Living [Parents]
Other marriages:Living
Living [Parents]
Other marriages:Living
Henry WERE [Parents] was born on 16 Dec 1814 in Halberton, Devon, England. He died 1 in 1886 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He married 2 Sarah MELHUISH in 1869 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
Other marriages:ANSTEY, Mary Ann
1851 British Census:
Address: Lower Farley, Tiverton.
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
FHL Film 221039 PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 8 Page 9 FHL Family 30WERE Henry, head, M, age 34, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 145 Acres 4 labs
WERE Mary Ann, wife, M, age 24, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Mary Jane, daughter, -, age 1, b. Tiverton, Devon
NORTON Maria, servant, U, age 24, b. Cullompton, Devon
BARNES Martha, servant, -, age 13, b. Minehead, Somerset
WAY John, servant, U, age 21, b. Washfield, Devon
CLARKE Richard, servant, -, age 15, b. Washfield, Devon----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Lower Farley
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1480 Folio 66 Page 6 Family 33WERE Henery, head, M, age 44, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 180 acres emp labs 4
WERE Mar A., wife, M, age 34, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Mary J., daughter, -, age 11, b. Tiverton, Devon
WERE Ellen, daughter, -, age 9, b. Tiverton, Devon
WERE Anna, daughter, -, age 5, b. Tiverton, Devon
WERE Alice, daughter, -, age 3m, b. Tiverton, Devon
BOWDEN Eliz'th, servant, U, age 30, b. Molland, Devon, Occ. Houservant
HILE Jane, servant, U, age 14, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Nursemaid
MEMBEY John, servant, U, age 18, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Carter
COLES James, servant, U, age 17, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Carter----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Beauchamp
Census Place: Washfield, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832046 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2174 Folio 12 Page 16 Family 64WERE Henry, head, M, age 54, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 250 Acres emp 5 Men & 2 Boys
WERE Sarah, wife, M, age 49, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Ellen, daughter, U, age 19, b. Tiverton, Devon
TOLES Richard, servant, U, age 19, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant indoor
HOOKWAY William, servant, U, age 17, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant indoor----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Beauchamp
Census Place: Washfield, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341539 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2237 Folio 9 Page 12 Family 60WERE Henry, head, M, age 65, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Farmer of 300 Acres emp 3 Men 2 Boys
WERE Sarah, wife, M, age 54, b. Washfield, Devon
WERE Alice, daughter, U, age 20, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
LABERCOMBE Mary, servant, U, age 19, b. Witheridge, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant
ELLIS Henry, servant, -, age 15, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant Indoor----------------------------------------------------------
Farmed Farleigh Barton, Bolham and Higher Farleigh, Washfield.Under the Will of his father John WERE, Henry received 20 pounds sterling.
Under the Will of his uncle Peter WERE, Henry was made co-Executor with brother Peter WERE and shared equally with Peter in the residue of the estate.
Under the Will of his aunt Margaret WERE, Henry received 50 pounds sterling and was made co-Executor with cousin Benjamin WERE and shared equally with Benjamin and his aunt Nancy COLES in the residue of the estate.
Sarah MELHUISH [Parents] was born about 1827 in Washfield, Devon, England. She died 1 in 1899 in Croydon RD, Surrey, England. She married 2 Henry WERE in 1869 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
1891 British census:
Dwelling: 56 Grange Park
Census Place: Croydon, Surrey, England
Source: FHL Film 6095707 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 597 Folio 18 Page 30 Family 173ANNING Elizabeth, head, W, age 60, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Living on own means
ANNING James, son, S, age 36, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Living on own means
ANNING Florence, daughter, S, age 22, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Draper's Assistant
WERE Sarah, sister, W, age 64, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Living on own means
READER Charles, visitor, S, age 29, b. Portsmouth, Hants, Occ. Accountant
John Dight COZENS [Parents] was christened 1 in 1831 in Bickenhall, Somerset, England. He died 2 in 1899 in Wellington RD, Somerset, England. He married 3 Sarah DENING on 23 Jul 1874 in Halberton, Devon, England.
