Unremarkable Families

Dora Mead¹

F, #2326, b. 17 March 1903, d. 10 July 1988

References

The Burrows
The Hamps of Buckinghamshire
The Janes of Buckinghamshire
The Meads of Bedfordshire
The Peppiatts of Buckinghamshire
The Roomes of Buckinghamshire
The Sears of Buckinghamshire
The Stanbridges of Buckinghamshire
The Vaisey family of Somerset

Parents

Father	Joseph Mead (b. 26 March 1877, d. 4 October 1963)
Mother	Susan Sophia Bird (b. 3 October 1877, d. 10 November 1963)

Family: Arthur George Jackson (b. 26 December 1902, d. 9 January 1976)

Son	Derrick Arthur Jackson+ (b. 4 December 1926, d. 20 February 1988)
Son	Bryan George Jackson+ (b. 28 March 1932, d. August 1989)
Son	Russell Anthony Jackson+ (b. 12 April 1934, d. April 1998)

Biography

Birth	17 March 1903	Dora Mead was born on 17 March 1903 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹
Witness	2 April 1911	She lived with Susan Sophia Bird and Joseph Mead in Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, Nellie Mead, William Mead, Elizabeth Veasey, and Charley Mead.²
Witness	19 June 1921	Dora Mead lived with Joseph Mead and Susan Sophia Bird in 12 Queens Terrace, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Charley Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, Nellie Mead, William Mead, Harry Mead, Winifred Mary Mead, and Gladys Muriel Mead.³
Employment	19 June 1921	Dora Mead was employed as Fancy Paper machinist, Hedley & Co.⁴
Name-Marr	January 1925	Her married name was Jackson.⁵
Marriage	January 1925	She married Arthur George Jackson in January 1925 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.⁶
Residence	29 September 1939	She and Arthur George Jackson lived in 163 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Derrick Arthur Jackson, Bryan George Jackson, and Russell Anthony Jackson.⁷
Death	10 July 1988	She died on 10 July 1988 in 'Glebelands', The Ride, Totternhoe, Bedfordshire, England, aged 85.^8,9

Last Edited

11 October 2025

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Luton, Beds. Apr-Jun 1903, vol 3b 376.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
[S135] 1921 Census, employer; Hedby & Co.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, to Arthur G Jackson, Luton, Beds., Jan-Mar 1925, vol 3b 575.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage, Arthur G Jackson & Dora Mead, Luton, Beds., Jan-Mar 1925, vol 3b 575.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 85, Dunstable, Beds., Jul 1988 vol 9 247.
[S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place.

Family Explorer

Arthur Vasey Mead¹

M, #2327, b. 23 January 1907, d. 30 August 1986

References

Parents

Father	Joseph Mead (b. 26 March 1877, d. 4 October 1963)
Mother	Susan Sophia Bird (b. 3 October 1877, d. 10 November 1963)

Family: Cicely Cassia Mooring Chesher (b. 17 December 1897, d. 2 May 1986)

Son	Roy Arthur Mead+ (b. 16 November 1933, d. 19 April 1988)

Biography

Birth	23 January 1907	Arthur Vasey Mead was born on 23 January 1907 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹
Witness	2 April 1911	He lived with Susan Sophia Bird and Joseph Mead in Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Nellie Mead, William Mead, Elizabeth Veasey, and Charley Mead.²
Witness	19 June 1921	Arthur Vasey Mead lived with Joseph Mead and Susan Sophia Bird in 12 Queens Terrace, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Charley Mead, Nellie Mead, William Mead, Harry Mead, Winifred Mary Mead, and Gladys Muriel Mead.³
Witness	1928	Arthur Vasey Mead lived with Joseph Mead and Susan Sophia Bird in 66 Kirby Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Charley Mead.⁴
Witness	2 August 1930	Arthur Vasey Mead witnessed the marriage of Charley Mead and Florence Mary Gough on 2 August 1930 in Ebenezer Chapel, St Mary Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.^5,6
Marriage	July 1932	Arthur Vasey Mead married Cicely Cassia Mooring Chesher in July 1932 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.⁷
Employment	29 September 1939	He was employed as Bus conductor.⁸
Residence	29 September 1939	He and Cicely Cassia Mooring Chesher lived in 87 Waller Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Roy Arthur Mead.⁸
Residence	October 1943	Arthur Vasey Mead and Cicely Cassia Mooring Chesher lived in 911 W 3rd Street, Clayton, Ohio, USA, together with Roy Arthur Mead.⁹
Residence	1957	Arthur Vasey Mead and Cicely Cassia Mooring Chesher lived in 87 Waller Avenue, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁰
Residence	1969	He and Cicely Cassia Mooring Chesher lived in 204 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹¹
Death	30 August 1986	He died on 30 August 1986 in 1 Gurney Court, School Lane, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, aged 79.^12,13

