Unremarkable Families

James Ward¹

M, #2101, b. 1808, d. October 1860

Family: Lucy Edgington (b. 1818)

Daughter	Mary Ann Ward (b. February 1841)
Son	William Ward (b. 1843)
Son	John Ward (b. 1844)
Son	James Ward (b. 1845)
Son	Henry Ward (b. 1846)
Daughter	Jane Ward+ (b. 1849, d. 19 November 1911)
Son	Frederick Ward (b. 1850)

Biography

Birth	1808	James Ward was born in 1808 in Caterham, Surrey, England.
Marriage	19 October 1840	He married Lucy Edgington on 19 October 1840 in Horley, Surrey, England.²
Residence	30 March 1841	He and Lucy Edgington lived in Frogwood Heath, Horne, Surrey, England, together with Mary Ann Ward.³
Occupation	30 March 1851	The occupation of James Ward was 'Shoemaker'.⁴
Residence	30 March 1851	He and Lucy Edgington lived in Farmers Hill, Worth, Sussex, England, together with Mary Ann Ward, William Ward, John Ward, James Ward, Henry Ward, Frederick Ward, and Jane Ward.⁴
Death	October 1860	James Ward died in October 1860 in Steyning, Sussex, England, aged ~52.⁵

Last Edited

25 April 2020

Citations

[S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, Marriage certificate of daughter Jane, 1873, Halstead, Kent no. 54.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Horley, Surrey Oct-Dec 1840, vol 4 401.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
[S26] Extracted from the 1851 census.
[S17] BMD indices, Steyning, Sussex, Oct-Dec 1860, vol 2b 156.

Ann Chenery¹

F, #2102, b. circa 1780, d. before 1840

Biography

Name-Marr		Her married name was Button.¹
Birth	circa 1780	Ann Chenery was born circa 1780 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.¹
Marriage	22 February 1831	She married Peter Skipper Button, son of John Button and Harriet Skipper, on 22 February 1831 in St Margaret, Ipswich, Suffolk, England.¹
Death	before 1840	Ann Chenery died before 1840.¹

Last Edited

1 January 2010

Citations

[S48] Parish Register, Suffolk Marriage Index, 1813-1837, SFHS.

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William Wansbury¹

M, #2103, b. 1745

References

Frank Jefferies' Ancestors
The Wansburys

Family: Mary Cansfield (b. 1740)

Son	William Wansbury (b. 1769, d. March 1848)
Daughter	Mary Wansbury (b. 1771)
Son	John Wansbury+ (b. April 1774, d. June 1843)
Son	Thomas Wansbury (b. 1776)
Daughter	Elizabeth Wansbury+ (b. 1777, d. 10 February 1846)
Son	Henry Wansbury (b. 1780)
Daughter	Fanny Wansbury (b. 1783)
Son	James Wansbury (b. April 1785, d. December 1854)
Son	Richard Wansbury+ (b. 1789, d. 9 January 1858)

Biography

Birth	1745	William Wansbury was born in 1745 in Wiltshire, England.²
Marriage	26 December 1768	He married Mary Cansfield on 26 December 1768 in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shoreham, Kent, England.³
Name-Var	1770	He was also known as Wandsbury.⁴

Last Edited

1 May 2023

Citations

[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt., Richard Wansbury. father Wm. Wansbury, mother Mary; C135122.
[S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, search for names show possible links to Wilts.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; William Wansbury & Mary Cansfield, Shoreham, Kent, fhl 992535 & M135122.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt of several Wandsbury, parents William & Mary; fhl 992535 & C135122.

Family Explorer

Mary Cansfield^1,2

F, #2104, b. 1740

References

Frank Jefferies' Ancestors

Family: William Wansbury (b. 1745)

Son	William Wansbury (b. 1769, d. March 1848)
Daughter	Mary Wansbury (b. 1771)
Son	John Wansbury+ (b. April 1774, d. June 1843)
Son	Thomas Wansbury (b. 1776)
Daughter	Elizabeth Wansbury+ (b. 1777, d. 10 February 1846)
Son	Henry Wansbury (b. 1780)
Daughter	Fanny Wansbury (b. 1783)
Son	James Wansbury (b. April 1785, d. December 1854)
Son	Richard Wansbury+ (b. 1789, d. 9 January 1858)

Biography

Birth	1740	Mary Cansfield was born in 1740 in Shoreham, Kent, England+.
Note		She is a mainly north England name around 1800 with some from London.³
Name-Marr		Her married name was Wansbury.⁴
Marriage	26 December 1768	She married William Wansbury on 26 December 1768 in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shoreham, Kent, England.⁵

Last Edited

1 May 2023

Citations

[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt., Richard Wansbury. father Wm. Wansbury, mother Mary; C135122.
[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), M135122. William Wansbury & Mary Cansfield.
[S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, search for names show mainly northern English origins.
[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), marriage; M135122. William Wansbury & Mary Cansfield.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; William Wansbury & Mary Cansfield, Shoreham, Kent, fhl 992535 & M135122.

