Rachel COWARD

F, #4268, b. 1796, d. 1871
Rachel COWARD|b. 1796\nd. 1871|p166.htm#i4268|James COWARD|b. 1769\nd. 1821|p163.htm#i8423|Mary RUDDOCK|b. c 1758|p581.htm#i8424|John COWARD|b. 1739|p164.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p127.htm#i16438|||||||

Father* James COWARD b. 1769, d. 1821
Mother* Mary RUDDOCK b. c 1758

Birth*1796Rachel COWARD was born in 1796 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of James COWARD and Mary RUDDOCK. 
Baptism23 October 1796Rachel COWARD was baptized on 23 October 1796 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.2 
Marriage*3 November 1831She 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*1871Rachel COWARD died in 1871 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Burial*23 June 1871She 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
Child 1.John SMITH5 b. 1837

Citations

  1. [S16] 1851 Census.
  2. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  3. [S30] Marriages, Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  4. [S69] Burials, Kilmington, 1837-1944, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU and Yvonne Scrivener.
  5. [S6] Baptisms Transcript, Kilmington, 1596-1837 by WFHS.

Rachel COWARD1

F, #11874, b. 1820
Rachel COWARD|b. 1820|p166.htm#i11874|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p163.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p537.htm#i4792|John COWARD|b. 1739|p164.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p127.htm#i16438|William PARFITT|b. 1741\nd. 1818|p538.htm#i6439|Jane GUMBLETON|b. c 1744\nd. 1783|p323.htm#i8794|

Father* Henry COWARD1 b. 1777
Mother* Sarah PARFITT1 b. 1779

Birth*1820Rachel COWARD was born in 1820 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Henry COWARD and Sarah PARFITT.1 
Baptism9 July 1820Rachel COWARD was baptized on 9 July 1820 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*June 1843She 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. 

Family

 Richard KINGSLAND b. c 1818

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S14] FreeBMD.

Rachel COWARD1

F, #17143, b. 1793
Rachel COWARD|b. 1793|p166.htm#i17143|Eliezer COWARD|b. 1765|p162.htm#i15083|Rachel PENNY|b. 1771|p545.htm#i12192|James COWARD|b. 1734|p164.htm#i12095|Mary GULLIFORD|b. c 1733|p322.htm#i18900|Thomas PENNY|b. 1727|p545.htm#i8642|Ann CHARLTON|b. 1737|p130.htm#i8643|

Father* Eliezer COWARD1 b. 1765
Mother* Rachel PENNY1 b. 1771

Birth*1793Rachel COWARD was born in 1793 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Eliezer COWARD and Rachel PENNY.1 
Baptism19 May 1793Rachel COWARD was baptized on 19 May 1793 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*24 December 1835She 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*January 1835She 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
Child 1.Mary Ann RUDDOCK1 b. 1835

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925.
  3. [S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages, Mere Independent Chapel, 1796-1896.

Rachel COWARD1

F, #18885, b. 1755
Rachel COWARD|b. 1755|p166.htm#i18885|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p166.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p342.htm#i18888|Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p166.htm#i9666|Rebecca BARNARD|b. c 1695|p66.htm#i18889|||||||

Father* Robert COWARD1 b. 1730
Mother* Elizabeth HAYNES b. c 1730

Birth*1755Rachel COWARD was born in 1755 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Robert COWARD and Elizabeth HAYNES.1 
Baptism23 February 1755Rachel COWARD was baptized on 23 February 1755 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.

Rebecca COWARD1

F, #17306, b. 1750
Rebecca COWARD|b. 1750|p166.htm#i17306|Barnard COWARD|b. 1722|p161.htm#i9665|Susanna RICKETTS|b. 1715\nd. 1774|p572.htm#i17305|Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p166.htm#i9666|Rebecca BARNARD|b. c 1695|p66.htm#i18889|||||||

Father* Barnard COWARD1 b. 1722
Mother* Susanna RICKETTS1 b. 1715, d. 1774

Birth*1750Rebecca COWARD was born in 1750 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Barnard COWARD and Susanna RICKETTS.1 
Baptism11 November 1750Rebecca COWARD was baptized on 11 November 1750 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*8 August 1773She married Thomas TURNER, son of Thomas TURNER and Sarah BURLTON, on 8 August 1773 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Groom of Monkton Deverill, a Husbandman. By banns. Wit: Philip GREEN, Thomas ROLES (clerk).2 
Residence*Rebecca COWARD lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was TURNER. 

