Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

W.J.Z. LAUGHTON



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  W.J.Z. LAUGHTON

    W.J.Z. married N. SOMMERVILLE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Glenn LAUGHTON and died.
    2. D.T. LAUGHTON

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  F.P. LAUGHTON

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


  2. 3.  A.F. BATSTONE
    Children:
    1. 1. W.J.Z. LAUGHTON
    2. F.W. LAUGHTON
    3. A.E. LAUGHTON


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jesse LAUGHTON was born on 17 Mar 1839 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 5 May 1839 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (son of Samuel LAUGHTON and Mary WILES); died on 28 Mar 1885 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mar 1885 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    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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    Prepare another MEMBER'S PROFILE with surnames, places, time periods, address & e-mail address. Ref: Bedfordshire Family History Society Journal, Volume 14, No. 6, June 2004, pages 44 & 45.

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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]


  2. 5.  Ann BUCK was born on 26 Jul 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 13 Sep 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of John BUCK and Fanny GURNEY); died on 13 Aug 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 16 Aug 1910 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    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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    Ann (Buck) LAUGHTON died in Toronto on August 13, 1910.

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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.

    Children:
    1. Julia LAUGHTON was born on 2 May 1861 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 2 Jun 1861 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 15 Aug 1861 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 18 Aug 1861 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    2. J.A. LAUGHTON
    3. Leah LAUGHTON was born about 7 Aug 1864 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 7 Aug 1864 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 11 Sep 1864 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 11 Sep 1864 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    4. Harland Samuel LAUGHTON was born about 30 Dec 1866 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 30 Dec 1866 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. L. LAUGHTON
    6. A. LAUGHTON
    7. F.B. LAUGHTON
    8. M.L. LAUGHTON
    9. 2. F.P. LAUGHTON
    10. H.J. LAUGHTON
    11. A.G. LAUGHTON

  3. 6.  Zachariah BATSTONE was born in 1829 in Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland, Canada (son of John BATSTONE and Margery Ann BRACE); died on 1 Apr 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • _UID: E7F7269BE4BA41A39595240D2D65D6B195E3
    • Residence: 3 Dec 1856, Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland, Canada
    • Directory: 1864, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
    • Registered: 30 Aug 1869, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; the birth of his son, William Henry Batstone,
    • Occupation: 30 Aug 1869, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Residence: 30 Aug 1869, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Dundas Street
    • Census: 4 Apr 1881, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 15 Feb 1886, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 15 Feb 1886, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Directory: 1892, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Death: 1 Apr 1893, Canada; according to the "deaths" page of the Laughton family bible owned by Francis Peter Laughton
    • Occupation: 1 Apr 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1 Apr 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1893, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Will: 23 Jan 1894, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

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    Registration # 022792-93. Family History Library microfilm # 1,853,581 items 1-2 # 19380-24016. He died on July 28, 1893 in Toronto. Index microfilm: Family History Library microfilm # 1411568 items 1-3 B's 1891-1919. Not on Ontario Vital Statistics Project - January 25, 2005

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    approximately 62 years old. [see Ann Buck for microfilm numbers]

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    Zachariah was listed as a fisherman. Photocopy or get page number. Check on other 3 Batstones - John, John Jr. & Sarah. What library has this directory?

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    Zachariah BATSTONE died in Toronto on April 1, 1893. Administration on January 23, 1894 was # 10115-1/2. FHL microfilm # 0,082,688. I hand copied the will but need a photocopy.

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    "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland" by E. R. Seary. 971.8 D46S. No copy at AFHS Library? recopy title page, bibliography lx to lxxvii, also 25, 46, 241, 289. At FHC library. No Violet/Vylet. Copy pages 273 + 274 for Knight.

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    Publications by Mildred Howard. Publication # 3 ( 1831-1872) is at Calgary Public Library. Not at AFHS library. Are they at FHC? I have copied info from other 2. FHC has #2 971.8 V2h Vol.2 1854-1870. Vol.1 is 1834-1854. FHC doesn't have #3

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    reply to Al's email
    Collect information on Batstone and Brace families

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    "Newfoundlander" newspaper edition 8 December 1856. University of Calgary micorfilm AN5N52 Reel 10 # 563. Current copy is faded and not clear. Copy marriage notice again.

