Ogwell History

A look at the Families and Places of Ogwell

Person Page 13

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Shears

F, #301, b. 1835, d. 11 November 1892

Parents

FatherRobert Shears (b. 1802, d. October 1886)
MotherMartha Mugford (b. 1808, d. November 1878)

Biography

Elizabeth Shears was born in 1835 in Dunsford, Devon.1,2 She married Samuel Short on 24 March 1873 in East Ogwell, Devon.3 She died on 11 November 1892 in Dunsford, Devon, at age 56y.4,5
Elizabeth Shears was an Inn Keeper.1
Last Edited18 July 2020 16:04:59

Citations

  1. [S44] 1881 - Census, RG11 - Piece 2176 - Folio 007 - p 007 - Sch 031
  2. [S28] 1891 - Census, RG12 - Piece 1684 - Folio 009 - p 012 - Sch 068
  3. [S12] East Ogwell - Marriages, Page 36 - Ent No 71
  4. [S10] Death - GRO Index, St Thomas - Vol 5b - p 42
  5. [S29] Exeter & Plymouth Gazette, Page 1 - Col 1
Family Explorer

Francis Shears

M, #302, b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901

Parents

FatherRobert Shears (b. 1802, d. October 1886)
MotherMartha Mugford (b. 1808, d. November 1878)

Family 1: Sarah Maria Nosworthy (b. between July 1850 and September 1850, d. between July 1882 and September 1882)

SonFrancis Shears+ (b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930)
SonWilliam Robert Shears+ (b. 1879, d. 7 August 1963)
SonSydney Shears (b. between October 1880 and December 1880)

Family 2: Susanna Shilston (b. 1846, d. between January 1930 and March 1930)

DaughterBertha Annie Shears (b. 1885, d. 21 January 1958)
DaughterEdith Mary Shears (b. 1888, d. 7 June 1945)
DaughterEthel Maud Shears (b. 1891, d. 3 February 1931)

Biography

Francis Shears was born in 1838 in Dunsford, Devon.1 He married Sarah Maria Nosworthy on 24 February 1876 in Broadhempston, Devon.2 He married Susanna Shilston on 22 March 1884 in Wolborough, Devon.3 He died on 5 February 1901 in East Ogwell, Devon, at age 62y.4 He was buried on 11 February 1901 in East Ogwell, Devon, at age 62y.5
Francis Shears was a Farmer.1 He had his estate probated on 6 May 1901 in London.4
Last Edited5 January 2020 19:42:24

Citations

  1. [S44] 1881 - Census, RG11 - Piece 2163 - Folio 044 - p 008 - Sch 028
  2. [S19] Broadhempston (St Peter & St Paul), Page 90 - Ent No 180
  3. [S33] Wolborough (St Mary) - Marriages, Page 116 - Ent No 232
  4. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Francis
  5. [S27] East Ogwell - Burials, Page 59 - Ent No 471
Family Explorer

Anna Shears

F, #303, b. 1848

Parents

FatherRobert Shears (b. 1802, d. October 1886)
MotherMartha Mugford (b. 1808, d. November 1878)

Biography

Anna Shears was born in 1848 in Dunsford, Devon. She was buried on 11 March 1872 in East Ogwell, Devon, at age 23y.
Last Edited28 February 2015 20:34:49
Family Explorer

Thirza Shears

F, #304, b. 1844, d. between April 1926 and June 1926

Parents

FatherRobert Shears (b. 1802, d. October 1886)
MotherMartha Mugford (b. 1808, d. November 1878)

Family: James Short (b. 1846)

SonFrank Short (b. between October 1874 and December 1874)
SonFred Short (b. between October 1874 and December 1874)
DaughterElizabeth Short (b. 1875)
SonSidney Short (b. 1877)
DaughterMinnie Short (b. 1881)

