Husband Mark John Merrie FRANCIS (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Neil FRANCIS (1939-2001)
Mother: Christine Mary TISLEY
Wife (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband HOWARTH 187
Born: 1814 - Maldon, , Essex, England
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Wife Martha FRANCIS 187
Born: 1 May 1818
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Father: Daniel FRANCIS (1789-1863) 187
Mother: Ruth TRUSSELL (1787-1825) 187
Children
1 M George HOWARTH (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Joseph HOWARTH (details suppressed for this person)
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3 M Reuben HOWARTH (details suppressed for this person)
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General Notes: Husband - HOWARTH
Is named in the will of his sister-in-law, Sarah, made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894,his late wife is shown as Howarth, but he himself is neither named or left a legacy (Doc401).
General Notes: Wife - Martha FRANCIS
All particulars supplied by Doreen Rice. She was born at Maldon. Of her children shown below George died in 1910.
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A family bible currently owned by Peter Francis of Caterham and apparantly written in by her father (see Photo L111) shows that Martha was born on 1st May 1818.
In the will of her grandmother (Doc346) Ruth Trussell, made in 1841 and proved in 1843, she is still named as a Francis (presumed unmarried) and left a cash sum of £10.
In her siser Sarah's will, made in July 1891 and proved in July 1894 she is shown as the late Martha Howarth and therefore died before July 1891. Her three named children Joseph, George and Reuben all receive £25 each and a share of the residue (Doc401).
Husband Robert PEARSON 187
Born: Abt 1860 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
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Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Wife Martha FRANCIS 187
Born: Abt 1865 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
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Father: Ephraim FRANCIS (1824-1895) 187
Mother: Margaret THOMPSON (Abt 1827-1895) 187
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
General Notes: Husband - Robert PEARSON
In the 1891 Census (RG12/2924F90)(No copy) Robert is shown aged 31 born Liverpool living at the same address as his is laws (and as shown on the will mentioned below). Also at the address is a James Pearson aged 33, a lodger. This could well be a brother.
Originally came to notice as a result of his father-in-laws will, made in August 1894 and proved in February 1896, where Robert is shown as one of the executors, living at the same address as his father-in-law and an omnibus driver. However, he receives no legacy(Doc402).
General Notes: Wife - 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).
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Wife Martha FRANCIS 187
Born: 1896
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Died: 1899
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Father: Isaac FRANCIS (Abt 1855-1905) 187
Mother: Janet HODGSON (1858-1934) 187
Children
General Notes: Wife - Martha FRANCIS
All information supplied by Doreen Rice. She was born 22nd June 1896 at Toxteth Park and died the same place in1899.
Parish register St James Toxteth Park Baptisms for 1896
Page 90 # 718 born June 22 Bapt July 8th
Martha Dau of Isaac & Janet Francis 7 Penrith Street Sailmaker
E Lovelace
Husband William SPURGIN 187
Born: 1776
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Father: William SPURGIN ( -Abt 1809) 187
Mother: Mary 187
Marriage: 24 Jan 1809 - Heybridge, , Essex, England
Other Spouse: Mary FRANCIS (1785- ) 187
Wife Mary FRANCIS 187
Born: 1 Oct 1786 - Ulting, Essex, England
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Died: 11 May 1870
Buried:
Father: Robert FRANCIS (Bef 1736-1809) 187
Mother: Mary POLLEY (Bef 1749-1831) 187
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
1 M William SPURGIN 187
Born: 1812
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Died: 1852 - Broomfield, , Essex, England
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Spouse: DOROTHY (1814-1887) 187
General Notes: Husband - William SPURGIN
Wife shown in the 1851 Census as a widow and he therefore died before April that year.
See below re obtaining marriage P/R for signature comparison.
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Photo's 65 and 66 are of his marriage licence (unable to photo copy) taken out by him on the 22nd January 1809 at the Dean and Chapter of St Pauls (Guildhall Library MS25,803/14 Folio 29). The licence shows him to be a bachelor, upwards of twenty one years and a farmer of Hatfield Peverel, Essex. The marriage is to take place at Heybridge parish. His signature on the licence is clearly Spurgin, which sorts out any query on his name (see will of Thomas Francis, below).
His marraige took place at Heybridge on 24th January 1809, by licence metioned above. He signs the register himself and one of the witnesses is John Spurgin, obviously related (Doc 400).
