radnor as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Penquean, St Breock.

BERNERS, Henry - named as party to Deed 7 June 1765 re Catherine Laroche's inheritance from 4th Earl of Radnor as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Penquean, St Breock.

BERNERS, William esq (father of Charles Berners intended spouse of Catherine Laroche) - named as party to Deed 7 June 1765 re Catherine Laroche's inheritance from 4th Earl of Radnor as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Penquean, St Breock.

BERRY, Harry Newham of Clifton Beeny, Boscastle, Naval Pensioner - party to DOC 28 July 1934 Tenancy Agreement William Tamblyn Kestell (as landlord) to Harry Newham Berry (as tenant) re Penquean House, St Breock. He signed: Harry Newham Berry.

BERRYMAN, James (agent for West of England Fire & Life Insurance Company) of Penzance - party to DOC 14 June 1876 Rev Richard Frederick Tyacke fire insurance policy.

BEST, Fitz – named in assault case William Best, William Best jnr and Fitz Best v John Dymons, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 3 July.

BEST, George – case of attempted suicide DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 7 August.

BEST, Lucy of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow. Also named as occupant of Garden and Foundry Meadow in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851 and 1861.

BEST, R of Padstow? - named as occupant of Foundry Meadow in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871.and of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1872. Named as occupant of Garden and Foundry Meadow in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1875, 1876, 1880, 1884 and 1885 and as occupant of Foundry Meadow in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BEST, W & BRAY of Padstow? – named as occupants of part Downs Park in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861.

BEST, William – named in assault case William Best, William Best jnr and Fitz Best v John Dymond, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 3 July.

BEST, William jnr – named in assault case William Best, William Best jnr and Fitz Best v John Dymond, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 3 July..

BESWETHERICK, John of St Minver – named in DOC 25 June 1840 St Minver Great Tithes as agreeing to pay a fixed sum in lieu of tithes in kind.

BETTIS (BETHYS?), William of Padstow? – named as occupant of Brunes Trethillick, Four Gates (Gables?), part Gudda and Vyvyans Gudda in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861 and named as occupant of Brunes Trethillick, and part Four Gables in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871, 1872, 1875, 1876 and 1880.

BETTY, Dorothy of St Columb Major, widow (nee Tanner, widow of Richard Betty of St Columb Major)- named as 27 July 1776 assignee of interest of John Brabin jnr in Tregunna, St Breock as recited in DOC 17 December 1779 Peter Werry, John Brabin, Henry Brabin and John Hoyle re Bose or Bove Town, Tregunna, St Breock. Also party to DOC 14 October 1777 Nicholas Donnithorne Arthur, Dorothy Betty, John Brabin (jnr) and Peter Werry re Tregunna, St Breock. She signed latter document: Dorothy Betty.

BEVAN, W - named in DOC letter 28 April 1843 by T H Peter of Harlyn re tenancy matters.

BEVIS, Jean Elizabeth of Constantine Bay, school pupil (born 16 December; parent/guardian Mrs E M Bevis) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BICKFORD, Arscott of Dunsland, Bradford, Devon, Captain Fifth Regiment of Foot - named as vendor of certain lands in Town and Parish of Padstow recited in DOC 14 March 1797 Thomas Prater to Charles Peter.

BICKFORD, George -named in DOC 14 March 1797 Thomas Prater to Charles Peter as having leased on 16 December 1771 a tenement at Treator, Padstow to Betty Brewer formerly Rowe.

BIDDICKS GROUND, Padstow? - shown in possession of W A Rawlings in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1861 and referred to in the possession of Thomas Sleeman in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880 and 1885.

BIDDICK, ? – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.12.

BIDDICK, Cordelia – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.08

BIDDICK, David Macrae of St Merryn, school pupil (born 11 March; parent/guardian Mrs Margaret Ellen Biddick) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BIDDICK, Earnest – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.07,1888.08.

BIDDICK, Edwy als Edward – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.12,1893.12,1894.09,1895.09,1896.07.

BIDDICK, George of Padstow? - named as occupant of part Trevone, Garden, Cuckoo Park and a house and garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871 and 1872 .Named as occupant of part Trevone, Garden and a house and garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1876. Named as occupant of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880. Also named as occupant of Garden and Trevone Bank in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880, 1884 and 1885.

BIDDICK, James - witness to DOC Indenture of Lease 1 November 1836 Charles Prideaux Brune to John Key of Lower Penquean, St Breock.

BIDDICK, John Preston of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 16 May 1903; parent/guardian John Biddick) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BIDDICK, Margaret Matheson of Shop, St Merryn, school pupil (born 1 April; parent/guardian Mrs Stewart Biddick) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BIDDICK, Richard of Wadebridge - witness to DOC copy will 13 October 1896 of Hart Key of Penquean, St Breock.

BILLING, John of Lanadwell Street, Padstow - named as late possessor of premises in Lanadwell Street Padstow as recited in DOC 25 April 1648 Edward Earle to Richard Rawlyn re Padstow premises.

BILLING, Samuel of Port Isaac, merchant – named in copy 1803 DOC St Minver Highlands Poor Rates as proprietor of Plan Street tenement, St Minver occupied by John Rowe.( Compiler’s note: Samuel Billing s/o Pascoe & Catherine Billing died 14 March 1839 (bur 19 March) aged 91 devising by his will dated 10 January 1834 this property
to his 3 sons Thomas Worth Billing, John Billing and James Billing. Recorded as a resident of Port Isaac in the Trevan MS, there is a MI to him in St Endellion church.)

BINNEY, Anthony - named in Indenture 25 february 1817 as recited in DOC 1 October 1834 James Hawken & Joseph Hawken to Susannah Henwood re lands at Penrose, St Ervan.

BINNY, Richard – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1909.01,1911.01,1914.01,1915.01.

BINNEY, Richard - named in Deeds of Lease & Release 29/30 September 1834 as recited in DOC 1 October 1834 James Hawken & Joseph Hawken to Susannah Henwood re lands at Penrose, St Ervan.

BIRD, Patricia from Brigade Hose Southwark SE1, school pupil (born 25 August; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BISHOPS GARDEN, Padstow? - shown as in possession of Charles Brune in DOC padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1861 and referred to in the possession of James Nicholls in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880 and in D G P Brewer esq in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1885.

BISHOP OF EXETER – named in copy 1803 DOC St Minver Highlands Poor Rates as proprietor of the following St Minver tenements: Tregenna occupied by John Blake snr and John Blake jnr, Tredower and Tuckers occupied by Henry Williams

BISHOP, Thomas of St Endellion, gent - named as one of several Commissioners for Enclosure of Trevanson, St Breock marshes recited in DOC Abstract of Title of John Werry Blake to Verrow Well Lake, Trevanson, St Breock.

BISHOP, William of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Trevorgus owned by executor T Hellyar.

BISHOP, William of Padstow? - named as occupant of St Edmunds in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1875, 1880, 1884, 1885 and 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BLAKES NEW PARK, Padstow? - referred to in possession of John Williams & Son in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880, 1885 and July 1889 to January 1890.

