Unremarkable Families

Person Page 87

Family Explorer

Valerie R Brigden1

F, #2151
ReferencesThe Streatfields

Parents

FatherErnest James Brigden (b. July 1925, d. 1 June 2019)
MotherKathleen Hilda Rist (b. 7 July 1927, d. 26 August 1985)
Last Edited 3 June 2024

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Dartford, Kent, Apr-Jun 1953, vol 5b 720, mother Rist.
Family Explorer

Charles Miles1

M, #2152, b. July 1833

Parents

FatherJohn Miles (b. September 1805, d. 4 November 1881)
MotherSophia Brooks (b. 1811)

Biography

BirthJuly 1833Charles Miles was born in July 1833 in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.1
Baptism28 July 1833He was baptized on 28 July 1833 in St Martin of Tours Church, Chelsfield, Kent, England.1
Last Edited 10 October 2016

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt., Charles Miles, parents John & Sophia, Chelsfield, C147551.
Family Explorer

Thomas Miles1

M, #2153, b. 1763

Parents

FatherThomas Miles (b. 1745)
MotherAnn (b. 1747)

Family: Frances Seaton (b. 1755)

SonJohn Miles+ (b. November 1778, d. 5 December 1864)

Biography

Birth1763Thomas Miles was born in 1763 in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.1
Baptism23 April 1769He was baptized on 23 April 1769 in St Martin of Tours Church, Chelsfield, Kent, England.1
Marriage22 December 1777He married Frances Seaton on 22 December 1777 in Chislehurst, Kent, England.2
Last Edited 24 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt., Thomas Miles, father Thomas, mother Ann, Chelsfield; C147551.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Thomas Miles and Frances Seaton. Chislehurst, Kent, 1042460 & M147562.
Family Explorer

Frances Seaton1

F, #2154, b. 1755

Family: Thomas Miles (b. 1763)

SonJohn Miles+ (b. November 1778, d. 5 December 1864)

Biography

Birth1755Frances Seaton was born in 1755 in Chislehurst, Kent, England.2
Name-Marr22 December 1777Her married name was Miles.3
Marriage22 December 1777She married Thomas Miles, son of Thomas Miles and Ann, on 22 December 1777 in Chislehurst, Kent, England.3
Last Edited 10 October 2016

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, email from Robert Pfeiffer 11/6/2010.
  2. [S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), Chelsfield; C147551, father Thomas, mother Ann.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Thomas Miles and Frances Seaton. Chislehurst, Kent, 1042460 & M147562.
Family Explorer

Elizabeth Miles1

F, #2155, b. 1804, d. before 1871

Parents

FatherJohn Miles (b. November 1778, d. 5 December 1864)
MotherAnn Hardstone (b. 1776, d. January 1856)

Biography

Birth1804Elizabeth Miles was born in 1804 in Shoreham, Kent, England+.2
Name-Marr15 October 1831Her married name was Davis.3
Marriage15 October 1831She married John Davis on 15 October 1831 in St Martin of Tours Church, Chelsfield, Kent, England.3
Residence30 March 1841She and John Davis lived in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.4
Residence30 March 1861She and John Davis lived in 2 Well Hill, Shoreham, Kent, England, together with John Miles.5
Deathbefore 1871She died before 1871 in Kent, England.6
Last Edited 24 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, email from Robert Pfeiffer 11/6/2010.
  2. [S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, age & place.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Elizabeth Miles & John Davs, Chelsfield, Kent, fhl 1042459.
  4. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, and William Davis, age 70.
  5. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, father-in-law, John Miles.
  6. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, husband a widower.
Family Explorer

John Davis1

M, #2156, b. 1802, d. September 1886

Biography

Birth1802John Davis was born in 1802 in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.1,2
Marriage15 October 1831He married Elizabeth Miles, daughter of John Miles and Ann Hardstone, on 15 October 1831 in St Martin of Tours Church, Chelsfield, Kent, England.3
Residence30 March 1841John Davis and Elizabeth Miles lived in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.4
Residence30 March 1861He and Elizabeth Miles lived in 2 Well Hill, Shoreham, Kent, England, together with John Miles.5
Residence30 March 1871John Davis lived in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.6
Residence30 March 1881He lived in Chelsfield, Kent, England+.7
DeathSeptember 1886He died in September 1886 in Chelsfield, Kent, England+, aged ~84.8
Last Edited 24 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, email from Robert Pfeiffer 11/6/2010.
  2. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, aged 59.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Elizabeth Miles & John Davs, Chelsfield, Kent, fhl 1042459.
  4. [S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, and William Davis, age 70.
  5. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, father-in-law, John Miles.
  6. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, Boarder with George & Ann Hills.
  7. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, Lodger, Flemming family.
  8. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Bromley, Kent, Jul-Sep 1886, vol 2a 230.
Family Explorer

