Husband
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Wife Emma FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Father: Kenneth Thomas George FRANCIS
Mother: Susan CHILDS
Children
Husband (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Emma FRANCIS 183
Born: 2 Aug 1852 - Lambeth, , Surrey, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father:
Mother: Emma FRANCIS (Abt 1827- ) 183
Children
Husband Not KNOWN (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Marriage:
Wife Emma Louisa FRANCIS 183
Born: Jun 1880 - Strood, , Kent, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father:
Mother: Clara BOURNES (1853-1952) 183
Father: Edmund FRANCIS (1842- ) 183
Mother: Clara BOURNES (1853-1952) 183
Children
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Wife Emma Tagg FRANCIS 183
Born: 13 Jul 1850 - Delaware, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 25 Oct 1850 - Delaware, Ontario, Canada
Buried:
Father: Abraham FRANCIS (1815-1889) 183
Mother: Harriet BAKER (1821-1888) 183
Children
General Notes: Wife - Emma Tagg FRANCIS
ALL information about Emma from hariet Nolan.
She was baptised on the 6th October 1850 at Christs Church, Delaware, Ontario and was buried in that Churchyard on the 27th of the same month.
Husband Ephraim FRANCIS 183,184
Born: Abt 1872 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died: 1949
Buried:
Father: John Thompson FRANCIS (1846-1902) 183,184
Mother: Elizabeth POWELL (Abt 1849-1902) 183,184
Marriage:
Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
• Occupation 184, Mariner
• Alt. Birth 184, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, 8 Jun 1872
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Certificate.
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• Alt. Death 184, 0, 1949
------ From Source Attached To: Alt. Death ------
St Cath's Birkenhead 10a 12 age 77.
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Wife Catherine WALTON (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Children
1 F Kathleen FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Died:
Buried:
Spouse: James MORRISON (living)
2 M Alfred Trussell FRANCIS 183,184
Born: 1916
Christened:
Died: 11 Nov 1999 - Worthing, , Sussex, England 184,646
Buried: 24 Nov 1999 - Worthing, , Sussex, England 184,646
Spouse: Elizabeth CAFFREY (living)
3 M John FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
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Spouse: VEITCH (living)
General Notes: Husband - Ephraim FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. He was born on the 8th June 1872 at Toxteh Park.
CERTIFIED COPY OF ENTRY OF BIRTH Ephraim FRANCIS 1872
Registration Diastrict wets Derby and Toxteth Park
Sub District Toxteth Park in ye County Lancaster
Entry No ? 5
Name Ephraim
Sex Boy
Father John Thompson Francis
Mother Elizabeth Francis formerly Powell
Occ Seaman Merchant Service
Informant J T Francis,Father of 119 Beaufort Street Toxteth
Park Date regd. Sixteenth July 1872
Registrar H.Buckmaster
Ephraim was to become a seaman . He sailed to Australia and San
Fransisco aboard the OMEGA ( I have a photograph fo this vessel,
a copy which was given me by Peter Francis (his grandson) I also
have a photograph of the Medal awarded him following the rescue
of thousands of lives .This rescue being the first time ships radio
was first used to notify impending disaster.
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In the 1881 Census (RG11/3589F52)(No copy) he is shown aged 8, born Liverpool living with his mother and siblings.
Photo 72 is of Ephraim and his three brothers (date unknown) and was supplied by Shelley Francis, a direct descendent of his brother Alfred. Photo 73 could also be of Eprhraim, but there is a possibility it is his grand father of the same name born 1825.)
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CERTIFIED COPY OF ENTRY OF BIRTH Ephraim FRANCIS 1872
Registration Diastrict wets Derby and Toxteth Park
Sub District Toxteth Park in ye County Lancaster
Entry No ? 5
Name Ephraim
Sex Boy
Father John Thompson Francis
Mother Elizabeth Francis formerly Powell
Occ Seaman Merchant Service
Informant J T Francis,Father of 119 Beaufort Street Toxteth
Park Date regd. Sixteenth July 1872
Registrar H.Buckmaster
Ephraim was to become a seaman . He sailed to Australia and San
Fransisco aboard the OMEGA ( I have a photograph fo this vessel,
a copy which was given me by Peter Francis (his grandson) I also
have a photograph of the Medal awarded him following the rescue
of thousands of lives .This rescue being the first time ships radio
was first used to notify impending disaster.
General Notes: Child - Alfred Trussell FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. Email from Doreen Rice to the effect that Alred died on November 11th 1999 and was cremated at Worthing, Sussex on the 24th November.
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Husband Ephraim FRANCIS 183
Born: 19 May 1824 - Purleigh, , Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 11 Aug 1895 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Buried:
Father: Daniel FRANCIS (1789-1863) 183
Mother: Ruth TRUSSELL (1787-1825) 183
Marriage: 1845
Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Wife Margaret THOMPSON 183
Born: Abt 1827 - Whitehaven, , Cumberland, England
Christened:
Died: 1895
Buried:
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
1 M John Thompson FRANCIS 183,184
Born: 1846 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died: 1902
Buried: Apr 1902 184
Spouse: Elizabeth POWELL (Abt 1849-1902) 183,184
Marr: 1869
2 M Isaac FRANCIS 183
Born: Abt 1855 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died: 1905
Buried:
Spouse: Janet HODGSON (1858-1934) 183
Marr: 1877
3 F Margaret Emma FRANCIS 183
Born: 6 Mar 1857 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died: 6 Mar 1899 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Buried:
Spouse: Thomas CATHRELL (1857-1920) 183
Marr: 15 Oct 1877 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
4 F Ruth FRANCIS 183
Born: Abt 1862 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died: 1907
Buried:
Spouse: John RODICK (1850-1932) 183
Marr: 1890
5 F Martha FRANCIS 183
Born: Abt 1865 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Robert PEARSON (Abt 1860- ) 183
6 F Mary FRANCIS 183
Born: 1867 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
7 F Sarah FRANCIS 183
Born: Abt 1869 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
8 F Edith Naomi FRANCIS 183
Born: 1870 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Ephraim FRANCIS
A family bible currently owned by Peter Francis of Caterham and apparantly written in by his father (see Photo L111) shows that Ephraim was born 19th May 1824.
Doc 399 is a page from the Maldon Union Workhouse in respect of Purleigh parish dated the quarter ended 25th December 1837. It shows Ephraim Francis, aged 15 (was in fact 13) was resident in the workhouse for a total of 54 days during that quarter, "for want of a place". With his mother dying just after his birth, it appears that Ephraim was left to fend for himself from a very early age (ERO D/P 197/19/2).