BLAKE, Mrs – named as the occupants of Mrs Blake’s Tredower, St Minver in copy DOC 9 March 1784 St Minver Poor Rates as liable for rates on Tredower including Tuckers Tredower, St Minver.

BLAKE, Ann of St Breock? – named in enclosure to DOC Agreement 2 April 1862 re Trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge as an 1838 owner of those marshes.

BLAKE, Caroline of Coastguard Station, school pupil (born 24 March; parent/guardian Charles Jesse Blake) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BLAKE, David of St Minver – named in copy DOC 9 March 1784 St Minver Poor Rates as liable for rates on Tregena, St Minver. Also named in DOC 25 June 1840 St Minver Great Tithes as having agreed to pay a fixed sum in lieu of tithes in kind.

BLAKE, Elizabeth of St Breock - witness to DOC 7 April 1656 re Tregunna, St Breock Sir Richard Prideaux to James Brabyn. She signed: Elizabeth Blake's mark.

BLAKE, Henry jnr of St Breock, yeoman (s/o Henry Blake snr of St Breock) - party to DOC 1 December 1809 lease George Borlase to Henry Blake re Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock (he signed: Henry Blake). Named as former occupant of Trevanson, St Breock and under lease and release of 21/22 June 1820 as agreeing to charge land at St Ervan with his sister's annuity - both recited in DOC Supplementary Abstract of Title of Peter Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock. Named as a beneficiary in his father's will and as having taken on 24 June 1857 a mortgage over Trevanson, St Breock from William Hext, Trehane Symons Tickell and Francis John Hext recited in DOC Supplementary Abstract of Title of Thomas Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock. Probably the Henry Blake named in DOC 24 June 1857 Acknowledgement of Receipt of funds due J H Nankivell to Henry Blake.

BLAKE, Henry of Pelynt, yeoman (may be the same as above) - named as being entitled to parcel of excess land at Trevanson, St Breock as determined by 1838 Commissioners for Enclosure recited in DOC Abstract of Title of John Werry Blake to Verrow Well Lake, Trevanson, St Breock.

BLAKE, Henry of St Breock - named as vendor of Penquean, St Breock to Hart Key as recited in DOC copy will 13 October 1896 of Hart Key.

BLAKE, Henry snr of St Breock, gent - probate and extracts of will recited in DOC Supplementary Abstract of Title of Thomas Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock and in DOC Abstract of Title of John Werry Blake to Verrow Well Lake, Trevanson, St Breock. Named in DOC 31 January 1769 William and Grace Angove Acknowledgement re Manor of Tregunna? Also named in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key & John Buscomb re Tregunna, St Breock as one of 19 plaintiffs re a fine levied by William & Grace Angove 9th regnal year George 3rd. Possibly a witness to DOC 17 December 1779 remission of annuity arrears by Elizabeth Brabin. (Compiler's note: Possibly the same Henry Blake of St Breock returned in the 1710 Poll Book for Cornwall (ed by Richard Grylls) as a Whig supporter).

BLAKE, Henry – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.07.

BLAKE, Henry S – named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857. Possibly the same Henry Blake referred to in enclosure to DOC Agreement 2 April 1862 re Trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge as a 1838 owner of those marshes.

BLAKE, Henry jnr – named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857.

BLAKE, James – named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857

BLAKE, James of St Breock (s/o Henry Blake snr above) - named in his father's will and possibly a Party to 14 December 1820 Deed of Demise re Tregunna, St Breock - both recited in DOC Supplementary Abstract of Title of Thomas Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock.

BLAKE, John – named in Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857

BLAKE, John of St Breock - witness to DOC 7 April 1656 re Tregunna, St Breock Sir Richard Prideaux to James Brabyn. He signed: John Blake.

BLAKE, John of St Breock (s/o Henry Blake snr above) - named in his father's will as devisee of certain lands at St Breock, as a Party to 1822 Lease and Release of Trevanson and as a vouchee in proceedings in Court of Common Pleas - all recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Thomas Werry Blake to Trevanson, St Breock. Same John Blake following?

BLAKE, John snr – named in copy 1803 DOC St Minver Highlands Poor Rates as occupier (with John Blake – son?) of Tregena, St Minver.

BLAKE, John Henry of Coastguard Station, school pupil (born 10 August; parent/guardian Charles Jesse Blake) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BLAKE, John Werry of St Breock, yeoman - named in DOC Abstract of Title of John Werry Blake to Verrow Well Lake, Trevanson, St Breock. In DOC 31 January 1760 John Yelland, William Yelland, Elizabeth Yelland, John Mill and Nicholas Mill to William Masterman and Thomas Jones re Trevanson, St Breock ,John Blake named as an occupant of Trevanson, St Breock after William Pridham and then William Pedlar. Possibly same John Blake who witnessed conveyance DOC 30 September 1743 John Saunders to John Brabin (jnr) re Tregunna, St Breock and DOC 27 March 1744 re Tregunna, St Breock John Saunders and John Pettigrew to John Brabin (jnr). He signed: John Blake? (Compiler's note: Possibly the same John Blake of St Breock returned in the 1710 Poll Book for Cornwall (ed by Richard Grylls) as a Whig supporter).

BLAKE, Julian of Trevanson, St Breock - named as former occupant (prior to James Kestell) of Trevanson, St Breock as recited in DOC Lease 31 January 1760 John Yelland, William Yelland, Elizabeth Yelland, John Mill and Nicholas Mill to William Masterman and Thomas Jones re Trevanson, St Breock.

BLAKE, Margaret of St Breock, widow - named as lately in possession of Tregunna, St Breock in DOC 7 April 1656 re Tregunna, St Breock Sir Richard Prideaux to James Brabyn jnr. (Compiler's note: possibly the same Margaret Blake of St Breock, widow returned in the 1630 Corn Return as having 3 persons in her household and producing 30 bushels of wheat and 20 bushels of barley - Todd Gray (ed) " Harvest Failure in Cornwall & Devon - The Book of Orders and the Corn Surveys of 1623 and 1630-1" (1992) p 51).

BLAKE, Mildred Fanny – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1911.04.

BLAKE, Peter of St Breock - named as former (pre 1838) possessor of Trevanson, St Breock in DOC Abstract of Title of John Werry Blake to Verrow Well Lake, Trevanson, St Breock. Also named as an 1838 owner in enclosure to DOC Agreement 2 April 1862 re Trevanson Marshes, Wadebridge.

BLAKE, Peter of Padstow? - named as occupant of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884, 1885 and 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BLAKE, Ralphe - witness to DOC 18 June 1690 re Tregunna, St Breock Philip Buscombe and John Buscombe to Mary Brabyn. He signed: Ralphe Blake.

BLAKE, Richard of St Minver – named in copy 1803 DOC St Minver Highlands Poor Rates as occupier of Moyles and Brownsue?. Also named in DOC 25 June 1840 St Minver Great Tithes as having agreed to pay a fixed sum in lieu of tithes in kind.