Last Edited

8 August 2019

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Luton, Beds. Jan-Mar 1907, vol 3b 345.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
[S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, Bedfordshire Electoral Roll, Luton, Dunstable, 1928, p 29.
[S17] BMD indices, Luton, Beds,Jul-Sep 1930. vol 3b 1112.
[S2] Book inscriptions, survey of Mead family 1992.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, Cicely CM Thompson & Arthur V Mead, , Luton, Beds., Jul-Sep 1932, vol 3b 1155.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
[S61] Passenger lists- Immigration, unknown publish date, on passenger entry list at Detroit, Michegan with mother, to join father.
[S103] unknown author, "City Directories", Luton & South Beds. Electoral Roll, 1957, p 8.
[S103] unknown author, "City Directories", South Beds. Electoral Roll, 1969, p 5.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 79, Luton, Beds., Sep 1986, vol 9 406.
[S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date, place & names.

Family Explorer

Nellie Mead¹

F, #2328, b. 28 September 1908, d. 10 March 1983

References

Parents

Father	Joseph Mead (b. 26 March 1877, d. 4 October 1963)
Mother	Susan Sophia Bird (b. 3 October 1877, d. 10 November 1963)

Biography

Birth	28 September 1908	Nellie Mead was born on 28 September 1908 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹
Witness	2 April 1911	She lived with Susan Sophia Bird and Joseph Mead in Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, William Mead, Elizabeth Veasey, and Charley Mead.²
Witness	19 June 1921	Nellie Mead lived with Joseph Mead and Susan Sophia Bird in 12 Queens Terrace, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Charley Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, William Mead, Harry Mead, Winifred Mary Mead, and Gladys Muriel Mead.³
Witness	2 August 1930	Nellie Mead witnessed the marriage of Charley Mead and Florence Mary Gough on 2 August 1930 in Ebenezer Chapel, St Mary Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.^4,5
Witness	29 September 1939	Nellie Mead lived with Joseph Mead and Susan Sophia Bird in 66 Kirby Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Winifred Mary Mead and Gladys Muriel Mead.⁶
Witness	1966	Nellie Mead lived with William Charles Goode and Winifred Mary Mead in 52 Kirby Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.⁷
Death	10 March 1983	Nellie Mead died on 10 March 1983 in Elm Trees House, 35 Grange Avenue, Leagrave, Bedfordshire, England, aged 74.^8,9

Last Edited

8 August 2019

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Luton, Beds. Oct-Dec 1908, vol 3b 341.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
[S17] BMD indices, Luton, Beds,Jul-Sep 1930. vol 3b 1112.
[S2] Book inscriptions, survey of Mead family 1992.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., one blanked line.
[S103] unknown author, "City Directories, misc.", unknown series, South Beds. Electoral Roll, 1966, p 5.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 74, Luton, Beds., Jan-Mar 1983 vol 9 0603.
[S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date, place & names.

Family Explorer

William Mead¹

M, #2329, b. 3 August 1910, d. 25 September 1991

References

Parents

Father	Joseph Mead (b. 26 March 1877, d. 4 October 1963)
Mother	Susan Sophia Bird (b. 3 October 1877, d. 10 November 1963)

Family: Catherine May Jaquest (b. 21 May 1910, d. February 1999)