The following is the wording of a letter written by Ephraim to his brother George in Australia. It was found(in the early 1990s) in old papers belonging to the said George Francis of Port Macquarie NSW. Original now held by Victor PAYNE of 25 Nana Creek Road Nana Glen NSW (as at April 1998) and supplied to me by Doreen Rice. I have not seen the original or a copy of it, but apparantly recorded as written, except for ?? where the words are undecipherable. Envelope post marked SHIPMAIL SYDNEY dated
July 15th 1854 To: George FRANCIS of Genkons Street, Nr the Gass Wourks Sidney New South Wales
" My dear Brother Liverpool 9th April 1854 I have taken the liberty of writing a few lines to you all, hoping they will find you all quite well. These lines are for yourself dear George. It is a long time since I saw you but you are not forgot by me But as I have not the pleasure of seeing you I hope these few lines will find a welcome at their destination. You see by the other part I address you all on the same terms. I should have sent you all a letter But I have not all your addresses so when you get this and have read the other part, send it to John and he can send it to Robert and Mary that is if you think it will not ?? them dear George. I hope you will try what you can do for me I put more confidence in you than either of the others.write to me and tell me all about the place so that I can form an idea of them and it will be ??? to come out. I am sick of this Place but I can't get away without help and do not know where to turn to for it but to you and if you do a Brotherly Action toward me you shall never be the loser of one penny but Dear George I feel lost,forsaken by all the reson.I send on one letter to you all to save postage-I have no more to say this time to you But wishing you every joy and happiness . Give my
love to my sister Margaret and all my neices and nephews and to all. Do not forget to write to Father direct No 5 Denmark Street Coleharbour Lane Camberwell Direct to me,Ephraim Francis No 28 Upper Harrington Street Toxteth Park Liverpool" So from this letter it would appear that he held no animosity towards his father, even though he was obliged to live in the workhouse at quite a young age (see above).
In the 1861 Census (RG9/2702F37)(No copy) Ephraim is shown aged 36, born Purleigh, living with his wife, one son and two daughters, plus two apparantly unrelated lodgers (John Lloyd aged 26 and John Edwin Davies aged 21, both born Flint).
In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) he is shown aged 46 born Purleigh, Essex, living with his wife son and four daughters.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/3635F106)(No copy) Ephraim is shown aged 56 born Essex, living with his wife and one child.
Photo 73 is posssibly of Ephraim (but could be his grandson of the same name born 1876) and was supplied by Shelley Francis, his direct descendent.
In the 1891 Census (RG12/2924F90)(No copy) he is shown aged 66, born Essex, living wife his wife only, but at the home of his now married daughter Martha and her husband.
In his sister Sarah's will made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 he is named at the same address in Liverpool as the census ten years earlier and left a legacy of £200 (Doc401).
According to his will he died on the 11th August 1895 at Penrith Street, Liverpool, confirming details from the death certificate supplied by Doreen Rice (No copy). He in fact died at number 25 Penrith Street of stomach cancer with his married daughter, Martha Pearson, of the same address present at death.
In his will made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896 he leaves property to his wife and various children, as shown on their individual pages. Two of his sons in law are shown as executors of this will, which has a gross value of £75 (Doc402).
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All information below about Ephraim supplied by Doreen Rice. He was born at Purleigh, Essex and died 11th August 1895 at Liverpool. He was married at Walton-on-the-Hill, Lancashire on the 24th July 1845.
Baptisms Solemnized in the Parish of Purleigh,County of Essex.
1824.
copy of LDS microfilm.
Page 53. entry No 417
Bapt 26 Sep 1824
Born 19 May 1824
Ephraim Son ofDaniel and Ruth Francis. of Purleigh.Farmer
Curator: R.F.Walker.
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Marriage Ephraim Francis/Margaret Thompson 1845
Page 94
1845 Marriage solemnized at St.James Church in the Parish
of Walton on the Hill in the County of Lancaster.
Entry No: 187
Date July 24th.1845
Name: Ephraim Francis, Full Age,Bachelor, Mariner of Dexter Sheet
Father: Daniel Francis, Gardener
Name: Margaret Thompson aged 19 Spinster of Dexter Sheet
Father: John Thompson, Tailor
Married in the Church of St.James according to the Rites and
ceremonies of the established Church by Licence by me, C.A.Graham
This Marriage was Ephraim Francis
solemnized between us, Marget Thompson
In the Presence of us, James Young husband (looks like)
William Thompson
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********************************* WILL BE IT KNOWN that at the date hereunder written the last Will and Testament ofEphraim Francis of Penrith Street Toxteth park Liverpool in the County of Lancaster deceased,who died on the 11th day of August 1895 at penrith Street aforesaid and who at the time of his death had a fixed oplace of abode at Penrith Street aforesaid with the Districe of The Hundred of West Derby in Lancashire was proved and registered in the District probate Registry of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice at Liverpool and that administration of the personal estate of the said deceased was granted by the afoesaid Court to Thomas Cathrell of 27 penrith Street aforesadi Carter and Robert pearson of 25 penrith Street aforesaid Omnibus Driver the executors named in the said Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same Dated the 7th day of February 1896 Gross value of Personal Estate 75 pounds No Leaseholds Extracted by W.H.Pride Solicitor Liverpool -205 end page one This is the last Will and Testament of me Ephraim Francis of 25 Penrith Street Toxteh park in the City of Liverpool late Dockgateman butnow of no occupation I give to my Daer wife Margaret the use and enjoyment for her lifetime of all articles of household use or ornament belonging to meat the time of my decease And I direct my Executors immediately after my death to make an inventory in duplicate of all the aforesaid Articles of household use or ornament and to retain one copy for themselves and to hand over the other to my said wife I give to my said wife absolutely all monies due or coming to me on my decease from the following Societies or clubs that is to say The Dockgateman's TontineSociety,the Dockgateman's Burial Society and the Philanthropic Burial Society and from all other (if any) Insurance, Societies or Clubs in which I am interested and whether upon policies or not I bequeath the legacy of two hundred pounds and all other monies (if any) to which I am entitled under the Will of my sister Sarah Fields (sic),late of Neasden in the County of Middlesex Widow deceased,unto mt two sons in law Thoma sCathrell and Robert Pearson or the survivor of them Upon trust to pay thereout my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and out of the residue of the said legacyand other monies (if any) coming to me under the said Will to pay a legacy of fifty pounds to my said wife free of duty and a legacy of ten pounds each free of duty to my children hereinafter named that is to say John Thompson Francis Isaac Francis Emma Cathrell Ruth Rodick and Martha Pearson And after the death of my said wife I give and bequeath the articles of household use or ornament hereinafter mentioned that is to say,I give to my said son John Thompson Francis my silver Lever Watch and Gold Guard chain also the six pen and ink sketches by J B Idle belonging to me at the Homestead called "Gay Bowers" siuate at Danbury in the County of Essex I give to my said son Isaac Francis all my wearing apparel of whatsoever kind,also my writing desk and my sea chest.I give to my daughter Margaret Emma Cathrell my glass case with all glass and china ware therein and my silver plated tea pot I give to my said daughter Ruth Rodick my old painting of a cottage called "Blue bells" siuate at Danbury aforesaid Also one of the photographs i an Oaken frame belonging to me I give to my said daughter Martha pearson one eight day Clock in Mahogany case and also one Vase of Dresden ware And as to the residue of my Estate and Effects Real or personal end page two I devise and bequeath the same unto the Executors of this my Will Upon trust to divide the same equally among my five children hereinbefore mentioned And I appoint the said Thomas Cathrell and Robert Pearso Executors of this my Will and lastly I hereby revoke all former Wills made by me IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and ninety four Signed and declared by the Testator the said Ephraim Francis as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us both being present at the same time who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses the words "fifty pounds to my said wife free of duty and a legacy of" having first been underlined in the fourteenth line of the foregoing Will H W Pride Solicitor 26 North John Street Liverpool Ellen Baird 67 Upper Hill Street 8 folios On the 7th day of February 1896 Probate of this Will was granted at Liverpool to Thomas Cathrell and Robert Pearson the Executors END .........................................
