F.P. LAUGHTON

F.P. married A.F. BATSTONE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. W.J.Z. LAUGHTON
2. F.W. LAUGHTON
3. A.E. LAUGHTON

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Emigration: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
• Gravestone: Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Reference Number: 16.0
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• _UID: 8C094ADB289C43D3B2A239572BC2F856B34E
• Baptism: 5 May 1839, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Marriage witness: 29 Dec 1857, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Marriage witness: 12 Oct 1858, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1 Jan 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Residence: 15 May 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Registered: 21 Apr 1883, Brockton, York County, Ontario, Canada; the birth of his son, Alfred George Laughton,
• Occupation: 21 Apr 1883, Brockton, York County, Ontario, Canada; butcher
• Burial: Mar 1885, Toronto Junction, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Death: Mar 1885, Canada; according to the "deaths" page of the Laughton family bible owned by Francis Peter Laughton
• Death: 28 Mar 1885, York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada
• reburied: 8 Jun 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Prospect Cemetery, section 12, lot 620, grave 1

Notes:

Christened:
Jesse was 7 weeks old when he was baptized by A. J. Crispin, Vicar.

Emigration:
Janice Ostrander Donato has a letter from Arthur Laughton, who was in East Selkirk, Province of Manitoba, to his nephew, George Wildman Laughton, in Colorado. The letter was written 2 August 1888. Arthur says "In my last letter mother [Sarah Hopkins Laughton] was telling about George and Jess coming to Canada and living there but did not hear any more."

Gravestone:
Jesse' tombstone was inscribed "Jesse Laughton March 17, 1839 to March 8, 1885".

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Film 0829789 1871 Renhold, Bedfordshire. Jesse Laughton

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Microfilm # 0087676. Renhold. Pages 356-371

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book - "Tombstone Tales from Ontario Cemeteries" by Harvey Medland, 2000. Published by the Ontario Historical Society. Not in AFHS library. Check Calgary Public Library. Try OGS Library.

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FHL index microfilm # 1,819,277 items 3-4 L's 1869-1919. Jesse died in March 1885 in York County or Toronto west

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passenger lists from 1881, 1882, and 1883.
Jesse was recorded in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England in April 1881. His son, Alfred George Laughton, was born in Brockton, York County, Ontario on March 31, 1883. The family emigrated from England between May 1, 1881 and March 1, 1883.

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Jesse LAUGHTON died in Toronto on March 17, 1885.

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FHL microfilm # 1617431 - items 1-6 are burial registers 1876-1989 Mount Pleasant
items 7-9 are burial registers 1890-1989 Prospect
Microfilm # 1617432 is burial registers 1890-1989 Prospect

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LAUGHTON family:
index film # 1,819,277
NONE: 1869, 1870, 1871, 1874, 1877, 1878.
NOTED: 1872 (Eleanor Ada & George Albert), 1873 (Elizabeth), 1875 (James), 1876 (Ann, Christina, & Viola Jane), 1879 (John Beaton), 1880 (Helen J.), 1881 (Ermina Allen), 1933 (2).
See A00367 & A00743.

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6. From Toronto Branch, OGS. BLOOR-DUFFERIN IN PICTURES. Cynthia Patterson, Carol McDougall & George Leven. "This Toronto Public Library local history handbook deals with an area in the west part of Toronto including the communities of Brockton and Dovercourt. Covers the area's development from first surveys to the 20th century. Well illustrated with photos and maps from the Library's collections." 37 pages. softcover. $8.00 + 4.75 postage. Ref: Toronto Tree, Toronto Branch, OGS, Volume 37, Issue 1, Jan/Feb 2006, p. 10.

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Renhold

Baptism:
Jesse' baptism was recorded in the Bishop's Transcripts of Renhold. A Crispin, Vicar, recorded that Jesse was the son of "Saml and Mary Laughton, Renhold, labourer.

Census:
Jesse was enumerated as a male, age 2, and born in Bedfordshire. He was living at Salph End, Renhold, with Samuel Laughton 25 (rounded), Mary Laughton 25 (rounded), George Laughton 4, and Leonard Laughton 5 months.

Census:
Jesse was aged 12, living with his parents, Samuel and Mary Laughton, and born in Renhold.

Marriage witness:
Jesse was a witness to the marriage of his cousin, Mary Ann Laughton, to George Favell.

Marriage witness:
Jesse was a witness to the marriage of his brother, George Laughton, to Eliza King.

Occupation:
At the time of his marriage, Jesse was a labourer, aged 22, a bachelor, and living in Renhold.

Census:
Jesse was living with his wife, Ann, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. He was aged 22, born in Renhold, and an agricultural labourer.

Census:
Jesse was the head of the household at Brook Farm (number 46 [?], Renhold. He was living with his wife, Ann, and family. He was aged 32, born in Renhold, and a carpenter.

Census:
Jesse was enumerated as head of the family, married, a male, age 42, a carpenter and farmer of 7 acres, and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. He was living at Brook End Farm, Renhold, with his wife Ann Laughton 41, and their children Harland S. Laughton 14, Leah Laughton 12, Agnes Laughton 8, Fanny B. Laughton 6, Mary L. Laughton 4, Francis P. Laughton 1, and Hilda J. Laughton 2 months old.

Residence:
Jesse and Ann were still living in Renhold when they had 3 of their children, Mary Louise, Francis Peter, and Hilda Jesse, baptized on the same day.