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Budleigh
Census Place: Trull, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 1341568 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2364 Folio 45 Page 3 Family 9BRADDICK Ann E. W., head, W, age 68, b. Bickenhall, Som., Occ. Farm 55 Ac, 2 L & 1 B
BRADDICK Laura, daughter, U, age 24, b. Pitminster, Som., Occ. Farmers Daughter
COUSENS Edwd., brother, U, age 54, b. Bickenhall, Som., Occ. Farm Bailiff
COUSENS John, brother, M, age 49, b. Bickenhall, Som., Occ. Farmer Retired
COUSENS Sarah, brother's wife, M, age 47, b. Halberton, Som.[Devon], Occ. Farmers Wife
FRY Alfred, servant, U, age 13, b. West Buckland, Som., Occ. Agr. Labourer
HILL Mabel, niece, U, age 1, b. West Buckland, Som.----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British census:
Dwelling: Woodhayne
Census Place: Culmstock, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096982 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1872 Folio 4 Page 1 Family 2COZENS John, head, M, age 58, b. Somersetshire, Occ. Farmer
COZENS Sarah, wife, M, age 57, b. Halberton, Devon
FORWARD Susan, servant, S, age 18, b. Culmstock, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant
FORWARD James, servant, S, age 14, b. Culmstock, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant
Sarah DENING [Parents] was born about 1832 in Halberton, Devon, England. She was christened 1 on 27 Sep 1832 in Halberton, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1895 in Wellington RD, Somerset, England. She married 3 John Dight COZENS on 23 Jul 1874 in Halberton, Devon, England.
1851 British Census:
Address: Cotley, Tiverton.
Census Place: Washfield Tiverton, Devonshire.
PRO Reference: HO/107/1889 Folio 372 Page 18 FHL Film 0221039Sarah is staying with her uncle Peter WERE & family.
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1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorstone Barton
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1478 Folio 137 Page 23 Family 117Sarah is staying with her uncle Charles WERE & family.
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1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Moorstone Barton
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832044 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2169 Folio 65 Page 20 Family 90Sarah is staying with her uncle Charles WERE & family.
John DISNEY was christened 1 on 12 May 1799 in Stawley, Somerset, England. He died 2 in 1873 in Wellington Som. RD, Somerset, England. He married 3, 4 Elizabeth PAUL on 27 Dec 1826 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. John was employed as Agricultural labourer.
1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Wey
Census Place: Chipstable, Somerset, England
PRO Ref HO/107/965 Folio 6 Page 6 FHL Film 474607DISNEY John, age 35, b. Somerset, Occ. Ag. Lab.
DISNEY Elizabeth, age 30, b. Somerset
DISNEY John, age 13, b. Somerset
DISNEY William, age 10, b. Somerset
DISNEY Elizabeth, age 8, b. Somerset
DISNEY Maria, age 6, b. Somerset
DISNEY Caroline, age 3, b. Somerset
DISNEY Ann, age 5m, b. Somerset
PAUL Elizabeth, age 75, b.Somerset----------------------------------------------------------
1851 British Census:
Address: Wey
Census Place: Chipstable, Somerset, England
FHL Film 221076-77 PRO Reference: HO/107/1921 Folio 114 Page 8 Family 34DISNEY John, head, M, age 49, b. Stawley, Somerset, Occ. Ag Lab
DISNEY Betty, wife, M, age 43, b. Chipstable, Somerset
DISNEY John, son, U, age 23, b. Chipstable, Somerset, Occ. Ag Lab
DISNEY Caroline, daughter, -, age 13, b. Chipstable, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
DISNEY Ann, daughter, -, age 10, b. Chipstable, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
DISNEY Harriet, daughter, -, age 7, b. Chipstable, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
DISNEY Charlotte, daughter, -, age 4, b. Chipstable, Somerset, Occ. Scholar
DISNEY Eliza, daughter, -, age 1, b. Chipstable, Somerset----------------------------------------------------------
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Ways
Census Place: Chipstable, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 542839 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1608 Folio 80 Page 9 Family 44DISNEY John, head, M, age 61, b. Stawley, Somersetshire, Occ. Ag. Lab.
DISNEY Elizabeth, wife, M, age 53, b. Chipstable, Somersetshire
DISNEY Eliza, daughter, -, age 11, b. Chipstable, Somersetshire
DISNEY Henry, son, -, age 4, b. Chipstable, Somersetshire----------------------------------------------------------
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Daniels
Census Place: Chipstable, Somerset, England
Source: FHL Film 835099 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2359 Folio 40 Page 14 Family 65DISNEY John, head, M, age 73, b. Stawley, Somerset, Occ. Ag. Lab.
DISNEY Betsy, wife, M, age 63, b. Chipstable, Somerset
DISNEY Henry, son, -, age 14, b. Chipstable, Somerset, Occ. Ag. Lab.
WHEATON Henry, lodger, M, age 38, b. n.k. England, Occ. Navvie
Elizabeth PAUL was born 1 about 1808 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. She died 2 about 1876. She married 3, 4 John DISNEY on 27 Dec 1826 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England.
