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| 1 | Age on death registration given as 81 years, which would mean she was born in 1791. Age on ship's list is 42, and therefore born 1798 Burial reference at Bolton St Cemetery, Wellington Plot 68.N/J12.06 Reg.0429 RG 728 Evening Post Wednesday 18 December 1872, page 2 Death On the 18th inst., at the residence of Mr David Smith, Mulgrave Street, Mrs Donald Cameron, relict of Mr Donald Cameron, sen., of Kaiwarra, aged 81 years. (Canterbury papers please copy). [http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/ ] Transcription of Death Certificate (courtesy Peter Stout) Registered at Wellington Folio 728/1872 entry no.175 Dec 1872 Wellington Christina Cameron F Age 81 Widow Bronchitis Informant - T T Fagon [?] Registered Dec 20 Registrar - R C Hammerton A This is the last will and testament of me Christina Cameron late of Kai warra now of the City of Wellington in the province of Wellington Widow I desire all my just debts to be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease I give to my sons John Cameron and Duncan Cameron All that the sum of one hundred pounds belonging to me now in the possession of Alfred de Bathe Brandon Upon trust during the life of my daughter Anne McDonell to invest the same in such manner as they or the survivor of them may think fit and change from time to time the investments whenever they or he may deem it advisable so to do And to pay the dividends and annual profits from such investments as they shall accrue to my said daughter Anne McDonell for her own separate use her receipts alone being valid discharges for the same and if she shall at any time attempt to deprive herself of the benefit of the same whether by sale or mortgage or otherwise then she shall cease to have any right thereto and my said sons or the survivor of them may dispose thereof as they or he may in their or his sole discretion think fit for the benefit of my said daughter or her children And after the death of my said daughter Anne McDonell then upon trust to divide the said sum among her children equally and as to the sum of money now due to me by my son Dugald Cameron I give one third part thereof to my son Alexander Cameron another third part thereof to my son Duncan Cameron and the residue I give to the said Dugald Cameron I have given to my son John Cameron already what would be equal to the amount now given to my said sons and as to my dear daughter Catherine McFarlane I am sure she will not think it is from any want of affection that I have not given her part of the one hundred pounds which I have given to her sister knowing as I do that she is not in want of it I make my said sons John Cameron and Duncan Cameron executors of this my will In Witness Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this third day of September one thousand eight hundred and seventy two Christina Cameron (her mark) Signed by the said Christina Cameron by her making her mark as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses and we hereby certify that the above was read over and explained to her and that she fully understood the same D L Smith, Clerk Mulgrave Street, Wellington J A N Salmon Law Clerk Wellington At top of page is the note: This is the paper writing referred to in the annexed affidavit of Duncan Cameron & John Cameron made before me the 3rd day of February 1873 H Sledman Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand | McLean, Christina (I355)
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| 2 | According to her great-grandson, Francis Humphrys (b.1909), Frances was "considered a great beauty, and was painted by George Richmond, the noted artist, at least twice." Poor darling: married at about 21, bore 12 children, including twins, and dead at about 37 years of age. The first five children were born in Manchester, the next four in Ellastone, Staffs, the next two in London, and the last in Lower Moor, nr Eardisley, Herefordshire, where Frances died of puerperal fever with the birth of Elizabeth. And why were John and Walter (numbers 10 and 11) born in London? | Henry, Frances (I87)
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| 3 | Dioceses of Lichfield & Coventry Marriage Allegations & Bonds 1636-1893 (per FindMypast) Dated 11 May 1770, Solihull [sic] George Humphrys, Merchant, 24 years and upward, bachelor, born 1746, of St Martin, Birmingham. Sarah Satchwell, 23 years and upward, spinster, born 1747, of Solyhull | Humphrys, George (I207)
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| 4 | He may have been the Donald Cameron born to Donald Cameron and Christy McLean in Tyree on 5 February 1794 (IGI, Argyll 1994) It is, however, more likely that his parents would have been named Dugald and Catherine, because of the Scots' pattern of patronymics. I have not been able to find any marriage or children of a Dugald and Catherine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following is from 'The Scots Link' (Australia & NZ), No.27, Nov 1993, (page 3) and was entitled "The First Scottish Colony for New Zealand" 'Blenheim', 378 tons, left Greenock 25 August 1840, arrived 27 December 1840 with 187 passengers (20 cabin and 177 steerage). Contrary to Ward, the 'Blenheim' left from Greenock, not London. There were 59 Camerons - all under 50 and in 7 families - from Fort William on board, and a 60th in the cabin. Apparently most were from Invernessshire, with the balance from Paisley held in low regard. The strict Highland elders required all girls above marriageable age (about 16) to marry before they left to avoid any 'funny business' on the voyage. On the voyage, a John Fraser was accused of adultery and hailed before the elders who soundly and roundly cursed him, saying he would sit at other men's fires but never his own. He led a wandering life in many lands but never married. James Brown junior, of Upper Hutt, then 7, recalls that there were 300 passengers and immigrants on board, made up of Highlanders and Paisley weavers. Captain Gray was a first-class navigator, but one of the greatest villains that ever crossed the sea. He used the ship's company cruelly and starved the passengers, selling the provisions in Wellington. [There were 200 on board] (page 5) Donald Cameron, the weaver, born 1794, arrived on the 'Blenheim' in 1840, with his wife, Christina (McLean) and seven children who were born at Ardnamurchan, Argyllshire. He had worked on the Caledonian Canal in the 1830's. He had a house at Kaiwarra, and started a flaxworks. In their first raupo whare at Kaiwarra, talk in the evenings was all in Gaelic. Descendants are farming in Rangitikei and Wairarapa. (I suspect this information on Donald the Weaver was from Donald R Cameron or his father, Iain Cameron.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Age on death registration is 75 years, therefore born c.1785. Age on ship's list is 46, therefore born about 1794. It is likely that he gave a false age in order to be accepted for passage. Death registration reads: Folio 100/1860 #8 February 12th 1860, Kai-warra, Donald Cameron, male, 75 years, settler, Strangulated hernia, Charles Mills/Wills undertaker Tinakori Road, February 13th 1860, John E Smith registrar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the last Will and Testament of me Donald Cameron late of Kai Warra Warra but now of the Waiwetu in the Hutt Valley in the Province of Wellington Settler I desire that all my just Debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I Give and devise unto my Dear Wife Christina Cameron for and during her natural life All that my Messuage or Tenement wherein I now live and the Land attached thereto (comprising about eleven acres) and Hereditaments situate at the Waiwetu in the Hutt Valley aforesaid in the Province of Wellington aforesaid With all the Appurtenances thereunto belonging without impeachment for any kind of waste And from me after her death. Then I Give and devise the same unto and equally between my Five Sons Dugald Cameron. Alexander Cameron. Donald Cameron. John Cameron. and Duncan Cameron their heirs and Assigns. I Give and devise all that my Land, Messuages or Tenement, and Hereditaments at Rangitikei in the Province of Wellington and also all that my Land, messuage or Tenement and Hereditament, Situate on the Coast near Pahawa .in the same Province And all other my Lands, Messuage or Tenement and Hereditaments of whatever nature and wheresoever and whether in possession, reversion[?] a remainder of or to which I or any person or persons in Trust for me may be seized, possessed or interested or Entitled at the time of my death unto and equally to be divided between my said Sons Dugald Cameron Alexander Cameron Donald Cameron John Cameron and Duncan Cameron and their heirs and Assigns the same as also the land hereinbefore devised on the death of my said Wife to be held by them as Tenants in common and not as joint Tenants I Give and bequeath all my Sheep unto and equally to be divided between my said five sons for their own use and benefit I Give and bequeath all my Cattle and all the residue of my personal Estate and Effects of what nature kind or quality soever unto and to be equally divided between my dear Wife and my said sons And I make and appoint my said Wife and my sons Dugald Cameron Alexander Cameron and Duncan Cameron, Executrix, and Executors of this my Will And I Authorize and Empower my acting Executrix Executors or Executor to pay any Debts owing by me or claimed from my Estate Upon any evidences they shall think proper and to accept any composition for