General Notes: Wife - Margaret THOMPSON
All original information about Margaret supplied by Doreen Rice. She died in May 1895 at Liverpool.
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In the 1861 Census (RG9/2702F37)(No copy) Margaret si shown aged 34 born Whitehaven, living with her husband, one son and two daughters.
In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) she is shown aged 44 born Whitehaven, living with her husband one son and four daughters.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/3635F106) she is shown aged 54 born Whitehaven, living with her husband and one daughter.
In the 1891 Census (RG12/2924F90)(No copy) she is shown aged 64 living with her husband, but at the same home as her now married daughter Martha and her husband.
In the will of her husband made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896 Margaret is named and left a cash sum and use of household goods and utensils for her life. If what I have been told is correct she predeceased her husband by three months (Doc 402).
Burial Notes: Child - John Thompson FRANCIS
Rake Lane Cem.B'head Non Com 10G #332; Quality: 3
------ From Source Attached To: Buried ------
Head Stone beautifully carved Lighthouse Sect 10G.noncon 332.
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General Notes: Child - John Thompson FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. He was born in West Derby, Lancashire, married on the 18th January 1869 at Liverpool and died on the 17th April 1902 at New Brighton (believed Liverpool) and was buried at Rake Lane Cemetary, Birkenhead the same month.
From Notes of John C Pedder
Does not appear with family Census 1871,1881 or 1891
Extract from
Mersey Docks & Harbour Board-Register of Officers 1863 Page 46
FRANCIS John Thompson Lightship Seaman.age 21 on appointment on 28
Nov 1867 at 2pounds ten shillings per month and 13shillings and
sixpence per week Provision money and uniform cash inc.,
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MARRIAGE 1869 St John the Baptist Toxteth Lancaster page 178
Entry # 355
When married January 18th 1869
John Thompson Francis 23 Bachelor Mariner Upper Mann St
Fatherr Ephraim Francis Dockgatesman
Elizabeth Powell 20 Spinster Upper Mann Street
Father Joseph Powell Boot Maker
married after Banns by J D Harrison
Both parties signed
Witnessed by John Rodick and Elizabeth Femaah (looks like)
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FUNERAL OF NEW BRIGHTON LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
The funeral of the late Mr John Thompson Francis,cheif keeper of
the Rock Lighthouse,New Brighton,who died on Thursday last,aged 56
years,took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Wallasey Cemeteryin
the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and
friends.The J.H.Gwyther B.A. pastor of the Liscard Congregational
Church,officiated. The cheif mourners were the deseaced's son and
three daughters,Mr & Mrs Roddick,Mr & Mrs Pearson,Mr & Mrs Powell
Mr Povall,Mr Bracegirdle,Mr & Mrs Pye, and Miss Cattrall.
The marine department of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board was
represented by Capt Ballam,RN (marine surveyor),Capt Rourke (tender
Vigilant),Messrs.G.Grumley,David Chambers (Bldston
Lighthouse),J.F.Dunlop and Francis Matthews (Princes Landing-stage
There were also present Messrs. W.Liverage(New Brighton Pier
Master),W.Cross (coxwain New Brighton Lifeboat), J.Shandley
(Liverpool River Police), G.Eccles (Lancashire Fishery Board).
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Photo L63 is apparantly of John, supplied to me by Harriett Nolan and, although undated, must be from about 1900.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/3589F102)(No copy) John is shown aged 35 born Liverpool at the Liscard Lighthouse with one other employee.
In his aunt's will (Sarah Feilde nee Francis 1816-1894) made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 he is named as the son of Ephraim Francis and left a part share of the residue (Doc 401).
In the will of his father, made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896, he is left a legacy of £10 and a silver levr watch and gold guard chain, also the six pen and ink sketches by JB Idle belonging to his father at the homestead called "Gay Bowers", Danbury, Essex (Doc401)
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From Notes of John C Pedder
Does not appear with family Census 1871,1881 or 1891
Extract from
Mersey Docks & Harbour Board-Register of Officers 1863 Page 46
FRANCIS John Thompson Lightship Seaman.age 21 on appointment on 28
Nov 1867 at 2pounds ten shillings per month and 13shillings and
sixpence per week Provision money and uniform cash inc.,
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LISCARD CENSUS 1881 3589/52/9
1881 Census shows family at 6 Victoria Tce
FRANCIS Elizabeth 32 W M Liscard b.Liverpool Lighthouse Kpr
Ephraim 8 " "" "
John T 5 as above
Margaret E 2 as above
also Sarah Bennett Aunt (no age or status born Whitehaven Cum
FRANCIS John T 35 Head M self b.Liverpool Folio 102 p.49
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MARRIAGE 1869 St John the Baptist Toxteth Lancaster page 178
Entry # 355
When married January 18th 1869
John Thompson Francis 23 Bachelor Mariner Upper Mann St
Father Ephraim Francis Dockgatesman
Elizabeth Powell 20 Spinster Upper Mann Street
Father Joseph Powell Boot Maker
married after Banns by J D Harrison
Both parties signed
Witnessed by John Rodick and Elizabeth Femaah (looks like)
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FUNERAL OF NEW BRIGHTON LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
The funeral of the late Mr John Thompson Francis,cheif keeper of
the Rock Lighthouse,New Brighton,who died on Thursday last,aged 56
years,took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Wallasey Cemeteryin
the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and
friends.The J.H.Gwyther B.A. pastor of the Liscard Congregational
Church,officiated. The cheif mourners were the deseaced's son and
three daughters,Mr & Mrs Roddick,Mr & Mrs Pearson,Mr & Mrs Powell
Mr Povall,Mr Bracegirdle,Mr & Mrs Pye, and Miss Cattrall.
