Devon England Records
Concerning the surname
"Newcomb "
with particular attention to
"Andrew Newcomb"

Comments in italics are mine: Ken Newcombe



May 22, 2001

I viewed: Paignton parish transcript  Baptisms, Burials, Marriages 1559-1730s LDS film 917212
I had hoped to find an Andrew Newcombe in the parish records but did not succeed.

Paignton is just south of Torquay. A  reference to an Andrew Newcombe in Paignton is supposed to exist in "Topographical dictionary of 2885 English emigrants to New England, 1620-1650." (LDS film 874196 Item 1).  I will not be able to check this film until the fall as the local LDS is not letting us order film until then. K.N.

Viewed the parish film from  1559 to 1660s. This was a hand written transcript which contained alternate spellings in some cases. The film was clear but there was no index, entries may have been missed by the original transcriber and myself. I had little time to view this one, if someone can double check it I would appreciate it. K.N.

All Newcomb(e) enties are recorded below:

Baptisms
(May 31-July 5th) 1640    Thomas Newcome sonne of Thomas Newcomb

Marriages
18 June 1664       John Adam of Marlidon(?) and Grace Newcombe
17 Jan 1664         Thomas Newcombe and Welmoth Lash

Burials
23 Sep 1658        Thomas Newcombe (transcriber uncertain if name is  Newcombe or similar)

Also noted several Goard, Luscombe and Coombe entries and one Cocke and one Wolcombe.
kennewcombe@cogeco.ca
 


May 4, 2001

"Entries of Baptisms, Burials, & Marriages in the Registers of Tormoham (Torquay), 1637-1743.
  (transcript, 1941) Herbert Wood editor. (research by Don Newcomb) LDS film #917544

Ken,
Last week I went back to the FHC and looked over the transcript again. Here is what I found. I may not report entries that I reported before. Some of these are a real stretch from what you asked for.

Bp.
1638 Cocke John s. of William & Mary    25 Mar
1638 Gaverricke Elizabet d. William & Rebecca 25 July
1639 Gotabed Anna d. of Nicholas & Christian 5 Sept (Don't ask why I copied Gotabed)
1640 Cocke Mary d. of William & Mary 30 Aug
1684 Cock John s. of Davy & Elizabeth 27 Sept
1702 Cock William s. of William & Joanne of Cockington 9 July

Bur.
1638 Cocke Ebbet (?) 2 May
1643 Goord Joan wife of Anthony 16 Jan
1647 Gord Robt. the elder 11 July
1652 Newcomb Suzan w. Andrew 23 April (Smudged)
1654 Cock John 2 April
1654 Gavericke Agnes 8 April
1654 Goard Anthony 27 Dec
1660 Gaverock Elizabeth w. of Henry 26 July
1672 Cooke Thomas s. of Edward 5 Mar
1686 Cook Mary 9 June
1696 Crocket Mary 27 Jan

Mar.
1639 Gotebed William & Margarett Lange 21 Nov
1640 Sunter Nicholas & Susanna Gotebed 7 Jan
1640 Cocke Richard & Mary Blackborn (?) 17 Jan
1641 Cooke, Thomas (wd) & Anstis Hoare 17 Jan (Same day 1 year apart? I may have miscopied.)
1642 Pearce, Michaell & Ann Cocke 26 Nov
1647 Gotebed Nicholas & Ane Yeo 2 Dec
1651 Smith, Micaell & Eliza Gord 22 Jan
1655 Laddimer John & Anne Newcomb spinster 4 July
1660 Gavarick Henry & Elizabeth Tapley 19 Jan
1661 Gord John & Annotis (?) Phillepe 6 Feb
1663 Cocke John & Wilmot Weeks 4 Feb
1667 Holeand John & Rebeckath Cock 13 Apr
1669 Cock Richard & Ann Adames 27 Jan
1691 Curtis Charles & Agnes Cooke 19 Nov
And that's where I quit. I figured more wouldn't do any good. Donald R. Newcomb DRNewcomb@attglobal.net


April 1, 2001

Early Stewart Maritime ships 1619 -1633 for the Marychurch Parish mentions a  Peter Newcombe. The book is writen by Toad Gray Professor at Exeter. contributed by MOL Newcombe. Marychurch parish borders on Torquay. K.N.
 

