John COWARD1

M, #19961, b. 1733

FatherSamuel COWARD1 b. 1705, d. 1742
MotherAnn MORRIS1 b. 1709
John COWARD|b. 1733|p163.htm#i19961|Samuel COWARD|b. 1705\nd. 1742|p164.htm#i12096|Ann MORRIS|b. 1709|p504.htm#i16432|Christopher COWARD|b. c 1663|p159.htm#i19953||||John MORRIS|b. c 1679|p504.htm#i16433||||

Birth*John COWARD was born in 1733 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 10 December 1733 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Death*He died; Presumably died in infancy as he had a younger brother named John, and the next sibling after him was baptised only 12 months after his own baptism. 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

John COWARD1

M, #19962, b. 1736, d. 1736

FatherSamuel COWARD1 b. 1705, d. 1742
MotherAnn MORRIS1 b. 1709
John COWARD|b. 1736\nd. 1736|p163.htm#i19962|Samuel COWARD|b. 1705\nd. 1742|p164.htm#i12096|Ann MORRIS|b. 1709|p504.htm#i16432|Christopher COWARD|b. c 1663|p159.htm#i19953||||John MORRIS|b. c 1679|p504.htm#i16433||||

Birth*John COWARD was born in 1736 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 21 March 1736 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Death*He died in 1736 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*He was buried on 31 March 1736 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Son of Samuel.2 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S63] Transcript of the Burials of Mere, 1588-1837 by Wiltshire Family History Society.

John COWARD1

M, #20188, b. 1820, d. circa 1858

FatherAaron COWARD1 b. 1779, d. 1851
MotherCharity COWLEY1 b. 1781, d. 1853
John COWARD|b. 1820\nd. c 1858|p163.htm#i20188|Aaron COWARD|b. 1779\nd. 1851|p158.htm#i18881|Charity COWLEY|b. 1781\nd. 1853|p165.htm#i18911|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|John COWLEY|b. 1749\nd. 1826|p166.htm#i17603|Virtue GLOVER|b. c 1754\nd. 1801|p289.htm#i17604|

Birth*John COWARD was born in 1820 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 26 July 1820 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*He married Mary Ann AVERY, daughter of John AVERY and Mellior MILLS, on 23 November 1856 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Banns     1856     Nov     23     John     Coward     ofa     Bch     Labourer     Mere     Aaron     Coward     Labourer          Mary Anne     Avery     ofa     Spr          Mere     John     Avery     Mason          Yes     X     Thomas     Avery     X     Ellen     Avery.2 
Death*John COWARD died circa 1858. 
Occupation*He was a Labourer. 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

John COWARD1

M, #22064, b. 1622

FatherGeorge COWARD b. circa 1596
MotherRebecca HARDING b. circa 1599
John COWARD|b. 1622|p163.htm#i22064|George COWARD|b. c 1596|p161.htm#i12088|Rebecca HARDING|b. c 1599|p331.htm#i12089|||||||||||||

Birth*John COWARD was born in 1622 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismHe was baptized on 14 July 1622 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Occupation*He was a Hosier. 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 

Family

Child

Citations:

  1. [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.

Leah COWARD

F, #5231, b. 1840, d. 1841

FatherHenry COWARD b. 1812
MotherMary FELTHAM b. 1818
Leah COWARD|b. 1840\nd. 1841|p163.htm#i5231|Henry COWARD|b. 1812|p161.htm#i146|Mary FELTHAM|b. 1818|p257.htm#i117|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p161.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p530.htm#i4792|Daniel FELTHAM|b. 1787\nd. 1854|p253.htm#i110|Hannah MARSHALL|b. 1781\nd. 1834|p464.htm#i114|

Birth*Leah COWARD was born in 1840 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England. 
BaptismShe was baptized on 11 October 1840 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Death*She died in 1841 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*She was buried on 6 January 1841 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Residence*She lived at Stourton. 

