William BOWN
William BOWN - Descendants
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1. (Research):A Sarah Elliott died Basford Q4/1889 (born 1813) aged 76 - RIN 1191 eliminated. A Sarah Elliott died Basford Q1/1889 (born 1814) aged 75 - RIN 1190 eliminated. Perhaps Sarah and John Moseby never actually married (explaining no marriage records found) and so was recorded by her prior name. Sarah Moseby in 1871 aged 58 (born 1812-13) is grandmother to Mary Jane Freer Sarah Moseby in 1881 aged 68 (born 1812-13) is grandmother to Lucy Freer In 1891, John Moseby appears to have been married to another Sarah (born 1824) 12 years younger than our Sarah. No Sarah Moseby's died between 1880 and 1900 (we know our Sarah was alive 1881). In 1901, a Sarah Moseby died in Nottingham aged 71 (born 1829) too young to be our Sarah (born 1812) Sarah Tomlinson born 1812 to William & Jane Tomlinson is our Sarah. Sarah Tomlinson born 1823 to The Mrs Johnson who gave a favourable character statement at Sarah's larceny trial in 1841 could well be the same as Louisa Johnson who was present at John Elliott's death in 1846.; [Note Record]
2. (Research):John Elliott's daughter Mary Ann's marriage was in 1849 (John Elliott was listed as father, but not noted as deceased) and his wife Sarah was a widow in in the March 1851 census. If alive at the wedding then John Elliott died between 4 Dec 1849 and 30 Mar 1851. However, it is also a possibility that he was deceased which could explain why he wasn't a witness (Elizabeth Tomlinson taking his place). There is a John Elliott RIN 1187 death Q4/1850 in Leicester. However, the index says he died age 73 (born 1777) making him a lot older than Sarah (35 years older). Certificate proves this is not our John Elliott. The death certificate for John Elliott 1846 shows he was around the correct age (4 years older than Sarah) and critically living in White Street. This is the same street as Sarah lived as a widow in 1851 and his daughter in 1849. The death informant was Louisa Johnson on Burgess Street - this street is adjacent to White Street, so likely a family friend. It's obviously an open question why Louisa was present at the death when Sarah could have done so. His daughters Mary Ann & Maria were approx 15 years old at the time. White Street has been difficult to track down as it no longer exists. See Map 1892 Leicester Chas E Goad Insurance Plan of Leicester sheet 20 which does show it. In 1841, John Elliott was living in White Street but not with his family. This ties in with Sarah being in prison awaiting trial for larceny and also their children, Mary Ann and Maria, being sent to live with their grandfather William Tomlinson in Thurlaston. The Mrs Johnson who gave a favourable character statement at Sarah's larceny trial in 1841 could well be the same as Louisa Johnson who was present at John Elliott's death in 1846.; [Note Record]
3. (Research):Gravestone aged 82 on 22 Jan 1913. Therefore born 23 Jan 1830 - 22 Jan 1831 1851 census shows age 20 therefore born 31 Mar1830 - 30 Mar 1831 Conclusion is she was born 31 Mar 1830 - 22 Jan 1831; more likely year is 1830 There is a Mary Elliott (not Mary Ann) baptised 26 Oct 1829 in Normanton on Soar (25 miles away from Thurlaston); [Note Record]
4. (Medical):Cerebral haemorrhage is a type of brain stroke; [Note Record]
5. Stated as Under 21 in Marriage certificate 4/12/1849 implying birth was after 1828; [Note Record]
6. William worked on big estate "Wynnstay". Later said to be a gamekeeper; [Note Record]
7. (Research):Baptism of William Freer (parents John and Frances) 12 Sep 1830 shows he must have been born before 12 Sep 1830. Baptisms were often several months after birth in those days (unless the baby was very poorly). Gravestone shows age 56 at death - therefore born 18 Feb 1830 - 12 Sep 1830 1841 census (6 June) shows age 10 therefore born after 6 Jun 1830 - narrows the range to born 7 Jun 1830 - 12 Sep 1830. 1841 enumerators were to round ages down to nearest 5 years for those over 15. William and his siblings listed as 13, 10, 6, 4 & 2 years old, so he was following the rules and 10 is not an obvious error. 1851 census (30 March) shows age 20 therefore born 31 Mar 1830 - consistent with 1841 dates 1861 census (7 April) shows age 30 there born after 7 Apr 1830 - consistent with 1851 dates 1871 census (2 April) shows age 40 which doesn't contradict 1881 census (3 April) shows age 50 which doesn't contradict Marriage 4 Dec 1849 shows full age (21) - therefore born before 5 Dec 1828. Obviously a contradiction and somewhat believable because Mary Ann stated she was "under". Why would William lie? Maybe his parents didn't consent. Death age was stated as 51 which is clearly wrong (he was 56). His daughter Helen, who then lived in London, was present at the death and was the informant. It's possible she didn't know his age and/or Mary Ann was not in a state to advise. Current conclusion is William was born between 7 Jun 1830 and 12 Sep 1830; [Note Record]
8. Supposedly full age in 1849 (born before 1828); [Note Record]
9. (Research):1851 census lists birth as Thurlestone (likely a spelling mistake); [Note Record]
10. (Research):Not living with Sarah as of 1851; [Note Record]
11. (Research):Nephew to Sarah Elliott; [Note Record]
Citations
i. "County Burials Index for Leicestershire & Rutland," database; Page accessed 10 Sep 2021), entry for Jane Tomlinson, aged 75; Thurlaston.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
ii. "England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database; Page entry for Ann Bown, baptised 15 Aug 1785; citing Glenfield, Leicestershire.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
iii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for Willliam Tomlinson household, Thurlaston, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
iv. "County Burials Index for Leicestershire & Rutland," database; Page accessed 10 Sep 2021), entry for William Tomlinson, aged 69; 28 Jun 1846, Thurlaston.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
v. England & Wales, Deaths Index.; Page Blaby district." 7A, 28, William Tomlinson, aged 69, accessed 10 Sep 2021.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
vi. "England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," online database, ancestry.com; Page accessed 23 May 2020), entry for Sarah Tomlinson.; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
