Stourton, Kilmington and Mere Genealogies

George MATTHEWS

M, #3502, b. 1783

Father

Mother

Birth*

George MATTHEWS was born in 1783 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 14 December 1783 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary WALTER, daughter of Frances WALTER, on 31 October 1808 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Penselwood; bride otp.²

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for George MATTHEWS and Mary WALTER were published on 2 October 1808 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Also 9 & 16th. Bride's named incorrectly given as Ann.³

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for George MATTHEWS and Mary WALTER were published on 2 October 1808 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England; Bride of Stourton. Also 9 & 16 Oct 1808.^4,5

Residence*

George MATTHEWS lived at Zeals, Penselwood and Gillingham.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer; Carrier.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of Roger GARRETT and Mary MAIDMENT on 3 August 1811 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England; 2nd cousins.⁴

Family

Mary WALTER b. 1784

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for George MATTHEWS and Mary WALTER were published on 2 October 1808 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Also 9 & 16th. Bride's named incorrectly given as Ann.³

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for George MATTHEWS and Mary WALTER were published on 2 October 1808 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England; Bride of Stourton. Also 9 & 16 Oct 1808.^4,5

Marriage*

George MATTHEWS married Mary WALTER, daughter of Frances WALTER, on 31 October 1808 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Penselwood; bride otp.²

Children

Citations:

[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S64] Banns of Stourton, 1753-1812 transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU.
[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."

George MATTHEWS

M, #4935, b. 1813

Father

George MATTHEWS b. 1783

Mother

Mary WALTER b. 1784

George MATTHEWS|b. 1813|p471.htm#i4935|George MATTHEWS|b. 1783|p471.htm#i3502|Mary WALTER|b. 1784|p680.htm#i1666|Edward MATTHEWS|b. 1744\nd. 1819|p470.htm#i6434|Martha PENNY|b. 1736\nd. 1827|p537.htm#i6435||||Frances WALTER|b. 1749\nd. 1829|p679.htm#i1664|

Birth*

George MATTHEWS was born in 1813 at Zeals, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 June 1813 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Religion*

He was Anglican.

George MATTHEWS

M, #6642, b. 1734

Father

John MATTHEWS b. circa 1700

Mother

Susanna HEWITT b. circa 1703

George MATTHEWS|b. 1734|p471.htm#i6642|John MATTHEWS|b. c 1700|p471.htm#i12338|Susanna HEWITT|b. c 1703|p349.htm#i12339|||||||Thomas HEWITT|b. c 1673|p349.htm#i15066|Mary (HEWITT)|b. c 1673|p18.htm#i15067|

Birth*

George MATTHEWS was born in 1734 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 7 July 1734 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary SHEAN, daughter of Joseph SHEAN and Ann SALLY, on 4 June 1759 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Penselwood; bride of Gillingham, but a sojourner in Mere.²

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for George MATTHEWS and Mary SHEAN were published on 29 May 1759 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England; Groom George Matthews status – of –, – Bride Mary Sheene status – of Mere, WIL married on 06 May 1759 at parish Penselwood by – Witnesses banns only May 6, 18, 29 1759 (from Banns Book).³

Residence*

George MATTHEWS lived at Penselwood.

Family

Mary SHEAN b. 1738

Child

Jemima MATTHEWS+ b. 1760

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."

George MATTHEWS

M, #8528, b. 1756, d. 1832

Father

Nicholas MATTHEWS b. 1730, d. 1814

Mother

Susanna HARCOURT b. circa 1732

George MATTHEWS|b. 1756\nd. 1832|p471.htm#i8528|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|John MATTHEWS|b. c 1700|p471.htm#i12338|Susanna HEWITT|b. c 1703|p349.htm#i12339|||||||

Birth*

George MATTHEWS was born in 1756 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 23 May 1756 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah (MATTHEWS).

Death*

George MATTHEWS died in 1832 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 5 July 1832 at Penselwood, Somerset, England; Aged 76 yrs.²

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of William TOPP and Ann BOURTON on 15 April 1799 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

(Witness) Marriage

George MATTHEWS witnessed the Marriage of James MATTHEWS and Sindoniah PRIDE on 6 April 1801 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Family

Sarah (MATTHEWS) b. circa 1769

Marriage*

George MATTHEWS married Sarah (MATTHEWS).