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    BATSTONE family DEATHS:
    FHL index microfilm # 1,908,061 items 2-25 for 1922. Have done 1920 (1), 1921 (0). Look in death indexes for 1922 to 1932

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    try indexes for Prospect, Mount Pleasant and Necropolis. He died April 1, 1893.

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    Zachariah was in Toronto on August 30, 1869 when his son William Henry was born. He was in an 1864 Newfoundland directory.

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    BATSTONE family:
    index film # 1,411,568 B 1891-1919. index film # 1,765,849 B 1869-1890.
    NONE: 1916, 1918, 1919.
    NOTED: 1914 (James), 1915 (Francis Edward), 1917 (John), 1920 (Richard film # 1,432,270 see A00367). 1933 (Mary Ann)

    Residence:
    At the time of his marriage to Mary Brace, Zachariah lived in Quidi Vidi.

    Directory:
    Zachariah is listed as a fisherman in the St. John's City part of the directory. There are three other Batstone's listed: John Batstone (a cooper), John Batstone Jun (a drayman), and Miss Sarah Batstone.

    Census:
    Zachariah was enumerated as a male, age 52, a Methodist, birth place not written [he was born in Newfoundland], English ethnic origin, a carpenter, and married. He was living with his wife, Mary Ann Batstone 32, his children, Thomas Batstone 16, William Batstone 12, and Mary Ann's children, Charles [Close] 7, Arthur [Close] 4, and Annie [Close] 9.

    Occupation:
    Zachariah was a carpenter when his son, Alfred Ernest Batstone, was born.

    Residence:
    Zachariah and Mary Ann were living at 15 Markham Street when Alfred Ernest was born.

    Directory:
    Zachariah was listed in the 1892 Might's Toronto Directory as a carpenter for E Leadlay & Co. He lived at 61 Markham Street.

    Occupation:
    Zachariah was a tanner at the time of his death.

    Occupation:
    Zachariah was described as a labourer in the Surrogate Court petitions.

    Residence:
    Zachariah owned a house at 74 Markham Street at the time of his death. The house was valued at $ 1400.00.

    Will:
    Zachariah died intestate, without a will. His widow, Mary Ann, and his daughter, Louisa Ann Batstone Smith of Toronto, applied to have the Toronto General Trusts Company be appointed as Administrators of his estate.

    Died:
    Zachariah died aged 64 years. The informant was A. D. Watson, M.D.

    Zachariah married M.A. CONSTABLE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  M.A. CONSTABLE
    Children:
    1. 3. A.F. BATSTONE
    2. Ernest Alfred BATSTONE was born on 15 Feb 1886 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Samuel LAUGHTON was born on 1 Oct 1812 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 1 Nov 1812 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (son of Thomas LAUGHTON and Mary KEMP); died on 25 Aug 1891 in Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England; was buried on 30 Aug 1891 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    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

    Notes:

    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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    PHOTOCOPY. Pages 356-371

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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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    film 0829789

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    Renhold census. PHOTOCOPY. Film 0542733.

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    Renhold

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

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    Booklet is in Lorna Laughton library - England.

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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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    see A00571 article in Families Vol. 42, No. 4, November 2003, pages 227-229 by Andrew McCreary, Toronto.

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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]


  2. 9.  Mary WILES was born on 27 Apr 1812 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of John WILES and Ann SIMONS); died on 18 Oct 1886 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 22 Oct 1886 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • AFN: F
    • Name: Mary Wyles
    • Reference Number: 33.0
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    • _UID: F30592F5122342598C356D28697BDED940C9
    • 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:

    _TODO:
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    _TODO:
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    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.

    Children:
    1. George LAUGHTON was born on 11 Jul 1836 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 28 May 1837 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 2 Mar 1885 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mar 1885 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Jesse LAUGHTON was born on 17 Mar 1839 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 5 May 1839 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 28 Mar 1885 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mar 1885 in York Township, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leonard LAUGHTON was born on 21 Dec 1840 in England; was christened on 21 Feb 1841 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    4. Baby boy LAUGHTON was born on 30 Sep 1842 in England; died on 4 Oct 1842 in England.
    5. P. LAUGHTON
    6. Amos LAUGHTON was born on 8 Dec 1845 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 8 Feb 1846 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 15 Jan 1894 in Barlborough, Derbyshire, England.
    7. Ann LAUGHTON was born on 30 Jan 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 23 Apr 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    8. Alfred LAUGHTON was born on 12 Feb 1850 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 7 Apr 1850 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 9 Feb 1912 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    9. F. LAUGHTON
    10. Francis LAUGHTON was born on 30 Jan 1854 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 24 Mar 1854 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 16 Oct 1871 in Worrall, Yorkshire, England; was buried in Oct 1871 in Worrall, Yorkshire, England.
    11. Caleb LAUGHTON was born on 5 Mar 1856 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 12 Mar 1856 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

