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Blackmore, Richard Doddridge [cenotaph] b. June 7, 1825 d. January 20, 1900
British Author. He is best remembered for his novel "Lorna Doone" (1869), a recreation of his native Exmoor during the 17th century, which established him in the front rank of British novelists of that time. He was born at Longworth in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire), England where his father was Curate-in-Charge of the local parish. His mother died from typhus a few months after his birth and his father moved several times and he was taken to live with his aunt. In 1831 his father remarried and he...[Read More] (Bio by: William Bjornstad)
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Bohun Courtenay, Margaret de b. 1311 d. December 16, 1391
English Aristocracy. Born the daughter of Humphrey de Bohun, 4th Earl of Hereford and Lady Elizabeth Plantagenet. Afforded a classical education, she became a lifelong scholar and book collector. In August 1325 she married Sir Hugh de Courtenay, 2nd Earl of Devon and with him had at least ten children. She was styled as Countess of Devon. She died aged about 80.
(Bio by: Iola)
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Brescombe, Walter b. 1258 d. 1280
Bishop of Exeter, 1257 to 1280. He initiated the rebuilding of Exeter Cathedral in Gothic style.
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Buller, Redvers Henry b. December 7, 1839 d. June 2, 1908
Zulu War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Holy Cross Churchyard, Crediton, Devon, England
Buller, Sir. Redvers Henry b. December 7, 1839 d. June 2, 1908
Zulu War Victoria Cross Recipient.
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Plot: *memorial
Cary, Valentine d. 1626
Religious Leader. Bishop of Exeter from 1621 to 1626.
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Channer, George Nicholas b. January 7, 1843 d. December 13, 1905
British Victoria Cross War Medal Recipient. Channer served as a General in The Bengal Staff Corps, and 1st Gurkha Rifles, Indian Army. He was awarded his medal for service at Perak, Malaya, on December 20, 1875. (Bio by: K)
East-The-Water Cemetery, Bideford, Devon, England
Chichester, Sir. Francis b. September 17, 1901 d. August 26, 1972
Adventurer. While sailing on board his ketch "Gypsy Moth IV" (from August 27, 1966 to January 27, 1967), he became the second man to sail alone around the world; the first man to sail alone from west to east; the first to go the longest distance at sea before a port of call (approx. 15,000 nautical miles); and the first to do it in 226 days (bettering the time set by the fastest clipper ships a century earlier). The feat earned him a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth, who used the sword given to...[Read More] (Bio by: Brian Macdonald)
St Peter Churchyard, Shirwell, Devon, England
Chittlehampton, Saint Urith Of
Roman Catholic Saint. The Patroness of Chittlehampton, she was said to have been born at East Stowford and at an early age devoted herself to the religous life. Founded the local church and was possibly killed by her pagan stepmother. After she died a spring came up at the site of her death. Venerated in the area even now Her Feast is July 8th and the locals still hold a celebration. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
St Hieritha Churchyard, Chittlehampton, Devon, England
Clifford, Sir. Henry Hugh b. September 12, 1826 d. April 12, 1883
British Victoria Cross War Medal Recipient. Clifford served as a Major-General, in The 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade. He was awarded his medal for service at Crimea on November 5, 1854. (Bio by: K)
St Cyprian Chapel, Chudleigh, Devon, England
Cobley, Tom 'Uncle Tom'
He was made famous by the nursery rhyme which told the story of his journey to Widdecombe Fair. He is reffered to as "Uncle Tom Cobley" in the nursery rhyme.
St Michael Churchyard, Spreyton, Devon, England
Cotton, William d. 1621
Bishop of Exeter, 1598 to 1621.
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Courtenay, Hugh de b. July 12, 1303 d. May 2, 1377
English Aristocracy. Born the son of Sir Hugh de Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon and Agnes de St. John. He married Margaret de Bohun in August 1325 and with her had ten children. He was invested as a Knight Banneret in 1327. He succeeded to the title of 2nd Lord Courtenay in April 1337 during his father's lifetime. In 1339 he repulsed a French raid on Cornwall, and succeeded to the title of 2nd Earl of Devon the following year. He held the office of Joint Warden of Devon and Cornwall in 1352 and...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
de Apulia, Simon d. 1223
Bishop of Exeter, 1214 to 1223.
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England
Dingley, Nicholas 'Razzle' b. December 2, 1960 d. December 9, 1984
Rock Musician. He was the drummer for the 1980s glam band "Hanoi Rocks." He was killed in a head-on crash at Redondo Beach, California, while riding in a vehicle with Vince Neil, then the lead singer of the band "Motley Crue."
Holy Cross Churchyard, Crediton, Devon, England
Plot: Church of Holy Cross
Edwards, Mike b. May 31, 1948 d. September 3, 2010
Musician. He was the original cellist with the music group Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). He began his music career initially as a vocalist, performing in a BBC production of "Carmen" while a child. He later learned to play the cello, receiving training in classical music, while studying at the Royal Academy of Music. As a founding member of ELO from the group's inception in 1972 until his departure in 1975, Edwards contributed instrumentally on their self-titled debut album, followed by "ELO...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Bidwell Woodland Natural Burial Ground, Rattery, Devon, England
Farquharson, Francis Edward Henry b. March 25, 1837 d. September 12, 1875
British Victoria Cross War Medal Recipient. Farquharson served as a Major in The 42nd Regiment, later The Black Watch. He was awarded his medal for service on March 9, 1858. (Bio by: K)
St Peter Churchyard, Harberton, Devon, England
Fleming-Sandes, Arthur James Terance b. June 24, 1894 d. May 24, 1961
British Victoria Cross War Medal Recipient. Fleming-Sandes served as a Major in The 2nd Battalion of The East Surrey Regiment. He was awarded his medal for service at France on September 29, 1915. (Bio by: K)
Torquay Crematorium, Torquay, Devon, England
Glossop, Peter b. July 6, 1928 d. September 7, 2008
Opera Singer. He was a baritone who sang a wide variety of parts (though he was best known for Verdi roles) in opera houses the world over for more than 30 years. Raised under rather poor circumstances in South Yorkshire, he saw service in the Royal Army during the years just after WWII. While working as a bank clerk, he made his opera debut with the Sheffield Operatic Society in 1949 as Coppelius in "The Tales of Hoffman". After study in London, he joined Sadler's Wells in 1952, where he...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Exeter and Devon Crematorium, Exeter, Devon, England
Godwin, Matthew b. July, 1569 d. January 12, 1587
Master of the Music at Exeter and Canterbury Cathedrals.
Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon, England

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