March 31, 2001

From: Devon Protestation returns of 1641, Marychurch parish before 1832
The returns were a comprehensive list of all adult men who had sworn an oath of allegiance to the Crown and Protestant
Religion. In many cases "Refusers" were also listed. K.N.

Andrew Newcombe
Peter Newcombe
Anthony Newcombe at sea
William  Newcombe at Sea

Marychurch parish borders on Torquay. K.N.


Parish Register of Wolborough (Newton Abbot)", 1558-1653 (typescript, 1958). Not indexed
search for: "Newcombe" (research by Clifford Stott for Mary Freidlander) LDS film 917202 Items 4-5
Microfilm of original records in the Exeter Public Library, England.Baptisms, marriages, and burials 1558-1805

chr.    1620-66, bur.1627-66, marr. 1627-45, marr. 1656-66

Christening:
1630  8 Aug.    chr. Emely Lucomb d. Thomas
1631 23 Oct.    chr. Mary Newcombe d. Thomas
1633   29 Sep.  chr. Elizabeth Newcombe d. Thomas
1634   21 Sep.  chr. Katherine Newcombe d. Thomas
1639   24 Nov. chr. Andrew Nucombe s. Thomas
1646 17 May.   chr. William Newcombe s. Thomas

Deaths:
1631/2 1 Mar.    Mary Newcombe
1633 24 Nov.     Elizabeth  d.o. Thomas Newcombe
1634 31 Dec.     Nathaniel s.o. Thomas Newcombe
1655/6 26 Feb.  Thomas Newcomb

Marriages:
1658 3 Jul. m. Robert Gavericke & Joan Newcombe (widow)

It would appear that Joan Newcombe (widow) could have been wife of Thomas Newcomb who died in 1655/6 and mother to Andrew and siblings.


"Entries of Baptisms, Burials, & Marriages in the Registers of Tormoham (Torquay), 1637-1743.
(transcript, 1941) Herbert Wood editor. (research by Clifford Stott for Mary Freidlander) LDS film #917544
Microfilm of original records in the Exeter Public Library, England. Baptisms 1637-1739 Marriages and burials 1637-1743

Christenings:
  7 Oct   1638    Grace Newcombe   d. William & Ann
10 May 1649     Suzanna Newcomb d. Andrew & Suzan

Burials (searched 1637-1707):
23 Apr 1652      Suzan, wife of Andrew Newcomb
15 Aug 1661      Peter Newcome

Is this the marriage of the above William and Ann, St. Mary church borders Torquay?
1637 William Newcomb of St. Marychurch married Ann Goard of Torohun on December 18 (e). from: A.J.P. Skinner,: Selected Devon marriage Licenses 1680(sic?)-1840"

Is this the marriage Captain Andrew to his first wife?
IGI: Andrew NEWCOMBE  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse:  Suzan COCK  Marriage: 13 Aug 1648 Tormoham, Devon, England
 
 
 
 
 


Devon Newcomb(e) extracts from the appendix of the genealogy by MOL Newcombe "The Newcombe's of Inwardleigh" (Okehampton)

Devon Newcomb extracts 1610-1667
Devon Newcomb extracts 1667-1705
Devon Newcomb extracts 1705-1721
Devon Newcomb extracts 1721-1730
Devon Newcomb extracts 1730-1742
Devon Newcomb extracts 1742-1768
Devon Newcomb extracts 1773-1802



 
 

Miscellaneous IGI and Ancestral File Extracts from Devon 1560-1660 for "Newcomb"










Anthony NEWCOMBE  Sex: M  Christening: 2 Feb 1620   Thorverton, Devon, England  Parents: Father:  William NEWCOMBE  Mother:

Andrew NEWCOMBE  Sex:  M Marriage(s):  Spouse:  Amey JOHNS  Marriage:  10 Nov 1623              Plympton Saint Mary, Devon, England

Andrew NEWCOMBE  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse:  Suzan COCK  Marriage: 13 Aug 1648
Tormoham, Devon, England

Thomas NEUCOM  Sex: M Event(s): Birth: 27 Nov 1657 Lapford, Devon, England Parents: Father:            William NEUCOM  Mother: Joan

Thomas NEWCOME  Sex: M Event(s): Misc: 9 May 1607  Chagford, Devon, England Marriage(s):
 Spouse: Margery SEARLE

Elizabetha NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 15 Feb 1610  Bovey Tracey, Devon, England    Parents:Father: Richardi NEWCOMBE

William NEWCOMB Sex:  M Event(s):Christening: 17 Jan 1612  Withycombe Raleigh, Devon, England
Parents: Father: William NEWCOMB  Mother:

William NEWCOMB  Sex: M Event(s): Misc:  26 Sep 1627  Withycombe Raleigh, Devon, England
Marriage(s): Spouse: Jone HUSYE

Mary NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 28 Apr 1633 Withycombe Raleigh, Devon, England    Parents: Father: Mother:  Joane NEWCOMBE

Willyam NEWCOMBE  Sex:  M  Marriage(s):  Spouse:  Jane CARPENTER  Marriage:  26 Jun 1620
Mamhead, Devon, England

Elizabeth NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 21 Sep 1630   Mamhead, Devon, England    Parents: Father: William NEWCOMBE

John NEWCOMBE  Sex: M  Event(s): Christening:  25 Feb 1626   Mamhead, Devon, England  Parents:    Father: William NEWCOMBE

Johannes NEWCOMBE  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Margeria COVE Marriage: 15 Feb 1590              Bovey Tracey, Devon, England

Johannes NEWCOMB  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse:  Joanna BERYE  Marriage:  4 Oct 1578              Bovey Tracey, Devon, England

William NEWCOMB  Sex: M Marriage(s):Spouse: Ellyne WESTAWAY Marriage: 1600
Belstone, Devon, England

William NEWCOMBE  Sex:  M  Event(s):  Misc:   23 Jan 1603  Ashwater, Devon, England  Marriage(s):
 Spouse: Jane HALL

William NUCOMB  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Marie BERNE  Marriage:  3 Mar 1609  Saint David, Exeter, Devon, England

William NEWCOMBE  Sex: M Event(s): Christening: 10 Feb 1621  Heavitree, Devon, England  Parents:
 Father:  John NEWCOMBE

William NEWCOMBE  Sex: M  Marriage(s): Spouse: Tamzine  Marriage: 1 Dec 1621
Nymet Tracey, Devon, England

Willm. NEWCOMB Sex:  M Marriage(s): Spouse: Marye DRAKE  Marriage:  21 Feb 1634
Saint Paul, Exeter, Devon, England

William NEWCOMBE  Sex:  M Event(s): Christening: 16 Mar 1636 Lapford, Devon, England Parents:
Father: William NEWCOMBE

William NEWCOMB  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Thomazine LENDON Marriage:  23 Sep 1639
Crediton, Devon, England

William NEWCOMBE  Sex:  M Marriage(s): Spouse: Mary LAKEMAN  Marriage: 8 Oct 1639
Saint Sidwell, Exeter, Devon, England

William NEWCOMBE (AFN: 9R1V-XD)  Pedigree Sex:  M Family Event(s):  Birth:  Abt 1621 Of Exeter, Devon, Eng Parents:   Father: William NEWCOMBE (AFN: 9R1T-MP) Family Mother:  Jane CANN (AFN: 9R1V-7R)

Willielmus NEWCOMBE  Sex:  M Event(s): Christening: 13 Mar 1663   Winkleigh, Devon, England    Parents: Father: Johanni WILLIAMS Mother: Thomasine NEWCOMB