any Debt or Debts owing to me or my Estate although such composition may be less than the full amount, and to take any securities real or personal, for any such Debt or Composition, and to allow such time for the payment of the same respectively as to them or him shall appear reasonable. And lastly herby revoking all other Wills at any time heretofore made by me I declare this to be my only last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of one thousand eight hundred and fifty six Signed by the above named Testator Donald Cameron, Dugald Cameron in the presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names, as Witnesses thereto William Hill Wawitu Farmer Alexander Sinclair Wawitu Settler This Will has a note at its head which reads In the Annexed Affidavit of Dugald Cameron Alexander Cameron and Duncan Cameron sworn before me this 6th day of March 1860 Robt N. Strang Registrar Along the left hand margin are two other notes: No 2352 Received for Registration at 11 oclock am on Wednesday the December 1860. John E Smith, Register of Deeds This is the paper writing marked A referred to in the annexed affidavit of Alexander Sinclair sworn before me this 8th day of March 1860 Robert N. Strang, Registrar From paperspast New Zealand Spectator & Cook Strait Guardian, 3 April 1852, page 3. Memorial of the Settlers of Wellington & the Neighbouring istricts on the Land Claims - Ordnance & Pasturage Regulations To His Excellency Sir George Grey "We, the undersignedd Settlers & Landowners of Wellington, in the colony of New Zealand, beg respectfully to express to Your Excellency our strong sense of the serious evils to our interests, and injury to the colony, arisining from the Act to regulate the affairs of certain of the New Zealand company's settlements, passed during the last session of Parliament." This petition was signed by Dugald Cameron landowner, Robt Cameron miller, George Cameron ropemaker, Archibald Cameron -x - stockbroker, [?Porirua] | Cameron, Donald (I176)
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| 5 | He may have been the Dougald listed in the 1994 IGI, Argyll, as the son of Donald and Christian Cameron, christened on 20 January 1821, at Tyree. Other children of Donald and Christian are listed as Alexander, chr. 12 May 1822, and John. There is also a Catherine Cameron, dtr of Donald Cameron and Catherine McLean, chr. 7 July 1827 at Kilminian. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See Annie Jeff's page for Intention to Marry details. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- His Estate, from Return of the Freeholders of New Zealand, Vol.1 A - L 1884, is detailed as follows: Country County Area in each County Value in each County (Acres) (Pounds) Wairarapa E 463 1,200 Hutt 12 160 Rangitikei 77 300 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Boroughs and Town Districts Boroughs, etc Value Kaiwarra 225 Wellington 200 Total Value in Colony £ 2,085 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wellington Independent (newspaper), 17 March 1873, page 2 Deaths Cameron - On March 16, at Kaiwarra, Mr Dugald Cameron, aged 50 years. -------------------------------------------- Wellington Independent 17 March 1873, page 2, col.7 "Mr Dougald Cameron, an old resident at Kaiwarra, died suddenly at the Waterloo Hotel yesterday morning. The cause of his decease has not yet been clearly ascertained, but a post mortem examination will be made and an inquest held today, particulars of which will appear in our next issue." ---------------------------------------------- Wellington Independent, 19 Match 1873, page 2, col.5 "At the inquest held on the body of the late Dougald Cameron, Dr Grace, who performed the post mortem examination, certified to death having been produced by apoplexy, and a verdict to that effect was returned." The Evening Post, 17 March 1873 "A case of sudden death occurred yesterday at Kaiwarra. Mr Dugald Cameron, an old settler, went at about nine o'clock into the Waterloo Hotel, and having obtained a drink, lay down apparently to sleep. After some time, those in the hotel went to wake him, but found that he was dead. An inquest was to have been held this afternoon on the body." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From paperspast New Zealand Spectator & Cook Strait Guardian, 3 April 1852, page 3. Memorial of the Settlers of Wellington & the Neighbouring istricts on the Land Claims - Ordnance & Pasturage Regulations To His Excellency Sir George Grey "We, the undersignedd Settlers & Landowners of Wellington, in the colony of New Zealand, beg respectfully to express to Your Excellency our strong sense of the serious evils to our interests, and injury to the colony, arisining from the Act to regulate the affairs of certain of the New Zealand company's settlements, passed during the last session of Parliament." This petition was signed by Dugald Cameron landowner, Robt Cameron miller, George Cameron ropemaker, Archibald Cameron -x - stockbroker, [?Porirua] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Further notes are recorded separately on disc. | Cameron, Dugald (I84)
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| 6 | The Search for Isabella Cowe, always known as Ella Recalled from Heidelburg University when her father's Edinburgh bank went under, Ella became governess to the children of widower David Barker, subsequently marrying him at the age of 19, and going on to produce seven children. Well, so went the family story, from which we all assumed that Ella was probably born in Edinburgh in about 1860, and that her father had probably been a banker. BUT I could find no trace of any appropriate Cowe children in the Midlothian IGI and, on searching through the IGI for all of Scotland, could still find nothing! When I obtained the marriage information for David and Ella's marriage, the researcher helping me from Edinburgh (Kirstie Holt) noted that the 1881 Census for Dumfries showed that Ella's place of birth was Berwick-on-Tweed, in England!! I checked out the 1881 Midlothian Census and the entries I had dismissed before were the correct ones. (I knew they were correct because the address of 33 Gillespie Crescent was that on Ella's marriage certificate.) At that address, in 1881, were: Margaret, Head of household, aged 52, Grocer Manager, born in Edinburgh; Catherine, aged 24, daughter, born in England; Francis, aged 18, Bank clerk, born in England; Henry, aged 16, Stockbrokers clerk, born in England. Ella's age on her marriage certificate was given as 25, and in the 1881 Census as 26, so she was not such a young bride after all. (Could have been only 19 when she became governess, of course...) So she was probably born in 1854, although there is nothing in the Northumberland IGI. What is more, on her marr.cert., her father's profession is given as 'General merchant', so the assumption that he was a banker was probably not correct. Perhaps his bank did go broke, but it was not HIS bank, but more likely the one with which he did business. Also, he was dead by the time Ella married - why? And where did he die? In the 1881 Midlothian Census there is also a Henry Cowe, aged 56, listed as Fish curer - was he a relation? This Henry's wife is Patricia (spelled Petreria in the Census) and her place of birth is given as Maxwellton - this connection with that part of Scotland as the place where Ella became a governess is surely more than coincidence? What was her maiden surname? Ella's mother, acc.to the marriage cert, was Isabella Murray, so obviously her father had married again. Isabella and Henry were both deceased at the time of Ella's marriage. The mystery now was to see when Isabella died, and whether all the children were Isabella's or perhaps just the two girls (Ella and Catherine.], or even just Ella? On the marr.cert., Catherine is a witness, cited as Katie Cowe. I obtained two birth certificates for Isabella Cowe - neither was the right one: a. Isabella Cowe, dtr of Robert Cowe and Janet, formerly Smith, 15 March 1855 at Church Street, Berwick, Co.of Berwick and Northumberland. Father's occupation - Fishmonger. b. Isabella Cowe, dtr of Barbara Cowe, 2 November 1860 at Dairy Lane, Westoe, County of Durham. No father named. Registered by Barbara Cowe, 13 December 1860. So, was she perhaps born overseas? I checked through all the St Catherine's Indexes for the years 1855 - 1864. The only Isabellas I could find were the two above. There was a Catherine, born Berwick, 3rd quarter, 1855, and Cathrine, born Berwick, 3rd quarter, 1856, and Catherine, born Berwick, 2nd quarter, 1862. Given that the 1881 Census gave her age as 24, she would have been born in either 1856 or 1857. Could be the "Cathrine" above. But where was Isabella, who would therefore have been born in 1854 or 1855? Later: why oh why didn't I check out 1854 first??? There she was, 1st quarter 1854. Her birth certificate shows that she was born 6 January 1854, at Ravensdowne, Berwick, and her father's occupation is given as Fish Curer. The mystery deepens a little - Ella obviously had a good education, being accomplished in writing in English, French, Italian and German, and a proficient painter. These are not attributes usually associated with the daughter of a Fish Curer. By the time Ella married, 1879, Henry was described as a General merchant, deceased, and William's widow was a Grocer Manager. Seems to me the Cowe boys (and their wives) must have 'made good'! Another complication. The St Cath's Indexes showed Henry Cowe born Berwick,4th quarter 1864. In the 4th quarter, 1862, was the birth of Francis Cowe in