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Descendants of Daniel FRANCIS

Generation No. 1

1. Daniel2 FRANCIS (Mr1) was born 1593 in Ess Eng, and died 1640 in Ess Eng. He married Mrs FRANCIS. She was born 1627 in Ess Eng.

Children of Daniel FRANCIS and Mrs FRANCIS are:

+	2	i.	Robert3 FRANCIS, born 1615 in Ess Eng.
	3	ii.	Mary FRANCIS, born 1616 in Ess Eng.
	4	iii.	Joanne FRANCIS, born 1619 in Ess Eng.

Generation No. 2

2. Robert3 FRANCIS (Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1615 in Ess Eng.

Child of Robert FRANCIS is:

Robert4 FRANCIS, born 1649 in Ess Eng; died 1720 in Ess Eng.

Generation No. 3

5. Robert4 FRANCIS (Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1649 in Ess Eng, and died 1720 in Ess Eng. He married Mary YELLAM 23 Sep 1701 in Heybridge Ess Eng - St Andrews. She was born 1680 in Ess Eng.

More About Robert FRANCIS and Mary YELLAM:
Marriage: 23 Sep 1701, Heybridge Ess Eng - St Andrews

Children of Robert FRANCIS and Mary YELLAM are:

	6	i.	Thomas5 FRANCIS, born 1701; died 1707.
	7	ii.	John FRANCIS, born 11 Sep 1702 in Heybridge Ess Eng; died 1770 in Ess Eng.
	8	iii.	Mary FRANCIS, born 1704 in Heybridge Ess Eng; died 1704 in Heybidge Ess Eng.
	9	iv.	James FRANCIS, born 1706 in Ess Eng; died 1727 in Ess Eng.
+	10	v.	Robert FRANCIS, born 1706 in Ess Eng.
	11	vi.	Sarah FRANCIS, born 1708 in Ess Eng.
	12	vii.	Thomas FRANCIS, born 1708 in Heybridge Ess Eng; died 1770 in Ess Eng.
	13	viii.	Elizabeth FRANCIS, born 1710 in Ess Eng.

Generation No. 4

10. Robert5 FRANCIS (Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1706 in Ess Eng. He married Mary NASH 03 Jul 1734 in Bradwell Ess Eng. She was born 1713 in Heybridge Ess Eng, and died 1742.

More About Mary NASH:
Burial: 12 Sep 1742, Heybridge Ess Eng

More About Robert FRANCIS and Mary NASH:
Marriage: 03 Jul 1734, Bradwell Ess Eng

Child of Robert FRANCIS and Mary NASH is:

Robert6 Francis, born Abt. 1736 in Heybridge Hall Ess UK; 0; died 22 Jun 1809 in Heybridge Ess UK; 3.

Generation No. 5

14. Robert6 Francis (Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1736 in Heybridge Hall Ess UK; 0, and died 22 Jun 1809 in Heybridge Ess UK; 3. He married Mary Polley 25 Feb 1772 in GreatBaddow Ess UK Parish Church; Quality: 3, daughter of William POLLEY and Mary BEETLE. She was born Abt. 1748 in Ess UK; 0, and died 21 Jan 1835 in Ulting Ess UK; 3.

Notes for Robert Francis:
BAPTISM BRADWELL ON SEA Essex Robert son of Robert and Mary
Francis was baptised 24 February 1736.

MARRIAGE
Marriage Robert Francis of the Parish of Ulting in this County and
Mary Polley of this Parish Married in this church by Licence this
Twentyfifth day of February in the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred
and Seventy Two,by me George Dutens Vicar This Marriage was
solemnized between us Robert Francis Mary Polley In the presence
of Wm Bedole Wm Polley signed by all parties. This document does not
name the Parish but both the Intent to Marry and the Marriage
licence state that Mary was of the parish of Great Baddow.

Letter of Intent ________________ Nine Pence Paid (stamped) 21st.
day of February 1772 On which Day appeared Personally Robert Francis
and made oath that he is of the parish of Ulting in the County of
Essex. Aged upwards of Twenty Six years,a Batchelor and intends to
intermarry with Mary Polley of the Parish of Great Baddow in the
said County aged upwards of 21 years and a Spinster. He the deponent
not knowing or believing any Lot or Impediment by reason of any
Precontract entered into before the Twenty Fifth day of March One
Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty four,Convanguinity,affinity,or any
other lawful means whatsoever to hinder the said intended Marriage
,and prayed a Licence to solemnize the said marriage in the Parish
Church of Great Baddow aforesaid,in which said parish she has had
her usual abode for the space of four Weeks last past./ signed
Robert Francis Sworn before me John (looks like) Tindal
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DEATH of Robert FRANCIS 1809 Placed in Tomb inside St.Andrew's
Church Heybridge . Inscription on Tomb reads
" TO THE MEMORY OF Mr.ROBERT FRANCIS.
late of Heybridge Hall in this Parish
who departed this life June 22nd.1809
Aged 73 years.
he was a good husband,father,Master and friend.
Also of MARY his Wife who died January 21st. 1834
Aged 86 years"
(Photograph of MI)
NOTE Mary died January 1835, the stonemason obviously made an error
in the inscription
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Information sent by Michael Loxdale via e-mail 9 july 1999

Death Duty Registers-Public Record Office reference IR 26/384 Folio
421
Date of Probate and Sum sworn:- N0 8 1810 January 2nd 3,500 pounds.
Name and Description of Testarix:- Robert Francis late of Heybridge
Hall in the Parish of Heybridge and County of Essex
Name & Place of Abode of
Executor or Executrix- Mary Francis Widow the Relict of the
Testator and George Francis and Robert
Francis the sons of the Testator all of
Heybridge aforesaid the Executors
Name of Legatees
Distinguishing the Degree of Kindred Amount of
Residuary Legatee Kindred Legacy or Annuity

Daniel Francis Son Pounds 600
Thomas Francis Son Pounds 700
Mary Spurgin Daughter Pounds 300
Sarah Francis Daughter Pounds 500

Mary Francis Wife
George Francis Son
Robert Francis Son
Residuary Legatees

Particulars of the several Specific Legacies, Bequests in Trust-
and the Residue:-
The Testator also bequeaths to his son Robert Francis a Copyhold
Estate situated in the Parishes of Langford and Ulting in the
County of Essex called the Helmes Mead charged with the payment of
the Sum of two hundred Pounds in equal proportions to each of his
sons and daughters within twelve months after the death of the
testators Wife Mary Francis.
He likewise bequeaths to his said son Robert his Farm called Stock
Hall situate in the Parishes of Langford and Ulting aforesaid
during the Life of his (the Testator's) said wife charged with the
payment of the Sum of one hundred Pounds per Annum to his said wife
as Rent during her natural Life and at her decease he directs the
said Farm and the buildings, Lands and Appurtenances thereunto
belonging (except the part whereon the House is built which he
gives to his son George Francis ) to be sold and the Monies arising
from the Sale to be equally divided between each and every of his
sons and daughters or their Heirs Share and Share alike. And he
also directs his Parcel or Parcels of Freehold Land situate in the
Parish of West Hanningfield in the County of Essex to be sold and
the Monies arising from the Sale thereof to be equally divided
between each and every of his Sons an d Daughters or their Heirs
Share and Share alike.

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WILL of ROBERT FRANCIS
Guildhall Library Reference MS25,626/14 Folio 521
Proved at the Dean and Chapter of St Paul's 2nd January 1810
In the name of God Amen I Robert Francis of Heybridge Hall in the
County of Essex (Farmer) being of sound memory and disposing mind
(blessed be God) do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament
in manner and form following i.e,First I give and devise to my wife
Mary Francis All that my freehold messuage or tenements with every
of their appurtenances thereunto now belonging lately built on a
piece of ground containing half an acre more or less taken from the
land belonging to Stock Hall in the Parish of Ultingin the saaid
County and now known by the name of Birch House and now in several
tenures or occupations of my son Daniel Francis and Samuel Blower I
say I give and devise the said messuages for and during the term of
her natural life and from after her decease I give and devise
the same messuages with every of their appurtenances now belonging
to my son George Francis and his heirs and assigns for ever Also I
give and devise to my Son Robert Francis All that my copyhold
peices or parcels of land situated and being in the several
parishes of Langford and Ulting in the saaid County commonally
called and known by the names of Holmes Mead containing ten acres
more or lless and now in the tenure or occupation of him the said
Robert Francis The same being holden to the Manor of Langford
aforesaid and which I have surrendered to the use of my Will I say
I give and devise the same with all and every of the rights
priviledges and appurtenances thereunto belonging to my said Son
Robert his heirs and assigns for ever Subject nevertheless to the
following conditions that he or they shall duly pay or cause to be
paid thereout the sum of two hundred pounds of good and lawful
money within twelve months after the decease of my wife Mary
Francis and the said sum of two hundred pounds to be paid in equal
proportions to every and each of my Sons and Daughters equally
share and share alike And I give and devise to my Son Robert
Francis all that my farm called and known by the name of Stock Hall
situated and being in the Parishes of Ulting and Langford in the
said County and now in the tenure or occupation of him the said
Robert Francis with every of the rights manor and priviledges and
appurtenances thereunto belonging for and during the term of the
natural life of my wife Mary Francis Subject nevertheless to the
following conditions that he the said Robert shall duly pay or
cause to be paid as rent for the said farm unto my Wife Mary
Francis one hundred pounds a year clear of all taxes repairs or any
deductions whatever and that the said one hundred pounds a year to
be paid to her by two half yearly payments and to commence from and
immediately after my decease To her my said Wife for and during the
term of her natural life and after her decease my will and desire
is that my surviving Executors hereafter named do and shall within
twelve months after her decease have the said farm with every the
buildings land appurtenances thereunto belonging (except that part
whereon the house is built and before given and devised by me unto
my son George Francis) valued and sold to him my son Robert if he
refuses to be the purchaser thereof according to the valuation so
made by them or any other person or persons whom may be appointed
by them to affix such valuation on the said farm But should he
decline to make the purchase thereof the the said farm with every
of the buildings land rights manor and priviledges and evry of the
appurtenances thereunto belonging (except before excepted)I say be
sold by auction or private contract for the most money which can be
gotten or obtained by such sale or sales for the same and the money
arising by such sale or sales (either to him the said Robert
Francis) or to any other person or persons I do will give and
bequeath the said ssum or sums to each and every one of my sons
and daughters or their heirs an equal share and share alike also I
will and desire that my freehold parcel or parcels of land situate
and being in the parish of West Hanningfield in this County
containing two acres more or less be sold by auction or private
contract within twelve months after my decease for the most money
which can be obtained for the same and the monies arising by such
sale or sales I also give and bequeath to be equally divided
between all my sons and daughters or their heirs share and shgare
alikeAlso I give and bequeath to my son Daniel Francis six hundred
pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid to him within
twelve months of my decease provided he wants that sum to take
business but if he does not meet with business then the said sum of
six hundred paounds to remain in the hands of my Executors They
giving him a security for the said sum and paying him lawful
interest for the same Also I give and bequeath to my son Thomas
Francis seven hundred pounds of lawful money of Great Britain when
he shall attain the age of twenty one years but if he does not want
it at that period to take a business Then it shall remain in the
hands of my Executors they giving him a security for the said sum
of seven hundred pounds and paying him lawful interest for the same
Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Spurgin three hundred
pounds of good and lawful money of Great Britain to be paid to her
at the expiration of the llease of the fram of Heybridge Hall which
I now have and hold Also I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah
Francis five hundred pounds of good and lawful money of Great
Britain when she shall attain the age of twenty one years but if
she does not want or stand in need of the said legacies at that
period Then the sum shall remain in the hands of my Executorsthey
giving a proper security for the said principal money and paying
her interest for the same until the expiration of the farm of
Heybridge Hay qforesaid when she may demand and receive the
principal and interest if any due at that time And from and
immediatelt after my decease I give and bequeath the lease of the
farmat Heybridge Hay which I now hold to my Executors in trust for
themselves and for the benefit of the rest of my sons and daughters
Also I will and desire that an inventory be taken within fourteen
days after my decease of all the live and dead stock which may be
upon the said farm of Heybridge Hall etc(?)and the value thereof to
be accounted as part of my personalm property Also I give and
bequeath to my Wife Mary Francis all my houshold furniture plate
linen etc etc(?)for her own use and disposal In regard to the legacy
which I have left and bequeathed to my daughter Sarah Francis when
she shaould have attained the age of twenty one years I do hereby
revoke and disamiss that part and leave it her in the following
manner i.e. that is to say I give and bequeath to her my daughter
Sarah Francis the said five hundred pounds in this manner two
hundred pounds when she attains the age ofg twenty oneyears and
three hundred pounds to be paid her by my Executors at the
expiration of the lease of the farm of Heybridge hay aforesaid The
rest and residue of my personal property whatsoever and wheresoever
consiting either in bonds mortgages notes of hand or promissary
notes of hand bills and book debts I give and bequeath in trust to
my Executors after discharging my just debts and funeral expenses
and also the expenses of the probate of this my Will and
testament And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my
wife Mary Francis and my Sons George Francis and Robert Francis
joint Executors of this my last Will and Testament revoking all
other Wills before made by me and I declare this to be my last Will
and Testament In witness whereof I the said Robert Francis the
Testator have to this my last Will and Testanment contained in one
sheet of paper subscribed my name and affixed my seal this
thriteenth day of May and in the forty ninth year of the reign of
our Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of the
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland King and in the year of
our Lord Christ One thousand eight hundred and
nine....R.Francis...Signed sealed published and declared by the
said Testator Robert Francis as and for his last Will and
Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his
request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names
as witnesses thereto William Polley John Clark
The mark X of me Hannah Hopkins

This Will was proved on the secondd day of January in the year of
our Lord 1810 before the Worshipful and Reverend John Harr Wright
Clerk Surrogate by the oaths of Mary Francis widow the Relict
George Francis and Robert Francis the sons of the deceased all of
Heybridge in the County of Essex the Executors within named
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More About Robert Francis:
Burial: Jun 1809, Colchester Essex UK; Quality: 3
Occupation: yeoman

Notes for Mary Polley:
SOUR @S00062@
SOUR @S00018@
Marriage
Robert Francis of the Parish of Ulting in this County
and Mary Polley of this Parish
Married in this church by Licence
this Twentyfifth day of February in the Year One Thousand Seven
Hundred and Seventy Two,by me George Dutens Vicar
This Marriage was solemnized between us Robert Francis
Mary Polley
In the presence of Wm Bedole
Wm Polley
signed by all parties.
This document does not name the Parish but both the Intent to
Marry and the Marriage licence state that Mary was of the parish of
Great Baddow.
Letter of Intent
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Nine Pence Paid (stamped) 21st. day of February 1772
On which Day appeared Personally Robert Francis
and made oath that he is of the parish of Ulting in the County of
Essex. Aged upwards of Twenty Six years,a Batchelor and intends
to intermarry with Mary Polley of the Parish of Great Baddow in the
said County aged upwards of 21 years and a Spinster.
He the deponent not knowing or believing any Lot or Impediment by
reason of any Precontract entered into before the Twenty Fifth day
of March One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty
four,Convanguinity,affinity,or any other lawful means whatsoever
to hinder the said intended Marriage ,and prayed a Licence to
solemnize the said marriage in the Parish Church of Great Baddow
aforesaid,in which said parish she has had her usual abode for the
space of four Weeks last past./ signed Robert Francis
Sworn before me John (looks like) Tindal
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DEATH of Robert FRANCIS 1809
Placed in Tomb inside St.Andrew's Church Heybridge .
Inscription on Tomb reads
" TO THE MEMORY OF
Mr.ROBERT FRANCIS.late of
Heybridge Hall in this Parish
who departed this life June 22nd.1809
Aged 73 years.
he was a good husband,father,Master and friend.
Also of MARY his Wife who died January
21st. 1834
Aged 86 years"
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Burial of Mary Francis Heybridge 1835
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Copy of LDS Parish Register microfilm for Heybridge Essex 1834/5.
Page 30
Entry No 236
Mary Francis of Ulting,formerly of Heybridge Hall
Date buried: 28th. January 1835
Age: 86 years.
Placed in Tomb inside Church beside husband Robert Francis.
Burial of Mary Francis Heybridge 1835
ERO ref D/P44/1/6 folio 236 (verified Mick)
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NOTE that the inscription on the slab reads 1834 and should read
1835.

More About Mary Polley:
Burial: 28 Jan 1835, Heybridge Ess UK St Andrew's; Quality: 3

More About Robert Francis and Mary Polley:
Marriage: 25 Feb 1772, GreatBaddow Ess UK Parish Church; Quality: 3

Children of Robert Francis and Mary Polley are:

+	15	i.	Kitty7 Francis, born 1772 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died 29 Dec 1813 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0.
	16	ii.	Elizabeth Francis, born Jul 1774 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

More About Elizabeth Francis:
Baptism: 24 Jul 1774, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3

17iii.Charles Francis, born Sep 1775 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died 18 Oct 1801 in Heybridge Ess UK; 3.

+	18	iv.	George Francis, born Sep 1776 in Ulting Ess UK; 0.
	19	v.	Mary Polley Francis, born Feb 1777 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0; died Aug 1777 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0.

More About Mary Polley Francis:
Baptism: 20 Feb 1777, Ulting Ess UK; Quality: 3
Burial: 21 Aug 1777, Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 3

20vi.Robert Francis, born 19 Nov 1778 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died Jan 1849 in Langford Ess UK; 0.

vii.

William Francis, born 22 Dec 1779 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0; died 08 May 1793 in Ess UK; 0.

Notes for William Francis:
31 DEC 1999 10:53AM
Headstone St Andrews Church Heybridge
In memory of William the son of Robert and Mary Francis of
Heybridge Hall who died 8 March 1793 aged 13 ?yrs plus some
illegible text.

More About William Francis:
Baptism: 27 Jan 1780, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: 14 May 1793, Heybridge Ess Eng - St Andrews Church
Christening: 22 Dec 1779, Mauldon Ess Eng

22viii.Joshua Francis, born Jul 1781 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Dec 1866 in North Aylesford Kent UK; 0.

ix.

David Polley Francis, born Sep 1782 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Sep 1782 in Ulting Ess UK; 3.

More About David Polley Francis:
Baptism: 22 Sep 1782, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: 28 Sep 1782, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3

24x.David Polley Francis, born Oct 1783 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died 14 Sep 1854 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.; 3. He married Anna; born 1781 in 0; died 31 Jan 1841 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

Notes for David Polley Francis:
Following my request for more information on David Polley FRANCIS
FAX from friend of Robbie at Neptune Engineering Port Elizabeth
dated 01 Mar 1996. sent to 0118671591 p.01 at 13:12hrs
p.02 at13:13;p.03 @ 13:13hrs and p.04 @ 13:15hrs
1. (p.01) Photocopy of page from
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Burials in the Parish of Port Elizabeth
in the Division of Port Elizabeth in the Year 1854
Name Abode When Buried Age Ceremony performed by
David Polley Port September 66 H.H.Fowler ***
Francis Elizabeth 16 Chaplain No 174
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Fax reads sic 2. (p.02) "AB/C13 Plot Owner : M.Customs Machine :
December 1872 * In memory of/DAVID POLLEY FRANCIS ESQ/sub collector
H.M.Customs/ * at.Port Elizabeth for many years/died 14th day of
September * 1854/aged 66 years D.P.F. was,in the 1820's and 30's,
ranked 2nd in importance to the Civil Commissioners then stationed
at Uitenhage. In 1827 he was appointed by Downing Street to dual
posts of collection of Customs and Port Captain. His original staff
consisted of one man who served as a clerk cum tide waiter and his
office was a small shed . He had little maritime experience and had
many problems with the vagaries of the sea and the mariners! In 1828
he issued the first shipping instructions to visiting sea captains
to control smuggling. He continued this job for some 15 years. It
would seem that his wife predeceased him and that they had no
children. Francis came from Walden in Essex and was one of the
original 1820 settlers destined for Clanwilliam but realising that
the area had no future he headed a party on the "East Indian to the
Zuurveld and in 1823 was one of the party of men who returned to
England to put the case of the disillusioned Settlers before the
authorities. REF:LB/Mooc 2730 " 3. ( p.03) A photocopy of a page ??
from which source reads "FRANCIS David Polley bur 16.9.1854 b
Laytonstone* ,Essex 1784 d.14 1854 66y m.Anna/**
d.31.1.1841 Malden Essex 60y long illness farmer 36 Anna 37 arr 1820
-Clanwilliam To Seven Fountains Parkers Party East Indian mid 1822
ret to England Dec 25 writes requesting employment in Customs at
Cape. Sub-collector of Customs 1854.appt 31.1.1828 Port Captain &
Collector of Customs 1832 Mar 3 chairman of meeting re provision of
a jetty 1834 July 1 Member of School Commission for P E . J.P.March
1834 Nash:D.P.gentleman 36 Anna 28. (note.some words unclear on this
line) ??? ??? F 5.2.1833 from ?? Francis Place,Bird / Curfer
Street.Sold by Wm Henderson Nov 1855 Public sale 27.8.56 - best
situationon Hill,abundance of water.To be divided into large
building allotments." 4. (p.04) Mud map of cemetery to Ruins of St
Peter's Church and Rectory. Gravesite of David Polley FRANCIS listed
and marked in AB/ Block C13 (i.e southern side of 'old' gate . )
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*(Something crossed through under the letters "tone") ** something
crossed through after the name Anna. *** Not too sure of the
initials ____________________________________ WILL Extract of the
last Will and Testament of David Polley Francis,Esquire,of Port
Elizabeth,dated 11 july 1851,and filed in the office of the master
of the Supreme Court of the Colony of the cape of Good Hope on the
19th day of September 1854 ******************* ...And the said
Testator doth hereby order and direct that the said John Owen Smith
do and shall apply appropriate or pay over one miety or half of the
net proceeds arising or to arise from or by the sale or sales
aforesaidand also of the debts sum or sums of money so to be called
in and received as aforesaid,in full and free property ,unto the
said Testator's nephew David Norton Francis,now residing in this
Colony,sheep Farmer,absolutely and forever; and upon this further
Trust, that he the said John owen Smith shall apply appropriate or
pay over the other or remaining moiety or half part in manner
following, that is to say: he the said Testator doth hereby order
and direct that two thirds of the said other or remaining moiety or
half part shall be applied appropriated or paid over in full and
free property under one Ann Turner (born Tee),widow of the late
George Turner deceased (and now the Testator's housekeeper)
absolutely and for ever,exclusive of any husband she shall or may
marry **************** And as to for and concerning the remaining
one third of the said last mentioned moiety or half part, the said
testator hereby orders and directs that the said John Owen Smith his
Executors or administrators do and shall deposit or invest the same
in the port of elizabeth Savings Bank on interest, there to
accumulate in trust for Edward Hales junior,the natural son of the
said Ann Turner by one Edward Hales snior deceased, formerly a
servant of the said Testator ,until the said Edward Hales junior
shall have attained his majority of twenty one
years.**************** *********** Extract only Mr David Polley
Francis retired from the appointment of Sub-collector at Port
Elizabeth on 7th June 1853 and received a superannuation allowance
of 192 pounds per annum from the Imperial Treasuury from 8th Jun
1853, paid to him through the Commifsariat Department.
****************** David Norton Francis,nephew to deceased is
supposed to be living in the District of Fort Beaufort, where, it is
said, he received a grant of land. ************************* (copies
of letters apparently found among the papers of George Francis
1812-1898 of Port Macquarie NSW Australia) ******* Death Notice
filed 19th September 1854 1. Name of Deceased - David Polley FRANCIS
2. Birth Place of the Deceased - Maldon Essex England 3. Names of
the Parents of the Deceased - Unknown 4. Age of the Deceaced- sixty
eight years (68) 5. Condition in life- Retired Officer of Custom
6. Married or unmarried,Widower or Widow-Widower
7. The day 0f the Decease- 14 September 1854
8. At what house or where the person died- House of Deceased,Port
Elizabeth
9. Names of the children of Deceased and whether Minors or Majors-
none
10.Whether Deceased has left any property,and of what kind-
Household furniture and three lots of ground with the buildings
thereon.
Signed Jno O Smith
15 September 1854 Executor
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Memoranda
Mr David Polley FRANCIS retired from the appointment of
Sub-collector at Port Elizabeth on 7th June 1853, and received a
superannuation allowance of 192 pounds per annum from the Imperial
Treasury from 8th June 1853,paid to him through the ?
Commifsariat Department.
Mr Francis died 14th September 1854:was buried in St Mary's
Cemetery Port Elizabeth.
Was unmarried.
Left a will, which was proved by the late Mr John Owen Smith
as ERxecutor. Will filed in Master's Office,Cape Town.
David Norton Francis, nephew to deceased, is supposed to be
living in the District of Fort Beaufort,where,it is said, he
received a grant of land
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Note written in a different hand underneath is illegible.
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Customs House,Cape Town
copy 22 September 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter No 1175 of the 8th
instant,calling my attention to Government Notice No 459 as
published in the Gazette of the 8th instant,requesting to be
furnished with any information obtainable respecting Mr David
FRancis,formerly in the Customs Department at Port Elizabeth,I
have the honour to annex such information as the Customs Records
inthis office shew,together with what I have been able to obtain
through Mr Jennings,Sub-collector at Port Elizabeth,on this
subject. I have (illegible)
(signed) B.Graham,Collector
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary
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Resident Magistrates Office
copy Alice,13 October 1874
Sir,In answer to your letter of the 3rd instant,I beg to inform
you that Mr David Norton Francis is the lunatic allude to in my
letters of the 2nd and 9th instant.
I have seen his wife today, and she has informed me
that her husband's first cousin Daniel Francis never was in this
Colony at all,but went about ten years ago direct from England to
Natal,where she believes he is now settled.
Daniel Francis had a brother named Henry Francis who
married his cousin Sarah,sister to David Norton Francis,and
afterwards went to Natal. This was about eighteen years ago. His
addrefs was-and still is,Mrs Francis thinks- Shooter's Hill,
Umtata Coffee Plantation,Durban District,Port Natal. Mrs Francis
has reason to believe that Daniel Francis will be found at or any
rate heard of at the above addrefs.
I have (the rest is illegible)
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copy The Colonial Secretary,Cape of Good Hope,
The Colonial Secretary of New South Wales
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Colonial Secretary's Office,
Cape Town ,Cape of Good Hope.
25th November 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter 74-3034 of the 4th June
last,inclosing a statement made by Mr George Francis relative to
his brother Daniel Francis and Uncle David Francis,who had settled
in this Colony some years ago,I have the Honour to transmit,as
results of the enquiries I caused to be made in accordance with
your request,(1) a copy of a letter from the Resident Mafgistrate
of Victoria East, and (2) extracts by the Master of the Supreme
Court of the Colony,connected with the estate of the late David
Polley Francis,whos nephew David Norton Francis alluded to in the
annexed letter of the Honourable the Collector of Customs,may be
apparently identified with the lunatic mentioned by the Resident
Magistrate of Victoria East.
(No more is legible but I think it is only the signature
missing.)

More About David Polley Francis:
Baptism: 26 Oct 1783, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: 16 Sep 1854, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. St Mary's; Quality: 3
Emigration: Abt. 1822, Zuurveld South Africa; Quality: 3

25xi.Daniel Francis, born Sep 1785 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died Oct 1785 in Maldon Ess UK; 3.

More About Daniel Francis:
Baptism: 04 Sep 1785, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: 24 Oct 1785, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3

26xii.Mary Francis, born Oct 1786 in Maldon Ess UK; 3.

xiii.

Maria Francis, born Dec 1787 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Jul 1788 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Maria Francis:
Record of Baptism in the Ulting Parish Register
Baptisms 1787
Francis. Daniel, son of Robert & Mary Francis was
Baptized Feb 1st 1789.
Note! 4th.entry down page. not numbered.
************
Copy of LDS microfilm for Parish of Ulting.Essex.
Baptisms 1787.
Francis, Maria daughter of Robert and Mary Francis.Bapt.3 Dec
1787.
Francis, Daniel.Son of Robert and Mary Francis.Bapt.1st.Feb 1789.
(both on same page).

More About Maria Francis:
Baptism: 03 Dec 1787, Heybridge Ess Eng - Parish Utling Church
Burial: 22 Jul 1788, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Christening: Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 3

28xiv.James Francis, born Jul 1788 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Jul 1832 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0.

Notes for James Francis:
WILL
In the Name of God Amen I James Francis of Heybridge in the County
of Essex Farmer do make publish and declare my last Will and
Testament in manner following (that is to say) In the first place I
will and direct all my just Debts Funeral and Testamentary expenses
to be paid off and discharged and discharged from and out of my
personal Estate or any accumulations thereof And I give and
bequeath unto my dear wife Sarah Ann Francis All and singular my
household furniture Plate Linen China Brewing and Household
Utensils.Wine Beer Spirits Books and Effects in my present
Dwelling-house to and for her own absolute use and benefit And I
give devise and bequeath unto my son James Barnard Francis All that
my Copyhold Mefsuage or Tenament with the fixtures therein and the
Garden and Outhouses thereto belonging and also the little Meadow
or inclosure of Pasture Land thereto adjoining with their
respective appurtenances situate and being in the Parish of
Heybridge aforesaid late in the occupation of William Shebluck and
the Reverend Francis John Waring To hold the same unto my son James
Barnard Francis his Heirs and Afsigns forever And I give devise and
bequeath unto my son Robert Francis All that piece or Parcel of
Copyhold
end cover page
Land called the acre piece situate and being in Heybridge
aforesaid on the South or South West side of the Chelmer Navigation
and now in the occupation of Jeremiah Holloway To hold the same
unto my said son Robert Francis his Heirs and Afsigns for And I give
devise and bequeath unto my son William Francis All that piece or
Parcel of Land called the Chalk Wharf and used as such situate lying
and being in Heybridge aforesaid on the North or North East Side of
the said Chelmer Navigation and now in the occupation of the said
Jeremiah Holloway To hold the same unto my said son William Francis
his Heirs and Afsigns for ever And I give devise and bequeath unto
my Daughter Sarah Ann Francis All that further piece or Parcel of
Freehold Land or Ground adjoining the Farm called Lofts situate and
being on the East side of the Broad Street Green Road in Heybridge
aforesaid and now in the occupation and which was allotted and
awarded by the Commifsioners under the Heybridge Inclosure Act to
the Executors of the late John Barnard for my use and benefit To
hold the same unto my said Daughter Sarah Ann Francis her Heirs and
Afsigns forever And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my
Freehold and Copyhold Mefsuages Lands Tenements Hereditaments and
Real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever I give and bequeath unto my
said wife Sarah Ann Francis and James Hellen of the Birch in the
said County Farmer and James Hellen for and during the Term of the
natural Life of my said wife if she so long continues my Widow and
unmarried Upon the Trusts and to and for the uses ends intents and
purposes hereinafter mentioned exprefsed and declared And from and
after the decease or second Marriage of my said Wife I give and
devise the same unto my said children (viz) James Barnard Francis
Robert Francis William Francis and Sarah Ann Francis To hold the
same unto them my said children their Heirs and Afsigns for ever as
Tenants in Common and not as joint Tenants And I give and bequeath
unto my said Wife the said James Hellen and my said son James
Barnard Francis All and singular my ready Money and securities for

Money Book and other debts Also all my Farming Live and Dead
Stocks and Implements in Husbandry Crops of every description both
severed and unsevered and all the rest residue and remainder of my
Personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever not yet hereinbefore
specifically disposed of To hold to them my said Wife the said
James Hellen and my sais son James Barnard Francis their executors
administrators and Afsigns Upon the Trusts and to and for
end page one
the uses and subject to the Powers Provisoes Declarations and
Contingencies hereinafter exprefsed that is to say/Upon trust that
they or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the Executors or
administrators of such Survivor do and shall thereby and therewith
and with the rents profits and produce of my said Farms and Real
Estates that may be let carry or conduct and manage my Farming
Businefses now carried on by me And also on my Farm in the Parishes
of Hatfield Peveral and Ulting if my Executrix and Executors shall
think fit at the expiration of the present Lease and pay and apply
the clear annual rents profits or produce arising therefrom in
discharge of Interest which may from time to time become due on any
Mortgages by me and executed and after payment thereof Upon trust
to pay the Surplus rents profits and produce XXXXXXX or such part
thereof as may be necefsary unto and for the use and benefit of my
said Wife for and during the term of her natural lif eif she so
long continues my Widow and unmarried and the maintenance clothing
education and bringing up of all my said children And in case the
shall be any surplus profits or produce which may not be requisite
and necefsary for the payment of such Interest and in carrying on
my said Businefs and bringing up my children during the time
aforesaid Then Upon Trust to pay off and discharge my Mortgage
Debts or Debts that may be then due or any part thereof by and with
such Surplus rents profits or produce as the same may from time to
time arise and accrue or suffer such annual Surplus rents profits
or produce to accumulate for the purpose of paying off such
Mortgage or Mortgages at once and in the mean time do and shall
place out and invest such Surplus rents profits or produce in their
own Name or names in the Parliamentary Stocks or Funds or on real
or Government Security at Interest and afterwards sell out transfer
call in and re invest the same as often as may be thought fit and
do and shall stand pofsefsed therof with all accumulations thereof
Upon Trust to pay and apply the the Interest and Dividends arising
therefrom as and when the same shall,become due and be received on
such part thereof /if any/ as may be necefsary unto my said Wife
for the use and benefit of herself and my said four children in
manner hereinbefore exprefsed And in case my Surplus personal
Estate to be derived from the Sources aforesaid shall accumulate
sufficient to pay off my Mortgage Debt or Debts Then Upon Trust
that my said Trustees and Executors and the Survivors or Survivor
of them or the Executors or administrators of such Survivor shall
therewith pay off and discharge the same And from and after the
decease or second Marriage
end page two
of my said Wife I give and bequeath all and singular my said trust
Monies and Securities and all accumulations thereof Farmin Live and
Dead Stock Implements in Husbandry personal Estate and aeffects
whatsoever and wheresoever then belonging to and and in the
pofsefsion or power of my said Executor unto and between all my said
children then living and the ifsue of such a sshall be then dead
laeving Ifsue in equal shares and proportions share and share alike
such Ifsue neverthelefs taking between and amongst them the share or
shares only which his or their parent or parents would have been
entitled to if living And I do hereby will and declare that the said
several and respective shares shall become a vested Interest and
vested Interests in my said children as and when they attain the age
of Twenty one years And I direct that the Share or Shares of such of
them as shall be of age at the time of the decease or second
Marriage of my said Wife shall be paid to or divided between him her
or them within three Months afterwards and the Share or Shares of
such of them as shall not then be of age shall be paid to or divided
between him her or them as and when they attain that age and the
Interest profits or produce therof in the meantime applied for their
benefit And in case any or either of them shall depart this life
before they attain the age of Twenty One Years the Share or Shares
of him her or them so dying shall go accrue and belong to the
Survivors or Survivor of them share and share alike And in case of
only one Survivor then the whole to such only surviving Child
absolutely and such accruing share or shares shall become vested and
be paid and payable and devisable at the same time or times as the
original Share or Shares And I hereby further declare and direct
that it shall and may be lawful for my said Trustees and Executors
and the Survivors or Survivor of them and the Executors or
administrators of such Survivor and he she or they are hereby
authorized and empowered at any time or times hereafter of their own
accord and in due exercise of their own discretion to advance pay
and apply out of any part of my Trust Property and Effects unto and
for the use and benefit of any or either of my said Children and
whether they shall have acquired a vested Interest or not such Sum
or Sums of Money as may be thought fit and proper as a Marriage
portion or for establishing them any or either of them in Businefs
or otherwise for their Advancement in Life so that the Sum so to be
advanced to or for the benefit of any one child does not exceed his
or her share or proportion of my property upon an equal distribution
thereof amongst all my children under and by virtue of this my Will
anything herein contrived to the contrary thereof in any wise
notwithstanding And I hereby further Will and declare that it end
page three
shall and may be lawfulfor my said Wife and james Hellen or the
Survivor of them at any time during the life or Widowhood of my
said Wife to demise and leaseall or any part of my said Freehold
Copyhold Mefsuages Lands Tenements and Hereditaments for any term
of years not extending beyond the life or second Marriage of my
said Wife at the best yearly rent that cvan be had or obtained for
the sameAnd without taking away Fine Premium or Foregift for the
making thereof so that there be contained therein a clause in the
nature of a Condition of Re-entry for non payment of the rent
thereby to be reserved and so that the Lefsee or Lefsees execute a
counterpart thereof and covenant for the payment of the rent
thereby reserved And I do hereby also will and declare that in the
case my personal Estate or the accumulation thereof shall be
insufficient to discharge my Motgage Debt or Debts that may exist at
the time of my decease and such Mortgage Mortgage Debt or Debts
shall be called in during the life or Widowhood of my said Wife it
shall and may be lawful to and for my said Wife and the said James
Hellen or my said Wife alone in case she shall be the Survivor to
raise the sum by transfering such existing Mortgage or Mortgages to
any person or persons whomsoever and to execute sign seal and
deliver any Deed or Deeds Instrument or Instruments in writing that
he she or they shall think fit and proper for the purpose of
effecting such Transfer as aforesaid And I exprefsly declare that
the person paying Money to my said Trustees or Trustee or any such
Transfer as aforesaid shall not be bound to ascertain or enquire
that the same is wanted for the purposes of the aforesaid or any of
them to see to the application of the same or any part thereof And
also that it shall and may be lawful to and for my said Executrix
and Executors and the Survivor or Survivors of them or the
Executors or administrators of such Survivor from time to time to
deduct and retain and reimburse himself herself and themselves
respectively all such reasonable costs charges and expenses as they
may respectively sustain expend or be put unto in the execution of
this my Will or the Trusts hereby in them reposed And also that they
or the Survivor or Survivors of them or the Executors or
administrators of such Survivor shall not be charged with or
accountable for more Money than he she or they shall actually
receive by virtue of this my Will nor shall either of them be
answerable or accountable for the acts deeds receipts defaults or
neglect of the other of them but each of them for his and her own
acts deeds receipts defaults and neglect only And Lastly I hereby
nominate constitute and appoint my said Wife Sarah
end page four
Ann Francis the said James Hellen and my said son James Barnard
Francis Executrix and executors of this my Will hereby revoking and
making void all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made and
dec;lare this alone to be and contain my last Will and Testament In
Witnefs whereof I have to this my Will contained in Five Sheets of
Paper set my Hand and Seal (to wit) my Hand to the first four
Sheets hereof and my Hand and Seal to this the Fifth and last sheet
this twelfth day of February One thousand eight hundred and thirty
one James Francis
Signed Sealed published and declared by the said James Francis as
and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have
hereunto at his request in his presence and in the presence of each
other subscribed our Names as Witnefses Wm WRIGHT //GEO HEARN Junr.
MARY ANN WRIGHT
END
Proved
on the ninth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and thirty two before the Revd.Charles Mathew Clk
Surrogately by the Oath of Sarah Ann Francis the Widow and one of
the Executors to whom administration was granted She being first
sworn duly to administer Power being reserved to James Barnard
Francis the Son and James Hellen the other Executors to do the
like.........

29xv.Daniel Francis, born 01 Jan 1789 in Ulting Ess UK; 0; died 22 Oct 1864 in Peckham Surrey UK; 3.

+	30	xvi.	Sarah Francis, born 08 Apr 1790 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0.
	31	xvii.	Thomas Francis, born 14 Mar 1792 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0; died Abt. 1851 in 0.

Notes for Thomas Francis:
2 NOV 1999 7:46PM
email from Mick Loxdale
1851 Census PRO Ref:HO107/1778 folio 475
Thomas Francis is shown living at North Street St Peter's Parish
Maldon,Essex, head, unmarried age 59 ship-owner born Heybridge Hall
with
Mary Spurgeon sister ,widow, age 64, born Stock Hall Essex
Apparently the only occupants..

3 OCT 1999 8:21AM
Email from Mick Loxdale

WILL of THOMAS FRANCIS-ERO ref 594BR36

This is the last will and Testament of me Thomas FRANCIS of Maldon
in the County of Essex Shipowner First I nominate and appoint my
brother Joshua Francis of Maldon aforesaid Yeoman and my sister Mary
Spugeon of the same place widow of the late William Spurgeon
Executor and executrix of this my Will and I direct them to pay all
my just debts Funeral and Testamentary Expenses as soon as
conveniently may be after my decease Then I give and bequeath to the
said Joshua and Mary Spurgeon their heirs executors administrators
and assigns all that my Messuage or Tenement with the hereditaments
and appurtenances thereunto belonging situate in Maldon aforesaid
now in my own occupation And also All those two Messuages or
Tenements with the appurtenances and in the occupation of Thomas
Gamti(?) and the said JOSHUA FRANCIS Also All that my Schooner the
Olivia of Maldon and my Sloop the Margaret of Maldon with the said
Masts and and appurtenances thereunto respectively belonging To Hold
the same unto the said Joshua Francis and Mary Spurgeon and their
heirs executors administrators and assigus Upon Trust that they do
and shall as soon as may be after my decease sell and dispose
thereof in such manner as they shall thereby fit for the best price
or prices that can be obtained for the same either by Public Auction
or Private Contract and pay and apply the money to arise by such
Sale after..???ding all necessary expenses unto and to be equally
divided between my brother George Francis of Northfleet in the
County of Kent the said Joshua Francis and Mary Spugeon and my
brothe Daniel Francis of Camberwell in the County of Surrey their
executors and administrators absolutely share and share alike And I
direct that Purchases and ???? taking the receipt of my said
Trustees on the payment or transfer to him of any money or effects
shall be thereby exonerated from all liability in respect of the
application thereof And I authorise my said Trustees to deduct all
disbursments and expenses????to the execution of the trusts of this
my Will And all my ready money and securities for moiney and all my
estate and effects not hereinbefore disposed of I give and bequeath
to the before named Brothers and sisters equally to be divided
between them In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal
the third day of April in the Year One thousand eighthundred and
fifty one.
Thomas Francis (seal) Signes Sealed and declared by the said
Thomas Francis the Testator as and be his last Will and Testament in
the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence at
his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto
suscribed our names as witnesses James Tomlinson Surgeon Maldon
Essex W ? Hance ????Malden
Proved on the 30th day of May 1851 before the Reverend Edwd Russell
Harwood Clerk Surrogate by the oaths of Joshua Francis and Mary
Spurgeon The Exec & Exectrix to whom Admon was granted they being
the first sworn duly to adm Under ???

More About Thomas Francis:
Christening: 04 Jun 1792, Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 0
Occupation: Yeoman Farmer/Ship Owner

32xviii.Elizabeth FRANCIS, born 1774 in Maldon Ess Eng.

33	xix.	George FRANCIS, born 1776.
34	xx.	Mary FRANCIS, born 1786 in Maldon Ess Eng.
35	xxi.	James FRANCIS, born 1788 in Maldon Ess Eng; died 01 Jul 1832 in Heybridge Ess Eng.

More About James FRANCIS:
Will: 1831, Heybridge Ess Eng

36xxii.George FRANCIS, born 1791 in Maldon Ess Eng.

Generation No. 6

15. Kitty7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1772 in Maldon Ess UK; 0, and died 29 Dec 1813 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0. She married William Fairhead 29 Nov 1796 in LiLittle Totham Parish Church Ess UK; Quality: 3. He was born Abt. 1714 in Ess Uk; 0, and died 31 Dec 1806 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Kitty Francis:
1 OCT 1999 1:45PM
Email Mick Loxdale Confirmed that Kitty Francis 1772-1813 married
William Fairhead at All Saints Parish Church Little Totham Essex on
29 Nov 1796. The marriage was by licence, although no copy of the
licence at ERO, and both parties signed. William described as
bachelor of this parish and Kitty a spinster of Heybridge. The
ceremony was performed by John Robertson, Curate and the witnesses
were Saml Nash and R Francis. Comparing the signatures of the two
likely R Francis (her father or brother) itis almost certainly her
Dad, although the other example I have is less"flowing" than this
one. ERO ref: D/P 78/1/3 Kitty left a will and I will get same at my
next visit.

email Mick Aug 2000
Burial
__________
All Saints Church Little Totham
A large brick built plinth (about 2meters by 1and half meters by 1
meter high ) with the following transcription.
"Sacred/ to/ the memory of//William Fairhead//of Lt Renters of this
Parish//who died the 17th (?)of Decr(?)1806//aged 36 (?)
years//Also of// Kitty Fairhead//wife of the above//who died the
29th of Dec 1813 aged 41 years"
All this transcription is carved in capitals and is reasonably
clear apart from where the (?) marks are.
The plinth is just in front of the main door of the church and a
'normal' gravestone next to it is of their son and bears the
following transcription
"In memory of// William Francis Fairhead// Born at Rebters Farm in
this Parish//where he resided until his death//on 23 July 1885//in
the 87th year of his age//Also of//Sarah//wife of the above//who
died December 5th 1891//Aged (?)years."

Again carved in capital letters and apart from the wife's age all
is perfectly visible as at July 2,000.

More About Kitty Francis:
Baptism: 05 Dec 1772, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: Dec 1813, Little Totham Ess UK; Quality: 0

Notes for William Fairhead:
1 OCT 1999 1:45PM
Email Mick Loxdale Confirmed that Kitty Francis 1772-1813 married
William Fairhead at All Saints Parish Church Little Totham Essex on
29 Nov 1796. The marriage was by licence, although no copy of the
licence at ERO, and both parties signed. William described as
bachelor of this parish and Kitty a spinster of Heybridge. The
ceremony was performed by John Robertson, Curate and the witnesses
were Saml Nash and R Francis. Comparing the signatures of the two
likely R Francis (her father or brother) it is almost certainly her
Dad, although the other example I have is less"flowing" than this
one. ERO ref: D/P 78/1/3 Kitty left a will and I will get same at my
next visit.
email Mick 2/5/2000

Ess RO D/P 78/1/2
Bapts Wm Fairhead son of William and Kitty bapt 5 Nov 1797
Little Totham
Robert son of William & Kitty 25 Nov 1798 Little Totham

DEC 17th 1806 BURIED William Fairhead Farmer. Little Totham.
I presume this is the death we have as 1800 from Richard Fairhead.
(will ask Mick. )

DEATH Duties 1807
Ref:Ess RO IR26/387 f207
London Archdeaconries Adm inistration 1807

May 12th under 1500 pounds

William Fairhead 8th March late of Little Totham in Essex deceased
Kitty Fairhead Widow of deceased.
___________________

More About William Fairhead:
Burial: Dec 1806, Little Totham Churtch Yard Ess Uk; Quality: 0
Occupation: Farmer

More About William Fairhead and Kitty Francis:
Marriage: 29 Nov 1796, LiLittle Totham Parish Church Ess UK; Quality: 3

Children of Kitty Francis and William Fairhead are:

William8 Fairhead, born 1797 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0; died 23 Jul 1885 in Little Totham Ess UK; 3.

Notes for William Fairhead:
31 AUG 2000 10:34PM

email Mick Aug 2000
Burial
__________
All Saints Church Little Totham
A large brick built plinth (about 2meters by 1and half meters by 1
meter high ) with the following transcription.
"Sacred/ to/ the memory of//William Fairhead//of Lt Renters of this
Parish//who died the 17th (?)of Decr(?)1806//aged 36 (?)
years//Also of// Kitty Fairhead//wife of the above//who died the
29th of Dec 1813 aged 41 years"
All this transcription is carved in capitals and is reasonably
clear apart from where the (?) marks are.
The plinth is just in front of the main door of the church and a
'normal' gravestone next to it is of their son and bears the
following transcription
"In memory of// William Francis Fairhead// Born at Rebters Farm in
this Parish//where he resided until his death//on 23 July 1885//in
the 87th year of his age//Also of//Sarah//wife of the above//who
died December 5th 1891//Aged (?)years."

Again carved in capital letters and apart from the wife's age all
is perfectly visible as at July 2,000.

More About William Fairhead:
Burial: Jul 1885, Little Totham Parish Church; Quality: 3
Christening: 05 Nov 1797, Little Totham Ess UK; Quality: 3

38ii.Robert Fairhead, born 1798 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0.

More About Robert Fairhead:
Christening: 25 Nov 1798, Little Totham Ess UK; Quality: 3

17. Charles7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Sep 1775 in Maldon Ess UK; 0, and died 18 Oct 1801 in Heybridge Ess UK; 3. He married unknown.

Notes for Charles Francis:
Headstone in Haybridge research in 1996 (Tom Leppich)
Charles Francis son of Robert & Mary of Heybridge Hall who died 18th
October 1801 aged 26 years ??? ???? ??? his Soul alive.

More About Charles Francis:
Baptism: 17 Sep 1775, Ulting Ess UK; Quality: 3
Burial: 25 Oct 1801, Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 3

Child of Charles Francis and unknown is:

Henry8 Francis, born 1795 in Ess UK; 0.

18. George7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Sep 1776 in Ulting Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Mary Ann Reeve 08 May 1798 in St Laurence Church Blackmore Ess UK; Quality: 0. She was born Abt. 1776 in Blackmore Ess UK; 0, and died 26 May 1805 in Great Baddow Ess UK; 3. He married (2) Sarah Spurgin 06 Oct 1813 in Hatfield Peveral Ess UK; Quality: 3. She was born Abt. 1786 in Essex UK; 0.

Notes for George Francis:
6 NOV 1999 3:29PM
email from Mick Loxdale
1841 Census Northfleet Kent
PRO ref HO107/461 Book 2 Folio 23 at Creek Northfleet
George FRancis age 60, labourer, not born in Kent
George age 35 years labourer not born in Kent
Sarah age 55 not born in Kent
Mary age 20 not born in Kent
"this, to me is more evidence that this Geo is the one born to Rbt &
Mary nee Polley in 1776 and not 1791. I am a bit worried as to why
he is labouring, when others of his siblings are gentlemen farmers,
so need a bit more convincing he is part of our family. Mick"

BURIALS at St May The Virgin Gt Baddow 1797-1812
ERO ref D/P 65/1/4
William aged 1 3 Sep 1799
Mary Anne aged 1 5 Jun 1802
David aged 1 11 Feb 1805
Mary Anne aged 29 26 may 1805
__________ ???where were these children baptised??

18 NOV 1999 5:40PM
Email Mick: Following discussion on George F earlier
"Marriage Register of St Andrew's Parish Church Hatfield Peveral.
(Essex Record Office ref:D/P42/1/10 page 3 Folio 9
George Francis of the Parish of Heybridge , widower and Sarah
Spurgin of this parish,spinster were married in this Church by
Licence this twenty sixth day of October 1813. By me Saml Bennett,
Vicar .
Both parties signed and witnessed by Wm Spurgin James Livermoore &
John Spurgin.

More About George Francis:
Christening: 29 Sep 1776, Ulting Ess UK; Quality: 0

More About Mary Ann Reeve:
Burial: 26 May 1805, St Mary the Virgin Gt Baddow Ess UK; Quality: 3

More About George Francis and Mary Reeve:
Marriage: 08 May 1798, St Laurence Church Blackmore Ess UK; Quality: 0

More About George Francis and Sarah Spurgin:
Marriage: 06 Oct 1813, Hatfield Peveral Ess UK; Quality: 3

Child of George Francis and Mary Reeve is:

George8 Francis, born 1801 in Great Baddow Ess UK; 3.

More About George Francis:
Christening: 10 Dec 1801, St Mary the Virgin Gt Baddow Ess UK; Quality: 3

Children of George Francis and Sarah Spurgin are:

Mary8 Francis, born Abt. 1821 in Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Mary Francis:
6 NOV 1999 3:29PM
email from Mick Loxdale
1841 Census Northfleet Kent
PRO ref HO107/461 Book 2 Folio 23 at Creek Northfleet
George Francis age 60, labourer, not born in Kent
George age 35 years labourer not born in Kent
Sarah age 55 not born in Kent
Mary age 20 not born in Kent

42ii.David Norton Francis, born 1824 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

Notes for David Norton Francis:
David Norton Francis mention in Colonial Letters South Africa ref:
David Polley Francis 1784-1854 Also mentioned Henry Francis born
Maldon 1811

More About David Norton Francis:
Christening: 09 May 1824, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 0

20. Robert7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 19 Nov 1778 in Maldon Ess UK; 3, and died Jan 1849 in Langford Ess UK; 0. He married Hannah Fairhead 09 Dec 1800 in Bradwell-juxa-Coggeshall Essex England; Quality: 3. She was born Abt. 1774 in Bradwell Ess UK(probably); 0, and died 22 Aug 1856 in Langford Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Robert Francis:
According to Harriett's notes on Robert, he was a Member of
Parliament representing Maldon Essex in 1826.
She also states that he died aged 70 years on 21 January 1849 and
this information was taken from an old "hair brooch' in the
possession of Frances Marks Landy.

__ WILL
This is the Last Will and Testament of me Robert Francis of Stocks
Hall in the Parish of Ulting in the County of Essex Farmer In the
first place I nominate constitute and appoint my sons Robert
Francis Thomas Francis and my son-in-law George Purley Trustees and
Executors of this my Will I give and bequeath unto my dear Wife
end page one
Hannah the use for her life of All such part of my household goods
and furniture plate linen china and other effects in and about my
Dwelling house at the time of my decease (not hereinafter
specifically bequeathed) as she shall make choice of And my mind
and will is that upon my said wife's so taking possession of the
said household goods and furniture plate linen china and other
effects so bequeathed to her for her life in manner aforesaid she
shall make out and sign an Inventory thereof and deliver over the
same unto my said Executors and further that she my said Wife shall
keep the same household goods and furniture plate linen china and
other effects in good order and condition (usual wear and tear only
excepted) And from and immediately after the decease of my said
Wife I give and bequeath the same unto my children Robert Francis
Elizabeth the Wife of William Pavitt Hannah the Wife of George
Purley Mary Ann the Wife of William Tagg Thomas Francis and and
Abraham Francis and their respective Executors administrators and
assigns to be equally divided between them share and share alike I
also give and bequeath unto my said Wife the sum of one hundred
pounds sterling to be paid to her out of the money arising from the
sale and disposal hereinafter directed of my Farming Stock and
Crops when the same shall be so disposed of for her own use And
also all my Wines Beer Spiritous liquors I give and bequeath unto
my son Thomas All the fixtures belonging to me in and about my
Dwelling house and Brewhouse at the time of my decease and all my
brewing utensils and beer casksto and for his own use But subject
to the use by my said Wife of the said fixtures during such time as
as she shall continue in the occupation of my said Dwelling house
as is hereinafter mentioned I give and devise unto the said Robert
Francis Thomas Francis and George Purley All my Freehold messuages
or tenements lands and hereditaments whatsoever and wheresoever
situate with their appurtenances to hold the same unto and to the
use of the said Robert Francis Thomas Francis and George Purley
their heirs and assigns Upon Trust as
end page two
soon as conveniently may be after my decease to sell and dispose
thereof either together or in parcels and by Public Auction or
Private Contract for the best Price or Prices that can be got for
the same Also I authorize and empower my said Executors or the
Survivors or Survivor of them or the Executors or administrators
of the Survivor in like manner to make sale and dispose of All my
Copyhold Messuages or Tenements lands and hereditaments with their
appurtenances for the best Price or Prices that can be had or
obtained for the same And as to the monies arising from the sale
of my said freehold and Copyhold estate I direct my said Executors
or the Survivors or Survivor of them or the Executors or
Administrators of the Survivor to stand possessed thereof Upon the
Trusts hereinafter declared and I declare that the receipt or
receipts of my said Executors or the Survivors or Survivor of them
or the executors or Administrators of the Survivor wnder their or
his respective hands or hand shall from time to time a sufficient
discharge to the respective purchaser and purchasers of my said
freehold and Copyhold Estates hereinbefore devised and directed to
be sold or any part or parts thereof respectively for so much of
the Purchase Money for which such receipt or receipts shall be
given And that after such receipt or receipts shall be given for
any such purchase money such purchaser and purchasers respectively
shall be absolutely acquitted and discharged of and from the same
and shall not be answerable for or chargeable with any
misapplications or nonapplication of the said purchase money or any
part thereof Provided always nevertheless and I do hereby declare
my Mind and Will be that in case my Son Robert should be desirous
of purchasing my Copyhold Tenement or Dwelling house and seven
acres of Land more or less called "Clements" situate in the parish
of langford in the said County of Essex for the sum of Four hundred
Pounds then I direct my other Executors to convey or assure the
same unto him my said Son Robert his heirs and assigns or as he or
they shall end
page three direct or appoint But in case my said Son Robert
declines to avail himself of the right of pre-emption hereby given
to him within One Calender month after my decease Then I direct
that the same estate shall be sold and conveyed as hereinbefore
directed Provided also and I declaremy Mind and Will to be that in
case any of my children sshould be desirous of purchasing any of my
real estates he she or they so desiring shall be at liberty so to
do either at any Auction thereof or by private Contract and I
direct my Trustees and Executors to convey and assure the same unto
such child or children his her or their heirs and assigns or as he
she or they shall direct or appoint at and for the fair market
value of the said hereditaments and premises such value in case of
sale by private Contract to be ascertained by valuation by two
indifferent Persons or their umpire in the usual way And in case it
should happen that any such child or children desirous of becoming
a Purchaser should be Trustees or a Trustee or Executors or an
Executor under this my Will Then I declare that his or their so
being Trustee or Trustees Executors or Executor shall not impeach
or invalidate such sale or sales to him or them but that my other
Trustees and Executors shall have full power and authority to
convey and assure the same hereditaments and premises unto such
child or children his or their heirs and assigns or as he or they
may direct or appoint And I direct my Executors to conduct carry on
and manage any farming business in which I may be engaged at the
time of my decease (provided that the Landlord or Landlords for the
time being of the farms hereditaments and Premises on which my sais
business shall be carried on at the time of my decease should not
previously determine the tenancy of the same farms hereditaments
and Premises) until the Michaelmas day twelvemonths then next
following for the benefit of my said Wife and children to whom I
give and bequeath All the profits and increase arising therefrom
during such
end page four period (my said Wife being at liberty to continue in
the occupation of my said dwelling house during that period free of
any ? for the same) And after the expiration of twelve months from
the Michaelmas day next following my decease or upon the
determination of any such tenancy as aforesaid whichever shall
first happen I Will and direct that my Son thomas shall have the
option of taking my said farming business with the live and dead
stocks Implements in husbandry at a fair valuation to be made
thereof by two indifferent persons one to be chosen by my said Son
Thomas and the other by my other Executors and in case of
difference between such two indifferent persons then by an umpire
to be chosen by them in the usual manner But if my said Son homas
should decline to take my said farming business and to pay the
amount of such valuation to my other Executors in manner aforesaid
Then my Will is that my Executors shall and do dispose of my said
farming business together with all the Crops of Corn and grainlive
and dead stock and Implements in husbandry and other farming
effects either by Public Auction or Private Contract to any Person
or Persons for the most money that can be obtained for the same And
I do declare that the said Trustees or Trustee for the time being
of this my Will do and shall stand possessed of and interested in
the money to arise from the sale or sales of my real estate and to
arise or be produced from the sale or conversion into money of my
personal estate and of the rents of my estates until sold and the
moneys and other estate which may come into their hands by virtue
of the trusts ofthis my Will Upon Trust by with and out of the same
in the first place to pay satisfy and discharge all my just debts
and funeral and Testamentary expenses and Upon further Trust to
invest the sum of One thousand and five hundred Pounds Sterling in
their or his names or name in the Parliamentary Stocks or Public
Funds of Great Britain or at Interest upon Government or real
Securities nd do and shall from time to time with the consent of my
Wife testified by her in writing alter and vary the said
stocksfunds and securities as to them or him shall seem reasonable
take other Stocks Funds or Securities of a like nature
end page
five And pay the interest dividends and annual produce of the said
One thousand Five hundred Pounds trust monies or of Stocks Funds or
Securities upon which the same may be invested to my sais Wife for
her own proper use during the Term of her natural life And I
declare that the provision hereby made for my said Wife shall be
accepted by her in lieu and full satisfaction of all dower thirds
and freebench to which she is or may be entitled out of all or any
part of my real estate And as to the residue or surplus of the
money estate and effects which shall come to the hands of the said
Trustees by the sale of my freehold and Copyhold estates and by
sale and disposal of my farming business stocks crops and
Implements and from the getting in collecting and receiving my
personal estate and which shall remain after satisfying the trust
and purposes hereinbefore declared of and concerning the same I
declare that the said Trustees or Trustee for the time being of my
said Will shall stand and be possessed thereof In Trust for all
and every my children the said Robert Francis Elizabeth Pavitt
Hannah Purley MaryAnn Tagg Thomas Francis and Abraham Francis their
respective Executors administrators and assigns equally to be
divided between them share and share alike to whom I bequeath the
same accordingly And from and immediately after the decease of my
said Wife I declare that the said Trustees or Trustee for the time
being of this my Will shall stand possessed of the said principal
sum of One thousand Five hundred Pounds or the Stocks Funds or
Securities in or upon which the same shall be invested Upon Trust
to pay transfer and divide the same unto and equally between all
my said children and their Executors administrators and assigns
respectively to whom I give and bequeath the same accordingly
Provided nevertheless and I hereby declare my mind and Will to be
that all sum or sums of money which at the time of my decease I
shall have paid for or advanced to any or either of my said
children for or towards his her or their marriage portion or
otherwise for or towards his her or their advancement in the world
end page six
and an entry or note of which monies shall be found in my private
books of Account under their names respectively shall be accounted
for and allowed and be deemed and taken as and for part or parts
of the lagacy or legacies portion or share portions or shares given
to him her or them respectively by this my Will And I direct that
my said Executors and Trustees for the time being shall not be
answerable or accountable for the acts deeds receipts or defaults
of each other but each of them for his ownacts deeds receipts
neglects and defaults only And that the said Executors and
Trustees respectively shall not be answerable or accountable for
any Banker or other person with whom any of the trust monies may be
deposited or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any Security
upon which any of the trust funds may be invested or for any loss
which may happen to the said premises unless the same shall happen
by their or his own ?? neglects or defaults respectivelyAnd that
each of the said Executors and trustees for the time being shall
and may reimburse himself and themselves all such costs charges and
expenses as they respectively shall or may incur in or about the
execution of the trust of this my Will And hereby revoking all
former Wills by me at any time heretofore made I declare this onlt
to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said
Robert Francis the Testator have to this my last Will and
Testament contained in five sheets of paper set my hand at the foot
or end thereof this Fourth day of march in the Year of Our Lord One
thousand eight hundred and Forty eight--------------
-----------Robt Francis---This Will contained in five sheets of
Paper was signed at the foot or end thereof by the said Robert
Francis the testator in the presence of us present at the same
time who as Witnesses attest and subscribe this Will in the
presence of the said Robert Francis and of each other Edw.W.Banks
Solicitor Witham Richd Stevens Solicitor Witham
Proved on the 4th day of may 1849 before the reverend James
Hutchinson letter Surrogate & by the oaths of Robert Francis
Thomas Francis the Sons and George Purley the son in law the
executors to whom Admin & was granted they being first sworn duly to
administer Under 2000 Pounds. *

More About Robert Francis:
Baptism: 27 Jan 1780, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: 21 Jan 1849, Langford Ess UK St Gile's; Quality: 3
Census: 1881, Danbury Ess Eng - St Cleres Hall

Notes for Hannah Fairhead:
Email from Richard Fairhead to Kay Hoy 01 May 1999 and sent by Kay
to me 06 May 1999.
"I see from the February edition of the Family Tree magazine that
you are researching your family surname and are interested in any
place where your name appears.
While I only have very limited information I can tell you that my
three times great grandmother was one Hannah Fairhead
(c.1774-22August 1856)who married, by licence, Robert Francis at
Bradwell-juxta-Coggeshall, Essex on 9th Dec 1800. She then went on
to have six children by Robert, who was a farmer at Stock
Hall,Ulting,Essex and also owned and used a dwelling house called
"Clements" at Langford Essex. I have so far been unable to trace
her last resting place, which, as far as I can see, is not at
Ulting, Langford or any surrounding parish.
I have made some enquiry into Hannah's parentage nbut have run into
a problem in that two people of that name were married in that
parish at about the same time . So is the Hannah, whose baptism to
Edward and Susannah on the 10th August 1773 mine or another? I can
only estimate her year of birth from Census and death certificates
and it seems that only further research will tell. At the moment I
have more than enough to do trying to sort out another branch of
the same family (if I tell you that Robert's father and his (and
Hannah's ) oldest son both married into a very prolific Polley
family at Great Baddow you may know what I mean. However, I
digress.
What I can give you, if this branch of the Fairhaeds is unknown to
you, is a list of baptisms, marriages and burials from the
Bradwell-juxta Coggeshall registers from about 1756 to 1792 (around
thirty entries in all). I'm pretty certain they were a well off
family as some of the entries refer to residents of "ye Hall" and I
know the Francis family were "gentleman farmers"
The only other info I have with a Francis connection is as
follows:-
William Francis Fairhead 1779 married Sarah Hutley of Bradwell on
7th March 1826 at Bradwell, by licence and with parental consent ,
but there is no record of any children. William Francis died at
Renter's Farm, the place where he was born 87 years earlier. Sarah
died on 5th December 1891 at the great age of 90 years. A memorial
stone marks their grave.
N.B.the 'Francis' of William Francis Fairhead doubtlessly comes
from the name of John Francis , from whom the Fairhead's inherited
the Hall.

