Thomas RICHARDS [Parents] was born on 31 Jan 1819 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 1, 2 on 01 Mar 1819 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He married Hannah RILEY. Thomas was employed as Metal button maker in 1851.
1851 British Census:
Address: Buckingham St Back House Court 5, Birmingham
Census Place: Birmingham, Birmingham, Warwickshire
PRO Ref HO/107/2058 Folio 577 Page 14 FHL Film 0332120RICHARDS Thomas, head, M, age 32, b. Birmingham-WAR, Occ. Metal Button Maker
RICHARDS Hannah, wife, M, age 32, b. Birmingham-WAR, Occ. Ware House Woman
RICHARDS Emma, daughter, U, age 9, b. Birmingham-WAR, Occ. At Home
RICHARDS Caroline, daughter, U, age 5, b. Birmingham-WAR, Occ. Scholar
THORNTON Edward, uncle, W, age 73, b. Wednesbury-STF, Occ. Metal Button Burnisher----------------------------------------------------------
Resided in Australia at the time of his father's Will, dated Oct 05, 1864.
Hannah RILEY [Parents] was born on 12 Mar 1819 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened 1 on 13 Sep 1819 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died after 1901. She married Thomas RICHARDS.
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: 3 Back of 35 St Georges Pl.
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 542927 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 2158 Folio 24 Page 5 Family 27RICHARDS Hannah, -, W, age 42, b. Birmingham, Occ. Warehouse woman
RICHARDS Emma, daughter, U, age 19, b. Birmingham, Occ. Press work
RICHARDS Caroline, daughter, -, age 15, b. Birmingham, Occ. Press work
RICHARDS William F., son, -, age 7, b. Birmingham, Occ. Scholar----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 2 Back of 33 St. Georges Place
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839580 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3120 Folio 91 Page 6 Family 32RICHARDS Hannah, head, M, age 53, b. Birmingham, Warwick
RICHARDS Caroline, daughter, U, age 25, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Linen Button Coverer
RICHARDS William F., son, U, age 17, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Tool Maker
RILEY Hannah, mother, W, age 80, b. Birmingham, Warwick----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 14 Park Lane
Census Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6097544 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2434 Folio 4 Page 1 Family 6Hannah is staying with her daughter Caroline BUTCHER & family.
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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 4 Fentham Rd.
Census Place: Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2714 Folio 55 Page 9 Family 67Hannah is staying with her daughter Caroline BUTCHER & family.
They had the following children:
F i Emma RICHARDS was born about 1842 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died before 1864. F ii Caroline Riley RICHARDS M iii William Frederick RICHARDS was born 1 on 24 May 1853 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 2 on 13 Jun 1853 in St Georges, Birmingham, Warkwick, England.
James NELMES [Parents] was christened 1 on 31 Oct 1768 in St Mary the Virgin, Chipping Norton, Oxford, England. He died on 08 Oct 1804 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was buried 2 on 10 Oct 1804 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He married 3, 4 Ann MURRAY on 04 Feb 1795 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
Ann MURRAY [Parents] was born about 1761. She was christened on 13 Jun 1762 in Duns Tew, Oxford, England. She died on 02 Mar 1820 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was buried 1 on 07 Mar 1820 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married 2, 3 James NELMES on 04 Feb 1795 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
Other marriages:SEXTY, John
Research notes:
Ann quite likely had a younger(?) sister Eleanor MERREY...
From the St Martin's Parish Register:
Marriage of Samuel BEDDOE & Eleanor MERREY 1788 Sep 28
Witnesses: John SEXTY & Mary ROE.
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Marriage of James NELMES & Ann (Murrey) SEXTY 1795 Feb 04
Witnesses: Eleanor BEDDOE & Philip TRANTER(?)The first marriage of ANN MURRAY (or MURREY, MYRRY, MERREY, MERRY) to John SEXTY took place in her home parish of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire on June 20, 1780. The best IGI record for an Oxfordshire birth/christening of Ann places her in the family of George MYRRY & Anne (GIBARD) of nearby Duns Tew, Oxon. Note that these patron-submitted IGI records are confirmed from the Duns Tew PRs in messaging on the RootsWeb ENG-BANBURY-AREA-L (Oxfordshire) list server -gg
Two IGI records exist for the birth/christening of James, circa 1768... one in Newent, Gloucestershire, and another:
James NELLMS c.1768 Oct 31 Chipping Norton, Oxford s/o George & Ann...Must examine films of the PRs and/or BTs of Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire -gg
They had the following children:
F i Ann NELMES
James RICHARDS was born about 1755. He was buried 1 on 27 Sep 1830 in All Saints, Bedworth, Warwickshire. He married 2 Mary WARREN on 14 Jul 1782 in Bedworth, Warwick, England.