Children

Joan MATTHEWS b. 1790¹
George MATTHEWS b. 1792¹
Eli MATTHEWS b. 1796¹
James MATTHEWS+ b. 1799, d. Jun 1883

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S34] National Burial Index 2nd Edition (2004) by FFHS.

George MATTHEWS¹

M, #12540, b. 1792

Father

George MATTHEWS¹ b. 1756, d. 1832

Mother

Sarah (MATTHEWS)¹ b. circa 1769

George MATTHEWS|b. 1792|p471.htm#i12540|George MATTHEWS|b. 1756\nd. 1832|p471.htm#i8528|Sarah (MATTHEWS)|b. c 1769|p25.htm#i8529|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|||||||

Birth*

George MATTHEWS was born in 1792 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 27 April 1792 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood.

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.

Henry MATTHEWS

M, #2994, b. 1851

Father

Stephen MATTHEWS b. 1818, d. December 1909

Mother

Martha PIKE b. 1820, d. 1881

Birth*

Henry MATTHEWS was born in 1851 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 3 May 1854 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Baptised aged 3 years.

Census 1861*

He was aged 9 in the 1861 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 19 in the 1871 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Occupation*

He was a Tailor.

Residence*

He lived at Stourton.

Henry MATTHEWS

M, #4780, b. 1805, d. 1844

Father

James MATTHEWS b. 1777, d. 1865

Mother

Sindoniah PRIDE b. 1779, d. 1842

Henry MATTHEWS|b. 1805\nd. 1844|p471.htm#i4780|James MATTHEWS|b. 1777\nd. 1865|p471.htm#i4781|Sindoniah PRIDE|b. 1779\nd. 1842|p552.htm#i4782|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|||||||

Birth*

Henry MATTHEWS was born in 1805 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 3 June 1805 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England; Baptism recorded in both Stourton and Penselwood by William Partridge.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 3 June 1805 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Baptism recorded in both Stourton and Penselwood by William Partridge.

Marriage*

He married Ann WYATT, daughter of John WYATT and Susannah BUGDEN.

Death*

Henry MATTHEWS died in 1844 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 25 August 1844 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 39 yrs.²

Religion*

He was Had first few children baptised as Anglicans, then later children as Congregationalists. Doesn't appear on the Chapel Roll, so may not have become a full member.

Occupation*

He was a Shoemaker; Cordwainer.

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood and Mere.

Family

Ann WYATT b. 1806

Marriage*

He married Ann WYATT, daughter of John WYATT and Susannah BUGDEN.

Children

Henry MATTHEWS b. 1830, d. 1835³
John MATTHEWS b. 1831³
Jane MATTHEWS b. 29 Mar 1833
Lucy MATTHEWS+ b. 29 Jul 1836, d. bt 1877 - 1901⁴

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S97] Burials of Mere, 1813-1955 originals photographed by Cathy Day of the ANU, transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
[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.
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

Henry MATTHEWS¹

M, #14764, b. 1830, d. 1835

Father

Henry MATTHEWS¹ b. 1805, d. 1844

Mother

Ann WYATT¹ b. 1806

Birth*

Henry MATTHEWS was born in 1830 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 21 March 1830 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Death*

He died in 1835 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 29 August 1835 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England; Aged 5 yrs.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 King MATTHEWS¹

M, #18939, b. 1837

Father

Joseph MATTHEWS¹ b. 31 December 1807

Mother

Ann KING¹ b. 1810, d. March 1848

Birth*

Henry King MATTHEWS was born in 1837 at Gillingham, Dorset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 December 1837 at St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset, England; Privately.¹

Occupation*

He was a Brewer.

Census 1861*

He was aged 23 in the 1861 census and lived at Wyke, Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Gillingham.

Census 1851*

He was aged 13 in the 1851 census and lived at Queenswood College, East Buckholt, Broughton, Hampshire, England.

Citations:

[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Baptisms transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy."