Family

 Thomas TURNER b. 8 Jul 1751
Children 1.William TURNER3 b. 1774
 2.Richard TURNER1 b. 1776

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S61] Marriages Transcript, Kilmington, 1582-1837.
  3. [S6] Baptisms Transcript, Kilmington, 1596-1837 by WFHS.

Rhoda COWARD

F, #8666, b. 1805
Rhoda COWARD|b. 1805|p166.htm#i8666|Robert COWARD|b. 1749|p166.htm#i8667||||Edward COWARD|b. c 1719|p162.htm#i14951|Ann (COWARD)|b. c 1719|p8.htm#i14952|||||||

Father* Robert COWARD b. 1749

Birth*1805Rhoda COWARD was born in 1805 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 
She was the daughter of Robert COWARD. 
Baptism22 September 1805Rhoda COWARD was baptized on 22 September 1805 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 

Richard COWARD

M, #6651, b. 1749
Richard COWARD|b. 1749|p166.htm#i6651|William COWARD|b. 1722|p167.htm#i11843|Grace (COWARD)|b. c 1723|p8.htm#i11844|William COWARD|b. 1696|p167.htm#i11884|Mary (COWARD)|b. c 1699|p8.htm#i11885|||||||

Father* William COWARD b. 1722
Mother* Grace (COWARD) b. c 1723

Birth*1749Richard COWARD was born in 1749 at Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England. 
He was the son of William COWARD and Grace (COWARD). 
Baptism26 December 1749Richard COWARD was baptised on 26 December 1749 at All Saints', Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*19 December 1773He married Mary BAKER, daughter of James BAKER and Ann (BAKER), on 19 December 1773 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. NFI.2 
Residence*Richard COWARD lived at Maiden Bradley and Stourton. 

Family

 Mary BAKER b. 1753
Children 1.Sarah COWARD+ b. 1774, d. c 21 Sep 1799
 2.James COWARD b. 1777

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800.

Richard COWARD

M, #9666, b. 1690
Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p166.htm#i9666|John COWARD|b. 1659|p164.htm#i11883|Mary BOWEN|b. c 1664|p91.htm#i11889|Christopher COWARD|b. 1626|p161.htm#i11890|Frances STEVENS|b. c 1625|p638.htm#i19954|||||||

Father* John COWARD b. 1659
Mother* Mary BOWEN b. c 1664

Birth*1690Richard COWARD was born in 1690 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; He might have been the Richard COWARD baptised in 1685, s/o Robert, but he is allocated as the s/o John b/c:
(1) He named a son John before he named one Robert, and
(2) the age is closer to that expecetd of first marriage. 
He was the son of John COWARD and Mary BOWEN. 
Baptism8 September 1690Richard COWARD was baptised on 8 September 1690 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*4 August 1717He married Rebecca BARNARD on 4 August 1717 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Both of Mere.2 
Residence*Richard COWARD lived at Mere. 

Family

 Rebecca BARNARD b. c 1695
Children 1.John COWARD1 b. 1719
 2.Barnard COWARD+ b. 1722
 3.Robert COWARD+ b. 1730

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S74] Marriages Transcript, Mere, 1561-1812.

Richard John COWARD

M, #4508, b. 1855, d. 1947
Richard John COWARD|b. 1855\nd. 1947|p166.htm#i4508|William COWARD|b. 1825\nd. 1880|p167.htm#i7388|Fanny COWARD|b. 1816|p162.htm#i3522|John COWARD|b. 1771\nd. 1854|p164.htm#i7387|Ann FELTHAM|b. 1775\nd. 1848|p255.htm#i4794|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p163.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p537.htm#i4792|

Father* William COWARD b. 1825, d. 1880
Mother* Fanny COWARD b. 1816

Birth*1855Richard John COWARD was born in 1855 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
He was the son of William COWARD and Fanny COWARD. 
Baptism4 November 1855Richard John COWARD was baptised on 4 November 1855 at St Martin's, Zeals, Wiltshire, England; Parents abode Kilmington.1 
Marriage*1 August 1881He married Ellen TABOR, daughter of Charles TABOR and Mary MARKEY, on 1 August 1881 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 1 Aug 1881
Richard John COWARD
25
bch
Manager, General Store
Maiden Bradley
William COWARD
Coal Dealer


