Jen's Ancestors and their Descendants

Ann Parker¹

#345, (1809 - 1869)

Father

George Parker² (1776 - 1845)

Mother

Elizabeth Salvidge² (c 1779 - 1868)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset
Descendants of Samuel Parker of Bleadon, Somerset (5 generations)

Children of Ann Parker and Simon Palmer

Joseph Palmer+¹² (1831 - 1910)
Eliza Palmer+ ¹² (1833 - 1916)
Thomas Palmer+¹² (1835 - 1905)
Benjamin Palmer+ ¹² (1837 - 1887)
Henry Palmer+¹² (1838 - 1873)
Jane Palmer+ ¹ (1840 - 1886)
Walter Palmer+¹² (1842 - 1886)
Mary Anne Palmer¹² (1844 - 1844)
Mary Anne Palmer+¹² (1845 - 1879)
Samuel Palmer+¹² (1847 - )
Margaret Palmer¹² (1850 - 1852)
Emily Palmer¹² (1852 - 1860)

Life Events

Birth

Ann Parker was born on 2 Jun 1809 in Kewstoke, Somerset.^3,4

Baptism

She was baptized on 2 Jul 1809 in Worle, Somerset. She was the daughter of George and Betty.²

Research Note

The parishes of Kewstoke and Worle are adjacent to one another.

Marriage

She married Simon Palmer on 23 Nov 1830 in Bristol, Gloucestershire.
Details from the register: Simon Palmer and Ann Parker, both of the parish of St Paul Bristol, were married by Banns and the witnesses were John Francis and H Dimmock. Simon and Ann signed their own names.⁵

1841 Census

Simon and Ann Palmer appeared on the 1841 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset, at Hope Cottage. Simon was 30, a Shoe Maker. Ann was 30. The whole family was born in Somerset. The children were Joseph (10), Eliza (8), Thomas (6), Benjⁿ(4), Henry (3), and Jane (1). Also in the household were an apprentice and a female servant.
[Note: the 1841 census rounds down adults' ages and does not record relationships].⁶

Research Note

Bleadon Palmer chart from the WsM FHS has a son George bapt Oct 1843. A check of the register showed that George's parents were Samuel, basketmaker, & wife Ann.

(Informant) Death

Ann Palmer of Weston Super Mare registered the 1845 death of [her father] George Parker. She was present at his death and signed with an X.⁷

1851 Census

Simon and Anne appeared on the 1851 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset, at Regent Street. Simon was 44, a Shoemaker employing 3 men, and was born in Lympsham. Anne was 42 and born in Kewstoke. Their children at home were Thomas (16), Henry (13), Jane (11), Walter (9), Mary Ann (6), Samuel (4), and Margaret (1).
Enumerated next to them were Ann's brother Henry & their mother Elizabeth [although not designated as related].⁴

1861 Census

Simon and Anne appeared on the 1861 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset, at 4 Regent Street. Simon was 53, a Bootmaker, born in Lympsham. Anne was 51, born in Kewstoke. Children at home were Walter (19, solicitor's general clerk), Mary A (16, school teacher), and Samuel (14, scholar). Also with them were grandson Herbert S Hemens (5) and nephew John Chamberlain (13). In the same dwelling but recorded as a separate household were Elizabeth Parker (80) and her son Henry Parker (49, born Kewstoke.)⁸

(Informant) Death

Ann Palmer of Regent Street, Weston Super Mare who was present at the death registered the 1868 death of [her mother] Betty Parker.⁹

Death

Ann died on 23 Mar 1869.^10,11,3

Gravestone

She is buried in the same grave as her daughter Emily and husband Simon. The memorials read:

Sacred to the memory of Ann PALMER, wife of Simon PALMER
born June 2nd 1809
died March 23rd 1869

Emily PALMER, daughter of Simon & Ann PALMER
born January 10th 1852 - August 13th 1860
I know that my redeemer liveth.

Also Simon PALMER,
born January 15th 1807
died April 8th 1886.¹¹

Last Edited

11 May 2023

Citations

Copy birth certificate of Jane Palmer, born 22 March 1840, registered 25 April 1840 in the Registration District of Axbridge Union.
St Martin Worle, Somerset parish register transcriptions at WSMFHS. Ann Parker baptism, 1809.
Gravestone.
1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1936 folio 518.
Bristol St Paul, Gloucestershire Parish Registers. Originals at Bristol Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Simon Palmer & Ann Parker marriage, 1830, #130.
1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/968 Book 8 Folio 12.
England Death Register. George Parker, Axbridge Registration District, 1845, #14.
1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1673 folio 38.
England Death Register. Betty Parker, Axbridge, Banwell subdistrict, 1868, #180.
FreeBMD. Ann Palmer, age 60, Jun Q 1869, Axbridge RD.
Article Simon Palmer - Another Weston Worthy? by Pat Hase which appeared in Buckets & Spades (journal of the Weston Super Mare Family History Society), February 2015.
Microfilm of the Parish Register of Weston Super Mare St John, 1668-1905 (Family History Library, 1526765).

Louisa Penny¹

#423, (1862 - 1957)

Father

Edward Charles James Penny² (1836 - 1907)

Mother

Jane Palmer² (1840 - 1886)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset
Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset
Descendants of Samuel Parker of Bleadon, Somerset (5 generations)

Child of Louisa Penny and Robert Cousins Batten

Charles Robert Batten⁶ (c 1884 - )

Life Events

Birth

Louisa Penny was born on 29 Jun 1862 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset.^2,1

Baptism

She was baptized on 11 Jan 1863 in St Andrews, Clevedon, Somerset. She was the daughter of Edward Charles James, a builder, & Jane Penny.³

(with Parents) 1871 Census

Louisa appeared on the 1871 Census of Pitminster, Somerset with her parents. She was 8 years old, a scholar, and born in Weston Super Mare.²

1881 Census

Louisa Penny appeared on the 1881 Census of North Curry, Somerset, at Moredon House. She was 18, an Under Housemaid, and born in North Curry [sic]. It was a large household with a Governess, Cook, Head Housemaid, two Under Housemaids, Kitchenmaid, Footman, and a Butler. A Coachman, Groom, and Gardener lived with their families in separate buildings at Moredon.⁴

Marriage

She married Robert Cousins Batten in 1883.^1,5

1891 Census

Robert C and Louisa appeared on the 1891 Census of North Curry, Somerset, at White Street. Robert was 28, a Butcher not currently employed, and born in North Curry. Louisa was 28 and born in Weston Super Mare. They had one child, Charles R, age 7.⁶

1901 Census

Robert C and Louisa appeared on the 1901 Census of Canton, Glamorgan, at 75 Lansdowne Road. Robert was 38, employed as a Butcher, and was born in Stoke St Gregory. Louisa was 38, born in Weston Super Mare. They had one son, Charles Robert (17, cabinet maker). They also had a visitor, Minnie Annie Francis (30, widow, Newcastle-on-Tyne.)⁷

1911 Census

Robert and Louisa appeared on the 1911 Census of Canton, Glamorgan, at 75 Lansdowne Road. Their dwelling had four rooms. Robert was 48, worked as a butcher on his own account, and was born in Stoke St Gregory. Louisa was 48, born in Weston Super Mare, and was the mother of one child, who was still living. They had been married 27 years.⁸

(Mentioned) Obituary

She was mentioned in her sister Laura Mary Penny's 1946 obituary as a principal mourner, Mrs Batten. Mrs Batten also thanked all friends for their great kindness and sympathy. She was mentioned again on a floral tribute signed "In loving memory" from Laura Mary's sisters Louisa, Helen and Kit.⁹

(Executor) Probate

Probate of the estate of Laura Mary Penny was granted to [her sister] Louisa Batten widow on 15 Oct 1946.¹⁰

Death

Louisa died on 9 Dec 1957.^1,11

Probate

Her estate was proved on 1 Jan 1958. Entry from the probate calendar:

BATTEN Louisa of 75 Lansdowne Road Cardiff widow died 9 December 1957. Probate Llandaff 1 January to [her son] Charles Robert Batten retired carpenter and Bryan Arthur Stanley Edwards solicitor. Effects £935 13s 1d.¹¹

Last Edited

9 Jul 2016

Citations

Kites Solicitors, "Penny Family Tree", 1986 (England). Family information collected in order to distribute the estate of D.J.H. Penny.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2467 folio 89.
Clevedon Civic Society Census & Parish Records, online http://www.clevedon-civic-society.org.uk/weddings/…
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2365 folio 19.
FreeBMD. Robert Cousins & Louisa Penny, Sep Q 1883, Wellington RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1874 folio 45.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/4986 folio 199.
Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/32152.
Obituary of Miss Laura Mary Penny, 5 September 1946. Newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Laura Mary Penny, 1946.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Louisa Batten, 1958.

