John PEARCE was born about 1806 in Devon, England. He died before 1851. He married 1 Susan WERE on 20 Sep 1830 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
1841 British Census:
Dwelling: South Street
Census Place: South Molton, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0235 Folio 3 Page 1 Family 812 FHL Film 241317PEARSE John, age 35, b. Devon, Occ. Woolstapler &c[?]
PEARSE Susan, age 30, b. Devon
PEARSE Sarah, age 10, b. Devon
PEARSE Samuel, age 5, b. Devon
PEARSE Robert, age 2, b. Devon
PEARSE Elizabeth, age 1, b. Devon
MELTON Priscilla, age 15, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.----------------------------------------------------------
Possible GRO death records for John:PEARCE John: S Molton - v.X/p.171 1848-1Q
PEARCE John: S Molton - v.X/p.132 1848-4Q
Susan WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 06 Aug 1808 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was christened 2 on 20 Mar 1817 in Independent, Tiverton, Devon, England. She married 3 John PEARCE on 20 Sep 1830 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
1851 British Census:
Address: South Street
Census Place: South Molton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 221041-2 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1891 Folio 535 Page 31 Family 138PEARCE Susan, head, W, age 42, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Annuitant
PEARCE Amelia, daughter, U, age 17, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Dress Maker
PEARCE William K., son, U, age 8, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
PEARCE Anna, daughter, U, age 6, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
PEARCE Maria, daughter, U, age 5, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
PEARCE Emma, daughter, U, age 4, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
SHADDICK John, visitor, U, age 34, b. Torrington, Devon, Occ. Boot & Shoe Maker----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: South St, Shoe Shop
Census Place: South Molton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542820 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1486 Folio 57 Page 4 Family 21PEARCE Susan, head, W, age 52, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Fund Holder
PEARCE S. Hellen [S. Ellen], daughter, U, age 29, b. Southmolton, Devon
PEARCE William K., son, U, age 18, b. Southmolton, Devon, Occ. Woollen Draper (ap.)
LITTLE Charles, boarder, -, age 1, b. Weymouth, Somerset
COURTENAY Anna, servant, -, age 13, b. Knowstone, Devon, Occ. House Servant
SMYTH William H., lodger, U, age 15, b. Charles, Devon, Occ. Woollen Draper's (ap.)----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Station Rd., 3 Commercial Place (china shop)
Census Place: Lambeth, London, England
Source: FHL Film 832335 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 691 Folio 32 Page 55 Family 252[?]PEARCE Susan, head, W, age 62, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Annuitant
PEARCE Sarah, daughter, U, age 39, b. Sth. Molton, Devon
PEARCE Emma, daughter, U, age 26 [23], b. Sth. Molton, Devon, Occ. China Shop Keeper
PEARCE Maria, daughter, U, age 25, b. Sth. Molton, Devon, Occ. Milliner
They had the following children:
F i Sarah Ellen PEARCE was born about 1831 in Devon, England. F ii Amelia Were PEARCE was born about 1834 in South Molton, Devon, England. She died 1 in 1854 in South Molton RD, Devon, England. M iii Samuel PEARCE was born about 1836 in Devon, England. M iv Robert Were PEARCE was born 1 in 1839 in South Molton RD, Devon, England.
1851 British Census:
Address: Fromefield
Census Place: Frome, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 221090-1 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1932 Folio 512 Page 8 Family 22a
PEARCE Robert, visitor, U, age 12, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
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Educated at "Fromefield School", Frome, Somerset (see 1851 census above).F v Elizabeth PEARCE was born 1 in 1840 in South Molton RD, Devon, England. M vi William Knibb PEARCE was born 1 in 1843 in South Molton, Devon, England. F vii Anna PEARCE was born 1 in 1844 in South Molton, Devon, England. F viii Maria PEARCE was born 1 in 1845 in South Molton, Devon, England. F ix Emma PEARCE was born 1 in 1847 in South Molton, Devon, England.
John WEAR [Parents] was born 1 on 14 Jan 1811 in Southwark St George, Surrey, England. He was christened 2 on 07 Feb 1811 in St George The Martyr, Southwark, London, England. He died 3 on 13 Apr 1891 in Camberwell RD, Surrey, England. He married 4 Amelia WERE on 14 Apr 1834 in Tiverton, Devon, England. John was employed as Omnibuss Proprietor in 1851.
1851 British Census:
Address: 15 Canal Bank, New Church Road
Census Place: Camberwell, Surrey, England
Source: FHL Film 174818 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1582 Folio ?? Page ?? Family 207WEAR John, head, M, age 40, b. Southwark St George, Surrey, Occ. Omnibuss Proprietor (at present out of business)
WEAR Amelia, wife, M, age 40, b. Tiverton, Devon
WEAR Amelia, daughter, U, age 16, b. Southwark St George, Surrey
WEAR Robert, son, -, age 14, b. Southwark St George, Surrey, Occ. Printer, Readers Assistant
WEAR John, son, -, age 11, b. Camberwell, Surrey, Occ. Scholar
WEAR Benjamin C., son, -, age 10, b. Camberwell, Surrey, Occ. Scholar
WEAR Infant not named, daughter, -, age 22d, b. Camberwell, Surrey
KEALTCH Lydia, servant, -, age 48, b. Cripplegate, Midd'sx, Occ. Ladies Monthly Nurse----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 137 High Rd
Census Place: Camberwell St Giles, Surrey, England
Source: FHL Film 824715 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 737 Folio 6 Page 5 Family 27WEAR John, head, M, age 60, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Clerk (unemployed)
WEAR Amelia, wife, M, age 60, b. Tiverton, Devon
WEAR Robert, son, U, age 34, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Compositor Printers Assist.
