Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Ann SIMONS

Female 1782 - 1860  (78 years)


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  • Name Ann SIMONS  [1
    Birth 1782  Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Birth Abt 1782  Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Since Ann died on March 23, 1860 aged 78, her birth year was calculated as circa 1782.
    Ann Wiles, widow, died March 23, 1860 aged 78 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England.
    Ann Wiles, widow, died March 23, 1860 aged 78 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England.
    England Vital Registrations: Death. General Register Office. Certified copy of an entry of death. Ordered 2016 November18. 1860 March quarter, Bedford Superintendent Registrar's district, Barford Registrar's district, #261, volume 3b, page 242.
    Birth Abt 1783  England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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'.
    Condition 29 Mar 1799  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Ann was a spinster when she married John Wiles 
    Residence 29 Mar 1799  Thurleigh, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6
    • Ann lived in Thurleigh at the time of her marriage to John Wiles.
    Income 1801-1802  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    • 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 1813  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    • When Ann had a baby, the Ravensden Overseers' paid 5s 0d for the midwife on July 9, 1813.
    Census 1841  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    • Ann was aged 55 (rounded), and living with her husband, John Wiles.
    Census 1851  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    • Ann was age 68, living with her son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Lydia Wiles, and born in Little Mounden [?], Cambridgeshire.
    Death 23 Mar 1860  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    aged 78 of epilepsy debility 
    • Sarah Fensom [neighbour] was the informant who was in attendance.
    Ann Wiles, widow, died March 23, 1860 aged 78 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England.
    Ann Wiles, widow, died March 23, 1860 aged 78 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England.
    England Vital Registrations: Death. General Register Office. Certified copy of an entry of death. Ordered 2016 November18. 1860 March quarter, Bedford Superintendent Registrar's district, Barford Registrar's district, #261, volume 3b, page 242.
    Death 23 Mar 1860  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5
    Burial 27 Mar 1860  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    aged 78, by Henry Dodwell, Officiating Minister, 
    Reference Number 67.0 
    _TODO Open 
    • 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?
    _TODO Open 
    • 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?
    _UID E86E5AA7B9524B94BAC9FD04907A6EA7E42F 
    Burial 27 Mar 1860  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I3536  Everyone
    Last Modified 5 Feb 2019 

    Family John WILES,   b. 1780, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 31 Aug 1845, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Marriage 29 Mar 1799  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6
    Marriage 29 Mar 1799  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    by R. Leech, Vicar, by licence, 
    Marriage witness 29 Mar 1799  Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    was William Williamson 
    Children 
     1. William WILES,   b. Aug 1799, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     2. Elizabeth WILES,   b. Abt Aug 1802, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     3. Rebecca WILES,   b. Apr 1806, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     4. Kitty WILES,   b. 11 Jun 1807, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1826, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 19 years)
     5. Sarah WILES,   b. 23 Aug 1809, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     6. Thomas WILES,   b. 8 May 1810, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     7. Mary WILES,   b. 27 Apr 1812, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Oct 1886, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
     8. Susanna WILES,   b. Abt Dec 1813, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     9. John WILES,   b. Jun 1815, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Abt 25 Dec 1869, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 54 years)
     10. Anna WILES,   b. Jul 1817, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     11. Charlotte WILES,   b. Feb 1819, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Apr 1827, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 8 years)
     12. Joseph WILES,   b. 1821, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F1101  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2016 

  • Sources 
    1. [S283] Bedfordshire Historical Society, A00239, (Bedford, Bedfordshire, England: 1934.), 1 Jun 2001, A00239. (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S378] Lorna Flint Laughton, A00312, 14 Mar 2002, A00312. (Reliability: 2).

    3. [S424] A00355, 14 Aug 2002, Burials 1813 to 1978: page 33, reference # 263. Item #15 on microfilm., A00355. (Reliability: 3).

    4. [S424] A00355, 26 Aug 2002, Marriages 1756 to 1812: page 25, reference # 100. Microfilm item # 12., A00355. (Reliability: 3).

    5. [S1273] England Registrations. Births, Marriages, Deaths., Death registration 1860 March quarter Bedford, Barford, #261 volume 3b page 242. Ann Wiles died March 23, 1860. (Reliability: 4).

    6. [S361] Lorna Flint Laughton, A00297, 5 Mar 2002, A00297. (Reliability: 3).

    7. [S370] Lorna Flint Laughton, A00304, 7 Mar 2002, A00304. (Reliability: 3).

    8. [S379] A00313, 15 Mar 2002, A00313. (Reliability: 2).



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