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Daniel HEELEY died¹ in 1854 in Birmingham RD, Warwick, England. He married^{2, 3} Sarah HANDASYD on 24 Mar 1806 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

Sarah HANDASYD [Parents] was christened^{1, 2} on 29 Dec 1778 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married^{3, 4} Daniel HEELEY on 24 Mar 1806 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

They had the following children:

F i Elizabeth HEELEY was christened¹ on 14 Jan 1808 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

William PROCTOR.William married^{1, 2} Mary HANDASYD on 11 May 1816 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

Mary HANDASYD [Parents] was christened^{1, 2} on 14 May 1783 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married^{3, 4} William PROCTOR on 11 May 1816 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

James Wood WILSON.James married¹ Ann HANDASYD on 12 Aug 1817 in Leamington Priors, Warwick, England.

Ann HANDASYD [Parents] was christened^{1, 2} on 05 Nov 1784 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married³ James Wood WILSON on 12 Aug 1817 in Leamington Priors, Warwick, England.

David MEPHAM was born about 1776. He was buried¹ in 1849 in St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England. He married² Harriott HANDASYD on 24 Aug 1809 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

Harriott HANDASYD [Parents] was christened^{1, 2} on 20 Jun 1788 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was buried³ in 1854 in St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England. She married⁴ David MEPHAM on 24 Aug 1809 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

1851 British Census:
Dwelling: Chertsy Road
Census Place: Windlesham, Surrey, England
Source: FHL Film 193490 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1593 Folio 551 Page 8 Family 27

MEPHAM Harriet, head, W, age 65, b. Watford, Occ. Beerhouse Keeper
MEPHAM Thomas, son, M, age 30, b. Windlesham, Occ. Labourer
MEPHAM Richmond, daughter-in-law, M, age 24, b. Windlesham, Occ. Wife[?]
MEPHAM Helen, daughter, S, age 5, b. Windlesham
MEPHAM David, son, S, age 2m, b. Windlesham
TAYLOR Stephen, ?, M, age 18, b. Windlesham, Occ. Ag. Labourer

They had the following children:

M i David* MEPHAM was born about 1810 in Windlesham, Surrey, England. He was buried¹ on 18 Oct 1818 in St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England.

Died as child - age: ~8 years.

M ii George MEPHAM was christened¹ on 07 Feb 1813 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

F iii Harriet MEPHAM was christened¹ on 23 Jul 1815 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

M iv Henry MEPHAM was christened¹ on 24 Aug 1817 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

M v Thomas MEPHAM was christened¹ on 24 Oct 1819 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

Thomas HUNTINGTON.Thomas married^{1, 2} Charlotte HANDASYD on 27 Dec 1814 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

Charlotte HANDASYD [Parents] was christened^{1, 2} on 22 Feb 1782 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married^{3, 4} Thomas HUNTINGTON on 27 Dec 1814 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

Thomas HANDASYD [Parents] was christened^{1, 2} on 16 Aug 1776 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He married³ Elizabeth EDMONDS on 27 Sep 1807 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.

Elizabeth EDMONDS.Elizabeth married¹ Thomas HANDASYD on 27 Sep 1807 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.

Samuel Deykes GIBSON [Parents] was born¹ in 1864 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died² in 1898 in Aston, Warwick, England. He married³ Louisa COOKES in 1885 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. Samuel was employed as Cycles Manufacturer in 1891.

1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 252 Herbert Rd.
Census Place: Aston, Warwick, England
Source: FHL Film 6097520 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2410 Folio 66 Page 19

GIBSON Samuel, head, M, age 26, b. Birmingham, Warwick, England, Occ. Cycles Manufacturer
GIBSON Louisa, wife, M, age 27, b. Birmingham, Warwick, England
GIBSON Francis, daughter, -, age 3, b. Halesowen, Worcester, England
GIBSON Howard, son, -, age 2, b. Halesowen, Worcester, England
GIBSON Arthur C., son, -, age 1, b. Birmingham, Warwick, England

Louisa COOKES [Parents] was born¹ in 1863 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married² Samuel Deykes GIBSON in 1885 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. Louisa was employed as Barmaid in 1881.