James MATTHEWS

M, #3847, b. 1799, d. June 1883

Father

George MATTHEWS b. 1756, d. 1832

Mother

Sarah (MATTHEWS) b. circa 1769

James MATTHEWS|b. 1799\nd. Jun 1883|p471.htm#i3847|George MATTHEWS|b. 1756\nd. 1832|p471.htm#i8528|Sarah (MATTHEWS)|b. c 1769|p25.htm#i8529|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|||||||

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born in 1799 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 13 January 1799 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.²

Marriage*

He married Christina SHEPHERD, daughter of Joseph SHEPHERD and Rachel KNAPTON, on 11 November 1837 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Bourton, bride otp.
11 Nov 1837
James MATTHEWS
ofa
bch
Tailor
Bourton, Dorset
Geo. MATTHEWS
Deceased
Wit: Joseph SHEPHARD
Yes

Christianna SHEPHERD
ofa
spr

Stourton
Joseph SHEPPARD
Deceased
Wit: Sarah SHEPHARD
Yes.³

Death*

James MATTHEWS died in June 1883 at Wellington Reg Dist, Somerset, England; Aged 85 yrs.⁴

Census 1861*

He was aged 62 in the 1861 census and lived at Young Street, Alverstoke, Hampshire, England.

Census 1871*

He was aged 74 in the 1871 census and lived at Friary, St Martin's, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.

Census 1881*

He was aged 84 in the 1881 census and lived at Gaol, Portland, Dorset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Tailor.

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood; Stourton.

Census 1851*

He was aged 53 in the 1851 census and lived at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Family

Christina SHEPHERD b. 8 January 1815, d. 6 September 1899

Marriage*

Children

Joseph Augustin MATTHEWS b. 19 Sep 1838
Rachel Margaret MATTHEWS b. 6 Jun 1840
Sarah Cecily MATTHEWS b. 6 Jun 1840
James MATTHEWS b. 3 Jun 1842
Raymond MATTHEWS b. 1845
Jane MATTHEWS b. 19 Dec 1847
Thomas MATTHEWS b. 17 Mar 1850
Clement MATTHEWS b. 20 Dec 1851
Richard MATTHEWS b. 1854
Lewis MATTHEWS b. 1856

Citations:

[S16] 1851 Census.
[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.
[S14] FreeBMD at http://www.freebmd.org.uk/ "Jun qtr 1883 Wellington Reg Dist vol.5c p.251."

James MATTHEWS

M, #4078, b. 3 June 1842

Father

James MATTHEWS b. 1799, d. June 1883

Mother

Christina SHEPHERD b. 8 January 1815, d. 6 September 1899

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born on 3 June 1842 at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 5 June 1842 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Bonham, Stourton, Somerset, England.

Census 1851*

He was aged 9 in the 1851 census and lived at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Bourton.

James MATTHEWS

M, #4781, b. 1777, d. 1865

Father

Nicholas MATTHEWS b. 1730, d. 1814

Mother

Susanna HARCOURT b. circa 1732

James MATTHEWS|b. 1777\nd. 1865|p471.htm#i4781|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|John MATTHEWS|b. c 1700|p471.htm#i12338|Susanna HEWITT|b. c 1703|p349.htm#i12339|||||||

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born in 1777 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 19 January 1777 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sindoniah PRIDE on 6 April 1801 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England. Botp. By Banns. Wit: Amelia NEWTON, George MATTHEWS.¹

Death*

James MATTHEWS died in 1865 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Burial*

He was buried on 5 November 1865 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England; Aged 88 yrs.²

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood.

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the Marriage of William INGS and Elizabeth FORWARD on 13 April 1801 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.³

(Witness) Marriage

James MATTHEWS witnessed the Marriage of Charles BROWN and Maria CHILD on 14 June 1814 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.⁴

Family

Sindoniah PRIDE b. 1779, d. 1842

Marriage*

James MATTHEWS married Sindoniah PRIDE on 6 April 1801 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England. Botp. By Banns. Wit: Amelia NEWTON, George MATTHEWS.¹

Children

James MATTHEWS+ b. 1803
Henry MATTHEWS+ b. 1805, d. 1844

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S34] National Burial Index 2nd Edition (2004) by FFHS.
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.
[S30] Marriages of Stourton, 1801-1935, transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology and Anthropology, ANU.

James MATTHEWS

M, #5177, b. 1803

Father

James MATTHEWS b. 1777, d. 1865

Mother

Sindoniah PRIDE b. 1779, d. 1842

James MATTHEWS|b. 1803|p471.htm#i5177|James MATTHEWS|b. 1777\nd. 1865|p471.htm#i4781|Sindoniah PRIDE|b. 1779\nd. 1842|p552.htm#i4782|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|||||||

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born in 1803 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 May 1803 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth YOUNG on 26 December 1825 at Penselwood, Somerset, England. Groom James Matthews status – of –, – Bride Eliz Young status – of –, – married on 26 Dec 1825 at parish Penselwood by – Witnesses – Notes –.²

Note*

Other information; There was also a James MATTHEWS baptised in Penselwood in 1799, the son of George and Sarah MATTHEWS. It is possible that he is the husband of Elizabeth and father of Lavinia.