Ellen TABOR
26
spr

Stourton
Charles TABOR
Carpenter.2
 
Marriage*September 1884Richard John COWARD married Amelia HOYLE in September 1884 at Edmonton Reg Dist, Middlesex, England.3 
Death*1947Richard John COWARD died in 1947 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*28 February 1947He was buried on 28 February 1947 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 91 yrs. Abode The Square, Mere.4 
Census 1861*He was aged 5 in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Census 1901*He was aged 46 in the 1901 census and lived at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Census 1881*He was aged 25 in the 1881 census and lived at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Occupation*He was a Furniture Salesman; Manager of General Store. 
Residence*He lived at Kilmington, Mere and Maiden Bradley. 

Family 1

 Ellen TABOR b. 1854, d. 1883

Family 2

 Amelia HOYLE b. 1853, d. 1926

Citations

  1. [S99] Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Zeals, 1848-1998.
  2. [S30] Marriages, Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
  3. [S14] FreeBMD.
  4. [S97] Burials, Mere, 1813-1955.

Robert COWARD

M, #4833, b. circa 1745, d. 1782

Birth*circa 1745Robert COWARD was born circa 1745; Possibly born in Gillingham. 
Marriage*9 May 1772He married Elizabeth (BOWLES) on 9 May 1772 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 1772 09-May Robert COWARD otp & Elizabeth BOWLES widow otp.1 
Death*1782Robert COWARD died in 1782 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 
Burial*7 April 1782He was buried on 7 April 1782 at Gillingham, Dorset, England; Same day as the baptism of his daughter Elizabeth.2 
Name VariationHe was also known as CLARKE. 

Family

 Elizabeth (BOWLES) b. c 1745
Children 1.John COWARD+ b. 1776
 2.Albinus COWARD b. 1779
 3.Elizabeth COWARD b. 1782

Citations

  1. [S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Marriages."
  2. [S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Burials."

Robert COWARD

M, #8663, b. 1797
Robert COWARD|b. 1797|p166.htm#i8663|Robert COWARD|b. 1749|p166.htm#i8667||||Edward COWARD|b. c 1719|p162.htm#i14951|Ann (COWARD)|b. c 1719|p8.htm#i14952|||||||

Father* Robert COWARD b. 1749

Birth*1797Robert COWARD was born in 1797 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 
He was the son of Robert COWARD. 
Baptism10 September 1797Robert COWARD was baptized on 10 September 1797 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 

Robert COWARD

M, #8667, b. 1749
Robert COWARD|b. 1749|p166.htm#i8667|Edward COWARD|b. c 1719|p162.htm#i14951|Ann (COWARD)|b. c 1719|p8.htm#i14952|||||||||||||

Father* Edward COWARD b. c 1719
Mother* Ann (COWARD) b. c 1719

Birth*1749Robert COWARD was born in 1749 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 
He was the son of Edward COWARD and Ann (COWARD). 
Baptism21 January 1749Robert COWARD was baptised on 21 January 1749 at Gillingham, Dorset, England.1 
NoMarriage*He and Hannah MILES had a child together when they were not married. 
Note*Other information; A Robert COWARD was buried in Gillingham on 7 Apr 1782 (NFI). Obviously it could not have been the one who had children later on, but it might have been the one baptised in 1749, or married in 1772. In other words, there may have been more than one Robert COWARD in Gillingham at this time.

On 9 May 1772, Robert COWARD married a widow, Elizabeth BOWLES, botp. He was presumably the father of the some or all of the listed children, although of course it may have been two men. 
NoteOther information; Robert COWARD married Lucy COWARD at Mere on 25 May 1791, by banns. Botp. 
Name VariationRobert COWARD was also known as CLARKE. Stourton Bastardy Bonds give his name as "COWARD alias CLARKE". 
Residence*He lived at Gillingham. 

Family 1

 Hannah MILES b. 1762
Child 1.Ann MILES+ b. 1786

Family 2

 
Children 1.Alfred COWARD b. 1795
 2.Robert COWARD b. 1797
 3.Albinus COWARD b. 1799
 4.Charlotte COWARD b. 1803, d. 1822
 5.Rhoda COWARD b. 1805

Citations

  1. [S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Parish of Gillingham
    BAPTISMS 1735 - 1749
    These records transcribed from the Parish Registers by Jan Genge Kennedy July 2003."