Burial:
Jesse was buried in the churchyard of Davenport Church.

Death:
The informant of Jesse' death was Joseph W. McCallum. It was recorded that Jesse was 46 years old, born in Reynolds, Bedfordshire, England, and was a carpenter. The names and birthplaces of his parents were not recorded. The cemetery was not recorded.

reburied:
The Mount Pleasant Group general number was 3079 (033079-1).

Jesse married Ann BUCK on 1 Jan 1861 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Ann (daughter of John BUCK and Fanny GURNEY) was born on 26 Jul 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 13 Sep 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 13 Aug 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 16 Aug 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Name: Anne Buck
• Reference Number: 17.0
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• _UID: 47C79E696D55459A8495C5B064EF518F77C0
• Birth: Abt Jul 1840, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Salph End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Birth: 25 Jul 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; according to Christine (Laughton) Lamb
• Birth: 25 Jul 1841, England; according to the "births" page of the Laughton family bible owned by Francis Peter Laughton
• Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Marriage witness: 12 Oct 1858, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1 Jan 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 1891, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1897, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1902, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1904, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Cemetery plot: 18 Jun 1904, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Cemetery plot: 9 Jun 1905, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1907, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Death: 13 Aug 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
• Death: 13 Aug 1910, Canada; according to the "deaths" page of the Laughton family bible owned by Francis Peter Laughton
• Burial: 16 Aug 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; in Prospect Cemetery, Section 12, lot 620, grave 3
• Gravestone: 16 Aug 1910, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Christened:
Ann was baptized at age 7 weeks.

Family:
Did some of her family emigrate from England to Toronto? Other Buck names mentioned were Alfred Buck, Jim Buck, Lena & John Buck, and Audrey Buck. There was a Jim Buck, possibly a brother to Ann, who had a daughter named Lydia.

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ANN LAUGHTON. FHL index microfilm # 1,819,277 items 3-4 L's 1869-1919. She died August 13, 1910, widow of Jesse Laughton; born c 1840. Need reg #

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FHL microfilms # 1,465,794 (a1-a5), 1,465,795 (a6-d5), 1,465,796 (d6-g3), 1,465,797 (g4-h7), 1,465,798 (h8-i7). All enumeration district 119. Widow of Jesse Laughton. Aged 51. Lots of kids. Margaret Laughton says District # 119, page 15

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Toronto West # 118, C-15, page ?, # 96, line 15. NAL microfilm # T-6500. FHL microfilm # 1,843,582. Likely living on Claremont Street.

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Section 12, lot 620. Prospect # 95312 or Mount Pleasant Group # 037026-1. Check for burial record. Have copy of plot card.

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Bedfordshire. Bedford 2nd quarter 1842. Bedford Vol 6 page 28.

Birth:
Since she was age 11 months when enumerated on June 12, 1841, her birth month and year was calculated as July 1840.

Census:
Ann Buck was enumerated as age 11 months and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her parents John Buck 20 (rounded), and Fanny Buck 20 (rounded) in Salph End, Renhold.

Census:
Ann was aged 10, a scholar and born in Renhold.

Marriage witness:
Ann was a witness to the marriage of Eliza King to George Laughton.

Occupation:
Anne was a lacemaker at the time of her marriage. She was aged 21 and living in Renhold.

Census:
Ann was living with her husband, Jesse Laughton, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. She was aged 20, born in Renhold, and a lacemaker.

Census:
Ann was living with her husband, Jesse Laughton, at Brook Farm, Renhold. She was aged 30, and born in Renhold.

Census:
Ann was enumerated as the wife of the head of the family, married, a female, age 41, and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. She was living at Brook End Farm, Renhold, with her husband Jesse Laughton 42, and their children Harland S. Laughton 14, Leah Laughton 12, Agnes Laughton 8, Fanny B. Laughton 6, Mary L. Laughton 4, Francis P. Laughton 1, and Hilda J. Laughton 2 months old.

Census:
Ann and her family were in District # 119, page 15.

Directory:
Ann was listed as the widow of Jesse. She lived at 118 Claremont.

Directory:
Anne was listed as the widow of Jesse Laughton. She lived at 113 Claremont Street.

Directory:
Ann was listed again as the widow of Jesse Laughton. She was living at 113 Claremont Street.

Directory:
Ann, the widow of Jesse Laughton, was living at 113 Claremont Street.

Cemetery plot:
Ann purchased lot 620 in section 12 at Prospect Cemetery.

Cemetery plot:
Ann had purchased lot 620 in section 12 of Prospect Cemetery. On June 9, 1905, she paid $ 2.00 for 'opening adult's grave' in order to inter the remains of George and Jesse Laughton.

Directory:
Ann was the widow of Jesse Laughton. She lived at 122 Argyle Street.

Death:
The informant of Ann's death was William J. Stewart. It is recorded that Ann was 69 years old, born in Bedford, England, her parents' last name was Buck and her father's birthplace was England.

Death:
Date was recorded as "August 13th 1910 or 11".

Burial:
The Mount Pleasant Group general number was 037026-1.

Gravestone:
Ann's tombstone was inscribed 'his wife, Ann, July 25, 1841 - August 13, 1910'.

Buried:
Ann was buried in lot 620 section 12 Prospect Cemetery. The 'general number' was 7026.

