William Richard Cosway1

#16894, (c 1813 - 1895)
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of William Richard Cosway and Mary Ann Pasmore

Life Events

BirthWilliam Richard Cosway was born circa 1813 in Thorverton, Somerset.2
 
MarriageHe married Mary Ann Pasmore in 1854 in Devon.1
 
1861 CensusWilliam R and Mary A Cosway appeared on the 1861 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Brookses Farm. William R was 48, a Farmer with 68 acres employing 2 Men & 1 Boy, born in Thorverton. Mary A was 32 and born in Cadeleigh. They had one daughter, Martha P, age 6, as well as William's son William B, age 17, visitor Mary Nix, a House servant, a Carter and a Farm Boy.3 
1871 CensusWilliam R and Mary Ann appeared on the 1871 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon, at East Court. William R was 58, a Farmer renting 167 Acres employing 3 men & 1 boy, and was born in Thorverton. Mary Ann was 42 and born in Cadeleigh. Their children were Martha P (16), Cora (9), and Frank (3). Also in the household were two Farm servants and a General servant.4 
1881 CensusWilliam R and Mary Ann appeared on the 1881 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Rull Farm. William was 69, a Farmer of 22 acres, and born in Thorverton. Mary Ann was 52 and born in Cadleigh. At home were Cora (19) and Frank (13.)5 
1891 CensusWilliam R and Mary Ann appeared on the 1891 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Rull Farm, enumerated 5 Apr 1891. William was 78, a Farmer, and born in Thorverton. Mary Ann was 62 and born in Cadeleigh. Also there were son Frank (23) and their daughter Cora Leach (29, widow) along with grandchildren Frederick (3) and Florence (1) Leach as well as 2 Agricultural labourers.2 
DeathWilliam died on 20 Jan 1895.6
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 2 Apr 1895 in Exeter. Entry from the probate calendar:

COSWAY William Richard of Rull farm Thorverton Devon farmer died 20 January 1895. Probate Exeter 2 April to Mary Ann Cosway widow. Effects £215.6
 
Last Edited11 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. FreeBMD. William Richard Cosway & Mary Ann Pasmore, Jun Q 1854, Exeter RD.
  2. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1762 folio 74.
  3. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1476 folio 91.
  4. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2166 folio 55.
  5. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2232 folio 86.
  6. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Richard Cosway, 1895.