Husband (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Buried:
Wife Thurley FAIRHALL (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Father: Elmer FAIRHALL ( - )
Mother: Thelma PRENTICE ( - )
Children
Husband William FRANCIS 183
Born: Abt 1843
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Thomas FRANCIS (1812-1883) 183
Mother: Elisa PEAKE (Abt 1810- ) 183
Marriage:
Wife Ellen Jane FAIRHEAD (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Buried:
Children
1 M Robert FRANCIS 183
Born: 1876
Christened:
Died: 1888
Buried:
2 M William FRANCIS 183
Born: 1877
Christened:
Died: 1891
Buried:
3 F Ethel FRANCIS 183
Born: 1881
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
4 M Stanley FRANCIS 183
Born: 1882
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
5 F Kathleen FRANCIS 183
Born: 1884
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
6 F Constance FRANCIS 183
Born: 1886
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
7 M Edgar Fairhead FRANCIS 183
Born: 1889
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - William FRANCIS
All information obtained by Harriet's notes. He was not with his parents in 1851 Census, aged 2, which seems strange but apparantly he survived childhood as he is shown as marrying Ellen Jane Fairhead in 1877. NFP's from Dorren's notes apart from kids as shown.
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General Notes: Child - Robert FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's apart from years as shown.
General Notes: Child - William FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's apart from years as shown.
General Notes: Child - Ethel FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's.
General Notes: Child - Stanley FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's.
General Notes: Child - Kathleen FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's.
General Notes: Child - Constance FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's.
General Notes: Child - Edgar Fairhead FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's.
Husband Robert FRANCIS 183
Born: 19 Nov 1778 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 21 Jan 1849 - Ulting, Essex, England
Cause of Death: Dropsey
Buried:
Father: Robert FRANCIS (Bef 1736-1809) 183
Mother: Mary POLLEY (Bef 1749-1831) 183
Marriage: 9 Dec 1800 - Bradwell, , Essex, England
Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Wife Hannah FAIRHEAD 183
Born: Abt 1774 - Bradwell, , Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 22 Aug 1856 - Ulting, Essex, England
Cause of Death: Natural decay
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
1 M Robert FRANCIS 183
Born: 19 Dec 1801 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 16 Jan 1885 - Danbury, , Essex, England
Cause of Death: Melanosis, Senile Decay
Buried: - Danbury, , Essex, England
Spouse: Ann POLLEY (1810-1891) 183
Marr: 5 Jun 1832 - Great Baddow, , Essex, England
2 F Elizabeth FRANCIS 183
Born: Bef 3 Jan 1803 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: William PAVITT (living)
3 F Hannah FRANCIS 183
Born: 27 Nov 1804 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: George PUTLEY (living)
4 F Mary Ann FRANCIS 183
Born: 18 Oct 1807 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 18 Feb 1898
Buried:
Spouse: William TAGG (1803-1890) 183
Marr: 12 Dec 1827 - Ulting, Essex, England
5 M Thomas FRANCIS 183
Born: 5 Apr 1812 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 11 Apr 1883 - Ulting, Essex, England
Buried:
Spouse: Mary FINCH (Abt 1813-1885) 183
Spouse: Elisa PEAKE (Abt 1810- ) 183
Marr: 12 Mar 1839
6 M Abraham FRANCIS 183
Born: 4 Mar 1815 - Hatfield Peverel, , Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 25 Nov 1889 - Chapman, Dickinson, Kansas, USA
Buried:
Spouse: Harriet BAKER (1821-1888) 183
Marr: 10 Jun 1841 - Augusta, Oneida, New York, USA
General Notes: Husband - Robert FRANCIS
In his will he names the premises of Stock Hall, Ulting and Clements, Langford but I was unable to find Robert and his wife in either parish, nor mention of the premises in the 1841 Census. His son Thomas was living at Stock Hall in 1851 but again no trace of either Roberts other son's or Clements at Langford in 1851. Probably sold after his death in 1849 and a deed may be at ERO to confirm (option to purchase Clements given to son Robert but he was living elsewhere in 1851).
Doreen Rice in Oz has two other children to this couple, Charles and Sarah, but not Harriet's notes. For investigation.
Frances Marks Landy (a decendent) is in possession of an old hair brooch showing Roberts death date.
According to Harriet's notes he was an MP for maldon in 1826 - wrong poll books seen. Voted but not a candidate.
Burial date of Robert at Langford. Registers not yet deposited at ERO.
Dating of photos of Stock Hall L47/48.
Oz say had one more child, Charles, born 1822, place not known.
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Robert was born at Ulting, Essex in 1778 and baptised in 1880 (Doc43) at Ulting. Photo L32 is of the church.
Robert married in 1800 (ERO DP261/1/3)(Doc 240) by licence, although no copy of licence is at ERO. Witnesses are not family members. Signed the register himself.
Originally came to notice as result of baptisms of various children between 1801 and 1812.
He is shown as joint executor of his father's will proved in 1810 (Doc300) and is left ten acres called Holmes Mead in Ulting/Langford, use of the house and farm at Stock Hall, Ulting until the death of his mother (to pay her £100 per year as rent for same) and the option to buy Stock Hall at current market value, on her death. He is also named in the Death Duty register (Doc294).
Photos L108 & L109 are of Stock Hall, Ulting, as mentioned in his father's will shown above, and the fanily home for many years.
He (or his son Robert) signs as witness at his daughter's, Mary Ann, wedding in 1827 (No copy).
Doc 238 (ERO 79 CR 22) is a copy of Robert's will written in 1848 which shows his occupation as a farmer of Stock Hall, Ulting but also mentions another dwelling house called "Clements" at Langford (the next parish. Each legacy is shown under the various children but in the main he splits his money equally between them after the demise of his wife, until then it is invested and the proceeds given to her. The will is proved in May 1849.