Notes:

Married:
The minister was Leigh Spencer, Vicar.

Marriage Banns:
The banns were read Sunday 9 December, Sunday 16 December, and Sunday 20 December 1860 by Leigh Spencer, Vicar, at All Saint's Church. Both Jesse and Anne were "of this parish".

Marriage witnesses:
The witnesses were George Laughton and Eliza Laughton.

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Reference Number: 32.0
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• _UID: 9DD2BFF6E71D44FA8FAAEDAC16493F1EF46A
• Occupation: 1830, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 4 May 1852, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1854, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 24 Mar 1854, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 12 Oct 1858, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1 Jan 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Marriage witness: 1 Aug 1869, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1 Aug 1869, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1 May 1877, England; farmer
• Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Will: 31 Mar 1882, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Directory: 1890, Bedfordshire, England
• Gravestone: 1891, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Will: 5 Aug 1891, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England
• Burial: 30 Aug 1891, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

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On 24 Mar 1854, lived in Salph End & was shopkeeper & parish clerk

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microfilm 1597357 items 15 to 35 - Churchwardens, etc. in Renhold. Make notes on Samuel's job at Parish Clerk in Item 16 Churchwarden's accounts 1764-1881. Also check for other Laughton's in overseer's accounts.

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Fiche set 6096362. 4 microfiche. 1891 census of Renhold. These fiche are not at FHC, Calgary, 9 March 2002.

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Renhold microfilm 1341388. 1881 census

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Renhold census. PHOTOCOPY. Film 0542733.

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microfilm # 0452164. Bedfordshire Directory - Kelly's Post Office Directory 1877

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BEDFORDSHIRE 1861 CENSUS. "These CDs have scanned images of all of the original census enumerators' notebooks, for viewing use Adobe Acrobat Reader. This set of 3 CDs is not surname-indexed, but using the Adobe Acrobat Reader you can zoom in to read the pages without loss of detail." Order in writing from Mrs. V. Brown, 90 Devon Road, Luton, Beds LU2 0RL, enclosing a sterling cheque made payable to BFHS. Price: ?23.50. Ref: Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal, Volume 15, No. 3, September 2005, page 16.

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"Local Census Listings 1522-1930: Holdings in the British Isles". Jeremy Gibson and Mervyn Medlycott. Ref: article by Pam Ormerod "Making Full Use of the 1841 Census", BFHS Journal, Vol. 14, No. 2, June 2003, page 7.

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Poor Law Union Records Volume 1: South-east England and East Anglia. Jeremy Gibson, Colin Rogers and Cliff Webb. Ref: Pam Ormerod's article "Making Full Use of the 1841 Census", BFHS Journal, Volume 14, No. 2, June 2003, page 10

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Bedford (Gilbert Union) Poor Law Union Records. Settlement Records 1792-1839 (gaps). Bedford [2] has Weekly Indoor Relief Lists 1836-1847, Admission and Discharge Registers 1835-1855, Registers of Apprentice(ship) 1838, 1845-1913, Removal Orders 1835-1863, Birth Registers 1836-1857, Death Registers 1835-1857, and Loans to Paupers 1837-1851. See what is available in "Poor Law Union Records Volume 1: South-east England and East Anglia". Jeremy Gibson, Colin Rogers and Cliff Webb. Ref: Pam Ormerod's article "Making Full Use of the 1841 Census", BFHS Journal, Volume 14, No. 2, June 2003, page 10. Manuscripts at BLARS.

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942.565 B4b v. 73, v. 77, v. 79, v. 80. Bedfordshire Churches in the 19th Century. Chris Pickford. Bedfordshire Historical Record Society publications.

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article on "From Rushden farmers to Hampshire gentry" in "Footprints", Northamptonshire FHS, Vol. 23, No. 2, Nov 2001. Ref: Chinook, AFHS, Vol. 23, No. 3, June 2003, page 22.

Occupation:
Samuel was the parish clerk of Renhold. An entry in the Church Wardens accounts for 1829-1830 lists "Lawton's salary ? 5.00". This may not be Samuel, since he would have only been 18 years old, however, he was certainly the Parish Clerk sometime.

Census:
Samuel was enumerated as a male, age 25 (rounded), an agricultural labourer, and born in Bedfordshire. He was living at Salph End, Renhold, with Mary Laughton 25 (rounded), George Laughton 4, Jesse Laughton 2, and Leonard Laughton 5 months.

Census:
Samuel was aged 38, a farmer and grocer, and born in Renhold.

Occupation:
Samuel was living at Salph End, Renhold, and was a grocer, at the time of his son Frederic's baptism.

Occupation:
In the 1854 Kelly Directory, Samuel was listed as a shopkeeper

Occupation:
Samuel was a shopkeeper and parish clerk at the time that his son, Francis, was baptised.

Occupation:
Samuel was the Parish Clerk when his son George married to Eliza King.

Occupation:
Samuel was the Parish Clerk when his son, Jesse, married Ann Buck.

Census:
Samuel was living with his wife, Mary, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. He was aged 48, born in Renhold, and a farmer of 12 [or 16] acres.

Marriage witness:
Samuel was a witness to the marriage of his daughter, Ann Laughton, to Charles Westley Wildman.

Occupation:
Samuel was a farmer at the time of his daughter Ann's marriage to Charles Westley Wildman.

