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Modbury, a parish in the Southern Division, Hundred of Ermington, 3/14 miles east northeast of Holbeton. In February of 1645, Sir Nicholas SLANNING, while entrenched at Modbury with two thousand men, was defeated by the "Devonshire club-men." (History and Georgraphy of Devonshire)

1332 Modbury Devonshire Lay Subsidy Roll
Guy de COMBE 16d
Andrew de COMBE 8d
Joan de COMBE 2s
Simon de COMBE 12d

24 Jan 1557 Modbury, Devon, England. Married: Margere COME and Thoms. WYF (IGI, Ba: E051461, So: 916862 Pr: 1037004, film not yet read) SW: Margery, Thomas

4 Jan 1563 Modbury, Devon, England. Married: Joss COMME (male) and Robyggs ELLOTT (IGI, Ba: E051461, So: 916862 Pr: 1037004, film not yet read) SW: ELLIOTT


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