William NEWCOME  Sex: M Event(s): Christening:  24 May 1658  St. Gregory's, Dawlish, Devon, England Parents: Father: Hugh NEWCOME

William NEWCOMBE  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse: Judath SHEDIKE  Marriage: 15 Jul 1661
Saint David, Exeter, Devon, England

Ane GOARD  Sex: F  Event(s): Christening:  30 Mar 1630   Northam, Devon, England Parents:  Father:    William GOARD Mother:

Peter NUCOME  Sex: M Marriage(s): Spouse:  Alice EDBERY  Marriage: 19 Jan 1630  Bickleigh Near Exeter, Devon, England

Peter NEWCOMB  Sex: M Event(s): Christening:  2 Feb 1655  Bickleigh Near Exeter, Devon, England    Parents:Father: Robert NEWCOMB

Grace NEWCOME  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse: Philip COWD Marriage: 14 Aug 1610  Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, England

Grace NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Marriage(s): Marriage: 11 Feb 1615  <exeter>, Devon, England Parents:   Relatives:David LANT

Elizabeth NEWCOME Sex: F Event(s):Christening:  21 Feb 1615 Nymet Tracey, Devon, England   Parents:Father: William NEWCOME  Mother:

Elizabeth NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 27 Nov 1614 Okehampton, Devon, England    Parents: Father: Thomas NEWCOMBE

Elizabeth NEWCOMB  Sex:  F Marriage(s): Spouse:  Willm. OXENHAM  Marriage: 17 Jul 1623             Saint Paul, Exeter, Devon, England

Elizabeth NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 29 Mar 1624  Shobrooke, Devon, England    Parents:Father: Pederiche NEWCOMBE  Mother: Mary

Elizabeth NEWCOMBE Sex:  F Marriage(s): Spouse:  William SMITH  Marriage: 21 Apr 1624              Sowton, Devon, England

Elizabeth NUCOMBE Sex: F Event(s): Christening:  5 Feb 1636  Winkleigh, Devon, England  Parents:    Father: Zachary NUCOMBE

Elizabeth NEWCOMB  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse: Wm. ARSCOTT Marriage: 20 Aug 1639              Okehampton, Devon, England

Elizabeth NEWCOMBE Sex: F Event(s):Christening: 29 Mar 1648  Belstone, Devon, England  Parents:    Father:  John NEWCOMBE

Elizabeth NEWCOME  Sex:  F  Marriage(s): Spouse: John BROWNE Marriage: 21 Mar 1649              Saint Paul, Exeter, Devon, England

Nathanell NEWCOME  Sex: M Event(s): Christening: 2 Mar 1655  Saint Olave, Exeter, Devon, England    Parents:Father: Henry NEWCOME

Marie NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse: William VALLEND Marriage: 10 Oct 1610              Shobrooke, Devon, England

Mary NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse:  Mark HARDIE  Marriage:  27 Jun 1614            Okehampton, Devon, England

Maria NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Misc: 2 Oct 1620  Buckland Monachorum, Devon, England    Marriage(s):Spouse: Richardus HAYNE

Mary NEWCOMBE  Sex:  F Event(s): Christening: 15 Jul 1621  Shobrooke, Devon, England  Parents:
Father: Pedericke NEWCOMBE]

Mary NUCOMBE  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse:  John CUDDAMOORE  Marriage:  4 Jul 1629              Hatherleigh, Devon, England

Maria NEWCOMB  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse:  Robert PALMER  Marriage:  21 Jun 1640             Okehampton, Devon, England

Marie NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 29 Oct 1643  Saint Savior, Dartmouth, Devon, England    Parents:Father: Henerie NEWCOMBE

Marie NEWCOMBE Sex: F Event(s): Christening:  12 Mar 1644  Belstone, Devon, England  Parents:    Father: John NEWCOMBE

Mary NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 18 Apr 1647  Topsham, Devon, England Parents:    Father: Robert NEWCOMBE  Mother: Sarah