In 18848 Post Office Diorectory gives WH Fairhead at the Hall,
Tollesbury and Little Totham and William Francis Fairhead at Little
Renters, Little Totham, but no Fairheads at Bradwell.

There is little more known about the Bradwell Farmers, owing to the
difficculty with regards to records. This can be only part of the
story and doubtless many names have been completely omitted and as
much of the story is built from lesser records, its validity cannot
be confirmed, but it is clear that they are all from the same
stock.
***
At this stage it is appropriate to add ssuch information as has
been acquired concerning the family at Little Totham.
During the eighteenth and nineteenth century the Family was very
active in this parish. Prior to 1764 the Hall at Little Totham was
occupied by Joh Francis and it appears that John married into the
Fairhead family and in 1764 the Hall was passed to William Fairhead
1718. This could have happened when John Francis died and his wife
having handed it down to a brother or nephew.
William who was a Churchman died on the 31st December 1800, his
age givenas 86 years while Kitty his wife was only 41 yrs when she
died on the 29th December 1813 (she was possibly his second wife).
They are entombed in the churchyard at Little Totham.
As already stated:-
Edward Fairhead 1727 half brother to William 1718 married Hannah
Ralling of Cochester in 1750 and went to Totham where he took over
Renters Farm. They do not appear to have had any children and when
Hannah died who survived Edward, Renters Farm passed to William
1865 the son of Thomas 1724 of Bradwell.
_________
Unfortunately I have no record of any sources as the info has been
passed on to me from a member of the family who did the original
research in the 1970s and who died long before I became involved in
it.
Going back to Mick Loxdale, he has lots of info on the Polley
family.
I hope this will give you a bit more to go on.
Regards Richard. Richard A Fairhead Hon.Archivist of the Fairhead
Family Fellowship. rfairhead@lineone.net.
END
Kay suggests to Richard that "Kitty" wife of William who died aged
41 years in 1813 could well have been Kitty, eldest child of Robert
Francis and Mary nee Polley as she was born abt 1772. I concur.

More About Hannah Fairhead:
Burial: 22 Aug 1856, Langford Ess UK St Gile's; Quality: 0

More About Robert Francis and Hannah Fairhead:
Marriage: 09 Dec 1800, Bradwell-juxa-Coggeshall Essex England; Quality: 3

Children of Robert Francis and Hannah Fairhead are:

+	43	i.	Robert8 Francis, born 1801 in Ulting Ess UK; 0; died 16 Jan 1885 in Danbury Ess UK St Cleres Hall; 3.
	44	ii.	Elizabeth Anne Francis, born 1803 in 0. She married William Pavitt.
	45	iii.	Hannah Francis, born 1804 in 0. She married George Putley; born in Southwark UK; 0.

Notes for George Putley:
7 JAN 2001 9:00PM
email from Mick Loxdale. George Putley of 184 High Street Southwark
Surrey, butcher named executor of Will of Robert Francis of Stock
Hall together with Thomas Francis of Goldhanger .
from Extract from the Manor of Langford Court Books 1844-
Essex R.O. ref: D/DBw/M131
Folio 29 at Court 25th August 1849

46iv.Mary Ann Francis, born 18 Oct 1807 in 3; died 18 Feb 1898 in Peckham Surrey UK; 3.

+	47	v.	Thomas Francis, born 1812 in 0; died 11 Jan 1883 in Stock Hall Ulting Essex; 3.
+	48	vi.	Abraham Francis, born 04 Mar 1815 in Ulting Essex UK Stock Farm Hall; 3; died 25 Nov 1889 in Chapman, Kansas, USA; 3.
	49	vii.	Charles Francis, born 1822 in 0.

22. Joshua7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Jul 1781 in Maldon Ess UK; 0, and died Dec 1866 in North Aylesford Kent UK; 0. He married (1) Mary Farmer 1806 in Strood Ken Eng. She was born Abt. 1782 in Ess.; 0, and died Nov 1821 in Hythe Essex UK; 3. He married (2) Mary Hankins. She was born 1803 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1883 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0. He married (3) Mary Ann HANKIN(S), daughter of Susanna HANKIN(S). She was born 1803 in Maldon Ess Eng, and died 1883 in Tolleshunt Maldon Ess Eng. He married (4) Elizabeth Jane Simpson 18 Jul 1828 in Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 0. She was born 03 Jan 1806 in Bradwell Ess UK; 0, and died Mar 1887 in Strood Kent UK; 0. He married (5) Elizabeth Jane SIMPSON 18 Jul 1828 in Maulden Ess Eng - St Mary, daughter of William SIMPSON and Frances LOZELL. She was born 1805 in Bradwell on sea Essex Eng, and died Mar 1887 in Strood Ken Eng.

Notes for Joshua Francis:
update 14/4/99
Data from Prof. Researcher Peter Nutt 15,Westfield Close Wickford
Ess.SS11 8JR. Researched Sep.1998. sent to me by Brian Knipe of 71
Ford Lane Rainham Essex RM13 7AT Apr 1999
HANKIN:
In the 1851 Census Maria Ridgewell [nee Hankin] stated she was born
at Tolleshuny Major and her age of 24 gives her a birth year of
1827 . From the baptisms of Tolleshunt Major, we have the following
entry.
Tolleshunt Major original registers Ess PRO D/P240/4
Baptisms 1826
1826 August 20 Maria Base born daughter of Mary HANKIN & JOSHUA
FRANCIS of the parish of Maldon farmer.
Maria's mother, Mary Hankin, spinster, married William
Finch,bachelor, 16 March 1827 in Tolleshunt Major. Wit. Benjamin
Snow & Mary Ann Jennings.
Joshua's wife Mary Farmer, had apparently died some time after the
birth of her son William Charles in 1821.
When Joshua married at Maldon St Mary's [original registers Ess PRO
D/P132/1/7
Marriages
1826 Jul 18th Joshua FRANCIS of this parish widower & Elizabeth Jane
Simpson spinster of Dengle married by licence with consent of her
natural father. Wit: Richard Polley Eliza Abbott.
Joshua and Eliza apparently had one child, Emma bapt Maldon St Mary
13 Mar 1827 to Joshua and Elizabetyh FRANCIS of the Hythe merchan

NOTE RIN of Mary Hankins in my data base is : 5107
It would appear that Mary Haskin did not marry Joshua Francis but
did have an illegitimate child by him.
MARIA was the base born child of Mary Hankins & Joshua FRANCIS ,
farmer of Maldon Ess PRO D/P240/1/4 20 Aug 1826
16 Mar 1826 Mary Ann Haskins, spinster, married William FINCH
bachelor botp after banns Wit: Benjamin Snow Mary Ann Jennings

23 NOV 1999 4:53PM
Update. Email from Mick.
"From notes sent to me Joshua ,baptised July 1781, married Mary
Farmer who died, he then had an illegitimate child by Mary Hankin in
1826, just before that birth he married Elizabeth Jane Simpson. I
have not comfirmed the first two bits but did look up the marriage
to Elizabeth and it reads as follows.
Parish of Maldon St Peter (Ess PRO ref D/P 132/7) marriage Register
on July 18th 1826.
Joshua Francis of this parish, widower, and Elizabeth Jane Simpson
of Dengie married by licence with consent of William Simpson her
natural & lawful father.
Both signed the regsiter witnessed by Richard Polley and Eliza
Abbott.
It would appear that they later had a child Emma baptised at thes
a parish 13 March 1827 where the parents were described as of Hythe
and Joshua a merchant, but thhe record for this baptism was missing
from the micro fiche at Essex.
In the IGI an Elizabeth Simpson was baptised at Bradwell on Sea
Essex to William Simpson & Frances Lozell on 3rd Jan.1806.
Dengie and Bradwell on Sea are next door to one another on the
Essex coast. and the baptism year of 1806 would have made her 20
yrs old at the time of her marriage, needing parental consent, as
was shown in the register.
I therefore think that the IGI entry is the Elizabeth who married
Joshua.

1841 Census for The Hill NORTHFLEET ,Kent ref HO107/461 Book 3
folio 22
FRANCIS Joshua Head age 60 ag lab No (not born in County)
Elizabeth 35 y
Emma 14 y
Fanny 12 y
William 11 y
Jane 9 y
Charles 5 y
George 2 y
1851 Census for Maldon St Peter Essex (ref HO 107/1778 folio 5338
In North Street, Maldon, was

Francis, Elizabeth wife married age 43 born Bradwell on Sea
George son 12 scholar Northfleet Kent
Edmund son 8 scholar Northfleet Kent
This time the age for Elizabeth is a bit out but birth place spot
-on also the age and place of birth for George fits in nicely with
1841. Where was Joshua on the night of the census ? He was
apparently still alive, if this is his second wife, she shows
herself as wife ,married & NOT widow. see below!

31 AUG 2000 9:19PM
Email from Mick
1851 Census for St Botolph Parish Colchester Ref HO107/1781 folio78

The Hythe St Botolph No house number
FRANCIS Joshua Head Married 41 sailor Born Maldon Essex
Harriett wife Married 31 Beer shop keeper Northfleet
Edmund son 13 Northfleet
Harriett dau 9 Northfleet
John son 7 scholar Strood Kent
Julia dau 2 Colchester
Henry son 2months Colchester
Joshua Father 70 retired shopkeeper Ulting Essex

24 OCT 2000 10:16AM
email from Mick with updat4e on Joshua via Margaret Brunt
Note there are some conflicting details :e.g.Bapt. confirmed by
M<ick does not tally with birth date given by Margaret .

19 MAY 2001 9:40PM
Marriage cert from Margaret Brunt (emailed)
St George Gravesend Kent UK

Joshua FRANCIS of this parish Bachelor and Harriett Wale of this
Parish Spinster were married in this church by Banns this
seventeenth day of December 1836
By me, John Bowman Off.Min.
This marriage solemnized between Joshua Francis & harriett Wale
(both signed) in the presence of Sarah Wale & George B Fox (both
signed) No.312

More About Joshua Francis:
Baptism: 15 Jul 1781, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3
Burial: Dec 1866, Strood Kent UK; Quality: 0
Census: 1851, Colchester Kent
Occupation: Merchant

Notes for Mary Farmer:
From Mick 12 Jan 2001
ERO ref D/P 132.1.12 Burials St Mary Maldon 1813-1865
Folio 135 21st Nov 1821 Mary wife of Joshua No address shown 39yrs.

More About Mary Farmer:
Burial: 21 Nov 1821, St Mary Maldon Ess Uk; Quality: 3

More About Joshua Francis and Mary Farmer:
Census: 1841, Northfleet Ken Eng
Marriage: 1806, Strood Ken Eng

Notes for Mary Hankins:
It would appear that Mary Haskin did not marry Joshua Francis but
did have an illegitimate child by him.
MARIA was the base born child of Mary Hankins & Joshua FRANCIS ,
farmer of Maldon Ess PRO D/P240/1/4 20 Aug 1826
[copy of register entry]
16 Mar 1826 Mary Ann Haskins, spinster, married William FINCH
bachelor botp after banns Wit: Benjamin Snow Mary Ann Jennings
BIRTH of Mary Hankins Tolleshunt Major
D/P/240/1/4 Baptisms 1780-1820
1794 Feb 12 Joseph base born to Susannah Hanken [buried 2 Mar 1794]
1797 Dec 17 Mary Ann base born of Susannah Hankins [bur:5 Mar 1798]
1803 Jun 5 Mary dau of Susannah Hankins
***************
1841 Census HO107/339/6 folio 4 Tolleshunt Major
William FINCH 50 ag lab. y
Mary Finch 35 y
Marriah Finch 15 y
William Finch 10 y
Joseph Finch 7 y
Eliza Finch 4 y
Jane Finch 1 y
***********
1851 Census HO107/1778 folio 5 page 4 Maldon Road Tolleshunt Major

Susannah King Head w 46 ag labs wife born Goldhanger
Rebecca " dau u 16 dau " "
Mary FINCH lodger w 47 ag labs wife " Tolleshunt Major
William " " u 19 ag lab " Goldhanger
Eliz " " u 12 scholar " Tolleshunt Major
Walter " " u 7 scholar " Tolleshunt Major
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Burials Tolleshunt Major D/P240/1/4
1844 Jul 17 William FINCH buried aged 57 years
1883 Oct 15 Mary FINCH buried aged 79 years.
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*

More About Mary Hankins:
Burial: 15 Oct 1883, Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; Quality: 0
Christening: 05 Jun 1803, Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; Quality: 0

More About Mary Ann HANKIN(S):
Burial: 15 Oct 1883, Tolleshunt Maldon Ess Eng
Census: 1851, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tollhurst Major
Christening: 05 Jun 1803, Tolleshunt Maldon Ess Eng

Notes for Elizabeth Jane Simpson:
According to Margaret Brunt, Elizabeth and husband Joshua are buried
in sma e grave in Strood Kent.

More About Elizabeth Jane Simpson:
Burial: Mar 1887, Strood Kent UK; Quality: 0

More About Joshua Francis and Elizabeth Simpson:
Marriage: 18 Jul 1828, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 0

More About Elizabeth Jane SIMPSON:
Burial: 1887
Christening: 03 Jan 1806, Bradwell on sea Essex Eng

More About Joshua Francis and Elizabeth SIMPSON:
Census: 1841, Northfleet Kent Eng - The Hill
Marriage: 18 Jul 1828, Maulden Ess Eng - St Mary

Children of Joshua Francis and Mary Farmer are:

Edmund Farmer8 Francis, born 1803 in Maldon Ess UK; 0. He married Eliza Forrest 06 Mar 1832 in Althorne Essex UK; Quality: 3.

Notes for Edmund Farmer Francis:
Information from Brian Knipe (indexed in the GRD 1998 looking for
Joshua FRANCIS of MALDON)
The research appears to have been done by Peter Nutt of
15,Westfield Close,Wickford Essex SS11 8JR in Sept 1998 on behalf
of Brian Knipe.
Baptism Maldon St Mary's Edmund Farmer FRANCIS 18 Sep 1807 of
Joshua and Mary FRANCIS
from Mick EREO D/P ref 132/1/5 Baptisms St Mary Maldon 1802-1812
Edmund Farmer Francis son of Joshua & Mary
bapt'd privately 18 Sep 1807 .

More About Edmund Farmer Francis:
Christening: 10 Sep 1807, Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 0
Occupation: Bargeman

Notes for Eliza Forrest:
Email from Margaret Brunt
Marriage Edmund Farmer Francis 6th March 1832 in Althorne Essex
married Eliza Forrest (minor) from Swanscombe in Kent by licence.

More About Edmund Francis and Eliza Forrest:
Marriage: 06 Mar 1832, Althorne Essex UK; Quality: 3

51ii.Julia Francis, born 13 Sep 1805 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0.

More About Julia Francis:
Christening: 13 Sep 1805, Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 0

52iii.Joshua Francis, born 1809 in Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Dec 1902 in Dalby Qld Aus; 0.

iv.

Henry Francis, born Jul 1811 in South House Nr Maldon Ess UK; 0; died 19 Feb 1884 in Umgeni Durban South Africa; 0. He married Sarah Francis 01 Feb 1837 in St Dunstan in the East London UK; Quality: 0; born Abt. 1813 in Beckenham Hill Ess UK; 0; died 14 Mar 1886 in Umgeni Durban South Africa; 0.

Notes for Henry Francis:
12 Jan 2001
from MIck
ERO D/P 132/1/5 Bapts 1802-1812 St Mary Maldon
Henry son of Joshua & Mary ??Sep 1811 (date in Latin )
___________________________

NOT ABSOLUTELY SURE IF THIS IS THE CORRECT HENRY FOR THIS FAMILY

BRITISH SETTLERS IN NATAL a Biographical; Register 1824-57
Vol 6 Eagle-Fyrie by Shelagh O'Byrne University of NATAL.
A four page article about Henry FRANCIS born July 1811 in South
House Nr Maldon Essex.
Baker,Farmer,Hotel Keeper and Toll Keeper.
He apparently lived in Northfleet,Kent, prior to moving to Canada
shortly after his marriage in 1837, to his cousin Sarah,daughter
of Robert Francis. He was involved some way in one of the
rebellions which took place in that country around 1837 .His
Obituary mentions Ontario as his place of residence in Canada so
presumably it was the Ontario rebellion of Dec 1837 in which he was
involved The article states that presumably they were also in
America as he took American Cotton Seed with him to Africa. They
went to Port Elizabeth where they had relatives . They landed in
Natal in 1843. The article follows his various careers and much of
his correspondence with Government authorities culminating in the
report of his death in Umgeni Durban 19 Feb 1884,followed by the
death of his widow in Mar 1886.
**************
(copies of letters apparently found among the papers of George
Francis 1812-1898 of Port Macquarie NSW Australia)
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Customs House,Cape Town
copy 22 September 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter No 1175 of the 8th
instant,calling my attention to Government Notice No 459 as
published in the Gazette of the 8th instant,requesting to be
furnished with any information obtainable respecting Mr David
Francis,formerly in the Customs Department at Port Elizabeth,I
have the honour to annex such information as the Customs Records
inthis office shew,together with what I have been able to obtain
through Mr Jennings,Sub-collector at Port Elizabeth,on this
subject. I have (illegible)
(signed) B.Graham,Collector
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary
---------------
Resident Magistrates Office
copy Alice,13 October 1874
Sir,In answer to your letter of the 3rd instant,I beg to inform
you that Mr David Norton Francis is the lunatic allude to in my
letters of the 2nd and 9th instant.
I have seen his wife today, and she has informed me
that her husband's first cousin Daniel Francis never was in this
Colony at all,but went about ten years ago direct from England to
Natal,where she believes he is now settled.
Daniel Francis had a brother named Henry Francis who
married his cousin Sarah,sister to David Norton Francis,and
afterwards went to Natal. This was about eighteen years ago. His
addrefs was-and still is,Mrs Francis thinks- Shooter's Hill,
Umtata Coffee Plantation,Durban District,Port Natal. Mrs Francis
has reason to believe that Daniel Francis will be found at or any
rate heard of at the above addrefs.
I have (the rest is illegible)
________________
copy The Colonial Secretary,Cape of Good Hope,
The Colonial Secretary of New South Wales
----------
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Cape Town ,Cape of Good Hope.
25th November 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter 74-3034 of the 4th June
last,enclosing a statement made by Mr George Francis relative to his
brother Daniel Francis and Uncle David Francis,who had settled in
this Colony some years ago,I have the Honour to transmit,as results
of the enquiries I caused to be made in accordance with your
request,(1) a copy of a letter from the Resident Mafgistrate of
Victoria East, and (2) extracts by the Master of the Supreme Court
of the Colony,connected with the estate of the late David Polley
Francis,who's nephew David Norton Francis alluded to in the annexed
letter of the Honourable the Collector of Customs,may be apparently
identified with the lunatic mentioned by the Resident Magistrate of
Victoria East. (No more is legible but I think it is only the
signature missing.

More About Henry Francis:
Christening: 02 Sep 1811, Mauldon Ess Eng

Notes for Sarah Francis:
I queery if this Sarah belongs to this Robert. see notes below.`
(copies of letters apparently found among the papers of George
Francis 1812-1898 of Port Macquarie NSW Australia)

NEW INFORMMATION Sarah was the sister of David Norton FRancis who
was Baptised at Maldon St Mary 1824 May 9th to George & Sarah
FRANCIS ,farmer.
-------------------- Customs House,Cape Town copy 22 September 1874
Sir, With reference to your letter No 1175 of the 8th
instant,calling my attention to Government Notice No 459 as
published in the Gazette of the 8th instant,requesting to be
furnished with any information obtainable respecting Mr David
Francis,formerly in the Customs Department at Port Elizabeth,I have
the honour to annex such information as the Customs Records inthis
office shew,together with what I have been able to obtain through Mr
Jennings,Sub-collector at Port Elizabeth,on this subject. I have
(illegible) (signed) B.Graham,Collector
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary
---------------
Resident Magistrates Office
copy Alice,13 October 1874
Sir,In answer to your letter of the 3rd instant,I beg to inform
you that Mr David Norton Francis is the lunatic allude to in my
letters of the 2nd and 9th instant.
I have seen his wife today, and she has informed me
that her husband's first cousin Daniel Francis never was in this
Colony at all,but went about ten years ago direct from England to
Natal,where she believes he is now settled.
Daniel Francis had a brother named Henry Francis who
married his cousin Sarah,sister to David Norton Francis,and
afterwards went to Natal. This was about eighteen years ago. His
addrefs was-and still is,Mrs Francis thinks- Shooter's Hill,
Umtata Coffee Plantation,Durban District,Port Natal. Mrs Francis
has reason to believe that Daniel Francis will be found at or any
rate heard of at the above addrefs.
I have (the rest is illegible)
________________
copy The Colonial Secretary,Cape of Good Hope,
The Colonial Secretary of New South Wales
----------
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Cape Town ,Cape of Good Hope.
25th November 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter 74-3034 of the 4th June
last,inclosing a statement made by Mr George Francis relative to
his brother Daniel Francis and Uncle David Francis,who had settled
in this Colony some years ago,I have the Honour to transmit,as
results of the enquiries I caused to be made in accordance with
your request,(1) a copy of a letter from the Resident Mafgistrate
of Victoria East, and (2) extracts by the Master of the Supreme
Court of the Colony,connected with the estate of the late David
Polley Francis,whos nephew David Norton Francis alluded to in the
annexed letter of the Honourable the Collector of Customs,may be
apparently identified with the lunatic mentioned by the Resident
Magistrate of Victoria East.
(No more is legible but I think it is only the signature missing.

More About Henry Francis and Sarah Francis:
Marriage: 01 Feb 1837, St Dunstan in the East London UK; Quality: 0

54v.Thomas Francis, born Abt. 1812 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Thomas Francis:
12 Jan 2001
from MIck
ERO D/P 132/1/5 Bapts 1802-1812 St Mary Maldon
Thomas son of Joshua & Mary Farmer 15th Nov 1812

_

More About Thomas Francis:
Christening: 15 Nov 1812, Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 0

55vi.David Polley Francis, born Abt. 1815 in Maldon St Mary Ess UK; 0.

Notes for David Polley Francis:
from Mick 12..1.2001

ERO ref D/P 132/1/10 Baptisms St Mary Maldon1813-1876
Folio Name Parents Address Occ Date
88 David Polley Joshua & Mary otp Churchwarden 30.6.1815

More About David Polley Francis:
Christening: 15 Nov 1815, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 3

56vii.Daniel Farmer Francis, born 1818 in Ess UK; 0.

viii.

Charles William Francis, born Aug 1821 in Hythe Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Sep 1821 in Maldon St Mary Ess UK; 3.

Notes for Charles William Francis:
From data researched for Brian Knipe by Peter Nutt 15,Westfield
Close, Wickford Essex SS11 8JR Sept 1998 sent to me by Brian April
99.
Maldon St Mary Original Records Essex PRO D/P132/1/10

Baptisms
FOLIO # 270 1821 Aug 23 Charles William of Joshua and Mary Francis
coal merchant.
confimed Mick 12Jan 2001.
From Mick
ERO D/P 132/1/12 Burials St Mary Maldon 1813-1865
Folio 134 25 Sep 1821 Charles William Francis Hythe 5 weeks

More About Charles William Francis:
Burial: 25 Sep 1821, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 23 Aug 1821, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 3

58ix.Thomas FRANCIS, born 1812 in Maulden Ess Eng; died 11 Jan 1883 in Ulting Ess Eng - Stock Hall. He married (1) Eliza PEAKE 21 Mar 1839 in Tolleshunt Knight Ess Eng; born 1810; died 20 Sep 1877 in Ulting Ess Eng - Stock Hall. He married (2) Mary Finch 11 Sep 1871 in Margaretting Ess Eng; born 1812.

More About Thomas FRANCIS:
Christening: 15 Nov 1812, Maulden Ess Eng

More About Thomas FRANCIS and Eliza PEAKE:
Marriage: 21 Mar 1839, Tolleshunt Knight Ess Eng

More About Thomas FRANCIS and Mary Finch:
Marriage: 11 Sep 1871, Margaretting Ess Eng

59x.David Polley FRANCIS, born 1815 in Maulden Ess Eng.

More About David Polley FRANCIS:
Christening: 30 Jun 1815, Maulden Ess Eng - St Mary

Child of Joshua Francis and Mary Hankins is:

Maria8 Hankin Francis, born 1826 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1900 in Ess UK; 0.

Child of Joshua Francis and Mary HANKIN(S) is:

Ann Maria Marriah8 HANKIN-FRANCIS, born 1826 in Mauldon Ess End; died Jan 1900.

Children of Joshua Francis and Elizabeth Simpson are:

+	62	i.	Emma8 Francis, born Mar 1827 in Maldon St Mary Ess UK; 0.
	63	ii.	Fanny Francis, born 1829 in Swanscombe Kent UK; 0.

More About Fanny Francis:
Christening: 20 Feb 1829, Swanscombe Kent UK; Quality: 3

64iii.William Francis, born Sep 1830 in UK; 0; died May 1835 in St Mary Maldon UK; 3.

More About William Francis:
Burial: 08 May 1835, St Mary Maldon Ess Uk; Quality: 3

65iv.Jane Francis, born 1832 in Swnascombe Kent UK; 0.

More About Jane Francis:
Christening: 03 Jul 1832, Swanscombe Kent Uk; Quality: 3

66v.Ann Francis, born 1834 in Swanscombe KentUK; 0.

More About Ann Francis:
Christening: 10 Jul 1834, Swanscombe Kent Uk; Quality: 3

67vi.Charles Francis, born 24 Apr 1836 in UK; 0; died 1836.

Notes for Charles Francis:
24 OCT 2000 10:44AM
Birth date confirmed Marg Brunt via Mick Oct 2000

68vii.George Francis, born 1840 in UK; 0.

+	69	viii.	Edmund Francis, born 01 Oct 1842 in Northfleet Kent UK; 3; died 1935.
	70	ix.	John Francis, born 1849 in St Mary Maldon Ess UK; 0; died Nov 1849 in St Mary Maldon Ess UK; 3.

More About John Francis:
Burial: 06 Nov 1849, St Mary Maldon Ess Uk; Quality: 3
Christening: 22 Jun 1849, St Mary Maldon Ess Uk; Quality: 3

Children of Joshua Francis and Elizabeth SIMPSON are:

Fanny8 FRANCIS, born 1828 in Northfleet Ken Eng - The Hill.

More About Fanny FRANCIS:
Christening: 20 Feb 1829, Swanscombe Kent Eng

72ii.William FRANCIS, born 1830; died 1835 in Maulden Ess Eng.

More About William FRANCIS:
Burial: 1835, Maulden Ess Eng
Christening: 01 Sep 1830, Northfleet Ken Eng - The Hill

73iii.Jane FRANCIS, born 1831 in Swanscombe Ken Eng - The Hill.

More About Jane FRANCIS:
Census: 1841

74iv.John FRANCIS, born 22 Jun 1849 in Maldon Ess Eng; died 1849 in Maldon Ess Eng - St Mary.

More About John FRANCIS:
Christening: 22 Jun 1849, Maldon Ess Eng

26. Mary7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Oct 1786 in Maldon Ess UK; 3. She married William Spurgin 24 Jan 1809 in Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 3.

Notes for Mary Francis:
2 NOV 1999 7:46PM
email from Mick Loxdale
1851 Census PRO Ref:HO107/1778 folio 475
Thomas Francis is shown living at North Street St Peter's Parish
Maldon,Essex, head, unmarried age 59 ship-owner born Heybridge Hall
with
Mary Spurgeon sister ,widow, age 64, born Stock Hall Essex
Apparently the only occupants...nice of them to stay together!
email Mick 31 Dec 1999
Checked all the marriage licence indexes for the Dean & Chapter of
St Pauls and found copies of licence for marriage of Mary Francis
(1786-??? ),dau of Robert to William Spurgin and dated 22 January
1809 Ref: Guildhall Library MS 25,803/14 folio 29.

16 JAN 2000
Email from Mick Loxdale dated 12 Jan 00
Dean & Chapter of St paul's
The 22nd Day of January 1809
Which Day appeared personally William Spurgin of the Parish of
Hatfield Peverel in the County of Essex Bachelor and made oath that
he is of the Parish aforesaid and age upwards of 21 years and
intended to intermarry with Mary Francis of the Parish of Heybridge
in the said County Spinster aged upwards of 21 years and that he
knoweth no lawful Impediment, by reason of any Precontract,
Consanguinity, Affinity, or any other lawful Cause whatsoever,to
hinder the said intended Marriage, and prayed a Licence to
Solemnise the same in the Parish Church of Heybridge aforesaid and
further made Oath that the usual place of Abode of her Mary Francis
hath been in the said Parish of Heybridge for upwards of four weeks
last past.
Signed William Spurgin
Sworn before me J. H. Wright
__________________________________________________---

More About Mary Francis:
Baptism: 01 Oct 1786, Ulting All St Parish Curch; Quality: 3

Notes for William Spurgin:
16 JAN 2000
Email from Mick Loxdale dated 12 Jan 00
Dean & Chapter of St paul's
The 22nd Day of January 1809
Which Day appeared personally William Spurgin of the Parish of
Hatfield Peverel in the County of Essex Bachelor and made oath that
he is of the Parish aforesaid and age upwards of 21 years and
intended to intermarry with Mary Francis of the Parish of Heybridge
in the said County Spinster aged upwards of 21 years and that he
knoweth no lawful Impediment, by reason of any Precontract,
Consanguinity, Affinity, or any other lawful Cause whatsoever,to
hinder the said intended Marriage, and prayed a Licence to
Solemnise the same in the Parish Church of Heybridge aforesaid and
further made Oath that the usual place of Abode of her Mary Francis
hath been in the said Parish of Heybridge for upwards of four weeks
last past.
Signed William Spurgin
Sworn before me J. H. Wright
__________________________________________________---

More About William Spurgin and Mary Francis:
Marriage: 24 Jan 1809, Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 3

Child of Mary Francis and William Spurgin is:

George Cannon8 Spurgin. He married ?.

29. Daniel7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jan 1789 in Ulting Ess UK; 0, and died 22 Oct 1864 in Peckham Surrey UK; 3. He married (1) Elizabeth DIPROSE. He married (2) Ruth Trussell 03 Dec 1807 in Danbury Ess UK; Quality: 3, daughter of Mr TRUSSELL and Mrs TRUSSELL. She was born 31 Jan 1787 in Woodham Ferres Ess UK; 0, and died 09 Jun 1825 in Purleigh Ess UK; 3. He married (3) Elizabeth Diprose 30 Jun 1833 in Kennington St Mark UK; Quality: 2. She was born Abt. 1804 in Ulting Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Daniel Francis:
SOUR @S00039@
SOUR @S00033@
Record of Baptism in the Ulting Parish Register Baptisms 1787
Francis. Daniel, son of Robert & Mary Francis was
Baptized Feb 1st 1789.
Note! 4th.entry down page. not numbered.
************
Copy of LDS microfilm for Parish of Ulting.Essex.
Baptisms 1787.
Francis, Maria daughter of Robert and Mary Francis.Bapt.3 Dec
1787.
Francis, Daniel.Son of Robert and Mary Francis.Bapt.1st.Feb 1789.
(both on same page).
***************
Copy of Entry of Marriage in Parish Church of Danbury Essex 1807
entry No 8
Marriage of Daniel Francis a Minor of the Parish
Heybridge and Ruth Trussell of this Parish
were married in this Church by Licence with consent of Parents
Third day of December in the Year One Thousand Eight
Hundred and seven by me B.H.Bridger Rector
This Marriage was solemnized between us Daniel Francis Ruth trussell
In the presence of Thomas Thomas Sarah Francis signed by all
parties. ***************************

Mick found the following wonderful document at the Essex RO when we
visited there together on Huly 10th 2000.
D/DA/T582.
This delightful document is about one meter square and far too
unweildly to be photocopied by the staff uortunately as the best
part of course contains the names, seals and signatures of those
mention in it.
The indenture is dated 21 September 1815 whereby Daniel Francvis of
Mundon is desirous of settlering his various outstanding debts
assigns,in trust,all his estates and personal property to Tichard
Bulley, draper of Maldon and David Polleyt Francis,shp-owner of
Maldon for the to sell off for cash with which to pay his debts.
All told, there are 33 creditors for a sum of about 300 pounds.
John May 33/10/7d Mary Francis 50/00/00 Wm Nash 2/8/11
Handle 26/15/8 Joshua Francis 52/10/00 Q.Burgess 7/15/6
Ruth Trussell 50/17/- Joseph Limmer 11/12/4 Geo Francis 68/9/2
Baker & May 5/4/9 John Trussell 10/4/9 John Drake 22/01/00
Saml Myhill 8/1/1 Samuel Keeling 9/12/00 Hay'd Risk 17/-/-
Wm Phillips 4/6/00 John B...hill 1/4/00 George ? 8/7/00
Wm Wills 4/4/00 Tom Dedman 10/4/9 Thomas Thomas 6/2/00
James Riley 3/11/00 Lewis Ottway 7/5/3 Charles Holroyd 4/16/-
Henery Peppe ? 4/5/3 Henry Peechey 14/00/00 Lawrence May 3/11/6
Sam Mayhew 2/10/- Thomas Bruce 24/11/11 Henry Hayward 13/12/8
Joel Myer 8/15/- Robert Babbs 5/12/8 Rebecca Finch 9/01/00
__________________________________-
Essex RO ref: D/P/197/28/5-7 Taxes Purleigh

In 1826, Daniel was paying the following taxes.

24/7/1826 Daniel Francis farmer 6 windows duty 3s 3d
and house dog 8s .
------------------------
ERO ref: D/DM6/M35 Beleigh Abbey Original Book started 9 july
1800.
lots of notes to be entered here
______________
ERO Ref D/P 197/19/2
dated 1837
This is a list of Paupers of the parish of Purleigh
and has
EPHRAIM FRANCIS age 15yrs Pauper for the want of place resident
for 54 days.

Historian Steven Potter of Cock Clarks led me to this find and he
has written a detailed description of the Purleigh Workhouse which
is now known as the Queens Head public house.
It would seem that at the end of the quarter year ending December
25th 1837, the Purleigh Workhouse was closed when all Parish
workhouses closed and merged with or became Union Workhouses.
The Purleigh workhouse was closed and in 1838 it is recorded as a
Beer selling house. By 1839 it was named The Queenshead and has
been so named since that time.
I bought a drink in there myself om Monday 10th July.
____________________________________________________________
_________________________
DEATH CERTIFICATE Daniel Francis 1864
___________________________________________________________
Registration District Camberwell Sub District Peckham in the
County of Surrey Entry No: 105 Date: Twenty second October 1864 at
Harley Cottages Stafford St. Name: Daniel Francis Sex: Male Age: 76
years Occ. General Labourer Cause of Death: Senilis certified
Informant: S.Burlington.Present at Death
of: Harley Cottages.Stafford Street Peckham.
Reg.Date: Twentyfifth October 1864
Registrar: Chas Jno Nicolles. DEATH CERTIFICATE Daniel Francis
1864
__________________________________________________________
Camberwell/Peckham Cemetry July 1997 phone 0171-639-3121
Camberwell New Cemetery and Crematorium,Brenchley Gardens Camberwell
EC 23
1864 Burial Daniel FRANCIS
GRAVE SITE Nunhead Cemetery consecrated ground 18722 # 6634/81SQ
7th row in from main entrance in Linden Grove
grave six feet six inches by twenty three feet 7/6d, originally
purchased & owned by John FRANCIS of Trafalgar St Walworth.
other bodies in grave site:
Wm T FRANCIS; Sarah FRANCIS; Geo Henry FRANCIS; John FRANCIS ;
Daniel FRANCIS 1864; S.FRANCIS; Ann FRANCIS.
Subsequently owned by Emily Jackson

_____________________________________________________
Also intrigued by WILL of FRANCIS Jane of Camberwell House Peckham
Road Camberwell Spinster,died 21 Jan 1894
Admin London 8th Feb 1894 effects 2,764/8/11d.
___________________________
Letter to John Pedder 23/7/1998 from Friends of Nunhead Cemetery
Ron Woollacott,chairman. 185 Gordon Rd Nunhead London SE15 3RT
"Further to your telephone call of 7th May about the burial place
of your 3 x great grandfather Daniel Francis who died in 1864 and
was buried in grave no 6634 sq. 81.
I have plotted the grave but recent exploration of the site has
proved fruitless. As you can imaginr the area is overgrown at this
time of the year and there is some second World War bomb damage.
The following information has been extracted from the Day Books and
Index to Burials of the london cemetery Company now in the
possession of the London Borough of Southwark Cemeteries
Department.
Buried in grave number 6634 square 81:
1)William Thomas Francis, buried April/May 1861 aged 22 years
2) George Henry Francis ,buried April/Masy 1862 aged 29 years
3) Daniel Francis buried between June/Oct 1864 aged 81 years
4) Ann Francis buried 10th July 1865 aged 30 years
5) Sarah Francis buried 5th March 1866 aged 76 years
6) John Francis buried 20th April 1878 aged 80 years
7) Sarah Francis buried 20th Decemebr 1879 aged 79 years
The grave was dug to a depth of 12 feet in 1861 ans raised by five
feet on 22 Decemebr 1879.
The monuments book notes that a headstone, footstone and curbs were
installed on the grave.
The burial rites were granted to John Francis of Trafalgar Street
Walworth on 10th April 1861 for the sum of three guineas, and
transferred to Emily Jackson of 132 Shacklewell lane Dalston,
Universal lagatee by Virtue of Probate Will 1878.
I do hope the above is of interest to you.With best wishes etc."
_______________________
Updated information 26 July 1999
I have reserved my decision as to whether the above death was in
fact "my" Daniel. (the reason for checking the other names
mentioned but, since communication from Mickael Loxdale ,this
morning, I am more convinced than ever that the Daniel mentioned in
the above Death Certificate IS NOT "my" Daniel.
Michael Checked the 1851 and 1861 Census with the following result.
1861 Pro Ref: RG9/383Folio90
2 Harley Cottages,Peckham, (Parish of Camberwell) Surrey
FRANCIS Danl Lodger Married 73 Gardener b. Horley Ess
FRANCIS Ellith Lodgers wife marr 54 b.Mereworth Kent
This IS NOT "my" Daniel
---------------------------------------------------
1851 Census Parish of St Mathews PRO REF: HO107/1574folio1574
5,Denmark Street Denmark Hill Camberwell.
FRANCIS Danl Head Marr 62 Watchman at Goelogical Gdns B.Ulting Ess
FRANCIS Elizh wife marr 47 Ulting Ess
PALING Charlotte Servt marr 43 Nurse b.Newington Surrey
THIS ONE IS "MINE" without a doubt
We must now search 1861 Census for DENMARK ST and look for
marriage to Elizabeth possibly in Ulting
shortly after death of Ruth. that is, possibly 1826 or later.

3 OCT 1999 10:00AM
Mick has scanned the Marriages for Maldon district between years
1826-1836 and not found marriage for Daniel & Elizabeth. He says
his search was not thorough and will look again another time
__________________________________________
4 OCT 1999 8:02PM
I asked Kay for more details on the Elizabeth/Daniel marriage she
found in London. Date,Place, maiden name ages parishes and
witnesses etc.
_______________-
5 OCT 1999 10:03AM
Email from Kay." Had a deeper look at the marriage of Daniel and
Elizabeth in 'Family Search' IGI. Daniel Francis m. Elizabeth
Diprose 30 June 1833,Kennington,St Mark London England bach no
MO15571.
Then I found an Elizabeth Diprose, ch. 6 May 1804 Ninefield Sussex,
parents Thomas and Sarah batch K148191,and another Elizabeth
Diprose ch. 5 Oct 1800 Igtham Kent, parents Thomas and Elizabeth,
batch C131501. Eghtham (sic) isn't too far from Mereworth. Lots of
people didn't know their age or lied about it anyway, and the census
collectors were not always precise, or someone else entirely gave
out the information. I feel that Daniel in both censuses and the
death certificate are our Daniel, and there is a good chance that
this marriage is his, but NOTHING is absolutely sure. I have given
this information to Mick, and if he wants to search the 1841 census,
we might find more information." etc etc .
My response was, that while I concede the Elizabeth from
Mereworth,Kent, mentioned in the 1861 census and Elizabeth
christened Igtham Kent, is probably one and the same person and that
the marriage of Danielk to Elizabeth in 1833 is the couple mentioned
in Harley Cottages 1861 census all tie in with the death certificate
we have of Daniel died 1864, I am still NOT CONVINCED that they are
"our family".
If they gave accurate information from Denmark Street in 1851, why
would they get it all wrong in 1861? Further data required
---------------------------
23 NOV 1999 5:26PM
email Mick 20/11/99
"You may remeber in the 1851 Census, Daniel was shown as "Watchman
at the Zoological Gardens" . I though this may be the London Zoo
but that is in north London, quite some distance (in those days)
from Camberwell. Today, I spoke with a man at the Southwark local
studies library who, when I mentioned the occupation and address of
Daniel, said this would almost certainly be the Surrey Zoological
Garden in Walworth, no more tha a couple of miles from Camberwell.
This Zoo opened in the 1830s, but stopped housing animals in the
1850s and was then just an ornamental garden. Apparently the
library do not hold any staff records for this place but does have
a box full of miscellaneous unindexed papers and leaflets from the
last century and I can have a look at them if I wish.
Might be worth a peek , although I don't hold out much hope of
finding anything on Daniel, but if we ever do prove he worked there,
it will be nice to have a history in place.,"
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16 MAR 2000 CONFIRMATION of death of Daniel from Mick Loxdale.

"I have found the LAST RESTING PLACE OF DANIEL FRANCIS 1789-1864
and what's more I can prove it without any doubt. Let me explain.
Remember the death certificate of 1864 and the census of 1861 which
shows Daniel of Harley Cottages ,Stafford Street Peckham and my
mention of a cemetery serving the area of Camberwell, well I
thought I would check those cemetery records to see if I could find
anything more. Sure enough, the burial register shows this Daniel
being buried on 27th Oct 1864in Graound A plot Number 2151 in
unconsecrated ground. Nothing there that might help, but I decided
to get a photocopy of the register for further use, whereon the
"nice man" behind the counter asked if I would like to know who
else was buried there as apparently Ground A signifies a family
plot . "You bet I would " ,I said and he gave me copies of the entry
for that plot.
There are, all told, seven burials there, the ones of interest to
us being William Tagg aged 87 years buried in 1890 and Mary Ann
Tagg, aged 90 years buried in 1898. Bells were ringing. Tagg? Yes
Mary Ann Francis (born 1807) , a daughter of Robert Francis
(1778-1849), married William Tagg of Peckham in 1827.
Bingo! That was enough for me. The age at death was perfect for
'our' Daniel and now we had the family connection. So it seems that
he was buried by his niece and her family, lived in the same parish
as them (Peckham) during his latter years and I wonder now why I
never saw this connection before. But it gets better. The now "very
nice man" gave me a map of the "Old Camberwell Cemetery " with the
exact location of the grave shown and on arrival I found a marble
obelisk in perfect condition with the names of William Tagg and Mary
Ann Tagg thereon, but, regretfully, nothing about Daniel or the
other occupants and I suspect this might have been placed there
after the death of these two , when Daniel was but a distant
memory.
As an aside, the next grave is a memorial to Emma Francis Maxfield
and also mentions her previous husband Alfred Collard. Now I don't
know who this lady is, but when I got home I saw that Abraham
Francis (1815-1889),had a daughter Emma Collard Francis , so there
has to be a family connection there..
I went straight away to the census rooms and obtained a copy of the
1851 census which shows that the plot owner (Charles Tagg) was the
son of William and Mary Ann."
Doreen's comment.
Now we have proof positive as it were and while the Nunhead family
apparently have no immediate connection, I have left the
information here for future reference...one never knows when
'something will ring a bell again'.
Thank you Mick for your very dilligent investigation.

25 MAR 2000 7:50PM
email Mick
On the site of Daniel's grave at Camberwell Old Cemetery is a
marble obelisk with the following inscription .
"In memory of William Tagg borb August 6th 1803 /Died November 4th
1890/and of /Mary Ann, his wife/Born October 18th 1807/Died
February 18th 1898/Also Charles William, son of the above, born
February 22nd 1836/Died January 9th 1895"
At the bottom on a plinth is "The Family Grave of William and Mary
Ann Tagg of Peckham Rye"
This grave site was apparently purchased by the son Charles in 1860
and the Register of purchasers shows that"Mary Ann was buried on
the 21st Feb 1898 aged 90 years and William on the 5th November
aged 87 years ."
The grave next to it is a memorial to Emma Francis Maxfield who was
previously married to Alfred Collard. According to the inscription,
she was born 19th October 1828 and died 21 Dec 1904. She was born
just 10 months after the marriage of William Tagg and Mary Ann
mentioned above and my guess is that she was their first born but
this has not been verified.
**************************8
Email from Mick 15/4/2000
A document at Essex RO (ref 44/25/5) dated 19th February 1805 is a
charities document concerning leases of Almshoused used for the
poor of Heybridge. Two, of the several 'feoffees'are shown as
"Robert Francis of Heybridge and Daniel Francis, his son."
A similar document dated 20th August 1853 refers to "Daniel Francis,
yeoman, formerly of Heybridge, but now of Camberwell, Surrey, one of
the surviving feoffees"
Mick continues, I have no idea what a feoffee is (sounds like what
we would call a charity commissioner or overseer these days). I did
notsee these documents or get copies of them.

More About Daniel Francis:
Burial: 27 Oct 1864, Peckham, Surrey, UK.; Quality: 0
Census: 1851, Camberwell Lnd Mdx Eng - 5 Denmark Street
Christening: 01 Feb 1789, Ulting Ess UK; Quality: 3
Occupation: Farmer

Notes for Ruth Trussell:
SOUR @S00160@
Copy of Entry of Marriage in Parish Church of Danbury Essex 1807
Marriage of Daniel Francis a Minor of the Parish
Heybridge and Ruth Trussell of this Parish
were married in this Church by Licence with consent of Parents
Third day of December in the Year One Thousand Eight
Hundred and seven by me B.H.Bridger Rector
This Marriage was solemnized between us Daniel Francis
Ruth trussell
In the presence of Thomas Thomas
Sarah Francis
signed by all parties.
***************************
BURIAL OPR Purleigh Essex 1825 page 26 No 205
Ruth FRANCIS,Purleigh Common,11th Jun aged 39 years R.F.Walker .
**************************************************************
On back page of Family Bible currently owned by Peter Francis of
Caterham Surrey
"Ruth Francis my Poore wife died
June 9th---- 1825-----and Burried
On the 11th in Purleigh Church Yard"
(sic)
***************************************************************
Information from Kay Hoy September 1999 re: Family Crests & Mottos
In Fairbairn's book it says-
"TRUSSELL Northamp. and Leic. an ass's head ar., (gorged with a
collar and bell),ppr." Kay continues-" I have a photocopy of a page
from a Peerage type book, Mainwaring, and Trussell of Warmingham,
showing the coat of arms (showing the ass's head) & giving a great
long lineage back to 1093 (the Mainwarings) Matild M. m. Sir
William Trussell 1Edw2 (as I don't know the kings of England off by
heart, as Nicholas does, I would have to look up what year that
was).Kathleen sent me a photo of the Francvis coat of arms,
that her brother found, and it has an eagle crest. The family motto
is supposed to be 'Where Destiny calls'"
---------------------------------

More About Ruth Trussell:
Burial: 11 Jun 1825, Purleigh Ess UK; Quality: 3

More About Daniel Francis and Ruth Trussell:
Marriage: 03 Dec 1807, Danbury Ess UK; Quality: 3

Notes for Elizabeth Diprose:
16 MAR 2000 5:05PM
Elizabeth Diprose, seems to be the likely second wife of Daniel
Francis (1789-1864)
Information from Kay Hoy found in the IGI

The sequence of events tio 'find' Elizabeth.
My comment:Sept 1999
We must now search 1861 Census for DENMARK ST and look for
marriage to Elizabeth possibly in Ulting
shortly after death of Ruth. that is, possibly 1826 or later.

3 OCT 1999 10:00AM
Mick has scanned the Marriages for Maldon district between years
1826-1836 and not found marriage for Daniel & Elizabeth. He says
his search was not thorough and will look again another time
__________________________________________
4 OCT 1999 8:02PM
I asked Kay for more details on the Elizabeth/Daniel marriage she
found in London. Date,Place, maiden name ages parishes and
witnesses etc.
_______________-
5 OCT 1999 10:03AM
Email from Kay." Had a deeper look at the marriage of Daniel and
Elizabeth in 'Family Search' IGI. Daniel Francis m. Elizabeth
Diprose 30 June 1833,Kennington,St Mark London England bach no
MO15571.
Then I found an Elizabeth Diprose, ch. 6 May 1804 Ninefield Sussex,
parents Thomas and Sarah batch K148191,and another Elizabeth
Diprose ch. 5 Oct 1800 Igtham Kent, parents Thomas and Elizabeth,
batch C131501. Eghtham (sic) isn't too far from Mereworth. Lots of
people didn't know their age or lied about it anyway, and the census
collectors were not always precise, or someone else entirely gave
out the information. I feel that Daniel in both censuses and the
death certificate are our Daniel, and there is a good chance that
this marriage is his, but NOTHING is absolutely sure. I have given
this information to Mick, and if he wants to search the 1841 census,
we might find more information." etc etc .
My response was, that while I concede the Elizabeth from
Mereworth,Kent, mentioned in the 1861 census and Elizabeth
christened Igtham Kent, is probably one and the same person and that
the marriage of Danielk to Elizabeth in 1833 is the couple mentioned
in Harley Cottages 1861 census all tie in with the death certificate
we have of Daniel died 1864, I am still NOT CONVINCED that they are
"our family".
If they gave accurate information from Denmark Street in 1851, why
would they get it all wrong in 1861? Further data required
-

More About Elizabeth Diprose:
Christening: 05 Oct 1800, Igtham Kent UK; Quality: 0

More About Daniel Francis and Elizabeth Diprose:
Marriage: 30 Jun 1833, Kennington St Mark UK; Quality: 2

Children of Daniel Francis and Ruth Trussell are:

	76	i.	Charles8 Francis, born 02 Mar 1809 in Maldon Ess UK; 3.
	77	ii.	Daniel Francis, born 20 Apr 1810 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died Abt. 1885 in 0.

Notes for Daniel Francis:
(copies of letters apparently found among the papers of George
Francis 1812-1898 of Port Macquarie NSW Australia) ******* Death
Notice filed 19th September 1854 1. Name of Deceased - David Polley
FRANCIS 2. Birth Place of the Deceased - Maldon Essex England 3.
Names of the Parents of the Deceased - Unknown 4. Age of the
Deceaced- sixty eight years (68) 5. Condition in life- Retired
Officer of Custom 6. Married or unmarried,Widower or Widow-Widower
7. The day 0f the Decease- 14 September 1854 8. At what house or
where the person died- House of Deceased,Port Elizabeth 9. Names of
the children of Deceased and whether Minors or Majors- none
10.Whether Deceased has left any property,and of what kind-
Household furniture and three lots of ground with the buildings
thereon. Signed Jno O Smith 15 September 1854 Executor
---------------------------------------- Memoranda Mr David Polley
FRANCIS retired from the appointment of Sub-collector at Port
Elizabeth on 7th June 1853, and received a superannuation allowance
of 192 pounds per annum from the Imperial Treasury from 8th June
1853,paid to him through the ? Commifsariat Department.
Mr Francis died 14th September 1854:was buried in St Mary's
Cemetery Port Elizabeth.
Was unmarried.
Left a will, which was proved by the late Mr John Owen Smith
as ERxecutor. Will filed in Master's Office,Cape Town.
David Norton Francis, nephew to deceased, is supposed to be
living in the District of Fort Beaufort,where,it is said, he
received a grant of land
_____________________________
Note written in a different hand underneath is illegible.
--------------------
Customs House,Cape Town
copy 22 September 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter No 1175 of the 8th
instant,calling my attention to Government Notice No 459 as
published in the Gazette of the 8th instant,requesting to be
furnished with any information obtainable respecting Mr David
Francis,formerly in the Customs Department at Port Elizabeth,I
have the honour to annex such information as the Customs Records
inthis office shew,together with what I have been able to obtain
through Mr Jennings,Sub-collector at Port Elizabeth,on this
subject. I have (illegible)
(signed) B.Graham,Collector
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary
---------------
Resident Magistrates Office
copy Alice,13 October 1874
Sir,In answer to your letter of the 3rd instant,I beg to inform
you that Mr David Norton Francis is the lunatic allude to in my
letters of the 2nd and 9th instant.
I have seen his wife today, and she has informed me
that her husband's first cousin Daniel Francis never was in this
Colony at all,but went about ten years ago direct from England to
Natal,where she believes he is now settled.
Daniel Francis had a brother named Henry Francis who
married his cousin Sarah,sister to David Norton Francis,and
afterwards went to Natal. This was about eighteen years ago. His
addrefs was-and still is,Mrs Francis thinks- Shooter's Hill,
Umtata Coffee Plantation,Durban District,Port Natal. Mrs Francis
has reason to believe that Daniel Francis will be found at or any
rate heard of at the above addrefs.
I have (the rest is illegible)
________________
copy The Colonial Secretary,Cape of Good Hope,
The Colonial Secretary of New South Wales
----------
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Cape Town ,Cape of Good Hope.
25th November 1874
Sir,
With reference to your letter 74-3034 of the 4th June
last,inclosing a statement made by Mr George Francis relative to
his brother Daniel Francis and Uncle David Francis,who had settled
in this Colony some years ago,I have the Honour to transmit,as
results of the enquiries I caused to be made in accordance with
your request,(1) a copy of a letter from the Resident Mafgistrate
of Victoria East, and (2) extracts by the Master of the Supreme
Court of the Colony,connected with the estate of the late David
Polley Francis,whos nephew David Norton Francis alluded to in the
annexed letter of the Honourable the Collector of Customs,may be
apparently identified with the lunatic mentioned by the Resident
Magistrate of Victoria East.
(No more is legible but I think it is only the signature
missing.)

78iii.George Francis, born 01 Jun 1811 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died 04 Dec 1898 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

iv.

Thomas Francis, born 1812 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Thomas Francis:
Parish record ( On same page as George) Francis THomas son of Daniel
Francis and Ruth (Trussell) his wife, was baptized Dec 5th 1812

More About Thomas Francis:
Christening: 06 Dec 1812, Mundon Essex UK; Quality: 3

80v.Robert James Francis, born 25 Oct 1812 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died 17 Jul 1895 in Nr.Balhannah Sth Aus; 3.

+	81	vi.	John Francis, born 21 Jul 1814 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died 30 Jan 1884 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3.
	82	vii.	Sarah Francis, born 23 Oct 1816 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died 25 May 1894 in Neasden Middlesex UK; 3. She married Mathew Henry Feilde.

Notes for Sarah Francis:
Sarah Francis was bequeathed the sum of Twenty pounds stirling in
her Grand mother''s will (Ruth Trussell) will was proved July 1843
Ten pounds stirling each was bequeathed to her other spinster
grandaughters,Martha;Mary and Emma.
___________________________________________________________________
1881 Census Essex DANBURY RG11 1767 56 5
#93
Gay Bowers Sarah TRUSSELL 84 born Woodham Ferris Head Self Farmer
150 acres plus employing 5 men 1 boy
Geoege TRUSSELL 55 nephew b.Rawreth farmer
Sarah Feilde 60 niece b.Maldon annuant
__________________________________________________________________

WILL
BE IT KNOWN, that at the date hereunder written,the last Will and
Testament of Sarah Field of homefield Landsdowne Grove Neasden in
the County of Middlesex Widow formerly of No 25 Montrave Road
Penge in the County of Surrey theretofore of Danbury in the County
of Essex------------------
deceased who died on the 25th day of May 1894 at Homefield
aforesaid---------- was proved and registered in the principal
Probate Registry of Her majesty's High Court of Justice,and
thatadministration of the personal estate of the said deceased was
granted by the aforesaid Court to William Alfred Surridge of
Troumaca Auckland Road Upper Norwood in the said County of Surrey
Gentleman and Cecilia Trussell of No 17 Gap Road Wimbledon in the
same County Spinster the executors
named in the said Will-they having been first sworn well and
faithfully to administer the same.
Dated the 13th day of July 1894
XXXXX of Personal Estate 2,317 pounds 12 shillings and 5 pence
end of page one
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me Sarah Feilde of No 25
Montrave Road Penge Surrey widow I appoint my friend William
Alfred Surridge of Troumaca Auckland Road Upper Norwood and my
cousin Cecilia Trussell of No 25 Montrave Road Penge spinster
EXECUTIORS of this my will I give the following legacies namely to
the said William Alfred Surridge forty pounds To my sister Emma
Liddiard wife of William James Liddiard of No 2 Rochfort Villas
Hoe Street Walthamstow one hundred pounds to my brother Ephraim
Francis of No 25 Penrith Street Toxteth Park Liverpool two hundred
pounds to my sister in law Isabella Francis the wife of my brother
George Francis of Port Mcquarrie in the colony of New South wales
one hundred pounds To my cousin the said Cecilia Trussell sixty
pounds To my cousin Jane Bulley of Maldon Essex twenty five pounds
To my cousin Jane Everard the wife of Henry Charles Everard of
Hassop in the County of Derby twenty five pounds To each of my
cousins Charlotte Francis Ellen Francis Hannah Francis Elizabeth
Francis Harriet Francis all daughters of Robert Francis late of St
Cleres Hall Danbury Essex twenty five pounds To each of my three
nephews sons of my late sister Martha Howarth namely Joseph Howarth
George Howarth and Reuben Howarth twenty five pounds I give the
following charitable legacies namely to the Royal National Life
Boat Institution fifty pounds To the Royal Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals fifty pounds And I declare that the
receipt of the respective treasurers of the aforesaid Institution
and Society shall be sufficient discharge s for the said legacies
respectively And I declare that the said charitable legacies shall
be paid exclusively out of such part of my personal estate as may be
legally bequeathed for charitable purposes and in priority to all
other payments thereout I give devise and bequeath all the rest
residue and remainder of my real estate (if any) and of my personal
estate unto the said William Alfred Surridge and Cecilia Trussell
Upon trust to sell call in collect or otherwise convert into money
such parts thereof as shall not consist of money and thereout to pay
my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts end page two
And to pay the residue thereof in equal shares to John Thompson
Francis Isaac Francis Margaret Cathrall Ruth Rodick and Martha
Pearson (children of my said brother ephraim Francis) and the said
Joseph Howarth George Howarth and Reuben Howarth (children of my
late sister Martha Howarth) and my cousin Catherine Everard spinster
(daughter of Henry Charles Everard and Jane Everard)I declare that
all legacies and shares of residue given to married women by this my
will shall be for their respective separate use IN WITNESS whereof I
have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of July one thousand eight
hundred and ninety one -Sarah Feilde_ Signedby the said Sarah feilde
as her will in the presence of us who in her presence and in the
presence of each other have set our name as witnesses-T P Griffiths
36 Bedford Row London Solr-A E Laye 36 Bedford Row London Articled
Clerk On the 13th day of July 1894 Probate of this will was granted
to William Alfred Surridge and Celilia Trussell the executors END

More About Sarah Francis:
Baptism: 14 Apr 1817, St Mary Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 3

Notes for Mathew Henry Feilde:
Not sure if Mathew Feilde's second given name was William or Henry!

83viii.Martha Francis, born 01 May 1818 in Maldon Ess UK; 3.

+	84	ix.	Mary Francis, born 18 Mar 1820 in Danbury Ess UK; 3; died 04 Sep 1911 in Bangalow Nr Casino NSW Aus; 3.
	85	x.	Emma Francis, born 23 Feb 1822 in Maldon Ess UK; 3; died 08 Mar 1919 in Danbury Ess UK Lingwood House; 3. She married (1) William James Liddiard; born Abt. 1820 in London City Middlesex UK.; 0. She married (2) James Brougham Idle; died 10 Aug 1880 in Danbury Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Emma Francis:
Photo of Emmas Head Stone at St John the Baptist Danbury Essex
Emma Francis aged 97 yrs buried with husband James Brougham Idle
Lived at Lingswood House Danbury Essex
Marble stone plynth with full length cross on it and an iron fence
surround.