Ellen Feltham¹

#763, (1868 - 1929)

Father

William Feltham¹ (1835 - 1911)

Mother

Charlotte Foot¹ (1840 - 1920)

Pedigree

Children of Ellen Feltham and James Searson McEwan

William Gordon McEwan⁴ (1894 - 1918)
Edith May McEwan⁴ (1897 - 1967)
Catherine Ellen McEwan⁴ (1900 - 1988)
Joseph Searson McEwan⁴ (1904 - )

Life Events

Nickname

Ellen Feltham also went by the name of Nellie.²

Birth

She was born on 8 Aug 1868 in Cottles, Wiltshire.^3,4,5

(with Parents) 1871 Census

Ellen appeared on the 1871 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with her parents. She was 2 years old and born in Charfield.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Ellen appeared on the 1881 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with her parents. She was 12 years old, a scholar, and born in Cottles, Wiltshire.³

1891 Census

She appeared on the 1891 Census of Wookey, Somerset. She was a Parlourmaid in a household that also had a cook and a housemaid. Ellen was 22 and born in Liskeard Cornwall. [The housemaid's birthplace was Wiltshire, parish unknown; it appears that the entries were switched].⁶

Marriage

She married James Searson McEwan on 3 Feb 1894 in St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset.
Details from the marriage record: James Searson McEwan, age 22, occupation Papermaker, residence Wookey Hole St Cuthbert Wells, father Joseph McEwan, papermaker;
Ellen Feltham, 25, father William Feltham, labourer;
The witnesses were W Boyce and Edith Feltham.⁷

1901 Census

James S and Ellen McEwan appeared on the 1901 Census of Wookey Hole, Somerset, at South Bank. They lived in 4 rooms. James was 29, employed as a Hand Made Paper Maker, born in Wookey Hole. Ellen was 32, born in Cottles Wiltshire. Their children were William G (6), Edith M (4), and Catherine E (1), all born in Wookey Hole. There were many paper makers there.⁸

1911 Census

James S and Ellen McEwan appeared on the 1911 Census of Wookey Hole, Somerset. James was 39, a papermaker - handmade - working for a paper manufacturer, and was born in Wookey Hole. Ellen was 42, born in Cottles Wiltshire, and the mother of 4 children, all still alive. James and Ellen had been married 17 years and their children were William G (16), Edith M (14), Katherine E (10), and Joseph S (7). Their dwelling had six rooms.⁹

Death

Ellen died in 1929.^4,10

Probate

Her husband's estate was proved on 1 Nov 1948. Entry from the probate calendar:

McEWAN James Searson of 3 Riverside Wookey Hoole near Wells Somersetshire died 24 September 1948. Administration Bristol 1 November to Edith May Jones (wife of Edward Thomas Jones). Effects £173 3s 10d.¹¹

Last Edited

14 Jul 2015

Citations

1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2444 folio 67.
Letters from Marg Grainger, Edmonton, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2406 folio 63.
Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
FreeBMD. Ellen Feltham, Sep Q 1868, Bradford W RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1914 folio 81.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. James Searson McEwan & Ellen Feltham, 1894, #67.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2315 folio 46.
Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/14527.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Ellen McEwan, age 61, Sep Q 1929, Wells RD.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. James Searson McEwan, 1948.

Edith Feltham¹

#764, (1872 - 1949)

Father

William Feltham² (1835 - 1911)

Mother

Charlotte Foot² (1840 - 1920)

Pedigree

Children of Edith Feltham and Robert Edmund Last

Robert Edmund Last^8,11 (1902 - 1977)
Annie Gladys Last^8,12 (1903 - 1966)

Life Events

Birth

Edith Feltham was born on 26 Nov 1872 in Croscombe, Somerset.²

Baptism

She was baptized on 12 Jan 1873 in St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe, Somerset. She was the daughter of William, a game keeper, & Charlotte Feltham of Croscombe.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Edith appeared on the 1881 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with her parents. She was 8 years old, a scholar, and born in Croscombe.²

1891 Census

Edith Feltham appeared on the 1891 Census of Loxton, Somerset, at The Rectory. She was a Parlour Maid there and the other servant was a Cook. Edith was 19, single, born in Dinder Somerset.³

(Witness) Marriage

Edith Feltham witnessed the marriage of James Searson McEwan and her sister Ellen Feltham on 3 Feb 1894 in St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset.⁴

1901 Census

Edith Feltham appeared on the 1901 Census of Paddington, London, at 28 Gloucester Square. She was a Parlourmaid in a barrister's household (servants included, butler, cook, kitchenmaid, parlourmaid, housemaid, and lady's maid). Edith was 28 and born in Dinder Somerset.⁵

Marriage

She married Robert Edmund Last on 30 Apr 1901 in Dinder.
Details from the marriage record: Robert Edmund Last, age 37, occupation Interpreter, residence New Cross Deptford Surrey, father William Last, butler;
Edith Feltham, 28, father William Feltham, labourer;
The witnesses were Frank James Last and Kate Feltham.⁶

1911 Census

Robert Edmund and Edith Last appeared on the 1911 Census of Lewisham, London, at 91 Brookbank Road. Robert was 44, a railway interpreter, and was born in Bury St Edmunds. Edith was 38, born in Dinder, and the mother of 2 children, both still alive. Robert and Edith had been married 10 years and their children were Robert Edmund (9) and Annie Gladys (7). Their dwelling had six rooms.⁷

(Widowed) Death

Her husband Robert died in Oct 1939.^8,9

Death

Edith died on 4 Mar 1949.^8,10

Last Edited

15 Jul 2015

Citations

St Mary the Virgin Church, Croscombe, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Edith Feltham, 1873.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2406 folio 63.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1922 folio 84.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. James Searson McEwan & Ellen Feltham, 1894, #67.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/13 folio 70.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Robert Edmund Last & Edith Feltham, 1901, #80.
Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/02754.
Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Robert E Last, age 75, Dec Q 1939, Lewisham RD.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Edith Last, age 76, Mar Q 1949, Lewisham RD.
Baptisms of St Mark Deptford, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Robert Edmund Last, 1902, #901.
Baptisms of St Mark Deptford, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Annie Gladys Last, 1903, #1042.

Mary Feltham¹

#765, (1874 - )

Father

William Feltham¹ (1835 - 1911)

Mother

Charlotte Foot¹ (1840 - 1920)

Pedigree

Children of Mary Feltham and Ernest Howorth Harrison

Alec Feltham Harrison⁷ (1904 - 1987)
Helen Mary Harrison⁸ (1906 - 1981)
Margaret Harrison⁸

Life Events

Birth

Mary Feltham was born on 11 Nov 1874 in Croscombe, Somerset.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 10 Jan 1875 in St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe, Somerset. She was the daughter of William, a game keeper, & Charlotte Feltham of Croscombe.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Mary appeared on the 1881 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with her parents. She was 6 years old, a scholar, and born in Croscombe.²

1891 Census

She appeared on the 1891 Census of Bicknoller, Somerset, at Vicarage. She was age 16, a Housemaid, and born in Dinder Somerset. There was another housemaid and a cook working for the Vicar and his family.³

1901 Census

She appeared on the 1901 Census of Aspley Heath, Bedfordshire, at Nelindoe. She was age 26, single, born in Dinder, and a Parlour maid to a Cambridge professor and barrister's household. There were also a Cook, Nurse, and Governess.⁴

Marriage

She married Ernest Howorth Harrison on 1 Jun 1903 in St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset.
Details from the marriage record: Ernest Howorth Harrison, age 26, occupation Surveyor, residence Leathwell Rd. Holy Trinity Greenwich, father Dan Harrison, Insurance Agent;
Mary Feltham, 28, father William Feltham, labourer;
The witnesses were [Mary's sister Ellen's husband] James Searson McEwan and [her sister] Emily Feltham.⁵

1911 Census

Ernest Howorth and Mary Harrison appeared on the 1911 Census of Deptford, London, at 114 St Johns Road. Their children (Mary had 3, all still living) were Alec Feltham (6), Helen Mary (5), and Margaret (2). Ernest was 31, a surveyor for a railway company, and was born in Huddersfield Yorkshire. Mary was 36 and born in Dinder Somerset. They had been married 8 years. Their dwelling had six rooms. They had a visitor at the time of the census, Amy Amelia Brown (single, 44.)⁶

Last Edited

14 Jul 2015

Citations

St Mary the Virgin Church, Croscombe, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Mary Feltham, 1875.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2406 folio 63.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1867 folio 26.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/1505 folio 40.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Ernest Howorth Harrison & Mary Feltham, 1903, #83.
Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/02666.
Baptisms of St John Deptford, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Alec Feltham Harrison, 1904, #435.
Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.