They had the following children:

F i Frances Millicent GIBSON was born¹ in 1887 in Halesowen, Worcester, England.

1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 175 Albert Rd.
Census Place: Aston Manor, Warwick, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2885 Folio 42-43 Page 30-31

Frances 13, is living with her aunt Clara GUEST & family.

M ii Howard Samuel GIBSON was born¹ in 1888 in Halesowen, Worcester, England. He died² in 1908 in Birkenhead RD, Cheshire, England.

1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 23 Priory Rd.
Census Place: Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 3456 Folio 36 Page 3

Howard 12, is living with his uncle Leonard GIBSON & family.

M iii Arthur Clement GIBSON was born¹ in 1890 in Birmingham, Warwick, England.

1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 23 Priory Rd.
Census Place: Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 3456 Folio 36 Page 3

Arthur 10, is living with his uncle Leonard GIBSON & family.

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Possible GRO death records for Arthur:

GIBSON Arthur C. (42) Alton v.2c/p.276,1933-1Q
GIBSON Arthur C. (68) Rowley Regis v.9b/p.368,1957-4Q

William COOKES [Parents] was born on 14 Feb 1818 in Stratford on Avon, Warwick, England. He was christened¹ on 03 Jun 1818 in Holy Trinity, Stratford on Avon, Warwick, England. He died on 25 Feb 1885 in "Cedars", Sparkhill, Worcestershire. He married^{2, 3, 4} Mary Ann HOLT on 22 Aug 1841 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England. William was employed as Miller/Licensed Victualler in 1851/81.

1851 British Census:
Address: Edward Street, Birmingham
Census Place: Birmingham, Birmingham, Warwickshire
PRO Reference HO/107/2051 Folio 493 Page 24 FHL Film 0087307

COOKES William, head, M, age 34, b. Stratford on Avon-WAR, Occ. Miller
COOKES Mary Ann, wife, M, age 28, b. Newnham-WOR, Occ. Domestic Duties
COOKES Ann Maria, daughter, U, age 9, b. Birmingham---- , Occ. Scholar
COOKES George, son, U, age 7, b. Birmingham---- , Occ. Scholar
COOKES Sarah, daughter, U, age 4, b. Birmingham---- , Occ. Scholar
COOKES Ellen, daughter, U, age 2, b. Birmingham----
COOKES William, son, U, age 11m, b. Birmingham----
MORGAN Charles, lodger, U, age 23, b. Lichfield-STF, Occ. Miller

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 147 Spring Hill ("Queens Head")
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwick, England
Source: FHL Film 1341710 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2969 Folio 98 Page 4

COOKES William, head, W, age 64, b. Stratford on Avon, Warwick, England, Occ. Licensed Victualler
COOKES John, son, U, age 28, b. Perry Barr, Warwick, England, Occ. Brewer
COOKES Emma, daughter, U, age 22, b. Birmingham, Warwick, England, Occ. Barmaid
COOKES Louisa, daughter, U, age 17, b. Birmingham, Warwick, England, Occ. Barmaid

Mary Ann HOLT [Parents] was born on 15 Oct 1815 in Newnham, Worcester, England. She died on 14 Jan 1865 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. The cause of death was Hæmorrhage from the vagina caused by an accidental fall over a chair (15 hours). She married^{1, 2, 3} William COOKES on 22 Aug 1841 in St Philips, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

Inquest held Jan 17th 1865, death registered Jan 18th 1865. Information on Death Registration was received from John Birt Davies, Coroner for Borough of Birmingham.

They had the following children:

F i Ann Maria COOKES

M ii George COOKES

F iii Sarah COOKES

F iv Ellen COOKES was born in 1849 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died in 1880.

M v William COOKES

M vi John COOKES was born about 1853 in Perry Barr, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened on 01 May 1854 in Perry Barr, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died on 05 Apr 1894 in "Red Lion" Inn, Smallbrook St., Birmingham. John was employed as Brewer in 1881.

M vii Samuel COOKES was christened on 11 Nov 1855 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

F viii Mary Ann* COOKES was born about 1856. She was christened on 23 Nov 1856 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died on 31 Dec 1864 in 147 Spring Hill, Birmingham. The cause of death was Phthisis.

Died as child - age: 8 years, 2 months.