Berwick. This looked promising; - the dates for both Henry and Francis fitted, according to the 1881 Census. I sent off for the birth certificate of Francis, mainly to see if his mother was Isabella Murray or Margaret. When it came, date of birth was 1 September 1862, at 32 High Street, Berwick, Co. of Northumberland) his mother was named as Margaret, formerly Mitchell, but the father was WILLIAM, and his occupation was given as Grocer Master. The above was an account in 2000 of research looking for Ella. Her true story is in the document "Ella Cowe's Story") Ella's notebook has a strong Scottish emphasis in her writings. She was particularly partial to Robbie Burns, who is said to have been a good friend of the Barker family in Dumfriesshire. ( (also "e.doc") The whole David Barker family emigrated on SS Tongariro in 1885 to New Zealand, to Christchurch where David died in 1889, leaving Ella in virtual penury thanks to the financial misdealings of David's brother-in-law, Robert Wilkin. (See 'Barker Bears & Forebears' for more detail.) As well, there were the six small children to raise with virtually no income. Much of the wealth David had had was entailed and went to the children of his first wife, Margaret Crichton Otto. Was it perhaps during these difficult times that the family split somewhat? - my grandfather, Archie, never talked about all his half brothers and sisters. Could they have helped Ella and the younger children more than they did? Perhaps she would not let them? Although Ella did not sign the petition for women's suffrage, she was on the first Electoral Roll in 1893 (no.178, Ella Barker of Waikari, Domestic Duties) as was Margaret Otto Barker of Hastings (No. 166) In 1990 it was a special pleasure to be contacted by Robin, grandson of John, first child of David and Margaret, with plans of a Barker Reunion. He did much genealogical research and met many of the cousins, and was delighted with the interest his proposed reunion produced. As well, he was thrilled that most of these long lost cousins felt immediately ' like family'. The Reunion, held in Hastings at Queens Birthday, June, 1991, was a great success, although of Archie's 77 descendants, only 12 were able to be present. Robin's book, "Barker Bears and Forebears' is a good account of the Barkers, although there are some errors, particularly with regard to Ella. An account of Ella's forebears is on a separate file. (Feb 2000) From PapersPast Press Vol XLVIII 20 June 1891 Visitors to Christchurch included at Warner's Hotel...Mrs David Barker, Waikari. | Cowe, Isabella (I13)
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| 7 | . Moved to Bank Street, Dumfries., from Leadhills. 1815 elected a Magistrate; 1817, Provost of the Burgh. From 'The Dumfries Weekly Journal', Tuesday, 20th September 1814: Board and Lodging for Gentleman's Sons attending ...(?) John Barker, Surgeon in Dumfries, can accommodate with BOARD and lodging in his House four or five Gentlemen's sons, during their attendance at the schools here. Proper attention will be paid to their morals and to the progress of their education. From 'The Dumfries Weekly Journal', Tuesday 2nd March 1824: (no.2419) Died - 27/2/1824 (65) At Bilbow, in the Parish of Troqueer, on Friday last, John Barker, Esq - Mr Barker was bred to the medical profession, and entered the navy in which he remained for some time, and afterward retired, and settled at Leadhills, where he continued to practise as a surgeon. Eminently skilled in chemistry and mineralogy, he had the management of the leadmines of that place, which he conducted in a very scientific manner. He afterwards removed to Dumfries where his professional talents and steady habits soon obtained a very considerable share of the most respectable practice. In 1815 he was elected a Magistrate and in 1817 Provost of the Burgh, both of which offices he filled with much benefit to the public and honour and credit to himself. The affairs of the Burgh having, about this time, got into disorder, he was chosen Trustee, along with the late Mr Ferguson, and continued to discharge the duties of that important trust with fidelity till his death. As a Magistrate Mr Barker discharged his duties with firmness and impartiality; and as a medical man, his success in his profession is the best evidence of the general estimation in which he was held by the public. He had great strength of mind and acuteness of intellect, while his manners were peculiarly mild and unaffected. By a wide circle of acquaintances he was universally beloved and esteemed - and by his friends and relatives his death will be long and deeply lamented. From 'Memorials of St Michael's'. page 114 To John Barker, an accomplished medical gentleman, who was provost of the Burgh in 1817-8-9; his spouse, Margaret Battaley; and several members of their family, the next stone is devoted. He died on the 27th of February 1824, aged 66. With Mr Rankine, whom he now neighbours in the tomb, Provost Barker was associated in the task of restoring the financial edifice of the Burgh under the circumstances described in a preceding chapter. For this delicate duty he seems to have been admirably adapted. | Barker, John (I231)
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| 8 | .Born in Ohakune, 5 May 1913. Went to Otunui at 4 years of age and attended Otunui school and Raurimu school. He worked on farms until World War 2 when he served in the Pacific 1941 - 1944 in the 35th Battalion, in Fiji and the Solomons. After marrying Ruth Barker he took u[p land in Meads Rd, Taumarunui (a soldier's rehab option) where he farmed until he died in 1995. His interests included football, cricket, school and church affairs and the RSA. | Hill, Rowland Blackith (I133)
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| 9 | 1851 Census Farley HO 107/2009 Generation 1 (cont.) (Next door but one to Farley Hall, the one in between being "uninhabitable") Harriet Humphrys Head U 51 Annuitant Philadelphia, US British Subject Elizabeth do Sister U 44 Do Do Do Ann Howis Servant U 45 Housekeeper Hanbury, STS James Holmes do U 17 House servant Cheadle, do 1861 Census for Farley Hall, Alton, Cheadle. RG9/1950, ED5, fol.60,p.4 Harriet Humphrys Head Unm 61 Gentlewoman America Elizabeth Humphrys Sister unm 54 do do Mary Booth Serv mar 47 Cook Sarah Hockendhull Serv unm 30 Waitress Selina Dukes Serv unm 27 Housemaid Eliza Watton Serv unm | Humphrys, Harriet (I105)
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| 10 | A fishmonger, according to the 1851 Census for Berwick. This information on Peter Cowe and his wife and family (and also for Peter's forebears) has not been verified. It has been taken from the IGI Family Search online, and from Parish Vital Records. Also, the 1851 Census for Berwick [Enumeration District 2 I, Folio 533] has the place of birth for most of the children as Tweedmouth, except for Robert, the youngest. The baptisms were at 'Chapel St or Shaws Lane or Relief Chapel, United Presbyterian, Berwick' - does this mean they were all taken from one record. or one minister. The Census gives the place of birth for both Peter and Catharine as 'Scotland'. Death Certificate reads: No.214, Twenty Sxith August 1868, Church Street, Berwick, Peter Cowe, Male, 77 years, Fish curer. Cause of death: Incarcerated inguinal hernia 30 years, Strangulation of same 6 days. Certified. Informant: John Cowe, Present at the Death, Church Street, Berwick.. Registered twenty ninth August 1868, GeorgeTurner, Registrar | Cowe, Peter (I2854)
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| 11 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I2836)
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| 12 | Abel Humphrys was a rich merchant in Manchester - according to Francis Humphrys (b.1909) grandson of Rev.Walter Humphrys. Abel and his wife, Jane, went to live in North America some time in 1796, and five children were born there. Abel was a merchant, plying his trade between Philadelphia and Cuba. He died in Havana on 12 February 1808, possibly of yellow fever which was rife. The children (aged by now from 16 to 23!!) were all baptised in 1821 at the Mosley St Unitarian Chapel, Manchester. John and Elizabeth Humphrys were also in North America (Northumberland, Pennsylvania) where a daughter, Jane, was born on 3 August 1800. She too was baptised at Mosley St Chapel, on 2 August 1812. (See more on John and Elizabeth in the entry for Jane Grundy) 1800 United States Federal Census lists the household of Abel Humphrys (Township of Philadelphia Dock Ward; County of Philadelphia; State of Pennsylvania; Roll 43, Page 268) 1 free white male, 25 - 40 2 free white females, under 10 2 (?) free white females, 15-25 3 (?) free white females, 25-45 1 other free person 0 slaves 1810 United States Federal Census (Township of New York Ward 10; County of New York; State of New York; Roll 32, page 668) 1 free white male, 10-15 1 free white male, 25-45 1 free white female, 10-15 1 free white female, 25-45 _____________________________________________________________________________ ____ In the biography of thomas Cooper - born in Manchester in 1769 and a member of the Manchester Lit & Phil. and became famous in America as a 'pioneer of nullification and secession' called Abel Humprhys of South Second Street, Pennsylvania, "a bitter English Federalist" (Source: HathiTrust Digital Library) (The following was not 'our' Abel. could have been an uncle.) On 29 March 1749 at Atherstoneon-Stour, an Abel Humphrys married Ann Zouch, daughter of John Zouch, Milcoat, gentleman (his Will, 1753). Was he the uncle ‘our’ Abel? In ‘The Streets & Inhabitants of Birmingham in 1770’ by S Timmins (1886) Humphrys listings include: p.19 Corbetts Alley, Humphrys Abel, draper p.27 (Street A-D) 73. Humphrys & Sons, Merchants Generation 1 (cont.) p.28 (Street !