WEAR John, son, U, age 31, b. Camberwell, Surrey, Occ. Clerk
WEAR Lydia, daughter, U, age 20, b. Camberwell, Surrey
TRESTY Elizabeth, servant, U, age 25, b. Bromley, Kent, Occ. Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 55 Daneville Rd
Census Place: Camberwell, London, England
Source: FHL Film 1341156 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0673 Folio 137 Page 63 Family 321John 70, is living with his daughter Lydia and sons Robert & John.
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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 55 Daneville Rd
Census Place: Camberwell, London, England
Source: FHL Film 6095575 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 465 Folio 140 Page 76 Family 462WEAR John, head, W, age 80, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Retired Accountant
WEAR Lydia, daughter, S, age 40, b. Camberwell, Surrey
SNOWDEN Ida, companion, S, age 35, b. Chili [Chile], South America, Surrey, Occ. Companion
Amelia WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 10 Aug 1810 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was christened 2 on 20 Mar 1817 in Independent, Tiverton, Devon, England. She died 3 in 1874 in Camberwell RD, Surrey, England. She married 4 John WEAR on 14 Apr 1834 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
They had the following children:
F i Amelia WEAR was born about 1835 in Southwark St George, Surrey, England. M ii Robert WEAR was born about 1837 in Southwark St George, Surrey, England.
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 59 Holland St
Census Place: Lambeth, London, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 421 Folio 159 Page 23 Family 129
WEAR Robt., lodger, S, age 64, b. Southwark, Ldn., Occ. Living on own meansM iii John WEAR was born 1 on 27 Oct 1839 in Camberwell, Surrey, England.
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 76 Claylands Road
Census Place: Lambeth, London, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 413 Folio 66 Page 15 Family 115
HUNTER Emma A., head, W, age 63, b. Camberwell, Surrey
REEVES Ann F. E., niece, S, age 33, b. Notting Hill, Middlesex, Occ. Domestic Help
CARYL Walter P., boarder, S, age 23, b. Crewe, Cheshire, Occ. Optician [?]
WEAR John, boarder, S, age 61, b. Camberwell, Surrey, Occ. Architects Clerk
DAVIS Henry V., boarder, S, age 18, b. Salisbury, Wilts, Occ. Insurance ClerkM iv Benjamin Chaffey WEAR was born 1 on 11 Jan 1841 in Camberwell, Surrey, England. He died 2 in 1862 in Camberwell RD, Surrey, England. F v Lydia WEAR was born 1 in 1851 in Camberwell, Surrey, England.
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 55 Daneville Rd
Census Place: Camberwell, London, England
Source: FHL Film 1341156 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0673 Folio 137 Page 63 Family 321
WEAR Lydia, head, U, age 30, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Artist Water Colors
WEAR Robert, brother, U, age 42, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Printer Compositor
WEAR John, brother, U, age 40, b. Camberwell, Surrey, Occ. Architect
WEAR John, father, W, age 70, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Accountant
SNOWDEN Ida, boarder, U, age 25, b. Chili [Chile] British Subject
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1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 55 Daneville Rd
Census Place: Camberwell, London, England
Source: FHL Film 6095575 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 465 Folio 140 Page 76 Family 462
Lydia 40, is living with her father John WEAR & servant Ida SNOWDEN.
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1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 12 Clive Avenue [?]
Census Place: All Saints, Sussex, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 864 Folio 120 Page 50 Family 358
WEAR Lydia, head, S, age 50, b. Camberwell, Surrey, Occ. Living on own means
SNOWDEN Ida, servant, S, age 44, b. Chili [Chile], South America (British Subject), Occ. Lady Maid Dom.
Thomas Catford HAYDON [Parents] was born about 1813 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was christened 1 on 18 Mar 1813 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died 2 on 01 Mar 1878 in Portsea Island RD, Hampshire, England. He married 3 Anna WERE on 04 Jan 1837 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Gold Street
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0255 Folio 6 Page 4 Family 646 FHL Film 241325HAYDON Thomas, age 25, b. Devon, Occ. Ironmonger
WICKENDEN George, age 20, b. Not Devon, Occ. Apprentice
MORGAN James, age 15, b. Not Devon, Occ. Apprentice
HEWS Henry, age 20, b. Not Devon, Occ. Apprentice
LOCK Ann, age 20, b. Not Devon, Occ. Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1851 British Census:
Address: Gold Street
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 221039 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1889 Folio 124 Page 17 Family 77HAYDON Thomas Catford, head, M, age 38, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ironmonger & Guano Merchant emp 4M
HAYDON Anna, wife, M, age 34, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ironmonger's Wife
HAYDON Anna, daughter, -, age 9, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HAYDON Evyline, daughter, -, age 4, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HAYDON Sophia, daughter, -, age 1, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ironmonger's Daughter
PEARCE Sarah Ellen, visitor, U, age 19, b. South Molton, Devon
PEARCE Samuel, apprentice, U, age 16, b. South Molton, Devon, Occ. Ironmonger's Apprentice
GREENSLADE Maria, servant, U, age 24, b. Hockworthy, Devon, Occ. House Servant (Cook & Scourmaid)
BROOKS Louisa, servant, U, age 13, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. House Servant (Nursery Maid)----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: 109 Queen St.
