William Pasmore1

#2400, (c 1803 - 1872)
ChartsWilliam Oliver (born ~1730) & Ann Wilson - collapsible 6 generation descendant chart

Children of William Pasmore and Ann Oliver

Life Events

BirthWilliam Pasmore was born circa 1803 in Stockleigh Pomeroy, Devon.2
 
MarriageHe married Ann Oliver, daughter of Richard Oliver and Sarah Mogridge, on 1 Dec 1825 in Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon.
They were married by licence and the witness was William Oliver.1 
Research Note Their children were the only Pasmore children baptised in Cadeleigh during this time.3 
(Mentioned) WillWilliam Pasmore of Cadeleigh was mentioned in the will of his father-in-law Richard Oliver dated 2 Oct 1831. William, along with John Rattenbury, were to let the house bequeathed to Richard's son Thomas and hold the proceeds in trust for him until he reached the age of 21.4 
(Witness) Marriage Ann Pasmore and William Pasmore witnessed the marriage of Ann's brother Richard Oliver to Mary Jones on 12 Feb 1833 in Stoke Canon, Devon.5 
1841 CensusWilliam and Ann Pasmore appeared on the 1841 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Chilton House. William was 35, a Farmer, and born in the county. Ann was 40 and born in the county. They lived in a large household, including their five children James (15), Mary Ann (12), Martha (10), William (8), and Charlotte (5) and their employees - 2 female servants (one of whom, Sarah Oliver (30), was Ann's aunt) and 6 agricultural labourers.6 
1851 CensusWilliam and Ann appeared on the 1851 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Chilton Farm, North Down, enumerated 30 Mar 1851. William was 47, a Farmer of 110 Acres employing 3 labourers, and was born in Stockleigh. Ann was 56 and born in Cheriton. Their children were James (24), Martha (21), Mary A (23), and Charlotte (16). Visiting them was [Ann's niece] Eliza Oliver (11, scholar, born Stoke) and there were also a House servant and two Farm labourers.7 
1861 CensusWilliam and Ann appeared on the 1861 Census of Thorverton, Devon, at Chilton Farm. William was 58, a Farmer of 100 acres employing 3 Men & 1 Boy, and born in Thorverton. Ann was 66 and born in Cheriton Fitz Pyne [sic]. At home were James (35, assurance agent), Martha (31), Charlotte (26) as well as 3 Farm servants, a Carter, and a Dairymaid. On the next farm was daughter Mary A Cosway & family.8 
1871 CensusWilliam Pasmore appeared on the 1871 Census of Cadeleigh, Devon, at Cat Lake Farm. William was 68, a widower, a Yeoman of 60 acres employing 2 Men. His son James was Joint occupier of the farm. His children James and Charlotte were living with him, as well as two Farm servants and a Maid of all work.2 
DeathWilliam died on 28 Feb 1872 in Cadeleigh, Devon.9,10
 
ProbateHis estate was proved on 25 Apr 1872 in Exeter. Entry from the probate calendar:

PASMORE William. The Will of William Pasmore formerly of Thorverton but late of Cadeleigh both in the County of Devon Yeoman who died 28 February 1872 at Cadleigh was proved at Exeter by James Pasmore of Cadleigh Yeoman the Son one of the surviving Executors. Effects under £300.9
 
Last Edited2 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. Microfilm of the Parish Register of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, 1610-1835 (Family History Library, 0916835).
  2. 1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2166 folio 53. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  3. Website International Genealogical Index, parish register extraction (www.familysearch.org).
  4. Will and Administration of Richard Oliver of Cheriton Fitzpaine, 2 October 1831, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter, 14 May1832 (Family History Library, film #1278965).
  5. Stoke Canon, Devon, Marriage Register, Image viewed at FindMyPast. Richard Oliver & Mary Jones, 1833.
  6. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/226 Book 13 Folio 4. Image viewed at Ancestry or Findmypast.
  7. 1851 Census for England & Wales, HO107/1888 folio 48. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  8. 1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1476 folio 91. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  9. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. William Pasmore, 1872.
  10. FreeBMD. William Pasmore, age 68, Mar Q 1872, Tiverton RD.
  11. 1851 Census for England & Wales, HO107/1867 folio 668. Image viewed at Ancestry.