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James WITHYCOMBE b.1783 Instow, Devon, England d. | ||||||||
Ann WITHYCOMBE b.1825 Braunton, Devon, England d. | ||||||||
Susan WITHYCOMBE b.1773 Braunton, Devon, England d. | ||||||||