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Wansbury¹

F, #2105, b. 1777, d. 10 February 1846

References

The Wansburys

Parents

Father	William Wansbury (b. 1745)
Mother	Mary Cansfield (b. 1740)

Family 1:

Son	William Wansbury (b. May 1794, d. March 1850)

Family 2: Thomas Cheeseman (b. 1779, d. 14 March 1821)

Son	Thomas Cheeseman+ (b. September 1797, d. 27 October 1837)
Son	John Cheeseman (b. 1799, d. 5 May 1818)
Son	Richard Cheeseman+ (b. July 1801, d. 22 February 1835)
Daughter	Fanny Cheeseman (b. 1803)
Son	James Cheeseman+ (b. 14 March 1806, d. 4 August 1849)
Son	Robert Cheeseman+ (b. 20 April 1808, d. October 1857)
Daughter	Mary Cheeseman+ (b. 14 June 1810, d. 17 May 1889)
Daughter	Elizabeth Cheeseman+ (b. June 1813, d. March 1853)
Daughter	Sarah Cheeseman+ (b. December 1815, d. December 1848)
Son	William Cheeseman+ (b. February 1818, d. 2 May 1875)

Biography

Birth	1777	Elizabeth Wansbury was born in 1777 in Shoreham, Kent, England+.^1,2
Baptism	13 July 1777	She was baptized on 13 July 1777 in St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shoreham, Kent, England.³
Name-Marr	23 January 1797	Her married name was Cheeseman.⁴
Marriage	23 January 1797	She married Thomas Cheeseman on 23 January 1797 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Westerham, Kent, England.⁵
Name-Marr	30 January 1832	Her married name was Rowe.⁶
Marriage	30 January 1832	She married Richard Rowe on 30 January 1832 in St Mary's Church, Newington, Surrey, England.⁷
Residence	30 March 1841	She lived in Cudham, Kent, England.⁸
Occupation	30 March 1841	The occupation of Elizabeth Wansbury was 'Beer Shop keeper'.⁹
Death	10 February 1846	She died on 10 February 1846 in Cudham, Kent, England, aged ~69.^10,11

Last Edited

1 May 2023

Citations

[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), bapt.; father William, mother Mary; spelt as Wandsbury, C135122.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, aged 65 at census.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt.; Elizabeth Wandsbury, parents William & Mary; Shoreham, Kent, fhl 992535 & C135122.
[S48] Parish Register, Marriages at Westerham, 1538-1837; spelling Chesman.
[S48] Parish Register, Marriages at Westerham, Kent; 1538-1837; Thomas Chesman & Elizabeth Wansbury.
[S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Yvonne Mack, Jan 2012.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage; Richard Rowe,widower & Elizth. Cheeseman, widow, of this parish, St Mary Newington, no 39. p 13.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, with Mary Ann aged 6.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census.
[S109] England Select Deaths & Burials 1538-1991., unknown publish date, death, age 71, Cudham, Kent, fhl 5145472.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, death, Bromley, Kent, Jan-Mar 1846, vol 5 34. as Row..

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Thomas Cheeseman¹

M, #2106, b. 1779, d. 14 March 1821

Family: Elizabeth Wansbury (b. 1777, d. 10 February 1846)

Son	Thomas Cheeseman+ (b. September 1797, d. 27 October 1837)
Son	John Cheeseman (b. 1799, d. 5 May 1818)
Son	Richard Cheeseman+ (b. July 1801, d. 22 February 1835)
Daughter	Fanny Cheeseman (b. 1803)
Son	James Cheeseman+ (b. 14 March 1806, d. 4 August 1849)
Son	Robert Cheeseman+ (b. 20 April 1808, d. October 1857)
Daughter	Mary Cheeseman+ (b. 14 June 1810, d. 17 May 1889)
Daughter	Elizabeth Cheeseman+ (b. June 1813, d. March 1853)
Daughter	Sarah Cheeseman+ (b. December 1815, d. December 1848)
Son	William Cheeseman+ (b. February 1818, d. 2 May 1875)