  3. 10.  John BUCK was born in 1817 in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England (son of James BUCK and Sarah); died on 11 Jan 1871 in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 14 Jan 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    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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    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]


  4. 11.  Fanny GURNEY was born on 3 Sep 1818 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 3 Sep 1818 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of Joseph GURNEY and Sarah SWANNELL); died on 3 Oct 1898 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 5 Oct 1898 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    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.

    _TODO:
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    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.

    Children:
    1. 5. Ann BUCK 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.
    2. George BUCK was born on 4 Feb 1844 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 4 Feb 1844 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    3. J.G. BUCK

  5. 12.  John BATSTONE was born on 5 Dec 1792 in Ashcombe, Devonshire, England; was christened on 25 Dec 1792 in Ashcombe, Devonshire, England (son of James BATSTONE and Joanna COYSH); died on 16 Sep 1865 in Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: John Bretson
    • Reference Number: 36.0
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    • _UID: 310447A56D134BA6A11A11ACDD3F4147AEBA
    • Birth: 5 Dec 1792, Ashcombe, Devonshire, England; the son of James and Joanna Batstone
    • Birth: Bef 25 Dec 1792, Ashcombe, Devonshire, England
    • Baptism: 25 Dec 1792, Ashcombe, Devonshire, England; by Henry Mugg, curate of St. Nectan's church,
    • Birth: Abt 1793, Dawlish, Devonshire, England

    Notes:

    _TODO:
    "Newfoundlander" newspaper 21 September 1865. University of Calgary microfilm AN5N52 Reel 15 # 568. Current photocopy is too washed out. Find other libraries that have this newspaper. Copy the death notice again.

    _TODO:
    look for Batstone family

    _TODO:
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    Devon baptisms 1813-1839 (363,048), marriages 1754-1837 (271,193), and burials 1813-1837 (223,395). www.findmypast.co.uk by subscription

    John married Margery Ann BRACE on 19 Dec 1817 in Newfoundland, Canada. Margery (daughter of Richard BRACE and Mary ASHE) was born in 1801; died on 2 Oct 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Margery Ann BRACE was born in 1801 (daughter of Richard BRACE and Mary ASHE); died on 2 Oct 1878.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death: Newfoundland, Canada; aged "over 80"
    • Name: Marjarey Ann
    • Reference Number: 37.0
    • _UID: 2608896C95614956850288365244C33B9122
    • Birth: 1796, Newfoundland, Canada
    • Death: 2 Oct 1878

    Notes:

    Family:
    She had nine children.

    Death:
    She possibly died in Newfoundland.