"IN LOVING MEMORY OF EMMA .WIFE OF JAMES BROUGHAM IDLE
DAUGHTER OF THE LATE DANIEL FRANCIS OF PURLIEGH ESSEX
AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF THE LATE JAMES TRUSSELL OF WOODHAM FERRES
DIED 8TH MARCH 1919 AGED 97 YEARS
WAITING FOR THE RESURECTION"
On the right hand side is a Memorial to her first husband James
Brougham Idle
The grave site is still in EXCELLENT condition as at July 2,000 and
is situated close to John Trussell, Sarah Trussell and Naomi
Trussell graves
.........................
DEATH ON OR AFTER 1st JANUARY 1898 WILL BE IT KNOWN that Emma
Liddiard of Lingwood House Danbury in the County of Essex Widow died
there on the 8th day of March 1919 AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at
the date hereunder written the last Will and Testament with two
Codicils of the said deceased was proved and registered in the
Principal Probate Registry of His majesty's High Court of Justice,
and that administration of all the estate which by law devolves to
and vests in the personal representative of the said deceased was
granted by the said Court to George Cannons Spurgin of Fairview
Finstall Bromsgrove in the County of Worcester retired Draper Martha
Pearson of 33 Spofforth Road Wavertree Liverpool in the County of
Lancaster Widow niece of the deceased and Walter Hilliard of 70 Duke
Street Chelmsford Essex Solicitor the Executors named in the said
Will Dated the 1st day of May 1919 Gross Value of Estate 2, 026
pounds and one shilling Net value of personal Estate 855 pounds two
shillings and six pence ??2586 pounds fourteen shillings and 8
pence. end page one THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me EMMA
LIDDIARD of Lingwood House Danbury in the County of Essex widow I
hereby revoke all former wills codicils and testamentary
dispositions made by me and declare this to be my last will and
testament I appoint my cousin George Cannons Spurgin of Fair View
Finstall Bromsgrove in Wocester Gentleman my niece Martha Pearson of
60 Tunstall Street Smithdown Road Liverpool widow of the late Robert
Pearson and Walter Hilliard of Chelmsford in the County of Essex
solicitor EXECUTORS and trustees of this my will ( who and the
survivors and survivor of whom or other the trustees or trustee for
the time being of this my will are hereinafter called "my trustees"
) I desire to be buried in the grave of my dear late husband James
Brougham Idle in Danbury Parish church yard and that my remains be
place in a good plain neat black coffin and that all my funeral
arrangements be plain and good And I also desire that my executors
and my Doctor shall attend my funeral if they can possibly arrange
to do so I bequeath all my wearing apparel to the said Martha
Pearson I give the following pecuniary legacies namely to the said
George Cannons Spurgin if he shall prove my will the sum of fifty
pounds to my nephews George Howarth and Joseph Howarth (children of
my late sister Martha Howarth) the sum of fifty pounds each to Anna
Maria Idle and Mary Idle (nieces of my first husband the said James
Brougham Idle) the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds each and also
the framed pen and pencil sketches signed by my said first husband
and in case either of them shall die in my lifetime I give the
legacy herein before given to her so dying to the survivor of them
and also the said pen or pencil sketches To my Godchildren Dorothy
Liddiard and nacy Liddiard the sum of twenty five poundseach to my
friend Marioa Green of La Villette Beech Tree Avenue Carshalton
Surrey spinster the sum of twenty pounds to my friend Mary Ann
Rawlings widow twenty pounds To the said Martha Pearson the sum of
twenty pounds and a further sum of thirty pounds if she proves my
will and to my servant Annie Wakefield the sum of fifty pounds if
she shall be in my service at the time of my decease I direct that
all the before mentioned legacies shall be paid free of legacy duty
or duty of any other kind And as to all the rest and residue of my
estate whether real or personal over which I may at the time of my
decease have any dispousing beneficial power I give the same to my
trustees Upon trust for sale collection and conversion and my
trustees shall stand possessed of the net proceeds thereof Upon
trust after payment thereout of the said pecuniary legacies and all
legacy or other duty payable thereon or under this my will on
anyaccount whatever and all my just debts funeral and testamentary
expenses end of page two and all expenses of winding up my estate
and carrying out the trusts of this my will to stand possessed of
the clear residue thereof and all other my residuary estate (if any)
In trust to pay and divide the same unto and equally between the
five following persons namely the said Martha Pearrson Joseph
Howarth George Howarth Anna Maria Idle and Mary Idle or such of them
as shall be living at my decease I declare that my trustees shall
have the fullest power and discretion to postpone the sale calling
in and conversion of the whole or any part or parts of my real and
personal estates hereinbefore directed to be sold during such period
as trhey shall think proper without being resposible for any loss
but not withstanding any such postponement of conversion of my real
estate the same shall be for the purpose of transmission be
considered as converted as from the time of my death And I further
declare that my trustees shall not be bound in any case to act
personally but shall be at full liberty to employ a solicitor or any
other agent to transact all or any busines of whatsoever nature
required to be done in the premises including the receipt and
payment of money and shall be entitled to be allowed and be paid all
charges and expenses so incurredand shall be responsible for the
default of such solicitr or agent or any loss occasioned by his
employment And I also declare that the said Walter Hilliard and any
other executor or trustee for the time being hereunder being a
solicitor or other person engaged in any profession or business
shall be entitled to charge and be paid all usual professional or
other charges for any business done by his or his firm in the
premises whether in the ordinary course of his profession or
business or not and although not in a nature requiring the
employment of a solicitor or other professional person IN WITNESS
whereof I have to this my will contained in this and the preceding
sheet of paper set my hand this thirteenth day of March one thousand
nine hundred and ten - E LIDDIARD - signed by the said Emma Liddiard
the testatrix as and for her last will and testament in the presence
of us present at the same time who in her presence at her request
and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our name
as witnesses the words "to my friend Mary Ann Rawlings widow""twenty
pounds" interlined on the first page hereof having been first
inserted - PERCY J WARD - solicitor -WILLIAM BUSH - )Clerks to Mr
Walter Hilliard solicitor Chelmsford THIS IS A CODICIL to the last
will of me EMMA LIDDIARD of Lingwood House Danbury in the County of
Essex widow which will bears date thirteenth day of March one
thousand nine hundred and ten Whereas since the date of my said will
my friend Maria Green and my nephew Joseph Howarth have died Now I
hereby bequeath the following legacies to my friend Mary Ann
Rawlings a legacy of twenty pounds in addition to the legacy of
twenty pounds bequeathed to her in my said will to Winifred Howarth
the widow of my late nephew Joseph Howarth a legacy of fifty pounds
and to my cousin Cecilia Trussell of 4 Freshforth Street Earsfield
Street Wandsworth in the County of London the sum of twenty five
pounds In all other respects I confirm my said will IN WITNESS
whereof I have hereunti set my hand this fifteenth day of August one
thousand nine hundred and eleven - E LIDDIARD - signed by the said
Emma Liddiard end of page three the testatrix as and for a codicil
to her last will in the presence of us present at the same time who
at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other
have hereunto subscribed our name as witnesses - ROBERT J BUSHELL- H
G POPE Clerks to Messrs W Hilliard & Ward Solicitors Chelmsford ALL
THE WANTEL BOARDS & greenhouse to become Miss Abbotts property also
kitchen and scullery shelves and dressers Miss C Day of Walthamstow
to have the picture of "still life" Mr G Howarth to be given his
uncle James watch which was given to him by his father when 14 years
of age the watch to be passed on to George Howarth's son james and
my aunt Naomi's work box to be given to Dorothy Howarth - E Liddiard
-Signed in our presence both present together on this eighth day of
April 1915 -J BRIDGES PLUMPTRE -Rector of Danbury - MARTHA PEARSON -
of Spofforth Road Edge Hill Liverpool Affidavit of due execution
filed. On the last day of May 1919 Probate of this Will and two
codicils was granted to George Cannons Spurgin Martha Pearson and
Walter Hilliard the Executors. END .

More About Emma Francis:
Burial: Danbury Church Essex UK; Quality: 0

Notes for William James Liddiard:
26 JAN 2001 5:51PM
I think this must be Emma's future husband,William James Liddiard.
1881 Census

Copeland Road, Walthamstow Essex
Source:FHL film 1341416 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1731 Folio 86 Page 80
William J Liddiard Head W 61 M London City Middlesex Collector of
Poor Rates (Muni).

Louisa M Knight dau. Wid.35 Mark...Suffolk no Occ.
Emily Liddiard dau U 27 Mark...,Suffolk School Mistress
Alice Liddiard dau U 22 Walthamstow Essex Ex Pupil Teacher
James Liddiard son U 20 Walthamstow Essex Assistant Collector
(Clerk)
______________________________--

Notes for James Brougham Idle:
Found a burial for James Brougham Idle aged 72 of Walthamstow Buried
10 Aug 1880 Danbury page 167 No:1336 .
I have attributed this burial to 'our' James B.I. as the dates fit.
Lorraine tells me the date was 1840 as seen on the Headstone, but I
think this may have been misread,

More About James Brougham Idle:
Burial: 10 Aug 1880, Danbury Church Purleigh Essex UK; Quality: 0
Christening: 07 Jan 1811, St Martin's in the Field London UK; Quality: 3

86xi.Ephraim Francis, born 19 May 1824 in Purleigh Ess UK; 3; died 11 Aug 1895 in Liverpool UK; 3.

xii.

Thomas FRANCIS, born 1812 in Maulden Ess Eng.

More About Thomas FRANCIS:
Christening: 06 Dec 1812, Maulden Ess Eng

88xiii.Emma FRANCIS, born 22 Feb 1822 in Maldon Ess Eng; died 08 Mar 1919 in Danbury Ess Eng - Lingwood House.

30. Sarah7 Francis (Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 08 Apr 1790 in Heybridge Ess UK; 0. She married Charles William Carwardine 25 Feb 1812 in Tolleshunt Kights Ess UK; Quality: 3.

Notes for Sarah Francis:
3 APR 2000 7:38PM

Email from Mick
written up in the Harlean Society Volume . seen by Mick L. March
2,000 in the form of Carwardine Family Tree.
The bit that interests us that Reverend Thomas Carwardine, Vicar of
Earl's Colne, Essex, born 1734/5, died 1824, married Ann Holgate,
born 1732,died 1817 and had four children.
One of those four children, Rev. Charles William Carwardine,Rector
of Tolleshunt Knights, Essex, married Sarah, daughter of .....(left
blank)Francis of Heybridge Hall,Essex.
Assuming Ann Holgate (Carwardine had her children at about aged 35,
(say 1770) and that Charles William married around the same
age,that brings back into play Sarah born 1790 whoI note you
previously had marrying Samuel Baines with son Joseph. (Doreen's
note, I had allready disregarded this marriage as Sarah would only
have been 15 YEARS OF AGE ) Mick's thoughts are, that the Sarah who
married Samuel Baines was daughter of Thomas of Wickaham Bishops
but that will have to be verified at a later date.
You will be pleased to learn that the Carwardines are descended
from Sir Thomas Carwardine, Master of Revels (whatever that is)to
King Henry VIII.
4/4/2000 email from Harriett as requested,
Sources for marriage data of Sarah Francis b.1790 and Charles
Carwardine.
LDS IGI records from copies made 1978 and 1981 show Sarah Francis
married Charles Williaam Carwardine 25 Feb 1812 Tolleshunt
Knights...source batch #09 April 1977 NZ Batch M015041 Serial sheet
0271.
Then, BERRY'S ESSEX PEDIGREES page 667 Apendix under Carwardine
Rev.Charles Wm. Carwardine, Rector of Tolleshunt Knights, Co. Essex
married Sarah,, dau of ....Francis of Heybridge Hall, Co. Essex.
Children listed as: Thomas William Carwardine and Henry Alexander
Carwardine.
ALSO LDS Film 883846 Essex Co. Church of England 1630 - 1836
Tolleshunt Knights Essex England.

Francis, Sarah 25 Feb 1812 Chas. Wm. Carwardine 002715.
Also researched Topographical Dictionary of England by Samuel Lewis
Vol II 1844 where it tells the histories of All Saints, St Giles
,Tolleshunt Knights etc.
**************
My note, I think there is little doubt that we now have the correct
Sarah married to Rev Carwardine.

More About Sarah Francis:
Christening: 04 Jun 1792, Heybridge Ess UK; Quality: 0

Notes for Charles William Carwardine:
2 APR 2000 1:30PM
written up in the Harlean Society Volume . seen by Mick L. March
2,000 in the form of Carwardine Family Tree.

More About Charles William Carwardine:
Occupation: Reverend

More About Charles Carwardine and Sarah Francis:
Marriage: 25 Feb 1812, Tolleshunt Kights Ess UK; Quality: 3

Children of Sarah Francis and Charles Carwardine are:

	89	i.	Thomas William8 Carwardine.
	90	ii.	Henry Alexander Carwardine.

Generation No. 7

39. Henry8 Francis (Charles7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1795 in Ess UK; 0. He married Mary.

Children of Henry Francis and Mary are:

	91	i.	Arthur9 Francis, born 1815 in 0.
	92	ii.	William Francis, born 1816 in 0.

43. Robert8 Francis (Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1801 in Ulting Ess UK; 0, and died 16 Jan 1885 in Danbury Ess UK St Cleres Hall; 3. He married Anne Polley 1832 in Diocese of London; Quality: 0. She was born 1812 in 2, and died 1891 in Essex UK; 2.

Notes for Robert Francis:
1881 CENSUS
RG11/1767/61/16
#51 St Clere's Hall Robert FRANCIS H 79 Farmer Empl 8men 1 boy
250+acre b. Ulting
Ann wife 69 ? Sandon
Charlotte U dau 43 Tolleshunt D'Arcy
Ellen U dau 42 ""
Robert U son 32 "
Emily Wager 17 cook Dom.Servant Goldhanger
Mary A Sharp 15 Kitchen Maid Tolleshunt Darcy
Wm Chambers 15 Groom Danbury
****************
Burials Danbury Parish Reg. fiche 2 of 3 Chelmsford PRO Jun 1997
Robert Francis age 83 22/1/1885 page 177 # 1411
__________-
WILL BE IT KNOWN ,that at the date hereunder written, the last Will
and Testament of Robert Francis, late of Saint Cleres Hall Danbury
in the County of Essex deceased, who died on the 16th day of January
1885, at Danbury aforesaid was proved and registered in the
Principal Registry of Probate Division of her majesty's High Court
of Justice and that Adminisrtration of the personal estate of the
said deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to William Fairhead
Francis,of Goldhanger in the said County of Essex Farmer and Abraham
Francis of Tollishunt Major in the same County Farmer the sons of
the said Deceased, and Robert Ketley of Boreham in the said County
Farmer the Executors
named in the Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully
to administer the same
Dated this 19th day of May 1885
Gross value of Personal Estate 4,624 Pounds 2 shillings and eight
pence.
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me Robert Francis of St
Cleres Hall Danbury in the County of Efsex Farmer as follows
(that is to say)_I appoint my sons William Fairhead Francis Abraham
Francis and my son in law Robert Ketley of Boreham in the County
of Efsex Farmer Executors and trustees of this my last Will I give
and devise unto my dear wife All that my mefsuages and premises at
Ulting in the said County with the appurtenances to hold the same
to my said wife her heirs and afsigns for ever And I bequeath unto
my said wife such of my furniture plate linen china and household
effects at St Cleres Hall as she may select for the purpose of
furnishing the said house I have hereby devised to her And I also
bequeath unto her the sum of fifty pounds to be paid to her as soon
as conveniently can be after my decease And I give and devise unto
my said trustees and their heirs All my freehold Estates Upon trust
to sell the same as soon as conveniently can be after my deceaseby
public auction or private contract together or in lots and at one or
several times as be thought best with power to buy in at any auction
and to rescind any contract for sale by public auction or private
contract and afterwards to resell without being answerable for any
lofs to be occasioned thereby And I authorize and direct my said
trustees and the survivor of them and the executors and
administrators of such survivor as soon as conveniently can be after
my decease to sell in like manner end page one and with the like
powers All my Copyhold and customary estates And I give and bequeath
to my said Executors their Executors and administrators All my
personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever (except such part thereof
as I have hereinbefore specifically bequeathed)Upon trust as soon as
conveniently can be after my decease to sell and convert such part
thereof as shall not consist of money into money and to stand
pofsefsed thereof and of the proceeds of sale of my said real
estates upon the trusts hereinafter declared concerning the same
Provided neverthelefs and I hereby declare it to be my Will that my
said trustees shall within twelve months after my decease make an
offer in writting to my son Robert Alfred Francis at a valuation to
be made in the usual manner as to an incoming tenant (such offer to
be accepted or declined in writing within one month by my said son)
of all such part of my said furniture plate linen china and
household effects as my said wife shall not need and also of the
live and dead farming stock and implements of husbandry and of Crops
growing on my said farm called Saint Cleres Hall now in my
occupation And I bequeath unto my said son the said Robert Alfred
Francis All my remaining farm and interest in the said Farm called
Saint Cleres Hall And I direct that my said trustees shall stand
pofsefsed of the money arising from the sale of my said freehold
and copyhold estates and the ? and profits thereof until Sale after
deducting thereout All expenses attending such sale or sales and
also of the monies arising from and composing my my personal estate
and of such part thereof as my said son Robert Alfred Francis shall
decline to take by valuation as hereinbefore provided after payment
of my just debts including mortgage debts and my funeral and
testamentary expensesand the legacy hereinbefore bequeathed Upon
Trust in the first place to invest the sum of Two thousand pounds
part thereof on Government or real security with power to and vary
such securities respectively from time to time for others of like
nature and to pay the income arising therefrom half yuearly unto my
said dear Wife during her life for her sole and separate use the
first of such payments to be made at the expiration of of six
calendar months after my decease and subject thereto I devise my
said trustees to stand pofsefsed of the residue of the said trust
monies stocks funds and securities and also of the said sum of Two
thousand pounds from and after the decease of my said wife Upon
trust for all my children who may be living at my decease and the
ifsue of any such as may then be dead such children or child taking
the share or shares his her or their parents would have taken if
living in equal shares as tenants in common But I direct my said
trustees to stand pofsefsed of the shares to which my daughters
Charlotte and Ellen Fairhead may become entitled under this my Will
Upon trust to invest the same in their names upon Government or
real securities and pay the annual income to be derived therefrom
into the proper hands of such respective daughters without
anticipation during their respective lives and from and after their
decease shall stand pofsefsed of the respective share of the
daughter so dying and other stoicks funds and securities Upon
whichsame may then be invested Upon trust for the child or children
of such daughterwho being sons or a son shall attain the age of
twenty one or being a daughter or daughters shall attain that age
or marry under that age in equal shares as tenants in common But in
case there shall be no child or children of any such daughter who
being a son or sons shall attain the age of 21 or being daughters
or a daughter shall attain that age or marry then I direct my said
trustees to stand pofsefsed of the share of such daughter Upon
trust for such person or persons for such estate or estates and in
such manner and form as such daughter shall notwithstanding
coverture by herlast Will and Testamentdirect limit or appoint and
in default of such direction limitation or appointment and so far
as none shall extend Upon trust for the next of kin of such
daughter according to the statutes of distribution nd whereas I
have advanced to my said sons William Fairhead and Abraham the sum
of Five hundred pounds each in addition to the One thousand pounds
which I have advanced to each of them upon loan and which last
mentioned sums are secured by their respective notes of hand And
whereas I have also advanced to my sons in law Robert Ketley and
Henry Charles Everard the sum of five hundred pounds each Now I
declare it to be my Will that my said two sons and my daughters
Mary Ann Ketley and Jane Everard shall have Five hundred pounds a
piece lefs than my other six children in the distribution of my
residuary estate so as to place all my children on an equality And
I will and declare that in case any or either of my trustees shall
die or become unable or unwilling to act in the trusts and powers
of this my Will I authorize the surviving or other trustee or the
executors or administrators of the last surviving and willing
trustee (with the consent of my said wife during her life and
afterwards at his and their own dicretion to appoint a new trustee
or trustees in the room of him or them so dying or becoming unable
or unwilling to act And upon every such appointment my ? estate
shall be vested in the trustees of my Will according ly In Witnefs
whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of
January one thousand eight hundred and eighty three Robt
Francis.signed by the said Robert Francis in the joint presence of
us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each
other have hereunto set our names as witnefses...Wm Bindon Blood
Solicitor Witham Efsex Henry Mortimer Clerk to Mr Wm Bindon Blood
solr Witham Efsex On the 19th day of May 1885 Probate of this Will
was granted to William Fairhead Francis and Abraham Francis and
Robert Ketley *

Notes for Anne Polley:
1881 CENSUS
RG11/1767/61/16
#51 St Clere's Hall Robert FRANCIS H 79 Farmer Empl 8men 1 boy
250+acre b. Ulting
Ann wife 69 ? Sandon
Charlotte U dau 43 Tolleshunt D'Arcy
Ellen U dau 42 ""
Robert U son 32 "
Emily Wager 17 cook Dom.Servant Goldhanger
Mary A Sharp 15 Kitchen Maid Tolleshunt Darcy
Wm Chambers 15 Groom Danbury
*

More About Anne Polley:
Occupation: Farmer's wife

More About Robert Francis and Anne Polley:
Marriage: 1832, Diocese of London; Quality: 0

Children of Robert Francis and Anne Polley are:

Jane9 Francis, born 1833 in 0. She married Henry Everard 1856 in 0.

Notes for Jane Francis:
25 MAR 2000 7:45PM
email Mick
1881 Census PRO ref RG11/2610 Folio 38 & 39
21 Headbrook, Kington Hertfordshire Broughton House School.
Henry C Everard Head Marr 52 Pricipal Broughton House School
Born Tolleshunt Darcy.
Jane wife Marr 47 Born Goldhanger
Plus one governess, 2 servants and 4 juvenile boardesr/scholars all
apparently unrelated.

More About Henry Everard and Jane Francis:
Marriage: 1856, 0

94ii.Mary Ann Francis, born 1834 in Danbury Ess UK; 0.

iii.

Charlotte Francis, born 1838 in Tolleshunt Darcy Ess UK; 0; died in Goldhanger probably Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Charlotte Francis:
1881 CENSUS
RG11/1767/61/16
#51 St Clere's Hall Robert FRANCIS H 79 Farmer Empl 8men 1 boy
250+acre b. Ulting
Ann wife 69 ? Sandon
Charlotte U dau 43 Tolleshunt D'Arcy
Ellen U dau 42 ""
Robert U son 32 "
Emily Wager 17 cook Dom.Servant Goldhanger
Mary A Sharp 15 Kitchen Maid Tolleshunt Darcy
Wm Chambers 15 Groom Danbury
*
1 OCT 1999 9:11AM
mail from Mick Loxdale 1891 Census PRO ref:RG 12/1399folio85
Goldhanger Has sister Ellen with her No other details must remember
to get these next time in Burpengary.

96iv.Ellen Fairhead Francis, born 1839 in 0.

Notes for Ellen Fairhead Francis:
1881 CENSUS
RG11/1767/61/16
#51 St Clere's Hall Robert FRANCIS H 79 Farmer Empl 8men 1 boy
250+acre b. Ulting
Ann wife 69 ? Sandon
Charlotte U dau 43 Tolleshunt D'Arcy
Ellen U dau 42 ""
Robert U son 32 "
Emily Wager 17 cook Dom.Servant Goldhanger
Mary A Sharp 15 Kitchen Maid Tolleshunt Darcy
Wm Chambers 15 Groom Danbury
*
1 OCT 1999 9:06AM
Email from Mick Loxdale. 1891 Census PRO ref:RG12/1399 Folio 85
Ellen FRANCIS aged 52, unmarried, living with sister Charlotte at
Bounds Farm Goldhanger

97v.Hannah Francis, born 1840 in Danbury Ess UK; 0.

+	98	vi.	William Fairhead Francis, born 1843 in Tolleshunt Darcy Ess UK; 0.
+	99	vii.	Abraham Francis, born 1844 in Danbury Ess UK; 0.
	100	viii.	Elizabeth Francis, born 1846 in Danbury Ess UK; 0.
+	101	ix.	Robert Alfred Francis, born 24 Feb 1849 in Tolleshunt Darcy Ess UK; 3; died 1922 in Essex UK; 2.
	102	x.	Fanny Francis, born 1852 in 0; died 1858 in 0.

46. Mary Ann8 Francis (Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 18 Oct 1807 in 3, and died 18 Feb 1898 in Peckham Surrey UK; 3. She married William Tagg Jan 1828 in UK; Quality: 0. He was born 06 Aug 1803 in UK; 3, and died 04 Nov 1890 in Peckham Surrey UK; 3.

More About Mary Ann Francis:
Burial: Feb 1898, Peckham Surrey UK Ground A plot 2151; Quality: 0

More About William Tagg:
Burial: Nov 1890, Peckham Surrey UK Ground A plot 2151; Quality: 3

More About William Tagg and Mary Francis:
Marriage: Jan 1828, UK; Quality: 0

Children of Mary Francis and William Tagg are:

103

Charles9 Tagg.

Notes for Charles Tagg:
16 MAR 2000 4:51PM
Charles Tagg was the owner of the family burial plot at the old
Camberwell cemetery Ground A plot 2151,in unconsecrated ground.
Seven burials known to be in this grave site including Daniel
Francis 1789-1864 . also the parents of Charles, William and Mary
Ann nee Francis.

104ii.Emma Francis Tagg, born 19 Oct 1828 in UK; 3; died 21 Dec 1904 in Peckham UK; 3. She married (1) Alfred Collard. She married (2) Maxfield.

Notes for Emma Francis Tagg:
25 MAR 2000 7:50PM
email Mick
On the site of Daniel's grave at Camberwell Old Cemetery is a
marble obelisk with the following inscription .
"In memory of William Tagg borb August 6th 1803 /Died November 4th
1890/and of /Mary Ann, his wife/Born October 18th 1807/Died
February 18th 1898/Also Charles William, son of the above, born
February 22nd 1836/Died January 9th 1895"
At the bottom on a plinth is "The Family Grave of William and Mary
Ann Tagg of Peckham Rye"
This grave site was apparently purchased by the son Charles in 1860
and the Register of purchasers shows that"Mary Ann was buried on
the 21st Feb 1898 aged 90 years and William on the 5th November
aged 87 years ."
The grave next to it is a memorial to Emma Francis Maxfield who was
previously married to Alfred Collard. According to the inscription,
she was born 19th October 1828 and died 21 Dec 1904. She was born
just 10 months after the marriage of William Tagg and Mary Ann
mentioned above and my guess is that she was their first born but
this has not been verified.

More About Emma Francis Tagg:
Burial: Dec 1904, Camberwell Old Cemetery see notes; Quality: 0

47. Thomas8 Francis (Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1812 in 0, and died 11 Jan 1883 in Stock Hall Ulting Essex; 3. He married (1) Elisa Peake 21 Mar 1839 in All St Parish Church Tolleshunt Knights; Quality: 3. She was born 1810 in 0, and died 20 Sep 1877 in Stock Hall Ulting Ess; 3. He married (2) Mary Finch 11 Sep 1871 in Margaretting Essex UK; Quality: 3. She was born 1812.

Notes for Thomas Francis:
7 JAN 2001 9:10PM
ERO D/P329/1/6 page 3 Folio 5
Marriage at All Saints Parish Church Tollesghunt Knights
between Thomas Francis of full age, bachelor, farmer of Ulting and
the son of Robert Francis , a Farmer
and Eliza Peake, of full age, spinster, of Tolleshunt Knights, and
daughter of James Peake, a miller
By licence and carried out by George Miller, Witnesses were James
Peake and Jane Peake. All signed.

5 NOV 1999 10:28PM
email from Mick dated 1/11/1999
From the 1881 Census
Thomas Francis, (son of Robert & Hannah )
PRO REF RG 11/1777 folio 108 page 7
Thomas FRANMCIS at Stock Hall Hatfield Road Ulting Essex UK head,
age 69 farmer of 346 acres employing 12 men and 2 boys born Ulting
Mary wife age 68 born Margaretting,Essex
Anna dau age 39 unmarried born GoldhangerEssex
plus two female servants.
Mick comments on wife Mary . (I beleive we all only have his wife
down as Eliza Peake. I'm sure Mick will investigate this further)

25 MAR 2000 7:25PM
email Mick
1861 Census PRO ref RG9/1108 Foilio 4
Stock Hall Farm Ulting
Thomas Francis Head Widower 49 Farmer 245 Acres 14 men 5 boys
Born Ulting
Anna Jane daughter unmarried 19 Farmer's dau. B.Goldhanger
Robert James son unmarried 15 Farmer's son b. Goldhanger
_______________________________
1871 Census for Ulting PRO ref: RG 10/1695 folio 109
Stock Hall Farm Ulting
FRANCIS THomas head Widower 59 Farming 250acres employ 10men &
5boys b orn Ulting
Francis Thomas F son 31 unmarried farmers son born Goldhanger
Anna Jane dau 29 unmarried Goldhanger
Robt J. son 25 unmarried farmers son at home Goldhanger
Elizabeth Darby visitor 23 farmersdau unmarried Born Little
Watham
Phoeby J Lingwood Servant 16 unmarried Gents servant born langford
_________________________________
Buried St Giles one of group of four near front boundary fence
In memory of/ Thomas Francis/ of Stock Hall Ulting/ who died January
11th 1883/aged 70 years.
___________________

10 MAR 2001 5:48PM
Margaret Brunt
Marriage_ Margaretting Essex 11 Sept.1871
Thomas Francis , full age W. Farmer of Ulting
Mary Finch full age both parents deceased
Wit Anna Jane Francis.
________________-

More About Thomas Francis:
Burial: Jan 1883, St Giles Parish Church Langford Ess.; Quality: 3

Notes for Elisa Peake:
31 AUG 2000 9:49PM
Buried in St Giles Church yard in group of four near front boundary
fence.
Triangular prism on plinth
In memory of Eliza wife of Thomas Francis of the parish of Ulting
who died September 20 1877.

A smaller stone is dedicated to Harriett Maria daughter of CW & HM
Peake who died 26th December 1857 aged 16 months.
Note: Peake was Elizas maiden name.

More About Elisa Peake:
Burial: Sep 1877, St Giles Parish Church Langford Ess.; Quality: 3

More About Thomas Francis and Elisa Peake:
Marriage: 21 Mar 1839, All St Parish Church Tolleshunt Knights; Quality: 3

More About Thomas Francis and Mary Finch:
Marriage: 11 Sep 1871, Margaretting Essex UK; Quality: 3

Children of Thomas Francis and Elisa Peake are:

105

Thomas9 Francis, born 1840 in 0; died 03 Jan 1914 in Ulting Essex; 3.

Notes for Thomas Francis:
31 AUG 2000 9:43PM
one of a group of four near the front boundary fence of the church
of St Giles Langford
Triangular prism on chamfered plinth.
In Memory of /Thomas E Francis/ who died January 3rd 1914
(?1911)/aged 73years .

More About Thomas Francis:
Burial: Jan 1914, St Giles Parish Church Langford Ess.; Quality: 3

106ii.Anna Jane Francis, born 1842 in 0; died 1894 in 0.

107

iii.

Robert James Francis, born 1845 in 0; died 1881 in 0.

Children of Thomas Francis and Mary Finch are:

+	108	i.	Sarah Elizabeth9 Francis, born 1847 in 0.
+	109	ii.	William Francis, born 1849 in 0.

48. Abraham8 Francis (Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 04 Mar 1815 in Ulting Essex UK Stock Farm Hall; 3, and died 25 Nov 1889 in Chapman, Kansas, USA; 3. He married Harriet Bennett Baker 10 Jun 1841 in Augusta Oneida Co., New York USA; Quality: 3. She was born 25 Jul 1821 in Rye Sus UK; 3, and died 31 Jul 1888 in Chapman, Kansas, USA; 3.

Notes for Abraham Francis:
Notes from Harriett 1998
At the age of 13 [1828] Abraham Francis apprenticed to a physician
for 7 years;then attended lectures at Guys and St Thomas Hospitals
where he received the Degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1837, from
the Royal Academy of Physicians and Surgeons, now the Royal College
of Surgeons of England.
He left for Mosa Township,Middlesex Co.Ontario Canada [Canada
West]..1837.
On the same ship S/S James was a family from Udimore, Sussex,
England,,named Baker. Their daughter Harriet ,17,and Abraham became
great friends and upon arriving at their port of Entry,proceeded to
Augusta New York together.
Abraham and Harriet agreed she would wait for his return to her
after he had established Residency and Medical Practice in Mosa
Township Middlesex Co.,Province of Ontario Canada
We believe from family journal's notes that he returned to England
late 1840 and upon his return,married harriet Bennett Baker on 10
June 1841 in Augusta Oneida Co.,NYS. No record of their marriage
has been officially found ...only an entry in the family Bible.
SW Middlesex Registry Office Records show that Registration no 4467
B & S 2 November 1838 Date of Instrument.....1 January 1840 Date of
registration
Grantor :William Gardiner
Grantee:Abraham Francis and his wife s1/2
Registration # 7860 Deed of Gift Date:16 Oct 1845
Registration Date:22 Nov 1845 Abraham Francis & wife to Church
Society of Tortonto Part S 1/2
The Francis family left Delawre Ont Canada Area 1886 for
Missouri...living first in Kansas City and then moving to Chapman,
Kansas where Harriett and Abraham both died.

CENSUS 1852 Canada Middlesex Co.
FRANCIS Abraham Surgeon England 37 M M Eng CH
Harriett " 31 M M
Hannah Canada 10
Harriett " 9 ??
M.A. (Mary Ann) " 7
Robert 4
Emma (Tagg) 1
Porter, Jane (non member) Ire. 19 Presbyterian
Enumerator was Gilbert harris ,Jnr, Township of Delaware.

CENSUS 1861
C1049
14 Microfilm Township of Delaware County of Middlesex Ontario Can.
FRANCIS Abraham M.D. B.Eng.Physician 46
Harriett (Baker) Eng. 40
Hannah Canada West 19
Elizabeth 18
Mary A, 16
Robert 13
Emma 11
Aldred 5
Erasmus 3
Members of family Males 4 Females 5
Frame House 1 1/2 story 1 family
Attending school 1 male 3 females
Robert 1/2 acre to tenement with 1 horse, 1 cow, 2 pigs value $82
Abraham 1/2 acre attached to tenement 3 horses 1 cow 2 pigs value
$220
Census taken 2/2/1861
This is a dissertation the Census taker added at the end of his
report taken 2/2/1861 Delaware Township Co.Mid, Ont Can.
"I have found some death (miss use) scarlet fever. I have seen
the rooms and beds where some of these children died. I have seen
parents who nursed and cared for them and am enclined to tthink
that under other circumstances some of those children might still
be liiving. I have found a large family. I HAVE HAD THE ---AMONGST
THEM. BUT----LAST ONE IN FACT, DO NOT RECOLLECT THAT ONE OF
THEM-----ILL. I am inclined to think that when rooms are well
ventilated and the parents are persons who have read some and
understand the nature of the disorder..Have is but little danger of
losing children by that disorder.
G.R.Denoman
(Dentman sp.) The above remarks may be mentioned for..but I have
studied human nature to some small extent and hence the remarks""

CENSUS 1871 Family 140 Delaware Middlesex Co.
FRANCIS Abraham 56 Eng. C/E Medical
Harriett 49
Hannah 29 Music Teacher
Emma c 19
Aldred A 15 going to school district 4
Erasmus 13 going to school Sub Div 2
William L 8 going to school
Harriet M 5
(Robert 23, away, Mary Ann had married a Ratcliff in Markham, East
of Toronto Elizabeth had died in 1867 at 24 years.)

CENSUS 1881
LDS Film 1375905 Ont.Middlesex Co 1881
FRANCIS Abraham 66 Eng. Doctor
Harriett 59 Eng.
Harriett 15 Ontario
Residences:
Mosa Township, then to Delaware Ontario until 1855 then to
Collingwood Ontario,back to DELAWARE...in 1886 Abraham, moved to
Kansas City with his wife and daughter Harriett where they joined
their sons and brothers Aldred,William and Erasmus. In 1887 Dr and
Mrs Francis and daughter Harriett moved to Chapman, kansas where
Erasmus was an agent for the Union Pacific Railway.

Chapman Courier Kansas USA 29 Nov 1889 page 3 Col 2
Died: Nov 25th. Abraham FRANCIS M.D.
Aged 74 years,8 months and 6 days.
Dr Abraham Francis was born March 4,1815 at Stock
Hall,Sussex(sic),England. At the age of thirteen he was apprenticed
to a physician,and served seven years. At the expiration of this
time he attended lectures at Guy''s and St Thomas' hospitals, where
he received the degree of Docter of Medicine in 1887* (sic) .
He was the possessor of the special diplomas of of thirteen
different leading medicals lights of that time, among whom are Sir
Benjamin Brodie,Sir Astly Cooper,Ramsbottham,Hunter and Williams.
Dr Francis moved to Canada shortly after his graduation and located
in Mosa (looks like) moving to Delaware after a time.
He returned to England in 1845 but did not remain long.
Three years ago he came to Kansas City,remaining there one year
when he moved to Chapman. From early childhood the deceased was a
communant of the Episcopalian church and his daily life showed that
lovely christian character that will secure him peace happiness and
everlasting life.
_

More About Abraham Francis:
Baptism: 09 Apr 1815, Hatfield Pev.Ess UK; Quality: 3
Burial: 28 Nov 1889, IIndian Head Cem. Chapman Kansa USA; Quality: 3
Immigration: Abt. 1840, to America; Quality: 0
Occupation: Doctor Grad.London Colleg

Notes for Harriet Bennett Baker:
Notes from Harriett May 1998
In the records of the East Sussex Guildeford,Udimore, Rye, Sussex
England Church Records : Baptized BENNETT Hannah Fry Illeg. Dau of
Hannah 29 July 1821.
(Her birh date was 25th July 1821 in our Bible records)
When Harriett Bennett Baker FRANCIS died 2 sons attended her
funeral. Aldred Abraham Francis and William Leese Francis
2 daughters attended 1888
Hannah Francis living in Brussells Huron Co. Ont Ca.
Emma Collard Francis BARTON living then in Toronto Canada.
Erasmus was the Union Pacific Railroad Agent in Chapman.
Harriett was teaching Music from their residence in Chapman Ks.
Robert did not attend...was receiving mail at Grand Portage Minn;
Living on Birch Island or "FRANCIS ISLAND" near Isle Royale in Lake
Superior....extract from the Chapman Courier 3 Aug 1888
________________________________

Chapman Courier Kansas USA August 1888 page 3 col 1

"Two sons and two daughters of Dr Francis arrived on Wednesday's
cyclone from Kansas City and Canada to attend the funeral of their
mother"
Chapman Courier August 1888 Page 3 col 2 OBITUARY
DIED-On Tuesday,July 31,1888 of a complication of dysentery and
heart disease,Harriett,beloved wife of Dr A. Francis,aged 67 years
and 6 days.
Harriett Baker was born in Rye Sussex,England,July 25th 1821. At
the age of 20 she removed to the state of New York where she
married Dr A.Francis,Jun 18 1841.
The young couple immediately removed to Delaware Ontario.Here they
resided for about 40 years,raising a family of seven children,four
sons and three daughters,now all grown. Part of the family moving
west,their parents,who were now growing quite old,followed them to
Kansas City in November 1886,and finally to Chapman in the month of
May,1888.
The deceased has for a number of years,been a sufferer from heart
disease,so when she became one of The unfortunate victims of THe
present epidemic of dysentery,her vitality,after a short seige of
five days,gave way and her old complaint proved master of the
situation at noon,on Tuesday,July 31.
The funeral was appointed for Wednesday morning ,but the extreme
heat interfered with the arrangements and her remains were laid
away in Indian Hill Cemetery Wednesday evening just as the sun had
shed its last rays of light on the sad mourners.
The funeral ceremony was conducted by Rev.McWright according to the
rites of the Episcopal church of England, of which the deceased was
a life-long consistent member.
Of the five children who live abroad,four arrived in time for the
funeral,but one son,living in the mining district of Winsconsin,was
unable to come.
The gentle ,loving and affable disposition of the deceased had won
the esteem of many new acquaintances at this place. This was
plainly shownby the helpfulsympatheticmood of her neighbours as
they came flocking with numerous floral tributes of
appropriatedesigns,and kind words and deeds of sympathy.We can
assure the greived family that they have the universal sympathy of
the many newly made freinds in our city,and that what can be done
even at this late date to ease the pang caused by thus suddenly
losing a kind,attentive,beloved and loving Christian Mother and
wife,will be done with pleasure.
___________-

More About Harriet Bennett Baker:
Burial: 01 Aug 1888, Chapman Kansas Indian Hill cem USA; Quality: 3
Christening: 05 Apr 1822, Bradwell-near-the-Sea; Quality: 3

More About Abraham Francis and Harriet Baker:
Marriage: 10 Jun 1841, Augusta Oneida Co., New York USA; Quality: 3

Children of Abraham Francis and Harriet Baker are:

110

Hannah Victoria9 Francis, born 10 Jun 1842 in Mosa Ont Ca.; 3; died 02 Apr 1933 in Niagara Co.Home Lockport N.Y; 3.

Notes for Hannah Victoria Francis:
Note from harriett Nolan May 1998
Hannah Victoria...Unmarried... was engaged to Mr Smallman who
drowned Delaware Ont.
Religion Anglican

More About Hannah Victoria Francis:
Burial: 04 Apr 1933, North Ridge Cem.NiagaraCo.Nys.; Quality: 3
Christening: 23 Aug 1842, Mosa Middlesex Ont Ca.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Artist/Musician

111ii.Elizabeth Fairhead Francis, born 13 Nov 1843 in Mosa Ont Ca.; 3; died 08 Feb 1867 in Port Huron Michigan USA; 3. She married or Gain Gaines.

More About Elizabeth Fairhead Francis:
Christening: 31 Dec 1843, Delaware Middlesex Ont Canada; Quality: 3

112iii.Mary Ann Francis, born 19 Dec 1845 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3; died 07 Mar 1878 in Markham Ont Canada; 3.

113

iv.

Robert Livingston Francis, born 18 Apr 1848 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3; died 22 Sep 1929 in Duluth Minnesota; 3. He married Sarah Marie Hunt.

More About Robert Livingston Francis:
Burial: 25 Sep 1929, Forest Hills cem; Quality: 3
Christening: 04 Jun 1848, Delaware Ont Ca. Christs Church; Quality: 3
Occupation: Boat Cpt. Gt.Lakes

114v.Emma Tagg Francis, born 13 Jul 1850 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3; died 25 Oct 1850 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3. She married Barton.

More About Emma Tagg Francis:
Burial: 27 Oct 1850, Delaware Ont Ca. Christs Church Cem.; Quality: 3
Christening: 06 Oct 1850, Delaware Ont Ca. Christs Church; Quality: 3

115vi.Emma Collard Francis, born 12 Aug 1851 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3; died 18 Jan 1900 in Toronto Ont Ca.; 3.

116

vii.

Aldred Abraham Francis, born 23 Jan 1856 in Delaware or Collingwood Ont Canada; 3; died 19 May 1933 in Kansa City Moriah USA; 3. He married Leonora Jones 05 Sep 1888 in Kansas City 1016 Holmes St.; Quality: 3.

More About Aldred Abraham Francis:
Burial: 21 May 1933, Kansa City Moriah cem.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Agent Pacific Rail Kansas

More About Aldred Francis and Leonora Jones:
Marriage: 05 Sep 1888, Kansas City 1016 Holmes St.; Quality: 3

117viii.Erasmus Thomas Francis, born 03 Jul 1858 in Collingwood Ont Ca.; 3; died 30 Nov 1945 in NPB Nabauto Hosp.Fiji; 3. He married Mabel Geraldine Whiteford 25 Oct 1919 in Leichhardt Sydney Australia All Saints Church; Quality: 3.

Notes for Erasmus Thomas Francis:
NOTES from Harriett may 1998

Erasmus Francis and his wife Mabel Geraldine nee Whiteford ran the
Ono Copra Plantation in the Fiji Islands and he also started the
first Trout Hatchery in those islands.

More About Erasmus Thomas Francis:
Burial: 01 Dec 1945, Fiji ONO Plantation; Quality: 3
Christening: 19 Oct 1858, Delaware Ont Ca. Christs Church; Quality: 3
Occupation: Plantation Owner [Copra]

More About Erasmus Francis and Mabel Whiteford:
Marriage: 25 Oct 1919, Leichhardt Sydney Australia All Saints Church; Quality: 3

118ix.William Lees Francis, born 17 Jan 1862 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3; died in Colorado; 0. He married Maud Green 14 Jul 1886 in Trinity Church; Quality: 3.

More About William Lees Francis:
Christening: 29 Jun 1862, Delaware Ont Ca. Christs Church; Quality: 0

More About William Francis and Maud Green:
Marriage: 14 Jul 1886, Trinity Church; Quality: 3

119x.Harriet Lydia Francis, born 07 Jun 1865 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3; died 20 Feb 1937 in Wilson N.Y. USA Maple Road; 3.

52. Joshua8 Francis (Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1809 in Maldon Ess UK; 0, and died Dec 1902 in Dalby Qld Aus; 0. He married Harriet Wale 17 Dec 1836 in St George Gravesend Kent UK; Quality: 3, daughter of John WALE and Elizabeth (Wale). She was born 1819 in Ess UK; 0, and died Jul 1888 in Colchester Essex UK; 0.

Notes for Joshua Francis:
31 AUG 2000 9:19PM
Email from Mick
1851 Census for St Botolph Parish Colchester Ref HO107/1781 folio78

The Hythe St Botolph No house number
FRANCIS Joshua Head Married 41 sailor Born Maldon Essex
Harriett wife Married 31 Beer shop keeper Northfleet
Edmund son 13 Northfleet
Harriett dau 9 Northfleet
John son 7 scholar Strood Kent
Julia dau 2 Colchester
Henry son 2months Colchester
Joshua Father 70 retired shopkeeper Ulting Essex

12 Jan 2001
from MIck
ERO D/P 132/1/5 Bapts 1802-1812 St MNary Maldon
Joshua son of Joshua and Mary bapt. 17 Oct 1809

More About Joshua Francis:
Bat Mitzvah: 17 Oct 1809, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 3
Burial: 23 Dec 1902, Greenstead Colchester UK; Quality: 3
Census: 1881, Colchester Ess Eng
Christening: 17 Oct 1809, Maldon Ess Eng

Notes for Harriet Wale:
Margaret Brunt states in email to Mick 19/11/2000,
Gravesend St george shows marriage of Joshua Francis to Harriet
Wale on 17 Dec 1836. and child John Wale Francis and Harriet
Francis being christened in Gravesend 17/3/1866.

More About Harriet Wale:
Burial: 27 Jul 1888, Greenstead Colchester UK; Quality: 3

More About Joshua Francis and Harriet Wale:
Census: 1851, Colchester Ken Eng
Marriage: 17 Dec 1836, St George Gravesend Kent UK; Quality: 3

Children of Joshua Francis and Harriet Wale are:

+	120	i.	Edmund Farmer9 Francis, born 01 Jan 1837 in Northfleet Kent UK; 3; died 29 Nov 1890 in Aboard "Essex" in London; 3.
	121	ii.	Joshua Francis, born 26 May 1839 in Northfleet Kent UK; 3; died 1850.

More About Joshua Francis:
Christening: 23 Jun 1839, St Botolph Northfleet Kent UK; Quality: 3

122iii.Harriett Francis, born 1842 in Ess UK; 0. She married William Mulley 30 Sep 1863 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1840 in Essex UK; 0.

Notes for Harriett Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:01PM
Margaret Brunt

Marriages St Leonards Colchester Essex 30 Sep 1863

Willam Mulley 23 Mason father Thomas Mulley
Harriett Francis 21 father Joshua Francis Master Mariner
Wit. Edmund Farmer Francis.

More About William Mulley and Harriett Francis:
Marriage: 30 Sep 1863, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

123iv.Julia Francis, born 1849 in Ess UK; 0. She married (1) Henry Howe. She married (2) Henry HOWE; born 1856.

More About Julia Francis:
Census: 1851, Colchester Ess Eng - St Bototph

More About Henry HOWE and Julia Francis:
Census: 1901, Colchester Ess Eng

124v.Henry Thomas Francis, born 1851 in Ess UK; 0.

More About Henry Thomas Francis:
Census: 1851, Colchester Ess Eng - St Bototph
Christening: 02 Mar 1851, St Andrews Greenstead/Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

125vi.Joshua Francis, born 24 Feb 1853 in New Dock St Botolph Colchester Ess UK; 3.

126

vii.

Alfred Francis, born 1856 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0; died 1906 in Ess UK; 0.

More About Alfred Francis:
Baptism: 13 Jan 1856, St leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

127viii.David William Francis, born 1862 in Ess UK; 0; died 1951 in Ess UK; 0.

128

ix.

Francis Head Francis, born 1865 in Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Emma Brown 12 Nov 1885 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1863 in Essex; 0. He married (2) Emma BROWN 12 Nov 1885 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards; born 1863.

Notes for Francis Head Francis:
10 MAR 2001 8:56PM
Margaret Brunt
Marriages St leonards Colchester 12 Nov 1885
Francis Head Francis 22 Mariner father Joshua Publican
Emma Brown 22 father John Brown Labourer.

More About Francis Head Francis:
Baptism: 13 Nov 1865, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3
Christening: 13 Nov 1865

More About Francis Francis and Emma Brown:
Marriage: 12 Nov 1885, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

More About Francis Francis and Emma BROWN:
Marriage: 12 Nov 1885, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

129x.Walter Francis, born 1868 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

130

xi.

David Francis, born Oct 1868 in St Leonards Colchester Ess; 0.

Notes for David Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:41PM
Maragaret Brunt
St Leonards Colchester Ess UK
28/Oct 1868
Walter to Joshua & Harriett of St Leonards Mariner

28 Oct 1868
David to Joshua and Harriett of St Leonards Mariner

More About David Francis:
Christening: 28 Oct 1868, St Leonards Colchester Ess; Quality: 3

131xii.Edmund Farmer FRANCIS, born 08 Nov 1837 in Northfleet Kent Eng; died 29 Nov 1890 in London Mdx Eng - Aboard 'Essex'.

132

xiii.

Harriet FRANCIS, born 1842 in Ess Eng. She married William MULLEY 30 Sep 1863 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards; born 1840 in Ess Eng.

More About Harriet FRANCIS:
Census: 1861, Colchester Ess Eng - St Bototph
Christening: 17 Apr 1844, Strood Rochester Kent Eng

More About William MULLEY and Harriet FRANCIS:
Marriage: 30 Sep 1863, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

133xiv.Joshua FRANCIS, born 23 Feb 1853 in Colchester Ess Eng.

134

xv.

Alfred FRANCIS, born 1855 in Ess Eng; died 1906 in Ess Eng.

More About Alfred FRANCIS:
Christening: 1856, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

56. Daniel Farmer8 Francis (Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1818 in Ess UK; 0. He married Maria Mayhew. She was born 1830 in 0.

More About Daniel Farmer Francis:
Occupation: Shipwright

Children of Daniel Francis and Maria Mayhew are:

135

David James9 Francis, born in Frindsbury Kent UK; 0.

More About David James Francis:
Christening: 09 Nov 1856, Frindsbury Rochester Kent Uk; Quality: 3

136ii.Alfred Francis, born in Frindsbury Kent UK; 0.

More About Alfred Francis:
Christening: 07 Jul 1861, Frindsbury Rochester Kent UK; Quality: 3

137iii.Harriett Matilda Francis, born 1857 in Ess UK; 0.

138	iv.	David James FRANCIS, born 1848 in Frindsbury Kent Eng.
139	v.	Alfred FRANCIS, born 1850 in Frindsbury Kent Eng.
140	vi.	Harriet Matilda FRANCIS, born 1857 in Ess Eng.

60. Maria8 Hankin Francis (Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1826 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1900 in Ess UK; 0. She married George Ridgewell, son of Richard REDGEWELL and Hannah ROLLESON. He was born 1825 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1915 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Maria Hankin Francis:
update 14/4/99
Data from Prof. Researcher Peter Nutt 15,Westfield Close Wickford
Ess.SS11 8JR. Researched Sep.1998. sent to me by Brian Knipe of 71
Ford Lane Rainham Essex RM13 7AT Apr 1999
HANKIN:
In the 1851 Census Maria Ridgewell [nee Hankin] stated she was born
at Tolleshuny Major and her age of 24 gives her a birth year of
1827 . From the baptisms of Tolleshunt Major, we have the following
entry.
Tolleshunt Major original registers Ess PRO D/P240/4
Baptisms 1826
1826 August 20 Maria Base born daughter of Mary HANKIN & JOSHUA
FRANCIS of the parish of Maldon farmer.
Maria's mother, Mary Hankin, spinster, married William
Finch,bachelor, 16 March 1827 in Tolleshunt Major. Wit. Benjamin
Snow & Mary Ann Jennings.
Joshua's wife Mary Farmer, had apparently died some time after the
birth of her son William Charles in 1821.
When Joshua married at Maldon St Mary's [original registers Ess PRO
D/P132/1/7 ]
Marriages
1826 Jul 18th Joshua FRANCIS of this parish widower & Elizabeth Jane
Simpson spinster of Dengle married by licence with consent of her
natural father. Wit: Richard Polley Eliza Abbott.

Joshua and Eliza apparently had one child, Emma bapt Maldon St Mary
13 Mar 1827 to Joshua and Elizabeth FRANCIS of the Hythe merchant

More About Maria Hankin Francis:
Christening: 20 Aug 1826, Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; Quality: 0

More About George Ridgewell:
Christening: 20 Nov 1825, Tollenhurst Major Ess Eng - Parish Church

Children of Maria Hankin Francis and George Ridgewell are:

141	i.	Elizabeth9 Ridgewell, born 1845 in 0.
142	ii.	Elizabeth Ann Ridgewell, born 1849 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
143	iii.	William Ridgewell, born 1852 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1931 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
144	iv.	Eliza Jane Ridgewell, born 1856 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0. She married George Woodward 1897 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major St Nicholas; born in Witham Ess Eng.

More About Eliza Jane Ridgewell:
Christening: 22 Feb 1856, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major

More About George Woodward and Eliza Ridgewell:
Marriage: 1897, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major St Nicholas

145v.Walter George Ridgewell, born 1866 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1906 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.

61. Ann Maria Marriah8 HANKIN-FRANCIS (Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1826 in Mauldon Ess End, and died Jan 1900. She married George Ridgewell 28 Aug 1846 in Tollenhurst Major Ess Eng - Parish Church, son of Richard REDGEWELL and Hannah ROLLESON. He was born 1825 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1915 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.

More About Ann Maria Marriah HANKIN-FRANCIS:
Burial: 14 Jan 1900, Tollenhurst Major Ess Eng - Parish Church
Christening: 20 Aug 1826, Tollenhurst Major Ess Eng - Parish Church

More About George Ridgewell:
Christening: 20 Nov 1825, Tollenhurst Major Ess Eng - Parish Church

More About George Ridgewell and Ann HANKIN-FRANCIS:
Marriage: 28 Aug 1846, Tollenhurst Major Ess Eng - Parish Church

Children of Ann HANKIN-FRANCIS and George Ridgewell are:

146

Elizabeth Ann9 RIDGEWELL, died 19 May 1931 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major.

More About Elizabeth Ann RIDGEWELL:
Burial: Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major St Nicholas Church
Christening: 09 Dec 1849, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major

147ii.Elizabeth RIDGEWELL, born 26 Mar 1845.

More About Elizabeth RIDGEWELL:
Christening: 20 Apr 1845, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major

148iii.William WIDGEWELL, born 1852 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major; died 19 May 1931 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major.

More About William WIDGEWELL:
Burial: Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major St Nicholas
Christening: 13 Jun 1852, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major

62. Emma8 Francis (Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Mar 1827 in Maldon St Mary Ess UK; 0. She married (1) ?.

Notes for Emma Francis:
Original parish register Essex Records Office D/P1323/1/
found by P.Nutt researcher for Brian Knipe.
Verified MIck Jan 2001.

Maldon St Mary baptism
Folio # 420
1827 Mar 13 Emma of Joshua and Elizabeth Francis of the Hythe
merchant

10 MAR 2001 4:53PM
Birth certificate _Emma Francis

3-8-1852-Emma-Girl-Mother Emma Francis(dau of Joshua and Elizabeth)
notified by mother 7/8/1852.
child born and mother living at Workhouse,Princes Road Lambeth
Surrey.
details from Margaret Brunt Feb 2001.

More About Emma Francis:
Christening: 13 Mar 1827, Maldon St Mary Ess UK; Quality: 3

Child of Emma Francis and ? is:

149

Emma9 Francis, born 03 Aug 1852 in Lambeth Surrey Uk; 3.

Notes for Emma Francis:
10 MAR 2001 4:53PM
Birth certificate _Emma Francis

3-8-1852-Emma-Girl-Mother Emma Francis(dau of Joshua and Elizabeth)
notified by mother 7/8/1852.
child born and mother living at Workhouse,Princes Road Lambeth
Surrey.
details from Margaret Brunt Feb 2001.

68. George8 Francis (Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1840 in UK; 0. He married Eliza Brown 04 Nov 1878 in Frinsbury Parish Church Kent UK; Quality: 0. She was born 1855 in Frinsbury Kent UK; 0.

More About George Francis:
Occupation: Seaman

More About George Francis and Eliza Brown:
Marriage: 04 Nov 1878, Frinsbury Parish Church Kent UK; Quality: 0

Child of George Francis and Eliza Brown is:

150

Edmund9 Francis, born 1880 in 0.

69. Edmund8 Francis (Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Oct 1842 in Northfleet Kent UK; 3, and died 1935. He married Clara Bournes 12 Dec 1872 in Frinsbury Kent UK; Quality: 0, daughter of John BOURNES and Sarah BOURNES. She was born Mar 1853 in Medway Kent UK; 0, and died Mar 1952 in Chatham Kent UK; 0.

Notes for Edmund Francis:
24 OCT 2000 10:52AM
Birth date confirmed Marg Brunt via Mick Oct 2000

More About Edmund Francis:
Census: 1871, Rochester Kent Eng
Christening: 13 Dec 1853, St Mary Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 3

More About Clara Bournes:
Baptism: 27 Aug 1854, Rochester Kent Eng - St Margaret
Census: 1901, Rochester Kent Eng

More About Edmund Francis and Clara Bournes:
Marriage: 12 Dec 1872, Frinsbury Kent UK; Quality: 0

Children of Edmund Francis and Clara Bournes are:

+	151	i.	Alice Ann9 Francis, born Mar 1873 in North Ayelsford Kent UK; 0; died 15 Jun 1907 in Kent UK; 0.
	152	ii.	Clara Jane Francis, born 1876 in Strood Kent UK; 0.

More About Clara Jane Francis:
Occupation: Milliner

153iii.Elizabeth Ellen Francis, born Mar 1878 in North Ayelsford Kent UK; 0. She married husband of 7725 Dec 1902 in Hackney London UK; Quality: 0.

More About husband of 7725 and Elizabeth Francis:
Marriage: Dec 1902, Hackney London UK; Quality: 0

154iv.Emma Louise Francis, born 1880 in Kent Uk; 0.

	155	v.	Edmund Joshua Francis, born Jun 1882 in Strood Kent UK; 0.
	156	vi.	Ellen Caroline Francis, born Jun 1884 in Strood Kent UK; 0; died 1956. She married Edwin BRADFIELD 09 Feb 1924 in Salisbury Mashonaland S Rhodisia Zimbabwe; born 1890.

More About Edwin BRADFIELD:
Census: 1901, Hornsey Mdx Eng

More About Edwin BRADFIELD and Ellen Francis:
Marriage: 09 Feb 1924, Salisbury Mashonaland S Rhodisia Zimbabwe

157vii.Rosa Fanny Francis, born Sep 1885 in Strood Kent UK; 0. She married husband of 7728 Dec 1908 in Westminster London UK; Quality: 0.

More About husband of 7728 and Rosa Francis:
Marriage: Dec 1908, Westminster London UK; Quality: 0

158viii.Ruth Margurite Francis, born Sep 1888 in Strood Kent UK; 0. She married John Eves Mar 1912 in Mitford ? Northumberland UK; Quality: 0.

More About John Eves and Ruth Francis:
Marriage: Mar 1912, Mitford ? Northumberland UK; Quality: 0

159ix.Julia Grace Francis, born Sep 1889 in Strood Kent UK; 0.

	160	x.	Clara Jane FRANCIS, born 1875 in Strood Ken Eng.
+	161	xi.	Elizabeth Ellen FRANCIS, born 1879 in Frindsbury Kent Eng.
	162	xii.	Emma Louisa FRANCIS, born 1880 in Strood Ken Eng.
+	163	xiii.	Edmund Joshua FRANCIS, born 1881 in Strood Kent Eng.
	164	xiv.	Rose Fanny FRANCIS, born Sep 1885 in Strood Ken Eng. She married ? unknown Dec 1908 in Westminister Lon Mdx Eng.

More About ? unknown and Rose FRANCIS:
Marriage: Dec 1908, Westminister Lon Mdx Eng

165xv.Ruth MargariteFRANCIS, born Sep 1888 in Strood Ken Eng. She married John Eves Mar 1912 in Mitford nr Norpeth Northumerland Eng.

More About John Eves and Ruth MargariteFRANCIS:
Marriage: Mar 1912, Mitford nr Norpeth Northumerland Eng

166xvi.Julia Grace RANCIS, born Sep 1889 in Rochester Kent Eng.

	167	xvii.	Charles FRANCIS, born 1893 in Rochester Kent Eng. He married Ruth (FRANCIS); born 1889 in Rochester Kent Eng.
+	168	xviii.	John William Herbert FRANCIS, born 07 Sep 1895 in 10 Horsley Road Rochester Ken Eng; died 1972 in London.
	169	xix.	Leonard FRANCIS, born 1900 in Rochester Kent Eng.

78. George8 Francis (Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jun 1811 in Maldon Ess UK; 3, and died 04 Dec 1898 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3. He married (1) Margaret Dodds (Douglas). She was born 25 Nov 1799 in North Shields Northumberland UK, and died 17 Aug 1878 in Port Maquarie NSW. He married (2) Margaret Dodds (Nee Douglas) 19 Apr 1837 in Wallsend, Northshields, UK; Quality: 3. She was born 25 Nov 1799 in North Shields Northumberland UK; 0, and died 17 Aug 1878 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0. He married (3) Isabella Pittman Abt. 1883 in London UK; Quality: 0. She died 26 Jan 1900 in Wednesbury Staffs UK; 0. He married (4) Isabella PITTMAN 1883 in London Eng. She was born 1815 in London Eng, and died 21 Jul 1900 in Wednesbury Staff Eng.