Census Place: Portsea, Hampshire, England
Source: FHL Film 542675 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 636 Folio 216 Page 35 Family 209HAYDON Thos. C., head, M, age 48, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ironmonger
HAYDON Anna, wife, M, age 44, b. Tiverton, Devon
HAYDON Anna, daughter, U, age 19, b. Tiverton, Devon
HAYDON Evyline, daughter, U, age 14, b. Tiverton, Devon
HAYDON Mary Jane, daughter, U, age 9, b. Tiverton, Devon
HAYDON ? [obliterated], son, U, age 7, b. ? [obliterated], Hants
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HAYDON Leonard C., son, U, age 3, b. Portsea, Hants
PEARSE Elizabeth, niece, U, age 20, b. South Molton, Devon
MAY Joseph A., boarder, U, age 19, b. Plymouth, Devon, Occ. Clerk
STUDE Amelia, servant, U, age 21, b. Portsea, Hants, Occ. House Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 16 Hampshire Terrace
Census Place: Portsea, Hampshire, England
Source: FHL Film 827786 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 1143 Folio 61 Page 15 Family 81HAYDON Thomas C., head, M, age 58, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ironmonger emp 7 Hands
HAYDON Anna, wife, M, age 54, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Wife of Ironmonger
HAYDON Emyline [Evyline], daughter, U, age 23, b. Tiverton, Devon
HAYDON William, son, U, age 17, b. Portsea, Hants, Occ. Assistant to Ironmonger
OAKLEY Sarah, servant, U, age 27, b. Fareham, Hants, Occ. Domestic Serv.
Anna WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 22 Nov 1816 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was christened 2 on 20 Mar 1817 in Independent, Tiverton, Devon, England. She died 3 on 23 Oct 1894 in Portsea RD, Hampshire, England. She married 4 Thomas Catford HAYDON on 04 Jan 1837 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Tetley House, Old Christchurch Rd.
Census Place: Christchurch, Hampshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1341293 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1195 Folio 25 Page 44 Family 222Anna 64, widowed, is living with her son William and daughter Mary Jane
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1891 British census:
Dwelling: 1 Dartzie Villas
Census Place: Portsea, Hampshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6095983 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 873 Folio 99 Page 47 Family 279HAYDON Anna, head, W, age 74, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Living on her own means
HAMPTON Ellen, servant, S, age 21, b. Southampton, Hants, Occ. General Servant Domestic
They had the following children:
M i Thomas Were HAYDON F ii Anna Were HAYDON F iii Evyline HAYDON F iv Sophia* HAYDON was born 1 in 1849 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1855 in Portsea RD, Hampshire, England.
Died as child - age: ~6 years.F v Mary Jane HAYDON M vi William HAYDON M vii Leonard Charles* HAYDON was born 1 in 1857 in Portsea, Hampshire, England. He died 2 in 1868 in Portsea RD, Hampshire, England.
Died as child - age: ~10 years.
Benjamin WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 15 Nov 1818 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was christened 2 on 21 Apr 1826 in Independent, Tiverton, Devon, England. He died 3 on 07 Oct 1889 in Hatherland, Southsea, Hampshire, England. He was buried 4 in Portsea Cemetery, Hampshire. He married 5 Eliza ANSTEY on 04 Mar 1848 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England. Benjamin was employed as Farmer of 65 Acres in 1881.
Other marriages:MELHUISH, Emily Sarah
1851 British Census:
Address: Moorhays Farm, Tiverton.
Census Place: Tiverton Tiverton, Devonshire.
Source: FHL Film 0221039 PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 39 Page 3 Family 9WERE Benjamin, head, M, age 32, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer 120 Acres emp 4 Labs
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 24, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
WILLIAMS Sarah, servant, U, age 22, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. House Servant
SULLY Joseph, servant, U, age 15, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorhayes Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1480 Folio 109 Page 12 Family 48WERE Benjamin, head, M, age 42, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 140 acres emp 3M & 1W
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 34, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Anna, daughter, -, age 6, b. Tiverton, Devon
HITCHCOCK Ann, servant, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. House Serv
GIBB Henry, servant, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ag Serv----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorhayes Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2173 Folio 56 Page 11 Family 53WERE Benj'n, head, M, age 52, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 75 Acres emp 4 Labs
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 44, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
WERE Anna, daughter, U, age 16, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorhayes Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2236 Folio 101 Page 9 Family 35WERE Benjamin, head, M, age 62, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 65 acres. emp 1 lab
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 54, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Anna, daughter, U, age 26, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
SANDERCOT Loveday, servant, -, age 15, b. Ashburton, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
Tiverton Gazette; announcements of deaths:15.10.1889 p5c7, Oct 7 at Hatherland, Southsea, Benjamin Were formerly of Moohayes, at 71.
