William Bytheway

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Ann CARTER

____ - ABT Mar 1858

1. +Eliza KING
2.  George King

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[388] 1858: Probate of Will - Effects under ú200. The Will of Ann King late of
Nazeing in the County of Essex deceased. Died on or about 23 March 1858 at
Nazeing. Probate proved at Principal Registry by the oath of Rev. Elisha
William Hod of Nazeing aforesaid, Clerk Vicar of the Parish of Nazeing,
sole Executor - Probate Index at Somerset House
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Elizabeth CARTER

BEF Feb 1718 - ____

1.  Samuel Wager
2. +Robert WAGER

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James CARTER

BEF Oct 1744 - ____

1.  Susannah Carter
2.  Kezia Carter
3.  Mary Carter
4.  John Carter
5. +Ann CARTER
6.  James Carter
7.  Sarah Carter
8.  Benjamin Carter

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[640] 1769: The entry in the Gilston Parish Registers (SoG MF1992) reads:
"Banns of Marriage between James Carter and Susannah Skeggs, both of
this parish, were published 3 several Sundays and James Carter of this
parish and Susannah Skeggs of this parish were married by Banns 15 Nov 1769
by me Robt Gibson"
The witnesses were John Evans [?] and John Pluckroft.

[641] 1797: There is an entry in Hunsdon burial register for 3 March for a
James Carter. Could this be James being buried in the place where he
was born?
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John CARTER

____ - BEF Mar 1744

1.  John Carter
2.  William Carter
3.  Thomas Carter
4. +James CARTER

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Richard CHESTER

BEF Aug 1770 - ____

1. +Richard CHESTER

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Richard CHESTER

BEF Jan 1737 - ____

1. +Richard CHESTER
2.  William Chester
3.  Ann Chester
4.  Sinah Chester

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Richard CHESTER

____ - ____

1.  William Chester
2.  Elizabeth Chester
3.  Mary Chester
4. +Richard CHESTER
5.  Susan Chester
6.  Samuel Chester
7.  Thomas Chester
8.  John Chester
9.  Ann Chester
10.  Sinai Chester

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Richard CHESTER

BEF Feb 1797 - ____

1. +Samuel CHESTER
2.  William Chester
3.  Jane Chester
4.  Clara Chester
5.  Richard Chester
6.  Edward Chester
7.  Mary Chester
8.  Mary Chester

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[723] 1841: Census - (HO107/919/3 ff 4 p 6).
Parish: Clun, Village: Newcastle, Address: Newcastle.
Richard Chester, aged 40 [->45], Ag Lab, born Shropshire;
Sarah Chester, aged 40 [->45], born Shropshire;
Jane Chester, aged 15, born Shropshire;
Clara Chester, aged 12, born Shropshire;
Richard Chester, aged 6, born Shropshire;
Edward Chester, aged 2, born Shropshire;

[724] 1846: In the Tithe Award [1], Richard Chester is the owner and occupier
of a house and garden in Newcastle - number 1510 on the plan. The area is
1 rood, and nothing is payable to the Vicar. There is a copy of the plan in
the file.

[725] 1851: Census - (HO107/1983 ff 109 p 1).
Parish: Clun, Salop, Village: Treverwall, Schedule: 2, Address: Uper Foest.
head Richard Chester, married, aged 53, Farmer 11 acres, born Salop, Clun;
wife Ann, aged 50, born Salop, Clun; [This really does appear to be 'Ann',
not 'Sarah', according to my transcript].
daughter Jane, unmarried aged 26, born Salop, Clun;
daughter Claruh [sic], unmarried aged 22, born Salop, Clun;
son Edward, unmarried aged 11, born Salop, Clun;
daughter Mary, aged 6, born Salop, Clun;

[726] 1861: Census - (RG9/1840 ff 18 p 293).
Reg Dist: 353 Clun Union, Sub Dist: 1 Clun.
Parish: Clun, Village: Clun, Schedule: 146, Address: Fenog[?] Lane.
head Richard Chester, married aged 64, Agricultural Labourer, born Salop, Clun;
wife Sarah, aged 61, born Salop, Clunbury;
daughter Ann, unmarried, aged 36, born Salop, Clunbury;
daughter Clara, unmarried, aged 32, born Salop, Clunbury;
visitor Charles Rowland, aged 4, born Shropshire, Clun;

