He had the following children:
F i Joanna DENHAM
Elijah William BARNES [Parents] was born 1 in 1839 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. He was christened 2 on 26 Jul 1839 in St Georges, Birmingham, Warwick, England. He married 3 Frances Elizabeth PARKES in 1863 in Kings N. RD, Warwick, England. Elijah was employed as Glass Blower in 1871.
1871 British Census:
Dwelling: 15 Hingeston St.
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 839585 PRO Ref RG10 Piece 3130 Folio 83 Page 3 Family 13BARNES Elijah, head, M, age 32, b. Birm'm, Warw'ksh, Occ. Glass Blower
BARNES Fanny, wife, M, age 30, b. Birm'm, Warw'ksh
BARNES Rosina, daughter, -, age 7, b. Stourbridge, Worc'sh
BARNES Will'm, son, -, age 6, b. Birm'm, Warw'ksh
BARNES Florence, daughter, -, age 3, b. Birm'm, Warw'ksh----------------------------------------------------------
1881 British Census:
Dwelling: 12 George St. West
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwick, England
Source: FHL Film 1341718 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3005 Folio 112 Page 10 Family 45BARNES Elijah W., head, M, age 41, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e, Occ. Glass Blower
BARNES Frances E., wife, M, age 39, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e
BARNES Rosina, daughter, -, age 17, b. Stourbridge, Worcester'e
BARNES William, son, -, age 13, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Mariam, daughter, -, age 9, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Francis, daughter, -, age 7, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e, Occ. Scholar
...
BARNES Louisa, daughter, -, age 5, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Gertrude, daughter, -, age 3, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Francis, daughter [son], -, age 10m, b. Birm'm, Warwick'e----------------------------------------------------------
1891 British Census:
Dwelling: 140 Camden St.
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: FHL Film 6097477 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 2367 Folio 50 Page 17 Family 94BARNES Elijah W., head, M, age 51, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Glass Maker
BARNES Frances E., wife, M, age 49, b. B'ham, Warwick're
BARNES Rosina A., daughter, S, age 27, b. B'ham, Warwick're
BARNES William H., son, -, age 26, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Jeweller
BARNES Florence, daughter, -, age 25, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Dressmaker
BARNES Marian, daughter, -, age 19, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. School Board Teacher
BARNES Frances, daughter, -, age 17, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Gold Chain Maker
BARNES Louisa, daughter, -, age 15, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Shroud Maker
BARNES Gertrude, daughter, -, age 15, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Elijah, son, -, age 10, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Nellie, daughter, -, age 8, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Scholar
BARNES Amy, daughter, -, age 6, b. B'ham, Warwick're, Occ. Scholar----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: 140 Camden St
Census Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2824 Folio 14 Page 20 Family 105BARNES Elijah, head, M, age 61, b. Birmingham, Occ. Flint Glass Worker
BARNES Frances, wife, M, age 59, b. Birmingham
BARNES Rosena, daughter, S, age 37, b. Brierley Hill
BARNES Florence, daughter, S, age 35, b. Birmingham, Occ. Dressmaker
BARNES Marion, daughter, S, age 29, b. Birmingham, Occ. School Teacher
BARNES Frances, daughter, S, age 27, b. Birmingham, Occ. Gold Chain Maker
BARNES Louisa, daughter, S, age 25, b. Birmingham, Occ. Robe Maker
BARNES Francis, son, S, age 20, b. Birmingham, Occ. Modeller in Metal
BARNES Gertrude, daughter, S, age 23, b. Birmingham, Occ. Robe Maker
BARNES Amy, daughter, S, age 16, b. Birmingham, Occ. School Teacher
Frances Elizabeth PARKES was born about 1841 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She married 1 Elijah William BARNES in 1863 in Kings N. RD, Warwick, England.
They had the following children:
F i Rosina Ann BARNES was born 1 in 1863 in Stourbridge, Worcester, England. M ii William Henry BARNES F iii Florence Amelia BARNES was born 1 in 1868 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. F iv Marian Louisa BARNES was born 1 in 1872 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. F v Frances Elizabeth BARNES F vi Louisa Maud BARNES was born 1 in 1875 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. F vii Gertrude BARNES was born 1 in 1878 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. M viii Francis 'Elijah' BARNES was born 1 in 1880 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. F ix Nellie BARNES was born 1 in 1882 in Birmingham, Warwick, England. She died 2 in 1900 in Birmingham RD, Warwick, England. F x Amy BARNES was born 1 in 1884 in Birmingham, Warwick, England.
