Misc. Notes
Name, occupation, from the “Devis Family Tree” kindly shared by Julie Bourke (nee McColl) received in the post on 3 May 2017. This information is based on original research, including that of Wills, by Linda Burge and Julie Bourke. Linda is the great-great-granddaughter of Emma Frances Devis b. 1814. Julie is the great-great-granddaughter of Emma Frances Devis. Brian of
nzolivers.com is a x3-great grandson of Emma Frances Devis.
The “Devis Family Tree” states Bartholomew had a
daughter and a
son named Anthony.
From the Internet:
Bartholomew Devis was the town's Bailiff in 1758; in 1763 he was elected a Councilman; in 1773 he became an Alderman; and he was chosen Mayor three times — in 1774-80-85.
https://archive.org/stream/prestoncourtlee00hewigo...e00hewigoog_djvu.txtYear of birth and death from Linda Burge received in a spreadsheet emailed on 8 July 2018.