Mary WARREN [Parents] was christened 1 on 12 Dec 1758 in St Michaels, Coventry, Warwick, England. She married 2 James RICHARDS on 14 Jul 1782 in Bedworth, Warwick, England.
They had the following children:
M i George RICHARDS was christened 1 on 27 Oct 1782 in Bedworth, Warwick, England. F ii Mary RICHARDS M iii William RICHARDS was christened 1 on 01 Apr 1787 in Bedworth, Warwick, England. M iv James RICHARDS M v John RICHARDS was christened 1, 2 on 03 Mar 1793 in Bedworth, Warwick, England. M vi Thomas RICHARDS F vii Sarah RICHARDS M viii Joseph RICHARDS was christened 1 on 15 Nov 1801 in Bedworth, Warwick, England.
Richard GIBSON [Parents] was born about 1746. He was buried 1 on 12 Mar 1830 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He married 2, 3 Elizabeth HUGHES on 13 Sep 1793 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England. Richard was employed as Die SInker in 1828/1829 in , Birmingham (Pigot and Co.'s National Commercial Directory. He was employed as Die Sinker in 1829 in , Birmingham (Pigot and Co.'s Commercial Directory of Birmi. He was employed as Die Sinker in 1830 in 206 Livery St., Birmingham (West's 1830 Directory).
Possible alternate burial record for Richard GIBSON from St Martins parish register (1802-1861):
BURIALS in the Parish of: Saint Martin in Birmingham - in the County of: Warwick in May in the Year 18: 20 - No.: 3331 Name.: Richard Gibson, Abode.: Workhouse, When buried.: May 15th, Age.: 54 years By whom the Ceremony was performed.: J. Moore
See also:
BURIALS in the Parish of: Saint Martin in Birmingham - in the County of: Warwick in May & June in the Year 18: 25 - No.: 2224 Name.: Richard Gibson, Abode.: Edgbaston Street, When buried.: June 1st, Age.: 30 years By whom the Ceremony was performed.: T. Chapman
Elizabeth HUGHES was buried 1 on 22 Apr 1806 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married 2, 3 Richard GIBSON on 13 Sep 1793 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
They had the following children:
M i Richard Hughes GIBSON
Richard Charles GIBSON [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 23 Jun 1826 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 3, 4, 5 on 20 Aug 1828 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 6, 7 on 07 Sep 1888 in Wychbold, Dodderhill, Worcester, England. The cause of death was Cerebral Apoplexy. He married 8, 9 Maria Ann DEYKES on 10 Jun 1848 in St Pauls Chapel, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was employed as Engineer in 1863. He was employed as Engineer/Machinist in 1848/51 in Birmingham, England. He was employed as Licensed Victualler in 1871. He was employed as Licensed Victualler in 1881. He was employed as Licensed Victualler in 1888 in Wychbold, Dodderhill, Worcester.
Other marriages:FROST, Emma Louisa
1851 British Census:
Address: 80 Albion St
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
FHL Film 87306-07 PRO Reference HO/107/2051 Folio 543 Page 27 Family 113GIBSON Richard Chas., head, M, age 25, b. Birmingham, Occ. Machinist
GIBSON Maia Ann [sic], wife, M, age 30, b. Leominster, Hereford
GIBSON Richard Hy., son, U, age 1, b. Birmingham----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Wallville St
Census Place: Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
Source: FHL Film 542904 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 2019 Folio 12 Page 18 Family 95GIBSON Richard, head, M, age 34, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Merchant & Publican
GIBSON Maria Ann, wife, M, age 40, b. Leominster, Herefordsh
GIBSON Richard, son, U, age 11, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Leonard, son, U, age 5, b. Handsworth, Staffordsh, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Clara, daughter, U, age 3, b. Handsworth, Staffordsh
GIBSON Emily, daughter, U, age 1, b. Handsworth, Staffordsh
HARDING Eliza, servant, U, age 19, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. -----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 168 Icknield St. East.
