Elizabeth Hephzibah Henry1

#20816, (circa 1786 - 5 October 1855)
FatherRichard Henry2,3 b. 1765, d. 29 Dec 1807
Elizabeth Hephzibah Henry|b. c 1786\nd. 5 Oct 1855|p20816.htm|Richard Henry|b. 1765\nd. 29 Dec 1807|p17489.htm||||David Henry|b. 20 Dec 1710\nd. 5 Jun 1792|p17487.htm|Hephzibah Apletree|b. 1 Apr 1726\nd. 1 Feb 1808|p17485.htm|||||||
BirthElizabeth Hephzibah Henry was born circa 1786.
In his will, his father referred to her as Elizabeth Kelly.4 
MarriageShe married Augustus Thomas Watson on 5 Mar 1806 in Dinapore, West Bengal, India.4,2,1
 
(Heir) WillElizabeth Hephzibah Henry was named an heir in the will of her father Richard Henry dated 25 Jan 1798. In it he provided for her support until becoming apprenticed as becomes a natural [illegitimate] child. In the codicil a few days before his death in 1807, he altered her inheritance now that she had married well. Read details in the following link.2
(Widowed) DeathAugustus's death in Aligarh, India, on 29 Oct 1832 left Elizabeth a widow with several young children.5 
1841 CensusEliz Watson appeared on the 1841 Census of Bathwick Parish, Bath, Somerset, at Belle Vue House, enumerated 6 Jun 1841. She was 55, independent, and not born in Somerset. Her children Cecil Augusta, Lucy Amelia, Frances, Elizabeth Caroline and Isabella Jane Henry were living with her, as well as Caroline, 30, and Fanny, 3, Sisson. Note that the 1841 census records ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, does not record relationships, and only indicates whether or not the person was born in the county.6 
1851 CensusElizabeth Hephzibah Watson appeared on the 1851 Census of Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, at 1 Woodland Place. Elizabeth was a widow, age 65, annuitant, and born in the East Indies. Her children Cecil Augusta, Lucy Amelia and Isabella Jane Henry were living with her, along with 3 visitors - (her cousin) Caroline Hephzibah Sisson, Henrietta Nearbor (married, 37, born East Indies), E F Brown (unmarried, female, 24, born East Indies), a cook and a house servant.7 
WillElizabeth Hephzibah Watson wrote a will dated 14 Sep 1855.
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Elizabeth Watson of Bathwick Hill Bath Widow sometimes called and known by the names of Elizabeth Hephzibah Watson.

I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever and over which I now or hereafter may have any disposing power unto all and every my daughter and daughters who shall survive me and be unmarried at the time of my decease if more than one in equal shares and proportions to and for her or their own absolute use and benefit

And I appoint my daughters Lucy Amelia Watson and Cecil Augusta Watson Executors In Trust of this my Will And I revoke all former wills by me at any time heretofore made

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five - Elizabeth Watson - Signed and declared by the said Elizabeth Watson the Estatrix as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us present at the same time who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names and witnesses - Emma -onson 2 Bathwick Terrace Bath - Edmund Boull Surgeon 14 Alfred Street Bath.8
 
DeathElizabeth died on 5 Oct 1855 in Bath, Somerset.4,5
 
ObituaryHer obituary was published in Nov 1855.
Oct. 5 - At her residence, Bath, aged 69, Elizabeth, relict of Col. Augustus Thomas Watson, E.I.C.S.4
 
ProbateHer estate was
Proved at London 17th November 1855 before the worshipful George Edward Hughes Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the oath of Lucy Amelia Watson Spinster the daughter one of the Executrixes to whom Admon was granted having been first sworn duly to administer. Power reserved of making the like grant to Cecil Augusta Watson Spinster the daughter also the other Executrix when she shall apply for the same.8
 

Family

Augustus Thomas Watson b. 6 Mar 1778, d. 29 Oct 1832
Children
  • Cecil Augusta Watson8 b. circa 1811, d. Sep 1897
  • George Henry Grindall Watson9 b. 22 Jun 1818, d. 8 Oct 1853
  • Frances Watson10 b. 29 Mar 1820
  • Lucy Amelia Watson8,1,11 b. circa 1821
  • Elizabeth Caroline Watson12 b. 3 Feb 1822, d. 12 Jan 1876
  • Isabella Jane Henry Watson13,1 b. 25 May 1827, d. Jun 1865
Last Edited31 May 2009

Citations:

  1. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  2. Will and Administration of Richard Henry of London, 25 January 1798, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 22 August 1841 (Family History Library, Film #0,156,151).
  3. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Military Department Records, L/MIL/9/107 f.30 & Bengal baptisms, marriages and burials, N/1/7 f.196, Hodson IV p.402 noted to be reputed dau of Richard, Bengal Army).
  4. Edward Cave and others, "Gentleman's Magazine" (publication, London, 1731-), viewed on Google Books, Elizabeth Watson obituary.
  5. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Military Department Records, L/MIL/9/107 f.30 & Bengal baptisms, marriages and burials, N/1/7 f.196, Hodson IV p.402.
  6. Online image of the 1841 Census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.co.uk), HO107/931 book 6 folio 9.
  7. Online image of the 1851 Census for England & Wales (Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.co.uk), HO107/1940/445 page 22.
  8. Will and Administration of Elizabeth Watson of Bathwick Hill, Bath, 14 September 1855, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 17 November 1855 (The National Archives, PROB 11/2223, image).
  9. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Military Department Records, L/MIL/9/193 f.302 & Accountant-General's Records, L/AG/23/10/1-2.
  10. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Returns of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, N/1/11 f.423.
  11. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Returns of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, N/1/13 f.394.
  12. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Returns of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, N/1/12 f.395.
  13. Index to India Office Family History Search, online at http://indiafamily.bl.uk/UI/Home.aspx, c1600-1949, compiled by British Library India Office, London, England, 1970s onward, Returns of Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, N/1/17 f.223.
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