-D). 103. Humphrys William, Factor p.64 (Street N-Z). 10. Humphrys George, Factor Records of the Old Meeting House, Birmingham, have the baptisms of George H in 1774 and William 1779. Nothing for Abel or John Abel married Jane Grundy 1796 in Bury John married her sister, Elizabeth Had brothers John, George, William (from Will extract of George Junior, who died in Philadelphia 17 Oct 1798, probate 6 July 1799.) Abel is named as Executor and brother. Other brothers listed are John and William. The Naturalisation Records for Philadelphia (filed in the Pennsylvania Supreme court) has the records for George 9 September 1795 Abel 15 December 1796 John 24 May 1798 From the Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, (‘From Section II, Alphabetical Index of Naturalization Records, 1794-1880, Maritime Records, Port of Philadelphia,. Entries include names of applicants, countries of former allegiance, courst of record, and declaration dates.’) P.300 Abel Humphreys, 1796, Philadelphia (Source publication 9297) George Humphreys, 1795, Philadelphia (9297. Page 301) John Humphreys, 1798, Philadelphia (9297) Abel’s children are named in his Will extract. He died in Havanna, Cuba, on 12 Feb 1808 with probate on 2 May 1808. His wife is Jane Humphreys, his children Sarah, Harriot, George, John and Elizabeth. Executor was John Philip of Northumberland, Simon Gratz, Philadelphia, and Samuel Clarkson of sd city and sd wife Jane Humphreys of Philadelphia. Sarah born 1798 Harriet born 1800 George born 1801 John born 1802 Elizabeth born 1806 Abel is named in the Baggage Lists of 6 ships which plied their trade between Cuba and Philadelphia: Trips from Havana arriving in Philadelphia on 28 Nov 1804 on the Schooner Fox Generation 1 (cont.) 227 Sep 1805 on the brig Belle Air (‘supercargo’) 8 Feb 1806 on the brig Smilax 26 Aug 1806 on the brig Cyrus (‘supercargo, res Phila.’) 23 Dec 1806 on the brig Susanna (‘& black servant’) 13 Aug 1807 on the brig Nancy (& servant’) Did he die of yellow fever? (On 28 April 1817 Jane Humphreys (Mrs) and son sailed on the Electra from Havana. Perhaps this was George, who was to marry Frances Henry. All of Abel’s Children were baptised in the Mosley Street Unitarian Chapel, Manchester, in 1821, and none of the family appears to have remained in the US. Elizabeth, John and Jane returned earlier. In early Northumberland County, (about 1793 -75) a group of Englishmen had an ambitious scheme for settling the backwoods of Pennsylvania with an ideal democratic community governed by the dictates of 'natural religion'. Abel Humphrys, was one of these men. The Chester Chronicle of 9 September 1796 has an artivcle titled Republic of America which includes the following extract: Mr Humphries, formerly of Birmingham, has built a beautiful seat on the banks of the Susqhehanna near Sunbury exactly on the same plan as his country seat near Birmingham. He returned in May last to this country to marry Miss Grundy of Bury, in Lancashire, and took his beautiful bride to his new settlement in the month of July following. | Humphrys, Abel (I100)
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| 13 | According to AFW Humphrys, her nephew, Mabel "devoted her life looking after others in the family. Died unmarried. Lived Cornwall & Somerset" | Humphrys, Mabel (I79)
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| 14 | AFW Humphrys (great-nephew) comments: "After her husband died she lived with my grandparents (Walter and 'Nellie' Humphrys) at Helland Rectory in Cornwall for a while, and I think the photo was taken there. " | Family: / (F16)
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| 15 | AFW Humphrys (nephew) comments: "Born a heart invalid. Yet did much public work and when strong enough, a clever fly fisherman. Died unmarried. Lived Cornwall mostly." | Humphrys, Noel (I82)
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| 16 | AFW Humphrys, nephew says: "Same comment as for Mabel and died unmarried. Lived Cornwall. | Humphrys, Nancy (I81)
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| 17 | Ancestry.co has the marriage of George Jeffs and Ann (both of this parish) at Darrington (?) Rothwell, Yorkshire, on 3 Jan 1830. Banns were called 20 Dec, 27 Dec, and 3 Jan. George signed with an X (his mark), Ann with her signature. Witnesses were Thomas Bland, and Emma Lucas (x her mark). BUT - given that Ann's date of birth is consistently given as 1797 this would mean she was over 30 when she married. Rather late for those days? And if Annie, daughter, was born in 1842, and then Fanny in 1844, their mother was in her forties when Annie was born and nearly 50 when Fanny was born. Louisa, her first daughter, was born about 1823-4 (12 when they immigrated) so was she born before George and Ann were married? Was George her father? Or was he married before? Or was Ann married before? Or Louisa illegitimate? Louisa's birthplace (1841 Census) is Coventry. But in the 1841 Census for Coventry, her age is given as 35 - could have been rounded up. On the passenger list for the Gertrude in 1841 her age is given as 30. It was not unknown for emigrants to lower their age as that might make them seem more desirable to a young country. FamilySearch (#919168) has a baptism for Ann Bilton 19 Nov1797, at Flamborough, YKS Her Death Certificate Bob Devlin has her father as John Bilton, gardener (this could mean Ag Lab...) | Bilton, Ann (I5645)
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| 18 | Anne Jeffs was born in July 1842 and baptised on 22 June 1845 at St Pauls, Wellington. Her father is named as George Jeffs, sawyer, of river Waiwhetu. About this time, the family moved in to Wellington (George is on the Jurors' List) Intention to Marry at National Archives, Wellington (Ref. BDM 20/7 p.152/17) Date of Notice March 7th 1862 Dugald Cameron Annie Jeffs Age 34 years 21 yrs 7 mths Length/Place of Residence 21 years 21 yrs 7 mths KaiWaraWara Wellington (But note: Dugald's age was given as 18 when he left Scotland in 1840) Married in Dugald's private residence at KaiWaraWara. Officiated by Rev John Moir and others. Wellington Independent (newspaper) Tuesday 8 April 1862, page 4 Marriages Cameron-Jeffs - On 12th March, at Kaiwarra-warra, by the Rev. John Moir, Mr Dugald Cameron to Miss Anne Jeffs, both of this city. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Death Certificate gives her age as 26 years (30 April 1870). She died of a fever according to the death registration. Marriage Certificate (R.G.Fol. 1862/399) gives it as 23 years - 8 years earlier! Her Intention to Marry, dated a week before the marriage, said she was 21. But she was nearly 20 when she married, according to her baptismal record for St Pauls, which says she was born in July 1842 and baptised on 22 July 1845. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wellington Independent (newspaper) 3 May 1870, page 2 Death Cameron - On April 30, Ann, the beloved wife of Mr Dugald Cameron, Kaiwarrwarra. Aged 26 years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- mDNA To find a direct female ancestor it is necessary to trace back through the female line. [See Media for report of the finding of Anne Jeffs' parents.] | Jeffs, Anne (I85)
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| 19 | Arthur Humphrys was awarded the Mathematical Examinatiion prize at the Cheltenham Grammar School annual meeting ( prizegiving) as reported in the Chelthenham Looker On of 24 June 1854. From the Cheltenham Looker On of June 8 1861, p.371 Married. June 6th at the Parish Church, by the Rev JF Fienn, Incumbent of christ Church, Arthur Humphrys of Manchester, Solicitor, son of George Humphrys, Esq, of Suffolk House, to Jane Isabella, daughter of William Bacon, Esq, of 4 Osborne Villas, Cheltenham. From the Cheltenham Looker On of May 21, 1864. May 7th at Ashville Seedley, near Manchester, the wife of Arthur Humphrys Esq, of a son. From the Manchester Weekly Times, July 8, 1871: Manchester County Court - At the Manchester County Court yesterday, Mr JA Russell QC, judge, heard an applicatiion in the matter of Arthur Humnphrys, solicitor, Manchester, a bankrupt, of some interest to the legal profession. Mr Jordan, barrister, appeared for Mr WB Coltman, barrister, London, who presented a proof for £250, for work and labour done in reference to Mr Humphrys' estate. The amount, which was not in dispute, had been charged by Mr Coltman while acting as conveyancer in Mr Humphrys' estate. Mr Page, solictor representing the trustee, objected to the admission of the proof on the ground that the consideration expressed in it was for work and labour done for the debtor. He took the objection on the ground that a barrister's profession being an honorary one, he cold not recover. His Honour was of the opinion that if Mr Coltman could prove that Mr Humphrys received fees from his clients for whom work had been done by Mr Coltman he might tender a proof for money had and received by the debtor. He refused to admit the proof. Mr Page intimated that there were other grounds upon which the present objection was raised. He died at Pendleton, near Clitheroe, Lancs. (According to AFW Humphrys, his nephew). Death certificate says he died at Formby, Lancs. The informant was George W Humphrys, of Leak, Staffordshire (his brother). He and Jane were living at South Bank, Pendleton, in 