THE MUDDLE FAMILIES

 

THE SUSSEX MUDDLE FAMILIES THE FRAMFIELD MUDDLES

 

Chart of Mary Muddle’s Family

 

Mary’s illegitimate child was Samuel Muddle who was baptised at St Mary the Virgin Church in Speldhurst, Kent on 5 May 1770; his baptism record states that his father was Richard Wells. When his grandmother Deborah Muddle died in 1793 Samuel inherited £100 that had been bequeathed to him in the will of his grandfather Thomas Muddle.

Samuel moved to Cranbrook in Kent and in An Account of the Fire which happened at Chatham, on the 30th of June 1800. The Money collected for the Relief of the Sufferers, the Distribution of the Same &c. By William Jefferys, Treasurer to the Committee that was published in 1801 it was recorded that one of the inhabitants of Cranbrook who were subscribers, was Mr Muddle, who subscribed one shilling.

When he was 31 years old Samuel married Sarah Morris at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook, Kent on 6 May 1801. They lived at Cranbrook where they had six children born between 1802 and 1812. Their third child died very young, probably at birth, as it was unbaptised. Sarah died at Cranbrook, at the age 45, and she was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 26 November 1820. Then when his mother died in 1823 Samuel inherited his grandfather Thomas Muddle’s property of about five acres at Lower Green in Speldhurst, together with his grandfather’s share and interest in what was called ‘a Right to the Walks’ (now called the Pantiles) at Tunbridge Wells, as had been specified in his grandfather’s will. The 1824 edition of Pigot & Co.'s Directory of Kent listed Samuel Muddle of Cranbrook as a grocer and earthenware dealer and also as a wheelwright.

Four years after Sarah’s death Samuel, at the age of 54, married Elizabeth Buss, who was about 31 years old, at St Dunstan's Church in Cranbrook on 6 May 1824. They had two children born at Cranbrook in 1825 and 1828, and at the baptisms of both Samuel gave his occupation as wheelwright. The West Kent Poll Books for 1835 and 1837, which recorded the electors for Knights of the Shire (Members of Parliament) to represent the Western Division of Kent, both listed Samuel Muddle, a resident in Cranbrook, as one of the electors, which means that to qualify to vote Samuel must have owned freehold property to at least the value of 40 shillings annual rental within the Western Division of Kent.

When his daughter Jane married in 1837 Samuel was described as being a grocer on the marriage certificate. In the census of 6 June 1841 Samuel and Elizabeth were living in the High Street at Cranbrook with their two daughters and one of Samuel's daughters from his first marriage, and Samuel gave his occupation as grocer. The West Kent Poll Book for 1847 recorded that Samuel Muddle of The Town Cranbrook voted in the election held on 6 & 7 August 1847 for Knights of the Shire (Members of Parliament) to represent the Western Division of the County of Kent. In the census of 30 March 1851 Samuel and Elizabeth, without any children, were living in the High Street at Cranbrook, and Samuel was now described as being a retired grocer. The West Kent Poll Book for 1852 recorded that Samuel Muddle of Cranbrook voted in the election held on 15 & 16 July 1852 for Knights of the Shire (Members of Parliament) to represent the Western Division of the County of Kent. The 1858 edition of Melville & Co.'s Directory & Gazetteer of Kent listed Mr Samuel Muddle of Cranbrook High Street under the section for gentry, so it seems that Samuel's businesses as both wheelwright and grocer had probably been successful and profitable and that after his retirement from trade he considered himself to be a gentleman. The West Kent Poll Book for 1859 recorded that Samuel Muddle of The Town, Cranbrook voted in the election held on 6 May 1859 for Two Knights of the Shire (Members of Parliament) to represent the Western Division of the County of Kent.

Samuel died at Cranbrook on 25 April 1860, at the age of 89, and he was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 30 April 1860. Probate of Samuel’s will, which described him as a yeoman and valued his effects at under £100, was granted on 18 October 1860 by the Principal Probate Registry in London to James Benzie, Humphrey Wrightwick and William Toomer.

In the census of 7 April 1861 Elizabeth was still living in the High Street at Cranbrook; she was described as being of independent means, and she had her 11-year-old grandson Alfred Dadson staying with her. Then in the census of 2 April 1871 Elizabeth was living in the High Street at Cranbrook but now with her sister Sarah Toomer, who was also a widow. They were both described as being annuitants and they had Elizabeth’s unmarried daughter Emily Muddle living with them and acting as their housekeeper. Elizabeth died at Cranbrook, at the age of 80, and she was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 28 August 1873.

 

Their children were:

Mary Ann 1802-1820  Sarah 1805-1871  Ann 1808-1828  Eliza 1810-1841

Jane 1812-1887  Elizabeth 1825-1888  Emily 1828-1903

 

Samuel and Sarah’s eldest child was Mary Ann Muddle who was baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook in Kent on 6 June 1802. Mary Ann never married. She died at Cranbrook at the age of 18 (not 17 as given on her burial record) and she was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 17 December 1820.

 

Samuel and Sarah’s second child was Sarah Muddle who was baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook in Kent on 21 July 1805. When she was 28 years old Sarah married James Benzie at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook on 24 September 1833, by a licence issued by the Archdeaconry of Canterbury on 17 September 1833, which described them as bachelor and spinster of Cranbrook. They had three children born at Tenterden in Kent between 1835 and 1838.

In the census of 6 June 1841 they were living in Stone Street at Cranbrook with their three daughters; James was an upholsterer and living with them was their servant Caroline Sheather and upholsterer’s apprentice Henry Paine. Then in the census of 30 March 1851 they were continuing to live in Stone Street with their three daughters; James was an upholsterer who employed one man, and they had Sarah’s half-sister, Emily Muddle, living with them. James was described as being a cabinetmaker of Cranbrook when he acted as one of the executors of the will of his father-in-law Samuel Muddle in 1860; presumably cabinetmaker was an alternative name for an upholsterer as both were involved in making furniture. In the census of 7 April 1861 they were still living in Stone Street; James was still an upholsterer, but now it was their married daughter, Eliza Jane Saxby, and her two daughters who were living with them.

James died at the age of 62, his death being registered in Cranbrook registration district during the 2nd quarter of 1866. Five years later Sarah died at the age of 65, her death being registered in Elham registration district in Kent during the 1st quarter of 1871.

