Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

Edward George COWLEY

M, #2397, b. March 1880

Father

Mother

Edward George COWLEY|b. Mar 1880|p166.htm#i2397|William Henry COWLEY|b. 1839|p167.htm#i2393|Mary Jane MULLETT|b. 1848|p506.htm#i2394||||Lavinia COWLEY|b. 1820|p166.htm#i5224|||||||

Birth*

Edward George COWLEY was born in March 1880 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 7 March 1880 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 12mo in the 1881 census and lived at The Rectory, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Elizabeth COWLEY¹

F, #12764, b. 1810

Mother

Jane COWLEY² b. 1782

Elizabeth COWLEY|b. 1810|p166.htm#i12764||||Jane COWLEY|b. 1782|p166.htm#i12773|||||||John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|Jane COX|b. c 1756|p169.htm#i12775|

Birth*

Elizabeth COWLEY was born in 1810 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptised on 2 July 1811 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.³

Marriage*

She married James AVERY, son of John AVERY and Mellior MILLS, on 9 January 1832 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1832
Jan
9
James
Avery
Bch
Mere
Elizth
Cowley
Spr
Mere
Yes
X
Frederick
Cross

Willm
Coward

Banns.⁴

Religion*

Elizabeth COWLEY was Had children baptised in the Independent Chapel, but was not listed on the Church Roll.

Census 1851*

She was aged 41 in the 1851 census and lived at Old Pound, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

She was aged 30 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Married Name

Her married name was AVERY.⁴

Census 1861*

She was aged 51 in the 1861 census and lived at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Family

James AVERY b. 1805

Marriage*

Children

Aaron AVERY b. 14 Jan 1832⁵
John AVERY b. 24 Nov 1833⁵
James AVERY b. 11 Dec 1835⁵
Ellen AVERY b. 25 Nov 1837¹
William AVERY+ b. 13 Jan 1840¹
Ann AVERY b. 1849

Citations:

[S17] 1861 Census.
[S15] 1841 Census.
[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.
[S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

Elizabeth COWLEY

F, #17601, b. 1791

Father

John COWLEY b. 1749, d. 1826

Mother

Virtue GLOVER b. circa 1754, d. 1801

Elizabeth COWLEY|b. 1791|p166.htm#i17601|John COWLEY|b. 1749\nd. 1826|p166.htm#i17603|Virtue GLOVER|b. c 1754\nd. 1801|p289.htm#i17604|John COWLEY|b. 1698|p166.htm#i17606|Hannah ALFORD|b. 1707|p43.htm#i17607|||||||

Birth*

Elizabeth COWLEY was born in 1791 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 4 September 1791 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Daniel PITMAN, son of Philip PITMAN and Mary WOBURN, on 20 November 1815 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Suspected consanguineous marriage. Both have ancestors surnamed ALFORD 1815
Nov
20
Daniel
Pittman
Bch
Mere
Elizabeth
Cowley
Spr
Mere
X
X
William
Coward
X
Lydia
Cowley
X
Banns

Willm
Coward.²

Residence*

Elizabeth COWLEY lived at Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was PITMAN.

Family

Daniel PITMAN b. 1788

Children

Ann PITMAN b. 1818¹
Hannah PITMAN+ b. 1823

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

Elizabeth COWLEY¹

F, #21587, b. 1834

Father

James COWLEY¹ b. 1809

Mother

Emma (COWLEY)¹ b. 1810

Elizabeth COWLEY|b. 1834|p166.htm#i21587|James COWLEY|b. 1809|p166.htm#i21585|Emma (COWLEY)|b. 1810|p8.htm#i21586|George COWLEY|b. 1791\nd. 1842|p166.htm#i21583|Catherine MILLS|b. 1788\nd. 1846|p486.htm#i21584|||||||

Birth*

Elizabeth COWLEY was born in 1834 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 25 May 1834 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Census 1841*

She was aged 7 in the 1841 census and lived at Causeway, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Name Variation

She was also known as Betsy.

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.