Biography

Birth	1779	Thomas Cheeseman was born in 1779 in Ticehurst, Sussex, England.²
Baptism	13 October 1779	He was baptized on 13 October 1779 in St Mary's Church, Ticehurst, Sussex, England.²
Marriage	23 January 1797	He married Elizabeth Wansbury, daughter of William Wansbury and Mary Cansfield, on 23 January 1797 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Westerham, Kent, England.³
Death	14 March 1821	Thomas Cheeseman died on 14 March 1821 in Cudham, Kent, England, aged ~42.^4,5

Last Edited

1 May 2023

Citations

[S29] emails from family or contacts, unknown publish date, emails sent to MGJefferies, from Yvonne Mack (nee Cheeseman) 25/1/2010 email address.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Thomas Cheeseman, parents John & Sarah, Ticehurst, Sussex.
[S48] Parish Register, Marriages at Westerham, Kent; 1538-1837; Thomas Chesman & Elizabeth Wansbury.
[S20] International Genealogical Index (1982), death, Cudham, Kent; I012141.
[S109] England Select Deaths & Burials 1538-1991., unknown publish date, death, age 45, Cudham, Kent, fhl 2145472.

Family Explorer

James Crockford¹

M, #2107, b. 1740

Family: Elizabeth Wildash (b. 1740)

Son	Thomas Crockford+ (b. 1777, d. 14 August 1848)

Biography

Birth	1740	James Crockford was born in 1740 in Chatham, Kent, England.²
Marriage	16 August 1758	He married Elizabeth Wildash on 16 August 1758 in Chatham, Kent, England.³

Last Edited

10 November 2014

Citations

[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, from baptismal record of Thomas; father James, mother Elizabeth.
[S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapt. Thomas Crockford; father James, mother Elizabeth, Chatham.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage James Crockford & Elizabeth Wildash, Chatham, Kent.

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Thomas Buckland¹

M, #2108, b. 1760, d. June 1822

Parents

Father

Lee Buckland (b. 1730)

Family: Mary Winchester (b. 1750)

Daughter

Eleanor Buckland+ (b. 1783, d. 13 June 1858)

Biography

Birth	1760	Thomas Buckland was born in 1760 in Horne, Surrey, England.²
Baptism	10 April 1760	He was baptized on 10 April 1760 in St Mary's Church, Horne, Surrey, England.³
Marriage	5 April 1776	He married Mary Winchester on 5 April 1776 in St Mary's Church, Horne, Surrey, England.⁴
Death	June 1822	He died in June 1822 in Horne, Surrey, England, aged ~62.⁵
Burial	23 June 1822	He was buried on 23 June 1822 in St Mary's Church, Horne, Surrey, England.⁵

Last Edited

7 February 2015

Citations

[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, from baptismal record of Elizabeth; father Thomas, mother Mary.
[S65] England & Wales Christenings, from baptismal record; father Leee, mother Hannah.
[S65] England & Wales Christenings, bapd., Thomas Buckland, father Lee, mother Hannah, Horne, Surrey. 1042203.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage, Thomas Buckland & Mary Winchester; St Mary, Horne, Surrey; no 80, p 20.
[S48] Parish Register, burial, Thomas Buckland, age 62, Horne, Surrey, no 83, p 10 OR age 67, 18 Aug, no 85 on the same page.

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Mary Winchester¹

F, #2109, b. 1750

Family: Thomas Buckland (b. 1760, d. June 1822)

Daughter

Eleanor Buckland+ (b. 1783, d. 13 June 1858)

Biography

Birth	1750	Mary Winchester was born in 1750 in Surrey, England.¹
Name-Marr	5 April 1776	Her married name was Buckland.¹
Marriage	5 April 1776	She married Thomas Buckland, son of Lee Buckland, on 5 April 1776 in St Mary's Church, Horne, Surrey, England.²

Last Edited

7 February 2015

Citations

[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage, Thomas Buckland & Mary Winchester; St Mary, Horne, Surrey; no 80, p 20.