vii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for Sarah Elliott household, 23 White Street, Leicester; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
viii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for John Moseby household, St. Mary, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
ix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for John Moseby household, St. Mary, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
x. Newspaper Articles (British Newspaper Archive); Page "Borough Sessions," 3 July 1841, p. 4, col. 2; digital images, Leicester Chronicle.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xi. Newspaper Articles (British Newspaper Archive); Page "Borough Sessions," 3 July 1841, col. 6; digital images, Leicester Mercury.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xii. Newspaper Articles (British Newspaper Archive); Page "Borough Sessions," 10 July 1841, col. 3; digital images, Leicester Herald.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xiii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Elliott household, Leicester, Leicstershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xiv. "County Burials Index for Leicestershire & Rutland," database; Page entry for John Elliot, aged 38; 28 Jun 1846.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for John Elliott, died 23 Jun 1846; Leicester Union registration district, West Leicester sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xvi. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for William Freer and Mary Ann Elliott, married 4 Dec 1849; Leicester registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xvii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for William Tomlinson household, Thurlaston; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xviii. Quorndon, Census Index, 1851, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p44; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xix. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1851." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Aug 2018), entry for entry for William Freer household, Quorndon; HO107/2087 p16-17; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xx. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871." online database.; Page (accessed 19 Sep 2011); Class: RG10; Piece: 5652; Folio: 81; Page: 9; GSU roll: 892484.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 28 Aug 2018), entry for entry for William Freer household, Ruabon, Wrexham; PRO RG11/5512 p16; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 27 Aug 2018), entry for entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Bryn; RG12/4612 p7; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxiii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911." online database.; Page (accessed 23 Aug 2018), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Dynhynlle Cottage near Ruabon; RD 621, SD 2, ED 6, SN 46; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxiv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for Mary Ann Freer, died 22 Jan 1913; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxv. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901." online database.; Page (accessed 13 May 2020), entry for Mary Ann Freer household, Ruabon, Denbighshire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxvi. GRO Indexes; Page GRO Death Q1 1913 Mary A Freer; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxvii. Momumental inscriptions; Page William Freer monumental inscription, Photographed by Nan Morris, 4/5/2011.; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxviii. John Freer Family Bible 1842-1949, The Holy Bible. Privately held by Stephen Ashford, Denbighshire. 2020.; Page page 4. William Freer Born June 18 in the year of our Lord 1830.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxix. Quorndon, Census Index, 1841, http://www.quornmuseum.com; Page p49; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxx. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page entry for John Freer household, Quorndon, Leicestershire; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861." online database.; Page (accessed 19 Sep 2011); Class: RG9; Piece: 4280; Folio: 70; Page: 17; GSU roll: 543260.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxxii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881." online database.; Page (accessed 28 Aug 2018), entry for William Freer household, Ruabon, Wrexham; PRO RG11/5512 p16; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xxxiii. England and Wales, birth/marriage/death certificate; General Register Office, Southport.; Page Marriage//1890/259; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxiv. Death Certificates.; Page death certificate for William Freer, died 17 Feb 1887; Wrexham registration district, Ruabon sub-district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxv. Marriage Certificates.; Page marriage certificate for Absalom Eddleston and Sarah Ann Freer, married 18 Dec 1913; citing 8e/629/74, Q4 quarter 1913, Blackburn registration district; [Source Record]; Certainty Unknown ('4')
xxxvi. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for William Tomlinson household, Thurlaston; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xxxvii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1841." online database.; Page (accessed 13 Mar 2020), entry for John Moseby household, Leicester, St Margaret; [Source Record]; Certainty Questionable
xxxviii. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891." online database.; Page (accessed 11 Mar 2020), entry for John Moseby household, St. Mary, Nottingham; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xxxix. General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths surrendered to the Non-parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857. Digital images.; Page "entries for William & Jane Tomlinson, 23 Jan 1837," Piece 1695: Thurlaston (Baptist), 1798-1837; accessed 12 Mar 2020; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence
xl. "Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861." online database.; Page (accessed 12 Mar 2020), entry for Elizabeth Tomlinson household, Thurlaston; [Source Record]; Certainty Primary Evidence
xli. "County Burials Index for Leicestershire & Rutland," database; Page accessed 10 Sep 2021), entry for William Tomlinson, aged 70; Thurlaston.; [Source Record]; Certainty Secondary Evidence