Doc 392 is a copy of a death duty register (PRO IR26/387F71) of a William Spurgin, who leaves property to a Sarah Spurgin, who later pays duty as Sarah Francis, and her brother William Spurgin the Younger, plus his brother John Spurgin. I have used this document to show that William and Sarah are brother and sister and that they in turn married sister and brother of the Francis family, but to be on the safe side am getting copies of the marriage above to compare against that of the witness at his sisters wedding (see her page).
Originally came to notice as result of his father-in-law's will (Doc300) proved in 1810 where his wife is left a legacy in her married name, although Mr Spurgin is left nothing.
Doc 330 is acopy of the marriage parish register of who I have assumed is his sister, Sarah, who married his wifes brother, George Francis. It appears that William signs as witness, although a comparison of signatures with that on his own marriage (see Doc 400 and above) although similar could not be said to definately be identical. He does however sign as "Wm" on both occassions, which is some evidence and I am reasonably certain that these two Williams are identcal.
Is named as "the late William Spurgeon" in the will of his brother-in-law, Thomas Francis (Doc309) proved in 1851 and obviously died before that year.
Birth Notes: Wife - Mary FRANCIS
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Baptism date as obtained from Ulting Parish Record (Ref ERO D/P 196/1/1)(No copy).
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General Notes: Wife - Mary FRANCIS
From Oz notes had one child George Cannon Spurgin, NFP's.
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Photo's 65 & 66 are copies of her marriage licence (unable to photocopy) taken out by her husband William Spurgin on the 22nd January 1809 at the Dean and Chapter of St Pauls (Guildhall Library MS 25,803/14 Folio 29). The licence shows Mary aged upwards of 21 years and a spinster of Heybridge, with the marriage due to take place at that parish.
Mary appears identical with the marriage at Heybridge on 24th January 1809, by licence mentioned above. She signs the register herself and the witnesses signature matches that of her father (Doc400).
In her father's will proved in 1810(Doc300) "my daughter Mary Spurgin" is left the sum of £300 on the expiration of the lease of the farm at Heybridge Hall. As this is the only Mary born to this couple, it must be her married name. She is also named in the Death Duty Register (Doc294).
In the 1851 census (Doc 319) she is shown as Mary Spurgeon, aged 64, having been born at Stock Hall and a widow. She is living with her younger brother, Thomas.
In her brother Thomas's will (Doc309) made/proved in April/May 1851she is named as executor and left a quarter of the estate after conversion to cash.
Grave at St Mary Parish Church Broomfield Essex inscribed Mary/relict of William Spurgin formerly of Hatfiled Peverel who died May 11 1870 aged 83 years Her end was peace.
On 1861 census shown as living at the Angel inn Chelsmsford Rd Broomfield Essex with Dorothy Spurgin head Widow 49
son Thomas aged 17 and Mary mother in law widow aged 74
General Notes: Child - William SPURGIN
Gravestone in St Mary Parish Church Broomfield Esses
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Wife Mary FRANCIS 187
Born: 1867 - Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
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Father: Ephraim FRANCIS (1824-1895) 187
Mother: Margaret THOMPSON (Abt 1827-1895) 187
Children
General Notes: Wife - 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.
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Wife Mary FRANCIS 187
Born: Abt 1818 - Ulting, Essex, England
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Father: George FRANCIS (Bef 1776- ) 187
Mother: Sarah SPURGIN (Abt 1785- ) 187
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
General Notes: Wife - Mary FRANCIS
Originally came to notice as result of information supplied by Doreen Rice. Is shown as being baptised in 1817. NFP's
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In the 1841 Census (Doc321) she is shown correctly as Mary, aged 20 (rounded) living with her parents and one brother.
Originally came to notice as result of information from Doreen Rice and in the 1851 Census (Doc320) is shown named as Marian, aged 33, unmarried, born Ulting, Essex and living with her parents.
Husband William SPURGIN 187
Born: 1776
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Father: William SPURGIN ( -Abt 1809) 187
Mother: Mary 187
Marriage:
Other Spouse: Mary FRANCIS (1786-1870) 187 - 24 Jan 1809 - Heybridge, , Essex, England
Wife Mary FRANCIS 187
Born: 1 Oct 1785 - Ulting, Essex, England
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Father: Robert FRANCIS (Bef 1736-1809) 187
Mother: Mary POLLEY (Bef 1749-1831) 187
Children
General Notes: Husband - William SPURGIN
Wife shown in the 1851 Census as a widow and he therefore died before April that year.