    Children:
    1. Harriet BATSTONE and died.
    2. 6. Zachariah BATSTONE was born in 1829 in Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland, Canada; died on 1 Apr 1893 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Matthias Marchant CONSTABLE was born on 7 May 1820 in Brighton, Sussex, England (son of Edward CONSTABLE and Mary MARCHANT); died on 12 Aug 1908 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Aug 1908 in Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mathias Constable
    • Name: Mathias M. Constable
    • Name: Matthew Constable
    • Name: Matthias Constable
    • Name: Matthias Marchant Constable
    • Reference Number: 38.0
    • Residence: Canada
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    • _UID: 88E95EE43E364C5C82DC919073AD36C86C9E
    • Birth: Abt 1816, Brighton, Sussex, England
    • Birth: Abt 1816, Brighton, Sussex, England
    • Birth: Abt 1820, Brighton, Sussex, England
    • Birth: 7 May 1820, England
    • Birth: Abt 1821, England
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Lindfield, Sussex, England
    • Occupation: 11 Jul 1849, Lindfield, Sussex, England; was a bricklayer
    • Census: 10 Apr 1851, Lindfield, Sussex, England; 1851
    • Residence: 10 Apr 1851, Lindfield, Sussex, England; on Gravely Lane
    • Residence: Abt 1855, England; the time his son, Matthias William Constable, was born
    • Census: 1861, Lindfield, Sussex, England
    • Registered: 1 Mar 1867, Lindfield, Sussex, England; the birth of his son, Richard Herbert Constable,
    • Occupation: 1 Mar 1867, Lindfield, Sussex, England; bricklayer
    • Marriage witness: 13 Feb 1870, Croydon, Surrey, England; to the marriage of his daughter, Mary Ann Constable,
    • Occupation: 13 Feb 1870, England; bricklayer
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Cuckfield, Sussex, England
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1871, Cuckfield, Sussex, England; journeyman bricklayer
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1871, Cuckfield, Sussex, England; village of St. Wilfrids
    • Immigration: 1872, Canada; from England
    • Emigration: Abt Apr 1872, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; on the ship "North American"
    • Immigration: 12 May 1872, Queb?c City, Qu?bec, Canada; from England arriving
    • Marital Status: 9 Jun 1873, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a widower
    • Occupation: 9 Jun 1873, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; bricklayer
    • Residence: 9 Jun 1873, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 4 Apr 1881, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 16 Jun 1891, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Census: 1 Apr 1901, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1901, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; Toronto West
    • Death: 12 Aug 1908, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; from cancer of the bowels
    • Occupation: 12 Aug 1908, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a painter
    • Religion: 12 Aug 1908, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; a Methodist
    • Residence: 12 Aug 1908, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; 69 Markham Street
    • Death registration: 14 Aug 1908, Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada; was done by Dr. W. J. Fletcher, M.D.

    Notes:

    Residence:
    Mathias and his family moved to Canada.

    _TODO:
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    _TODO:
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    _TODO:
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    _TODO:
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    _TODO:
    book "Surrey & Sussex Family Histories & Pedigrees" by Stuart A. Raymond. Ref: Chinook, AFHS, Vol. 23, No. 3, June 2003, page 21.

    _TODO:
    Mathias CONSTABLE died in Toronto on August 12, 1908.

    _TODO:
    Matthias Constable marriage registration 1840 Q3 September Cuckfield registration district 7 403. He married MARY ANN BROOKER.

    Birth:
    Since Matthias was aged 35 [? - hard to read] on April 10, 1851, his birth year was calculated as circa 1816.

    Birth:
    Since he was age 53 when he married on June 9, 1873, his birth year was calculated as circa 1820.

    Birth:
    The "Matthew Constable" who was enumerated in the 1881 census, was recorded as age 60. His birth year would be calculated as circa 1821.

    Census:
    Matthias Constable was enumerated as a male, age 20, a bricklayer and born in the County. Since ages were rounded up or down on this census, the age of 20 is not exact. He was living with his wife Mary (Brooker) Constable 20, and their son Samuel Constable 2 months old. They were living with Mary's parents, Benjamin Brooker 45 and Philadelphia (Hayler) Brooker 40, and Mary's sisters Catherine Brooker 10 and Jane Brooker 4. Also in the household was William Brooker 45 [possibly Mary's uncle, a brother of her father Benjamin Brooker]. They lived at the Graveley Colony in the parish of Lindfield.

    Census:
    Matthias was recorded as the head of household, married aged 35?, a bricklayer, and born in Brighton, Sussex.

    Census:
    He was enumerated as Matthias Marchant Constable, head of the household, married, aged 40, a bricklayer and born in Brighton, Sussex. He was living with his wife, Mary Ann Marchant Constable, two daughters and two sons at King's Cottage No. 3 on Great Walstead Farm.

    Registered:
    Richard was born on January 29, 1867.

    Occupation:
    He registered the birth of his son, Richard Herbert Constable, on this day.

    Marriage witness:
    The other marriage witness was Elizabeth Smith.

    Census:
    He was enumerated as Mathias M. [Marchant?] Constable, the head of the family, married and age 50. He was a journeyman bricklayer. He was born in Brighton, Sussex. He was living at 4 Alma Cottages, The Triangle, Village of St. Wilfrids, with his wife and 6 children.

    Residence:
    Cuckfield was the Civil Parish. The Ecclesiastical District was St. Wilfrids.

    Immigration:
    Mathias, age 57, and his son, Mathias Constable Jr, age 16, arrived on the ship "North American".