Family Explorer

Lee Buckland¹

M, #2110, b. 1730

Family:

Son	Thomas Buckland+ (b. 1760, d. June 1822)

Biography

Birth

1730

Lee Buckland was born in 1730 in Surrey, England.¹

Last Edited

2 February 2010

Citations

[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, from baptismal record of Thomas; father Lee, mother Hannah.

Family Explorer

Elizabeth Gayforth¹

F, #2111

Biography

Name-Marr	31 July 1766	Her married name was Button.¹
Marriage	31 July 1766	Elizabeth Gayforth married Jonathon Button on 31 July 1766 in Carlton, Suffolk, England.¹

Last Edited

23 September 2017

Citations

[S48] Parish Register, Suffolk Marriage Index; SFHS; both groom and bride widowers.

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Sarah Meekhams¹

F, #2112, b. 1744

Parents

Father

Richard Meekhams (b. 1720)

Family:

Daughter

Jane Mecums (b. October 1797)

Biography

Birth	1744	Sarah Meekhams was born in 1744 in Seal, Kent, England.¹
Name-Var	October 1744	She was also known as Mackins.¹
Baptism	14 October 1744	She was baptized on 14 October 1744 in Seal, Kent, England.¹

Last Edited

28 December 2013

Citations

[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, Baptism on 14 Oct 1744, father Richard Mackins.

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Charles Frederick Gibbs¹

M, #2113, b. 14 May 1910, d. March 1994

Family: Rosa Lillian Galton (b. 29 June 1910, d. 15 April 1995)

Son	Michael Gibbs+
Daughter	Maureen Gibbs+ (b. March 1936, d. 30 September 2016)
Son	Martin Gibbs+
Daughter	Jacqueline Gibbs

Biography

Birth	14 May 1910	Charles Frederick Gibbs was born on 14 May 1910 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.¹
Marriage	4 December 1933	He married Rosa Lillian Galton, daughter of Harry Galton and Harriet Squibb, on 4 December 1933 in Poole, Dorset, England+.²
Residence	29 September 1939	Charles Frederick Gibbs lived in 'Tralee', London Road, Poole, Dorset, England, together with Maureen Gibbs.³
Employment	29 September 1939	He was employed as Cabinet maker.⁴
Residence	29 September 1939	He and Rosa Lillian Galton lived in 'Tralee', London Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, England, together with Maureen Gibbs.³
Death	March 1994	He died in March 1994 in Poole, Dorset, England+, aged 83.

Last Edited

15 November 2025

Citations

[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, Poole, Dorset, Oct-Dec 1932, vol 5a 730.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, marriage; Charles F Gibbs & Rosa L Galton, Poole, Dorset, Oct-Dec 1933, vol 5a 730.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., 2 blanked lines.
[S124] 1939 register.

Family Explorer

Maureen Gibbs¹

F, #2114, b. March 1936, d. 30 September 2016

References

The Ansteys
The Bellys of Wareham
The Chinchens
The Davis family of Christchurch
The Galtons
The Gradys
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage
The Pelleys of Poole.
The Rogers & Gatrells

Parents

Father	Charles Frederick Gibbs (b. 14 May 1910, d. March 1994)
Mother	Rosa Lillian Galton (b. 29 June 1910, d. 15 April 1995)

Family: Norman A W Thompson

Daughter	Corinne J Thompson+
Son	Paul Thompson
Son	Mark Thompson

Biography

Birth	March 1936	Maureen Gibbs was born in March 1936 in Poole, Dorset, England+.²
Witness	29 September 1939	She lived with Charles Frederick Gibbs in 'Tralee', London Road, Poole, Dorset, England.³
Witness	29 September 1939	She lived with Charles Frederick Gibbs and Rosa Lillian Galton in 'Tralee', London Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, England.³
Name-Marr	July 1954	Her married name was Thompson.⁴
Marriage	July 1954	Maureen Gibbs married Norman A W Thompson in July 1954 in Poole, Dorset, England+.⁵
Name-Marr	March 1967	Her married name was Parsonage.⁶
Marriage	March 1967	She married Michael S Parsonage in March 1967 in Poole, Dorset, England+.⁶
Death	30 September 2016	She died on 30 September 2016 in Poole, Dorset, England+, aged 80.⁷
Note		The DNA link is to her daughter Corinne Wells, 95cM, on 4 segments; from Harry Galton; 3rd cousin of MGJ.⁸