See below re obtaining marriage P/R for signature comparison.
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Photo's 65 and 66 are of his marriage licence (unable to photo copy) taken out by him on the 22nd January 1809 at the Dean and Chapter of St Pauls (Guildhall Library MS25,803/14 Folio 29). The licence shows him to be a bachelor, upwards of twenty one years and a farmer of Hatfield Peverel, Essex. The marriage is to take place at Heybridge parish. His signature on the licence is clearly Spurgin, which sorts out any query on his name (see will of Thomas Francis, below).
His marraige took place at Heybridge on 24th January 1809, by licence metioned above. He signs the register himself and one of the witnesses is John Spurgin, obviously related (Doc 400).
Doc 392 is a copy of a death duty register (PRO IR26/387F71) of a William Spurgin, who leaves property to a Sarah Spurgin, who later pays duty as Sarah Francis, and her brother William Spurgin the Younger, plus his brother John Spurgin. I have used this document to show that William and Sarah are brother and sister and that they in turn married sister and brother of the Francis family, but to be on the safe side am getting copies of the marriage above to compare against that of the witness at his sisters wedding (see her page).
Originally came to notice as result of his father-in-law's will (Doc300) proved in 1810 where his wife is left a legacy in her married name, although Mr Spurgin is left nothing.
Doc 330 is acopy of the marriage parish register of who I have assumed is his sister, Sarah, who married his wifes brother, George Francis. It appears that William signs as witness, although a comparison of signatures with that on his own marriage (see Doc 400 and above) although similar could not be said to definately be identical. He does however sign as "Wm" on both occassions, which is some evidence and I am reasonably certain that these two Williams are identcal.
Is named as "the late William Spurgeon" in the will of his brother-in-law, Thomas Francis (Doc309) proved in 1851 and obviously died before that year.
Husband Kenneth MUIRSON 187
Born: 16 Mar 1828 - Bishop Kinkell, Scotland
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Died: 21 Aug 1889 - Moree, , New South Wales, Australia
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Marriage: 28 Mar 1846 - New South Wales, Australia
Wife Mary FRANCIS 187
Born: 18 Mar 1820
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Died: 4 Sep 1911 - Bangalow, , New South Wales, Australia
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Father: Daniel FRANCIS (1789-1863) 187
Mother: Ruth TRUSSELL (1787-1825) 187
Children
1 F Jane Trussel MUIRSON 187
Born: 1849
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Spouse: Ian Younger MACKINNON (living)
2 F Isabella Martha MUIRSON 187
Born: 1853
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Spouse: John Archibald MACINTYRE (living)
3 F Mary Elizabeth MUIRSON (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Alfred James LEWIS (living)
4 M James MUIRSON (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Ruth Diannah CALTHORPE (living)
5 F Katherine MUIRSON 187
Born: 1861
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Spouse: A H GRACE (living)
6 M Unknow MUIRSON (details suppressed for this person)
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7 M MUIRSON (details suppressed for this person)
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General Notes: Husband - Kenneth MUIRSON
All information about Kenneth supplied by Doreen Rice.
SOUR @S00165@
New South Wales Index to Births Deaths & Marriages
FRANCIS Mary married Kenneth Muirson 28:2:1846
Entry No 1067 SYDNEY Vol 73 1846
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New South Wales ,Presbyterian Marriages solemnized in the Parish
of in the County of in the year 1846
No: I,Kenneth Muirson do hereby declare that I am
a Member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland signed Kenneth Muirson
I, do hereby declare that i am
a member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland. _______________________
I,John Drumore Lang of Sydney, Minister of the Scots
Church,Sydney,do hereby Certify,that Kenneth Muirson,of
Sydney,bachelor,aged 24 and Mary Francis,also of
Sydney,spinster,aged 22 were joined together in Wedlock by me,on
the Twenty-eighth day of February 1846,at The Scots Church
Sydney,in the Presence of (looks like Hoop Maria Wituepy);viz
Witnesses { ? (can't read signature)
{ James Anderson John Drumore Lang,
Registration no: No:1067
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Personal Notes Sydney Morning Herald 1842 -1847
FRANCIS Daniel of Heybridge Hall Essex England.