Census:
Samuel was living with his wife, Mary, in Renhold parish. He was aged 58 and born in Renhold. He was a farmer of 27 acres and employed one labourer and one boy.

Occupation:
His son, Alfred Laughton, married Annie Dedman on this day.

Census:
Samuel was enumerated as being the head of the family, married, a male, aged 68, a farmer of 18 acres who employed 1 man and 1 boy, and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. He was living with his wife Mary Laughton 68 at Top End Farm.

Will:
Samuel made a will on 31 March 1882. He appointed his brother, William, and his wife, Mary, as his executors. He specified that he be buried in the churchyard at Renhold "as close to my father's remains as possible and let a headstone be erected to my memory". The sale of his property and effects was to provide for his wife, then at her death to be devided among his children, George, Leonard, Jesse, Peter, Amos, Alfred, Frederick, and Ann (wife of Charles Westley Wildman). The will was witnessed by Leigh Spencer, the Vicar of Renhold, and Philadelphia Rosa Spencer, wife of the Vicar. The will was in the Northampton County Record Office.

Directory:
Samuel was listed as a farmer in Renhold.

Gravestone:
The gravestone in the churchyard cemetery of All Saints Church, Renhold, reads "Sacred to the memory of Samuel Laughton / Born October 1st 1812 / Died August 25th 1891 / Upwards of 30 years Clerk of this Parish".

Will:
Samuel made a codicil to his previous will. He added that he was "of Renhold, Bedford, now residing at No. 70 Aylesbury Street, Wolverton". He appointed his son, Leonard, and his brother, William, as executors to his will dated 31 March 1882. The witnesses were William Welch of 5 Aylesbury Street, Wolverton, carpenter, and George Wildman, 11 Stratford Road, Wolverton, carpenter and joiner. This will was proved on 17 September 1891. His estate was valued as ? 82 " 9 " 9 gross.

Burial:
Samuel was "of Wolverton, late of Renhold, aged 78 years" when he was buried. The burial service was conducted by H. Rudkin, Vicar. The Vicar also noted that "deceased was for nearly 40 years Parish Clerk of Renhold".

Died:
Samuel was 78 years old when he died.

Buried:
Samuel's burial service was conducted by H. Rudkin, Vicar of Renhold.

Samuel married Mary WILES on 4 Apr 1836 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Mary (daughter of John WILES and Ann SIMONS) was born on 27 Apr 1812 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; died on 18 Oct 1886 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 22 Oct 1886 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Name: Mary Wyles
• Reference Number: 33.0
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• Parents: 1812, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Residence: 4 Apr 1836, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Gravestone: 1886, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

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Reply to letter from Jill Wiles. Laughton database/Legacy file folder

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Renhold

Parents:
There does not seem to be a baptism for a Mary Wiles in Ravensden in 1812, so her parents are not known. However, there is a WILES family in Ravensden who were having children at the time. I am assuming that Mary is the daughter of John Wiles and his wife, Ann Simons.

Residence:
Mary was from Ravensden at the time of her marriage.

Census:
Mary was enumerated as a female, age 25 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. She was living at Salph End, Renhold, with George Laughton 25 (rounded), George Laughton 4, Jesse Laughton 2, and Leonard Laughton 5 months.

Census:
Mary was aged 38, living with her husband, Samuel Laughton, and born in Ravensden.

Census:
Mary was living with her husband, Samuel Laughton, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. She was aged 48, born in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, and a wife.

Census:
Mary was living with her husband, Samuel Laughton, in Renhold. She was aged 58 and born in Ravensden, Bedfordshire.

Census:
Mary was enumerated as being the wife of Samuel Laughton, married, a female, aged 68, a farmer of 18 acres who employed 1 man and 1 boy, and born in Ravensden, Bedfordshire. She was living with her husband Samuel Laughton 68 at Top End Farm.

Gravestone:
The tombstone in the churchyard cemetery of All Saints, Renhold, reads "Sacred to the memory of Mary / The beloved wife of Samuel Laughton / Born April 27th 1812 / Died October 18th 1886".

Died:
Mary died aged 74 years old.

Buried:
Mary was buried by Horace Rudkin, Vicar, at All Saints' churchyard.

Notes:

Marriage Banns:
The banns were read on Sunday 6 March, Sunday 13 March and Sunday 20 March 1836 by A. J. Crispin, Vicar, at All Saint's Church, Renhold.

Marriage:
The marriage was conducted by A. Crispin, Vicar.

Marriage witnesses:
The witnesses were John Elsom, Anna Wyles, and Elizabeth Carter. On the Bishop's Transcripts, Elizabeth Carter was left out.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Family history: Goldington, Bedfordshire, England
• Reference Number: 34.0
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• Occupation: 16 Sep 1839, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Salph End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1 Jan 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

Family history:
According to Margaret and Bert Laughton, the Buck family was from Goldington.

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Bedfordshire. Bedford 1st quarter 1871. Bedford 3B 251 line 107. Age 52.

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Renhold

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Renhold

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Renhold

Occupation:
At the time of his marriage, John was a labourer, aged 22, and the son of James Buck, also a labourer.

Census:
John Buck was enumerated as age 20 (rounded), an agricultural labourer, and born in Bedfordshire. He was living with his wife Fanny 20 (rounded), and their child Ann 11 months, in Salph End, Renhold.

Census:
John was aged 33, an agricultural labourer, and born in Goldington.