BLAKE, Robert of St Minver – named as St Minver churchwarden in DOC St Minver Poor Rates 25 September 1738. Assessed for poor rates on Keiro and Tredower in same document.

BLAKE, Thomas of Bodmin - named as attorney for Sir Richard Prideaux re Tregunna, St Breock as recited in DOC 7 April 1656 Sir Richard Prideaux to James Brabyn. He signed: Thomas Blake?

BLAKE, Thomas of Trevanson, St Breock - named as former occupant of Trevanson (prior to occupation of Richard Morish) in DOC 31 January 1760 John Yelland, William Yelland, Elizabeth Yelland, John Mill and Nicholas Mill to William Masterman and Thomas Jones re Trevanson, St Breock.

BLAKE, Thomas Geoffry of Coastguard Station, school pupil (born 24 April; parent/guardian Charles Jesse Blake) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BLAKE, Thomas Werry of Trevanson, St Breock (s/o Henry Blake). He died 5 May 1865. Named in DOC Supplementary Abstract of Title of Thomas Werry Blake to Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock devised to him under his father's will, of which he appointed executor. Also named in DOC Abstract of Title of John Werry Blake to Verrow Well Lake, Trevanson, St Breock.

BLAKE, William of Tregenna, St Minver – named in DOC 25 June 1815 St Minver Great Tithes as having agreed with Rev William Sandys to pay a fixed sum in lieu of tithes in kind.

BLAMEY, Dingle of Padstow? - he or his representatives named as occupant of Treator, Park Peter, Tregerryn Vean, Lower Landers Close, Nevis Close & Lower Ropers Field in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871, 1872, 1875, 1876 and 1880.

BLAMEY?, George - witness to DOC Deed of Acknowledgement 23 May 1798 John Woolcock to Thomas Key. He signed: George Blamey?

BLAMEY, James of Perranarworthall, medical officer – compiler of DOC 8 February 1895 nil list of mentally ill persons not in an asylum, hospital or licensed house within said district.

BLAMING (BLANNING?) Thomas of Padstow? - named as occupant of Orchard and Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851 and 1861.Named as occupant of Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871 ,1872, 1875, 1876 and 1880.

BLIGH, Richard – witness to DOC Assignment of Lease 25 January 1731 Richard lobb to William Lobb re Kents Down, Cardinham. He signed Richard Bligh.

BLIGHT, Mrs Jane of Padstow? - named as occupant of unidentified house yard and garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871,1872, 1875, 1876, 1880, 1884, 1885 and 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BLIZZARD, S. T. – found guilty of making a false statement. 1891 Bodmin Justices Minutes 8 June.

BLUME, Patricia Claire of Primrose, school pupil (born 15 February; parent/guardian Edward H Blume) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 - 1948

BOCHIN, Edward esq - named as a mortgagee of estate Sir John St Aubyn of Clowance (funds advanced to pay debts and legacies) as recited in DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet.

BODVILLE, Charles, Earl of Radnor - named as lessor of Penquean, St Breock 4 October 1714 to Walter Treffry of St Breock yeoman on lives of Richard Guy (s/o Charles Guy of St Minver), John Buscombe jnr (s/o John Buscombe snr of St Breock) and Elizabeth Treffry (d/o Walter Treffry) as recited in DOC 16 August 1768 Transfer William Angove to Richard Guy re Penquean, St Breock.

BODY?, George of Padstow – see Boyd, George

BOELS, Roland Willy of Trevose Farm, school pupil (born 11 February; parent/guardian Jeannie Boels (in Belgium) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BOLITHO, I R J - witness to DOC 8 June 1895 lease Bolitho, Williams, Foster, Coode, Grylls & Co to James Grose re The Woodlands, Padstow. He signed: I R J Bolitho.

BOLITHO, T B - witness to DOC 8 June 1895 lease Bolitho, Williams, Foster, Coode, Grylls & Co to James Grose re The Woodlands, Padstow.

BOND, Harry – witness to DOC Indenture of Lease 17 November 1705 Charles Earl of Radnor to Petherick Bunt re Cabilla Barns tenement, Cabilla manor, Cardinham. He signed Harry Bond.

BOND, J (John?) of St Minver, gent – named in copy DOC 9 March 1784 St Minver Poor Rates as liable for rates on Trevanger, Hicks tenement and Porthkillick, St Minver. Also named in copy 1803 DOC St Minver Highlands Poor Rates as proprietor of Trevanger, St Minver (occupant John Legoe).

BONDS, John – guilty of assault against Henry Mugford at the Garland Ox. 1885 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 30 October.

BONDS, Thomas – guilty of assault against Henry Mugford at the Golden Ox. 1885 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 30 October.

BONDY, Richard (age 14) of Bodmin – witness in assault case Charlotte Ann Sandry v James Donovan. 1891 Bodmin Guildhall miuntes 30 October.

BONE, Maria of Broad Street, Padstow - named as former occupant of those premises (commonly known as Cock's house) in DOC 26 February 1825 Deed of Appointment of Betty Blake Peter.

BONEY, Caleb of St Minver - witness to DOCs 1 and 2 May 1777 Leases George Bennett to William Bennett re Slipperhill, Egloskerry. He signed: Caleb Boney. (Compiler's note: a St Minver churchwarden 1804, he married Christian Rebouse at St Minver on 15 February 1779).

BONEY, Mary Ann – named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857.

BOOTH, Alfred Edward of Coastguard Cottages, St Merryn, school pupil (born 24 August 1894, parent/guardian Richard Booth) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BOOTH, Annie Cecily of Coastguard Cottages, St Merryn, school pupil (born 17 October 1899, parent/guardian Richard Booth) – referred to in DOC St Merryn Schiool Register 1900-1948.

BOOTH, Frank of St Merryn, school pupil (born 28 June; parent/guardian Mrs Beatrice M Booth) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BOOTH, Mabel Alice of Coastguard Cottages, St Merryn, school pupil (born 4 January 1896, parent/guardian Richard Booth) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BOOTH, Robert James of Coastguard Cottages, St Merryn, school pupil (born 5 February 1898, parent/guardian Richard Booth) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BORLASE, George (of Wadebridge and Bodmin, attorney) - party to Deeds of Lease 29/30 June 1780 Henry Peter to George Borlase of Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock ;witness to DOC 21 June 1781 Samuel Cumes & Mary Cumes to Samuel West re Penquean, St Breock (he signed: G Borlase jnr). Additionally as George Borlase the younger, witness to DOC Indenture 7 November 1783 re Nance properties, Padstow. He signed: George Borlase. Witness to DOC 15 January 1798 Charles Guy, Thomas Rawlings, Sampson Buscombe and John Dungey re Penquean, St Breock. He signed: Geo Borlase. Witness to DOCs 22 & 23 May 1798 Deed of Lease John Woolcock to Thomas Key re Penquean, St Breock (he signed: George Borlase). Witness to DOC 2 October 1807 Rev Charles Prideaux Brune to Charles Guy & Thomas Key re Penquean, St Breock. Also named in DOC Deed of Indemnity 5 November 1807 Thomas Rawlings to Thomas Key re Tregunna, St Breock and party to DOC 5 November 1807 conveyance Thomas Rawlings, Thomas Key, Mary Prater, Zaccheus Prater & George Borlase re the Well Tenement, Tregunna, St Breock. Party to DOC 1 December 1809 lease George Borlase to Henry Blake re Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock and Party to DOC Transfer 23 November 1815 George Borlase to Edward Arthur and William Drew re Homer Wadey Park als Water Park, Trevanson, St Breock. He signed: George Borlase. (Compiler's note: For the Borlase family see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 2 p 42).