Kate Feltham¹

#766, (1877 - 1951)

Father

William Feltham² (1835 - 1911)

Mother

Charlotte Foot² (1840 - 1920)

Pedigree

Children of Kate Feltham and William Tripp Paul

Helen Kate Feltham Paul⁹ (1906 - 1990)
Robert William Paul⁹ (1907 - 1920)
Harold Charles Paul⁹ (1909 - 1984)
Marjorie Joyce Paul⁹
Ivan J Paul⁹

Life Events

Birth

Kate Feltham was born in 1877 in Dinder, Somerset.^3,4

Baptism

She was baptized on 5 Aug 1877 in St Michael, Dinder, Somerset. She was the daughter of William, a Gamekeeper, & Charlotte Feltham of Staceys.¹

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Kate appeared on the 1881 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with her parents. She was 4 years old and born in Croscombe.²

1891 Census

She appeared on the 1891 Census of Dinder, Somerset, at Shell Cottage, Dinder Street. She was 13 years old, an Under Nurse, and born in Dinder. The other servants were a Nurse, Parlourmaid, and Cook. They worked for a solicitor's family.³

1901 Census

She appeared on the 1901 Census of Bath, Somerset, at 18 Royal Crescent. She was 23, single, a Parlourmaid, born in Dinder. There was also a cook and housemaid working for a retired solicitor and his wife.⁵

(Witness) Marriage

Kate Feltham witnessed the marriage of Robert Edmund Last and her sister Edith Feltham on 30 Apr 1901 in St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset.⁶

Marriage

Kate Feltham married William Tripp Paul on 22 Jul 1905 in Dinder.
Details from the marriage record: William Tripp Paul, age 28, occupation Painter, residence St Cuthbert Wells, father William Paul, Painter;
Kate Feltham, 28, father William Feltham, labourer;
The witnesses were Edgar Paul and [Kate's sister] Emily Feltham.⁷

1911 Census

The Paul family appeared on the 1911 Census of Wells, Somerset, at 6 Ethel Street. They lived in a seven room house. The children were Helen Kate Feltham (4), Robert William (3), Harold Charles (2), and Marjorie Joyce (8 months). William Tripp was 34, a house decorator, and was born in Wells. Kate was 34 and born in Dinder. They had been married 6 years, and Kate was the mother of four children, all still living.⁸

Death

Kate died in Jan 1951.^9,10

Research Note

There is an entry in the death index in 1952 in Wells RD for William T Paul, age 74.

Last Edited

15 Jul 2015

Citations

St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Kate Feltham, 1877, #407.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2406 folio 63.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1914 folio 123.
FreeBMD. Kate Feltham, Sep Q 1877, Shepton Mallet RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2343 folio 71.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Robert Edmund Last & Edith Feltham, 1901, #80.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. William Tripp Paul & Kate Feltham, 1905, #84.
Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/14522.
Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Kate Paul, age 73, Mar Q 1951, Wells RD.

Emily Feltham¹

#767, (1881 - 1974)

Father

William Feltham¹ (1835 - 1911)

Mother

Charlotte Foot¹ (1840 - 1920)

Pedigree

Children of Emily Feltham and Charles Bryant

Reginald Charles Bryant² (1909 - 1994)
Harold James Bryant² (1912 - 1989)

Life Events

Birth

Emily Feltham was born on 12 Jul 1881 in Dinder, Somerset.^1,2,3

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Emily appeared on the 1891 Census of Croscombe, Somerset with her parents. She was the only child at home, age 9, scholar, birthplace Dinder, Somerset.¹

1901 Census

She appeared on the 1901 Census of Charlcombe, Somerset, at Cintra. She was 19 years old, born Dinder Wells, and employed as a Parlourmaid in the home of two spinster sisters. There was also a cook.⁴

(Witness) Marriage

Emily Feltham witnessed the marriage of Ernest Howorth Harrison and her sister Mary Feltham on 1 Jun 1903 in St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset.⁵

(Witness) Marriage

Emily Feltham witnessed the marriage of William Tripp Paul and her sister Kate Kate Feltham on 22 Jul 1905 in Dinder.⁶

Marriage

Emily Feltham married Charles Bryant on 6 Jun 1908 in Dinder.
Details from the marriage record: Charles Bryant, age 26, occupation Gardener, residence Pilton, father James Bryant, Gardener;
Emily Feltham, 28, father William Feltham, labourer;
The witnesses were Arthur Bryant, Edith May McEwan, and [Emily's sister Ellen's husband] James Searson McEwan.⁷

1911 Census

Charles and Emily appeared on the 1911 Census of Wimborne, Dorset, at The Garden's Uddens House. They had been married two years and lived in four rooms. Charles was 29, a gardener, and was born in Bath. Emily was 29 and born in Wells. They had one son, Reginald Charles.⁸

Death

Emily died on 6 May 1974.²

Last Edited

14 Jul 2015

Citations

1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1911 folio 45.
Letters from Bernice Redwood, England, to J Kolthammer, dated early 1990s.
FreeBMD. Emily Feltham, Sep Q 1881, Shepton Mallet RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2344 folio 133.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Ernest Howorth Harrison & Mary Feltham, 1903, #83.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. William Tripp Paul & Kate Feltham, 1905, #84.
St Michael Church, Dinder, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Charles Bryant & Emily Feltham, 1908, #88.
Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/12258.

William Foot¹

#1383, (1835 - bt 1901 - 1911)

Father

Robert Foot^2,1 (1805 - 1877)

Mother

Elizabeth Pearce^2,1 (1799 - 1881)

Pedigree

Children of William Foot and Elizabeth Foster

Emily Foster Foot ¹⁵ (1862 - 1927)
Ellen Foot¹⁶ (1863 - )
Edith Louise Foot⁹ (c 1866 - )
Francis William Foot¹⁷ (1872 - 1936)

Life Events

Baptism

William Foot was baptized on 21 Apr 1835 in Pointington, Somerset. He was the son of Robert, a labourer, & Elizabeth Foot of Pointington.¹

(with Parents) 1841 Census

William appeared on the 1841 Census of Bruton, Somerset in the household of his parents. He was 6 years old and born in Somerset.³

(with Parents) 1851 Census

William appeared on the 1851 Census of Bruton, Somerset with his parents. He was 15, an Ag laborer, born in Pointington.²

1861 Census

A William Foot appeared on the 1861 Census of St George Hanover Square, Westminster, Middlesex, at 58 Green Street. He was one of eleven domestic servants there. William was 26, unmarried, and born in Weymouth Dorset.⁴

Marriage

He married Elizabeth Foster on 25 Feb 1862 in Evercreech, Somerset.
Details from the register: William Foot, age 26, bachelor, abode London, servant, father Robert Foot, labourer;
Elizabeth Foster, 24, spinster, abode Evercreech, servant, father Emmanuel Foster, carpenter;
They were married by banns and the witnesses were James Goodheart and Emily *ills.⁵

1871 Census

William appeared on the 1871 Census of Lincoln, Lincolnshire. He was one of six servants, and the only one married, in the household of Henry Chaplin, M.P. William was 36 and born in Poynton Somersetshire.⁶

1871 Census

Elizabeth Foot appeared on the 1871 Census of Marylebone, Middlesex, at 19 Molyneux Street. Many families lived at this address. She was 33, married, and born in Somersetshire. She had two daughters, Ellen (7) and Edith L (5), both born in Marylebone. [Daughter Emily was with her maternal grandparents]⁷

1881 Census

William Foot appeared on the 1881 Census of Little Langton, Yorkshire, at Langton Hall. He was married, age 46, Butler, born in Somersetshire. The head of household was George W Elliot, gentleman. There were also a housekeeper, lady's maid, nine domestic servants, governess, footman, and groom.⁸

1881 Census

Elizabeth Foot appeared as head of the household on the 1881 Census of Kensington, Middlesex, at 157 Golborne Road. She was 44, married, an annuitant, and born in Huntspill Somerset. Her children were Ellen (17, dressmaker, born Edgware Rd Middlesex), Edith (15, scholar, Melton Mowbray Leicestershire), and Frank (8, scholar, Edgware Rd). Boarding with them was a family of five.⁹

1891 Census

William Foot appeared on the 1891 Census of North Cray, Kent, at Woolett Hall. He was a butler, age 56, married, born in Redlands Somerset [sic - must refer to Redlynch]. There was also a cook, upper housemaid, under housemaid, kitchen maid, nurse, and coachman.¹⁰

1891 Census

Elizabeth appeared on the 1891 Census of Kensington, London, at 45 Chepstow Place. She was recorded as a widow, age 53, lodging house keeper, born in Somerset. With her was her son Francis W (18, clerk). Also there was a boarder and a general servant.¹¹

1901 Census

William Foot appeared on the 1901 Census of Churt, Surrey, at Beacon Park. He was a butler in a large household that included a cook, butler, two housemaids, kitchenmaid, schoolroom maid, footman, governess, and gardener. William was 60, married, and was born in Poyington [sic], Dorset.¹²

1901 Census

An Elizabeth Foot appeared on the 1901 Census of Huntspill, Somerset, at 5 Withy Road. She was 63, married, worked as a House Keeper, and was born in Huntspill.¹³

Death

William died between 1901 and 1911.
His wife was a widow in the 1911 census.