Son	John E Mead+
Son	Robert W Mead+
Daughter	Catherine May Mead

Biography

Birth	3 August 1910	William Mead was born on 3 August 1910 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹
Witness	2 April 1911	He lived with Susan Sophia Bird and Joseph Mead in Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, Nellie Mead, Elizabeth Veasey, and Charley Mead.¹
Witness	19 June 1921	William Mead lived with Joseph Mead and Susan Sophia Bird in 12 Queens Terrace, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Charley Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, Nellie Mead, Harry Mead, Winifred Mary Mead, and Gladys Muriel Mead.²
Marriage	2 April 1934	William Mead married Catherine May Jaquest on 2 April 1934 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.^3,4
Employment	29 September 1939	He was employed as Capstan lathe setter.⁵
Residence	29 September 1939	He and Catherine May Jaquest lived in 152 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.⁵
Death	25 September 1991	He died on 25 September 1991 in 152 Luton Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, aged 81.⁶

Last Edited

8 August 2019

Citations

[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S135] The England & Wales 1921 Census.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage, William Mead & Catherine M Jaquest, Luton, Beds., Apr-Jun 1934, vol 3b 1044.
[S2] Book inscriptions, survey of Mead family 1992. Parents Walter & Mabel Jaquest.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 81, Luton, Beds., Sep 1991, vol 9 519.

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Veasey¹

F, #2330, b. 1829, d. October 1916

References

Charley Mead's ancestors
The Vaisey family of Somerset

Parents

Father	Henry Vaisey (b. 1793, d. July 1854)
Mother	Sophia Hinde (b. 1798, d. May 1867)

Family: George Bird (b. 1823, d. 30 December 1891)

Son	George Bird (b. 1854)
Son	Jeffrey Bird+ (b. March 1856, d. 13 May 1914)
Daughter	Elizabeth Bird (b. 1865, d. January 1941)
Son	Jesse Bird (b. 1868)
Daughter	Susan Sophia Bird+ (b. 3 October 1877, d. 10 November 1963)

Biography

Birth	1829	Elizabeth Veasey was born in 1829 in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.²
Witness	30 March 1841	She lived with Henry Vaisey and Sophia Hinde in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England, together with Joseph Veasey, Susannah Veasey, and Hannah Veasey.³
Witness	9 January 1849	Elizabeth Veasey witnessed the marriage of Susannah Pursell and Jeremiah Bird on 9 January 1849 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England.^4,5
Witness	30 March 1851	Elizabeth Veasey lived with Henry Vaisey and Sophia Hinde in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England, together with Hannah Veasey.⁶
Name-Marr	29 April 1852	Her married name was Bird.¹
Marriage	29 April 1852	Elizabeth Veasey married George Bird, son of Jeremiah Bird and Martha Janes, on 29 April 1852 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.^7,8
Residence	30 March 1861	Elizabeth Veasey and George Bird lived in Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with George Bird and Jeffrey Bird.⁹
Residence	30 March 1871	She and George Bird lived in Between Mills, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with George Bird, Jeffrey Bird, Elizabeth Bird, Jesse Bird, and Hannah Veasey.¹⁰
Residence	30 March 1881	Elizabeth Veasey and George Bird lived in Moor End, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with Elizabeth Bird and Susan Sophia Bird.¹¹
Residence	30 March 1891	Elizabeth Veasey and George Bird lived in Moor End, Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, together with Susan Sophia Bird.¹²
Witness	1 April 1901	Elizabeth Veasey lived with Susan Sophia Bird and Joseph Mead in 49 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England.¹³
Witness	2 April 1911	Elizabeth Veasey lived with Susan Sophia Bird and Joseph Mead in Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, together with Percy George Mead, Dora Mead, Arthur Vasey Mead, Nellie Mead, William Mead, and Charley Mead.²
Death	October 1916	Elizabeth Veasey died in October 1916 in Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England, aged ~87.¹⁴

Last Edited

23 November 2021

Citations

[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, mrriage of George Bird, father Jeremiah, & Elizabeth Veasey, father Henry Veasey.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage; Jeremiah Bird, minor, father Jeremiah, & Susannah Purcell, full age, father William, Eaton Bray, Beds., no 109.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Susanna Pursell & Jeremiah Bird, Leighton Buzzard, Beds., Jan-Mar 1849, vol 6 95.
[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, marriage; George Bird & Elizabeth Veasey, Leighton Buzzard, Beds., Apr-Jun 1852, vol 3b 645.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage of George Bird, father Jeremiah, & Elizabeth Veasey, father Henry Veasey. Edlesborough, Bucks.
[S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
[S45] Extracted from the 1871 census.
[S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
[S17] BMD indices, death, age 88, Luton, Beds, Oct-Dec 1916, vol 3b 496.