Occupation:
John was a labourer at the time of his daughter Ann's marriage to Jesse Laughton.

Census:
John was aged 42, an agricultural labourer, living with his wife, Fanny Buck, and born in Renhold [?].

Died:
John died aged 52 years.

John married Fanny GURNEY on 16 Sep 1839 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Fanny (daughter of Joseph GURNEY and Sarah SWANNELL) was born on 3 Sep 1818 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 3 Sep 1818 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 3 Oct 1898 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 5 Oct 1898 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Reference Number: 35.0
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• _UID: 68122384186648A1B56CDA680979DC6EB79C
• Residence: 16 Sep 1839, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Salph End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Marriage witness: 16 Oct 1848, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Immigration: 1882, Canada
• Death: 3 Oct 1898, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; of heart failure, aged 80

Notes:

Christened:
She was baptized by A. J. Crispin, Vicar.

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Fanny Buck aged 64; National Archives of Canada microfilm # C-4511, ship 'Polynesian' in 1882, arriving at Halifax, page 13; ref: database/index on Ancestry.com

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Fanny Gurney in Renhold in 1851.

Residence:
At the time of her marriage, Fanny was aged 22, a spinster, and living in Renhold. She was the daughter of Joseph Gurney, labourer.

Census:
Fanny Buck was enumerated as age 20 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her husband John Buck 20 (rounded), and their child Ann 11 months, in Salph End, Renhold.

Marriage witness:
Fanny Buck witnessed the marriage of her brother, Henry Gurney, when he married Sarah Makings.

Census:
Fanny was aged 33, a lacemaker, living with her husband, John Buck, and born in Renhold.

Census:
Fanny was aged 43, a lacemaker, wife of John Buck, and born in Renhold.

Census:
Fanny Buck was living with her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jesse Laughton, at Brook Farm, Renhold. She was a widow, aged 53, a lacemaker and born in Renhold.

Census:
Fanny was enumerated as a lodger at the home of George Laughton, as a widow, a female, age 63, a monthly nurse, and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. She was living with George Laughton 44, his wife Eliza Laughton 44, and their niece Florence E. Shorley 6. They were living at the Work House End of Renhold. [George Laughton was the brother of Jesse Laughton, who was married to Fanny's daughter, Ann Buck.]

Immigration:
There is a Fanny Buck, aged 64, listed on the manifest of the ship 'Polynesian' which arrived at Halifax in 1882.

Death:
The informant who registered her death was her daughter-in-law, Editha (Worker) Buck, wife of her son, George Buck. She was described as the "widow of John Buck, farm labourer".

Notes:

Married:
John and Fanny were married by A. J. Crispin, Vicar, at All Saints, Renhold. The marriage witnesses were William Battle and Ann Buck.

Marriage Banns:
The banns were read on August 11, August 18 and August 25 by A. J. Crispin, Vicar, at All Saint's Church, Renhold.

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Name: Thomas Lawton
• Reference Number: 64.0
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• _UID: CE6A17DF736D4A178D7193CF5136937E67F7
• Census: 1782, Cardington, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 7 Dec 1815, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 11 Jul 1819, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 1830, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Land: 1832, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 13 Sep 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Burial: 7 Feb 1858, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

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Read about wills in England in 1858. Thomas died in Feb 1858.

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microfilm # 1595630 item 5. Bedfordshire, Renhold? land - tax assessment. Names of proprietors & occupiers, description of property, amount. # 1595630 item 5 (1797-1832). Also, # 1595742 item 13 (1930-1949).

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microfilm # 0087676 for Renhold Bedfordshire census 1851 - see page 72. PHOTOCOPY

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microfiche # 6905906 - births - 1 fiche. Index to Cardington Cotton End Chapel (Independent and Baptist) births & christenings for 1784 to 1837; check for any Laughtons. Extracted from microfilm # 583982 item 11 (PRO RG-4 series no. 274). Not in FHC, Calgary, 9 March 2002

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Renhold, Bedfordshire. Deposited documents: PO Howbury Estate Muniments - see items 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 56, 68, 69, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109 and 129. Ref: Finding aid for Howbury Estate Muniments FHL microfiche 6085327. Manuscripts at BLARS.

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See report in Family History binder

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microfilm # 0241190. Renhold 1841 census. See database source # 59, Legacy source A00049. Check surnames of other families. PHOTOCOPY Laughton family entries - pages 4, 5, 15 and 16.

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From BFHS. SURNAME INTERESTS BFHS. 2003. Bedfordshire Family History Society. Cost ?2.50. Ref: Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal, Volume 14, No. 6, June 2004, pages 44 & 45.

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microforms room?, 1 copy of 19 microfiche U of C call number DA600.V5 A18 - Volume 1 index, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3. THE VICTORIA HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD. Edited by Arthur Doubleday and William Page. Publication: Washington: Brookhaven Press, repr. 1978, c. 1904. Originally published: London: Constable, 1904-1914. Ref: U of C online library catalogue, September 1, 2004.

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Buy book "Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire: County Sources at the Society of Genealogists. Interlink does not have this one. None at Global. Order from SOG website: www.sog.org.uk

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Book 942.565 B4b v. 50. Samuel Whitbread's notebooks, 1810-11, 1813-14. Edited by Alan F. Cirket. With some early Nonconformist Church books. Index. 152 pages. Bedfordshire Historical Record Society, 1971. The Publications of the Bedfordshire Historical Record Society v. 50. Microfilm # 990095 item 13. [Is this series at U of C Library or U of A Library?]