Charles Burkin1

M, #2157, b. December 1839, d. October 1890

Family: Esther Lane (b. 13 May 1834, d. 23 July 1910)

SonGeorge Burkin+ (b. 24 April 1863, d. March 1944)
DaughterEllen Burkin+ (b. 4 February 1865, d. December 1952)
DaughterHarriet Burkin (b. 21 January 1867, d. 26 August 1948)
SonJames Burkin (b. 4 February 1869, d. December 1870)

Biography

BirthDecember 1839Charles Burkin was born in December 1839 in Croydon, Surrey, England.2
Baptism19 January 1840He was baptized on 19 January 1840 in St John the Baptist, Croydon, Surrey, England.3
Marriage21 April 1862He married Esther Lane, daughter of Henry Lane and Harriet Trodd, on 21 April 1862 in St George the Martyr Church, Southwark, Surrey, England, witnessed by William James Lane and Ellen Lane.4,5
Employment21 April 1862Charles Burkin was employed as Warehouseman.6
Residence21 April 1862He lived in 15 Suffolk Street, Borough, Southwark, Surrey, England.6
Residence30 March 1871He and Esther Lane lived in 7, Brighton Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, together with Harriet Lane, George Burkin, Ellen Burkin, and Harriet Burkin.7
Residence30 March 1881Charles Burkin and Esther Lane lived in Brighton Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, together with George Burkin and Harriet Burkin.8
DeathOctober 1890Charles Burkin died in October 1890 in Croydon, Surrey, England, aged 50.9
Last Edited 19 February 2020

Citations

  1. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, age 32.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Croydon, Surrey, Jan-Mar 1840, vol 4 81.
  3. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Charles Burking, father Thomas, mother Ann.
  4. [S17] BMD indices, St George Southwark, Surrey, Apr-Jun 1862, vol 1d 141.
  5. [S48] Parish Register, marriage, Esther Lane, father Henry, & Charles Burkin, father Thomas; St George the Martyr, Southwark, no 449. p 225.
  6. [S80] London, Marriages & Banns, 1754 - 1921, unknown publish date, on marriage certificate.
  7. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  8. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  9. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 51, Croydon, Surrey, Oct-Dec 1890, vol 2a 132.
Family Explorer

George Towersey1

M, #2158, b. 28 March 1849, d. 15 December 1884

Family: Elizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

SonJosiah Henry Lane Towersey+ (b. 1 December 1880, d. 28 October 1972)
SonEdward Towersey (b. 28 October 1881, d. April 1914)
SonJames George Towersey+ (b. 14 July 1883, d. 15 August 1967)
DaughterCaroline Ellen Towersey+ (b. 16 October 1884, d. 16 March 1968)

Biography

Birth28 March 1849George Towersey was born on 28 March 1849 in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England.1
Baptism1 July 1855He was baptized on 1 July 1855 in St Mary's Church, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England.2
Residence30 March 1861He lived in High Street, Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire, England.3
Employment30 March 1871He was employed as Baker; employer William Doig. at West Hackney, London, England.4
Residence30 March 1871He lived in 26-28 Richmond Road South, West Hackney, London, England.5
Marriage29 January 1880He married Elizabeth Lane, daughter of Henry Lane and Harriet Trodd, on 29 January 1880 in Sydney Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6
Occupation1881The occupation of George Towersey was 'Baker; own business.'.7
Criminal1883He was Charged with drunkenness and threatening wife. in 1883.7
Death15 December 1884He died on 15 December 1884 in Pelorus, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand, aged 35.8
Burial20 December 1884He was buried on 20 December 1884 in Plot No. 175.E, Bolton Street Cemetery, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.9
Last Edited 25 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Thame, Oxon., Apr-Jun 1849, vol 16 114.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., parents William & Emma, Long Crendon, Bucks., 919238.
  3. [S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, with parents William & Emma & 3 brothers.
  4. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, age 22.
  5. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, house of William Doig.
  6. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, marriage; George Towersey & Elizabeth Lane, NZ marriages, 1880/1670.
  7. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
  8. [S120] New Zealand Registers, death; George Towersey, Pelorus, Nelson, NZ Oct-Dec 1884. fn 1651.
  9. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, burial details from www.wellington.gov.nz/services/cemeteries/ on 20/07/2010.
Family Explorer

Josiah Henry Lane Towersey1

M, #2159, b. 1 December 1880, d. 28 October 1972
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherGeorge Towersey (b. 28 March 1849, d. 15 December 1884)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Family: Kathleen Beatrice Pierson (b. September 1907, d. 4 July 1979)