BORLASE, John, gent - named as assignee of residue of term of lands of Sir John St Aubyn of Clowance as recited in DOC 25 December 1810 purchase of Tremeer, Lanivet.

BOSCAWEN, George Henry 2nd Earl of Falmouth - named in Indenture 4 February 1851 as recited in DOC 12 February 1876 (Second Schedule) conveyance of Basset land at Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary to Ralph Speare.

BOURN, George from Bolyn Rd Dalston, school pupil (born 25 July; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BOWEN, A – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1901.01/06/12,1902.01/06/12,1903.01/06/11.

BOYD, George - named as occupant of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851 and 1861.

BOYER, John - witness to Deed of Sale DOC 10 November 1786 of one third share of Penquean, St Breock John Helland to Richard Guy. He signed: John Boyer.

BOYLE, Edmund, Earl of Cork & Orrery (husband of Anne Courtenay d/o Kellond (Kelland) Courtenay of Tremeer, Lanivet & Elizabeth d/o Edward Viscount Hichinbroke. Anne & her sister Isabella (Elizabeth?) Poyntz were co-heiresses of Courtenay of Tremeer, Lanivet) - named in Indentures of Lease & Release 24/25 March 1794 re part share of Tremeer, Lanivet as recited in DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet. With his son Viscount Dungarvan ,party to Indenture sale 10 November 1780 of part Tremeer, Lanivet as recited in DOC 25 December 1810 (schedule). Party to Indentures Lease & Release 24/25 March 1794, 1 April 1795 and 26 March 1807 as recited in said DOC (schedule). (Compiler's note: for Courtenay of Tremeer, Lanivet see C S Gilbert's Historical Survey of the County of Cornwall Vol 1 pp 497-504).

BOYLE, Edmund, Viscount Dungarvan (s/o Edmund Earl of Cork & Orrery and Anne Courtenay) - named in Indentures Lease & Release 24/25 March 1794 re part share of Tremeer, Lanivet as recited in DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet. With his father Edmund Earl of Cork & Orrery, party to Indenture sale 10 November 1780, 24/25 March 1794 and 1 April 1795 of part Tremeer, Lanivet as recited in DOC 25 December 1810 (schedule).

BRABIN, Chesten (Cheston?) - d/o James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman - named as devisee of Tregunna, St Breock under DOC will 5? January 1688 of James Brabin, yeoman.

BRABIN, Elizabeth ( d/o John Buscombe and widow of John Brabin snr) - named as a life under lease 7 December 1757 Thomas Hawkins to John Brabin (jnr) re Tregunna, St Breock. Party to DOC 17 December 1779 remitting all annuity arrears due to her under her late husband's will. She signed: mark of Elizabeth Brabin. With her husband John named as defendants in proceedings instituted by Henry Brabin re Tregunna, St Breock as recited in agreement DOC Hilary Term 1780.

BRABIN, Henry of St Ervan, yeoman (s/o John Brabin and brother of John Brabin jnr) - named in DOC 25 August 1735 John Brabin to Nicholas Donnithorne Arthur re mortgaging lands at Tregunna, St Breock. Party to DOC 17 December 1779 re Bose or Bove Town, Tregunna, St Breock Peter Werry, John Brabin, Henry Brabin and John Hoyle. Named as plaintiff in proceedings against John Brabin and Elizabeth the latter's wife re Tregunna, St Breock as recited in agreement DOC Hilary Term 1780.

BRABIN, James snr of St Breock, yeoman - gift to daughter Jane Brabin of Tregunna, St Breock under DOC 10 May 1674. He signed: sign of James Brabin.

BRABIN, James jnr of St Breock, yeoman - named in DOC will 5? January 1688 of James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman.

BRABIN (or BRABYN), Jane of St Breock, spinster (d/o James Brabin) - witness to DOC ? March 1674 Deed of Sale James Brabyn to Mathew Nicholl (Michel?) re Tregunna, St Breock. She signed: sign of Jane Brabyn. Named as legatee in will of her father DOC 5? January 1688 will of James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman. Party to DOC 13 June 1690 Deed of Arrangement Jane Brabyn to Mary Brabyn re Tregunna, St Breock and Party to DOC 20 February 1699 Deed of Arrangement between her and her mother Mary Brabyn. Both latter DOCs signed and sealed: The sign of Jane Brabyn.

BRABIN, Jane - witness to DOC 17 December 1779 remission of annuity arrears by Elizabeth Brabin. She signed: Jane Brabin.

BRABIN, John of St Breock? - named as remainderman (subject to his mother's prior life interest) of the estate of his father James Brabin under DOC 5? January 1688 will of James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman.

BRABIN, John snr of St Breock, yeoman - named as 1733 lessee of Tregunna from Lord Carteret and as 1774 transferor of Tregunna, St Breock to Nicholas Donnithorne Arthur in payment of Brabin's debts - both cited in DOC 17 December 1779 re Bose or Bove Town, Tregunna, St Breock Peter Werry, John Brabin, Henry Brabin and John Hoyle. Party to DOC 25 August 1735 John Brabin to Nicholas Donnithorne Arthur mortgaging lands at Tregunna, St Breock to latter. With his wife Elizabeth (nee Buscombe) and son Henry,party to DOC 1 December 1764 conveying Tregunna, St Breock to Robert Dennis of St Breock, clerk. Also party to DOC 30 December 1764 transferring Tregunna, St Breock to Rev Robert Dennis. With his wife Elizabeth named as defendants in proceedings taken out by Henry Brabin re Tregunna, St Breock as recited in DOC Hilary Term 1780.

BRABIN, John jnr of St Breock, yeoman - 1740 lessee from Thomas Hawkins of Tregunna, St Breock as recited in DOC 17 December 1779 and lessee of same under DOC 7 December 1756. Party to DOC 17 December 1779 re Bose or Bove Town, Tregunna, St Breock Peter Werry, John Brabin, Henry Brabin and John Hoyle,
and named as devisee and executor of his father John snr in 1773 as recited in preceding DOC 17 December 1779. Also Party to Conveyance of Tregunna, St Breock DOC 30 September 1785 Peter Werry, John Brabin and Walter Lawry and party to DOC 12 February 1788 John Brabin to William Ivey of Well tenement, Tregunna, St Breock. He signed latter: John Brabin. Additionally, Party to DOC 13 February 1788 Walter Lawry, John Brabin, Thomas Prater to William Ivey re Tregunna, St Breock. He signed: John Brabin. Named as former occupant, prior to William Ivey then Thomas Rawlings of the Well Tenement, Tregunna, St Breock in conveyance DOC 5 November 1807 re the Well Tenement, Tregunna, St Breock.