They had the following children:
M i John DISNEY 1 was born 2 on 03 Nov 1827. He was christened 3 on 23 Dec 1827 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. He died 4 on 17 Aug 1907. John was employed as Agricultural labourer. M ii William Henry DISNEY 1 was born 2 in 1830. He was christened 3 on 06 Feb 1831 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. He died 4 on 21 Jul 1877 in Exe Island, Exeter, Devon, England. William was employed as Agricultural labourer, carter, miller, general labour. F iii Elizabeth DISNEY 1 was born in 1831. She was christened on 13 Jan 1832 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. F iv Maria DISNEY F v Caroline DISNEY was born 1 about 1838 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. F vi Anne DISNEY was born in 1840 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. She was christened on 14 Feb 1840 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. F vii Harriet DISNEY was born in 1843 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. She was christened 1 on 23 Jul 1843 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. F viii Charlotte DISNEY was born in 1846 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. She was christened 1, 2 on 04 Oct 1846 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. F ix Eliza DISNEY was born in 1849 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. She was christened 1 on 13 May 1849 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England. M x Henry DISNEY was born 1 in 1856 in Chipstable, Somerset, England. He was christened 2 on 30 Nov 1856 in All Saints Church, Chipstable, Somerset, England.
James WERE [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 1 on 11 Jun 1854 in Camden Town, Middlesex, England. He died on 14 Dec 1941 in Epsom Auckland, New Zealand. He was buried on 15 Dec 1941 in Epsom Auckland, NZ (cremated). He married 2 Eva Sidwell ABBOTT on 18 Sep 1878 in Tiverton, Devon, England. James was employed as Dairy Farmer/Land Owner.
Other marriages:PALLISER, Lila
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 33WERE James, boarder, -, age 7, b. Camden Town, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar
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From "The House That WERE Built" by Eric Were, Adelaide Australia:James was the fourth son of George and Mary Were and was born at 9 Cambridge Street, Golden Square, London on 11th June 1854. He lived at this address until he was four years old, when the family moved to Lower Curham in Devon. James grew up in a rural environment and learned farming skills.
In 1872, three years after his father's second marriage, the 18 year old James decided to emigrate to New Zealand - possibly influenced by the Kelland family of Devon who had previously emigrated to the land of the kiwi. It was a momentous occasion, for James was leaving behind the girl that he loved, Eva Sidwell Abbott - but promised to return and marry her. He travelled on the "Hydaspes" which arrived at Dunedin, Otago, on 20th September 1872.
James who went to New Zealand as an assisted emigrant, was listed as a ploughman and no doubt spent the first few years working on farms inthe South Canterbury region. During this period his brother Robert arrived in New Zealand - of whom, more later.
After 5 or 6 years of separation James returned to Devon to claim his bride and they were married in Halberton on 18th September 1878. Within a month of their marriage, Jim and Sidwell (as they were usually known) embarked for New Zealand, accompanied by her half-brother, Alfred Hedley Abbott, and Jim's two brothers - Charles and William Henry.
This party of five young adventurers sailed from Plymouth aboard the"Piako" on 11th October 1878, little dreaming of the danger and drama of the voyage that lay ahead. One month after sailing, and 200 miles offthe Brazilian coast, the "Piako" caught fire. It was the morning of 11th November when the fire bells rang and at first it seemed that all was lost. But fortunately another ship came on the scene, and despair changed to hope as all passengers were transferred to the "Loch Doon" (a trading vessel travelling from San Francisco to Cork).
The "Piako" was not given up, but limped to Coconut Island near Pernambuco, followed by the "Loch Doon". The stricken ship was skuttled, but raised again and refitted. During this time of waiting, the passengers were cared for by the authorities, and some of the would be colonists decided to return to England. But nothing daunted, James Were and his party boarded the refitted "Piako" and continued the delayed voyage, reaching Lyttelton (Christchurch) on 5th March 1879.
Jim and Sidwell began family life near Timaru where he had a dairy farm and milk run at a place called Washdyke. With a family of two boys they then moved Horarata, west of Christchurch, where baby Mary was born. By 1884, always seeking to improve his postion, Jim took his family to settle Midhurst, Taranaki, in the North Island. This was an area called the 'Dairyman's Paradise', and it was here that the rest oftheir children were born and grew up.
The Were family later moved to Stratford where James was one of the first seven directors of the Stratford Farmers Co-Op., and chairman of the Association. Farther south at Hawera, Jim farmed properties, owned an Opera House, and stables at Eltham. He was a keen speculator.