Robert COWARD

M, #17635, b. 1812, d. 1854
Robert COWARD|b. 1812\nd. 1854|p166.htm#i17635|Christopher COWARD|b. 1757|p161.htm#i18887|Martha (COWARD)|b. 1758|p8.htm#i22428|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p166.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p342.htm#i18888|||||||

Father* Christopher COWARD b. 1757
Mother* Martha (COWARD) b. 1758

Birth*1812Robert COWARD was born in 1812 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Thanks to Sally Coward for sorting out this allocation. 
He was the son of Christopher COWARD and Martha (COWARD). 
Baptism14 September 1834Robert COWARD was baptized on 14 September 1834 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 22 years.1 
Marriage*23 April 1836He married Elizabeth GOVER, daughter of Charles GOVER and Hannah FORWARD, on 23 April 1836 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 1836
Apr
23
Robert
Coward

Mere
Elizabeth
Gover

Mere
Yes
X
Benjamin
Welch

Mary Andrews
Butt

Banns.2
 
Death*1854Robert COWARD died in 1854 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*4 March 1854He was buried on 4 March 1854 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 41 yrs. Abode Town's End.3 
Census 1841*He was aged 30 in the 1841 census and lived at Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Census 1851*He was aged 39 in the 1851 census and lived at Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Religion*He was Baptised as an Anglican at the age of 22 years. Had one child baptised as an Anglican and another as an Independent. 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 
Occupation*He was a Blacksmith; Labourer; Farm Labourer. 

Family

 Elizabeth GOVER b. 1805
Children 1.Edward COWARD1 b. 1830
 2.Christopher COWARD4 b. 1838
 3.George COWARD+ b. 3 Jun 1853

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S86] Marriages of Mere, 1813-1925.
  3. [S97] Burials, Mere, 1813-1955.
  4. [S87] Baptisms, Mere.

Robert COWARD

M, #18883, b. 1730
Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p166.htm#i18883|Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p166.htm#i9666|Rebecca BARNARD|b. c 1695|p66.htm#i18889|John COWARD|b. 1659|p164.htm#i11883|Mary BOWEN|b. c 1664|p91.htm#i11889|||||||

Father* Richard COWARD b. 1690
Mother* Rebecca BARNARD b. c 1695

Birth*1730Robert COWARD was born in 1730 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
He was the son of Richard COWARD and Rebecca BARNARD. 
Baptism12 November 1730Robert COWARD was baptised on 12 November 1730 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*16 August 1752He married Elizabeth HAYNES on 16 August 1752 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Mere. Bride of Longbridge Deverill.2 
Residence*Robert COWARD lived at Mere. 

Family

 Elizabeth HAYNES b. c 1730
Children 1.Robert COWARD1 b. 1753
 2.Rachel COWARD1 b. 1755
 3.Christopher COWARD+1 b. 1757
 4.Lucy COWARD1 b. 1761
 5.James COWARD+ b. 1763, d. 1827

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S74] Marriages Transcript, Mere, 1561-1812.

Robert COWARD1

M, #18884, b. 1753
Robert COWARD|b. 1753|p166.htm#i18884|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p166.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p342.htm#i18888|Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p166.htm#i9666|Rebecca BARNARD|b. c 1695|p66.htm#i18889|||||||

Father* Robert COWARD1 b. 1730
Mother* Elizabeth HAYNES b. c 1730

Birth*1753Robert COWARD was born in 1753 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
He was the son of Robert COWARD and Elizabeth HAYNES.1 
Baptism16 March 1753Robert COWARD was baptized on 16 March 1753 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; According to SW Wilts Baps, there was a Robert s/o Robert baptised on 13 Mar 1752, but this would have been before the wedding. Could it be a transcription error - a problem with the change in New Year's Day?1 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.

Robert COWARD1

M, #22427, b. 1813
Robert COWARD|b. 1813|p166.htm#i22427|Edward COWARD|b. 1771|p162.htm#i17642|Mary LIGHT|b. c 1774|p441.htm#i17643|Thomas COWARD|b. c 1741|p167.htm#i17644||||||||||

Father* Edward COWARD b. 1771
Mother* Mary LIGHT b. c 1774

Birth*1813Robert COWARD was born in 1813 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. 
He was the son of Edward COWARD and Mary LIGHT. 
Baptism4 April 1813Robert COWARD was baptised on 4 April 1813 at St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset, England.2 
Marriage*22 March 1835He married Charlotte HATCH, daughter of John HATCH and Charity COOMBS, on 22 March 1835 at St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset, England. Botp.3 
Residence*Robert COWARD lived at Gillingham. 

