The Edmonds family appear to have been in the Devon area since the 1600's and I can trace a Gideon Edmonds back to when he was a rector at St Mary's in Exeter 1636. His son Gideon takes over as rector and then I lose him. The family covers Black Torrington, Shebbear, Holdsworthy, Bideford. I have Edmund Edmonds born in Shebbear Jan 1788 Married Rebecca and died July 11 1861 Cwnafan Swansea. He had 18 children. His father was John. I can come forward but Im stuck between Gideon (elder) and John, and all I have is his name. I am a direct descendant, my father was Richard James Edmonds born in Masterton NZ. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers Meri