 

James and Sarah’s eldest child was Eliza Jane Benzie who was born at Tenterden in Kent on 29 May 1835. In the census of 6 June 1841 Eliza, at the age of 6, was living with her parents in Stone Street at Cranbrook in Kent. Then in the census of 30 March 1851 Eliza, now aged 15, was continuing to live with her parents in Stone Street. When she was 24 years old Eliza married Walter Saxby in Cranbrook registration district during the 3rd quarter of 1859. They had two children born at Folkestone in 1859 and 1860. In the census of 7 April 1861 Eliza and her two daughters were staying with her parents at Stone Street in Cranbrook.

 

Walter and Eliza’s eldest child was Fanny Eliza Saxby who was born at Folkestone in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1859. In the census of 7 April 1861 Fanny, at the age of 1, was, together with her mother and sister, staying with her maternal grandparents, James and Sarah Benzie, in Stone Street at Cranbrook in Kent.

 

Walter and Eliza’s second child was Florence Emily Saxby who was born at Folkestone in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1860. In the census of 7 April 1861 Florence, at the age of 5 months, was, together with her mother and sister, staying with her maternal grandparents, James and Sarah Benzie, in Stone Street at Cranbrook in Kent.

 

James and Sarah’s second child was Amelia Benzie who was born at Tenterden in Kent on 22 February 1837. In the census of 6 June 1841 Amelia, at the age of 4, was living with her parents in Stone Street at Cranbrook in Kent. Then in the census of 30 March 1851 Amelia, now aged 14, was continuing to live with her parents in Stone Street. In the census of 7 April 1861 Amelia, at the age of 24, and her younger sister, Mary Ann, were living at Summerfield House in Cheriton near Folkestone in Kent; they don’t have any recorded occupation, and their mother’s half-sister, Emily Muddle, was visiting them.

 

James and Sarah’s third child was Mary Ann Benzie who was born at Tenterden in Kent in about 1838. In the census of 6 June 1841 Mary Ann, at the age of 3, was living with her parents in Stone Street at Cranbrook in Kent. Then in the census of 30 March 1851 Mary Ann, now aged 12, was continuing to live with her parents in Stone Street. In the census of 7 April 1861 Mary Ann, at the age of 22, and her elder sister, Amelia, were living at Summerfield House in Cheriton near Folkestone in Kent; they don’t have any recorded occupation, and their mother’s half-sister, Emily Muddle, was visiting them. Then in the census of 2 April 1871 Mary Ann, at the age of 32, was visiting the family of her mother’s widowed sister, Jane Wightwick, at Great Pix Hall in the High Street at Hawkhurst in Kent.

 

Samuel and Sarah’s third child probably died at birth or soon after, as it was unnamed and unbaptised. It was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 12 February 1807, when it was described as being a child of S and Sarah Muddle.

 

Samuel and Sarah’s fourth child was Ann Muddle who was baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook in Kent on 15 April 1808. Ann never married. She died at Cranbrook at the age of 20, and was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 29 July 1828.

 

Samuel and Sarah’s fifth child was Eliza Muddle who was baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook in Kent on 3 June 1810. Eliza never married. In the census of 6 June 1841 Eliza was living with her father and stepmother in the High Street at Cranbrook. A few weeks later Eliza died at Cranbrook, at the age of 31, and she was buried in St Dunstan’s Churchyard at Cranbrook on 27 July 1841.

 

Samuel and Sarah’s sixth child was Jane Muddle who was baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook in Kent on 16 August 1812. When she was about 25 years old Jane married 34-year-old Humphrey Wightwick at St Mary’s Church in Haggerston in Middlesex on 11 July 1837. They were both then living in Haggerston and Humphrey was a publican. Humphrey was the son of farmer Charles Wightwick and his wife Ann; he had been born at Tenterden in Kent on 14 August 1802 and baptised at the Presbyterian Chapel in Tenterden on 16 September 1802. Humphrey and Jane had seven children born between 1838 and 1855. They were living at Cranbrook when their first three children were born between 1838 and 1843. In the census of 6 June 1841 they were living in the High Street at Cranbrook with their then one child; Humphrey was an inn keeper and they had two young live-in servants, Christiana Bishop and Stephen Jenner. Humphrey’s sister, 25-year-old Lucy Wightwick, was staying with them.

In about 1844 they moved to Hawkhurst in Kent where Humphrey became a farmer and their other four children were born between 1845 and 1855. In the census of 30 March 1851 they were living at East Heath in Hawkhurst with their then six children; Humphrey was a farmer of 127 acres who employed three labourers and they had four live-in house servants. They were living at East Heath when their last child was born in 1855. Humphrey was described as being a farmer of Hawkhurst in Kent when he acted as one of the executors of the will of his father-in-law, Samuel Muddle, in 1860. In the census of 7 April 1861 they were continuing to live at East Heath, now with all seven of their children, the eldest four were all working on the farm with their parents while the three youngest went to school.

Humphrey died at the age of 66, his death being registered in Cranbrook registration district, which includes Hawkhurst, during the 3rd quarter of 1868. Then in the census of 2 April 1871 Jane was living at Great Pix Hall in the High Street at Hawkhurst; she was described as being a farmer’s widow occupying 110 acres and living with her were her two eldest sons and one of her daughters who were all working on the farm. On census night Jane’s niece, Mary Ann Benzie, was visiting them. In the census of 3 April 1881 Jane was living with her married daughter Alice Parker and her children, who were all lodging with the family of labourer Edward Dawes at 86 Goods Station Road in Tunbridge Wells. Jane died at the age of 74, her death being registered in Battle registration district in Sussex during the 1st quarter of 1887. She had probably been living with the family of her son Charles who was a farmer at Whatlington near Battle.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s eldest child was Humphrey Wightwick who was born at Cranbrook in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1838. In the census of 6 June 1841 Humphrey, at the age of 2, was living with his parents in the High Street at Cranbrook. Then in the census of 30 March 1851 Humphrey, now aged 12, was living with his parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst, and he was going to school. In the census of 7 April 1861 Humphrey, at the age of 22, was continuing to live with his parents at East Heath and he was now working on the family farm. Humphrey’s father died in 1868 and in the census of 2 April 1871 Humphrey, at the age of 32, was living at Great Pix Hall in the High Street at Hawkhurst with his widowed mother and working with her and two of his siblings on the 110 acre farm that his mother was occupying. Then in the census of 3 April 1881 Humphrey, at the age of 42, was an out of work farmer lodging with the family of unemployed baker John Lewis at 15 Upper Road in West Ham, Essex. He was recorded as being married but this is thought to be an error.