SonHartley Pierson Towersey+

Biography

Birth1 December 1880Josiah Henry Lane Towersey was born on 1 December 1880 in Rangitikei, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1,2
Residence1906He lived in 79 Willis Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3
Marriage1909He married Agnes Sophia Watson in 1909 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4
Residence1916He and Agnes Sophia Watson lived in Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5
Occupation1916The occupation of Josiah Henry Lane Towersey was 'Farmer'.5
Residence1928He lived in 166 Vivian Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6
Occupation1928The occupation of Josiah Henry Lane Towersey was 'Baker'.6
Residence1935He lived in Fitzherbert Street, Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.7
Marriage1945He married Kathleen Beatrice Pierson in 1945 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.
Death28 October 1972He died on 28 October 1972 in Wairarapa, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 91.8
Burial1 November 1972He was buried on 1 November 1972 in Martinborough Cemetery, Martinborough, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.8
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth, Josiah Henry Lane Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1880/13512.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Rangitikei, NZ, Oct-Dec 1880, f. 3730.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1906, p 86, North.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage Josiah Henry Lane Towersey & Agnes Sophia Watson, 1909/219.
  5. [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ Army Reserve Rolls; 1916-17, Ist Div, Wairarapa, p 44.
  6. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1928, p 201, North.
  7. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1935, p 221, Wairarapa.
  8. [S48] Parish Register, burial, Martinborough Cemetery, Wairarapa, NZ, death age 92, Row 1 206.
Family Explorer

Edward Towersey1

M, #2160, b. 28 October 1881, d. April 1914
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherGeorge Towersey (b. 28 March 1849, d. 15 December 1884)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Biography

Birth28 October 1881Edward Towersey was born on 28 October 1881 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2
Residence1906He lived in 97 Willis Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3
Employment1906He was employed as Pastry Cook.3
DeathApril 1914He died in April 1914 in Te Waikato, Cambridge, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged 32.4
Burial24 April 1914He was buried on 24 April 1914 in Hautapu Cemetery, Cambridge, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.4
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth, Edward Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1881/11730.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, a descendant; 20/7/2010.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1906, p 109, North.
  4. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, on familysearch family tree, no reference.
Family Explorer

James George Towersey1

M, #2161, b. 14 July 1883, d. 15 August 1967
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherGeorge Towersey (b. 28 March 1849, d. 15 December 1884)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Family: Alice Palmer (b. 8 April 1884, d. 10 December 1955)

SonGeorge Edward Towersey+ (b. 24 March 1911, d. 15 September 1979)
DaughterWeva Dulcima Towersey (b. 21 August 1914, d. 10 October 1918)
DaughterJoy Iola Vivienne Towersey+ (b. 23 June 1920, d. 11 August 1996)

Biography

Birth14 July 1883James George Towersey was born on 14 July 1883 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1,2
Marriage19 July 1910He married Alice Palmer on 19 July 1910 in Featherston, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3
Residence1911He and Alice Palmer lived in Pahiatua, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4
Occupation1911The occupation of James George Towersey was 'Chef'.4
Death15 August 1967He died on 15 August 1967 in Public Hospital, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 84.5
Burial17 August 1967He was buried on 17 August 1967 in Lawn Cemetery, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5
Last Edited 25 April 2020

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth, James George Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1883/11061.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Jul-Sep 1883, fn. 2546.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage; Jame George Towersey & Alice Palmer, NZ 1910/4438.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Manawatu-Wanganui Electoral Register, 1911, p 112.
  5. [S48] Parish Register, NZ Cemetery Records, Wairarapa, Greytown Cemetery, p83, plot 50, Lawn 5.
Family Explorer

Caroline Ellen Towersey1

F, #2162, b. 16 October 1884, d. 16 March 1968
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherGeorge Towersey (b. 28 March 1849, d. 15 December 1884)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Family: William Henry Douglas (b. 2 February 1883, d. 27 September 1937)

DaughterEvelyn Thelma Douglas+ (b. 24 August 1904, d. 5 August 1990)
SonWilliam Alfred Douglas+ (b. 12 December 1914, d. 18 April 1963)
DaughterEileen Muriel Mavis Douglas+ (b. 10 July 1917, d. 9 June 1990)
DaughterEthel Gwendoline May Douglas+ (b. 12 November 1919, d. 1996)