Robert died in January 1849 aged 70 years at Ulting (Cert 168). The person shown present at death was a Hannah Herbert (the same lady also present at his wife's death some seven years later) who signed by her mark and is not apparantly related.
Robert is buried along side his wife, at St Giles Church, Ulting. His stone when seen in July 1999 is clearly readable as follows, "In // Memory of // Robert Francis // late of Stock Hall Ulting // who died Jan 21st 1849 // Aged 70 years". Photo L ?? is of the stone and L?? of the church.
Photos L46, L47 and L48 are of Stock Hall, Ulting, Robert's home for some considerable time, although I am at present unable to date the last two or identify the people in them.
__ WILL This is the Last Will and Testament of me Robert Francis of Stocks Hall in the Parish of Ulting in the County of Essex Farmer In the first place I nominate constitute and appoint my sons Robert Francis Thomas Francis and my son-in-law George Purley Trustees and Executors of this my Will I give and bequeath unto my dear Wife end page one Hannah the use for her life of All such part of my household goods and furniture plate linen china and other effects in and about my Dwelling house at the time of my decease (not hereinafter specifically bequeathed) as she shall make choice of And my mind and will is that upon my said wife's so taking possession of the said household goods and furniture plate linen china and other effects so bequeathed to her for her life in manner aforesaid she shall make out and sign an Inventory thereof and deliver over the same unto my said Executors and further that she my said Wife shall keep the same household goods and furniture plate linen china and other effects in good order and condition (usual wear and tear only excepted) And from and immediately after the decease of my said Wife I give and bequeath the same unto my children Robert Francis Elizabeth the Wife of William Pavitt Hannah the Wife of George Purley Mary Ann the Wife of William Tagg Thomas Francis and and Abraham Francis and their respective Executors administrators and assigns to be equally divided between them shae and share alike I also give and bequeath unto my said Wife the sum of one hundred pounds sterling to be paid to her out of the money arising from the sale and disposal hereinafter directed of my Farming Stock and Crops when the same shall be so disposed of for her own use And also all my Wines Beer Spiritous liquors I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas All the fixtures belonging to me in and about my Dwelling house and Brewhouse at the time of my decease and all my brewing utensils and beer casksto and for his own use But subject to the use by my said Wife of the said fixtures during such time as as she shall continue in the occupation of my said Dwelling house as is hereinafter mentioned I give and devise unto the said Robert Francis Thomas Francis and George Purley All my Freehold messuages or tenements lands and hereditaments whatsoever and wheresoever situate with their appurtenances to hold the same unto and to the use of the said Robert Francis Thomas Francis and George Purley their heirs and assigns Upon Trust as end page two soon as conveniently may be after my decease to sell and dispose thereof either together or in parcels and by Public Auction or Private Contract for the best Price or Prices that can be got for the same Also I authorize and empower my said Executors or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the Executors or administrators of the Survivor in like manner to make sale and dispose of All my Copyhold Messuages or Tenements lands and hereditaments with their appurtenances for the best Price or Prices that can be had or obtained for the same And as to the monies arising from the sale of my said freehold and Copyhold estate I direct my said Executors or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of the Survivor to stand possessed thereof Upon the Trusts hereinafter declared and I declare that the receipt or receipts of my said Executors or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the executors or Administrators of the Survivor under their or his respective hands or had shall from time to time a sufficient discharge to the respective purchaser and purchasers of my said freehold and Copyhold Estates hereinbefore devised and directed to be sold or any part or parts thereof respectively for so much of the Purchase Money for which such receipt or receipts shall be given And that after such receipt or receipts shall be given for any such purchase money such purchaser and purchasers respectively shall be absolutely acquitted and discharged of and from the same and shall not be answerable for or chargeable with any misapplications or nonapplication of the said purchase money or any part thereof Provided always nevertheless and I do hereby declare my Mind and Will be that in case my Son Robert should be desirous of purchasing my Copyhold Tenement or Dwelling house and seven acres of Land more or less called "Clements" situate in the parish of langford in the said County of Essex for the sum of Four hundred Pounds then I direct my other Executors to convey or assure the same unto him my said Son Robert his heirs and assigns or as he or they shall end page three direct or appoint But in case my said Son Robert declines to avail himself of the right of pre-emption hereby given to him within One Calender month after my decease Then I direct that the same estate shall be sold and conveyed as hereinbefore directed Provided also and I declaremy Mind and Will to be that in case any of my children sshould be desirous of purchasing any of my real estates he she or they so desiring shall be at liberty so to do either at any Auction thereof or by private Contract and I direct my Trustees and Executors to convey and assure the same unto such child or children his her or their heirs and assigns or as he she or they shall direct or appoint at and for the fair market value of the said hereditaments and premises such value in case of sale by private Contract to be ascertained by valuation by two indifferent Persons or their umpire in the usual way And in case it should happen that any such child or chldren desirous of becoming a Purchaser should be Trustees or a Trustee or Executors or an Executor under this my Will Then I declare that his or their so being Trustee or Trustees Executors or Executor shall not impeach or invalidate such sale or sales to him or them but that my other Trustees and Executors shall have full power and authority to convey and assure the same hereditaments and premises unto such child or children his or their heirs and assigns or as he or they may direct or appoint And I direct my Executors to conduct carry on and manage any farming business in which I may be engaged at the time of my decease (provided that the Landlord or Landlords for the time being of the farms hereditaments and Premises on which my sais business shall be carried on at the time of my decease should not previously determine the tenancy of the same farms hereditaments and Premises) until the Michaelmas day twelvemonths then next following for the benefit of my said Wife and children to whom I give and bequeath All the profits and increase arising therefrom during such end page four period (my said Wife being at liberty to continue in the occupation of my said dwelling house during that period free of any ? for the same) And after the expiration of twelve months from the Michaelmas day next following my decease or upon the determination of any such tenancy as aforesaid