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839584 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3129 Folio 105 Page 26 Family 139GIBSON Richard C., head, M, age 45, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Licensed Victualler
GIBSON Maria A., wife, M, age 52, b. Leominster, Hereford
GIBSON Leonard, son, -, age 15, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Merchant's Apprentice
GIBSON Clara E., daughter, -, age 13, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Louisa E. [Leonora E.], daughter, -, age 11, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Samuel D., son, -, age 6, b. Birmingham, Warwick
PAKLEFORD[?] Martha, servant, U, age 24, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Assistant Victualler----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 168 & 169 Icknield St in 1
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341718 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3004 Folio 115 Page 36GIBSON Richard, head, M, age 54, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Licensed Victualler
GIBSON Mary, wife, M, age 61, b. Leominster, Hereford, Occ. Licensed Victualler Wife
GIBSON Leonora, daughter, U, age 21, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Licensed Victualler Daughter
GIBSON Samuel, son, -, age 16, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Machinist
MEREDITH Anne, bar maid, U, age 30, b. Evesham, Worcester, Occ. Bar Maid
Maria Ann DEYKES [Parents] was christened 1 on 02 Feb 1820 in Leominster, Hereford, England. She died 2, 3 on 18 Nov 1883 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. The cause of death was Sanguinous Apoplexy. She married 4, 5 Richard Charles GIBSON on 10 Jun 1848 in St Pauls Chapel, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
They had the following children:
M i Richard Henry GIBSON was born 1 in 1850 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 2 on 26 May 1850 in St Marks, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 3 in 1875 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. F ii Maria Elizabeth* GIBSON was born 1 in 1852 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened 2 on 29 Aug 1852 in St Marks, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died 3 in 1853 in Birmingham, Warwick, England.
Died as infant - age: <1 year.M iii Frederick Deykes* GIBSON was born 1 in 1854 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 2 on 30 Jul 1854 in St Georges, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 3 in 1855 in West Bromwich RD, Warwick, England.
Died as infant - age: <9 months.M iv Leonard GIBSON F v Clara Eliza GIBSON F vi Leonora Emily GIBSON M vii Samuel Deykes GIBSON
Richard Charles GIBSON [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 23 Jun 1826 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 3, 4, 5 on 20 Aug 1828 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 6, 7 on 07 Sep 1888 in Wychbold, Dodderhill, Worcester, England. The cause of death was Cerebral Apoplexy. He married 8, 9 Emma Louisa FROST on 24 Oct 1884 in Register Office, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was employed as Engineer in 1863. He was employed as Engineer/Machinist in 1848/51 in Birmingham, England. He was employed as Licensed Victualler in 1871. He was employed as Licensed Victualler in 1881. He was employed as Licensed Victualler in 1888 in Wychbold, Dodderhill, Worcester.
Other marriages:DEYKES, Maria Ann
1851 British Census:
Address: 80 Albion St
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
FHL Film 87306-07 PRO Reference HO/107/2051 Folio 543 Page 27 Family 113GIBSON Richard Chas., head, M, age 25, b. Birmingham, Occ. Machinist
GIBSON Maia Ann [sic], wife, M, age 30, b. Leominster, Hereford
GIBSON Richard Hy., son, U, age 1, b. Birmingham----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Wallville St
Census Place: Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
Source: FHL Film 542904 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 2019 Folio 12 Page 18 Family 95GIBSON Richard, head, M, age 34, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Merchant & Publican
GIBSON Maria Ann, wife, M, age 40, b. Leominster, Herefordsh
GIBSON Richard, son, U, age 11, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Leonard, son, U, age 5, b. Handsworth, Staffordsh, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Clara, daughter, U, age 3, b. Handsworth, Staffordsh
GIBSON Emily, daughter, U, age 1, b. Handsworth, Staffordsh
HARDING Eliza, servant, U, age 19, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. -----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 168 Icknield St. East.