Last Edited

11 May 2024

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Poole, Dorset, Jan-Mar 1936, vol 5a 300.
[S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Poole, Dorset, Jan-Mar 1936, vol 5a 300. mother Galton.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., 2 blanked lines.
[S17] BMD indices, Poole, Dorset, Apr-Jun 1935, vol 5a 366.
[S17] BMD indices, marriage; Maureen Gibbs & Norman A W Thompson, Poole, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1954, vol 6a 1549.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Maureen Thompson & Michael S Parsonage, Poole, Dorset, Jan-Mar 1967, vol 7c 2058.
[S70] England & Wales Death Index 1989-2018, unknown publish date, death, age 80, Mrs Maureen Parsonage, Poole, BH15.
[S128] DNA online records, 2017, DNA match, 95cM on 4 segments, to Sarah Standley via Elizabeth Grady, Edward Thomas Galton, Harry Galton.

Family Explorer

Norman A W Thompson¹

M, #2115

Family: Maureen Gibbs (b. March 1936, d. 30 September 2016)

Daughter	Corinne J Thompson+
Son	Paul Thompson
Son	Mark Thompson

Biography

Marriage

July 1954

Norman A W Thompson married Maureen Gibbs, daughter of Charles Frederick Gibbs and Rosa Lillian Galton, in July 1954 in Poole, Dorset, England+.²

Last Edited

30 December 2020

Citations

[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Poole, Dorset, Apr-Jun 1935, vol 5a 366.
[S17] BMD indices, marriage; Maureen Gibbs & Norman A W Thompson, Poole, Dorset, Jul-Sep 1954, vol 6a 1549.

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Frederick Hawkins Jefferies¹

M, #2116, b. 9 November 1881, d. October 1939

References

The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

Father	George Jefferies (b. 14 October 1853, d. 14 November 1906)
Mother	Mary Ann Wallis (b. 10 March 1856, d. 5 June 1936)

Biography

Birth	9 November 1881	Frederick Hawkins Jefferies was born on 9 November 1881 in Maldon, Essex, England.^2,3
Baptism	25 December 1881	He was baptized on 25 December 1881 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon, Essex, England.²
Witness	30 March 1891	He lived with George Jefferies and Mary Ann Wallis in 1 North Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Ada Emily Jefferies, Ernest Jefferies, Charles Wallis Jefferies, and Albert Edward Jefferies.⁴
Residence	2 April 1911	Frederick Hawkins Jefferies lived in Fire Station, 49, Kings Road, St Pancras, London, England.⁵
Employment	2 April 1911	He was employed as Fireman, LCC.⁵
Marriage	1 June 1912	He married Lily Handley on 1 June 1912 in St Mary's Church, Newington, London, England.⁶
Witness	30 October 1916	He witnessed the marriage of Ann Dora Morgan and Leonard John Jefferies on 30 October 1916 in Streatham Park, London, England.⁷
Death	October 1939	Frederick Hawkins Jefferies died in October 1939 in Severalls Asylum, Colchester, Essex, England, aged 57.⁸

Last Edited

9 February 2020

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, age 9 at census.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., Frederick Hawkins Jefferies, parents George & Mary Ann, St Mary the Virgin, Maldon, Essex.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Maldon, Essex, Oct-Dec 1881, vol 4a 386.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage; Frederick Hawkins Jefferies, 30, father George (dec), & Lily Handley, 26, father Charles John, St Mary, Newington, no 328, p 164.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage; Edward John Jefferies, 23, father George (dec), & Ann Dora Morgan, 22, father William, St Alban, Streatham Park, no 432, p 216.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 58, Colchester, Essex, Oct-Dec 1939, vol 4a 1640.

Family Explorer

Ada Emily Jefferies¹

F, #2117, b. 1 January 1885, d. 20 March 1953

References

The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

Father	George Jefferies (b. 14 October 1853, d. 14 November 1906)
Mother	Mary Ann Wallis (b. 10 March 1856, d. 5 June 1936)

Family: Herbert Hedgecock (b. 4 January 1887, d. September 1954)

Daughter	Brenda Lilian Hedgecock+ (b. 13 May 1914, d. May 2003)
Daughter	Lorna Grace Hedgecock (b. 1 October 1923)