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BEDFORDSHIRE PARISH POOR LAW PAPERS 1622-1834. This is a reprint. "The index includes all parish poor law papers included in or traceable through the Archives Service's lists of deposited parish records." Sterling cheque made payable to BFHS. Price: ?8.75 including P&P. Ref: Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal, Volume 15, No. 2, June 2005, pages 34 & 35. ARE THESE THE SAME AS THE MICROFICHE THAT I HAVE?

Census:
Thomas was living with his widowed mother, Elizabeth Hopkins Laughton, and his sisters, Susanna, Mary and Sarah. Although he would have been only 3 years old, he was 'at school by Mr. Howard'.

Occupation:
At the baptism of his son, William, Thomas was recorded as a labourer.

Occupation:
At the baptism of his son, Joseph, Thomas was recorded as a "cottager".

Occupation:
Was Thomas the Parish Clerk of Renhold before his son, Samuel?

Land:
Thomas was not listed in the Poll Books for 1832 (Family History Library microfilm # 416152), so it is unlikely that he owned land.

Census:
Thomas Laughton was enumerated as a male, age 60 (rounded), a farmer, and born in Bedfordshire. He was living with his wife Mary Laughton 60 (rounded) and youngest son, Joseph Laughton 20 (rounded) in Renhold. His married daughter, Susan Goodliffe and her family were also living with them.

Census:
Thomas Laughton was the enumerator for Renhold, enumeration district # 14.


Occupation:
Thomas was the parish clerk when his son, Joseph, married Sarah Hopkins.

Census:
Thomas was aged 73, a farmer and labourer, a widower, and born in Cardington.

Burial:
The Bishop's Transcripts of Renhold confirm that Thomas was 80 years old and from Renhold when he died. William Ussher was the vicar.

Died:
Thomas died aged 80 years.

Buried:
Thomas' burial service was conducted by William Ussher, Vicar.

Thomas married Mary KEMP on 29 Dec 1801 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Mary (daughter of William KEMP and Mary ROBERTS) was born in 1781 in England; was christened on 24 Jun 1781 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 16 Jul 1841 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 18 Jul 1841 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Reference Number: 65.0
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• _UID: B873619E585E4D60846A897B8F1BBB2206E5
• Birth: Abt 1778, Bedfordshire, England
• Baptism: 24 Jun 1781, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Salph End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Death: 16 Jul 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; of dropsy, age 63 years, wife of Thomas Laughton,
• Burial: 17 Jul 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

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Bedford 1841 September quarter Vol 6 page 13.

Birth:
Since she died on July 16, 1841 age 63, her birth year was calculated as circa 1778.

Baptism:
Mary's baptism was recorded in the Bishop's Transcripts of Renhold. She was the daughter of William and Mary Kempe.

Census:
Mary Laughton was enumerated as a female, age 60 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her husband, Thomas Laughton (60 rounded), and their son Joseph (20 rounded) in Salph End, Renhold. Her married daughter, Susan Goodliffe, and family were living with them.

Death:
The attendant was Rebecca Hopkins.

Burial:
Mary is "of Renhold, aged 61." In the Bishop's Transcripts, the burial date is recorded as 18 July 1841.

Died:
Mary was aged 61 when she died.

Buried:
Mary's burial service was conducted by A. J. Crispin, Vicar.

Notes:

Marriage Banns:
The banns were read in All Saints Church on November 29, December 6, and December 13 by A. J. Crispin, Vicar.

Marriage witnesses:
The witness was Joseph Cooper. There may be another witness, but the record is obscure.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Reference Number: 66.0
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• Baptism: 10 Jan 1779, Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England; son of Noel Wiles and his wife, Hannah,
• Condition: 29 Mar 1799, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; John was a bachelor when he married Ann Simons
• Residence: 29 Mar 1799, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 1841, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 15 Apr 1845, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; labourer, when his son, Joseph Wiles, married Lydia Warwick
• Burial: 31 Aug 1845, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; aged 68 by A. J. Crespin, Vicar,

Notes:

Baptism:
John Wilds, the son of William Wilds and his wife, Mary, was baptised on August 3, 1877. This may not be the right person.

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Family Tree Magazine, Vol. 8, No. 5, March 1992. Copy pages 9, 15 and 16. ISSN: 02671131. AFHS library set starts in 1994. Also on microfilm # 1559423 item 1 (May 1991-October 1992) and microfiche # 6036471. Ref: Family History Library catalog online, April 9, 2005.

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He died 1845, buried Aug 31, 1845 NBI, age 68 in Ravensden. Death registration 1845 Q3 September, Bedford 3b 11 John Wiles.


Baptism:
See Laughton and related families database.

Residence:
John was living in Ravensden at the time of his marriage to Ann Simons.

Census:
John was aged 60 (rounded), a carpenter, living with his wife, Ann, and not born in Bedfordshire.