Census 1841*

James MATTHEWS was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Pen Pitts, Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Occupation*

He was a Labourer.

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood.

Family

Elizabeth YOUNG b. 1805

Marriage*

Children

Citations:

[S9] IGI (Extracted Record) at http://www.familysearch.org/.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."

James MATTHEWS

M, #9970, b. 1795

Mother

Catherine MATTHEWS b. 1777

James MATTHEWS|b. 1795|p471.htm#i9970||||Catherine MATTHEWS|b. 1777|p470.htm#i9973|||||||John MATTHEWS|b. c 1747|p471.htm#i9974|Sarah LAMPARD|b. 1756|p413.htm#i9976|

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born in 1795 at East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

He was baptised on 25 December 1795 at East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Amy Keevil ROLES, daughter of John ROLES and Jane KEEVIL, on 23 May 1833 at St John the Baptist, Brewham, Somerset, England. Groom James Matthews of Stowey, – Bride Amy Balch status wid of –, – married on 23 May 1833 at parish Brewham by – Witnesses William Sainsbury, Joseph Parfitt.^2,3

Residence*

James MATTHEWS lived at East Knoyle; Stowey.

Census 1841*

He was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Sutton, Chew Magna, Somerset, England, .

Census 1851*

He was aged 55 in the 1851 census and lived at Stowey, Somerset, England, .

Occupation*

He was a Man Servant; Servant Groom.

Family

Amy Keevil ROLES b. 1797, d. 1861

Marriage*

Children

John MATTHEWS b. 1834⁴
Sarah MATTHEWS b. 1836⁴

Citations:

[S62] Transcript of the Baptisms of 13 parishes in Southwest Wiltshire, 1558-1837 published by Wiltshire Family History Society. See http://www.wiltshirefhs.co.uk/home.htm.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."
[S102] Baptisms & Marriages of Brewham, 1695-1867, photographed by Cathy Day, transcribed by Yvonne Scrivener.
[S15] 1841 Census.

James MATTHEWS

M, #10709, b. 1838

Father

James MATTHEWS b. 1803

Mother

Elizabeth YOUNG b. 1805

James MATTHEWS|b. 1838|p471.htm#i10709|James MATTHEWS|b. 1803|p471.htm#i5177|Elizabeth YOUNG|b. 1805|p716.htm#i5178|James MATTHEWS|b. 1777\nd. 1865|p471.htm#i4781|Sindoniah PRIDE|b. 1779\nd. 1842|p552.htm#i4782|||||||

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born in 1838 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood.

Census 1841*

He was aged 2 in the 1841 census and lived at Pen Pitts, Penselwood, Somerset, England.

James MATTHEWS¹

M, #18796, b. 1745

Father

John MATTHEWS¹ b. 1725

Mother

Sarah TURNER¹ b. 1724

Birth*

James MATTHEWS was born in 1745 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 29 July 1748 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Note*

Other information; The Poor Law gives his age as "about 3 years" in on 30 Jan 1748. He was baptised six months later. His parents married in Brewham five months before the Removal Order. From this, I conclude that he was born illegitimately and was baptised when aged more than three years.

Residence*

He lived at Penselwood.

Poor Law*

Poor Law Records dated 30 January 1748 of Penselwood, Somerset, England provide the following information about James MATTHEWS: Aged 3 yrs. Removed from Penselwood to Mere.²

Citations:

[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S135] Penselwood Poor Law Records 1748-1830, photographed by Cathy Day of ANU and transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.

Jane MATTHEWS

F, #4113, b. 19 December 1847

Father

James MATTHEWS b. 1799, d. June 1883

Mother

Christina SHEPHERD b. 8 January 1815, d. 6 September 1899

Birth*

Jane MATTHEWS was born on 19 December 1847 at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 22 December 1847 at St Benedict's Catholic Chapel, Bonham, Stourton, Somerset, England.

Census 1851*

She was aged 3 in the 1851 census and lived at Bourton, Dorset, England.