Ellen COWLEY¹

F, #10559, b. 1840

Father

James COWLEY¹ b. 1813

Mother

Mary PORTNELL¹ b. 1813

Ellen COWLEY|b. 1840|p166.htm#i10559|James COWLEY|b. 1813|p166.htm#i10554|Mary PORTNELL|b. 1813|p550.htm#i10555|Henry COWLEY|b. 1779|p166.htm#i21588|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. c 1780|p8.htm#i21589|||||||

Birth*

Ellen COWLEY was born in 1840 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Census 1851*

She was aged 10 in the 1851 census and lived at Wood Cottage, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.

Fanny COWLEY

F, #2212, b. 1814

Father

John COWLEY b. 1779, d. 1873

Mother

Sarah (COWLEY) b. 1778, d. 1857

Fanny COWLEY|b. 1814|p166.htm#i2212|John COWLEY|b. 1779\nd. 1873|p166.htm#i10556|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. 1778\nd. 1857|p8.htm#i10557|John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|Jane COX|b. c 1756|p169.htm#i12775|||||||

Birth*

Fanny COWLEY was born in 1814 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 6 November 1814 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Martin DOWN, son of John DOWN and Sophia (DOWN), on 24 July 1834 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1834
Jul
24
Martin
Down
Bch
Mere
Fanny
Cowley
Spr
Mere
X
X
John
Morgan
X
Willm
Coward

Banns
all parties concerned.²

Census 1861*

Fanny COWLEY was aged 53 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1841*

She was aged 25 in the 1841 census and lived at Street, Kilmington, Somerset, England.

Census 1851*

She was aged 36 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Married Name

Her married name was DOWN.

Residence*

She lived at Mere, Kilmington and Stourton.

Family

Martin DOWN b. 1811

Marriage*

Children

George DOWN b. 1835
Martin DOWN b. 5 Jun 1837, d. c 13 Jun 1837³
Elizabeth DOWN b. 1839
Aaron DOWN b. 1840, d. 1841⁴
William Henry DOWN b. 1843
Enos DOWN b. c 1844, d. 1844⁵
Sarah DOWN b. 1846, d. 1849
Enos DOWN b. Aug 1847, d. Jan 1848
Edward James DOWN b. 1849
Jesse DOWN b. 1849
Selina DOWN b. Jan 1851, d. Jun 1851
Jane DOWN b. Jun 1852, d. Jun 1852
Sarah DOWN b. c 27 Mar 1854, d. Jun 1854

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.
[S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.
[S66] Baptisms of Kilmington, 1838-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S69] Burials of Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.

Fanny COWLEY¹

F, #10558, b. 1840

Father

James COWLEY¹ b. 1813

Mother

Mary PORTNELL¹ b. 1813

Fanny COWLEY|b. 1840|p166.htm#i10558|James COWLEY|b. 1813|p166.htm#i10554|Mary PORTNELL|b. 1813|p550.htm#i10555|Henry COWLEY|b. 1779|p166.htm#i21588|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. c 1780|p8.htm#i21589|||||||

Birth*

Fanny COWLEY was born in 1840 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Note*

Other information; Both Fanny and Ellen are shown as 10 yrs old in 1851, but only Fanny is present in 1841, and shown as 1 yr old. Perhaps they were not twins but just born less than a yera apart.

Census 1851*

She was aged 10 in the 1851 census and lived at Wood Cottage, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1841*

She was aged 1 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.

George COWLEY¹

M, #10566, b. 1843

Father

James COWLEY¹ b. 1812, d. July 1844

Mother

Jane COLLINS¹ b. 1814

George COWLEY|b. 1843|p166.htm#i10566|James COWLEY|b. 1812\nd. Jul 1844|p166.htm#i10565|Jane COLLINS|b. 1814|p147.htm#i10563|John COWLEY|b. 1779\nd. 1873|p166.htm#i10556|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. 1778\nd. 1857|p8.htm#i10557|||||||

Birth*

George COWLEY was born in 1843 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Census 1851*

He was aged 7 in the 1851 census and lived at Water Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.