Biography

Birth16 October 1884Caroline Ellen Towersey was born on 16 October 1884 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1,2
Residence1911She lived in Queen Street, Masterton, North Island, New Zealand.3
Name-Marr1911Her married name was Douglas.4
Marriage27 December 1911She married William Henry Douglas on 27 December 1911 in Masterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.4
Residence1914She and William Henry Douglas lived in Globe Hotel, Mont Albert, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.5
Residence1928She and William Henry Douglas lived in 16 Belgium Street, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.6
Residence1963She lived in 24 Rossmay Terrace, Mount Albert, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.7
Death16 March 1968She died on 16 March 1968 in Mount Albert, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, aged 83.8
Burial19 March 1968She was buried on 19 March 1968 in Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand.9
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth, Caroline Ellen Towersey, parents George & Elizabeth, NZ birth index, 1884/16414.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Oct-Dec 1884, f. 3807.
  3. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, Masterton, NZ, Electoral Roll, 1911, p 126.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, marriage, Caroline Ellen Towersey & William Henry Douglas, NZ, 1911, f. 6653.
  5. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories", Auckland, NZ, Electoral Roll, 1914, p 32.
  6. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories", Auckland Central, NZ, Electoral Roll, 1928, p 18.
  7. [S103] unknown author, "City Directories", Auckland, Mt Albert, NZ, Electoral Roll, 1963, p 73.
  8. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, on familysearch family tree, no reference.
  9. [S48] Parish Register, burial, Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, NZ, death 1937, p 595, Anglican H Row 5 plot 40. 6882.
Family Explorer

William Thomas Dunn1

M, #2163, b. 16 October 1828, d. 1 August 1917

Family: Elizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

SonThomas Jessie Towersey Dunn+ (b. 2 April 1886, d. 24 December 1929)
SonWilliam Walter Towersey Dunn (b. 16 April 1887, d. 8 February 1957)
SonEdwin Robert Towersey Dunn (b. 22 July 1888, d. 15 September 1916)

Biography

Birth16 October 1828William Thomas Dunn was born on 16 October 1828 in Shoreditch, London, England.1
Baptism8 November 1829He was baptized on 8 November 1829 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, London, England.1
Marriage4 June 1885He married Elizabeth Lane, daughter of Henry Lane and Harriet Trodd, on 4 June 1885 in Bolton Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1
Death1 August 1917William Thomas Dunn died on 1 August 1917 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 88.2
Burial3 August 1917He was buried on 3 August 1917 in Greytown Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010.
  2. [S29] Email from, from Ron Stretton of NZ, 20/7/2010. 'drowned in a water race'.
  3. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, on findagrave.com. buried as father & son. Memorial in Greytown Cemetery, Masterton. 'Edwin DUNN. Served in NZ Rifle Brigade, no. 24/408. He embarked 9 Oct 1915 and was killed during the 1st Battle of the Somme on 15 Sep 1916. '.
Family Explorer

Thomas Jessie Towersey Dunn1

M, #2164, b. 2 April 1886, d. 24 December 1929
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Dunn (b. 16 October 1828, d. 1 August 1917)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Family: Elsie Crabb (b. March 1896, d. 19 March 1970)

DaughterMuriel Elsie Dunn (b. 8 January 1920, d. 30 May 1977)

Biography

Birth2 April 1886Thomas Jessie Towersey Dunn was born on 2 April 1886 in Lambton Quay, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2,1
Marriage11 February 1919He married Elsie Crabb on 11 February 1919 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.3
Death24 December 1929He died on 24 December 1929 in Public Hospital, Wairarapa, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 43.4
Burial27 December 1929He was buried on 27 December 1929 in Plot 87, Cemetery, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth; Wellington, NZ, Apr-Jun 1886, 1441.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Thomas Jessie Towersey Dunn, parents Elizabeth & William Thomas, NZ births, 1886/6290.
  3. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Elsie Crabb & Thomas J T Dunn, Southampton, Hants., Jan-Mar 1919, vol 2c 125.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, death; Greytown, Wellington, NZ, Oct-Dec 1929, 3598.
  5. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Plot 87, 8/3564 Cpl. T.J.T Dunn, Otago Regt., died 24 Dec 1929, age 43. NZ Cemetery Records, Wairarapa, p 5.
Family Explorer

William Walter Towersey Dunn1

M, #2165, b. 16 April 1887, d. 8 February 1957
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Dunn (b. 16 October 1828, d. 1 August 1917)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Biography

Birth16 April 1887William Walter Towersey Dunn was born on 16 April 1887 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.1,2
Residence1938He lived in 14 Jessie Street, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.3
Employment1938He was employed as Cook.3
Death8 February 1957He died on 8 February 1957 in Buchanan Home, Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, aged 69.4,5
Burial11 February 1957He was buried on 11 February 1957 in Lawn Cemetery, Blk. X! no 166., Greytown, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.6
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth, William Walter Towersey Dunn, parents Elizabeth & William Thomas, NZ births, 1887/1337.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Wellington, NZ, Apr-Jun 1887, no 1464.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, Wellington Electoral Register, 1938, p 69, North.
  4. [S120] New Zealand Registers, death, Greytown, NZ, 1957, no 451.
  5. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, on familysearch family tree, no reference.
  6. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, findagrave.com, no #96739555, 10/1108 Pte. Wellington regt. Ex-servicemens Blk XI 166.
Family Explorer