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839584 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3129 Folio 105 Page 26 Family 139GIBSON Richard C., head, M, age 45, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Licensed Victualler
GIBSON Maria A., wife, M, age 52, b. Leominster, Hereford
GIBSON Leonard, son, -, age 15, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Merchant's Apprentice
GIBSON Clara E., daughter, -, age 13, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Louisa E. [Leonora E.], daughter, -, age 11, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON Samuel D., son, -, age 6, b. Birmingham, Warwick
PAKLEFORD[?] Martha, servant, U, age 24, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Assistant Victualler----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 168 & 169 Icknield St in 1
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341718 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3004 Folio 115 Page 36GIBSON Richard, head, M, age 54, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Licensed Victualler
GIBSON Mary, wife, M, age 61, b. Leominster, Hereford, Occ. Licensed Victualler Wife
GIBSON Leonora, daughter, U, age 21, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Licensed Victualler Daughter
GIBSON Samuel, son, -, age 16, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Machinist
MEREDITH Anne, bar maid, U, age 30, b. Evesham, Worcester, Occ. Bar Maid
Emma Louisa FROST [Parents] was born about 1862 in Handsworth, Stafford, England. She married 1, 2 Richard Charles GIBSON on 24 Oct 1884 in Register Office, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
Other marriages:PEEL, Robert
They had the following children:
F i Julia Victoria GIBSON
Joseph TAYLOR [Parents] 1 was born 2 on 17 Feb 1832 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 3 on 30 Dec 1833 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 4, 5 on 08 Jan 1914 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. The cause of death was Cerebral Thrombosis, Coma. He married 6, 7 Mary GIBSON on 14 Nov 1861 in Handsworth, Stafford, England. Joseph was employed as Glass Button Maker in 1851. He was employed as Brassfounder in 1891/1901. He was employed as Glass Toy Maker in 1861 in Handsworth, Stafford. He was employed as Publican in 1871. He was employed as Bricklayer in 1881. He was employed as Brass Finisher Journeyman in 1897 in 103 Bradford St., Aston.
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: No 172 Spring Hill
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 542922 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 2131 Folio 112 Page 29 Family 144Joseph TAYLOR 28, a glass toy maker, may be the one boarding with Alfred & Elizabeth DINGLEY -gg
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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Watville St.
Census Place: Handsworth, Staffordshire, England
Source: FHL Film 836431 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2968 Folio 14 Page 22 Family 112TAYLOR Jos'h, head, M, age 37, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Publican
TAYLOR Mary, wife, M, age 36, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire
TAYLOR Laura Jane, daughter, -, age 7, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar
TAYLOR John Reuben, son, -, age 2, b. Handsworth, Stafford----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Lench St 28
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341717 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3000 Folio 106 Page 22TAYLOR Joseph, head, M, age 48, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Bricklayer
TAYLOR Mary, wife, M, age 46, b. Birmingham, Warwick
TAYLOR Reuben, son, -, age 12, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar
TAYLOR Florence, daughter, -, age 9, b. Handsworth, Stafford, Occ. Scholar----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 9 Lawden Rd.
Census Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6097515 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2405 Folio 85 Page 2 Family 8TAYLOR Joseph, head, M, age 59, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Brassfounder
TAYLOR Mary, wife, M, age 57, b. Birmingham, Warwick
TAYLOR Reuben, son, S, age 22, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Brassfounder----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 103 Bradford St.
Census Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2857 Folio 109 Page 28 Family 150TAYLOR Joseph, head, W, age 68, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Brassfounder
TAYLOR Clara F., daughter, S, age 29, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Warehouse woman----------------------------------------------------------
1911 British Census:
Dwelling: 103 Bradford St., B'ham (5 rooms)
Census Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG14PN18153 RG78PN1099 RD385 SD1 ED6 SN3TAYLOR Joseph, head, W, age 80, M? C3 L2 D1, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Brassdresser & Filer
TAYLOR Florence, daughter, S, age 39, b. Handsworth, Staffordshire, Occ. Warehouse Woman
Mary GIBSON [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 09 Aug 1834 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened 3, 4 on 29 Sep 1834 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died 5, 6 on 30 Sep 1897 in Deritend, Birmingham, England. The cause of death was Peritonitis. She married 7, 8 Joseph TAYLOR on 14 Nov 1861 in Handsworth, Stafford, England.
1851 British Census:
Address: 11 Parade, Birmingham
Census Place: Birmingham, Birmingham, Warwickshire
PRO Ref HO/107/2056 Folio 113 Page 4 FHL Film 0332116GOUCH William, head, M, age 43, b. Birmingham----, Occ. Silver Plator
GOUCH Eliza, wife, M, age 43, b. Birmingham----, Occ. At Home
GOUCH Elizh., daughter, -, age 13, b. Birmingham----, Occ. At Home
GOUCH John, son, -, age 10, b. Birmingham----, Occ. At Home
GOUCH Henry, son, -, age 8, b. Birmingham----, Occ. At Home
GIBSON Mary, servant, -, age 16, b. Birmingham----, Occ. Servant
They had the following children:
F i Laura Jane TAYLOR M ii John 'Reuben' TAYLOR F iii Clara 'Florence' TAYLOR 1 was born 2 in 1871 in Handsworth, Stafford, England. She died 3 in 1938 in Birmingham RD, Warwick, England.
