Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton
Lydia SEER
Abt 1810 - Abt 1863 (~ 53 years)1. Lydia SEER was born about 1810 in Gamingay, Cambridgeshire, England; was christened on 9 Sep 1812 in Gamingay, Cambridgeshire, England; died about 14 May 1863 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 14 May 1863 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.4*1
- _UID: A756A117D53A468FB7033077F913E8F2E0CF
- Residence: 25 Nov 1836, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
Residence:
At the time of her marriage, Lydia's residence is recorded as "of this parish."
Census:
Lydia Laughton was enumerated as a female, age 25 (rounded), and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her husband William Laughton 25 (rounded), and daughters Sarah (3) and Mary (10 months) in Renhold.
Census:
Lydia was aged 39, a hatter, living with her husband, William Laughton, and born in Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire.
Census:
Lydia was living with her husband, William Laughton, at Brook Farm, Renhold. She was aged 50 and born in Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire.
Died:
Lydia died aged 53 years.Lydia married William LAUGHTON on 25 Nov 1836 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. William (son of Thomas LAUGHTON and Mary KEMP) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Sarah Seer LAUGHTON was born on 24 Aug 1837 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 10 Sep 1837 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died in England.
- 3. Mary Ann LAUGHTON was born about 1840 in England; was christened on 10 Aug 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
- 4. Lewis LAUGHTON was born about 5 Nov 1843 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 5 Nov 1843 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 17 Nov 1882 in England.
- 5. Edmund LAUGHTON was born about Nov 1846 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 14 May 1847 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 6 May 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 6 May 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
- 6. Edward William LAUGHTON was born about Mar 1849 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 6 Jan 1850 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
- 7. Thomas LAUGHTON and died.
Generation: 2
2. Sarah Seer LAUGHTON (1.Lydia1) was born on 24 Aug 1837 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 10 Sep 1837 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died in England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.41
- _TODO: Open
- _TODO: Open
- _TODO: Open
- _UID: 40D1D0D7D0D54BC9961FE0D2D28A6F6A0D81
- Birth registration: 1837, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
- Baptism: 22 Nov 1840, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Residence: 18 Jul 1865, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 1881, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
_TODO:
2 baptisms: Microfilm # 1279188, item # 6 Baptisms 1813 to 1867. Page 41 #323 and page 47 #374. Baptised September 10, 1837.
_TODO:
send for marriage certificate. The marriage of Sarah and Joseph William Alderman was registered in the September quarter of 1878 in Bedford district register office, volume 3b, page 545. Sarah was listed as Sarah Seer Wildman.
_TODO:
Microfilm 0829789. Wilden, Barford sub-district, Enumeration district 5, folio 76, page 9, household 48. Where was Sarah Laughton on the 1871 census?
Birth registration:
There was a birth registration for a Sarah Lawton at Bedford in the 3rd quarter of 1837 in volume 6, page 18.
Baptism:
Sarah, daughter of William and Lydia Laughton, aged 3 years was baptised. [Is this a second baptism?]
Census:
Sarah Laughton was enumerated as a female, age 3, and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her parents William Laughton 25 (rounded) and Lydia Laughton 25 (rounded), and sister Mary (10 months) in Renhold.
Census:
Sarah was aged 13, a hatter, living with her parents, William and Lydia Laughton, and born in Renhold.
Residence:
Sarah Seer was aged 27, a spinster, living in Renhold, and the daughter of William Laughton, farmer.
Census:
Sarah was living with her second husband, Joseph W. Alderman, at 9 Chandos Street, Bedford. She was aged 43, a laundress, and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. Three sons from her first marriage were living with her.Sarah married Edward WILDMAN on 18 Jul 1865 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Edward (son of John WILDMAN and Hannah) was born about 1841 in England; died about 5 May 1868 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 5 May 1868 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Arthur WILDMAN was born about 1867 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
- 9. Peter E. WILDMAN was born about 1868 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
- 10. Edmund WILDMAN was born about 1873 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
Sarah married Joseph William ALDERMAN in 1878 in Bedfordshire, England. Joseph was born about 1834 in Beachampton, Buckinghamshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Lydia F. ALDERMAN was born about 1879 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
3. Mary Ann LAUGHTON (1.Lydia1) was born about 1840 in England; was christened on 10 Aug 1840 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.42
- _UID: D52F31FB1F9544C1BBB04638FCDCE336C3AE
- Census: 12 Jun 1841, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Residence: 29 Dec 1857, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Mary Laughton was enumerated as a female, age 10 months, and born in Bedfordshire. She was living with her parents William Laughton 25 (rounded) and Lydia Laughton 25 (rounded), and sister Sarah 3 in Renhold.
Census:
Mary Ann was aged 10, a hatter, living with her parents, William and Lydia Laughton, and born in Renhold.