George COWLEY

M, #21583, b. 1791, d. 1842

Father

Joseph COWLEY b. 1753

Mother

Susannah (COWLEY) b. circa 1755

George COWLEY|b. 1791\nd. 1842|p166.htm#i21583|Joseph COWLEY|b. 1753|p166.htm#i15493|Susannah (COWLEY)|b. c 1755|p8.htm#i21591|Thomas COWLEY|b. 1732|p167.htm#i15494||||||||||

Birth*

George COWLEY was born in 1791 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; There were two people called George cOWLEY: one baptised in 1789 and one in 1791. Both stayed in Mere. One died in 1841 and one in 1861. This one is allocated as the son of Joseph & Susannah since he had a brother named James and he called his first son James. It is a tenuous connection, and it's possible that the men have been incorreclty allcoated.

Baptism

He was baptised on 21 December 1791 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine MILLS, daughter of George MILLS and Elizabeth TUDGAY, on 4 February 1809 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Bch. Spr. Groom "LEWIS or COWLEY."²

Death*

George COWLEY died in 1842 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 25 February 1842 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 52 yrs.³

Occupation*

He was a Weaver.

Census 1841*

He was aged 50 in the 1841 census and lived at Burton Field, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Name Variation

He was also known as LEWIS. WSRO says:" The register says George Lewis of the Parish of Mere, but the mark is of George Cowley. The banns entry is also for George Cowley."

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Catherine MILLS b. 1788, d. 1846

Marriage*

He married Catherine MILLS, daughter of George MILLS and Elizabeth TUDGAY, on 4 February 1809 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Bch. Spr. Groom "LEWIS or COWLEY."²

Children

James COWLEY+ b. 1809¹
Mary Ann COWLEY+ b. 1818
Charlotte COWLEY b. 1824¹

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.
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.

Giles COWLEY¹

M, #10560, b. 1845

Father

James COWLEY¹ b. 1813

Mother

Mary PORTNELL¹ b. 1813

Giles COWLEY|b. 1845|p166.htm#i10560|James COWLEY|b. 1813|p166.htm#i10554|Mary PORTNELL|b. 1813|p550.htm#i10555|Henry COWLEY|b. 1779|p166.htm#i21588|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. c 1780|p8.htm#i21589|||||||

Birth*

Giles COWLEY was born in 1845 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Census 1851*

He was aged 5 in the 1851 census and lived at Wood Cottage, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.

Henry COWLEY¹

M, #17605, b. 1776, d. 1778

Father

John COWLEY¹ b. 1749, d. 1826

Mother

Virtue GLOVER¹ b. circa 1754, d. 1801

Henry COWLEY|b. 1776\nd. 1778|p166.htm#i17605|John COWLEY|b. 1749\nd. 1826|p166.htm#i17603|Virtue GLOVER|b. c 1754\nd. 1801|p289.htm#i17604|John COWLEY|b. 1698|p166.htm#i17606|Hannah ALFORD|b. 1707|p43.htm#i17607|||||||

Birth*

Henry COWLEY was born in 1776 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 9 October 1776 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

He died in 1778 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 30 August 1778 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Son of John.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 COWLEY¹

M, #21588, b. 1779

Father

John COWLEY¹ b. 1749, d. 1826

Mother

Virtue GLOVER¹ b. circa 1754, d. 1801

Henry COWLEY|b. 1779|p166.htm#i21588|John COWLEY|b. 1749\nd. 1826|p166.htm#i17603|Virtue GLOVER|b. c 1754\nd. 1801|p289.htm#i17604|John COWLEY|b. 1698|p166.htm#i17606|Hannah ALFORD|b. 1707|p43.htm#i17607|||||||

Birth*

Henry COWLEY was born in 1779 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 16 April 1779 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah (COWLEY).

Residence*

Henry COWLEY lived at Mere.

Family

Sarah (COWLEY) b. circa 1780

Child

James COWLEY+ b. 1813

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 COWLEY

M, #2719, b. 1786

Father

Joseph COWLEY b. 1753

Mother

Susannah (COWLEY) b. circa 1755

James COWLEY|b. 1786|p166.htm#i2719|Joseph COWLEY|b. 1753|p166.htm#i15493|Susannah (COWLEY)|b. c 1755|p8.htm#i21591|Thomas COWLEY|b. 1732|p167.htm#i15494||||||||||

Birth*

James COWLEY was born in 1786 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; It's possible that the father of Mary Ann HOBBS was born in 1784, the s/o John & Virtue.