Family Explorer

Ellen J French¹

F, #2331, b. 1878

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	1878	Ellen J French was born in 1878 in Finchingfield, Essex, England.¹
Witness	31 March 1881	She lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Alice French.²
Witness	31 March 1891	Ellen J French lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Lily French, Rosa French, Thomas James French, Albert George French, Edith French, and Alice French.³

Last Edited

3 September 2011

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, aged 13 at census.
[S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.

Family Explorer

Lily French¹

F, #2332, b. 1882

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	1882	Lily French was born in 1882 in Finchingfield, Essex, England.¹
Witness	31 March 1891	She lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French, Rosa French, Thomas James French, Albert George French, Edith French, and Alice French.²

Last Edited

3 September 2011

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, aged 9 at census.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.

Family Explorer

Rosa French¹

F, #2333, b. December 1883

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Family: Albert Edward Thorogood (b. January 1880)

Son	Stanley Edward Thorogood (b. April 1906)

Biography

Birth	December 1883	Rosa French was born in December 1883 in Felsted, Essex, England.²
Witness	31 March 1891	She lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French, Lily French, Thomas James French, Albert George French, Edith French, and Alice French.³
Witness	31 March 1901	Rosa French lived with Thomas French in Front Road, Cranham, Romford, Essex, England, together with Florence M French and Ernest French.⁴
Name-Marr	June 1905	Her married name was Thorogood.⁵
Marriage	27 June 1905	Rosa French married Albert Edward Thorogood on 27 June 1905 in All Saints Church, Cranham, Romford, Essex, England.⁵
Employment	2 April 1911	She was employed as Servant, household Joseph John Curson.⁶
Residence	2 April 1911	She lived in 51 Approach Road, Bethnal Green, London, England.⁶

Last Edited

24 February 2025

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, aged 7 at census.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Dunmow, Essex, Oct-Dec 1883, vol 4a 551.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Rosa French & Albert Edward Thorogood, Romford, Essex, Apr-JUn 1905, vol 4a 754.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, In household of J J Curson, Butcher.

Family Explorer

Thomas James French^1,2

M, #2334, b. December 1886

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	December 1886	Thomas James French was born in December 1886 in Felsted, Essex, England.^1,2
Witness	31 March 1891	He lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French, Lily French, Rosa French, Albert George French, Edith French, and Alice French.³
Witness	30 March 1911	Thomas James French lived with Peter James Jefferies and Alice French in 379 Lyham Road, Brixton, London, England, together with Edith Alice Jefferies.⁴
Marriage	July 1918	Thomas James French married Florence C Owers in July 1918 in Romford, Essex, England.⁵

Last Edited

4 September 2011

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Dunmow, Essex, Oct-Dec 1886, vol 4a 589.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, aged 4 at census.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, Thomas French, age 24, single, visitor; Groom, Felstead Essex.
[S17] BMD indices, Romford, Essex,Jul-Sep 1918, vol 4a 1174.

Family Explorer

Albert George French^1,2

M, #2335, b. April 1888

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	April 1888	Albert George French was born in April 1888 in Felsted, Essex, England.^1,2
Witness	31 March 1891	He lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French, Lily French, Rosa French, Thomas James French, Edith French, and Alice French.³

Last Edited

4 September 2011

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Dunmow, Essex, Apr-Jun 1888, vol 4a 619.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, aged 3 at census.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.

Family Explorer

Edith French¹

F, #2336, b. 1891

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	1891	Edith French was born in 1891 in Felsted, Essex, England.¹
Witness	31 March 1891	She lived with Thomas French and Eliza Coe in Silverleys Farm, Felsted, Essex, England, together with Ellen J French, Lily French, Rosa French, Thomas James French, Albert George French, and Alice French.²

Last Edited

3 September 2011

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, aged 3months at census.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.

Family Explorer

Ernest French¹

M, #2337, b. 1892

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	1892	Ernest French was born in 1892 in Felsted, Essex, England.¹
Witness	31 March 1901	He lived with Thomas French in Front Road, Cranham, Romford, Essex, England, together with Florence M French and Rosa French.¹

Last Edited

3 September 2011

Citations

[S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.

