Mary Godart1

#19444, (c 1826 - 1902)
FatherHerbert Godart1 (1792 - 1858)
MotherElizabeth Harden2 (1795 - 1834)
RelationshipGranddaughter of Peter Godart
Extended Family
ChartsPeter Godart & Mary Dowson - Children & Grandchildren
Peter Godart & Mary Dowson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Mary Godart and William Murrell
BirthMary Godart was born circa 1826 in Pentonville, Middlesex.3
 
(with Father) 1841 CensusShe appeared on the 1841 Census of St George Hanover Square, Westminster in the household of her father Herbert Godart. Mary was 15 and born in this county.1 
MarriageMary Godart married William Murrell on 2 Apr 1848 in St George Hanover Square.
Details from the marriage register: William Murrell, full age, bachelor, Smith, residence Conduit Street, father John Murrell, Smith;
Mary Godart, full age, spinster, Conduit Street, father Robert [sic] Godart, carver;
They were married in the parish church after banns and the witnesses were [Mary's brother or father - need to compare signatures] Herbert Fernee and Ann Murrell.4 
1851 CensusMary Godart and William Murrell appeared on the 1851 Census of St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, at 6 Grosvenor Row, enumerated 30 Mar 1851. William was 26, a China Dealer, and was born in Chelsea, Middlesex. Mary was 25 and born in Pentonville, Middlesex. Their daughter Mary Elizabeth was living with them, as well as William's sister Ann Murrell, 39.3 
1861 CensusMary Godart and William Murrell appeared on the 1861 Census of Chelsea, Middlesex, at 31 George Street. William was age 35, a gas fitter employing 2 men and 3 boys, and was born in Chelsea. Mary was 34 and born in Pentonville. Their children Mary Elizabeth, William Arthur, John, Rose, George, Herbert and Thomas were with them, as well as one servant.5 
1871 CensusMary Godart and William Murrell appeared on the 1871 Census of Chelsea, Middlesex, at 21 Flood Street. William was 45, a Smith & Gasfitter, and born in Chelsea. Mary was 44 and born in Pentonville. Their children Mary Elizabeth, William Arthur, John, Rose, George, Peter, Henry and Catharine were living with them.6 
1881 CensusMary Godart and William Murrell appeared on the 1881 Census of Chelsea, Middlesex, at 21 Flood Street. William was 54, a Smith & Gas Engineer, and was born in Chelsea, Mdx. Mary was 53 and born in Pentonville. Their children William Arthur, Annie, Mary Elizabeth and Peter were living with them.7 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband William died on 5 Aug 1882.8,9 
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Murrell family gravestone in Brompton Cemetery
including William & Mary and their children
Herbert, Thomas, Joseph, and Mary Elizabeth
(Admon) ProbateMary Murrell of 21 Flood-street, widow the relict, was granted administration of William Murrell's estate on 29 Aug 1882. His personal estate was worth £1,792 15s. 1d.9 
1891 CensusMary Murrell appeared on the 1891 Census of Chelsea, London, at 36 Whiteheads Grove. The family lived in four rooms and there was another family at this same address. Mary was a widow, 64 years old, and was born in Clerkenwell, London. With her were her children William (39, imbecile from childhood), Annie (26), Peter (25, smith & gas hot water engineer), and Haney (23, gas fitter.)10 
1901 CensusMary appeared on the 1901 Census of Birchington, Kent, at Seapoint House, Berkeley Road. She was a widow, age 74, living on her own means, and was born in London. With her were her unmarried children William (49) and Catherine (30), and granddaughter Annie Murrell (17.)11 
DeathMary died in Sep 1902.8
 
BurialShe was buried on 27 Sep 1902 in Brompton Cemetery.8 
Last Edited21 May 2013

Citations

  1. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/732 book 15 folio 8.
  2. Comment.
  3. 1851 Census for England & Wales, HO107/1477 folio 307 page 19.
  4. Marriages of St George Hanover Square, Middlesex. Registers from Westminster Archives. Image viewed at Findmypast.com, William Murrell & Mary Godart, 1848, #134.
  5. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/32 folio 100 page 14.
  6. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/75 folio 67 page 3.
  7. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/77 folio 43 page 7.
  8. Monumental inscription on the gravestone of William Murrell & family (Brompton Cemetery, London, England).
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Murrell, 1882.
  10. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/60 folio 56.
  11. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/819 folio 79.