Baptism

He was baptised on 26 March 1786 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Note*

Other information; This man was listed as the father of Mary Ann SMART (nee HOBBS) at her second wedding in 1871. It makes no sense unless she was born illegitimately.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Family

Child

Mary Ann HOBBS+ b. 1815, d. 1884

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 COWLEY¹

M, #10554, b. 1813

Father

Henry COWLEY b. 1779

Mother

Sarah (COWLEY) b. circa 1780

James COWLEY|b. 1813|p166.htm#i10554|Henry COWLEY|b. 1779|p166.htm#i21588|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. c 1780|p8.htm#i21589|John COWLEY|b. 1749\nd. 1826|p166.htm#i17603|Virtue GLOVER|b. c 1754\nd. 1801|p289.htm#i17604|||||||

Birth*

James COWLEY was born in 1813 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 27 January 1813 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.²

Marriage*

He married Mary PORTNELL on 1 December 1836 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns. Wit: Harry COWLEY, William COWARD (clerk).³

Census 1851*

James COWLEY was aged 38 in the 1851 census and lived at Wood Cottage, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .

Census 1841*

He was aged 25 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 56 in the 1871 census and lived at Manor Cottages, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .

Occupation*

He was a Linen Weaver; Ag Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Mary PORTNELL b. 1813

Marriage*

He married Mary PORTNELL on 1 December 1836 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns. Wit: Harry COWLEY, William COWARD (clerk).³

Children

Fanny COWLEY b. 1840⁴
Ellen COWLEY b. 1840⁴
Giles COWLEY b. 1845⁴
William COWLEY b. 1847⁴
Sarah COWLEY b. Aug 1850⁴
Mary COWLEY+ b. 1855¹

Citations:

[S24] 1871 Census.
[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.
[S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S16] 1851 Census.

James COWLEY

M, #10565, b. 1812, d. July 1844

Father

John COWLEY b. 1779, d. 1873

Mother

Sarah (COWLEY) b. 1778, d. 1857

James COWLEY|b. 1812\nd. Jul 1844|p166.htm#i10565|John COWLEY|b. 1779\nd. 1873|p166.htm#i10556|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. 1778\nd. 1857|p8.htm#i10557|John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|Jane COX|b. c 1756|p169.htm#i12775|||||||

Birth*

James COWLEY was born in 1812 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 5 April 1812 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane COLLINS in June 1841 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England.²

Death*

James COWLEY died in July 1844 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.³

Burial*

He was buried on 10 July 1844 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 33 yrs.⁴

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Occupation*

He was a Ag Labourer.

Census 1841*

He was aged 25 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Jane COLLINS b. 1814

Marriage*

He married Jane COLLINS in June 1841 at Mere Reg Dist, Wiltshire, England.²

Child

George COWLEY b. 1843⁵

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.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun qtr 1841 Mere Reg Dist vol.8 p.601."
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Sep qtr 1844 Mere Reg Dist vol.8 p.259."
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
[S16] 1851 Census.

James COWLEY¹

M, #21585, b. 1809

Father

George COWLEY¹ b. 1791, d. 1842

Mother

Catherine MILLS¹ b. 1788, d. 1846

Birth*

James COWLEY was born in 1809 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 July 1809 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Emma (COWLEY).

Occupation*

James COWLEY was a Linen Weaver.