James BAKER [Parents] was christened 1 on 12 Jan 1752 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. He died on 17 Apr 1833 in Calverleigh, Devon, England. He was buried 2 on 24 Apr 1833 in Calverleigh, Devon. He married 3 Mary EBBELS on 11 Aug 1775 in Willand, Devon, England.
Last Will and Testament of James BAKER, dated Feb 06, 1827. Proved on Aug 23, 1833.
This is the last Will and Testament of me James Baker the Elder of Calverleigh in the County of Devon Yeoman
I give and bequeath unto my sons John, James, Joseph, William, Henry and Benjamin the sum of Ten pounds each. I give to my son Richard the sum of Twenty pounds. I give to my daughters Sarah and Elizabeth the sum of Ten pounds each. I give to my daughter Jane the sum of Thirty pounds. And my will is that the Legacies hereinbefore by me given to my said Children, John, Joseph, William, Henry, Benjamin, Richard, Sarah and Elizabeth shall be paid to them respectively within six months next after my decease by my Executors hereinafter named. And whereas I have not heard from my said son James for many years past therefore my Will is that the sum of Ten pounds hereinbefore given to him shall be put out at Interest by my said Executors and the produce thereof paid to my beloved Wife Mary in aid of her support during her life or until my said Son James shall demand the said principal sum.
All the rest of my goods chattels and personal Estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever I give and bequeath the same unto my said son William and William Richards of Calverleigh aforesaid Yeoman upon trust that they do and shall as soon as convenient after my decease sell and dispose of all and singular my Household Goods and Furniture Stock and Utensils in trade and call in all my money then due and owing to me on any account and after paying my just debts Funeral Expences and the Costs and charges of proving this my Will and the aforesaid Legacies then do and shall put the residue out at Interest and pay the annual produce thereof unto my said Wife for her support during her life. But my will is that if the Interest thereof should not be sufficient for her support then that my said Executors do and shall draw so much of the said principal money annually as with the said Interest as will make up the yearly sum of Sixteen pounds and pay the same to my said Wife. But in case of sickness or other accident happening to her then my Will is and I do hereby order and direct my said Executors to draw so much of the said principal money as will in their discretion be sufficient for her support during her life. And after the decease of my said Wife Then upon trust to divide such principal money then remaining amongst all my Children then living share and share alike.
And I hereby nominate and appoint my said son William and William Richards joint Executors of this my Will In Witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February One thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
Signed sealed published and declared by the said
James Baker the Testator as and for his last
Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his ......The mark X and
request and in his presence and in the presence of....... seal of James Baker Sn'r
each other have hereto subscribed our names as
witnesses
Wm. Wotton
Sarah WottonB102
No. 30 30 September
For the Stamp OfficeCopy Will of James
Baker late of Calverleigh
Devon Yeoman deceasedExecutors
William Baker and
William Richards both
Of Tiverton aforesaid YeomenProved in the Principal
Registry of the Lord
Bishop of Exeter the
27th August 1833Effects sworn under £600
Ralph Barnes Depy RegrStamped:
SEP 21
No. 3 REG: AB 18:33
WM[?]Exetel FOL:696FOR EXECUTORS.
Appeared personally: William Baker of Tiverton
In the County of Devon Yeoman and
William Richards of the same place
Yeoman the joint
Execut:ors named in the last Will and Testament: of
James Baker the elder late of
Calverleigh in the County of Devon
Yeoman deceased
who died on the: Seventeenth Day of: April 18:33
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, Chattles, and Credits, of which the
said Deceased died, possessed within the: Diocese 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, including the Leasehold Estates for Years of the De-
ceased, 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: Six hundred
pounds to the best of: these Deponent:s Knowledge,
Information, and Belief.W. Baker
Will'm. RichardsSworn on the: Twenty third
day of: August 18:33 before me:George Martin
Mary EBBELS [Parents] was christened 1 on 08 Oct 1758 in Halberton, Devon, England. She died 2, 3 on 16 Feb 1846 in Hockworthy, Devon, England. She married 4 James BAKER on 11 Aug 1775 in Willand, Devon, England.