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Benjamin lived at Moorhayes, Bolham.
He contributed to Tiverton Volunteer Rifle Corps, 1860.
First Trustee (jointly with Robert) at the Elmore Congregational Church.Intered: Portsea Cemetery, Hampshire. Memorial: Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.
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From the Will of his uncle Peter WERE, Benjamin received 50 pounds sterling.
From the Will of his aunt Margaret WERE, Benjamin received 50 pounds sterling and was appointed co-Executor with cousin Henry WERE and shared equally with Henry and his aunt Nancy COLES in the residue of the estate.
Eliza ANSTEY [Parents] was born about 1827 in Washfield, Devon, England. She died 1 on 30 Jan 1885 in "Holly Lodge", Tiverton, Devon, England. She was buried 2 in Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England. She married 3 Benjamin WERE on 04 Mar 1848 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England.
Buried: Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.
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Tiverton Gazette; announcements of deaths:2.2.1885 p4c7, 30 Jan at Holly Lodge, Tiverton, Eliza, wife of Benjamin Were, late of Moorhayes, aged 58.
They had the following children:
F i Eliza* WERE was born about 1850 in Washfield, Devon, England. She died 1 on 07 Feb 1859 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She was buried 2 in Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.
Died as child - age: about 9 years. Buried: Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.F ii Anna WERE
Benjamin WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 15 Nov 1818 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was christened 2 on 21 Apr 1826 in Independent, Tiverton, Devon, England. He died 3 on 07 Oct 1889 in Hatherland, Southsea, Hampshire, England. He was buried 4 in Portsea Cemetery, Hampshire. He married 5 Emily Sarah MELHUISH on 01 May 1886 in The Chapel of Ease, Wandsworth, Surrey, England. Benjamin was employed as Farmer of 65 Acres in 1881.
Other marriages:ANSTEY, Eliza
1851 British Census:
Address: Moorhays Farm, Tiverton.
Census Place: Tiverton Tiverton, Devonshire.
Source: FHL Film 0221039 PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 39 Page 3 Family 9WERE Benjamin, head, M, age 32, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer 120 Acres emp 4 Labs
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 24, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
WILLIAMS Sarah, servant, U, age 22, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. House Servant
SULLY Joseph, servant, U, age 15, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorhayes Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1480 Folio 109 Page 12 Family 48WERE Benjamin, head, M, age 42, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 140 acres emp 3M & 1W
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 34, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Anna, daughter, -, age 6, b. Tiverton, Devon
HITCHCOCK Ann, servant, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. House Serv
GIBB Henry, servant, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ag Serv----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorhayes Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2173 Folio 56 Page 11 Family 53WERE Benj'n, head, M, age 52, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 75 Acres emp 4 Labs
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 44, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farmers Wife
WERE Anna, daughter, U, age 16, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorhayes Farm
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2236 Folio 101 Page 9 Family 35WERE Benjamin, head, M, age 62, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 65 acres. emp 1 lab
WERE Eliza, wife, M, age 54, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Anna, daughter, U, age 26, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
SANDERCOT Loveday, servant, -, age 15, b. Ashburton, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
Tiverton Gazette; announcements of deaths:15.10.1889 p5c7, Oct 7 at Hatherland, Southsea, Benjamin Were formerly of Moohayes, at 71.
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Benjamin lived at Moorhayes, Bolham.
He contributed to Tiverton Volunteer Rifle Corps, 1860.
First Trustee (jointly with Robert) at the Elmore Congregational Church.Intered: Portsea Cemetery, Hampshire. Memorial: Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.
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From the Will of his uncle Peter WERE, Benjamin received 50 pounds sterling.
From the Will of his aunt Margaret WERE, Benjamin received 50 pounds sterling and was appointed co-Executor with cousin Henry WERE and shared equally with Henry and his aunt Nancy COLES in the residue of the estate.
Emily Sarah MELHUISH [Parents] was born 1 in 1845 in Lambeth RD, Surrey, England. She married 2 Benjamin WERE on 01 May 1886 in The Chapel of Ease, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.
1891 British census:
Dwelling: 33 Victoria Rd South
Census Place: Portsea, Hampshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6095986 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 876 Folio 4 Page 2 Family 11WERE Emily S., head, W, age 45, b. Lambeth, London, Occ. Living on her own means
WEEDON Mary, servant, S, age 33, b. Kingston, Hants, Occ. General Servant Dom.
George Edward COCKRAM [Parents] was born 1 in 1852 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died 2 on 21 Apr 1921 in "Cowley Moor" House, Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried 3 in Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England. He married 4 Anna WERE on 25 Aug 1881 in St Mary, Islington, Middlesex, England. He was employed as Solicitor.
1891 British census:
Dwelling: St. Andrew St.