Mary NEWCOM  Sex:  F Event(s): Christening: 13 Jan 1649 Saint Olave, Exeter, Devon, England    Parents: Father: Henry NEWCOM

Marie NEWCOMBE  Sex: F Marriage(s): Spouse:  William KINGWELL  Marriage: 14 Jul 1654             Crediton, Devon, England

Mary NEWCOME  Sex: F Event(s): Christening:  5 Jul 1657  Saint Olave, Exeter, Devon, England   Parents: Father: Henry NEWCOME

Marie NEWCOMB  Sex: F   Event(s): Christening:  28 Mar 1647 Crediton, Devon, England  Parents:    Father: William NEWCOMB Mother:  Thomazine

Mary NEWCOM  Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 21 Sep 1651  Saint Olave, Exeter, Devon, England    Parents: Father: Hennery NEWCOM

Mary NEWCOM   Sex: F Event(s): Christening: 22 Jan 1662  Harpford, Devon, England  Parents:    Father: Thomas NEWCOM

Marey NEWCOMB  Sex: F Event(s):Christening: 7 May 1672   North Bovey, Devon, England
Parents: Father: Christopher NEWCOMB

Thomas NEWCOMKE  Sex: M Event(s):  Misc: 11 Jun 1660 Saint Sidwell, Exeter, Devon, England    Marriage(s):Spouse:   Dorathie PEARCE
 

      John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
       Gender: M Marriage: 5 Feb 1570 Bradworthy, Devon, England

        3. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
       Gender: M Christening: 28 Feb 1575 Upottery, Devon, England

       4. John NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
       Gender: M Marriage: 9 Jun 1576 Belstone, Devon, England

     John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Christening: 5 Jan 1584 All Hallows Goldsmith Street, Exeter, Devon, England

      4. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Misc: 30 Jan 1590 Holy Trinity, Exeter, Devon, England

     6. John NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Christening: 9 Oct 1593 Belstone, Devon, England

     7. Johan_ NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: F Marriage: 28 Apr 1595 Belstone, Devon, England

     9. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Christening: 28 Jan 1598 Shobrooke, Devon, England

     11. John NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Misc: 30 Jun 1606 Saint Mary Major, Exeter, Devon, England

     14. John NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Misc: 9 May 1608 Shobrooke, Devon, England

     15. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Misc: 11 Jul 1608 Okehampton, Devon, England

     16. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Christening: 19 Nov 1609 Crediton, Devon, England

     18. John NEWCOM - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Misc: 4 Dec 1609 Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England

     19. John NUCUM - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Christening: 9 Nov 1613 Bridford, Devon, England

     20. John NEWCOME - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Marriage: 24 Feb 1616 Modbury, Devon, England

      1. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: M Christening: 12 Jan 1622 Modbury, Devon, England

      2. John NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Christening: 15 Jan 1625 Modbury, Devon, England

      4. Johan_ NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: F Christening: 7 Sep 1633 Nymet Tracey, Devon, England

      5. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Christening: 18 Oct 1635 Crediton, Devon, England

      6. John NUCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Marriage: 14 Dec 1641 Saint Mary Major, Exeter, Devon, England

      8. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Christening: 4 Sep 1642 Crediton, Devon, England

      9. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Christening: 19 Oct 1642 Saint Sidwell, Exeter, Devon, England

      11. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Misc: 19 Jun 1643 Belstone, Devon, England

      12. John NEWCOMB - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Marriage: 27 Jul 1645 Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England

      14. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Christening: 13 Jan 1649 Belstone, Devon, England

      17. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Misc: 20 Sep 1654 Oakford, Devon, England

      18. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Misc: 29 Oct 1654 Okehampton, Devon, England

      19. John NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
      Gender: M Birth: 21 Aug 1655 Okehampton, Devon, England

     2. Catterrina NEWCOMBE - International Genealogical Index
     Gender: F Marriage: 10 Aug 1647 Okehampton, Devon, England


Created March 31, 2001
Revised June 3, 2006
kennewcombe@cogeco.ca

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