whichever shall first happen I Will and direct that my Son thomas shall have the option of taking my said farming business with the live and dead stocks Implements in husbandry at a fair valuation to be made thereof by two indifferent persons one to be chosen by my said Son Thomas and the other by my other Executors and in case of difference between such two indifferent persons then by an umpire to be chosen by them in the usual manner But if my said Son homas should decline to take my said farming business and to pay the amount of such valuation to my other Executors in manner aforesaid Then my Will is that my Executors shall and do dispose of my saidfarming business together with all the Crops of Corn and grainlive and dead stock and Implements in husbandry and other farming effects either by Public Auction or Private Contract to any Person or Persons for the most money that can be obtained for the same And I do declare that the said Trustees or Trustee for the time being of this my Will do and shall stand possessed of and interested in the money to arise from the sale or sales of my real estate and to arise or be produced from the sale or conversion into money of my personal estate and of the rents of my estates until sold and the moneys and other estate which may come into their hands by virtue of the trusts ofthis my Will Upon Trust by with and out of the same in the first place to pay satisfy and discharge all my just debts and funeral and Testamentary expenses and Upon further Trust to invest the sum of One thousand and five hundred Pounds Sterling in their or his names or name in the Parliamentary Stocks or Public Funds of Great Britain or at Interest upon Government or real Securities nd do and shall from time to time with the consent of my Wife testified by her in writing alter and vary the said stocksfunds and securities as to them or him shall seem reasonable take other Stocks Funds or Securities of a like nature end page five And pay the interest dividends and annual produce of the said One thousand Five hundred Pounds trust monies or of Stocks Funds or Securities upon which the same may be invested to my sais Wife for her own proper use during the Term of her natural life And I declare that the provision hereby made for my said Wife shall be accepted by her in lieu and full satisfaction of all dower thirds and freebench to which she is or may be entitled out of all or any part of my real estate And as to the residue or surplus of the money estate and effects which shall come to the hands of the said Trustees by the sale of my freehold and Copyhold estates and by sale and disposal of my farming business stocks crops and Implements and from the geting in collecting and receiving my personal estate and which shall remain after satisfying the trust and purposes hereinbefore declared of and concerning the same I declare that the said Trustees or Trustee for the time being of my said Will shall stand and be possessed thereof In Trust for all and every my children the said Robert Francis Elizabeth Pavitt Hannah Purley MaryAnn Tagg Thomas Francis and Abraham Francis their respective Executors administrators and assigns equally to be divided between them share and share alike to whom I bequeath the same accordingly And from and immediately after the decease of my said Wife I declare that the said Trustees or Trustee for the time being of this my Will shall stand possessed of the said principal sum of One thousand Five hundred Pounds or the Stocks Funds or Securities in or upon which the same shall be invested Upon Trust to pay transfer and divide the same unto and equally between all my said children and their Executors administrators and assigns respectively to whom I give and bequeath the same accordingly Provided nevertheless and I hereby declare my mind and Will to be that all sum or sums of money which at the time of my decease I shall have paid for or advanced to any or either of my said children for or towards his her or their marriage portion or otherwise for or towards his her or their advancement in the world end page six and an entry or note of which monies shall be found in my private books of Account under their names respectively shall be accounted for and allowed and be deemed and taken as and for part or parts of the lagacy or legacies portion or share portions or shares given to him her or them respectively by this my Will And I direct that my said Executors and Trustees for the time being shall not be answerable or accountable for the acts deeds receipts or defaults of each other but each of them for his ownacts deeds receipts neglects and defaults only And that the said Executors and Trustees respectively shall not be answerable or accountabl for any Banker or other person with whom any of the trust monies may be deposited or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any Security upon which any of the trust funds may be invested or for any loss which may happen to the said premises unless the same shall happen by their or his own ?? neglects or defaults respectivelyAnd that each of the said Executors and trustees for the time being shall and may reimburse himself and themselves all such costs charges and expenses as they respectively shall or may incur in or about the execution of the trust of this my Will And hereby revoking all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made I declare this onlt to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said Robert Francis the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in five sheets of paper set my hand at the foot or end thereof this Fourth day of march in the Year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Forty eight-------------- -----------Robt Francis---This Will contained in five sheets of Paper was signed at the foot or end thereof by the said Robert Francis the testator in the presence of us present at the same time who as Witnesses attest and subscribe this Will in the presence of the said Robert Francis and of each other Edw.W.Banks Solicitor Witham Richd Stevens Solicitor Witham Proved on the 4th day of may 1849 before the reverend James Hutchinson letter Surrogate & by the oaths of Robert Francis Thomas Francis the Sons and george purley the son in law the executors to whom Admin & was granted they being first sworn duly to
Death Notes: Wife - Hannah FAIRHEAD
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Confirmed by death certificate (Cert 169). Died at Ulting, Essex.
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General Notes: Wife - Hannah FAIRHEAD
Having found Hannah's marriage in 1800 I am left with a problem. Another Hannah Fairhead married in Bradwell in 1796 this one to a Charles Plastow. The problem is that I can only find one Hannah being baptised in the village (in 1773), to an Edward and Susannah, so am not sure if this one is mine. I have found an Amey Fairhead (baptised 1775), named witness at Hannah's wedding but she is the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth. I have also found an Amy marrying in 1801, but she appears to young to be the same one and in any case the signatures appear different. However, witnesses at Hannah's wedding are Moses Ardley, and Mary Wade and at Amy's, Elizabeth Ardley, Elizabeth Wade and Thomas Fairhead so possibly they are the same. Who knows yet? All details from P/R searched from 1756-1796 are attached to these notes, together with a sheet showing who belongs to whom in brief form.
I must look for any wills at ERO of any Fairheads between say 1750 and 1800 at, or near, Bradwell and hope that they shed some more light.