[727] 1871: Census - (RG10/2729 ff 13 p 17).
Reg Dist: 345 Clun Union, Sub Dist: 1a Clun, ED 1.
Parish: Clun, Village: Clun, Schedule: 103, Address: Village Street, Clun.
head Richard Chester, married, aged 73, Ag Lab, born Salop, Newcastle;
wife Sarah, aged 70, born Salop, Kempton;
daughter Jane, unmarried aged 46, born Salop, Little Brampton;
daughter Mary, unmarried aged 23, Domestic Servant, born Salop, Newcastle;
grand-daughter Fanny, aged 2, born Salop, Clun;

[728] References
[1] Tithe Award for Clun, dated 8 January 1846. Copy of the PRO award
and map on film at the Shropshire Record Office in Shrewsbury
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Samuel CHESTER

BEF Mar 1821 - Nov 1900

1.  John Chester
2.  Sarah Chester
3.  
4.  Emma Chester
5.  Clara Chester
6.  Mary Chester
7.  Alfred Chester
8.  Alice Chester
9.  George Chester

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[425] 1841: Census (HO107/919/19) - Samuel was living with his grandfather Samuel
Partridge and his uncle Richard Partridge at Kempton. See notes for Samuel
Partridge for details.

[426] 1849: According to his Marriage certificate, he was a Blacksmith living at
Wettleton Common when hen married Emma Powell after Banns in Stokesay Parish
Church. Both were 'of full age'.
His father was given as Richard Chester, Labourer.
Her father was not given, only her mother, Ann Powell, spinster.
Witnesses were James Powell and William Jones. All signed except James
Powell. They married on 23 December 1849 - and baptised their eldest child
John on the same day!
The baptismal entry in the parish registers gives Samuel's abode as
Wettleton Gate Cottage.

[427] 1851: Census (HO107/1982 folio 644) Living at Wettleton, Stokesay,
near the vicarage,
head Samuel Chester, married age 29 blacksmith born Clunbury, Shropshire; with ....
wife Emma age 23 born Stokesay;
son John age 1 born Stokesay;

[428] 1851: Their daughter, Sarah was baptised on 7 December. Samuel was living
at Stokesay Turnpike Gate, and was a blacksmith according to the parish
registers.

[429] 1854: Their son Samuel was born on 24 May at 'Turnpike' and baptised on 4
June in the Parish Church at Stokesay. Samuel was a blacksmith at the time,
according to the parish registers.

[430] 1856: A daughter, Emma was baptised on 30 March in the Parish Church at
Stokesay. According to the Parish Registers, Samuel was a turnpike keeper,
living at Wettleton.

[431] 1859: A daughter, Clara was baptised on 10 March in the Parish Church at
Stokesay. According to the Parish Registers, Samuel was a labourer,
living at Wettleton Common. She was buried on 19 March, aged 9 days.

[432] 1860: Another daughter, Clara was baptised on 21 October in the Parish Church at
Stokesay. According to the Parish Registers, Samuel was a labourer,
living at Wettleton. This daughter survived, but seems to have been called
'Mary' by the time she was 6 months old.

[433] 1861: Census (RG9/1839 ED 5 Schedule 15) - Living at Wettleton Common,
Stokesay.
head Samuel Chester, married, aged 40, Labourer born Clunbury;
wife Emma age 35 born Stokesay;
son John age 11 born Stokesay;
daughter Sarah age 9 born Stokesay;
son Samuel age 6 born Stokesay;
daughter Emma age 5 born Stokesay;
daughter Mary age 6 months born Stokesay;
lodger James Powell unmarried age 43 Ag. Lab. born Stokesay.

[434] 1862: A son, Alfred was baptised on 25 November in the Parish Church at
Stokesay. According to the Parish Registers, Samuel was a labourer,
living at Wettleton.

[435] 1864: A daughter, Alice was baptised on 2 October in the Parish Church at
Stokesay. According to the Parish Registers, Samuel was a labourer,
living at Wettleton Common.

[436] 1866: A son, George was baptised on 1 October in the Parish Church at
Stokesay. According to the Parish Registers, Samuel was a labourer,
living at Wettleton.