Biography

Thirza Shears was born in 1844 in Dunsford, Devon.1 She married James Short on 6 July 1874 in East Ogwell, Devon.2 She died between April 1926 and June 1926 in RD - Exeter at age 81y.3
Last Edited22 April 2018 20:20:04

Citations

  1. [S28] 1891 - Census, RG12 - Piece 1684 - Folio 009 - p 012 - Sch 068
  2. [S12] East Ogwell - Marriages, Page 36 - Ent No 72
  3. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Exeter - Vol 5b - p 91
Family Explorer

Samuel Short

M, #305, b. 1841, d. 24 March 1880

Parents

FatherJohn Short

Biography

Samuel Short was born in 1841 in Holcombe Burnell, Devon. He married Elizabeth Shears on 24 March 1873 in East Ogwell, Devon.1 He died on 24 March 1880 in Ashprington, Devon, at age 38y.2,3
On 24 March 1873 Samuel Short lived in Dunsford, Devon.1 Samuel Short was a Farmer.1,3 Samuel Short was a Licensed Victualler.3 He had his estate probated on 4 June 1880 in Exeter, Devon.3
Last Edited1 March 2015 21:21:51

Citations

  1. [S12] East Ogwell - Marriages, Page 36 - Ent No 71
  2. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Totnes - Vol 5b - p 157
  3. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHORT - Samuel
Family Explorer

Sarah Maria Nosworthy

F, #306, b. between July 1850 and September 1850, d. between July 1882 and September 1882

Family: Francis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)

SonFrancis Shears+ (b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930)
SonWilliam Robert Shears+ (b. 1879, d. 7 August 1963)
SonSydney Shears (b. between October 1880 and December 1880)

Biography

Sarah Maria Nosworthy was born between July 1850 and September 1850 in Bickington, Devon.1 She married Francis Shears on 24 February 1876 in Broadhempston, Devon.2 She died between July 1882 and September 1882 in RD - Newton Abbot. She was buried on 14 September 1882 in Bickington, Devon, at age 32y.
Sarah Maria Nosworthy was baptised on 1 October 1850 in Bickington, Devon.
Last Edited5 January 2020 19:43:01

Citations

  1. [S44] 1881 - Census, RG11 - Piece 2163 - Folio 044 - p 008 - Sch 028
  2. [S19] Broadhempston (St Peter & St Paul), Page 90 - Ent No 180
Family Explorer

Francis Shears

M, #307, b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)
MotherSarah Maria Nosworthy (b. between July 1850 and September 1850, d. between July 1882 and September 1882)

Family: Edith Ann Stooke (b. 1873, d. 3 February 1941)

SonWilliam Francis Shears (b. 1905, d. 6 February 1968)
SonSidney Robert Shears (b. 27 April 1911, d. 12 June 1974)
DaughterIvy Edith Shears (b. 1 July 1919, d. 18 April 1991)

Biography

Francis Shears was born in 1876 in East Ogwell, Devon.1,2 He married Edith Ann Stooke between July 1904 and September 1904 in RD - Exeter. He died on 1 July 1930 at Ambrook, in Broadhempston, Devon, at age 53y.3,4 He was buried on 5 July 1930 in East Ogwell, Devon, at age 53y.4
Francis Shears was baptised on 30 March 1877 in East Ogwell, Devon. Francis Shears was a Farmer.2 He had his estate probated on 13 August 1930 in Exeter, Devon.3
Last Edited15 November 2020 21:33:28

Citations

  1. [S44] 1881 - Census, RG11 - Piece 2163 - Folio 044 - p 008 - Sch 028
  2. [S14] 1901 - Census, RG13 - Piece 2055 - Folio 092 - p 001 - Sch 006
  3. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Francis
  4. [S31] Mid Devon Advertiser, Page 16
Family Explorer

William Robert Shears

M, #308, b. 1879, d. 7 August 1963

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)
MotherSarah Maria Nosworthy (b. between July 1850 and September 1850, d. between July 1882 and September 1882)

Family: Maud Ware (d. 22 April 1963)