1841 British Census:
Dwelling: Sutton Cot.
Census Place: Halberton, Devon, England
PRO Ref HO/107/0222 Folio 8 Page 9 FHL Film 241312BAKER Mary, age 85, b. Devon, Occ. Ind.
BAKER Joseph, age 60, b. Devon, Occ. Farmer
BAKER Ann, age 60, b. Devon
BAKER John, age 25, b. Devon
BAKER Joseph, age 20, b. Devon
HALL Susanna, age 25, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
BRICE Samuel, age 6, b. Devon
...
WARRING John, age 70, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
SIMONS Maria, age 45, b. Devon, Occ. F.S.
HART Thomas, age 13, b. Devon, Occ. M.S.
They had the following children:
M i John BAKER was christened 1 on 25 Dec 1775 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M ii James BAKER was christened 1 on 28 Dec 1777 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M iii Joseph BAKER M iv William BAKER M v Robert BAKER was born on 10 Jun 1784 in Halberton, Devon, England. He was christened 1 on 27 Dec 1784 in Halberton, Devon, England. He died before 1827. F vi Mary BAKER F vii Sarah BAKER F viii Elizabeth BAKER M ix Henry BAKER M x Benjamin BAKER M xi Richard BAKER F xii Jane BAKER
Joseph BAKER.Joseph married Sarah.
Sarah.Sarah married Joseph BAKER.
They had the following children:
M i William BAKER was christened 1 on 05 Sep 1742 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. F ii Susannah BAKER was christened 1 on 22 Jul 1744 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M iii John BAKER was christened 1 on 05 Nov 1745 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M iv Joseph BAKER was christened 1 on 16 Aug 1747 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M v Robert BAKER was christened 1 on 29 Sep 1749 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M vi James BAKER M vii Benjamin BAKER was christened 1 on 23 Nov 1755 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. M viii Henry* BAKER was christened 1 on 22 Jan 1758 in Clyst Hydon, Devon, England. He died 2 on 02 Apr 1758.
Died as infant - age: about 2 months, 11 days.
William Carpenter COSWAY [Parents] was born 1 in 1851 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died 2 on 03 Jul 1912 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. He married 3, 4 Mary WERE on 15 Apr 1886 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England. He was employed as Farmer.
1891 British census:
Dwelling: Cherry Garden
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096875 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1765 Folio 75 Page 31 Family 202COSWAY William C., head, M, age 40, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer
COSWAY Mary, wife, M, age 41, b. Tiverton, Devon
COSWAY William H., son, -, age 2, b. Tiverton, Devon
MOGFORD Bessie, servant, S, age 19, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Domestic Servant----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Cherry Garden
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2135 Folio 65 Page 24 Family 167COSWAY William C., head, M, age 50, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Farmer
COSWAY Mary, wife, M, age 51, b. Washfield, Devon
COSWAY William H., son, S, age 12, b. Tiverton, Devon
MOGFORD Bessie, servant, S, age 30, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. General Servant (Domestic)
Mary WERE [Parents] was born 1 on 03 Nov 1849 in Washfield, Devon, England. She was christened on 03 Nov 1849 in Higher Farleigh, Washfield, Devon, England. She died 2 on 24 Jul 1926 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She married 3, 4 William Carpenter COSWAY on 15 Apr 1886 in St Peters, Tiverton, Devon, England.
1861 British Census:
Dwelling: Cowleymore
Census Place: Tiverton, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 542819 PRO Ref RG9 Piece 1479 Folio 83 Page 38 Family 242WERE Mary, boarder, U, age 11, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Scholar
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Educated at "Cowleymore School", Tiverton run by her 2nd cousin Sarah Jane RICHARDS (see 1861 census above).
