[S12] Transcript of the Marriages of Stourton, 1570-1800.
James WHITAKER
M, #3140, b. 1692, d. September 1762
Birth*
1692
James WHITAKER was born in 1692; Possibly born in Pertwood. Registers do not survive earlier than 1811. BTs only cover 1608-1631; 1718-1728, 1787-1842 plus marriages 1843-1880.
Birthyear is from lease document. He was aged 50 yrs in 1742.
Marriage*
May 1730
He married Ann LAMB, daughter of Samuel LAMB and Ann MAIDMENT, in May 1730 at Pertwood, Wiltshire, England, . Transcription of Marriage Licence says marriage at Stourton or Pertwood (latter near East Knoyle). Bride and Groom both of Stourton. As the marriage didn't take place in Stourton, it presumably took place in Pertwood.
Marriage License
12 May 1730
James WHITAKER and Ann LAMB obtained a marriage license on 12 May 1730; Groom James WHITTAKER residing at Stourton, WIL Bride Anne LAMB residing at Stourton, WIL Bondsmen WHITE John, Stourton – to be married at Stourton/Pertwood.1
Death*
September 1762
James WHITAKER died in September 1762 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
25 September 1762
He was buried on 25 September 1762 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England; NFI.2
Residence*
He lived at Pertwood and Stourton.
Legal Case*
16 September 1742
He was New Tag Lease document for 99 yrs or 3 lives for 5 acres of land, from Henry HOARE to James WHITAKER. Three lives were James WHITAKER aged 50 yrs, Ann his wife aged 35 yrs and John their son aged 7 yrs. on 16 September 1742 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.3
Legal Case
29 September 1746
He was New Tag Lease document for 99 yrs or 3 lives for 5 acres of land, from Henry HOARE to James WHITAKER on 29 September 1746 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.4
Will*
9 October 1762
He left a will on 9 October 1762 at Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.5
James WHITAKER was baptized on 26 April 1807 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 2 weeks.
Marriage*
26 September 1831
He married Susannah WELSH, daughter of Joseph WELSH and Grace FLEETWOOD, on 26 September 1831 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. Botp. By banns. Wit: Benjamin WELCH, Elizabeth COWARD
[Phillimore's incorrectly has the year as 1829].1
Death*
1878
James WHITAKER died in 1878 at County Asylum, Bath Road, Wells, Somerset, England, .
Burial*
9 October 1878
He was buried on 9 October 1878 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 71 yrs. Abode: Wells Asylum.2
Illness*
He was ill with Insane. Died in the County Mental Asylum.
Census 1861*
He was aged 53 in the 1861 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Census 1871*
He was aged 63 in the 1871 census and lived at Silk Houses Bottom, Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Census 1851*
He was aged 43 in the 1851 census and lived at Common, Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Occupation*
He was a Ag Labourer.
Residence*
He lived at Kilmington.
Census 1841*
He was aged 33 in the 1841 census and lived at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
James WHITAKER was baptized on 21 January 1795 at Blessed Virgin Mary, Bruton, Somerset, England.1
NoMarriage*
He and Elizabeth CLEMENTS had a child together when they were not married.2
Marriage*
4 September 1820
James WHITAKER married Ann TRIMBY, daughter of James TRIMBY and Dinah SPARROW, on 4 September 1820 at St Mary's, Kilmington, Somerset, England. By banns. Wit: William CASE, Isit LUSH.3
Occupation*
James WHITAKER was a Labourer.
Residence*
He lived at Bruton, Stourton and Kilmington.
Poor Law*
28 November 1814
Poor Law Records dated 28 November 1814 of Stourton, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about James WHITAKER: Male bastard child born to Elizabeth CLEMENTS at Stourotn on 29 Feb 1814. Father: James WHITAKER, Labourer, of Stourton.4
[S195] Bastardy Bonds of the parish of 1728-1822, Stourton.
Jessie WHITAKER
F, #21523, b. 1879
Jessie WHITAKER|b. 1879|p704.htm#i21523|Alfred WHITAKER|b. 1845\nd. Jun 1907|p702.htm#i27|Caroline HUGHES|b. 8 Mar 1849\nd. Jun 1917|p383.htm#i55|George WHITAKER|b. 1817\nd. 1850|p703.htm#i12|Sarah FELTHAM|b. 1818\nd. 1891|p261.htm#i13|John HUGHES Junr|b. 1826\nd. 4 Feb 1912|p385.htm#i2330|Mary A. MOGER|b. 7 Jun 1825\nd. 15 Aug 1868|p503.htm#i3460|
Joseph WHITAKER was baptized on 31 May 1753 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.1
Poor Law*
1754
Poor Law Records dated 1754 of Stourton, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about Joseph WHITAKER: Stourton Bastardy Bonds : Mary's father James WHITAKER agrees to be financially responsible for the child. The child's father is not named.2
Maria WHITAKER was baptised on 20 December 1797 at Penselwood, Somerset, England.2
Death*
1849
She died in 1849 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Burial*
23 April 1849
She was buried on 23 April 1849 at Kilmington, Somerset, England; Aged 53 yrs.3
Census 1841*
She was aged 40 in the 1841 census and lived at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England.
Residence*
She lived at Stourton; Kilmington.
Occupation*
She was a Pauper.