Notes for George Francis:
BAPTISM Francis George son of Daniel Francis and Ruth (Trussell )
his wife was baptized Oct 11th 1811
**************
At the age of 14 left home to be- come an apprentice seaman on board
the Peter and Jane,which traded to the Baltic Sea. In 1835 he
shipped aboard the whaler Lady Jane which sailed to Davis Straits in
the Arctic Ocean, where it became trapped in the ice for five
months. During this time the crew suffered extreme privation from
frostbite,scurvy, and starvation with sixteen of the compliment of
65 surviving to reach the safety of the Orkney Islands.
****************
The following passage is part of information sent by Louise Barr
Dec 1997/most of which I already had.
In the Port Macquarie Maritime museum,there is a piece of board from
the "Lady Jane" and a bone from a bird which was caught and eaten
while they were icebound in the winter 1835/6.The letters on the
wood are: SHIP LADY JANE NEWCASTLE ON
TYNE WINTERED AT DAVIS STRAITS
27 OF THE CREW DIED G>FRANCIS 1835
(Note as at Oct 1998 I have been told by volunteers at the Museum
that the bird bone has now been lost, or at least, misplaced
**********************

Apr 1837 George married Margaret Dodds a widow with four children
and 11 years his senior.
After their marriage, George and Margaret Francis ,together with
their daughter Margaret,George Douglas Dodds and Mary Dodds (Mary's
(sic) children from her first marriage) arrived in Sydney aboard the
Templar on August 27 1844.
1844 George and family come to Australia aboard the TEMPLAR.
As none of the family were listed in the ship's manifest as
assisted passage migrants or as fare paying passengers, it is
believed that they probably "crewed" their passage.
After a short stay in Sydney the family moved to the Hunter River
and by 1847 were in Port Macquarie where George planted a Vineyard
for Major Innes. In 1849 he visited his brother James in Adelaide,
then, stricken with gold fever, George joined the throng of hopefuls
sailing to the Californian Goldfields in 1849, but due to ill
health, he boarded the Rosetta Joseph for the return journey to
Australia.The ship struck the coral of Elizabeth Reef and the
passengers were forced to take to the lifeboats where they spent the
next nine days. Striking the coast near Smoky Cape, the boats made
for Port Macquarie where all 48 passengers were landed saafely.
Despte his ordeals, gold fever led George to the Braidwood diggings
in November 1851 where he was successful and he returned to Port
Macquarie in 1862 to buy the five blocks of land comprising "Douglas
Vale" which was on the Oxley Highway nearly opposite the future
hospital, bounded by the present day Findlay and Widderson Streets.
The family moved to Douglas Vale in July 1862 and the first vintage
from Isabella Grapes was ready on 11 March 1867,producing 750
Gallons of wine which sold for 161 pounds 16 shillings and 6 pence
During its lifetime of 51 years,the greatest vintage was 1877 when
3200 gallons were produced, gaining prizes at Bordeaux,Amsterdam,
Calcutta and London.
***********************
Extract from Australian Shipwrecks 1850 (book held in QGS library)
Page 26/7 Rosetta Joseph The ship Rosetta Joseph, which sailed from
Sydney NSW for San Fransisco on May 29 1850 and had left the latter
port on the return passage to Sydney on 15 October, was totally
wrecked on Elizabeth Reef,north of Lord Howe Island, on 1 December.
She was carrying thirty-two passengers, including two women and two
children,and a crew of fifteen, but there was no loss of life. The
Rosetta Joseph was running at night under easy sail with a
favourable wind when she was suddenly found to be surounded byrocks,
a strong current having swept her on to the north west side of
Elizabeth Reef, whuich was also known as Clarks reef. A few minutes
later she struck. Next morning her master, Andrew Patrick, decided
there was no alternative but to abandon her. There was a strong wind
and heavy sea, and when an attempt to launch the boats was made the
jollyboat swamped. Patrick decided to wait until the sea and wind
had moderated before making a second attempt to get the boats away.
Conditions became more favourable during the afternoon and by 5pm
the passengers and crew were all off the ship. The three boats-the
longboat carrying twenty-eight, the pinnace with fourteen aboard and
the jollyboat holding five-lay at anchor off the reef all night.
When the boats left the wreck on the 3rd they steered for Lord
HoweIsland, ninety-five miles away to the south, but next day a
heavy gale blew up and the boats laboured much in the high seas,
shipping so much water that continuous baling was was necessary to
keep them afloat. The jollyboat which was being towed by the
longboat, almost swamped, and Patrick decided to lighten the
longboat by jettisoning all spare clothes, blankets and some parcels
of gold dust, so as to take aboard the five men in the jollyboat.
This was done and at 4pm the jollyboat filled. The pinnace was now
made fast to the stern of the longboat and,using the swamped
jollyboat as a sea anchor, they were able to lie to for the night.
Although the weather moderated on the 5th, a strong current had
swept the crowded boats back to within twenty miles of the reef, and
the wind being favourable Patrick decided to bear away for the
Australian coast . Although heavy seas necessitated constant baling
and compelled them to again lie to, using masts, spare oars and some
canvas as a sea anchor, they safely reached Port Macquarie NSW on
the 10th and by 5pm that day all were ashore. The Rosetta Joseph was
a barque of 265 tons, and had been built at the Manning River by
Alexander Newton in 187. Her dimensions were 88.9 x 23.2 x 15.0. She
was owned by Moses Joseph, of Sydney, merchant. SOURCES:Sydney
Morning Herald 16 and 17 Dec 1850;Gold Fleet,116-8; Reg Syd No
82/187

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AUSTRALIAN MEN OF MARK page 385
GEORGE FRANCIS,ESQUIRE.
A Man who has been born before the Battle of Waterloo must ever be
an object of interest. The mere mention of such a fact must recall
memories of what has happened in the history of the world,since that
great change wrought in the destiny of Europe by the fall of
Napoleon in 1815. In the year 1811, in Essex, England, was born the
subject of this memoir. George Francis was the son of a farmer, and
at the age of fourteen years he went to sea in a coasting
vessel,which carried coals to Portsmouth Dockyard. After this he was
bound as an apprentice on board the Peter and Jane,which traded to
the Baltic. In 1835 he shipped on the Lady Jane, a whaling vessel,
and on 20th.April of that year made the ice at Davis Straits. The
voyage proved disastrous. Only one whale was killed,and the ship got
shut up in the ice at lat.70 deg.N.,with but a short supply of
provisions. On 5th.October 1835,all hands were put on dshort
allowance, and all during the winter the ship's company suffered
great privations. Many died through hunger,cold,and scurvy;on
19th.February 1836 the ice began to move, and under the influence of
a westerly gale, the ship drifted with the ice for 1200 miles. When
she got clear of the ice she was found to be very much strained, and
it required all the skill and care that could be given,to get her to
the Orkneys,where the sixteen survivors of a crew of sixty-five
recruited their health. Mr Francis was one of the survivors who
suffered least. In 1844 he London for Sydney,and on his arrival in
the colony he went to Port Macquarie. But success did not attend
him, and he proceeded to San Fransisco,but soon after left that
place with the intention of returning to Sydney in the barque
Rosetta Joseph. In December 1850 the ship was wrecked on Elizabeth
Reef, and the crew and passengers had to take to the boats. For nine
days and nights they suffered hardship, but at length reached the
coast of New South wales, at port macquarie,all safe. In 1851, when
gold fever broke out,Mr francis went to the Braidwood diggings,and
for several years met with good success there. However, he returned
to Port Macquarie, and there, at Douglas Vale, he planted a
vineyard, which he has made most successful. His wine has obtained
medals at Bordeaux 1882, Amsterdam 1883, Calcutta 1884, and London
1886. After a life well spent in honest work,and not without
adventure,Mr. Francis retired from work,and is now living in ease.
The estate of Douglas Vale he has given to his son-in-law, Napoleon
Wilson, who still carries on the vineyard. 6-vol.11. 2X *
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OBITUARY Port Macquarie News December 10th. 1898 PLANTED DOUGLAS
VALE VINEYARDS (Death of Mr. G.Francis) On Sunday afternoon
last,there passed away one of the oldest and most esteemed residents
of Port Macquarie in the person of Mr G Francis of Douglas
Vale,after a long and painful illness. He was born at
maldon,Essex,England,in 1811,so that he was over 78 years of age
when he died. Mr Francis came to New South Wales in 1844,and after
spending 18 months in the upper Hunter,came to Port Macquarie in
1846,where he planted a vineyard on land belonging to the late Major
Innes. After three years he left for Adelaide for a short time, but
returned to Port Macquarie that same year, and left for California
where he arrived in 1850. Being in poor health in San fransisco he
decided to return to Port where he'd left his wife and family. He
shipped by the barque Rosetta Joseph, which struck on Elizabeth
Reef, about 400 miles east of Port Macquarie. The crew and
passengers took to three boats the following day,but in the firsst
gale of wind, the five men in the smallest boat had to go into the
other boats for safety. They used the small boat for a sea anchor,
tieing the other boats to her,until the gale was over,when they cut
her adrift. On the following Sunday morning they saw the tops of the
two small mountains near Smoky Cape,but another galea nd
thunderstorm coming onm they made another sea anchor of their
masts,spare spars and oars lashed together, and laid to till the
storm was over. They were driven to the south and when they sighted
land again they were off Camden Haven. The boats were turned to the
north again, as Mr Francis told the Captain that he was sure that
they were near Port Macquarie. As they neared the flagstaff, the
pilot boat went out, and brought them in a few at a time, as the
boats were too heavily loaded to come into the boat harbour. The 48
people had been in the boats for eight and a half days having only a
small quantity of food and water served out each day. Mrs Francis
was surprised to see her husband land from one of the boats. In
November,1851 Mr Francis went to the Braidwood diggings and w as
very successful. He returned to Port again in 1859, and in 1862
commenced to establish the Douglas Vale Vineyard which remains to
this time one of the best laid out vineyards in this district.
***************
EXTRACT from PORT MACQUARIE NEWS 31st.January ,1977 Reprinted in
the "NEWS" 50 years ago,"as narrated by an eye witness almost 80
years ago.": The barque Rosetta Joseph left San Fransisco on October
15th.1850, bound for Sydney. On December 2 she struck Elizabeth Reef
and the 48 passengers on board eventually landed safely at Port
Macquarie. They left the wreck in two small boats,one a long boat
took 32, and a smaller pinnace had 16 on board. They were eight days
and nine nights in the open boats before reaching Port Macquarie
where the pilot boat brought the people in a few at a time. When
gales struck the open boats a box of gold worth 30,000 pounds was
amongst goods that had to be thrown overboard. The interesting thing
about all this is that the 48 people owe their lives to a Mr George
Francis ,the original owner of Douglas Vale and its vineyards at
Port Macquarie. He had gone to California in the gold rush days and
was returning to Australia. A seaman,he took charge in the open boat
and his courage and Seamanship won through. Stretching coincidence
that he should be washed up more or less on his own doorstep. Also
among the passengers was Mr Rudder senr.,of the Macleay, and his
sons Julian and Augustus. Mr Rudder's oil painting of the two boats
adorned the drawing room at Douglas Vale and would be a rather
historic piece if still around. ***************************
St.Cath's House Index of Marriages June Quarter 1838 DODDS Margaret
Newcastle-on-Tyne 25 413 St.Cath's House Index of Marriages June
Quarter 1838 DODDS Margaret Newcastle-on-Tyne 25 413
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Notes from The Windingsheet pages 351 & 352 see notes attached to
first wife Margaret Dodds nee Douglas Rin 231.
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A notation in Margaret Wilson nee Francis' hand writing, states
"Places my father sailed to before coming to Australia:
St Petersburg, Rigor, Arc Angel, Copenhagen,Hamberg, Memal,
Malaga,Antwerp, Danzig, Rotterdam,Stockholm and Rouen."
This note was found while looking through papers and photographs at
Victor Payne's in November 1998
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Letter written by Ephraim to his brother George in Australia.dated
July 15th 1854.
Original now held by Victor Payne
DETAILS of letter: (recorded as written,except for ?? where the
words are undecipherable) Envelope post marked SHIPMAIL SYDNEY dated
July 15th 1854 To: George FRANCI of Genkons Stree Nr the Gass Wourks
Sidney New South Wales
My dear Brother Liverpool 9th April 1854
I have taken the liberty of writing a few lines to you all,hoping
they will find you all quite well. These lines are for yourself dear
George. It is a long time since I saw you but you are not forgot by
me But as I have not the pleasure of seeing you I hope these few
lines will find a welcome at their destination. You see by the other
part I address you all on the same terms. I should have sent you
all a letter But I have not all your addresses so when you get this
and have read the other part,send it to John and he can send it to
Robert and Mary that is if you think it will not ?? them dear
George. I hope you will try what you can do for me I put more
confidence in you than either of the others.write to me and tell me
all about the place so that I can form an idea of them and it will
be ??? to come out. I am sick of this Place but I can't get away
without help and do not know where to turn to for it but to you and
if you do a Brotherly Action toward me you shall never be the loser
of one penny but Dear George I feel lost,forsaken by all the reson.I
send on one letter to you all to save postage-I have no more to say
this time to you But wishing you every joy and happiness . Give my
love to my sister Margaret and all my neices and nephews and to all.
Do not forget to write to Father direct No 5 Denmark Street
Coleharbour Lane Camberwell
Direct to me,Ephraim Francis No 28 Upper Harrington Street Toxteth
Park Liverpool.

George Francis married his Aunt Sarah's cousin, Isabella Pittman, a
widow, in London about 1883, and died at Douglas Vale 0n 4 December
1898, he is buried in the General Cemetery Port Macquarie.
Isabella Francis, formerly Pittman, died in England 1900 while
visiting relatives.
-

More About George Francis:
Baptism: 10 Oct 1811, Ess UK; Quality: 3
Burial: 06 Dec 1898, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0
Christening: 11 Oct 1811, Ess Eng
Occupation: Mariner/Adventurer/Vigner

More About Margaret Dodds (Douglas):
Burial: 20 Aug 1878, Port Maquarie NSW

Notes for Margaret Dodds (Nee Douglas):
Notes from The Windingsheet (1996 edition) pages 351/352

MARGARET FRANCIS Died 17 August 1878
Daughter og George Douglas a Mariner and Catherine (nee Corpus)
born North Shields Northumberland England 30 November 1799.
In 1822 she married Jonathon Dodds, he died in 1831.
On 19th April at Wallsend Church Tyneside England she married
George FRANCIS son of Daniel Francis and Ruth nee Trussell who was
born at Maldon Essex,England.
After their marriage, George and Margaret Francis ,together with
their daughter Margaret,George Douglas Dodds and Mary Dodds (Mary's
(sic) children from her first marriage) arrived in Sydney aboard the
Templar on August 27 1844.
********************
Margaret Francis died from weakness and old age at the age of 78 at
Douglas Vale being attended by Docter Gabriel of Kempsey, whilst her
husband was on one of his many trips abroad, and was buried without
any Clergy being present on 20 August 1878 in the Historic Burying
Ground.
Her son George Douglas Dodds became a Boatbuilder and Publican and
married Elizabeth Doyle in 1872.
Her daughter Margaret Francis married Napoleon Wilson at Port
Macquarie in 1869 and the couple took over the vineyard when George
retired,increasing the production in 1884 by adding a new vineyard.
Their children were George Francis Wilson, born 1872, Margaret
Esther Wiulson born 1880, Leila May Willson born 1881 and Norman
Trussell Wilson born 1883.
George Francis married Isabella Pittman in London about 1883 (she
died in 1900), and died at Douglas Vale 0n 4 December 1898, he is
buried in the General Cemetery Port Macquarie.
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More About Margaret Dodds (Nee Douglas):
Baptism: 05 Jan 1800, Christ Church Tynemouth UK; Quality: 0
Burial: 20 Aug 1878, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0

More About George Francis and Margaret Douglas):
Marriage: 19 Apr 1837, Wallsend, Northshields, UK; Quality: 3

Notes for Isabella Pittman:
Isabella Pittman, a cousin of Sarah Trussell, married George
Francis circa 1883 in London England.
George returned to Douglas Vale with his new wife and he died some
13 years later.
Isabella returned to England after Georges death and died in 1900 at
Wednesbury while visiting relatives.
***********
Obituary
Port Macquarie News Saturday 24th March 1900 p2.c.2

DEATH of MRS G.FRANCIS - It is with deep regret that we chronicle
the death of Mrs FRANCIS ,late of "Douglas Vale".
After her arrival in England she had gone to visit her son-in-law
and grand-daughters at Wednesbury.
While sleeping with one of her grand daughters, both ladies were
suffocated by an escape of gas from the pipe in their bedroom.
*********

More About George Francis and Isabella Pittman:
Marriage: Abt. 1883, London UK; Quality: 0

More About George Francis and Isabella PITTMAN:
Marriage: 1883, London Eng

Children of George Francis and Margaret Douglas) are:

170

Charles George9 Francis, born 30 Mar 1838 in Northsheilds Northumberland UK; 0; died 28 Jan 1839 in Northsheilds Northumberland UK; 0.

Notes for Charles George Francis:
died aged 10 months

171ii.Margaret Francis, born 29 Feb 1840 in Northsheilds Northumberland UK; 3; died 22 Dec 1932 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

80. Robert James8 Francis (Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 25 Oct 1812 in Maldon Ess UK; 3, and died 17 Jul 1895 in Nr.Balhannah Sth Aus; 3. He married Eleanor. She was born Abt. 1811 in Ess UK; 0, and died 02 Feb 1881 in Nr.Hahndorf Sth Aus; 3.

Notes for Robert James Francis:
SOUR @S00038@
South Australian Genealogy & Heraldry Society Inc.
Postal Adress G.P.O.Box 592 Adelaide 5001
Library Address 201 Unley Road Unley 5061 ph.08 272 4222
May 21st 1993
Dear Mrs Newsome,
We have completed your research and from the details you
provide,it would seem that the Robert Francis you seek born in
Essex,England applied for free passage to S.A. on 31st Dec 1839.
In Pike's index to persons applying for free passage application No
6695 he is shown as aged 28 (consistent with a birth 1812) with
wife aged 29, and a male child 10months. He was a cordwainer from
Malden Essex. From Pat Button's book "A free passage to Paradise"
this embarkation number shows that Robert Francis arrived on the
ship "Orleana" on June 10th.1840.
Biographical Index of S.A. shows a Robert James Francis
arrived by 1841 residence Hindmarsh religion C of E married
Eleanor,children George Gordon 1841 Ruth 1847.Also shows a George
Gordon Francis parents Robert James and Eleanor,born 23-8-1841
S.A. a labourer of Balhannah. He married Jane Paine born about 1845
(father Thomas) on 13-4-1870.
The 1841 Census shows Robert Francis and family living in
Stilmer/Hilmer Street Hindmarsh.
Index to marriages show that Ruth Francis married Thomas
Mount on 29/5/1875 Ref:103/609, and George Gordon married Jane
Paine 13/4/1870 Ref: 83/63. Index to births show Ruth Francis born
1/4/1847.
Sand and McDougall directories show R.J. Francis a farmer
near Balhannah in 1874,and in 1878 when there is also an entry for
George Francis a gardener of One Tree Hill. In 1885 neither are
listed and in 1893 R.J.Francis is listed as a farmer near Hahndorf
and George a farmer of Windsor.
(Next paragraph ommitted ,considered irrelevant.)
There is a will for Robert James Francis,on the Probate
Office Index. We can obtain copies of wills for $8.00 each (but
they cannot be read prior to purchase) and can search for wills for
other family members if you wish.
On Index to deaths is an entry for Robert James Francis died
12/7/1895 Ref: 228/87 and an entry for Eleanor Francis died
2/2/1881 Ref: 108/316.
Please let us know if we can help you further,
Yours sincerely,
R.H. Jackson pp Jean Bray Research Co-ordinator. South Australian
Genealogy & Heraldry Society Inc.
Postal Adress G.P.O.Box 592 Adelaide 5001
Library Address 201 Unley Road Unley 5061 ph.08 272 4222
May 21st 1993
Dear Mrs Newsome,
We have completed your research and from the details you
provide,it would seem that the Robert Francis you seek born in
Essex,England applied for free passage to S.A. on 31st Dec 1839.
In Pike's index to persons applying for free passage application No
6695 he is shown as aged 28 (consistent with a birth 1812) with
wife aged 29, and a male child 10months. He was a cordwainer from
Malden Essex. From Pat Button's book "A free passage to Paradise"
this embarkation number shows that Robert Francis arrived on the
ship "Orleana" on June 10th.1840.
Biographical Index of S.A. shows a Robert James Francis
arrived by 1841 residence Hindmarsh religion C of E married
Eleanor,children George Gordon 1841 Ruth 1847.Also shows a George
Gordon Francis parents Robert James and Eleanor,born 23-8-1841
S.A. a labourer of Balhannah. He married Jane Paine born about 1845
(father Thomas) on 13-4-1870.
The 1841 Census shows Robert Francis and family living in
Stilmer/Hilmer Street Hindmarsh.
Index to marriages show that Ruth Francis married Thomas
Mount on 29/5/1875 Ref:103/609, and George Gordon married Jane
Paine 13/4/1870 Ref: 83/63. Index to births show Ruth Francis born
1/4/1847.
Sand and McDougall directories show R.J. Francis a farmer
near Balhannah in 1874,and in 1878 when there is also an entry for
George Francis a gardener of One Tree Hill. In 1885 neither are
listed and in 1893 R.J.Francis is listed as a farmer near Hahndorf
and George a farmer of Windsor.
(Next paragraph ommitted ,considered irrelevant.)
There is a will for Robert James Francis,on the Probate
Office Index. We can obtain copies of wills for $8.00 each (but
they cannot be read prior to purchase) and can search for wills for
other family members if you wish.
On Index to deaths is an entry for Robert James Francis died
12/7/1895 Ref: 228/87 and an entry for Eleanor Francis died
2/2/1881 Ref: 108/316.
Please let us know if we can help you further,
Yours sincerely,
R.H. Jackson pp Jean Bray Research Co-ordinator.
DEATH CERTIFICATE Robert James Francis 1895
1895 District of Nairn 87
Date: 12th July 1895
Name: Robert James Francis
Sex: Male
Age: 83 years
Occ. Shoemaker of Near Balhannah
Residence: Nr.Balhannah
Cause of Death: Malignant disease of Stomach and Cardiac Syncope.
Place of Death: Nr Balhannah
Informant : R.Francis, son. of near Balhannah
Signature of Registrar.
Entered at the District Registry Office this Seventeenth day of
July 1895.
Births Deaths and Marriages South Australia
______________________

More About Robert James Francis:
Occupation: Cordwainer (shoemaker)

Notes for Eleanor:
Death Certificate Eleanor Francis 1881
1881 District of Nairne
Date: Second day of February
Name: Eleanor Francis
Sex: Female
Age: 70
Rank or prof:Wife of Robert James Francis Shoemaker
Residence: Nr Hahndorf
Cause of Death:Disease of Heart.
Place of Death:Near Harndorf
Informant: G.H.Hind,Undertaker Balhannah
Registrar: I.Whitfield.
Births,Deaths and Marriages South Australia.

More About Eleanor:
Occupation: Wife of R.J.Francis

Children of Robert Francis and Eleanor are:

172

Robert John9 Francis, born Abt. Feb 1839 in Ess UK; 0; died 27 Mar 1928 in Nr.Balhannah Sth Aus; 3.

Notes for Robert John Francis:
South Australia
In the Supreme Court
Testamentary Causes Jurisdiction.
Be it known that on the Twentyfirst day of June 1928 the last will
and testament (a copy wherof is hereunder written) of Robert John
FRANCIS late of Balhannah in the State of South Australia Labourer
deceased who died at Balhannah aforesaid on the twenty seventh day
of March 1928 WAS PROVED and registered in the Supreme Court of
South Australia and that administration of the estate of the said
deceased was granted by the aforesaid Court to Samuel Johnson of
Balhannah aforesaid Labourer of the sole executor therein named.
Estate sworn not to exceed}GIVEN at Adelaide under the seal of the
in value 150 Pounds }Supreme Court of South Australia
signed W.L.Stuart.Registrar of
Probate. THIS IS THE LAST WILL and Testament of me ROBERT JOHN
FRANCIS of Balhannah in the State of South Australia I hereby
revoke all wills heretofore made by me I give devise and bequeath
the whole of my personal and real estate what so ever and where so
ever whether in possession reversion remainder or expectancy unto
my dear friend Lydia Hannah Johnson of Balhannah and I hereby
appoint Mr.Samuel Johnson executor of this my will. In witness
whereof I have hereunto signed my name this seventeenth day of
March 1928.
R.J.Francis Signed by the testator in thew presence of H.Bohme
Farmer Eva E.Bohme Home Duties.

173ii.George Gordon Francis, born 23 Aug 1841 in Ballhannah Sth Aus; 0. He married Jane Paine 13 Apr 1870 in Blacktown N.S.W. Aus; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1845 in 0.

More About George Francis and Jane Paine:
Marriage: 13 Apr 1870, Blacktown N.S.W. Aus; Quality: 3

174iii.Ruth Francis, born 01 Apr 1847 in Ballhannah Sth Aus; 0. She married Thomas Mount 29 May 1875 in Ballhannah Sth Aus; Quality: 0.

Notes for Ruth Francis:
uncomfirmed. NSW BIndex Ruth Francis Administration of will
7/6/1860 information from Carol Cameron

More About Thomas Mount and Ruth Francis:
Marriage: 29 May 1875, Ballhannah Sth Aus; Quality: 0

81. John8 Francis (Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 21 Jul 1814 in Maldon Ess UK; 3, and died 30 Jan 1884 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3. He married Esther Hicks 21 Feb 1870 in Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3. She was born 21 Jul 1814 in Oxford, UK.; 3, and died 19 Nov 1892 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for John Francis:
SOUR @S00070@
SOUR @S00070@
CERTIFICATE of MARRIAGE REGISTERED IN NEW SOUTH WALES
1567
No: 859
Date Twentyfirst day of February 1870
Place Rocky River
Names of Parties John FRANCIS/Esther HICKS Bachelor/Spinster
Occ. Miner
residence Rocky River
Married at John Francis residence Rocky River New England
according to the Rites of the Church of England both signed
witnessed. E.S.Hungerford and John Barnes
Minister S.Hungerford
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Death Registered in New South Wales
Certified Copy furnished under part v of the Registration of
Births,Deaths and Marriages Act 1973
12491
Entry No: 150
Date of Death 30th January 1884
Place Rocky River
Name John Francis
Occupation Nursery Gardener
Sex Male
Age 70 years
Cause of Death 1. Ulceration of Bowels
Duration of Illness 2. 1 month
Doctor 3. Dr.Wigan
Date last seen. 4. 28th.January 1884
Father Daniel Francis
Occupation of Father Not known
Mother's maiden name Not known
Informant James D Luck Concession Agent Uralla
Particulars of Reg'n John M Kinhard 31st January 1884 Uralla
When & where buried Uralla 31st Jan 1884
Name & Rel.of Clergy M.J.Heyill Church of England
Where born Essex England
How long in Australia 45 years
Place of Marriage New South Wales
Age when Married 50 years
To Whom Married Esther Hicks
Children of Marriage 3 Males and 1 Female living. 1 Female
dec'd ___________________
page 6 URALLA & WALCHA TIMES Wednesday Feb 6th 1844
Local and General Intelligence
It is with extreme regret we announce the death of Mr John
Francis,an old and highly popular resident of the Rocky
River,after a severe illness extending over nearly a month.The
late Mr Francis who came to the Colony from England in 1844,with
his eldest brother(Mr George Francis,the well known Vigneron of
Port macquarie),had reached the ripe age of three score and ten
years allotted by the inspired psalmist,and during the greater part
of his long lifetime he had led a very active and adventurous
career in various parts of the world. From about 1830 to 1835 he
had,as one who,"went down to the sea in ships" visited many of the
chief ports of Spanish America as well as those of the English
speaking Republic.and having a very good memory,and being fond of
sociality,his yarns concerning his adventures by flood and field
were always worth listening to. In the year 1856,like so many
others who have been identified with the history of the old
diggings,the late Mr.Francis came to the Rocky,and continued to
follow the varying fortunes of gold-mining for many
years-sometimes with success,but more often otherwise.At one time
he had command of the supply of water for sluicing purposes,which
for a long while proved a source of wealth to him.He,inconjunction
with with most of his fellow diggers,took an interest in movements
having for their object the benefit of the Rocky,and was always
willing t5o aid these to the best of his ability. Subsequently he
turned his attention to the growing of fruit and succeeded in
rearing one of the finest orchards about this district,embracing
the orange and other trees which it was thought could not be
successfully cultivated in these uplands. Altogether the district
has lost an industrious citizen in the late mr Francis whose
end,though it was expected in the nature of things,is deeply
regretted by hundreds of people who knew him as a friend. The event
which has deprived the zrocky of one of its most prominent
figures,and severed another link of the lessening chain which binds
its memorable past with the present ,took place about 7.00am on
Wednesday after a painful illness,during the greater part of which
the sufferer retained his faculties. He leaves a widow,three sons
(Messrs Thomas,Alfred and Ephraim Francis)and one daughter (Mrs
Alex Anderson),and a large circle of acquaintences. The funeral
took place on Thursday afternoon and was both numerously and
respectably attended. Almost all the old residents of the Rocky
were in the procession,besides a large sprinkling of Uralla
friends. The Burial Service of the Anglican Church was impressively
read by the Rev. Mr.Hogill and the funeral arrangements were
carried out by Scanlon Brothers.
_________________ THE ARMIDALE EXPRESS FRIDAY 1st
FEBRUARY 1884
Many of your readers will learn with regret that John Francis,so
long and well known on the Rocky,has passed away.Deceased,who in
early life followed the sea,settled at Port Macquarie some 40
years ago,and on the breaking out of gold at Mount Jonos,in
1856,came with his family to reside at Sydnet Flat. For a number of
years he was engaged in gold mining,and,in connection with six or
seven others,worked out a tunnel on Mount JONOS. In 1860,Mr
Leoce,,and Mr.Francis's two sons,Thos and Alfred,commenced a tunnel
just over where the Long Tunnel has started in,and for about 10
years this party continued to work with but small success.
Mr.Francis,who had used his spare hours in cultivating and
preparing an orchard,and also in improving the orchard originally
started by Mr.Arland,paid his whole attentention to horticulture
and nursery gardening. By his death one more of the links
connecting us with the past has been removed.
____________________
LAST WILL & TESTAMENT
3AG Reel 3026
9760
This is the last Will and Testament of me John Francis of Sydney
Flat Rocky River Gold Field County of Sandon (?) in the Colony of
new South Wales. I hereby revoke all Wills by me at any time
hereupon ,ade. I appoint my sons Thomas John Francis,Alfred James
Francis and Ephraim Joseph Francis to be my Executors and direct
that all just debts fguneral and testimentation expenses be paid
as soon as conveyancy may be after my decease. I give devise and
bequeath unto my dear wife Esther Francis of Sydney Flat aforesaid
all my real estate personal property stock goods and chattels of
all or any kind and also all monies owned by me or owing to me by
others at the time of my decease for her use and enjoyment during
hwer life and at her decease. The real estate personal property
goods chattels and all monies then belonging to her or in her
possession as my Legatee shall then be equally distributed amongst
my surviving children Thomas John Francis,Alfred James
Francis,Ephraim Joseph Francis and Emma Sarah Francis (or Anderson)
or should either of my now surviving children herein named decease
before the decease of my wife Esther Francis aforesaid then the one
fourth portion of the real and personal estate hereinbefore named
shall at the decease of my wife Esther Francis aforesaid be given
devised and bequeathed to the children of any such deceased or if
no children then to the rest of kin of my children above named if
deceased and I hereby empower my Executors hereinbefore named or as
many of them as shall survive my decease and the decease of my wife
abovenamed to sell and dispose of any portion of my Estate personal
property goods and chattels and stock or all of it or them should
they find it necessary for the equitable and fair administration of
my Estate amongst the Legatees herein named their heirs
administrators or assigns in Witness whereof I the said John
Francis have to this my last Will and Testament set my name this
Eleventh day of january in the year of our lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty four.
Signed by the Testator and acknowledged Executors to be his last
Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time
who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each
other have prescribed our names as Witness etc.
James D. Leece Richard
Estate sworn at 496 pounds.
**********
MARRIAGE John FRANCIS/Esther HICKS 1870
Extract from undated letter from..... Armidale Family History
Group to:.................................. Naomi Newsome,Dundee
NSW 2370 Further to my letter of 21 January 1993.
I am unable to get photstat copies of the Church records.
St.Peters has no records for Anderson or Francis
St.Peters had the following info:
21 February 1870 Sydney Flat,Rocky River,residence of john
Francis,rites of Church of England -
John Francis - Bachelor,--,miner,55,Rocky River
Esther Hicks - spinster--,Plasters daughter,59,Rocky River,
Minister S.Hungerford. MARRIAGE John FRANCIS/Esther HICKS 1870
Extract from undated letter from..... Armidale Family History
Group to:.................................. Naomi Newsome,Dundee
NSW 2370 ____________________________________________
Letter to Russell Francis from Janet Reakes 1987
INFORMATION FOUND IN MARRIAGE RECORD:

More About John Francis:
Baptism: 01 Apr 1817, St Mary Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 3
Burial: 31 Jan 1884, Uralla NSW Aus; Quality: 3
Occupation: Mariner/Miner/Orchardist

Notes for Esther Hicks:
Details from Ship's Log
"TEMPLAR"
Report of ship arr'd at Port Jackson this 27th, day of August 1844
Vessel's Name ..........Templar
Tonnage.................565
Master's name...........William Evans - Brown
From Whence.............Cork
When Sailed.............16 May
Lading..................Merchandises
Agent...................Griffith Gore
________
Cabin Passengers' Names
Dep'y ? General Ramsay
Mrs Ramsay 3 daughters and female Servant
Mr Collard
Mr Slatcher
Mr BDavidson
Mr Fripp
Dr.Williams Surgeon Superintendant
10 Cabin Passengers
Beer
242 Bounty Emmigrants and Crew
Steerage
83 Men }
78 Women } Bounty Migrants
39 Boys under 14 years }
42 Girls under 14 years }
____________
15 369
UNMARRIED FEMALE IMMIGRANT
By the ship TEMPLAR
Name: Hester Hicks
Her own statement Certificate States According to Engagement
Cook & Housemaid Cook & Maid House maid
Age 29 years 30 years
21 July 1814
Native Place & County...Oxford
Parents' Names ........James and Sarah 'Deceased'
Protection..............John Churchill
State of Health,
strength and
probable usefulness.....Very Good
Religion................Episcop.
Read or write...........Both
Any Complaints..........None
Relations in Colony.....None
_______________
370
SIGNATURES IN CERTIFICATE
copy too poor to transcribe.
all addressess given as Oxford
Employers reference from "The Temperance Hotel" Oxford
Name of Person certifying Registry of Baptism appears to be HICKS
____________

371 DECLARATION OF PROTECTION
I,John Churchill hereby declare that having been granted a free
Passage to Sydney
in the ship TEMPLAR ,W.E.Brown Master,
I have voluntarily taken Esther HICKS under my protection,and
that she is to remain as part of my family,during the said
voyage,and for at least a fortnight after its termination.
Witness my hand,at London,this 29th.day of April 1884
(signed) John Churchill.
I,the above named Esther HICKS hereby agree to place myself under
the protection of the above family,and to act in comformity
thereto.
Witness my hand ,at London,this 29th day of April 1844
(signed) Esther HICKS.
(signed) Government Emigration Agent
(signed) D.J. Williams Surgeon Superintendent

Source QGS Woolloongabba Microfilm :NSW 850/076
Persons on Bounty Ships NSW 2135 Agent Immigration List 1838-1896
Templar arr.Aug 27th 1844 page 213
Churchill John 30 from Oxfordshire Protestant Read & writ Carpenter
18 pound 14 shillings
Anne 26 18 pounds 14 shillings
Henry 5 9 pound 7 shillings
Charles 3 9 pound 7 shillings
Sarah 6 9 pound 7 shillings
Total 65 pounds 9 shillings for the family.
__________________________________________________________________

MARRIAGE John FRANCIS/Esther HICKS 1870 Extract
from undated letter from..... Armidale Family History Group
to:.................................. Naomi Newsome,Dundee NSW 2370
Further to my letter of 21 January 1993. I am unable to get photstat
copies of the Church records. St.Peters has no records for Anderson
or Francis St.Peters had the following info: 21 February 1870 Sydney
Flat,Rocky River,residence of john Francis,rites of Church of
England - John Francis - Bachelor,--,miner,55,Rocky River
Esther Hicks - spinster--,Plasters daughter,59,Rocky River,
Minister S.Hungerford. MARRIAGE John FRANCIS/Esther HICKS 1870
Extract from undated letter from..... Armidale Family History
Group to:.................................. Naomi Newsome,Dundee
NSW 2370

More About Esther Hicks:
Occupation: Cook/Housemaid

More About John Francis and Esther Hicks:
Marriage: 21 Feb 1870, Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3

Children of John Francis and Esther Hicks are:

175

Eliza Jane9 Francis, born 20 Aug 1846 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 29 Jul 1871 in AusNSW; 0. She married William Crapp 01 Jun 1870 in Sydney Flats Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3; born 1849 in Armidale NSW Aus; 0.

Notes for William Crapp:
7 FEB 2000
News paper item from Louise Barr
Extract from" Uralla "dated 25 May 1931.
The Late Mr Crapp
The funeral of the late Mr W H Crapp ,which took place on Friday
afternoon was very largely attended. We ommitted to state in the
obituary published in Thursday's issue that Mr Crapp was a member
of the OddFellows and held the position of Treasurer for a number
of years. He was also a prominent worker at Uralla shows as steward
in the pavillion.
His age was 71 not 79 as stated in last issue.
Members of the Oddfellows Lodghe headed the procession from the
Methodist Church to the new cemetery, where the interment took
place. Members of the Rifle Club also were present.
The coffin was covered in floral tributes, and many beautiful
emblems hung from the hearse. Included in these was one from the
children of the West End Sunday school, which was conducted by Mr
and Mrs Crapp over a number of years. The coffin was draped with
the Australian flag as it was borne from the hearse to the
graveside by Odfellows.
Rev.Gordon G. Wood conducted the Churchg service at the church and
graveside, and P.D.G. Bro. Edward Ferris read the Oddfellows
service whilst Mr. L.M.Rixon sounded the Last Post.
My note:
I do not know for sure that this is William who married Eliza
Francis in 1870 but it seems quite likely that it was. If it is he,
then he obviously remarried following the death of Eliza about one
year after their marriage .

More About William Crapp:
Occupation: Butcher

More About William Crapp and Eliza Francis:
Marriage: 01 Jun 1870, Sydney Flats Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3

176ii.Thomas John Francis, born 03 Feb 1849 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 05 Aug 1900 in NSW Aus; 0.

+	177	iii.	Alfred James Francis, born 21 Dec 1850 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 1913 in Sydney NSW Aus; 0.
+	178	iv.	Ephraim Joseph Francis, born 15 May 1852 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 22 May 1931 in Uralla NSW Aus; 3.
+	179	v.	Emma Sarah Francis, born 24 Apr 1855 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0.

83. Martha8 Francis (Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 May 1818 in Maldon Ess UK; 3. She married Howarth.

Children of Martha Francis and Howarth are:

	180	i.	George9 Howarth.
	181	ii.	Reuben Howarth.

84. Mary8 Francis (Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 18 Mar 1820 in Danbury Ess UK; 3, and died 04 Sep 1911 in Bangalow Nr Casino NSW Aus; 3. She married Kenneth Muirson 28 Mar 1846 in Sydney NSW Aus; Quality: 3. He was born 16 Mar 1821 in Bishop Kinkell Avoc., R, Scotland; 0, and died 21 Aug 1889 in Moree NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for Mary Francis:
SOUR @S00159@
SOUR @S00153@
Details Extracted from:
A.O.Reel 24554 "TEMPLAR" 27th. August 1844
Mary FRANCIS House Servant 22/24 yrs. Single. Bounty.
10 days (how long maintained on board the ship after
the day of muster).
Engaged by Mr.Blaxland,Newington.
Mary FRANCIS went on shore with her brother but since engaged by
Mr.Blaxland of Newington. p29.
Native place -Danbury Essex England
Parents -Daniel FRANCIS a Gentleman Farmer
Protection. -her brother George FRANCIS -
Health -Good.
Religion -Church of England.
Education -Read and Write.
p355 (No 10)
*************
Details from Ship's Log
"TEMPLAR"
Report of ship arr'd at Port Jackson this 27th, day of August 1844
Vessel's Name ..........Templar
Tonnage.................565
Master's name...........William Evans - Brown
From Whence.............Cork
When Sailed.............16 May
Lading..................Merchandises
Agent...................Griffith Gore
________
Cabin Passengers' Names
Dep'y ? General Ramsay
Mrs Ramsay 3 daughters and female Servant
Mr Collard
Mr Slatcher
Mr.B Davidson
Mr Fripp
Dr.Williams Surgeon Superintendant
10 Cabin Passengers
Beer
242 Bounty Emmigrants and Crew
Steerage
83 Men }
78 Women } Bounty Migrants
39 Boys under 14 years }
42 Girls under 14 years }
Details from Ship's Log
"TEMPLAR"
Report of ship arr'd at Port Jackson this 27th, day of August 1844
Vessel's Name ..........Templar
Tonnage.................565
Master's name...........William Evans - Brown
From Whence.............Cork
When Sailed.............16 May
Lading..................Merchandises
Agent...................Griffith Gore
________
Cabin Passengers' Names
Dep'y ? General Ramsay
Mrs Ramsay 3 daughters and female Servant
Mr Collard
Mr Slatcher
Mr BDavidson
Mr Fripp
Dr.Williams Surgeon Superintendant
10 Cabin Passengers
Beer
242 Bounty Emmigrants and Crew
Steerage
83 Men }
78 Women } Bounty Migrants
39 Boys under 14 years }
42 Girls under 14 years }
****************
New South Wales Index to Births Deaths & Marriages
FRANCIS Mary married Kenneth Muirson 28:2:1846
Entry No 1067 SYDNEY Vol 73 1846
************
New South Wales ,Presbyterian Marriages solemnized in the Parish
of in the County of in the year 1846
No: I,Kenneth Muirson do hereby declare that I am
a Member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland signed Kenneth Muirson
I, do hereby declare that i am
a member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland. _______________________
I,John Drumore Lang of Sydney, Minister of the Scots
Church,Sydney,do hereby Certify,that Kenneth Muirson,of
Sydney,bachelor,aged 24 and Mary Francis,also of
Sydney,spinster,aged 22 were joined together in Wedlock by me,on
the Twenty-eighth day of February 1846,at The Scots Church
Sydney,in the Presence of (looks like Hoop Maria Wituepy);viz
Witnesses { ? (can't read signature)
{ James Anderson John Drumore Lang,
Registration no: No:1067
-------------------
Personal Notes Sydney Morning Herald 1842 -1847
FRANCIS Daniel of Heybridge Hall Essex England.
Marriage of his 3rd. daughter,Mary FRANCIS qv
on:28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON qv.
Ref:SMH 2:3:1846
1934
*******
FRANCIS Mary
3rd.daughter of Daniel FRANCIS
married 28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON
Ref:SMH2:3:1846
1935
******************************************************************
Death Registered in New South Wales Certified copy Furnished under
part V of the Registration of Births,Deaths and Marriages Act
1973.
Entry No: 9451
Date : 04 September 1911
Where : Bangalow Bijour Shire
Name : Mary Muirson, Gentlewoman.
Age/sex : 91 years Female.
Cause of: Pnuemonia,duration 3 days.
Death
Father : Daniel Francis , Gentleman
Mother : Ruth Trussell
Informant: Daughter Mary Elizabeth Lewis of
Bangalow
date of Reg: 12 Sept 1911
where buried: C/e Cemetery Bangalow
date buried 6th Sep 1911
Where born: Danbury Essex England 61 years in NSW.
Marriage : Sydney,aged 25yrs,to Kenneth Muirson
Children : Jane
Mary
James
Kate
deceased 2 male,1 female.
copy issued Sydney 30th August 1991.Vernon Mark Bennett Registrar.

More About Mary Francis:
Baptism: 21 May 1820, Woodham Ferres Ess UK; Quality: 3
Occupation: Houskeeper/Ladies'Maid

Notes for Kenneth Muirson:
SOUR @S00165@
New South Wales Index to Births Deaths & Marriages
FRANCIS Mary married Kenneth Muirson 28:2:1846
Entry No 1067 SYDNEY Vol 73 1846
************
New South Wales ,Presbyterian Marriages solemnized in the Parish
of in the County of in the year 1846
No: I,Kenneth Muirson do hereby declare that I am
a Member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland signed Kenneth Muirson
I, do hereby declare that i am
a member of,or hold Communion with,the Presbyterian Church of
Scotland. _______________________
I,John Drumore Lang of Sydney, Minister of the Scots
Church,Sydney,do hereby Certify,that Kenneth Muirson,of
Sydney,bachelor,aged 24 and Mary Francis,also of
Sydney,spinster,aged 22 were joined together in Wedlock by me,on
the Twenty-eighth day of February 1846,at The Scots Church
Sydney,in the Presence of (looks like Hoop Maria Wituepy);viz
Witnesses { ? (can't read signature)
{ James Anderson John Drumore Lang,
Registration no: No:1067
-------------------
Personal Notes Sydney Morning Herald 1842 -1847
FRANCIS Daniel of Heybridge Hall Essex England.
Marriage of his 3rd. daughter,Mary FRANCIS qv
on:28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON qv.
Ref:SMH 2:3:1846
1934
*******
FRANCIS Mary
3rd.daughter of Daniel FRANCIS
married 28:2:1846
to Kenneth MUIRSON
Ref:SMH2:3:1846
1935
...................................................................
DEATH REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA 1889

No 10080 # 145

Death Kenneth Muirson Male aged 67 years
Date of death 21 August 1889 at Mooree NSW
Occupation Bookkeeper
Cause Blood poisoning 10 Days
Father Thomas Muirson Architect
Mother Jane nee McKenzie
Informant A.H.Grace Son in Law of Moree
Particulars of registration 1)
2)21 August 1889
3)Moree
Where & when buried Moree 21 August 1889
Name of Undertaker Ralph Kay
Minister of religion Rev Thomas ?
Witnesses William Coulton
A.H.Grace
Where Born Kinkele Castle
Ferintosh
Rocshire Scotland
Married Mary Francis 1846 Sydney NSW
Children Jane Trussell aged 40 yrs marr IY McKinnon
Mary Elizabeth 35 yrs marr I.Lewis
James 33 yrs marr Ruth ?
Catherine Ruth 28 yrs marr A H Grace
certificate issued 28th August 1991 at Sydney NSW

29 DEC 1999 5:23PM
Notes from Carol Cameron on Xmas card.
"Kenneth Muirson was a descendant of Jean, daughter of Jean Urqhart
and Sir Hector McKenzie IX of Gairlock Scotland who married Thomas
Muirson.
They lived in Kinkel Castle in Scotland which has now been restored
to its essentials and is now, I believe a B & B. "
(Doreen's note: I have Sir Hector McKenzies wife down as JEAN
STRACHAN, NOT Urqhart and this from previous details from Carol. I
must confirm this detail with her).

More About Kenneth Muirson:
Immigration: 1838, NSW on "Priscilla"; Quality: 0

More About Kenneth Muirson and Mary Francis:
Marriage: 28 Mar 1846, Sydney NSW Aus; Quality: 3

Children of Mary Francis and Kenneth Muirson are:

182	i.	Muirso9 n, born in New South Wales Aus; 0.
183	ii.	Muirson, born in New South Wales Aus; 0.
184	iii.	Jane Trussell Muirson, born Abt. 1849 in New South Wales Aus; 0; died in New South Wales Aus; 0. She married Ian Younger MacKinnon 1875 in Waterloo Wellingrove NSW Aus; Quality: 3; born in Glen Innes NSW Aus.; 0.

More About Ian MacKinnon and Jane Muirson:
Marriage: 1875, Waterloo Wellingrove NSW Aus; Quality: 3

185iv.Isabella Martha Muirson, born Abt. 1853 in Koroit Melbourne Vic Aus; 3; died 06 Apr 1885 in Waterloo Station NSW Aus; 3.

186

Mary Elizabeth Muirson, born Abt. 1854 in New South Wales Aus; 0. She married Alfred James. Lewis 1879 in Waterloo Wellingrove NSW Aus; Quality: 3.

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Muirson:
allegedly had four children (from Mardi Muirson . No more details.

More About Alfred Lewis and Mary Muirson:
Marriage: 1879, Waterloo Wellingrove NSW Aus; Quality: 3

187vi.James Muirson, born Abt. 1856 in New South Wales Aus; 0.

188

vii.

Katherine Ruth Muirson, born Abt. 1861 in New South Wales Aus; 0.

86. Ephraim8 Francis (Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 19 May 1824 in Purleigh Ess UK; 3, and died 11 Aug 1895 in Liverpool UK; 3. He married Margaret Thompson 24 Jul 1845 in Walton on the Hill, Lancs, UK.; Quality: 3. She was born 28 Aug 1826 in Whitehaven Cumbria UK; 3, and died May 1895 in Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Ephraim Francis:
SOUR @S00004@
SOUR @S00004@
SOUR @S00033@
Baptisms Solemnized in the Parish of Purleigh,County of Essex.
1824.
copy of LDS microfilm.
Page 53. entry No 417
Bapt 26 Sep 1824
Born 19 May 1824
Ephraim Son ofDaniel and Ruth Francis. of Purleigh.Farmer
Curator: R.F.Walker.
*****************
WORKHOUSE
------------
ERO Ref D/P 197/19/2
dated 1837
This is a list of Paupers of the parish of Purleigh
and has
"EPHRAIM FRANCIS age 15yrs Pauper for the want of place resident
for 54 days. "

Was this what prompted him to go to sea???

Historian Steven Potter of Cock Clarks led me to this find and he
has written a detailed description of the Purleigh Workhouse which
is now known as the Queens Head public house.
It would seem that at the end of the quarter year ending December
25th 1837, the Purleigh Workhouse was closed when all Parish
workhouses closed and merged with or became Union Workhouses.
The Purleigh workhouse was closed and in 1838 it is recorded as a
Beer selling house. By 1839 it was named The Queenshead and has
been so named since that time.
I bought a drink in there myself om Monday 10th July.
____________________________________________________________
MARRIAGE Ephraim Francis/Margaret Thompson 1845 Page 94 1845
Marriage solemnized at St.James Church in the Parish of Walton on
the Hill in the County of Lancaster. Entry No: 187 Date July
24th.1845 Name: Ephraim Francis, Full Age,Bachelor, Mariner of
Dexter Sheet Father: Daniel Francis, Gardener Name: Margaret
Thompson aged 19 Spinster of Dexter Sheet Father: John Thompson,
Tailor Married in the Church of St.James according to the Rites and
ceremonies of the established Church by Licence by me, C.A.Graham
This Marriage was Ephraim Francis solemnized between us,
Marget Thompson In the Presence of us, James Young husband (looks
like) William Thompson ********************** Certified Copy of
Entry of Death Registration District Toxteth Park Sub District
Toxteth Pk in the Counties of Liverpool and Lancaster Entry No: Date
& place: Eleventh August 1895 at 25 Penrith Street Liverpool Name:
Ephraim Francis Sex: Male Age: 71 years
Occ. Dock Gateman
Cause of Death:Cancer of the Stomach Ceetified by George grant
MBCU Informant: M.Pearson,Daughter. Present at the Death,
of: 25 Penrith Street Toxteth Park
Reg.Date: Twelfth August 1895
Deputy Registrar: Wm Russell
..............................................
Letter written by Ephraim to his brother George in Australia.dated
July 15th 1854.
Letter found(in the early 1990s) in old papers belonging to George
Francis of Port Macquarie NSW. Original now held by Victor PAYNE
address 25 Nana Creek Road Nana Glen NSW (as at April 1998)
DETAILS of letter: (recorded as written,except for ?? where the
words are undecipherable) Envelope post marked SHIPMAIL SYDNEY dated
July 15th 1854 To: George FRANCIS
of Genkons Street
Nr the Gass Wourks Sidney New South Wales
My dear Brother Liverpool 9th April 1854
I have taken the liberty of writing a few lines to you all,hoping
they will find you all quite well. These lines are for yourself dear
George. It is a long time since I saw you but you are not forgot by
me But as I have not the pleasure of seeing you I hope these few
lines will find a welcome at their destination. You see by the other
part I address you all on the same terms. I should have sent you
all a letter But I have not all your addresses so when you get this
and have read the other part,send it to John and he can send it to
Robert and Mary that is if you think it will not ?? them dear
George. I hope you will try what you can do for me I put more
confidence in you than either of the others.write to me and tell me
all about the place so that I can form an idea of them and it will
be ??? to come out. I am sick of this Place but I can't get away
without help and do not know where to turn to for it but to you and
if you do a Brotherly Action toward me you shall never be the loser
of one penny but Dear George I feel lost,forsaken by all the reson.I
send on one letter to you all to save postage-I have no more to say
this time to you But wishing you every joy and happiness . Give my
love to my sister Margaret and all my neices and nephews and to all.
Do not forget to write to Father direct No 5 Denmark Street
Coleharbour Lane Camberwell
Direct to me,Ephraim Francis No 28 Upper Harrington Street Toxteth
Park Liverpool. ___________________________________________
1861 Census TOXTETH St Thomas South Toxteth Liverpool page 37 No 1
43 Upper Mann FRANCIS Ephraim head aged 36yrs Dockgateman Purleigh
Margaret wife 34 Dressmaker Whitehaven Isaac son 6 Scholar Toxteth
Margaret Emma dau 4 Scholar Toxteth Sarah Jane 4 months
__________________- No 2 43 Upper North Street
_____________________
_ 1871 CENSUS Liverpool RG 10/3794 folio 138 page 44 27 Emmerson
Street FRANCIS Ephraim H 46 Dockgateman Purliegh Essex Margaret w 44
Dressmaker Whitehaven cumb Isaac s 16 Sailmaker Liverpool Margaret E
d 14 Scholar " Ruth d 9 " Martha d 6 " Sarah d 2 "
.................................................................
1881 CENSUS St James Toxteth Liverpool No 211 25 Penrith St. FRANCIS
Ephraim Head aged 56 Essex Margaret wife 54 dressmaker
Whitehaven Martha dau 16 scholar
Liverpool ____________________ No 212 25
Penrith. CATHRELL Thomas Head aged 23 Carter Liverpool
Margaret E,wife 24 " Elizabeth dau 2 " Margaret dau 6months "
No 213 COWEN Teresa lodger 74 Germany
....................................................................
1891 Census Toxteth Folio 90 page 23
25 Penrith Street
Pearson Robert Head M 34? Car Driver Liverpool
James lodger 33 Labourer "
Martha wife 36 "
Cathrell Sarah J niece 5 "
FRANCIS Ephraim H M 66 (Harb) Dockgateman Essex
Margaret W 64 Cumberland
X~ z *********************************

WILL
BE IT KNOWN that at the date hereunder written the last Will and
Testament ofEphraim Francis of Penrith Street Toxteth park
Liverpool in the County of Lancaster
deceased,who died on the 11th day of August 1895 at penrith Street
aforesaid and who at the time of his death had a fixed oplace of
abode at Penrith Street aforesaid with the Districe of The Hundred
of West Derby in Lancashire was proved and registered in the
District probate Registry of Her Majesty's High Court of Justice
at Liverpool and that administration of the personal estate of the
said deceased was granted by the afoesaid Court to Thomas Cathrell
of 27 penrith Street aforesadi Carter and Robert pearson of 25
penrith Street aforesaid Omnibus Driver the executors named in the
said Will they having been first sworn well and faithfully to
administer the same

Dated the 7th day of February 1896 Gross value of Personal Estate 75
pounds No Leaseholds Extracted by W.H.Pride Solicitor Liverpool -205
end page one This is the last Will and Testament of me Ephraim
Francis of 25 Penrith Street Toxteh park in the City of Liverpool
late Dockgateman butnow of no occupation I give to my Daer wife
Margaret the use and enjoyment for her lifetime of all articles of
household use or ornament belonging to me at the time of my decease
And I direct my Executors immediately after my death to make an
inventory in duplicate of all the aforesaid Articles of household
use or ornament and to retain one copy for themselves and to hand
over the other to my said wife I give to my said wife absolutely all
monies due or coming to me on my decease from the following
Societies or clubs that is to say The Dockgateman's
TontineSociety,the Dockgateman's Burial Society and the
Philanthropic Burial Society and from all other (if any) Insurance,
Societies or Clubs in which I am interested and whether upon
policies or not I bequeath the legacy of two hundred pounds and all
other monies (if any) to which I am entitled under the Will of my
sister Sarah Fields (sic),late of Neasden in the County of Middlesex
Widow deceased,unto mt two sons in law Thoma sCathrell and Robert
Pearson or the survivor of them Upon trust to pay thereout my just
debts funeral and testamentary expenses and out of the residue of
the said legacyand other monies (if any) coming to me under the said
Will to pay a legacy of fifty pounds to my said wife free of duty
and a legacy of ten pounds each free of duty to my children
hereinafter named that is to say John Thompson Francis Isaac Francis
Emma Cathrell Ruth Rodick and Martha Pearson And after the death of
my said wife I give and bequeath the articles of household use or
ornament hereinafter mentioned that is to say,I give to my said son
John Thompson Francis my silver Lever Watch and Gold Guard chain
also the six pen and ink sketches by J B Idle belonging to me at the
Homestead called "Gay Bowers" siuate at Danbury in the County of
Essex I give to my said son Isaac Francis all my wearing apparel of
whatsoever kind,also my writing desk and my sea chest.I give to my
daughter Margaret Emma Cathrell my glass case with all glass and
china ware therein and my silver plated tea pot I give to my said
daughter Ruth Rodick my old painting of a cottage called "Blue
bells" siuate at Danbury aforesaid Also one of the photographs in an
Oaken frame belonging to me I give to my said daughter Martha
pearson one eight day Clock in Mahogany case and also one Vase of
Dresden ware And as to the residue of my Estate and Effects Real or
personal end page two I devise and bequeath the same unto the
Executors of this my Will Upon trust to divide the same equally
among my five children hereinbefore mentioned And I appoint the said
Thomas Cathrell and Robert Pearso Executors of this my Will and
lastly I hereby revoke all former Wills made by me IN WITNESS
whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of August
one thousand eight hundred and ninety four Signed and declared by
the Testator the said Ephraim Francis as and for his last Will and
Testament in the presence of us both being present at the same time
who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other
hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses the words "fifty pounds
to my said wife free of duty and a legacy of" having first been
underlined in the fourteenth line of the foregoing Will H W Pride
Solicitor 26 North John Street Liverpool Ellen Baird 67 Upper Hill
Street 8 folios On the 7th day of February 1896 Probate of this Will
was granted at Liverpool to Thomas Cathrell and Robert Pearson the
Executors END .........................................

More About Ephraim Francis:
Christening: 26 Sep 1824, Purleigh Ess UK; Quality: 3
Occupation: Mariner/Dockgateman

Notes for Margaret Thompson:
Marriage Ephraim Francis/Margaret Thompson 1845
Page 94
1845 Marriage solemnized at St.James Church in the Parish
of Walton on the Hill in the County of Lancaster.
Entry No: 187
Date July 24th.1845
Name: Ephraim Francis, Full Age,Bachelor, Mariner of Dexter Sheet
Father: Daniel Francis, Gardener
Name: Margaret Thompson aged 19 Spinster of Dexter Sheet
Father: John Thompson, Tailor
Married in the Church of St.James according to the Rites and
ceremonies of the established Church by Licence by me, C.A.Graham
This Marriage was Ephraim Francis solemnized between us,
Marget Thompson In the Presence of us, James Young husband (looks
like) William Thompson
**********************

More About Margaret Thompson:
Christening: 08 Sep 1826, Whitehaven Cumbria High St Presby.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Dressmaker

More About Ephraim Francis and Margaret Thompson:
Marriage: 24 Jul 1845, Walton on the Hill, Lancs, UK.; Quality: 3

Children of Ephraim Francis and Margaret Thompson are:

+	189	i.	John Thompson9 Francis, born Abt. 1846 in West Derby Lancs UK; 0; died 17 Apr 1902 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 3.
+	190	ii.	Isaac Francis, born 01 Mar 1855 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 15 Mar 1905 in At sea; 3.
+	191	iii.	Margaret Emma Francis, born Abt. 1857 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 06 Mar 1899 in Liverpool UK; 0.
	192	iv.	Sarah Jane Francis, born Dec 1860 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.
+	193	v.	Ruth Francis, born 04 Mar 1862 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 25 Mar 1907 in Liverpool UK; 0.
	194	vi.	Martha Francis, born Abt. 1864 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0. She married Robert Pearson; born Abt. 1847 in Liverpool UK; 0.

More About Robert Pearson:
Occupation: Car driver

195vii.Mary Francis, born Abt. 1867 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.

	196	viii.	Sarah Francis, born Abt. 1869 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.
	197	ix.	Edith Naomi Francis, born Abt. 1870 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

More About Edith Naomi Francis:
Baptism: 08 Aug 1870, Liverpool UK St Peter's; Quality: 3

Generation No. 8

94. Mary Ann9 Francis (Robert8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1834 in Danbury Ess UK; 0. She married Robert Ketley 1865 in 0. He was born Abt. 1833 in Essex UK; 0.

Notes for Mary Ann Francis:
25 MAR 2000 7:29PM
email Mick
1881 Census PRO ref:RG11/1765 Folio 131
Wallace Fram Boreham Essex
Robert Ketley Head Marr. 48 48 acres 20 men 2 boys B.Boreham
Mary Ann wife Marr 46 B. Goldhanger
Elizabeth dau 14 scholar Boreham
John DAUGHTER (?) 13 scholar Boreham
Minnie dau 11 scholar Boreham
Edith dau 9 scholar Boreham
Annie dau 6 scholar Boreham
Mary dau 5 scholar Boreham
plus one unrelkated governess

More About Robert Ketley and Mary Francis:
Marriage: 1865, 0

Children of Mary Francis and Robert Ketley are:

198	i.	Elizabeth10 Ketley, born Abt. 1867 in Boreham Essex UK; 0.
199	ii.	John Ketley, born Abt. 1868 in Boreham Essex UK; 0.
200	iii.	Minnie Ketley, born Abt. 1870 in Boreham Essex UK; 0.
201	iv.	Edith Ketley, born Abt. 1872 in Boreham Essex UK; 0.
202	v.	Annie Ketley, born Abt. 1875 in Boreham Essex UK; 0.
203	vi.	Mary Ketley, born Abt. 1876 in Boreham Essex UK; 0.

98. William Fairhead9 Francis (Robert8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1843 in Tolleshunt Darcy Ess UK; 0. He married Ellen Jane Caton. She was born Abt. 1853 in Willingale Doe Ess UK; 0.

Notes for William Fairhead Francis:
5 NOV 1999 10:00PM
email from Mick Loxdale
Marriage 1874 Registre entry No 93
At Willingale Doe Parishg Church Essex, on 3rd March 1874 between
William Fairhead Francis of full age, farmer, residing at
Goldhanger, father Robert Francis farmer and Ellen Jane Caton , of
full age, spinster residing at Willingale Doe, father William
Oliver Caton a farmer.
Marriage after Banns performed by Alfred R Du Cane, both parties
signed. Witnesses William Oliver Caton (bride's Dad) Robert Francis
(groom's dad) and Robert J Francis (haven't got a clue who he is
but suspect it is an error and should be his brother Robert A
Francis, Mick's Gt grandad, although cannot discount thre two
Robert J's who were about at this time)

Children of William Francis and Ellen Caton are:

204	i.	Robert C.F.10 Francis, born Abt. 1877 in Goldhanger Essex UK; 0.
205	ii.	Herbert Francis, born Abt. 1878 in Goldhanger Essex UK; 0.
206	iii.	William Francis, born Abt. 1880 in Goldhanger Essex UK; 0.

99. Abraham9 Francis (Robert8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1844 in Danbury Ess UK; 0. He married Alice Mary Caton 13 Nov 1884 in Willingdale Doe Ess UK; Quality: 3. She was born Abt. 1857 in Willingdale Doe Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Abraham Francis:
1881 Census Tolleshunt Major
ABRAHAM BORN tolleshunT D'arcy b.circa 1844 age 37 unmarried at
Joyces fARM. farm 187 acres .
5 NOV 1999 9:48PM
email from Mick Loxdale Marriage 1884
Register entry No 122
At St Christopher's Parish Church Willigale Doe Essex on 13th
November 1884 between Abraham Francis , age 41 bachelor, farmer,
residing at Goldhanger, father Robert Francis a farmer and Alice
Mary Caton, age 27, spinster, residing at Willingale Doe, father
William Oliver Caton a farmer.
Marriage after Banns performed by John Livayne (I think),Rector.
Both parties signed. Witnesses W.O Caton (bride's Dad), Julie D
Caton (bride's sister) Clara la A Caton (bride's sister and Mick's
great granny), Robt A Francis (groom's brother and Mick's great
granddad) and one other undecipherable.

More About Abraham Francis and Alice Caton:
Marriage: 13 Nov 1884, Willingdale Doe Ess UK; Quality: 3

Child of Abraham Francis and Alice Caton is:

207

Edith C10 Francis, born Abt. 1886 in Essex UK; 0.

101. Robert Alfred9 Francis (Robert8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 24 Feb 1849 in Tolleshunt Darcy Ess UK; 3, and died 1922 in Essex UK; 2. He married Clara Lydia Ann Caton 23 Mar 1889 in Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 3. She was born 1866 in 0, and died 1902 in 0.

Notes for Robert Alfred Francis:
1881 CENSUS
RG11/1767/61/16
#51 St Clere's Hall Robert FRANCIS H 79 Farmer Empl 8men 1 boy
250+acre b. Ulting
Ann wife 69 ? Sandon
Charlotte U dau 43 Tolleshunt D'Arcy
Ellen U dau 42 ""
Robert U son 32 "
Emily Wager 17 cook Dom.Servant Goldhanger
Mary A Sharp 15 Kitchen Maid Tolleshunt Darcy
Wm Chambers 15 Groom Danbury
*
5 NOV 1999 10:15PM
email from Mick. Marriages of the three Catyon girls to the three
Francis brothers.
At the Registry Office Maldon Essex 23 March 1889 (entry No 118 in
the Register) between Robert Alfred Francis age 40, bachelor,
farmer residing at Goldhanger father Robert Francis, deceased, a
farmer and Clara Lydia Ann Caton, age 22, spinster, residing at
Willingale, father William Oliver Caton a farmer.
Marriage by licence before Robert Baxter, Registrar and George Cod
Deputy Superintendant Registrar. Both parties signed.
WitnessesEJ Francis and WF Francis (Presumably the groom's brother
William Fairhead and his wife Ellen Jane nee Caton)

Notes for Clara Lydia Ann Caton:
6 NOV 1999 3:21PM
email from Mick Loxdale
1881 Census
PRO ref RG11/1369 Folio 88 page 16
Clara Lydia Ann Caton age 14 years pupil Barnet College WestSide
Wood Street Barnet,Hertfordshire.
"The College is well known to me and, if it is still thr same
building ,is another photograph for me to take and add to my
collection. Herts Record Office here I comefor the old school
records. Praise be to the census index because I dont think I would
have found her in 1881 otherwise."

More About Robert Francis and Clara Caton:
Marriage: 23 Mar 1889, Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 3

Children of Robert Francis and Clara Caton are:

	208	i.	Olive Mary10 Francis.
+	209	ii.	Gladys May Francis, born 1889 in 0; died 1974 in 0.
	210	iii.	Robert Willam Francis, born 1891 in 0; died 05 Feb 1917 in Somme France KIA; 3. He married Jessie.

More About Robert Willam Francis:
Burial: Thiepval Memorial Somme France; Quality: 0

211iv.Henry Clarence Francis, born 24 Feb 1892 in Hill Farm Willingale Essex UK; 3.

106. Anna Jane9 Francis (Thomas8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1842 in 0, and died 1894 in 0. She married Samuel Ratcliffe. He was born 1881 in Essex.UK; 0, and died 1917 in Essex; 0.

Child of Anna Francis and Samuel Ratcliffe is:

212

Arthur Francis10 Ratcliffe, born 1882 in 0; died 1976 in 0.