1911 Census

An Elizabeth Foote appeared on the 1911 Census of Burnham, Somerset, at 2 Regent Street. She was 75, a widow, lived alone in 2 rooms, and was born in Huntspill, Somerset.¹⁴

Last Edited

14 Jan 2016

Citations

Pointington, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. William Foot baptism, 1835, #179.
1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1931 folio 712.
1841 Census for England & Wales, HO 107/934 Book 5 Folio 3.
1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/42 folio 25.
St Peter Church, Evercreech, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. William Foot & Elizabeth Foster marriage, 1862, #196.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/3373 folio 97.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/168 folio 69.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/4870 folio 141.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/41 folio 61.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/633 folio 136.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/21 folio 92.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/616 folio 52.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2286 folio 63.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 312 SD 2 ED 2 Schedule 132.
St James Church, Milton Clevedon, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Emily Foster Foote baptism, 1862, #334.
Baptisms of St Marylebone, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Ellen Foot, 1865, #217.
Baptisms of St Luke Church St Marylebone, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Francis William Foot, 1872, #979.

Robert Feltham¹

#2819, (1608 - )

Father

John Feltham¹ (c 1567 - 1623)

Pedigree

Children of Robert Feltham and Dorothy Thorne

Francis Feltham¹ (1634 - )
Robert Feltham+¹ (1634 - 1718)
Richard Feltham¹ (1636 - )

Children of Robert Feltham and Elizabeth Hill

John Feltham¹ (1641 - )
Edward Feltham¹ (1644 - )
James Feltham¹ (1651 - )

Life Events

Birth

Robert Feltham was born in 1608 in Horsington, Somerset.¹

Marriage

He married Dorothy Thorne on 11 Feb 1633 in Horsington.¹

Marriage

Robert Feltham married Elizabeth Hill on 22 Oct 1640 in Horsington.¹

Last Edited

3 Dec 2014

Citations

Research carried out by Cathy Day, accessed in 1998.

John Feltham¹

#2820, (c 1567 - 1623)

Pedigree

Children of John Feltham

Jane Feltham¹ (1593 - )
Joan Feltham¹ (1596 - )
Elizabeth Feltham¹ (1598 - )
John Feltham¹ (1602 - )
William Feltham¹ (1605 - )
Robert Feltham+¹ (1608 - )
Francis Feltham¹ (1611 - )
Ambrose Feltham¹ (1616 - )

Life Events

Birth

John Feltham was born circa 1567 in Horsington, Somerset.¹

Death

John died in 1623.¹

Burial

He was buried on 12 Oct 1623 in Horsington.¹

Last Edited

16 Dec 2014

Citations

Research carried out by Cathy Day, accessed in 1998.

Dorothy Thorne¹

#2821, (1606 - 1636)

Father

Thomas Thorne¹ (c 1577 - 1651)

Mother

Faith (-?-)¹ (c 1580 - 1638)

Pedigree

Children of Dorothy Thorne and Robert Feltham

Francis Feltham¹ (1634 - )
Robert Feltham+² (1634 - 1718)
Richard Feltham¹ (1636 - )

Life Events

Birth

Dorothy Thorne was born in 1606 in Horsington, Somerset.¹

Marriage

She married Robert Feltham on 11 Feb 1633 in Horsington.¹

Death

Dorothy died in 1636 in Horsington.¹

Burial

She was buried on 20 Jan 1636 in Horsington.¹

Last Edited

5 Dec 2014

Citations

Research carried out by Cathy Day, accessed in 1998.
Comment.

Thomas Thorne¹

#2850, (c 1577 - 1651)

Pedigree

Children of Thomas Thorne and Faith (-?-)

Honor Thorne¹ (1603 - )
Dorothy Thorne+¹ (1606 - 1636)
Katherine Thorne¹ (1607 - )
Sedwell Thorne¹ (1611 - )
Maude Thorne¹ (1614 - )
Thomas Thorne¹ (1616 - )

Life Events

Birth

Thomas Thorne was born circa 1577 in Horsington, Somerset.¹

Marriage

He married Faith (-?-).¹

Death

Thomas died in 1651 in Horsington.¹

Burial

He was buried on 8 Feb 1651 in Horsington.¹

Last Edited

16 Dec 2014

Citations

Research carried out by Cathy Day, accessed in 1998.

Faith (-?-)¹

#2851, (c 1580 - 1638)

Pedigree

Children of Faith (-?-) and Thomas Thorne

Honor Thorne¹ (1603 - )
Dorothy Thorne+¹ (1606 - 1636)
Katherine Thorne¹ (1607 - )
Sedwell Thorne¹ (1611 - )
Maude Thorne¹ (1614 - )
Thomas Thorne¹ (1616 - )

Life Events

Birth

Faith (-?-) was born circa 1580 in Horsington, Somerset.¹

Marriage

She married Thomas Thorne.¹

Death

Faith died in 1638 in Horsington.¹

Burial

She was buried on 24 Apr 1638 in Horsington.¹

Last Edited

16 Dec 2014

Citations

Research carried out by Cathy Day, accessed in 1998.

Herbert Henry Palmer¹

#3922, (1873 - )

Father

Alfred Palmer² (1849 - 1898)

Mother

Martha Lee² (c 1853 - )

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Child of Herbert Henry Palmer and Mary Amelia Nicholls

Cecil Herbert Palmer⁵ (1897 - 1978)

Life Events

Birth

Herbert Henry Palmer was born in 1873 in Kingsdon, Somerset.^2,1

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Herbert H appeared on the 1881 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 7 years old, a Scholar, and born in Kingsdon Somerset.²

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Herbert H appeared on the 1891 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 18 years old, a Letter Carrier, and born in Kingsdown.³

Marriage

He married Mary Amelia Nicholls in 1897.⁴

1901 Census

Herbert and May appeared on the 1901 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset, at 45 Alma Street. They lived in 3 rooms. Herbert was 27, a Town Postman, and was born in Kingsdown. May was 24 and born in Frome. They had one son, Cecil (4.)⁵

1911 Census

Herbert Henry and Mabel [sic] appeared on the 1911 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset, at 67 High Street. Their home had 6 rooms. Herbert was 37, a Town Postman, and was born in Kingsdon. Mabel was 34 and born in Frome. They had been married 15 years and Mabel had borne one child. With them was Cecil Herbert (14.)⁶

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

FreeBMD. Herbert Henry Palmer, Jun Q 1873, Langport RD.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2420 folio 14.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1921 folio 62.
FreeBMD. Herbert Henry Palmer & Mary Amelia Nicholls, Mar Q 1897, Axbridge RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2325 folio 81.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 3 ED 10 Schedule 94.

Charles Penny¹

#3929, (1832 - 1867)

Father

Isaac Penny¹ (c 1808 - 1881)

Mother

Sarah Brewer¹ (bt 1806 - 1811 - )

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset

Life Events

Baptism

Charles Penny was baptized on 11 Mar 1832 in Wilton, Somerset. He was the son of Isaac, a butcher, & Sarah of Wilton.¹

(with Parents) 1841 Census

Charles appeared on the 1841 Census of Ruishton, Somerset in the household of his parents. He was 6 years old and born in the county.²

(Other) 1851 Census

Charles appeared on the 1851 Census of Trull, Somerset, in the household of his uncle Charles Penny. He was recorded as a nephew, age 19, born in Wilton, Somerset.³

Marriage

Charles Penny married Julia Spooner on 21 Mar 1860 in St Gregory by St Paul, London.
Details from the register: Charles Penny, full age, bachelor, Victualler, residence 26 Great Carter Lane, father Isaac Penny, victualler;
Julia Penfold, full age, widow, Limehouse Middlesex, father John Spooner, baker;
They were married in the parish church by license and the witnesses were WS Davies and Sarah Davies.⁴

1861 Census

Charles and Julia Penny appeared on the 1861 Census of Limehouse, Middlesex, at King & Queen, 73 Three Colt Street. Charles was 29, a Licenced Victualler, and born in Wilton Somerset. Julia was 37 and born in Greenwich Kent. Also in the household were stepson Thomas Penfold (12), sister Clarissa E Penny (23, born Ruishton), a Barman, a Waiter, and a Housemaid.⁵

(Witness) Marriage

Charles Penny witnessed the marriage of Richard Julian and his sister Clarissa Eliza Penny on 17 Feb 1863 in Poplar, Middlesex.⁶

Death

Charles died on 6 May 1867 in 34 Three-Colt-street, Limehouse, Middlesex.⁷

Probate

His estate was proved on 21 May 1867. Entry from the probate calendar:

PENNY Charles. The Will of Charles Penny late of 34 Three-Colt-street Limehouse in the County of Middlesex Licensed Victualler deceased who died 6 May 1867 at 34 Three-Colt-street aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oath of Julia Penny of 34 Three-Colt-street aforesaid Widow the Relict the sole Executrix.⁷

Newspaper

Published 13 Jul 1867.