BRABIN, Mary of St Breock, widow - named as life tenant in will of her husband DOC 5? January 1688 will of James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman. Party to DOCs 13 June 1690 and 20 February 1699 Deeds of Arrangement Jane Brabyn (her daughter) to Mary Brabyn re Tregunna, St Breock.

BRABIN, Mary of St Breock, spinster - named as a legatee in will of her father DOC 5? January 1688 will of James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman.

BRABIN, Robarh? of St Breock, spinster - named as devisee of farm called Torgonna (Tregunna) in DOC 5? January 1688 will of James Brabin (her father) of St Breock, yeoman.

BRABIN, Thomas - witness to DOC 5? January 1688 will of James Brabin of St Breock, yeoman. He signed: Thomas Brabin. Also witness to DOC 18 June 1690 re Tregunna, St Breock Philip Buscombe and John Buscombe to Mary Brabyn. He signed: Thomas Brabyn.

BRABYN of St Minver? – named as former possessors of East Cant, St Minver in DOC deposition 19 September 1807 of William Taylor re Norway dispute re Padstow harbour.

BRABYN, Henry of St Breock, yeoman - party to conveyance DOC 21 February 1849 Morrish Wilton to Henry Brabyn of Tregunna, St Breock.Named in Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857. His will dated 9 May 1862 referred to in DOC 8 October 1873 re Tregunna, St Breock. Names the children of his late brother John viz William, Henry, John, James and Ann; his brothers James & Gregory and his sisters Ann Blake & Jane Gray. Also names his nephews & nieces Joanna May, Evelina Brabyn, Nanny Greenway, George Brabyn, Henry Brabyn jnr and Mary Gray Brabyn.

BRABYN, James of St Breock, yeoman? - Party to DOC 7 April 1656 re Tregunna, St Breock Sir Richard Prideaux to James Brabyn jnr and Party to DOC ? March 1674 Deed of Sale re Tregunna, St Breock James Brabyn to Mathew Nicholl (Michell?). DOC signed and sealed: The sign of James Brabyn. Same as James Brabin?

BRABYN, James (same as above?) - named as a grandson of John Buscombe of St Breock, yeoman in DOC 20 May 1772 extract of Will of John Buscombe.

BRABYN, Jane of St Breock, spinster - party to conveyance DOC 12 June 1689 Jane Brabyn to Mary Brabyn, her mother,re Tregunna, St Breock. She signed: The sign of Jane Brabyn.

BRABYN, Jane - named as a granddaughter of John Buscombe of St Breock, yeoman in DOC 20 May 1772 extract of Will of John Buscombe.

BRABYN, John of Tregunna, St Breock - testimonial as to his good health by Robert Brynker DOC 6 December 1756. Same John Brabyn a Party to DOC 30 June 1716 re Tregunna, St Breock John Hamley to John Brabyn? (Compiler's note: Possibly the same John Brabyn of St Breock returned in the 1710 Poll Book for Cornwall (ed by Richard Grylls) as a Whig supporter).

BRABYN, Mary (sister of John Brabyn of St Michael Penkivel) - named as a life re lease Tregunna, St Breock as recited in DOC 30 June 1716 John Hamley to John Brabyn.

BRABYN, Mary of St Breock, widow - Party to conveyance DOC 12 June 1689 Jane Brabyn to Mary Brabyn. Also Party to DOC 18 June 1690 Philip Buscombe and John Buscombe to Mary Brabyn and to DOC 20 February 1699 Deed of Arrangement between her and her daughter Jane Brabyn - all regarding Tregunna, St Breock. Latter deed signed and sealed: Mary Brabyn.

BRABYN, Thomas - witness to DOC 20 February 1688 re Tregunna, St Breock between Mary Brabyn of St Breock, widow and Jane Brabyn of St Breock, spinster. He signed: Thomas Brabyn.

BRABYN, William of Trevanson, St Breock - with John Trelevan named as a late occupant (after William Pridham and Honor Pridham) of Trevanson, St Breock in DOC 31 January 1760 Lease John Yelland, William Yelland, Elizabeth Yelland, John Mill and Nicholas Mill to William Masterman and Thomas Jones re Trevanson, St Breock.

BRADFORD, A K of Padstow? - named as occupant of Garden In DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851.

BRADFORD, Mrs of Padstow? - named as occupant of Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871, 1872, 1875, 1876, 1880, 1884, 1885 and 1 July 1889 to January 1899.

BRADFORD, James from Chessington Rd W Ewell Surrey, school pupil (born 13 January; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRADFORD, Thomas of Tregunna, St Breock - named in DOC 31 January 1769 William and Grace Angove Acknowledgement re Manor of Tregunna. (Compiler's note: probably he was a tenant of Tregunna). Named in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key and John Buscomb as one of 19 plaintiffs (Tregunna under-tenants?) re a fine levied by William & Grace Angove 9th regnal year George 3rd.

BRAGG, John – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.07.

BRAGG, Thomas of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 , 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of a house and garden at Towan owned by William Bennett and as excused from payment of rates.

BRAGG, William of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of a house and garden at Cottages owned by John Tremain and as excused from payment of rates.

BRAGG, William – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.06,1890.07,1892.12,1893.08,1893.12,1899.07.

BRAGG, William Henry – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1896.06,1897.05,1899.07.

BRAY, C & ALPORT of Padstow? - named as occupants of Garden in Doc Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1876.

BRAY, Alec Saunders of Trevear, school pupil (born 11 March; parent/guardian Patricia Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948

BRAY, Alexandra Gladys Susie of Trevear, school pupil (born 16 May 1902, parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Annie Caroline of Trevear, school pupil (born 4 April 1903, parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Arthur Sydney of Lavernia, school pupil (born 25 October 1895, parent/guardian Joseph Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Benjamin – guilty of being drunk and disorderly. 1891 Bodmin Justices Minutes 12 June.

BRAY, Clarence Edward of Lavernia, school pupil (born 19 June 1905; parent/guardian Joseph Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BRAY, Dora Heather of Trevear, school pupil (born 20 December; parent/guardian J H Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Doris Eliza of Trevear, school pupil (born 7 March 1900, parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Elizabeth Mary of Trevear, school pupil (born 19 December; parent/guardian Frances Stewart Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRAY, F of Padstow - named as occupant of Crugineer (Crugmeer?) and Horsewell in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BRAY, Francis Stewart of Trevear, school pupil (born 19 May 1898, parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Frederick Thomas of Trevear, school pupil (born 24 July; parent/guardian Stewart Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, John of Launceston, cordwainer - witness to DOC 27 January 1787 William Bennett and Ann Bennett to Rev John Morgan re Slipperhill, Egloskerry. He signed John Bray.