Residence*

She lived at Bourton.

Jane MATTHEWS

F, #11986, b. circa 1742

Birth*

Jane MATTHEWS was born circa 1742.

Marriage*

She married Philip SNOOK, son of John SNOOK, on 23 December 1764 at Gillingham, Dorset, England. Botp.¹

Residence*

Jane MATTHEWS lived at Gillingham.

Married Name

Her married name was SNOOK.¹

Family

Philip SNOOK b. 1741

Child

Philip SNOOK+ b. 1771

Citations:

[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Marriges."

Jane MATTHEWS¹

F, #14762, b. 29 March 1833

Father

Henry MATTHEWS b. 1805, d. 1844

Mother

Ann WYATT b. 1806

Birth*

Jane MATTHEWS was born on 29 March 1833 at Shaftesbury, Dorset, England.^2,3

Baptism

She was baptized on 15 June 1834 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married Charles NORRIS, son of James NORRIS and Phoebe HOWELL, on 6 September 1855 at Independent Chapel, Boar Street, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Same day as his brother and her sister.⁴

Census 1901*

Jane MATTHEWS was aged 68 in the 1901 census and lived at Cardwell, Ontario, Canada, .³

Religion*

She was Baptised an Anglican. Sister baptised as a Congregationalist. Entered onto Chapel Roll aged 15 yrs. Listed as a Methodist in the 1901 census of Canada.

Married Name

Her married name was NORRIS.¹

Residence*

She lived at Mere and Canada.

Confirmation*

She was confirmed on 4 August 1848 at Independent Chapel, Mere, Wiltshire, England, .⁵

Emigration*

She emigrated in 1856 to Cardwell, Ontario, Canada, .³

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.
[S16] 1851 Census.
[S152] Online image of the 1901 Census of Canada at http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/.
[S153] Information supplied by Sue Ahrens.
[S88] Births, Baptisms & Marriages of Mere Independent Chapel. 1796-1837 transcribed by WFHS. 1837-1896 transcribed by Cathy Day of the ANU.

Jemima MATTHEWS

F, #6616, b. 1760

Father

George MATTHEWS b. 1734

Mother

Mary SHEAN b. 1738

Birth*

Jemima MATTHEWS was born in 1760 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Baptism

She was baptized on 27 January 1760 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.¹

Marriage*

She married John COFFIN, son of James COFFIN and Hannah (COFFIN), on 12 November 1780 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. NFI.²

Marriage Bann

Marriage banns for Jemima MATTHEWS and John COFFIN were published on 8 October 1780 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Botp.³

Residence*

Jemima MATTHEWS lived at Stourton.

Married Name

Her married name was COFFIN.

Family

John COFFIN b. 1752

Children

Ann COFFIN b. 1781
Sophia COFFIN b. 1786⁴

Citations:

[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.
[S64] Banns of Stourton, 1753-1812 transcribed by Cathy Day, School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU.
[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Parish of Gillingham
BAPTISMS 1775 - 1786 so far
These records transcribed from the Parish Registers by Jan Genge Kennedy July 2003."

Joan MATTHEWS¹

F, #12539, b. 1790

Father

George MATTHEWS¹ b. 1756, d. 1832

Mother

Sarah (MATTHEWS)¹ b. circa 1769

Joan MATTHEWS|b. 1790|p471.htm#i12539|George MATTHEWS|b. 1756\nd. 1832|p471.htm#i8528|Sarah (MATTHEWS)|b. c 1769|p25.htm#i8529|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|||||||

Birth*

Joan MATTHEWS was born in 1790 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

She was baptized on 17 October 1790 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Residence*

She lived at Penselwood.

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.

John MATTHEWS

M, #4921, b. 1812

Father

George MATTHEWS b. 1783

Mother

Mary WALTER b. 1784

John MATTHEWS|b. 1812|p471.htm#i4921|George MATTHEWS|b. 1783|p471.htm#i3502|Mary WALTER|b. 1784|p680.htm#i1666|Edward MATTHEWS|b. 1744\nd. 1819|p470.htm#i6434|Martha PENNY|b. 1736\nd. 1827|p537.htm#i6435||||Frances WALTER|b. 1749\nd. 1829|p679.htm#i1664|

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1812 at Gillingham, Dorset, England.

Baptism

He was baptized on 25 December 1812 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.

Residence*

He lived at Gillingham.