Tower Hamlets Licensing Transfers [included] Limehouse.-- King and Queen, Three Colt-street, Charles Penny (deceased) to his widow and executrix, Julia Penny.⁸

Research Note

Julia was in the 1871 census in Islington. She was 47, a widow, Licensed Victualler, born Greenwich Kent. With her were a barmaid and a general servant.⁹

Last Edited

13 Jan 2015

Citations

Joseph Houghton Spencer A copy of the registers of the baptisms, marriages, and burials at the church of St. George in the parish of Wilton : adjoining Taunton, in the county of Somerset from A.D. 1558 to A.D. 1837, Barnicott, Taunton (1890) (Family History Library, 942.38/W10 K29c).
1841 Census for England & Wales, HO107/959 Book 21 folio 8.
1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1922 folio 78.
Marriages of St Gregory by St Paul, London. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Charles Penny & Julia Penfold, 1860, #142.
1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/288 folio 87.
Marriages of Poplar, Middlesex. Register at London Metropolitan Archives. Image viewed at Ancestry. Richard Julian & Clarissa Penny, 1863, #263.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Charles Penny, 1867.
East London Gazette, 13 July 1867, page 2. Image accessed online at Find My Past.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/308 folio 4.

Hannah Foot¹

#10809, (1829 - 1886)

Father

Robert Foot¹ (1805 - 1877)

Mother

Elizabeth Pearce¹ (1799 - 1881)

Pedigree

Children of Hannah Foot and James Phillips

Mary Phillips+⁴ (1851 - )
George Phillips+ ¹¹ (1852 - 1938)

Life Events

Baptism

Hannah Foot was baptized on 11 Jan 1829 in Charlton Horethorne, Somerset. She was the daughter of Robert, a labourer, and Elizabeth Foot of Milborne Port.¹

(with Parents) 1841 Census

Hanah appeared on the 1841 Census of Bruton, Somerset in the household of her parents. She was 12 years old and born in Somerset.²

Marriage

She married James Phillips on 27 Dec 1849 in North Cadbury, Somerset.
The entry in the Banns book said that both were of this parish.³

1851 Census

James and Hannah appeared on the 1851 Census of North Cadbury, Somerset, at Hamlet of Galhampton. James was an Ag Lab, age 35, and born in North Cadbury. Hannah was 22 and born in Charlton Horthehorn. Hannah's sister Mary Foot was visiting them.⁴

Research Note

There is an entry in the death index for James Phillips, March quarter 1853 in Wincanton RD.

1861 Census

Hannah Phillips appeared on the 1861 Census of Bruton, Somerset, at Wyke Champ Flower. She was a house servant to the curate of Wyke & Pitcombe. Hannah was a widow, age 30, born in Charlton Horethorne Somerset. [Her children were with her parents in Bruton]⁵

1871 Census

Hannah Phillips appeared on the 1871 Census of Charlton Musgrove, Somerset, at Rectory House. She was a Cook for the rector and his wife. They also had a housekeeper and a housemaid. Hannah was a widow, age 41, and born in C Horethorne. [Her daughter Mary was a dairymaid in East Pennard and her son George was with her parents in South Brewham. George went to Canada in 1873].⁶

Marriage

Hannah Phillips married John Davis Swaine on 27 Sep 1876 in Batcombe, Somerset.
Information from the register: John Davis Swaine, age 50, widower, Tailor, residence Batcombe, father John Swaine, tailor;
Hannah Phillips, 45, widow, Servant, residence Westcombe, father Robert Foot, labourer;
They were married in the parish church after banns and the witnesses were Timothy Lidbury and Mary Phillips [Hannah's daughter- the signature matches that on Mary's marriage cert]. John and Hannah both signed their names.⁷

1881 Census

John D and Hannah Swaine appeared on the 1881 Census of Batcombe, Somerset, at No 4 Kale Street. John was 56, a Grocer & Tailor, born in Frome, Somerset. Hannah was 50 and born in Charlton Horethorne. John's father John (widower, age 86) was with them. Also in the household was Hannah's daughter Mary Brain (30, married) and Mary's son John J Brain (19 days old.)⁸

Death

Hannah died in 1886.⁹

Burial

She was buried on 8 Jun 1886 in Batcombe. She was noted to be 58 years old, abode Batcombe.⁹

Research Note

Her husband John Davis Swaine was buried in Batcombe in November 1893 at the age of 67.¹⁰

Last Edited

23 Apr 2023

Citations

St Peter and Paul Church, Charlton Horethorne, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. Hannah Foot baptism, 1829.
1841 Census for England & Wales, HO 107/934 Book 5 Folio 3.
North Cadbury, Somerset Parish Registers. Images viewed at Ancestry. James Phillips & Hannah Foot banns & marriage, 1849, #37.
1851 Census for England & Wales . HO107/1931 folio 85.
1861 Census for England & Wales, RG9/1651 folio 82.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2426 folio 64.
Batcombe, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Dorset History Center, images viewed at Ancestry. John Davis Swaine & Hannah Phillips marriage, 1876, #179.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2407 folio 29.
Batcombe, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Dorset History Center, images viewed at Ancestry. Hannah Swaine burial, 1886, #292.
Batcombe, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Dorset History Center, images viewed at Ancestry. John Davis Swaine burial, 1893, #348.
St Michael Church, North Cadbury, Somerset Parish Register transcript, viewed at FreeREG. George Phillips baptism, 1852.

Wilfred Hickman Penny¹

#14542, (1888 - 1965)

Father

John Lemon Penny² (1850 - )

Mother

Mary Hickman² (c 1847 - )

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Wilfred Hickman Penny was born on 9 Jun 1888 in Taunton, Somerset.^3,4

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Wilfred H Penny appeared on the 1891 Census of Taunton, Somerset with his parents. He was 2 years old and born in Taunton.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Wilfred H appeared on the 1901 Census of Taunton St James Within, Somerset with his parents. He was 12 years old, a Schoolboy, and born in Taunton.⁵

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Wilfred Hickman Penny appeared on the 1911 Census of Taunton, Somerset with his parents. He was 23, single, a postman, and born in Taunton, Somerset.¹

(with Sibling) 1939 Register

Wilfred H Penny appeared on the England and Wales 1939 Register at Taunton MB, Somerset, in the household of Emily and John Hickman Penny. Although not identified as such, he was John's brother. Wilfred was born 9 June 1888, single, occupation Postman GPO.⁴

(Admon) Probate

Wilfred Hickman Penny, retired civil servant, was granted administration of [his brother] James Hickman Penny's estate on 12 Jun 1956.⁶

Death

Wilfred died on 4 Jun 1965 in Taunton.⁷

Probate

His estate was proved on 17 Jun 1965. Entry from the probate calendar:

PENNY Wilfred Hickman of Ivy House Bridgwater Somerset died 4 June 1965 at Halse Manor Hospital Bishops Lydeard Taunton. Probate Winchester 17 June to Walter Rex Williams solicitor. £2435.⁷

Last Edited

2 Sep 2016

Citations

Image of the 1911 Census for England and Wales (1911 Census.co.uk, http://www.1911census.co.uk/), RG14/14239.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1875 folio 49.
FreeBMD. Wilfred Hickman Penny, Sep Q 1888, Taunton RD.
1939 Register for England and Wales. Ref: RG101/7042C/019/5 Letter Code: WOPD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG 13 / 2276 folio 142 page 61.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. James Hickman Penny, 1956.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Wilfred Hickman Penny, 1965.