BRAY, John Thomas of Trevear, school pupil (born 20 August 1896, parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, John of Tintagel and his wife Joyce – see Bray, Rev William Pitt

BRAY, Joseph Richard of Trevear, school pupil (born 11 December 1903; parent/guardian none) – referred to in St Merryn School Regisrer 1900-1948.

BRAY, Mary Beatrice of Lavernia, school pupil (born 22 April 1903, parent/guardian Joseph Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Percival Saunders of Trevear, school pupil (born 1 March 1907; parent/guardian W James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRAY, Peter James Stewart of Trevear, school pupil (born 18 January; parent/guardian H M Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, Raymond Stewart of Trevethan, St Eval, school pupil (born 27 March; parent/guardian John Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRAY, Richard James of Treburrick St Eval, school pupil (born 21 September; parent/guardian Joseph Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn school Register 1900 –1948.

BRAY, John Thomas – guilty of being drunk in a public place. 1892 Bodmin Guildhall minutes 2 March.

BRAY, Thomas – guilty of being drunk and disorderly in Higher Bore Street. 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 12 June.

BRAY, William James of Trevear, school pupil (born 13 September 1894, parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRAY, William James of Trevethan, St Eval, school pupil (born 12 December; parent/guardian William James Bray) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BRAY, Rev William Pitt (customary heir of his father John Bray in Trevena manor, Tintagel who succeeded as tenant upon the death of his mother Joyce Bray) - named in manorial court minutes DOC 21 October 1821 Tintagel.

BRAY, William Sanders of Holsworthy, Devon, bank manager/farmer - party to Deed of Appointment of New Trustee estate Ralph Speare re Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary. He signed William Sanders Bray. Also party to DOC 15 April 1908 conveyance William Barribal & William Sanders Bray to Mary Mason Rogers of Furse & Collaton, Week St Mary.

BRAY, William – witness in assault case William Best, William Best jnr and Fitz Best v John Dymond, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 3 July.

BRAYNE, Francis - named as a beneficiary under the 9 September 1747 will of Francis Fulford esq of Great Fulford, Devon as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Penquean, St Breock.

BRENTON, Mrs of Padstow? - named as occupant of unidentified house and garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884.

BRENTON and Others of Padstow? - named as occupants of unidentified house yard and garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1872, 1875 ,1880 and 1884.

BRENTON, Ada – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.12,1895.12.

BRENTON, Alethea – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.07,1889.08,1890.07,1892.08,1892.12,1893.08.

BRENTON, Arthur – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1893.11,1894.09,1895.09,1896.07,1897.05.

BRENTON, Cotton – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.06,1889.07,1890.07,1891.07,1892.08,189212,1893.08/12,1894.09.

BRENTON, Elizabeth Josephine of Bellevue St Merryn, school pupil (born 19 December; parent/guardian Joseph Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Fanny – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1888.07,1889.08,1890.07,1891.07,1892.08,1892.13,1893.08.

BRENTON, Frances – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.08,1888.08,1889.09

BRENTON, Frank – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1890.06,1892.12,1893.12,1894.09,1895.09.

BRENTON, Gerald of Primrose, school pupil (born 11 December; parent/guardian Harry Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Gertrude – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1888.07,1889.08,1890.07,1891.07,1892.13,1902.10/11,1903.10.

BRENTON, Gertrude Annie of Porthcothan, St Erval, school pupil (born 12 August 1904; parent/guardian Charles Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, H – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1979.07 as providing a cupboard to the school.

BRENTON, Harry of Primrose, school pupil (born 9 September 1893, parent/guardian James Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948

BRENTON, Henry snr of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 ,4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and lands at Treyarnon and Trevear owned by J B Old esq.

BRENTON, Henry jnr of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 , 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Trevear owned by Timothy Tremain.

BRENTON, James – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.07,1888.07,1889.08.

BRENTON, James of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 , 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Trevorick owned by George Dreadon.

BRENTON, Jane – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1892.12,1895.11.

BRENTON, Jessie – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.08.

BRENTON, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Trevorick owned by J B Old esq.

BRENTON, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of inn and garden at Churchtown owned by executor? of E Edwards, of land at Churchtown owned by Young Mens, of land at Bishop Meadow owned by John Nichols and of land at Towan owned by J B Old esq. Also named in said DOC as the owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Richard Brenton. Additionally named in said DOC as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Thomas Morcomb excused from payment of rates. Further named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as occupant of inn and garden at Churchtown owned by executor of E Edwards, of land at Churchtown owned by Young Men, of land at Bishop Meadow owned by John Nichols and of land at Towan owned by J B Old esq. Additionally named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as owner of house and land at Shop occupied by William Brenton and as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Richard Brenton, as owner of house and garden at Trevear occupied by Thomas Morcumb and excused from payment of rates and owner of house and garden at Shop occupied by Robert Sparks and excused from payment of rates.

BRENTON, John – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1896.18,1897.15.

BRENTON, John Edwin of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 27 March 1905; parent/guardian Frank Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Jos – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1879.07 as the providor of desks and chairs.

BRENTON, Joseph of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as occupier/owner of property (not identified) in parish. Also named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858, 31 March 1858 and 18 June 1858 as owner of house and garden at Trehemborne occupied by John Northcott and excused from payment of rates.

BRENTON, Joseph – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1889.08,1897.04.

BRENTON, Joseph Charles – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1888.07,1890.07.

BRENTON, Kate – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.08,1891.07.

BRENTON, Katie – named in DOC ST Merryn School Papers1888.06.

BRENTON, Mabel – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1888.07,1889.08,1890.07,1891.07,1892.08/13,1893.08,1903.10.

BRENTON, Mabel Jane – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1896.04,1897.06/08/09/15,1898.08,1899.05,1900.12,1903.04,1904.03,1905.04/04,1906.04/05.

BRENTON, Margaret Trevorrick of Riviera, St Merryn, school pupil (born 30 July; parent/guardian J Charles Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Margery Frances of Trevorrick, school pupil (born 4 June; parent/guardian Francis Brenton ) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Margery Penna of Cottages, school pupil (born 21 March; parent/guardian Joseph Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Maria Dorothy of Trearth St Merryn, school pupil (born 9 February; parent/guardian V Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Mary Elizabeth – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06,1888.07,1889.08,1890.07,1891.07,1892.08/13.

BRENTON, Octavius – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1895.08,1896.07,1897.05,1899.07.

BRENTON, Raymond of Primrose, school pupil (born 9 June; parent/guardian Henry Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BRENTON, Richard of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Trevear owned by John Brenton. Also named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as owner/occupant of house and garden at Little Trehemborne.

BRENTON, Viola of Cottages, school pupil (born 27 March 1911; parent/guardian Joseph Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 –1948.