F ix Emma COOKES

F x Rosetta COOKES was born¹ in 1861 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened on 17 Feb 1861 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England.

F xi Louisa COOKES

Francis Ernest BOLT [Parents] [scrapbook] was born on 07 May 1890 in Colaton Raleigh, Devon, England. He died on 14 Sep 1971 in Dafoe, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was buried in Copeland Church, Dafoe, Saskatchewan, Canada. He married¹ Mary WERE on 01 Jan 1912 in Halberton, Devon, England. Francis was employed as Farmer.

Other marriages:
Living

Notes from Beth (Shepherd) Slater:

Francis left home in 1908 to do farm work around Sidmouth/Halberton/Tiverton area. It was sometime in the next couple of years that he was employed in the gardens by the Were Family at Curham Farm, Halberton. It was here that he met Mary Were, daughter of owner George Were. Mary was 6 years his senior but that did not matter to them. Mary's family did not approve of this relationship so Francis & Mary had to "sneak around". Mary was also a religious teacher and quite prominent in the area. Mary became pregnant, much to the disgust of her family and Francis & Mary were married on Jan 1, 1912.

They left Liverpool for U.S.A. on February 3, 1912, landing in New York, but settled in Pennsylvania on a farm. It was here that Mary gave birth to their first child but unfortunately he did not survive and in the fall of 1912, they moved to Toronto, Canada. Here Francis worked for the Riverdale Lumber Co. - a teamster. He drew the first load of lumber for the Toronto Union Railway Station. It was a load of fencing to surround the site and the offices of the excavating company. They struggled through the next four years and Mary gave birth to two more children - Frances Mary in 1913 and another son in 1915 who did not survive.

In 1916, Francis, Mary & little Frances packed up and moved on to Dafoe, Saskatchewan where Francis' two older brothers George & Tom and their families had already settled. Between the 3 brothers they bought land beside each other and began the long road to a secure future.

It was unfortunate that in the late spring of 1919, Mary fell victim to the "swine flu" that swept the prairies. Frances was now without her mother and it would be 2 years later that her father would remarry - Sarah J. Cochrane. Francis & Sarah had three children - Jean, Edith, and Donald.

The "Bolt boys" as they were known were well liked, served on many municipal & district councils, and served their communities well.

Mary WERE [Parents] was born¹ on 27 Sep 1883 in Curham Farm, Halberton, Devon, England. She died on 01 Mar 1919 in Dafoe, Saskatchewan, Canada. The cause of death was Swine Flu. She married² Francis Ernest BOLT on 01 Jan 1912 in Halberton, Devon, England.

Notes from Beth (Shepherd) Slater:

Mary was a teacher at the Halberton National School. Her bible was awarded to her as third prize at the General Examination in Religious Knowledge in Dec 1902, Rural Deanery of Cullompton. Another bible was presented at the Halberton Sunday School, by E.H. Exon, Christmas 1896. Mary's Holy Communion book is dated March 13, 1900, Curham, Halberton.

They had the following children:

M i * BOLT was born on 06 May 1912 in PA, USA. He was stillborn in PA, USA.

Son - still born.

F ii Frances Mary BOLT

M iii * BOLT was born on 12 Jun 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was stillborn in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Son - still born.

George WERE [Parents] was born¹ on 25 Jan 1853 in Camden Town, Middlesex, England. He died² on 06 Jul 1929 in Lower Curham, Halberton, Devon, England. He married³ Georgina Salter WHITE on 17 Apr 1881 in Halberton,Devon, England. He was employed as Yeoman Farmer.

1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Bampton St
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1479 Folio 35 Page 7 Family 33

WERE George, boarder, -, age 8, b. Camden Town, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar

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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Ash Thomas
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2234 Folio 126 Page 18 Family 96

WERE George, head, U, age 28, b. Middlesex, Occ. Farmer
BIRD Samuel, servant, U, age 60, b. Devon, Occ. Farm Servant (indoors)

Note: married 2 weeks after census was taken.

