Rev. REED William Bryan

Other Events:

• Occupation: Druggist and later a Bible Christian Minister
• Baptism: 29 May 1836, Shebbear DEV

Notes:

The founder and first governor of Edgehill College, a Bible Christian girls school in Bideford DEV.

William married FORD Maria Jane 1865, Crediton DEV. Maria was born 24 Jun 1842, Burrington DEV; died 1887, Bideford DEV. [Group Sheet]

1. REED Alice Mary was born Abt 1869, Forest Hill KEN; died Yes, date unknown.
2. REED John Ford was born 4 Oct 1869, Lewisham LND; died 21 Sep 1962, Croydon SRY.
3. Rev. REED Harold Edmund was born 24 Mar 1875, Southsea HAM; died 9 Mar 1947, DEV.
4. REED Catherine Hilda was born 30 Aug 1881, Exeter DEV; died 9 Apr 1976, Chelmondiston SFK.

William married WOOLDRIDGE Rachel Asenath 1890. Rachel was born Abt 1852, Gwennap CON; died 1917, Bideford DEV; was buried Nov 1917, Bideford Higher Cemetery, Bideford DEV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Minister of Religion (Bible Christian)
• Baptism: 30 Dec 1799, Buckland Brewer DEV

Notes:

The William Reed Memorial Chapel (now the Buckland Brewer Methodist Church) Devon was named for William Brian Reed (c. 1799-1858).

William married COTTLE Mary 8 Feb 1832, Morwenstow CON. Mary (daughter of COTTLE John Shearm and WALTER Mary) was born Abt 1796, Bradworthy DEV; died 14 Aug 1877, Barnstaple DEV; was buried Aug 1877, Lake Chapel Cemetery, Shebbear DEV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Oct 1796, Bradworthy DEV

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• Occupation: West Youlston CON; Yeoman of West Youlston CON
• _UID: 5FB84D8EC7F849F3A6A564C4A88AB3D61BDE
• Baptism: 17 May 1767, Morwenstow CON

Notes:

According to the inscription on his headstone, this John Shearm COTTLE was the 12th. to carry this name.

Buried:
Headstone Transcription:

Sacred
to the memory of
John Shearm Cottle
yeoman of West Youlston in this parish:
who suddenly exchanged mortality for life
on the 14th and was buried here on the 17th day
of February in the year of our Lord 1834
in the 67th year of his age.
Leaving a wife, and seven children to lament his loss.
He was a loving husband, and a tender parent,
and was the 12th John Shearm of Harscott
in this parish.

Beneath this clod of earth is laid,
One whose memory is not dead,
All that's dear in husband, father
Master, neighbour, friend and brother
With his name are joined for ever.

John married WALTER Mary 17 May 1790, Bradworthy DEV. Mary (daughter of WALTER Charles and TREMEERE Anne) was born 6 Jul 1768, Bradworthy DEV; died 22 Sep 1843, Morwenstow CON; was buried 26 Sep 1843, Morwenstow Churchyard, Morwenstow CON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary COTTLE
• _UID: 37CEF69F98D948EBBA867CF7B50562AEBB19
• Baptism: 29 Jul 1768, Bradworthy DEV

Notes:

Buried:
Headstone Transciption:
Sacred
to the memory of
Mary
the beloved wife of John Shearm
Cottle Yeoman of Youlston in
thisparish: who departed this life on the
22nd day of September in the year of
our Lord 1843. In the 76th year of
her age

Beneath reposes al that heaven could lend,
The best of wives, the mother and dear friend:
Whose darling wish was, - comfort to impart,
To feed the hungry, - soothe the aching heart.
Their loss is great who she has left behind.
She's gone in hopes eternal joys to find:
Prepare to meet her in the realms above,
Where all is harmony and peace and love.

Other Events:

• _UID: A74F910FAF2B4363AE60540BE9040A880273
• Baptism: 24 Sep 1733, Bradworthy DEV

Charles married TREMEERE Anne 23 Feb 1759, St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Bradworthy DEV. Anne (daughter of TREMEERE John, (twin) and WETHERIDGE Ann) was born Abt 1733, Bradworthy DEV; died 5 Jul 1810, Brexworthy, Bradworthy DEV; was buried Jul 1810, Interred within St. John the Baptist Parish Church, Bradworthy DEV. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Ann WALTER
• _UID: C6314A926880430C86B07C4930C58C7E0419
• Baptism: 16 Sep 1733, Bradworthy DEV