When he was about 52 years old Humphrey married 45-year-old Mary Ann Ely, in Kensington registration district in London during the 4th quarter of 1890. Mary Ann was the daughter of Frederick and Sarah Ely, she had been born at Southampton in Hampshire and baptised at St Mary's Church in Southampton on 16 March 1845. There were no children from this marriage as Mary Ann was too old. In the census of 5 April 1891 Humphrey and Mary Ann were living in four rooms at 54 Chantter Road in West Ham, and Humphrey was working as a dock labourer. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 they were living in four rooms at 50 Chantter Road, and Humphrey was now a dock clerk. In the census of 2 April 1911 they were living in three rooms at 69 Storey Street in North Woolwich, East Ham, Essex and Humphrey was now a pensioner.

Humphrey died at the age of 76, his death being registered in West Ham registration district during the 1st quarter of 1915. Ten years later Mary Ann died at the age of 80 (not 81 as given on her death certificate), her death being registered in West Ham registration district during the 4th quarter of 1925.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s second child was Charles Wightwick who was born at Cranbrook in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1841. In the census of 30 March 1851 Charles, at the age of 9, was living with his parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst, and he was going to school. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 Charles, now aged 19, was continuing to live with his parents at East Heath and he was now working on the family farm. Charles’ father died in 1868 and in the census of 2 April 1871 Charles, at the age of 29, was living at Great Pix Hall in the High Street at Hawkhurst with his widowed mother and working with her and two of his siblings on the 110 acre farm that his mother was occupying.

When he was 38 years old Charles married 22-year-old Alice Clara Coleman at Hastings on 2 December 1879. Alice was the daughter of William and Frances Coleman, she had been born a Brede in Sussex and her birth registered during the 1st quarter of 1857. Charles and Alice had seven children who were born a Sedlescombe in Sussex between 1880 and 1889. In the census of 3 April 1881 they were living at Whatlington near Sedlescombe with their then one child; Charles was a farmer of 160 acres who employed five men and two boys, and they also had 16-year-old Emma Jones as a live-in general servant. It must have been in about 1890 that they moved to Frant in Sussex because in the census of 5 April 1891 they were living at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant with six of their children, one was away visiting in Rye, and Charles was now a farm bailiff. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 they were living at Fonbridge Farm in Burwash, Sussex with two of their children and Charles was now working as a stockman on a farm. It was probably soon after the 1901 census that Charles and Alice separated. In the census of 2 April 1911 Charles, stating that he was a single man, was working as a farm labourer and lodging with Heney and Sarah May at The Compasses in Leigh near Tonbridge in Kent. Alice, stating that she was a widow, and her daughter Frances were living at 4a Pevensey Road in Eastbourne, Sussex.

Alice died at the age of 84, her death being registered in Eastbourne registration district in Sussex during the 1st quarter of 1942.

 

Charles and Alice’s eldest child was Charles Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1880. In the census of 3 April 1881 Charles, at the age of 11 months, was living with his parents at Whatlington near Sedlescombe. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Charles, now aged 10, was living with his parents at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant in Sussex, and he was going to school.

 

Charles and Alice’s second child was Herbert Maurice Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1881. In the census of 5 April 1891 Herbert, at the age of 9, was living with his parents at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant in Sussex, and he was going to school.

 

Charles and Alice’s third child was Carlos Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1882. In the census of 5 April 1891 Carlos, at the age of 8, was living with his parents at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant in Sussex, and he was going to school.

 

Charles and Alice’s fourth child was Mercer Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1885. In the census of 5 April 1891 Mercer, at the age of 6, was living with his parents at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant in Sussex, and he was going to school.

 

Charles and Alice’s fifth child was Annie Elizabeth Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1886. In the census of 5 April 1891 Annie, at the age of 4, was visiting the family of painter and decorator Charles Fletcher at 6 Gordon Villas in Rye, Sussex. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Annie, now aged 14, was living with her parents at Fonbridge Farm in Burwash, Sussex.

 

Charles and Alice’s sixth child was Nellie Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1888. In the census of 5 April 1891 Nellie, at the age of 3, was living with her parents at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant in Sussex.

 

Charles and Alice’s sixth child was Frances Alice Wightwick who was born at Sedlescombe in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1889. In the census of 5 April 1891 Frances, at the age of 1, was living with her parents at Forge Cottage in Brighton Road at Frant in Sussex. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Frances, now aged 11, was living with her parents at Fonbridge Farm in Burwash, Sussex. In the census of 2 April 1911 Frances, at the age of 21, was living with her mother at 4a Pevensey Road in Eastbourne, Sussex.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s third child was Agnes Wightwick who was born at Cranbrook in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1843. In the census of 30 March 1851 Agnes, at the age of 7, was living with her parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst, and she was going to school. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 Agnes, now aged 17, was continuing to live with her parents at East Heath and she was now working on the family farm. In the census of 2 April 1871 Agnes, at the age of 27, was a live-in barmaid to her uncle Thomas Hall at the White Hart Tavern in Merton, Surrey.

When she was 34 years old Agnes married 34-year-old George Philip Purcell in St George Hanover Square registration district in London during the 4th quarter of 1877. George had been born at Bexley Heath in Kent and his birth registered during the 3rd quarter of 1843. George and Agnes had at least one child, a son, born at Maldon in Essex in 1878. In the census of 3 April 1881 George, Agnes and their young son were living with George's sister Jennet and her husband William Riley at 9 Kingswood Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, and George was an unemployed traveller on commission. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 George and Agnes were living with two of their aged spinster aunts, Sarah and Hanna Ansell, at 9 Tabor Grove, Wimbledon, Surrey; George was a commission agent and their son was still living with William and Jennet Riley. In the census of 31 March 1901 just George and Agnes were living at 9 Tabor Grove, their aunts had probably died, and George was a commercial clerk.