Poor Law*
27 January 1820
Poor Law Records dated 27 January 1820 of Stourton, Wiltshire, England provide the following information about Maria WHITAKER: Maria WHITAKER of Kilmington, aged 23 years Born in Penselwood.1
Mary WHITAKER married Benjamin RYALL, son of Benjamin RYALL and Mary BURLTON, on 20 January 1757 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Kilmington. By licence.2
Marriage License
17 January 1757
Mary WHITAKER and Benjamin RYALL obtained a marriage license on 17 January 1757; Groom a bch, of Kilmington, woolstapler, aged 28 yrs. Bride a spr, of Stourton, aged 23 yrs, sister of bondsman Thomas WHITAKER of Stourton.1
Mary WHITAKER was baptized on 24 October 1818 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Death*
December 1818
She died in December 1818 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
4 December 1818
She was buried on 4 December 1818 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Residence*
She lived at Stourton.
Mary Ann WHITAKER
F, #451, b. circa 27 April 1804, d. circa 9 August 1804
Mary Ann WHITAKER|b. c 27 Apr 1804\nd. c 9 Aug 1804|p704.htm#i451|Samuel WHITAKER|b. 1781\nd. 1853|p704.htm#i14|Elizabeth INGS|b. 1767\nd. c 28 Apr 1804|p396.htm#i450||||Tabitha WHITAKER|b. 1756\nd. Jul 1832|p704.htm#i562|Biss INGS|b. 1736|p396.htm#i10420|Elizabeth TOPP|b. c 1744|p667.htm#i10421|
Matilda WHITAKER was baptized on 2 March 1823 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Census 1841*
She was aged 18 in the 1841 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Residence*
She lived at Stourton.
Minnie WHITAKER
F, #21526, b. 1885
Minnie WHITAKER|b. 1885|p704.htm#i21526|Alfred WHITAKER|b. 1845\nd. Jun 1907|p702.htm#i27|Caroline HUGHES|b. 8 Mar 1849\nd. Jun 1917|p383.htm#i55|George WHITAKER|b. 1817\nd. 1850|p703.htm#i12|Sarah FELTHAM|b. 1818\nd. 1891|p261.htm#i13|John HUGHES Junr|b. 1826\nd. 4 Feb 1912|p385.htm#i2330|Mary A. MOGER|b. 7 Jun 1825\nd. 15 Aug 1868|p503.htm#i3460|
Samuel WHITAKER was baptized on 7 July 1781 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Marriage*
17 January 1803
He married Elizabeth INGS, daughter of Biss INGS and Elizabeth TOPP, on 17 January 1803 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England. The witness Biss INGS might have been her brother, not her father.
Marriage*
16 February 1805
Samuel WHITAKER married Ann COX, daughter of Elizabeth COX, on 16 February 1805 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. Botp.1
Samuel WHITAKER married Catherine GREY, daughter of William GREY and Elizabeth GREY, on 20 July 1828 at Marston Bigot, Somerset, England. Groom a widower and sojourner, bride a widow and sojourner. Bride's name incorrectly given as Caroline PHILLIPS.2,3
Marriage Bann
2 January 1803
Marriage banns for Samuel WHITAKER and Elizabeth INGS were published on 2 January 1803 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; Also 9 & 16 Jan.4
Death*
1853
Samuel WHITAKER died in 1853 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Burial*
20 April 1853
He was buried on 20 April 1853 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Census 1831*
He was present in the 1831 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England; P.
Census 1841*
He was aged 64 in the 1841 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Census 1851*
He was aged 73 in the 1851 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Occupation*
He was a Agricultural Labourer; Bricklayer's Labourer.
Residence*
He lived at Stourton.
Census 1821*
He was aged 40 in the 1821 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Criminal*
5 June 1812
He was convicted of a criminal offence on 5 June 1812. Further information: ''Samuel Whitaker, 34, committed by Sir R.C.Hoare, bart., charged on the oaths of Henry Helliar and William Card with having stolen and carried away two couple of chickens, the property of the said Henry Helliar at Stourton. Warrant dated June 15 1812. Found guilty. To be confined in the House of Correction in Devizes for 2 calendar months to hard labour.' There was also a Samuel Whitaker of the parish of Bradford, who was in the county prison on 14 Jul 1801..
Samuel James WHITAKER was baptized on 9 July 1876 at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Marriage*
16 October 1900
He married Annie Augusta DODDRELL, daughter of John DODDRELL and Ann DAY, on 16 October 1900 at St Peter's, Stourton, Wiltshire, England. 16 Oct 1900 Samuel James WHITTAKER 24 bch Labourer Stourton George WHITTAKER Labourer
Annie Augusta DODDRELL 23 spr
Stourton John DODDRELL Labourer.1
Census 1891*
Samuel James WHITAKER was aged 14 in the 1891 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Census 1901*
He was aged 24 in the 1901 census and lived at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England.
Census 1911*
He was aged 35 in the 1911 census and lived at Gasper, Stourton, Somerset, England.
Census 1881*
He was aged 4 in the 1881 census and lived at Stourton, Wiltshire, England.
Name Variation
He was also known as James. Shown this way in 1891 and 1911.
Tabitha WHITAKER was baptised on 2 January 1757 at Witham Friary, Somerset, England.1
Marriage*
27 November 1787
She married Robert LAPHAM, son of Michael LAPHAM and Ann OWEN, on 27 November 1787 at All Saints', Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, England. Groom of Kilmington. By banns.2
Death*
July 1832
Tabitha WHITAKER died in July 1832 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Burial*
12 July 1832
She was buried on 12 July 1832 at Kilmington, Somerset, England.
Residence*
She lived at Witham Friary, Stourton, Kilmington and Maiden Bradley.