[437] 1871: Census (RG10/2728 Ludlow, Diddlebury ED 5 Schedule 66) - Living at
Wettleton Hill.
head Samuel Chester, married age 50 Coal Merchant, born Clunbury;
wife Emma age 44 born Stokesay;
son John unmarried age 21 Shoemaker born Stokesay;
daughter Sarah unmarried age 19 General Servant born Stokesay;
son Samuel unmarried age 16 labourer born Stokesay;
daughter Mary age 10 scholar born Stokesay;
son Alfred age 8 scholar born Stokesay;
daughter Alice age 6 scholar born Stokesay;
son George age 4 scholar born Stokesay;
visitor Charles Rolands age 13 Ag. Lab. born Clunbury;
boarder Robert Dennis Thomas age 5 scholar born Stokesay;
boarder James Powell unmarried age 50 Ag. Lab. born Stokesay;

[438] 1879: Samuel's son, John, married Sarah Morris on 5 November. Samuel's
occupation was given as 'Farmer' in the register.

[439] 1881: Census (RG11/2618 Folio 51 page 13 ED 4 Schedule 64) - Living at
Wettleton Hill, Stokesay;
head Samuel Chester, married age 60 Coal Merchant born Clunbury, Salop;
wife Emma age 58 born Stokesay;
son Alfred unmarried age 18 Railway Clerk born Stokesay;
daughter Sarah unmarried age 30 born Stokesay;
daughter Mary unmarried age 20 born Stokesay;
son George age 14 scholar born Stokesay;
grandson Robert age 5 scholar born Stokesay; [Sarah's illegitimate son]
servant James Powell age 60 General Servant born Stokesay;

[440] 1881: Samuel's daughter Sarah married Martin Chapman. Samuel's occupation
was given as 'Farmer' in the register.

[441] 1883: Samuels's daughter Emma married George Bywater on 1 August. Samuel's occupation
was given as 'Coal Merchant' in the register.

[442] 1885: Kelly's Directory (Society of Genealogists SH/D 5).
Stokesay - coal dealer

[443] 1891: Census - (RG12/2084 ff 46 p 12).
Reg Dist: 34 Ludlow, Sub Dist: 5 Diddlebury, ED 4.
Parish: Stokesay, Village: Wettleton, Schedule: 73, Address: Wettleton Hill.
head Samuel Chester, married aged 70, Coal Merchant & Farmer (Employer),
born Salop, Clunbury;
wife Emma, aged 64, born Salop, Stokesay;
daughter Emma Bywater, married aged 35, born Salop, Stokesay;
daughter Mary Chester, single aged 30, born Salop, Stokesay;
son Alfred, single aged 28, Solicitor's Clerk, (employed), born Salop,
Stokesay;
grandson Robert Chester, single, aged 14, General Labourer, employed,
born Salop, Stokesay;
grandson Cyril Bywater, aged 6, scholar born Salop, Stokesay;
lodger James Powell, single, aged 74, General Labourer, born Salop, Stokesay;
servant William Jones, single aged 18, Farm Servant, born Salop, Culmington.

[444] 1900: Kelly' Directory of Shropshire (Society of Genealogists SH/D 1900):
Under the classification of 'Coal and Coke Merchants', there are two entries -
Chester, Samuel & John, Craven Arms RSO.
Chester, S, Railway Station, Onibury & Stokesay, Craven Arms RSO.

[445] 1900: Samuel died aged 79 on 21 November. His death certificate gives his
age as 79, a Coal Merchant. He died of 'Carcinoma of the Stomach, 6 years,
Certified by E. Frederick [?]. The death was reported in the Diddlebury
sub district of Ludlow on 22 November by his son John Chester, who was
'present at the death'. John gave his residence as Wettleton Hill, Stokesay.
Samuel Chester is buried in Stokesay Churchyard.
The inscription reads (according to the transcript in Shropshire Record
Office):-
"In Memory Of Samuel CHESTER died 21 Nov 1900 aged 79.
Also of Mary Chester, his daughter died 3 December 1898 aged 38.
Also of Emma his wife died 28 Mar 1911 aged 84."
There is a sketchmap in Workbook 1 Page 140 showing the location of the
grave. The grave was visited in 1998 by Andrew and Barbara Wager.

