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Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	Catherine	Report	2 Jul 2003 13:06
Member Since: June 2003 Posts: 0 Send Message	I have traced my family back to the Ridd family who were from Barnstaple, Devon, I think they originated from the Bodmin area, I am back to 1815 ish but am now stuck Anyone heard of this family in Devon/Cornwall, there is also links to Wiltshire Thanks
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 3 Send Message	Jennifer	Report	27 Dec 2007 19:16
Member Since: January 2007 Posts: 3 Send Message	Dear Catherine, My married name is Ridd.There is a Frederick William born 1883.His father was William Henry and his mother was Isabella Ridd nee Avery. Frederick was born in Bradiford Pilton U.S.D. Sub district Braunton. Registration of Barnstable. William's father was John Ridd and his mother was Mary Ann Govier.John'father was also John and Mary's father was Peter Govier.Can you help me in any way please. From Jennifer I have not got any further. Is there any connection? Best Wishes from Jennifer