Family

 Charlotte HATCH b. 1811

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Baptisms transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy."
  3. [S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Marriages transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy."

Samuel COWARD

M, #12096, b. 1705, d. 1742
Samuel COWARD|b. 1705\nd. 1742|p166.htm#i12096|Christopher COWARD|b. c 1663|p162.htm#i19953||||Christopher COWARD|b. 1626|p161.htm#i11890|Frances STEVENS|b. c 1625|p638.htm#i19954|||||||

Father* Christopher COWARD b. c 1663

Birth*1705Samuel COWARD was born in 1705 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
He was the son of Christopher COWARD. 
Baptism5 May 1705Samuel COWARD was baptised on 5 May 1705 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; The child's name was not given on the baptism record. He is assigned as Samuel COWARD b/c
(1) his brother Chistopher named a son Samuel,
(2) there is no other baptism for the older Samuel
(3) the age matches that of expected age at first marriage.1 
Marriage*17 July 1730He married Ann MORRIS, daughter of John MORRIS, on 17 July 1730 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. NFI.2 
Death*1742Samuel COWARD died in 1742 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*30 July 1742He was buried on 30 July 1742 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; NFI.3 
Residence*He lived at Mere. 

Family

 Ann MORRIS b. 1709
Children 1.John COWARD1 b. 1731, d. 1733
 2.John COWARD1 b. 1733
 3.James COWARD+ b. 1734
 4.John COWARD1 b. 1736, d. 1736
 5.Sarah COWARD+ b. 1740, d. 1818

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S74] Marriages Transcript, Mere, 1561-1812.
  3. [S63] Burials Transcript, Mere, 1588-1837.

Sarah COWARD

F, #3475, b. 1807
Sarah COWARD|b. 1807|p166.htm#i3475|James COWARD|b. 1763\nd. 1827|p163.htm#i9777|Elizabeth LEWENS|b. 1768|p440.htm#i9778|Robert COWARD|b. 1730|p166.htm#i18883|Elizabeth HAYNES|b. c 1730|p342.htm#i18888|William LEWENS|b. 1742|p440.htm#i18890|Ann PHRIPP|b. c 1741|p550.htm#i18893|

Father* James COWARD b. 1763, d. 1827
Mother* Elizabeth LEWENS b. 1768

Birth*1807Sarah COWARD was born in 1807 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of James COWARD and Elizabeth LEWENS. 
Baptism10 January 1808Sarah COWARD was baptised on 10 January 1808 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.2 
Marriage*5 January 1839She married Henry TABOR, son of Charles TABOR and Sarah MILES, on 5 January 1839 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Both ofa. Bch. Spr. Carpenter. Servant. No fathers listed.3 
Census 1841*Sarah COWARD was aged 30 in the 1841 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Census 1851*She was aged 43 in the 1851 census and lived at Woodrow Cottage, Stourton Caundle, Dorset, England, . 
Residence*She lived at West Knoyle; Stourton; Stourton Caundle. 
Married NameHer married name was TABOR. 
Occupation*She was a Servant. 

Family

 Henry TABOR b. 1808
Children 1.James Samuel TABOR b. 1840
 2.Henry Augustine TABOR b. 1842

Citations

  1. [S16] 1851 Census.
  2. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  3. [S30] Marriages, Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

Sarah COWARD

F, #8088, b. 1774, d. circa 21 September 1799
Sarah COWARD|b. 1774\nd. c 21 Sep 1799|p166.htm#i8088|Richard COWARD|b. 1749|p166.htm#i6651|Mary BAKER|b. 1753|p61.htm#i4667|William COWARD|b. 1722|p167.htm#i11843|Grace (COWARD)|b. c 1723|p8.htm#i11844|James BAKER|b. 1707|p60.htm#i4654|Ann (BAKER)|b. 1711\nd. 1795|p2.htm#i4656|

