Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Frederick COWARD¹

M, #18879, b. 1840

Father

Mother

Birth*

Frederick COWARD was born in 1840 at Bourton, Dorset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Bourton and Mere.

Census 1851*

He was aged 10 in the 1851 census and lived at Lower Water Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.

George COWARD

M, #12088, b. circa 1596

Birth*

George COWARD was born circa 1596.

Marriage*

He married Rebecca HARDING on 22 October 1621 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Residence*

George COWARD lived at Mere.

Family

Rebecca HARDING b. circa 1599

Children

John COWARD+ b. 1622
Catherine COWARD+ b. 1637

Citations:

[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

George COWARD

M, #17627, b. 3 June 1853

Father

Robert COWARD b. 1811, d. 1854

Mother

Elizabeth GOVER b. 1805

Birth*

George COWARD was born on 3 June 1853 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Another George COWARD s/o James & Mary was baptised in Mere in 1854 but he died in 1856. The 1861 also shows a 6-yr-old George COWARD bornin Mere but living in Stour Provost. He is not allocated as this man b/c his family moved away from Mere.

Baptism

He was baptised on 24 July 1853 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary TOPP, daughter of John TOPP and Elizabeth (TOPP), in December 1878 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England.²

Census 1861*

George COWARD was aged 7 in the 1861 census and lived at Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 17 in the 1871 census and lived at Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Religion*

He was Independent.

Occupation*

He was a Work at Silk Factory; Furniture Packer.

Census 1901*

He was aged 46 in the 1901 census and lived at North Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Mary TOPP b. 1857

Marriage*

He married Mary TOPP, daughter of John TOPP and Elizabeth (TOPP), in December 1878 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England.²

Children

Maurice COWARD b. 1879³
Walter COWARD+ b. 1883

Citations:

[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1878 Mere Reg Dist vol.5a p.471."
[S28] 1901 Census.

Grace COWARD

F, #17009, b. circa 1738

Birth*

Grace COWARD was born circa 1738; There are a couple of candidates for this woman.

Marriage*

She married John BURFITT, son of Edward BURFITT, on 22 June 1768 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a widower of Mere. Bride a spr of Mere.¹

Residence*

Grace COWARD lived at Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was BURFITT.¹

Family

John BURFITT b. 1702

Children

John BURFITT b. 1769
Ann BURFITT+ b. 1770, d. 1824
Thomas BURFITT+ b. 1773

Citations:

[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Grace COWARD

F, #18896, b. 1710

Father

John COWARD¹ b. 1685

Mother

Catherine STEVENS b. circa 1685

Grace COWARD|b. 1710|p161.htm#i18896|John COWARD|b. 1685|p162.htm#i18897|Catherine STEVENS|b. c 1685|p629.htm#i18898|John COWARD|b. 1659|p162.htm#i11883||||||||||

Birth*

Grace COWARD was born in 1710 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 25 January 1710 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married John LEWENS on 25 June 1738 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

Grace COWARD lived at Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was LEWENS.²

Family

John LEWENS b. circa 1712

Children

William LEWENS b. 1738, d. 1741
William LEWENS+ b. 1742

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Hannah COWARD

F, #4902, b. 1811

Father

Henry COWARD b. 1777

Mother

Sarah PARFITT b. 1779

Birth*

Hannah COWARD was born in 1811 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 3 November 1811 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Zeals.

Religion*

She was Anglican.

Hannah COWARD¹

F, #11877, b. 1781

Father

Thomas COWARD¹ b. 1749

Mother

Martha HARDING¹ b. circa 1754

Hannah COWARD|b. 1781|p161.htm#i11877|Thomas COWARD|b. 1749|p164.htm#i9580|Martha HARDING|b. c 1754|p331.htm#i9581|Thomas COWARD|b. 1725|p164.htm#i11879|Mary GREY|b. 1730|p314.htm#i11880|||||||

Birth*

Hannah COWARD was born in 1781 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 16 July 1781 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Hannah COWARD

F, #15200, b. 1761

Father

Thomas COWARD b. 1725

Mother

Mary GREY b. 1730

Birth*

Hannah COWARD was born in 1761 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 30 October 1761 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Edward GREY, son of Edward GREY and Grace DORRINGTON, on 7 October 1788 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 2nd cous & 3rd cous Botp. Bch. Spr. By Banns. Wit: Ann COWARD; Walter ALFORD.