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096875 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1765 Folio 109 Page 4 Family 33COCKRAM George E., head, M, age 38, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
COCKRAM Anna, wife, M, age 36, b. Tiverton, Devon
COCKRAM Alice R., sister, S, age 28, b. Tiverton, Devon
BROOKS Elizabeth, servant, S, age 28, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Cook Servant Domestic
MELHUISH Sarah J., servant, S, age 27, b. Willand, Devon, Occ. Kitchenmaid Domestic Serv
BROOKS Jane, servant, S, age 24, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Housemaid Domestic Serv----------------------------------------------------------
Occupation: SolicitorAlso lived at "Moorhayes" and "Holly Lodge", St. Andrew Street, Tiverton.
Church Warden at St. George (Church of England) from 1890. Erected a Children's shelter People's Park, Tiverton 1922. Anna's name is on the Tablet
Buried: Robert Were Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.
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Tiverton Gazette; announcements of deaths:3.5.1921 p4cs3 (obituary) & 7 (death), (in brief), G.E. Cockram at his residence, Cowleymoor. His wife, daughter of the late Mr. R. [Benjamin] Were of Moorhayes and a descendent of the Weres of Halberton. They had one child who died in infancy.
Tiverton Gazette:
27.1.1885 p1c7. One of the many offices held by G.E. Cockram was Clerk to the Governors of the Tiverton Infirmary and Dispensary.
Anna WERE [Parents] was born 1 in 1854 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was buried in Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England. She married 2 George Edward COCKRAM on 25 Aug 1881 in St Mary, Islington, Middlesex, England.
Lived at "Moorhayes" and "Holly Lodge", St. Andrew Street, Tiverton.
Buried in Family Vault, Tiverton.
They had the following children:
M i Edward Were* COCKRAM was born 1 in 1882 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He died 2 on 07 Feb 1883 in "Holly Lodge", Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried 3 in Family Vault, Tiverton, Devon, England.
Died as infant - age: ~3 months. Buried: Family Vault, Tiverton.
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Tiverton Gazette; announcements of deaths:
13.2.1883 p8c7 - on Feb 7 at Holly Lodge, St Andrew St, Tiverton, Edward Were, infant son of George Edward and Anna Were Cockram.
George Woodbury COCKRAM was born about 1819 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died 1 in 1885 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He married 2 Harriet PARKHOUSE in 1850 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. George was employed as Solicitor in 1871.
Other marriages:STEVENS, Lucy Maria
1851 British Census:
Address: Copp's Court Gold Street
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 221039 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1889 Folio 125 Page 18 Family 83COCKRAM George Woodbury, head, M, age 32, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
COCKRAM Harriett, wife, M, age 23, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor's Wife
JAMES Hannah, servant, U, age 14, b. Culmstock, Devon, Occ. House Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: -
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1479 Folio 87 Page 4 Family 17COCKRAM George W., head, M, age 42, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
COCKRAM Harriet, wife, M, age 33, b. Tiverton, Devon
COCKRAM George E., son, -, age 8, b. Tiverton, Devon
COCKRAM Woodbury, son, -, age 6, b. Tiverton, Devon
FORD Emily, servant, -, age 13, b. Berks, Occ. House servant----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: St Peter Street
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832045 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2171 Folio 8 Page 8 Family 51COCKRAM George Woodbury, head, M, age 52, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
COCKRAM Lucy Maria, wife, M, age 21, b. Milverton, Somerset
COCKRAM George Edward, son, U, age 18, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor's Clerk
COCKRAM Woodbury, son, U, age 16, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor's Clerk
COCKRAM Alice Row, daughter, -, age 8, b. Tiverton, Devon
COCKRAM Reginald, son, U, age 7m, b. Tiverton, Devon
WINGATE Maria, servant, U, age 28, b. Totnes, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant - Housemaid
PETERS Lucy, servant, U, age 16, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant - Housemaid----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Bampton Street
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341538 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2235 Folio 43 Page 14 Family 77COCKRAM George W., head, M, age 62, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Solicitor
COCKRAM Lucy M., wife, M, age 31, b. Milverton, Somerset
COCKRAM Alice R., daughter (by 1st wife), U, age 18, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Governess at home
COCKRAM Reginald, son, -, age 10, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
COCKRAM Augustine, son, -, age 8, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
COCKRAM George W., son, -, age 7, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
COCKRAM Florence M., daughter, -, age 3, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Scholar
COCKRAM Harold A., son, -, age 2, b. Tiverton, Devon
COCKRAM n.k., son, -, age under 1m, b. Tiverton, Devon
WILLIAMS Elizabeth, servant, U, age 18, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Cook (Domestic Serv.)
SMITH Elizabeth, servant, U, age 17, b. North Molton, Devon, Occ. Housemaid (Domestic Serv.)
TAYLOR Mary T., servant, W, age 50, b. Chulmleigh, Devon, Occ. Nurse
Harriet PARKHOUSE was born about 1828 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She died 1 in 1863 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married 2 George Woodbury COCKRAM in 1850 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
They had the following children:
M i George Edward COCKRAM M ii Woodbury COCKRAM was born 1 in 1854 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
1891 British census:
Dwelling: Minster Pl.