The years passed and Eva Sidwell Were died suddenly on 25th September 1913 and for six years Jim was a widower. At the age of 66 he married in Wellington to Lila Palliser - a descendant of the Kelland family. Jim and Lila lived in the Auckland area for many years until she passed away in 1931. In 1936 he had a trip to England as a farmers' representative, this being his last visit to his homeland. Jim outlived all of his sons except one - he also outlived his three brothers in New Zealand, and passed away on 14th December 1941 at age 88. In his last years he had been cared for by his widowed daughter, Margaret Winks, who today is the sole survivor of her immediate family.
James Were leaves behind a memory of a hard working and successful farmer and business man who raised a fine family and settled them on good land. He had made a significant contribution to the land of his adoption during its pioneering days.
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In the "Return of Freeholders of New Zealand" of 1882:James WERE, labourer of Christchurch is listed as the owner of two pieces of land- 12 acres valued at 50 pounds and in the Selwyn County an unspecified acreage, valued at 180 pounds, in the Geraldine County.
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Educated at Bampton Street School, Tiverton, as a boarder (see 1861 census above)Buried: Dec. 15, 1941, cremated at Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand.
James was a Farmer.
Director and Chairman of the Stratford Farmers Co-Op; farmed other properties; owned an Opera House; and stables at Eltham.
Eva Sidwell ABBOTT [Parents] was born 1 in 1854 in Cullompton, Devon, England. She died on 25 Sep 1913 in Hawera, New Zealand. She was buried on 27 Sep 1913 in Hawera, New Zealand. She married 2 James WERE on 18 Sep 1878 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Milles Farm
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 832044 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2169 Folio 62 Page 14 Family 61ABBOTT Sidwell, head, U, age 17, b. Cullompton, Devon, Occ. Farmers Daughter
ABBOTT Jane, sister, -, age 5, b. Halberton, Devon
They had the following children:
M i John Henry WERE M ii George WERE F iii Mary Sidwell WERE M iv James WERE F v Janie WERE M vi Albert Abbott WERE M vii William WERE M viii Robert* WERE was born on 26 Jan 1892 in Stratford, New Zealand. He was christened in Stratford Old Cem. Bevan St. He died on 19 Apr 1893 in Stratford, New Zealand. He was buried on 21 Apr 1893 in Stratford, New Zealand.
Died as child - age: 1 year, 2 months, 24 days.
From Alan Buckley - this child discovered during trip around Taranaki. Have Death Certificate.F ix Margaret Hilda WERE F x Bessie WERE
James WERE [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 1 on 11 Jun 1854 in Camden Town, Middlesex, England. He died on 14 Dec 1941 in Epsom Auckland, New Zealand. He was buried on 15 Dec 1941 in Epsom Auckland, NZ (cremated). He married Lila PALLISER in 1918 in Wellington, New Zealand. James was employed as Dairy Farmer/Land Owner.
Other marriages:ABBOTT, Eva Sidwell
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 33WERE James, boarder, -, age 7, b. Camden Town, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar
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From "The House That WERE Built" by Eric Were, Adelaide Australia:James was the fourth son of George and Mary Were and was born at 9 Cambridge Street, Golden Square, London on 11th June 1854. He lived at this address until he was four years old, when the family moved to Lower Curham in Devon. James grew up in a rural environment and learned farming skills.
In 1872, three years after his father's second marriage, the 18 year old James decided to emigrate to New Zealand - possibly influenced by the Kelland family of Devon who had previously emigrated to the land of the kiwi. It was a momentous occasion, for James was leaving behind the girl that he loved, Eva Sidwell Abbott - but promised to return and marry her. He travelled on the "Hydaspes" which arrived at Dunedin, Otago, on 20th September 1872.
James who went to New Zealand as an assisted emigrant, was listed as a ploughman and no doubt spent the first few years working on farms inthe South Canterbury region. During this period his brother Robert arrived in New Zealand - of whom, more later.
After 5 or 6 years of separation James returned to Devon to claim his bride and they were married in Halberton on 18th September 1878. Within a month of their marriage, Jim and Sidwell (as they were usually known) embarked for New Zealand, accompanied by her half-brother, Alfred Hedley Abbott, and Jim's two brothers - Charles and William Henry.
This party of five young adventurers sailed from Plymouth aboard the"Piako" on 11th October 1878, little dreaming of the danger and drama of the voyage that lay ahead. One month after sailing, and 200 miles offthe Brazilian coast, the "Piako" caught fire. It was the morning of 11th November when the fire bells rang and at first it seemed that all was lost. But fortunately another ship came on the scene, and despair changed to hope as all passengers were transferred to the "Loch Doon" (a trading vessel travelling from San Francisco to Cork).