They had the following children:
F i Mary Elizabeth* COSWAY was born 1 in 1887 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. She died 2 on 04 Apr 1891 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
Died as child - age: about 4 years.M ii William Henry COSWAY was born 1 in 1888 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
Henry WERE [Parents] was born 1 in 1854 in Higher Farleigh, Washfield, Devon, England. He died 2 on 28 Jul 1915 in St. Thomas RD, Devon, England. He married 3 Elizabeth Jane WILLIAMS on 10 Jun 1891 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
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 Henry, boarder, -, age 7, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Scholar
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1891 British census:
Dwelling: Parsonage
Census Place: Uffculme, Devon, England
Source: FHL Film 6096874 PRO Ref RG12 Piece 1764 Folio 25 Page 4 Family 26WERE Henry, head, S, age 35, b. Uffculm [Washfield], Devon, Occ. Farmer
CARPENTER Minnie, visitor, S, age 20, b. Withleigh, Devon
DRAKE John, servant, S, age 13, b. Tiverton, Devon, Occ. Ag.----------------------------------------------------------
1901 British Census:
Dwelling: Kerswell Farm
Census Place: Kenn, Devon, England
Source: PRO Ref RG13 Piece 2040 Folio 12 Page 16 Family 116WERE Henry, head, M, age 47, b. Washfield, Devon, Occ. Farmer
WERE Elizabeth J., wife, M, age 37, b. Tiverton, Devon
WERE James H., son, S, age 8, b. Uffculme, Devon
WERE Anna M., daughter, S, age 2, b. Tiverton, Devon
STEVENS Frederick, servant, S, age 20, b. Uffculme, Devon, Occ. Carter on Farm----------------------------------------------------------
Lived "Beauchamp", Washfield. Educated at Bampton Street School, Tiverton (see 1861 census above).
Elizabeth Jane WILLIAMS [Parents] was born 1 in 1864 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She married 2 Henry WERE on 10 Jun 1891 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England.
At time of marriage, a spinster living Withleigh.
They had the following children:
M i James Henry WERE was born 1 on 24 May 1892 in Uffculme, Devon, England. He died 2 in 1970 in Tiverton RD, Devon, England. F ii Anna Maria WERE was born 1 in 1898 in Tiverton, Devon, England.
Living [Parents]
Other marriages:Living
They had the following children:
M i Living F ii Living
Living [Parents]
Other marriages:Living
Rudolph ARLT [Parents] was born about 1877 in Russia. He died in Dec 1947 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was buried in Regina Cemetery, Sask.. He married Bertha RATH in 1904 in Odessa, Russia.
Rudolph ARLT fought in the Russian - Japanese war in 1904-1905 at which time wife Bertha together with her family emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Rudolph later rejoined Bertha, homesteading near Dafoe, Saskatchewan about 1905.
Bertha RATH [Parents] was born about 1882 in Lodz, Poland (?). She died in 1953 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was buried in Regina Cemetery, Sask.. She married Rudolph ARLT in 1904 in Odessa, Russia.
They had the following children:
M i Living F ii Ella ARLT was born in 1908 in Dafoe, Saskatchewan, Canada. She died in 1963.
Did not marry.F iii Clara ARLT F iv Dora* ARLT was born in 1918. She died in 1919.
Died as infant - age: ~1 year.M v Harold ARLT
William ROBERTS was born in 1723 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He died on 26 Sep 1779 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried on 30 Sep 1779 in St Barts, Cadeleigh, Devon. He married 1 Agnes BADCOCK on 11 Jan 1769 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England.
Agnes BADCOCK [Parents] was christened 1 on 28 Nov 1736 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England. She died on 06 Apr 1819 in Tiverton, Devon, England. She was buried on 15 Apr 1819 in St Barts, Cadeleigh, Devon. She married 2 William ROBERTS on 11 Jan 1769 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England.
Last Will and Testament of Agnes Roberts, dated Feb 08, 1806, Proved Jul 03, 1819, GRO Catalogue Ref: Prob 11/1617, Image Ref: 336.
This is the last Will and Testament of me Agnes Roberts of Tiverton in the county of Devon, Widow in manner following, that is to say, I give and bequeath unto my Son William Roberts the sum of fifty pounds of lawful money of English value and amount, I give and bequeath unto my son Hugh Roberts the sum of fifty pounds of like lawful money, all the rest, residue and remainder of my Goods, Chattels, Monies and Securities for Money, personal Estate and Effects of what kind or nature soever or wherever I give and bequeath unto my Son William Roberts, his Ex[ecut]ors, advisors and assigns af[ter] my said Son William Roberts paying my said legal and funeral expenses and lastly I nominate and appoint my said Son William Roberts sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament thereby revoking all and any Will and Wills by me at any time heretofor made [...] I the said Agnes Roberts the Estatrix have to this my last Will and Testament contained on this one sheet of paper subscribed and set my Hand and Seal this eighth day of February one thousand eight hundred and six.