If not settlement papers appear the next choice or maybe even the IGI/FS.
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Hannah was married in 1800 (Doc 240). She was able to sign the register herself and a witness was an Amey Fairhead, obviously a relative.
Originally came to notice as result of various childrens baptisms between 1801 and 1812.
In her husbands will, written in 1848 (Doc238) Hannah is to receive £100 and a choice of furniture china etc. Her husbands wishes to convert all his lands to money (about £1500) invest this and Hannah is to receive the interest until she dies.
In the 1851 Census (HO107/1783P288)(Doc239) Hannah is shown as a 77 year old (from which year of birth obtained) widow of independant means. Her place of birth shown (Bradwell, Essex) and she has obviously moved out of Stock Hall as her address is shown as a cottage. Possibly still on the Stock Hall lands as that premises, now occupied by her son Thomas and his family, is on the same census page. The only other occupant is a Sarah Everet, a 16 year old servant.
Hannah died in August 1856, aged 82, at Ulting (Cert 169). The person shown present at death a Hannah Herbert (the same person as at her husbands) signed by her mark and is not apparantly related.
Hannah is buried, alongside her husband, at St Giles Church, Langford. Her stone when seen in July 1999 is clearly readable as follows " In // Memory of // Hannah // Relict of // Robert Francis // who died August 22 1856 // Aged 82 years". Photo L ?? is of the stone and L?? of the church.
Birth Notes: Child - Robert FRANCIS
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Baptism date shown as obtained from Ulting Parish Register (Ref ERO D/P 196/1/1)(Doc 42).
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Death Notes: Child - Robert FRANCIS
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Certificate number 43. Died at St Clares Hall, Danbury, Essex.
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General Notes: Child - Robert FRANCIS
Did he buy Clements. See entry for 1848 below
Harriet's notes have a further child, Fanny, born to this couple in 1852 and died 1853 but no place shown.
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Robert was baptised in 1801 (Doc42) at Ulting. Photo L32 is of the church.
Robert (or his father) signs at witness at his sister, Mary Ann, wedding in 1827 (No copy).
Robert married in 1832(Doc 201) and confirmed the correct person by a copy of the marriage licence (Doc202) which shows him as aged 30.
In the 1841 Census (Ref HO107/339/2 Folio 24)(Doc 30) Robert is shown living with his wife Ann and daughters Jane, Mary, Charlotte, Ellen and Hannah at what I think reads Frarns Farm (but is unclear on this and subsequent Census).
In his mother-in-laws will made in 1837 and proved in 1842 he is, by codicil, named as executor (the first dying before the testator, but receives no legacy. Robert proved the will in May 1842.
Robert is shown as executor to his father's will (Doc238) written in 1848 and proved in 1849. He is given the option of buying premises called "Clements" in Langford parish for £400 and on his mother's death receives a sixth share of £1500.
In 1851 Census (Ref HO107/1778 Folio 695)(Doc 29) he is still living at the farm with his family.The two elder daughters aged 17 and 16 were shown born at Goldhanger, which tells me that this family only moved to Tolleshunt Darcy in the 1830's. The first appearance of great grandfather Robert (aged 2).
Confirming my thoughts in the 1851 census entry above, Doc 397 is an extract from a book called the Oxley Parker Papers (Oxley-Parker being a local estate/property owner also farmer and later mayor of Maldon), which state that Robert was granted a lease on Frame Farm (also sorts out correct name of this property) in or just after 1836 for 14 years, later altered to 21 years, for an annual rent of £270. The book outlines correspondence between the owners and his/her agent as regards rent and lateness of payment and paints Robert in a good light, apparantly he being a good tenent. In anongst the original documents at ERO, from which this book is compiled, (ERO D/DoP B123/264-358) are two letters (ERO ref 327 and 328) which are the originals written by Robert, dated August 1851 and January1853 sent by him when paying the rent on this farm. The book goes on to state that the farm was sold in 1865 while Robert was still there and it must be assumed he moved to St Clere's Hall soon after then.
In 1861 Census (Ref RG9/1091/5 Folio 7)(Doc 27) is shown with his wife and various children still at Tolleshunt Darcy. Shows place of birth as Ulting.
By 1871 Census (Ref RG10/1666 Folio 51)(Doc 26) had moved to Danbury and the Frame Farm at Tolleshunt Darcy is no longer occupied by the Francis Family. Place of birth shown as Ulting. He is shown living with his wife Ann, son Robert and daughters Charlotte and Elizabeth.
In the 1873 Return of Owners of Land, the only Robert Francis shown as owning land in Essex (494 acres) is living in Ipswich. I suppose it's the right one.
Photo L51 is of Robert (supplied by Harriett Nolan) and taken C1874 when aged about 73 yrs.
Is probably the witness at the wedding of his son William Fairhead in 1874 (Cert 191).
The 1881 Census (RG11/1767F61)(Doc307) shows Robert living with his wife, daughters Charlotte and Ellen (both unmarried) and son Robert (my great grandfather) with two maids and a groom.
Robert died on the 16th January 1885 (Cert 43) and was buried at Danbury (Doc 323) on the 22nd January.
Memorial Inscription reads 'In memory of Robert Francis who died January 16th 1885 Aged 83 years The weary are at rest' also 'In memory of Ann wife of Robert Francis Died Dec 30 1891 Aged 81 years Her end was peace'
In his will (Doc 32 probated 1885)the family home at St Clares Hall, Danbury was left to his son Robert (g g father) to buy which apparantly he did not and went out of the family ownership. I think these are the deeds that my brother John has. Photos L52, L53 and L54 are of St Cleres Hall, (supplied by Harriett Nolan) taken in September 1998 and the latter is apparantly of the farm cottages which were once occupied by the farm workers.