Herbert Henry Sperring¹

#14585, (1875 - 1945)

Father

Henry Palmer Sperring¹ (1852 - 1929)

Mother

Eliza (-?-)¹ ( - c 1880)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Child of Herbert Henry Sperring and Celia Maria Coles

Edward Frank Sperring⁵ (1904 - )

Life Events

Birth

Herbert Henry Sperring was born in 1875 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset.^1,2

Baptism

He was baptized on 3 Feb 1878 in St John, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. He was 2 years 10 months old, son of Henry Palmer, a carpenter, & Eliza Sperring of High Street Weston Super Mare.¹

(with Father) 1881 Census

Herbert appeared on the 1881 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset in the household of his widowed father. He was 6 years old and born in Weston Super Mare.³

(with Father) 1891 Census

Herbert appeared on the 1891 Census of Brent Knoll, Somerset with his widowed father. They were together in his grandmother Elizabeth Sperring's household.⁴

Marriage

He married Celia Maria Coles in 1897.^5,6

1901 Census

Herbert H and Celia Maria appeared on the 1901 Census of Clevedon, Somerset, at 64 Kenn Road. Herbert was 25, a Cab driver, born in Weston Super Mare. Celia was 26, a Laundress working on her own account at home, born in Clevedon.⁷

1911 Census

Herbert Henry and Celia Maria appeared on the 1911 Census of Clevedon, Somerset, at 64 Kenn Road. Herbert was 35, a Carriage Proprietor and employer working at home, born Weston Super Mare. Celia was 34, a housekeeper at home, born in Clevedon. They had been married 14 years and had had one child. Their son was Edward Frank (6.)⁵

(Widowed) Death

His wife Celia died in 1934.⁸

Death

Herbert died in 1945.⁹

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

Microfilm of the Parish Register of Weston Super Mare St John, 1668-1905 (Family History Library, 1526765).
FreeBMD. Herbert Henry Sperring, Jun Q 1875, Axbridge RD.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2420 folio 20.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1918 folio 63.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 318 SD 2 ED 4 Schedule 357.
FreeBMD. Herbert Henry Sperring & Celia Maria Coles, Mar Q 1897, Bedminster RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2355 folio 92.
FreeBMD. Celia M Sperring, age 61, Sep Q 1934, Long Ashton RD.
FreeBMD. Herbert H Sperring, age 70, Dec Q 1945, Norton RD.

Reginald Frederick Palmer¹

#14632, (1880 - 1944)

Father

Frederick Palmer² (1854 - 1941)

Mother

Sarah Harriet Puddy² (c 1855 - )

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Reginald Frederick Palmer was born in 1880 in Blagdon, Somerset.^3,4

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Reginald F appeared on the 1881 Census of Blagdon, Somerset with his parents. He was 7 months old and born in Blagdon.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Reginald F appeared on the 1891 Census of Blagdon, Somerset with his parents. He was 10 years old, a Scholar, and born in Blagdon.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Reginald F appeared on the 1901 Census of Blagdon, Somerset with his parents. He was 20 years old, a Carpenter, and born in Blagdon.⁵

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Reginald Frederick appeared on the 1911 Census of Blagdon, Somerset with his parents. He was 30 years old, single, a Carpenter working at home, and born in Blagdon.¹

Death

Reginald died on 19 Nov 1944 in Bridgwater, Somerset.⁶

Probate

His estate was proved on 3 Jan 1945. Entry from the probate calendar:

PALMER Reginald Frederick of Leacroft Oldmixon near Weston-super-Mare died 19 November 1944 at Bridgwater Somersetshire. Probate Bristol 3 January to Edith Emily Thorn (wife of Edwin John Thorn). Effects £1692 1s 3d.⁶

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 4 ED 7 Schedule 79.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1923 folio 58.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2424 folio 56.
FreeBMD. Reginald Frederick Palmer, Sep Q 1880, Axbridge RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2328 folio 61.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Reginald Frederick Palmer, 1945.

Alfred Francis Penny¹

#14720, (1889 - 1950)

Father

Henry James Penny¹ (1868 - 1944)

Mother

Rose Annetta Merrrick¹ (c 1869 - )

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset

Child of Alfred Francis Penny and Beatrice Emily Manning

Francis Penny¹³ (1909 - 1909)

Children of Alfred Francis Penny and Ellen Lavina Baker

Leslie James Penny¹⁴ (1913 - 1940)
Dennis H Penny¹¹
Francis Noel Penny ¹¹
Norman F Penny¹¹
Mary Penny¹¹ (1926 - 1943)
Jean Penny¹¹
Ivor J Penny¹¹
Claude Penny¹⁵

Life Events

Birth

Alfred Francis Penny was born on 4 Nov 1889 in Taunton, Somerset.
Note: the day and month are from the 1939 register.²

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 Nov 1889. He was the son of Henry James, a Baker, & Rosa Annetta Penny of Haydon Terrace.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Frank appeared on the 1891 Census of Rowbarton, Somerset with his parents. They were in his paternal grandparents' house. Frank was 16 months old and born in Taunton.³

(Other) 1901 Census

Alfred F Penny appeared on the 1901 Census of Taunton St James, Somerset, in the household of his paternal grandparents. He was 11 years old and born in Taunton.⁴

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Alfred appeared on the 1901 Census of Taunton St James, Somerset with his parents. He was 11 and born in Taunton.⁵

Marriage

He married Beatrice Emily Manning on 16 Jan 1909 in Taunton.
Details from the certificate: Alfred Francis Penny, age 20, bachelor, moulder, residence East Reach, father James Penny, labourer;
Beatrice Emily Manning, 21, spinster, Patient Turner, 15 Court East Reach, father Samuel Manning, labourer;
They were married in the parish church after banns and the witnesses were Arther Willie Farthing and Ethel May Manning.⁶

(Widowed) Death

His wife Beatrice Emily died in 1909.⁷

Research Note

There is an entry in the death index for a Beatrice Emily Penny age 21 in the June quarter of 1909 in Taunton. There is an entry for Francis Lionel Penny, age 0, in the September quarter.
Note: the baby was recorded as Francis Leonard in the baptism register but Francis Lionel in the birth and death index.

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Alfred Francis appeared on the 1911 Census of Taunton, Somerset with his parents. He was 21, recorded as single, an iron moulder, and was born in Taunton.⁸

Marriage

Alfred Francis Penny married Ellen Lavina Baker on 22 Mar 1913 in Taunton.
Details from the certificate: Alfred Francis Penny, age 23, widower, Moulder, residence 4 Mary Street, father James Penny, labourer;
Ellen Lavina Baker, 22, spinster, 4 Mary Street, father James Baker, bricklayer;
They were married in the Taunton St Mary Magdalene parish church and the witnesses were Fredrick Reed and [Alfred Francis' sister] Ethel Daisy Penny.⁹

Note.

The family's address at the time of Leslie James' baptism in 1913 was 9 Denmark Terrace.

(Witness) Marriage

A F Penny witnessed the marriage of Frederick Reed and his sister Ethel Daisy Penny on 12 Apr 1914 in Taunton.¹⁰

1939 Register

Alfred F & Ellen L Penny and family appeared on the England and Wales 1939 Register in Taunton, Somerset, at 9 Denmark Terrace. The register listed every civilian at the outbreak of war and was used in order to have current population statistics, issue identification cards, monitor population movements, and in 1940 to issue ration cards.
The household included Alfred F (born 1880 [sic], Iron & Brass Moulder), Ellen L (born 1881 [sic], unpaid domestic duties), Leslie J (1913, Buffett Manager), Dennis H (1915, Slaughterman), Francis N (1917, G.W.R. Locomotive Fireman), Norman F (1924, Sewing Machine Strap Repairer), Mary (1926, at school), Jean (1928, at school, surname Quayle added), Ivor J (1930, at school). Information about one person in the household was redacted. The redaction will be in effect for 100 years from the person's date of birth or until proof of death is verified.¹¹

Death

Alfred died on 1 Aug 1950.¹²

Gravestone

His gravestone reads:

In Teasured Memory
Leslie J Penny
died Dec 19th 1940, aged 27.

Mary Penny
died Oct 16th 1943, aged 17.

Alfred F Penny
died Aug 1 1950, aged 60.

Ellen L Penny
died July 30 1957, aged 65.

Thy Will Be Done.¹²

Last Edited

5 Feb 2020

Citations

Taunton St Mary Magdalene, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Somerset Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Alfred Francis Penny baptism, 1889, #1346.
FreeBMD. Alfred Francis Penny, Dec Q 1889, Taunton RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1878 folio 14.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2276 folio 199.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2276 folio 70.
Holy Trinity Taunton, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Somerset Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Alfred Francis Penny & Beatrice Emily Manning marriage, 1909, #426.
FreeBMD. Beatrice Emily Penny, age 21, death, Jun Q 1909, Taunton RD.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 305 SD 3 ED 5 Schedule 302.
Taunton St Mary Magdalene, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Somerset Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Alfred Francis Penny & Ellen Lavina Baker, 1913, #2.
Taunton St Andrew, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Somerset Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Frederick Reed & Ethel Daisy Penny marriage, 1914, #78.
1939 Register for England and Wales. Alfred F Penny household.
Website Find A Grave. Alfred, Ellen, Leslie, and Mary Penny gravestone photo. Grave 2/221, St Mary's Cemetery, Taunton.
Holy Trinity Taunton, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Somerset Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Francis Leonard Penny baptism, 1909, #715.
Taunton St Andrew, Somerset Parish Registers. Originals at Somerset Archives, images viewed at Ancestry. Leslie James Penny baptism, 1913, #269.
FreeBMD. Claude Penny birth, Jun Q 1933, Taunton RD.