John MATTHEWS¹

M, #9971, b. 1834

Father

James MATTHEWS¹ b. 1795

Mother

Amy Keevil ROLES¹ b. 1797, d. 1861

John MATTHEWS|b. 1834|p471.htm#i9971|James MATTHEWS|b. 1795|p471.htm#i9970|Amy Keevil ROLES|b. 1797\nd. 1861|p567.htm#i9887||||Catherine MATTHEWS|b. 1777|p470.htm#i9973|John ROLES|b. 1760\nd. 1841|p568.htm#i6832|Jane KEEVIL|b. 1760\nd. 1837|p404.htm#i9294|

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1834 at Somerset, England.¹

Census 1841*

He was aged 6 in the 1841 census and lived at Sutton, Chew Magna, Somerset, England, .

Citations:

[S15] 1841 Census.

John MATTHEWS

M, #9974, b. circa 1747

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born circa 1747.

Marriage*

He married Sarah LAMPARD, daughter of John LAMPARD and Elizabeth MOGER, on 6 December 1774 at St Mary the Virgin, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. NFI.¹

Residence*

John MATTHEWS lived at East Knoyle.

Family

Sarah LAMPARD b. 1756

Children

Catherine MATTHEWS+ b. 1777
Ann MATTHEWS b. 1779, d. Dec 1844²

Citations:

[S75] Phillimore's Transcripts of the Marriages of 75 parishes in Wiltshire, 1570-1812.
[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 MATTHEWS¹

M, #10367, b. 1765

Father

Nicholas MATTHEWS¹ b. 1730, d. 1814

Mother

Susanna HARCOURT¹ b. circa 1732

John MATTHEWS|b. 1765|p471.htm#i10367|Nicholas MATTHEWS|b. 1730\nd. 1814|p472.htm#i6432|Susanna HARCOURT|b. c 1732|p329.htm#i6433|John MATTHEWS|b. c 1700|p471.htm#i12338|Susanna HEWITT|b. c 1703|p349.htm#i12339|||||||

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1765 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 2 September 1765 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary TITE on 25 April 1791 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England. Groom John Matthews status – of –, – Bride Mary Tyte status – of –, – married on 25 Apr 1791 at parish Penselwood by – Witnesses – Notes –.²

Residence*

John MATTHEWS lived at Penselwood; Bourton, Gillingham.

Family

Mary TITE b. circa 1769

Child

Eliza MATTHEWS+ b. 1792

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S40] Family History Online Database compiled by FFHS at http://www.familyhistoryonline.org.uk/ "Somerset Marriages (post-1754)."

John MATTHEWS

M, #12338, b. circa 1700

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born circa 1700; Possibly born in Penselwood, where he was living at the time of his marriage.

Marriage*

He married Susanna HEWITT, daughter of Thomas HEWITT and Mary (HEWITT), circa 7 July 1725 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. There is actually no marriage record in West Knoyle, where the marriage was licensed to take place. There is also none in Penselwood. Perhaps the marriage never took place, or else the record has been lost.

Marriage License

John MATTHEWS and Susanna HEWITT obtained a marriage license on 5 July 1725 at West Knoyle, Wiltshire, England; Administration WIL Source MLB Date 5 Jul 1725 Groom John MATTHEWS aged – occupation – residing at Penselwood, SOM status – notes – Bride Susanna HEWIT aged – residing at West Knoyle, WIL status – notes – Bondsmen HEWIT Thomas, West Knoyle – to be married at West Knoyle.¹

Residence*

John MATTHEWS lived at Penselwood.

Family

Susanna HEWITT b. circa 1703

Children

John MATTHEWS+ b. 1725²
Sarah MATTHEWS+ b. 1727
Nicholas MATTHEWS+ b. 1730, d. 1814
Mary MATTHEWS b. 1731³
George MATTHEWS+ b. 1734
Thomas MATTHEWS b. 1737²
Richard MATTHEWS b. 1740²
Edward MATTHEWS+ b. 1744, d. 1819

Citations:

[S36] Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds, transcribed by WFHS and downloaded from http://findmypast.com/.
[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S102] Baptisms & Marriages of Brewham, 1695-1867, photographed by Cathy Day, transcribed by Yvonne Scrivener.