Census Place: St Mary (Ely), Cambridgeshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6096408 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1298 Folio 160 Page 1 Family 3
HILLS Thomas Addison, head, W, age 84, b. Ely, Camb're, Occ. Printer
COCKRAM Woodbury, assistant, S, age 36, b. Tiverton, Devons're, Occ. ShopmanF iii Alice Row COCKRAM was born 1 in 1863 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
Peter WERE [Parents] was christened 1 on 04 Aug 1768 in Uffculme, Devon, England. He died on 04 Aug 1846 in Washfield, Devon, England. He married 2, 3 Jane on 05 Jun 1803 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England.
1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Great Beachem [Beauchamp?]
Census Place: Washfield, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0209 Folio 10 Page 14 Family 623 FHL Film 241305WERE Peter, age 70, b. Devon, Occ. Farmer
WERE Peter, age 35, b. Devon
WERE Henry, age 25, b. Devon
WERE Harriott, age 25, b. Devon
COLES Nancy, age 60, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
MITCHEL Dorothy, age 70, b. Devon, Occ. Ind.
SPILERS John, age 40, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
STEVENS William, age 21, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
BAKER William, age 18, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
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STEVENS James, age 12, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
WAY John, age 13, b. Devon, Occ. Ag Ap.
BAKER Charlotte, age 17, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.----------------------------------------------------------
Lived at Combepitt (Higher Farley) farm at Washfield and Beauchamp farm at Bolham, Devon, England.----------------------------------------------------------
Last Will and Testament of Peter Were, dated Dec 30, 1845 with a Codicil dated Jul 15, 1846. Proved on Sep 18, 1846.This is the Last Will and Testament of me Peter Were of Washfield in the County of Devon Gentleman as follows (that is to say).
I give and devise unto my Nephew Robert Were the Younger of Farley in the Parish of Tiverton in the said County and his Assigns for and during the natural Life of my Sister Nancy Coles an Annuity or clear yearly Rent Charge or Sum of Twenty Pounds without any deduction or abatement for any present or future Taxes whatsoever to be issuing and payable out of my Messuage Tenement Estate and Premises called Coombe Pit, otherwise Higher Farley situate in the Parish of Tiverton aforesaid Upon Trust nevertheless for the sole and separate use and benefit of my said Sister Nancy Coles independantly and exclusively of any husband to whom she may be married and without being in any wise subject to his Debts Engagements or Controul. And I do declare that the receipt and receipts of the said Nancy Coles whether she be covert or sole shall be good and sufficient discharges for the said Annuity or any part thereof. The said Annuity or clear Yearly Rent Charge or Sum of Twenty Pounds to be paid to the said Robert Were or his Assigns In Trust as aforesaid by four equal quarterly payments on Lady day, Midsummer day, Michaelmas day, and Christmas day in every year the first payment to be made on such of the said Quarter days as shall first happen next after my decease And I do subject and Charge my said Messuage Tenement Estate and Premises to and with the payment of the said Annuity accordingly And in case the said Annual Sum or yearly rent charge or any part thereof shall be unpaid for the space of Fourteen days next after any or either of the aforesaid days whereon the same is or ought to be paid as aforesaid it shall be lawful for the said Robert Were his Executors Administrators and Assigns to enter upon all and every or any part of the Hereditaments and Premises hereby charged therewith and to distrain for the same or so much thereof as shall be so in arrear with costs and make sale of such Distress and Distresses as for rent reserved by Lease on a common demise as often as such nonpayment shall occur Provided always and I do expressly declare that in case the said Nancy Coles shall sell, assign, incumber, transfer or in any manner dispose of by way of anticipation the said Annual Sum or Yearly rent Charge of Twenty Pounds or any part thereof Then and in such case And from and immediately after such Sale Assignment Transfer or disposition the said Annual Sum or Yearly rent charge shall cease determine and be void and merge in the Freehold and Inheritance of the Hereditaments and Premises hereby Charged therewith as fully and effectually as if the said Nancy Coles was actually dead
And subject to the Payment of the said Annuity I give and devise the said Messuage or Tenement Estate and Premises called Coombe Pit otherwise Higher Farley with the appurtenances unto my Two Nephews Peter Were and Henry Were of Washfield aforesaid Sons of my Brother John Were their Heirs and Assigns for ever as Tenants in Common and not as joint Tenants
I give and bequeath unto my Niece Harriet (Daughter of my said Brother John Were) the Sum of Fifty Pounds to be paid by my Executors hereinafter named within one Year next after my decease.
I give and bequeath unto each and every of my Brothers and Sisters (Agnes excepted) the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to be paid by my Executors within One Year next after my decease and I will and direct that if any one or more of my said Brothers and Sisters (Agnes excepted) shall happen to die in my Life time leaving a Child or Children who shall be living at my decease. Then in every such Case the Legacy of every such Brother and Sister so dying shall be paid to and among the Child or Children of every such deceased person in equal proportions if more than one and if but one to such only Child so that such Child and Children of every such Brother and Sister so dying may have his her or their Parent's Legacy or Sum of One Hundred Pounds.