The marine department of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board was
represented by Capt Ballam,RN (marine surveyor),Capt Rourke (tender
Vigilant),Messrs.G.Grumley,David Chambers (Bldston
Lighthouse),J.F.Dunlop and Francis Matthews (Princes Landing-stage
There were also present Messrs. W.Liverage(New Brighton Pier
Master),W.Cross (coxwain New Brighton Lifeboat), J.Shandley
(Liverpool River Police), G.Eccles (Lancashire Fishery Board).
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General Notes: Child - Isaac FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. He was the 1st march 1855 at Toxteth park and died 15th march 1905 at sea. He is buried at St Levan Church Yard, Cornwall. He was a sailmaker by occupation. He was married the 18th April 1877 at Toxteth Park.
Birth cert Isaac Francis 1855
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No: 112
Date: First of March 1855
at: 28, Upper Harrington Street.
Name: Isaac
Sex: Boy
Father: Ephraim Francis
Mother: Margaret Francis formerly Thompson.
Father's occ: Seaman,Merchant Service.
Informant: The mark of Margaret Francis, mother,
of: 28,Upper Harrington Street Toxteth Park.
Reg Date: Twentieth of March 1855.
Registrar: ? (not very clear).
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Marriage of Isaac Francis and Janet HODGSON 1877
1877 marriage solemnized at St.John the Baptist Church
in the Parish of S.J.B.Toxteth Park,in the County of Lancaster
Entry No: 209
Date: Eighteenth April 1877
Name: Isaac Francis age 22 Bachelor,Sailmaker
of: 39 Park Street
Father: Ephraim Francis, Dock Gatesman.
Name: Janet HUDSON age 18 Spinster
of: North Hill Street.
Father: John Hudson, Landing Waiter.
married in the Church of St.John the Baptist according to the
Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church ,after Banns,by me,
signed L (something)M.A.Curate.
This Marriage Isaac Francis in the Thomas
Carthrelly was solemnized Presence
(brother-in-law) between us, XMark of Janet Hudson of us,
Xmark of Margaret
Emma Francis(sister)
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Record of DEATH of Isaac Francis 1905
Department of Transport
General Register and Record Office of Shipping and Seamen
Block 2 Government Buildings St.Agnes Road.Gabalta Cardiff CF4 4YA
Ms.Lorraine Francis
7 Urban Drive Our Ref: D.A.203/93
Altricham Date: 2nd.July 1993
Cheshire WA15 8HX
Dear Ms.Francis
Thank you for your letter dated 22 May 1993 concerning the death
at sea of Isaac FRANCIS.
A search has been made of the registers of deaths at sea held at
this office and the following entry pertaining to a I.Francis has
been found:-
Name & Surname of Deceased: I.FRANCIS
Age: 48
Rank,Profession or Occupation: Sailmaker
Nationality or Birthplace: Liverpool
Last Place of Abode: 25 Penrith Street Toxteth
Pk. Liverpool
Cause of Death: Drowned,Vessel wrecked
Date of Death: 15 March 1905
Place of Death: Off Cornish Coast.
Name of Ship: KYBER
Official Number: 81396
Port of Registry: Liverool
Tonnage: Sail.1,927
This is the only information which this office holds concerning this
particular death at sea. I hope that the above information will be
of assistance to you. Yours sincerely signed Mr.Neil Stables.0
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LIVERPOOL COURIER 16th March 1905 Page 6 column 6
CASUALTIES
KHYBER (ship)-of Liverpool,Melbourne Oct 27th for the United
Kingdom is wrecked ten miles west of Penzance,three men only being
saved,and ship reported a total wreck-Penzance March 15 .
LIVERPOOL DAILY POST AND MERCURY,THURSDAY,MARCH 16,1905 Page 10
column 6 (FULL COLUMN)
GREAT GALE
SHIPWRECKS AND LOSS OF LIFE
DISASTER AT LAND'S END
LIVERPOOL VESSEL WRECKED
TWENTY THREE MEN DROWNED
GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF LOSS OF KHYBER
A great gale raged from the south west during Tuesday night and
yesterday morning around the British Isles causing
shipwrecks,interupting telegraphic communications,doing much
damage to property and involving considerable loss of life. The
disorganised state of the telegraphservice with many parts of the
United Kingdom had prevented the receipt up to last evening of all
but the mosdt meagre details of the casualtiesd that have occurred
on various parts of the coast.
By far the most serious disaster yet recorded has occured at the
little fishing village of Sennen facing the Longships Lighthouse at
lands End. A telegram handed in at Penzance at 10.30 yesterday
morning said "The barque Khyber has been lost at Sennen.Twenty
three of those on boartd were drowned" This brief private message
did not reach london until twenty minutes past three in the
afternoon,having taken practically five hours in transmission. The
Khyber was an iron ship of 2026 tons,built in 1880 by WH Potter and
Son,Liverpool.She belonged to the Gaslgate Shipping Company,of
which Messrs J.Joyce and Co of North John Street are managers.
During Friday night,when the wind blew a hurricane from the south
west very heavy seas ran all round the coast.The barque Khyber put
into Millbar,a little creek near Lands end and dropped anchor.Their
position was most perilous and every moment increased it. She was
in momentary danger of foundering and efforts were made to launch
the Sennen lifeboat, This was found to be impossible on account of
the heavy sea and the lifesaving apparatus could not be used for
some reason or other. The Penzance lifeboat was called out and was
towed by theLady of the Isles to the scene but before they reached
Lands End the Khyber had foundered and only three crew had been
saved by means of a cliff ladder.
