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I think that it is possible that Mary was married before as otherwise Richard would be born 2 years out of wedlock. Could John have been married before, another possibility.

Yes there are three baptisms for a Richard Vanstone, one in Winkleigh, one in Monk Okehampton and one in West Putford. I do not think that any of these three is the correct one.

Vanstones have been all over Devon for a long time although it is suggested that they originated in Warbstow, Cornwall( see Vanstone Index online)

Vanstones have been all over Devon for a long time although it is suggested that they originated in Warbstow, Cornwall( see Vanstone Index online)

This is the problem. I was informed that Richard had a brother John and a Sister Sarah and that his parents were John Vanstone and Mary Hodder but I cannot find any proof for it. I was hoping that someone might be connected to this Richard Vanstone- it seems strange that I appear to be the only one.

Both Sarah and John's baptisms are the correct ones.

Richard Vanstone did die in 1890. I have the death certificate. He died at 5 Central Street, Plymouth and his son William was present at the death.

Yes this is the correct family.

Hi again Anthony.

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james born in 1801 could not be john and mary's child she would have been too young if she was born in 1791 only 10 yrs old or her date of birth is wrong

If that's the correct family on the 1851 census that PricklyHolly posted then a tree on Ancestry says that the parents are Richard Vanstone & Eliza Stevens.

A tree on Ancestry says that John Vanstone & Mary Hodder were married 1810 but had children James born 1801 and Mary born 1809.

Looks like another sibling


Name:Mary Hodder[Mary Vanstone]

Gender:Female

Baptism Date:2 Jan 1810

Baptism Place:Ugborough,Devon,England

Father:John Vanstone

Mother:Mary Hodder

FHL Film Number:917549

could richards mother mary have been married before she married john as he was born 2 yrs before they married


John Vanstone
mentioned in the record of John Vanstone and Mary Hodder
Name John Vanstone
Spouse's Name Mary Hodder
Event Date 25 Apr 1810
Event Place Ugborough,Devon,England

There is a Baptism for a Richard Vanstone with parents Benjamin and Mary.

Obviously not the brother of John and Sarah.

Richard Vanstone in the England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
Name:Richard Vanstone
Gender:Male
Baptism Date:18 Dec 1808
Baptism Place:Monk Okehampton,Devon,England
Father: Benjamin Vanstone
Mother:Mary

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There are still lots of Vanstones here where I live in north Devon.

Welcome to the boards Anthony.

I can't seem to spot a Baptism for Richard with parents John and Mary.

How do you know that Richard is the brother of Sarah and John?

Prickles. ;o)

Could this be his death??

Name Richard Vanstone
Event Type Death
Registration Quarter Oct-Nov-Dec
Registration Year 1890
Registration District Plymouth
County Devon
Event Place Plymouth, Devon, England
Age (available after 1866) 81
Birth Year (Estimated) 1809
Volume 5B
Page 209
Line Number 354