I give and bequeath unto my sister Agnes Waterman the sum of Nineteen Guineas if she shall be living at my decease to be paid by my Executors within one Year next after my decease.
I give and bequeath unto the Child and Children of my deceased Sister Sarah Leach the Sum of One Hundred Pounds to be paid to them respectively by my Executors within One Year next after my decease equally between them if more than One and if but One to that only Child.
I give and bequeath unto the Child and Children of my deceased Sister Susannah Coles the like Sum of One Hundred Pounds to be paid to them respectively by my Executors within One Year next after my decease equally between them if more than One and if but One to that only Child.
I give and bequeath unto Eliza Anstey Spinster now residing with me the Daughter of Thomas Anstey of Washfield deceased the Sum of Two Hundred Pounds if she shall attain her age of Twenty One Years to be then paid by my Executors.
I give and bequeath to Nancy Leach Daughter of my said brother John Were the sum of One Hundred Pounds to be paid within One Year next after my decease. I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Dorrell Daughter of my late deceased Sister Susannah Coles the sum of Fifty Pounds to be paid within One Year next after my decease.
I give and bequeath unto my Sister Joanna Durstone the Wife of Samuel Durstone of London Cabinet Maker the sum of One Hundred Pounds to be paid within One Year next after my decease.
I give and bequeath unto my Sister Margaret Were of the City of Bristol Spinster the sum of One Hundred Pounds to be paid within One Year next after my decease.
And I will and direct that every Legacy bequeathed to any woman who at the time appointed for payment thereof as aforesaid shall happen to be married shall be for her and their sole and separate use and benefit and independent of the Debts, Engagements or Control of any Husband or Husbands and I do declare that their respective receipts alone shall be sufficient discharges for the same whether covert or sole.
All the rest residue and remainder of my Real Estate Together with my Monies and securities for money, Farming stock, Implements in Husbandry, Goods, Chattels, Personal Estate, and Effects, of what kind or nature soever or wheresoever not hereinbefore disposed of I give devise and bequeath unto my said Nephews Peter Were and Henry Were their Heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns. They the said Peter Were and Henry Were paying my Just Debts, Legacies, Funeral and Testamentary Expences and burying me in a decent manner. And lastly I nominate and appoint the said Peter Were and Henry Were Executors of this my last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I the said Peter Were the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament subscribed and set my Hand and Seal the Thirtieth day of December One thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Peter Were (LS)
[attestation clause]Witnesses:
Jas. Denis Wotton
Robt. WottonWhereas I Peter Were of Washfield in the County of Devon Gentleman have made and published my last Will and Testament in Writing bearing date the Thirtieth day of December One thousand eight hundred and forty five. Now I do hereby declare this present Writing to be a Codicil to my said Will and I direct the same to be annexed thereto and taken as part thereof.
And whereas I did in and by my said Will nominate and appoint my Nephew Robert Were the younger of Farley in the Parish of Tiverton in the said County a Trustee for the payment of an Annuity to my Sister Nancy Coles. Now I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Nephew Robert Were the Younger the Sum of Fifty Pounds for his own absolute use and benefit.
I give and bequeath unto my [unto my repeated] Nephew Benjamin Were of Moorhays in Tiverton aforesaid Son of my Brother Robert Were the like sum of Fifty Pounds. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew John Coles of Washfield Son of my late deceased Sister Susannah Coles the like sum of Fifty Pounds. I give and bequeath unto my Nephew Robert Were of Bolham in Tiverton aforesaid Son of my Brother John Were of Morestone in Halberton in the said County the like sum of Fifty Pounds. I give and bequeath unto George Were of Morestone another Son of my said Brother John Were the like sum of Fifty Pounds all of which said Several and respective Legacies I will and direct to be taken out of the residue of my Effects bequeathed to my Two Nephews Peter Were and Henry Were in and by said Will and to be paid by my Executors therein named within one year next after my decease.
And I do hereby ratify and confirm my said Will in all the other particulars thereof. In Witness whereof I the said Peter Were the Testator have to this Codicil set my Hand and Seal the Fifteenth day of July One thousand eight hundred and forty six.
Peter Were (LS)
[attestation clause]
Witnesses:
Robt. Wotton
William StevensNo. 24
12 Oct
For the Stamp Office
Copy Will and Codicil of Peter Were late of Washfield in Devon Gentleman deced
Executors Peter Were & Henry Were
Proved 18th September 1846 in the Archdeaconry Court of Exeter
Effects Sworn Under £4000
Edw. L. Kemp Rgr
OCT 10
No. 3 REG 1846
FOL 544
20 folios at 6d per folio 10s/-
C 1864 380
Nancy Coles
26 April /64
14.3.88---
FOR EXECUTORS.
In the Goods of Peter Were Deceased.
