My name is Leslie Peter Gillard. I am connected to FRANK GILLARD who was born in the Tavistock area in the 1830s. He became Master of Hounds to the Belvoir Hunt, retiring in 1896. There is a book about him by Cuthbert Bradley. I also had relatives living in Exminster in 1851. Some ancestors worked at Powderham Castle near Exeter.

I am a direct descendant of CHARLES GILLARD, born 1806 in Exeter, married ANN HEMINGS at St Mary Steps, Exeter 1832.

My father's name was PETER JOHN GILLARD, and his father's name was DIGHTON PROBYN GILLARD. These unusual names derive from his wife being a servant of SIR DIGHTON PROBYN,VC, Comptroller of the Household of Queen Alexandra.

My name is Kathleen Ann Jackson.I too am a direct descendant of Charles Gillard and Ann Hemmings. My Grandfathers name is Frank Gillard 1888-1962 m.Louisa Pedrick 1908. son of George gillard born 1848.in Exminster son of Charles and ann Gillard.
My Grandfather also had a brother named Dighton Goodwin Gillard b 1881 at the Plumbers Arms 14 Lower Belgrave st London. I would like to share any information that would help us both.