Martha Pasmore Cosway1

#16938, (1854 - 1932)
FatherWilliam Richard Cosway2 (c 1813 - 1895)
MotherMary Ann Pasmore2 (1828 - 1907)
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of William Oliver
Extended Family
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of Martha Pasmore Cosway and William Henry Burnett
  • Lily M Burnett6 (c 1882 - )
  • Ethel Mary Burnett6 (c 1883 - )
  • Annie Burnett6 (c 1885 - )
  • Eva Burnett6 (c 1887 - )
  • William Henry Burnett6 (1891 - )

Life Events

BirthMartha Pasmore Cosway was born in 1854 in Thorverton, Devon.2,3
 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusMartha P appeared on the 1861 Census of Thorverton, Devon with her parents. She was 6, a Scholar, and born in Thorverton.4 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusMartha P appeared on the 1871 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon with her parents. She was 16 and born in Thorverton.2 
MarriageShe married William Henry Burnett circa 1880.1
 
1881 CensusWilliam H and Martha Burnett appeared on the 1881 Census of Cruwys Morchard, Devon, at Stickeridge. William was 25, a farmer of 64 acres and was born in Cadeleigh. Martha was 36 and born in Thorverton.5 
1891 CensusWilliam Henry and Martha P Burnett appeared on the 1891 Census of Bampton, Devon, at Kersdown Barton. William was 35, a farmer and employer, and born in Cadeleigh. Martha was 36, born in Thorverton. Their children were Lily M (9), Ethel M (8), Annie (6), Eva (4), and William Henry (2 months). The girls were born in Cruwys Morchard and the baby in Bampton. They also had a female general servant and two farm servants.6 
1901 CensusWilliam H and Martha appeared on the 1901 Census of Bampton, Devon, at Kersdown Barton. William was 45, a farmer and employer, born in Cadeleigh. Martha was 46 and born in Thorverton. Their family included Lily M (19), Ethel M (18), Annie (16), all workers, Eva (14), and William H (10). They had one farm servant, a bullock boy.7 
1911 CensusWilliam Henry and Martha Burnett appeared on the 1911 Census of Bampton, Devon, at Luttrell Cottage. William Henry was 55, a farmer and employer, and was born in Cadeleigh Devon. Martha was 56, born in Thorverton, and was the mother of 6 children, 5 of whom were still living. They had been married 31 years. Their children at home were Ethel Mary (28, dairy work), Eva (24, dairy work), and William Henry (20, working on farm.)8 
(Widowed) DeathHer husband William Henry died on 26 Aug 1920.9 
DeathMartha died on 20 Jun 1932.10,11
 
ProbateHer estate was proved on 27 Apr 1933 in London. Entry from the probate calendar:

BURNETT Martha of Well House Bampton Devonshire widow died 20 June 1932. Administration (limited to settled land) London 27 April to William Henry Burnett farmer and Edmond Venner retired farmer. Effects £2300.11
 
Last Edited11 Jun 2014

Citations

  1. FreeBMD. Martha Pasmore Cosway & William Henry Burnett, Mar Q 1880, Tiverton RD.
  2. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2166 folio 55.
  3. FreeBMD. Martha Cosway, Sep Q 1854, Tiverton RD.
  4. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1476 folio 91.
  5. 1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2237 folio 62.
  6. 1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1768 folio 34.
  7. 1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2137 folio 38.
  8. 1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 282 SD 4 ED 3 Schedule 38.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Henry Burnett, 1920.
  10. FreeBMD. Martha Burnett, age 77, Jun Q 1932, Tiverton RD.
  11. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Martha Burnett, 1933.