Robert is buried, along with his wife, at St John the Baptist Parish Church, Danbury. His gravestone, which is barely readable when visited in April 1997, reads "In the memory of Robert Francis who died January 16th 1885 Aged 83 years There the gentle(?) are at rest". See Photo L11 & L12.
LATER HISTORY OF THE MANOR OF ST. CLERES
> Although the house remained the property of the Lords of the Manor
> until the early 20th C and although the Leete Courts were held there
> it was never occupied by the family and became a farmhouse.
> During the first half of the 19thc the tennant was Isaac Belcher,
> whose family had lived in Danbury from the reign of Queen Anne.
> About 1851 the Belchers were succeeded by the Argents and later,
> by the Speakmans. The house which has been re fronted, is clearly
> much older inside than would appear from without, and it has a very
> fine ancient barn.
The partial transcript shown below shows that Robert Francis (1801-1885), later of St Clere's Hall fame, also owned Joyces Farm, which I know some of you visited during your individual forays into Essex. This is the first time I have found anything to say that this farm was in occupation of the Francis family, but in view of your interest perhaps you know more than me. If anyone has a photo of the place, I'd be grateful for a copy.
Mick
INDENTURE
Dated 21st May 1842
Essex Record Office reference D/DB T1066
Hand written solicitors document measuring about 3feet by 2feet (1 metre by 70cms)
between Robert Francis junior, of Tolleshunt D'Arcy and William Francis Fairhead on the one part and Philip Havens, of Wivenhoe and Elizabeth Jane Whiting on the other part, the latter two acting as executors, in trust, on behalf of Susannah Mustard in accordance with the will of Daniel Mustard of East Doneyland. States that in accordance with a contract for sale between the two parties for the sum of seven thousand six hundred and twenty nine pounds, five shillings (£7629.5s 0d), the deeds of Joyces Farm (described as a manor, messuage, tenement and farm lying in twenty fields and containing by estimate one hundred and twenty nine acres situate in the various parishes of Tolleshunt Major, otherwise Tolleshunt Beckingham and Goldhanger now in the occupation of Robert Francis or his tenants) shall be handed over to Robert Francis, who has a duty to produce then as and when required. Previous occupiers named but no names recognised.
Signed "Robert Francis junior" and sealed by him
Birth Notes: Child - Elizabeth FRANCIS
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Baptism date shown as obtained from Ulting Parish Record (Ref D/P 196/1/1)(Doc 42).
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General Notes: Child - Elizabeth FRANCIS
In the 1881 census index (RG11/1404F30)(No copy) William Pavitt age 77, general labourer, born Little hallingbury and Elizabeth, wife, aged 75 (out by 3 years) and born Little Confield, Essex. This may be Elizabeth and her husband but the place of birth and age for her are wrong.
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Originally came to notice as result of her baptism in 1803.
Apparantly signs as a witness at the wedding of her sister, Mary Ann, in 1827 (No copy).
Is shown in her father's will in 1848 (Doc238) as the wife of William Pavitt and receives one sixth share of everything on her mother's death. The total legacy was about £1500.
Birth Notes: Child - Hannah FRANCIS
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Baptism date shown as obtained from Ulting Parish Register (Ref ERO D/P 196/1/1)(No copy).
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General Notes: Child - Hannah FRANCIS
Original info from baptism entry in P/R in 1804.
Signed as a witness at the wedding of her sister, Mary Ann, in 1827 (No copy).
Information on Hannah's marriage in 1832 obtained from transcripts only. This is assumed the same person and no exact research made.
Confirming the entry regarding Hannah's marriage above, she is shown as the wife of George Putley in her father's will dated 1848 (Doc238). She is to receive one sixth of the total legacy (£1500) on the subsequent death of her mother.
General Notes: Child - Mary Ann FRANCIS
Original info from baptism entry in P/R in 1807.
Married in 1827 (No copy) by licence, with consent of parents. Shown as a spinster and was able to sign register. Witnesses are Hannah Francis, Elizabeth Francis, Robert Francis and others not apparantly related.
Her father's will Dated 1848 (Doc 238) confirms my assumption that she is the wife of William Tagg as above. She is to receive one sixth of the total legacy (£1500) on her mother's subsequent death.
In the 1851 Census (HO107/1580F91)(Doc 358) Mary Ann is shown aged 43, born Ulting living with her husband and one son, Charles aged 15, four servant/butchers, one cook and one housemaid (last two on next page and not copied).
In the 1881 census (RG11/676F75)(Doc 359) Mary Ann is shown aged 73, born Retling, Essex (no such place so wrong, but sounds like Ulting) living with her husband and one servant.
While looking for the burial of her uncle (Daniel Francis 1789-1864) I found the family grave of the Tagg family, which included Daniel and Mary Ann. The grave in Plot 71 at Camberwell Old Cemetary has the following inscription on a marble obelisk and was clearly visible when visited in March 2000 " In memory of William Tagg/Born August 6 1803/Died November 4 1890/and of/Mary Ann, his wife/Born October 18, 1807/Died February 18, 1898/Also of Charles William/son of the above/born February 22nd 1836/Died January 9th 1895". At the bottom on a plinth is "The Family Grave of William and Mary Ann Tagg of Peckham Rye" (Photo L92). This grave site was apparantly purchased by her son, Charles, in 1860 and the Register of Purchasers shows that Mary Ann was buried on the 21st February 1898 aged 90 years (Doc 357)(Photo L91).
Birth Notes: Child - Thomas FRANCIS
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Baptism date shown as obtained from Ulting Parish Record (Ref D/P 196/1/1)(No copy).
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General Notes: Child - Thomas FRANCIS
From Harriet's notes, is shown buried at St Giles (assume Langford) but no date shown.
Is possibly identical with uncatalogued photo's I have of graves at Langford Church, but maybe death parish registers will show more when available. One grave shows of Stock hall aged 76 and possibly dying in 1883.