George died at the age of 65 (not 66 as given on his death certificate), his death being registered in Kingston registration district in Surrey, which includes Wimbledon, during the 1st quarter of 1909. In the census of 2 April 1911 Agnes was lodging with the Thirza Smith at 3 Francis Grove in Wimbledon. In this census Agnes stated that she'd had two children of which one was still living. Agnes died at the age of 88, her death being registered in Kingston registration district during the 3rd quarter of 1931.

 

George and Agnes’ only known child was Philip Humphrey Purcell who was born at Maldon in Essex, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1878. In the census of 3 April 1881 Philip, at the age of 2, was living with his parents at 9 Kingswood Road, Wimbledon, Surrey where they were living with his uncle and aunt, William and Jennet Riley. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Philip, now aged 12, was continuing to live with William and Jennet Riley, now at 38 Chestnut Road, Merton, Surrey, and he was going to school.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s fourth child was Mary Jane Wightwick who was born at Hawkhurst in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1845. In the census of 30 March 1851 Mary Jane, at the age of 5, was living with her parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 Mary Jane, now aged 15, was continuing to live with her parents at East Heath and she was now working on the family farm. Mary Jane’s father died in 1868 and in the census of 2 April 1871 Mary Jane, at the age of 25, was living at Great Pix Hall in the High Street at Hawkhurst with her widowed mother and working with her and two of her brothers on the 110 acre farm that her mother was occupying. Then in the census of 3 April 1881 Mary Jane, at the age of 35, was living with her bachelor brother Herbert, who was a farmer, at Kirtling Road in Cowlinge, Suffolk. In the census of 5 April 1891 Mary Jane, at the age of 45, was housekeeper at Haymans Hill House in Horsmonden, Kent, that at the time of the census was only occupied by Mary Jane and 16-year-old general servant Fanny Hilder.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s fifth child was Alice Wightwick who was born at Hawkhurst in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1848. In the census of 30 March 1851 Alice, at the age of 3, was living with her parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 Alice, now aged 13, was continuing to live with her parents at East Heath and she was now going to school. In the census of 2 April 1871 Alice, at the age of 23, was visitor at the White Hart Tavern in Merton, Surrey where her sister Agnes was working as a barmaid for their uncle Thomas Hall.

When she was about 27 years old Alice married 23-year-old John Foster Ralph Parker in Cranbrook registration district during the 1st quarter of 1875. John was the son of John and Fanny Parker, he had been born at Heathfield in Sussex and his birth registered in Hailsham registration district in Sussex during the1st quarter of 1852. John and Alice lived at Etchingham in Sussex where they had four children born between 1877 and 1880 before they separated. At the baptisms of their first two children in early and late 1877 John was described as being a farmer.

In the census of 3 April 1881 Alice and her four children were lodging with the family of labourer Edward Dawes at 86 Goods Station Road in Tunbridge Wells; Alice was working as a dressmaker and she had her widowed mother living with her. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Alice and her four children were living in four rooms at 20 Bayhall Road in Tunbridge Wells; Alice was still working as a dressmaker and she had a young couple lodging in the two other rooms of the house. In the census of 31 March 1901 Alice, still stating that she was married, and three of her children were living at 24 Bayhall Road in Tunbridge Wells and Alice was working as a silver painter. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Alice, now stating that she was a widow, and two of her children were living at 24 Bayhall Road and Alice was back working as a dressmaker. She had 80-year-old widower Felton Stranger as a boarder.

Alice died at the age of 70, her death being registered in Tunbridge Wells registration district during the 2nd quarter of 1918.

 

John and Alice’s eldest child was Florence Emily Parker who was born at Etchingham in Sussex, and baptised at The Assumption of Blessed Mary & St Nicholas Church in Etchingham on 19 February 1877. In the census of 3 April 1881 Florence, at the age of 4, was living with her mother at 86 Goods Station Road in Tunbridge Wells. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Florence, now aged 14, was living with her mother at 20 Bayhall Road in Tunbridge Wells.

 

John and Alice’s second child was Alice Maud Parker , known as Maud, who was born at Etchingham in Sussex, and baptised at The Assumption of Blessed Mary & St Nicholas Church in Etchingham on 20 December 1877. In the census of 3 April 1881 Maud, at the age of 3, was living with her mother at 86 Goods Station Road in Tunbridge Wells. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Maud, now aged 13, was living with her mother at 20 Bayhall Road in Tunbridge Wells.

 

John and Alice’s third child was John Thomas Parker who was born at Etchingham in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1878. In the census of 3 April 1881 John, at the age of 2, was living with his mother at 86 Goods Station Road in Tunbridge Wells. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 John, now aged 12, was living with his mother at 20 Bayhall Road in Tunbridge Wells, and he was going to school.

 

John and Alice’s fourth child was Percy Wightwick Parker who was born at Etchingham in Sussex, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1880. In the census of 3 April 1881 Percy, at the age of 1, was living with his mother at 86 Goods Station Road in Tunbridge Wells. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Percy, now aged 11, was living with his mother at 20 Bayhall Road in Tunbridge Wells, and he was going to school.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s sixth child was Herbert Wightwick who was born at Hawkhurst in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1850. In the census of 30 March 1851 Herbert, at the age of 6 months, was living with his parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 Herbert, now aged 10, was continuing to live with his parents at East Heath and he was now going to school. In the census of 2 April 1871 Herbert, at the age 20, was working as a miller and lodging with the family of Robert Jeffrey at 40 Queen Street in Ashford, Kent. Then in the census of 3 April 1881 Herbert, at the age of 30, was a farmer living at Kirtling Road in Cowlinge, Suffolk; his spinster sister Mary Jane was living with him and they had 14-year-old Mary Julia Misson as a live-in servant.

When he was 32 years old Herbert married 21-year-old Rebecca Allenin Risbridge registration district in Suffolk during the 1st quarter of 1883. Rebecca was the daughter of John and Sarah Allen, she had been born at Stopsley near Luton in Bedfordshire and her birth registered during the 1st quarter of 1862. Herbert and Rebecca had nine children; the first six were born at Cowlinge in Risbridge registration district between 1884 and 1893, the last four of whom died in early childhood between 1890 and 1893. In the census of 5 April 1891 they were living at Rosalie Farm in Cowlinge with their then four surviving children; Herbert was a farmer and they had 17-year-old Eliza Crick as a live-in general servant. Their other three children were born at Buckhurst Hill in Epping registration district in Essex between 1895 and 1900. In the census of 31 March 1901 they were living at 1 Florence Cottages in Buckhurst Hill, with their four youngest surviving children, and Herbert was now working as a gardener. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 they were living at 2 Gladstone Road in Buckhurst Hill with their three youngest children, and Herbert was working as a jobbing gardener. In this census they stated that they'd had eight children, of which five were still living.