Leah COWARD1

F, #11869, b. 1809

FatherHenry COWARD1 b. 1777
MotherSarah PARFITT1 b. 1779
Leah COWARD|b. 1809|p163.htm#i11869|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p161.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p530.htm#i4792|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|William PARFITT|b. 1741\nd. 1818|p530.htm#i6439|Jane GUMBLETON|b. c 1744\nd. 1783|p319.htm#i8794|

Birth*Leah COWARD was born in 1809 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 24 December 1809 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Lucy COWARD1

F, #9784, b. 1791

FatherJames COWARD1 b. 1763, d. 1827
MotherElizabeth LEWENS1 b. 1768
Lucy COWARD|b. 1791|p163.htm#i9784|James COWARD|b. 1763\nd. 1827|p161.htm#i9777|Elizabeth LEWENS|b. 1768|p433.htm#i9778|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p164.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p338.htm#i18888|William LEWENS|b. 1742|p433.htm#i18890|Ann PHRIPP|b. c 1741|p542.htm#i18893|

Birth*Lucy COWARD was born in 1791 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 May 1791 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at West Knoyle. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Lucy COWARD1

F, #18886, b. 1761

FatherRobert COWARD1 b. 1730
MotherElizabeth HAYNES b. circa 1730
Lucy COWARD|b. 1761|p163.htm#i18886|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*Lucy COWARD was born in 1761 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 February 1761 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Martha COWARD

F, #9132, b. 1765

FatherJohn COWARD b. 1728
MotherJane GROSE b. 1722
Martha COWARD|b. 1765|p163.htm#i9132|John COWARD|b. 1728|p162.htm#i9801|Jane GROSE|b. 1722|p317.htm#i9802|Thomas COWARD|b. 1704|p164.htm#i11881|Mary BOWLES|b. c 1703|p91.htm#i11882|Emanuel GROSE|b. c 1692\nd. 1728|p317.htm#i12279|Jane (GROSE)|b. c 1695\nd. 1762|p17.htm#i16501|

Birth*Martha COWARD was born in 1765 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
BaptismShe was baptised on 3 May 1765 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Thomas DORRINGTON, son of Charles DORRINGTON and Ann COWLEY, on 13 September 1784 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a bch; bride a spr.2 
Residence*Martha COWARD lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was DORRINGTON. 

Family

Thomas DORRINGTON b. 1757
Children

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Martha COWARD1

F, #9785, b. 1794

FatherJames COWARD1 b. 1763, d. 1827
MotherElizabeth LEWENS1 b. 1768
Martha COWARD|b. 1794|p163.htm#i9785|James COWARD|b. 1763\nd. 1827|p161.htm#i9777|Elizabeth LEWENS|b. 1768|p433.htm#i9778|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p164.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p338.htm#i18888|William LEWENS|b. 1742|p433.htm#i18890|Ann PHRIPP|b. c 1741|p542.htm#i18893|

Birth*Martha COWARD was born in 1794 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 6 March 1794 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at West Knoyle. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Martha COWARD1

F, #12171, b. 1794

Birth*Martha COWARD was born in 1794 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 14 December 1794 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married John BAVERSTOCK, son of James BAVERSTOCK and Mary Ann HARDING, on 28 April 1817 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1817
Apr
28
John
Baverstock
Bch
Mere
Martha
Coward
Spr
Mere
Yes
Yes
A.
Darknell

Elizabeth
Baverstock

Banns.2

 
Religion*Martha COWARD was Baptised as an Anglican but had her children baptised in the Independent Chapel at Mere. 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was BAVERSTOCK.2 

Family

John BAVERSTOCK b. 1795
Children

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  3. [S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.
  4. [S15] 1841 Census.

Martha COWARD1

F, #19243, b. 1762

FatherJohn COWARD1 b. 1739
MotherMary CHALKE1 b. 1738
Martha COWARD|b. 1762|p163.htm#i19243|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*Martha COWARD was born in 1762 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 December 1762 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Mary COWARD

F, #2469, b. 1822, d. 1906

FatherJohn COWARD b. 1771, d. 1854
MotherAnn FELTHAM b. 1775, d. 1848
Mary COWARD|b. 1822\nd. 1906|p163.htm#i2469|John COWARD|b. 1771\nd. 1854|p162.htm#i7387|Ann FELTHAM|b. 1775\nd. 1848|p252.htm#i4794|William COWARD|b. 1746|p165.htm#i11841|Ann WHITE|b. 1750\nd. 1823|p695.htm#i11842|||||||

Birth*Mary COWARD was born in 1822 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
BaptismShe was baptized on 11 August 1822 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Marriage*She married James DAVIS, son of John DAVIS and Eliza SMITH, on 4 November 1852 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1852
Nov
4?
James
Davis
23
Bch
Labourer
Kilmington
John
Davis
Shoemaker
Mary
Coward
26
Spr