Ella Gertrude Ada Knight^1,2

#14733, (1879 - 1958)

Father

John William Knight³ (c 1838 - 1916)

Mother

Anna Maria Palmer³ (1839 - 1919)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Children of Ella Gertrude Ada Knight and Arthur Ernest Parker

Gladys Cranfield Parker² (1900 - )
Arthur Gerald Parker² (1901 - )
Ernest Roy Parker² (1902 - )
Norman Leslie Parker² (1904 - )
Mollie Irene Parker²
Walter Henry Parker²
John William Parker²

Life Events

Birth

Ella Gertrude Ada Knight was born in 1879 in Bath, Somerset.¹

1881 Census

Gertrude Knight appeared on the 1881 Census of Bath, Somerset, at 23 Cheltenham Street. She was a visitor in the home of Jacob and Esther Cole. Gertrude was 2 years old and born in Bath.⁴

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Ella G A appeared on the 1891 Census of Bath, Somerset with her parents. She was 11 years old, a Scholar, and born in Bath.³

Marriage

She married Arthur Ernest Parker in 1899 in Bath.^2,5

1911 Census

Arthur Ernest and Ella Gertrude Ada Parker appeared on the 1911 Census of Leyton, Essex, at 54 Windsor Road. Their home had 6 rooms. Arthur Ernest waas 34, an Inspector for an Assurance Company, and was born in Nottingham. Ella Gertrude Ada wa 32 and born in Bath. They had been married 12 years and Ella Gertrude had borne 8 children, seven of whom were still living. Their children were Gladys Cranfield (10), Arthur Gerald (9), Ernest Roy (8), Norman Leslie (7), Mollie Irene (4), Walter Henry (2), and John William (1). The family obviously moved frequently, as the children were born in Balham, Acton, Bath, Cardiff, Portsmouth, and Wallington Surrey.²

Death

Ella died in 1958.⁶

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

FreeBMD. Ella Gertrude A Knight, Jun Q 1879, Bath RD.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 188 SD 9 ED 13 Schedule 78.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1934 folio 30.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2434 folio 37.
FreeBMD. Arthur Ernest Parker & Ellaline Gertrude A Knight, Jun Q 1899, Bath RD.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Ella G A Parker, age 78, Mar Q 1958, Birmingham RD.

Norah Gladys Knight¹

#14734, (1881 - 1967)

Father

John William Knight² (c 1838 - 1916)

Mother

Anna Maria Palmer² (1839 - 1919)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Children of Norah Gladys Knight and Frederick Thomas Dawson

Edward Dawson⁵
John Dawson⁵

Life Events

Birth

Norah Gladys Knight was born in 1881 in Bath, Somerset.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Norah G appeared on the 1891 Census of Bath, Somerset with her parents. She was 9 years old, a Scholar, and born in Bath.²

(Other) 1901 Census

Norah G Knight appeared on the 1901 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset, in the household of Ada and Alfred Edward Flower. She was a niece, age 19, born in Bath.³

Marriage

Norah Gladys Knight married Frederick Thomas Dawson in 1908 in Bath.⁴

1911 Census

Thomas and Gladys Dawson appeared on the 1911 Census of Bath, Somerset, at 20 Oldfield Road, Oldfield Park. Thomas completed the census form and signed it F.T. Dawson. He was 32, a Printer & Stationer and employer, born in Bath. Gladys was 29 and born in Bath. Their children were Edward (2) and John (6 months). They had one general servant.⁵

(Widowed) Death

Her husband Frederick Thomas died on 9 Mar 1955.⁶

Probate

Her husband's estate was proved on 4 May 1955. Entry from the probate calendar:

DAWSON Frederick Thomas of Ellesmere Lansdown-road Bath died 9 March 1955 at Lansdown Hospital and Nursing Home Bath. Probate Bristol 4 May to Norah Gladys Dawson widow and Frederick John Dawson company director. Effects £8817 12s 4d.⁶

Death

Norah Gladys died in 1967.⁷

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

FreeBMD. Norah Gladys Knight, Sep Q 1881, Bath RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1934 folio 30.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2325 folio 54.
FreeBMD. Frederick Thomas Dawson & Norah Gladys Knight, Jun Q 1908, Bath RD.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 316 SD 3 ED 7 Schedule 392.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Frederick Thomas Dawson, 1955.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Norah G Dawson, age 86, Sep Q 1967, Bath RD.

Edith Emily Palmer¹

#14740, (1882 - 1960)

Father

Frederick Palmer² (1854 - 1941)

Mother

Sarah Harriet Puddy² (c 1855 - )

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Edith Emily Palmer was born in 1882 in Blagdon, Somerset.^2,1

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Edith E appeared on the 1891 Census of Blagdon, Somerset with her parents. She was 8 years old, a Scholar, and born in Blagdon.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Edith E appeared on the 1901 Census of Blagdon, Somerset with her parents. She was 18 years old, a Dressmaker, and born in Blagdon.³

Marriage

She married Edwin John Thorn in 1909.^4,5

1911 Census

Edwin John and Edith Emily Thorn appeared on the 1911 Census of Western Super Mare, Somerset, at 15 Malvern Road. Edwin John was 28, a Law Clerk, born in Weston-super-Mare. Edith Emily was 28 and born in Blagdon. They had been married two years. Their home had 7 rooms.⁶

(Executor) Probate

Edith Emily Thorn, wife of Edwin John Thorn, was named an executor of the estate of Reginald Frederick Palmer on 3 Jan 1945.⁷

(Executor) Probate

Edith Emily Thorn, wife of Edwin John Thorn, was named an executor of the estate of Sarah Harriet Palmer on 28 Nov 1947.⁵

Death

Edith died in 1960.
This is the most likely entry from the death index. Needs to be verified.⁸

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

FreeBMD. Edith Emily Palmer, Dec Q 1882, Axbridge RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1923 folio 58.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2328 folio 61.
FreeBMD. Edwin John Thorn & Edith Emily Palmer, Sep Q 1909, Axbridge RD.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Sarah Harriet Palmer, 1947.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 3 ED 16 Schedule 125.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Reginald Frederick Palmer, 1945.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Edith E Thorn, age 77, Weston RD.

Charles Robert Batten^1,2

#14836, (c 1884 - )

Father

Robert Cousins Batten³ (c 1863 - )

Mother

Louisa Penny³ (1862 - 1957)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Thomas Pinney/Penny of Pitminster, Somerset
Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Charles Robert Batten was born circa 1884 in Adsborough, Somerset.^3,1

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Charles R Batten appeared on the 1891 Census of North Curry, Somerset with his parents. He was 7 years old, a scholar, and born in Adsborough.³

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Chas Rob^t Batten appeared on the 1901 Census of Canton, Glamorgan with his parents. He was 17, employed as a cabinet maker, and was born in Somersetshire.²

Marriage

He married Lily Townley in 1910.⁴

(Mentioned) Obituary

Mr and Mrs Charles Batten (nephew and niece) were mentioned as principal mourners in Laura Mary Penny's 1946 obituary.⁵

(Executor) Probate

Probate of the estate of Louisa Batten was granted to [her son] Charles Robert Batten retired carpenter on 1 Jan 1958.⁶

Last Edited

3 Dec 2016

Citations

General Register Office Online Birth Index. Charles Robert Batten, mother's maiden name Penny, Mar Q 1884, Taunton RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/4986 folio 199.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1874 folio 45.
FreeBMD. Charles Robert Batten & Lily Townley, Mar Q 1910, Cardiff RD.
Obituary of Miss Laura Mary Penny, 5 September 1946. Newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Louisa Batten, 1958.

Edgar William Sperring^1,2

#14845, (1887 - 1941)

Father

Jim Sperring³ (1860 - 1928)

Mother

Sophia Greedy³ (c 1855 - 1926)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Edgar William Sperring was born in 1887 in Western Super Mare, Somerset.^2,3

Baptism

He was baptized on 18 Dec 1887 in Emmanuel Church, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. To Jim and Sophia Sperring Lab.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Edgar W appeared on the 1891 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Weston Super Mare.³

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Edgar W appeared on the 1901 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 13 years old, a Grocer's errand boy, and born in Weston Super Mare.⁴

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Edgar W appeared on the 1911 Census of Western Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 23 years old, a carpenter and joiner, and born in Weston Super Mare.⁵

Death

Edgar died in 1941.⁶

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

Weston Super Mare transcripts, (http://www.mary.mason.btinternet.co.uk/westonworle.htm).
FreeBMD. Edgar William Sperring, Sep Q 1887, Axbridge RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1920 folio 128.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2325 folio 43.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 3 ED 18 Schedule 138.
FreeBMD. Edgar William Sperring, age 54, Jun Q 1941, Weston RD.