Herbert died at the age of 73, his death being registered in Epping registration district during the 1st quarter of 1924. Twenty-three years later Rebecca died at the age of 84, her death being registered in Croydon registration district in Surrey during the 1st quarter of 1947.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s eldest child was Florence Rebecca Wightwick who was born at Cowlinge in Suffolk, and whose birth was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1884. In the census of 5 April 1891 Florence, at the age of 7, was living with her parents at Rosalie Farm in Cowlinge.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s second child was Edith Sarah Wightwick who was born at Cowlinge in Suffolk, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1886. In the census of 5 April 1891 Edith, at the age of 5, was living with her parents at Rosalie Farm in Cowlinge. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Edith, now aged 15, was working as a draper’s shop assistant and living with her parents at 1 Florence Cottages in Buckhurst Hill, Essex.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s third child was Eleanor Mary Wightwick who was born at Cowlinge in Suffolk, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1887. In the census of 5 April 1891 Eleanor, at the age of 3, was living with her parents at Rosalie Farm in Cowlinge. Eleanor died at the age of 5, her death being registered in Risbridge registration district, which includes Cowlinge, during the 4th quarter of 1892.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s fourth child was Annie Wightwick who was born at Cowlinge in Suffolk, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1890. Annie died soon after birth, her death being registered in Risbridge registration district, which includes Cowlinge, during the 1st quarter of 1890.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s fifth child was George Kent Wightwick who was born at Cowlinge in Suffolk, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1891. In the census of 5 April 1891 George, at the age of 3 months, was living with his parents at Rosalie Farm in Cowlinge. George died at the age of 1, his death being registered in Risbridge registration district, which includes Cowlinge, during the 4th quarter of 1892.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s sixth child was Frederick Wightwick who was born at Cowlinge in Suffolk, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1893. Frederick died when he was only a few months old, his death being registered in Cambridge registration district in Cambridgeshire during the 4th quarter of 1893.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s seventh child was Ethel Wightwick who was born at Buckhurst Hill in Essex, and whose birth was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1895. In the census of 31 March 1901 Ethel, at the age of 6, was living with her parents at 1 Florence Cottages in Buckhurst Hill. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Ethel, now aged 16, was working as a draper's assistant and living with her parents at 2 Gladstone Road in Buckhurst Hill.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s eighth child was Alice Mabel Wightwick who was born at Buckhurst Hill in Essex, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1897. In the census of 31 March 1901 Alice, at the age of 3, was living with her parents at 1 Florence Cottages in Buckhurst Hill. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Alice, now aged 16, was going to school and living with her parents at 2 Gladstone Road in Buckhurst Hill.

 

Herbert and Rebecca’s ninth child was Laura Wightwick who was born at Buckhurst Hill in Essex, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1900. In the census of 31 March 1901 Laura, at the age of 1, was living with her parents at 1 Florence Cottages in Buckhurst Hill. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Laura, now aged 11, was going to school and living with her parents at 2 Gladstone Road in Buckhurst Hill.

 

Humphrey and Jane’s seventh child was George Mercer Wightwick who was born at East Heath in Hawkhurst, Kent on 7 April 1855. In the census of 7 April 1861 George, at the age of 6, was living with his parents at East Heath in Hawkhurst, and he was going to school. Then in the census of 2 April 1871 George, now aged 15, was a live-in grocer's apprentice to grocer and draper James Byrat at Sedlescombe in Sussex. In the census of 3 April 1881 George, at the age of 25, was working as a grocer's assistant and lodging with nine other grocery workers at 11 and 12 East Ascent, St Leonards, Hastings, where they were being look after by housekeeper Eliza Kenward.

When he was 34 years old George married 36-year-old Mary Ann Coppard in Tonbridge registration district in Kent during the 1st quarter of 1890. Mary Ann was the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Coppard; she had been born at Tonbridge and her birth registered during the 2nd quarter of 1853. George and Mary Ann had three children born between 1890 and 1895. Their first child was born at Whiteleafe in Surrey in late 1890. In the census of 5 April 1891 they were living in Croydon Road at Whiteleafe with their young daughter, and George was a grocer. Their next two children were born at Tunbridge Wells in Kent in 1892 and 1895. In the census of 31 March 1901 they were living in Ninehams Lane at Caterham in Surrey with their three children, and George was back to being a grocer's assistant. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Mary Ann and her three children were living at 6 Foxon Lane in Caterham and George was away working as a commercial traveller and boarding with the family of Frederick Parr at 9 Silver Terrace in Exeter, Devon.

Mary Ann died at the age of 67, her death being registered in Godstone registration district in Surrey during the 3rd quarter of 1920. Tewnty years later George died at the age of 85, his death being registered in South-eastern Surrey registration district during the 2nd quarter of 1940.

 

George and Mary Ann’s eldest child was Elsie Ada Wightwick who was born at Whiteleafe in Surrey on 4 October 1890. In the census of 5 April 1891 Elsie, at the age of 6 months, was living with her parents in Croydon Road at Whiteleafe. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Elsie, now aged 10, was living with her parents in Ninehams Lane at Caterham in Surrey. In the census of 2 April 1911 Elsie, at the age of 20, was working as a draper's assistant and living with her mother, her father being away working, at 6 Foxon Lane in Caterham.

 

 

George and Mary Ann’s second child was Ernest George Wightwick who was born at Tunbridge Wells in Kent on 16 August 1892. In the census of 31 March 1901 Ernest, at the age of 8, was living with his parents in Ninehams Lane at Caterham in Surrey. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Ernest, now aged 18, was working as a grocer's assistant and living with his mother, his father being away working, at 6 Foxon Lane in Caterham. Ernest moved to Horsham in Sussex in the early 1950s and died there on 17 May 1972, at the age of 79.