[446] 1901: Probate was granted for Samuel's will on 22 January in London. The entry
in the index reads: "Samuel Chester of Wettleton Hill, Stokesay, Shropshire
died 21 Nov 1900. Probate London, 22 January 1901 to Alfred Chester,
solicitor's clerk, and George Chester, estate agents clerk.
Effects ú2061:14s:9d."
Samuel's will was drawn up on 12 January 1895, and there is a copy in the
file. Samuel was a retired Coal Merchant of Wettleton Hill in the Parish of
Stokesay, Salop.
His sons, Alfred and George were appointed executors.
He left his household effects and farming stock to his wife Emma for her
lifetime, and then to his daughter Mary Chester absolutely. There was a
codicil added in 12 November 1900, after Mary's death. This gave the
household effects to his grandson, Robert Chester after Emma's death. It gave
the farming stock and outdoor effects to his son John and grandson Robert
in equal shares.
The residue of his estate was to be invested, the income going to his wife
Emma during her life. After her death, ú20 was to be paid to William
Powell of Rock Cottage. The remainder was to be equally divided between his
children, Sarah Chapman, Samuel, Emma Bywater, Mary, Alfred, Alice and
George. The shares were to pass to any grandchildren in the event of their
parent's death.
The Will was witnessed by William Powell and Richard Russell, both of
Wettleton Hill, Craven Arms.
The Codicil was witnessed by Alfred Chester of 2 Dinham, Ludlow and Alice
Scrivener of Wettleton Hill.
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Fanny CHILD

1796 - ____

1.  John Masefield
2.  Fanny Masefield
3.  Mary Masefield
4. +Ann MACEFIELD
5.  Jane Masefield
6.  James Masefield
7.  Henry Masefield

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John CHILD

____ - ____

1.  John Child
2. +Fanny CHILD

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Richard CLAYTON

____ - ____

1. +Lucy CLEATON
2.  John Clayton
3.  Mary Clayton

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Lucy CLEATON (or CLAYTON)

BEF Jul 1769 - ____

1.  John Powell
2.  William Powell
3.  Sarah Powell
4.  Mary Powel
5.  Joseph Powell
6. +Hannah POWELL
7.  George Powell
8.  Elizabeth Powell
9.  Benjamin Powell

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William CLIFFT

BEF Oct 1826 - ____

1.  Hannah Clifft
2.  William Clifft
3.  Joseph Clifft
4.  Mary Clifft
5.  Samuel Clifft
6.  Emma Clifft
7.  George Clifft
8.  James Clifft
9.  

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[666] 1850: Marriage Certificate - married in the Parish Church, Beckbury,
Shropshire on 20 May 1850.
William Cliff (mark) of full age, batchelor. A sawyer, resident at Codsall. Father:
George Clifft, Farmer.
Ann Macefield, 18 years of age, spinster. a servant, resident at Beckbury.
Father: Jeremiah Macefield, labourer.
Witnesses: Jeremiah Macefield (mark) & Mary Macefield.

[667] 1854: Birth of daughter Hannah in Shifnall, Shropshire.

[668] 1856: Birth of son William in Codsall, Staffordshire.

[669] 1861: Census (RG9/1986 ff 29 - Wolverhampton, Wombourn, ED 2 Sch 48)
Living at Heath.
head William Clifft, married, age 34, Ag. Lab. born Staffs, Codsall;
wife Ann age 30 born Beckbury, Shropshire;
daughter Hannah age 7 scholar born Shifnall, Shropshire;
son William age 5 scholar born Codsall, Staffordshire;
son Joseph age 1 born Wombourn, Staffordshire;

[670] 1871: Census (RG10/2929 ff 26 - Wolverhampton, Wombourn, ED 2D Sch 42)
Living at Heath
head William Clifft, married, age 45, Ag. Lab. born Codsall, Staffordshire;
wife Ann age 41 born Badger Heath, Shropshire;
son William unmarried age 17 Ag. Lab. born Codsall Wood, Staffs;
son Joseph age 11 scholar born Wombourn, Staffordshire;
daughter Mary age 8 scholar born Wombourn;
son Samuel age 6 scholar born Wombourn;
daughter Emma age 4 born Wombourn;
son George age 2 born Wombourn;
son James age 2 months born Wombourn;

[671] 1881: Census - (RG11/2849 ff 21 p 35).
Reg Dist: 373 West Bromwich, Sub Dist: 4 West Bromwich North East.
Parish or Township: West Bromwich, Village: Wednesbury, Schedule: 151, Address: 45 New St..
head William Cliff [sic], married aged 54, General labourer, born Staffs, Codsall;
wife Ann, aged 50, born Staffs, Staffs, Bager [sic];
son George, aged 14, scholar, born Staffs, Wombourne;
son James, aged 11, scholar, born Staffs, Wombourne;
son Charles, aged 7, scholar, born Staffs, Wombourne;
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George CLIFT

