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STEPHEN DIGGINES

STEPHEN DIGGINS 1820 -

Stephen was a son of William Diggines and Elizabeth Archer, he was born at Doddiscombesleigh about 1820. Stephen married Maria from Taunton, Somerset.

The 1851 census, shows them living at Cowick Street, St Thomas the Apostle, Exeter. Stephen Diggins, head, age 30, Joiner, born at Doddiscombesleigh, Maria Diggins, wife, age 31, Schoolmistress, born at Taunton, Somerset.

The 1861 census, shows they have a family now. Stephen Diggines, head, age 40, Carpenter Journeyman, born at Doddiscombesleigh, Maria Diggines, wife, age 41, born at Taunton, George Diggines, son, age 8, Scholar, born at St Thomas, Mary Diggines, daughter, age 3, born at St Thomas, Maria Diggines, daughter, age 1, born at St Thomas.

The 1881 census show that Stephen has married again, with only 1 daughter left at home. Stephen Diggins, age 60, Builder employing 3 men, born at Doddiscombesleigh, his wife Lucy, aged 60, born at Alphington, his daughter Maria age 21, Drapers Assistant, born at St Thomas.

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