1866, according to GHH's birth certificate.) Formby is near the coast - had he gone there to get well? The name Darnell Holme suggests a family connection through his wife, Jane. whose grandmother was Lucy Darnell. According to his death certificate, Arthur died of Albummuria, Fistula of Ano, vomiting and exhaustion. He was only 37, but his death certificate gives his occupation as Retired Solicitor. ( One conjectures that he had been ill for a while, which would also concur with the relatively small legacy he left. - see below). (6 Jan1999) From The UK Probate Index 1853 - 57 of Wills proved at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Arthur Humphrys (Effects under £200) died 21 October 1874 at Darnell Holme, formerly of Bank House, Congleton, in the County of Cheshire but late of Darnell Holme, Formby in the County of Lancashire, gentleman. Will proved by Jane Isabella Humphrys (24 February 1875) of West Bank, Pendleton near Manchester, Lancs, widow, the Relict, the sole Executrix. There is no other detail on his Will. Arthur was involved in a fraud case in Mrch 1868 as reported in the LIverpool Mercury "Alleged Fraudulent Representation by Directors". James Bennett, an estate agent residing at Levenshulme near Manchester, took a case against Arthur , Henry Cooke, Simpson Matthew Hood, Wiliam Barlow and Jacob Goodier, the directors of a joint-stock company called the Loom Improvement Co Ltd in which he claimed that they made false representations to him to induce him to become a shareholder and he had lost the money he put in (£500). Samuel Lewis, in his Topographical Dictionary of England, 1845 (available on microfiche in the National Library) says : (page 526) PENDLETON, a township in the parish of WHALLEY, union of CLITHEROE, higher division of the hundred of BLACKBURN, N. division of the county of Lancashire, 2 1/2 miles (S.S.E.) from Clitheroe. | Humphrys, Arthur (I75)
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| 20 | Baptismal record reads: 1817 6th August. James Murray, Spirit dealer in Canongate and Isabella Fettes his spouse, a daughter born 26th ult. and to be baptised 6th curt. - Isabella. The Family Witnesses. OPR Canongate, FHL # 1067742 685/9.it.2 (1776-1796) Have been unable to find any record of the marriage of Isabella and Henry Cowe, in either English or Scottish records. In the Scottish Church Records at the LDS, a marriage is noted of Isabella Murray on 23 Oct 1854 at Greenlaw, Berwickshire. No groom is named, and this was 10 months after the birth of Ella, so may have no significance. It is recprded as an "Irregular Marriage" No groom is named, no residence, no clear date. "Marrried in Session by Mr Makem (?) 5s.0d paid. (The 5/- was probably the fine to be paid at a Kirk Session for having been improperly married, so it is possible she was married before this date of 23 october 1854.) In the 1841 Census for Edinburgh 1841/685/1 Ed -St.A-Mid. ED 2. Edinburgh, F57, p.14 Grassmarket MURRAY Isabella F 25 Lodging Housekeeper MLN MURRAY Isabella F 12 MLN (The older of these two could be our Isabella.) | Murray, Isabella (I2806)
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| 21 | Birmingham | Family: / (F99)
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| 22 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5469)
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| 23 | Buried at Akatarawa Cemetery, Upper Hutt | Barker, Nancy (I59)
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| 24 | Buried at Manunui Cemetery, nr Taumarunui | Barker, Archibald Henry (Archie) (I56)
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| 25 | Buried in Bolton St Cemetery | Jeffs, George (I5644)
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| 26 | Buried in Bolton St Cemetery M0201 (NZSG 'Cemetery Collection, 38.5) Married at Rothwell, (Darrington) Yorkshire on 5 Jan 1830, both of this parish. George signed with X his mark. Banns called 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 3 Jan Witnesses: Thomas Bland and Emma Lucas (X her mark) Source: ancestry.co Death certificate reads: Marrige entry of Holy Trinity Church, Rothwell, West Yorkshire George Jeffs of this parish and Ann Bilton of this Parish were married in this church by Banns this fifth day of January in the Year One Thousand eight Hundred and Twenty (Crossed out)Thirty, By me Joseph Wardle Curate. This Marriage was solemnized between us George xJeffs his Mark, Ann Bilton In the Presence of Thomas Bland, Emma x Lucas her Mark Banns were read on Dec 20th, Dec 27th, and Jany 3rd 1841 Census, Piece:HO107; Folio/Book: 1152; page:12/48 Registration District: Coventry Sub'district; St John and St Michael Civil Parish: St John Baptist Municipal Borough. Address: Spon Street, Coventry Warwickshire JEFFS George M 40 1801 Plush Weaver b.WAR do Ann F 35 1806 do Louisa F 12 1829 b.WAR do Francis M 8 1833 Arrival of the Gertrude (From Early Wellington by Louis Ward) Another passenger ship, the "Gertrude", 560 tons register, commanded by Capt T F Stead, left Gravesend19th June 1841, and arrived at Port Nicholson on the 3rd November (or 30 Oct) with 41 married couples, 28 single men, 16 single women, 35 children under fourteen, 39 under seven, and 16 children under one. Captain T S Stead, Dr Wm Garrett was the surgeon superintendent. The passenger [includes ] Geffs, Geo and Ann 35 30 2 Geffs, Louisa, 14 George Jeffs married Ann Bilton 5 January 1830 at Rothwell, YKS. Ás Louisa was born before 1830 was George married before -There is a Louisa Jeff (father George Jeff, mother Sarah Jeff) chr 7 Sept 1828 St Mary's Lambeth, Surrey There is a marriage of George and Sarah BURCH and also of George and Sarah LEGER. Evening Post, Vol XXVII, Issue 13, 16 January 1884, Page 2 In our obituary column we record to-day the death of an old and respected colonist, Mr George Jeffs, of Nairn-street, who arrived by the ship Gertrude in November 1841. For 18 years before he arrived in this colony he served in the Light Dragoons in various parts of the world. he unfortunately met with a serious accident in the early days of the settlement,which made him an invalid to the end of his life. His only son went to Australia more than 25 years ago, and for many years has not been heard from. Deceased, besides a widow, leaves two daughters, who are residing with large families near Wellington. 1852 On Jurors' List George Jeffs, Nairne-street, Labourer. NZ Gazette 1852, page 35 1864 Wellington Independent 29 Nov 1864, page 3 RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT before CDR Ward Esq, RM, Monday Nov 21, John Williams, William Morgan, and Geo Jeffs were charged with drunkeness and fined 5s each. 1849 WellingtonIndependent 16 May 1849 - advertisement for James Symons for delivering firewood. "Written orders to be left at Mr Jeffs, with Mr Jeff at the woodyard, Te Aro" Ohiro farm, April 1849 . Evening Post, Vol XXVII, Issue 15, 18 January, page 3 THE Friends of Mr GEORGE JEFFS are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, which will leave his late residence, Nairn-street, on SATURDAY, 19th instant, at.3.30 o'clock sharp E MORRIS & SON, Undertakers, Taranaki-street, Wellington | Jeffs, George (I5644)
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| 27 | Buried in Bolton St Cemetery with husband | Bilton, Ann (I5645)
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| 28 | By profession William Thomson was a "Writer or King's Writer", a Scottish term, equivalent to the English one for the highest position for which a lawyer or attorney can attain. He was also legal adviser and close friend of the Duke of Buccleuch. Quiet and retiring by nature he passed the greater part of his life at "Park End" in Dumfries and his county seat "Castle Dykes." He refused a title more than once, saying he preferred to remain plain William Thomson. In later years he purchased an estate a little out of Dumfries called "The Woodhouse Tower" where he died September 22nd, 1847 (Source unrecorded) | Thomson, William (I2673)
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| 29 | Came to New Zealand as an assisted immigrant aboard S S Tararua in 1881. Little is known about Arthur, except that he supposedly became an alcoholic. An affectionate letter to his niece, Joan WARD, daughter of WD and Ethel Humphrys, was written from State Hospital, Lidcombe, which was probably in Melbourne. He is on the Australian Electoral Rolls 1903-1980 for 1913 in The Islands, Oxley, Queensland He is on the Death Index 1787-1985 for 1932 in Granville NSW NSW Deaths Reg #10852 Arthur H B Humphries, d.1932 Granville, NSW. Father - Arthur, Mother - Jane E | Humphrys, Arthur Henry Bacon (I45)