The "Piako" was not given up, but limped to Coconut Island near Pernambuco, followed by the "Loch Doon". The stricken ship was skuttled, but raised again and refitted. During this time of waiting, the passengers were cared for by the authorities, and some of the would be colonists decided to return to England. But nothing daunted, James Were and his party boarded the refitted "Piako" and continued the delayed voyage, reaching Lyttelton (Christchurch) on 5th March 1879.
Jim and Sidwell began family life near Timaru where he had a dairy farm and milk run at a place called Washdyke. With a family of two boys they then moved Horarata, west of Christchurch, where baby Mary was born. By 1884, always seeking to improve his postion, Jim took his family to settle Midhurst, Taranaki, in the North Island. This was an area called the 'Dairyman's Paradise', and it was here that the rest oftheir children were born and grew up.
The Were family later moved to Stratford where James was one of the first seven directors of the Stratford Farmers Co-Op., and chairman of the Association. Farther south at Hawera, Jim farmed properties, owned an Opera House, and stables at Eltham. He was a keen speculator.
The years passed and Eva Sidwell Were died suddenly on 25th September 1913 and for six years Jim was a widower. At the age of 66 he married in Wellington to Lila Palliser - a descendant of the Kelland family. Jim and Lila lived in the Auckland area for many years until she passed away in 1931. In 1936 he had a trip to England as a farmers' representative, this being his last visit to his homeland. Jim outlived all of his sons except one - he also outlived his three brothers in New Zealand, and passed away on 14th December 1941 at age 88. In his last years he had been cared for by his widowed daughter, Margaret Winks, who today is the sole survivor of her immediate family.
James Were leaves behind a memory of a hard working and successful farmer and business man who raised a fine family and settled them on good land. He had made a significant contribution to the land of his adoption during its pioneering days.
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In the "Return of Freeholders of New Zealand" of 1882:James WERE, labourer of Christchurch is listed as the owner of two pieces of land- 12 acres valued at 50 pounds and in the Selwyn County an unspecified acreage, valued at 180 pounds, in the Geraldine County.
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Educated at Bampton Street School, Tiverton, as a boarder (see 1861 census above)Buried: Dec. 15, 1941, cremated at Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand.
James was a Farmer.
Director and Chairman of the Stratford Farmers Co-Op; farmed other properties; owned an Opera House; and stables at Eltham.
Lila PALLISER [Parents] was born about 1880 in Timaru, New Zealand. She died on 15 Oct 1931 in Auckland, New Zealand. She was buried on 16 Oct 1931 in O'Neills Point, Auckland. She married James WERE in 1918 in Wellington, New Zealand.
No children.
Thomas WERE [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 1 on 13 Nov 1856 in Camden Town, Middlesex, England. He married 2 Dulcy HOPKINS in 1881 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. Thomas was employed as Butcher.
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 33WERE Thomas, boarder, -, age 4, b. Camden Town, Middlesex, Occ. Scholar
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1881 British Census:
Dwelling: Whimple Road
Census Place: Broad Clist, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 1341516 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2141 Folio 55 Page 7 Family 37SALTER Willm. E.R., head, M, age 47, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Frmr. & Butcher 206 Acres Emp 3 L 2 B
SALTER Elizabeth, wife, M, age 43, b. Cullompton, Devon
SALTER Will E.R., son, U, age 15, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Farmer's Son
SALTER Bessie R., daughter, U, age 12, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Scholar
SALTER John R., son, U, age 11, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Scholar
HOPKINS Dulcie, assistant, U, age 27, b. Silverton, Devon, Occ. Domestic Assistant
WERE Thos., butcher, U, age 24, b. London, Middlesex, Occ. Butcher
LUXTON Willm., butcher, U, age 18, b. Stoodleigh, Devon, Occ. Butcher
FERRIS James, apprentice, -, age 16, b. Bromley, Kent, Occ. Butcher
GILES John, servt, -, age 16, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Farm Boy (Indoor)
TUCKER Maria, servt, -, age 15, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Domestic ServantThomas WERE and his future wife Dulcia HOPKINS met while they were both in the employ of William E.R. SALTER [see above].