Appeared personally, Peter Were of Washfield in the County of Devon and Henry Were of Washfield aforesaid Gentlemen the Executors named in the last Will and Testament and one Codicil annexed of Peter Were late of Washfield in the said County of Devon Gentleman deceased who died on the fourth Day of August 1846 and made oath, that they have made diligent search and due enquiry after, and in respect of the personal Estate and Effects of the said Deceased, in order to ascertain the full Amount and Value thereof; and that to the best of their Knowledge, Information, and Belief, the whole of the Goods, Chattels, and Credits, of which the said Deceased died possessed within the Archdeaconry of Exeter, (exclusive of what the Deceased may have been possessed of or intitled to as a Trustee for any other Person, or Persons, and not beneficially, but including the Leasehold Estates for Years of the Deceased, whether absolute or determinable on Lives, and without deducting any Thing on Account of the Debts due and owing from the Deceased) are under the Value of Four thousand pounds to the best of these Deponents Knowledge, Information, and Belief.Peter Were
Henry WereSworn on the 18th Day of Septr 1846 before me
(signed) Surre
Jane was born in 1780 in Washfield, Devon, England. She married 1, 2 Peter WERE on 05 Jun 1803 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England.
Other marriages:ANSTEY,
At time of marriage, a widow, and lived at Washfield.
Samuel DURSTON was born about 1773 in England. He died 1 on 02 Nov 1860 in Mile End RD, London, England. He married Joanna WERE on 18 Sep 1794 in St Mary at Lambeth, London, England. He was employed as Cabinetmaker.
1851 British Census:
Address: 8 Artichoke Row
Census Place: Mile End Old Town, Middlesex, England
Source: FHL Film 174784-5 PRO Ref HO107 Piece 1553 Folio 73 Page 16 Family 66DURSTON Samuel, head, M, age 78, b. nk, Occ. Carpenter
DURSTON Joanna, wife, M, age 77, b. nk, Devonshire
DURSTON Sarah Ann, daughter, U, age 40, b. Newington, Surrey, Occ. Furrier----------------------------------------------------------
Samuel was a Cabinetmaker from London.
Joanna WERE [Parents] was born on 15 May 1774 in Uffculme, Devon, England. She was christened 1 on 28 Dec 1774 in Uffculme, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1855 in Stepney RD, Middlesex, England. She married Samuel DURSTON on 18 Sep 1794 in St Mary at Lambeth, London, England.
Under the Will of her brother Peter WERE, Joanna received 100 pounds sterling.
They had the following children:
F i Sarah Ann DURSTON was born about 1809 in Newington, Surrey, England. She died 1 on 08 Sep 1898 in Mile End RD, London, England.
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Mile End Road, 8 Artichoke Row
Census Place: Stepney, Middlesex, England
Source: FHL Film 542608 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 294 Folio 87 Page 24 Family 138
DURSTON Sarah Ann, daughter [head], U, age 51, b. Newington, Surrey, Occ. Furrier
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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 468 Mile End Road
Census Place: St Benet Stepney, London, England
Source: FHL Film 823314 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 560 Folio 83 Page 7 Family 35
DURSTON Sarah Ann, - [head], U, age 62, b. Westminster, Middlesex, Occ. Furrier
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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 468 Mile End Rd, Shop
Census Place: Mile End Old Town, London, England
Source: FHL Film 1341106 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0481 Folio 7 Page 7 Family 32
DURSTON Sar. Ann, head, U, age 72, b. Surrey, Occ. FurrierM ii Robert DURSTON was christened 1 on 25 Dec 1813 in St Mary, Newington, Surrey, England.
James COLES [Parents] was born about 1779. He was christened in Washfield, Devon, England. He died 1 in 1847 in Luppitt, Devon, England. He was buried 2 on 09 May 1847 in Luppitt, Devon. He married 3, 4, 5 Susanna WERE on 06 Mar 1803 in St Peter, Tiverton, Devon, England.
Other marriages:COUSINS, Mary
SPARKS, Ann
1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Coles Cottage
Census Place: Luppitt, Devon, England
FHL Film 241301 PRO Ref HO/107/201/3 Folio 4 Page 2 Family 90COLES James, age 61, b. Devon, Occ. Carpenter
COLES Mary, age 57, b. Devon
COLES Margaret, age 24, b. Devon
COLES William, age 14, b. Devon----------------------------------------------------------
Notes from Colin Rosewell:Yeoman of Higher Farley, Tiverton, 1813, 1815, 1817
Moved to Luppitt about 1819
Dairyman at Luppitt, 1819
Farmer at Luppitt, 1823, 1839
Carpenter at Coles Cottage, Luppitt, 1841, 1842
Carpenter when he married Ann Snell in 1844
James was baptised in Washfield (just outside of Tiverton) in 1799, father William. (Carole Hartshorn)NB Listed on Luppitt tithemap for Coles cottage 1842
Susanna WERE [Parents] was born on 21 May 1777 in Uffculme, Devon, England. She died before 1833. She married 1, 2, 3 James COLES on 06 Mar 1803 in St Peter, Tiverton, Devon, England.
Under the Will of her brother Peter WERE, Susanna's children received 100 pounds sterling to be divided equally among them (Susanna died before Peter).
They had the following children:
F i Mary Ann COLES F ii Elizabeth COLES M iii John COLES F iv Sarah COLES M v Samuel Edward COLES M vi James COLES M vii Thomas COLES F viii Margaret COLES M ix Charles COLES M x William COLES