Census 1841*

He was aged 30 in the 1841 census and lived at Causeway, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of Thomas CURTIS and Mary Ann COWLEY on 9 September 1838 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; 5th cousins.²

Family

Emma (COWLEY) b. 1810

Child

Elizabeth COWLEY b. 1834¹

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

James Henry COWLEY

M, #2395, b. 1876

Father

William Henry COWLEY b. 1839

Mother

Mary Jane MULLETT b. 1848

James Henry COWLEY|b. 1876|p166.htm#i2395|William Henry COWLEY|b. 1839|p167.htm#i2393|Mary Jane MULLETT|b. 1848|p506.htm#i2394||||Lavinia COWLEY|b. 1820|p166.htm#i5224|||||||

Birth*

James Henry COWLEY was born in 1876 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 11 June 1876 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 5 in the 1881 census and lived at The Rectory, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Jane COWLEY¹

F, #9442, b. 1832

Father

Thomas COWLEY¹ b. 1787, d. 1875

Mother

Martha MAIDMENT¹ b. 1792

Jane COWLEY|b. 1832|p166.htm#i9442|Thomas COWLEY|b. 1787\nd. 1875|p167.htm#i9435|Martha MAIDMENT|b. 1792|p450.htm#i9436|||||||James MAIDMENT|b. 1768|p448.htm#i9455|Mary SLY|b. 1771|p603.htm#i9456|

Birth*

Jane COWLEY was born in 1832 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 11 August 1832 at 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.

Jane COWLEY¹

F, #12773, b. 1782

Father

John COWLEY b. 1758

Mother

Jane COX b. circa 1756

Jane COWLEY|b. 1782|p166.htm#i12773|John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|Jane COX|b. c 1756|p169.htm#i12775|John COWLEY|b. 1731|p166.htm#i18207|Frances COWARD|b. c 1738|p160.htm#i18208|||||||

Birth*

Jane COWLEY was born in 1782 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.^1,2

Baptism

She was baptised on 14 March 1782 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Census 1841*

She was aged 60 in the 1841 census and lived at Pound Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Family

Child

Elizabeth COWLEY+ b. 1810¹

Citations:

[S15] 1841 Census.
[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.

Jane COWLEY

F, #13949, b. 1819, d. December 1852

Father

Leonard COWLEY b. 1788

Mother

Ann FRICKER b. 1787

Birth*

Jane COWLEY was born in 1819 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 18 July 1819 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles DORRINGTON, son of James DORRINGTON and Mary SLY, on 25 May 1843 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 5th cousins Banns
1843
May
25
Charles
Dodington
ofa
Bch
Mason
Mere
James
Dodington
Mason

Jane
Cowley
ofa
Spr

Mere
Leonard
Cowley
Weaver

Yes
X
James
Dodington

William
Coward.²

Death*

Jane COWLEY died in December 1852 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.³

Burial*

She was buried on 10 December 1852 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 33 years. Of Mere Town.⁴

Census 1851*

She was aged 30 in the 1851 census and lived at Holwell, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Mere.

Married Name

Her married name was DORRINGTON.

Family

Charles DORRINGTON b. 1819

Marriage*

Children

Mary Ann DORRINGTON b. 1843⁵
Fanny DORRINGTON b. Dec 1850⁵

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.
[S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Dec qtr 1852 Mere Reg Dist vol.5a p.167."
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
[S87] Baptisms of Mere, 1837-1901, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Jane COWLEY

F, #20371, b. 1691

Father

Leonard COWLEY Junr b. circa 1678

Mother

Jean PURCHASE b. 1668

Jane COWLEY|b. 1691|p166.htm#i20371|Leonard COWLEY Junr|b. c 1678|p167.htm#i13919|Jean PURCHASE|b. 1668|p554.htm#i18211|||||||Nathan PURCHASE|b. c 1635\nd. 1679|p554.htm#i20284||||

Birth*

Jane COWLEY was born in 1691 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptised on 21 March 1691 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married James READ, son of John READ, on 28 May 1721 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

Jane COWLEY lived at Mere.

Note*

Other information; In the absence of other evidence I have assumed that "Jean" and "Jane" were the same person.

Married Name

Her married name was READ.²

Name Variation

She was also known as Jean. Baptised this way.

Family

James READ b. 1697

Marriage*

She married James READ, son of John READ, on 28 May 1721 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Child

James READ+ b. 1727

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.