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| 30 | Came to New Zealand on SS Tongariro with parents and family in 1885. Settled in Christchurch. Father died in 1887, having lost a large amount of money which he had entrusted to his brother-in-law and which was embezzled. (See "Barker Bears & Forebears" by Robin Barker, and also, "The Story of Ella Cowe", by Dorothy Gaunt) Archie went first to the Gisborne area to work on a farm. At age 20 he went as Corporal in the 10th Contingent to the Boer War, on the troopship "Norfolk". Copies of letters he wrote home to his mother are on separate file. Archie eventully farmed at Hikumutu, in the King Country. In the Depression of the 30's, he was forced to walk off his farm, and was later returned to it as Manager. The farm was on Barker Road, subsequently re-named. He served on the Hospital Board and the District Council. (On Nominal Roll of the 10th Contingent, South Island Regiment, Regimental Staff as: 9106 Orderly-room Corporal Archibald Henry Barker, Retreat Road, Avonside, Christchurch. Mother, Mrs Ella Barker, same Address. Sailed from Lyttelton 10 April 1902 in the S S Norfolk His Attestation form of 8 April 1902 says he had been in the Christchurch College Rifles for 7 months; that he was a Clerk; that he was aged 20 years 6 months, was 5 feet 7 1/2 inches tall, had a chest measurement of 38 inches and weighed 10 st 7 lb. His next of kin was his Mother, Ella Barker. It is signed by LIeut Robt J Bremner (witness) and Capt W S Pennycook (Attesting Officer). On 30 August 1904 he receved the Imperial South African Clasp awarded for service in South Africa, with the rank of Corporal. Archie married Kate Dorothy Humphrys on 23 April 1913 at "Raumati" the home of his father-in-law, George Herbert Humphrys. His Best men were Gordon Harper and ACM (Jo) Barker. Dorothy's bridesmaids were her sister Ida Humphrys, and Archie's sister, Georgine (Madam) Barker. The following was written by his son-in-law, Rowley Hill, farmer and son-in-law, of Manunui: "Dalgety sold the farm up end of November, all stock & shearing plant, 1933. The farm was not stocked up again until March 1935 it was idle for 18 months. The Hikumutu School was closed in 1934 so Nanny bought a house in town for the 3 children to go to school (Nov 1934), she thought Grandad would get a job in town he had horses, a few killers, dogs left on the farm, he would go out there once a week, then 3 months later in March 1935 the trustees Clifford & Loughnan through Dalgety restocked the farm with 250 bullocks as the farm had been idle for 18 mths made some smaller paddocks & new cattle yards." According to Auntie Ruth (Grandad's 2nd daughter) he had a a great public service record:- 25 years Councillor on Kaitieke County Council Inaugural membr of King Country Electrical Power Board - served for a number of years Assistant Clerk, Manunui Town Council - 1950 - 1958, then Clerk 1958-59 Hikumutu School Committee, including term as chairman Life Member Hikumutu Community Centre Life Member Taumarunui Club Member RSA Hospital Board for 25 years - Chairman 1930-1936 and 1938 - 1944 (Letter from Ruth Hill to Mary Clark 1991) Grandad was a good-natured man with a twinkle in his eye and a beanie on his head. According to his daughter, Mary, he used to love singing the Gilbert & Sullivan light opera songs. He was a lifelong cigarette smoker, but did not develop lung cancer. Also had a penchant in later life for Mackintosh's toffees (especially egg & cream!] which he shared with his grandchildren when he came to stay. He drove a funny little pale green Austin and it made my heart lift to see his little car waiting outside Te Aroha College gates and to know he'd come to pick us up. (Usually with a wee supply of Mackintoshes in hand.) | Barker, Archibald Henry (Archie) (I56)
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| 31 | Contrary to family belief that he was a Banker, Henry Cowe's profession is given on his daughter's marriage certificate (1879) as 'General Merchant. He is stated to be deceased by this time.Actually, he was not deceased. (See below *) He had remarried, to Patricia chalmers Hunter,but was seemingly estranged from the children of his first marriage. Ella was married to DAvid barker at her aunt's. His occupation is given as Fish Curer on his daughter, Ella's, birth certificate in 1854; on his son, Peter's in 1857, it is 'Herring curer'. He also states he is Fish curer and widower on his 2nd marriage certificate in 1869, and it is given again on his death registration in 1887. Hmmm, fairly clear. In the 1841 Census he is living at home with the family at 23 Church Street, Berwick, as a carpenter's apprentice. In the 1851 Census he is still living at home, as a cooper. Peter C Robertson says, "Coopers made barrels for brewers, ships' provisions and more especially for the salmon trade. According to David Brenchley in his book, A Place By Itself, the more successful coopers came to be drawn further into the trade. The leading coopers became entrepreneurs and merchants. Henry must have followed this pattern and become a fish Curer and then a general merchant. However it should be remembered that his father came to Berwick as a simple inshore white fisherman but became a fish Curer and finally a fishmonger. Clearly these Cowes were enterprising." Is this the Henry Cowe, aged 56, in the 1881 Census, married to Patricia C H Cowe, 56 living at 26 Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh, and with three children? YES! - Earl Grey Street is about half a mile from Gillespie Crescent where Ella was married (at her widowed Aunt Margaret's house) in 1879. - this Henry is listed as "Fish Curer", aged 56, born in Berwick-upon-Tweed (which fits with Ella's father's data.) BUT - why did she state he was 'deceased' on her marriage certificate? - did he remarry after Isabella Murray died? Given the ages of the three children listed as living with him at Earl Grey St (David H,11, Grace C, 9, and Harriet A, 7) this could have been a second marriage for him. Patricia is aged 46, so it was a late marriage for her. She was born in Maxwelltown, KKB - did she know the Barker family? Is this how Ella got the position of Governess there? - Patricia was Patricia Chalmers Hunter, and the names of the children do not reflect B-u-T Cowes. Did she have some 'social status'? DId Ella not get on with her, hence the fact that she said her father was deceased? January 2000. Further GRO entries from Peter C Robertson: Henry Cowe, 44, fish curer and widower, of Tweed Villa, Newhaven Road, Leith, married Patricia Chalmers Hunter, 34, spinster, of George Place, Leith Walk, Edinburgh on 3 June 1869 at her home. He was the son of Peter Cowe, fish curer, deceased, and Catherine Burgeon. She was the daughter of David Hunter, carpet merchant and Grace Chalmers, deceased. Henry Cowe, 62, fish curer, married to (1) Isabella Murray, (2) Patricia Chalmers Hunter, died at 4.30 am on 23 May 1887, at 4 Argyle Park Terrace, Edinburgh. Dr James Cappel certified Brain Softening. He was the son of Peter Cowe, fish curer, deceased, and Catherine Burgoyne, deceased. David H. Cowe, son, was the informant.) So Did Henry not approve of Ella marrying a man almost his own age? Why did she say he was 'Deceased'? Why did she marry at his brother's house? | Cowe, Henry (I2805)
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| 32 | Death Certificate: No.443. Nineteenth January 1874, Church Street, Berwick. Catherine Cowe, Female, 84 years, Widow of Peter Cowe, fish curer. Cause of death: Fainting fits, Fatal Syncope. Certified. Informant John Cowe, In attendance, Church Street, Berwick. Registered twenty second January 1874. George Turner, Registrar. | Burgon, Catharine (I4177)
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| 33 | Died in London of Hepatitis (A and C) contracted on one of his many trips to India. Brian had spent several years in Tibet and had translated the Bible into Tibetan, as well as translating many works from Sanskrit into English. He was the personal photographer for the Dalai Lama. He became a Buddhist, and the Dalai Lama sent him a personal blessing for a peaceful crossing into the next life when he heard he was very ill. | Beresford, Brian Cameron (I250)
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| 34 | Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary, Chairman of Weekly Committee and Board of Directors , 1876 - 1878, David Barker, Esq., of Woodlands. Buried in Plot 725 at St Pauls Anglican Church, Papanui Cemetery, Christchurch. Headstone reads: Also Georgine Dunsford Barker, died 28 October 1885, aged 1 year 9 months For more information on David Barker and his forebears, see Robin Barker's 'Barker Bears & Forebears', 1991 David Barker made his Will on the day he died - 14 July 1889 - with witnesses James MacKellar, Minister, and John Dawson, engineman, leaving everything to Isabella and books divided equally to all his children and Isabella. Because it was a 'paper will the witnesses had to make affidavits, and Isabella had to write an affidavit saying who she was and that he had lived at Waikari. No executor was named in the will so that had to be applied for. In all, 30 pages were filed in the Supreme Court of Canterbury, for the will to be proved. John Barker of Woodville, Hawkes Bay, was surety of 100 pounds. Isabella was approved as executrix and administrator. (Able to be viewed at FamilySearch.org) From PapersPast Press Vol XLIV 28 October 1887 p4 Law Notices this Day - Before His Honour Mr Justice Ward in chambers. Wilkin and others v. Deans and another -For order that several claims by David Barker and others be admitted - Mr Izard Press Vol XLX 18 April 1888 p.6 Order of discharge of bankruptcy...David Barker | Barker, David (I3)
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| 35 | Entry from "Crockford's Clerical" 1885: Copied exactly) New Coll. Ox, 2nd cl.Mod.1868. B.A. (3rd cl. Lit.Hum.) 1871, M.A. 1873, d(elta) 1872, p 1873, by Bp of Lich. Lect. of Ludlow, Dio Heref. 1882-85. Formerly c. of Walsall 1872 - 74, Cheddleton, Staffs, 1874-76, R. of Bucknall w Bagnall, Staffs, 1876 - 78, Asst. Master in Oswestry Gr. School, 1878 - 82 Entry 1890: *. At Alton Barnes Rectory, Marlborough. Includes for 1873 - Lich. R of AltonBerners (or Alton-Barnes), Dio. Sarum, 1885. (New Coll. Ox; T.R.C.262 l.,av. 211 l. w 43 1/4 a of Gl; Gross Inc. 249 l., Net 159 l. and Ho; Pop.156) A birth is registered in Q4 1847 for Walter William Humphrys (Holborn 2 134). This is probably not our one although George did not seem to be very particular about registering the births of his children soon after their birth. But Walter was not baptised with a second name. Birth Notes: St James, Paddington, Middlesex (FHL film #579297) Born 3 March 1847, bapt 5 May 1847, Walter, son of George and Frances Humphrys of Clifton Place, Gentleman, J Scott whiting, Curate | Humphrys, Rev. Walter (I29)