Remarried some time between 1871 and 1881.
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Originally came to notice as result of his baptism in 1812.
In the 1841 Census (HO107/339ED1F4)(No copy) Thomas was living with his wife and one child.
Is named in his father's will written in 1848 (Doc 238) and proved in 1849 for which he is one of the executors. Lucky Thomas is bequeathed all his father beers, wines and liquors as well as all brewing utensils. He is also given the opportunity to buy his father's home (Stock Hall, Ulting) for an unspecified fair market value and also a one sixth share of the total legacy (£1500) on his mother's subsequent death. He seems to have been treated better than his brothers and sisters.
Photo's L108 & L109 are of Stock Hall, Ulting Thomas's apparant family home for most, if not all, of his life.
In the 1851 Census (Doc239) he is shown aged 39 living with his wife and four children at Stock Hall so obviously took up the option to purchase as shown in his father's will (see above). Also present at his home are a brother and sister of his wife and a nine year old servant.
In the 1861 Census (RG9/1108F4)(No copy) he is shown aged 49, a widower living withhis daughter Anna and son Robert.
ERO ref D?acL 1839 shows marriage licence dated 12th Mar 1839 of Thomas Francis and Eliza Peake
In the 1871 Census (RG10/1695F109)(Doc 405) Thomas is shown aged 59, a widower, living at Stock Hall with two sons, one daughter, a vistor Elizabeth Darley and one servant.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/1777F108)(No copy) he is shown aged 69 living with his second wife, Mary and one daughter, Anna (by his first wife) plus two servants.
On his daughter , Anna's, marriage certificate in September 1881 one of the witnesses is Thomas Francis. This could either be him or his son Thomas (Cert 196)
In a graveyard survey of Langford Parish Church by the Maldon Archaeological Group dated Summer 1997 the following transcription is shown, confirming part of which I had obtained, "In memory of/Thomas Francis/of Stock hall Ulting/who died January 11th 1883/aged 70 years". This is obviously this mans gravestone and he is buried next to his first wife and son Thomas (See Photos L116 to L118).
General Notes: Child - Abraham FRANCIS
Apparantly he was born in Hatfield Peveral and baptised in Ulting in 1815. Doc 382, a newspaper cutting, shows him born at Stock Hall.
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Born in March 1815 as obtained from his grave stone (Doc382).
Originally came to notice as result of being named as a beneficiary in his father's will written in 1848 and proved in 1849. Unlike his brothers (see below-he had emigrated) he was not given any options to buy his father's property and was treated exactly like his sisters in that he receives a one sixth share of the total legacy (£1500) on the subsequent death of his mother.
The following notes were supplied by Harriett Nolan (a direct descendent of Abraham's) in 1999 and amount to a good account of his life after he left the UK to live in Canada, contain Canadian census entries from 1852 to 1881 and his obituary in a local paper:-
At the age of 13 [1828] Abraham Francis apprenticed to a physician for 7 years;then attended lectures at Guys and St Thomas Hospitals where he received the Degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1837, from
the Royal Academy of Physicians and Surgeons, now the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
He left for Mosa Township,Middlesex Co.Ontario Canada [Canada West] in 1837. On the same ship S/S James was a family from Udimore, Sussex, England, named Baker. Their daughter Harriet ,17,and Abraham became great friends and upon arriving at their port of Entry, proceeded to Augusta, New York together. Abraham and Harriet agreed she would wait for his return to her after he had established Residency and Medical Practice in Mosa Township Middlesex Co.,Province of Ontario Canada. We believe from family journal's notes that he returned to England late 1840 and upon his return, married Harriet Bennett Baker on 10 June 1841 in Augusta Oneida Co.,NYS. No record of their marriage has been officially found, only an entry in the family Bible.
SW Middlesex Registry Office Records show that Registration no 4467 B & S 2 November 1838 Date of Instrument.1st January 1840 Date of Registration.
Grantor :William Gardiner
Grantee:Abraham Francis and his wife s1/2
Registration # 7860 Deed of Gift Date:16 Oct 1845
Registration Date:22 Nov 1845 Abraham Francis & wife to Church
Society of Tortonto Part S 1/2
CENSUS 1852 Canada Middlesex Co.
FRANCIS Abraham Surgeon England 37 M M Eng CH
Harriett " 31 M M
Hannah Canada 10
Harriett " 9 ??
M.A. (Mary Ann) " 7
Robert 4
Emma (Tagg) 1
Porter, Jane (non member) Ire. 19 Presbyterian
Enumerator was Gilbert harris ,Jnr, Township of Delaware.
CENSUS 1861 C1049//14 Microfilm Township of Delaware County of Middlesex Ontario Can.
FRANCIS Abraham M.D. B.Eng.Physician 46
Harriett (Baker) Eng. 40
Hannah Canada West 19
Elizabeth 18
Mary A, 16
Robert 13
Emma 11
Aldred 5
Erasmus 3
Members of family Males 4 Females 5
Frame House 1 1/2 story 1 family
Attending school 1 male 3 females
Robert 1/2 acre to tenement with 1 horse, 1 cow, 2 pigs value $82
Abraham 1/2 acre attached to tenement 3 horses 1 cow 2 pigs value $220
This is a dissertation the Census taker added at the end of his report taken 2/2/1861 Delaware Township Co.Mid, Ont Can:-
"I have found some death (miss use) scarlet fever. I have seen the rooms and beds where some of these children died. I have seen parents who nursed and cared for them and am enclined to think
that under other circumstances some of those children might still be living. I have found a large family. I have had the...................amongst them. but ...............last one in fact , do not recollect that one of them .............ill . I am inclined to think that when rooms are well ventilated and the parents are persons who have read some and understand the nature of the isorder. Have is but little danger of losing children by that disorder. G.R.Denoman (Dentman sp.) The above remarks may be mentioned for......... but I have studied human nature to some small extent and hence the remarks."