John COWLEY

M, #9198, b. 1803

Father

John COWLEY b. 1779, d. 1873

Mother

Sarah (COWLEY) b. 1778, d. 1857

John COWLEY|b. 1803|p166.htm#i9198|John COWLEY|b. 1779\nd. 1873|p166.htm#i10556|Sarah (COWLEY)|b. 1778\nd. 1857|p8.htm#i10557|John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|Jane COX|b. c 1756|p169.htm#i12775|||||||

Birth*

John COWLEY was born in 1803 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 27 March 1803 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; This particular John COWLEY was allocated as the s/o John & Sarah since his brother Matthew was a witness at his wedding.¹

Marriage*

He married Hannah PITMAN, daughter of Philip PITMAN and Mary WOBURN, on 2 February 1824 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Bch. Spr. By banns. Wit: Matthew COWLEY, William COWARD (clerk).²

Residence*

John COWLEY lived at Mere.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Family

Hannah PITMAN b. 1805

Child

Sarah COWLEY+ b. 1833

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

John COWLEY

M, #10556, b. 1779, d. 1873

Father

John COWLEY b. 1758

Mother

Jane COX b. circa 1756

John COWLEY|b. 1779\nd. 1873|p166.htm#i10556|John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|Jane COX|b. c 1756|p169.htm#i12775|John COWLEY|b. 1731|p166.htm#i18207|Frances COWARD|b. c 1738|p160.htm#i18208|||||||

Birth*

John COWLEY was born in 1779 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 8 December 1779 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah (COWLEY).

Death*

John COWLEY died in 1873 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 16 April 1873 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 95 yrs.²

Census 1841*

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

Census 1851*

He was aged 72 in the 1851 census and lived at Almshouses, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Occupation*

He was a Linen Weaver; Pauper.

Family

Sarah (COWLEY) b. 1778, d. 1857

Marriage*

He married Sarah (COWLEY).

Children

Matthew COWLEY b. 1800¹
John COWLEY+ b. 1803
Mary COWLEY+ b. 1810
James COWLEY+ b. 1812, d. Jul 1844
Fanny COWLEY+ b. 1814

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.
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.

John COWLEY

M, #12774, b. 1758

Father

John COWLEY b. 1731

Mother

Frances COWARD b. circa 1738

John COWLEY|b. 1758|p166.htm#i12774|John COWLEY|b. 1731|p166.htm#i18207|Frances COWARD|b. c 1738|p160.htm#i18208|Leonard COWLEY|b. 1693|p167.htm#i18209|Hester WEST|b. c 1706|p690.htm#i18210|||||||

Birth*

John COWLEY was born in 1758 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 18 October 1758 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Jane COX on 30 December 1778 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr.²

Residence*

John COWLEY lived at Mere.

Family

Jane COX b. circa 1756

Children

John COWLEY+ b. 1779, d. 1873
Jane COWLEY+ b. 1782
Leonard COWLEY+ b. 1788

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.

John COWLEY

M, #17603, b. 1749, d. 1826

Father

John COWLEY b. 1698

Mother

Hannah ALFORD b. 1707

John COWLEY|b. 1749\nd. 1826|p166.htm#i17603|John COWLEY|b. 1698|p166.htm#i17606|Hannah ALFORD|b. 1707|p43.htm#i17607|Leonard COWLEY Junr|b. c 1678|p167.htm#i13919|Jean PURCHASE|b. 1668|p554.htm#i18211|Abraham ALFORD|b. c 1677|p42.htm#i17608||||

Birth*

John COWLEY was born in 1749 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 21 July 1749 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Virtue GLOVER on 3 June 1776 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Bch. Spr.²

Death*

John COWLEY died in 1826 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 26 February 1826 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 79 yrs.³

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Family

Virtue GLOVER b. circa 1754, d. 1801

Children

Henry COWLEY b. 1776, d. 1778¹
Henry COWLEY+ b. 1779¹
Charity COWLEY+ b. 1781, d. 1853
Rosetta COWLEY+ b. 1789, d. 1874
Elizabeth COWLEY+ b. 1791

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

John COWLEY

M, #17606, b. 1698

Father

Leonard COWLEY Junr b. circa 1678

Mother

Jean PURCHASE b. 1668

John COWLEY|b. 1698|p166.htm#i17606|Leonard COWLEY Junr|b. c 1678|p167.htm#i13919|Jean PURCHASE|b. 1668|p554.htm#i18211|||||||Nathan PURCHASE|b. c 1635\nd. 1679|p554.htm#i20284||||

Birth*

John COWLEY was born in 1698 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 16 March 1698 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Hannah ALFORD, daughter of Abraham ALFORD, on 7 December 1730 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

John COWLEY lived at Mere.