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1891 British census:
Dwelling: Lower Marsh (Mills)
Census Place: Newton St Cyres, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096871 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1761 Folio 130 Page 9 Family 50WERE Thomas, head, M, age 34, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Butcher
WERE Dulcie, wife, M, age 36, b. Silverton, Devon
HOPKINS Lucy, housekeeper, S, age 28, b. Silverton, Devon
WERE Arthur, apprentice, S, age 17, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Butcher Apprentice
WERE Francis, son, S, age 7, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WERE George Victor, son, S, age 5, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Scholar
WERE Edith Mary, daughter, S, age 2, b. Exeter, Devon
WERE Hilda, daughter, S, age 8m, b. St Cyres, Devon
MAYO William, servant, W, age 59, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Farm Servant
LAKE Elizabeth, servant, S, age 17, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Turlake
Census Place: Upton Pyne, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2036 Folio 44 Page 8 Family 55WERE Thomas, head, M, age 44, b. Halberton, Devon, Occ. Farmer
WERE Dulcie, wife, M, age 47, b. Silverton, Devon
WERE Thomas F., son, -, age 17, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Butcher
WERE George Victor, son, -, age 15, b. Exeter, Devon, Occ. Butcher
WERE Edith M., daughter, -, age 12, b. Exeter, Devon
WERE Hilda, daughter, -, age 11, b. Exeter, Devon
WERE Mary A., daughter, -, age 8, b. Exeter, Devon
ARNOLD Annie, visitor, S, age 30, b. Cerneabbis [Cerne Abbas], Dorset
GOODWIN David, servant, S, age 57, b. Westerham, Kent, Occ. General Farm Servant----------------------------------------------------------
Thomas was educated at Bampton Street School, Tiverton, as a boarder (see 1861 census above)
Dulcy HOPKINS [Parents] was born 1 in 1853 in Silverton, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1904 in St Thomas RD, Devon, England. She married 3 Thomas WERE in 1881 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. Dulcy was employed as Domestic Assistant.
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: Village
Census Place: Broadclyst, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 831768 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 2050 Folio 71 Page 25 Family 147SALTER William E. R., head, M, age 38, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Butcher
SALTER Eliz'th, wife, M, age 33, b. Cullompton, Devon, Occ. Butcher's Wife
SALTER Will'm E. R., son, -, age 5, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Scholar
SALTER Richard P., son, -, age 4, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Scholar
SALTER Bessie, daughter, -, age 2, b. Broadclist, Devon
SALTER John R., son, -, age 1, b. Broadclist, Devon
SALTER Emma, visitor, U, age 62, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Independent
HOPKINS Dulcie, servant, -, age 18, b. Silverton, Devon, Occ. Housekeeper
TROOTE Mary, apprentice, -, age 13, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Butcher's Servant
POLLARD Ellen, servant, -, age 13, b. Talaton, Devon, Occ. Butcher's Servant
CUDMORE Ann, apprentice, -, age 10, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. Butcher's Servant
PERRY John, servant, U, age 22, b. Ottery [Ottery St Mary], Devon, Occ. Butcher's Assist.
CHAMBERS Thomas, servant, U, age 18, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. General Laborer
GITSHAM John, servant, U, age 15, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. General Laborer
TROOTE Richard, servant, U, age 16, b. Broadclist, Devon, Occ. General Laborer
They had the following children:
M i Thomas Francis WERE M ii George Victor WERE F iii Edith Mary WERE was born 1 on 01 Aug 1888 in Exeter, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1974 in Exeter RD, Devon, England.
Edith never married.F iv Hilda WERE was born 1 on 13 Jul 1890 in Newton St Cyres, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1982 in Mid Devon RD, Devon, England.
Hilda never married.
Possible death record for Hilda:
Hilda WERE: Alcester - v.6d/p.754 1929-3QF v Mary Ann WERE was born 1 on 12 Apr 1892 in Exeter, Devon, England. She died 2 in 1979 in Exeter RD, Devon, England.
Mary Ann never married.
William Henry WERE [Parents] [scrapbook] was born 1 on 01 Dec 1860 in Lower Curham, Halberton, Devon, England. He died on 25 Aug 1937 in Toko Taranaki, New Zealand. He was buried on 26 Aug 1937 in Kopuatama Cemetery, Taranaki, NZ. He married Alice BUNTING on 28 Mar 1891 in Heathcote, Christchurch, New Zealand. He was employed as Butcher/Farmer/Justice of Peace.
From "The House That WERE Built" by Eric Were, Adelaide, Australia
William Henry was the ninth son of George and Mary Ann Were, and the third to be born after the family had returned from London to live at Lower Curham, Devon. His birthdate was 1st December 1860, and he was named William after a previous brother who had died in infancy.