BRENTON, William of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857as occupant of house and land at Shop owned by J T H Peter esq. Also named in
said DOC as owner of the following houses and gardens excused from payment of rates: Grace Martyn (occupant) at Kerketh & Nicholas Levy (occupant) at Kerketh. Further named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Shop owned by John Brenton. Also named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as owner of 2 houses and gardens at Kerketh occupied respectively by Grace Martyn and Malachi Martyn with both properties excused from payment of rates

BRENTON, William - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 4 January 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Churchtown owned by executor of E Edwards. (Compiler's note: He assessed separately to above William Brenton & presumably another person).

BRENTON, William Wherry of Towan, school pupil (born 23 September 1900, parent/guardian John Brenton) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BRETT, Charles, esq - named as a mortgagee of estate Sir John St Aubyn of Clowance (funds advanced to pay debts and legacies) as recited in DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet.

BRETT, Thomas - named in DOC 5 December 1825 re Tremeer, Lanivet.

BREWER, Mrs of Padstow? - named as occupant of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851.

BREWER, Beatrice Gwendaline Joy of Towan Villas, school pupil (born 29 November; parent/guardian Harry Brewer) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BREWER, Betty of Treator, Padstow (formerly Rowe, now the wife of Richard Brewer) - named in DOC 14 March 1797 Thomas Prater to Charles Peter as having leased on 16 December 1771 tenement at Treator from George Bickford.

BREWER, Catherine? - witness to DOC 23 May 1798 Elizabeth Mountsteven, John Woolcock & Thomas Key to Sampson Buscomb re Penquean, St Breock. She signed: Cathn Brewer.

BREWER, D.G.P. Esq of Padstow? - named as occupant of Bishops Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1885.

BREWER, Dorothy of Rosken, school pupil (born 13 September 1905; parent/guardian Samuel Brewer) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BREWER, Emily – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1887.07.

BREWER, George of Padstow? - named as occupant of Box Heater Meadow in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884 and 1885.

BREWER, Henry Samuel – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1887.06.

BREWER, Hilda Mary of Rosken Farm, school pupil (born 27 December 1906; parent/guardian Samuel Brewer) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900 – 1948.

BREWER, J J - witness to Inventory and Valuation DOC 11 February 1943 re Tenancy Agreement Miss L Kestell to W J Reynolds and J Crews. He signed J J Brewer.

BREWER, J R of Padstow? – named as occupant of St Saviours, Tretharah, Grighole,
Homer Grighole, Outer Grighole, Higher Place and Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861. Also named as occupant to Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871, 1872, 1875 , 1884 and 1885.

BREWER, J V of Grampound Road - named as agent for landlord Miss L Kestell in Inventory and Valuation DOC 11 February 1943 re Tenancy Agreement with W J Reynolds and J Crews. He signed: J V Brewer in the presence of J J Brewer.

BREWER, John (of Pengelly, St Breock, yeoman and/or of Padstow, gent)- witness to DOC 17 December 1779 remission of annuity arrears by Elizabeth Brabin and to DOC 21 June 1781 Samuel Cumes & Mary Cumes to Samuel West re Penquean, St Breock. He signed: John Brewer.Also witness to disclaimer DOC 8 July 1781 John Wills of St Minver to Samuel West re Penquean, St Breock. He signed: John Brewer, clerk to Mr Borlase an attorney at Wadebridge.

BREWER, John of St Merryn - named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 31 March 1857, 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and land at Treyarnon owned by J B Old esq.

BREWER, Maria of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as occupant of a house and garden at Trevorick owned by Mathew Trevan esq and as excused from payment of rates.

BREWER, Nathaniel of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BREWER, Phillippa of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BREWER, Richard of Treator, Padstow - named in DOC 13 March 1797 Thomas Prater to Charles Peter and in DOC 26 February 1825 Deed of Appointment of Betty Blake Peter. Signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints rer wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow. Named in DOC 2 March 1844 Dorothea Maria Richards to Richard Cardell as a former occupant of Traytor in the village of Treator, Padstow. Named as occupier of Chappel Ground, Pearces Field, East Trevethan and Masons Ground in DOC Padstow Vicar's Rent Charges 1851, as occupant of Chappel Ground, Pearces Field, East Trevethan, Masons Ground, Trevethan, West Trevethan and Windmill in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861 and as occupant of Garden in Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884.

BREWER, Samuel Henry of Rosken, school pupil (born 26 August 1901, parent/guardian James Henry) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BREWER, Stephen of Tregunna, St Breock - named in DOC 31 January 1769 William and Grace Angove Acknowledgement re Manor of Tregunna. (Compiler's note: probably he was a tenant of Tregunna). Named in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key & John Buscomb re Tregunna, St Breock as one of 19 plaintiffs re a fine levied by William & Grace Angove 9th regnal year George 3rd.

BREWER, T of Padstow? - named as occupant of part Four Gates and part Brunes Trethilick in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BREWER, Thomas Raw of Padstow - named as occupier of St Saviours, Tretharap, Grighole, Homer Grighole, Outer Grighole and Higher Place in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851. Also signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BREWER, V of Padstow? - named as occupant of Trethillick, Opies Tenement and part Ropers Ground in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1872, 1875 ,1876, 1880, 1884 and as occupant of Trethillick, Opies Tenement , part Ropers Ground and part Four Gates in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1885.

BREWER, Vivian of Padstow? - named as occupant of Chapel Ground, Pearces Field, East Trevethan, Masons Ground, Treleather, West Trevethan and Windmill Parks in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871 and 1872.

BREWER, William of Tregunna, St Breock - named in DOC 31 January 1769 William and Grace Angove Acknowledgement re Manor of Tregunna. (Compiler's note: probably he was a tenant of Tregunna). Named in DOC 30 September 1804 Robert Walker to Thomas Key and John Buscomb as one of 19 plaintiffs (Tregunna under-tenants?) re a fine levied by William and Grace Angove 9th regnal year George 3rd.

BREWER, William of Padstow? - named as occupier of Little Treator and Treator Meadow in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1851 and 1861.

BROAD, A P of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BROAD, M of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BROAD, William of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BROKENSHIRE, Julia of St Merryn, school pupil (born 18 November; parent/guardian M M Brokenshire) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BROKENSHIRE, William of Church Street, Padstow - named as a tenant of John Geach in DOC 16 August 1847 Transfer John Geach to Samuel Symons, Mark Guy jnr and Thomas Legoe re Oak Villa, Padstow.

BROOK, Michael of Bodmin – guilty of begging at St Nicholas, DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall Minutes 12 September.

BROWN, Abraham - named in Indenture 24 January 1757 as recited in DOC Indenture 7 November 1783 re Nance properties Padstow.

BROWN, Daphne of Harlyn Bay, school pupil (born 26 August; parent/guardian A G Brown) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BROWN, Edward (soldier)– named in DOC Bodmin Magistrates’ Minutes 1885 with being unlawfully on premises of John & Sarah Runnalls 4th May.