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| 36 | Entry on Burial Record, Canongate Kirkyard 8th September 1827 #96- Murray Mr James Murray Spirit Merchant Chessels Court died 4th Inst Interred in the Westside 12 feet West of McKays Stone and 11 feet East of Balfours Tomb. Water in the Chest. Aged 52 James's Inventory, produced by his Executors Thomas Anderson Shand and George Caplain [?] on 21 Ocotber 1829 state that James made a Settlement on 4th April 1827 wich was Reigstered on the Books of Council on 14th November 1827. The date he died is ____ November 1827, but the burial record is likely correct - September 1827. In his Settlement he state that "payment of the whole free annual proceeds of my Estate and Effecst heritable & moveable real and personal to Mrs Isabella Fettes otherwise Murray my wife". Goods included "rents, money, household furniture including sliver plate, bed & table linen, & every object of a moveable nature." He names his heirs as his children James, David and Isabella. | Murray, James (I4218)
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| 38 | From a letter from Charles's mother to his cousin, William D. Humphrys, in New Zealand, dated Nov.16th 1928: "...in Jan.'27 we had our crushing blow, dear Charlie dying out in Shanghai, after an operation for appendicitis. It was so sudden and unexpected, and he and we were so happily and excitedly looking forward to his coming home that Spring, and had made sll sorts of plans. He was such a perfect son - as also is Frank,- and the blank and loss will be life long; he was, the doctors said, an extraordinarily strong man, but had worked far too hard and too long hours and the anxiety and sleepless nights had undermined his strength. He did so much political work and had to attend meetings and conferences perpetually, in additionto all his work for his Co. - and you know what a state China was in then. I try to think only of his having been called to lay down the burden and rest - or called to work in a higher sphere where no earthly limitations or anxieties can trouble him, but we do miss him and his long loving letters so terribly, and he was so wonderfully generous and helped us considerably in the upkeep of Elmsleigh. I will send one of the references from the Shanghai papers. I had over 200 letters from different people, and I found it very difficult to answer them all (and so many cuttings from papers.)" The only newspaper clipping I have: An old friend in a China paper says: "Of the death of Charles the First the poet: 'He nothing common did or mean." Charles Humphrys throughout his life never did a mean or a common thing: his character and example helped many others, and that help will not go from those who knew him even though he himself has gone." His nephew, AFW Humphrys, said: "General Manager of Shell in N. China. Much public work for British & international community for whom he died (unm) of peitonitis. Fine athlete, shot & fly fisherman" | Humphrys, Charles George (I80)
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| 39 | From the Internet, 23 Oct 1997, comes this information: "St Oswald's Church occupies an elevated position at the top of Church Street. It is surrounded by a large burial ground, and commands a fine view of "the sunny gardens and houses of the Bailey on the opposite side, clustered at the feet of the reverend abbaye which rises proudly behind them." A church was founded here before the Conquest, but the present structure cannot lay claim to so high an antiquity. The present church is principally of three dates, the earliest portion being the eastern part of the arcade formed by the pillars and arches of the nave, which were probably built about the year 1190, in the episcopate of Bishop Pusey, a great patron of architecture. The alterations which were considered necessary a few years ago, owing to the failure of its foundations by the workings of a colliery, have destroyed many fine features, and deprived it of much of its ancient character. It consists of nave, aisles, chancel, and tower, the latter being in the perpendicular style. There are sittings for 600, which were entirely new whet the whole of the interior underwent restoration in 1883. The church was repewed at the time of the recent alterations, and the nave partially filled with seats. The living, which is a vicarage, valued in the Liber Regis at 16 pounds, is a peculiar belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Durham, but does not pay any procurations to their official, or to the archdeacon. Rev A W Headlam M.A., vicar." [From 'History, Topography and Directory of Durham', Whellan, London, 1894] Also: Elvet Township, Borough and Barony "In 1801 the population was 1827' in 1811, 2115; in 1821, 2621; in 1831, 2916; in 1841,3344...;in 1891 there were 5590 souls." [As above] | Family: William Bacon / Jane Smith (F382)
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| 40 | From UK Probate Index 1853 - 57 of Wills proved at PCC: (effects under £800). On 6 August 1874 the Will of William Henry Humphrys late of Osborne House, Llandudno, Gentleman, a bachelor, died 10 June 1867 at Osborne House, left unadministered by George Humphrys the father and next of kin, was granted at the Principal Registry to Charles Bill of Farley Hall near Cheadle, STS, and the Reverend Walter Humphrys of Cheddleton, STS, two of the executors of the will of the said George Humphrys. Former Grant at Bangor July 1867. | Humphrys, William Henry (I32)
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| 41 | George Humphrys was born in Philadelphia, USA, and baptised as a 20 year old adult at Mosley St Unitarian Chapel, Manchester. (Parish Records). In 1837 he is listed in the Return of the Parish Register as one of the Trustees for the Chapel. Five of his and Frances's children were baptised there, the last being George Washington Humphrys on 27 November 1839. The Chapel was stated (by John James Taylor, Protestant Dissenting Minister on 6 February 1837) to be "...now temporarily occupying a Building in Lower Mosley Street in Manchester until an intended new Chapel in Upper Brook Street, Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, is completed". The last entry for Mosley Street was on 6 January 1837, and a note "Removed to the New Chapel, Upper Brook Street, Manchester, 1 September 1839" has been appended, again by John James Taylor. No more of George and Frances's children were baptised by Taylor at the New Chapel. By 1841 the family had moved to Ellastone, Staffordshire, where the couple's next four children were born. George and Frances lived in London for a short time, as two of their youngest children were born there before they moved back to Ellastone where Frances died after the birth of Elizabeth (Bessie). The death certificate for George Humphrys shows he died on 27 July 1873 at Ashcombe Park, Cheddleton, in the Registration District of Cheadle, Sub-district of Ipstones, in the County of Stafford. He died aged 71 years, and was formerly a Solicitor. Cause of death is given as Heart thickening of Aortic and Mitral Valves; Congestion of right lung 1 week. The informant was William Jenkins, in attendance, of Scrappsgate, Cheddleton. From UK Index Probate Index 1853 - 57 at the PCC: (Effects under 45,000 pounds) On 27 August 1873, the Will of George Humphrys late of Ashcombe Park in the Parish of Cheddleton, Staffordshire, gentleman, who died 27 July 1873 at Ashcombe Park, was proved at Lichfield by Charles Bill of Farley Hall in the parish of Alton, STS, Esquire, the nephew and the Reverend Walter Humphrys of Walsall, STS, Clerk, the Son, two of the Executors. Snippets from contemporary newspapers::- The Manchester Times & Gazette, Sat.July 6, 1833, Issue 246 George recorded in subscriptions & donations at £2.0.0. The Manchester Times & Gazette Sat. Feb.17, 1838, article 18 An amusing account of a bet beween George Humphrys, solicitor of Princess Street, and Mr JB Wanklyn Liverpool Mercury, fri. Aug 4, 1837, Issue 1370 George Humphrys is a supporter of the Reform Paty (for Leeds) in the south Lancashire election, 1837 , Morning Chronicle, Mon Apr 22, 1850 Law Intelligence, Sat Samuel Lewis in his Topographical Dictionary of England, 1845, (on microfiche in the National Library) says of Cheddleton: (St Edward). a parish in the union of Cheadle, N. division of the hundred of Totmonslow and of the county of Stafford, 3 miles (S. by W.) from Leek. (There is more about industry and particular buildings, etc) The family of George Humphrys was involved with the Unitarian Church in Mosley Street, Manchester, as they had been in Birmingham in the 18th century before they fled (?) to the United States after the Birmingham Riots. Five children were born in the US and baptised in 1821 when they returned to Manchester. George married Frances Henry, whose family were also members of the Mosley St chapel, on 7 May 1832 at St John's church, Byrom Street, Deansgate, Manchester. (This information was found for me by another genealogist, Mike Berrell in a Random Act of Genealogical Kindness.in January 2006.) In about 1840, George took his family to live in Ellastone, Staffordshire where more children were born, but by 1845 they were living in Paddington, London, where John Abel, and Walter were born. This John died at the age of three years (on 6 July 1848, just 3 weeks after his mother died), when the family was living at Lower Moor, Herefordshire. By 1848 they had moved to Eardisley in Herefordshire, where Frances died after giving birth to their 12th child, Elizabeth.. George was a practising Solicitor in Bristol until about 1850, but was no longer practising at the time of the Census in 1851. Perhaps this was because he was widowed? He was buried in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. A copy of his will is in my files. 