After completing his education, William Henry followed rural activities and like his brother Charles, learned the butchering trade. He was 17 years of age when he joined his elder brother James' party and embarked on the ship "Piako", bound for New Zealand. (The story of the voyage of the "Piako" and of the fire at sea has been told in a previous account.)
William H. (sometimes called Billie) was 18 years old when the emigration party reached Lyttelton on 5th March 1879 and a new life opened for him. After leaving the ship, Jim took his younger brother up country to a sheep station behind Temuka. Thus Billie worked for about 11 years, gaining experience in the country and its way of life.
On 28th March 1891, when William Henry was 30 years old, he married Alice Bunting in the Anglican Church at Heathcote. They lived for a number of years at Harewood Road, Papanui, where their first four children were born. At this time William H. worked for Steel's, the well known butchers of Cashel Street, Christchurch.
About 1898 William Henry was invited by his brother James to share-farm with him at Toko in the rich Taranake district. The farm was operated under the name of Were Brothers. Jim and Billie got on very well together, both having jovial personalities. William H. Were was always interested in Public Affairs, and as a member of the Stratford County Council, the Hospital Board, the Taranaki Power Board, the Dairy Company, and was a Justice of the Peace from the early 1900's.
His wife Alice died on 22nd February 1930 at their residence in Ohura Road, Toko. William Henry Were lived for another seven years at this address until his death on 25th August 1937, aged 76 years.
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William was a butcher and a farmer. He was appointed Justice of the Peace Aug. 23, 1906.
Alice BUNTING [Parents] was born 1 on 25 Nov 1863 in Mosbro, Eckington, Derbyshire, England. She was christened on 10 Oct 1865 in Eckington, Derbyshire, England. She died on 20 Feb 1930 in Toko, Stratford, New Zealand. She was buried on 22 Feb 1930 in Kopuatama Cemetery, Taranaki, NZ. She married William Henry WERE on 28 Mar 1891 in Heathcote, Christchurch, New Zealand.
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 15 Hounsfield Rd
Census Place: Nether Hallam, Yorkshire, England
Source: FHL Film 1342117 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4627 Folio 120 Page 12 Family 56DE LA MARE Edith, lodger (head), U, age 29, b. Guernsey, Occ. English Teacher, High School
DE LA MARE Karen Nappereh, lodger, U, age 27, b. Guernsey, Occ. English Teacher, High School
BUNTING Alice, servant, U, age 17, b. Mosbro, Derbyshire, Occ. General Servant Domestic----------------------------------------------------------
Death certificate states that Alice BUNTING was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.
They had the following children:
F i Edith WERE F ii Mary Ann WERE F iii Alice Elizabeth WERE was born on 22 Dec 1895 in Christchurch, New Zealand. She died on 13 Nov 1978 in Wellington, New Zealand. Alice was employed as District Nurse.
Alice never married and was a District nurse.
She lived at Rosetta Road, Raumati South, Wellington, New Zealand.M iv George William WERE F v Ruby WERE was born on 14 Sep 1900 in Toko Taranaki, New Zealand. She died on 11 Feb 1975 in Hawera, New Zealand. Ruby was employed as Teacher.
Ruby was a teacher but was only able to teach school for 3-4 years.
Asthmatic.F vi Florence Irene WERE M vii Henry WERE
Alfred PARSONS [Parents] was born 1 on 20 Jan 1851 in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, England. He died 2 on 14 Jan 1925 in Reading RD, Berkshire, England. He married 3 Mary Ann WERE in 1883 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. Alfred was employed as Grocer.
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 87 High St.