Wedding was on the same day as Edward's sister Elizabeth wedding to their 2nd/3rd cousin, William GREY.²

Residence*

Hannah COWARD lived at Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was GREY.

Family 1

Child

Henry COWARD+ b. 1786

Family 2

Edward GREY b. 1767

Child

John GREY+ b. 1789, d. Sep 1866

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Harry COWARD¹

M, #12101, b. 1786, d. 1787

Father

Thomas COWARD¹ b. 1749

Mother

Martha HARDING¹ b. circa 1754

Harry COWARD|b. 1786\nd. 1787|p161.htm#i12101|Thomas COWARD|b. 1749|p164.htm#i9580|Martha HARDING|b. c 1754|p331.htm#i9581|Thomas COWARD|b. 1725|p164.htm#i11879|Mary GREY|b. 1730|p314.htm#i11880|||||||

Birth*

Harry COWARD was born in 1786 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 July 1786 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

He died in 1787 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 2 March 1787 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Son of Thomas.²

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

Henry COWARD

M, #132, b. 1838

Father

Henry COWARD b. 1812

Mother

Mary FELTHAM b. 1818

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1838 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Birth

He was born in 1838 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England; From 1851 census.

Baptism

He was baptized on 15 April 1838 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Census 1851*

He was aged 13 in the 1851 census and lived at Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Name Variation

He was also known as FELTHAM.

Religion*

He was Anglican.

Henry COWARD

M, #146, b. 1812

Father

Henry COWARD b. 1777

Mother

Sarah PARFITT b. 1779

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1812 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; From 1851 census.

Birth

He was born in 1814 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 May 1814 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Marriage*

He married Mary FELTHAM, daughter of Daniel FELTHAM and Hannah MARSHALL, on 27 December 1838 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

PreMarriage

Henry COWARD and Mary FELTHAM had a child before they were married.

Census 1851*

Henry COWARD was aged 38 in the 1851 census and lived at Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Zeals; Gillingham.

Occupation*

He was a Agricultural Labourer; Tow Spinner.

Family

Mary FELTHAM b. 1818

PreMarriage

He and Mary FELTHAM had a child before they were married.

Marriage*

Henry COWARD married Mary FELTHAM, daughter of Daniel FELTHAM and Hannah MARSHALL, on 27 December 1838 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Children

Henry COWARD b. 1838
Leah COWARD b. 1840, d. 1841
Charles COWARD b. 1841
John COWARD b. 1848
Arthur COWARD b. Jun 1850

Henry COWARD

M, #2548, b. 1777

Father

John COWARD b. 1739

Mother

Mary CHALKE b. 1738

Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p161.htm#i2548|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|William COWARD|b. 1707|p165.htm#i19964|Lydia MATTHEWS|b. c 1708|p472.htm#i19965|Thomas CHALKE|b. c 1708|p125.htm#i19963||||

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1777 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 7 March 1777 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage Bann*

Marriage banns for Henry COWARD were published on 5 December 1802 at Penselwood, Somerset, England; Also 12 and 19 Dec.²

Marriage*

He married Sarah PARFITT, daughter of William PARFITT and Jane GUMBLETON, circa 25 December 1802 at Penselwood, Somerset, England. No actual record of marriage located. They were not married in Mere.

Residence*

Henry COWARD lived at Zeals.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Name Variation

He was also known as Harry. Baptised this way.

Family

Sarah PARFITT b. 1779

Marriage*

He married Sarah PARFITT, daughter of William PARFITT and Jane GUMBLETON, circa 25 December 1802 at Penselwood, Somerset, England. No actual record of marriage located. They were not married in Mere.