Marriage of his 3rd. daughter,Mary FRANCIS qv
on:28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON qv.
Ref:SMH 2:3:1846
1934
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FRANCIS Mary
3rd.daughter of Daniel FRANCIS
married 28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON
Ref:SMH2:3:1846
1935
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DEATH REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA 1889
No 10080 # 145
Death Kenneth Muirson Male aged 67 years
Date of death 21 August 1889 at Mooree NSW
Occupation Bookkeeper
Cause Blood poisoning 10 Days
Father Thomas Muirson Architect
Mother Jane nee McKenzie
Informant A.H.Grace Son in Law of Moree
Particulars of registration 1)
2)21 August 1889
3)Moree
Where & when buried Moree 21 August 1889
Name of Undertaker Ralph Kay
Minister of religion Rev Thomas ?
Witnesses William Coulton
A.H.Grace
Where Born Kinkele Castle
Ferintosh
Rocshire Scotland
Married Mary Francis 1846 Sydney NSW
Children Jane Trussell aged 40 yrs marr IY McKinnon
Mary Elizabeth 35 yrs marr I.Lewis
James 33 yrs marr Ruth ?
Catherine Ruth 28 yrs marr A H Grace
certificate issued 28th August 1991 at Sydney NSW
General Notes: Wife - Mary FRANCIS
All information about Mary supplied by Doreen Rice. She was born at Danbury and baptised 21st may 1820 at Woodham Ferrers. She had five named children (possible two more unamed)
Jane Trussell born abt 1849, Isabella Martha abt 1853, Mary Elizabeth abt 1854, James abt 1856 and Katherine Ruth abt 1861.
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Details Extracted from:
A.O.Reel 24554 "TEMPLAR" 27th. August 1844
Mary FRANCIS House Servant 22/24 yrs. Single. Bounty.
10 days (how long maintained on board the ship after
the day of muster).
Engaged by Mr.Blaxland,Newington.
Mary FRANCIS went on shore with her brother but since engaged by
Mr.Blaxland of Newington. p29.
Native place -Danbury Essex England
Parents -Daniel FRANCIS a Gentleman Farmer
Protection. -her brother George FRANCIS -
Health -Good.
Religion -Church of England.
Education -Read and Write.
p355 (No 10)
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Details from Ship's Log
"TEMPLAR"
Report of ship arr'd at Port Jackson this 27th, day of August 1844
Vessel's Name ..........Templar
Tonnage.................565
Master's name...........William Evans - Brown
From Whence.............Cork
When Sailed.............16 May
Lading..................Merchandises
Agent...................Griffith Gore
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Cabin Passengers' Names
Dep'y ? General Ramsay
Mrs Ramsay 3 daughters and female Servant
Mr Collard
Mr Slatcher
Mr.B Davidson
Mr Fripp
Dr.Williams Surgeon Superintendant
10 Cabin Passengers
Beer
242 Bounty Emmigrants and Crew
Steerage
83 Men }
78 Women } Bounty Migrants
39 Boys under 14 years }
42 Girls under 14 years }
Details from Ship's Log
"TEMPLAR"
Report of ship arr'd at Port Jackson this 27th, day of August 1844
Vessel's Name ..........Templar
Tonnage.................565
Master's name...........William Evans - Brown
From Whence.............Cork
When Sailed.............16 May
Lading..................Merchandises
Agent...................Griffith Gore
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Cabin Passengers' Names
Dep'y ? General Ramsay
Mrs Ramsay 3 daughters and female Servant
Mr Collard
Mr Slatcher
Mr BDavidson
Mr Fripp
Dr.Williams Surgeon Superintendant
10 Cabin Passengers
Beer
242 Bounty Emmigrants and Crew
Steerage
83 Men }
78 Women } Bounty Migrants
39 Boys under 14 years }
42 Girls under 14 years }
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New South Wales Index to Births Deaths & Marriages
FRANCIS Mary married Kenneth Muirson 28:2:1846
Entry No 1067 SYDNEY Vol 73 1846
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New South Wales ,Presbyterian Marriages solemnized in the Parish
of in the County of in the year 1846
No: I,Kenneth Muirson do hereby declare that I am
a Member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland signed Kenneth Muirson
I, do hereby declare that i am
a member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland. _______________________
I,John Drumore Lang of Sydney, Minister of the Scots
Church,Sydney,do hereby Certify,that Kenneth Muirson,of
Sydney,bachelor,aged 24 and Mary Francis,also of
Sydney,spinster,aged 22 were joined together in Wedlock by me,on
the Twenty-eighth day of February 1846,at The Scots Church
Sydney,in the Presence of (looks like Hoop Maria Wituepy);viz
Witnesses { ? (can't read signature)
{ James Anderson John Drumore Lang,
Registration no: No:1067
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Personal Notes Sydney Morning Herald 1842 -1847
FRANCIS Daniel of Heybridge Hall Essex England.