Edwin Robert Towersey Dunn1

M, #2166, b. 22 July 1888, d. 15 September 1916
ReferencesThe Lanes
The Streatfields

Parents

FatherWilliam Thomas Dunn (b. 16 October 1828, d. 1 August 1917)
MotherElizabeth Lane (b. 9 August 1848, d. 2 February 1926)

Biography

Birth22 July 1888Edwin Robert Towersey Dunn was born on 22 July 1888 in Featherston, Wairarapa, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.2,1
Milit-Beg15 August 1914He began military service on 15 August 1914 in Wellington, North Island, New Zealand, NZ Rifle Brigade.3
Death15 September 1916He died on 15 September 1916 in The Battle of the Somme, Picardy, France, aged 28.4
BurialHe was buried in Serre Road Cemetery No. 2, Beaumont-Hamel, Picardy, France.4
NoteHe is recorded in Greytown Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand.5
Last Edited 21 April 2019

Citations

  1. [S120] New Zealand BMD Registers, unknown publish date, birth; Featherston, NZ, Jul-Sep 1888, 2623.
  2. [S120] New Zealand Registers, birth, Edwin Robert Towersey Dunn, parents Elizabeth & William Thomas, NZ births, 1888/12232.
  3. [S120] New Zealand Registers, NZ Army Nominal Rolls, 1914.
  4. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, on findagrave.com. #124844764; buried as father & son. Memorial in Greytown Cemetery, Masterton. 'Edwin DUNN. Served in NZ Rifle Brigade, no. 24/408. He embarked 9 Oct 1915 and was killed during the 1st Battle of the Somme on 15 Sep 1916. '.
  5. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, on findagrave.com. buried as father & son. Memorial in Greytown Cemetery, Masterton.
Family Explorer

Sarah Ann Hubble1

F, #2167, b. June 1872, d. June 1922

Family: Arthur Vallins (b. April 1871, d. 16 March 1946)

SonArthur Ernest Vallins+ (b. 15 June 1901, d. June 1974)
DaughterWinifred Constance Vallins+ (b. September 1903, d. 25 April 2000)
SonJohn James Vallins+ (b. September 1905, d. 4 October 1980)
SonHerbert Thomas Vallins+ (b. 27 July 1908, d. 28 October 1983)

Biography

BirthJune 1872Sarah Ann Hubble was born in June 1872 in Brasted, Kent, England.2
Residence30 March 1891She lived in High Street, Brasted, Kent, England.3
Name-Marr29 December 1897Her married name was Vallins.4
Marriage29 December 1897She married Arthur Vallins, son of James Vallins and Jane Carter, on 29 December 1897 in St Martin's Church, Brasted, Kent, England.5,4
Residence30 March 1901Sarah Ann Hubble and Arthur Vallins lived in Battersea, London, England.6
Residence30 March 1911She and Arthur Vallins lived in 10 Old Kent Road, Southwark, London, England, together with Winifred Constance Vallins, John James Vallins, Herbert Thomas Vallins, and Arthur Ernest Vallins.1
DeathJune 1922Sarah Ann Hubble died in June 1922 in Bethnal Green, London, England, aged ~50.7
Last Edited 25 June 2016

Citations

  1. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Sevenoaks, Kent, Apr-Jun 1872, vol 2a 529.
  3. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, with brother Thomas, schoolmaster.
  4. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Sarah Ann Hubble, 25, father John, & Arthur Vallins, Brasted, kent, 1851041.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage; Sarah Ann Hubble & Arthur Vallins, Sevenoaks, Kent, Oct-Dec 1897, vol 2a 1275.
  6. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  7. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 49, Bethnal Green, Apr-Jun 1922, vol 1c 160.
Family Explorer

Jean Hilda Brigden1

F, #2168
ReferencesThe Streatfields

Parents

FatherErnest James Brigden (b. July 1925, d. 1 June 2019)
MotherKathleen Hilda Rist (b. 7 July 1927, d. 26 August 1985)
Last Edited 3 June 2024

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Dartford, Kent, Apr-Jun 1956, vol 5b 655, mother Rist.
Family Explorer

James Cave Morris1

M, #2169, b. July 1846, d. March 1934

Family: Sophia Smith (b. March 1850, d. 16 July 1933)