107. Robert James9 Francis (Thomas8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1845 in 0, and died 1881 in 0. He married Anne Aldham 1874 in Essex UK; Quality: 0. She was born Abt. 1854 in Essex UK; 0.

Notes for Robert James Francis:
20 NOV 2000 8:58PM
Preliminary finding at ERO in printed Indices by Mick. Mick will
look for original records

More About Robert Francis and Anne Aldham:
Marriage: 1874, Essex UK; Quality: 0

Children of Robert Francis and Anne Aldham are:

	213	i.	Elizabeth Maude10 Francis, born Abt. 1816 in Essex UK; 0.
	214	ii.	Elizabeth Maude FRANCIS, born 1876 in Ess Eng.

108. Sarah Elizabeth9 Francis (Thomas8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1847 in 0. She married Charles Darby 1870 in 0. He was born Abt. 1846 in Wallham; 0.

Notes for Sarah Elizabeth Francis:
5 NOV 1999 10:36PM
email from Mick Loxdale dated 1/11/1999
1881 Census
Sarah (the daughter of Thomas & Eliza) PRO ref RG11.1764 f. 89 p.15
Charles Edwin Darby head age 35 farmer of 290 acres employing 6 men
born Little Waltham Ess.
Sarah Elizabeth wife age 33 born Goldhanger
John Francis Darby son age 9 scholar b. Little Waltham
Annie Olfield Darby dau age 8 scholar b. Little Waltham
Mary Louisa Darby dau age 5 scholar b. Little Waltham
Margaret jane dau age 3 b.Hatfield Peveral
Ethel Darby dau age 1 b. Roxwell Ess.
Plus a Governess and servant.

More About Charles Darby and Sarah Francis:
Marriage: 1870, 0

Children of Sarah Francis and Charles Darby are:

	215	i.	John Francis10 Darby, born Abt. 1872 in Little Waltham Ess UK; 0.
	216	ii.	Annie Oldfield Darby, born Abt. 1873 in Little Waltham Ess UK; 0.
	217	iii.	Mary Louisa Darby, born Abt. 1876 in Little Waltham Ess UK; 0.
	218	iv.	Margaret Jane Darby, born Abt. 1878 in Hatfield Peveral Ess UK; 0.
	219	v.	Ethel Darby, born Abt. 1880 in Roxwell Ess UK; 0.
+	220	vi.	Hubert Arthur Darby, born 1903 in 0.
	221	vii.	John Francis DARBY, born 1872 in Little Waltham Ess Eng.
	222	viii.	Annie Oldfield DARBY, born 1873 in Little Waltham Ess Eng.

More About Annie Oldfield DARBY:
Census: 1881

223ix.Mary Louisa DARBY, born 1876 in Little Waltham Ess Eng.

More About Mary Louisa DARBY:
Census: 1881

224x.Margaret Jane DARBY, born 1878 in Hatfield Peveral ess Eng.

More About Margaret Jane DARBY:
Census: 1881

225xi.Ethel DARBY, born 1880 in Roxwell Ess Eng.

More About Ethel DARBY:
Census: 1881

109. William9 Francis (Thomas8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1849 in 0. He married Ellen Jane Fairhead 1877 in 0.

More About William Francis and Ellen Fairhead:
Marriage: 1877, 0

Children of William Francis and Ellen Fairhead are:

226	i.	Robert10 Francis, born 1876 in 0; died 1888 in 0.
227	ii.	William Francis, born 1877 in 0; died 1891 in 0.
228	iii.	Ethel Francis, born 1881 in 0.
229	iv.	Stanley Francis, born 1882 in 0.
230	v.	Kathleen Francis, born 1884 in 0.
231	vi.	Constance Francis, born 1886 in 0.
232	vii.	Edgar Fairhead Francis, born 1889 in 0.

112. Mary Ann9 Francis (Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 19 Dec 1845 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3, and died 07 Mar 1878 in Markham Ont Canada; 3. She married William Henry Ratcliff in Canada; Quality: 0.

Notes for William Henry Ratcliff:
25 MAR 2000 6:58PM
Email from Harriett states Mary Ann Francis married William Henry
Ratcliff and lived in Markham Ontario (East Toronto)
The Ratcliffs came to Canada in the 1840s.
William Ratcliffs mother was Sarah Polleywhich also ties in with
the Francis line as her sister Ann married Robert Francis (brother
of Abraham.)

More About William Ratcliff and Mary Francis:
Marriage: Canada; Quality: 0

Children of Mary Francis and William Ratcliff are:

	233	i.	Sarah10 Ratcliff, born in Ontario Canada; 0.
	234	ii.	William Ratcliff, born in Ontario Canada; 0.
+	235	iii.	Robert Ratcliff, born in Ontario Canada; 0.

115. Emma Collard9 Francis (Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 12 Aug 1851 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3, and died 18 Jan 1900 in Toronto Ont Ca.; 3. She married (1) Thomas Hankin Barton 07 Aug 1872 in Winnipeg Manitoba Ca.; Quality: 3. He was born 12 Mar 1848 in 3, and died 03 Nov 1878 in Canada; 3. She married (2) Isaac J Cooper 13 Feb 1890 in Toronto Canada Holy Trinity Church; Quality: 3.

More About Emma Collard Francis:
Christening: 13 Sep 1851, Delaware Ont Ca.; Quality: 3

Notes for Thomas Hankin Barton:
4 APR 2000 7:43PM
email from Kip Anastasiou.
Thomas Hankin Barton b. 12 mar 1848 died 3 Nov 1878 He died in the
Typhoid epidemic.

More About Thomas Barton and Emma Francis:
Marriage: 07 Aug 1872, Winnipeg Manitoba Ca.; Quality: 3

More About Isaac Cooper and Emma Francis:
Marriage: 13 Feb 1890, Toronto Canada Holy Trinity Church; Quality: 3

Children of Emma Francis and Thomas Barton are:

	236	i.	Harriett Susie10 Barton, born 18 Jun 1873 in Manitoba Canada; 3.
+	237	ii.	Thomas Francis Barton, born 23 Feb 1875 in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada; 3; died 23 Jun 1935 in Vancouver B.C Canada; 3.
	238	iii.	Robert Arthur Barton, born 25 Oct 1877 in Manitoba Canada; 3.

119. Harriet Lydia9 Francis (Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 07 Jun 1865 in Delaware Ont Ca.; 3, and died 20 Feb 1937 in Wilson N.Y. USA Maple Road; 3. She married Thomas Marks 14 Sep 1898 in Niagra Ont Canada. St Mark's; Quality: 0. He was born 21 Dec 1869 in Stamford Ont Canada; 3, and died 28 Jan 1957 in Lockport N.Y.S. [hospital]; 3.

Notes for Harriet Lydia Francis:
Notes from Harriett 1998.
Occupation of Harriett Lydia: Housewife,talented doing hand work,
knitting etc.
Education Musical...Raised roses for nursery.
Religion...Anglican Escopalian.

MARRIAGE
Given in marriage by brother A.A.Francis of Kansas City,Mo. Mary
Marks was her Bridesmaid and the Best Man was Mr Robert Barton of
Toronto, Ont. ...Mr S,R, Heaks and Mr N.Somerville of Welland were
the Ushers.
The Rev.J.C.Garrett read the service. Reception at Roselawn, the
Estate of Capt. Alex Servos.(1898).
Bride's gown was white Taffeta Silk, trimmed with pearls and
chiffon and Orange Blossoms. (Grandaughter Harriet wore the Orange
Blossoms at her wedding in 1946 to John F.Nolan..and their daughter
Elizabeth Anne Nolan used the same Orange Blossoms at her wedding
to Eric A.Pearlstein in 1979).
Wedding Invitation
MR & MRS ALEXANDER SERVOS
REQUEST THE HONOUR OF YOUR PRESENCE
AT THE MARRIAGE OF
HARRIET L. FRANCIS
TO
THOMAS MARKS
ON WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER FOURTEENTH
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-EIGHT
AT HALF PAST TWO O'CLOCK
IN ST.MARKS CHURCH
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
AND AFTERWARDS
AT "ROSELAWN" (CAPT. SERVOS' RESIDENCE)
Other notes:
At the age of seven, Harriett went to live with her sister Mary Ann
Francis Ratcliff in Markham,Ontario Canada to study music.
This was in 1872 and it may have been the time when her parents
returned to England. At a young age she attended Miss Godfrey's
school and was tutored wiuth the Seabrook children in Delaware
Ont.
She was active in the work at Christ Church in Delaware as shown by
the copy of a letter written by Mr Asbury,Mr Montgomery, M.de
Blaquin,M.A.Hammond' Gertrude Gibson and Matthew Scott upon her
move from Delaware to Kansas City, Missouri with her parents in
1886. While living in Kansas City and Chapman,Kansas, she taught
instrumental music until her Parent's deaths. She left the area in
1888 and moved to 99 Jameson Ave Toreonto where she worked as a
Milliner.
In 1894 Hattie l. Francis was listed in the area Directory as
Living at 554 King Street West and working as a Milliner with
Thomas Thompson and son in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
By 1896 she was boarding at 283 Sherbourne and was listed as a
Milliner with the John Eaton Co. That same year Thomas Marks was
listed as residing in Toronto and working for Stone & Wellington as
a clerk. Later he was a clerk with Pelham Nurseries.
In the early 1898 Hattie moved to Niagara on the Lake as a Milliner
while Thomas moved to Fonthill where his parents lived across from
the Pelham Nursery where he was employed...
Thomas and Hattie were married on 14 September 1898 at St. Marks
Anglican Church at Niagara-On-The-Lake with their reception at Col.
Alexander Servos' home (as previously mentioned.)
After they were married, they moved to Rochester N.Y. where their
children were born. Their next move was to Geneva ,N.Y. and then in
1910 to Wilson ,New York where they started Mark's Nursery.
Residences.
She lived in Delaware,Ont,Canada until 1886; then to Kansas City
Mo. until 1887.
The family moved to Chapman,Kansa in 1887 and her parents died in
1888 and 1889, so she moved back to Toronto in 1890 to be near her
sisters. Emma Barton & Hannah Francis, and also Niagara
-On-The-Lake.
After Marriage to Rochester N.Y. Geneva N.Y. and Wilson New York.

Reference note: In a book belonging to Hattie Francis was found a
paper written by Frances Marks Landy listing all the Birth and
Death dates of the Francis family...taken from entries made by
Abraham Francis M.D. in a Bible Series Book. Harriet Lydia (Marks)
was listed as born 1863. Earlier Research of the Canadian Census
found her birth date as 1865...NO OTHER PROOF.

More About Harriet Lydia Francis:
Burial: 23 Feb 1937, Ridge Cem No.Rt.104; Quality: 3
Christening: 10 Jan 1866, Delaware Ont Ca. Christs Church; Quality: 3

Notes for Thomas Marks:
Notes from Harriett May 1998
Tom Marks was extremely interested in the nursery as a young boy
when the family moved across from the Pelham Nursery in Fonthill in
the early 1880s. He would do odd jobs there as well as working at
the corne r General Store in Fonthill.
He used to tell about the flour and sugar coming in barrels and
weighing amounts for the customers. He told about the care that had
top be taken to keep the coal oil (Kerosene which was used in
lamps) away from the food stuffs. Tom worked from 6 am to 9 pm each
day and satrurdays 6 am to 11 pm for $5 weekly. From his earnings
he saved enough to attend and graduate from the Canada Business
college with honours at the age of 15 years of age.
Newspaper clippings....1 Jun 1884.
"It is with great pleasure that the Telegraph is in a position to
congratulate Mr Thomas Marks on the success that he obtained at the
Canada business College, he having passed all his examinations,
graduating with Honors . It is another proof to show what can be
obtained by push and perseverance. What Mr Marks has accomplished
every young man with a determined spirit to improve himself can
do."
Later he went to Toronto to work in the Head Office as a clerk of
the Nursery whose branch was in Fonthill, Stone and Wellington. At
the age of 26 he met his future bride who had moved to Toronto to be
near her sisters after the death of her parents Abraham Francis M.D.
and Harriet Bennett Baker Francis died while in Kansa after moving
from Canada in 1886. She later moved to Niagara on the Lake working
as a Milliner and Thomas moved to the Pelham Nursery working as a
clerk.

Thomas & Harriet were married in St mark's Anglican Church at
Niagara-On-The-Lake in 1898. They moved to Rochester N.Y where
Thomas worked for Ellwanger and Barry Nursery from 1898-1905. While
in Rochester,Franes Mary was born on 23 Feb 1900 and Edward Thomas
on 18 feb 1903.
From 1905 -1910, Thomas moved to a better position with the William
Smith Nursey in Geneva N.Y first living at 72 Lyceum St but then
bought a home at 292 Washington Street, The children, Frances mary
and Edward Thomas attended the Courtland Street School.
In 1910, still determined to reach higher goals, he found suitable
land in Wilson,N.Y for his own Nursery. After buying the property
from Arthur Pease, a large columned house and barn were built and
the land was readied for the Nursery-stock.
After living on Lake Street they were finally able to move into
their Maple Street home in 1914.
While Harriet was busy experimenting with roses in her gardens, and
keeping their new home, Tom was actively serving his community in
many ways.
During his life time, he was President of the Wilson Men's
Club;President of the Wilsonian Club,Master of the Ontario Masonic
Lodge; Grand Stewart of the Grand Lodge of New York; President of
the Wilson Board of Education for nearly 25 years; and was awarded
the Master Farmer's Gold Medal by the Then New York's Govenor
Franklin Delano Roosevelt later to be the President of the USA
President F.D.R.
Thomas Marks was President and active in many agricultural
associations. He was on the Farmer's Committee which began the
Niagara Frontier Farmer's Co-op Market on Buffalo (Later to be
called Clinton Bailey market). He was also President of the Wilson
Free Library and Treasurer of St John's Episcopal Church in Wilson.
He continued to be active until his death aged 87 years on 28th
January 1957.
The Community of Wilson to show their gratitude for the concern
Thomas Marks had shown for his fellowmen...named the new elementary
school in his honor...The Thomas Mark's Elementary School.

More About Thomas Marks:
Burial: 31 Jan 1957, North Ridge Cem No.of Rt 104; Quality: 3
Christening: 02 Apr 1870, Chippewa Presbyterian Church; Quality: 3
Occupation: Farmer

More About Thomas Marks and Harriet Francis:
Marriage: 14 Sep 1898, Niagra Ont Canada. St Mark's; Quality: 0

Children of Harriet Francis and Thomas Marks are:

+	239	i.	Frances Mary10 Marks, born 23 Feb 1900 in Rochester New York USA; 3; died 28 Jun 1996 in St George Utah; 3.
+	240	ii.	Edward Thomas Marks, born 18 Feb 1903 in Rochester New York USA; 3; died 21 Mar 1991 in Wilson N.Y. USA Maple Road; 3.

120. Edmund Farmer9 Francis (Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jan 1837 in Northfleet Kent UK; 3, and died 29 Nov 1890 in Aboard "Essex" in London; 3. He married Elizabeth Sarah Johnson. She was born Abt. 1845 in Wivenhoe Essex UK; 0, and died Jan 1923 in Hythe Hill Colchester Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Edmund Farmer Francis:
From Mick 01 Dec 2000
Registration of Birth in the district of North Aylesford County of
Kent Northfield Sub district (this has been hand written by the
Clerk and probably should read NORTHFLEET)
Number 52 born 08 November 1837 ,Northfleet
Name Edmund sex Boy Name of Father Joshua Francis occupation
Bargeman
Mother Harriet Francis formerly Wale Informant mother ,Northfleet.
Registered 22 November 1837
____________________________-

PRO Index to Marine Deaths 1886-1890 page 179
Name of Ship Essex Official Number 81463
Date of Death 29/11/1890 Place of death London
Name of Deceased Edmund Farmer Francis Sex Male Age 53
Profession or Occupation Master Nationality Northfleet Kent
Last place of abode Hythe Colchester
Cause of death Suffocation caused by cough and retching brought on
by fumes from cabin fire.
Passenger or member of crew Member of crew
______________________

More About Edmund Farmer Francis:
Burial: 03 Dec 1890, St Andrew's Greenstead Juxta Colchester; Quality: 3
Occupation: Bargeman

Notes for Elizabeth Sarah Johnson:
Burial St Andrew's Greenstead Juxta Colchester
10/1/1923
Elizabeth Sarah Francis aged 77 of 40 Hythe Hill

More About Elizabeth Sarah Johnson:
Burial: 10 Jan 1923, St Andrews Greenstead /Colchester; Quality: 3
Census: 1881
Occupation: Mariner's wife

Children of Edmund Francis and Elizabeth Johnson are:

+	241	i.	Edmund Farmer10 Francis, born Oct 1868 in St leonards Colchester Ess.; 0.
+	242	ii.	Thomas Arthur Francis, born Oct 1870 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0.
	243	iii.	Eliz'th Rosina Mary Ann Francis, born Jan 1873 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0. She married Frederick Joseph Keeling 10 Feb 1894 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3; born 1870 in 0.

Notes for Eliz'th Rosina Mary Ann Francis:
Margaret Brunt
10 Feb 1894 St Leonards Colchester Essex
Frederick Joseph keeling 24/Mariner/ father Thomas Keeling Mariner
Elizabeth Rosina <ary Ann FRancis 21/father Edmund Farmer Francis
Mariner
Witness Jessie Francis

More About Eliz'th Rosina Mary Ann Francis:
Christening: 22 Jan 1875, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

More About Frederick Joseph Keeling:
Occupation: Mariner

More About Frederick Keeling and Eliz'th Francis:
Marriage: 10 Feb 1894, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

244iv.Julia Alice Francis, born Jan 1875 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0. She married Samuel Arthur Hill 14 Nov 1897 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3; born 1875 in EEssex UK; 0.

Notes for Julia Alice Francis:
10 MAR 2001 7:05PM
Margaret Brunt
Marriages St Leonards Colchester 14 Nov 1897
Samuel Arthur Hill 22 /Carman father Samuel Hill/Carman
Julia Alice Francis 22 /father Edmund Farmer Francis deceased.
Wit Harriett Florence Francis, David Francis.

More About Julia Alice Francis:
Christening: 22 Jan 1875, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

More About Samuel Arthur Hill:
Occupation: Car man

More About Samuel Hill and Julia Francis:
Marriage: 14 Nov 1897, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

245v.Jessie Francis, born 1878 in Colchester Ess UK; 0. She married (1) John Mannock Emery 15 Nov 1896 in St Leonards Colchester Essex UK; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1868 in Hadleigh in Suffolk; 0. She married (2) John Mannock EMERY 15 Nov 1896 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards; born 1868 in Hadleigh Suf Eng.

Notes for Jessie Francis:
10 MAR 2001 6:59PM

Margaret Brunt
Marriage St Leonards Coclester
15.11.1896
John Mannock Emery age 28 Inkeeper father Michael Emery Bricklayer
(from Hadleigh Suffolf)
Jessie Francis father Edmund Farmer Francis deceased.

More About Jessie Francis:
Census: 1881

More About John Mannock Emery:
Occupation: Inkeeper

More About John Emery and Jessie Francis:
Marriage: 15 Nov 1896, St Leonards Colchester Essex UK; Quality: 3

More About John EMERY and Jessie Francis:
Marriage: 15 Nov 1896, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

246vi.Harriett Francis, born Mar 1880 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0.

Notes for Harriett Francis:
10 MAR 2001 7:08PM
Margaret Brunt Marriages St leonards Colchester 6.2.1910
Harriet Florence Francis 22 40 Hythe Hill father Edmund Farmer
Francis.
Samuel Hazell 32 Engine Driver 100 Woodbridge Road Ip[swich Father
Georgwe Hazell
Wit. Isaac Charles Francis.

More About Harriett Francis:
Christening: 07 Mar 1884, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

247vii.Joseph Samuel Francis, born Mar 1884 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0; died 1884 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Joseph Samuel Francis:
Burial Marg Brunt
St Leonards 5/8/1884 Joseph Samuel Francis 6 months

More About Joseph Samuel Francis:
Burial: 05 Aug 1884, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 07 Mar 1884, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

248viii.Joseph Samuel Francis, born Aug 1885 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0.

More About Joseph Samuel Francis:
Christening: 04 Aug 1885, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

249ix.Isaac Charles Francis, born Oct 1886 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0.

More About Isaac Charles Francis:
Christening: 15 Oct 1886, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

250x.David Edmund Francis, born May 1888 in St Leonards Coplchester Ess UK; 0; died 1889 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

Notes for David Edmund Francis:
Burial
St Leonards 25 May 1889 David Edmund aged 1 year

More About David Edmund Francis:
Burial: 25 May 1889, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 10 May 1888, St leronards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

125. Joshua9 Francis (Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 24 Feb 1853 in New Dock St Botolph Colchester Ess UK; 3. He married Emma Sanson. She was born 1854.

Notes for Joshua Francis:
10 MAR 2001 7:35PM
Certificate details from Margaret Brunt
24.2.1853 New Dock St Botolph (Colchester)-Joshua-boy-Joshua
Francis-Harriet formerly Wale- Mariner-notified by mother of New
Dock Colchester 1.4.1853.

More About Joshua Francis:
Occupation: Mariner

Children of Joshua Francis and Emma Sanson are:

+	251	i.	Joshua10 Francis, born 1876 in Ess UK; 0; died 01 Dec 1956 in Colchester Essex UK; 3.
	252	ii.	Harriett Julia Francis, born Oct 1878 in Colchester Ess.; 0; died 1879 in Colchester Ess UK; 0.

More About Harriett Julia Francis:
Burial: 04 Apr 1879, St Giles Cem. Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 04 Oct 1878, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

253iii.George Henry Francis, born 1882 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0; died 1883.

More About George Henry Francis:
Christening: 02 Nov 1882, St Leonards Cochester Ess UK; Quality: 3

254iv.Florence Beth Francis, born 1886 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

More About Florence Beth Francis:
Christening: 06 Jun 1886, St Leonards Colchester Ess Uk; Quality: 3

255v.Harriet Maude Mary Francis, born 1886 in St leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

More About Harriet Maude Mary Francis:
Christening: 06 Jun 1886, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

256vi.Alfred Charles Francis, born 1889 in St Leonards Colchetser Ess UK; 0; died Feb 1890 in St Leonards Colchester Ess Uk; 0.

Notes for Alfred Charles Francis:
10 MAR 2001 5:34PM
Marg Brunt
22.5.1889 Al;fred Charles son of Joshua & Emma of St Leonards
Seaman.

More About Alfred Charles Francis:
Burial: 13 Feb 1890, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 22 May 1889, St Leonards Colchetser Ess UK; Quality: 3

257vii.Alfred Stewart Francis, born 1891 in St leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0; died 1891.

Notes for Alfred Stewart Francis:
10 MAR 2001 5:37PM
Marg Brunt
13.4.1891 St Leonards ColchesterAlfred Stewart to Joshua & Emma
of Hythe Hill Mariner

More About Alfred Stewart Francis:
Christening: 13 Apr 1891, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

127. David William9 Francis (Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1862 in Ess UK; 0, and died 1951 in Ess UK; 0. He married Matilda Mary Wright 28 May 1883 in Mistley Parish church Ess; Quality: 3, daughter of Charles WRIGHT. She was born 1863 in Mistley Ess UK; 0, and died 1943 in 0.

Notes for David William Francis:
22 FEB 2001 4:04PM
Margaret Brunt
Parish Church Mistley Essex. 28 May 1883

Marriage David Francis 20 of St Leonards_Father Joshua Mariner
Mary matilda Wright 18 Father Charles Wright sailmaker.

More About David William Francis:
Christening: 28 Oct 1868, Colchester Kent Eng - St Leornard

More About David Francis and Matilda Wright:
Marriage: 28 May 1883, Mistley Parish church Ess; Quality: 3

Children of David Francis and Matilda Wright are:

+	258	i.	Charles10 Francis, born 1883 in 0; died 1906 in UK; 0.
+	259	ii.	John Francis, born 1885 in UK; 0; died 1967 in USA; 0.
+	260	iii.	Annie Matilda Francis, born 1890 in Colchester Ess UK; 0; died 1960 in 0.
+	261	iv.	George Francis, born 1891 in 0; died 1958 in Ess UK; 0.
+	262	v.	Henry Thomas Francis, born 08 Apr 1894 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 3; died 1968 in 0.
	263	vi.	Nellie Kate Francis, born 31 Jul 1895 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 3.
+	264	vii.	Dorothy Mary Francis, born 06 Nov 1904 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 3.
	265	viii.	Anna Annie Matilda FRANCIS, born 1890 in Colchester Ess Eng; died 1960. She married Davide LEVERIDGE 30 Jan 1915 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards; born 1891 in Manning Treet Ess Eng.

More About Davide LEVERIDGE and Anna FRANCIS:
Marriage: 30 Jan 1915, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

266ix.Nellie Kate FRANCIS, born 1895 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards.

129. Walter9 Francis (Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1868 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Mary Ann. He married (2) Mary Ann KNIPE.

Notes for Walter Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:41PM
Maragaret Brunt
St Leonards Colchester Ess UK 28/Oct 1868
Walter to Joshua & Harriett of St Leonards Mariner

28 Oct 1868
David to Joshua and Harriett of St Leonards Mariner

More About Walter Francis:
Baptism: 28 Oct 1868, St Leonards Coclchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 28 Oct 1868, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonard
Occupation: Mariner/sailor

Children of Walter Francis and Mary are:

+	267	i.	Walter Head10 Francis, born 1884 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.
	268	ii.	Willam Francis, born 1896 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Willam Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:30PM
Margaret Brunt
Baps. St leonards Colchester Esses
11.11.1896 William to Walter and Mary Ann 24 New Park St Sailor
11.11.1896 Minnie to Walter and Mary Ann " " "

More About Willam Francis:
Christening: 11 Nov 1896, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

269iii.Minnie Francis, born 1896 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Minnie Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:30PM
Margaret Brunt
Baps. St leonards Colchester Esses
11.11.1896 William to Walter and Mary Ann 24 New Park St Sailor
11.11.1896 Minnie to Walter and Mary Ann " " "

More About Minnie Francis:
Christening: 11 Nov 1896, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

Child of Walter Francis and Mary KNIPE is:

270

William10 FRANCIS, born 1896.

More About William FRANCIS:
Christening: 11 Nov 1896, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

131. Edmund Farmer9 FRANCIS (Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 08 Nov 1837 in Northfleet Kent Eng, and died 29 Nov 1890 in London Mdx Eng - Aboard 'Essex'. He married Elizabeth Sarah Johnson 01 Jun 1868 in Colchester Ess Eng. She was born Abt. 1845 in Wivenhoe Essex UK; 0, and died Jan 1923 in Hythe Hill Colchester Ess UK; 0.

More About Edmund Farmer FRANCIS:
Burial: Northfleet Ken Eng
Christening: 29 Nov 1840, Northfleet Kent Eng - St Botolph

Notes for Elizabeth Sarah Johnson:
Burial St Andrew's Greenstead Juxta Colchester
10/1/1923
Elizabeth Sarah Francis aged 77 of 40 Hythe Hill

More About Elizabeth Sarah Johnson:
Burial: 10 Jan 1923, St Andrews Greenstead /Colchester; Quality: 3
Census: 1881
Occupation: Mariner's wife

More About Edmund FRANCIS and Elizabeth Johnson:
Marriage: 01 Jun 1868, Colchester Ess Eng

Children of Edmund FRANCIS and Elizabeth Johnson are:

271

Edmund Farmer10 FRANCIS, born 17 Jan 1868 in Hithe Hill Colchester Ess Eng. He married Elizabeth Sophia Francis.

More About Edmund Farmer FRANCIS:
Christening: 28 Oct 1868, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

272ii.Harry FRANCIS, born 1870.

+	273	iii.	Thomas Arthur FRANCIS, born 1870.
	274	iv.	Elizabeth Rosina Mary Ann FRANCIS, born 1874 in Hithe Hill Colchester Ess Eng. She married Frederick Joseph Keeling 10 Feb 1894 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards; born 1870 in 0.

More About Elizabeth Rosina Mary Ann FRANCIS:
Census: 1881
Christening: 22 Jan 1875, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

More About Frederick Joseph Keeling:
Occupation: Mariner

More About Frederick Keeling and Elizabeth FRANCIS:
Marriage: 10 Feb 1894, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

275v.Julia Alice FRANCIS, born 1874. She married Samuel Arthur Hill 14 Nov 1897 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards; born 1875 in EEssex UK; 0.

More About Julia Alice FRANCIS:
Christening: 22 Jan 1875, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

More About Samuel Arthur Hill:
Occupation: Car man

More About Samuel Hill and Julia FRANCIS:
Marriage: 14 Nov 1897, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

276vi.Harriet Florence FRANCIS, born 1881. She married Samuel HAZEL 06 Feb 1910; born 1878.

More About Harriet Florence FRANCIS:
Census: 1881
Christening: 07 Mar 1884, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

More About Samuel HAZEL and Harriet FRANCIS:
Marriage: 06 Feb 1910

277vii.Joseph Samuel FRANCIS, born 1884; died 05 Aug 1884 in Colchester Ess Eng.

More About Joseph Samuel FRANCIS:
Christening: 07 Mar 1884, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

278viii.Joseph Samuel FRANCIS, born 04 Aug 1885 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards.

279

ix.

Isaac Charles FRANCIS, born 1886.

More About Isaac Charles FRANCIS:
Christening: 15 Oct 1886, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

280x.David Edmund FRANCIS, born 10 May 1888 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonard; died 25 May 1889 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonard.

133. Joshua9 FRANCIS (Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Feb 1853 in Colchester Ess Eng. He married Emma Sanson. She was born 1854.

More About Joshua FRANCIS:
Census: 1851, Colchester Ess Eng - St Bototph

Children of Joshua FRANCIS and Emma Sanson are:

281

Harriet Julia10 FRANCIS, born 01 Oct 1878 in Colchester Ess Eng; died 1879 in Colchester Ess Eng.

More About Harriet Julia FRANCIS:
Christening: 04 Oct 1878, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

282ii.Emma FRANCIS, born 1884 in Colchester Ess Eng.

More About Emma FRANCIS:
Census: 1901, Colchester Ess Eng

283iii.Matilda FRANCIS, born 1886 in Colchester Ess Eng.

284

iv.

Harriet Maud Mary FRANCIS, born 1886 in Colchester Ess Eng.

More About Harriet Maud Mary FRANCIS:
Christening: 06 Jun 1886, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

285v.Alfred Edmund FRANCIS, born 1891 in Colchester Ess Eng.

More About Alfred Edmund FRANCIS:
Christening: 04 Oct 1891, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

145. Walter George9 Ridgewell (Maria8 Hankin Francis, Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1866 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1906 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Anna Blandina Crabb. She was born 1864 in Kelvedon Witham Ess UK; 0, and died 1945 in Ess UK; 0. He married (2) Ann Blandina CRABB 04 Oct 1884 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Parish Church, daughter of Albert CRABB and Joanna FROST. She was born 24 Sep 1864 in Witham Ess Eng - Kelvedon, and died 19 Oct 1945 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Little Totham.

More About Walter George Ridgewell:
Burial: 01 Nov 1905, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Parish Church
Christening: 18 Mar 1866, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major

More About Ann Blandina CRABB:
Burial: 24 Oct 1945, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckerham Church
Christening: 13 Nov 1864, Messing Ess Eng

More About Walter Ridgewell and Ann CRABB:
Marriage: 04 Oct 1884, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Parish Church

Children of Walter Ridgewell and Anna Crabb are:

286

Eliza Jane10 Redgewell, born 1885 in Wallasey UK; 0.

More About Eliza Jane Redgewell:
Christening: 12 Apr 1885, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckenham

287ii.Frederick George Redgewell, born 1886 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1892 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.

More About Frederick George Redgewell:
Burial: 23 Dec 1892, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major
Christening: 10 Oct 1886, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckenham Church

288iii.Alice Maud Redgewell, born 1888 in 0; died 1961 in 0. She married Clifford Quy; born 1884 in Beckenham Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1961 in Ess UK; 0.

+	289	iv.	James Robert Redgewell, born 1891 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1966 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
	290	v.	Walter Cha's Redgewell, born 1893 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1917 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
+	291	vi.	Dora Joanna Redgewell, born 1895 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1981 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
	292	vii.	Lily Julia P Redgewell, born 1897 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1969 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
	293	viii.	Betie Anna Redgewell, born 1899 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1973 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
	294	ix.	Rose Redgewell, born 1902 in Beckenham Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1980 in Beckenham Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.

More About Rose Redgewell:
Burial: Chelmsfor Ess Eng - Chelmsfor Cremetorium
Christening: 30 Mar 1902, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckenham Church

295x.Frederick George Redgewell, born 1904 in Ess UK; 0; died 1973 in Ess UK; 0.

296

xi.

Faith Blandina Redgewell, born 1906 in Witham Ess UK; 0; died 1994 in Ess UK; 0.

Children of Walter Ridgewell and Ann CRABB are:

297

Alice Maude10 REDGEWELL, born 1888 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major; died 24 Jun 1961 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major. She married Clifford Quy in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major; born 1884 in Beckenham Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0; died 1961 in Ess UK; 0.

More About Alice Maude REDGEWELL:
Burial: Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major
Christening: 09 Dec 1888, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckenham Church

More About Clifford Quy and Alice REDGEWELL:
Marriage: Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major

298ii.Walter Charles (Charlie) REDGEWELL, born 12 Mar 1893 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major; died 28 Feb 1917 in France.

299

iii.

Betie Anna REDGEWELL, born 23 Dec 1899 in Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major; died 30 Apr 1973 in Reading Brk Eng.

151. Alice Ann9 Francis (Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Mar 1873 in North Ayelsford Kent UK; 0, and died 15 Jun 1907 in Kent UK; 0. She married (1) Arthur Edward Samson 07 Apr 1894 in Colchester RO Ess UK; Quality: 3. He was born 18 Sep 1870 in Wimpole St Colchester Ess UK; 0, and died 19 May 1928 in Gillingham Kent UK; 0. She married (2) Arthur Edward SANSOM 07 Apr 1894 in Colchester Ess Eng - Registry Office, son of Frederick SANSOM and Harriet SANSOM. He was born 18 Sep 1870 in Colchester Ess Eng - Wimpole St, and died 19 May 1928 in Gillingham Kent Eng.

More About Alice Ann Francis:
Census: 1901, Rochester Kent Eng

More About Arthur Edward Samson:
Occupation: Blacksmith HM Dockyard

More About Arthur Samson and Alice Francis:
Marriage: 07 Apr 1894, Colchester RO Ess UK; Quality: 3

More About Arthur SANSOM and Alice Francis:
Marriage: 07 Apr 1894, Colchester Ess Eng - Registry Office

Child of Alice Francis and Arthur Samson is:

300

Cecil Edmund10 Samson, born 23 Sep 1894 in Colchester Ess UK; 0; died 07 Dec 1953 in All St Hosp. Chatham Kent UK; 3.

Child of Alice Francis and Arthur SANSOM is:

301

Cecil Edmund10 SANSOM, born 23 Sep 1894 in Colchester Ess Eng; died 07 Dec 1953 in Chatham Kent Eng - All Saints Hospital.

161. Elizabeth Ellen9 FRANCIS (Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1879 in Frindsbury Kent Eng. He married William GRAY Dec 1902 in Hackney Lnd Eng. She was born 1857.

More About Elizabeth FRANCIS and William GRAY:
Marriage: Dec 1902, Hackney Lnd Eng

Children of Elizabeth FRANCIS and William GRAY are:

	302	i.	Roland10 GRAY, born 1899.
	303	ii.	Gerald GRAY, born 1900.

163. Edmund Joshua9 FRANCIS (Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1881 in Strood Kent Eng. He married Edith Francis, daughter of Joseph Francis and Eleanor.

Notes for Edith Francis:
18 NOV 1999 8:39PM
email from Neil
NOTE ,NOT for general knowledge.
According to Neil, Edith committed suicide in her 30s and her
daughter, June was reared by grand parents, Joseph and Eleanor
Francis .
Hopefully Neil will provide dates etc later.

Children of Edmund FRANCIS and Edith Francis are:

	304	i.	Edward (Teddy)10 FRANCIS.
	305	ii.	Claire FRANCIS.

168. John William Herbert9 FRANCIS (Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 07 Sep 1895 in 10 Horsley Road Rochester Ken Eng, and died 1972 in London. He married Ellen LONGER 09 Apr 1918 in Holbourn Lnd Mdx Eng - Registry Office, daughter of Samuel LONGER and Mary BURROWS. She was born 21 Sep 1893 in 7 White Horse Alley Holborn Lnd Eng, and died 10 Dec 1960 in 7 Bartholomew Square Finsbury Lnd Eng.

More About John FRANCIS and Ellen LONGER:
Marriage: 09 Apr 1918, Holbourn Lnd Mdx Eng - Registry Office

Children of John FRANCIS and Ellen LONGER are:

+	306	i.	Edmund10 FRANCIS, born 01 Jan 1920 in Lnd Eng; died 08 Dec 2001 in Lnd Eng.
+	307	ii.	Margie FRANCIS, born 01 Jan 1922 in Lnd Eng.
+	308	iii.	Eileen FRANCIS, born 01 Jan 1924 in Lnd Eng.
+	309	iv.	John William Herbert FRANCIS, born 14 Mar 1926 in City Of London Lnd Eng.
+	310	v.	Clara Rose FRANCIS, born 01 Jan 1928 in Lnd Eng; died 01 Jan 1994 in Lnd Eng.
+	311	vi.	Leonard FRANCIS, born 18 Mar 1932 in Lnd Eng.

171. Margaret9 Francis (George8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 29 Feb 1840 in Northsheilds Northumberland UK; 3, and died 22 Dec 1932 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3. She married Napoleon Wilson 16 Feb 1869 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus St Thomas'; Quality: 0. He was born 10 Jun 1840 in Rollands Plains PortMacquarie NSW Aus; 0, and died 25 Nov 1899 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0.

Notes for Margaret Francis:
St Cath's House .Index of Births for March Qtr.1840
**************
Margaret Francis, only daughter of George Francis was most
meticulous in keeping records in the form of personal diaries and
marking artifacts ith dates and places of origin.
This is invaluable in piecing together the life and times of
Margaret and her family.
**************
FRANCIS Margaret Tynemouth xxv 408
Obituary in Port Macquarie News 14th.January 1933
Mrs.M.WILSON
Mrs. Margaret Wilson,who passed away at her home at "Douglas Vale"
on 22nd.December,in her 93rd year,was born at North
Shields,Northumberland,England,on February 29th.1840.,and came to
Australia at the age of four years,in the ship "Templar",with her
parents,Mr. and Mrs. George Francis,her step -brother
(Mr.G.D.Dodds, Miss Dodds' father),her step sister (the late Mrs
Pidding,of Maitland),and other members of Mr. Francis' family.The
Harris family, so well known in Sydney, also came out in the same
ship to inherit the Ultimo estate. After a voyage of four months
the Templar arrived in Sydney Cove in August 1844. Mrs Wilson could
remember the voyage out,and could relate many incidents that
transpired before leaving the home land,among them buying
toys,etc.,in a tunnel under the River Thames.
The family lived in Sydney for 3 years and came to Port
macquarie in 1847. In 1849 her father set out for the Californian
gold field,"Death Valley",mentioned in Zane Gray's book,"The
Wanderer of the Wasteland", but was taken ill at California, and
was obliged to return to Port Macquarie before reaching the gold
field,where many miners perished.On his way back to Australia in
the "Rosetta Joseph",he was shipwrecked on Elizabeth Reef. The crew
and passengers had to take to open boats, and drifted about for
eight days and nine nights,until eventually they struck the coast
near Port Macquarie.When drifting about at sea a box of
gold,insured for 30,000 pounds,had to be thrown out of the boat to
lighten it. Mrs Wilson was a little girl of nine ,and
remembered the incident clearly,and watched the landing with great
interest,but did not know her father was in one of the boats until
the occupants landed. It was a great shock to her and to her
mother. She could relate the whole history of the wreck of the
"Wanderer"as she witnessed the occurence,also the tragic wreck of
the famous "Dunbar" at (here there is another article copied over
the initial item about Margaret Francis) it continues : from the
age of 14 to 19 years ,on the gold diggings. At that timea 2lb loaf
of bread was 2 shillings and sixpence.The family returned to Port
Macquarie,and her father purchased the land ,then standing
scrub,and named it "Douglas Vale",after the historic Douglas,his
wife,whose maiden name was Douglas,being a direct descendant.
In July 1862,the family went to live at "Douglas Vale" and
Mrs Wilson had lived there continuously ever since - over 70 years
in the same house.
Mr Francis concentrated upon the production of the Isabella
grape at Douglas Vale,and formed one of the finest of many
vineyards around the district. The vines were most carefully
tended,and kept scrupulously clean,but he failed to bring to
perfection the white grape,although promising well in the early
stages,with beautifully developed bunches. Mr. Francis was an
exhibitor of the Isabella wine at Bordeaux,at the Colonial and
Indian Exhibition,London,Amsterdam and Calcutta,India. At all of
which he won medals and prizes,the vintage being highly commended.
In 1869 Mrs Wilson married Mr. Napoleon Wilson, a grandson of
Lieut.Wilson, who figured in the early days of settlement, an
officer who laid out some of the pricipal streets of Port
Macquarie. He also proceeded to Rollands Plains with a regiment of
soldiers, and discovered the river,which he named "Wilson" after
himself and the tributary "Maria" after his wife,whom he married
in Portugal.
When a girl,Mrs Wilson,accompanied by her mother,was on her
way to Sydney to meet her father,when the vessel,"Elizabeth
Cohen",was nearly wrecked.She counted 13 vessels along the
coast,including the last named.The evening before a terrific gale
sprang up,and out of those 13 vessels,only three ever reached
Sydeney. Captain eastern was in command of the "Elizabeth Cohen".
Mrs.Wilson was also connected with Gregory Blaxland, of Blue
Mountain fame.
She was a skilled needlewoman,and only recently forwarded
some of her work to Government Hose fete for sale, and received a
letter of appreciation and thanks from Lady Game.
A full cup of sorrow fell to the lot of this fine old
lady-her husband predeceased her 30 years ago,George, the eldest
son,died nine years ago,and Norman,the youngest,15 months ago. Two
daughters,Mrs, E.H.Dick,and Mrs.W.Johnson,survive. There are 11
grand-children and 7 great-grand-children.
Mrs. Wilson was a dear old lady,of exceptional charm in her
entertaining conversation and general demeanour,had a wonderful
memory,well stored with 80 years of the world's doings;was a treat
to listen to in any review of the life of Queen Victoria;could
give data of notable events in the history of England,and,when
recording movements in the famous Battle of Waterloo,she was quite
arresting. She took a keen interest in in politics,and could
discuss public questions in a most able manner. Polar expeditions
absorbed herstudy,and their success or failure shared her applause
or sympathy. This was natural seeing her father,when a young
man,almost perished in Davis Strait,when the ship "Lady Jane"
wintered there,and 27 of the crew died from starvation. It was Mr.
Francis who first discovered a stream of water ,which led to
succour and safety.
The "going home" of Mrs.Wilson means an irreparable loss to
old acquantances in Port Macquarie,the town she loved so
dearly,but her friends rejoice to know that her passing was
beautifully calm,and that she saved even a semblance of pain.In a
moment she passed into the presence of the God she loved.
A large funeral cortege saw the last remains laid to rest
beside those of her late husband and sons, the Rev.Canon L.Gray
officiating.
*****************
Details from Ship's Log
"TEMPLAR"
Report of ship arr'd at Port Jackson this 27th, day of August 1844
Vessel's Name ..........Templar
Tonnage.................565
Master's name...........William Evans - Brown
From Whence.............Cork
When Sailed.............16 May
Lading..................Merchandises
Agent...................Griffith Gore
________
Cabin Passengers' Names
Dep'y ? General Ramsay
Mrs Ramsay 3 daughters and female Servant
Mr Collard
Mr Slatcher
Mr BDavidson
Mr Fripp
Dr.Williams Surgeon Superintendant
10 Cabin Passengers
Beer
242 Bounty Emmigrants and Crew
Steerage
83 Men }
78 Women } Bounty Migrants
39 Boys under 14 years }
42 Girls under 14 years }
------------------

More About Margaret Francis:
Burial: 25 Dec 1932, Port Macquarie NSW Aus St Thomas'; Quality: 3

Notes for Napoleon Wilson:
Napoleon Wilson married Margaret Francis dau of George and Margaret
Dodds nee Douglas in Port Macquarie in 1869 and the couple took
over the Vineyard called Douglas Vale when George retired,
increasing the production in 1884 by adding a new Vineyard.Their
children were George Francis 1872,Margaret Esther 1880,Leila May
1881 and Norman Trussel 1883.Napoleon died 25 Nov 1899 aged 59
years.

More About Napoleon Wilson:
Burial: 26 Nov 1899, Port Macquarie NSW Aus St Thomas'; Quality: 0
Christening: 16 Aug 1840, Port Macquarie NSW Aus St Thomas'; Quality: 0

More About Napoleon Wilson and Margaret Francis:
Marriage: 16 Feb 1869, Port Macquarie NSW Aus St Thomas'; Quality: 0

Children of Margaret Francis and Napoleon Wilson are:

312

George Francis10 Wilson, born 04 Jan 1872 in Douglas Vale Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 07 Dec 1923 in Douglas Vale Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0.

Notes for George Francis Wilson:
George Francis Wilson beloved eldest son of Napoleon and Margaret
Wilson died on 7th December 1923 , aged 51 tears, 11 months and
three days. Died at Yamba on board dredge Antleon was brought home
and laid to rest on Sunday Morning the ninth beside his
grandmother and grandfather Francis and his father Napoleon Wilson.

313ii.Margaret E.Isabel Wilson, born 16 Jan 1880 in Douglas Vale Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 15 Aug 1963 in Douglas Vale Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0.

314

iii.

Leila May Ruth Wilson, born 27 Jun 1881 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 28 Apr 1951 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0. She married William Johnson 03 Nov 1915 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 3.

More About William Johnson and Leila Wilson:
Marriage: 03 Nov 1915, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 3

315iv.Norman Trussell Wilson, born 06 Feb 1883 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0; died 20 Sep 1931 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0.

176. Thomas John9 Francis (John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 03 Feb 1849 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0, and died 05 Aug 1900 in NSW Aus; 0. He married Julie Ann Ezzy 09 Oct 1879 in Armidale NSW Aus St Peter's Cathedral; Quality: 3. She was born Abt. 1853 in Kurrajong NSW Aus; 0.

More About Julie Ann Ezzy:
Occupation: Home Duties

More About Thomas Francis and Julie Ezzy:
Marriage: 09 Oct 1879, Armidale NSW Aus St Peter's Cathedral; Quality: 3

Children of Thomas Francis and Julie Ezzy are:

316	i.	Bertie John10 Francis, born 1880 in New South Wales Aus; 0.
317	ii.	Jessie Ezzy Francis, born 1881 in New South Wales Aus; 0.
318	iii.	Veronica Netta Francis, born 1884 in New South Wales Aus; 0.

177. Alfred James9 Francis (John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 21 Dec 1850 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0, and died 1913 in Sydney NSW Aus; 0. He married (1) Elizabeth Law 1877 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0. She was born 13 May 1853 in Cardiff Wales UK; 0, and died 1885 in New South Wales Aus; 0. He married (2) Caroline Nolan 1892 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Alfred Francis and Elizabeth Law:
Marriage: 1877, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

More About Alfred Francis and Caroline Nolan:
Marriage: 1892, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

Children of Alfred Francis and Elizabeth Law are:

	319	i.	George Cuthbert10 Francis, born 03 Dec 1878 in NSW Aus; 0.
+	320	ii.	Lilian May Francis, born 11 Sep 1881 in Emmaville NSW Aus; 0; died 03 Aug 1970 in NSW Aus; 0.
	321	iii.	Reginald John Francis, born 1883 in 0.
	322	iv.	Robert A Francis, born 1885 in 0.

Children of Alfred Francis and Caroline Nolan are:

323	i.	Peggy10 Francis.
324	ii.	James K Francis, born 1893 in New South Wales Aus; 0.
325	iii.	Ester I Francis, born 1894 in Uralla NSW Aus; 0; died 1912 in NSW Aus; 0.
326	iv.	Elizabeth M Francis, born 1896 in Uralla NSW Aus; 0; died 1897 in Uralla NSW Aus; 0.

178. Ephraim Joseph9 Francis (John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 15 May 1852 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3, and died 22 May 1931 in Uralla NSW Aus; 3. He married Caroline Glock 1883 in 0. She was born 23 Jan 1863 in Puddledock Nr.Armidale NSW Aus; 3, and died 20 Nov 1911 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for Ephraim Joseph Francis:
SOUR @S00224@
NEW SOUTH WALES
BAPTISM
Number 674 Vol: 44
CHILD
Christian Name Ephraim Joseph
When born 15 May 1852
Date of Ceremony 24 August 1852
Where Parish of St Thomas County of Macquarie
where registered -
Parents
Father John FRANCIS
Mother Esther FRANCIS
Abode Port Macquarie
Quality or Profession Farmer
Sponsors -
By whom ceremony performed John Cross
************
D119985
Certified Copy
Death Registered in New South Wales,Australia
Surname of deceased FRANCIS
Other names Ephraim Joseph
Occupation Miner
Sex & Age Male 79 years
Marital status -
Date of death 22nd.May 1931
Place of death Bridge Street Uralla Municipality
Usual residence -
Place of birth Port macquarie new South Wales
Father Surname FRANCIS
Other names John (Miner)
Mother Maiden name Hicks
Other names Esther
Place of marriage Uralla N.S.Wales
Age at marriage 31 years
To whom married Caroline Glock
Children of deceased Herbert J. 47 yrs.,Alfred E. 43 yrs.,
Lloyd J.36,living,6 males & 1 female
deceased
Informant L.J.Francis,son
Rocky Road,Uralla
Cause of death Myocarditis
Cardiac Failure
By whom certified C.R.Alexander (registered)
Particulars of burial 23rd. May 1931
Church of England Portion,
New cemetery,Uralla
Particulars of reg'n S.D. Lewis DATE 26th.May
1931 Assistant District Number 368
Registrar
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OBITURARY.Newspaper article 22.5.1931
E.J.FRANCIS
Mr.Ephraim J.Francis died instantly last Friday morning.He
had just driven to town in a sulky and when at Curtis' corner his
head was seen to fall forward.The horse continued to jog along and
was pulled up opposite mr Williams' furniture store,when several
friends lifted Mr Francis out. He was then giving a last gasp. The
Government medical Officer happened to be in the vicinity and
ascribed death to heart failure.Mr Francis had been under medical
treatment for some time,he having been a sufferer from acute
Rheumatism and heart trouble. _
Eph,as he was generally known,was one of the oldest
identities of the Rocky,having arrived there as a child 76 years
ago,and had been a resident ever since. His parents came across
from Port Macquarie,via Walcha,which was then the main route for
shipment of New England wool. His father engaged in min9ng
pursuits,and Eph. followed in his footsteps,working one of the
leading alluvial claims on the rocky for a large number of years.
A cheery old soul,he was very popular with a large circle of
friends particularly amongst the old hands. He was 79 years of
age. He took a prominent part in public movements and social
affairs on the old Rocky in former years.
Mr. Francis' wife,who was Miss Glock,predeceased him. He is
survived by two sons (H.L. and Lloyd) Mrs Alex Anderson of the
Rocky is sister.* Son Alfred E.of Deepwater.*(* * hand written
in) The burial took place in the Church of England
Cemetery,Uralla on Saturday afternoon,when,despite the inclement
weather,there was a very large attendance at the
graveside.Rev.Gordon G.Wood conducted the service.
Deceased was a member of the Oddfellows,and members of that
Order marched ahead of the funeral P.L.G.M. Bro.Edward Ferris read
the service of the Order.
Hand written notation states 3 sons.Herbert John,Alfred Ernest and
Lloyd Joseph.

More About Ephraim Joseph Francis:
Burial: 23 May 1931, Uralla NSW Aus; Quality: 3
Christening: 24 Aug 1852, Port Macquarie NSW Aus St Thomas'; Quality: 3
Occupation: Miner

Notes for Caroline Glock:
SOUR @S00221@
NEW SOUTH WALES BIRTH 1863
4437
Number 1835
Twenty Third January 1863
Puddledock District of Armidale
Caroline not present
Female
Father Johan GLOCK age 24 Gold Digger
Birthplace Germany
date of Marriage 8th Jul 1842 Armidale
Mother Caroline Rachel formerly Miller age 21
Birthplace Germany
Informant Johan Glock Father Puddledock
9th Feb 1863
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D11998
Registration of Births ,Deaths and Marriages Act 1973
CERTIFIED COPY
DEATH REGISTERED IN NEW SOUTH WALES,AUSTRALIA
Surname of Deceased FRANCIS
Other names Caroline
Occupation Domestic Duties
Sex & Age Female,48 years
Marital status
Date of death 20th.November 1911
Place of Death Rocky River ,Uralla Gostwick Shire
Usual Residence
Place of birth Puddledock near Armidale N.S.Wales.
Father-Surname GLOCK
Other names John
Mother Maiden Surname MULLER
Other names Catherine rachel
Place of Marriage Rocky River N.S.Wales
Age at marriage 20 years
To whom married Ephraim FRANCIS
Children of deceased Herbert J. 27yrs,Alfred E.25,Lloyd J.18,
living. 4 Males,1 female deceased
Informant Carl A Glock,Brother, Hillgrove
Cause of death 1(a) Carcinoma of stomach
Cardiac syncope some months
By whom certified W.B.Walton (registered)
Particulars of burial 22 November 1911
The New Church of England Cemetery
Uralla
Particulars of reg'n C.T.Wood DATE 21st Nov. 1911
District Registrar Number 303
_______
Certified by Brian Thomas O'Connell at Armidale on 4th September
1992 that the above is a true copy of particulars recorded in a
register kept by him.

More About Caroline Glock:
Burial: 22 Nov 1911, Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3
Occupation: Home duties

More About Ephraim Francis and Caroline Glock:
Marriage: 1883, 0

Children of Ephraim Francis and Caroline Glock are:

	327	i.	Charles10 Francis, born in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 1892 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
+	328	ii.	Herbert John Francis, born 10 May 1884 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 04 Jul 1966 in New South Wales Aus; 0.
	329	iii.	George T Francis, born 1885 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
+	330	iv.	Alfred Ernest Francis, born 17 Dec 1886 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3; died 25 Jun 1946 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3.
	331	v.	Thomas H Francis, born 1888 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 1888 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
	332	vi.	unnamed Francis, born 1889 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 1889 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
	333	vii.	Alice Francis, born 1893 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 1893 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
	334	viii.	Arthur Francis, born 1893 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 1893 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
+	335	ix.	Lloyd Joseph Francis, born 1894 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 28 Sep 1964 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
	336	x.	Horace Francis, born 1898 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.
	337	xi.	Henry Francis, born 1901 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0.

179. Emma Sarah9 Francis (John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 24 Apr 1855 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0. She married Alexander Anderson.

Children of Emma Francis and Alexander Anderson are:

	338	i.	John George (Jack)10 Anderson.
	339	ii.	Elsie Anderson.
	340	iii.	Roy Anderson.
+	341	iv.	Jessie Neita Anderson, born 23 Apr 1892 in Uralla NSW Aus; 0; died 01 Aug 1980 in Caringbah NSW Aus; 0.

185. Isabella Martha9 Muirson (Mary8 Francis, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1853 in Koroit Melbourne Vic Aus; 3, and died 06 Apr 1885 in Waterloo Station NSW Aus; 3. She married John Archibald MacIntyre 25 Sep 1877 in Waterloo Wellingrove NSW Aus; Quality: 2. He was born 01 Oct 1840 in Morningside Edinburgh Scotland; 0, and died 05 Aug 1927 in Picnic Point Toowoomba Qld.Aus; 3.

Notes for Isabella Martha Muirson:
MARRIAGE NSW
Date 25th Sept 1877
Place Waterloo
Groom Bride
Surname McIntyre Muirson
other name John Archibald Isabella
Martha Occupation Grazier
Residence Waterloo Stn Waterloo Stn
Conjugal Status Widower Spinster
Celebrant Arch Cameron Presbyterian Church
Witnesses I Y Mackinnan R.Muirson
Registrar W.C.Rodgerson
No 432
Isabella Martha was the second marriage for J.A.McIntyre
Death NSW
9809 April 7th 1885 Isabelle Martha MacIntyre Female aged 32
years,Waterloo Station NSW
Diarrheoa 1.After childbirth
2.About 2 weeks
3.Dr Kingsley
4. 6th April 1885
certified by Henry Alsop Waterloo
1.Signature
2.April 8th 1885
3.Glen Innes
Buried 8th April Waterloo,Undertaker E.Knight
Officiating Clergy Rev.A Cameron Presbyterian
Witnesses I McCruchenor and P Mc Cormack
born Melbourne Victoria
Married Waterloo Station aged 24 years to John Archibald Mc
Intyre. _________________________________

Information from Mardi Muirson Email mardilurg@hotmail.com

Dec 2000 letter to Brian Knipe forwarded to me
Isabella Maertha had 5 children and there were 17 g'children
_____________________________

More About Isabella Martha Muirson:
Burial: 08 Apr 1885, Waterloo Station NSW Aus; Quality: 3

Notes for John Archibald MacIntyre:
SOUR @S00163@
SOUR @S00163@
DEATH NSW John Archibald McIntyre 1927
1927 Registered by Cavit James Bott Reistrar
Number 3552 8345
John Archibald mcIntyre retired Rabbit Inspector
Male aged 86 years 10 months and 3 days
Cause of death 1. Bronchitis 2.Progressive Asthenia 3. Heart
Failure
duration 2 weeks
J.Bormon
4th August 1927
Father John Archibald McIntyre Grazier
Mother Jessie Halling
Signature J.E.Marshall,Informant of Long Street Picnic Point
Toowoomba
Informant
Registered 19th Aug 1927 Toowoomba.
________________----
BURIED 08 August 1927 Glenn Innes by R.T.Lightfoot A G Palmer
Presbyterian.
Witnessed by John Wetherspoon George Price
Where born Edinburgh Scotland
How long lived in Australia about 75 years in NSW and Qld.
Marriages 1. Christine Campbell 21 years, Inverell district
2. Isabella Martha Muirson ,Inverell district
3. Mary Agnes Clarke Glenn Innes
4. Elizabeth Oliver Glenn Innes
Children 1.Catherine 60;Charles 57;Jessie 56; + 1 male deceased
2.Olive 49;Christine 48;Duncan 46 Kenneth 44
3.Susan 40;John 39; Mary Agnes 37;Jan Elizabeth 37
+ 1 fem deceased
4.William 31;Flora 25;Robert 21
INFORMATION FOUND IN MARRIAGE RECORD:

More About John Archibald MacIntyre:
Burial: 08 Aug 1927, Glen Innes NSW Aus.; Quality: 0

More About John MacIntyre and Isabella Muirson:
Marriage: 25 Sep 1877, Waterloo Wellingrove NSW Aus; Quality: 2

Children of Isabella Muirson and John MacIntyre are:

+	342	i.	Olive10 McIntyre, born 12 Jan 1878 in Waterloo Station NSW Aus; 0; died 06 Sep 1970 in Sydney NSW Aus; 0.
	343	ii.	Christine MacIntyre, born 1879 in New South Wales Aus; 0.
	344	iii.	Duncan MacIntyre, born 1881 in New South Wales Aus; 0.
	345	iv.	Kenneth MacIntyre, born 1883 in New South Wales Aus; 0.

187. James9 Muirson (Mary8 Francis, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1856 in New South Wales Aus; 0. He married Ruth Diannah Calthorpe 1887 in DRAKE N S W Aus; Quality: 3.

Notes for James Muirson:
16 JAN 2001 9:37PM
extracted from a letter to Mardi Muirson from Carol Cameron, dated
02 Deec 2000
"We were not able to establish whether there were any Lewis
descendants or work out which of the many McKinnons may be linked
to the Muirsons. Of the Grace Descendants I met Edie Pickard
several times. At thattime she was living in a unit for elderly
people at Telopea Sydney and used to visit Sheila and Joan each
week. She died, I think, about 1976. She we predeceased by her son
Sam. He left family in Sydney and I think one was a son . His
sister Beda was a Doctor who did not marry. She lived on the NSW
South coast ,I think she died in the 1980s.

We had many stories about Uncle Jim Muirson who was an engineer as
they lived just beside Scotts College where Malcolm went to school
and he and Joan visited them at weekends. He is said to thave had
something to do with the establishment of Werribee, the Sewrage
system for Melbourne. He married at Captain's Flat which was mined
for shale during the war years and he apparently made a washing
machine for Aunt Ruth many years before they were available in the
shops.
I have not met any of his family and do not remember that Malcolm's
mother spoke of them once they returned to Sydney in 1966. I assume
contact had been broken once Uncle Jim died. One son became a test
Pilot but I am not sure what the other children did."

More About James Muirson and Ruth Calthorpe:
Marriage: 1887, DRAKE N S W Aus; Quality: 3

Child of James Muirson and Ruth Calthorpe is:

346

?10 Muirson.

More About ? Muirson:
Occupation: Test Pilot.

188. Katherine Ruth9 Muirson (Mary8 Francis, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1861 in New South Wales Aus; 0. She married Albert.H. Grace. He was born Abt. 1860 in NSW Aus; 0, and died in NSW Aus; 0.

Notes for Katherine Ruth Muirson:

Notes for Albert.H. Grace:
I discovered the following letter while browsing in the Queensland
State Library around 1996, written by Mr A.H.Grace in 1954.
It must have been written in response to reports of early
discussions on the possibilty of producing a histoory of the Moree
district, discussions which eventually resulted in the publication
in 1962 og "The Rising Sun" by R.J.Webb.
Mr. Grace's letter was handed to the Moree and District Historical
Society and appeared in the December isssue of it's magazine,
Vilaalu. "We have been unable to contact any of Mr Grace's family
and present the letter as a valuable record of details of the
formation of the first Municipal Council and description of some of
the facets of life in the area in the early 80s to the turn of the
century":
175 Mowbray Road
Willoughby
Sept 29th 1954
The Mayor,
Moree
Dear Sir,
I have been informed that a book is being compiled containing the
early history of Moree, and the following information about it's
early days might be useful.

I am now in my 94th year, was admitted as a solicitor in Nov 1883,
and immediately proceeded to Moree to establish a practice as a
District Court and Quarter Sessions were then about to be
established there.
The town then consisted of about 700 peiople and was the centre of
traffic for wool teams coming in from the west, north, and north
east on their way to the nearest rail head, which was then
Narrabri, some 80 miles away to the south over blacksoil plains .
This made Moree a good camping place on the journeys and much money
was spent there by drovers and teamsters resting there for a
spell.
The District Court and Quarter Sessions were opened in 1884 by the
late Judge Murray, with the late "Jumbo" Armstrong as Crown
Prosecutor, and many a hard ride was experienced by them in coming
over the wet blacksoil plains from Narrabri on horseback,
especially as Armstrong was about 20 stone in weight.

Later sopme of the citizenns decoded to have Moree formed into a
Municipality and arranged with me to carry out this object, so I
drew up a petition asking the Government to proclaim it so and got
a number of townspeople to sign it.
Then another lot of residents objected to rates having to be paid
and instructed me to draw up another partition objecting to its
being made a Municipality. I carried my instructions for and
against (I was the only solicitor there) , got the two petitions
signed and sent them to the Colonial Secretary. (There was no Local
Government Act in exisstence then). The Crown sent up two officials
who took the evidence of both parties in the local Court House and
shortly afterwards I received notice that the formation of a
Municipality would be granted and gazetted.

I was appointed returning officer for the election of Aldermen,
granted them the use of my office as Council Chambers and
appointed myself as first Council Clerk, got John Cameron elected
as first Mayor and we proceeded to business under my direction. I
also compiled the rules and regulations and had them gazetted. They
were mainly a copy of those in the Narrabri electorate (1890).

At the end of the first year's session I was made Mayor, which
position I held for a few months only as I was about to leave Moree
for the education of my children and their health, as the terrific
heat afflicted their eyesight and other troubles.