Thus after a practical immunity for two years from disastrous
shipwreck,the rock bound coast of Lands Endhas again been the scene
of a terrible disaster. The three men saved are:-I Harris,eighteen
of Victoria.Australia,apprentice;Gun Johnson,a Swede and J.Willis
of Liverpool.Their escape can only be described as miraculous
considering the circumstances and surpasses anything ever depicted
in fiction. They were too exhausted and upset - Harris and johnson
being so severely injured -to dilate on their terrible experiences
to a representative who saw them just after the rescue, but it was
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possible from what they said coupled with the narratives of their
resuers,top gain full knowledge of their vessel's end. THE KHYBER'S
STRUGGLE
The Khyber,last October,left Melbourne for Falmouth with a cargo
of wheat.Till the present gale all went well,and the crew on
Tuesday were reckoning on the fine time they would have at Falmouth
but their hopes were doomed to be dispelled in a terrible manner. A
terrific gale from the south west on Tuesday severely damaged the
sails and at 8.30pm when the Lizard light was sighted the
vessel,had become unmanagable, Then she started to drift towards
the deadly shore despite the desperate efforts made by the crew to
prevent this. Their plight was a pitiable one as all their boats
had been stashed away and their signals of distress were unseen. By
10 o'clock the Khyber was about four hundred yards from
Porthgwerra,having drifted right across Mount's Bay,and here both
anchors were dropped. They did their duty nobly and despite the
terrible gale,they held firm until about seven o'clock yesterday
morning,whenthey started to drag. Strange to say, up to this time
their signals of distress had not been observed from the shore,or a
rescue could have been effected,but it was not until some men were
proceeding to work at the new coastguard station that the vessel's
plight was noticed. Then the alarm was immediately raised,and the
life saving apparatus from Sennen was fetched,but by this time it
was too late. The cables of the unfortunate ship had parted, and
she was driven stern first on the rocks where she broke up
immediatly.
SURVIVORS WONDERFUL ESCAPE
For some time previously the crew had been in the rigging,it being
impossible to stay on deck with the tremendous sea running,and when
the masts fell,all but the three were swallowed up by the seething
waves and seen no more. Just before this however, Willis had
jumped overboard and with the aid of floating wreckage,succeeded in
reaching the shore where,fortunately,he was subsequently
found,still living,though it required nearly an hour's artificial
respiration to bring him around. Harris and Johnson in the meantime
had clambered over the vessel's side and gained a rock thirty feet
away from the cliff where they were momentarily safe,though as the
tide was rising they were in imminent danger,unless rescue came
speedily,of being swept away by the hungry waves. Their rescue was
effected in what is doubtless a unique manner. A ladder was
procured from the nearest building,and a rope,having been thrown to
the apparently doomed men, it was then fastened to the end of the
ladder which was lowered to the rock and then made fast at the top
to the cliffs. The angle was such that Harris and Johnson had to
crawl almost flat along and over the intervening space to reach
safety and this with huge waves ,almost appearing to increase in
ferocity as they saw their prey escaping,raging but a foot or so
below them and getting closer every minute. Both men by this time
were terribly exhausted and Johnson,in addition, had received
severe injuries to his head and leg,but to the intense relief of
the anxious spectators each man accomplished the terrible passage
from certain death safely.
By now the Khyber was no more,and the terrifiv violence of the
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waves can be judged from the fact that the pile of wreckage were
reduced absolutely to matchwood on the beach. This and a perfect
field of floating grain were all that remained to show that a fine
vessel had just been engulfed. The three surviors were taken every
care of and later proceeded to Penzance . Up to the present,no
bodies have been recovered.
Harris said that a small steamer passed them during the night
without taking any notice of their distress signals.
The Penzance lifeboat was towed to the scene of the wreck
yesterday morning but arrived too late to be of any service.
Amongst those drowned are Captain Rothery of Cumberland;Harry
Allen and K Page First and Second Mates and Ableseamen J
Laidlow;W.Weddell; H.McGarvin;P.Gest;J.Steinberg; A.Linderbald;
C.Drew;S.Lindsay;Reynolds; ???; ???; C.Cuthries;C.Hyde; H.Owen;
R.Lloyd; and T.Broddy (cabin boy)
A Plymouth telegram in a list of the drowned,adds the names of
(unable to read names one Portugese,the other Japanese) and the
ship's carpenter and Sailmaker whose names apparently have not been
listed.
Including the ship's carpenter an sailmaker,this list accounts for
twenty two,leaving one man unidentified.
Found at Liverpool Library April 1997.
REF: H387.205 SEA SEABREEZES Vol.V.51 pages 774-776
Wreck of the Khyber with photograph of the ship off the Cornish
coast shortly before she broke up. Also details the memorial Bronze
Plate beneath the tower's southern face in St Levan Churchyard which
records the names of Capt Harry Rothery,
Mates W.H.Allen and E Pye,Carpenter J.Maloney,
Sailmaker I. Francis, apprentices EWR Owens and R Lloyd and 16
seamen.
What was recovered of them is said to have been accommodated in
about half a dozen coffins.
Article written by Richard Angove.
LIVERPOOL LIBRARY Ref: H387.06 MER
Mercantile Marine Service Assn Reporter 1905 30 H3013
Notes on Recent Wreck Inquiries pages 697- 701.
Report on the Court of Inquiry into the wreck of the KHYBER
_____________________________________________________________
BURIAL SITE FOUND
Sunday 11 May 1997
St Levan Churchyard St Levan Cornwall
At St Levan Church Yard,Cornwall. Plaque as described found to be
approx 12 x 18 inches in size within a grey brick surround
approximately the size of a double grave site. Situated to the left
of the church entrance, but on the right hand side of the gravel
footpath and to the right of the church tower when facing same with
back to road.
Inscription reads,
"IN MEMORIAM
Of CAPTAIN HENRY ROTHERY
and crew of the LIVERPOOL ship "KHYBER"
wrecked at Porthloe Cove during a great storm
on the 15th March 1905
Of the 26 men all told 23 were lost some of whose
remains were washed ashore and here interred
MATES W.H.ALLAN and E.PYE Carpenter J.Maloney
SAILMAKER I.FRANCIS APPRENTICES E.W.R.OWENS
and R.Lloyd and 16 seamen."
photographs taken
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from John Pedder Feb 1999
Porter's Dir Birkenhead of 1883 (ref; BC.1V 307)
FRANCIS Isaac Alderly Road Hoylake
further research req. to find out if this is "our" Isaac.
as in 1882 aand 1884 he gives his address at baptisms of children as
BackChester 9 1 Court. 26.2.99
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In the 1861 Census (RG9/2702F37)(No copy) Isaac is shown aged 6, born Liverpool, living with his parents and siblings.
In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) he is shown aged 16 born Liverpool, living with his parents.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/3635F56)(No copy) Isaac is shown aged 26, born Liverpool, living with his wife and one daughter.
In his aunt's will (Sarah Feilde nee Francis 1816-1894) made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 he is named as the son of Ephraim Francis and left a part share of the residue (Doc 401).
In the will of his father, made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896, he is left a legacy of £10 plus all his wearing apparel, also his writing desk and sea chest (Doc401).