Family Explorer

Florence M French¹

F, #2338, b. 1895

Parents

Father	Thomas French (b. March 1854, d. March 1947)
Mother	Eliza Coe (b. July 1862, d. March 1899)

Biography

Birth	1895	Florence M French was born in 1895 in Felsted, Essex, England.¹
Witness	31 March 1901	She lived with Thomas French in Front Road, Cranham, Romford, Essex, England, together with Rosa French and Ernest French.¹

Last Edited

3 September 2011

Citations

[S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.

Family Explorer

Albert Edward Thorogood¹

M, #2339, b. January 1880

Family: Rosa French (b. December 1883)

Son	Stanley Edward Thorogood (b. April 1906)

Biography

Birth	January 1880	Albert Edward Thorogood was born in January 1880 in Black Notley, Essex, England.²
Baptism	15 January 1880	He was baptized on 15 January 1880 in St Peter & St Paul Church, Black Notley, Essex, England.³
Marriage	27 June 1905	He married Rosa French, daughter of Thomas French and Eliza Coe, on 27 June 1905 in All Saints Church, Cranham, Romford, Essex, England.⁴

Last Edited

24 February 2025

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Romford, Essex, Apr-JUn 1905, vol 4a 754.
[S17] BMD indices, birth, Braintree, Essex, Jan-Mar 1880, vol 4a 488.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Albert Edward Thorogood, parents Ezekiel & Sarah, St Peter & St Paul, Black Nothley, Essex.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Rosa French & Albert Edward Thorogood, Romford, Essex, Apr-JUn 1905, vol 4a 754.

Family Explorer

Stanley Edward Thorogood¹

M, #2340, b. April 1906

Parents

Father	Albert Edward Thorogood (b. January 1880)
Mother	Rosa French (b. December 1883)

Biography

Birth	April 1906	Stanley Edward Thorogood was born in April 1906 in Cranham, Essex, England.¹
Witness	2 April 1911	He lived with Thomas French in Parker's Cottage, Cranham, Romford, Essex, England.²

Last Edited

24 February 2025

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Romford, Essex, Apr-Jun 1906, vol 4a 567.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census, With wife of 7 years, Selena, two stepsons, Albert & Sidney Wiffen & grandson, Stanley Thorogood, aged 4.

Family Explorer

Florence C Owers¹

F, #2341, b. 1890

Biography

Birth	1890	Florence C Owers was born in 1890 in Essex, England.¹
Name-Marr	July 1918	Her married name was French.¹
Marriage	July 1918	She married Thomas James French, son of Thomas French and Eliza Coe, in July 1918 in Romford, Essex, England.¹

Last Edited

4 September 2011

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Romford, Essex,Jul-Sep 1918, vol 4a 1174.

Family Explorer

Charles William Tester¹

M, #2342, b. 1890

Parents

Father	Charles Thomas Tester (b. December 1859, d. April 1941)
Mother	Amy Elizabeth Miles (b. June 1855, d. December 1915)

Biography

Birth	1890	Charles William Tester was born in 1890 in City of London, London, England.¹
Baptism	5 January 1890	He was baptized on 5 January 1890 in St Brides, Fleet Street, City of London, London, England.²

Last Edited

13 October 2011

Citations

[S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, 5 Jan 1890, St Brides, Fleet St.
[S76] London Births & Baptisms, 5 Jan 1890, St Brides, Fleet St. Father Charles Thomas, mother Amy Elizabeth.

Family Explorer

John Frederick Miles Tester¹

M, #2343, b. 1899

Parents

Father	Charles Thomas Tester (b. December 1859, d. April 1941)
Mother	Amy Elizabeth Miles (b. June 1855, d. December 1915)

Biography

Birth	1899	John Frederick Miles Tester was born in 1899 in Southwark, London, England.¹
Baptism	22 January 1899	He was baptized on 22 January 1899 in Christ Church, Southwark, London, England.¹

Last Edited

13 October 2011

Citations

[S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, Father Charles Thomas, mother Amy Elizabeth.