Father* Richard COWARD b. 1749
Mother* Mary BAKER b. 1753

Birth*1774Sarah COWARD was born in 1774 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
She was the daughter of Richard COWARD and Mary BAKER. 
Baptism31 July 1774Sarah COWARD was baptized on 31 July 1774 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Marriage*15 December 1794She married John LAPHAM, son of William LAPHAM and Mary EDWARDS, on 15 December 1794 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: Thomas ROLES (clerk), Joseph BIRD.1 
Death*circa 21 September 1799Sarah COWARD died circa 21 September 1799 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Burial*23 September 1799She was buried on 23 September 1799 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Wife of John. [Buried on same day as her unnamed infant. Presumably died in childbirth] 
Residence*She lived at Stouurton and Kilmington. 
Note*Other information; Sarah COWARD who married John LAPHAM in 1794 is allocated as the one born in Stourton in 1774 partly because this age matches John's better than the ones born in Mere, and partly because Stourton had tighter links with Kilmington than Mere did. However, this could be subject to revision. 
Married NameHer married name was LAPHAM. 

Family

 John LAPHAM b. 1771, d. 1847
Children 1.William LAPHAM+ b. 1795, d. 1881
 2.John LAPHAM b. 1797
 3.(?) LAPHAM b. c 20 Sep 1799, d. 1799

Citations

  1. [S61] Marriages Transcript, Kilmington, 1582-1837.

Sarah COWARD

F, #9599, b. 1740, d. 1818
Sarah COWARD|b. 1740\nd. 1818|p166.htm#i9599|Samuel COWARD|b. 1705\nd. 1742|p166.htm#i12096|Ann MORRIS|b. 1709|p512.htm#i16432|Christopher COWARD|b. c 1663|p162.htm#i19953||||John MORRIS|b. c 1679|p512.htm#i16433||||

Father* Samuel COWARD b. 1705, d. 1742
Mother* Ann MORRIS b. 1709

Birth*1740Sarah COWARD was born in 1740 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
She was the daughter of Samuel COWARD and Ann MORRIS. 
Baptism30 November 1740Sarah COWARD was baptised on 30 November 1740 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*26 January 1761She married James LAWRENCE, son of William LAWRENCE, on 26 January 1761 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. Botp.2 
Death*1818Sarah COWARD died in 1818 at Mere, Wiltshire, England. 
Burial*23 August 1818She was buried on 23 August 1818 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 79 yrs.3 
Residence*She lived at Mere and Gillingham. 
Married NameHer married name was LAWRENCE. 

Family

 James LAWRENCE b. 1739, d. 1806
Children 1.James LAWRENCE+ b. 1761
 2.William LAWRENCE b. 1763
 3.Ann LAWRENCE b. 1766
 4.John LAWRENCE+ b. 1769, d. 1842
 5.Aaron LAWRENCE+ b. 1771, d. 1844
 6.Mary LAWRENCE b. 1774
 7.Elizabeth LAWRENCE1 b. 1778, d. 1780
 8.Albinus LAWRENCE1 b. 1780, d. 1827
 9.Elizabeth LAWRENCE+1 b. 1785

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham
    Marriages 1735 - 1837
    Transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy. "
  3. [S63] Burials Transcript, Mere, 1588-1837.

Sarah COWARD

F, #11814, b. circa 1796

Birth*circa 1796Sarah COWARD was born circa 1796; A Sarah COWARD was baptised on 30 Sep 1787 d/o William & Ann. Seems a bit old for this woman. There are closer matches in Mere. 
Marriage*28 July 1818She married John ABBOTT on 28 July 1818 at All Saints', Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England. Botp. By banns. CoP. Both literate. Witnesses: Thomas COWARD & Mary Ann EVEFORD?1 
Residence*Sarah COWARD lived at Maiden Bradley. 
Married NameHer married name was ABBOTT.1 

Family

 John ABBOTT b. c 1793
Child 1.Thomas ABBOTT+ b. 1819

Citations

  1. [S91] Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Maiden Bradley, 1750-1901.

Sarah COWARD1

F, #11872, b. 1799
Sarah COWARD|b. 1799|p166.htm#i11872|Henry COWARD|b. 1773\nd. Nov 1863|p163.htm#i9579|Martha MILLS|b. 1773\nd. Apr 1855|p498.htm#i9582|John COWARD|b. 1739|p164.htm#i8798|Mary CHALKE|b. 1738|p127.htm#i16438|James MILLS|b. 1750|p497.htm#i8777|Prudence TROWBRIDGE|b. 1753|p677.htm#i8778|

Father* Henry COWARD1 b. 1773, d. Nov 1863
Mother* Martha MILLS1 b. 1773, d. Apr 1855

Birth*1799Sarah COWARD was born in 1799 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Henry COWARD and Martha MILLS.1 
Baptism24 February 1799Sarah COWARD was baptized on 24 February 1799 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Mere. 