John GIBSON [Parents] was born 1, 2, 3, 4 on 13 Aug 1846 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 5, 6 on 09 Sep 1846 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 7, 8 on 19 Nov 1935 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. The cause of death was Myocardial Degeneration, Arterio-sclerosis. He married 9, 10 Amelia Lavinia BARNES on 09 Jun 1888 in Yardley, Worcestershire, England. John was employed as Jeweller in 1871. He was employed as Jeweller in 1881 in Birmingham, England. He was employed as Jeweller in 1888 in Yardley, Worcester. He was employed as Jeweller in 1901.
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 12 Dudley Road
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839567 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3093 Folio 73 Page 22 Family 127John 24, and his brother Reuben are lodging with the widow Ann PEARSALL & family.
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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 175 Spring Hill
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwick, England
Source: FHL Film 1341710 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2969 Folio 101 Page 10 Family 55John 34, is living with his married brother Reuben GIBSON & family.
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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 232 Ick. St. [Icknield St.]
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2847 Folio 55 Page 19 Family 145GIBSON John, head, M, age 54, b. Bham, Warwicks, Occ. Jeweller
GIBSON Amelia L., wife, M, age 52, b. Bham, Warwicks----------------------------------------------------------
1911 British Census:
Dwelling: 232 Icknield Street, Birmingham (6 rooms)
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG14PN18051 RG78PN1096 RD384 SD2 ED19 SN83GIBSON John, head, M, age 64, b. Birmingham, Occ. Gilt Jeweller (Repairs)
GIBSON Amelia Lavinia, wife, M, age 62, M23 C1 L0 D1, b. Birmingham----------------------------------------------------------
Last Will and Testament of John GIBSON, dated Oct 16, 1935. Proved in Birmingham on Dec 05, 1935.THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of I JOHN GIBSON of 232 Icknield St. Hockley Birmingham dated the Sixteenth day of October Nineteen hundred and thirty five.
I wish to leave half of what is left of my estate when I die to my Niece Florence Barnes of 3 Monument Rd. Brookfields Birmingham and the other half to be divided equally between Mrs. Clara Guest 35 Robert Rd. Handsworth, Mrs. Florence Sabell 219 Icknield St. Hockley Birmingham and Miss. Florence Gibson.
Acknowledged by me
JOHN GIBSON
In the presence of
SYDNEY W. HAYNES M.D.
RICHARD WHEATLEY
ERIC F. GOODEAffidavit filed that Will was duly executed on the 11th day of November 1935.
John Glaisyer
District Registrar.
J. GlaisyerIn His Majesty's High Court of Justice.
The District Probate Registry at: Birmingham
BE IT KNOWN that: John Gibson of 232 Icknield Street Hockley in the City of Birmingham
who died: - on the: 19th day of: November 19:35
at Western Road Hospital in the said city
made and duly executed: his last Will and Testament: and did not therein name any Executor.
AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written Letters of Administration with the Will: - (a copy whereof is hereunto annexed) of all the Estate which by law devolves to and vests in the personal representative of the deceased was granted by His Majesty's High Court of Justice at the District Probate Registry thereof at: Birmingham to: Florence Barnes of 3 Monument Road Brookfields in the said City Spinster niece of the deceased, one of the Residuary Legatees named in the said Will.
And it is hereby certified that an Affidavit for Inland Revenue has been delivered wherein it is shown that the gross value of the said Estate in: Great Britain (exclusive of what the said deceased may have been possessed of or entitled to as a Trustee and not beneficially) amounts to: £150.17.11 and that the said Affidavit bears a stamp of: £1.10.0
Dated the: 5th day of: December 193:5
John Glaisyer
District Registrar.Extracted by: Reskall Round & Gloster Solrs Birmingham
Amelia Lavinia BARNES [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 17 Dec 1847 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died 3, 4 on 25 Dec 1927 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. The cause of death was Abdominal neoplasm. She married 5, 6 John GIBSON on 09 Jun 1888 in Yardley, Worcestershire, England.