DaughterHarriet Morris+ (b. September 1872, d. 22 September 1954)
SonJonathan James Morris+ (b. December 1877, d. 9 January 1931)
SonJoseph Morris+ (b. 1 February 1880, d. 11 March 1966)

Biography

BirthJuly 1846James Cave Morris was born in July 1846 in Maxey, Northamptonshire, England.2
Baptism23 August 1846He was baptized on 23 August 1846 in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+.3
Employment30 March 1871He was employed as Plate Layer.4
Marriage5 March 1872He married Sophia Smith, daughter of Joseph Smith and Harriet Palmer, on 5 March 1872 in St Peter's Church, Maxey, Northamptonshire, England.5,6
Residence30 March 1881James Cave Morris and Sophia Smith lived in GNR Welland Gate House, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Joseph Morris, Harriet Morris, and Jonathan James Morris.7
Employment30 March 1881James Cave Morris was employed as GNR plate-layer.7
Residence30 March 1901He and Sophia Smith lived in Gate House, Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England.8
Employment30 March 1901He was employed as Platelayer (GNR).8
Residence2 April 1911He and Sophia Smith lived in Eastgate, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England.9
DeathMarch 1934He died in March 1934 in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+, aged 87.10
Last Edited 8 May 2019

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Peterborough, Jul-Sep 1846, vol 15, 339.
  2. [S17] BMD indices, birth, Peterborough, Jul-Sep 1846, vol 15 339.
  3. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., James Cave Morris, father Jonathon, mother Frances. Deeping St James.
  4. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Peterborough, Jan-Mar 1872, vol 3b 321.
  6. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, James Morris, father Jonathan; & Sophia Smith; Maxey.
  7. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  8. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  9. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  10. [S17] BMD indices, death, age 87, Bourne, Lincs, Jan-Mar 1934, vol 7a 445.
Family Explorer

Joseph Morris1

M, #2170, b. 1 February 1880, d. 11 March 1966
ReferencesThe Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths

Parents

FatherJames Cave Morris (b. July 1846, d. March 1934)
MotherSophia Smith (b. March 1850, d. 16 July 1933)

Family: Alice Maud Heath (b. 5 January 1880, d. 19 July 1944)

DaughterDaphne Maude Morris+ (b. 13 November 1914)
DaughterEileen Alice Morris+ (b. 14 June 1917, d. 12 June 2007)

Biography

Birth1 February 1880Joseph Morris was born on 1 February 1880 in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England+.2
Witness30 March 1881He lived with James Cave Morris and Sophia Smith in GNR Welland Gate House, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Harriet Morris and Jonathan James Morris.3
Residence30 March 1901Joseph Morris lived in Park Road, East Molesey, Middlesex, England.4
Marriage22 October 1913He married Alice Maud Heath on 22 October 1913 in St Peter's Church, West Molesey, Surrey, England, witnessed by Sophia Smith.5
Emigration26 April 1919He and Alice Maud Heath emigrated on 26 April 1919 from Hong Kong, China.6
Employment26 April 1919He was employed as Accountant.7
Residence28 April 1919He and Alice Maud Heath lived in Modbury, Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, England, together with Eileen Alice Morris and Daphne Maude Morris.6
Immigratn19 October 1928He and Alice Maud Heath immigrated on 19 October 1928 to Hong Kong, China.8
Residence29 September 1939He and Alice Maud Heath lived in 38 Regent Street, Surbiton, Surrey, England, together with Daphne Maude Morris and Eileen Alice Morris.9
ResidenceJune 1944He and Alice Maud Heath lived in 'Kowloon' 38 Regent Road, Surbiton, Surrey, England.10
Death11 March 1966He died on 11 March 1966 in Stanley Morgan House, Dartford, Kent, England, aged 86.11
Last Edited 1 December 2019

Citations

  1. [S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, Day Family Tree, ancestry.com, charlotteday.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Bourne, Lincs, Jan-Mar 1880, vol 7a 378A.
  3. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  4. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, described as visitor to Robert & Mary Shutt. Note Mary comes from Deeping too.
  5. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Joseph Morris, 33, father James Cave Morris, & Alice Maud Heath, 33, father William Heath; St Peter, West Molesey, Surrey, no 249, p 125.
  6. [S61] Passenger lists- Immigration, unknown publish date, family on the 'Scandanavian' from St Johns, New Brunswick to Liverpool.
  7. [S61] Passengers, on passenger list.
  8. [S61] Passengers, on 'Naldera', P&O London to Hong Kong.
  9. [S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
  10. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & residence before death.
  11. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 86, Dartford, Kent, Jan-Mar 1966, age 86, vol 5f 440.
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David Streatfield1