Children

James COWARD+ b. 1803
Ann COWARD b. 1805
Mary COWARD b. 1807
Leah COWARD b. 1809¹
Hannah COWARD b. 1811
Henry COWARD+ b. 1812
Fanny COWARD+ b. 1816
William COWARD+ b. 1818
Rachel COWARD b. 1820¹
Jane COWARD b. 1826¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."

Henry COWARD¹

M, #9576, b. 1786

Mother

Hannah COWARD b. 1761

Henry COWARD|b. 1786|p161.htm#i9576||||Hannah COWARD|b. 1761|p161.htm#i15200|||||||Thomas COWARD|b. 1725|p164.htm#i11879|Mary GREY|b. 1730|p314.htm#i11880|

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1786 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 12 March 1786 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary DYER on 19 December 1810 at St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire, England.²

Occupation*

Henry COWARD was a Pauper.

Note*

Other information; There were two Henrys and one Harry COWARD born around the same time. I am not convinced that I have allocated them correctly.

Census 1841*

He was aged 60 in the 1841 census and lived at Island, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .

Name Variation

He was also known as GREY. Have not seen this version used, but his mother married Edwrad GREY when Henry was only 18 months old, so he may have adopted the surname.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Mary DYER b. 1790

Marriage*

He married Mary DYER on 19 December 1810 at St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire, England.²

Child

Elizabeth COWARD b. 1811¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.

Henry COWARD¹

M, #9579, b. 1773, d. November 1863

Father

John COWARD b. 1739

Mother

Mary CHALKE b. 1738

Henry COWARD|b. 1773\nd. Nov 1863|p161.htm#i9579|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|William COWARD|b. 1707|p165.htm#i19964|Lydia MATTHEWS|b. c 1708|p472.htm#i19965|Thomas CHALKE|b. c 1708|p125.htm#i19963||||

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1773 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 29 November 1773 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Martha MILLS, daughter of James MILLS and Prudence TROWBRIDGE, on 27 February 1797 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a bach; bride a spr.²

Death*

Henry COWARD died in November 1863 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.³

Burial*

He was buried on 4 November 1863 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 87 yrs.⁴

Occupation*

He was a Ag Labourer; Pauper.^5,6

Census 1851*

He was aged 79 in the 1851 census and lived at Water Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

He was aged 65 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Name Variation

He was also known as Harry. On his burial record, the 1851 census and his daughter's marriage and baptism certificates.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Census 1861*

He was aged 88 in the 1861 census and lived at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Martha MILLS b. 1773, d. April 1855

Marriage*

He married Martha MILLS, daughter of James MILLS and Prudence TROWBRIDGE, on 27 February 1797 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a bach; bride a spr.²

Children

Sarah COWARD b. 1799¹
Ambrose COWARD+ b. 1800, d. Aug 1876
Elizabeth COWARD b. 1803¹
John COWARD+ b. 1804, d. Dec 1890¹
Mary COWARD b. 1806¹
Charlotte COWARD b. 1808, d. 1808¹
Charlotte COWARD b. 1810¹
James COWARD b. 1811¹
Mary Ann COWARD b. 1813¹
Fanny COWARD+ b. 1815¹
Eliza COWARD b. 1817¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1863 Mere Reg Dist vol.5a p.158."
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
[S17] 1861 Census.
[S16] 1851 Census.

Henry COWARD¹

M, #9602, b. circa 1775, d. 1776

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born circa 1775.¹

Death*

He died in 1776 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 13 August 1776 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Son of James. Since there is no baptism for a Henry Coward, son of James, but there is one for a Henry Coward, son of John in 1773, I am inclined to think that this is an error.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

Henry COWARD¹

M, #17060, b. 1851, d. circa 7 February 1851

Father

William COWARD¹ b. 1825, d. 1880

Mother

Fanny COWARD¹ b. 1816

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1851 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.^1,2

Baptism

He was baptized on 6 February 1851 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Death*

He died circa 7 February 1851 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 8 February 1851 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 1 yr. WC [ie.son of William Coward] NB. The age should probably have been one day or one week.³

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Mar qtr 1851 Mere Reg Dist vol.8 p.434."
[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.