John married Ann SIMONS on 29 Mar 1799 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England. Ann was born in 1782 in Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England; died on 23 Mar 1860 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 27 Mar 1860 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 67.0
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• Birth: Abt 1782, Bedfordshire, England
• Birth: Abt 1783, England
• Condition: 29 Mar 1799, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; Ann was a spinster when she married John Wiles
• Residence: 29 Mar 1799, Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England
• Income: 1801-1802, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Parenthood: 1813, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 1841, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 1851, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England
• Death: 23 Mar 1860, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; aged 78 of epilepsy debility
• Burial: 27 Mar 1860, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; aged 78, by Henry Dodwell, Officiating Minister,

Notes:

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Was Ann Simons born in Thurleigh circa 1783? Find microfiche numbers and order.

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Was Ann Simons born in Little Mounden, Cambridgeshire, circa 1783? Find Little Mounden or check source again. Find microfiche numbers and check.

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Look at Rene's note. Baptism Thurleigh - microfiche 6505846. Microfilm 0908072 item 6, microfilm 537073 item 4, or Q 942.565 B4e.

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She died March 27, 1860. Buried in Ravensden? Check NBI? 1860 Q3 September, Bedford 3b 180 line 24 Ann Wiles OR 1860 Q1 March, Bedford 3b 242 line 16 Ann Wills?

Birth:
Since Ann died on March 23, 1860 aged 78, her birth year was calculated as circa 1782.

Birth:
There is an 'Ann Wiles', a widow, who lived with her son, Joseph Wiles, in the 1851 census of Ravensden. She was aged 68 and born in Little Mounden, Cambridgeshire. I can't find 'Little Mounden'.

Residence:
Ann lived in Thurleigh at the time of her marriage to John Wiles.

Income:
Ann was 'in need' several times during the years. She was paid small amounts by the Ravensden Overseers. Some of the references were: May 30, 1801 paid 4s 0d; December 1, 1801 paid 2s 6d; January 27, 1802 paid 5s 0d; and February 2, 1802 paid 3s 0d.

Parenthood:
When Ann had a baby, the Ravensden Overseers' paid 5s 0d for the midwife on July 9, 1813.

Census:
Ann was aged 55 (rounded), and living with her husband, John Wiles.

Census:
Ann was age 68, living with her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Lydia Wiles, and born in Little Mounden [?], Cambridgeshire.

Death:
Sarah Fensom [neighbour] was the informant who was in attendance.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 68.0
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• _UID: F0BF2B617ADF4AAC8A125489BF9C4E832F17
• Occupation: 12 Mar 1820, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 14 Oct 1821, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 14 Sep 1823, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 16 Sep 1839, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 12 Feb 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 17 Feb 1843, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; labourer, when his daughter, Ann Buck, married John Woods
• Occupation: 15 Jun 1849, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 3 Aug 1850, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 18 Mar 1859, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

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James Buck married Sarah __ likely in Renhold. John Buck born 1817.

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James Buck was son of Samuel Buck.

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Bedfordshire. Bedford 1st quarter 1866. Bedford 3B 223 line 254, age 67.

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Bedfordshire. Bedford 1st quarter March 1860 marriage Bedford 3B 507 line 28. He married Lydia Melton - actually Milton.
Ordered July 7, 2016 ref #COL297144/2016, marriage.

Occupation:
James was a labourer at the time of the baptism of son, Samuel.

Occupation:
James was still a labourer when daughter, Ann, was baptised.

Occupation:
James was a labourer at the time of the baptism of his daughter, Eliza.

Occupation:
James was a labourer when his son, John, married Fanny Gurney.

Occupation:
James was a labourer when his daughter, Eliza, married William Odell.

Census:
James was enumerated as age 40 (rounded), an agricultural labourer, and born in Bedfordshire. He was living with his wife, Sarah Buck, and their children, Samuel 20 (rounded), Ann 20 (rounded), George 15, Caroline 14, Charles 11, Alice 9 and Lydia 4, in Salph End, Renhold.

Occupation:
James was a labourer at the time that his son, George, married Sarah Freshwater.

Occupation:
James was a labourer when his daughter, Caroline, married John Hartwell.

Census:
James was enumerated as head of the family, married, male, age 53 [55?], and an Ag labourer. He was born in Goldington, Bedfordshire. He was living with his wife, Sarah Buck 54, son Samuel Buck 31, son Charles Buck 20, daughter Lydia Buck 14, and grand daughter Sarah Buck 2.

Occupation:
James was a labourer at the time that his daughter, Alice, married William Knight.

Census:
James was aged 63, an agricultural labourer, living with his wife, Lydia Buck, and born in Goldington.

Died:
James died aged 67 years.

Buried:
James was buried by Leigh Spencer, Vicar.

James married Sarah about 1813. Sarah was born in 1797 in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England; died on 29 Jun 1859 in England; was buried on 29 Jun 1859 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 69.0
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• Birth: Abt 1797, Goldington, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Residence: 29 Jun 1859, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

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Bedfordshire. Bedford 2nd quarter 1859. Bedford 3B 212 line 38. No age given on FreeBMD. On GRO index says age 62 - born 1797.

Birth:
Since she was age 54 when she was enumerated on March 30, 1851, her birth year was calculated as circa 1797.

Census:
Sarah was enumerated as age 40 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her husband, James Buck, and their children, Samuel 20 (rounded), Ann 20 (rounded), George 15, Caroline 14, Charles 11, Alice 9 and Lydia 4, in Salph End, Renhold.

Census:
Sarah was enumerated as the wife of the head of the family, married, female, and age 54. She was born in Goldington, Bedfordshire. She was living with her husband, James Buck 53 (55?), son Samuel Buck 31, son Charles Buck 20, daughter Lydia Buck 14, and grand daughter Sarah Buck 2.