During my term of office there was a three year drought , a plague
of mice and a herd of goats which had been reared to milk during
the drought. They became so numerous after the breaking of the
drought that I, as Mayor, ordered a round-up, drove them down to
the river for about a mile and had them destroyed. The nuisance
they created camping on verandahs of unfenced dwellings forced me
to get rid of most of them.
Moree is situated on a bed of silt, 40 feet deep over a gravelly
river bed and the water was drawn up from wells 40 feet deep where
the ancient gravel bed was met, still full of water. But as the
poulation grew and deep cesspitts were in use. the water became
contaminated and unfit for drinking. Typhoid fever broke out and
the Government ordered the cesspits to be filled in or emptied and
a pan sanitary system introduced.

The river used to run through the town long before my arrival
there; the river bed is still there, about 40 feet deep in some
places, but about a mile from the town a sand bar formed, blocking
the river for about 100 or 200 yards and this diverted the water
into flat channels and formed what is now called the Watyercourse,
where the luscious green feed grew and was quickly taken up by
graziers from the Ricmond district, notably the Jurd and Delander
families.

I was appointed Coroner, Presiding Officer at State elections and
filled other posts. As Coroner, my duties took me long distances,
once to Mungindi, some 80 miles north, and on one occasion I had to
hold an inquest some 40 miles away and took with me the local
Doctor and a black-tracker and had to cross a flooded creek.
We were on horseback, so we undressed, packed our clothes on the
pommel of the saddle, pushed the horses into the river, across they
swam with our clothes high and dry and we swam across to them, but
they were not used to seeing us undressed and were frightened at
our naked bodies. But we soon captured them, dressed again and went
on our way.

On the return journey we crossed the creek higher up where it was
narrower but deep. Her we stood up on the rumps of the horses, kept
their heads above water and got safely across that way.

I trust the foregoing will assist you in your history of Moree.
I enjoyed my life there among the wild fowl, dancing brolgas, wild
turkeys and seeing herds of Brumbies.
Yours sincerely, A.H.Grace.
P.S. I am in a convalescent home and cannot see very well.
_________________________________________-

More About Albert.H. Grace:
Occupation: Solicitor/Mayor of Moree

Child of Katherine Muirson and Albert.H. Grace is:

347

Edith10 Grace, born Abt. 1884 in NSW; 0; died Abt. 1976 in Aus.; 0.

189. John Thompson9 Francis (Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1846 in West Derby Lancs UK; 0, and died 17 Apr 1902 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 3. He married Elizabeth Powell 18 Jan 1869 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 3. She died 1902 in Birkenhead Ches UK; 3.

Notes for John Thompson Francis:
From Notes of John C Pedder
Does not appear with family Census 1871,1881 or 1891

Extract from
Mersey Docks & Harbour Board-Register of Officers 1863 Page 46
FRANCIS John Thompson Lightship Seaman.age 21 on appointment on 28
Nov 1867 at 2pounds ten shillings per month and 13shillings and
sixpence per week Provision money and uniform cash inc.,
*******************************************

LISCARD CENSUS 1881 3589/52/9
1881 Census shows family at 6 Victoria Tce
FRANCIS Elizabeth 32 W M Liscard b.Liverpool Lighthouse Kpr
Ephraim 8 " "" "
John T 5 as above
Margaret E 2 as above
also Sarah Bennett Aunt (no age or status born Whitehaven Cum
FRANCIS John T 35 Head M self b.Liverpool Folio 102 p.49
__________________________
MARRIAGE 1869 St John the Baptist Toxteth Lancaster page 178
Entry # 355
When married January 18th 1869
John Thompson Francis 23 Bachelor Mariner Upper Mann St
Father Ephraim Francis Dockgatesman
Elizabeth Powell 20 Spinster Upper Mann Street
Father Joseph Powell Boot Maker
married after Banns by J D Harrison
Both parties signed
Witnessed by John Rodick and Elizabeth Femaah (looks like)
********************
FUNERAL OF NEW BRIGHTON LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
The funeral of the late Mr John Thompson Francis,cheif keeper of
the Rock Lighthouse,New Brighton,who died on Thursday last,aged 56
years,took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Wallasey Cemeteryin
the presence of a large gathering of sorrowing relatives and
friends.The J.H.Gwyther B.A. pastor of the Liscard Congregational
Church,officiated. The cheif mourners were the deseaced's son and
three daughters,Mr & Mrs Roddick,Mr & Mrs Pearson,Mr & Mrs Powell
Mr Povall,Mr Bracegirdle,Mr & Mrs Pye, and Miss Cattrall.
The marine department of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board was
represented by Capt Ballam,RN (marine surveyor),Capt Rourke (tender
Vigilant),Messrs.G.Grumley,David Chambers (Bldston
Lighthouse),J.F.Dunlop and Francis Matthews (Princes Landing-stage
There were also present Messrs. W.Liverage(New Brighton Pier
Master),W.Cross (coxwain New Brighton Lifeboat), J.Shandley
(Liverpool River Police), G.Eccles (Lancashire Fishery Board).
*************

More About John Thompson Francis:
Burial: Apr 1902, Rake Lane Cem.B'head Non Com 10G #332; Quality: 3
Occupation: Lighthouse Keeper/Mariner

Notes for Elizabeth Powell:
1881 Census LISCARD Cheshire
FRANCIS

More About Elizabeth Powell:
Occupation: 00

More About John Francis and Elizabeth Powell:
Marriage: 18 Jan 1869, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

Children of John Francis and Elizabeth Powell are:

+	348	i.	Joseph William10 Francis, born in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0.
+	349	ii.	Ephraim Francis, born 08 Jun 1872 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 1949 in 0.
+	350	iii.	John Thompson (Jack) Francis, born Nov 1876 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0.
+	351	iv.	Margaret E. Francis, born 14 Aug 1878 in New Brighton UK; 0; died Abt. 1960 in Wallasey UK; 0.
	352	v.	Fanny Francis, born 1883 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0; died 30 Mar 1902 in Birkenhead Ches UK; 3.

Notes for Fanny Francis:
St James Parish Register Toxteth Park
Baptisms 1883
Page? #2165 Fanny dau of John Thompson & Elizabeth FRANCIS
New Brighton Light house keeper. by R H Hammond

3 SEP 2000 9:18PM
Death Certificate
Appl No.PASD539610/2/2000
Reg District Birkenhead
Sub district Wallasey in the county of Chester 1902

Entry No 477
Date & place thirteenth March 1902 10 Duke Street Liskard
Name Fanny Francis sex Female
Aged 18 years
Occ daughter of John Thompson Francis Lighthouse keeper
Cause of death Pneumonia certified WC Mibray MD
Informant J T Francis, father present at death 10 Duke St.
Registration First April 1902 Registrar Charles Stewart.
_______________________________________

More About Fanny Francis:
Christening: 12 Sep 1883, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

353vi.Alfred Francis, born 25 Feb 1885 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 3.

354

vii.

Edith Francis, born 06 Aug 1888 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0; died 01 Dec 1946 in Cambridgeshire UK ?; 0.

190. Isaac9 Francis (Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Mar 1855 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 15 Mar 1905 in At sea; 3. He married Janet Hodgson 18 Apr 1877 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3. She was born 16 Oct 1858 in Birkenhead Ches UK; 3, and died 21 May 1934 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Isaac Francis:
Birth cert Isaac Francis 1855
-------------------------------
No: 112
Date: First of March 1855
at: 28, Upper Harrington Street.
Name: Isaac
Sex: Boy
Father: Ephraim Francis
Mother: Margaret Francis formerly Thompson.
Father's occ: Seaman,Merchant Service.
Informant: The mark of Margaret Francis, mother,
of: 28,Upper Harrington Street Toxteth Park.
Reg Date: Twentieth of March 1855.
Registrar: ? (not very clear).
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Marriage of Isaac Francis and Janet HODGSON 1877
1877 marriage solemnized at St.John the Baptist Church
in the Parish of S.J.B.Toxteth Park,in the County of Lancaster
Entry No: 209
Date: Eighteenth April 1877
Name: Isaac Francis age 22 Bachelor,Sailmaker
of: 39 Park Street
Father: Ephraim Francis, Dock Gatesman.
Name: Janet HUDSON age 18 Spinster
of: North Hill Street.
Father: John Hudson, Landing Waiter.
married in the Church of St.John the Baptist according to the
Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church ,after Banns,by me,
signed L (something)M.A.Curate.
This Marriage Isaac Francis in the Thomas
Carthrelly was solemnized Presence
(brother-in-law) between us, XMark of Janet Hudson of us,
Xmark of Margaret
Emma Francis(sister)
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Record of DEATH of Isaac Francis 1905
Department of Transport
General Register and Record Office of Shipping and Seamen
Block 2 Government Buildings St.Agnes Road.Gabalta Cardiff CF4 4YA
Ms.Lorraine Francis
7 Urban Drive Our Ref: D.A.203/93
Altricham Date: 2nd.July 1993
Cheshire WA15 8HX
Dear Ms.Francis
Thank you for your letter dated 22 May 1993 concerning the death
at sea of Isaac FRANCIS.
A search has been made of the registers of deaths at sea held at
this office and the following entry pertaining to a I.Francis has
been found:-
Name & Surname of Deceased: I.FRANCIS
Age: 48
Rank,Profession or Occupation: Sailmaker
Nationality or Birthplace: Liverpool
Last Place of Abode: 25 Penrith Street Toxteth
Pk. Liverpool
Cause of Death: Drowned,Vessel wrecked
Date of Death: 15 March 1905
Place of Death: Off Cornish Coast.
Name of Ship: KYBER
Official Number: 81396
Port of Registry: Liverool
Tonnage: Sail.1,927
This is the only information which this office holds concerning this
particular death at sea. I hope that the above information will be
of assistance to you. Yours sincerely signed Mr.Neil Stables.0
_______________________________
LIVERPOOL COURIER 16th March 1905 Page 6 column 6
CASUALTIES
KHYBER (ship)-of Liverpool,Melbourne Oct 27th for the United
Kingdom is wrecked ten miles west of Penzance,three men only being
saved,and ship reported a total wreck-Penzance March 15 .
LIVERPOOL DAILY POST AND MERCURY,THURSDAY,MARCH 16,1905 Page 10
column 6 (FULL COLUMN)
GREAT GALE
SHIPWRECKS AND LOSS OF LIFE
DISASTER AT LAND'S END
LIVERPOOL VESSEL WRECKED
TWENTY THREE MEN DROWNED
GRAPHIC ACCOUNT OF LOSS OF KHYBER
A great gale raged from the south west during Tuesday night and
yesterday morning around the British Isles causing
shipwrecks,interupting telegraphic communications,doing much
damage to property and involving considerable loss of life. The
disorganised state of the telegraphservice with many parts of the
United Kingdom had prevented the receipt up to last evening of all
but the mosdt meagre details of the casualtiesd that have occurred
on various parts of the coast.
By far the most serious disaster yet recorded has occured at the
little fishing village of Sennen facing the Longships Lighthouse at
lands End. A telegram handed in at Penzance at 10.30 yesterday
morning said "The barque Khyber has been lost at Sennen.Twenty
three of those on boartd were drowned" This brief private message
did not reach london until twenty minutes past three in the
afternoon,having taken practically five hours in transmission. The
Khyber was an iron ship of 2026 tons,built in 1880 by WH Potter and
Son,Liverpool.She belonged to the Gaslgate Shipping Company,of
which Messrs J.Joyce and Co of North John Street are managers.
During Friday night,when the wind blew a hurricane from the south
west very heavy seas ran all round the coast.The barque Khyber put
into Millbar,a little creek near Lands end and dropped anchor.Their
position was most perilous and every moment increased it. She was
in momentary danger of foundering and efforts were made to launch
the Sennen lifeboat, This was found to be impossible on account of
the heavy sea and the lifesaving apparatus could not be used for
some reason or other. The Penzance lifeboat was called out and was
towed by theLady of the Isles to the scene but before they reached
Lands End the Khyber had foundered and only three crew had been
saved by means of a cliff ladder.
Thus after a practical immunity for two years from disastrous
shipwreck,the rock bound coast of Lands Endhas again been the scene
of a terrible disaster. The three men saved are:-I Harris,eighteen
of Victoria.Australia,apprentice;Gun Johnson,a Swede and J.Willis
of Liverpool.Their escape can only be described as miraculous
considering the circumstances and surpasses anything ever depicted
in fiction. They were too exhausted and upset - Harris and johnson
being so severely injured -to dilate on their terrible experiences
to a representative who saw them just after the rescue, but it was
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possible from what they said coupled with the narratives of their
resuers,top gain full knowledge of their vessel's end. THE KHYBER'S
STRUGGLE
The Khyber,last October,left Melbourne for Falmouth with a cargo
of wheat.Till the present gale all went well,and the crew on
Tuesday were reckoning on the fine time they would have at Falmouth
but their hopes were doomed to be dispelled in a terrible manner. A
terrific gale from the south west on Tuesday severely damaged the
sails and at 8.30pm when the Lizard light was sighted the
vessel,had become unmanagable, Then she started to drift towards
the deadly shore despite the desperate efforts made by the crew to
prevent this. Their plight was a pitiable one as all their boats
had been stashed away and their signals of distress were unseen. By
10 o'clock the Khyber was about four hundred yards from
Porthgwerra,having drifted right across Mount's Bay,and here both
anchors were dropped. They did their duty nobly and despite the
terrible gale,they held firm until about seven o'clock yesterday
morning,whenthey started to drag. Strange to say, up to this time
their signals of distress had not been observed from the shore,or a
rescue could have been effected,but it was not until some men were
proceeding to work at the new coastguard station that the vessel's
plight was noticed. Then the alarm was immediately raised,and the
life saving apparatus from Sennen was fetched,but by this time it
was too late. The cables of the unfortunate ship had parted, and
she was driven stern first on the rocks where she broke up
immediatly.
SURVIVORS WONDERFUL ESCAPE
For some time previously the crew had been in the rigging,it being
impossible to stay on deck with the tremendous sea running,and when
the masts fell,all but the three were swallowed up by the seething
waves and seen no more. Just before this however, Willis had
jumped overboard and with the aid of floating wreckage,succeeded in
reaching the shore where,fortunately,he was subsequently
found,still living,though it required nearly an hour's artificial
respiration to bring him around. Harris and Johnson in the meantime
had clambered over the vessel's side and gained a rock thirty feet
away from the cliff where they were momentarily safe,though as the
tide was rising they were in imminent danger,unless rescue came
speedily,of being swept away by the hungry waves. Their rescue was
effected in what is doubtless a unique manner. A ladder was
procured from the nearest building,and a rope,having been thrown to
the apparently doomed men, it was then fastened to the end of the
ladder which was lowered to the rock and then made fast at the top
to the cliffs. The angle was such that Harris and Johnson had to
crawl almost flat along and over the intervening space to reach
safety and this with huge waves ,almost appearing to increase in
ferocity as they saw their prey escaping,raging but a foot or so
below them and getting closer every minute. Both men by this time
were terribly exhausted and Johnson,in addition, had received
severe injuries to his head and leg,but to the intense relief of
the anxious spectators each man accomplished the terrible passage
from certain death safely.
By now the Khyber was no more,and the terrifiv violence of the
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waves can be judged from the fact that the pile of wreckage were
reduced absolutely to matchwood on the beach. This and a perfect
field of floating grain were all that remained to show that a fine
vessel had just been engulfed. The three surviors were taken every
care of and later proceeded to Penzance . Up to the present,no
bodies have been recovered.
Harris said that a small steamer passed them during the night
without taking any notice of their distress signals.
The Penzance lifeboat was towed to the scene of the wreck
yesterday morning but arrived too late to be of any service.
Amongst those drowned are Captain Rothery of Cumberland;Harry
Allen and K Page First and Second Mates and Ableseamen J
Laidlow;W.Weddell; H.McGarvin;P.Gest;J.Steinberg; A.Linderbald;
C.Drew;S.Lindsay;Reynolds; ???; ???; C.Cuthries;C.Hyde; H.Owen;
R.Lloyd; and T.Broddy (cabin boy)
A Plymouth telegram in a list of the drowned,adds the names of
(unable to read names one Portugese,the other Japanese) and the
ship's carpenter and Sailmaker whose names apparently have not been
listed.
Including the ship's carpenter an sailmaker,this list accounts for
twenty two,leaving one man unidentified.

Found at Liverpool Library April 1997.
REF: H387.205 SEA SEABREEZES Vol.V.51 pages 774-776
Wreck of the Khyber with photograph of the ship off the Cornish
coast shortly before she broke up. Also details the memorial Bronze
Plate beneath the tower's southern face in St Levan Churchyard which
records the names of Capt Harry Rothery,
Mates W.H.Allen and E Pye,Carpenter J.Maloney,
Sailmaker I. Francis, apprentices EWR Owens and R Lloyd and 16
seamen.

What was recovered of them is said to have been accommodated in
about half a dozen coffins.
Article written by Richard Angove.
LIVERPOOL LIBRARY Ref: H387.06 MER
Mercantile Marine Service Assn Reporter 1905 30 H3013
Notes on Recent Wreck Inquiries pages 697- 701.
Report on the Court of Inquiry into the wreck of the KHYBER
_____________________________________________________________

BURIAL SITE FOUND
Sunday 11 May 1997
St Levan Churchyard St Levan Cornwall

At St Levan Church Yard,Cornwall. Plaque as described found to be
approx 12 x 18 inches in size within a grey brick surround
approximately the size of a double grave site. Situated to the left
of the church entrance, but on the right hand side of the gravel
footpath and to the right of the church tower when facing same with
back to road.
Inscription reads,
"IN MEMORIAM
Of CAPTAIN HENRY ROTHERY
and crew of the LIVERPOOL ship "KHYBER"
wrecked at Porthloe Cove during a great storm
on the 15th March 1905
Of the 26 men all told 23 were lost some of whose
remains were washed ashore and here interred
MATES W.H.ALLAN and E.PYE Carpenter J.Maloney
SAILMAKER I.FRANCIS APPRENTICES E.W.R.OWENS
and R.Lloyd and 16 seamen."
photographs taken
-----------------------
from John Pedder Feb 1999
Porter's Dir Birkenhead of 1883 (ref; BC.1V 307)
FRANCIS Isaac Alderly Road Hoylake
further research req. to find out if this is "our" Isaac.
as in 1882 aand 1884 he gives his address at baptisms of children as
BackChester 9 1 Court. 26.2.99

Notable deaths in this family
son John Ephraim age 8mths 4th Qtr 1878
son Rueben age 0 1882
daughter Annie age 1 yr 1st Qtr 1891
daughter Emily age 2 yrs 4th Qtr 1894
mother Margaret age 68 yrs 2nd Qtr 1895 nee Thompson
daughter Maragaret Ellen age 13 yrs 2nd Qtr 1895
father Ephraim age 71 yrs 3rd Qtr 1895
son Isaac age 9 yrs 4th Qtr 1895
sister Margaret Emma age 42 yrs 2nd Qtr 1899 (Cathrell)
daughter Martha age 3 yrs 3rd Qtr 1899
brother John Thompson age 56 yrs 2nd Qtr 1902
Isaac (self) age 50 yrs 1st Qtr 1905
sister Ruth age 45 yrs 2nd Qtr 1907 (Roddick)
daughter Ellen age 10 yrs 3rd Qtr 1910
daughter Edith age 31 yrs 2nd Qtr 1915 (Baker)
Janet (wife) age 75 yrs 2nd Qtr 1934 nee Hodgson

during these years Isaac also lost many Aunties, Uncles and niecs
and nephews sad times indeed.

More About Isaac Francis:
Burial: 15 Mar 1905, St Levan Church Yard Cornwall UK; Quality: 3
Occupation: Sailmaker

Notes for Janet Hodgson:
Birth cert for Janet Hodgson 1858
---------------------------------
Birkenhead,in the County of Chester. 1858
No : 197
Date : Sixteenth October 1858 at 31 Cleveland Ave,
Birkenhead.
Name : Janet
Sex : Girl
Father : John Hodgson
Mother : Ellen Hodgson formerly McFarlane
Father's occ: Mariner Merchant Service .
Informant : John Hodgson, Father, of 31 Cleveland Avenue
Reg Date : Twenty Sixth November 1858
Registrar : Alexr.Blaylock.
*******************-
Marriage of Isaac Francis and Janet HODGSON 1877
1877 marriage solemnized at St.John the Baptist Church
in the Parish of S.J.B.Toxteth Park,in the County of Lancaster
Entry No: 209
Date: Eighteenth April 1877
Name: Isaac Francis age 22 Bachelor,Sailmaker
of: 39 Park Street
Father: Ephraim Francis, Dock Gatesman.
Name: Janet HUDSON age 18 Spinster
of: North Hill Street.
Father: John Hudson, Landing Waiter.
married in the Church of St.John the Baptist according to the
Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church ,after Banns,by me,
signed L (something)M.A.Curate.
This Marriage Isaac Francis in the Thomas
Cathrell was solemnized Presence between
us, XMark of Janet Hudson of us, Xmark of Margaret Emma Francis
**********
1871 Census HO 10/3803 Folio 43 page 2 ToxtethPark Ed No 45 # 345 7
in 2 Ct Roper Street Ellen HODSON H M 34 Housekeeper Whitehaven Cum
John " son 14 Apprentice Harrington Cum
Janet " dau 12 Scholar Birkenhead Ches
William " son 10 " Liverpool
James " Son 7 " "
Mary " dau 5 " "
Annie " dau 3 "
Hainry ? " son 1 "
___________
1891 PRO Ref No:RG12/2931 Folio 101 Page 27
29 Aiken Street Liverpool 8 (Toxteth Park)
FRANCIS Janet wife Married age 32 Cheshire Birkenhead
Janet dau U 11 scholar Liverpool
Margaret E. U 9
Edith U 9 (should be aged 7yrs)
Isaac son U 4
Florence U 3
information from John C Pedder Jun 1997.
________________________________________________
SECOND MARRIAGE December Qtr 1916 Toxteth Pk 8b 239 to William
BOSWELL a team owner's Carter.
_________________________
William Boswell,,Carter,married widowed Janet Francis in Dec Qtr
1916 Toxteth Park 8b 239.
MARRIAGE Certificate TF622062 issued 23/7/99
Registration District Toxteth Park
St John the Baptist Church Parish of St John The Baptist Tox.Park
County of Liverpool 1916

Entry No 254
Date November 6th 1916
Name William Boswell Widower 56yrs Carter of 142 Wellington Rd
Father William Boswell Deceased Carter
Name Janet Francis Widow 56 yrs of 142 Wellington Rd
Father John Hodgson Deceased Mariner
Married in the Church of St John Baptist according to the Rites and
Ceremonies of the Established Church after Banns by me,
This marriage was solemnized between us William Boswell
Janet Francis X her mark
in the presence of us Peter Birchall
Martha Birchall QAB Yorke Lodge Assistant Curate
---------------------------------------_

DEATH CERTIFICATE 1934
Registration District Liverpool
Sub district Toxteth park North County Borough of Liverpool
Entry No : 139
Date Twentyfirst May 1934
Place 126 Smithdown Road UD
Name Janet BOSWELL otherwise FRANCIS Female aged 75 years
Abode of 9 Leonora St UD Widow of William Boswell Team
owner's Carter .
Cause 1a.Auricular Fibrillation 11.Senility NoPM (looks
like) Certified by M.Stephen M.B.
Informant J.Peech daughter of 2 Roslyn Street.
Date reg. Twenty Second May 1934
signed by Registrar
DXZ 426499
application No Y002996/C ordered at Middleton Hse issued 22 may
1997
________________________________

More About Isaac Francis and Janet Hodgson:
Marriage: 18 Apr 1877, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

Children of Isaac Francis and Janet Hodgson are:

355

John Ephraim10 Francis, born 04 Feb 1878 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 28 Oct 1878 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for John Ephraim Francis:
SOUR @S00195@
Parish Record of St James Toxteth Park
Page 61 # 431
3rd March 187? John Ephraim son of Isaas and Jeannette Francis
15 Sandy Street Sailmaker by R.H.Hammond.

More About John Ephraim Francis:
Christening: 03 Mar 1878, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

356ii.Janet Francis, born 25 Feb 1880 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

357

iii.

Reuben Francis, born 16 Feb 1882 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 1882 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Reuben Francis:
St Jam,es Parish Register Toxteth Park
Page 211 # 1626 Reuben of Isaac Janet Francis
1 Ct 9 house Bk Chester St Sailmaker by T D Lovelace
and # 1627 Margaret Ellen of Isaac and Janet twins

More About Reuben Francis:
Christening: 19 Feb 1882, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

358iv.Margaret Ellen Francis, born 16 Feb 1882 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 1895 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 2.

Notes for Margaret Ellen Francis:
St Jam,es Parish Register Toxteth Park
Page 211 # 1626 Reuben of Isaac Janet Francis
1 Ct 9 house Bk Chester St Sailmaker by T D Lovelace
and # 1627 Margaret Ellen of Isaac and Janet twins

More About Margaret Ellen Francis:
Christening: 19 Feb 1882, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

359v.Edith Francis, born 23 Feb 1884 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 12 Apr 1915 in Rochester Kent UK St Bart's Hosp.; 3.

	360	vi.	Isaac Francis, born Abt. 1886 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 1895 in Toxteth Park Liverpool UK; 0.
+	361	vii.	Florence Ruth Francis, born 29 Dec 1887 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.
	362	viii.	Annie Francis, born 1890 in Toxteth Park Liverpool UK; 0; died 1891 in Toxteth Park Liverpool UK; 0.
	363	ix.	Emily Francis, born Abt. 1892 in Toxteth Park Liverpool UK; 0; died 1894 in Toxteth Park Liverpool UK; 0.
+	364	x.	Charles Daniel Francis, born 18 Dec 1894 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 01 Jul 1963 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.
	365	xi.	Martha Francis, born 22 Jun 1896 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died Abt. 1899 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Martha Francis:
Parish register St James Toxteth Park Baptisms for 1896
Page 90 # 718 born June 22 Bapt July 8th
Martha Dau of Isaac & Janet Francis 7 Penrith Street Sailmaker
E Lovelace

More About Martha Francis:
Christening: 08 Jul 1896, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

366xii.Lily Francis, born 12 Oct 1898 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 14 Oct 1974 in Liverpool UK; 3.

367

xiii.

Helen Francis, born 16 Apr 1900 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 23 Sep 1910 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3.

More About Helen Francis:
Burial: Sep 1910, Toxteth Cemetery; Quality: 0
Christening: 20 May 1900, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

191. Margaret Emma9 Francis (Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1857 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0, and died 06 Mar 1899 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married Thomas Cathrell 15 Oct 1877 in Toxteth Park Liverpool UK St John The Baptist; Quality: 3. He was born 01 Sep 1857 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 15 Dec 1920 in Liverpool UK; 0.

Notes for Margaret Emma Francis:
1881 CENSUS St James Toxteth Liverpool
No 211
25 Penrith St. FRANCIS Ephraim Head aged 56 Essex
Margaret wife 54 dressmaker
Whitehaven Martha dau 16 scholar
Liverpool ____________________
No 212
25 Penrith. CATHRELL Thomas Head aged 23 Carter
Liverpool Margaret E,wife 24
" Elizabeth dau 2
" Margaret dau 6months "
No 213 COWEN Teresa lodger 74 Germany
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Certified Copy of Entry of Marriage MX 854545
1877 Marriage solemnized at St John the Baptist Church in the Parish
of St John the Baptist in the County of Lancaster
Entry No 232
Date Fifteenth October 1877
Name Thomas Cathrell 20 years Bachelor Carter 14 Warwick St
Father Thomas Cathrell Carter
Name Margaret Emma Francis 20 years Spinster Pickoniff (?) St
Father Ephraim Francis Dockgateman
Married in the above church according to the rites and ceremonies
of the Established Church after Bamnns by me ....? Vicar
Thomas signed, X the mark of Margaret Emma
Witnessed John Thompson Francis & Martha Cathrell
copy issued 15th Feb 1995
.
MI HEADSTONE at Allerton cem. General Sect 5 No 403

In Loving Memory of Margaret Emma, the beloved wife of Thomas
Cathrell who died 6th March 1899 aged 42 years.Also the above
Thomas Cathrell who died 15th December 1920 aged 63 years. Also
Thomas Cathrell son of the above who died 17th October 1953 aged 58
years. AT REST
NB.Margaret Emma buried 10th March 1899 St James Cem. See Burial
Register page 4467 No 51378 Surname spelled CATHRALL.
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=

Notes for Thomas Cathrell:
1881 CENSUS St James Toxteth Liverpool
No 211
25 Penrith St. FRANCIS Ephraim Head aged 56 Essex
Margaret wife 54 dressmaker
Whitehaven Martha dau 16 scholar
Liverpool ____________________
No 212
25 Penrith. CATHRELL Thomas Head aged 23 Carter
Liverpool Margaret E,wife 24
" Elizabeth dau 2
" Margaret dau 6months "
No 213 COWEN Teresa lodger 74 Germany

BIRTH CERTIFICATE THOMAS Catterall
Registration District Toxteth park County of Lancaster 1857
Entry No 462
Date First September1857 at 3 Court Wright Street
Name Thomas Boy Father Thomas Catterall Carter
Mother Sarah Catterall formerly Griffiths
Informant X the mark of Sarah Catterall mother
of 3 Court Wright Street
Date Reg: 29 September 1857 G.Edgar Depy.Registrar

--------------------------------------------
Certified Copy of Entry of Marriage MX 854545
1877 Marriage solemnized at St John the Baptist Church in the Parish
of St John the Baptist in the County of Lancaster
Entry No 232
Date Fifteenth October 1877
Name Thomas Cathrell 20 years Bachelor Carter 14 Warwick St
Father Thomas Cathrell Carter
Name Margaret Emma Francis 20 years Spinster Pickoniff (?) St
Father Ephraim Francis Dockgateman
Married in the above church according to the rites and ceremonies
of the Established Church after Bamnns by me ....? Vicar
Thomas signed, X the mark of Margaret Emma
Witnessed John Thompson Francis & Martha Cathrell
copy issued 15th Feb 1995
. -

More About Thomas Cathrell:
Occupation: Carter

More About Thomas Cathrell and Margaret Francis:
Marriage: 15 Oct 1877, Toxteth Park Liverpool UK St John The Baptist; Quality: 3

Children of Margaret Francis and Thomas Cathrell are:

+	368	i.	Edith10 Cathrell.
+	369	ii.	Elizabeth Ann Cathrell, born 10 Jul 1879 in Liverpool UK; 0; died 21 Jul 1978 in Liverpool UK; 0.
+	370	iii.	Margaret Emma Cathrell, born Abt. 1881 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 25 Apr 1928 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.
	371	iv.	Martha Cathrell, born 1883 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.

Notes for Martha Cathrell:
St James parish Register Toxteth Park
Baptism 1883
Page ? # 1978
Feb 4th Martha dau of Thomas and Margaret Emma Cathrell 31
Penrith St Carter by T D Lovelace

More About Martha Cathrell:
Christening: 04 Feb 1883, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

372v.Sarah Jane Cathrell, born 17 Aug 1885 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 13 Jul 1950 in Liverpool UK; 0.

+	373	vi.	Ruth Cathrell, born Abt. 1888 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.
+	374	vii.	May Cathrell, born 11 May 1890 in Liverpool UK; 3; died 29 Jun 1973 in Liverpool UK; 0.
+	375	viii.	Thomas Cathrell, born 11 Apr 1895 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0; died 17 Oct 1983 in Liverpool UK; 0.
	376	ix.	Naomi Cathrell, born 02 Sep 1896 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died Jan 1897 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.

More About Naomi Cathrell:
Christening: 27 Sep 1896, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

377x.Martha Cathrell, born 02 Sep 1896 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died Feb 1897 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.

More About Martha Cathrell:
Christening: 27 Sep 1896, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

378xi.Robert Pearson Cathrell, born 10 Jan 1899 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died Apr 1899 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0.

Notes for Robert Pearson Cathrell:
Parish register St james Toxteth Park Baptisms for 1899
Page no ? # 1416
born Jan 10th bapt.Feb 19th 1899 Robert Pearson Cathrell son of
Thomas and margaret Emma Cathrell 42 windsor St Carter

More About Robert Pearson Cathrell:
Christening: 19 Feb 1899, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

193. Ruth9 Francis (Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 04 Mar 1862 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 25 Mar 1907 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married John Roddick 1890 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 3. He was born Abt. 1850 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0, and died Apr 1932 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0.

Notes for John Roddick:
When John Roddick married Ruth,he was a widower with 7 children

More About John Roddick and Ruth Francis:
Marriage: 1890, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

Children of Ruth Francis and John Roddick are:

+	379	i.	Charlotte10 Rodick, born 25 May 1892 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0; died in Welland Ont Ca.; 0.
+	380	ii.	Emma Rodick, born 11 Feb 1895 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 3; died 13 Jun 1978 in Welland Ont Ca.; 3.
+	381	iii.	Jane Rodick, born 09 Oct 1897 in Wallasey Ches UK; 0; died 19 Apr 1973 in Wallasey Ches UK; 0.
+	382	iv.	Margaret Rodick, born 1901 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0; died 10 Feb 1959 in 0.

Generation No. 9

209. Gladys May10 Francis (Robert Alfred9, Robert8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1889 in 0, and died 1974 in 0. She married William Fogg. He was born 1882 in UK; 0, and died 1947 in UK; 0.

Children of Gladys Francis and William Fogg are:

383	i.	William Francis11 Fogg, born 1907 in 0; died 1965 in 0. He married Vera I Avery; born 1910 in 0.
384	ii.	Arthur Henry Fogg, born 1908 in 0; died in 0. He married Olive Overd.
385	iii.	Thomas George Fogg, born 1911 in 0. He married Ruby Alice Jasper.
386	iv.	Oliver Clarence Fogg, born 1916 in 0. He married Rene.
387	v.	Doris May Fogg, born 1918 in 0. She married (1) Frederick Smith; born 1910 in 0; died 1963 in 0. She married (2) Sidney Loxdale; born 1910 in 0; died 1963 in 0.

211. Henry Clarence10 Francis (Robert Alfred9, Robert8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 24 Feb 1892 in Hill Farm Willingale Essex UK; 3. He married Minnie Fisk.

More About Henry Clarence Francis:
Burial: Walthamstow; Quality: 0

Child of Henry Francis and Minnie Fisk is:

388

Clarence James11 Francis, died 16 Sep 1991 in Walthamstow; 3. He married ?.

212. Arthur Francis10 Ratcliffe (Anna Jane9 Francis, Thomas8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1882 in 0, and died 1976 in 0. He married Ida Harvey 1913 in 0. She was born 1887 in Essex UK; 0, and died 1962 in Essex UK; 0.

More About Arthur Ratcliffe and Ida Harvey:
Marriage: 1913, 0

Children of Arthur Ratcliffe and Ida Harvey are:

	389	i.	Ernest Arthur11 Radcliff, born 1914 in Essex UK; 0.
	390	ii.	Barbara Anna Radcliff, born 1915 in Essex UK; 0. She married John Thomson 1948 in Essex UK; Quality: 0; born in Perth W.Aus; 0.

More About John Thomson and Barbara Radcliff:
Marriage: 1948, Essex UK; Quality: 0

391iii.Ida Mary Radcliff, born 1921 in 0.

220. Hubert Arthur10 Darby (Sarah Elizabeth9 Francis, Thomas8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1903 in 0. He married Irene Mary Willgrass 1935 in 0.

Notes for Hubert Arthur Darby:
5 NOV 1999 10:55PM
Don't know where I found this fellow. obviously isn't the child of
the couple I have put him with. Maybe he is their grandchild? must
investigate.

More About Hubert Darby and Irene Willgrass:
Marriage: 1935, 0

Children of Hubert Darby and Irene Willgrass are:

392	i.	June11 Darby, born 1939 in 0.
393	ii.	Wendy Darby, born 1942 in 0.
394	iii.	Molly Darby, born 1942 in 0.

235. Robert10 Ratcliff (Mary Ann9 Francis, Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born in Ontario Canada; 0. He married ?.

Children of Robert Ratcliff and ? are:

395

Donald11 Ratcliff, born in Canada; 0. He married ? in Canada; Quality: 0.

More About Donald Ratcliff and ?:
Marriage: Canada; Quality: 0

396ii.Floyd Ratcliff, born in Canada; 0.

	397	iii.	Howard Ratcliff, born in Canada; 0.
	398	iv.	Charles Ratcliff, born in Canada; 0.

237. Thomas Francis10 Barton (Emma Collard9 Francis, Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Feb 1875 in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada; 3, and died 23 Jun 1935 in Vancouver B.C Canada; 3. He married Lily Trephina Martin 08 Mar 1898 in Christchurch Toronto Canada; Quality: 3. She was born 01 Nov 1876 in Manitoba Canada; 3, and died 1972 in Vancouver Canada; 0.

Notes for Thomas Francis Barton:
4 APR 2000 7:50PM
According to notes from Kip Anastasiou, Tom Barton died of a brain
tumour. Immediately following their marriage in Toronto, they moved
to Vancouver.

More About Thomas Barton and Lily Martin:
Marriage: 08 Mar 1898, Christchurch Toronto Canada; Quality: 3

Children of Thomas Barton and Lily Martin are:

	399	i.	Bruce Matlock11 Barton, born 21 Feb 1899 in Vancouver Canada; 3; died 01 Apr 1901 in Vancouver Canada; 0.
	400	ii.	Carl Francis Barton, born 05 Apr 1902 in Vancouver Canada; 3; died 19 Nov 1971 in Vancouver Canada; 3. He married Flora Magdalene Aske 09 Apr 1928 in Canada; Quality: 3; born 03 Dec 1903 in Canada; 3; died 15 Oct 1970 in Canada; 3.

More About Carl Barton and Flora Aske:
Marriage: 09 Apr 1928, Canada; Quality: 3

401iii.Kathleen Mary Barton, born 11 Sep 1908 in Vancouver B.C. Canada; 3; died 23 Sep 1983 in Vancouver B.C. Canada; 3. She married George Hubert Cockburn 06 Jul 1935 in Vancouver B.C.Canada St. Helen's; Quality: 3.

Notes for Kathleen Mary Barton:
10 APR 2000 9:39AM
email Kip. Magdalene Aske died of Liver failure.
Kathleen's husband, George, died from drowning resulting from
Altzheimer's (date currently unknown)

Notes for George Hubert Cockburn:
George, died from drowning resulting from Altzheimer's (date
currently unknown) info from Kip Anastasiou.

More About George Cockburn and Kathleen Barton:
Marriage: 06 Jul 1935, Vancouver B.C.Canada St. Helen's; Quality: 3

239. Frances Mary10 Marks (Harriet Lydia9 Francis, Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Feb 1900 in Rochester New York USA; 3, and died 28 Jun 1996 in St George Utah; 3. She married Roy William Landy 14 Apr 1921 in Lockport, N.Y.USA Grace Episcopal; Quality: 3. He was born 17 Apr 1891 in Lockport NY USA; 3, and died 06 Aug 1973 in N.Tonawanda N.Y [Degraaff Hosp]; 3.

Notes for Frances Mary Marks:
Notes from Harriett May 1998

Frances Mary was a Teacher, Housewife, and Bus Office with
Gen.Motors. Her religion was Presbyterian,,Episcopalian.
Frances Mary taught school in the Beebe Road School on the
Wilson-Burt Road going east from Wilson New York...Later taught in
adult Education Classes at the Wilson High School...Art Painting
Tinware. She studied oil painting and water colours with Olivia
McConnell of Lockport New York. Frances retired after completeing
20 years for General Motors,Harrison Radiator Division in
Lockport,N.Y. in the accounting office....more info in
Marks/Francis file.

Medical. Cancer of the Uterus...treated at Rosewell Cancer Hospital
Buffalo...cured.
Eye problems..no sight in right eye by aged 60..cataracts at age of
95 Dementia and possible Altzheimers.

Residences:
Born Rochester Moved to Geneva New York when about 7 or 8, then to
Wilson when she was 10 years. Her father started the Mark's Nursery
on Maple Street in 1910. While preparing the lands for the nursery
the family lived on lake Street Wilson.
After marriage she and Roy moved to 10 Juniper Street in lockport
then to Wilson,Olcott and back to Wilson in the Tugwell Farm which
they purchased at 425 Lake Street.
Frances sold the Wilson home in 1973 and moved to Bellvue ,WA. to
be near her daughter Esther and family. In 1993 sold and moved into
the Meadows, a retirement complex in St. George,Utah where Esther
and Ken Leppich had built their retirement home.

More About Frances Mary Marks:
Burial: Jun 1996, Wrights Corners cem. St George Utah; Quality: 3
Occupation: Artist/Teacher

Notes for Roy William Landy:
Notes from Harriett 1998

Roy operated a fruit farm in Wilson ,New York until 1951; then he
worked for Hooker Chemical Co., in Niagara Falls,New York until his
retirement in 1959.
He served as a member of the Wilson Board of Education for 5 years
and a Trustee for the Village of Wilson for 18 years.
In the 1920 FED NYS CENSUS Roy is listed with his parents on the
Commer Road but he was alsofound at 321 ED 82 Sheet 1 LINE 50
White 27 B NY
Enumerated with Hinkle Carrie P
Niagara Co Roomer
79, Walnut Street Lockport N.Y.
More information in the MARKS-FRANCIS file,
Medical: He had Lead Poisoning in 1930s and died from Hodgkins
Disease in 1973.
Residences Born in the Town of Lockport. Lived on the Slayton
Settlement Road Town of Lockport
Also on Keck Road in Lockport...after marriage lived on Juniper
Street,Olcott,New York,and Wilson on the Mark's Estate and then 425
Lake Street Wilson until his death in 1973.

More About Roy William Landy:
Burial: 09 Aug 1973, Lockport New York Wrights Corners Cem.; Quality: 3
Christening: 03 May 1891, Middleport N.Y.St Stephens R.C.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Fruit Farmer + see notes

More About Roy Landy and Frances Marks:
Marriage: 14 Apr 1921, Lockport, N.Y.USA Grace Episcopal; Quality: 3

Children of Frances Marks and Roy Landy are:

402

Harriet Winifred11 Landy, born 09 Apr 1923 in Lockport New York City Hospital; 3. She married John Francis Nolan 29 Jun 1946 in Wilson New York.Our Lady of the Rectory; Quality: 3; born 06 Mar 1919 in Harrisville New York USA; 3; died 12 Aug 1962 in Tonawanda New York 593 Deerfield Drv; 3.

Notes for Harriet Winifred Landy:
16 OCT 1999 9:11PM

Harriett Nolan nee Landy

601 N. Ponderosa Circle #D
Payson ARIZONA
USA 85541

More About Harriet Winifred Landy:
Christening: 28 Oct 1923, Lockport N.Y.Grace Episcopal Church; Quality: 3
Occupation: Teacher + see notes

More About John Francis Nolan:
Burial: 14 Aug 1962, Lewiston NN.Y.Gate of Heaven Cem.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Mgr Paper Mills

More About John Nolan and Harriet Landy:
Marriage: 29 Jun 1946, Wilson New York.Our Lady of the Rectory; Quality: 3

403ii.Frances Marks Landy, born 19 Jun 1926 in Lockport New York City Hospital; 3; died 13 Dec 1926 in Wythenshawe Manchester UK (Mr Kipling cakes); 3.

More About Frances Marks Landy:
Burial: 15 Dec 1926, Lockport N.Y.Wrights Corners cem.; Quality: 3
Christening: 02 Jul 1926, Lockport New York Grace Episc.; Quality: 3

404iii.Frances Elizabeth Landy, born 29 Jun 1928 in Lockport New York City Hospital; 3; died 11 Oct 1929 in Buffalo New York Children's Hospital.; 3.

More About Frances Elizabeth Landy:
Burial: 14 Oct 1929, Lockport New York Wrights Corners Cem.; Quality: 3

405iv.Esther Katherine Landy, born 27 Jul 1931 in Lockport NY USA; 3. She married (1) Lawrence Kam 01 May 1954 in Wilson New York; Quality: 3. She married (2) Charles Kenneth Leppick 20 Mar 1964 in Great Falls Montana; Quality: 3.

More About Esther Katherine Landy:
Christening: Wilson St John's Episc.Church; Quality: 0
Occupation: Nurse

More About Lawrence Kam and Esther Landy:
Divorce: 1963, 3
Marriage: 01 May 1954, Wilson New York; Quality: 3

More About Charles Leppick and Esther Landy:
Marriage: 20 Mar 1964, Great Falls Montana; Quality: 3

240. Edward Thomas10 Marks (Harriet Lydia9 Francis, Abraham8, Robert7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 18 Feb 1903 in Rochester New York USA; 3, and died 21 Mar 1991 in Wilson N.Y. USA Maple Road; 3. He married Gertrude Imson 24 Feb 1926 in Niagara Falls New York; Quality: 3. She was born 14 Nov 1903 in Georgetown NY USA; 3, and died 15 Mar 1996 in Wilson N.Y. USA Maple Road; 3.

Notes for Edward Thomas Marks:
Edward Thomas was also the weather reporter for the Wilson Area.
He attended Cornell School of Agriculture for a semester and his
Religion ws Presbyterian,,Episcopalian attended St Andrew's in Burt
N.Y.
190 Edward Thomas was awarded the Agricultural Distinguished
Service Award which recognozes individuals who have devoted their
lives to Farming and had leadership Roles in farm organisations
over the years.
Newspaper article 27 Nov 190 Lockport Union Son
"Marks began working in the nursery business with his father Thomas
Marks, who purchased the land in 1910.
The nursery , which is situated between Lake Road and Maple Road,
consists of a large variety of shade and ornammental trees and
shrubs. Marks and his wife Gertrude, are well known to home owners
and lanscapers throughout the area.
Mark's son, Thomas, has asumed leadership of the nursery and
continues to follow in his father's and grand father's tradition.
Edward Marks has served on the Agriculture Program Committee and
been a member of Niagra County Farm Bureau and the Western New York
Nurserymen's Association. He has also been an avid weather observer
for many years."
After graduating from Wislon High School Edward attended the School
of Agriculture at Cornell University in Ithaca NY. After one
semester he moved to Niagra Falls N.Y and attended Business School.

In a letter written 16 November 1982 Edward wrote:
" I remember mother telling about Delaware and riding down hill on
sled into village and school, so we think we found the place....
Mother said it was the worst mistake to go to Kansas where one of
her brothers was. On account of the terrible dust, wind etc. so
when Father and Mother died she came back east to Tooronto and met
father there.
Robert (Francis) who lived in Duluth and boated and fished ,cabin
on Isle Royal was up in Alaska Gold Rush...didn't find gold but he
did good as cook in camp.
He came to see us in Wislon and spent some time with us. Upon his
death, we thought he was alone so Dad rushed out to bury him and
did...also found out he had married. Hannah (Francis) came and
lived with us awhile. When she needed more care and was put in home
ans is buried in the Mark's plot at North Ridge.
Mother used to write to Erasmus at Ono Plantation in the Fiji
Islands and we tried to look it up when we were there 3-4 years
ago. He raised coconuts for copra .Also he established the first
successful fish hatchery up in the mountains of Fiji. I don't
recall Mother saying anything about Aldred A Francis . Some brother
was in Kansas and coaxed ftaher Dr. and wife and last of family to
come out as remewmber mother telling and the weather was terrible.
Dr Francis a Gradutae of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of
London England. Settled Indelawaare (Middlesex Co. Canada) as they
thought the Trans Canada Railroad would go through there- it missed
and London got it and grew a big city. We think Dr met his wife
Harriett on way...I think in New England somewhere (really aboard
ship enroute for the USA)
Grandpa Thomas A. Marks I guess you know ? came from Prod. Ireland
Amargh County where the fighting goes on. (a staunch Orangeman)"

More About Edward Thomas Marks:
Burial: 23 Mar 1993, Wilson Lockport N.Y. North Ridge cem.; Quality: 3
Christening: 14 Jun 1903, Rochester New York USA; Quality: 3
Occupation: Farmer Nurseryman

Notes for Gertrude Imson:
Gertrude Imson Education Business School
Religion Episcopal
Gertrude was past Matro of the Wilson Chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star, and was a past Grand Officer of the New York State
Order of Eastern Star.
A Memebr of the Wislon Historical Society aand St Andrew's
Episcopal Church, Burt she and her husband , Edward T Marks,
operated Marks Nursery in Wilson. She also served on the Executive
Committee of the Home Department of the Niagra County Extension
Service.

More About Gertrude Imson:
Burial: 20 Apr 1996, North Ridge Cem Lockport NY USA; Quality: 3

More About Edward Marks and Gertrude Imson:
Marriage: 24 Feb 1926, Niagara Falls New York; Quality: 3

Children of Edward Marks and Gertrude Imson are:

406

Thomas Edward11 Marks, born 11 Sep 1927 in 3. He married (1) Mary Sambade; born 25 Dec 1927 in 3; died 1985 in 2. He married (2) Joan Wolheuter. He married (3) June Lyford. He married (4) Josephine Giles 20 Apr 1976 in 0.

Notes for Thomas Edward Marks:
Information sent by Harriett Nolan April 1999

Thomas (Tom) owns and manages the Marks nursery in Wilson with the
help of his wife June (nee Lyford) it is a very beautiful and well
equiped nursery.

More About Thomas Edward Marks:
Occupation: Nurseryman/Owner

More About Thomas Marks and Josephine Giles:
Marriage: 20 Apr 1976, 0

407ii.Eva Lou Marks, born 23 Nov 1930 in Niagra Falls NY USA; 3. She married Earle V Charles Jr. 06 Aug 1951 in Wilson St John's Episcopal NY USA; Quality: 3; born 31 Jul 1930 in PA USA; 0.

More About Eva Lou Marks:
Occupation: Teacher B.S. M.S.

More About Earle V Charles Jr.:
Occupation: Teacher B.S.& M.S.

More About Earle Charles and Eva Marks:
Marriage: 06 Aug 1951, Wilson St John's Episcopal NY USA; Quality: 3

241. Edmund Farmer10 Francis (Edmund Farmer9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Oct 1868 in St leonards Colchester Ess.; 0. He married ELIZABETH Sophia ?.

Notes for Edmund Farmer Francis:
10 MAR 2001 7:24PM
Margaret Brunt.
Certificate birth
17 1 1868 Edmund Farmer Francis boy- Edmund Farmer Francis-Merchant
seaman.-mother Elizabeth Sarah formerly Johnson notified by mother
at Hythe Hill 17/2/1868.

More About Edmund Farmer Francis:
Christening: 28 Oct 1868, SDt Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 0
Occupation: Mariner

Children of Edmund Francis and ELIZABETH are:

408

Harriett Florence11 Francis, born Abt. 1891 in Ess Uk; 0. She married Samuel Hazell; born 1881 in Ipswich ? UK; 0.

Notes for Harriett Florence Francis:
10 MAR 2001 7:08PM
Margaret Brunt Marriages St leonards Colchester 6.2.1910
Harriet Florence Francis 22 40 Hythe Hill father Edmund Farmer
Francis.
Samuel Hazell 32 Engine Driver 100 Woodbridge Road Ipswich Father
George Hazell
Wit. Isaac Charles Francis.

More About Samuel Hazell:
Occupation: Engine Driver

409ii.Edmund Farmer Francis, born Mar 1895 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0. He married Bessie Maria.

More About Edmund Farmer Francis:
Christening: 03 Mar 1895, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Printer packer

410iii.Jessie Florence Francis, born Abt. 1897 in St Leonards Colchetser Ess Uk; 0. She married Charles William Grove 11 Oct 1922 in St Leonards Colchester Ess Uk; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1899 in 0.

Notes for Jessie Florence Francis:
Marriage St leonards
11 Oct 1922
Charles William Grove 23 Clerk of Canterbury Rd. father Charles
Grove clerk.
Jessie Florence Francis spinster 25 of 35 Hythe Hill father Edmund
Farmer Francis master mariner.

More About Charles William Grove:
Occupation: Clerk

More About Charles Grove and Jessie Francis:
Marriage: 11 Oct 1922, St Leonards Colchester Ess Uk; Quality: 3

411iv.Harry Francis, born Oct 1899 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0.

More About Harry Francis:
Christening: 07 Oct 1899, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3

242. Thomas Arthur10 Francis (Edmund Farmer9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Oct 1870 in St Leonards Colchester Ess.; 0. He married Ellen Blanche.

More About Thomas Arthur Francis:
Christening: 07 Oct 1870, Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3
Occupation: Mariner

Child of Thomas Francis and Ellen is:

412

Nellie Mary11 Francis, born 1902 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Nellie Mary Francis:
11 MAR 2001 3:46PM
Margaret Brunt ERO parish records St Leonards Colchester
Bapt. 21 Jun 1902 Nellie May to Thomas Arthur & Ellen Blanche
50 Back Lane Mariner

More About Nellie Mary Francis:
Christening: 21 Jun 1902, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

251. Joshua10 Francis (Joshua9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1876 in Ess UK; 0, and died 01 Dec 1956 in Colchester Essex UK; 3. He married (1) Rose. She was born 1877 in Ess UK; 0, and died 20 Apr 1968 in Colchester Essex UK; 3. He married (2) Rose (Francis). She was born Mar 1878 in Aylesford Kent Eng, and died 20 Apr 1968.

Notes for Joshua Francis:
11 MAR 2001 3:59PM
certificate details from Margaret Brunt
5.4.1876 Hythe Hill Colchester -Joshua -Boy-Joshua Francis-Emma
formerly Sanson-Seaman -notified by mother of Castle Rd Colchester
15.5.1876.

More About Joshua Francis:
Baptism: 09 Jun 1876, St Leonards Colchester Ess.; Quality: 3
Burial: Dec 1956, Greenstead Colchester UK; Quality: 0
Christening: 09 Jun 1878, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

More About Rose:
Burial: 1968, Greenstead Colchester UK; Quality: 0

More About Rose (Francis):
Burial: 1968, Greenstead Colchester Ess Eng - St Andrews

Child of Joshua Francis and Rose is:

413

Rose11 Francis, born 1899 in Maidstone Ken Eng; died 1974 in Colchester Essex UK; 0. She married Lawrence Boyden.

More About Rose Francis:
Burial: 1974, Greenstead Colchester UK; Quality: 0

More About Lawrence Boyden:
Burial: Greenstead Colchester UK; Quality: 0

258. Charles10 Francis (David William9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1883 in 0, and died 1906 in UK; 0. He married Amelia Upex. She was born 1887.

Children of Charles Francis and Amelia Upex are:

414	i.	David11 Francis.
415	ii.	John Francis. He married (1) Winifred. He married (2) Winifred"(Francis).
416	iii.	Charles Francis. He married (1) Trudy. He married (2) Trudy (Francis).
417	iv.	Dorothy Francis.
418	v.	Henry Francis.
419	vi.	Matilda Francis. She married Art Comley.

More About Matilda Francis:
Occupation: Artist

259. John10 Francis (David William9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1885 in UK; 0, and died 1967 in USA; 0. He married Drina Mayhew. She was born 1897 in 0.

Notes for Drina Mayhew:
I have not yet acsertained if Drina Mayhew was born in UK or USA.

Children of John Francis and Drina Mayhew are:

420	i.	David11 Francis, born 1921 in Ess UK; 0. He married Wilma Shier.
421	ii.	Douglas Francis, born 1923 in 0. He married Ruth Robinson.
422	iii.	Donald Francis, born 1926 in 0. He married Hazel Carlton.
423	iv.	Dudley Francis, born 1927 in USA; 0. He married June Le Livre.
424	v.	Drina Mary Francis, born 1929 in Dev UK; 0. She married Desmond Barton.

Notes for Drina Mary Francis:
20 SEP 1999 7:31PM
RIN: 01196
Drina Mary Barton
30 Maryland Place
Calgary Alberta
Canada T2V 2E4

425vi.Delmer Francis, born 1931 in USA; 0. She married Owen Dishaw.

426

vii.

Daryl Francis, born 1933 in USA; 0. He married Ruth Thompson.

260. Annie Matilda10 Francis (David William9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1890 in Colchester Ess UK; 0, and died 1960 in 0. She married David Leveridge. He was born 1891 in Manningtree Ess UK; 0.

Notes for Annie Matilda Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:09PM
Margaret Brunt
Marriages St Leonards Colchester Essex 30 Jan 1915
Annie Matilda Francis 25 of 26 Hythe Hill father David Master
Mariner
David Samuel Leveridge 24 Compositor 36 Gilbert Road Father Elijah
James, farmer
Witnessed Mary Matilda Francis.
NOTE Drina gives name as Leveridge while MMargaret states it is
LOVERIDGE.

Child of Annie Francis and David Leveridge is:

427

John11 Leveridge, born 1912 in 0. He married Margaret Bell.

261. George10 Francis (David William9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1891 in 0, and died 1958 in Ess UK; 0. He married Mabel Kettle.

Children of George Francis and Mabel Kettle are:

	428	i.	Lilian11 Francis. She married Walter Cooper.
	429	ii.	Nell Francis. She married John Crombie.

More About Nell Francis:
Occupation: Artist

430iii.William Francis. He married Eileen Craig.

262. Henry Thomas10 Francis (David William9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 08 Apr 1894 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 3, and died 1968 in 0. He married Grace Lillian Dixie. She was born 1896 in 0, and died 1988 in 0.

Children of Henry Francis and Grace Dixie are:

431

Drina11 Francis M.B.E., born 1928 in Ess UK; 0. She married Richard Glyn-Jones; born 1924 in 0; died 1990 in Cheshire UK; 0.

Notes for Drina Francis M.B.E.:
Baptism Margaret brunt April 2001.
St Leonards
22/4/1928, Drina Christine to Henry Thomas & Grace Lillian of
Transcona Ipswich Road.

Drina Glyn-Jones. 3 The Goldsmith's House,Hough Green,Chester,
CH48JQ. England. (address as at 12 JAN 1994 1:05PM )

INTRODUCTION
Some years ago,on one of her visits to England,Aunt Drina
asked me to try to find out something about the family -she told
me that we came from Heybridge Hall,Maldon in the county of Essex.
At that time Glyn and I were living in Chester,Cheshire-on
the borders of North Wales. it wasn't until we recently moved into
Essex that I was able to undertake,what proved to be,an all time
consuming activity as well as a fascinating one!
On my initial investigation I was informed that Heybridge
Hall did not exist- not a very promising start! I did not even know
the names of my great grand-parents so it was all rather vague.
Over the months I have spent many hours in libraries and
record offices following up anything or contacting anybody who I
thought had a lead,however remote. Everyone proved to be very
tolerant,extremely helpful and interested. I am also very
fortunate in having a husband who has always been interested in
history and social development. He has accompanied me on many
"missions" and on typically wet summer weekends,traipsed around the
churchyards trying to identify numerous tombstones,talked to vicars
and and donated the customary fee to the church funds!
Finding the family Coat of Arms was one of the greatest
thrills.
We were a prlific family and I have no doubt that in future I
will discover more information,I have ,therefore,put all the
records in loose leaf form ,so that from time to time,when I
obtain further details these can easily be inserted.
(I have gone one step further in corelating all data on
computor,Doreen).
THE FAMILY COAT OF ARMS
This was,undoubtedly,one of the most exciting discoveries! I
feel that the prospect of finding out the history of it absolutely
fascinating. The College of Heraldry inform me that it is a very
old Coat of Arms of a husband and wife,the husband's being on the
left as you look at the design. Apparantley it takes a great deal
of research to investigate but I am hooping that my own success
will stimulate enough family interest for this to be undertaken in
the future.
( Drina sent a facsimile of the family Coat of Arms,very nicely
hand drawn).
SPECIAL NOTES
Many of the pilgrims on the " Mayflower" originated from the
Creeks around the Blackwater.
(The name of the River on which Maldon is situated).
*********
Bradwell - on - sea. There is some evidence (which I have yet
to investigate) of the 'Francis family' being in this
area,situated about 7 miles from Maldon on the south side of the
Blackwater,it was a traditional meeting place of plough and
sail,the front door to the rich farmlands and then on to the great
London high raod of other days- the sea.
**********
Smuggling. There are great stories around the creeks of the
Blackwater. In the 18th.century there were regular battles between
the 'Free Traders' and the revenue men - tea was an important
commodity in the illicit traffic. In the cellar of Joyces Farm
there is an underground tunnel,long since bricked up,which is
purported to go to the sea and to the church!
***********
Heybridge Hall. Since I began my research,the restoration work on
the interior has been completed.This has been done
meticulously,revealing the original timbers and plaster,the
staircase is particularly ,magnificent. One of the most amazing
discoveries was in a bedroom - after removing a false wall a large
fire-place was revealed.Apparently it had been covered up almost
immediately after erection,the chimney shows no sign of useage and
the small handmade red bricks are so perfect that it seems
incredible that one is actually looking at a fire-place built 400
years ago! The present owner,who will shortly be moving in,hopes
that sometime in the future he will be able to restore the
exterior of the building to reveal the beautiful timber structure.
It has been plastered over to present a psuedo Georgian facade. I
am not a romantic but confess,that as I walked around this very old
house,of having a sense of affinity and envy those who are about to
make it their home.
***********
Follifaunts. A tremendous amount of restoration work has been
undertaken by the last two owners. The present occupant was
extremely kind in allowing us to photograph the house anf have
access to copies of photographs which appeared in the
ARCHITECHTURE ILLUSTRATED 1931,showing various aspects of the house
before anfd after reconstruction. A small part of the house dates
back to the year 987.
***********
Some of the earliest dates recorded in Heybridge are:
1596 Thomas Francys - Baptism
1616 Richard Francys - Baptism
1615 Robert Francys - Marriage to Elizabeth
1770 Thomas Francis - Churchwarden
1800 Robert Francis - Churchwarden
1802 James Francis - Parish Clerk died 27th Feb aged 69 years.
1803 Mr.Holloway paid rent to the church for the Anchor.
(Later James Barnard Francis was at the Anchor)
1803 Joshua Francis paid rent to the church for farm land.
1806 Deficiency in church accounts of 57lbs.17s.81/2d. made up by
donations from Mr.James Barnard of Heybridge Mill (only recently
been demolished)and Mr. Robert Francis of Heybridge Hall.
(57 pounds was alot of money in those days.)
1809 Double bricked grave made in the church for Robert Francis
and one apartment left for his wife.No fee to be taken.
1814 The sum of 13s.od. paid to James Francis for work done for
the church.
Early dates in Parish registers are in Norman French,mostly
illegible. Many pages often missing.
************
A Silver Tankard,hall marked so Glyn was able to determine
the date as being 1736.It belonged to Robert Francis of Heybridge
hall and is engraved with his initials and the family Coat of Arms.
( NOTE! Drina sent me a photograph of this heirloom and has since
tried, unsuccessfully, to purchase same.)
************
A small china cupboard in Manor Farm,Woodham Walters,the home
of Barbara Thomson (see family tree),was actually made froman old
walnut tree from the grounds of Stocks hall,Ulting,somewhere
around the beginning of the 19th.century.
( NOTE! I have a photo-copy of an 1857 pen sketch by Hannah
Francis of Stocks Hall which Lorraine Francis kindly sent me).
************
Joshua 11 married Harriett Howard whose father was a ship
builder in Maldon in the 19th.century.
Julia,daughter of Joshua 11 and sister to our grand-father
David William,married Henry Howe of Colchester who was owner of a
large number of barges.Joshua died in 1902 at the home of Jukia
and henry - 45,Wimpole Street Colchester.
***************
The Anchor,Heybridge. This is an old picturesque Inn situated
opposite Heybridge Church and James Barnard Francis,formerly of
Steel's Farm,Heybridge,occupied it in 1850. It is now owned by the
brewery company Ind Coope.
****************
Rose Boyden, (nee Francis,daughter of Joshua 1V) who died in
1974,childless,left her house and material possessions to her
nephew Desmond Boyden,Estate Agent in Colchester and 16,000 pounds
to various charities. The house,in which Desmond Boyden now
lives,is also called " Mirosa ".
**************
Shortly after the marriage of Rosemary Sparkes,(born
1927,daughter of Dorothy nee Francis) to Alan Dawkins - a young
engineer,he decided to 'give up his career and go into the
church'. He is now the canon at Canterbury Cathedral Kent (Early
1980's) ****************
NAMES and PLACES
where various members of the
FRANCIS FAMILY
lived and farmed between the years 1600 - 1980
TOLLESHUNT MAJOR -Joyces Estate
TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY -Freme Manor
TOLLESHUNT KNIGHTS -Sparrowhawks Farm
" " -Greats Farm
" " -Limebrook Farm
" " -Skinners Wick Farm
LANGFORD -Beavers Hall
ULTING -Ulting Hall
" -Stocks Hall
" -Crouchmans Farm
HEYBRIDGE -Heybridge Hall
" -Moat Farm Canterbury Farm
" -Church Farm Jacobs Farm
" -The Anchor
BILLERICAY -
GOLDHANGER -Follifaunts Manor
-Bounds Farm
TOTHAM -
HALSTEAD -Magpie Hall
WOODHAM WALTERS -Manor Farm
**************
A PRECIS of PLACES
associated with the
FRANCIS FAMILY
COLCHESTER - Camuldunum
The earliest Roman Colony in Britain.Important in both Saxon
and Norman periods.Situated on the River Colne,the Hythe was an
industrious Roman Port,set in what is now the parish of
St.Leonards, with St.Andrews,Greenstead to the East.50 miles east
of London.
MALDON -Maldune
Ancient port situated on the south bank of the River
Blackwater. Recorded Charter granted by King Henry 11 at the
request of the Earl of Essex,belonging at one time to the Normans
and later to the Bishops of London. Churches are St, Mary's and
St. Peter's. The Town Hall,once called D'Arcy Towers,was sold by
the D'Arcy family in 1575.
HEYBRIDGE - Tidwalitun
A village on the northern bank of the Blackwater. In the
18/19th centuries it had iron foundries,agricultural
manufacturing,malthouses,graneries,timber yards,saltworks etc.
The ancient name was given by King Athelstan (Saxon times) who
then gave the lands to the original St,Paul's Cathedral London. In
the 17th.century the Dean and chapter were still the Lords of the
manor and owners of most of the land,those living on it and
farming,paying tenancy to the church.
The Freshwater family,followed by the Francis and then the
Hering families were the lesees of the land and tithes. In an
earlier time,it was the battle ground for the famed Queen Bodecia
in her attempt to expel the Romans. The Church,St,Andrew's,stands
near the creek known as the Heybridge Basin,it was built by the
Normans in the 12th.century,the weather-vane on the tower was
presented by the churchwarden Robert Francis of Heybridge Hall
around 1800. On his death in 1809,he was buried within the church
and later in 1834,his wife Mary was also buried there. The large
slate inscription reads:
To the Memory of
ROBERT FRANCIS
of Heybridge hall
in this Parish who
departed this life on
June 22nd.1809 aged 73 years.
He was a good husband,father,
Master and friend,also to the
Memory of his wife Mary
who died January 1st.1834
aged 86 years.
Heybridge Hall was originally built in the 13th.century and
the wooden structure of this building still stands.It has
recently been purchased for renovation,being a listed building for
preservation. The present Hall became the Manor House about 1650.
The Freshwater family occupied the Hall from 1617 -1770 followed
by the Francis familyuntil 1848,it then passed to the hering
family. **************
TOLLESHUNT MAJOR or Beckingham
Situated 5 miles from Maldon.The Manor was given by Godfrey
dwe Tregoz or D'Arcy,in the reign of King Stephen,to Coggeshall
Abbey and was granted in 1543 to Stephen Beckingham and family,who
held it until 1636.In the 18/19th centuries,parts of the parish
belonged to Hardcastle,Carter,Francis and Cousin families.These
included the estates called Highams,Joyces,Wilkes etc. Part of
Beckingham Hall still remains and the fram house which occupies the
original site contains some of the oak carvings bearing the Arms of
Henry V11.The Francis family were on the Joyces' estate.
TOLLESHUNT KNIGHTS
Situated 7 miles from Maldon and in the direct line of the
Roman road between Colchester and Maldon. In the 19th. century,at
the church of All Saints,could be seen a small antique fabric with
wooden belfry and two bells,in the chancela delapidated effigy of
a Knight Templar,however,it has now been stripped and occupied by a
band of Turkish monks. In the 18/19th.centuries,the land was all
owned by the Francis family.
TOLLESHUNT D'ARCY
Situated 7 miles from Maldon.The Hall belonged to the
Tregoz,Valoines,Boys,D'Arcy and Vane families. In 1680 it was
bought by Sir Isaac Rebow,Knight of Colchester.In the
18/19th.centuries a great part of the land belonged to the
Grimwood,Seabrook,Francis and Fenn families. The Hall is rich in
carvings and some remains of the original buildings can still be
seen.it was surrounded by a moat,crossed by a stone bridge of four
arches on which are the Arms of the D'Arcy 1575. The ancient house
of Freme was a seat of the Beckingham's and later owned by the
Francis family. The church,St.Nicholas has a D'Arcy chapel and is
the burial place of the family. There is a monument of Anthony
D'Arcy died 1540.Another monument has the effigy of John Boys died
1419.