Henry COWARD¹

M, #17061, b. 1853

Father

William COWARD¹ b. 1825, d. 1880

Mother

Fanny COWARD¹ b. 1816

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1853 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 June 1853 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.¹

Census 1861*

He was aged 8 in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Kilmington.

Citations:

[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Henry COWARD¹

M, #20527, b. 1836

Father

Charles COWARD¹ b. 1808

Mother

Hester JOYCE¹ b. 1809

Birth*

Henry COWARD was born in 1836 at Wanstrow, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 28 February 1836 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Wanstrow, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Wanstrow.

Citations:

[S212] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages & Burials of Wanstrow, by Chris Starr.

Jacob COWARD

M, #8872, b. 1790

Father

James COWARD b. 1769, d. 1821

Mother

Mary RUDDOCK b. circa 1758

Jacob COWARD|b. 1790|p161.htm#i8872|James COWARD|b. 1769\nd. 1821|p161.htm#i8423|Mary RUDDOCK|b. c 1758|p572.htm#i8424|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|||||||

Birth*

Jacob COWARD was born in 1790 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 7 November 1790 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

Jacob COWARD¹

M, #18905, b. 12 March 1840, d. circa 7 July 1840

Father

James COWARD¹ b. 1806

Mother

Elizabeth MILLS¹ b. 1808, d. 1846

Birth*

Jacob COWARD was born on 12 March 1840 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 13 April 1840 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

He died circa 7 July 1840 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 8 July 1840 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 17 weeks.²

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Religion*

He was Independent.

Citations:

[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.

James COWARD

M, #4287, b. 1788

Father

James COWARD b. 1757, d. 1828

Mother

Mary ROSE b. 1762

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1788 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 23 March 1788 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Citations:

[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

James COWARD

M, #8161, b. 1791

Father

William COWARD b. circa 1761

Mother

Ann (COWARD) b. circa 1761

James COWARD|b. 1791|p161.htm#i8161|William COWARD|b. c 1761|p165.htm#i8799|Ann (COWARD)|b. c 1761|p8.htm#i8800|||||||||||||

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1791 at Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 11 December 1791 at Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Marriage*

He married Ann (COWARD).

Census 1851*

James COWARD was aged 60 in the 1851 census and lived at Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Ag Labourer; Farmer.

Census 1841*

He was aged 45 in the 1841 census and lived at Wavering Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, England, .

Family

Ann (COWARD) b. 1783

Child

William COWARD b. 1820

James COWARD

M, #8164, b. 1777

Father

Richard COWARD b. 1749

Mother

Mary BAKER b. 1753

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1777 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 20 July 1777 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

James COWARD

M, #8423, b. 1769, d. 1821

Father

John COWARD b. 1739

Mother

Mary CHALKE b. 1738

James COWARD|b. 1769\nd. 1821|p161.htm#i8423|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|William COWARD|b. 1707|p165.htm#i19964|Lydia MATTHEWS|b. c 1708|p472.htm#i19965|Thomas CHALKE|b. c 1708|p125.htm#i19963||||

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1769 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 2 October 1769 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary RUDDOCK on 28 July 1788 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Mere; bride of West Knoyle.²

Death*

James COWARD died in 1821 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 17 September 1821 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 50 yrs.³

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Mary RUDDOCK b. circa 1758

Children

Elizabeth COWARD b. 1789
Jacob COWARD b. 1790
Rachel COWARD+ b. 1796, d. 1871
Bertha COWARD b. 1801
Eleanor COWARD b. 1803
John COWARD b. 1808

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S75] Phillimore's Transcripts of the Marriages of 75 parishes in Wiltshire, 1570-1812.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