BROWN, G (Exors of) – named in copy 1803 DOC St Minver Highlands Poor Rates as proprietor of Trelander occupied by Thomas Pope.

BROWN, George esq - named in Indenture 27 June 1766 as purchaser from John Fulford of Devon as recited in DOC Abstract of Title of Penquean, St Breock.

BROWN, James Thomas Cory – named in DOC Bodmin Magistrates’ Minutes 1885 as having been appointed an Overseer of the Poor of the Borough of Bodmin on 10th April.

BROWN, John of St Austell, law clerk - witness to DOC 21 December 1810 re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet. He signed: John Brown clerk to Rashleigh Coode St Austell.

BROWN, J esq Bodmin magistrate named in DOC 1892 Bodmin Guildhall minutes.

BROWN, Kenneth from Dalston Lane E8, school pupil (born 2 July; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BROWN, Leonard from Aylesford House, Long Lane SE1, school pupil (born 8 September; parent/guardian not given) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BROWN, Philip of Advent - named as a former occupant of Higher Beef Parks, Widewalls, Advent in DOC 16 September 1829 re Advent.

BROWN, Roger of Harlyn Bay, school pupil (born 14 February; parent/guardian A G Brown) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School Register 1900-1948.

BROWN, William Croyden - party to DOC 29 September 1935 lease William Tamblyn Kestell (as lessor) to William Croyden Brown (as lessee) re Treserricks Farm, St Breock.

BROWN, William of Padstow (possibly the same William Browne hereunder) – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BROWNE, William of Padstow? – named as occupant of part Hillcocks Tenement in Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861.

BRUNE, Miss of Padstow? – named as occupant of Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861.

BRUNES GARDEN/MEADOW, Padstow - both referred to in possession of Miss Rawlings in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1861.

BRUNES TRETHILICK - shown in possession of Thomas Horsewell in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1861 and referred to in the possession of William Bethys in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880 and V Brewer in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1885.

BRUNE, C.G.P. of Place, Padstow - named as occupant of Deer Park and Bishops Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1851 and as occupant of Deer Park, Bishops Garden, Place and Towns and Meadow in DOC Padstow Vicar’s Tithe Rent Charges 1861. Named as occupant of Place, Lower Herberts Churchy Ground, Townsend Meadow, Trevan, Hitchcocks Tenement, part St Saviours and Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1871. Named as occupant of Higher Hill Field, part Treator, part Meachamps Tenement, Mash Park, Place, Lower Herberts Churchy Ground, Townsend Meadow, Trevan, Hitchcocks Tenement, part St Saviours and Garden in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1872. Named as occupant of Higher Hill Field, part Meachamps Tenement, Mash Park, Place, Townsend Meadow Trevan, Trevan, Hitchcocks Tenement, part St Saviours, Plantations and Garden in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1875 and 1876. Named as occupant of Higher Hill Field, part Meachamps Tenement, part Garden, Mash Park, Place, Townsend Meadow Trevan, Hitchcocks Tenement, Higher Tretharrup, part St Saviours, Plantation, Michells Ground, Barn Mowhay & Meadow and part Downs Park in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1880. Additionally named as occupant of Higher Hill Field, part Meachamps Tenement, part Garden, Mash Park, Place, Townsend Meadow Trevan, Hitchcocks Tenement, Higher Tretharrup,Lower Tretharrup, part St Saviours, Garden, Plantation (part Rawlings No. 99), Little Trenton, Michells Ground, part Downs Park ,Barn and Mowhay Meadow, part Tregirls, Grills Meadow, Lory Meadow,Crougtoll, Homer Caswartha, Tregarrus Orchard and Little Grills in DOCs Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1884 and 1885. Also named as occupant of Garden, Higher Hill Field, part Meachamps Tenement, Mash Park, Place, Townsend Meadow, Trevear, part St Saviours, Plantation, Michells Ground, part Downs Park, Barn and Mowhay ,Meadow 774 and 774a , Bishops garden, part Tregirls, Long Meadow, Tretharrup, Crougtoll, Homer, Tregarras Orchard and Little Grilles in DOC Padstow Vicar's Tithe Rent Charges 1 July 1889 to January 1890.

BRUNE, C.P. esq - see Prideaux Brune, Charles.

BRYANT, Farnham - with H Wilson co-writer of letter DOC 25 September 1877 to Captain Robert Langford offering latter a lease of Oak Cottage, Saviours Lane (Padstow?).

BRYANT J.D. (John Dyer?) of St Minver Lowlands - witness to DOC Transfer 23 December 1871 John Darke Martyn to William Martyn Richards re lands at Treator, Padstow. He signed: J D Bryant . (Note by Pat Balmer, St Minver OPC: John Dyer Bryant, who held the position of Receiver of Wrecks, was born Ashburton, Devon circa 1818 - 1861 & 1871 St Minver censuses).

BRYANT, Maureen Audrey of the Vicarage, St Merryn, school pupil (born 13 November; parent/guardian Alice Clara Bryant) – referred to in DOC St Merryn School register 1900-1948.

BRYNKER, Robert of St Breock esq - writer of testimonial DOC 6 December 1756 re good health of John Brabyn the elder of Tregunna, St Breock. He signed: Robt Brynker esq. (Compiler's note: possibly s/o Rev Robert Brynker, Rector of St Breock, buried St Breock 15 June 1751).

BUCHANAN, Humphry of Padstow – signatory to DOC 22 April 1837 public poster of intention to lay complaints re wanton firing of guns, pistols and fireworks in Padstow.

BUCKINGHAM, John – charged with cruelty to a horse and with keeping a dog without a licence. Latter case adjourned. DOC 1885 Bodmin Guildhall minutes22 May, 25 September, 2 October.

BUCKLEY, Lt Gen Felix (as trustee for Sir William Molesworth Bt decd) - named in Indenture 25 December 1777 with fellow trustee William Henry Fellowes as lessors of Penquean, St Breock to Thomas Key, yeoman as recited in DOC Abstract of Title (2) of Penquean, St Breock. With fellow trustee William Henry Fellowes,party to DOC 25 December 1799 Lt Gen Felix Buckley & William Henry Fellows to Thomas Key accepting surrender of above lease and granting a new lease to the said Thomas Key re Penquean, St Breock.

BUDGE, Henry – named in DOC Seacoast Side Midsummer Account Book 1857.

BUDGE, Henry – named in DOC St Merryn School Papers 1886.02,1888.07.

BUDD, William of Rewbury, Berks, gent - party to DOC 21 December 1810 William Stephen Poyntz, William Hazell, William Budd, George Gray, Edward Coode and Edward Fox re purchase Tremeer, Lanivet. He signed: William Budd.

BUDGE, Thomas of St Merryn - named in DOC St Merryn Rate Book 31 March 1857 as occupant of a house and garden at Tregolds owned by Executors of Thomas Hellyar and as excused from payment of rates. Also named in DOCs St Merryn Rate Books 4 January 1858 and 31 March 1858 as occupant of house and garden at Cottages owned by Exors John Gurney and excused from payment o