Agnes Roberts (Seal)
Signed Sealed published and delivered by the said Agnes Roberts the Estatrix as and for her last Will and Testament contained on this one sheet of paper with her Hand and Seal thereto in the presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses in her presence and at her request and in the presence of each other.
Abraham Glen Dining
H. Jas. Denis WottonProved at London 3rd July 1819 before the Judge by the oath of William Roberts the Son the sole Ex[exut]or to whom adm[inistrati]on was granted having been first sworn by Com[missi]on Duly to Adm[iniste]r.
They had the following children:
M i William ROBERTS M ii John ROBERTS was christened 1 on 08 Jan 1772 in Cadeleigh, Devon, England. He was buried on 06 Feb 1803 in Cadeleigh, Devon. M iii Hugh ROBERTS M iv Michael ROBERTS was born on 15 Aug 1777. He was christened 1 on 17 Aug 1777 in Cadeleigh Court, Cadeleigh, Devon, England. He died on 06 Nov 1824 in Tiverton, Devon, England. He was buried on 12 Nov 1824 in Cadeleigh Churchyard, Cadeleigh, Devon.
Last Will and Testament of Michael Roberts, dated Oct 31, 1824, Proved Jan 10, 1825, GRO Catalogue Ref: Prob 11/1694, Image Ref: 304.
This is the last Will & Testament of me Michael Roberts of Tiverton in the County of Devon as follows (that is to say).
I give and bequeath unto my Brother William Roberts the sum of twenty pounds of lawful British money yearly and every year during his life to be paid in equal portions half yearly by my Executor hereinafter named. I give and bequeath unto William Roberts (son of my said @Brother William Roberts) (son of my said Brother William Roberts) the sum of five pounds of like lawful money to be paid at my decease. I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth London (Daughter of my said Brother William Roberts) the sum of twenty pounds of like lawful money to be paid six months next after the decease of my said Brother William. I give and bequeath unto Hugh Roberts (son of my said @Brother William) the sum of fifty pounds of like lawful money to be paid six months next after the decease of my said Brother William Roberts. I give and bequeath unto Ann Roberts (another Daughter of my said brother William) the sum of fifty pounds of like lawful money to be paid six months next after my Brother William Roberts' decease. I give and bequeath unto Richard Roberts (another son of my Brother William) the sum of two hundered pounds of like and lawful money as aforesaid to be paid as follows. One hundred pounds part thereof six months next after my decease if he shall then have attained the age of twenty one years but if not then when he shall arrive at such age and the remaining one hundred pounds six months next after the decease of my said Brother William Roberts. I give and bequeath unto Sarah Roberts (another Daughter of my said Brother William) the sum of fifty pounds of like lawful money as aforesaid to be paid six months next after the decease of my said @Brother William Roberts if she shall then be of the age of twenty one years but if not then when she shall attain that age. I give and bequeath unto Robert Roberts (another Son of my said @Brother William) the sum of fifty pounds of like and lawful money as aforesaid to be paid six months next after the decease of my said Brother William Roberts if he shall then be of the age of twenty one years but if not then when he shall attain that age. I give and bequeath unto Ann Beer for her attention to me in sickness[?] the sum of five pounds and a Suit of Mourning at my decease.
All the Rest, Residue and Remainder of my Goods, Chattels, monies and securities for money, Personal Estate and Effects of what kind or nature soever I give and bequeath unto my Brother Hugh Roberts, his to [???] and assign[?] paying my just debts, legacies and funeral expenses. And lastly I nominate, constitute and appoint my said brother Hugh Roberts sole executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all and every Will and Wills be me at any time heretofor made in witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed and set my hand and seal this thirty first day of October one thousand eight hundred and twenty four.
Michael Roberts (Seal)
Signed, sealed, established and declared by the said Michael Roberts the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament written on this one sheet of paper with his hand and seal thereto in the presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other.
Jas. Denis Wotton
Thomas Marshall
Proved at London 10th Jan[ua]ry 1825 before the Judge by the oath of Hugh Roberts the Brother the sole Ex[ecut]or to whom adm[inistrati]on was granted having been first sworn by Com[missi]on duly to adm[iniste]r.