M, #2171
ReferencesThe Streatfields

Parents

FatherBenjamin John Streatfield MBE (b. 3 February 1921, d. 24 October 1998)
MotherIvy A Jordan (b. 8 March 1922, d. 19 November 2014)

Biography

MarriageMarch 1975David Streatfield married Evelyn Jones in March 1975 in Fulham, Middlesex, England.2
Last Edited 26 April 2017

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Dec 1953, Thanet, Kent, vol. 5b 979. mother Jordan.
  2. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Evelyn Jones & David Streatfield, Fulham, London, Jan-Mar 1975, vol 12 0681.
Family Explorer

Thomas Anstey1

M, #2172, b. November 1713, d. March 1794
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.
The Ansteys

Parents

FatherCharles Anstey (b. 1680, d. November 1763)
MotherAnne Linthorne (b. 17 August 1672, d. 22 October 1762)

Family: Elizabeth Henning (b. 1730, d. 29 April 1778)

SonThomas Anstey+ (b. 1752, d. January 1825)
DaughterMary Anstey (b. 1766)

Biography

BirthNovember 1713Thomas Anstey was born in November 1713 in Poole, Dorset, England+.
Baptism6 December 1713He was baptized on 6 December 1713 in St James' Church, Poole, Dorset, England.2
Marriage26 February 1761He married Elizabeth Henning on 26 February 1761 in St James' Church, Poole, Dorset, England.3,4
Occupation1764The occupation of Thomas Anstey was 'Master Mariner of 'Dolphin' for Newfoundland, owner J White of Poole.'.5
DeathMarch 1794He died in March 1794 in Poole, Dorset, England+, aged 80.6
Last Edited 2 May 2026

Citations

  1. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, Dorset FHS; on son's baptism.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, bapt, Thomas Anstey, parents Charles & Anne, Poole, Dorset..
  3. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Thomas Anstey & Elizabeth Henning. St James, Poole, p. 62, no. 241. witnesses Mary Frander & Jane Schank.
  4. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Thomas Anstey & Elizabeth Henning of Poole, no 241, p 52.
  5. [S104] Crew lists; seamen etc., unknown publish date, In 'Fishermen, Mariners & Seamen of Poole, 1701-1800, by Thomas Cole. 1764 & 1776.
  6. [S48] Parish Register, burial, Thomas Anstey, age 82, Poole, Dorset.
Family Explorer

Louisa Semmence1

F, #2173, b. June 1852

Biography

BirthJune 1852Louisa Semmence was born in June 1852 in City of London, London, England.1
Baptism7 December 1853She was baptized on 7 December 1853 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, London, England.2
Residence30 March 1871She lived in 19 Finsbury Pavement, Finsbury, London, England.3
Marriage1 August 1875She married Edwin Jefferies, son of Sarah Smith, on 1 August 1875 in All Saints, Battle Bridge, Islington, Middlesex, England.4,5
Name-MarrHer married name was Jefferies.6
Residence30 March 1891Louisa Semmence and Edwin Jefferies lived in 131 Marlborough Road, Islington, London, England.7
ResearchNoteJanuary 2011

     Research Note: This person has numerous transcriptions of her surname including Semmence, Simmonce, Semmens and Lemmence.
Last Edited 18 June 2015

Citations

  1. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, London City, London, Apr-Jun 1852, vol 1c 97.
  2. [S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, father Robert, mother Mary Ann.
  3. [S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, Lewis household as General Servant, aged 19.
  4. [S80] London, Marriages & Banns, 1754 - 1921, unknown publish date, Frederick Edwin Jefferies & Louisa Lemmence.
  5. [S17] BMD indices, marriage, Frederick Edwin Jefferies & Louisa Semmence or Lemmence; Islington, London, Jul-Sp 1875, vol 1B 433.
  6. [S17] BMD indices, marriage to Edwin Jefferies. Islington, London, Jul-Sp 1875, vol 1B 433.
  7. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, definitely from Sible Hedingham; wife Louisa from London.
Family Explorer

Sarah Tilney1

F, #2174, b. 17 August 1846, d. circa 1896

Parents

FatherEdward Tilney (b. 1818)

Family: George Jefferies (b. 11 November 1846, d. 16 January 1890)

DaughterJessie Jefferies (b. March 1882, d. 25 April 1961)
DaughterAnnie Louisa Jefferies (b. March 1884, d. 21 January 1922)