    Marital Status:
    He remarried on this day.

    Residence:
    He lived in Toronto when he remarried.

    Census:
    Matthias was enumerated as a male, age 60, born in England, a Methodist, of English ethnic origin, a bricklayer, and married. He was living with his wife Catherine Constable 39, and a girl named Claire 16. [Claire may not be Claire Constable.]

    Census:
    Mathias was enumerated as a male, age 72, married, and born in England. Both his father and mother were born in England. He was a Methodist and a Gentleman. He was living with his wife, Hatty [or Kathy?]. The street address does not appear on this census sheet.

    Census:
    Mathias was enumerated as a male, head of household, married, born on May 7, 1820 in England, and aged 80 years old. He immigrated to Canada in 1872. His racial origin was English and his nationality was Canadian. He was a Methodist, and retired. He was living with his wife, Catherine Constable.

    Death:
    His doctor, W. J. Fletcher M.D., reported that he had suffered from cancer of the bowels for six months.

    Matthias married Mary Ann BROOKER on 6 Jul 1840 in Lindfield, Sussex, England. Mary (daughter of Benjamin BROOKER and Philadelphia HAYLER) was born in 1819 in Withyham, Sussex, England; died in 1849-1854 in England; was buried in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary Ann BROOKER was born in 1819 in Withyham, Sussex, England (daughter of Benjamin BROOKER and Philadelphia HAYLER); died in 1849-1854 in England; was buried in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 39.0
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    • Birth: Abt 1819, Sussex, England
    • Birth: Abt 1819, Withyham, Sussex, England
    • Literacy: 6 Jul 1840, Lindfield, Sussex, England
    • Census: 6 Jun 1841, Lindfield, Sussex, England
    • Registered: 11 Jul 1849, Lindfield, Sussex, England; the birth of her daughter, Mary Ann Constable,
    • Census: 10 Apr 1851, Lindfield, Sussex, England
    • Census: 2 Apr 1871, Cuckfield, Sussex, England

    Notes:

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    _TODO:
    Mary Ann (Brooker) Constable death registration. She was born c. 1819 in Sussex, England. There are 2 death records in Cuckfield registration di1853 December quarter 4, Cuckfield registration district, volume 2b, page 69. Age 35.
    There is a 2nd registration 1852 December quarter 4, Cuckfield registration district, volume 2b, page 74 - but she is 2 years old.

    Birth:
    Since she was age 21 when she married on July 6, 1840, her birth year was calculated as circa 1819.

    Birth:
    Since she was aged 32 on the census of April 10, 1851, her birth year was calculated as circa 1819.

    Literacy:
    She signed her marriage registration with an 'X' indicating that she could not write her name.

    Census:
    Mary Ann (Brooker) Constable was enumerated as a female, age 20 and born in the County. Since ages were rounded up or down on this census, the age of 20 is not exact. She was living with her husband Matthias Constable 20, and their son, Samuel Constable 2 months old. They were living with her parents, Benjamin Brooker 45 and Philadelphia (Hayler) Brooker 40, and her sisters Catherine Brooker 10 and Jane Brooker 4. Also in the household was William Brooker 45 [possibly an uncle, a brother of her father Benjamin Brooker]. They lived at the Graveley Colony in the parish of Lindfield.

    Census:
    Mary Ann was recorded as being the wife of Matthias Constable, aged 32, and born in Witheham?, Sussex.

    Census:
    She was enumerated as Mary Ann Constable, wife of Mathias Constable, married, and aged 42. She was born in LIndfield, Sussex. She was living at 4 Alma Cottages, The Triangle, Village of St. Wilfrids, with her husband and 6 children.

    Notes:

    Marriage:
    Mattias' marriage was registered in the September quarter of 1840 in the Cuckfield register office, volume 7, page 403. His wife's name is not recorded on the index.

    Marriage:
    The witnesses were Henry Brooker and Harriet Brooker.

    Children:
    1. Samuel CONSTABLE was born in Feb 1841 in Lindfield, Sussex, England; and died.
    2. Amos CONSTABLE was born about 1843 in Lindfield, Sussex, England; and died.
    3. Alfred CONSTABLE was born about 1846 in Lindfield, Sussex, England; and died.
    4. 7. M.A. CONSTABLE



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