DaughterDell Shears (b. 4 August 1936, d. 24 April 2013)

Biography

William Robert Shears was born in 1879 in East Ogwell, Devon.1 He married Maud Ware on 12 April 1932 in Cedar Vale, Australia.2 He died on 7 August 1963 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.2
William Robert Shears was baptised on 17 August 1879 in East Ogwell, Devon.
Last Edited5 January 2020 19:47:11

Citations

  1. [S44] 1881 - Census, RG11 - Piece 2163 - Folio 044 - p 008 - Sch 028
  2. [S34] Jan Hart, Ogwell
Family Explorer

Sydney Shears

M, #309, b. between October 1880 and December 1880

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)
MotherSarah Maria Nosworthy (b. between July 1850 and September 1850, d. between July 1882 and September 1882)

Biography

Sydney Shears was born between October 1880 and December 1880 in East Ogwell, Devon.1,2 He was buried on 10 May 1883 in East Ogwell, Devon, at age 2y.
Last Edited5 January 2020 19:49:35

Citations

  1. [S44] 1881 - Census, RG11 - Piece 2163 - Folio 044 - p 008 - Sch 028
  2. [S2] Birth - GRO Index, Newton Abbot - Vol 5b - p 137
Family Explorer

Susanna Shilston

F, #310, b. 1846, d. between January 1930 and March 1930

Family: Francis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)

DaughterBertha Annie Shears (b. 1885, d. 21 January 1958)
DaughterEdith Mary Shears (b. 1888, d. 7 June 1945)
DaughterEthel Maud Shears (b. 1891, d. 3 February 1931)

Biography

Susanna Shilston was born in 1846 in Wolborough, Devon.1 She married Francis Shears on 22 March 1884 in Wolborough, Devon.2 She died between January 1930 and March 1930 in RD - Bristol at age 82y.3
Susanna Shilston was a House Keeper.1
Last Edited15 November 2020 21:31:32

Citations

  1. [S14] 1901 - Census, RG13 - Piece 2055 - Folio 092 - p 001 - Sch 006
  2. [S33] Wolborough (St Mary) - Marriages, Page 116 - Ent No 232
  3. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Bristol - Vol 6a - p 126
Family Explorer

Bertha Annie Shears

F, #311, b. 1885, d. 21 January 1958

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)
MotherSusanna Shilston (b. 1846, d. between January 1930 and March 1930)

Biography

Bertha Annie Shears was born in 1885 in East Ogwell, Devon.1 She married Joseph Thomas Lenard between April 1917 and June 1917 in RD - Bristol.2 She died on 21 January 1958 at 217 Redcatch Road, Knowle, in Bristol at age 72y.3,4
Bertha Annie Shears was baptised on 26 April 1885 in East Ogwell, Devon. Bertha Annie Shears was a House Keepes Assistant.1 She had her estate probated on 2 April 1958 in Bristol.4
Last Edited15 November 2020 21:37:17

Citations

  1. [S14] 1901 - Census, RG13 - Piece 2055 - Folio 092 - p 001 - Sch 006
  2. [S3] Marriage - GRO Index, Bristol - Vol 6a - p 83
  3. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Bristol - Vol 7b - p 89
  4. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), LENARD - Bertha Annie
Family Explorer

Edith Mary Shears

F, #312, b. 1888, d. 7 June 1945

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)
MotherSusanna Shilston (b. 1846, d. between January 1930 and March 1930)

Biography

Edith Mary Shears was born in 1888 in East Ogwell, Devon.1 She died on 7 June 1945 at 82 Nags Head Hill, St. George, in Bristol at age 56y.2,3
Edith Mary Shears was baptised on 16 September 1888 in East Ogwell, Devon. She had her estate probated on 26 October 1945 in Bristol.3
Last Edited15 November 2020 21:39:42

Citations

  1. [S14] 1901 - Census, RG13 - Piece 2055 - Folio 092 - p 001 - Sch 006
  2. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Bristol - Vol 6a - p 124
  3. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Edith Mary
Family Explorer