 

 

George and Mary Ann’s third child was Katherine Mabel Wightwick who was born at Tunbridge Wells in Kent on 23 February 1895. In the census of 31 March 1901 Katherine, at the age of 6, was living with her parents in Ninehams Lane at Caterham in Surrey. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Katherine, now aged 16, was working as an apprentice dressmaker and living with her mother, her father being away working, at 6 Foxon Lane in Caterham. Katherine died at Folkestone in Kent on 8 November 1977, at the age of 82, and she was buried in the Wimborne Road Cemetery at Bournemouth in Dorset; she had lived at Bournemouth for many years.

 

Samuel and Elizabeth’s eldest child (Samuel’s seventh) was Elizabeth Muddle who was born at Cranbrook in Kent, and baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook on 6 November 1825. In the census of 6 June 1841 Elizabeth, at the age of 15, was living with her parents in the High Street at Cranbrook. Later that year, when she was probably only just 16, Elizabeth married 23-year-old Jesse Dadson at St Peter & St Paul Church in Tonbridge on 14 October 1841. They both gave their residence as being Tunbridge Wells and Jesse stated that he was a baker; neither of them gave a father’s name on their marriage certificate. The witnesses to the marriage were James and Mary Dadson, who were Jesse’s brother and his wife, who lived in Tonbridge. Jesse was the son of George and Elizabeth Dadson and he had been born at Cranbrook on 11 June 1818, and baptised at the Independent Chapel on the Hill in Cranbrook on 20 December 1825, at the same time as three of his younger siblings.

Jesse and Elizabeth lived at Oxford Place in Hackney Road, Bethnal Green, London, where they were at 4 Oxford Place in 1847 and then at 3 Oxford Place from at least 1850. They had six children, born at Bethnal Green between 1843 and 1853, the second and third of whom died in infancy, in 1845 and 1848. In the census of 30 March 1851 they were living at 3 Oxford Place in Hackney Road with their then two surviving children and two female servants. Jesse was still a baker when their sixth child was baptised on 3 March 1853. Then soon after this Jesse died when he was just on 45 years old, his death being registered in Bethnal Green registration district during the 2nd quarter of 1853.

After Jesse’s death it seems the family split up, because in the 1861 census the eldest son was an apprentice living with Jesse’s brother George in Tonbridge and the next eldest surviving son was a scholar living with his grandmother, Elizabeth Muddle, in Cranbrook. Elizabeth and her two youngest children have not been found in either the 1861 or 1871 censuses. These two youngest children later married in West Ashford registration district in Kent, in 1875 and 1877, so possibly they had been fostered in that area while Elizabeth worked as a live-in servant, who would not have been able to have her children with her. In the census of 3 April 1881 Elizabeth was a live-in servant to the family of widowed dressmaker Fanny Collins at 97 London Road in Tonbridge. Then seven years later Elizabeth died at the age of 62 (not 64 as given on her death certificate), her death being registered in Tonbridge registration district during the 1st quarter of 1888.

 

Jesse and Elizabeth’s eldest child was George Samuel Dadson who was born at Bethnal Green in London on 6 October 1843, and baptised at St Peter’s Church in Bethnal Green on 29 October 1843, when his father was incorrectly recorded as Joseph instead of Jesse. In the census of 30 March 1851 George, at the age of 7, was living with his parents at 3 Oxford Place, Hackney Road, Bethnal Green. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 George, now aged 17 was an apprentice living with the family of his uncle and aunt, George and Amelia Dadson, in the High Street at Tonbridge in Kent.

When he was 23 years old George married 23-year-old Emma Maria Phillips in Kensington registration district in London during the 3rd quarter of 1867. Emma was the daughter of James and Sarah Ann Phillips, she had been born in Kensington on 11 March 1844, and baptised at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea on 28 April 1844. George and Emma had three children, all sons; when their first child was baptised during June 1868 they were living at 26 Abington Villas in Kensington, and when their second child was baptised during December 1869 they were living at 2 Henry Place in Chelsea, and at both baptisms George gave his occupation as being a clerk. In the census of 2 April 1871 they were living in part of 103 Church Street in Chelsea with their two children and George was now an unemployed coachman. Their third child was born in Camberwell, London during 1875.

It seems likely that George and Emma separated, and in the census of 3 April 1881 Emma and her three sons were living at 24 Nicholay Terrace in Islington, London; Emma was working as a laundress and she had her brother-in-law Alfred Dadson, who was a laundryman, living with her. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Emma and her youngest son were living with her brother-in-law Alfred Dadson at 53 Nicholay Terrace in Islington; Emma was a laundress working for her brother-in-law, who was a laundryman and an employer.

Emma’s husband George died at the age of 56, his death being registered in Shoreditch registration district in London during the 1st quarter of 1900. In the census of 31 March 1901 Emma was living with her brother-in-law Alfred Dadson in four rooms at 51 Nicholay Terrace and her youngest son, Ernest, with his wife and young daughter were living next-door at 53 Nicholay Terrace. Emma was still a laundress working at home for her brother-in-law. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Emma and her brother-in-law Alfred were living at 53 Nicholay Terrace; Alfred was sill a laundryman and Emma was stated to be assisting in the business.

Twenty-two years after the death of Emma’s husband Emma, at the age of 78, finally married her brother-in-law, 72-year-old Alfred, in Rochford registration district near Southend-on-Sea in Essex during the 1st quarter of 1922. Emma died at the age of 86, her death being registered in Edmonton registration district in London during the 3rd quarter of 1931. Seven years later Alfred died at the age of 88 (not 90 as given on his death certificate), his death being registered in Edmonton registration district in London during the 4th quarter of 1938.

 

George and Emma’s eldest child was George Jesse Dadson who was born in Kensington, London and baptised at St Philip’s Church in Kensington on 14 June 1868. In the census of 2 April 1871 George, at the age of 2, was living with his parents at 103 Church Street in Chelsea. Then in the census of 3 April 1881 George, now aged 12, was living with his mother at 24 Nicholay Terrace in Islington and he was going to school.

 

George and Emma’s second child was Alfred William Dadson who was born in Chelsea, London on 22 September 1869 and baptised at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea on 26 December 1869. In the census of 2 April 1871 Alfred, at the age of 1, was living with his parents at 103 Church Street in Chelsea. Then in the census of 3 April 1881 Alfred, now aged 11, was living with his mother at 24 Nicholay Terrace in Islington and he was going to school.

