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== Parish History  ==
== Parish History  ==


{{expand section|a summary overview of the history of this parish}}
TEIGNTON, DREWS (HOLY TRINITY), a '''parish''', in the union of Oakhampton, hundred of Wonford, Crockernwell and S. divisions of Devon, 11 miles (E. S. E.) from Oakhampton. The name is supposed to signify "the Druids' Town on the Teign.<ref>Lewis, Samuel A.,[http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=51330#s19  ''A Topographical Dictionary of England''](1848), pp. 310-314. Date accessed: 24 June 2013.</ref>
 
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== Resources  ==
== Resources  ==
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==== Census records  ====
==== Census records  ====


{{British Census|241329}}
{{British Census|241329}}  


==== Probate records  ====
==== Probate records  ====
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== Maps and Gazetteers  ==
== Maps and Gazetteers  ==


Maps are a visual look at the locations in England. Gazetteers contain brief summaries about a place.<br>
Maps are a visual look at the locations in England. Gazetteers contain brief summaries about a place.<br>  


*[http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851]  
*[http://maps.familysearch.org/ England Jurisdictions 1851]  
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== References ==
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