They had the following children:
U i * GIBSON died before 1911.
Eli Henry GRIFFITHS [Parents] 1 was born about 1837 in Harborne, Stafford, England. He was christened 2 on 28 May 1837 in Harborne, Stafford, England. He died 3 on 04 Mar 1914 in Kingskerswell, Devon, England. He married 4, 5 Jane GIBSON on 19 Sep 1863 in St James Church, Handsworth, Stafford, England. Eli was employed as Lamp Maker in 1863. He was employed as Lamp Manufacturer Manager in 1871. He was employed as Lamp Manufacturer in 1881. He was employed as Ship Lamp Manufacturer in 1896.
Other marriages:FOX, Louisa Annie
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 52 Sherborne Rd.
Census Place: Balsall Heath, Worcestershire, England
Source: FHL Film 838892 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3079 Folio 47 Page 38 Family 194GRIFFITHS Eli H., head, M, age 33, b. Harborne, Staffordsh, Occ. Lamp Manuf'r Manager
GRIFFITHS Jane, wife, M, age 29, b. Birm'm, Warwicksh
GRIFFITHS Henry, son, -, age 6, b. Birm'm, Warwicksh, Occ. Scholar
GRIFFITHS Richard W., son, -, age 5, b. Birm'm, Warwicksh, Occ. Scholar
GRIFFITHS Rhoda E., daughter, -, age 3, b. Birm'm, Warwicksh, Occ. Scholar
GRIFFITHS Thomas, son, -, age 2, b. Birm'm, Warwicksh, Occ. Scholar----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 156 Bradford St
Census Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341721 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3017 Folio 50 Page 44GRIFFITHS Eli H., head, M, age 43, b. Harborne, Stafford, Occ. Lamp Manufacturer
GRIFFITHS Jane, wife, M, age 39, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Wife Of Manufacturer
GRIFFITHS Henry, son, U, age 16, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Lamp Maker
GRIFFITHS Richard W., son, -, age 15, b. Balsall Heath, Worcester, Occ. Lamp Maker
GRIFFITHS Rhoda Elizth., daughter, -, age 13, b. Balsall Heath, Worcester, Occ. Scholar
GRIFFITHS Thomas R., son, -, age 12, b. Balsall Heath, Worcester, Occ. Scholar
TAYLOR Laura J., visitor, U, age 17, b. Handsworth, Stafford
HERITAGE Fanny, servant, -, age 12, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Servant Domestic----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 6 Braithwaite Rd.
Census Place: Aston, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6097517 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2407 Folio 89 Page 46 Family 251GRIFFITHS Eli H., head, M, age 53, b. Harborne, Staffs, Occ. Lampmaker
GRIFFITHS Henry, son, S, age 26, b. Birmingham, Occ. Lampmaker
GRIFFITHS Richard W., son, S, age 24, b. Balsall Heath, Worcester, Occ. Lampmaker
GRIFFITHS Rhoda E., daughter, S, age 23, b. Balsall Heath, Worcester
GRIFFITHS Thomas L., son, S, age 22, b. Balsall Heath, Worcester, Occ. Lampmaker
GRIFFITHS Jane, wife, M, age 49, b. Birmingham
TAYLOR Clara F., niece, S, age 19, b. Handsworth, Staffs----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 4 Cary Parade
Census Place: Tormoham, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2058 Folio 102 Page 46 Family 289GRIFFITHS Eli H., head, M, age 63, b. Harborne, Staffs, Occ. Lamp Manufacturer
GRIFFITHS Louisa A., wife, M, age 36, b. Birmh'm, Warwick----------------------------------------------------------
1911 British Census:
Dwelling: Greystone, Huxnor Road, Kingskerswell, S. Devon (8 rooms)
Census Place: Kingskerswell, Devonshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG14PN12761 RG78PN734 RD272 SD6 ED2 SN174GRIFFITHS Eli Henry, head, M, age 73, b. Harborne, Staffs, Occ. Retired Lamp Manufacturer
GRIFFITHS Louisa Annie, wife, M, age 46, M11 C0 L0 D0, b. Birmingham, War.----------------------------------------------------------
Last Will and Testament of Eli Henry GRIFFITHS, dated Jun 18, 1912. Proved on Apr 03, 1914.T H I S I S T H E L A S T W I L L A N D T E S T A M E N T
of me, ELI HENRY GRIFFITHS of Greystone Kingskerswell in the county of Devon Retired Lamp Manufacturer.1. I hereby revoke all former wills codicils and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by me and declare this to be my last will
2. I appoint my sons Henry Griffiths Richard William Griffiths and Thomas Leonard Griffiths (who and the survivor of whom and all other the trustees or the trustee for the time being hereof are hereinafter referred to as "my executors") to be the EXECUTORS of this my will.