General Notes: Child - Margaret Emma FRANCIS
All information about Emma supplied by Doreen Rice. She was born 6th March 1857 at Toxteth park, Liverpool, married 15th October 1877 at place unknown and died 6th march 1899 at Toxteth Park.
She had eleven children, Edith birth unknown, Elizabeth Ann born 10th July 1879, Margaret Emma abt 1881, Martha 1883, Sarah Jane 17th August 1885, Ruth abt 1888, May 11th may 1890, Thomas 11th April 1895, Naomi 2nd September 1896, Martha 2nd September 189? and Robert Pearson 10 1889.
I have shown Sarah Jane and her descendents on the database as she is the grandmother of my contact and ex-old bill John Pedder.
1881 CENSUS St James Toxteth Liverpool
No 211
25 Penrith St. FRANCIS Ephraim Head aged 56 Essex
Margaret wife 54 dressmaker
Whitehaven Martha dau 16 scholar
Liverpool ____________________
No 212
25 Penrith. CATHRELL Thomas Head aged 23 Carter
Liverpool Margaret E,wife 24
" Elizabeth dau 2
" Margaret dau 6months "
No 213 COWEN Teresa lodger 74 Germany
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MI HEADSTONE at Allerton cem. General Sect 5 No 403
In Loving Memory of Margaret Emma, the beloved wife of Thomas
Cathrell who died 6th March 1899 aged 42 years.Also the above
Thomas Cathrell who died 15th December 1920 aged 63 years. Also
Thomas Cathrell son of the above who died 17th October 1953 aged 58
years. AT REST
NB.Margaret Emma buried 10th March 1899 St James Cem. See Burial
Register page 4467 No 51378 Surname spelled CATHRALL.
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In the 1861 Census (RG9/2702F37)(No copy) Margaret is shown aged 4, born Toxteth Park, Liverpool and living with her parents and siblings.
In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) she is shown aged 14 born Liverpool, living with her parents and siblings.
In her aunt's will (Sarah Feilde nee Francis 1816-1894) made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 she is named as Margaret Cathrall, the child of Ephraim Francis and left a part share of the residue (Doc 401).
In the will of her father, made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896, she is named as Margaret Cathrell, with her husband being one of the executors. She is left a legacy of £10, plus his glass case with all the glass and china ware therein and his silver tea pot (Doc401).
General Notes: Child - Ruth FRANCIS
All information about Ruth supplied by Doreen Rice. She was born in Toxteh Park on the 4th March 1862, married in Liverpool in 1890 and died on the 25th March 1907 at Liverpool.
She had four children, Charlotte born 1892, Emma 11th February 1895, Jane 1897 and Margaret 1901.
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In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) she is shown aged 9 born Liverpool, living with her parents and siblings.
In her aunt's will (Sarah Feilde nee Francis 1816-1894) made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 she is named as Ruth Rodick, the child of Ephraim Francis and left a part share of the residue (Doc 401).
In the will of her father, made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896, she is named as Ruth Rodick and left a legacy of £10, plus his old painting of a cottage called "Blue Bells" Danbury, Essex (Doc401).
General Notes: Child - Martha FRANCIS
In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) she is shown aged 6 born Liverpool, living with her parents and siblings.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/3635F106) she is shown aged 16 living with her parents.
In the 1891 Census (RG12/2924F90)(No copy) Martha is shown born Liverpool but incorrectly as a lodger aged 36 instead as wife of 26 years. She is living with her husband. Also living at the same address are her parents and a Sarah Catterall, shown as a niece to her husband, aged 6. This could well be her own niece, the daughter of her sister Margaret, who married a Cathrell and had a daughter Sarah about that age.
In her aunt's will (Sarah Feilde nee Francis 1816-1894) made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 she is named as Martha Pearson, the child of Ephraim Francis and left a part share of the residue (Doc 401).
In the will of her father, made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896, she is named as Martha Pearson and appears to be living with her parents as well as her husband. She is left a legacy of £10, plus one eight day clock in a mahogany case and a vase of Dresden ware. Her husband is one of the executors (Doc402).
General Notes: Child - Mary FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. Not mentioned in her father's will of 1894 or census of 1871 and wonder if she survived that long.
General Notes: Child - Sarah FRANCIS
All information about Sarah supplied by Doreen Rice. She was born December 1860 at Toxteh Park but no further particulars shown. She does not appear in her father's will of 1894 and I wonder if she lasted that long.
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In the 1871 Census (RG10/3794F138)(No copy) she is shown aged 2 years, born Liverpool living with her parents and siblings.
In the 1871 Census there is shown another Sarah, aged 2 years, and it must be assumed that this Sarah died and another was given the same name in her place.
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In the 1861 Census (RG9/2702F37)(No copy) Sarah Jane is shown aged 4mths, born Toxteh Park, Liverpool living with her parents and siblings.
General Notes: Child - Edith Naomi FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. IGI shows baptised 8/8/1870 at St Peter's, Liverpool. Not mentioned in her father's will of 1894 or 1871 census and I wonder if she survived that long.
Husband Ephraim Joseph FRANCIS 183
Born: 15 May 1852 - Port Macquarie, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 22 May 1931 - Uralla, New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Father: John FRANCIS (1813-1884) 183
Mother: Esther HICKS (1814-1892) 183
Marriage: 1883
Wife Caroline GLOCK 183
Born: 23 Jan 1863 - Puddledock, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 20 Nov 1911 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Children
1 M Charles FRANCIS 183
Born: - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 1892 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
2 M Herbert John FRANCIS 183
Born: 10 May 1884 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 4 Jul 1966 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Spouse: Ethel Alice Mary WARWICK (1888-1975) 183
Marr: 17 Dec 1911 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
3 M George T FRANCIS 183
Born: 1885 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
4 M Alfred Ernest FRANCIS 183
Born: 17 Dec 1886 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 25 Jun 1946 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Spouse: Theresa SULLIVAN (living)
5 M Thomas H FRANCIS 183
Born: 1888 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 1888 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
6 F FRANCIS 183
Born: 1889 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 1889 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
7 F Alice FRANCIS 183
Born: 1893 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 1893 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
8 M Arthur FRANCIS 183
Born: 1893 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 1893 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
9 M Lloyd Joseph FRANCIS 183
Born: 1894 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 28 Sep 1964 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Spouse: Dorothy VICKERY (living)
10 M Horace FRANCIS 183
Born: 1898 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
11 M Henry FRANCIS 183
Born: 1901 - Rocky River, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Ephraim Joseph FRANCIS
In his father's will, made in January 1884, he is named as receiving a share of the estate after the death of his mother (Doc 403).