Ethel Maud Shears

F, #313, b. 1891, d. 3 February 1931

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1838, d. 5 February 1901)
MotherSusanna Shilston (b. 1846, d. between January 1930 and March 1930)

Biography

Ethel Maud Shears was born in 1891 in East Ogwell, Devon.1 She died on 3 February 1931 at Middlesex Hospital, in Middlesex at age 40y.2,3
Ethel Maud Shears was baptised on 8 February 1891 in East Ogwell, Devon. To 3 February 1931 Ethel Maud Shears lived at 24 Kings Hill Road, Knowle, in Bristol.3 She had her estate probated on 21 March 1931 in Bristol.3
Last Edited15 November 2020 21:40:47

Citations

  1. [S14] 1901 - Census, RG13 - Piece 2055 - Folio 092 - p 001 - Sch 006
  2. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Pancras - Vol 1b - p 22
  3. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Ethel Maud
Family Explorer

Edith Ann Stooke

F, #314, b. 1873, d. 3 February 1941

Family: Francis Shears (b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930)

SonWilliam Francis Shears (b. 1905, d. 6 February 1968)
SonSidney Robert Shears (b. 27 April 1911, d. 12 June 1974)
DaughterIvy Edith Shears (b. 1 July 1919, d. 18 April 1991)

Biography

Edith Ann Stooke was born in 1873 in Denbury, Devon. She married Francis Shears between July 1904 and September 1904 in RD - Exeter. She died on 3 February 1941 at Newton Abbot Hospital, in Newton Abbot, Devon, at age 67y.1 She was buried on 8 February 1941 in East Ogwell, Devon.1
Edith Ann Stooke was baptised on 26 December 1873 in Denbury, Devon. Between 1912 and 1941 Edith Ann Stooke lived at Ambrook, in Broadhempston, Devon.1
Last Edited7 March 2015 21:28:25

Citations

  1. [S31] Mid Devon Advertiser, Page 8
Family Explorer

William Francis Shears

M, #315, b. 1905, d. 6 February 1968

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930)
MotherEdith Ann Stooke (b. 1873, d. 3 February 1941)

Biography

William Francis Shears was born in 1905 in East Ogwell, Devon. He died on 6 February 1968 at Little Ambrook Farm, in Broadhempston, Devon, at age 62y.1 He was buried in East Ogwell, Devon.
William Francis Shears was baptised on 20 November 1905 in East Ogwell, Devon. To 6 February 1968 William Francis Shears lived at Ambrook Farm, in Ipplepen, Devon.1 He had his estate probated on 18 July 1968 in Exeter.1
Last Edited8 March 2015 16:49:23

Citations

  1. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - William Francis
Family Explorer

Sidney Robert Shears

M, #316, b. 27 April 1911, d. 12 June 1974

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930)
MotherEdith Ann Stooke (b. 1873, d. 3 February 1941)

Biography

Sidney Robert Shears was born on 27 April 1911 in East Ogwell, Devon.1 He married Ethel Maud Quentin Parr between January 1955 and March 1955 in RD - Newton Abbot. He died on 12 June 1974 in RD - Newton Abbot at age 63y.1 He was buried in East Ogwell, Devon.
Sidney Robert Shears was baptised on 21 May 1911 in East Ogwell, Devon. To 12 June 1974 Sidney Robert Shears lived at Ambrook Farm, in Ipplepen, Devon.2 He had his estate probated on 4 June 1975 in Bristol.2
Last Edited8 March 2015 16:42:50

Citations

  1. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Newton Abbot - Vol 21 - p 1510
  2. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Sidney Robert
Family Explorer