Biography

Birth	1 January 1885	Ada Emily Jefferies was born on 1 January 1885 in Maldon, Essex, England.²
Witness	30 March 1891	She lived with George Jefferies and Mary Ann Wallis in 1 North Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Frederick Hawkins Jefferies, Ernest Jefferies, Charles Wallis Jefferies, and Albert Edward Jefferies.³
Witness	2 April 1911	Ada Emily Jefferies lived with Mary Ann Wallis in 18 Church Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Ernest Jefferies, Charles Wallis Jefferies, Lilian Eliza Jefferies, Leonard John Jefferies, and Stanley Edwin Jefferies.⁴
Employment	2 April 1911	Ada Emily Jefferies was employed as Domestic servant.⁴
Name-Marr	June 1912	Her married name was Hedgecock.⁵
Marriage	8 June 1912	She married Herbert Hedgecock on 8 June 1912 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon, Essex, England.⁵
Residence	29 September 1939	She and Herbert Hedgecock lived in 60 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Lorna Grace Hedgecock.⁶
Death	20 March 1953	Ada Emily Jefferies died on 20 March 1953 in Severalls Hospital, Colchester, Essex, England, aged 68.^7,8

Last Edited

9 February 2020

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, age 6 at census.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Maldon, Essex, Jan-Mar 1885, vol 4a 463.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Ada E Jefferies & Herbert Hedgecock, Maldon, Essex, Apr-Jun 1912, vol 4a 1371.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales.
[S82] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, unknown publish date, date & place, probate to husband.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 68, Colchester, Essex, Jan-Mar 1953, vol 4a 771.

Family Explorer

Ernest Jefferies¹

M, #2118, b. 18 January 1888, d. January 1966

References

The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

Father	George Jefferies (b. 14 October 1853, d. 14 November 1906)
Mother	Mary Ann Wallis (b. 10 March 1856, d. 5 June 1936)

Family: Beatrice Sarah Marie Taylor (b. March 1895, d. 5 February 1943)

Son	Ernest Somme Jefferies+ (b. 21 November 1916, d. 22 September 1995)
Daughter	Esme Veronica R Jefferies (b. 16 April 1921, d. October 1976)
Daughter	Edwina Barbara Jefferies (b. 24 March 1924, d. February 1999)

Biography

Birth	18 January 1888	Ernest Jefferies was born on 18 January 1888 in Maldon, Essex, England.²
Witness	30 March 1891	He lived with George Jefferies and Mary Ann Wallis in 1 North Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Frederick Hawkins Jefferies, Ada Emily Jefferies, Charles Wallis Jefferies, and Albert Edward Jefferies.³
Employment	2 April 1911	Ernest Jefferies was employed as Grocer's shop assistant.⁴
Witness	2 April 1911	He lived with Mary Ann Wallis in 18 Church Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Ada Emily Jefferies, Charles Wallis Jefferies, Lilian Eliza Jefferies, Leonard John Jefferies, and Stanley Edwin Jefferies.⁴
Marriage	17 February 1916	Ernest Jefferies married Beatrice Sarah Marie Taylor on 17 February 1916 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon, Essex, England.⁵
Milit-Beg	22 March 1916	He began military service on 22 March 1916 in Colchester, Essex, England.⁶
Employment	April 1917	He was employed as Grocer's assistant.⁷
Milit-End	28 April 1917	He ended military service on 28 April 1917 in 37 Church Street, Maldon, Essex, England.⁸
Residence	29 September 1939	He lived in 218 Wantz Street, Maldon, Essex, England.⁹
Employment	29 September 1939	He was employed as Barman.⁹
Death	January 1966	He died in January 1966 in Maldon, Essex, England, aged ~78.¹⁰

Last Edited

10 November 2019

Citations

[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census, age 3 at census.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Maldon, Essex, Jan-Mar 1888, vol 4a 486.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; Ernest Jefferies, 28, father George, & Beatrice Sarah Maria Taylor, 21, St Mary the Virgin Maldon, Essex, and Jan-Mar 1916, vol 4a 1309.
[S77] British Army records inc. Chelsea Pensioners & WW1, unknown publish date, No 24837, Pte. Ernest Jefferies, 2nd Northamptonshire Rgt. wife & son.
[S77] British Army records, No 24837, Pte. Ernest Jefferies, Northants Regt.
[S77] British Army records, No 24837, Ernest Jefferies, discharged, shrapnel wound to face & left knee.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., with the Dyke family.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 78, Maldon, Essex, Jan-Mar 1966, vol 4a 921.