Marriage of his 3rd. daughter,Mary FRANCIS qv
on:28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON qv.
Ref:SMH 2:3:1846
1934
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FRANCIS Mary
3rd.daughter of Daniel FRANCIS
married 28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON
Ref:SMH2:3:1846
1935
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Death Registered in New South Wales Certified copy Furnished under
part V of the Registration of Births,Deaths and Marriages Act
1973.
Entry No: 9451
Date : 04 September 1911
Where : Bangalow Bijour Shire
Name : Mary Muirson, Gentlewoman.
Age/sex : 91 years Female.
Cause of: Pnuemonia,duration 3 days.
Death
Father : Daniel Francis , Gentleman
Mother : Ruth Trussell
Informant: Daughter Mary Elizabeth Lewis of
Bangalow
date of Reg: 12 Sept 1911
where buried: C/e Cemetery Bangalow
date buried 6th Sep 1911
Where born: Danbury Essex England 61 years in NSW.
Marriage : Sydney,aged 25yrs,to Kenneth Muirson
Children : Jane
Mary
James
Kate
deceased 2 male,1 female.
copy issued Sydney 30th August 1991.Vernon Mark Bennett Registrar.
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AA family bible currently owned by Peter Francis of Caterham and apparantly written in by her father (see Photo L111) shows that Mary was born 18th March 1820.
In the will of her grandmother (Doc346) Ruth Trussell, made in 1841 and proved in 1843, she is still named as a Francis (presumed unmarried) and left a cash sum of £10
Raised by maternal grandmother at Gay Bowers following the death of her mother.
General Notes: Child - Katherine MUIRSON
Became wife of Albert H Grace who was a solicitor and became first mayor of the town of Moree and was instrumental in the early development of that town. They may have had two sons.
Husband Robert KETLEY 187
Born: Abt 1833 - Boreham, , Essex, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Marriage: Abt 1866
Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Wife Mary Ann FRANCIS 187
Born: Abt 1835 - Goldhanger, , Essex, England
Christened:
Died:
Buried:
Father: Robert FRANCIS (1801-1885) 187
Mother: Ann POLLEY (1810-1891) 187
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
General Notes: Husband - Robert KETLEY
Info from Kay Hoy that Robert was baptised on 4th April 1833 at Boreham to John ketley and Elizabeth Seabrook.
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In the 1871 Census (RG10/1664)(No Copy) is shown living with his wfe and children.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/1765 F131)(No copy) is shown aged 48, born Boreham, living with his wife and six children and one governess.
General Notes: Wife - Mary Ann FRANCIS
Harriet's notes show she married Robert Ketley in 1865.
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Mary appears on the 1841 Census (Doc 30) as a 6 year old living with her parents and sisters.
In 1851 Census (Doc 29) she is umarried aged 16, still with parents. Birthplace shown.
Iin 1871 Census (RG10/1664F??)(No copy) she is shown living with her husband and children.
In the 1881 census (RG11/1765F131)(No copy) Mary Ann is shown aged 46, born Goldhanger, living with her husband and six children (Elizabeth 14, John 13, Minnie 11, Edith 9, Annie 6, Mary 5 all born Boreham) plus a governess.
From her fathers will (Doc 32 probated 1885) she was left a sum of money. Her husband, Robert Ketley is shown as an executor.
Mary is shown "present at death" on her mothers death certificate in 1891 (Cert 122).
In her mother's will (Doc160), made in 1885 and probated in 1892, receives a tenth part of the legacy.
