Catherine Way1

#2688, (1785 - bt 1851 - 1861)
FatherJohn Way2 (s 1760 - )
MotherSarah Hart2 (s 1760 - )
ChartsAncestors of Sarah Oliver (my line)
Ancestors of John Andrew Linton (John's line)
Ancestors of Robert McClive Linton (Lois' line)

Children of Catherine Way and William Channing

Life Events

BirthCatherine Way was born in 1785 in Cruwys Morchard, Devon.3
 
BaptismShe was baptized on 2 Dec 1785 in Cruwys Morchard. She was the daughter of John and Sarah Way.2 
MarriageShe married William Channing on 11 Jul 1805 in St Sidwell Exeter, Devon.
The witnesses were Elizabeth Welsford and Samuel Welsford. They witnessed many of the marriages so probably did not know the couple.1 
1841 CensusWilliam and Catherine Channing appeared on the 1841 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, at Thongsleigh Mill. William was 65, a Farmer, and Catherine was 55. With them were [their son] John Channing (35), [their son-in-law, daughter, & grandson] George Heywood (45, ag lab), Mary Heywood (25), Edwin Heywood (1), [their granddaughter] Drusilla Oliver (5), and two male servants. All were born in Devon. [In the 1841 census, ages were rounded down and relationships were not recorded]4 
1851 CensusWilliam and Caroline [sic] appeared on the 1851 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, at Thonsly Mill. William was 73, a Miller and Farmer of 30 acres Employing 2 Laborers, and was born in Tiverton. Caroline was 65 and born in Crews Morchard. With them was their son John (45, unmarried, Miller journeyman), and two grandsons: William Channing (16) and Edwin Haywood (11), both scholars.3 
Research Note The name of William's wife 'Caroline' was likely an enumerator error. The age and birthplace are correct for Catherine.
In the 1851 census, grandson William was the son of their son William and grandson Edwin was the son of their daughter Mary Ann. 
Death She was not in the 1861 census; death index caroline channing 1861 Crediton age 77. 
Last Edited16 May 2023

Citations

  1. Transcript of the Parish Register of St Sidwell Exeter, 1569-1837 (Family History Library, film #0,916,840), William Channing & Catherine Way marriage, 1805.
  2. Cruwys Morchard, Devon, Baptism Register, image viewed at FindMyPast. Catharine Way, 1785.
  3. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1887 folio 463 page 3.
  4. 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/209 Book 4 Folio 6.
  5. Microfilm of the Bishop's transcripts of Tiverton, Devon, 1605-1812, FHL film #0917541.
  6. Devon Baptisms Transcription Collection. Devon Family History Society, viewed at FindMyPast. Sarah Way Channing baptism, 1813, Cruwys Morchard.
  7. 1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1867 folio 154.