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All information about Ephraim supplied by Doreen Rice.
SOUR @S00224@
NEW SOUTH WALES
BAPTISM
Number 674 Vol: 44
CHILD
Christian Name Ephraim Joseph
When born 15 May 1852
Date of Ceremony 24 August 1852
Where Parish of St Thomas County of Macquarie
where registered -
Parents
Father John FRANCIS
Mother Esther FRANCIS
Abode Port Macquarie
Quality or Profession Farmer
Sponsors -
By whom ceremony performed John Cross
************
D119985
Certified Copy
Death Registered in New South Wales,Australia
Surname of deceased FRANCIS
Other names Ephraim Joseph
Occupation Miner
Sex & Age Male 79 years
Marital status -
Date of death 22nd.May 1931
Place of death Bridge Street Uralla Municipality
Usual residence -
Place of birth Port macquarie new South Wales
Father Surname FRANCIS
Other names John (Miner)
Mother Maiden name Hicks
Other names Esther
Place of marriage Uralla N.S.Wales
Age at marriage 31 years
To whom married Caroline Glock
Children of deceased Herbert J. 47 yrs.,Alfred E. 43 yrs.,
Lloyd J.36,living,6 males & 1 female
deceased
Informant L.J.Francis,son
Rocky Road,Uralla
Cause of death Myocarditis
Cardiac Failure
By whom certified C.R.Alexander (registered)
Particulars of burial 23rd. May 1931
Church of England Portion,
New cemetery,Uralla
Particulars of reg'n S.D. Lewis DATE 26th.May
1931 Assistant District Number 368
Registrar
___________
OBITURARY.Newspaper article 22.5.1931
E.J.FRANCIS
Mr.Ephraim J.Francis died instantly last Friday morning.He
had just driven to town in a sulky and when at Curtis' corner his
head was seen to fall forward.The horse continued to jog along and
was pulled up opposite mr Williams' furniture store,when several
friends lifted Mr Francis out. He was then giving a last gasp. The
Government medical Officer happened to be in the vicinity and
ascribed death to heart failure.Mr Francis had been under medical
treatment for some time,he having been a sufferer from acute
Rheumatism and heart trouble. _
Eph,as he was generally known,was one of the oldest
identities of the Rocky,having arrived there as a child 76 years
ago,and had been a resident ever since. His parents came across
from Port Macquarie,via Walcha,which was then the main route for
shipment of New England wool. His father engaged in min9ng
pursuits,and Eph. followed in his footsteps,working one of the
leading alluvial claims on the rocky for a large number of years.
A cheery old soul,he was very popular with a large circle of
friends particularly amongst the old hands. He was 79 years of
age. He took a prominent part in public movements and social
affairs on the old Rocky in former years.
Mr. Francis' wife,who was Miss Glock,predeceased him. He is
survived by two sons (H.L. and Lloyd) Mrs Alex Anderson of the
Rocky is sister.* Son Alfred E.of Deepwater.*(* * hand written
in) The burial took place in the Church of England
Cemetery,Uralla on Saturday afternoon,when,despite the inclement
weather,there was a very large attendance at the
graveside.Rev.Gordon G.Wood conducted the service.
Deceased was a member of the Oddfellows,and members of that
Order marched ahead of the funeral P.L.G.M. Bro.Edward Ferris read
the service of the Order.
Hand written notation states 3 sons.Herbert John,Alfred Ernest and
Lloyd Joseph.
General Notes: Wife - Caroline GLOCK
All information about Caroline supplied by Doreen Rice.
SOUR @S00221@
NEW SOUTH WALES BIRTH 1863
4437
Number 1835
Twenty Third January 1863
Puddledock District of Armidale
Caroline not present
Female
Father Johan GLOCK age 24 Gold Digger
Birthplace Germany
date of Marriage 8th Jul 1842 Armidale
Mother Caroline Rachel formerly Miller age 21
Birthplace Germany
Informant Johan Glock Father Puddledock
9th Feb 1863
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D11998
Registration of Births ,Deaths and Marriages Act 1973
CERTIFIED COPY
DEATH REGISTERED IN NEW SOUTH WALES,AUSTRALIA
Surname of Deceased FRANCIS
Other names Caroline
Occupation Domestic Duties
Sex & Age Female,48 years
Marital status
Date of death 20th.November 1911
Place of Death Rocky River ,Uralla Gostwick Shire
Usual Residence
Place of birth Puddledock near Armidale N.S.Wales.
Father-Surname GLOCK
Other names John
Mother Maiden Surname MULLER
Other names Catherine rachel
Place of Marriage Rocky River N.S.Wales
Age at marriage 20 years
To whom married Ephraim FRANCIS
Children of deceased Herbert J. 27yrs,Alfred E.25,Lloyd J.18,
living. 4 Males,1 female deceased
Informant Carl A Glock,Brother, Hillgrove
Cause of death 1(a) Carcinoma of stomach
Cardiac syncope some months
By whom certified W.B.Walton (registered)
Particulars of burial 22 November 1911
The New Church of England Cemetery
Uralla
Particulars of reg'n C.T.Wood DATE 21st Nov. 1911
District Registrar Number 303
_______
Certified by Brian Thomas O'Connell at Armidale on 4th September
1992 that the above is a true copy of particulars recorded in a
register kept by him.
General Notes: Child - Charles FRANCIS
All information about Charles supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - Herbert John FRANCIS
All information about Herbert supplied by Doreen Rice.
BIRTH HERBERT JOHN FRANCIS New South Wales Australia 1884
29012
Entry No 601
Date 10th May 1884 Rocky River
Name Herbert John Francis
sex Male
Father Ephraim FRANCIS, Miner, aged 30yrs
born Port Macquarie NSW
Date & Place marr: 9th May 1884
Mother Caroline nee GLOCK age 21 years
born Puddledock NSW
Informant Caroline Francis Mother Rocky River NSW
Witness Mrs Gordon
Registration signed by registrar 19th Jun 1884 Uralla NSW
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copy issued Mar 1981
MARRIAGE NEW SOUTH WALES 1911
12264
No 192
Date & 17th December 1908
Place of Marr Uralla
Names of Parties Herbert John FRANCIS/Ethel Alice Mary WARWICK
Usual Occupation Labourer Home duties
Usual place of
residence Rocky River Uralla
Conjugal Status Bachelor/ Spinster
Birthplace Rocky River NSW/Uralla NSW
Age 24 / 20
Father's name Ephraim Joseph FRANCIS/-------
Mothers Maiden Name Caroline Glock/Mary Ann Warwick
Father's occupation Driver/_______--
Married at The Methodist Parsonage Uralla
with the consent of E S Heydon J.P.Uralla being the Guardian of
minorswas given in writing to the marriage.