3. I give to my wife Louisa Annie Griffiths absolutely all articles of household domestic or personal use or ornament belonging to me.
4. I devise and bequeath all the rest and residue of my estate both real and personal present and future and whatsoever and wheresoever the same may be situate after payment thereout of my debts and funeral and testamentary expenses to my said sons Henry Griffiths Richard William Griffiths and Thomas Leonard Griffiths absolutely in equal shares as tenants in common
5. In case either of my said sons shall die in my lifetime leaving a widow then such widow shall stand in the place of such deceased son and take the share of my said estate which such deceased son would have taken if he had survived me.
6. And lastly in case either of my said sons shall die in my lifetime without leaving a widow but leaving issue living at my death such issue shall stand in the place of such deceased son and take per stirpes and equally between them if more than one the share of my said estate which such deceased son would have taken if he had survived me
IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of June one thousand nine hundred and twelve
ELI HENRY GRIFFITHS
Signed by the said Eli Henry Griffiths as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us both present at the same time who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
ALBERT E MOTTS Fore St Kingskerswell
EDITH M MOTTS Fore St Kingskerswell.On the 3rd day of April 1914 Probate of this Will was granted to Henry Griffiths Richard William Griffiths and Thomas Leonard Griffiths the Executors.
DEATH ON OR AFTER 1st JANUARY, 1898.
Will.
BE IT KNOWN that: Eli Henry Griffiths of Greystone Kingskerswell in the County of Devon
died on the: 4th day of: March 19:14
at: Greystone aforesaid
AND BE IT FURTHER KNOWN that at the date hereunder written the last Will and Testament: -
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 aforesaid Court to:
Henry Griffiths of 43 Crown Hill Park Torquay in the said County Lamp Manufacturer Richard William Griffiths of the Dene Woodstock Road Moseley in the City of Birmingham and Thomas Leonard Griffiths of Stalheim Olton in the County of Warwick Lamp Manufacturers sons of deceased the Executors
named in the said: Will
Dated the: 3rd day of: April 191:4
Gross value of Estate…: £1584-14-3
Net value of Personal Estate: £956-14-6
Jane GIBSON [Parents] was born 1, 2, 3, 4 on 03 May 1841 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened 5, 6 on 28 May 1841 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died 7, 8 on 08 Dec 1896 in Deritend, Birmingham, England. The cause of death was Diabetes, Gall Stone Operation, Peritonitis. She married 9, 10 Eli Henry GRIFFITHS on 19 Sep 1863 in St James Church, Handsworth, Stafford, England.
They had the following children:
M i Henry GRIFFITHS M ii Richard William GRIFFITHS F iii Rhoda Elizabeth GRIFFITHS M iv Thomas Leonard GRIFFITHS
Reuben GIBSON [Parents] was born 1, 2, 3, 4 on 11 Feb 1839 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 5, 6 on 26 Mar 1839 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died 7, 8 on 22 Oct 1915 in Ladywood, Birmingham, England. The cause of death was Angina Pectoris, Chronic Bronchitis. He married 9, 10 Mary BISHOP on 10 Aug 1871 in Edgbaston, Warwick, England. Reuben was employed as Die Sinker in 1851 in Birmingham, England. He was employed as Pattern Maker in 1871. He was employed as Draper in 1873 in 175 Spring Hill, Birmingham. He was employed as Hosier & Draper in 1881 in 175 Spring Hill, Birmingham. He was employed as Hosier & Draper in 1891 in 32 Spring Hill, Birmingham. He was employed as Draper Master in 1911/1915.