 

George and Emma’s third child was Ernest Dadson who was born in Camberwell, London and his birth registered during the 3rd quarter of 1875. In the census of 3 April 1881 Ernest, at the age of 5, was living with his mother at 24 Nicholay Terrace in Islington and he was going to school. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Ernest, now age 15, was living with his mother and his uncle, Alfred Dadson, at 53 Nicholay Terrace and working as a carman, probably in his uncle’s laundry business.

 

Jesse and Elizabeth’s second child was Henry Dadson who was born at Bethnal Green in London on 17 May 1845, and baptised at St Matthew’s Church in Bethnal Green on 8 June 1845. Henry died when he was only a few weeks old, his death being registered in Bethnal Green registration district during the 3rd quarter of 1845.

 

Jesse and Elizabeth’s third child was Edwin Jesse Dadson who was born at Bethnal Green in London on 15 May 1847, and baptised at St Matthew’s Church in Bethnal Green on 6 June 1847. Edwin died when he was only a year old, his death being registered in Bethnal Green registration district during the 3rd quarter of 1848.

 

Jesse and Elizabeth’s fourth child was Alfred Dadson who was born at Bethnal Green in London on 20 January 1850, and baptized at St Jude’s Church in Whitechapel, Stepney, London on 17 February 1850. In the census of 30 March 1851 Alfred, at the age of 1, was living with his parents at 3 Oxford Place, Hackney Road, Bethnal Green. Then in the census of 7 April 1861 Alfred, now aged 11, was staying with his widowed grandmother, Elizabeth Muddle, in the High Street at Cranbrook in Kent, and he was going to school.

In the census of 2 April 1871 Alfred was a laundryman living with his sister-in-law Emma Dadson, who was a laundress, and her three sons, at 24 Nicholay Terrace in Islington, London. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Alfred, at the age of 41, was living at 53 Nicholay Road in Islington; he was a laundryman and an employer, so he now had his own laundry business. Living with him was his sister-in-law Emma Dadson, who was a laundress, and her youngest son, Ernest Dadson, who was a carman; they were both probably working for Alfred. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Alfred and Emma were living in four rooms at 51 Nicholay Road; Alfred was still a laundryman and an employer and Emma was still a laundress working at home. Emma’s son Ernest had married and was living at 53 Nicholay Road with his wife and daughter, and working as a launderer at home on his own account. In the census of 2 April 1911 Alfred and Emma were now living at 53 Nicholay Terrace; Alfred, still a bachelor at 61, was still a laundryman and Emma was now said to be assisting in the business.

Twenty-two years after the death of Emma’s husband (Alfred’s brother) Alfred, at the age of 72, finally married his sister-in-law, 78-year-old Emma, in Rochford registration district near Southend-on-Sea in Essex during the 1st quarter of 1922. Emma died at the age of 86, her death being registered in Edmonton registration district in London during the 3rd quarter of 1931. Seven years later Alfred died at the age of 88 (not 90 as given on his death certificate), his death being registered in Edmonton registration district in London during the 4th quarter of 1938.

 

Jesse and Elizabeth’s fifth child was William Thomas Dadson who was born at Bethnal Green in London on 12 May 1851, and baptized at St Jude’s Church in Whitechapel, Stepney, London on 2 July 1851. When he was 26 years old William married 23-year-old Sarah Jane Toomer at the Congregational Chapel in Ashford, Kent on 15 August 1877 by certificate. William was then a draper's assistant living at 19 New Rents in Asford and Sarah was living at 47 Hardinge Road in Ashford. Sarah was the daughter of Henry Leigh and Harriett Toomer; she had been born at Cranbrook in Kent and her birth registered during the 3rd quarter of 1854.

William and Sarah had five children born between 1878 and 1885. They first lived at Ashford in Kent where their first two children were born 1878 and 1879, they then moved to Tonbridge in Kent where their third child was born in early 1881. In the census of 3 April 1881 they were living in Tonbridge High Street with their three children and William was a draper’s manager. Living with them were five draper’s assistants, a draper’s apprentice, a cook, a housemaid and a nursemaid. Soon after this they moved back to Ashford where their final two children were born in 1883 and 1885. In the census of 5 April 1891 they were living at 25 Wolseley Road in Ashford with their five children and William was now a draper’s assistant. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 they were living at 37 Somerset Road in Ashford with three of their children and William was still a draper’s assistant. In the census of 2 April 1911 William and Sarah were living at 182 Godinton Road in Ashford and William was continuing to work as a draper's assistant. In this census they stated that they'd had six children, of which four were still living.

Sarah died at the age of 82, her death being registered in Blean registration district near Canterbury, Kent during the 4th quarter of 1936.

 

William and Sarah’s eldest child was Alice Mary Dadson who was born at Ashford in Kent and her birth registered during the 4th quarter of 1878. In the census of 3 April 1881 Alice, at the age of 2, was living with her parents in Tonbridge High Street in Kent. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Alice, now aged 12 was living with her parents at 25 Wolseley Road in Ashford and she was going to school. In the census of 31 March 1901 Alice, at the age of 22, was working as a draper’s milliner and living with her parents at 37 Somerset Road in Ashford.

 

William and Sarah’s second child was Emily Maud Dadson who was born at Ashford in Kent and her birth registered during the 4th quarter of 1879. In the census of 3 April 1881 Emily, at the age of 1, was living with her parents in Tonbridge High Street in Kent. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Emily, now aged 11 was living with her parents at 25 Wolseley Road in Ashford and she was going to school.

 

William and Sarah’s third child was Jessie Mabel Dadson who was born at Tonbridge in Kent in early 1881 and her birth registered during the 2nd quarter of 1881. In the census of 3 April 1881 Jessie, then less than 2 months old, was living with her parents in Tonbridge High Street in Kent. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Jessie, now aged 10 was living with her parents at 25 Wolseley Road in Ashford and she was going to school.

 

William and Sarah’s fourth child was Amy Beatrice Dadson who was born at Ashford in Kent and her birth registered during the 4th quarter of 1883. In the census of 5 April 1891 Amy, at the age of 7, was living with her parents at 25 Wolseley Road in Ashford and she was going to school. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Amy, now aged 17, was working as a draper’s milliner and living with her parents at 37 Somerset Road in Ashford.