Kilmington
John
Coward
Labourer

X
X
Rebecca
Smith

Samuel
Howell

Banns.1,2 
Death*Mary COWARD died in 1906 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*She was buried on 17 April 1906 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Aged 83 yrs. 
Census 1841*She was aged 18 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1891*She was aged 69 in the 1891 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Census 1851*She was aged 25 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1901*She was aged 77 in the 1901 census and lived at Stourton Lane, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Occupation*She was a Silk Winder. 
Census 1881*She was aged 59 in the 1881 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Name VariationShe was also known as Melly. WFHS transcription gives the first name as Melly. 
Married NameHer married name was DAVIS. 
Residence*She lived at Kilmington; Stourton. 
Census 1871*She was aged 48 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Census 1861*She was aged 37 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 

Family

James DAVIS b. 1829, d. 1899
Marriage*She married James DAVIS, son of John DAVIS and Eliza SMITH, on 4 November 1852 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1852
Nov
4?
James
Davis
23
Bch
Labourer
Kilmington
John
Davis
Shoemaker
Mary
Coward
26
Spr

Kilmington
John
Coward
Labourer

X
X
Rebecca
Smith

Samuel
Howell

Banns.1,2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  2. [S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1852 Mere Reg Dist vol 5a p.461."

Mary COWARD

F, #4822, b. 1807

FatherHenry COWARD b. 1777
MotherSarah PARFITT b. 1779
Mary COWARD|b. 1807|p163.htm#i4822|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p161.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p530.htm#i4792|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|William PARFITT|b. 1741\nd. 1818|p530.htm#i6439|Jane GUMBLETON|b. c 1744\nd. 1783|p319.htm#i8794|

Birth*Mary COWARD was born in 1807 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England. 
BaptismShe was baptized on 4 November 1807 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Residence*She lived at Stourton. 
Religion*She was Anglican. 

Mary COWARD

F, #11716, b. circa 1789

Birth*Mary COWARD was born circa 1789; Lots of candidates. 
Marriage*She married Joseph HOOPER, son of Robert HOOPER and Mary EDWARDS, on 25 December 1811 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.1 
Residence*Mary COWARD lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was HOOPER. 

Family

Joseph HOOPER b. 1778, d. 1867
Children

Citations:

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

Mary COWARD

F, #11773, b. circa 1755

Birth*Mary COWARD was born circa 1755. 
Marriage*She married William DUNKERTON, son of William DUNKERTON and Mary MONTAGUE, on 4 December 1777 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.1 
Residence*Mary COWARD lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was DUNKERTON.1 

Family

William DUNKERTON b. 1752
Child

Citations:

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

Mary COWARD1

F, #11870, b. 1806

FatherHenry COWARD1 b. 1773, d. November 1863
MotherMartha MILLS1 b. 1773, d. April 1855
Mary COWARD|b. 1806|p163.htm#i11870|Henry COWARD|b. 1773\nd. Nov 1863|p161.htm#i9579|Martha MILLS|b. 1773\nd. Apr 1855|p491.htm#i9582|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|James MILLS|b. 1750|p490.htm#i8777|Prudence TROWBRIDGE|b. 1753|p667.htm#i8778|

Birth*Mary COWARD was born in 1806 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 June 1806 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Mary Ann COWARD

F, #10773, b. 1816

FatherJohn COWARD b. 1771, d. 1854
MotherAnn FELTHAM b. 1775, d. 1848
Mary Ann COWARD|b. 1816|p163.htm#i10773|John COWARD|b. 1771\nd. 1854|p162.htm#i7387|Ann FELTHAM|b. 1775\nd. 1848|p252.htm#i4794|William COWARD|b. 1746|p165.htm#i11841|Ann WHITE|b. 1750\nd. 1823|p695.htm#i11842|||||||

Birth*Mary Ann COWARD was born in 1816 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
BaptismShe was baptised on 27 October 1816 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Joshua SMITH, son of Charles SMITH and Maria LAPHAM, on 27 November 1838 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1838
Nov
27
Joshua
Smith
ofa
Bch
Sawyer
Kilmington
Charles
Smith
Sawyer

Mary Ann
Coward
ofa
Spr

Kilmington
John
Coward
Labourer

X
X
John
Dorrington
X
Jane
Coward
X
Banns.2 
Census 1861*Mary Ann COWARD was aged 44 in the 1861 census and lived at Tolbury, Bruton, Somerset, England, . 
Census 1841*She was aged 23 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1851*She was aged 34 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Married NameHer married name was SMITH. 
Residence*She lived at Mere and Kilmington. 

