Charles Hitt1
#17420, (circa 1775 - 4 February 1851)
| Birth | Charles Hitt was born circa 1775 in Devon.2
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| Research Note | In January 1779, there were two baptisms in Broadclyst for Charles Hitt, one the son of Charles, the other the son of John. There was also one in 1766, son of Charles and one in 1783, son of Charles. |
| Marriage | He married Elizabeth Collins on 16 Apr 1807 in Holy Trinity, Exeter, Devon.
Witnesses were Rich Pullen & Elizabeth Whicker, who were witnesses to many of the marriages there so likely didn't know Charles and Elizabeth.3 |
| 1841 Census | Charles and Elizabeth Hitt appeared on the 1841 Census of St Sidwell Exeter, Devon, enumerated 1841. Charles was 70, a Gardner, and born in the county. Elizabeth was 65 and born in the county. With them was [probably their daughter] Mary (40) and Elizabeth Jr (6). [Note that the 1841 census records ages rounded down to the nearest 5 years, does not record relationships, and only indicates whether or not the person was born in the county]4 |
| Death | Charles died on 4 Feb 1851 in Sidwell Street, Exeter, County of Exeter.
Information as recorded on the certificate: Charles Hitt, age 76, Greengrocer, died of natural decay. The informant was Susan Bragginton of Woodbine Place, Exeter, who was present at the death. She signed with an X.2 |
| Research Note | Susana Braginton was on the 1851 census at Sidwell Street Woodbine Place with her husband Thomas. Susana's occupation was 'nurse.' |
Citations
- Transcript of the Parish Register of Broadclyst, Devon, 1652-1850 (Family History Library, Film #916761 & 916,762).
- Copy death certificate of Charles Hitt, died 4 February 1851, registered 7 February 1851 in the Registration District of Exeter.
- Transcript of the Parish Register of Holy Trinity Exeter, 1563-1837 (FHL Photoduplication Services, film #917095).
- 1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/268 Book 4 Folio 19.