Residence:
Mary Ann was aged 18, a spinster, and living in Renhold at the time of her marriage.Mary married George FAVELL on 29 Dec 1857 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. George (son of Eli FAVELL) was born about 1834 in England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Lewis LAUGHTON (1.Lydia1) was born about 5 Nov 1843 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 5 Nov 1843 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died on 17 Nov 1882 in England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.43
- _UID: 090C5B4F3B074050B534D560393F4D48BC17
- Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Marriage witness: 18 Jul 1865, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Occupation: 14 Apr 1868, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; labourer at the time of his marriage
- Condition: 6 Jul 1868, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; Lewis was a bachelor and age 23 when he married Emma Wildman
- Census: 8 Apr 1871, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 1881, Derby, Derbyshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Lewis was aged 7, a scholar, born in Renhold, and living with his parents, William and Lydia.
Census:
Lewis was living with his parents, Lydia and William Laughton, at Brook Farm, Renhold. He was aged 17, unmarried, and born in Renhold.
Marriage witness:
Lewis was a witness at the marriage of his eldest sister, Sarah Seer Laughton, to Edward Wildman.
Census:
Lewis was living with his wife, Emma, at Earl Lodge, Renhold. He was aged 27 and born in Renhold. He was a 'woodman'.
Census:
Lewis is the head of the family, aged 37, and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire. He lived at 53 Liversage Street, Derby St. Peter. Also living at the same address were John Cartlidge, unmarried, aged 21 and born in Derby, and Frederick Edge, unmarried, aged 20 and born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.Lewis married Emma WILDMAN on 6 Jul 1868 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England. Emma (daughter of John WILDMAN and Hannah) was born in Apr 1850 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 1 Dec 1850 in Ravensden, Bedfordshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Joseph LAUGHTON and died.
- 13. William George LAUGHTON was born about 17 Oct 1869 in England; was christened on 17 Oct 1869 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 20 Oct 1869 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 20 Oct 1869 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
- 14. Joseph LAUGHTON was born about 30 Oct 1870 in England; was christened on 30 Oct 1870 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 29 Jan 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 29 Jan 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England.
- 15. William Charles Henry LAUGHTON was born before 12 May 1872 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 12 May 1872 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died.
- 16. R. Anne LAUGHTON was born about 1874 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; and died.
- 17. Arthur LAUGHTON was born about 1877 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; and died.
- 18. Mary LAUGHTON was born in 1881 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; and died.
5. Edmund LAUGHTON (1.Lydia1) was born about Nov 1846 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 14 May 1847 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 6 May 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 6 May 1848 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.44
- _STAT: Never Married
- _UID: 197FB6C842B045BAB258B5F2D92009833D4A
Notes:
Christened:
Edmund was 6 months old when he was baptized.
Died:
Edmund died aged 1 year, 6 months.6. Edward William LAUGHTON (1.Lydia1) was born about Mar 1849 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 6 Jan 1850 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Edmund William Laughton
- Reference Number: 32.45
- _UID: BF4C8FFDD1724588AD6D853436EBCB5EC44D
- Census: Apr 1851, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 26 Apr 1861, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
- Census: 1881, London, England
Notes:
Christened:
Edward (or Edmund) William Laughton was 10 months old at his baptism.
Census:
There was an 'Edmund' Laughton enumerated with his parents, William and Lydia Laughton. He was aged 2.
Census:
Edmund [Edward] was aged 12, living with his parents, William and Lydia Laughton, and born in Renhold.
Census:
Edward was the head of the household at 2 Jessie Cottages, Princes Road, Richmond, Surrey (Greater London West). He was aged 33 and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire.Family/Spouse: Rossanna. Rossanna was born about 1845 in Christchurch, Shropshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Lydia K. LAUGHTON was born about 1873 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England; and died.
- 20. William LAUGHTON was born about 1875 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England; and died.
- 21. Blanche LAUGHTON was born about 1877 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; and died.
- 22. Albert E. LAUGHTON was born about 1879 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; and died.
7. Thomas LAUGHTON (1.Lydia1) and died. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Frederick Walter LAUGHTON and died.
Generation: 3
8. Arthur WILDMAN (2.Sarah2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1867 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.411
- _UID: 9660D38575B14271A39F78FB15D06CD50288
- Census: 1881, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Arthur was living with his mother and his step-father, Joseph W. Alderman, at 9 Chandos Street. He was aged 15, a baker's journeyman, and born in Wilden, Bedfordshire.Arthur married Emma CHANDLER in 1888 in St. Peter's Church, Bedfordshire, England. Emma and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. William WILDMAN was born about 1899; and died.