1841 Census RG HO 107; Piece: 1006; Book/Folio: 17/4; page 13 Registration District: Ashborne Sub District:Ashborne Enumeration District: Ellastone Municipal Borough: Wootton Lodge, Ellastone, Ramshorn, Staffordshire HUMPHERYS George M 39 Ind Not born in County HUMPHERYS Frances F 29 do HUMPHERYS William M 5 do HUMPHERYS Arthur M 4 do HUMPHERYS George M 2 do HUMPHERYS Sophia F 10 mths born in county + servants and sister-in-law Brierley John M 42 Male Servnt not b in county Barker George M 31 do do Eaton James M 14 do do Kirkham Elizabeth F 25 Female Servt b. in County Bailey Ann F 25 do do Knowles Sarah F 26 do Not b in Co Ash Emma F 17 do b. in Co Hunter Augustine F 27 do Foreign Udale Ann F 18 do b. in Co. Woodruffe Anne F 20 Governess Not b. in Co. HENRY Amelia F 28 Independent do Blakeney Frances F 23 F.S. do 1851 Census HO 107/2492, ED 3a, Fol.25, P.26, sch.127 Lemoor, Eardisley George Humphreys Head Wid 49 Retired Attorneyor Solicitor} USA Brit subj Proprietor of Houses & Railway Shares} William H do Son 15 Scholar at Home LAN, Manchester Arthur do do 14 do do do do George W do do 11 do do do do Sophia do Daur 10 do do STS, Ellastone Margaret do do 8 [sic] do do do do Mary H do do 8 do do do do Frances A do do 8 do do do do Walter do Son 4 MDX, Paddington Elizabeth do Daur 2 HEF, Eardisley Amelia H Sister-in-law U 38 Annuitant LAN, Manchester Frances Serv U 21 Ladie's Maid IOW, Brading Elizabeth Hanson Serv U 43 Upper Nurse SAL, C Jane Bird do U 26 Under Nurse do do Elizabeth Flint do U 24 Cook STS, Alton Mary Ann Perry do U 25 Kitchen Maid GLS, Elizabeth Hyde do U 26 House Maid do Flint do U 33 Gardener STS, Alton do U 16 HEF, Win By the time of the 1861 Census, George and his family had moved to fashionable Cheltenham, where his son, Arthur, met and married Jane Isabella Bacon in June of that year. 1861 Census Suffolk House, Cheltenham George Humphreys Head Widower 59 Retired Attorney & Solicitor Wm Henry " Son Un 25 No profession of Business LAN, Manchester Sophia " Daur " 20 STS, Ellaston Margarett " " 18 " " Walter " Son " 14 MDX, Paddington Elizabeth " Daur " 12 HEF, Eardisley Amelia Henry Visitor " 48 LAN, Manchester Elizabeth Hanson Serv " 57 " Barnes " " 25 WOR, HanTon Frances Lowe " " 30 " " Mary McClymont " " 30 CUL, Errington Emma Forester " " 23 STS, Alton Wm Jenkins " " 26 HEF, Eardisley Henry Whitmore " Mar 35 GLS, Cheltenham Martha " Porteress " 42 " " Anne Whitmore Daur Un 11 " " Louisa " " " 9 " " By 1871, George and his household - ever-expanding as far as servants were concerned - had moved to Ashcombe Park, where he died in 1873. Near neighbours, at Farley Hall, were George's sisters, Harriet and Elizabeth, both of whom were unmarried. (Their Census details on their Family Pages). Their other sister, Sarah, had married John Bill of Farley Hall in 1831. 1871 Census Ashcomb Hall, Cheddleton George Humphrys Head Widower 69 Retired Attorney & Solicitor Pennsylvania, United States of America, British Subject George Washington Do Son Unm 31 No Profession, Trade or Calling LAN, Manchester Mary Harriet Do Daur Unm 28 Do Lady STS, Ellastone Frances Amelia Do Daur Unm 28 Do Do Do Do Walter Do Son Unm 24 Under Graduate New Coll Oxford MDX, Paddington Elizabeth Do Daur Unm 22 No Profession Trade or Calling HEF, Eardisley John Frederick Davis Son-in-Law Mar 49 Lft Col in Her Majesty's Indian Army Bengal MDX, London Sophia Davis Daur Mar 30 STS, Ellastone Margaret Sophia F Do Granddaur 6 Scholar East Indies Fredrick George H Do Grandson 5 Do East Indies Charles Henry Do Grandson 3 East Indies Samuel Hugh B Do Grandson 9 months STS, Cheddleton Amelia Henry Sister-in-Law Unm 58 Annuitant LAN, Manchester + 11 servants | Humphrys, George (I86)
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| 42 | Holy Trinity | Family: George Jeffs / Ann Bilton (F1721)
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| 43 | I have a photo which AFW (Francis) identified as being of Mary. He commented "after her husband died, she lived with my parents -Walter and Nellie Humphrys - at Helland Rectory in Cornwall, for a while, and I think the picture was taken there." The picture has the portrait of Frances Humphrys (nee Henry) in the background. Young George Humphrys lived with his aunt Mary after his mother remarried. | Humphrys, Mary Harriet (I40)
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| 44 | In 1881 George W. Humphrys was visiting his sister, Bessie (Mrs Michael S.Forster) at Oswestry Grammar School, Shropshire. His age is given as 41, he is unmarried, and his occupation is Lieutenant Officer. He is mentioned in the will of his aunt, Amelia Henry in 1885 | Humphrys, George Washington (I34)
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| 45 | In The Lady's Magazine (1793) (per Googlebooks.co.uk): Death of the lady of George Humphrys of Sparkbrook on 17 December 1793. | Satchwell, Sarah (I88)
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| 46 | Jane , from Bury, Lancashire, married Abel Humphrys when he returned from America. briefly, and went there with thim. They had five children there, and after Arthur died in 1812 at some stage she returned to England with the five children, who were all baptised at the Mosley Street Chapel in Manchester in 1821. In 1817 there is a record of a trip to Witnesses at her wedding were John Humphrys and John Grundy. John Humphrys was also 'home' on a visit from America and married Jane's sisteer, Elizabeth, and when he returned with his bride to Philadelphia, the two families would have been in close contact. [See notes on Jane & elizabeth's father, Samuel Grundy] Another sister, Esther, married John Bill in 1785, of Farley Hall, Cheadle,Staffordshire.Jane died there in 1826 [?].John and Esther's son, Charles, married Sarah, daughter of Abel and Jane Humprhys. | Grundy, Jane (I3096)
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| 47 | Jane Bacon and Arthur Humphrys were married in the Parish Church in the parish of Cheltenham in the County of Gloucester on 6 June 1861. (Source: Marriage Certificate.) Her place of residence was given as 4 Osborne Villas, Cheltenham. Witnesses at the wedding were Albert Greg, William Bacon, Sophia Humphrys, and Lucy Bacon. Her second marriage, on 7 October 1876, at St Mary's, Marylebone, London, was to John Jones, aged 40, an Upholsterer. (Marriage certificate). Their residences at that time were both given as 'St Mary's district', and witnesses were Timothy Bridges and Sarah Glazier. Jane's father is "William Bacon, Gentleman" and John's is "Robert Jones, deceased, farmer." Infact, jane Isabella's father was also deceased (1873) The 1881 Census has an entry for Jane and John Jones. Dwelling is Willow Street, Oswestry Town, Shropshire, England. (FHL film 1341638, Piece 2658, Folio 80, page 2) John JONES, Head,Cabinet Maker (Master) employing 23 men, 13 boys, 5 women, Married, 44, Male, born Oswestry Jane J. JONES, Wife, M, 38, Female, born Durham. [The initial J is a transcription error for 'I'] Also at the address are Eliza JONES, Daughter, Unmarr, 19, F, b. Whitchurch, Shropshire Walter E Jones, Son, Cabinet Maker, Unm, 18, M, b. Whitchurch Joseph H Jones, Son, Upholsterer, Unm, 15, M, b. Whitchurch Amy F. Jones, Daughter, Unm, 3, F, b. Oswestry Anne WOOLEY, Servant, Unm, 24, F, St Martins, Shropshire Amy Florence Jones was the child of Jane and John (see her birth certificate) In the 1901 Census, Jane is staying with Amy who is married to Albert J Smith, and who has a one month old baby, Thomas G When Amy was married (on 2 January 1900), her place of residence is given as Chilton House - was this in Oswestry, named by Jane Isabella after the place where she was born? Jane's Death Certificate shows that she died on 9 December 1922 at St Paul's Vicarage, St Stephens Road, Bow, London. She was 79 years old, and the widow of John Jones, Furniture Dealer. Cause of death is given as (1) Arterio sclerosis Gastritis, (2) Myocarditis. A note adds t 'the P.M. certified bty D D Rosewarne, MRCS.' The informant was A J Smith, present at the death, of St Paul's Vicarage, St Stephen's Road, Bow. | Bacon, Jane Isabella (I76)
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| 48 | At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family: Living / Living (F3)
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| 49 | Margaret's parents were married in Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire. There were Barkers there at the time - John, and William. ?Possible connection | Battaley, Margaret (I232)
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| 50 | Marriage Record: William Henry of this parish and town of Manchester, Gent. and Mary Bayley of Manchester, spinster, by licence by John Griffith, in the presence of Frank Bayley, Jno Bayley, Elizth Henry and Peter Henry on 26 June 1803 at Manchester Cathedral. | Family: William Henry / Mary Bayley (F53)
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