Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Gertrude Louisa LAUGHTON

Female Abt 1884 - Abt 1884  (~ 0 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gertrude Louisa LAUGHTON was born about 22 Jul 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 22 Jul 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of Walter LAUGHTON and Louisa WORKER); died about 24 Nov 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 24 Nov 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 886951FDE4AF4B4BA2F634447D466047E2D7

    Notes:

    Died:
    Gertrude died aged 5 months old.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter LAUGHTON was born about Dec 1847 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 23 Jan 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (son of Joseph LAUGHTON and Sarah HOPKINS); and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 32.55
    • _UID: 83F859FC3F9C45989141D19B3E42D6ED09A7
    • Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Lodger: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Family: 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Occupation: 14 Sep 1891, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Walter was 7 weeks old at his baptism.

    Census:
    Walter was aged 3, and born in Renhold.

    Census:
    Walter was living with his parents, Sarah and Joseph Laughton, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. He was aged 13, born in Renhold, and an agricultural labourer.

    Census:
    Walter was living with his wife, Louisa, on Manor Farm, Renhold. He was aged 23 and born in Renhold. He was an agricultural labourer.

    Lodger:
    There was a lodger living with Louisa and Walter Laughton at the time of the 1871 census. He was Charles Waller. He was married, aged 23, a labourer and born in Stafford.

    Family:
    Samuel H. Worker, described as a "cousin", lived with the family at the time of the 1881 census. Samuel was aged 4, and born in Paddington, Middlesex.

    Census:
    Walter was head of the family, aged 33 years and married to Louisa. He was a "woodman", and born in Renhold. He was living in Salph End.

    Occupation:
    Walter was a labourer at the time that his son, Edwin Laughton, married Fanny Endersby.

    Walter married Louisa WORKER about Sep 1867 in England. Louisa was born about 1848 in Flitton, Bedfordshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Louisa WORKER was born about 1848 in Flitton, Bedfordshire, England; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: D5D3A4710A084A9C9C8762803288B86C982B
    • Census: 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 9 Apr 1881, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England

    Notes:

    Census:
    Louisa was living with her husband, Walter Laughton, at 17 Manor Farm, Renhold. She was aged 22 or 23 and born in Flitton, Bedfordshire. She was a bonnet sewer.

    Census:
    Louisa [looks like Laura] was aged 23, a bonnet sewer, wife of Walter Laughton, and born in __ Bedfordshire.

    Census:
    Louisa was married to Walter Laughton, and living in Salph End. She was 33 years old and born in Flitton, Bedfordshire. She was a strawplaiter.

    Notes:

    Marriage Banns:
    The banns were read on August 23, August 30, and September 4 by Leigh Spencer, Vicar, at All Saint's Church.

    Children:
    1. Edwin LAUGHTON was born before 2 Apr 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 2 Apr 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    2. Susan Emily LAUGHTON was born about 22 Dec 1872 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 22 Dec 1872 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 7 Feb 1873 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 7 Feb 1873 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    3. Joseph Thomas LAUGHTON was born about 8 Feb 1874 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 8 Feb 1874 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    4. 1. Gertrude Louisa LAUGHTON was born about 22 Jul 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 22 Jul 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 24 Nov 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 24 Nov 1884 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph LAUGHTON was born about 11 Jul 1819 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 11 Jul 1819 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (son of Thomas LAUGHTON and Mary KEMP); died about 25 Oct 1867 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 25 Oct 1867 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 32.5
    • _UID: 462C18097FF64346AC96DB3E1121F70116BB
    • Marriage witness: 25 Nov 1836, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 12 Jun 1841, Salph End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Occupation: 13 Sep 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; labourer
    • Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
    • Occupation: 13 Nov 1865, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; farmer, when his daughter, Elizabeth Laughton, married William Wildman
    • Occupation: 29 Nov 1866, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; farmer, when his daughter, Rebecca, married James Brown,

    Notes:

    Marriage witness:
    Joseph witnessed the marriage of his brother, William Laughton, to Lydia Seer.

    Census:
    Joseph Laughton was enumerated as a male, age 20 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. He was living with his parents Thomas Laughton (60 rounded) and Mary Laughton (60 rounded) in Salph End, Renhold. His married sister, Susan Goodliffe, and her family with also living with them.

    Occupation:
    He was aged 22, a bachelor, and living in Renhold, at the time of his marriage.

    Census:
    Joseph was aged 31, a coal merchant, and born in Renhold.

    Census:
    Joseph was living with his wife, Sarah, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. He was a farmer of 16 acres. He was aged 41 years and born in Renhold.

    Died:
    Joseph died aged 48 years.