9. Peter E. WILDMAN (2.Sarah2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1868 in Wilden, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 21FE2C5BC8554603AE25C44DF2258EFC91B2
- Census: 1881, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Peter was living with his mother and his step-father, Joseph W. Alderman, at 9 Chandos Street, Bedford. He was aged 13, an errand boy, and born in Wilden, Bedfordshire.10. Edmund WILDMAN (2.Sarah2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1873 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 7FF11B16FAB54B3B93A7DF4ADCB551072234
- Census: 1881, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Edmund was living with his mother and his step-father, Joseph W. Alderman, at 9 Chandos Street, Bedford. He was aged 8, a scholar, and born in Bedford, Bedfordshire.11. Lydia F. ALDERMAN (2.Sarah2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1879 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: BB7D0144BC444F3EA2A1816F7953BCC98E4B
- Census: 1881, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Lydia was living with her parents at 9 Chandos Street, Bedford. She was aged 2 and born in Bedford, Bedfordshire.12. Joseph LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 155DAB1BDC7B46DFAEF7826066CD742E10DA
- Baptism: 17 Oct 1869, Renhold, Bedfordshire, England
13. William George LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 17 Oct 1869 in England; was christened on 17 Oct 1869 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 20 Oct 1869 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 20 Oct 1869 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 0CC7425454D14971A84AE9DE6366516E89E7
Notes:
Died:
William George died as an infant.14. Joseph LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 30 Oct 1870 in England; was christened on 30 Oct 1870 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; died about 29 Jan 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was buried on 29 Jan 1871 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _TODO: Open
- _UID: E1869764F13540FCAA509C61F6022B1AF88A
Notes:
_TODO:
birth registration in Bedford Registration District, volume 36, page 365; ref: microfilm 951646 page 298 - 1871 1st quarter; son of Lewis Laughton and Emma Wildman
Died:
Joseph died as an infant.15. William Charles Henry LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) was born before 12 May 1872 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; was christened on 12 May 1872 in Renhold, Bedfordshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 4138F12D5CF74541902436BA569DD9664660
- Census: 1881, Derby, Derbyshire, England
Notes:
Census:
W. E. H. Laughton was living with his parents, Emma and Lewis Laughton, at 53 Liversage Street, Derby St. Peter. He was aged 9 and born in Renhold, Bedfordshire.16. R. Anne LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1874 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: CAF77DD463DE440A940C5C2BDABEA11B1CD5
- Census: 1881, Derby, Derbyshire, England
Notes:
Census:
She was living with her parents, Emma and Lewis Laughton, at 53 Liversage Street, Derby St. Peter. She was aged 7 and born in Derby.17. Arthur LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1877 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: B83C760145EB4CDBB0ED53E84C0C38335DF1
- Census: 1881, Derby, Derbyshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Arthur was living with his parents, Emma and Lewis Laughton, at 53 Liversage Street, Derby St. Peter. He was aged 4 and born in Derby.18. Mary LAUGHTON (4.Lewis2, 1.Lydia1) was born in 1881 in Derby, Derbyshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 68E770A958544C6799D1A275E0B7D94C0448
- Census: 1881, Derby, Derbyshire, England
Notes:
Census:
Mary was living with her parents, Emma and Lewis Laughton, at 53 Liversage Street, Derby St. Peter. She was 2 months old and born in Derby.19. Lydia K. LAUGHTON (6.Edward2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1873 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 334388962B2B4937BE659F9E644F430FCF66
- Census: 1881, London, England
Notes:
Census:
Lydia was living with her parents, Rosanna and Edward Laughton, at 2 Jessie Cottages, Princes Road, Richmond, Surrey (Greater London West). She was aged 8 and born in Alverstoke, Hampshire.20. William LAUGHTON (6.Edward2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1875 in Alverstoke, Hampshire, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: FFFC01ACDD6A4E7795455064A10FBBB966E2
- Census: 1881, London, England
Notes:
Census:
William was living with his parents, Rossanna and Edward Laughton, at 2 Jessie Cottages, Princes Road, Richmond, Surrey (Greater London West). He was aged 6 and born in Alverstoke, Hampshire.21. Blanche LAUGHTON (6.Edward2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1877 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 9A0A354AEC1D4A97BDDB4FEA103A3BB215C7
- Census: 1881, London, England
Notes:
Census:
Blanche was living with her parents, Rossanna and Edward Laughton, at 2 Jessie Cottages, Princes Road, Richmond, Surrey (Greater London West). She was aged 4 and born in Wandsworth, Surrey.22. Albert E. LAUGHTON (6.Edward2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1879 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 028B8B0FFC814F7BB37BABAA3432786D3C72
- Census: 1881, London, England
Notes:
Census:
Albert was living with his parents, Rossanna and Edward Laughton, at 2 Jessie Cottages, Princes Road, Richmond, Surrey (Greater London West). He was aged 2 and born in Wandsworth, Surrey.23. Frederick Walter LAUGHTON (7.Thomas2, 1.Lydia1) and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- _UID: 00792722BA63418697E2E8B3F1E6C561B762
Family/Spouse: Eleanor May WILCOX. Eleanor and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 4
24. William WILDMAN (8.Arthur3, 2.Sarah2, 1.Lydia1) was born about 1899; and died. Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 32.4116
- _UID: 61768914DA264B4D854356A0D3750FB1D294
Notes:
Sue Johnson says "6th child, my grandfather".