Herbert Henry Sperring^1,2

#14846, (1889 - 1962)

Father

Jim Sperring³ (1860 - 1928)

Mother

Sophia Greedy³ (c 1855 - 1926)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Herbert Henry Sperring was born in 1889 in Western Super Mare, Somerset.^2,3

Baptism

He was baptized on 17 Feb 1889 in Emmanuel Church, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. To Jim and Sophia Sperring, Carter.¹

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Herbert H appeared on the 1891 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 2 years old and born in Weston Super Mare.³

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Herbert H appeared on the 1901 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 12 years old and born in Weston Super Mare.⁴

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Herbert H appeared on the 1911 Census of Western Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 22 years old, a Dustman for the Urban District Council (like his father), and born in Weston Super Mare.⁵

Military

He served in WW1 and was discharged with a disability. His records are available online.

Death

Herbert died in 1962.⁶

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

Weston Super Mare transcripts, (http://www.mary.mason.btinternet.co.uk/westonworle.htm).
FreeBMD. Herbert Henry Sperring, Mar Q 1889, Axbridge RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1920 folio 128.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2325 folio 43.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 3 ED 18 Schedule 138.
FreeBMD. Herbert H Sperring, age 73, Jun Q 1962, Weston RD.

Ernest Palmer Sperring¹

#14847, (1891 - 1939)

Father

Jim Sperring² (1860 - 1928)

Mother

Sophia Greedy² (c 1855 - 1926)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Ernest Palmer Sperring was born in 1891 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset.^2,1

Baptism

He was baptized on 15 Feb 1891 in Emmanuel Church, Weston Super Mare, Somerset. To Jim and Sophia Sperring, Carter.³

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Ernest P appeared on the 1891 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 4? months old and born in Weston Super Mare.²

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Ernest P appeared on the 1901 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 10 years old and born in Weston Super Mare.⁴

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Ernest P appeared on the 1911 Census of Western Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 20 years old, a Newspaper Journalist, and born in Weston Super Mare.⁵

Military

He served in WW1 and his records are available online.

Death

Ernest died in 1939.⁶

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

FreeBMD. Ernest Palmer Sperring, Mar Q 1891, Axbridge RD.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1920 folio 128.
Weston Super Mare transcripts, (http://www.mary.mason.btinternet.co.uk/westonworle.htm).
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2325 folio 43.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 3 ED 18 Schedule 138.
FreeBMD. Ernest P Sperring, age 48, Jun Q 1939, Weston RD.

Reginald Frank Sperring^1,2

#14852, (1897 - 1959)

Father

Jim Sperring¹ (1860 - 1928)

Mother

Sophia Greedy¹ (c 1855 - 1926)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Reginald Frank Sperring was born in 1897 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset.^1,2

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Reginald F appeared on the 1901 Census of Weston Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Weston Super Mare.¹

(with Parents) 1911 Census

Reginald F appeared on the 1911 Census of Western Super Mare, Somerset with his parents. He was 13 years old, attended school and was a Milkman's Assistant, and was born in Weston Super Mare.³

Military

He served in WW1 and his records are available online.

Research Note

There is an entry in the marriage index for Reginald F Sperring & Florence E Parker in 1920.

Death

Reginald died on 21 Dec 1959.^4,5

Probate

His estate was proved on 3 Jun 1960. Entry from the probate calendar:

SPERRING Reginald Frank of 4 Winscombe Road Weston-super-Mare died 21 December 1959. Administration Bristol 3 June to Cyril Dennis Sperring postman driver and John Donald Sperring electricial fitters mate. Effects £1744 17s 6d.⁴

Last Edited

25 Jan 2015

Citations

1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2325 folio 43.
FreeBMD. Frank Reginald Sperring, Dec Q 1897, Axbridge RD.
1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 3 ED 18 Schedule 138.
England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1858-1966. Images viewed at Ancestry.com. Reginald Frank Sperring, 1960.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Reginald F Sperring, age 63, Dec Q 1959, Weston RD.

Ernest John Seymour¹

#15795, (1866 - 1938)

Father

George Seymour² (bt 1838 - 1842 - )

Mother

Emma Palmer² (1839 - 1910)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Children of Ernest John Seymour and Ellen (-?-)

Olive Grace S Seymour⁵ (c 1888 - )
Hilda Mary Seymour⁵ (1889 - )
Hubert George Seymour⁷ (1892 - )
Gladys Seymour⁷ (1894 - )
Elfrida Seymour⁷ (1898 - )
Madge Seymour⁷ (1900 - )
Ivy May Seymour¹ (1904 - )
John Seymour¹

Life Events

Called

He was called John E in the census as a child, Ernest John at his marriage, and Ernest or Ernest John in later census records.

Birth

Ernest John Seymour was born in 1866 in Winscombe, Somerset.^2,3

(with Parents) 1871 Census

John E appeared on the 1871 Census of Winscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 4 years old and born in Winscombe.²

(with Parents) 1881 Census

John E appeared on the 1881 Census of Winscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 14 years old and born in Winscombe.⁴

Marriage

He married Ellen (-?-) circa Mar 1888.
Note: probably Nellie Brooks.^5,6

1891 Census

Ernest and Ellen Seymour appeared on the 1891 Census of Woodborough, Winscombe, Somerset. Ernest was 24, a Coal Dealer, born in Winscombe. Ellen was 26, born in Winscombe. Their children were Olive G (3) and Hilda M (1.)⁵

1901 Census

Ernest J and Ellen appeared on the 1901 Census of Winscombe, Somerset, at Woodborough. They lived in 4 rooms. Ernest was 34, a General labourer. Ellen was 36. Their children were Hilda M (11), Hubert G (8), Gladys (6), Elfrida (2), and Madge (8 months.)⁷

1911 Census

Ernest John and Ellen appeared on the 1911 Census of Winscombe, Somerset. Ernest John was 44, an Agricultural labourer, and born in Winscombe. Ellen was 46 and born in Winscombe. They had been married 24 years and had 8 children, all still living. With them were Hubert George (18, gardener), Elfreda (12), Madge (10), Ivy May (6) and John (4.)¹

Death

Ernest died in 1938.
This is the most likely entry in the death index.⁸

Last Edited

24 Feb 2015

Citations

1911 Census for England & Wales, RD 314 SD 4 ED 15 Schedule 98.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2464 folio 45.
FreeBMD. John E Seymour, Sep Q 1866, Axbridge RD.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2423 folio 62.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1922 folio 120.
FreeBMD. Ernest John Seymour & Nellie Brooks, Mar Q 1888, Axbridge RD.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2327 folio 113.
GRO Indexes to Deaths, images viewed at Ancestry. Ernest J Seymour, age 72, Dec Q 1938, Weston RD.

Henry George B Seymour¹

#15796, (1867 - )

Father

George Seymour² (bt 1838 - 1842 - )

Mother

Emma Palmer² (1839 - 1910)

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of John Palmer of Bleadon, Somerset

Life Events

Birth

Henry George B Seymour was born in 1867 in Winscombe, Somerset.^2,1

(with Parents) 1871 Census

Henry G appeared on the 1871 Census of Winscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 3 years old and born in Winscombe.³

(with Parents) 1881 Census

Henry G B appeared on the 1881 Census of Winscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 13 years old and born in Winscombe.²

(with Parents) 1891 Census

Henry G appeared on the 1891 Census of Winscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 23, an overseers assistant, and born in Winscombe.⁴

(with Parents) 1901 Census

Henry appeared on the 1901 Census of Winscombe, Somerset with his parents. He was 31, single, a Coal Merchants son, employed, and born in Winscombe.⁵

Research Note

There is a Henry Seymour, Posting Master & Farmer, age 42, born Winscombe with wife Harriet (41, confectioner, born Charterhouse), with daughter Mildred (1), living in Winscombe in the 1911 census.

Last Edited

4 Feb 2015

Citations

FreeBMD. Henry George B Seymour, Dec Q 1867, Axbridge RD.
1881 Census for England & Wales, RG11/2423 folio 62.
1871 Census for England & Wales, RG10/2464 folio 45.
1891 Census for England & Wales, RG12/1922 folio 123.
1901 Census for England & Wales, RG13/2327 folio 121.