Detailed pages about
Polperro Family History
Polperro is a genealogist's dream. Because of its isolated situation, the indigenous families living within the two parishes, Talland and Lansallos, tended to inter-marry among themselves until the 19th century thus making it easier for family historians to trace their Polperro ancestors.
A remarkable record of over 50 Polperro family pedigrees was compiled at the beginning of the 20th century by local historian Frank Perrycoste. A copy of his work is now deposited with the Polperro Heritage Museum; extracts can be viewed on microfiche and copies obtained. In addition, members of the Polperro Family History Society have exclusive access to a large archive of local family records relating to Polperro.
Further information about the following Polperro families during the 18th and 19th centuries is available (click on names in coloured boxes to access detailed page about that name):
Enquiries about any of the above families, or about others which may have Polperro connections, are especially welcome. For information about the Polperro Family History Society, click here.
© Jeremy Rowett Johns, Polperro Heritage Press 2010