According to the Rites of the Methodist Church
Signed by both parties
witness Eva H Foreman and Sarah Warwick
Officiating Minister H.C.Foreman
Received by me this eighteenth day of December 1908 G.McKay
District Registrar.
*
General Notes: Child - George T FRANCIS
All information about George supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - Alfred Ernest FRANCIS
All information about Alfred supplied by Doreen Rice.
Marriage Alfred Ernest FRANCIS/Teresa Mary SULLIVAN 1915
Newspaper Report "Uralla News" Thursday November 25th.,1915.
FRANCIS-SULLIVAN
On Saturday last at St.John's Church,the Rev.E.H.Stammer
officiating,Theresa Mary,only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sullivan,of
St.Sovereign,Tenterfield,was joined in matrimony to Alfred
Ernest,second son of Mr. E.J. Francis of the Rocky.Mr lloyd
Francis was best man,and Miss Doris Francis was bridesmaid .
The Bride who was given away by Mr.J.H.Francis,was attired in
white satin trimmed with Guipure lace and wore the usual wreath
and veiland carried a shower bouquet of lilies and asparagus ferns.
The Bridegroom's gift to the Bride was a gold brooch studded with
diamonds. The bridesmaid was attired in white hailstone muslin,and
wore a gold bangle,a gift of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to
the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links. After the ceremony
a reception was held at the residence of Mr. E.J.Francis where a
large number of guests attended and the usual toasts were
honoured. There were a large number of presents,including cheques
from the parents of both contracting parties. The young couple are
spending a few days on the Rocky prior to leaving for their home in
Queensland.
OBITUARY Newspaper Article
25/6/1946 Mr.A.E.FRANCIS,Rocky River.
URALLA - The death occurred at Deepwater of Mr.Alfred Ernest
Francis,,second son of the late Mr. & Mrs.E,J.Francis,of Rocky
River. Deceased was aged 59 years.His mother was the eldest member
of the well known Glock family of Uralla . He married Miss Teresa
Sullivan of Deepwater who survives him with two sons and two
daughters Mrs.(Beryl) Harry Snow (Armidale),Sister Eileen Francis
(Emmaville hospital),Ernest (ex FIA,of Deepwater P.O.Staff) and
Robert,Student at Glenn Innes High School. Brothers are Messrs
H.J. (Marrickville)and Lloyd Francis (Rocky River). For many years
deceased was a member of the roads staff of Tenterfield Shire. The
funeral moved from the Deepwater Church of England.
General Notes: Child - Thomas H FRANCIS
All information about Thomas supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. Looks like he or she died before being named or baptised.
General Notes: Child - Alice FRANCIS
All information about Alice supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - Arthur FRANCIS
All information about Arthur supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - Lloyd Joseph FRANCIS
All information about Lloyd supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - Horace FRANCIS
All information about Horace supplied by Doreen Rice.
General Notes: Child - Henry FRANCIS
All information about Henry supplied by Doreen Rice.
Husband Erasmus Thomas FRANCIS 183
Born: 3 Jul 1858 - Collingwood, , Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 30 Nov 1945 - Nabauto, Fiji Islands
Buried:
Father: Abraham FRANCIS (1815-1889) 183
Mother: Harriet BAKER (1821-1888) 183
Marriage: 25 Oct 1919 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
Wife Mabel Geraldine WHITEFORD 183
Born: 1879
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
General Notes: Husband - Erasmus Thomas FRANCIS
ALL information about Erasmus was supplied by hariet Nolan.
He was baptised at Christs Church, Delaware, Ontario on the 19th October 1858 and in 1884 he, and his brothers, moved to Kansas City Area. In 1887 he was living with his father and family at 914, Johnson Avenue, Kansas City and was conductor on the K.C.C. Railway. In 1888 he was listed in the Chapman Courier, Kansas as an agent for the Union Pacific Railway. After the death of his ftaher (1889) Erasmus and his brother William left for the gold fields of Colorado (Cripple Creek Area). In a handbook written later by him, Erasmus says that he worked in the fish hatcheries in Colorado, but no records of this could be found.
About 1910 he moved to the Fiji Islands and was responsible for an experimental introduction of the rainbow trout into the Fijis and ".....for the erection of ponds at Nava, seven miles from Nadarivatu, under Mount Victoria in Viti Levu". His residence was on the site of Navai Ono Plantation where he had copra and is located at Savu Savu Central, Vanna Leon, Fiji.
At some stage he must have visited Australia for in 1919 at All saints Church, Liecharat, Sydney he married. In the church records he listed his address as a planter in North Sydney although it is thought he was still resident in Fiji. He listed his age as 55, but was in reality 61.
Erasmus died at the N.M.P. Nabauto Hospital, Fiji Islands in 1945 as a result of a fractured femure, pneumonia,chronic rheumatism and chronic bronchitis aged 87. He was buried on the 1st December 1945 at the Ono Plantation.
General Notes: Wife - Mabel Geraldine WHITEFORD
ALL information supplied by Hariet Nolan.
Mabel was born in 1879 at Torana, New South Wales, Australia to Thomas James Whiteford and Hannah Elizabeth nee Whalan. When she married Erasmus in 1919 she was aged 40 years and a clerk at Sydney. Witness at the weding was A.E. Whiteford. No death shown. Further details on husbands notes.
Husband Erin FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Daryl FRANCIS
Mother: Ruth THOMPSON
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
Husband Ernest Alfred FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Alfred Ernest FRANCIS (1886-1946)
Mother: Theresa SULLIVAN
Marriage:
Wife Alevrina MUIRSON (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Children
1 M Joseph FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Spouse: Margaret (living)
2 M James FRANCIS 183
Born: 22 May 1950 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 29 Dec 1992 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Spouse: Sue RYDER (living)
General Notes: Child - James FRANCIS
All information about James supplied by Doreen Rice.
Husband
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Wife Esther I FRANCIS 183
Born: 1894 - Uralla, New South Wales, Australia
Christened:
Died: 1912 - New South Wales, Australia
Buried:
Father: Alfred James FRANCIS (1850-1913) 183
Mother: Caroline NOLAN 183
Children
General Notes: Wife - Esther I FRANCIS
All information about Ester supplied by Doreen Rice.
Husband
Born:
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Wife Ethel FRANCIS 183
Born: 1881
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: William FRANCIS (Abt 1843- ) 183
Mother: Ellen Jane FAIRHEAD 183
Children
General Notes: Wife - Ethel FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice. NFP's.