I am trying to trace exactly where and when Onesiphorus Luxon (Luxton) was born and who his parents were. He died in Topsham, Devon in 1879 aged 84. His children were born in various villages - Clyst Honiton, Petton, Heavitree, Exeter and Topsham. He was a mason and therefore probably had to travel for work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Onesiphorus LUXHAM was christened at Topsham on 29-May-1796, the son of John and Elizabeth LUXHAM. I believe, but cannot yet prove, that his parents are the John LUXTON and Elizabeth PEARSE married at Dowland on 13-May-1779.

Did you know that Onesiphous signed himself as Oney Sephres in the register at his wedding?

Hi Philip,
Thank you for your reply. That would explain a lot. I have had trouble finding Onesiphorus's birth. I didn't know he signed the register Oney Sephres, I assume for his marriage.
I am just trying to tie up a loose end. My ancestor James Luxon had Onesiphorus and his wife Sally as witnesses at his wedding in 1840. James' mother was called Jane Luxon (Luxton) and doesn't appear to have been married although James does put his father's name down as James - a joiner. I have a feeling Onesiphorus is his uncle.
James himself was born in Bristol in 1819 and moved (back?) to Devon at some point after that.