Family

Hannah ALFORD b. 1707

Child

John COWLEY+ b. 1749, d. 1826

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.

John COWLEY

M, #18207, b. 1731

Father

Leonard COWLEY b. 1693

Mother

Hester WEST b. circa 1706

John COWLEY|b. 1731|p166.htm#i18207|Leonard COWLEY|b. 1693|p167.htm#i18209|Hester WEST|b. c 1706|p690.htm#i18210|Leonard COWLEY Junr|b. c 1678|p167.htm#i13919|Jean PURCHASE|b. 1668|p554.htm#i18211|||||||

Birth*

John COWLEY was born in 1731 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 7 November 1731 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Frances COWARD on 27 December 1757 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.²

Residence*

John COWLEY lived at Mere.

Family

Frances COWARD b. circa 1738

Child

John COWLEY+ b. 1758

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.

Joseph COWLEY

M, #15493, b. 1753

Father

Thomas COWLEY¹ b. 1732

Joseph COWLEY|b. 1753|p166.htm#i15493|Thomas COWLEY|b. 1732|p167.htm#i15494||||Thomas COWLEY|b. 1702|p167.htm#i9433||||||||||

Birth*

Joseph COWLEY was born in 1753 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 9 February 1753 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

NoMarriage*

He and Elizabeth GREY had a child together when they were not married.

Marriage*

Joseph COWLEY married Susannah (COWLEY). A Joseph COWLEY of Rimpton married a Susannah LAMB at Corton Denham by licence on 23 Oct 1783. Could it be this couple?

Residence*

Joseph COWLEY lived at Mere.

Occupation*

He was a Weaver.

Poor Law*

Poor Law Records dated 1 February 1787 of Mere, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about Joseph COWLEY: 1 Feb 1787
20 Dec 1782
M
Elizabeth
Gray
Joseph
Cowley
Mere
Weaver.²

Family 1

Elizabeth GREY b. 1751

NoMarriage*

He and Elizabeth GREY had a child together when they were not married.

Child

John GREY b. 20 Dec 1782

Family 2

Susannah (COWLEY) b. circa 1755

Marriage*

Joseph COWLEY married Susannah (COWLEY). A Joseph COWLEY of Rimpton married a Susannah LAMB at Corton Denham by licence on 23 Oct 1783. Could it be this couple?

Children

James COWLEY+ b. 1786
George COWLEY+ b. 1791, d. 1842

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.
[S73] Bastardy Examinations of the parish of Mere, 1721-1821 transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU.

Joseph Theophilus COWLEY

M, #5557, b. May 1878, d. November 1879

Father

William Henry COWLEY b. 1839

Mother

Mary Jane MULLETT b. 1848

Joseph Theophilus COWLEY|b. May 1878\nd. Nov 1879|p166.htm#i5557|William Henry COWLEY|b. 1839|p167.htm#i2393|Mary Jane MULLETT|b. 1848|p506.htm#i2394||||Lavinia COWLEY|b. 1820|p166.htm#i5224|||||||

Birth*

Joseph Theophilus COWLEY was born in May 1878 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 May 1878 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Death*

He died in November 1879 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England, at age 1; Died aged 1 year 5 months.

Burial*

He was buried on 7 November 1879 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Lavinia COWLEY

F, #5224, b. 1820

Birth*

Lavinia COWLEY was born in 1820 at Milborne Port, Somerset, England.¹

Occupation*

She was a Ag Labourer.

Census 1851*

She was aged 30 in the 1851 census and lived at Causeway, Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

She lived at Zeals, Mere.

Family

Child

William Henry COWLEY+ b. 1839

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.