Ethel Maud Quentin Parr

F, #317, b. 17 March 1917, d. 4 December 1994

Biography

Ethel Maud Quentin Parr was born on 17 March 1917 in RD - St Thomas.1,2 She married Sidney Robert Shears between January 1955 and March 1955 in RD - Newton Abbot. She died on 4 December 1994 in RD - Torbay at age 77y.2 She was buried in East Ogwell, Devon.
To 4 December 1994 Ethel Maud Quentin Parr lived at 12 Mount Pleasant Rd, in Kingskerswell, Devon. She had her estate probated on 12 April 1995 in Bristol.3
Last Edited8 March 2015 17:02:24

Citations

  1. [S2] Birth - GRO Index, St Thomas - Vol 5b - p 61
  2. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Torbay - Reg No B66A - Ent No 230
  3. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Ethel Maud Quentin
Family Explorer

Ivy Edith Shears

F, #318, b. 1 July 1919, d. 18 April 1991

Parents

FatherFrancis Shears (b. 1876, d. 1 July 1930)
MotherEdith Ann Stooke (b. 1873, d. 3 February 1941)

Biography

Ivy Edith Shears was born on 1 July 1919 in RD - Newton Abbot.1 She died on 18 April 1991 at Adena, Ogwell Green, in East Ogwell, Devon, at age 71y.1 She was buried in East Ogwell, Devon.
To 18 April 1991 Ivy Edith Shears lived at Adena, Ogwell Green, in East Ogwell, Devon.2 She had her estate probated on 27 August 1991 in Bristol.2
Last Edited8 March 2015 16:54:59

Citations

  1. [S10] Death - GRO Index, Torbay - Vol 21 - p 2424
  2. [S26] National Probate Calender (1858-1966), SHEARS - Ivy Edith
Family Explorer

Maud Ware

F, #319, d. 22 April 1963

Family: William Robert Shears (b. 1879, d. 7 August 1963)

DaughterDell Shears (b. 4 August 1936, d. 24 April 2013)

Biography

Maud Ware married William Robert Shears on 12 April 1932 in Cedar Vale, Australia.1 She died on 22 April 1963 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.1
Last Edited8 March 2015 16:16:26

Citations

  1. [S34] Jan Hart, Ogwell
Family Explorer

Dell Shears

F, #320, b. 4 August 1936, d. 24 April 2013

Parents

FatherWilliam Robert Shears (b. 1879, d. 7 August 1963)
MotherMaud Ware (d. 22 April 1963)

Biography

Dell Shears was born on 4 August 1936 in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. She married David Desmond Hart on 30 November 1957 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.1 She died on 24 April 2013 in Northgate, Queensland, Australia.1
Last Edited8 March 2015 16:24:35

Citations

  1. [S34] Jan Hart, Ogwell
Family Explorer

John Short1,2

M, #324

Family:

SonSamuel Short (b. 1841, d. 24 March 1880)
SonJames Short+ (b. 1846)

Biography

John Short was a Farmer.1,2
Last Edited1 March 2015 20:46:16

Citations

  1. [S12] East Ogwell - Marriages, Page 36 - Ent No 71
  2. [S12] East Ogwell - Marriages, Page 36 - Ent No 72
Family Explorer

James Short

M, #325, b. 1846

Parents

FatherJohn Short

Family: Thirza Shears (b. 1844, d. between April 1926 and June 1926)

SonFrank Short (b. between October 1874 and December 1874)
SonFred Short (b. between October 1874 and December 1874)
DaughterElizabeth Short (b. 1875)
SonSidney Short (b. 1877)
DaughterMinnie Short (b. 1881)

Biography

James Short was born in 1846 in Dunsford, Devon.1 He married Thirza Shears on 6 July 1874 in East Ogwell, Devon.2
On 6 July 1874 James Short lived in Dunsford, Devon.2 James Short was a Farmer.2,1
Last Edited22 April 2018 20:20:04

Citations

  1. [S28] 1891 - Census, RG12 - Piece 1684 - Folio 009 - p 012 - Sch 068
  2. [S12] East Ogwell - Marriages, Page 36 - Ent No 72
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