John Helmer

[Phoenix]

bp 12 June 1758, son of Nicholas Helmer & Elizabeth nee Furneaux, in Charleton Devon

1 September 1786
Scope and Content
Counterpart Lease
1) John Parker, Lord Boringdon
2) John Helmer of Charleton, gent.
Messuage called Stomings tenement, being in the East Town of Charleton
Consideration: £330
Term: 99 years or three lives
Rent: 10s pa and manorial dues
Heriot: best beast or £4

17 Jan 1787 mar Agnes Hele in Diptford, Devon.

1799 listed as a freeholder of Devon in Charleton

All children baptised Charleton

Bur 13 Aug 1817 Charleton

Will PCC John Helmer of Charleton, gentleman (!) proved 13 Feb 1818
The Estate Duty copy, held in Devon RO is dated 1817. Probate granted to Agnes Helmer.

I assume there is (or was!) an MI, but have never been so fortunate as to visit the village.