Census Place: St Paul, Bedfordshire, England
Source: FHL Film 829787 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 1541 Folio 52 Page 13 Family 43CLARABUT Alfred B., head, M, age 40, b. Walmer, Kent, Occ. Grocer
CLARABUT Lydia, wife, M, age 42, b. Southwark, Surrey, Occ. Grocer's Wife
PARSONS Alfred, shopman, U, age 21, b. Leighton Buzzard, Beds, Occ. Grocer Assistant
BATTELY Harry, shopman, U, age 19, b. Ipswich, Suffolk, Occ. Grocer Assistant
WELFORD George Craven, shopman, U, age 17, b. Leicester, Leicestersh., Occ. Grocer Assistant
BUTCHER Benjamin, shopman, U, age 18, b. Wellingborough, Norths, Occ. Grocer Assistant
LONGLEY Henry, clerk, U, age 17, b. Rainham, Kent, Occ. Grocer Clerk
EDWARDS Henry John, apprentice, U, age 18, b. Stratton St Margaret, Wilts, Occ. Grocer Apprentice
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LAY Martha, servant, U, age 23, b. Lavendon, Bucks, Occ. Cook Domestic Servant
PETERS Agnes, servant, U, age 17, b. Olney, Bucks, Occ. Housemaid Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census
Dwelling 143 Oxford St
Census Place Reading St Mary, Berkshire, England
Source FHL Film 1341316 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1301 Folio 103 Page 25 Family 131DYER Emily A., head, W, age 41, b. Reading, Berks, Occ. Lodging Ho Keeper
DYER William, son, -, age 17, b. Manchester, Occ. Apprentice
DYER Kate A., daughter, -, age 15, b. Manchester, Occ. Scholar
DYER Arthur S., son, -, age 11, b. Reading, Berks, Occ. Scholar
SMITH Amelia, boarder, U, age 70, b. Chatham, Kent
POINTER Ellen, servant, U, age 17, b. North Waltham, Hants, Occ. Domestic Servant
SHEPHERD Frank, lodger, U, age 24, b. Weston Super Mare, Occ. Grocers Assistant
CLEMENT Charles, lodger, U, age 19, b. North Moreton, Occ. Grocers Assistant
SAUNDERS Thomas, lodger, U, age 14, b. Wantage, Berks, Occ. Grocers Assistant
PARSONS Alfred, lodger, U, age 30, b. Leighton Buzzard, Occ. Grocers Assistant----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British census:
Dwelling: 51 Waylen St
Census Place: Reading St Mary, Berkshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6096102 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 992 Folio 23 Page 40 Family 220PARSONS Alfred, head, M, age 40, b. Leighton Buzzard, Bedford, Occ. Grocers Assistant
PARSONS Mary A., wife, M, age 34, b. Halberton, Devon
PARSONS Florence M., daughter, S, age 6, b. Reading, Berks
PARSONS Charlotte M., daughter, S, age 5, b. Reading, Berks
PARSONS Alfred W., son, S, age 3, b. Reading, Berks
VICKERS Thomas, boarder, S, age 21, b. Salisbury, Wilts, Occ. Civil Engineer
FISHER Ellen, servant, S, age 16, b. Woodham, Berks, Occ. General Domestic----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 51 Waylen St
Census Place: Reading St Mary, Berkshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 1145 Folio 9 Page 10 Family 67PARSONS Alfred, head, M, age 50, b. Leighton, Bedfordshire, Occ. Grocers Assistant
PARSONS Mary, wife, M, age 39, b. Halberton, Devonshire
PARSONS Florence M., daughter, S, age 16, b. Reading, Berks, Occ. Pupil Teacher
PARSONS Charlotte M., daughter, S, age 15, b. Reading, Berks, Occ. Drapers Apprentice
PARSONS Thomas C., son, S, age 8, b. Reading, Berks
PARSONS Frederick G., son, S, age 6, b. Reading, Berks
Mary Ann WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 27 Jan 1862 in Lower Curham, Halberton, Devon, England. She died 2 on 08 Jun 1944 in Wokingham RD, Berkshire, England. She married 3 Alfred PARSONS in 1883 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
1881 British Census
Dwelling 57 Broad Street
Census Place Reading St Lawrence, Berkshire, England
Source FHL Film 1341317 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1305 Folio 53 Page 11 Family 46DYKE William, head, U, age 29, b. Rothwell, Northamptonshire, Occ. Draper
ARTHUR Christopher, visitor, U, age 29, b. London, Middlesex, Occ. Draper
CHINNERY William H., assistant, U, age 22, b. Ireland, Occ. Drapers Assistant
WHEELER Luisa, assistant, U, age 25, b. Portsmouth, Hants, Occ. Drapers Assistant
WARNER Rose, assistant, U, age 26, b. Wantage, Berks, Occ. Drapers Assistant
WERE Mary A., assistant, U, age 19, b. Alberton [Halberton], Devon, Occ. Drapers Assistant
COCKIN Annie E., housekeeper, U, age 24, b. Ruston, Northamptonshire, Occ. House Keeper
They had the following children:
F i Florence Mary PARSONS F ii Charlotte Maud PARSONS F iii Emily Constance* PARSONS was born 1 on 26 Nov 1885 in Reading RD, Berkshire, England. She died 2 on 26 Nov 1885 in Reading RD, Berkshire, England.
Twin to sister Charlotte Maud. Died as infant - age: ~1 day.M iv Alfred Were* PARSONS was born 1 in 1887 in Reading RD, Berkshire, England. He died 2 in 1893 in Reading RD, Berkshire, England.
Died as child - age: about 5 years, 9 months.M v Thomas Clifford PARSONS M vi Frederick George PARSONS