CENSUS 1871 Family 140 Delaware Middlesex Co.
FRANCIS Abraham 56 Eng. C/E Medical
Harriett 49
Hannah 29 Music Teacher
Emma c 19
Aldred A 15 going to school district 4
Erasmus 13 going to school Sub Div 2
William L 8 going to school
Harriet M 5
(Robert 23, away, Mary Ann had married a Ratcliff in Markham, East
of Toronto Elizabeth had died in 1867 at 24 years.)
CENSUS 1881
LDS Film 1375905 Ont.Middlesex Co 1881
FRANCIS Abraham 66 Eng. Doctor
Harriett 59 Eng.
Harriett 15 Ontario
Photo L49 is of Abraham (supplied by Harriett Nolan) taken C1881.
Residences:
Mosa Township, then to Delaware Ontario until 1855 then to Collingwood Ontario,back to Delaware. In 1886 Abraham, moved to Kansas City with his wife and daughter Harriett where they joined
their sons and brothers Aldred,William and Erasmus. In 1887 Dr and Mrs Francis and daughter Harriett moved to Chapman, Kansas.
Doc 382 is a newspaper cutting showing the grave of Abraham and his wife at Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman, Kansas, USA (with Harriett Nolan) standing by the side of it. From the photo date of death, November 1889, obtained.
Chapman Courier Kansas USA 29 Nov 1889 page 3 Col 2
Died: Nov 25th. Abraham FRANCIS M.D. Aged 74 years,8 months and 6 days.
Dr Abraham Francis was born March 4,1815 at Stock Hall,Sussex(sic),England. At the age of thirteen he was apprenticed to a physician,and served seven years. At the expiration of this time he attended lectures at Guy''s and St Thomas' hospitals, where he received the degree of Docter of Medicine in 1887* (sic). He was the possessor of the special diplomas of of thirteen different leading medicals lights of that time, among whom are Sir Benjamin Brodie,Sir Astly Cooper,Ramsbottham,Hunter and Williams.
Dr Francis moved to Canada shortly after his graduation and located in Mosa (looks like) moving to Delaware after a time.He returned to England in 1845 but did not remain long. Three years ago he came to Kansas City,remaining there one year when he moved to Chapman. From early childhood the deceased was a communant of the Episcopalian church and his daily life showed that lovely christian character that will secure him peace happiness and everlasting life.
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Husband Robert FAIRHEAD 183
Born: Bef 25 Nov 1798 - Totham, , Essex, England
Christened:
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Father: William FAIRHEAD (1770-1806) 183
Mother: Kitty FRANCIS (Bef 1772-1813) 183
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General Notes: Husband - Robert FAIRHEAD
Originally came to notice as a result of his baptism in Little Totham in November 1798 (No copy).
Husband William FAIRHEAD 183
Born: 1770
Christened:
Died: 17 Dec 1806 - Totham, , Essex, England
Buried:
Marriage: 29 Nov 1796 - Totham, , Essex, England
Wife Kitty FRANCIS 183
Born: Bef 5 Dec 1772 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 29 Dec 1813 - Totham, , Essex, England
Buried:
Father: Robert FRANCIS (Bef 1736-1809) 183
Mother: Mary POLLEY (Bef 1749-1831) 183
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
1 M William Francis FAIRHEAD 183
Born: Bef 5 Nov 1797 - Totham, , Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 23 Jul 1885 - Totham, , Essex, England
Buried:
Spouse: Sarah ( -1891) 183
2 M Robert FAIRHEAD 183
Born: Bef 25 Nov 1798 - Totham, , Essex, England
Christened:
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General Notes: Husband - William FAIRHEAD
Originally came to notice as result of marriage in 1796 at Little Totham (Doc310). He is shown a bachelor of this parish and signed the certificate himself. The marriage was by licence but no copy of the licence is held at ERO.
William died and was buried at Little Totham in December 1806 (No copy). His gravestone at All saints Parish Church, when seen on 2nd August 2000 reads as follows "Sacred// to// the memory of// William Fairhead// of Lt Renters of this parish// who died the 17th(?) of Decr (?) 1806// Aged 36(?) years" While faded is some parts the inscription, carved in capital letters is still reasonably clear (See Photo L113 & L115). His wife is buried with him and her inscription is shown on her page. His burial, according to the parish register, took place on the same day as his death if I have read it right on the gravestone i.e. 17th December 1806, but no age is shown in the register (ERO DP 78/1/2)(No copy).
RBrick chest tomb onbase
Sacred to the memory of William Fairhead of Little Renters of this parish who died the 12th December 1806 aged 36 years also of Kitty Fairhead wife of the above who died the 29th December 1813 aged 41 years.
Doc 343 (FRC IR26/387F207) is a copy of a death duty record relating to William. He apparantly died intestate and the administration was sworn on the 12th May 1807 by his wife Kitty, shown as widow of the deceased. Both of Little Totham with an estate shown as under £1500. The date 8th March is written across the top of the entry, the significance of which I have no idea.
Birth Notes: Wife - Kitty FRANCIS
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Baptism date shown as obtained from Ulting Parish Record (Ref D/P 196/1/1)(No copy).
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General Notes: Wife - Kitty FRANCIS
Will at ERO to be obtained.
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Originally came to notice as a result of her baptism at Ulting in 1772 (No copy).
Is apparantly identical to a marriage at Little Totham, Essex in 1796 (Doc310). She is shown as a spinster of Heybridge and the witness signature of R. Francis looks very much like her father's. The marriage was by licence, but no copy of the licence held at ERO.
Doc 343 (FRC IR26/387F207) is a copy of a death duty record relating to Kitty's husband, William. He apparantly died intestate and the administration was sworn on the 12th May 1807 by Kitty, shown as widow of the deceased. Both of Little Totham with an estate shown as under £1500. The date 8th March is written across the top of the entry, which may be the date of his death.