Husband William Henry RATCLIFF 187
Born: 1831
Christened:
Died: 1909
Buried:
Marriage:
Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Wife Mary Ann FRANCIS 187
Born: 19 Dec 1845 - Delaware, Ontario, Canada
Christened:
Died: 7 Mar 1878 - Markham, , Ontario, Canada
Buried:
Father: Abraham FRANCIS (1815-1889) 187
Mother: Harriet BAKER (1821-1888) 187
Children
General Notes: Husband - William Henry RATCLIFF
Was born in England, son of William and Sarah nee Polley (possible that Sarah is daughter of Johnis Polley (My GGF) and enquiries are in hand.
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In the April 1871 Canadian census for Markham, Ontario (No copy) William is shown aged 40, born England, of baptist religion and a farmer (info Harriett Nolan and Vicki Munro).
In the April 1881Canadian Census for Markham, Ontario (No copy) William is shown aged 50, a widower, born England, of baptist religion and a miller by trade. He was living with his three children Sarah 10, William 7 and Robert 4 (Info Harriett Nolan and Vicki Munro).
Apparantly his wife had died in 1878 and a Martha Polley, who had lived with William's parents, William and Sarah nee Polley for many years became William Henry's second wife (Info Harriett Nolan)
General Notes: Wife - Mary Ann FRANCIS
The parents of Mary Ann's husband were William Ratcliff and Sarah nee Polley. I have people of this name as one of the children of John Polley and Elizabeth Sallows and this seems too much of a coincidence. Enquiries in hand and who is the Martha Polley living with the Ratcliffes, see below)
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All details of Mary were supplied by Harriet Nolan. Mary married a William Henry Ratcliff (date unknown) and had three children by him, Sarah born 1871, William born 1874 and Robert Born 1877. The family were in the sawmill business and Henry (William Henry) followed his father into this trade and then his son, Robert, took over. Robert provided a picnic park connected with the sawmill. Then the sons of Robert (Donald, Floyd and Howard-no further pars) jointly owned and operated the sawmill and the farn surrounding the Mill. In the 1940's Floyd remained with the farm while his brothers, Donald and Haoward continued with the mill. A Paul and Harold Ratcliff are now the 5th generationin the business. Until 1970 when the sawmill ceased operation water power was used. The family continues in the lumber trade with two outlets, one in Unionville and the other in Gormley. The Great Tree lying in the Ratcliff Industrial Park on the Whitechurch Town Line was there until lightning felled it in 1976 the last of the mighty giants William found on his arrival. The Mill, known now as Century Mill, is a township landmark.
In the April 1871 Canadian Census for Markham, Ontario, Canada Mary is shown aged 25, born Ontarion and living with her husband only (Info Harriett Nolan and Vicki Munro). For information Markham was a small township north of Toronto and still is, but the city has now expanded to swallow it up and, in our language, it is just a suburb.
Mary Ann died in Markham, Canada March 1878(Info Harriett Nolan).
Husband William TAGG 187
Born: 6 Aug 1803 - Peckham, Surrey, England
Christened:
Died: 4 Nov 1890
Buried:
Marriage: 12 Dec 1827 - Ulting, Essex, England
Noted events in his life were:
• Fact 3, Fact 3 Occupation
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Wife Mary Ann FRANCIS 187
Born: 18 Oct 1807 - Ulting, Essex, England
Christened:
Died: 18 Feb 1898
Buried:
Father: Robert FRANCIS (1778-1849) 187
Mother: Hannah FAIRHEAD (Abt 1774-1856) 187
Noted events in her life were:
• Fact 4, Fact 4 Residence
Children
General Notes: Husband - William TAGG
Original info from marriage in 1827, by licence. Shown as a batchelor of Peckham, Surrey.
Is named in his father-in-law's will dated 1848 (Doc 238) but is not a beneficiary.
In the 1851 Census (HO107/1580F91) William is shown as a butcher, aged 46, born Peckham Rye living with his wife and son, Charles, aged 15 also a butcher. Apart from a housemaid and a cook, there are four other teenage boys resident shown as butcher's and I suspect this was either a shop of cattle farm.
In the 1881 Census (RG11/676F75)(Doc 359) he is shown aged 77, born Peckham, Surrey, living with his wife and one servant.
While looking for the burial of his wife's uncle (Daniel Francis 1789-1864) I found the family grave of the Tagg family, which included Daniel, William and his wife. 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 his son, Charles, in 1860 and the Register of Purchasers shows that William was buried on the 5th November 1890, aged 87 (Doc 357)(Photo L91).
General Notes: Wife - 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).