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.

Sarah Ann COWARD1

F, #17063, b. 1860
Sarah Ann COWARD|b. 1860|p166.htm#i17063|William COWARD|b. 1825\nd. 1880|p167.htm#i7388|Fanny COWARD|b. 1816|p162.htm#i3522|John COWARD|b. 1771\nd. 1854|p164.htm#i7387|Ann FELTHAM|b. 1775\nd. 1848|p255.htm#i4794|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p163.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p537.htm#i4792|

Father* William COWARD1 b. 1825, d. 1880
Mother* Fanny COWARD1 b. 1816

Birth*1860Sarah Ann COWARD was born in 1860 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.1 
She was the daughter of William COWARD and Fanny COWARD.1 
Baptism26 August 1860Sarah Ann COWARD was baptized on 26 August 1860 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.1 
Census 1861*She was aged 3 mos [sic - doesn't quite match with baptism in Aug 1860] in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
Residence*She lived at Kilmington. 

Citations

  1. [S66] Baptisms , Kilmington, 1838-1901.

Sarah Ann COWARD1

F, #20191, b. 1843
Sarah Ann COWARD|b. 1843|p166.htm#i20191|John COWARD|b. 1804\nd. Dec 1890|p164.htm#i4296|Elizabeth SMART|b. 1813|p614.htm#i1093|Henry COWARD|b. 1773\nd. Nov 1863|p163.htm#i9579|Martha MILLS|b. 1773\nd. Apr 1855|p498.htm#i9582|Thomas SMART|b. 1785\nd. 1863|p620.htm#i1032|Sabra MILLS|b. 1782\nd. 1851|p499.htm#i1085|

Father* John COWARD1 b. 1804, d. Dec 1890
Mother* Elizabeth SMART1 b. 1813

Birth*1843Sarah Ann COWARD was born in 1843 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of John COWARD and Elizabeth SMART.1 
Residence*Sarah Ann COWARD lived at Mere. 
Census 1851*She was aged 7 in the 1851 census and lived at Castle Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. 

Citations

  1. [S16] 1851 Census.

Sarah Jane COWARD

F, #1820, b. 31 July 1849
Sarah Jane COWARD|b. 31 Jul 1849|p166.htm#i1820|William COWARD|b. 1818|p167.htm#i1818|Kitty SHEPHERD|b. 1816\nd. 21 Jan 1870|p602.htm#i1607|Henry COWARD|b. 1777|p163.htm#i2548|Sarah PARFITT|b. 1779|p537.htm#i4792|Ambrose SHEPHERD|b. 1781\nd. Jun 1851|p597.htm#i1600|Fanny KAINES|b. c 1773\nd. Jun 1850|p408.htm#i1601|

Father* William COWARD b. 1818
Mother* Kitty SHEPHERD b. 1816, d. 21 Jan 1870

Birth*31 July 1849Sarah Jane COWARD was born on 31 July 1849 at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England. 
Baptism31 July 1849She was baptized on 31 July 1849 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Bonham, Stourton, Somerset, England. 
She was the daughter of William COWARD and Kitty SHEPHERD. 
Census 1851*Sarah Jane COWARD was aged 1 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 
Residence*She lived at Stourton. 

Susannah COWARD

F, #9991, b. 1775
Susannah COWARD|b. 1775|p166.htm#i9991|Barnard COWARD|b. 1722|p161.htm#i9665|Edith BRIMSON|b. 1733|p99.htm#i9663|Richard COWARD|b. 1690|p166.htm#i9666|Rebecca BARNARD|b. c 1695|p66.htm#i18889|Jonas BRIMSON|b. c 1706|p99.htm#i9664|Ann JACOBS|b. c 1709|p399.htm#i14596|

Father* Barnard COWARD b. 1722
Mother* Edith BRIMSON b. 1733

Birth*1775Susannah COWARD was born in 1775 at Kilmington, Somerset, England. 
She was the daughter of Barnard COWARD and Edith BRIMSON. 
Baptism3 September 1775Susannah COWARD was baptised on 3 September 1775 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England.1 
Residence*She lived at Kilmington. 