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Charles Wallis Jefferies¹

M, #2119, b. 15 February 1891, d. 15 July 1974

References

The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

Father	George Jefferies (b. 14 October 1853, d. 14 November 1906)
Mother	Mary Ann Wallis (b. 10 March 1856, d. 5 June 1936)

Biography

Birth	15 February 1891	Charles Wallis Jefferies was born on 15 February 1891 in Maldon, Essex, England.^1,2
Witness	30 March 1891	He lived with George Jefferies and Mary Ann Wallis in 1 North Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Frederick Hawkins Jefferies, Ada Emily Jefferies, Ernest Jefferies, and Albert Edward Jefferies.³
Baptism	29 October 1893	Charles Wallis Jefferies was baptized on 29 October 1893 in St Mary the Virgin Church, Maldon, Essex, England.¹
Employment	2 April 1911	He was employed as Sawyer's labourer.⁴
Witness	2 April 1911	He lived with Mary Ann Wallis in 18 Church Street, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Ada Emily Jefferies, Ernest Jefferies, Lilian Eliza Jefferies, Leonard John Jefferies, and Stanley Edwin Jefferies.⁴
Witness	29 September 1939	Charles Wallis Jefferies lived with Albert Edward Jefferies in 42 Cherry Gardens, Maldon, Essex, England, together with Esme Veronica R Jefferies and Edwina Barbara Jefferies.⁵
Employment	29 September 1939	Charles Wallis Jefferies was employed as Band sawyer.⁶
Death	15 July 1974	He died on 15 July 1974 in Maldon, Essex, England, aged 83.⁷

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9 February 2020

Citations

[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, birth & bapt., Charles Wallis Jefferies, parents George & Mary, St Mary, Maldon, Essex.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Maldon, Essex, Jan-Mar 1891, vol 4a 541.
[S46] Extracted from the 1891 census.
[S68] The England & Wales 1911 census.
[S124] The 1939 register for England & Wales., also Esme V.R Jefferies, 16 Apr 1921 & 1 blanked line.
[S124] 1939 register.
[S78] England & Wales Death Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, death, age 83, Chelmsford, Essex vol 9 1587.

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George Hawkins¹

M, #2120, b. 1788

Family:

Daughter

Maria Hawkins+ (b. 29 April 1817, d. July 1870)

Biography

Birth	1788	George Hawkins was born in 1788 in Castle Hedingham, Essex, England+.²
Baptism	1 February 1789	He was baptized on 1 February 1789 in St Nicholas' Church, Castle Hedingham, Essex, England.³
Occupation	1817	The occupation of George Hawkins was 'Wheelwright'.⁴

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4 November 2017

Citations

[S48] Parish Register, St Nicholas baptismal records, daughter Maria.
[S48] Parish Register, St Nicholas, Castle Hedingham, baptismal records for daughter Maria.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., George Hawkins, parents Gardiner & Frances, Castle Hedingham, fhl 1472365.
[S48] Parish Register, baptismal records; Castle Hedingham, recorded as occupation on daughter's baptism.

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Jonathan Jefferies¹

M, #2121, b. June 1839

References

The Jefferies

Parents

Father	John Jefferies (b. 9 January 1778, d. January 1852)
Mother	Sarah Redgwell (b. 1788, d. March 1846)

Biography

Birth

June 1839

Jonathan Jefferies was born in June 1839 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.¹

Last Edited

21 January 2025

Citations

[S48] Parish Register, baptismal records; Sible Hedingham, father John, mother Sarah.

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John Jefferies¹

M, #2122, b. 1707

Biography

Birth	1707	John Jefferies was born in 1707 in Hankerton, Wiltshire, England.²
Marriage	23 October 1729	He married Mary Kilmaster on 23 October 1729 in Ashton Keynes, Wiltshire, England.³
Marriage	26 July 1730	He married Sarah Bridge on 26 July 1730 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.¹

Last Edited

9 June 2023

Citations

[S48] Parish Register, marriage; John Jefferies of Cirencester & Sarah Bridge of Sible Hedingham. Sible Hedingham, 26 Jul 1730.
[S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., John Jefferies, parents John & Ann, Hankerton, Wilts., 25 Jan 1707.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John Jefferies & Mary Kilmaster, Ashton Keynes, Wilts.