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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: Higher Curham
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096874 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1764 Folio 108 Page 10 Family 49

WERE George, head, M, age 38, b. London, Occ. Farmer
WERE Georgina, wife, M, age 36, b. Culmstock, Devon
WERE Mary, daughter, -, age 7, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WERE Amelia, daughter, -, age 6, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WERE - [Olive], daughter, -, age 2w, b. Halberton, Devon
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DAVIS Emma, servant, -, age 13, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. General Servant Domestic
PERKINS Elizabeth, nurse, M, age 67, b. Bristol, Occ. Midwife (Sick)

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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Lower Corham Farm
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2134 Folio 93 Page 7 Family 49

WERE George, head, M, age 48, b.London, Middlesex, Occ. Farmer
WERE Georgina Salter, wife, M, age 46, b. Hemyock, Devon
WERE Mary, daughter, S, age 17, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Pupil Teacher
WERE Amelia, daughter, S, age 16, b. Halberton, Devon

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1906-7 Tiverton & District Directory, Halberton:

George WERE, Farmer, Lower Corham [Curham]

Educated at Bampton Street School, Tiverton as a boarder (see 1861 census above)

Georgina Salter WHITE [Parents] was born¹ in 1855 in Hemyock, Devon, England. She married² George WERE on 17 Apr 1881 in Halberton,Devon, England.

1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Dove Cottage
Census Place: Culmstock, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542839 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1612 Folio 8 Page 9 Family 50

FROST Ellen S., head, U, age 20, b. Wellington, Somerset, Occ. School Mistress
PRATT Jane, assistant, U, age 20, b. Honiton, Devon, Occ. Assistant Mistress
TRICKEY Louisa, servant, U, age 45, b. Culmstock, Devon, Occ. General Servant
HUNT Annie, servant, -, age 11, b. Payhembury, Devon, Occ. Kitchen Maid
BESLEY Lavenia P., articled pupil, -, age 17, b. Loxbeare, Devon, Occ. Articled Pupil
JEANS Julia M., pupil, U, age 16, b. Glastonbury, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
DOBLE Ann, pupil, -, age 15, b. Sheldon, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WHITE Sarah A., pupil, -, age 13, b. Huntsham, Devon, Occ. Scholar
TAILOR Jane, pupil, -, age 13, b. Burlescombe, Devon, Occ. Scholar
CAPE Jane, pupil, -, age 11, b. Kittisford, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
DOWNS Jane, pupil, -, age 11, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire, Occ. Scholar
MOCKRIDGE Mary J., pupil, -, age 11, b. London, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar
DOBLE Charlotte, pupil, -, age 10, b. Burlescombe, Devon, Occ. Scholar
MOCKRIDGE Anna, pupil, -, age 9, b. London, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar
MOCKRIDGE Ruth, pupil, -, age 7, b. London, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar
WHITE Georgiana S., pupil, -, age 6, b. Hemyock, Devon, Occ. Scholar
TALBOT Mary, pupil, -, age 4, b. Culmstock, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HUMPHREY Elizabeth F., pupil, -, age 11, b. Honiton, Devon, Occ. Scholar

They had the following children:

M i Charles George* WERE was born¹ on 24 May 1882 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He died² in Oct 1883 in Lower Curham, Halberton, Devon, England. He was buried on 14 Oct 1883 in Halberton Churchyard, Devon.

Died as child - age: about 1 year, 4 months, 20 days.

F ii Mary WERE

F iii Amelia WERE was born¹ on 19 Dec 1884 in Halberton, Devon, England. She died² on 28 Dec 1950 in Middlesex S. RD, Middlesex, England.

Notes from Beth (Shepherd) Slater:

Amelia was a spinster.

Stories by Frances M. Bolt - niece of Amelia:

Housekeeper for traveling Judges. Was in Scotland when she died. Executrix was horrified when she entered Amelia's flat in London, to find it had been robbed. Several family heirlooms had been stolen and were never recovered. Frances was named in the will and received an undetermined sum.

Over the years, Amelia sent some family trinkets to Frances, birthday presents, and letters. This was Frances' only contact with any family.

F iv Olive* WERE was born¹ on 23 Apr 1891 in Halberton, Devon, England. She died² in 1897 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She was buried on 12 Jun 1897 in Halberton Churchyard, Devon.

Died as child - age: about 6 years, 1 month, 20 days.