Family

Joshua SMITH b. 1811
Marriage*She married Joshua SMITH, son of Charles SMITH and Maria LAPHAM, on 27 November 1838 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 1838
Nov
27
Joshua
Smith
ofa
Bch
Sawyer
Kilmington
Charles
Smith
Sawyer

Mary Ann
Coward
ofa
Spr

Kilmington
John
Coward
Labourer

X
X
John
Dorrington
X
Jane
Coward
X
Banns.2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S84] Marriages of Kilmington, 1837-1931, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  3. [S16] 1851 Census.
  4. [S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  5. [S17] 1861 Census.

Mary Ann COWARD1

F, #11871, b. 1813

FatherHenry COWARD1 b. 1773, d. November 1863
MotherMartha MILLS1 b. 1773, d. April 1855
Mary Ann COWARD|b. 1813|p163.htm#i11871|Henry COWARD|b. 1773\nd. Nov 1863|p161.htm#i9579|Martha MILLS|b. 1773\nd. Apr 1855|p491.htm#i9582|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|James MILLS|b. 1750|p490.htm#i8777|Prudence TROWBRIDGE|b. 1753|p667.htm#i8778|

Birth*Mary Ann COWARD was born in 1813 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 20 September 1813 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Mary Jane COWARD1

F, #18910, b. 1837

FatherJames COWARD1 b. 1806
MotherElizabeth MILLS1 b. 1808, d. 1846
Mary Jane COWARD|b. 1837|p163.htm#i18910|James COWARD|b. 1806|p162.htm#i18902|Elizabeth MILLS|b. 1808\nd. 1846|p488.htm#i18906|Aaron COWARD|b. 1779\nd. 1851|p158.htm#i18881|Charity COWLEY|b. 1781\nd. 1853|p165.htm#i18911|Richard MILLS|b. 1786|p492.htm#i9738|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1785|p338.htm#i18907|

Birth*Mary Jane COWARD was born in 1837 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 15 January 1837 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Census 1851*She was aged 14 in the 1851 census and lived at Mere Down, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Occupation*She was a Silk Spinner. 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [S87] Baptisms of Mere, 1837-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Mary Matilda COWARD

F, #7750, b. 27 September 1836

FatherWilliam COWARD b. circa 25 June 1809, d. 1863
MotherMary MASTERS b. 1808, d. 1847
Mary Matilda COWARD|b. 27 Sep 1836|p163.htm#i7750|William COWARD|b. c 25 Jun 1809\nd. 1863|p165.htm#i4282|Mary MASTERS|b. 1808\nd. 1847|p469.htm#i4283|William COWARD|b. 1779\nd. 1858|p165.htm#i3013|Mary SAINSBURY|b. 1773\nd. 1844|p579.htm#i5816|John MASTERS|b. c 1778|p469.htm#i11836|Mary (MASTERS)|b. c 1778|p25.htm#i11837|

Birth*Mary Matilda COWARD was born on 27 September 1836 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptised on 24 December 1836 at St John the Baptist, Frome, Somerset, England; Abode: Kilmington.1 
Residence*She lived at Kilmington. 
Census 1851*She was aged 14 in the 1851 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1841*She was aged 5 in the 1841 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 

Citations:

  1. [S93] Transcript of the Baptisms and Marriages of Frome St John, 1759-1900.

Maurice COWARD1

M, #17631, b. 1879

FatherGeorge COWARD1 b. 3 June 1853
MotherMary TOPP1 b. 1857
Maurice COWARD|b. 1879|p163.htm#i17631|George COWARD|b. 3 Jun 1853|p161.htm#i17627|Mary TOPP|b. 1857|p658.htm#i17630|Robert COWARD|b. 1811\nd. 1854|p164.htm#i17635|Elizabeth GOVER|b. 1805|p294.htm#i6398|John TOPP|b. 1831|p657.htm#i17632|Elizabeth (TOPP)|b. 1832|p36.htm#i17633|

Birth*Maurice COWARD was born in 1879 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Occupation*He was a Baker & Breadmaker. 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 
Census 1901*He was aged 21 in the 1901 census and lived at North Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 

Citations:

  1. [S28] 1901 Census.