John MATTHEWS¹

M, #13686, b. 1811

Father

William MATTHEWS¹ b. 1790

Mother

Elizabeth (MATTHEWS)¹ b. 1790

John MATTHEWS|b. 1811|p471.htm#i13686|William MATTHEWS|b. 1790|p473.htm#i10704|Elizabeth (MATTHEWS)|b. 1790|p25.htm#i10705|||||||||||||

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1811 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.²

Baptism

He was baptized on 2 January 1814 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Census 1851*

He was aged 39 in the 1851 census and lived at Diamond Row, Stepney, London, Middlesex, England, .

Occupation*

He was a Labourer (Docks).

Residence*

He lived at Mere and London.

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.
[S16] 1851 Census.

John MATTHEWS¹

M, #14765, b. 1831

Father

Henry MATTHEWS¹ b. 1805, d. 1844

Mother

Ann WYATT¹ b. 1806

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1831 at Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 30 October 1831 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England.¹

Residence*

He lived at Mere.

Citations:

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

John MATTHEWS¹

M, #15062, b. 1725

Father

John MATTHEWS¹ b. circa 1700

Mother

Susanna HEWITT¹ b. circa 1703

John MATTHEWS|b. 1725|p471.htm#i15062|John MATTHEWS|b. c 1700|p471.htm#i12338|Susanna HEWITT|b. c 1703|p349.htm#i12339|||||||Thomas HEWITT|b. c 1673|p349.htm#i15066|Mary (HEWITT)|b. c 1673|p18.htm#i15067|

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1725 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptized on 10 December 1725 at St Michael's, Penselwood, Somerset, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Sarah TURNER, daughter of William TURNER and Mary COFFIN, on 29 August 1747 at St John the Baptist, Brewham, Somerset, England. Groom of Penn. Bride of Mere.²

Residence*

John MATTHEWS lived at Penselwood.

Poor Law*

Poor Law Records dated 30 January 1748 of Penselwood, Somerset, England provide the following information about John MATTHEWS: Removed from Penselwood to Mere.³

Family

Sarah TURNER b. 1724

Child

James MATTHEWS b. 1745⁴

Citations:

[S82] Baptisms and Marriages of Penselwood, 1721-1924 transcribed by Cathy Day of School of Archaeology & Anthropology, ANU & Andrew Jenkins of Penselwood.
[S102] Baptisms & Marriages of Brewham, 1695-1867, photographed by Cathy Day, transcribed by Yvonne Scrivener.
[S135] Penselwood Poor Law Records 1748-1830, photographed by Cathy Day of ANU and transcribed by members of the Frome Research Group.
[S1] Transcript of the Baptisms of Stourton, 1570-1800 by the Harleian Society.

John MATTHEWS

M, #18937, b. 1764

Father

Thomas MATTHEWS b. circa 1731

Mother

Ann OBORN b. circa 1734

John MATTHEWS|b. 1764|p471.htm#i18937|Thomas MATTHEWS|b. c 1731|p473.htm#i18946|Ann OBORN|b. c 1734|p523.htm#i18947|||||||||||||

Birth*

John MATTHEWS was born in 1764 at Gillingham, Dorset, England.¹

Baptism

He was baptised on 19 April 1764 at St Mary the Virgin, Gillingham, Dorset, England.²

Marriage*

He married Hester WRIGHT on 3 May 1790 at St Michael's, Mere, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Gillingham, bch. Bride otp, spr. By licence. Wit: Elizabeth DOWDING, Amon DOWDING.³

Marriage License

John MATTHEWS and Hester WRIGHT obtained a marriage license on 30 April 1790 at Mere, Wiltshire, England; Groom a bch, farmer, of Gillingham, aged 25 yrs. Bride a spr, of Mere, 21 yrs. Bondsman: Aaron Dewdney, malster, of Mere.¹

Occupation*

John MATTHEWS was a Yeoman.

Residence*

He lived at Gillingham.

Family

Hester WRIGHT b. 1769, d. 1829

Children

Thomas MATTHEWS b. 1793²
Joseph MATTHEWS+ b. 31 Dec 1807

Citations:

[S36] Sarum Marriage Licence Bonds, transcribed by WFHS and downloaded from http://findmypast.com/.
[S44] Website Dorset Online Parish Clerk (http://www.opcdorset.com/) "Gillingham Baptisms transcribed by Jan Genge Kennedy."
[S74] Phillimore's Transcript of the Marriages of Mere, 1561-1812.