TOTHAM
In the 18/19th centuries the land belonged to the Fairhead family
who married into the Francis family.William Francis was farming
there in 1886.

LANGFORD
Situated 2 miles from Maldon and part 0f the Lord Byron Estate.In
the 19th.century the Francis family were at Beavers Hall.

ULTING
Situated between Heybridge and Hatfield Peveral,also originally part
of the Byron Estate. In the 18/19th centuries much of the land
belonged to the Lovebond,Pigot and Francis families. In the
church,All Saints, the original oak benches remain,also the font.
In the 19th century Robert Francis was at Stocks Hall and William
Francis at Crouchmans Farm. In the 18th century John Francis,
followed by Robert were at Ulting Hall.

GOLDHANGER -Goldhangre Situated 4 miles from Maldon it had a small
estate called follifaunts.Follifaunts Manor was given to Beeleigh
Abbey,Maldon by Robert Mantel 1180. In 1536 the Abbey was dissolved
by Henry V111 with the introduction of Protestantism and Follifaunts
went to Stephen Beckingham of Beckinham Hall,Tolleshunt Major. The
Francis family lived at Follifaunts Manor in the 18th.century. The
church is St Peter's.
Members of the Francis family are buried in the graveyards of the
various churches listed here but over the years gravestones have
been either defaced or removed altogether.
***************
A word picture of her Investiture from Drina 1/4/99*

More About Drina Francis M.B.E.:
Baptism: 22 Apr 1928, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

432ii.Bette Francis, born 1940 in Ess UK; 0. She married Kenneth Benson.

Notes for Bette Francis:
Bapt St Leonards
7/9/1940
Betty Verna to Henry Thomas Foreman engineer & Grace Lillian of 9
Gladstone Road.

More About Bette Francis:
Baptism: 07 Sep 1940, St leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

264. Dorothy Mary10 Francis (David William9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 06 Nov 1904 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 3. She married (1) Stanley George Sparkes 03 Jul 1926 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3. He was born Abt. 1904 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0. She married (2) Stanley George SPARKS 03 Jul 1926 in Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards. He was born 1904 in Colchester Ess Eng.

Notes for Dorothy Mary Francis:
Marriage
03 July 1926 St Leonards Colchester Essex
Stanley George Sparkes 22 of 81 Burgott Rd, Engine Cleaner Father
Nathan. plate layer.
Dorothy Mary Francis 21 of 26 Hythe Hill father David Master
mariner.

More About Stanley George Sparkes:
Occupation: Engine Cleaner

More About Stanley Sparkes and Dorothy Francis:
Marriage: 03 Jul 1926, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

More About Stanley SPARKS and Dorothy Francis:
Marriage: 03 Jul 1926, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

Child of Dorothy Francis and Stanley Sparkes is:

433

Rosemary11 Sparkes, born 1927 in St leonards Colchester Uk; 0. She married Alan Dawkins.

267. Walter Head10 Francis (Walter9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1884 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Mary Ann. He married (2) Mary Ann Francis.

Notes for Walter Head Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:33PM
argaret Brunt
Baps St leonards Colchester Essex
Walter Head to Walter and Mary Ann St leonards mariner

More About Walter Head Francis:
Christening: 14 Nov 1884, St Leonards Coclchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Occupation: Quay Labourer

Children of Walter Francis and Mary are:

434

Minnie Vera11 Francis, born 1909 in St Leonareds Colchester Essex UK; 0.

Notes for Minnie Vera Francis:
10 MAR 2001 9:37PM
Margaret Brunt
St leonards Colchester Essex
11 Oct 1909 Minnie Vera to Walter head Francis and Mythem 2 Charles
Place quay labourer.

More About Minnie Vera Francis:
Christening: 11 Oct 1909, St Leonards Colchester Essex UK; Quality: 3

435ii.Herbert Walter Francis, born 1910 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0. He married Ena Dorothy Ivy.

Notes for Herbert Walter Francis:
Bapt St Leonards
13 jan 1911
Herbert Walter to Walter (quay labourer) & Mary Annie of 2 Charles
Place.
info fro Margaret Brunt April 2001.

More About Herbert Walter Francis:
Christening: 13 Jan 1911, St Leonards Colchester UK; Quality: 3

436iii.Walter Francis, born Abt. 1911 in St leonards Colchester Ess Uk; 0.

Notes for Walter Francis:
Bapt St leonards
21 /12/1911 Walter to Walter (bargeman)& Mary Ann of 2 Charles
Place.
info Margaret Brunt April 2001.

More About Walter Francis:
Christening: 21 Dec 1911, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

437iv.Ivy May Francis, born 1914 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UKEss.; 0. She married Jack Talbot 28 Oct 1939 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1913 in 0.

Notes for Ivy May Francis:
Baptism
3/6/1914 St leonards
Ivy May to Walter Head Francis (seaman) & Mary Ann of 123 Bankers
Street.
info from Margaret Brunt

Marriage (from Margaret Brunt)

St Leonards Colchester
28 Oct 1939
Jack Talbot 26, Fitter of 1 Port Lane father Ernest Arthur
Ivy May Francis 25 Tailoress of New Park Street father Walter Head
Francis, labourer.

More About Ivy May Francis:
Christening: 03 Jun 1914, St leonards Colchester Ess Uk; Quality: 3
Occupation: Tailoress

More About Jack Talbot:
Occupation: Fitter

More About Jack Talbot and Ivy Francis:
Marriage: 28 Oct 1939, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

438v.William Henry Francis, born 1917 in St Leonards Colchester Ess Uk; 0; died May 1918 in St leonards Colchester Ess UK; 3. He married Ivy.

Notes for William Henry Francis:
Bapt St Leonards from Margaret Brunt

7/11/1917
William Henry to Walter Head (soldier) and Mary Ann of 1 New Park
St.
BURIAL St Leonards
20 Feb 1918 William Henry Francis 4 months
from Margaret Brunt .

More About William Henry Francis:
Burial: 20 Feb 1918, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3
Christening: 07 Nov 1917, St Leonards Colchester Ess Uk; Quality: 3

439vi.Gladys Eileen Francis, born Abt. 1925 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0. She married Cyril James Beecham 28 Mar 1942 in St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3; born Abt. 1920 in 0.

More About Cyril James Beecham:
Occupation: Soldier

More About Cyril Beecham and Gladys Francis:
Marriage: 28 Mar 1942, St Leonards Colchester Ess UK; Quality: 3

440vii.Dorothy Stella Francis, born Abt. 1926 in St leonards Colchester Ess UK; 0. She married Glyn Edward Trainor; born Abt. 1923 in 0.

Notes for Dorothy Stella Francis:
Marriage St leonards Colchester

06 Oct 1945
Glyn Edward Trainor 22 Soldier from Canada
Dorothy Stella 19 Tailoress father Walter Head Francis labourer.

More About Dorothy Stella Francis:
Occupation: Tailoress

Child of Walter Francis and Mary Francis is:

441

Minnie Vera11 FRANCIS.

273. Thomas Arthur10 FRANCIS (Edmund Farmer9, Joshua8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1870. He married Ellen BLANCHE.

More About Thomas Arthur FRANCIS:
Christening: 07 Oct 1870, Colchester Ess Eng - St Leonards

Child of Thomas FRANCIS and Ellen BLANCHE is:

442

Nellie May11 FRANCIS.

289. James Robert10 Redgewell (Walter George9 Ridgewell, Maria8 Hankin Francis, Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1891 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1966 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0. He married (1) ?.

Children of James Redgewell and ? are:

443	i.	Robert11 Redgewell, born 1917 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
444	ii.	Isobel Bella Redgewell, born 1919 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
445	iii.	Edith Redgewell, born 1921 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
446	iv.	Fred Redgewell, born 1923 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.
447	v.	Reginald Pickles Redgewell, born 1925 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0.

Children of James Robert Redgewell are:

448	i.	Robert11 REDGEWELL.
449	ii.	Isobel Bella REDGEWELL.
450	iii.	Edith REDGEWELL.
451	iv.	Fred REDGEWELL.
452	v.	Reginald Pickles REDGEWELL.

291. Dora Joanna10 Redgewell (Walter George9 Ridgewell, Maria8 Hankin Francis, Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1895 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0, and died 1981 in Tolleshunt Major Ess UK; 0. She married Arthur John Webster 07 Jan 1919 in Fulham Lnd Mdx Eng - St Mathews Church, son of James WEBSTER and Sarah BROWN. He was born 1898 in Derby UK; 0, and died 1978 in UK; 0.

More About Dora Joanna Redgewell:
Burial: Upminister Ess Eng - Corbets Tay Cemetry

More About Arthur Webster and Dora Redgewell:
Marriage: 07 Jan 1919, Fulham Lnd Mdx Eng - St Mathews Church

Children of Dora Redgewell and Arthur Webster are:

453

Herbert John11 Webster Lt Commander Ret, born 1920 in Cassidy Road Fullham London UK; 0. He married Anne Stephenson in Catterick Camp Durham UK; Quality: 0; born 1924 in UK; 0.

More About Herbert Webster and Anne Stephenson:
Marriage: Catterick Camp Durham UK; Quality: 0

454ii.Violet (Cis) Doreen Webster, born 1921 in Catford Lewisham UK; 0; died 1992 in UK; 0. She married Horace Wm.Lebasse Farrow; born 1915 in Romford Ess UK; 0.

455

iii.

Margaret Ann (Peg) Webster, born 1923 in Chadwell Heath Romford Ess UK; 0; died 1979 in Romford Ess UK; 0. She married (1) Cyril Burrough; born 1919 in Romford Ess UK; 0; died 1979 in Romford Ess UK; 0. She married (2) Cyril BURROUGH Feb 1945 in Romford Ess Eng - Eastern Road Registry Office. She married (3) William Gersham Chalk 01 Aug 1951 in Romford Ess Eng - Eastern Road Registry Office; born 1911 in Romford Ess UK; 0; died 1975 in Romford Ess UK; 0.

More About Margaret Ann (Peg) Webster:
Burial: Upminister Ess Eng - Corbets Tey Cremitorium

More About Cyril BURROUGH and Margaret Webster:
Marriage: Feb 1945, Romford Ess Eng - Eastern Road Registry Office

More About William Chalk and Margaret Webster:
Marriage: 01 Aug 1951, Romford Ess Eng - Eastern Road Registry Office

456iv.Charles Arthur (Bill) Webster, born 1925 in Romford Ess UK; 0; died 1993 in Romford Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Betty Sudbury; born 1926 in Biggleswade Bedfordshire UK; 0. He married (2) Pauline Betty SUDBURY 05 Aug 1950 in Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Andrews Church.

More About Charles Arthur (Bill) Webster:
Burial: 04 Jan 1993, Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Andrews Church

More About Charles Webster and Pauline SUDBURY:
Marriage: 05 Aug 1950, Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Andrews Church

457v.Thomas (Hoot) Webster, born 1927 in Romford Ess UK; 0; died 1994 in Romford Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Nora Ryan; born 1927 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0. He married (2) Nora RYAN 25 Apr 1953 in Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Marys Church. He married (3) Margaret Amelia Hilda Tomlinson 10 Aug 1957 in Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Andrews Church; born 1935 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0.

More About Thomas (Hoot) Webster:
Burial: 16 Apr 1994, Upminister Ess Eng - Corbet Tey Crem

More About Thomas Webster and Nora RYAN:
Marriage: 25 Apr 1953, Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Marys Church

More About Thomas Webster and Margaret Tomlinson:
Marriage: 10 Aug 1957, Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Andrews Church

458vi.Geo.James (Titch) Webster, born 1929 in Chadwell Heath Romford Ess UK; 0; died 1987 in Chadwell Heath Romford Ess UK; 0. He married Shirley Janet Lundie; born 1934 in Shooters Hill London UK; 0.

	459	vii.	Harry (Maggot) Webster, born 1932 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0. He married Hilda Kathleen Sharp; born 1934 in Ilford Ess UK; 0.
	460	viii.	Roy Webster, born 1932 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0; died 1986 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0. He married Eileen Olive Eagling 27 Jul 1957 in Collier Row Ess Eng - Ascension Church; born 1935 in Collier Row Ess UK; 0.

More About Roy Webster:
Burial: 13 Jun 1986, Upminister Ess Eng - Corbets Tey Cremitorium

More About Roy Webster and Eileen Eagling:
Marriage: 27 Jul 1957, Collier Row Ess Eng - Ascension Church

461ix.Cyril Bryan (Squibbs) Webster, born 1934 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0. He married Ann Roberta Cook; born 1939 in Walton-on Thames Horsham Sur UK; 0.

462

Dorothy (Dot) Webster, born 1936 in Romford Ess UK; 0. She married Brian Knipe; born 1935 in Dulwich London UK; 0.

Notes for Dorothy (Dot) Webster:
RIN: 05257
Brian & Dot Knipe
71 Ford Lane
Rainham Essex
England RM13 7AT

Notes for Brian Knipe:
RIN: 05257
Brian & Dot Knipe
71 Ford Lane
Rainham Essex
England RM13 7AT

463xi.Walter Robert Webster, born 1937 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0. He married Patricia Bruce; born 1940 in Ilford Ess UK; 0.

464	xii.	Jeanette Webster, born 1940 in Hornchurch Ess UK; 0.
465	xiii.	Herbert John 'Son' WEBSTER. He married Annie STEPHENSON.
466	xiv.	Cyril Bryan (Squibs) WEBSTER. He married Ann Roberta Cook; born 1939 in Walton-on Thames Horsham Sur UK; 0.
467	xv.	Walter Robert (Bob) WEBSTER. He married (1) Patricia Bruce; born 1940 in Ilford Ess UK; 0. He married (2) Joan STUBBER.
468	xvi.	Jeanette WEBSTER.
469	xvii.	Barbara BURROUGH.
470	xviii.	Violet Doreen (Cis) WEBSTER, born 03 Dec 1921 in Lewisham Ess Eng - Mallet Road Catford; died 19 Nov 1992 in harrold wood Ess Eng - Harold Wood Hospital. She married Horace William Lebasse FARROW 15 Mar 1941 in Gidea Park Ess Eng - All Saints Church Squirrels Heath.

More About Violet Doreen (Cis) WEBSTER:
Burial: Upminister Ess Eng - Corbets Tey Cremitorium

More About Horace FARROW and Violet WEBSTER:
Marriage: 15 Mar 1941, Gidea Park Ess Eng - All Saints Church Squirrels Heath

471xix.George James (Tich) WEBSTER, born 09 Sep 1929 in Chadwell Heath Ess Eng - Chadway; died 01 Oct 1987 in Ravensbourne Lnd Eng - Freemasons Hospital. He married Shirley Janet LUNDIE 21 Jul 1957 in Blackheath Lnd Eng - St Johns Church.

More About George James (Tich) WEBSTER:
Burial: Hornchurch Ess Eng - St Andrews Church

More About George WEBSTER and Shirley LUNDIE:
Marriage: 21 Jul 1957, Blackheath Lnd Eng - St Johns Church

295. Frederick George10 Redgewell (Walter George9 Ridgewell, Maria8 Hankin Francis, Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1904 in Ess UK; 0, and died 1973 in Ess UK; 0. He married Ruby Myrtle Lapwood in Witham Ess Eng - Chipping Hill. She was born 1911 in Witham Ess UK; 0, and died 1998 in Witham Ess UK; 0.

More About Frederick George Redgewell:
Burial: Colchester Ess Eng - Colchester Cremitorium
Christening: 03 Apr 1904, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckenham Church

More About Ruby Myrtle Lapwood:
Burial: 27 Apr 1998, Colchester Ess Eng - Colchester Crematorium

More About Frederick Redgewell and Ruby Lapwood:
Marriage: Witham Ess Eng - Chipping Hill

Children of Frederick Redgewell and Ruby Lapwood are:

	472	i.	June Rowena11 Redgewell, born 1931 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0. She married (1) James Noel Seaborn; born 1927 in Ess UK; 0. She married (2) James Noel SEABORN.
	473	ii.	Basil Frederick Redgewell, born 1932 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Kathleen A Seager in Great Totham Ess UK; Quality: 0; born 1932 in Ess UK; 0. He married (2) Kathleen A SEAGER.

More About Basil Redgewell and Kathleen Seager:
Marriage: Great Totham Ess UK; Quality: 0

474iii.Cyril George Redgewell, born 1934 in Little Totham Ess UK; 0. He married Sheila Allison Pailing; born 1938 in Brant Broughton Lincs UK The Street; 0.

475

iv.

Cyril George REGEWELL. He married Shelia Alison PAILING.

296. Faith Blandina10 Redgewell (Walter George9 Ridgewell, Maria8 Hankin Francis, Joshua7 Francis, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1906 in Witham Ess UK; 0, and died 1994 in Ess UK; 0. She married Thomas Frederick Butcher. He was born 1901 in Witham Ess UK; 0, and died 1957 in Witham Ess UK; 0.

More About Faith Blandina Redgewell:
Burial: 14 Apr 1994, Chelmsford Ess Eng
Christening: 20 Jan 1907, Mauldon Ess Eng - Tolleshunt Major Beckenham Church

More About Thomas Frederick Butcher:
Burial: 09 May 1957, Witham Ess Eng - Witham Cemetery

Children of Faith Redgewell and Thomas Butcher are:

476	i.	Peter Leonard11 Butcher, born 1932 in Ess UK; 0. He married (1) Sylvia Turner; born 1936 in Ess UK; 0; died 1972 in Ess UK; 0. He married (2) Sylvia TURNER; born 18 Oct 1938; died 1972.
477	ii.	Wendy Butcher, born 1934 in Witham Ess UK; 0. She married Peter Doe; born 1933 in Witham Ess UK; 0.
478	iii.	Roy Frederick Butcher, born 1936 in Witham Ess UK; 0; died Jul 2001 in Ess Eng. He married Angela Frost in Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 0; born 1938 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

More About Roy Frederick Butcher:
Burial: 08 Aug 2001, Chelmsford Ess Eng - Chelmsford Witham Cemetery

More About Roy Butcher and Angela Frost:
Marriage: Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 0

479iv.Hazel Blandina Butcher, born 1937 in Witham Ess UK; 0. She married Barry Leonard; born 1935 in Witham Ess UK; 0; died 1995 in Witham Ess UK; 0.

480

John Thomas Butcher, born 1945 in Witham Ess UK; 0. He married June Howe in Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 0; born 1945 in Maldon Ess UK; 0.

More About John Butcher and June Howe:
Marriage: Maldon Ess UK; Quality: 0

481vi.David Alfred Butcher, born 1951 in Chelmsford Ess UK; 0.

482

vii.

David Alfred BUTCHER.

300. Cecil Edmund10 Samson (Alice Ann9 Francis, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Sep 1894 in Colchester Ess UK; 0, and died 07 Dec 1953 in All St Hosp. Chatham Kent UK; 3. He married Dorothy Charlotte Blackwell 21 Jan 1917 in Weslyan Garrison Church Old Brompton London UK; Quality: 3. She was born 10 Sep 1895 in 0, and died 10 Aug 1966 in Orpington Kent UK; 0.

More About Cecil Edmund Samson:
Occupation: Skilled Clerk HM Dockyard

More About Cecil Samson and Dorothy Blackwell:
Marriage: 21 Jan 1917, Weslyan Garrison Church Old Brompton London UK; Quality: 3

Children of Cecil Samson and Dorothy Blackwell are:

483

Arthur Vernon11 Samson, born 09 Feb 1920 in #22 Wood St Brompton UK; 3. He married Kathleen Mary Briggs 01 May 1943 in Medway Kent UK; Quality: 0; born Feb 1922 in Merdway Kent UK; 0.

More About Arthur Samson and Kathleen Briggs:
Marriage: 01 May 1943, Medway Kent UK; Quality: 0

484ii.Dorothy Violet Samson, born 08 Jan 1923 in 0; died 08 Apr 1929 in 0.

485

iii.

James Edmund Samson, born 28 Oct 1931 in UK; 0. He married Yvonne Belcher Jun 1955 in Chatham Kent Uk; Quality: 0; born 17 Jul 1933 in Kent UK; 0.

More About James Samson and Yvonne Belcher:
Marriage: Jun 1955, Chatham Kent Uk; Quality: 0

301. Cecil Edmund10 SANSOM (Alice Ann9 Francis, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Sep 1894 in Colchester Ess Eng, and died 07 Dec 1953 in Chatham Kent Eng - All Saints Hospital. He married Dorothy Charlotte Blackwell 21 Jan 1917 in Old Brompton Kent Eng - Weslyn Garrision Church. She was born 10 Sep 1895 in 0, and died 10 Aug 1966 in Orpington Kent UK; 0.

More About Cecil SANSOM and Dorothy Blackwell:
Marriage: 21 Jan 1917, Old Brompton Kent Eng - Weslyn Garrision Church

Children of Cecil SANSOM and Dorothy Blackwell are:

486	i.	Arthur Vernon11 SANSOM. He married Kathleen Mary BRIGGS.
487	ii.	James Edmund SANSOM. He married Yvonne BELCHER.
488	iii.	Dorothy Violet SANSOM, born 08 Jan 1923; died 09 Apr 1929.

306. Edmund10 FRANCIS (John William Herbert9, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jan 1920 in Lnd Eng, and died 08 Dec 2001 in Lnd Eng. He married Elsie FRANCIS 1946. She was born 01 Jan 1920, and died 01 Jan 1994.

More About Edmund FRANCIS:
Cremation: 13 Dec 2001, Lnd Eng

More About Edmund FRANCIS and Elsie FRANCIS:
Marriage: 1946

Child of Edmund FRANCIS and Elsie FRANCIS is:

489

Susan11 FRANCIS, born 01 Jan 1946. She married Eric (FRANCIS) 1970.

More About Eric (FRANCIS) and Susan FRANCIS:
Marriage: 1970

307. Margie10 FRANCIS (John William Herbert9, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jan 1922 in Lnd Eng. She married George KELLOWAY 1947.

More About George KELLOWAY and Margie FRANCIS:
Marriage: 1947

Child of Margie FRANCIS and George KELLOWAY is:

490

John11 KELLOWAY, born 01 Jan 1946.

308. Eileen10 FRANCIS (John William Herbert9, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jan 1924 in Lnd Eng. She married Harry MITCHELL 1948.

More About Harry MITCHELL and Eileen FRANCIS:
Marriage: 1948

Child of Eileen FRANCIS and Harry MITCHELL is:

491

Stephen11 MITCHELL, born 01 Jan 1951.

309. John William Herbert10 FRANCIS (John William Herbert9, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 14 Mar 1926 in City Of London Lnd Eng. He married (1) Joy GREENWELL in Not Married. He married (2) Florence Rose WEBB 02 Apr 1949 in Islington Lnd Mdx Eng - Registry Office, daughter of Gordon WEBB and Mary HICKMAN. She was born 09 Dec 1924 in Shoreditch Lnd Mdx Eng, and died 19 Nov 1982 in Perth WA Aus - Royal Perth Hospital.

More About John FRANCIS and Joy GREENWELL:
Marriage: Not Married

More About Florence Rose WEBB:
Baptism: 28 Dec 1924, London Mdx Eng - St John The Baptist Church
Burial: 23 Nov 1982, Karraka WA Aus - Karraka Crematorium

More About John FRANCIS and Florence WEBB:
Marriage: 02 Apr 1949, Islington Lnd Mdx Eng - Registry Office

Children of John FRANCIS and Florence WEBB are:

492

John Alan Charles11 FRANCIS, born 06 Nov 1949 in 127 Sutton Dwellings Upper St Lnd Eng. He married Lesley May HILLS 27 Oct 1973 in St Nicholas C O E Rockingham WA Aus; born 26 Aug 1955 in 45 Fenlake Road Bedford Bdf Eng.

More About John Alan Charles FRANCIS:
Census: 2001, Rockingham WA
Christening: 21 Oct 1962, St Paul's Church Canonbury Lnd Eng

More About Lesley May HILLS:
Baptism: 07 Jun 1964, Bedford Bdf Eng - St John's Church
Census: 2001, Rockingham WA

More About John FRANCIS and Lesley HILLS:
Marriage: 27 Oct 1973, St Nicholas C O E Rockingham WA Aus

493ii.Peter Leonard FRANCIS, born 05 Aug 1954 in Islington Lnd Mdx Eng. He married (1) Karen BRIGGS 31 Jul 1975 in St Nicholas C O E Rockingham WA Aus; born 22 Sep 1955 in Cleveland Eng. He married (2) Lesley Ann PORTER 16 Apr 1984 in Fremantle WA Aus - Registry Office; born 25 Aug 1958 in Wathenstow Eng.

More About Peter Leonard FRANCIS:
Christening: 21 Oct 1962, St Paul's Church Canonbury Lnd Eng

More About Peter FRANCIS and Karen BRIGGS:
Divorce: 1978
Marriage: 31 Jul 1975, St Nicholas C O E Rockingham WA Aus

More About Peter FRANCIS and Lesley PORTER:
Marriage: 16 Apr 1984, Fremantle WA Aus - Registry Office

494iii.David Edward FRANCIS, born 09 Aug 1962 in 12 Sybil Thorndike House Lnd Eng; died 30 Jul 1989 in Sydney NSW Aus.

More About David Edward FRANCIS:
Baptism: 21 Oct 1962, St Paul's Church Canonbury Lnd Eng
Burial: 04 Aug 1989, Sydney NSW Aus

310. Clara Rose10 FRANCIS (John William Herbert9, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 01 Jan 1928 in Lnd Eng, and died 01 Jan 1994 in Lnd Eng. She married Denise Patrick RYAN 1952.

More About Denise RYAN and Clara FRANCIS:
Marriage: 1952

Child of Clara FRANCIS and Denise RYAN is:

495

Daniel John11 RYAN, born 02 Sep 1951 in London Mdx Eng - St Barts Hospital. He married Janet Ellen MORRIS 27 Mar 1971 in St Mary's Church Lambeth Palace Lnd Eng; born 30 Jan 1952 in Lambeth Lnd Mdx Eng - St Thomas Hospital.

More About Daniel RYAN and Janet MORRIS:
Marriage: 27 Mar 1971, St Mary's Church Lambeth Palace Lnd Eng

311. Leonard10 FRANCIS (John William Herbert9, Edmund8, Joshua7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 18 Mar 1932 in Lnd Eng. He married Julie FRANCIS 1950. She was born 06 Mar 1932.

More About Leonard FRANCIS:
Occupation: Assistat Bank Manager

More About Julie FRANCIS:
Occupation: School Cleaner

More About Leonard FRANCIS and Julie FRANCIS:
Marriage: 1950

Children of Leonard FRANCIS and Julie FRANCIS are:

496	i.	Terry11 FRANCIS, born 03 Nov 1957. He married (1) Jane ?. He married (2) Elaine Francis. He married (3) Eileen FRANCIS.
497	ii.	Micheal FRANCIS, born 18 Nov 1959 in Lnd Eng. He married June FRANCIS.
498	iii.	Sharon FRANCIS, born 10 Nov 1962 in Lnd Eng. She married (2) Mark ?.

More About Sharon FRANCIS:
Occupation: Catering

499iv.Claire FRANCIS, born 23 Feb 1972 in Lnd Eng.

More About Claire FRANCIS:
Occupation: Stock Broker

313. Margaret E.Isabel10 Wilson (Margaret9 Francis, George8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 16 Jan 1880 in Douglas Vale Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0, and died 15 Aug 1963 in Douglas Vale Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0. She married Ernest Harold Dick 16 Jan 1901 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0. He was born 1873 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3, and died 20 Mar 1917 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

More About Ernest Dick and Margaret Wilson:
Marriage: 16 Jan 1901, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0

Children of Margaret Wilson and Ernest Dick are:

500

Harold Wilson11 Dick, born 20 May 1903 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 03 Jan 1990 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for Harold Wilson Dick:
Harold remained unwed

501ii.Ethel Jean Elizabeth Dick, born 30 Jan 1905 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 22 May 1985 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3. She married Cecil Victor Payne 22 Oct in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 3; born 02 Jul 1895 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 09 Sep 199 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

More About Cecil Payne and Ethel Dick:
Marriage: 22 Oct, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 3

502iii.George Ernest (Josh) Dick, born 01 May 1906 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 02 Sep 1994 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for George Ernest (Josh) Dick:
George (Josh) remained unwed

More About George Ernest (Josh) Dick:
Occupation: Oyster Dredger

503iv.Leila Margaret Dick, born 30 Mar 1908 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 27 Apr 1977 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3. She married Eric Schiller Vogele Abt. 1928 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0; born 05 Jan 1895 in 3; died 09 Sep 1977 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

More About Eric Vogele and Leila Dick:
Marriage: Abt. 1928, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0

504v.Stanley Edward (Patsy) Dick, born 08 May 1909 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 16 Mar 1993 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for Stanley Edward (Patsy) Dick:
Stanley remained unwed

More About Stanley Edward (Patsy) Dick:
Occupation: Oyster Dredger

505vi.Ruby May Dick, born 26 Oct 1910 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3; died 12 Jun 1973 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for Ruby May Dick:
Ruby remained unwed

315. Norman Trussell10 Wilson (Margaret9 Francis, George8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 06 Feb 1883 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0, and died 20 Sep 1931 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; 0. He married Lilian May Wade 13 Apr 1904 in Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Norman Wilson and Lilian Wade:
Marriage: 13 Apr 1904, Port Macquarie NSW Aus; Quality: 0

Children of Norman Wilson and Lilian Wade are:

506	i.	Lila Isobel11 Wilson, born in 0.
507	ii.	Norma Florence Wilson, born in 0. She married Hextall.
508	iii.	Zona Roberta Wilson. She married Hart.
509	iv.	Valmere Ayleen Wilson, born 19 Mar 1906 in 3. She married James Ericksson Abt. 1925 in 0; born 02 Sep 190 in 3; died 28 Mar 1972 in 3.

Notes for James Ericksson:
The various spellings thus far for this family appear to be :-
ERIKSSON; ERICKSSON; ERRICKSSON .as type written on 'Tree' from Vic
Payne 1998.

More About James Ericksson and Valmere Wilson:
Marriage: Abt. 1925, 0

510v.Leila Margaret Wilson, born 28 Jun 1908 in 3; died in 3. She married Lyne.

320. Lilian May10 Francis (Alfred James9, John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 11 Sep 1881 in Emmaville NSW Aus; 0, and died 03 Aug 1970 in NSW Aus; 0. She married (1) ?. She married (2) Herbert Frape 1901 in NSW Aus; Quality: 0. She married (3) William (Bill) Richmond 26 Jun 1929 in NSW Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Herbert Frape and Lilian Francis:
Marriage: 1901, NSW Aus; Quality: 0

More About William Richmond and Lilian Francis:
Marriage: 26 Jun 1929, NSW Aus; Quality: 0

Child of Lilian Francis and ? is:

511

Doris11 Francis, born 22 Nov 1900 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0; died 01 Feb 1976 in Wyoming Hospital; 0. She married Richard Henry Martin 01 Jun 1920 in NSW Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Richard Martin and Doris Francis:
Marriage: 01 Jun 1920, NSW Aus; Quality: 0

328. Herbert John10 Francis (Ephraim Joseph9, John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 10 May 1884 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0, and died 04 Jul 1966 in New South Wales Aus; 0. He married Ethel Alice Mary Warwick (Tait) 17 Dec 1911 in Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3. She was born 11 Aug 1888 in Uralla NSW Aus; 2, and died 25 Jul 1975 in Marrickville Hosp.N S W Aus; 3.

Notes for Herbert John Francis:
BIRTH HERBERT JOHN FRANCIS New South Wales Australia 1884
29012
Entry No 601
Date 10th May 1884 Rocky River
Name Herbert John Francis
sex Male
Father Ephraim FRANCIS, Miner, aged 30yrs
born Port Macquarie NSW
Date & Place marr: 9th May 1884
Mother Caroline nee GLOCK age 21 years
born Puddledock NSW
Informant Caroline Francis Mother Rocky River NSW
Witness Mrs Gordon
Registration signed by registrar 19th Jun 1884 Uralla NSW
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copy issued Mar 1981
MARRIAGE NEW SOUTH WALES 1911
12264
No 192
Date & 17th December 1908
Place of Marr Uralla
Names of Parties Herbert John FRANCIS/Ethel Alice Mary WARWICK
Usual Occupation Labourer Home duties
Usual place of
residence Rocky River Uralla
Conjugal Status Bachelor/ Spinster
Birthplace Rocky River NSW/Uralla NSW
Age 24 / 20
Father's name Ephraim Joseph FRANCIS/-------
Mothers Maiden Name Caroline Glock/Mary Ann Warwick
Father's occupation Driver/_______--
Married at The Methodist Parsonage Uralla
with the consent of E S Heydon J.P.Uralla being the Guardian of
minorswas given in writing to the marriage.
According to the Rites of the Methodist Church
Signed by both parties
witness Eva H Foreman and Sarah Warwick
Officiating Minister H.C.Foreman
Received by me this eighteenth day of December 1908 G.McKay
District Registrar.
*

More About Herbert John Francis:
Occupation: Labourer

Notes for Ethel Alice Mary Warwick (Tait):
SOUR @S00216@
SOUR @S00216@
NOTE the birth certificate shown below is allegedly that of
Ethel's sister or at least half sister.This is MY observation,not
that of the direct family.
REGISTERED BIRTH IN NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA 1893
A NOTE at top of page states
Evidence has been furnished that the full name of the
withinmentioned Lauretta Eva Grace TAIT is Laura WARWICK
G.Filshie Deputy Registrar General,Sydney 22nd January 1951
(5IM728)
Surname of Child TAIT
Other names Lauretta Eva Grace
Sex Female
Date of Birth 27th February 1893
Place of Birth Uralla NSW
Parents of child
Father Surname -
Other names -
Occ.Age,Place of Birth -
Mother TAIT
Maiden Name TAIT
Other names Mary Ann
Age 25 Years
Place of Birth Queensland
Date of Marriage -
Place of marriage -
Previous Children of marriage -
Name of Informant Mary Ann Tait Mother Urall NSW
Particulars of Registration O.A.S Fitzpatrick District registrar
Uralla dated 5th Apr 1893 No 35671 32
*********************************
MARRIAGE NEW SOUTH WALES 1911
12264
No 192
Date & 17th December 1908
Place of Marr Uralla
Names of Parties Herbert John FRANCIS/Ethel Alice Mary WARWICK
Usual Occupation Labourer Home duties
Usual place of
residence Rocky River Uralla
Conjugal Status Bachelor/ Spinster
Birthplace Rocky River NSW/Uralla NSW
Age 24 / 20
Father's name Ephraim Joseph FRANCIS/-------
Mothers Maiden Name Caroline Glock/Mary Ann Warwick
Father's occupation Driver/_______--
Married at The Methodist Parsonage Uralla
with the consent of E S Heydon J.P.Uralla being the Guardian of
minorswas given in writing to the marriage.
According to the Rites of the Methodist Church
Signed by both parties
witness Eva H Foreman and Sarah Warwick
Officiating Minister H.C.Foreman
Received by me this eighteenth day of December 1908 G.McKay
District Registrar.
********************************************************8
DEATH CERTIFICATE 1975 MARRICKVILLE NSW
Ethel FRANCIS nee Warwick (TAIT)
REGISTER OF DEATHS NSW
Surname of Deceased FRANCIS
Other names Ethel Alice mary
Occupation -
Sex and Age Female 86 years
Marital Status Widow
Date of Death 25th July 1975
Place of Death Marrickville Hospital
Usual Residence 108 Silver Street Marrickville
Place of birth Urallla NSW
Father Surname Unknown
Other Names Unknown
Mother Maiden Name Unknown
Other names Unknown
Place of Marriage Uralla NSW
Age at Marriage 20 years
To whom married Herbert FRANCIS
Children of Marriage Herbert 66; Jessie 65; Jean 63;
Russell deceased; Joyce 61; Ronald 59.
Informant J.Fisher,daughter
110 Silver Street Marrickville
Cause of Death (a) Pulmonary oedema 1 month
(b) Ischaemic heart disease 10 years
By whom Certified M.Tommasino,Medical practitioner
Particulars of Burial 29th July 1975 Woronora Crematorium.
signed J Watson dated 13 August 1975 No 19669

More About Ethel Alice Mary Warwick (Tait):
Burial: 29 Jul 1975, Woronora Crematorium NSW Aus; Quality: 3

More About Herbert Francis and Ethel Warwick:
Marriage: 17 Dec 1911, Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 3

Children of Herbert Francis and Ethel Warwick are:

512

Herbert (Jack)11 Francis, born 1909 in Uralla NSW Aus; 2; died 1988 in New South Wales Aus; 2. He married Ethel Bradshaw in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Herbert Francis and Ethel Bradshaw:
Marriage: New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

513ii.Jessie Francis, born 1910 in New South Wales Aus; 2; died in New South Wales Aus; 0. She married Karl Fisher in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Karl Fisher and Jessie Francis:
Marriage: New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

514iii.Jean Francis, born 1912 in New South Wales Aus; 2. She married Norman Murphy.

515

iv.

Russell Keith Francis, born 02 Mar 1913 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3; died 17 Jan 1950 in New South Wales Aus; 3. He married Patricia Olive Cox 14 Apr 1938 in Marrickville N S W Aus; Quality: 3; born 18 Aug 1919 in Paddington Sydney NSW Aus; 3.

Notes for Russell Keith Francis:
SOUR @S00215@
BIRTH Certificate
Russell Keith FRANCIS
NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA
11824
No: 167
Date & place of Birth: 2nd March 1913 Rocky River Galwych
(?)shire Name & whether present: Russel Keith not present
Sex: Male
Father's name: Herbert John FRANCIS
Occupation & Age: General Labourer 28yrs
Birth Place: Rocky River NSW
Date & place Marriage: 17 Dec 1908 Uralla NSW
Other Issue Herbert John 14;Jessie M .3; Jean C 1
living none deceased
Mother's name & Maiden: Ethel Alice Mary Warwick aged 24 years
Birthplace: Uralla NSW
Informant: Ethel Francis Mother Rocky River
Witness Mrs Jane Waters (?) C.T.Wood Uralla 18 March 1913
_________________
CERTIFICATE of MARRIAGE NSW
No:C448701 Registrar's No 506
I,william Hills being the District Registrar of Births Deaths and
marriages at Marrickville
do hereby certify that I have this day at the District Registrars
Office duly celebrated Marriage between
Russell Keith Francis, bachelor, Motor machanic 108 Silver Street
Marrickville Sydney NSW
and Patricia Olive Cox, spinster ,Textile worker 108 Silver
Street Marrickville Sydney NSW after declaration duly made before
me as by law rrequired.
Dated this 1th day of April 1938
signed W.Hills,Groom Russel K.Francis Bride Patricia O Cox
Witnesses Mary Ellen Cox ; Catherine Hansen
plus one other unreadable.
--------
Declaration +++
Bridegroom
birthplace Uralla NSW age 25yrs
father John Herbert Francis .Labourer,
Mother, Ethel Alice Mary Warwick
Bride
birthplace Paddington Sydney NSW age 18 yrs
father Henry Bloomfield Cox (deceased) Grazier
mother Mary Ellen Marshall.
___________________________--

More About Russell Keith Francis:
Burial: New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

Notes for Patricia Olive Cox:
EXTRACT CERTIFICATE
BIRTH REGISTERED IN NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA
I hereby certify that a recording in a register kept by me gives
the following particulars concerning
the birth of Patricia Olive COX
Date of birth 15th August 1919
Place of birth Paddington NSW
signed by J.B.Holliday,Principal Registrar
isuued 15th Mar 1979.
This document is issued unaltered and any person making an
alteration is liable to prosecution.
-------------------
NEW SOUTH WALES
REGISTER OF DEATHS
Surname of deceased BUCKLAND
other names Patricia Olive
Occupation -
Sex & Age Female 69yrs
Marital status Widow
Date of death 13 April 1989
Place of death Kogarah (Calvary Hospital)
Residence 1 Civic Avenue Kogarah
Place of birth Syney New South Wales
-----------
Father Unknown
other names Unknown
Mother Marshall
other names Mary Ellen
--------------
Place of marriage Sydney NSW Sydney NSW
age at marriage 19years 34 years
to whom married Russell FRANCIS Roy Buckland
Children of deceased Janet 46 years,Russell 44 Years
---------------------
Informant J.A.Money (daughter)
6/17 Fort Street Petersham.
-----------------------
Cause of death Carcinoma of Pancreas 20 months
By whom certified e.Mathew Medical Practitioner
----------
Particulars of burial 18th April 1989
Woronora Crematorium Sutherland.
-----------------
Particulars of Registration 21 April 1989 Number 8366
signed by Principal registrar.
-----------------
copy issued 26April 1989

More About Russell Francis and Patricia Cox:
Marriage: 14 Apr 1938, Marrickville N S W Aus; Quality: 3

516v.Isabel (Joyce) Francis, born 1914 in New South Wales Aus; 0; died 1990 in New South Wales Aus; 0. She married Gordon Clark.

517

vi.

Ronald Francis, born 1915 in New South Wales Aus; 0; died 1982 in New South Wales Aus; 0. He married Ethel.

330. Alfred Ernest10 Francis (Ephraim Joseph9, John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 17 Dec 1886 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3, and died 25 Jun 1946 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 3. He married Theresa Sullivan 20 Nov 1915 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

Notes for Alfred Ernest Francis:
Marriage Alfred Ernest FRANCIS/Teresa Mary SULLIVAN 1915
Newspaper Report "Uralla News" Thursday November 25th.,1915.
FRANCIS-SULLIVAN
On Saturday last at St.John's Church,the Rev.E.H.Stammer
officiating,Theresa Mary,only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sullivan,of
St.Sovereign,Tenterfield,was joined in matrimony to Alfred
Ernest,second son of Mr. E.J. Francis of the Rocky.Mr lloyd
Francis was best man,and Miss Doris Francis was bridesmaid .
The Bride who was given away by Mr.J.H.Francis,was attired in
white satin trimmed with Guipure lace and wore the usual wreath
and veiland carried a shower bouquet of lilies and asparagus ferns.
The Bridegroom's gift to the Bride was a gold brooch studded with
diamonds. The bridesmaid was attired in white hailstone muslin,and
wore a gold bangle,a gift of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to
the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links. After the ceremony
a reception was held at the residence of Mr. E.J.Francis where a
large number of guests attended and the usual toasts were
honoured. There were a large number of presents,including cheques
from the parents of both contracting parties. The young couple are
spending a few days on the Rocky prior to leaving for their home in
Queensland.
OBITUARY Newspaper Article
25/6/1946 Mr.A.E.FRANCIS,Rocky River.
URALLA - The death occurred at Deepwater of Mr.Alfred Ernest
Francis,,second son of the late Mr. & Mrs.E,J.Francis,of Rocky
River. Deceased was aged 59 years.His mother was the eldest member
of the well known Glock family of Uralla . He married Miss Teresa
Sullivan of Deepwater who survives him with two sons and two
daughters Mrs.(Beryl) Harry Snow (Armidale),Sister Eileen Francis
(Emmaville hospital),Ernest (ex FIA,of Deepwater P.O.Staff) and
Robert,Student at Glenn Innes High School. Brothers are Messrs
H.J. (Marrickville)and Lloyd Francis (Rocky River). For many years
deceased was a member of the roads staff of Tenterfield Shire. The
funeral moved from the Deepwater Church of England.

More About Alfred Ernest Francis:
Burial: Jun 1946, Rocky River NSW Aus; Quality: 0
Occupation: Road Staff Shire Council

Notes for Theresa Sullivan:
Marriage Alfred Ernest FRANCIS/Teresa Mary SULLIVAN 1915
Newspaper Report "Uralla News" Thursday November 25th.,1915.
FRANCIS-SULLIVAN
On Saturday last at St.John's Church,the Rev.E.H.Stammer
officiating,Theresa Mary,only daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Sullivan,of
St.Sovereign,Tenterfield,was joined in matrimony to Alfred
Ernest,second son of Mr. E.J. Francis of the Rocky.Mr lloyd
Francis was best man,and Miss Doris Francis was bridesmaid .
The Bride who was given away by Mr.J.H.Francis,was attired in
white satin trimmed with Guipure lace and wore the usual wreath
and veiland carried a shower bouquet of lilies and asparagus ferns.
The Bridegroom's gift to the Bride was a gold brooch studded with
diamonds. The bridesmaid was attired in white hailstone muslin,and
wore a gold bangle,a gift of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to
the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links. After the ceremony
a reception was held at the residence of Mr. E.J.Francis where a
large number of guests attended and the usual toasts were
honoured. There were a large number of presents,including cheques
from the parents of both contracting parties. The young couple are
spending a few days on the Rocky prior to leaving for their home in
Queensland.

More About Alfred Francis and Theresa Sullivan:
Marriage: 20 Nov 1915, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

Children of Alfred Francis and Theresa Sullivan are:

518

Eileen Mary11 Francis, born 27 Sep 1916 in Tenterfield NSW Aus; 0. She married Cyril Lennon 16 Oct 1946 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Cyril Lennon and Eileen Francis:
Marriage: 16 Oct 1946, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

519ii.Beryl Caroline Francis, born 05 Jul 1918 in Tenterfield NSW Aus; 0. She married George Henry Snow 14 Oct 1949 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

More About George Snow and Beryl Francis:
Marriage: 14 Oct 1949, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

520iii.Ernest Alfred Francis, born 09 May 1921 in Tenterfield NSW Aus; 0. He married Alevrina Murison 1946 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0.

More About Ernest Francis and Alevrina Murison:
Marriage: 1946, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 0

521iv.Robert James Francis, born 01 Aug 1932 in Tenterfield NSW Aus; 0; died 04 Feb 1960 in Tenterfield NSW Aus; 0. He married Dorothy McCall 09 Jul 1955 in 0.

More About Robert Francis and Dorothy McCall:
Marriage: 09 Jul 1955, 0

335. Lloyd Joseph10 Francis (Ephraim Joseph9, John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1894 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0, and died 28 Sep 1964 in Rocky River NSW Aus; 0. He married Dorothy Vickery.

More About Lloyd Joseph Francis:
Burial: Block B Sec.F grave 68 URALLA Cem.; Quality: 0
Occupation: Labourer

Children of Lloyd Francis and Dorothy Vickery are:

	522	i.	John11 Francis.
	523	ii.	Jack Francis, born Abt. 1926 in NSW Aus; 0; died 15 Jun 1944 in 0.

341. Jessie Neita10 Anderson (Emma Sarah9 Francis, John8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Apr 1892 in Uralla NSW Aus; 0, and died 01 Aug 1980 in Caringbah NSW Aus; 0. She married Joseph Desmond Gallaher. He was born 26 Aug 1887 in Windsor NSW Aus; 0, and died 07 Mar 1947 in Sydney NSW Aus; 0.

More About Jessie Neita Anderson:
Burial: Aug 1980, Woronora NSW Aus; Quality: 0

Notes for Joseph Desmond Gallaher:
Info in Louise's notes
"REFN Suspicious? Found in the electoral roll a Joseph D Gallagher
whomarried Ida V King in 1915 or 1916 at Burwood R# 2568. (Must
check further on this, maybe get a copy of marr cert. subject to
being son of Dominic Gerald GALLAHER)

More About Joseph Desmond Gallaher:
Burial: Mar 1947, Rookwood NSW Aus; Quality: 0

Children of Jessie Anderson and Joseph Gallaher are:

524

Keith11 Gallaher. He married Ethel Barras; born 10 Jul 1909 in Wellington NewZealand; 0.

More About Keith Gallaher:
Occupation: Jockey

525ii.Valroy Gallaher, born 21 Aug 1913 in NSW Aus; 0.

Notes for Valroy Gallaher:
Valroy was so named after Valentine Gallaher and Roy Anderson
(as told by Louise Barr April 1999)

526iii.Mervyn Gallaher, born 1916 in NSW Aus; 0.

527

iv.

Laurence Anderson Gallaher, born 08 May 1920 in Point Frederick Gosford NSW Aus; 0. He married Iris Beatrice Tomson 10 Aug 196 in NSW Aus; Quality: 0; born 28 Jul 1926 in Devon Uk; 0.

More About Laurence Gallaher and Iris Tomson:
Marriage: 10 Aug 196, NSW Aus; Quality: 0

342. Olive10 McIntyre (Isabella Martha9 Muirson, Mary8 Francis, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 12 Jan 1878 in Waterloo Station NSW Aus; 0, and died 06 Sep 1970 in Sydney NSW Aus; 0. She married Chas John Campbell Cameron 20 Mar 1901 in 'Thyra' 6 Sydney Aus; Quality: 3. He was born 10 May 1858 in Wallambata B NSW Aus; 0, and died 24 Oct 1952 in Leeton NSW Aus; 0.

More About Chas John Campbell Cameron:
Occupation: Grazier

More About Chas Cameron and Olive McIntyre:
Marriage: 20 Mar 1901, 'Thyra' 6 Sydney Aus; Quality: 3

Children of Olive McIntyre and Chas Cameron are:

528	i.	Jessie11 Cameron. She married Prowse.
529	ii.	Marjory Cameron, died 1996 in NSW; 0. She married Bossley.
530	iii.	Malcolm Bruce Campbell Cameron, born 21 Dec 1919 in Lindfield NSW Aus; 3; died Aug 1995 in Leeton NSW Aus; 3. He married Carol Weiss 06 Jan 1965 in Leeton NSW Aus Presbytarian Church; Quality: 3; born in Glen Innes NSW Aus.; 0.

More About Malcolm Bruce Campbell Cameron:
Occupation: Farmer

More About Carol Weiss:
Occupation: Librarian

More About Malcolm Cameron and Carol Weiss:
Marriage: 06 Jan 1965, Leeton NSW Aus Presbytarian Church; Quality: 3

347. Edith10 Grace (Katherine Ruth9 Muirson, Mary8 Francis, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1884 in NSW; 0, and died Abt. 1976 in Aus.; 0. She married Thomas Picard.

Children of Edith Grace and Thomas Picard are:

	531	i.	Samuel11 Picard.
	532	ii.	Beda Picard.

Notes for Beda Picard:
16 JAN 2001 10:01PM
From letter to Mardi Muirson from Carol Cameron Dec 2000.
"Of the Grace Descendants. I met Edie Pickard several times .At
that tiem she was living in a unit for elderly people at Telopea
Sydney and used to visdit Joan and Sheila each week.She dioe, I
think about 1976, She was predeceased by her son Sam. He left a
family in Sydney and I think one was a son. Hios sister Beda was a
Doctor who did not marry. She lived on the South Coast of NSW. I
think she died in the 1980s."

More About Beda Picard:
Occupation: Doctor

348. Joseph William10 Francis (John Thompson9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0. He married Eleanor (Nellie).

Notes for Joseph William Francis:
SOUR @S00196@
St James of Toxteth Park
Page #1432 1881
July 17th Joseph William son of John Thompson Francis
Egerton Street New Brighton Mariner by T D Lovelace
27 DEC 1999 4:46PM
extract from letter to Neil Francis from Margaret Gifford. dated 10
Nov 1999.
" Joseph married Nellie lived at 15 or 17 Greenbank Ave Wallasey
They had two children
Edith died in her 30s
& Molly. (I think she lives in Plymouth or perhaps it's her
daughter"

More About Joseph William Francis:
Christening: 17 Jul 1881, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3
Occupation: SEAFORD Ferry Inspector

Notes for Eleanor (Nellie):
Eleanor Francis was always known as Aunt Nellie by Kathleen and
Alfred Trussell
Francis (grandchildren of JT Francis)

Children of Joseph Francis and Eleanor are:

533

Edith11 Francis. She married (1) Ernest Skutil. She married (2) Edmund Joshua FRANCIS; born 1881 in Strood Kent Eng.

534ii.Margaret May "Molly" Francis, born 30 May 1917 in Liverpool UK; 3. She married Eric Race Abt. 1948 in New Brighton Wallasey UK; Quality: 0.

Notes for Margaret May "Molly" Francis:
18 NOV 1999 8:52PM
email from Neil:
Nellie & Joe had another daughter, Molly who married Eric Race in
New Brighton and they had two children. Gordon, who must be about
my brother's age (52) and a girl whos name I don't remember. I
think Molly & Eric have died and I'm not sure where the children
live but I will try and find out. Incidentally, Molly was the
Secretary of the Wallasey art society, which used to meet
,unbeknown to us, in our house when it was the Red Cross HQ. One of
the old members gave us a painting of the painters at work in our
main lounge, when we bought the house and Molly is on the painting.

More About Eric Race and Margaret Francis:
Marriage: Abt. 1948, New Brighton Wallasey UK; Quality: 0

349. Ephraim10 Francis (John Thompson9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 08 Jun 1872 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 1949 in 0. He married Catherine Walton.

Notes for Ephraim Francis:
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CERTIFIED COPY OF ENTRY OF BIRTH Ephraim FRANCIS 1872
Registration Diastrict wets Derby and Toxteth Park
Sub District Toxteth Park in ye County Lancaster
Entry No ? 5
Name Ephraim
Sex Boy
Father John Thompson Francis
Mother Elizabeth Francis formerly Powell
Occ Seaman Merchant Service
Informant J T Francis,Father of 119 Beaufort Street Toxteth
Park Date regd. Sixteenth July 1872
Registrar H.Buckmaster
Ephraim was to become a seaman . He sailed to Australia and San
Fransisco aboard the OMEGA ( I have a photograph fo this vessel,
a copy which was given me by Peter Francis (his grandson) I also
have a photograph of the Medal awarded him following the rescue
of thousands of lives .This rescue being the first time ships radio
was first used to notify impending disaster.

More About Ephraim Francis:
Occupation: Mariner

Children of Ephraim Francis and Catherine Walton are:

535

Kathleen11 Francis, born 15 May 1914 in 0. She married James Morrison.

Notes for Kathleen Francis:
RIN: 02717
Kathleen Morrison
25 Atherton Court
Wellington Road
WALLASEY L45 2PG
6392695

536ii.Alfred Trussell Francis, born 1916 in 0; died 11 Nov 1999 in Wothing Sussex UK; 3. He married Elizabeth Caffrey 1939 in 0.

More About Alfred Trussell Francis:
Burial: 24 Nov 1999, Worthing Crematorium Sussex UK; Quality: 3

More About Alfred Francis and Elizabeth Caffrey:
Marriage: 1939, 0

537iii.John Francis, born 1918 in Wallasey Uk; 0. He married Veitch.

Notes for John Francis:
RIN: 06878
John Francis
35 The Fairway
Off Golf Road
Deal Kent CT14 6RZ

30 AUG 1999 9:59PM

350. John Thompson (Jack)10 Francis (John Thompson9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Nov 1876 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0. He married Maud.

More About John Thompson (Jack) Francis:
Christening: 08 Nov 1876, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3
Occupation: R.N.

More About Maud:
Occupation: Children's Nanny

Child of John Francis and Maud is:

538

Ronald11 Francis, born 28 May 1911 in Birkenhead Wallasey UK; 3; died 26 Apr 2000 in Wallasey UK; 3. He married Sylvia Grounds; born 20 Nov 1910 in Wallasey UK; 3.

Notes for Ronald Francis:
3 SEP 2000 9:30PM

Registration of Birth
I, the undersigned Do hereby certify that the birth of
Ronald Trussell Francis born on the 28th day of May One thousand
nine hundred and eleven has been duly registered by me at entry
number 442 of my Register Book No. 110
Witness my hand this 19th day of June 1911 A Baker Registrar
District Birkenhead sub district Wallasey.
_____________________

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
D
2 484655
Registration District Wallasey 1938

1938 Marriage solemnised at Parish Church in the Parish of All
Saints New Brighton
Entry No 22
Date 6th August 1938
Name Ronald Trussell Francis age 27 Bachelor Clerk
Residence 5 Belmont Road New Brighton
Father John Thompson Francis Mariner
Name Sylvia Grounds 27 Spinster 2,Princes Way Wallasey
Father Joseph Enos Grounds
Both signed Witnesses E W Manlley Fanny Sykes By Banns
_______________________________________________-
Death Certificate

Registration District Wirral Sub Districvt Wirral
BC437871

Entry no. 77
Date Twenty sixth April 2000
Place of death John Davies Memorial Nursing Home Mariner's
Park Seabank Road Wallasey
Name Ronald Trussell Francis sex male
Date & place of birth 28 May 1911 Wallasey
Occ. Insurance Agent (retired)
Usual address John Davies Nursing Home Wallasey
Informant Philip John Francis Son of 96 Penkett Rd.
Cause of death 1a)Alzheimers disease 11) Old age
Certified by A.Coulson MB
signed P.J.Francis
Registration date 27th April 2000 Registrar M Benson
_______________________________________________

More About Ronald Francis:
Occupation: Shipping Clerk

Notes for Sylvia Grounds:
3 SEP 2000 9:54PM

Registration of Birth

I the undersigned , Do hereby certify that the birth of
Sylvia Grounds born on the 21st Day of November One Thousand nine
hundred and ten has been duly registered by me at Entry No. 381 of
my Register Book No. 99
Witness my hand , this 2nd day of December 1910
Arthur Hughson Registrar
District Chester in sub district Chester Cathedral .
______________________________________________

More About Sylvia Grounds:
Occupation: Medical Research Clerk

351. Margaret E.10 Francis (John Thompson9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 14 Aug 1878 in New Brighton UK; 0, and died Abt. 1960 in Wallasey UK; 0. She married Thomas Parr Abt. 1906 in Birkenhead; Quality: 0. He was born in UK; 0.

Notes for Margaret E. Francis:
27 DEC 1999 3:59PM
Extract from letter to Neil Francis from Margaret Gifford dated 10
Nov 1999. (11 Orchard Court,Laburnum Wal;k, Stonehouse Glos GL 10
NR
"Margaret Francis (always known as Maggie) Born 14 August 1878
died about 1960+
Married Thomas Parr about 1906 Lived at 2 Poplar Terrace
They had two children
Phyllis born about 1907 died 1975
Reginald died 1980, married Jessie Weaver.
they had one daughter Jennifer born c.1939 or 1940
Still lives at 62 Belvedere Road Wallacy.
Maggie kept house for her sister and brothers after their parents
died.
Maggie and my mother (Edith,) used to speak of "Great Aunt Martha"
who lived in Rodney Street in Liverpool. I think I visited her when
I was a very little girl (probably less than 8 or 9) I'm not sure if
she was my mother's Great Aunt or mine!"

More About Thomas Parr and Margaret Francis:
Marriage: Abt. 1906, Birkenhead; Quality: 0

Children of Margaret Francis and Thomas Parr are:

539

Reginald11 Parr, born in UK; 0; died 1980 in Wallasey UK; 0. He married Jessie Weaver 1937 in Wallasey Uk; Quality: 0; died 1999 in Wallasey UK; 0.

Notes for Reginald Parr:
27 DEC 1999 4:29PM
Letter Margaret Gifford to Neil Francis dated 10 Nov 1999
"Reginald Parr was also a Freemason of the WARREN LODGE Wallasey.
If any of the family members would like to visit them at sometime I
can supply the necessary information (one of my neighboiurs here is
a Freemason and has it in his little black book!)
Warren Lodge No 1267
Secretary A. Henwood, 42 Holmville Roasd, Bebington,Wirral L63 2PZ"

More About Reginald Parr and Jessie Weaver:
Marriage: 1937, Wallasey Uk; Quality: 0

540ii.Phyllis Parr, born Abt. 1907 in Birkenhead UK; 0; died 1975 in UK; 0.