 

William and Sarah’s fifth child was William Henry Dadson who was born at Ashford in Kent and his birth registered during the 1st quarter of 1885. In the census of 5 April 1891 William, at the age of 6, was living with his parents at 25 Wolseley Road in Ashford and he was going to school. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 William, now aged 16, was working as a printer’s compositor and living with his parents at 37 Somerset Road in Ashford.

 

Jesse and Elizabeth’s sixth child was Elizabeth Dadson who was born at Hackney Road in Bethnal Green, London on 2 February 1853, and baptized at St Jude’s Church in Whitechapel, Stepney, London on 3 March 1853. When she was 22 years old Elizabeth married 25-year-old Joseph Savage at the Congregational Chapel in Ashford, Kent on 12 August 1875 by licence. They were both then living at 47 Hardinge Road in Ashford and Joseph was a draper's assistant. Joseph was the son of Joseph and Jane Savage; he had been born at Great Chart near Ashford and his birth registered during the 3rd quarter of 1850.

Joseph and Elizabeth had at least nine children born at Ashford between 1876 and 1890. In the census of 3 April 1881 they were living at 2 Star Road in Ashford with their then five children, and Joseph was working as a tallow chandler's assistant. Living with them was Elizabeth's spinster aunt, Emily Muddle, and they had 13-year-old Emily Pratt as a live-in domestic servant. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 they were living at 24 Park Road in Ashford with their nine children, and Joseph was now a draper's assistant. Elizabeth's aunt, Emily Muddle, was continuing to stay with them. In the census of 31 March 1901 they were still at 24 Park Road but now with just their three youngest children and Emily Muddle living with them. Joseph was now manager of a drapery department and Elizabeth was a grocer and general shopkeeper. Emily Muddle died in 1903 while still living with them. Then in the census of 2 April 1911 Joseph and Elizabeth were continuing to live at 24 Park Road but now with just their son Leonard, and Joseph was working as an assistant outfitter and sub-postmaster. In this census they stated that they'd had ten children, one of whom had died.

Joseph died at the age of 78, his death being registered in West Ashford registration district during the 4th quarter of 1928. Five years later Elizabeth died at the age of 81, her death being registered in West Ashford registration district during the 1st quarter of 1934.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s eldest child was Elizabeth Kate Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1876. In the census of 3 April 1881 Elizabeth, at the age of 4, was living with her parents at 2 Star Road in Ashford. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Elizabeth, now aged 14, was living with her parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and she was going to school.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s second child was William Joseph Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1877. In the census of 3 April 1881 William, at the age of 3, was living with his parents at 2 Star Road in Ashford. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 William, now aged 13, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and he was going to school.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s third child, one of twins, was Percy Dadson Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1878. In the census of 3 April 1881 Percy, at the age of 2, was living with his parents at 2 Star Road in Ashford. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Percy, now aged 12, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and he was going to school.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s fourth child, one of twins, was Charles Dadson Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 4th quarter of 1878. In the census of 3 April 1881 Charles, at the age of 2, was living with his parents at 2 Star Road in Ashford. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Charles, now aged 12, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and he was going to school.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s fifth child was Emily Mabel F Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1880. In the census of 3 April 1881 Emily, at the age of 1, was living with her parents at 2 Star Road in Ashford. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Emily, now aged 11, was living with her parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and she was going to school.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s sixth child was Henry Jesse Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1881. In the census of 5 April 1891 Henry, at the age of 9, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and he was going to school.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s seventh child was Walter Samuel Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 2nd quarter of 1883. In the census of 5 April 1891 Walter, at the age of 7, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and he was going to school. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Walter, now aged 17, was continuing to live with his parents at 24 Park Road, and now working as an ironmonger’s assistant.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s eighth child was Horace Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 3rd quarter of 1885. In the census of 5 April 1891 Horace, at the age of 5, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford, and he was going to school. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Horace, now aged 15, was continuing to live with his parents at 24 Park Road, and now working as a railway telegraph clerk.

 

Joseph and Elizabeth’s ninth child was Leonard James Savage who was born at Ashford in Kent, and whose birth was registered during the 1st quarter of 1891. In the census of 5 April 1891 Leonard, at the age of 4 months, was living with his parents at 24 Park Road in Ashford. Then in the census of 31 March 1901 Leonard, now aged 10, was continuing to live with his parents at 24 Park Road. In the census of 2 April 1911 Leonard, at the age of 20, was working as a draper's clerk and still living with his parents at24 Park Road.

 

Samuel and Elizabeth’s second child (Samuel’s eighth) was Emily Muddle who was baptised at St Dunstan’s Church in Cranbrook in Kent on 26 October 1828. In the census of 6 June 1841 Emily, at the age of 12, was living with her parents in the High Street at Cranbrook. Then in the census of 30 March 1851 Emily, now aged 22, was staying with the family of her half-sister Sarah Benzie in Stone Street at Cranbrook. In the census of 7 April 1861 Emily, at the age of 32, was visiting Amelia and Mary Ann Benzie, the two unmarried daughters of her recently deceased half-sister Sarah Benzie, at Summerfield House in Cheriton near Folkestone. Then in the census of 2 April 1871 Emily, at the age of 42, was living in the High Street at Cranbrook with her widowed mother and her mother’s widowed sister Sarah Toomer, and she was acting as their housekeeper.

Emily’s mother died in 1873, and in the census of 3 April 1881 Emily was living with the family of her niece Elizabeth Savage at 2 Star Road in Ashford, Kent, and she was described as being an annuitant. Then in the census of 5 April 1891 Emily was continuing to live with the family of her niece Elizabeth Savage, but now at 24 Park Road in Ashford. In the census of 31 March 1901 Emily was still living with her niece’s family at 24 Park Road, and she was described as living on her own means. Emily never married, and she was still living at 24 Park Road when she died on 1 May 1903, at the age of 74. Probate of Emily’s will, which valued her effects at £194 1s 0d, was granted on 19 June 1903 by London Probate Registry to Frederick Iggulden an assistant parish overseer.

 

Richard and Mary’s only child (Mary’s second) was Thomas Bassett who was born on 30 July 1783, and baptised at St Mary the Virgin Church at Speldhurst in Kent on 29 August 1783. Thomas died when only about 4 weeks old and he was buried in St Mary the Virgin Churchyard at Speldhurst on 4 September 1783.

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Last updated 20 February 2016