Mellior COWARD

F, #21893, b. 1692

MotherElizabeth (COWARD) b. circa 1662
Mellior COWARD|b. 1692|p163.htm#i21893||||Elizabeth (COWARD)|b. c 1662|p8.htm#i21894|||||||||||||

Birth*Mellior COWARD was born in 1692 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
BaptismShe was baptised on 31 July 1692 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Dau of Elizabeth COWARD, widow.1 
Marriage*She married William FRICKER, son of Richard FRICKER and Eleanor (FRICKER), on 24 June 1721 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom of hindon. Bride of Mere.2 
Residence*Mellior COWARD lived at Mere and Hindon. 
Name VariationShe was also known as Amelia. This version not seen. 
Married NameHer married name was FRICKER.2 

Family

William FRICKER b. 1694
Child

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.

Mellior COWARD

F, #22063, b. 1653

FatherJohn COWARD1 b. 1622
Mellior COWARD|b. 1653|p163.htm#i22063|John COWARD|b. 1622|p163.htm#i22064||||George COWARD|b. c 1596|p161.htm#i12088|Rebecca HARDING|b. c 1599|p331.htm#i12089|||||||

Birth*Mellior COWARD was born in 1653 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
BaptismShe was baptised on 1 November 1653 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Osmund HILL, son of Osmund HILL, circa 13 January 1675. Marriage did not take place in Mere. 
Marriage LicenseMellior COWARD and Osmund HILL obtained a marriage license on 11 January 1675; Groom a barber of Mere. Bride of Mere. Bondsman: John COWARD, hosier, of Mere.2 
Residence*Mellior COWARD lived at Mere. 
Name VariationShe was also known as Amelia. This version not seen. 
Married NameHer married name was HILL. 

Family

Osmund HILL b. 1650
Marriage LicenseShe and Osmund HILL obtained a marriage license on 11 January 1675; Groom a barber of Mere. Bride of Mere. Bondsman: John COWARD, hosier, of Mere.2 
Marriage*Mellior COWARD married Osmund HILL, son of Osmund HILL, circa 13 January 1675. Marriage did not take place in Mere. 
Child

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S36] Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds, transcribed by WFHS and downloaded from http://findmypast.com/.

Phyllis COWARD1

F, #19955, b. 1689

FatherChristopher COWARD1 b. circa 1663
Phyllis COWARD|b. 1689|p163.htm#i19955|Christopher COWARD|b. c 1663|p159.htm#i19953||||Christopher COWARD|b. 1626|p159.htm#i11890|Frances STEVENS|b. c 1625|p629.htm#i19954|||||||

Birth*Phyllis COWARD was born in 1689 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 10 July 1689 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations:

  1. [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.

Priscilla COWARD

F, #7751, b. 1838

FatherWilliam COWARD b. circa 25 June 1809, d. 1863
MotherMary MASTERS b. 1808, d. 1847
Priscilla COWARD|b. 1838|p163.htm#i7751|William COWARD|b. c 25 Jun 1809\nd. 1863|p165.htm#i4282|Mary MASTERS|b. 1808\nd. 1847|p469.htm#i4283|William COWARD|b. 1779\nd. 1858|p165.htm#i3013|Mary SAINSBURY|b. 1773\nd. 1844|p579.htm#i5816|John MASTERS|b. c 1778|p469.htm#i11836|Mary (MASTERS)|b. c 1778|p25.htm#i11837|

Birth*Priscilla COWARD was born in 1838 at England; Not Somerset. 
Census 1841*She was aged 2 in the 1841 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 

Priscilla COWARD1

F, #21862, b. 1807

FatherWilliam COWARD1 b. 1779, d. 1858
MotherMary SAINSBURY1 b. 1773, d. 1844
Priscilla COWARD|b. 1807|p163.htm#i21862|William COWARD|b. 1779\nd. 1858|p165.htm#i3013|Mary SAINSBURY|b. 1773\nd. 1844|p579.htm#i5816|William COWARD|b. 1746|p165.htm#i11841|Ann WHITE|b. 1750\nd. 1823|p695.htm#i11842|||||||

Birth*Priscilla COWARD was born in 1807 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 1 January 1807 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Kilmington. 