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Sarah Bridge¹

F, #2123, b. 1710, d. January 1767

Biography

Name-Marr		Her married name was Jeffries.¹
Birth	1710	Sarah Bridge was born in 1710 in Essex, England.¹
Name-Marr	26 July 1730	Her married name was Jefferies.²
Marriage	26 July 1730	She married John Jefferies on 26 July 1730 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.²
Death	January 1767	She died in January 1767 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+, aged ~57.¹

Last Edited

9 June 2023

Citations

[S48] Parish Register, marriage record; Sible Hedingham,to Sarah Bridge.
[S48] Parish Register, marriage; John Jefferies of Cirencester & Sarah Bridge of Sible Hedingham. Sible Hedingham, 26 Jul 1730.

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Carol A Saunders¹

F, #2124

References

The Streatfields

Parents

Father	Leslie Henry Saunders (b. 29 June 1931, d. April 1981)
Mother	Winifred Brigden (b. 25 June 1930, d. 8 August 2006)

Last Edited

3 June 2024

Citations

[S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Dartford, Kent, Oct-Dec 1955, vol 5b 621, mother Brigden.

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Ann Jefferies¹

F, #2125, b. 1811

References

The Brettons/Brittons of Essex
The Jefferies

Parents

Father	Jonathan Jefferies (b. 27 January 1782, d. 29 January 1858)
Mother	Charlotte Britton (b. 1777, d. 15 November 1837)

Biography

Birth	1811	Ann Jefferies was born in 1811 in Sible Hedingham, Essex, England+.¹
Witness	1 June 1838	She witnessed the marriage of Jonathan Jefferies and Harriet Button on 1 June 1838 in St Katharine's Church, Gosfield, Essex, England.^2,3
Witness	30 March 1841	Ann Jefferies lived with John Jefferies in Hadstock, Essex, England, together with Samuel Jefferies.⁴
Occupation	1848	The occupation of Ann Jefferies was 'Milliner'.⁵
Name-Marr	5 November 1850	Her married name was Bowyer.⁶
Marriage	5 November 1850	She married John Bowyer on 5 November 1850 in Castle Hedingham, Essex, England+.⁶

Last Edited

6 March 2021

Citations

[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, Aged 30.
[S1] Copies of B, M, & D Certificates, marriage; Jonathan Jeffries, full age, father Jonathan Jeffries, & Harriet Button, father John, Gosfield Parish Church, no 6.
[S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, Halstead, Essex, Apr-Jun 1838, vol 12 141.
[S25] Extracted from the 1841 census, entereed as John, Samuel & Ann, prsumably siblings.
[S54] Internet source/web sites inc. trees, unknown publish date, White's Directory of Essex on historyhouse.co.uk.
[S69] England & Wales Marriages 1538-1940, unknown publish date, marriage; John Bowyer, father Edward, & Ann Jeffries, father Thomas Poynter, St Nicholas, Castle Hedingham, fhl 1472365.

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James Ward1

Family: Lucy Edgington (b. 1818)

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Ann Chenery1

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William Wansbury1

Family: Mary Cansfield (b. 1740)

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Mary Cansfield1,2

Family: William Wansbury (b. 1745)

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Elizabeth Wansbury1

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Family 2: Thomas Cheeseman (b. 1779, d. 14 March 1821)

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Thomas Cheeseman1

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James Crockford1

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Thomas Buckland1

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Mary Winchester1

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Lee Buckland1

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Elizabeth Gayforth1

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Sarah Meekhams1

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Charles Frederick Gibbs1

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Maureen Gibbs1

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Norman A W Thompson1

Family: Maureen Gibbs (b. March 1936, d. 30 September 2016)

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Frederick Hawkins Jefferies1

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Ada Emily Jefferies1

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Ernest Jefferies1

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Family: Beatrice Sarah Marie Taylor (b. March 1895, d. 5 February 1943)

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Charles Wallis Jefferies1

James Ward¹

Ann Chenery¹

William Wansbury¹

Mary Cansfield^1,2

Elizabeth Wansbury¹

Thomas Cheeseman¹

James Crockford¹

Thomas Buckland¹

Mary Winchester¹

Lee Buckland¹

Elizabeth Gayforth¹

Sarah Meekhams¹

Charles Frederick Gibbs¹

Maureen Gibbs¹

Norman A W Thompson¹

Frederick Hawkins Jefferies¹

Ada Emily Jefferies¹

Ernest Jefferies¹

Charles Wallis Jefferies¹

George Hawkins¹

Jonathan Jefferies¹

John Jefferies¹

Sarah Bridge¹

Carol A Saunders¹

Ann Jefferies¹