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 12 Dudley Road
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839567 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3093 Folio 73 Page 22 Family 127PEARSALL Ann, head, W, age 56, b. Birmingham, Warwicksh
PEARSALL Emanuel, son, U, age 35, b. Birmingham, Warwicksh, Occ. Boiler Plate Maker
PEARSALL Ann, daughter, U, age 31, b. Birmingham, Warwicksh, Occ. Steel Pen Maker
PEARSALL William, son, U, age 22, b. Birmingham, Warwicksh, Occ. Boiler Maker
PEARSALL Elizabeth, daughter, -, age 13, b. Birmingham, Warwicksh, Occ. Scholar
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GIBSON John, lodger, U, age 24, b. Birmingham, Warwicks, Occ. Jeweller
GIBSON Reuben, lodger, U, age 32, b. Birmingham, Warwicks, Occ. Pattern Maker----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 175 Spring Hill
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341710 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2969 Folio 101 Page 10 Family 55GIBSON Reuben, head, M, age 42, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Hosier Draper &c
GIBSON Mary, wife, M, age 38, b. Birmingham, Warwick
GIBSON Reuben W., son, -, age 7, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Scholar
GIBSON John, brother, U, age 34, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Jeweller----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 32 Spring Hill
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwick, England
Source: FHL Film 6097481 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2371 Folio 89 Page 5GIBSON Reuben, head, M, age 52, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Hosier & Draper
GIBSON Mary, wife, M, age 48, b. Birmingham, Warwick
GIBSON Reuben W., son, U, age 17, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Music Dealers Assistant
KNIGHT Emily A.M., servant, U, age 20, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 32 Spring Hill. 28 & 30 - Garden Wall of Finsbury Place
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwick, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2826 Folio 10 Page 12GIBSON Ruben, head, M, age 62, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Hosier Draper &c
GIBSON Mary, wife, M, age 58, b. Birmingham, Warwick
GIBSON Ruben W., son, S, age 27, b. Birmingham, Warwick, Occ. Professor of Music
COLLINS Beatrice M., servant, S, age 18, b. Alhabad, India, Occ. Drapers Assistant----------------------------------------------------------
1911 British Census:
Dwelling: 32 Spring Hill, Birmingham (8 rooms)
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG14PN18007 RG78PN1095 RD384 SD1 ED19 SN367GIBSON Reuben, head, M, age 72, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire, Occ. Hosier & Draper
GIBSON Mary, wife, M, age 68, M30[38] C1 L1 D0, b. Birmingham
GIBSON Reuben William, son, S, age 38, b. Birmingham, Occ. Music Shop Assistant
WILLNER Eleanor, assistant, S, age 32, b. Hill Top, Staffordshire, Occ. Drapers Assistant
Mary BISHOP [Parents] was born 1, 2 on 07 Jan 1843 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened 3 on 26 Feb 1843 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died 4, 5 on 06 Jun 1911 in Ladywood, Birmingham, England. The cause of death was Cerebral Haemorrhage, Exhaustion. She married 6, 7 Reuben GIBSON on 10 Aug 1871 in Edgbaston, Warwick, England.
1851 British Census:
Address: Back of 331 Summer Lane, Birmingham
Census Place: Birmingham, Birmingham, Warwickshire
PRO Ref HO/107/2058 Folio 320 Page 14 FHL Film 0332119Mary 8, is staying with her uncle Samuel D. ORBELL & his wife Sarah.
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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Summer Lane No 5
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 542927 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 2158 Folio 105 Page 1 Family 4GRIST Deborah, -, U, age 40, b. Birmingham., Warwickshire, Occ. Draper's Assistant (Linen)
ARROWSMITH Eliza, -, U, age 22, b. Birmingham., Warwickshire, Occ. Draper's Assistant (Linen)
WHITEHOUSE Elizabeth, -, U, age 18, b. Birmingham., Warwickshire, Occ. Draper's Assistant (Linen)
BISHOP Mary, -, U, age 20 [18], b. Birmingham., Warwickshire, Occ. Draper's Assistant (Linen)
ETHERIDGE Louisa, -, U, age 22, b. Brewood, Staffordshire, Occ. Serv.
MUMFORD Thomas, -, U, age 15, b. Northfield, Worcestershire, Occ. Shop Porter----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 175 Spring Hill
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839567 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3093 Folio 71 Page 17 Family 99BISHOP Mary, head, U, age 28, b. Birmingham, Warwicks, Occ. Hosier & Haberdasher
DEELEY Mary Ann, 2nd cousin, U, age 25, b. Lancashire, Occ. Assistant
They had the following children:
M i Reuben William GIBSON