Although not named in her father's will (Doc300) proved in 1810, a residue is left to be shared equally "for the benefit of the rest of my sons and daughters". If she has survived until this time, no doubt she received something.
Kitty is buried at All Saints Parish Church, Little Totham along with her husband, whose part of the inscription is shown on his page. Kitty's reads as follows "Also of// Kitty Fairhead// wife of the above// who died the 29th Dec 1813// Aged 41 years" and was clearly visible when seen in August 2000 (See photo L113 & L115). The inscription is carved in capital letters. The parish register shows that she was buried on the 9th January 1814, aged 41 years (ERO DP78/1/6F3)(No copy).
General Notes: Child - William Francis FAIRHEAD
Originally came to notice as a result of baptism at Little Totham in November 1797 (No copy).
In the churchyard of All saints Parish Church, Little Totham, alonside his parents grave is William's, who was interred along with his previously unknown wife. His part of the inscription reads as follows "In memory of//William Francis Fairhead//Born at Renters farm in this parish//where he resided until his death//on the 23rd July 1885//in the 87th year of his age" The inscription, carved in capital letters was clearly visible when seen in August 2000 (See photo L114 & L115)
General Notes: Child - Robert FAIRHEAD
Originally came to notice as a result of his baptism in Little Totham in November 1798 (No copy).
Husband Ridley HERMON
Born: 9 Nov 1834 - Ameliasburgh, Ameliasburg Township, Prince Edward, Ontario, Canada
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Died: 1907
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Father: William HERMON (1802-1891) 8,128
Mother: Sarah ROBLIN (1809-1888) 8,128
Marriage: 23 Feb 1861
Wife Elizabeth G. FAIRMAN
Born: 1837 - Sidney Township, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
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1 M George R. HERMAN
Born: 1867 - Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
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2 M Charles W. HERMON
Born: 1870 - Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio, USA
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Husband Stephen ROBLIN 8,52,54
Born: 4 Oct 1797 - Adolphustown Township, Lennox & Addington County, Ontario, Canada 5,54,158
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Died: 1 Feb 1884 5,158
Buried: - United Empire Loyalist Cemetery, Adolphustown Township., Lennox & Addington County, Ontario, Canada 5
Father: Owen ROBLIN (1767-1855) 8,54
Mother: Margaret / Mary Elizabeth RUTTAN (1776- ) 8,54
Marriage: 16 Feb 1859 118
Other Spouse: Amy ALLISON (1801-1857) 8,54 - Abt 1819 5
Wife Martha FAIRMAN 131
Born: 1816 - Marysburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 10 Aug 1872 5
Buried:
Father: William FAIRMAN ( - ) 131
Mother: Hannah ( - ) 131
Children
General Notes: Husband - Stephen ROBLIN
Settled in Adolphustown
Stephen Roblin (Owen2,Owen1) son of Owen Roblin Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Ruttan was born Oct 4, 1797 in Adolphustown. Stephen married Amy Allison between 1819-1820. Amy born July 29, 1801 was daughter of Benjamin Allison and Phoebe Jane Davidson.
1851 Census - Stephen, age 55, and Amy, age 51, are living in Adolphustown with Joseph, Rachel, John H. Melissa A., Stephen P., and Mary E. Stephen's parents Owen P. 85 and Mary 76 are also living with Stephen and family.
Amy died Aug 20, 1857. She is buried in the U.E.L. Cemetery in Adolphustown.
Stephen remarried Feb 16, 1859 to Martha Fairman. In 1861 and 1871 Stephen and Martha are found in Adolphustown.
Martha died Aug 10, 1872.
In 1881 Stephen, age 83, is living with son, Cyrus and family, in Adolphustown. Stephen died Feb 1, 1884 and is buried in the U.E.L. Cemetery in Adolphustown. 5,8
Husband Ferdinand Firmin THIBODEAUX 166
Born: 1 Jul 1828 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Died: 5 Feb 1863 - Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi, USA
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Father: Joseph THIBODEAUX (1797-1856) 166
Mother: Elizabeth Marie LANDRY (1787-After 1860) 166
Marriage: Abt 1860 - Assumption Parish, Louisiana, USA
Wife Catherine FAITE 166
Born: 18 Jun 1826 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Father: Martin FAITE (1799-1852) 166
Mother: Theotiste BOUDREAUX (1802- ) 166,398
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1 M Anatole THIBODEAUX 166
Born: 1861 - Plattenville, Assumption, Louisiana, USA
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Spouse: Rebellia HIMEL (living)
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Wife Desie Celestine FAITE 166
Born: 31 Jan 1839 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Father: Martin FAITE (1799-1852) 166
Mother: Theotiste BOUDREAUX (1802- ) 166,398
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Wife Marie Rose Carmelite FAITE 166
Born: 10 Jun 1829 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Father: Martin FAITE (1799-1852) 166
Mother: Theotiste BOUDREAUX (1802- ) 166,398
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Husband Valemond Desire Vincent FAITE 166
Born: 19 Jul 1834 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Father: Martin FAITE (1799-1852) 166
Mother: Theotiste BOUDREAUX (1802- ) 166,398
Marriage: 24 Mar 1856 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
Wife Azema Eugenie NAQUIN 166
Born: 16 Nov 1839 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Died: 16 Mar 1923 - Chackbay, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Father: Drauzin NAQUIN (1818-1851) 166
Mother: Madeleine Artemise GROS (1806-Bef 1860) 166
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Husband Valentin Zenon Euphemon FAITE 166
Born: 13 Feb 1832 - Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana, USA
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Father: Martin FAITE (1799-1852) 166
Mother: Theotiste BOUDREAUX (1802- ) 166,398
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