    Joseph married Sarah HOPKINS on 13 Sep 1841 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Sarah (daughter of William HOPKINS) was born in 1821 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; died in Jan 1901 in England; was buried on 8 Jan 1901 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah HOPKINS was born in 1821 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of William HOPKINS); died in Jan 1901 in England; was buried on 8 Jan 1901 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: 32.5*
    • Residence: Bedford, Bedfordshire, England; Leonard Street with Elizabeth Wildman
    • _UID: 6FEF87D3989E4504B56E2EBDBF0BEC3B3669
    • Residence: 13 Sep 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
    • Directory: 1890, Bedfordshire, England
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1900, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England; a home with her daughter, Eney (Josephine) Laughton Whittington
    • Burial: 8 Jan 1901, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; in the West Grove of All Saints Church

    Notes:

    Photograph:
    Janice Ostrander Donato has a photograph of Sarah Hopkins Laughton.

    Residence:
    She was aged 21, a "spinster", and living in Renhold, at the time of her marriage.

    Census:
    Sarah was aged 30, living with her husband, Joseph Laughton, and born in Wilden.

    Census:
    Sarah was living with her husband, Joseph Laughton, at Salph End Farm, Renhold. She was aged 40, and born in Renhold.

    Census:
    Sarah was the head of the household at a Farm house in Renhold. She was a widow, aged 51 and born in Wilden, Bedfordshire. Her occupation was recorded as 'widow farmer'.

    Census:
    Sarah was a widow, aged 60 and born in Renhold. She was farming 15 acres. She employed one man and one boy.

    Directory:
    Mrs. Sarah Laughton was listed as a farmer.

    Notes:

    Marriage:
    Alan Laughton has a copy of the marriage certificate.

    Marriage Banns:
    The banns were read on August 1, August 8, and August 15 by A. J. Crispin, Vicar, at All Saint's Church, Renhold.

    Marriage witnesses:
    The witnesses were William Harper and Mary Harlow.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth LAUGHTON was born about 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 24 Mar 1882 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 24 Mar 1882 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    2. John LAUGHTON was born about 14 Aug 1842 in England; was christened on 14 Aug 1842 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    3. Ebenezer LAUGHTON was born about 8 Sep 1844 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 8 Sep 1844 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 23 Feb 1906 in England; was buried in Riseley, Bedfordshire, England.
    4. Mary LAUGHTON was born about 5 Apr 1846 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 5 Apr 1846 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    5. 2. Walter LAUGHTON was born about Dec 1847 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 23 Jan 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    6. Rebecca LAUGHTON was born about Nov 1849 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 6 Jan 1850 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    7. Arthur LAUGHTON was born about 1853 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 4 Jul 1854 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    8. Sarah Jane LAUGHTON was born about 2 Jul 1856 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 2 Jul 1856 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    9. George LAUGHTON was born about 1861 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
    10. Eney LAUGHTON was born about 8 May 1864 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 8 May 1864 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Thomas LAUGHTON was born on 8 Feb 1778 in Cardington, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 8 Feb 1778 in Cardington, Bedfordshire, England (son of Thomas LAUGHTON and Elizabeth HOPKINS); died about 7 Feb 1858 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 7 Feb 1858 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    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:

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

    _TODO:
    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).

    _TODO:
    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.

    _TODO:
    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]


  2. 9.  Mary KEMP was born in 1781 in England; was christened on 24 Jun 1781 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England (daughter of William KEMP and Mary ROBERTS); died on 16 Jul 1841 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 18 Jul 1841 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

    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:

    _TODO:
    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.

    Children:
    1. Susan LAUGHTON was born in Mar 1804 in England; was christened on 1 Apr 1804 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 24 Feb 1860 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 24 Feb 1860 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    2. Sarah LAUGHTON was born on 13 Sep 1807 in England; was christened on 13 Sep 1807 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 11 Apr 1818 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 14 Apr 1818 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    3. Thomas LAUGHTON was born on 22 Mar 1810 in England; was christened on 22 Mar 1810 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 9 Aug 1863 in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 11 Aug 1863 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    4. Samuel LAUGHTON was born on 1 Oct 1812 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 1 Nov 1812 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 25 Aug 1891 in Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England; was buried on 30 Aug 1891 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    5. William LAUGHTON was born about 7 Dec 1815 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 7 Dec 1815 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 15 Aug 1893 in England; was buried on 15 Aug 1893 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
    6. 4. Joseph LAUGHTON was born about 11 Jul 1819 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 11 Jul 1819 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 25 Oct 1867 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 25 Oct 1867 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.

  3. 10.  William HOPKINS and died.
    Children:
    1. 5. Sarah HOPKINS was born in 1821 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; died in Jan 1901 in England; was buried on 8 Jan 1901 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.



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