Family

 
Child 1.Alfred COWARD b. c 2 May 1812

Citations

  1. [S6] Baptisms Transcript, Kilmington, 1596-1837 by WFHS.

Susannah COWARD

F, #11695, b. circa 1770

Birth*circa 1770Susannah COWARD was born circa 1770. 
Marriage*6 February 1792She married George FORWARD on 6 February 1792 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Bch. Spr. By banns. Wit.1 
Residence*Susannah COWARD lived at Mere. 
Married NameHer married name was FORWARD. 

Family

 George FORWARD b. c 1767
Child 1.Thomas FORWARD b. 1803, d. 1878

Citations

  1. [S74] Marriages Transcript, Mere, 1561-1812.

Susannah COWARD1

F, #14132, b. 1840
Susannah COWARD|b. 1840|p166.htm#i14132|Charles COWARD|b. 1808|p161.htm#i14130|Hester JOYCE|b. 1809|p406.htm#i14131|Charles COWARD|b. 1773|p161.htm#i20528|Elizabeth (COWARD)|b. c 1778|p8.htm#i20529|William JOYCE|b. 1780|p406.htm#i20531|Grace VAISEY|b. 1769|p683.htm#i20532|

Father* Charles COWARD1 b. 1808
Mother* Hester JOYCE1 b. 1809

Birth*1840Susannah COWARD was born in 1840 at Westbury, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Charles COWARD and Hester JOYCE.1 
Residence*Susannah COWARD lived at Wanstrow. 
Occupation*She was a Dressmaker. 
Census 1861*She was aged 20 in the 1861 census and lived at Street, Wanstrow, Somerset, England. 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1861 Census.

Susannah COWARD1

F, #21708, b. 1770

Birth*1770Susannah COWARD was born in 1770 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Baptism10 January 1770She was baptized on 10 January 1770 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*24 February 1794She married Thomas LAMPARD, son of Thomas LAMPARD and Mary CAREY, on 24 February 1794 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom a bch; bride a spr.2 
Residence*Susannah COWARD lived at Mere. 
Married Name24 February 1794 As of 24 February 1794,her married name was LAMPARD.2 

Family

 Thomas LAMPARD b. 1772, d. 1833
Children 1.Mary LAMPARD1 b. 1798
 2.Andrew LAMPARD1 b. 1800

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S74] Marriages Transcript, Mere, 1561-1812.

Thomas COWARD

M, #9580, b. 1749
Thomas COWARD|b. 1749|p166.htm#i9580|Thomas COWARD|b. 1725|p167.htm#i11879|Mary GREY|b. 1730|p317.htm#i11880|Thomas COWARD|b. 1704|p167.htm#i11881|Mary BOWLES|b. c 1703|p92.htm#i11882|William GREY|b. 1705\nd. c 1 Aug 1788|p319.htm#i9823|Mary WEST|b. c 1705\nd. 1740|p701.htm#i9833|

Father* Thomas COWARD1 b. 1725
Mother* Mary GREY b. 1730

Birth*1749Thomas COWARD was born in 1749 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; This person is identified as the Thomas COWRD who married Patty HARDING since he is closest inage to that of expected age at first marriage, and he named his first son Thomas, not John. However, it is possible that the son of John was the man who married Patty HARDING. 
He was the son of Thomas COWARD and Mary GREY.1 
Baptism20 August 1749Thomas COWARD was baptised on 20 August 1749 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.1 
Marriage*8 May 1766He married Martha HARDING on 8 May 1766 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Botp. Groom bch. Bride Patty HARDING, spr.2 
Residence*Thomas COWARD lived at Mere. 
(Witness) Marriage30 August 1778He witnessed the Marriage of Morris MAIDMENT and Elizabeth COWARD on 30 August 1778 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.2 

Family

 Martha HARDING b. c 1754
Children 1.Elizabeth COWARD+ b. 1776
 2.Thomas COWARD1 b. 1779
 3.Hannah COWARD1 b. 1781
 4.Charlotte COWARD1 b. c 1786
 5.Harry COWARD1 b. 1786, d. 1787

Citations

  1. [S62] Baptisms Transcript, 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 by WFHS.
  2. [S74] Marriages Transcript, Mere, 1561-1812.
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