Residence:
At the time of her death, Sarah was 62 years old and living at Salph End, Renhold.

Died:
Sarah died aged 62 years.

Buried:
Sarah was buried by William C. Ussher.

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Reference Number: 70.0
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• _UID: D596E92996524950AB8CB5E9FB406DDE5980
• Birth: Abt 1791, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Residence: 26 Nov 1813, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 10 Sep 1815, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 16 Sep 1839, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 15 Sep 1844, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 9 Nov 1847, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 16 Oct 1848, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Occupation: 24 Oct 1848, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 30 Mar 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

Notes:

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Married to Sarah Swannell November 26, 1813. Item # 9 Marriages 1755 to 1812. Order film again and get a digital copy. Also get copy of banns.

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Joseph Gurney in Renhold in 1841.

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Joseph Gurney in Renhold in 1851.

Birth:
Since he was enumerated as age 60 on March 30, 1851 for the census, his birth year was calculated as circa 1791.

Residence:
At the time of his marriage, Joseph was a bachelor and living in the parish of Renhold.

Occupation:
Joseph was a labourer at the time that his daughter, Mary, was baptized.

Occupation:
When his daughter, Fanny, was married to John Buck, Joseph was a labourer.

Census:
Joseph was enumerated as age 55 (rounded), an agricultural labourer, and born in Bedfordshire. He was living with Sarah Gurney age 45 (rounded), Hannah Gurney 25 (rounded), Mary Gurney 25 (rounded), Henry Gurney 20 (rounded), John Gurney 15, Ann Gurney 14, and Fanny Gurney 2. They were living in Church End.

Occupation:
Joseph was a labourer when his daughter, Hannah, married James Bull.

Occupation:
Joseph was a labourer when his daughter, Ann, married Robert Dawson.

Occupation:
Joseph was a labourer when his son, Henry, married Sarah Makings.

Occupation:
Joseph was a labourer when his son, John, married Ann Barnett.

Census:
Joseph was enumerated as head of the household, a widower, age 60, a pensioner and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. He was living by himself, but next door to his son Henry Gurney and his family.

Died:
Joseph died aged 78 years.

Buried:
He was buried by Leigh Spencer, Vicar.

Joseph married Sarah SWANNELL on 26 Nov 1813 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Sarah was born in 1793 in Bedfordshire, England; died on 19 Jan 1849 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 21 Jan 1849 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• AFN: F
• Reference Number: 71.0
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• _UID: 3A9C1A65E68442EB87DA40A4E4F75598F935
• Birth: Abt 1793, Bedfordshire, England
• Birth: 1796, Bedfordshire, England
• Residence: 26 Nov 1813, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Census: 6 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Death: 2 Oct 1847, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
• Death: 19 Jan 1849, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; aged 56, wife of Joseph Gurney, servant, of hemorrhage from the bowels, lasting one month,

Notes:

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E-mail to Darrel Oldfield re Swannell word document.
Ask for a copy of his family trees of the 3 families in Bedfordshire. Give him my mailing address and change of e-mail address. Tell him that I agree that it is likely Sarah baptized in Clapham on 26 Aug 1792. Tell him that I will check deaths again through vital stats and gravestones.

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Died January 21, 1849. This Sarah Gurney was aged 64, born 1785. Sent for 2016 November 18. Bedford registration district 1849 March quarter, volume 6, page 20.

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Died October 2, 1847. This Sarah Gurney died aged 72 or 78, thus born c. 1775. Bedford registration district 1847 December quarter, volume 6, page 15.

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Write to Bedfordshire Family History Society - as a query. Is there a Renhold Cemetery listing?
Is there a gravestone for Sarah Swannell Gurney and husband Joseph Gurney? Children were Hannah, Mary, Joseph, Fanny, James, etc.
Check BFHS publications for cemetery transcriptions.
Or, hire person to check transcription and/or cemetery.

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Sarah (Swannell) Gurney in Renhold in 1841.

Birth:
Since she was age 56 when she died on January 19, 1849, her birth year was calculated as circa 1793.

Birth:
Since Sarah was enumerated as age 45 (rounded) on June 6, 1841, her birth year range was calculated as circa 1796.

Residence:
At the time of her marriage, Sarah was a spinster and living in the parish of Renhold.

Census:
Sarah was enumerated as age 45 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with Joseph Gurney age 55 (rounded), Hannah Gurney 25 (rounded), Mary Gurney 25 (rounded), Henry Gurney 20 (rounded), John Gurney 15, Ann Gurney 14, and Fanny Gurney 2. They were living in Church End.

Death:
There was another Sarah Gurney buried in Renhold on 2 October 1847. She was 72 years old (born c.1775).

Death:
The informant was Eliza ___ who was present at the death.

Died:
Sarah died aged 64 years.

Buried:
Sarah's burial service was conducted by A. J. Crispin, Vicar of Renhold, and W. S. Chalk [?] of Wilden. The burial date could be January 31, rather than January 21.

Notes:

Marriage Banns:
The banns were read on October 21, November 7, and November 14, 1813 at All Saint's Church.

Marriage witnesses:
The witnesses were John Brigs?, Sarah Gurney, and Joseph Cooper. The marriage was conducted by A.J. Crispin, Vicar. They were married by banns.