Citations:

  1. [S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Rachel COWARD

F, #4268, b. 1796, d. 1871

FatherJames COWARD b. 1769, d. 1821
MotherMary RUDDOCK b. circa 1758
Rachel COWARD|b. 1796\nd. 1871|p163.htm#i4268|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*Rachel COWARD was born in 1796 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 23 October 1796 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.2 
Marriage*She married Charles SMITH, son of John SMITH and Elizabeth EDWARDS, on 3 November 1831 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Kilmington, wid. Bride otp, spr.3 
Death*Rachel COWARD died in 1871 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Burial*She was buried on 23 June 1871 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 72 yrs [sic - should have been 75 yrs].4 
Census 1841*She was aged 44 in the 1841 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1861*She was aged 65 in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1871*She was aged 76 in the 1871 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Married NameHer married name was SMITH. 
Residence*She lived at Stourton; Kilmington; Mere. 
Census 1851*She was aged 52 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 

Family

Charles SMITH b. 1780, d. 1872
Marriage*She married Charles SMITH, son of John SMITH and Elizabeth EDWARDS, on 3 November 1831 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Kilmington, wid. Bride otp, spr.3 
Child

Citations:

  1. [S16] 1851 Census.
  2. [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.
  3. [S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  4. [S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.
  5. [S6] Transcript of the Baptisms of Kilmington, 1596-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm

Rachel COWARD1

F, #11874, b. 1820

FatherHenry COWARD1 b. 1777
MotherSarah PARFITT1 b. 1779
Rachel COWARD|b. 1820|p163.htm#i11874|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p161.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p530.htm#i4792|John COWARD|b. 1739|p162.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p125.htm#i16438|William PARFITT|b. 1741\nd. 1818|p530.htm#i6439|Jane GUMBLETON|b. c 1744\nd. 1783|p319.htm#i8794|

Birth*Rachel COWARD was born in 1820 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 9 July 1820 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married Richard KINGSLAND in June 1843 at St Pancras Reg Dist, London, Middlesex, England, .2 
Census 1851*Rachel COWARD was aged 31 in the 1851 census and lived at Zeals, Wiltshire, England. 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was KINGSLAND. 

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun qtr 1843 St Pancras Reg Dist vol.1a p.320."

Rachel COWARD1

F, #17143, b. 1793

FatherEliezer COWARD1 b. 1765
MotherRachel PENNY1 b. 1771
Rachel COWARD|b. 1793|p163.htm#i17143|Eliezer COWARD|b. 1765|p160.htm#i15083|Rachel PENNY|b. 1771|p537.htm#i12192|James COWARD|b. 1734|p161.htm#i12095|Mary GULLIFORD|b. c 1733|p318.htm#i18900|Thomas PENNY|b. 1727|p538.htm#i8642|Ann CHARLTON|b. 1737|p128.htm#i8643|

Birth*Rachel COWARD was born in 1793 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
BaptismShe was baptized on 19 May 1793 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*She married John RUDDOCK, son of John RUDDOCK and Catherine POND, on 24 December 1835 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1835
Dec
24
John
Riddick
Wid
West KnoyleRachelCowardSprMere
Yes
Yes
Wm
Wickham

Ann
Wickham

Licence
all parties concerned.2 
Occupation*Rachel COWARD was a Farmer's Wife; Farmer of 40 acres. 
Religion*She was Independent Chapel. 
Census 1851*She was aged 57 in the 1851 census and lived at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. 
Married NameHer married name was RUDDOCK.2 
Residence*She lived at Mere and West Knoyle. 
Confirmation*She was confirmed in January 1835 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Entered into fellowship in Jan 1835. Before she was married? Maybe more than one Rachel RIDDICK? Abode was West Knoyle. Note in margin says "removed to West Knoyle and died there in 1867".3 

Family

John RUDDOCK b. 1800
Marriage*She married John RUDDOCK, son of John RUDDOCK and Catherine POND, on 24 December 1835 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1835
Dec
24
John
Riddick
Wid
West KnoyleRachelCowardSprMere
Yes
Yes
Wm
Wickham

Ann
Wickham

Licence
all parties concerned.2 
Child

Citations:

  1. [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.
  2. [S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  3. [S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.