Surname List | Name Index

F	i	Frances Millicent GIBSON was born¹ in 1887 in Halesowen, Worcester, England. 1901 British Census: Dwelling: 175 Albert Rd. Census Place: Aston Manor, Warwick, England Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2885 Folio 42-43 Page 30-31 Frances 13, is living with her aunt Clara GUEST & family.
M	ii	Howard Samuel GIBSON was born¹ in 1888 in Halesowen, Worcester, England. He died² in 1908 in Birkenhead RD, Cheshire, England. 1901 British Census: Dwelling: 23 Priory Rd. Census Place: Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 3456 Folio 36 Page 3 Howard 12, is living with his uncle Leonard GIBSON & family.
M	iii	Arthur Clement GIBSON was born¹ in 1890 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. 1901 British Census: Dwelling: 23 Priory Rd. Census Place: Walton on the Hill, Lancashire, England Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 3456 Folio 36 Page 3 Arthur 10, is living with his uncle Leonard GIBSON & family. ---------------------------------------------------------- Possible GRO death records for Arthur: GIBSON Arthur C. (42) Alton v.2c/p.276,1933-1Q GIBSON Arthur C. (68) Rowley Regis v.9b/p.368,1957-4Q

M	i	*David MEPHAM** was born about 1810 in Windlesham, Surrey, England. He was buried¹ on 18 Oct 1818 in St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England. Died as child - age: ~8 years.
M	ii	George MEPHAM was christened¹ on 07 Feb 1813 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.
F	iii	Harriet MEPHAM was christened¹ on 23 Jul 1815 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.
M	iv	Henry MEPHAM was christened¹ on 24 Aug 1817 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.
M	v	Thomas MEPHAM was christened¹ on 24 Oct 1819 in Windlesham, Surrey, England.

F	i	Ann Maria COOKES
M	ii	George COOKES
F	iii	Sarah COOKES
F	iv	Ellen COOKES was born in 1849 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died in 1880.
M	v	William COOKES
M	vi	John COOKES was born about 1853 in Perry Barr, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened on 01 May 1854 in Perry Barr, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He died on 05 Apr 1894 in "Red Lion" Inn, Smallbrook St., Birmingham. John was employed as Brewer in 1881.
M	vii	Samuel COOKES was christened on 11 Nov 1855 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
F	viii	*Mary Ann COOKES** was born about 1856. She was christened on 23 Nov 1856 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died on 31 Dec 1864 in 147 Spring Hill, Birmingham. The cause of death was Phthisis. Died as child - age: 8 years, 2 months.
F	ix	Emma COOKES
F	x	Rosetta COOKES was born¹ in 1861 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She was christened on 17 Feb 1861 in St Thomas, Birmingham, Warwick, England.
F	xi	Louisa COOKES

M	i	* BOLT was born on 06 May 1912 in PA, USA. He was stillborn in PA, USA. Son - still born.
F	ii	Frances Mary BOLT
M	iii	* BOLT was born on 12 Jun 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was stillborn in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son - still born.

M	i	*Charles George WERE** was born¹ on 24 May 1882 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He died² in Oct 1883 in Lower Curham, Halberton, Devon, England. He was buried on 14 Oct 1883 in Halberton Churchyard, Devon. Died as child - age: about 1 year, 4 months, 20 days.
F	ii	Mary WERE
F	iii	Amelia WERE was born¹ on 19 Dec 1884 in Halberton, Devon, England. She died² on 28 Dec 1950 in Middlesex S. RD, Middlesex, England. Notes from Beth (Shepherd) Slater: Amelia was a spinster. Stories by Frances M. Bolt - niece of Amelia: Housekeeper for traveling Judges. Was in Scotland when she died. Executrix was horrified when she entered Amelia's flat in London, to find it had been robbed. Several family heirlooms had been stolen and were never recovered. Frances was named in the will and received an undetermined sum. Over the years, Amelia sent some family trinkets to Frances, birthday presents, and letters. This was Frances' only contact with any family.
F	iv	*Olive WERE** was born¹ on 23 Apr 1891 in Halberton, Devon, England. She died² in 1897 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She was buried on 12 Jun 1897 in Halberton Churchyard, Devon. Died as child - age: about 6 years, 1 month, 20 days.