353. Alfred10 Francis (John Thompson9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 25 Feb 1885 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 3. He married Adelaide Constance Gray Dec 1911 in Toronto Ont Ca.; Quality: 0. She was born 1878 in Northgate Newark Nottingham UK; 0, and died 1966 in Canada; 0.

Notes for Alfred Francis:
11 SEP 1999 11:00PM
Email info to day from Kay.Stitsville Canada
"Yes Alfred was my mother's second cousin, and Captain of a 'laker'
called the "City of Windsor". We lived on the WElland River, that
ran parralel to the Welland Canal. The shiops used to blow their
whistles three times, for the lift bridge to open. When we heard a
ship blow fopur times it was "uncle Alf" and we used to run out and
wave to him as his ship went by. I vaguely remember my mother and
Dad holding up the twins, and waving to him.
14 SEP 1999 3:31PM
Email from Neil FRANCIS Wallasey UK
Yes! I do know a little about Alfred in Canada, (my Dad's youngest
brother-John Thompson 1876) and I remember meeting his adopted son
Jack during or just after the war, when I was a lad and he arrived
in his Canadian Airforce Uniform, complete with flying jacket-my
hero.
I believe he really was a hero, as he survived being sshot down in
his bomber over enemy occupied France, as indeed was his Dad, Alf,
who was severely wounded as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces,
in the First World War and was hospitalised in of all places -
Wallasey.
Alf, as far as I know, is supposed to have stowed away on a ship
to Canada,when he met stewardess Adelaide. He later became a Great
Lakes Captain and Port Captain of Toronto, which I believe is an
honorary title for services to the port.
If we can contact Jack, we will be able to confirm this and
probably a lot more happenings in Canada. I know my Dad was in
contact with Jack before he hhad to go into full time nursing care,
so it is possible that my mother Sylvia (89) is still in contact
-or has his address- I'll try her tomorrow.
Sorry I can't help with Bailey or Murray as yet but perhaps Jack can
solve this one.
I also remember from war time, a contact in the Isle of Man, so
I'll pursue that line of enquiry as well.
Quite exciting -isn't it?
Our dog Jasper has duties as a Pat Dog at Dad's nursing Home.
--------------------

More About Alfred Francis:
Occupation: Commodore Canadian Lakes

More About Alfred Francis and Adelaide Gray:
Marriage: Dec 1911, Toronto Ont Ca.; Quality: 0

Child of Alfred Francis and Adelaide Gray is:

541

John Alfred le Gallee11 Francis, born 04 Jan 1920 in Montreal Quebec Canada; 0. He married Kathleen Bailey 11 Nov 1944 in UKOldham; Quality: 0; born 1919 in Oldham Lancs UK; 0.

Notes for John Alfred le Gallee Francis:
Adopted at birth by Alfred Francis and Adelaide nee Gray whom I
suggest was probably sister of his natural mother who died from
giving birth to John Alfred in 1920

18 SEP 1999 8:24PM
More details from Kay data entered into programme.
Known as Jack.
Email from Neil FRANCIS Wallasey UK
Yes! I do know a little about Alfred in Canada, (my Dad's youngest
brother-John Thompson 1876) and I remember meeting his adopted son
Jack during or just after the war, when I was a lad and he arrived
in his Canadian Airforce Uniform, complete with flying jacket-my
hero.
I believe he really was a hero, as he survived being sshot down in
his bomber over enemy occupied France, as indeed was his Dad, Alf,
who was severely wounded as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces,
in the First World War and was hospitalised in of all places -
Wallasey.
Alf, as far as I know, is supposed to have stowed away on a ship
to Canada,when he met stewardess Adelaide. He later became a Great
Lakes Captain and Port Captain of Toronto, which I believe is an
honorary title for services to the port.
If we can contact Jack, we will be able to confirm this and
probably a lot more happenings in Canada. I know my Dad was in
contact with Jack before he hhad to go into full time nursing care,
so it is possible that my mother Sylvia (89) is still in contact
-or has his address- I'll try her tomorrow.
Sorry I can't help with Bailey or Murray as yet but perhaps Jack can
solve this one.
I also remember from war time, a contact in the Isle of Man, so
I'll pursue that line of enquiry as well.
Quite exciting -isn't it?
Our dog Jasper has duties as a Pat Dog at Dad's nursing Home.

27 DEC 1999 3:54PM
Extract of letter from Margaret Gifford to Neil Francis dated 10
Nov 1999 "Alfred born 25.2. ?? died April 1964
Married Adelaide,settled in Canada Toronto
Employed by Canada Steamship Lines as Captain on Cargo boats
between Winnipeg and Montreal.
He was qualified to sail ocean going vessels.
No natural children but adopted John from birth (I understand he
was the child of Adelaide's friend who died in childbirth)
John married Kay. they have two daughters." -

More About John Francis and Kathleen Bailey:
Marriage: 11 Nov 1944, UKOldham; Quality: 0

354. Edith10 Francis (John Thompson9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 06 Aug 1888 in New Brighton Lancs UK; 0, and died 01 Dec 1946 in Cambridgeshire UK ?; 0. She married Edwin John Gifford 23 Feb 1916 in UK; Quality: 3.

Notes for Edith Francis:
St James Parish Register Toxteth Park
Baptisms for 1888 Page 173 # 1382
Sept. 2nd Edith dau of John Thompson & Elizabeth Francis
New Brighton Mariner by R.H.Hammond

More About Edith Francis:
Christening: 02 Sep 1888, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

More About Edwin Gifford and Edith Francis:
Marriage: 23 Feb 1916, UK; Quality: 3

Child of Edith Francis and Edwin Gifford is:

542

Margaret11 Gifford, born 13 Aug 1918 in Wisbeech Cambridgeshire UK ?; 3.

Notes for Margaret Gifford:
27 DEC 1999 4:35PM

Letter from Margaret Gifford to Neil Francis dated 10 Nov 1999.
"If any of the men coming over next year are Freemasons, they may
be interested to know that Alf & Jack certainly were and possibly
Eph & Joe and possibly their father too.
Their Grandfather definitely was because he made the brass stool
with Masonic Symbols which I have.
It's too heavy for me to carry more than a few yards but I will get
photographs just in case they would be interested."

My note : I wonder if this refers to Grandfather Ephraim Francis, if
this is the case he was indeed a very gifted gentleman as we know of
his wonderful carpentry that found it's way to Australia

356. Janet10 Francis (Isaac9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 25 Feb 1880 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3. She married Henry Leech.

More About Janet Francis:
Baptism: 27 Jun 1880, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

Children of Janet Francis and Henry Leech are:

543

Henry11 Leech. He married Dolly Kirby Abt. 1929 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 0.

More About Henry Leech and Dolly Kirby:
Marriage: Abt. 1929, Liverpool UK; Quality: 0

544ii.John Leech, died in 0. He married Lil Smith.

545	iii.	Florence Louise Leech. She married Frank Rooney.
546	iv.	Thomas Francis Leech, born 1902 in Liverpool UK; 0; died in Liverpool UK; 0.
547	v.	Janet Leech, born 1906 in Liverpool UK; 0; died 1925 in Liverpool UK; 0.
548	vi.	Phoebe Leech, born 1909 in Liverpool UK; 0; died 1983 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married Walter Henry Turner 17 Jan 1930 in Liverpool UK Toxteth St Paul's Church; Quality: 0; born in Great Yarmouth UK; 0.

More About Walter Henry Turner:
Occupation: Mariner

More About Walter Turner and Phoebe Leech:
Marriage: 17 Jan 1930, Liverpool UK Toxteth St Paul's Church; Quality: 0

549vii.Charles Leech, born 1918 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0. He married Lilian Chalmers.

550

viii.

Nancy Leech, born 10 Dec 1924 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married Henry Foster; born in Nelson Lancs UK; 0.

359. Edith10 Francis (Isaac9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 23 Feb 1884 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 12 Apr 1915 in Rochester Kent UK St Bart's Hosp.; 3. She married Arthur Thomas Baker 05 Jul 1905 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St Cleopas'; Quality: 3. He was born 17 May 1879 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 04 Jun 1940 in Prescot Lancs UK; 3.

Notes for Edith Francis:
SOUR @S00015@
SOUR @S00197@
SOUR @S00054@
Birth certificate Edith Francis 1884
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Reg District.Toxteth Park County of Lancaster.
No: 463
Date: Twenty Third February 1884 .
Where born: 1 Court Back Chester Street,Liverpool USD.
Name: Edith.
Sex: Girl
Father: Isaac Francis
Mother: Janet Francis formerly HODGSON.
Father's Occ: Sailmaker
Informant: The mark of Janet Hodgson .Mother.
Address:1 Court Back Chester Street, Toxteth Park
Reg.Date: 24th March 1884
Registrar: Tho. Evans.
..........................................................
BAPTISMS ST JAMES CHURCH TOXTETH PARK 1884
Page ? # 92
March 16th Edith dau of Isaac and Janet Francis 9HiC Backchester
Sailmaker
........................................................
Marriage of Arthur Thomas Baker and Edith Francis 1905
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Marriage Solemnized at S.Cleopas Church
Parish of St.Cleopas Toxteth Park County of lancaster
Entry No: 394
Date: Fifth July 1905
Name: Arthur Thomas Baker age 24 yrs Bachelor,Stoker R.N.
of: 435 Mil Street
Father John Baker (deceased).Occ. Provision Dealer
Name Edith Francis aged 21 yrs Spinster
of 435 Mill Street
Father: Isaac Francis (deceased) Mariner.
Married in Church of St.Cleopas according to Established Church
after Banns by me,A.H.Y.Baxter Curate.
Signed: Arthur Thomas Baker
Edith Francis
Witnesses: John Eglin and Mary Golding
Signed by all parties.
************
DEATH CERTIFICATE 1915
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B51577
Death in the Sub-district of Rochester & Chatham in KENT
Entry No: 245
Date: Twelfth April 1915
Place:St.Bartholomew's Hospital Rochester UD
Name: Edith Baker
Sex: Female
Age: 31 years
Abode: 120 Gardiner Street Gillingham U.D.
Wife of Arthur Baker ,a stoker R.N.
Cause of Death: (1) Ectopic Gestation
(2) Haemorrhage Certified by:R.N.Beazley M.B.
Informant: Arthur Baker, Widower of deceased. In attendance.
Abode: 120 Gardiner Street Gillingham
Reg.Date: Thirteenth April 1915
Registrar Thos.Robinson.
Copy certified by Percival Charles Lacy as being true copy of
Entry No 245 in Register Book No 83. Dated 5th day of July 1922.
***********************************
Bereavement Card
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In Ever Loving Memory
of
EDITH BAKER
Who died April 12th,1915,
Aged 31 years
Interred in Grange Road Cemetery Gillingham
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More About Edith Francis:
Baptism: 16 Mar 1884, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3
Burial: 17 Apr 1915, Grange Road Cem.Gillingham, Kent, UK.; Quality: 3
Occupation: home duties

Notes for Arthur Thomas Baker:
Birth cert Arthur Thomas Baker 1879
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West Derby and Toxteth Park,Toxteth Park,County of Lancaster 1879
No: 118
Date: Seventeenth May 1879
Name:Arthur Thomas
Sex: Boy
Father: John Baker
Mother: Elizabeth Baker formerly Worsfold.
Father's occ. Baker.
Informant: E.Baker,mother of ??? Street Toxteth Park.
Reg Date: 24th June 1879.
Registrar: ?
**************
1881 Census Toxteth Pk Liverpool folio 21 page 36 (3/4 April)
BAKER John Head M 49 Clerk in Corn+ MID Westminster
Elizabeth wife M 42 SUR Albury
Charles V.son U 18 MID St Pancras
Ada L. dau U 12 Scholar MID Marylebone
Rosa A. dau U 11 MID Marylebone
Frederick N son U 9 MID St Pancras
Alfred son U 8 " LAN Liverpool
Frank son 4 LAN Liverpool
Arthur Thomas son 1 LAN Liverpool
1891 CENSUS REPORT St.James Parish North Toxteth Toxteth Park
Liverpool Lancashire UK LDS Fiche 6098034 2+ 1b page 2 79/80 No 12
Grey Street BAKER John Head M 58 Grocer Employer London No 12
Elizabeth Wife F 52 Surrey Ada L. dau. F 32 Grcr's Asst London
Alfred son M 18 Painter Liverpool Frank son M 14 Post Office Boy
Liverpool Arthur son M 11 Post Office Boy Liverpool Ernest son M 8
Liverpool Caroline E. dau F 2 Liverpool
*****************
Marriage of Arthur Thomas Baker and Edith Francis 1905
-------------------------------------------------------
Marriage Solemnized at S.Cleopas Church Parish of St.Cleopas Toxteth
Park County of Lancaster
Entry No: 394
Date: Fifth July 1905
Name: Arthur Thomas Baker age 24 yrs Bachelor,Stoker R.N.
of: 435 Mil Street Father John Baker (deceased).Occ. Provision
Dealer Name Edith Francis aged 21 yrs Spinster of 435 Mill Street
Father: Isaac Francis (deceased) Mariner. Married in Church of
St.Cleopas according to Established Church after Banns by
me,A.H.Y.Baxter Curate. Signed: Arthur Thomas Baker
Edith Francis
Witnesses: John Eglin and Mary Golding
Signed by all parties.
**********************

DEATH CERTIFICATE 1940
Registration District Prescot Sub-District Prescot County of
Lancaster
Entry # 352
Date Fourth June 1940
place of death 21 Scotch Barn Lane
Name Arthur Thomas Baker
Sex Male
Age 61 years
Occupation General Labourer/Naval Services
Cause of death 1a)Chronic Mitral Valvulitis
1b)General Dropsy
Certified by G E C Girew MRSL
Informant M E Baker widow of deceased present at time of
death
Address Scotch Barn Lane Prescot
Date of info fifth June 1940
Registrar C G Fogg
DXZ 425575 application No Yoo1473/C ordered MiddletonHse issued 6
May 1997
________________________
12 SEP 2000 5:34PM

Found at Kew RO May 2,000

ADM188/1133 Film Index 1891-1912

ADM 188 /246/2 BAKER Arthur Thomas
ADM 188/463 SERVICE Number 288036
Arthur BAKER
born Liverpool 17 May 1879
enlisted 10 March 1898 for 12 years (aged 19 years)
Height 5'4 & 1/2inches
Hair dark brown
Eyes dark brown
Fresh complexion
Scar right elbow
various dots on L. forearm.
Reinlisted March 1910-completion-demob 1919
Admiralty Registers
ADM Piece 463 288001-208500/208-1
ADM 188/880/1905/6501-7000K6-2
ADM 188 1133 Baker

General Sevice to 1907
Text date 1898-open-Original
POSTINGS

Pembroke 10/3/1898-20/2/1899 Character V.Good 31/12/'98
Ramillies 21/2/1899
30/4/1899-30/9/1899
Renown 1/10/1899-31/3/1902
Orion 1/4/1902-30/6/1902
Cormorant 1/7/1902
Magnificent 27/8/1902-21/10/1902
Cormorant 22/10/1902-31/12/1902
Pembroke 01/01/1903-31/07/1903
Kent 24/08/1903-23/08/1905
Pembroke ii 24/08/1905-
Kent 05/09/1905
Amphituite(?) 01/07/1906-11/11/1906
Pembroke 12/11/1907-24/12/1907
Pembroke ii 25/12/1907-
Inflexible 01/09/1908-19/10/1908
Tenedos 20/10/1908-18/11/1908
Pembroke 03/04/1909-18/05/1909
Adventure 15/09/1909-11/08/1909
Patrol 12/08/1910-
01/02/1911-30/08/1912
Pembroke ii 31/08/1912-11/10/1912
St George 12/10/1912-11/11/1912
Pembroke
St George 1912
Pembroke 1914
Raglan 14/11/1914-02/06/1915
Raglan /06/1915- /03/1916
Anngora 15/03/1916-31/12/1916
Bianitz (?) 01/01/1917-30/11/1917
Europe ii 01/12/1917-31/03/1918
Pembroke 01/04/1918-31/10/1918
Attenture 01/11/1918-31/03/1919
" " 01/04/1919
Clothing & bedding graduities

3 pounds 10 shillings 1)Vite Asio/TR224/09
3 pounds 10 shiollinghgs N2498/09 Passed Educational exam for sto
P.O. on 01 April 1909 expiration 3/12 mech training
Granted Stokehold Certificate 13 Feb 1902
Passed ch sto. 28 June 1912
Issued Pension 12 Feb 1920 Paid War Gratuity
HMS Pembroke ii List 194
14 Sep 1929 F757

More About Arthur Thomas Baker:
Occupation: Naval Petty Officer.

More About Arthur Baker and Edith Francis:
Marriage: 05 Jul 1905, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St Cleopas'; Quality: 3

Children of Edith Francis and Arthur Baker are:

551

Arthur Francis11 Baker, born 13 Sep 1908 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 24 Nov 1959 in Liverpool UK; 3. He married Edith Rankin 1932 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 3; born 15 Jun 1908 in Liverpool UK; 3; died 13 Oct 1992 in Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Arthur Francis Baker:
Photograph
Cpl in Royal Engineers 1939-45 War. Serioyusly shell
shocked,listed as missing but found in a Military Hopsital in
Bristol. ENLISTED 1937 .Service Number 1072666.fought at
Dunkirk.`Also in Expiditionary Force in France. Post war worked as
Painter/Decorator .
BIRTH CERTIFICATE 1908 CH 494602
Registration District Medway
Sub-district Rochester and Chatham County of Kent
Entry no: 81
Date: Thirteenth September 1908
Where: 96 Chatham Hill Chatham UD
Name: Arthur Francis sex: Boy
Father: Arthur Thomas Baker
Occupation : Stoker RN
Mother: Edith Baker formerly Francis
Informant : Mother of 96 Chatham Hill
Date Registered: Twenty ninth October 1908
Registrar: Thos.Robinson
copy of certificate dated 28th January 1983
**************************************************8
SERVICE RECORD
MINISTRY of DEFENCE Bourne Ave.Hayes Middlesex UB3 1RF
Mrs S.Kelly Your Ref:
13 Bradwell Ave
West Didsbury Our Ref:86/27538/CS(R)2b/6
Manchester
M20 8SX 9 April 1986

Dear Mrs Kelly,
In reply to your recent leter, the following are the particulars of
the military service of 1072666 Gunner Arthur Francis BAKER-Royal
Artillery:
Enlisted into the Royal Artillery Regular Army 30.7.1927
Joined for duty at Liverpool 30.7.1927
Transferred to Army Reserve 29.7.1933
Mobilized 2.9.1939
Discharged 27.8.1944
Cause for Discharge: Ceasing to fulfil Army medical requirements
Service with the Colours: 30.7.1927 - 28.7.1933
2.9.1939 - 27.8.1944
Overseas Service:
British Expeditionary Forces France 14.9.1939 - 15.6.1940
Medals etc: 1939/45 Star,Defence Medal.War Medal.
The military service record of the above named does not show the
birth place of his parents. Actual locations of units are not
recorded only theatres of Operations.
This Department is not permitted to disclose medical information.
Service with the Colours means Whole-time service in the Army,i.e.,
not Reserve or Part-time service.
Yours sincerely A Barrett (Mrs)
For Departmental Record Officer (Archives)

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Death Certificate Arthur Francis Baker 1959

Registration District Liverpool
Sub District of Broadgreen in the County of Liverpool
Entry No: 380
Date Twenty fourth Novemeber 1959
Where: Broadgreen Hospital Broadgreen.
Name: Arthur Francis BAKER Male aged 51years
Occupation: Painter & Decorator,12 Mildred St Liverpool 7
Cause of Death: 1a Malignant hypertension
Certifed by: JJ Towen M.B.
Informant: E Baker Widow of deceased.12 Mildred St Liverpool
Date of Reg: Twenty fourth November 1959
Superintendant Reg. Carole Codd
_______________

More About Arthur Francis Baker:
Burial: 28 Nov 1959, West Derby Cem.; Quality: 0
Occupation: Gunner R.A./House Painter

Notes for Edith Rankin:
Death Notice for Edith Baker nee Rankin
____________
BAKER-Edith October 13th 1992 Peacefully in Roseheath Residential
Home aged 84 years.Now happily re-united with her beloved Arthur
and brothers John,Ted and Bob,devoted mum of Ron,Frank and Alan
Mum-in-law to Maureen,lovong Nan to Frank,Mandy,Susan,Desmond and
great Nan of all her great grand children. Service and cremation at
Springwood Crematorium on Friday 16th October 1992 at 2.30p.m.
Flowers and all enquiries to Walter Craven F.S. 051-228 3900
************************

More About Edith Rankin:
Baptism: 09 Aug 1908, Liverpool UK St Nathaniel; Quality: 0
Burial: 16 Oct 1992, Springwood Crem; Quality: 0

More About Arthur Baker and Edith Rankin:
Marriage: 1932, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

552ii.Edith May Baker, born 21 May 1911 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 23 Aug 1990 in Mooroolbark Vic Aus.; 3. She married Robert Eric Foster ISM 24 May 1930 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3; born 21 Oct 1906 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 02 Apr 1995 in Maroondah Hosp Ringwood Vic Aus; 3.

Notes for Edith May Baker:
Birth Certificate for Edith May Foster 1911
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Reg.District: Toxteth Park. Toxteth Park Central,
County of Lancs.
No: 427
Date: Twenty First May 1911
at : 19 Barter St.Toxteth Park.U.D.
Name: Edith May.
Sex: Girl.
Father: Arthur Thomas Baker.
Mother: Edith Baker formerly Francis.
Father's Occ: Stoker H.V.S Patrol R.N.
Informant: Edith Baker Mother
of: 19 Barter Street Toxteth Park.
Reg.Date: Thirteenth June 1911
Registrar: Joseph Maiden.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Edith May Baker was the second child and only daughter of Arthur
Thomas Baker and Edith nee Francis who had married just four months
after her father's tragic death when he went down with his ship
Kyber off the Cornish coast in March 1905.
Edith May's father was a Mariner and the family were living in
Chatham when first child Arthur Francis was born in 1908. Then it
was back to Liverpool where Edith May was born in 1911.
By 1915, the Baker family was back in Kent and living at 120
Gardiner Street Gillingham. Mother, Edith was admitted to St
Bartholomew's Hospital ,haemorrhaging from an ectopic pregnancy.
She died on 12th April 1915 and Arthur Thomas took the two children
back to home port, Liverpool where he remarried, providing his two
young children with a step mother and several step brothers and
sisters.
It was a disaster for Arthur Francis and Edith May who sufferred a
'life of hell' from their extremely cruel,drunkard step mother.
The few precious heirlooms which belonged to Edith nee Francis were
sold for mor grog leaving the two little children dispossessed of
everything including love. with their father mostly away at sea.
When Edith May left school at 14, she worked for a short while in
the bakery which had belonged to her grandfather,John Baker, in
Grey Street but unfortunately she could not tolerate the extreme
heat in the bakehouse and had to seek alternative employment.
Meanwhile, her older brother Arthur , had joined the RNVR and met
Robert Eric Foster with whom he formed a strong friendship.
One day, around 1926, when Edith May was just 15 years old, Arthur
invited Robert Eric home and so a romance blossomed. In 1928, just
prior to Robert Eric was about to travel overseas in his new
capacity as Ship's carpenter, theyannounced their engagement and
had a joint studio photograph to commemmorate the occasion.
Eric was away until 1930 and they lost no time in being married
inspite of the Great Depression.
Mary L. (Polly) Baker formerly Andrews , died in April 1930 and it
was the wish of her husband,Arthur Thomas, that the young couple
postpone their wedding as a mark of respect but as Edith May told
me (her daughter) many years later, she had no respect for her
during her lifetime and she refused to put off her wedding "as a
mark of respect" The only concession made was that Edith May wore a
pale blue gown for her wedding instead of traditional white.
This act alienated her father and they were never again on really
good terms. However, following the death of her first step mother,
father married for the third time. Again a widow with children from
a previous marriage. Cathrine Moore (Cassie) and Arthur Thomas were
married as early as 1931 and the feud between father and daughter
abated a little.
Edith May had six children and followed her husband as he travelled
south to Chatham seeking work throughout the depression years.
She had a multitude of jobs which include, during the war years,
she worked in Shorts Airplane factory then after the war, Edith was
an Insurance collecter for the Prudential Insurance Company. Many
years of seasonal farm work. Potato picking, beans, cabbages,
apples pears and berries. Hop picking and Hop training.
Edith May also worked as a cook in the busman's canteen, aspiring
to Manageress, then worked as a shelf packer when the very first
supermarket (Tescos) opened in Chatham. She worked for a while in
Faringdon's shoe shop as a sales assistant then went to work in
Chatham Dockyard where she worked in the electrical stores for many
years until she and husband Robert Eric retired in October 1971 .
She witnessed 5 of her children desert the shores of England to
seek their fortunes in three different continents and finally,
following the celebration of their Golden Wedding in 1980, Robert
Eric and Edith May packed up their home of 40 years in Wayfield
Road Chatham and migrated to Melbourne Australia where they settled
very quickly and enjoyed their new way of life for the remainder of
their days, continuing their connection with the Oddfellows Lodge.

- - Marriage Certificate.
Edith May Baker /Robert Eric Foster/ 1930 D1103 -6
The Statutory Fee for this certificate is 2s.7d. If required
subsequently to Registration,a search Fee is payable in addition.
Marriage solemnized at Wesley Chapel,Upper Stanhope Street in the
District of Liverpool in the County LiverpoolC.B. Rec No: 48 Date:
May Twenty-fourth 1930. Robert Eric Foster ,23 yrs.Bachelor
Shipwright Journeyman Residence:49 Banner Street Liverpool Father :
Robert Inch Foster Institution Porter Edith May Baker ,19
yrs.Spinster Residence 18 Emerson Street Liverpool
Father : Arthur Thomas Baker,Crane Driver.
Married in the above Chapel according to the Rites and Ceremonies
of the Weslyan Methodists by Certificate.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, Robert Eric Foster
Edith May Baker
in the presence of us, Sarah Jones
Edward Evans
and in the presence of, Frederick John Authorised
Person for the said Chapel.
I,Frederick John, Authorised Person under the Marriage Act.1898,do
hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Entry No 48,in the
Register Book of Marriages of the above -named building.
WITNESS MY HAND this 24th day of May 1930 .
Signed by all parties and signature of Frederick John,over 1 penny
stamp.
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News Item Gillingham News 30 May 1980 page 3
with photograph of Robert Erice senior and Robert Eric Junior with
their respective wives and other family members

FOSTER FAMILY'S GOLDEN REUNION
Visitors from all parts of the globe came to Chatham on Saturday to
help the Foster family celebrate a double wedding anniversary.
For not only did Robert and Edith Foster celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary but their eldest son Robert Jnr and his wife
Kathleen also celebrated 25 years of marriage.
And the fact that the two couples live thousands of miles apart
didn't daunt the foster family.
Robert junr and his wife flew in from South Africa to help mum and
dad of Wayfield Road Chatham celebrate the occasion.
And the rest of the family and friend s came too- including five
five brothers and sisters,19 grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren.
Eldest daughter Edith came from Australia for the celebrations as
ddid other daughters Doreen and Vivienne and their families.
Son Adrian and his wife and three children arrived from Canada and
second eldest son Colin- the only child who does not live abroad-
came from Staines in middlesex.
A meal ffor 80 people was the highlight of the joint celebrationb
at the Odd Fellows Hall in Luton Road and after the food more
guests arrived to ensure the party went on well into the evening.
Seventy-four -year-old Robert Foster and his wife Edith (69)
originate from Lancashire. They moved to Chatham in 1939 and Robert
worked in the Dockyard as a shipwright until 1971.
Son Robert lived in Chatham until 1971 when he moved abroad to take
up a job with the South African Post Office .
For Edith the "happy coincidence" of the wedding anniversaries
marked a truly golden day.
She said" This is the happiest day of my life.It's lovely to have
all our children together again and highlights the joys of having
such a great big family.
***********************

CROYDON POST (Victoria Australia) Wednesday May 30th 1990-
CLAN REUNION FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY
Large photograph ^Eric and Edith Foster-making plans for the
future,together.
small inset photo>The Foster clan reunites to celebrate Eric and
Edith's 60th.Wedding anniversary.
Text reads: With 60 years of marriage behind them,Mr Eric
Foster and his wife edith are making plans for the future-together
of course.
Mr and Mrs Foster originally came from Liverpool in the UK.
But as each of their children left British shores for more exotic
climes,the Fosters decided Australia might be the place for their
retirement.
So they have spent the last nine years living in Croydon with
one of their six children.
And last Saturday saw the meeting of the clan as the Foster's
six children 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren attended
the couples memorable 60th Anniversary.
With husbands and wives in attendance there was no shortage
of love or well-wishes from the proud descendants.
So important was the occasion in fact,that a son travelled
from Canada,another from South Africa and yet another from britain
to be with their parents on the historic day.
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DEATH certificate Edith May Foster 1990
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- VICTORIA Registration No:
20762/1990
Registration of Births,Deaths and Marriages Regulations Form 6.
DEATH REGISTRATION
1.DECEASED Family Name: FOSTER
Christian or Given Names: Edith May
Date of Death: 23 August 1990
Place of Death: Mooroolbark 3138
Sex and Age: Female 79 years
Period of Residence in Australia: 9 years
Place of Residence: 7 Nutter Crescent
St.John's Park. Mooroolbark
Usual Occupation: Home Duties
Marital Status at Date of Death: Married
************************
2.MARRIAGE
Place of Marriage: Liverpool England
Age when Married: 19 years
Full name of Spouse: Robert Eric Foster
**************************
3.CHILDREN In order of Birth: Robert Eric 59 Edith Lorna 58
Names and Ages Doreen 55 Colin Syd. Trevor 49
Adrian Ken.42 Vivienne Kaye 42
****************************
4.PARENTS Father's Name: Arthur Baker
Father's Occupation: Navy Petty Officer
Mother's name: Janet Baker (should be Edith)
Mother's Family Name: Francis
Mother's Occupation: Home Duties
****************************
5.MEDICAL Cause of Death: Congestive heart failure -1
mth. and duration of last illness: Coronary Artery disease -10
yrs. Senility - 10 years.
Name of Certifying Medical Practitioner:Dr.B.Rowe
******************************
6.BURIAL or CREMATION Date: 29 August 1990
Place: Springvale Crematorium
Undertaker: P.Lacey:Le Pine Heritage
Funerals Name and Religion of Minister: A.Poole, Anglican
*******************************
7.INFORMANT Name: R.Foster
Address: 7 Nutter Crescent
St John's Pk.Mooroolbark 3138
Relationship to deceased: Husband
*********************************
8.REGISTRATION OFFICER Name: L.P.H.Labonne
signature: signed
Date: 05 September 1990
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More About Edith May Baker:
Burial: 29 Aug 1990, Springvale Crematorium Vic Aus; Quality: 3
Immigration: Jun 1981, Croydon Vic Aus; Quality: 0
Occupation: many

Notes for Robert Eric Foster ISM:
SOUR @S00019@
SOUR @S00138@
SOUR @S00155@
CREM
DATE 6 Apr 1995
QUAY 3
Mem.Service The Pines Heritage Croydon Chapel 2pm 5/Apr/1995
RIN: 00159 3 APR 1995 6:23PM
Robert Eric Foster ISM
7 Nutter Cresent
St John's Park Mooroolbark
Vic. 3138
03 725 3752
Birth Certificate Robert Eric Foster 1906
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Reg District: Toxteth Park County of Liverpool C.B.1906
Rec No : 331
Date : Twentieth October 1906
at : 3 Yanwath Street Liverpool U.D.
Name : Robert Eric
Father : Robert Inch Foster
Mother : Rachel Foster formerly Woodfine
Sex : Boy
Father's Occ: Night Porter Toxteth Workhouse
Informant : Robert Inch Foster Father of 3 Yanwath St.Liverpool.
Reg Date : Eighth November 1906
Registrar : Alfd.Beaumont (Interim Registrar.)
**************
INDENTURES
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CAMMELL LAIRD & CO., LIMITED.
Shipbuilding & Engineering Works
BIRKENHEAD.
This is to Certify that
Robert Eric Foster
has served an Apprenticeship in these works as
Shipwright
from 30th April ,1923 to 3rd August.1928
during which time his conduct was satisfactory
signed J.Hamliton
************
- Marriage Certificate. Edith May Baker /Robert Eric Foster/ 1930
D1103 -6
The Statutory Fee for this certificate is 2s.7d. If required
subsequently to Registration,a search Fee is payable in addition.
Marriage solemnized at Wesley Chapel,Upper Stanhope Street
in the District of Liverpool in the County LiverpoolC.B.
Rec No: 48
Date: May Twenty-fourth 1930.
Robert Eric Foster ,23 yrs.Bachelor Shipwright Journeyman
Residence:49 Banner Street Liverpool
Father : Robert Inch Foster Institution Porter
Edith May Baker ,19 yrs.Spinster
Residence 18 Emerson Street Liverpool
Father : Arthur Thomas Baker,Crane Driver.
Married in the above Chapel according to the Rites and Ceremonies
of the Weslyan Methodists by Certificate.
This Marriage was solemnized between us, Robert Eric Foster
Edith May Baker
in the presence of us, Sarah Jones
Edward Evans
and in the presence of, Frederick John Authorised
Person for the said Chapel.
I,Frederick John, Authorised Person under the Marriage Act.1898,do
hereby certify that this is a true copy of the Entry No 48,in the
Register Book of Marriages of the above -named building.
WITNESS MY HAND this 24th day of May 1930 .
Signed by all parties and signature of Frederick John,over 1 penny
stamp.
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CROYDON POST (Victoria Australia) Wednesday May 30th 1990-
CLAN REUNION FOR 60th ANNIVERSARY
Large photograph ^Eric and Edith Foster-making plans for the
future,together.
small inset photo>The Foster clan reunites to celebrate Eric and
Edith's 60th.Wedding anniversary.
Text reads: With 60 years of marriage behind them,Mr Eric
Foster and his wife edith are making plans for the future-together
of course.
Mr and Mrs Foster originally came from Liverpool in the UK.
But as each of their children left British shores for more exotic
climes,the Fosters decided Australia might be the place for their
retirement.
So they have spent the last nine years living in Croydon with
one of their six children.
And last Saturday saw the meeting of the clan as the Foster's
six children 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren attended
the couples memorable 60th Anniversary.
With husbands and wives in attendance there was no shortage
of love or well-wishes from the proud descendants.
So important was the occasion in fact,that a son travelled
from Canada,another from South Africa and yet another from britain
to be with their parents on the historic day.
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SEAL OF THE IMPERIAL SERVICE ORDER
Central Chancery of the Order
St. James Palace
S.W.1
2nd. December 1966
Sir,
I am commanded to forward the IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL
which HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased
to award to you in recognition of the meritorious
service which you have rendered.
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your obedient servant ,
C.H.COLQUHOUN
Major General
Registrar of the Imperial Service Order
Robert Eric Foster Esquire
NOTE ! Ribbon colours Red,Blue,Red.
` ******************
Robert Eric passed away peacefully after a short acute illness at
20.15 hrs 2nd April in East 2 ward 5 Maroondah Hospital with him
were his two daughters,Vivienne and Lorna and several of his grand
children. I had said my farewell to him 4 hours prior to his
death.
__________________________________________________________________
DEATH CERTIFICATE Robert Eric FOSTER VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 1995
Registration No 8306/1995 1.DECEASED Family Name FOSTER Christian
Names Robert Eric Date of Death 02 April 1995 Place of Death East
Ringwood Sex and Age Male 88 years Period of residence in Aus 14
years Place of Residence 7 Nutter Crescent Mooroolbark Vic 3138
Usual Occupation Shipwright Marital Status at date of death Widowed
_______________ 2.MARRIAGE(S) Place of Marriage Liverpool England
Age when Married 24 years Full Name of Spouse Edith May BAKER
___________ 3.CHILDREN In order of birth Robert Eric 64 Edith Lorna
62 Names and ages Doreen 60 Colin Sydney Trevor 53 Adrian Kenneth 46
VivienneKay 46 _______________ 4.PARENTS Father's name Robert Inch
FOSTER Father's Occupation Night Porter Mother's Name Rachel Foster
Mother's Maiden Family Name WOODFINE Mother's Occupation Home Duties
_____________ 5.MEDICAL Cause of Death Acute renal failure - 4 dyas
and duration of last illness Septicemia- 5 days Gangrenous
cellulitis - 8 days Name of Certifying Medical Dr B.Ohis
Practitioner or Coroner ___________________ 6.BURIAL or CREMATION
Date 06 April 1995 Place Springvale Crematorium Undertaker
R.Luscombe;Pine Heritage Funerals Name & Religion of Minister
P.Anstis S.Muyers ___________________- 7.INFORMANT Name V.Bridger
Address 1/15 Lindwall Street Glen Waverly 3150 Relationship to
Deceased Daughter ______________ 8.REGISTRATION OFFICER Name
H.V.Jordan Date 19 April 1995 ___________ 9.ENDORSEMENT(S) not any
Dated 05 May 1995 signed Andrew Levens Registrar Melbourne
Australia._________
WILL...yes

SCHOOLS
Robert Eric attended Beaufort Street Ragged School for boys from
aged four and half years. aprox 1911-1914 (Autumn Term)
1914 -1916 (December) attended Blundelsands School.(Not mentioned
to me in his memoirs)
SEFTON PARK Mixed Juniors.
Page 1 #13 8 January 1917
Foster Eric dob 20 Oct 1906 lives 267 Smithdown Road Father Robert
Last School Blundelsands
Left school for work 30/6/1921 (Note Register states 1912,obviously
an error).
There is a full report on the life of Robert Eric Foster in The
Foster Saga, a history of the Foster family between the years
1863-1995 which was written over a period of years from notes taken
by Doreen,Second daughter of Robert Eric and Edith May.

More About Robert Eric Foster ISM:
Burial: 06 Apr 1995, Springvale Crem Vic Aus; Quality: 0
Emigration: Jun 1981, Croydon Vic Aus; Quality: 3
Occupation: Masthead Shipwright
Retirement: Oct 1971, Chatham Dockyard Kent UK; Quality: 3

More About Robert Foster ISM and Edith Baker:
Marriage: 24 May 1930, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

361. Florence Ruth10 Francis (Isaac9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 29 Dec 1887 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0. She married Cusick.

Notes for Florence Ruth Francis:
Lived in Vere Street,befriended Charles Daniel (born 1927)
Florence had a slight lisp and had three or four children.Possibly
one boy and three girls. Charles Daniel was told by his mother not
to visit Aunt Florence (as told by Danny Francis 1996)

Children of Florence Francis and Cusick are:

553	i.	Ann11 Cusick.
554	ii.	Teresa Cusick.
555	iii.	Patricia Cusick.
556	iv.	Gerard Cusick, born Abt. 1924 in Liverpool UK Vere Street; 0.

364. Charles Daniel10 Francis (Isaac9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 18 Dec 1894 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 01 Jul 1963 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3. He married Ethel McAree 08 Jun 1919 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3. She was born 03 Feb 1898 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 1978 in Liverpool UK; 0.

Notes for Charles Daniel Francis:
SOUR @S00198@
Photograph seated with wife,Ethel Mcaree standing
Birth cert for Charles Daniel Francis 1895
-------------------------------------------
Reg.District: Toxteth Park,Liverpool Lancaster. 1895
Entry No: 335.
Date: Eighteenth December 1894.27 Emmerson Street.Toxteth Park.
Name: Charles Daniel.
Sex: Boy
Father: Isaac Francis.
Mother: Janet Francis formerly Hodgson.
Father's Occ: Sailmaker Journeyman.
Informant: The mark of Janet Francis .Mother of 27 Emmerson St.
Reg.Date: Twenty Ninth January 1895.
Registrar: Wm Russell.(deputy)
**************
St James Parish Record for baptisms Toxteth Park 1895
Page no ? # 388
Born Dec 18th 1894
Jane 16th 1995 Charles Daniel son of Isaac and Janet 27 Emmerson
St Sailmaker
.................................................................
ref the photograph.
Historical note from Grand daughter Lorraine Francis;
RIN: 00532
Lorraine Francis
7 Urban Drive
Altrincham Cheshire
England WA15 8HY
061 928 9788
Charles Daniel Francis of Toxteth Park born 1894,son of Isaac and
Janet nee HODGSON,and Ethel Francis nee McAree of Toxteth park
born 1898,daughter of John McAree and Mary Elizabeth nee Foster.
Charles was the only survivor of a ship torpedoed by a German U
Boat and was floating for several days before being rescued and
taken to America. Nothing more of this incident is known at the
time of this notation.
***********************
Marriage 1919
St Mathews Church Toxteth Park,Liverpool
Entry No 99
08/jun/1919
Charles Daniel Francis,24,Bachelor,Stoker 2 HMS RUGBY
15 Longville Street
Isaac Francis(deceased)
Ethel McAree 21 spinster
2 vere street
John McAree (no occ given)
signed by both parties
witnessed by George Hammond & Ellen Pope
....................................................................
.

More About Charles Daniel Francis:
Christening: 16 Jan 1895, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3
Occupation: Mariner

Notes for Ethel McAree:
Knocked down by motor vehicle. Pnuemonia followed injuries from
accident, she never regained conciousness and died 13 days later.
During the war the hospital in which died was called HMS Wellsby
Buried in Smithdown Rd cemetery.

More About Ethel McAree:
Burial: 06 Apr 1978, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 0
Occupation: Money Lender

More About Charles Francis and Ethel McAree:
Marriage: 08 Jun 1919, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

Children of Charles Francis and Ethel McAree are:

557

Ethel11 Francis, born 1921 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0. She married Kenneth Bushnell in Liverpool UK; Quality: 0.

Notes for Ethel Francis:
Ethel plays international golf travelling extensively,quite
wealthy following the death of her husband
Ethel had a base born child(Robert)prior to her wedding to Kenneth
Bushnell.
Address 2 Links View
Stratton,Cirencester. Glos, GL72NF as at 1994

Notes for Kenneth Bushnell:
KENNETH OWNED A GARAGE IN Duke Street Liverpool hE RACED IN THE tt
RACES ON THE iSLE OF mAN.

More About Kenneth Bushnell:
Occupation: Garage Owner

More About Kenneth Bushnell and Ethel Francis:
Marriage: Liverpool UK; Quality: 0

558ii.Charles Daniel Francis, born 04 May 1927 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3. He married Beryl Joan Clarke 12 Mar 1949 in Broadheath, Cheshire, UK.; Quality: 3; born 06 Mar 1930 in Altrincham Ches UK; 3.

Notes for Charles Daniel Francis:
birth Cert Liverpool
1927 Toxteth Park, County Borough of Liverpool
Entry No 141
fourth May 1927
19 Longville Street
Charles Daniel
Boy
Charles DANIEL Francis
Ethel Francis formerly Mc Aree
Fireman steamship
Ethel Francis ,mother,19 Longville Street
9/6/27
John Holgate
copy dated 12 Feb 1941
_________________________
Charles Daniel born Toxteth Pk went to school St Baufort St State
School Left school in 1941 aged 14yrs Took apprenticeship with E
A Brough Toxteth On corner of Stanhope and Parliament Street.
Engineering before complete term was 'called up for Naval service
then completed apprenticeship after war with British Airospace.
On rescue launches in Portsmouth,transferred from Navy into Army
went to South Lancs at Harrington Bks Thornby
Retired from 'Mr Kipling'cake manufacturer after 20 years as
engineering maintenence

More About Charles Daniel Francis:
Occupation: Elecrical Eng.retired
Retirement: 04 May 1992, Wythenshawe Manchester UK (Mr Kipling cakes); Quality: 0

More About Charles Francis and Beryl Clarke:
Marriage: 12 Mar 1949, Broadheath, Cheshire, UK.; Quality: 3

559iii.William John Francis, born 21 Jul 1933 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3; died 03 Nov 1986 in Marrickville N S W Aus; 3. He married Anne Louise Morgan 1957 in New South Wales Aus; Quality: 3; born 1934 in Liverpool UK; 0.

Notes for William John Francis:
Birth cert Liverpool 1933 Toxteth Park County Liverpool
entry no 306 book 14
Twentyfirst July 1933 2 Vere Street William John
Boy
Charles Daniel Francis
Ethel Francis formerly McAree
Fireman Steamship
of 19 Longville Street
E Francis,mother,19 Longville Street
twenty third Aug 1933
John Holgate
copy dated 12 feb 1941
Bank Teller in Liverpool then First Officer in the Blue Flunnel
Line
Migrated to Australia in the 1960's.Met his wife in Sydney
(originally from Birkenhead) William John took his discharge from
'Blue Funnel' They married in AustraliaL an returne d to
Australia
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DEATH CERTIFICATE 1986

Register of Deaths in New South Wales Australia
Name: FRANCIS William John Male aged 53 years
Marital status: Married
Date of Death 3rd November 1986
Place of death: Petersham (Eversleigh Home of Peace)
Usual residence 11 Malakoff Street Marrackville NSW
Place of birth: Liverpool England
Father: FRANCIS Daniel Mother McAREE Ethel
Place of marriage Sydney N.S,W
age at marriage 24years
to whom married: Ann Louise Morgan
Children : Danneil aged 22 years
Informant: A.L.Francis ,widow,11 Malakoff St Marrickville
Cause of death: Cancer of Stomach 3 months
Certified by J.N.Lickliss Medical Practitioner
Burial: 5th November 1986 Worona Crematorium,Sutherland
Registration: 17 Novemeber 1986
Number 26013

More About William John Francis:
Burial: 05 Nov 1986, Woronora Crematorium NSW Aus; Quality: 3
Occupation: Probation Officer

Notes for Anne Louise Morgan:
BIRTH CERT for ANN LOUISE MORGAN NSW 1934
District NEWTOWN in the State of NSW
Registered by John Alexander TATE
Entry No 310
Child born 1st December 1934 South Sydney Women's Hosp
ANN LOUISE
Female
Parents
Father Frank MORGAN,Painter age 41 years
born Oswestry Wales
Married 27th Dec 1919 Birkenhead England
other issue Alfred 14 years
Francis S 12 years
Joan M 3
living None deceased
Mother Sophia Williams age 37 years born Birkenhead England
Usual residence Marrickville
Informant Sophia Morgan mother of 32 Farr Street Marrickville
Witnesses Nurses I Warnock & M. Roche
Registered 6th Dec 1934 Newtown

More About William Francis and Anne Morgan:
Marriage: 1957, New South Wales Aus; Quality: 3

366. Lily10 Francis (Isaac9, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 12 Oct 1898 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 3, and died 14 Oct 1974 in Liverpool UK; 3. She married Frederick Robson.

Notes for Lily Francis:
Parish Register St James Toxteth Park Baptisms for 1898
Page 170 # 1353
Born Sep12th Bapt. Nov 6th 1898
Lilly dau of Isaac and Janet Francis 7 Penrith St Sailmaker

More About Lily Francis:
Christening: 06 Nov 1898, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

Children of Lily Francis and Frederick Robson are:

560

Clara11 Robson, born 14 Jul 1916 in Liverpool 9 Leonnora St. UK; 3; died 29 Aug 1934 in Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Clara Robson:
Clara was involved in a traffic accident soon after her 18th
birthday and never recovered. Information from her younger sister
Clare who was born 1938, nearly four years after her death in 1934.
Clare sent a photcopy of photoof Clara taken when she was 6years11
months old i.e.June 1922.

561ii.Helen Robson, born 17 Jul 1922 in Liverpool 9 Leonora St. UK; 3. She married Charles Darley.

More About Charles Darley:
Occupation: Dockyard worker?

562iii.Walter Robson, born 20 Oct 1925 in Liverpool 9 Leonora St. UK; 3; died May 1995 in Liverpool UK; 3. He married Margery in Liverpool UK; Quality: 0.

More About Walter Robson and Margery:
Marriage: Liverpool UK; Quality: 0

563iv.Leonard Robson, born 04 Apr 1930 in Liverpool 9 Leonora St. UK; 3. He married May Cavanagh.

564	v.	Millicent Robson, born 29 Mar 1934 in Liverpool UK; 3. She married Kenneth Brew; died 12 Sep 1974 in Liverpool UK; 3.
565	vi.	Josephine Robson, born 29 Mar 1934 in Liverpool UK; 3. She married John Toohey.
566	vii.	George Alexander Robson, born 16 Mar 1937 in Liverpool 9 Leonora St. UK; 3. He married Mary Sheehan.
567	viii.	Clare Robson, born 18 Feb 1938 in Liverpool UK; 3. She married Rodney Hughes 06 Jan 1964 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 3.

Notes for Clare Robson:
RIN: 04963
Clare Hughes

35 Clavell Road
Allerton Liverpool
Merseyside L19 4TS
151 475 7016

More About Rodney Hughes and Clare Robson:
Divorce: 1976, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3
Marriage: 06 Jan 1964, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

568ix.Frank "Billie" Robson, born 02 Jan 1940 in Liverpool UK; 3. He married Hilda Wright 03 Oct 1959 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 0.

More About Frank Robson and Hilda Wright:
Marriage: 03 Oct 1959, Liverpool UK; Quality: 0

569x.James Robson, born 17 Jan 1946 in Liverpool 9 Leonora St. UK; 3. He married Pauline.

368. Edith10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) She married Shem Williams.

Children of Edith Cathrell and Shem Williams are:

	570	i.	Shem11 Williams, born Abt. 1916 in 0; died Abt. 1938 in 0.
	571	ii.	Grace Williams, born 05 Jan 1918 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married John F Phillips 22 Feb 1941 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 0.

More About John Phillips and Grace Williams:
Marriage: 22 Feb 1941, Liverpool UK; Quality: 0

572iii.John Cathrell Williams, born 31 Dec 1919 in 0. He married Margaret Geelan 16 Jan 1940 in 0.

More About John Williams and Margaret Geelan:
Marriage: 16 Jan 1940, 0

573iv.Rosemary Williams, born 11 Nov 1929 in 0; died 07 Jun 1987 in 0. She married John Brown 18 Jun 1955 in 0.

More About John Brown and Rosemary Williams:
Marriage: 18 Jun 1955, 0

369. Elizabeth Ann10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 10 Jul 1879 in Liverpool UK; 0, and died 21 Jul 1978 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married Joseph Clift.

Child of Elizabeth Cathrell and Joseph Clift is:

574

Edith11 Clift, born Abt. 1902 in Liverpool UK; 0; died Feb 1992 in 0. She married Robert Harding.

370. Margaret Emma10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1881 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0, and died 25 Apr 1928 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0. She married Robert Charles Royle.

Child of Margaret Cathrell and Robert Royle is:

575

Robert Alfred11 Royle dsp., born 10 Jun 1915 in 0; died 06 Oct 1935 in 0.

372. Sarah Jane10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 17 Aug 1885 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0, and died 13 Jul 1950 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married John Pedder 19 Jun 1910 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 3. He was born 10 Apr 1882 in Islington UK; 3, and died 09 Mar 1960 in Liverpool UK; 3.

Notes for Sarah Jane Cathrell:
Parish Register St James Toxteth Park
Baptisms for 1885
??Page # 581
Sarah Jane dau of Thomas and Margaret Catterill 14 Vickers Street
Carter
.................
Births and Deaths Registration Act 1874
Certificate of Registry of Birth
457
I, the undersigned ,Do gereby Certify that the Birth of Sarah jane
Catrell born on the 17th August 1885 has been duly Registered by me
Witness my hand this 29th day of September 1885
14 Penrith St. signature too feint to read Registrar Births and
Deaths Toxteth Park Sub district.
..........................................

Certificate of Marriage
Page 3
1910 Marriage solemnized at St bridget's Church Wavertree in the
County of ancaster
Entry No: 5
When: 19th June 1910
Name John Pedder age 28 Bachelor Carpenter of 124 Salisbury Rd
Father: Mathias Pedder Retired
Name : Sarah Jane Cathrell 24 Spinster 10 Tunstall Street
Father: Thomas Cathrell Carter
both signed Witnesses Robert Charles Royle Ruth Cathrell
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DEATH CERTIFICATE Sarah Jane Pedder 1950
Wavertree County Borough of Liverpool
Entry No 260-
Date 13 July 1950 at 29 Clavell Road
Name Sarah Jane Pedder Female aged 64 years
wife of John Pedder Builder's Joiner Retired
Cause of Death 1. Myocarditis 2. Carcinoma of the Breast
Certified by R S Thompson MD
Informant John C Pedder son present at death 29 Clavell Road
Liverpool 19
Date Reg: 14 July 1950
__________________

More About Sarah Jane Cathrell:
Christening: 09 Sep 1885, Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK St James; Quality: 3

Notes for John Pedder:
Births and Deaths Registration Act 1874
Certificate of Registration

I, the undersigned ,Do hereby Certify that the Birth of John Pedder
born on the 10th April 1882 has been duly Registered by me
Witness my hand this 12 day of May 1882
signed H Rowland ? Deputy Registrar Births and Deaths
Islington sub district
...................................
Certificate of Marriage
Page 3
1910 Marriage solemnized at St bridget's Church Wavertree in the
County of ancaster
Entry No: 5
When: 19th June 1910
Name John Pedder age 28 Bachelor Carpenter of 124 Salisbury Rd
Father: Mathias Pedder Retired
Name : Sarah Jane Cathrell 24 Spinster 10 Tunstall Street
Father: Thomas Cathrell Carter
both signed Witnesses Robert Charles Royle Ruth Cathrell
--_______________________
DEATH CERTIFICATE 1960
Registration District Liverpool South Sefton Park County Borough of
Liverpool
Entry No: 123
Date: ninth March 1960 found DOA at Sefton General Hosp.
Name: John Pedder Male age 77 years
abode: 29 Clavell Road Liverpool Occ. Retired Joiner
Cause of D: Coronary Thrombosis Coronary Atheroma
Certified by: G.A.Blackwood Coroner for Liverpool after P.M
without inquest.
Informant : J.C.Pedder son 189 Greenhill Road Liverpool 18
Date: tenth March 1960 Registrar R.Edwards
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More About John Pedder and Sarah Cathrell:
Marriage: 19 Jun 1910, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

Children of Sarah Cathrell and John Pedder are:

576

Margaret Alice11 Pedder, born 19 Sep 1913 in Liverpool UK; 0; died 15 Sep 1989 in 0. She married Thomas Kilshaw 11 Dec 1965 in 0.

More About Thomas Kilshaw and Margaret Pedder:
Marriage: 11 Dec 1965, 0

577ii.John Cathrell Pedder, born 27 Aug 1927 in Liverpool UK; 3. He married Yvonne Muriel Elise Crow 06 Jan 1951 in Liverpool UK; Quality: 3.

Notes for John Cathrell Pedder:
RIN: 02671
John Cathrell Pedder
47 Padstow Road
Liverpool
Merseyside LI6 4pp
0151 280 2455

Marriage Certificate 1951

Registration District Liverpool South
Marriage solemnized at the Methodist Church Elm Hall Drive
in the District of Liverpool South in the County Borough of
Liverpool
Entry No : 76
Date January 6th 1951
Name: John Cathrell Pedder age 23 yrs Bachelor Police Consatble
of 29 Clavell Road Father John Pedder Joiner (retired)
Name Yvonne Muriel Elise Crow age 23 Spinster Shorthand Typist
of 24 Breasdale Road Liverpool 18
Father Frederick Crow occ: -------
signed by both Witnesses J Pedder Edward I Forsythe
Vicar Ralph Bates
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More About Yvonne Muriel Elise Crow:
Occupation: Shorthand Typist

More About John Pedder and Yvonne Crow:
Marriage: 06 Jan 1951, Liverpool UK; Quality: 3

373. Ruth10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born Abt. 1888 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0. She married William Woodhead.

Child of Ruth Cathrell and William Woodhead is:

578

Ruth11 Woodhead dsp.

374. May10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 11 May 1890 in Liverpool UK; 3, and died 29 Jun 1973 in Liverpool UK; 0. She married Edward Ford Abt. 1920 in 0.

Notes for Edward Ford:
LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK AND HUMANE SOCIETY
Instituted January 9th 1839
Incorporated November 21st 1888
At a Meeting of the Committee of the
Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society
held at the
Underwriter's Room.Exchange Buildings Liverpool
on the first day of July 1925
IT WAS RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that
the thanks of the Committee be presented to
EDWARD FORD
with the Society's Bronze Medal for a brave attempt
to stop a runaway hoirse attached to a light spring
cattle float in Mentove Avenue whereby he was
injured on the 13th June 1925
Signed by the Chairman and Secretary
...........................................

More About Edward Ford and May Cathrell:
Marriage: Abt. 1920, 0

Children of May Cathrell and Edward Ford are:

579

Edna11 Ford, born 19 Jan 1921 in 0. She married Leonard Broley 11 Oct 1941 in 3.

Notes for Edna Ford:
Marriage Certificate 1941 Mossly Hill County Borough of Liverpool
St Mathew & St James Parish Church
Entry No 150
Date 11th October 1941
Leonard Broley 24 Bachelor Corporal RAMC 35 Wasdalle Rd Wavertree
Father Norris Hotel Porter

Edna Ford 20 Spinster 20 Beachdale Road Mossly Hill
Father Edward Ford Training Driver
both signed Witnesses Edward Ford Blanche Broley
_

Notes for Leonard Broley:
Marriage Certificate 1941 Mossly Hill County Borough of Liverpool
St Mathew & St James Parish Church
Entry No 150
Date 11th October 1941
Leonard Broley 24 Bachelor Corporal RAMC 35 Wasdalle Rd Wavertree
Father Norris Hotel Porter

Edna Ford 20 Spinster 20 Beachdale Road Mossly Hill
Father Edward Ford Training Driver
both signed Witnesses Edward Ford Blanche Broley
__________________-

More About Leonard Broley and Edna Ford:
Marriage: 11 Oct 1941, 3

580ii.Edward Ford, born 02 Feb 1923 in 0. He married May Rowen.

	581	iii.	Kenneth Ford, born 15 Jun 1929 in 0. He married Rita Burrows.
	582	iv.	Eric Ford, born 21 Dec 1931 in 0. He married Marion Hudson.

375. Thomas10 Cathrell (Margaret Emma9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 11 Apr 1895 in Toxteth Pk Liverpool UK; 0, and died 17 Oct 1983 in Liverpool UK; 0. He married Daisy A Cashen.

Child of Thomas Cathrell and Daisy Cashen is:

583

Raymond11 Cathrell, born 10 Sep 1927 in Liverpool UK; 0. He married (1) Beryl Roberts. He married (2) Iris Williams.

Notes for Raymond Cathrell:
24 AUG 2000 4:13PM
Attended Francis Family Gathering 30 June 2000.

Notes for Iris Williams:
24 AUG 2000 4:14PM
Attended Francis Family Gathering 30/6/2000.
John Peder informs me her name was Iris Roberts nee Williams.
I have not confirmed this.

379. Charlotte10 Rodick (Ruth9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 25 May 1892 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0, and died in Welland Ont Ca.; 0. She married (1) Samuel Pottinger. She married (2) Arthur Peart.

Notes for Charlotte Rodick:
Charlotte married Pottinger and had one daughter, she had a second
marriage to Arthur Peart but had no more children

Child of Charlotte Rodick and Samuel Pottinger is:

584

Eleanor11 Pottinger.

380. Emma10 Rodick (Ruth9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 11 Feb 1895 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 3, and died 13 Jun 1978 in Welland Ont Ca.; 3. She married John Joseph Smith 18 Sep 1920 in Wallasey Ches UK; Quality: 3. He was born 15 Oct 1891 in Wallasey Ches UK; 3, and died 09 Apr 1958 in Welland Ont Ca.; 0.

More About Emma Rodick:
Burial: Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 0

More About John Joseph Smith:
Burial: Apr 1958, Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 0
Occupation: Carter/Welder

More About John Smith and Emma Rodick:
Marriage: 18 Sep 1920, Wallasey Ches UK; Quality: 3

Children of Emma Rodick and John Smith are:

585

Joseph11 Smith, born 15 Jan 1922 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 3; died 18 Jul 1987 in Welland Ont Ca.; 2. He married Fay Kernahan 02 Feb 1946 in Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 0; born 29 Jan 1925 in Welland Ont Ca.; 0; died 26 Oct 1985 in Welland Ont Ca.; 0.

More About Fay Kernahan:
Burial: Oct 1985, Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 0

More About Joseph Smith and Fay Kernahan:
Marriage: 02 Feb 1946, Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 0

586ii.Katherine Margaret Smith, born 06 Sep 1929 in Welland Ont Ca.; 3. She married William Frederick Hoy Major rtd 24 Apr 1948 in Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 3; born 30 Jan 1924 in Thorold Twp Welland Ont Canada; 3.

Notes for Katherine Margaret Smith:
RIN: 03473
Katherine Hoy
3 Crossing Bridge Court
Stitsville
Ontario Canada K25 152

11 SEP 1999 11:09PM
Email info to day from Kay.
"Yes Alfred was my mother's second cousin, and Captain of a 'laker'
called the "City of Windsor". We lived on the WElland River, that
ran parralel to the Welland Canal. The shiops used to blow their
whistles three times, for the lift bridge to open. When we heard a
ship blow fopur times it was "uncle Alf" and we used to run out and
wave to him as his ship went by. I vaguely remember my mother and
Dad holfding up the twins, and waving to him.

Notes for William Frederick Hoy Major rtd:
Bill Hoy first met Bill at Kew in UK Jun 1997.
Extract from letter from wife Kay dated 28 Mar 97
"Perhaps I should tell you something of ourselves. Bill spent 27
years with RCAF He served two yrs with the RAF ferry command during
the 2nd world war.After his airforce career he spent 12 yrs with
the government. We did a lot of traveling so our children were born
all over Canada.

More About William Hoy and Katherine Smith:
Marriage: 24 Apr 1948, Welland Ont Ca.; Quality: 3

587iii.Joan Francis Smith, born 13 Oct 1933 in Welland Ont Ca.; 3. She married Joseph Eugene Lionel Boudreau; born 19 Jan 1934 in Levis Quebec Ca.; 0.

588

iv.

John Rodick Smith, born 13 Oct 1933 in Welland Ont Ca.; 3.

381. Jane10 Rodick (Ruth9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 09 Oct 1897 in Wallasey Ches UK; 0, and died 19 Apr 1973 in Wallasey Ches UK; 0. She married Albert Owen Littler 28 Dec 1943 in Crosby Lancs UK; Quality: 0. He was born 24 Mar 1894 in UK; 0, and died 12 Jan 1951 in UK; 0.

More About Albert Littler and Jane Rodick:
Marriage: 28 Dec 1943, Crosby Lancs UK; Quality: 0

Children of Jane Rodick and Albert Littler are:

	589	i.	Albert John11 Littler, born 08 Nov 1919 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0; died 29 Oct 1983 in UK; 0. He married Jean Rawley; born 12 May 1919 in UK; 0.
	590	ii.	Margaret Francis Littler, born 01 Oct 1926 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0. She married Harold Shepard 12 Sep 1953 in Crosby Lancs UK; Quality: 0; born 1919 in 0.

More About Harold Shepard and Margaret Littler:
Marriage: 12 Sep 1953, Crosby Lancs UK; Quality: 0

591iii.Arthur Owen Littler, born 02 May 1928 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0; died 1971 in UK; 0. He married (1) Betty Kennedy in Waterloo Liverpool UK; Quality: 0. He married (2) Joyce Seddon 1950 in UK; Quality: 0.

More About Arthur Littler and Betty Kennedy:
Marriage: Waterloo Liverpool UK; Quality: 0

More About Arthur Littler and Joyce Seddon:
Marriage: 1950, UK; Quality: 0

592iv.Jean Littler, born 17 Sep 1930 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0. She married Charles Mushrow; born 01 Oct 1931 in 0; died 1995 in 0.

382. Margaret10 Rodick (Ruth9 Francis, Ephraim8, Daniel7, Robert6, Robert5, Robert4, Robert3, Daniel2, Mr1) was born 1901 in Seacombe Wallasey Ches UK; 0, and died 10 Feb 1959 in 0. She married Henry Broster.

Children of Margaret Rodick and Henry Broster are:

	593	i.	Henry11 Broster.
	594	ii.	Dorothy Broster, born 1925 in 0. She married Norman Edmondson.