1804 - Nov 1880

1.  George Clift
2. +William CLIFFT
3.  Eliza Clift
4.  Charles Clift
5.  Martha Clift
6.  Susannah Clift
7.  Hannah Clift
8.  Jemima Clift
9.  Mary Clift
10.  Selina Clift

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[839] 1841: Census (HO107/1002/5 - folio 11) - Living at Oaken Lanes.
Codsall, Staffordhire,
George Clift, age 35, Farmer;
Hannah age 35, born Staffs;
George age 15, born Staffs;
William age 14, born Staffs;
Eliza age 12, born Staffs;
Charles, age 10, born Staffs;
Martha, age 8, , born Staffs;
Hannah age 1875;
Jemima, age 4, born Staffs;
Mary age 1, , born Staffs;
Samuel Cotteril age 33, M. S.

[840] 1849: Codsall Tithe Award - 24 April 1849 [Staffs Record Office D743/16].
George Clift occupied 6 fields including a house, barns, etc forming a
farm south east of Codsall village. The fields, totalling 26 acres:1:12,
were owned by one George Kitson. There is a sketch map in the file.

[841] 1851: Census (HO107/2017/..., ED 1a) - Living at Wergs Lane, Codsall,
Staffordshire,
head George Clift, age 47, married, farmer of 25 acres/Labourer,
born Codsall, Staffordshire.
wife Hannah age 46, born Codsall, Staffs.
daughter Jemimah, age 15 born Codsall, Staffs;
daughter Mary, age 12, born Codsall, Staffs;
daughter Selina, age 8 born Codsall, Staffs;
servant Samuel Cotterill, age 47, Ag.Lab. born Tettenhall, Staffs;
visitor John Ray, age 48, Ag.Lab. born Tettenhall, Staffs;

[842] 1861: Census (RG9/1884, ED 10, Schedule 60). Living at Codsall Wood.
head George Clift age 58, married, sawyer (wood), born Codsall, Staffs;
wife Hannah, age 56, born Codsall, Staffs;

[843] 1871: Census - (RG10/2927 ff 155v Reg Dist: 372, Sub Dist: 1a).
Parish: Codsall, Schedule: 71, Address: Codsall Road.
head George Clift, married aged 71, formerly sawyer, born Staffs, Codsall Wood;
wife Hannah, aged 66, born Staffs, Codsall Wood;

[844] 1880: George died on 23 November at Codsall Wood. The death certificate
gives his age as 79, and his occupation as 'Sawyer'. The cause of death
was given as 'Decay of Nature'. The informant was his son George Clift,
'in attendance'. The death was registered on the 23rd, and George signed
with a mark.
George was buried 4 days later at Codsall Parish Church on 27 November.
According to the entry in the Parish Register, George was 79 and living in Codsall Wood.

[845] 1881: Census (RG11/2789 ff 66v) His widow Hannah was still living in Codsall
Wood.
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John CLIFT

1769 - BEF Dec 1836

1.  Samuel Clift
2.  William Clift
3.  James Clift

1. +George CLIFT

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[922] [1773: There is a baptism of a John Clift, son of William and Mary Clift on
7 March 1773 at Rowley Regis Parish Church - Staffs Record Office]

[923] 1836: 15 Dec - Burial at Codsall Parish Church. Abode is Oaken, so this
burial might just be that of the John Clift who married Amelia.
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Marey COOK

____ - ____

1. +Stephen COOK
2.  Samuel Cook
3.  Mary Cook
4.  Thomas Cook
5.  Peter Cook
6.  John Cook

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Priscilla COOK

BEF Jan 1780 - ____

1.  William Wager
2.  Sarah Wager
3.  Mary Ann Wager
4.  Albina Wager
5.  Jane Wager
6.  Jemima Wager
7.  Benjamin Wager
8. +James WAGER
9.  Peter Wager

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Samuel COOK

____ - ____

1. +Stephen COOK
2.  Samuel Cook
3.  Mary Cook
4.  Thomas Cook
5.  Peter Cook
6.  John Cook

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