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Emma Eliza Tester¹

F, #2344, b. March 1892

Parents

Father	Charles Thomas Tester (b. December 1859, d. April 1941)
Mother	Amy Elizabeth Miles (b. June 1855, d. December 1915)

Biography

Birth	March 1892	Emma Eliza Tester was born in March 1892 in Southwark, London, England.¹
Baptism	20 March 1892	She was baptized on 20 March 1892 in St Brides, Fleet Street, City of London, London, England.¹

Last Edited

13 October 2011

Citations

[S76] London Births & Baptisms 1813-1906, unknown publish date, Father Charles Thomas, mother Amy Elizabeth.

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Ruth Irene Dering¹

F, #2345, b. 18 August 1918, d. 3 January 2001

Parents

Father	Harry Albert Dering (b. 20 July 1882, d. 19 April 1959)
Mother	Clara Henrietta Freeman (b. 2 October 1895, d. 17 April 1969)

Biography

Birth	18 August 1918	Ruth Irene Dering was born on 18 August 1918 in Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA.²
Witness	10 January 1920	She lived with Harry Albert Dering and Clara Henrietta Freeman in 2604, Grand Avenue, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA, together with Harriet Clara Dering.³
Witness	9 April 1930	Ruth Irene Dering lived with Harry Albert Dering and Clara Henrietta Freeman in 1902, Chestnut Avenue, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA, together with William R Dering, Harriet Clara Dering, Edward G Dering, Margaret N Dering, and Isabelle May Dering.⁴
Residence	1 June 1940	Ruth Irene Dering lived in Eastern Washington State Custodial School, Espanola, Spokane, Washington, USA, as an Inmate.⁵
Death	3 January 2001	She died on 3 January 2001 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA, aged 82.²

Last Edited

23 August 2019

Citations

[S41] US census, 1920, aged 1 at census.
[S52] US Social Security records, Death Index for b & d dates. SSN: 531-50-5781.
[S41] US census, 1920.
[S42] US census, 1930.
[S98] Federal US Census 1940.

Family Explorer

Rachel Liney¹

F, #2346, b. 1816, d. September 1902

Family: Richard Wansbury (b. 1812, d. March 1866)

Son	James Wansbury (b. 1839, d. June 1886)
Son	Charles Richard Wansbury+ (b. September 1841, d. March 1888)
Daughter	Sarah Wansbury+ (b. January 1846, d. December 1905)
Son	Edward Wansbury (b. January 1851, d. before 1871)
Son	Stephen Wansbury (b. July 1854, d. December 1883)
Daughter	Emily Wansbury+ (b. December 1856, d. December 1930)
Son	Walter Wansbury (b. September 1858, d. September 1861)
Son	Frederick Wansbury (b. April 1861, d. March 1862)

Biography

Birth	1816	Rachel Liney was born in 1816 in Bromley, Kent, England.²
Name-Marr	18 January 1835	Her married name was Wansbury.¹
Marriage	18 January 1835	She married Richard Wansbury, son of John Wansbury and Mary, on 18 January 1835 in Halstead, Kent, England.³
Residence	30 March 1841	Rachel Liney and Richard Wansbury lived in Brickyard, Halstead, Kent, England, together with James Wansbury.⁴
Residence	30 March 1851	She and Richard Wansbury lived in Ricketts Folly, Shoreham, Kent, England, together with John Blundell, James Wansbury, Charles Richard Wansbury, Sarah Wansbury, and Edward Wansbury.⁵
Residence	30 March 1861	Rachel Liney and Richard Wansbury lived in Cottage, Halstead, Kent, England.⁶
Residence	30 March 1861	She and Richard Wansbury lived in Halstead, Kent, England, together with Sarah Wansbury, Edward Wansbury, Emily Wansbury, and Walter Wansbury.⁷
Residence	30 March 1871	Rachel Liney lived in Halstead, Kent, England, together with James Wansbury and Stephen Wansbury.⁸
Witness	30 March 1891	She lived with Emily Wansbury and Jesse Booth in Yew Tree Row, Halstead, Kent, England, together with Jesse George Booth, James Henry Booth, Emily May Booth, and Rose Ellen Booth.⁹
Witness	30 March 1901	Rachel Liney lived with Jesse Booth and Emily Wansbury in Yew Tree Cottages, Halstead, Kent, England, together with Bessie Booth and Alfred William Booth.¹⁰
Death	September 1902	Rachel Liney died in September 1902 in Halstead, Kent, England, aged ~86.¹¹

