Gazetteer

1850 Gazetteer of East Allington England

East Allington is a scattered village in Devon, four miles northeast of Kingsbridge, with a population of 729 and 3,500 acres of fertile land. W. B. Fortescue, the lord of the manor, owns much of the parish and resides in Fallapit House, an Elizabethan-style mansion built about 35 years ago. The parish church, St. Andrew, features an ancient structure with a tall tower and intricate carvings. The rector’s residence, also in the Elizabethan style, was built in 1847, and the parish provides a yearly stipend to the poor.

1850 Gazetteer of Blackauton England

Blackauton is a village situated on elevated ground, five miles west of Dartmouth, with a population of 1,449 and an expanse of 5,589 acres that includes various hamlets and the coastal village of Street. The parish features the parish church of St. Michael, an ancient structure, along with a modern chapel and several schools. Local landowners include H. L. Toll and W. Dimes, among others. The village has historical connections to fishing and ecclesiastical land management, with community resources for the poor established through past bequests.

1850 Gazetteer of Brixton England

Brixton, located 4½ miles east of Plymouth, comprises 822 residents and spans 2865 acres, bordered by the Yealm estuary. The village, historically known as Briticheston, features several small hamlets and has a notable manor history. The church, an ancient structure with a decorated style, was associated with Plympton Priory. The parish maintains charitable initiatives, including housing for the poor and income for clothing distribution. Key landholders include T. W. Parrott and Sir T. T. F. E. Drake, with various families historically linked to local manors.

Gazetteer of Lamoille County Vermont for 1883-84

Smith and Worthen Livery and Stable Morrisville VT

This collection stems from a manuscript published by Hamilton Child in 1887 which provided a gazetteer for Lamoille and Orleans County. Within that manuscript was a brief history of each community, a directory of each community, and short biographical sketches of some of the leading citizens for each town.