Biography

Birth17 August 1846Sarah Tilney was born on 17 August 1846 in Stepney, London, England.2,3
Baptism6 September 1846She was baptized on 6 September 1846 in St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, London, England.3
Residence28 June 1880She lived in 163 Hanbury Street, Stepney, London, England.4
Name-Marr29 June 1880Her married name was Jefferies.5
Marriage29 June 1880She married George Jefferies, son of George Jefferies and Mary Ann Flood, on 29 June 1880 in St. Dunstan & All Saints, Stepney, Middlesex, England.5
Residence30 March 1881Sarah Tilney and George Jefferies lived in 7 Queen Street, Mile End New Town, Tower Hamlets, London, England, together with Alice Maud Jefferies.6
Residence30 March 1891Sarah Tilney lived in 35, Brompton Villas, Edmonton, Middlesex, England, together with Alice Maud Jefferies, Jessie Jefferies, Annie Louisa Jefferies, and Louisa Kate Waller.7
Deathcirca 1896Sarah Tilney died circa 1896 in Bethnal Green, London, England, aged ~50.8
Last Edited 18 February 2020

Citations

  1. [S80] London, Marriages & Banns, 1754 - 1921, unknown publish date, From marriage record.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Whitechapel, London, Jul-Sep 1846, vol 2 581.
  3. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., Sarah Tilney, parents Edward & Mary Elizabeth, St Matthew, Bethnal Green, fhl 855942/3/4.
  4. [S80] London, Marriages & Banns, From Sarah's marriage record to George Jefferies, age 33.
  5. [S80] London, Marriages & Banns, From Sarah's marriage record to George Jefferies.
  6. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, Born Castle Hedingham.
  7. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  8. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census, not in 1901 census.
Family Explorer

Alice Maud Jefferies1

F, #2175, b. 28 December 1878, d. January 1937
ReferencesThe Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

FatherGeorge Jefferies (b. 11 November 1846, d. 16 January 1890)
MotherElizabeth Summerfield (b. June 1846, d. March 1879)

Family: Herbert Wright (b. 4 June 1882, d. 9 June 1931)

SonHerbert George Wright+ (b. 30 September 1908, d. 20 November 1979)

Biography

Birth28 December 1878Alice Maud Jefferies was born on 28 December 1878 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.2,3
Baptism27 July 1879She was baptized on 27 July 1879 in St Mary's Church, Crimplesham, Norfolk, England.4
Witness30 March 1881She lived with George Jefferies and Sarah Tilney in 7 Queen Street, Mile End New Town, Tower Hamlets, London, England.5
Witness30 March 1891Alice Maud Jefferies lived with Sarah Tilney in 35, Brompton Villas, Edmonton, Middlesex, England, together with Jessie Jefferies, Annie Louisa Jefferies, and Louisa Kate Waller.6
Witness30 March 1901Alice Maud Jefferies lived with Mary Ann Flood in Malting Yard, Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, together with Louisa Jefferies.7
Name-Marr24 December 1903Her married name was Wright.8
Marriage24 December 1903Alice Maud Jefferies married Herbert Wright on 24 December 1903 in St Nicholas' Church, Castle Hedingham, Essex, England.9,10
Residence2 April 1911She and Herbert Wright lived in 103, Leucha Road, Walthamstow, Middlesex, England, together with Herbert George Wright.11
Residence1930She and Herbert Wright lived in 64 Percy Road, Canning Town, London, England.12
DeathJanuary 1937She died in January 1937 in 5 Killonen Road, Hackney, London, England, aged 58.13
Burial4 February 1937She was buried on 4 February 1937 in Chingford Mount Cemetery, Chingford, London, England.14
Last Edited 14 February 2020

Citations

  1. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, age 12.
  2. [S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Frances Balyuki, Jan 2011.
  3. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Shoreditch, Middlesex, Apr-Jun 1880, vol 1c 139.
  4. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., Alice Maud Jeffrey, parents George & Elizabeth, St Mary, Crimplesham, Norfolk, no 697, p 88. Note spelling. Alice's mother's birthplace.
  5. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, Born Castle Hedingham.
  6. [S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
  7. [S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
  8. [S48] Parish Register, Parish Registers; Castle Hedingham, Essex. marriage Herbert Wright & Alice Maud Jefferies.
  9. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; Herbert Wright & Alice Maud Jefferies. fathers Joshua Wright labourer & George Jefferies; witnesses Samson Jefferies & Samual Bailey.
  10. [S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Alice Maud Jefferies & Herbert Wright, Halstead, Essex, Oct-Dec 1903, vol 4a 1362.
  11. [S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
  12. [S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place, probate to Alice Wright, widow.
  13. [S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 59, Hackney, London, Jan-Mar 1937, vol 1b 618.
  14. [S109] England Select Deaths & Burials 1538-1991., unknown publish date, burial, Wright, Alice Maud, age 59, at Chingford Mount Cemetery, c/k31357, p 191.
Note of errors and omissions welcome
Compiler: Michael Jefferies
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