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27 November 2018

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[S48] Parish Register, Kent.
[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, birthdate & place.
[S48] Parish Register, marrriage, Richard Wansbury & Rachel Liney, Halstead, Kent.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, next door to Thamas Wansbury.
[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
[S44] Extracted from the 1861 census, with Rachel & 5 children.
[S44] Extracted from the 1861 census.
[S45] Extracted from the 1871 census, Rachel's sister Mary Staples, and grandson Charles J Marshall from Bromley.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S35] Extracted from the 1901 census.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, age 86, Sevenoaks, Kent, Jul-Sep 1902, vol 2a 382.

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Richard Rowe¹

M, #2347, b. 1780, d. October 1837

Biography

Birth	1780	Richard Rowe was born in 1780.¹
Marriage	30 January 1832	He married Elizabeth Wansbury, daughter of William Wansbury and Mary Cansfield, on 30 January 1832 in St Mary's Church, Newington, Surrey, England.²
Death	October 1837	Richard Rowe died in October 1837 in Bromley, Kent, England, aged ~57.^3,1

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29 January 2019

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[S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Yvonne Mack, Jan 2012.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage; Richard Rowe,widower & Elizth. Cheeseman, widow, of this parish, St Mary Newington, no 39. p 13.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Bromley, Kent, Oct-Dec 1837, vol 5 24.

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Mary¹

F, #2348, b. 1790, d. March 1852

Biography

Birth	1790	Mary was born in 1790 in Seal, Kent, England.²
Name-Marr	1810	Her married name was Wansbury.¹
Marriage	1810	She married James Wansbury, son of William Wansbury and Mary Cansfield, in 1810 in Seal, Kent, England.¹
Residence	30 March 1851	Mary and James Wansbury lived in Dunton Green, Otford, Kent, England.³
Death	March 1852	She died in March 1852 in Shoreham, Kent, England+, aged ~62.⁴

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10 January 2014

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[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, from census.
[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, birthplace & date from census.
[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census, with wife Mary.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, Sevenoaks, Kent, Jan-Mar 1852, vol 2a 203.

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Mary Wansbury¹

F, #2349, b. 1771

References

The Wansburys

Parents

Father	William Wansbury (b. 1745)
Mother	Mary Cansfield (b. 1740)

Biography

Birth	1771	Mary Wansbury was born in 1771 in Shoreham, Kent, England+.¹
Baptism	30 June 1771	She was baptized on 30 June 1771 in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shoreham, Kent, England.²

Last Edited

29 January 2019

Citations

[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt.; father William, mother Mary; spelt as Wandsbury, C135122.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt.; Mary Wandsbury, parents William & Mary; fhl 992535 & C135122.

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Henry Wansbury¹

M, #2350, b. 1780

References

The Wansburys

Parents

Father	William Wansbury (b. 1745)
Mother	Mary Cansfield (b. 1740)

Biography

Birth	1780	Henry Wansbury was born in 1780 in Shoreham, Kent, England+.¹
Baptism	23 July 1780	He was baptized on 23 July 1780 in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shoreham, Kent, England.²

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1 May 2023

Citations

[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt.; father William, mother Mary; spelt as Wandsbury, C135122.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt.; Henry Wandsbury, parents William & Mary; fhl 992535 & C135122.

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Dora Mead1

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Arthur Vasey Mead1

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Emma Eliza Tester1

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Dora Mead¹

Arthur Vasey Mead¹

Nellie Mead¹

William Mead¹

Elizabeth Veasey¹

Ellen J French¹

Lily French¹

Rosa French¹

Thomas James French^1,2

Albert George French^1,2

Edith French¹

Ernest French¹

Florence M French¹

Albert Edward Thorogood¹

Stanley Edward Thorogood¹

Florence C Owers¹

Charles William Tester¹

John Frederick Miles Tester¹

Emma Eliza Tester¹

Ruth Irene Dering¹

Rachel Liney¹

Richard Rowe¹

Mary¹

Mary Wansbury¹

Henry Wansbury¹