James COWARD

M, #9777, b. 1763, d. 1827

Father

Robert COWARD b. 1730

Mother

Elizabeth HAYNES b. circa 1730

James COWARD|b. 1763\nd. 1827|p161.htm#i9777|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p164.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p338.htm#i18888|Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p164.htm#i9666|Rebecca BARNARD|b. c 1695|p65.htm#i18889|||||||

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1763 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; There is nothing to differentiate the two men named James COWARD who were married in West Knoyle in 1788, only 18 days apart. One was from Mere and one from West Knoyle, but all the possible baptisms took place in Mere. This man is allocated as the son of Robert until further evidence identifies the correct man.

Baptism

He was baptised on 5 April 1763 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth LEWENS, daughter of William LEWENS and Ann PHRIPP, on 10 July 1788 at St Mary's, West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. 2nd cousin 1ce rem NFI.²

Death*

James COWARD died in 1827 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 22 April 1827 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 63 yrs.³

Residence*

He lived at Mere and West Knoyle.

Family

Elizabeth LEWENS b. 1768

Children

John COWARD b. 1789¹
Lucy COWARD b. 1791¹
Martha COWARD b. 1794¹
Elizabeth COWARD b. 1797¹
Anna COWARD b. 1799¹
Jemima COWARD b. 1804¹
Sarah COWARD+ b. 1807
James COWARD b. 1810¹
William COWARD b. 1810¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S75] Phillimore's Transcripts of the Marriages of 75 parishes in Wiltshire, 1570-1812.
[S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

James COWARD¹

M, #9782, b. 1810

Father

James COWARD¹ b. 1763, d. 1827

Mother

Elizabeth LEWENS¹ b. 1768

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1810 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 22 April 1810 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.¹

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

James COWARD¹

M, #11867, b. 1811

Father

Henry COWARD¹ b. 1773, d. November 1863

Mother

Martha MILLS¹ b. 1773, d. April 1855

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1811 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 24 November 1811 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.

James COWARD¹

M, #12095, b. 1734

Father

Samuel COWARD b. 1705, d. 1742

Mother

Ann MORRIS b. 1709

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Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1734 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 December 1734 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary GULLIFORD on 29 July 1755 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Mere. Bride a sojourner in Mere.²

Residence*

James COWARD lived at Mere.

Family

Mary GULLIFORD b. circa 1733

Children

James COWARD+ b. 1757, d. 1828¹
Thomas COWARD b. 1758, d. 1759¹
Thomas COWARD b. 1763, d. 1763¹
Eliezer COWARD+ b. 1765

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

James COWARD

M, #14133, b. 1834

Father

Charles COWARD b. 1808

Mother

Hester JOYCE b. 1809

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1834 at Wanstrow, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 5 January 1834 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Wanstrow, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Wanstrow and Westbury.

Census 1841*

He was aged 7 in the 1841 census and lived at Edward Street, Westbury, Wiltshire, England, .

Citations:

[S212] Transcript of the Baptisms, Marriages & Burials of Wanstrow, by Chris Starr.

James COWARD¹

M, #18877, b. 1803

Father

Henry COWARD b. 1777

Mother

Sarah PARFITT b. 1779

Birth*

James COWARD was born in 1803 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 25 December 1803 at St Nicholas', Silton, Dorset, England; Parents "of Mere."²

Marriage*

He married Mary BRACHER, daughter of James FRANCIS and Martha BRACHER, on 14 July 1835 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Gillingham. Bride otp. Wit: Thomas BISHOP, Fanny COWARD.³

Census 1851*

James COWARD was aged 47 in the 1851 census and lived at Lower Water Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Carrier.

Residence*

He lived at Gillingham and Mere.

Family

Mary BRACHER b. 1811

Children

John COWARD b. 1838¹
Frederick COWARD b. 1840¹
Emily COWARD b. 1843¹

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.
[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Silton Baptisms."
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.